The Straits Times, 12 September 1916
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Title Section13 1916-09-12 1 The StraitS Times. NO. 25,209 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 12. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement121 1916-09-12 1 MILK 1 LPOOpJ BEAR fl|ll% BEAR BRAND s i!i^^^^^S >^! BRAND kin lt BCAfr BRAND kjf i ir its f s mv 'n us natural purW J? of any& wiihoul addition ot SOLE IMPORTERS: J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) SINGAPORE: STOCKED BY STOCKED BY SANDILANDB BUTTERY CO.. Penang121 words
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Advertisement271 1916-09-12 1 Stile Bflrqqins in cents* Hqmlhcrcliicfs "THE PYRAMID A\ THE PYRAMID HANDKERCHIEF //L/\ HANDKERCHIEF is guaranteed made from the finest Egyptian coi .on and the Adozen in a box assorted, white colours to he absolutely fast; grounds with coloured border, will not fade or was-h out. jObS* Special Sale Price \l^f^271 words
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Advertisement8 1916-09-12 1 GOODRICH > H UJ v. Z2Z2 < c^-sb v. TYRES8 words
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Article1056 1916-09-12 2 The following casualties are reported London, Angnst 18. Now Prisoners-ot War.— 2nd Lieut. W. G. Parker, Landons 2nd Lieat. C. E. B. Bernard, West Yorkshires Lieut M. S. Kryar, Sher woods 2nd Lieut. H. N. Greenhow, York and Lancasters 2nd Lient. R. Haywood, Berkshires;2nd Lieut. C. P. Holloway,1,056 words
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Advertisement352 1916-09-12 2 IMPORTANT SALE OF MINING 1 PLANT W« SOLO AND SIDECAR IN THE MATTErf oTtHE COMPANIEB j&T*- ORDINANCE, 1915. IN THE MATTER OF THE BUKIT TAWAN6 (l\ HYDRAULIC MINING CO.. LTD. v^^T^.-JF (IN LIQUIDATION). bike a The undi r igntd invitee offers for tbe B^% K% purchase of the Mning Plant,352 words
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Advertisement444 1916-09-12 2 EATING WHAT YOU LIKE. Not to be limited in one's diet but to eat whatever one pleads with ut discomfort is tbe drea n of every dyspeptic. Noboly can honently promise to restore any stomach to this condition, b«u<i) all people cannot eat the stme kind of food with ejually444 words
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Advertisement562 1916-09-12 2 STEAMER BAILINGB^ MM-OHIIM STEM M«. 00. LTD. (Incorpobatbd in England) Dltwet ••rvio« to Japan via Hong kong 4k Shanghai, and to Oaloutt* via Panang, from Singapor* Taking esxuo on through Bil a Ladm. or Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chef or Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtsse par's For -noM, tbe Philippines, etc., etc..562 words
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Advertisement595 1916-09-12 2 MRS. F. COOPER ABBS Address Zatland Housa, Armenian ttraat Subjects Undartaksn. Typewriting (strictly confidential) Home Embroidery, Pen Paintiog, Millinery, English to Foreigners. Subject* Taught. Shorthand, Typewriting, Muaie, Pen painting, Home Embroidery, Millinery, Dressmaking. 22 Bb -19 9 MALAYAN TIN DREDGING. LTD. (Inobpokatbd in BMMbV| DIVIDEND NO. 7 The Directors have595 words
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Article929 1916-09-12 3 I REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS. The Year of the Great Flood. In his report upon tbe trade of Canton daring 1915, the Commibsioner of Customs says that in the Canton region tbe year baa become known aa "Tbe Year of tbe great flood." A929 words
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Article171 1916-09-12 3 Can I Give You a Lift." In an essay on tbe relations between the rich and tbe poor, and tbe practical difficulty of Hbaring thing*, a writer in the Spectator says of tbe motor car owner I— Very nice people roll to railway stations and pass un concerned by others171 words
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Advertisement298 1916-09-12 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD UP jrOUB HEALTH with ESSENCE OB FLUIO extract OF RED JAMAICA I^-^""^ Pronounced t>» th« HICHIBT MTOICU nuTWfPtT'Fg the most ■BBS JUQRPiD 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-QUARTERS298 words
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Advertisement415 1916-09-12 3 BABY LOVES HIS BATH With Cuticura Soap and Wants It. It's So Soothing for Hot Skins. These fragrant BuperMTeamy emollients are a comfort to children. The Soap to cleanse, purify, and prevent, the Ointment to soothe and heal rashes, itchingx, chafings, etc. Sample Each Free by Post With 32-p. book.415 words
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Advertisement93 1916-09-12 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 Gouty93 words
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Advertisement1096 1916-09-12 4 STEAMER ik\l\m. P. O. -British India AND AVpcar Line. (Companies Incobpobatbd in Enoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS Under Contraot with His Majesty s Ooverniiient). ►or Ohm., Japan, Penang, Gay lon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. stoimers will leave Singap re on or about1,096 words
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Advertisement800 1916-09-12 4 BTEAMEI mums. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD (Incorpobatbe in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Biaut, Semerak, Baobo, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai. Patani, iSingora. Lacon, Kobsamoi, Bandon, Laugsuen, Chumpon, Koblak Bangkok. Due Departure PRACHATIPOK Sept. 13, 3 p.m. s.s. MAHIDOL Sept. 14 IS, 3 p.m. s.s. ASOANG 18 90,800 words
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Advertisement453 1916-09-12 4 STEAMER SAILINIS. THEOGEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enoland) l| The Companies' steamers are despatch' d from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Oenoa, Marseilles and453 words
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Advertisement531 1916-09-12 4 STEAHER BAILINM N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maiulninod bet men Yokohama, via portn, to Marseille* ai d London under mail o-ntrtot with tie Imprrial Japanese Government. lie New Twin-screw Steamers mKintain'ng this service have been specially designed and constructed,531 words
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Article117 1916-09-12 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, September 12. •8b Water. MAI am 10.48 p.m Sungei Bagan Itabber mtg., Barker's, noon. HiiHitt I'lullipx Co.. Quinney's. Wednesday, September 13. ■bA Water 11.17 a.m., 11.35 p.m. R. I. outward mail due. Howitt Phillip* Co., Caroline. Thursday, September 1 4. «».*S Wat- 11.43 am. Howitt117 words
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Article273 1916-09-12 5 To-day. l(»tu I'ahat Mena 2.80 pm Malacca Abbotgford 2.30 pm Mersing and Kemamsn Hock Lee 2.30 pm Sarawak and Ooebilt Kacbing 2.80 pm P. Dicluon and Port Swettenham Calypso 2.80 pm Malacca and Mom Lady Weld 8 pm Port Swettenham, Penang, Negapatam and Madra* taking mails for273 words
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Article93 1916-09-12 5 The outward It. I. packet Thong wa did not reach Penang to day in time for the Singapore mails to connect with expresi due at Tank Road to-morrow morning The P and O. homeward mail steamer Malta lias left Hongkong and is due here at S p.m.93 words
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Article106 1916-09-12 5 Our attention has been calle-J to the fact that our arrival* in London are much behind thorn pubuabod elsewhere. Our role is vX>ve arrivals only when they are officially rtporteol in tbe Post Office notices, and no later ilato than that printed above ba i been m106 words
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Article166 1916-09-12 5 EXCHANOE. Swoapobb, Sbptimbbb 12, 1910, Oa Lohuct) Bank 4 m/s m ii/4i| Demand 2/4,' a Private 8u -ji On Franci Bank T. T. 820 Oh Imdu Bank T. T. 17-4 On Uomumik >...Bank d/d 7 j Oa Shansbh ...Bank d/d M| On Jata Bank T. T. 186}166 words
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Advertisement69 1916-09-12 5 F.M.S. GOVERNMENT SIX PER CENT. WAR LOAN. Scrip Certificates arc now available in exchange for Application Receipt* a I fully-paid Allotment Letters. Scrip applied tor by post will be Mnt registered, but at owner BBS* Application Receipt* and Allotment Letters may be lodged for exchange at any of tLe btancbes69 words
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Advertisement542 1916-09-12 5 UTEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, capable junior shorthsnd typist. Good salary to suitable man. Apply Box No 587, Straits Times. 13 9- v FGRStLB, Tue Haven, 89 a, Mouuitin Road. For particulars, apply A. H. <'„ Straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd. 13-9—lB-9 GBNTLEMAN with considerable accoun tancy, general, commercial (including rubber and542 words
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Advertisement693 1916-09-12 5 J. F. BELLS i^Sro^il ..TUDCC mi NUNS" ||ffl§|| TOBACCO An unique production and has earned a high reputation for its fragrance and coolness, sweet flavour and distinctivenesß. Sweet when tbe morn is grey, Sweet when they've oleared away Lurch and at close of day, Possibly sweetest On i ale at693 words
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Advertisement454 1916-09-12 5 GOVERNMENT OF SELANGOR. TENDER FOR BAMBOO LEAVES AND POTS Tenders aro invited for the supply of best Amoy bamboo leaves each do* Ites thin 3i" z 4J" in sist nA capable of easi t con taining tbr c hunt) of cbaodu and best Amoy pots each capable of eau'y rontaining454 words
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Advertisement170 1916-09-12 5 AUCTION BALE Of BfO VALUABLE GOLD, SILVER AND NICKEL, WATCHES AND A QUANTITY OF JEWELLERY At M(S'r<. Ching Kcdr Leo k Co.'s Sale-room On Fridat, Skptbiibkk 16, at 11 ax Compri-inu: O.n.lcai. l and Ladioe' Half Hunter, op n face, wristlet, repeating, expandiDg, wrint, luminous golf and other watcbes by170 words
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988 1916-09-12 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12. THE SPIRIT OF THE TROOPS. Sir Douglas Haig's fine tribute to the spirit and dash of the troops under his command makes good reading. The British leader is not usually givea to Haying more than he means. He has the rare gifts of keeping988 words
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Article11 1916-09-12 6 A Hague telegram states that British warships landed troops at Piraeus.11 words
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Article14 1916-09-12 6 Owing to the fraudulent export there is a general Hjortage of sugar throughout Holland.14 words
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Article32 1916-09-12 6 On the occtsion of the declaration of war between Italy and Germany and Rumania and Austria, ill the Government buildings in Saigon anl Hanoi and many private residences wen decorated with flags.32 words
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Article32 1916-09-12 6 Much sympatiy is felt for His Excellency the Governor df Bengal, who has received the news that his nephew and heir, SubLieut. Gibson Carmicbael, on submarine duty, has been ktUed in action.32 words
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Article35 1916-09-12 6 Mr. F. N. Edema of Messrs. Martin and Co., has received news of the death at the front of his brdber, Mr. E. F. Edema, a Colombo journaist, who went to England with a Ceyloneetcontingent.35 words
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Article46 1916-09-12 6 The Middletoi Tin Mines output for August was: Slucing 129.18 piculs, tributom 111.52 piculs, a total of 240 70 piculs. The results from the |lant were obtained for 17 days sluicing, thi rest of the month being occupied in tloatiig the pontoon, to a new site.46 words
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Article20 1916-09-12 6 German aeroplanes dropped bombb on the harbour at Constanzia, in Rumania, where a Russian cruiser and four destroyers were ijiHR-20 words
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Article35 1916-09-12 6 We acknowledge receipt from tbe F.MS. Government Printing Office of the lati-i edition of the F.M.S. Manual of Statistics. This very useful publication can be obtained for the moderate sum of 36 cents., post free.35 words
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Article50 1916-09-12 6 The paper now used in German schools has too little gelatine in it for ordinary ink to be used. The use of soft, blunt pens has proved an inadequate remedy. A new kind of war ink has now been invented and is shortly to be introduced in the German schools.50 words
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Article44 1916-09-12 6 In the district court on Saturday Lim Teng Keng, an employee of the Monopolies Department, was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment, and a fine of 1500 with the alternative of a further six months' imprisonment, for stealing chandu to the value of 1760.44 words
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Article48 1916-09-12 6 The Amsterdam Telegraaf accuses the Vanderland of being in the pay of the Germans, and alleges, as evidence of thiß, that the latter have guaranteed a daily sale of 5,000 copies in Belgium, and that proofs of the journal are submitted to the German Legation at The Hague.48 words
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Article47 1916-09-12 6 The performance of scenes from A Midsummer Night's Dream, by the Girls' Friendly Society, at the request of tbe Lady Evelyn Young, in aid of King Albert's Civilian Hospital Fund, will be held at St. Andrew's Hall on September 29, and not in October, as previously advised.47 words
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Article55 1916-09-12 6 Tbe question of the sale of enemy property in Penang was discussed at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce there last week. and it was resolved that the Chamber's representative on tbe Legislative Council ask a question in Council as to when it is proposed that tbe sale of55 words
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Article80 1916-09-12 6 The Y.W.C.a. secretary regrets that the New Tennis Court is not ready to be played on Wednesday next as was notified in the bulletin of tbe association for September, but as many members and others interested as can come are specially invited from 5 p.m. to 6.80 p m. to80 words
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Article70 1916-09-12 6 Mr. Greville Haslam. who recently made the ascent of Kinabalu in search of Datcral history specimens, returned from Jesselton on August 27 and proceeded to the Philippines by the Selangor. In the special object of his tour, the search of Sphinges, he was altogether successful, says tbe 8.N.1t. Herald, but70 words
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Article80 1916-09-12 6 Mr. Will H. Brun, of the stall of the Calcutta Englishman, is passing through Singapore, with Mrs. Brun and child, on a combined business and holiday trip. Mr. Biun is undertaking some inquiries in Japan which will materalise into a series of articles for the Englishman. In the present conditions80 words
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Article86 1916-09-12 6 Tin following properties were sold by auction at Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Co.'s sale-room yesterday afternoon: Freehold land at Cuppage KoaJ off Orchard Road, area 68,838 square feet, bought by Tan Hin Suan for 97,600; freehold land off Niven Road, area 27,860 square feet, bo-Jght by Syed Hood for86 words
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Article114 1916-09-12 6 The Siaui Observer learns that Lieut. Colonel F. G. Kenyon Slaney has just sent to His Majesty the King of Siam a reproduction of the regimental badge of the Durham Light Infantry, which the officers, noncommissioned officers and men of the Durham Light Infantry have prayed His Majesty to accept114 words
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Article122 1916-09-12 6 Kipling's soldier was a very fine man who knew his business, but he is neaily as dead as the dodo. The new soldier is very different in type. Take this extract from a letter written by a young man now being trained a genuine extract and no manufactured thing This122 words
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Article165 1916-09-12 6 In a consular report on Venezuela is given some information regarding sabadilla. a product exported only from that country. Sabadilla is of interest because from it are made the gases used in asphyxiating and tear producing shells. Sabadilla is the name of a plant of the lily family, botanically called165 words
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Article425 1916-09-12 6 The Hon. Mr. A B. C. Franc> is appointed Limtenaot, British North Borneo Volunteer I, i tit.-. Dr. J. R. Me Vail, of tbe Straits Medical Department, seconded for service under the War Office, has been promoted Captain, R. A. M. C. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bost425 words
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Article41 1916-09-12 6 The handsome sum of $1,833.23 has been received being the half proceeds of the Garden Sale of Work organised by Mrs. Tomlin. This splendid contribution will be a great help to the Red Cross Work.41 words
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Article113 1916-09-12 6 A lengthy and interesting judgment was delivered at the Calcutta High Court on August 28. by a full bench presided over by the Chief Justce and Justices Mookherjee, Chitty, Teunon and Chaudhari on an application made by Miss Hegina Ouba. 11. L.. of Calcutta University, to be enrolled113 words
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Article117 1916-09-12 6 Mr. A. E. Thoy, who from 1901 to 1904 was a permanent way inspector on the Singapore and Krunji railway, has been killed in Bangkok. He was staying wit) < bin son in Kong Maang road and was stabbed by a Siamese on the tth inst.,117 words
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Article100 1916-09-12 6 Information received at Simla shows that the main shock of the earthquake on August 28 was recorded at Calcutta two and a half minutes late. The shock originated somewhere in the longitude of the I'nited Provinces and probably north of this in Central Asia. The indications are100 words
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Article179 1916-09-12 6 The company which is having such a successful season in Singapore a^aiu scored well last night with Pug o' My Heart, a charming play with which the audience was delighted. It gave Miss Doris Phillips as IVg the beat opportunity she has yet had, and she certainly made179 words
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Advertisement109 1916-09-12 6 HUMPHREY TAYLOR'S JUNORA A TONIC WINE OF HEALTH $1.80 per bottle. (DUTT KXTRA) CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. Wine and Spirit Merchants. COLT'S PISTOLS REVOLVERS New stocks of Colt's Automatic F'istols —t, Cal. 45, -3KO <i :tf fttl Colt's Revol- )BOJL y./ \^\^^^BH^^ err*. aw 9^ Wm CARTRIDGES r'OR ALL JOHN LjTTLE109 words
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Advertisement178 1916-09-12 6 A GREATER PROGRAMME TO-NI6HT THAN EVER AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THI ALHAMBRA Bench Rond The Leading Theatre In Singapore. One of the greatest programmes aver screened SECOND SHOW AT 9.30 The Blue lird Photo-play Co. presents VIOLET MERSEREAU the bewitching screen favourite in THE GREAT PROBLEM FIVB PARTS A178 words
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Article1000 1916-09-12 7 BRITISH RAIDS. Enemy Suffers Severe Casualties. AERIAL ACTIVITY. War in the Air ot. Every Front. Km tick's Tk.i>..i\mn. London, September 11, If a.m. Sir Douglas llaig s coniuiuni<|ue saj- An oneniy counter-attack north of Ginchy was repulsed. The enemy's trenches south of I liapelle were entemi and severe1,000 words
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Article38 1916-09-12 7 TAMIL BOY SENTENCED TO DEATH. (Fb»m Ocr Own Corbsspondbnt.) Ipob. September 12. Jacob, a Tamil boy, has been sentenced to death for the murder of Mr. Robert Kennedy of Tapah Rubber Estate on August 4.38 words
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Article67 1916-09-12 7 Fbox Olb Own Corbbspondbnt. Penang, September 11. Tbe Sumatra Post, commenting upon the Djambi revolt, says tbat tbe situation is due to Governor General Idenburg's policy of concentrating the troops in Java. The rebels, are reported to number thousands, Saroelangoen was attacked and destroyed on tho Ist67 words
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Article69 1916-09-12 7 A remarkable illustration ol the extra ordinary prices which are being paid for ships is given in tbe Shipping World. The steel spar deck steamer Kumi Maru (exNederland), 8,915 tons gross, built in 1902, has been sold for about £285,000. She was formerly owned by the Nederlandsche Lloyd, Kotu rdam,69 words
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Article197 1916-09-12 7 RUMANIA'S PROCLAMATION TO POPULACE. Greeks Sympathies With Allies. (From Oca Own Corrbspondbnt.) Penang, September 11. Tbe following cable from tbe Hagn« is printed' in tbe Sumatra Post Rumanian military authorities on entering Hermannstadt, tbe historic capital of Transylvania, issued the following proclamation to the populace You are also Rumanians197 words
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Article244 1916-09-12 7 A Strange Tamil Oath at Kuala Lumpur. The Malay Mail reports that there was an interesting interlude in tbe Kuala Lumpur police court on Saturday during a case in which a Tamil was charged with attempt ing to crimp two coolies from Wardiebarn Estate. One of tbe Tamil244 words
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Article295 1916-09-12 7 Breech of Contract Claim By Bangkok German Firm. In the Bangkok International Court on tbe 2nd inst. judgment was delivered in the case in which Messrs. Markwald and Co Ltd.. a German firm, claimed damages from Phya Choduk, proprietor of the chop Seng Jo Thye, for breach295 words
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Article179 1916-09-12 7 Tbe private industrial concerns in Netherlands India employing five or more workmen numbered on January 1, 1016. 2,250, with a total of 57.951 workmen. When the Govern ment concerns are included the figures ran ap to 2,261 businesses and 68,806 hands. These private concerns in Java and Madura alone aggregated179 words
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Article1236 1916-09-12 7 MARINE COURT INQUIRES INTO DISASTER Was There Incendiarism? An inquiry was held in the Marine Court this morning with regard to the circumstances attending tbe fire on board tbe motor ship Glenartney. alongside No. 4 section, Tanjong Pagar wharves, on August 25. Mr. W. Langbam Carter, district1,236 words
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Article404 1916-09-12 7 Present Disadvantages of Home Leave. It is officially notified that none of the military service acts in England will apply to Government officers or permanent employees of firms in India. Furlough, says tbe Rangoon Gazette, is not popular at present with business men and it is not available404 words
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Article403 1916-09-12 7 Sidelights on Administration Of Darfur. The Cairo correspondent of tbe Pioneer in a letter dated August 4 writes as follows Tbe Sberif of Mecca has established direct telegraphic communication with Egypt and tbe world from Mecca via Jedda and a postal service has been organised in a403 words
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Article146 1916-09-12 7 Tbe following story is told by a buyer for one of the most exclusive tarnishing firms. A yoang workman entered the show-rooms of one of tbe firm's branches, and asked to see a doable bedstead—" a soft, elegant bed for himself and tbe "ole woman." After inspecting,146 words
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Article556 1916-09-12 7 THE URGENT NEED OF LARGER CONTRIBUTIONS. Help to Cheer Our Brave Boys. Yesterday, we forwarded to Mr. K. Oill a draft on the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation in favour of the Overseas Club Tobacco Fond in London for £46 Us. 2d.= $.'IB7 AI. being for556 words
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Article85 1916-09-12 7 Tbe hon. treasurer, Mr. A. W. Vick, c/o Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China, Singapore, begs to acknowledge with many thanks receipt of the following farther contributions Previously acknowledged 114.3J5 \V. G. Stirling 20 Sit Swee Kaui 80 Kan Kirn Wall S»00 Sim Cheng Mea85 words
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Article1562 1916-09-12 8 JOLRNEY OF ADVENTURE TO THE DEVIL'S WOOD. Ceaseless Bombardment Philip Gibbs, writing from British headquarters in France on July '26, says: Along all the front of our attack from Pozit'res eastwards to the north of Bazentinle Grand and High Wood (Foureaux Wood) and swinging south a little1,562 words
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Article664 1916-09-12 8 Strange Raiment and the New Babel. Mr. Edmund Candler, writiag from Basra (Mesopotamia), on Jane °J3, says Basra is a green spot. The true palm zone begius a few miles above Kornah and extends to tbe north of tbe Shatt-le-Arab, but it clings closely to664 words
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Article80 1916-09-12 8 The Canadian Pacific Railway's newly established Research Department is working upon a method whereby a commercially satisfactory paper pulp can be made from flax straw. Western Canada will await with very direct interest the outcome of any plan fur utilising the enormous straw resource* that80 words
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Article21 1916-09-12 8 Tbe Times loarnn tliat King Conatantiae I baa undertaken to give a different direction I to tbe policy of Grex ciThe Times - 21 words
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Article436 1916-09-12 8 Mr. James M. Beck Explains Our Attitude to America. On tbe eve of his departure for France the eminent American lawyer, Mr. James M. Beck, has expressed bis view of British stedfastnees and of the British attitude to America in an interview which appears in the New York436 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article124 1916-09-12 8 What promises to be a very interesting friendly game is due (or decision tomorrow when the S.C.C. meet the Sea Defences on the S.C.C. ground at 6.10 p.m. As tbe majority of the soldiers' team are going borne shortly this will be their last game on tbe club groand124 words
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Article153 1916-09-12 8 The quadrangular cricket tournament at Bombay was to begin on September 4 on the maidan, the first three days being allotted to the Parsis and Mahomedans, the Presidency meeting tbe Hindus on the Thursday. Friday and Saturday. The match for the rubber was to be opened yesterday. Tbe Presidency153 words
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Article116 1916-09-12 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, September 15 TUBBDAY, SKl'l KMBKK 12. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall N.C.O.'s, as detailed. B.V.A. S.R.E.(V.). Maxim Co. 5 10 p.m. Chinese Co. 6 p.m. Tanglin Mal *7 CoOfficers and N.C.O.s WIDNBSDAY, bKPTBMUEB 18. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall N C.O.s,116 words
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Article78 1916-09-12 8 The local agency of the Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd., has received a telegram from its bead office, Yokohama, to tbe effect that I at the half-yearly general meeting of the bank held on tbe 9th inst. in Yokohama 1 dividends at tbe rate of 12 percent, per annum were declared78 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter226 1916-09-12 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— Yesterday I cabled to tbe Bank of England to credit of War Office £2,350 for Malaya No. 29 ("Fighter";, Tbe .Negri Sembilan, presented by the residents of Negri Sembilan. Subscriptions are still required to complete Malaya No. 80226 words
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Letter294 1916-09-12 8 To the Editor of the Struts Times. Sir, Are you quite certain that W. J. Locke ever wrote a play called The Thief I The most well-known play with this title was adapted from the French (or the English stage from M. Bernstein's Le Volear and as far294 words
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Article288 1916-09-12 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear I on page 5. There will be a meeting of the Food I Reform Society to-day at 615 p.ni at the I V.M.C. A., for the purpose of electing officer* I and discussing propaganda. The Albambra in steadily forging a reputation288 words
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Article91 1916-09-12 8 AUGUST RUBBER RETURNS. 5ap0nR.— 27,516 lbs. to date 224,700 lbs. llu Pandan (Singapore).— 7, Boo lbs.; (oar months 80,471 lbs. Merßui.— B,lsB lbs. two months 8,968 lbs Palaa Balang 2,885 lbs. two months 4,820 lbs. Djasinga.— 22,Bo9 lbs. two months 51,707 lbs. Lanuen. 64,600 lbs. twelve months 778,000 lbs. Emerald91 words
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Advertisement279 1916-09-12 8 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Brae Basah Road, Sing' pore, From 9 a.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. AFTERNOON TEAS AND LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALITY. Moderate Charges. 8-12—7-12 APELPHI HOTEL EVERY EVENING DURING DINNER OUR FILIPINO BAND WILL PLAY SEA VIEW HOTEL279 words
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Article1158 1916-09-12 9 SKETCH OF RUSSIA'S GREAT LEADER. A Man of Push and Go. Mr. Hamilton Fyfe write* in the Daily Mail:— Where I Kins, Emperor, or Sovereign People, I would have no generals in my service older than forty five. If a man is not capable of com manding an1,158 words
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Advertisement918 1916-09-12 9 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING (Under til Rulei of Racial) WILL BE HELD OK Tuesday, October 17 1 Thursday, October 19 i and Saturday, October 21, 1916. PROGRAMME FIRST DAY Tuesday, October 17, 1916 I*B. THE VISITORS STAKKS AND PURSE -2 46 p.m and 8.45 p m Value918 words
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Advertisement445 1916-09-12 9 w« not lee* than five Starters, the property of different owners. NOTE i— The attention of owner* is oalled to Rule 123. whioh makes the hour for Scratching p.m. or the DAY BEFORE the Raoe. Owners ol Urifflns are entitled to enter tot either of tbt lollowir g none* of445 words
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Advertisement319 1916-09-12 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 tt the reduced prices and filled in their consecutive order. We take319 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement1906 1916-09-12 10 ar 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. (Incobporatbd in Straits Sbttlbmbsts) HBADOFFIOB. Winoh.ater House. lin««por.. LOMDOM OFFICE, 32. Old Jewry, E.C. Tbe Company has A 90.000 deposited with the Supreme1,906 words
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Advertisement790 1916-09-12 10 INSURANCE. AS WE SEE OTHERS When a man dies leaving bis family unprovided for, critics say What an improvident fellow not to have made provision for hii wife and children." Truly an amusing comment f com those who belocg to a large class of persons who think assurance excellent for790 words
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Article912 1916-09-12 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. After the War. A North-country contributor to the Commercial Motor writes Much of all kinds lias been written and said in conjecture of what will happen, socially and industrially, after the hostilities have ceased. The industrial Bide is a huge problem.912 words
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Article117 1916-09-12 11 Exoept on such occasions a* the annirer ■ary of the establishment of Belgian independence, little is heard of the activities of King Albert. The King not only continues to live in Belgium in the quarters which he has now occupied for so long, but117 words
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Article52 1916-09-12 11 lUbits exist among dog* in Jobore, and it is ordered bj the Resided t of Negri Setubilan that the importation of dogs into Negri Sfinbil«D, by land or net, from Jobore, except with the permission in writing of the Veterinary Surgeon or the Health Offioer, N<k,ri SembiUn, is prohibited until52 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement97 1916-09-12 11 canadTaFford 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! WEARNE BROS.,97 words
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Advertisement240 1916-09-12 11 A Customer writes I am sending you a Michel in 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) It240 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement1098 1916-09-12 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER iz# JZj T2j Jle.» BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, smart shorthand typ'st Good salary to capable man. Apply M c/o Straits Timiw. 1' 8— v A' AN TED, expeiimc d manager foi rubber estate io suuiitra. Apply Box No. 6". Straits Time*. fl— l2-9 WANTED, competent shorthand1,098 words
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Advertisement890 1916-09-12 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, No. 20, Kirn Keat Road. Apply to Yeo Hook Hoe, No. 8, Raffles Plaoe. 8 9— n IO LET, I unrobin, Barker Road, entry August 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. 17-n TO LET. Hou»e« No. 7, Chancery Lane apply to Chinij Keng Lee890 words
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Advertisement464 1916-09-12 12 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 and 109, Market Street. 'Phomi 4?1. Big Stock on Hand ASPINALL S NICHOLSON'S VARNISHES IN ALL SHADES 10-4-9-4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE The Municipal Commissioners of Singapore invite tenders for the supply of 1,600 cubic yards of K raD to broken to 1.1" K* a B e >464 words
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Advertisement229 1916-09-12 12 READ THIS!!! We have Just received a shipment of Europe Glur, Malay Parangs, Bmery Wheels 16" x 1J" z 1J", 16" x2" x 14" 18" x 2s" x 2", 18" x8" x i"; Globe Valves f, 4", 1* Stillson Wrenches, Adjustable Stencil Plates (alpha bets aud figures), Stencil Ink (black229 words
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Advertisement464 1916-09-12 12 MOTOR CARS 'phone For HIRE I- M^ promptly attends 1 I li to your call with I \B If I oomfortable oars, J1 day and night. \J \J \J Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 A 216, ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations ie advertisements, such as464 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous324 1916-09-12 12 Straits Wimes. Telephone.. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editoria matters and news should be addressed THE EDITOR. All cuiiimunications relating to business uiaiters advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every324 words
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