The Straits Times, 20 October 1916
1916-10-20
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Title Section13 1916-10-20 1 The Straits Times NO. 25,242 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 20. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement113 1916-10-20 1 'ESTLfiS! MILK Revised Price INCLUDING DUTY <fcl OR PER (P X \ZJ\J BOTTLE an advance of 11 cents (excluding duty) on the pre-war price Compare this with other Standard Brands THE DISTILLERS CO., LTD., EDINBURGH. 'ammmmmtmmmmmm^mmmmL\^mmmmmmm^mmmmmimtmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mmmmmmmmmmmmm\ n BRITISH -MADE RONEO Typewriter Ribbons RONEO Typewriter Carbons THE BEST THAT MONEY CAN113 words
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Advertisement376 1916-10-20 1 H Gentlemen's Neckwear, etc. PLAIN FANCY COLOURED NECKWEAR H>y We have just opened up $Uf^jtt\ SKW very targe shipments of the above in the latest shades and ■^^flBH^^^HS colourings, including rfmrKi W JBl light dark fawn, moss BROWN, GRE EN, MKf LIGHT DARK W \Yj^^^ MYRTLE jiS fc- IA NAVY.376 words
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Article777 1916-10-20 2 ACQUISITION OF EAST ASIATIC COMPANY. The Future Programme. The following is the report ot the directors of the Selangor Coconuts, Ltd., for present a tion at the fifth annual general meeting of shareholders to be held at 1, Embankment. Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday. Block I. (Tumbuk Estate777 words
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Article183 1916-10-20 2 Bristling with Obstructions And Points of Steel. Co'onel Sir Thomas Holditch, in a paper on "political frontiers," read at the British Association on September 7, said it was quite probable we should ere long be faced with a new pb*se of boundary making. In tbe great majority183 words
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Advertisement186 1916-10-20 2 FULTON (Registered Trade Mark) BOILER FLUID IS THE MOST ECONOMICAL and POSSESSES both PREVENTATIVE and CURATIVE QUALITIES. Particulars on application to McAlister Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Sinqapqu BOLE AGENTS. "THERE is only one razor that will shave you v uh such absolute perfection that it leaves you nothing to desire.186 words
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Advertisement504 1916-10-20 2 UNH A PPYTHIN POLKS One of Ihe re%ders of a popu'ar health journal wrote to the editor, asking why Bbc was peevish, blue »nd discontented, atd bis answer will interest all thin people. 11 My dear reader." he said, "when you write tbat you are thin and do not weigh504 words
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Advertisement738 1916-10-20 2 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. The Government are prepared to receive sealed tenders np to November 80. 1916, for the leaoe of the Kota Tinggi Township Pawnbroking Farm (to Se oonstituted under the Revenue Farms Enactment, 191H, fcr the period oommencing on January 10, 1917, and ending December 81, 1917 1. Kota738 words
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Advertisement827 1916-10-20 2 DEUTSCH ASIATISCHE BANK. NOTICE IS HK.KK.H-> GIVEN tbat pursuant to "Tbe Aii, n Kn< mies Windirjg up Ordinance, 191*," Hin Excellency Sir Arthur Henderson Yoong O. O, M. G. has, by lu-Uumi nt under hsi.d e'ated October 10, 1916, countersigned by tin- 'olnnial Sr;r< tary, appointed me, Sydney Whitaker, Chartered827 words
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Article863 1916-10-20 3 CHAPTER IN ENGLISHMAN'S LIFE. Grim Alternative. A story wbicb reads more like fiction than actual fact has just come to light regarding a Leicestershire man who bad been given op for dead because for years nothing had been heard of him, He is Michael Egao, eldest863 words
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Article264 1916-10-20 3 Entirely New Conditions Will Prevail. Sir James Mills, in bis presidential address to tbe Institute of Marine Engineers, London, said it was difficult to forecast tbe position of British shipping after tbe war, bat it was clear tbat we mast be prepared for entirely new conditions.264 words
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Advertisement458 1916-10-20 3 'Wincarnis' is the ONE thing you need Weak. Anemic/ft," Run-down. "S^ Wmca'nis' is the one thing that will give you new ywfc ?J strencth when you .-.re Weak new, rich blood when I #jj you urr Ana-mic new ntrve turce when you are Ntivy and new vitality hen you are458 words
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Advertisement246 1916-10-20 3 SMALL FIRST COST-NO REPAIR BILLS tagtn Fence la »tr..n#, rigtit, cheap. Kany 1.. erect (even on hilly, nnijrti Rroun.l) and pf:u t.. -..11y uverlaatinii. Will ntand MM I'"' heaviest animal with.-itt humming dented or "isteil. Heavily ,h im-,..l to re.-i-t rust. EMPIRE STOEL ;r. E z fence C. P. B.246 words
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Advertisement1010 1916-10-20 3 SULPHURIC ACID 66 degrees. PROMPT DELIVERY UJE2JS2 JKLXIVI SOO ■Phone 1770. 6-a, Change Alley NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby givm that all Roads within Oovtruu)rn< House Domain will be closed to the Public from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., on each of tbe following dates, viz I October 17. 19 and1,010 words
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Advertisement770 1916-10-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.- British India AND Apcar L-ine. (Companibs Incorporatbd in Enoland). VI AIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAIJNua (Under Contraot with Hli Majesty Ooverniaent). for China, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Bftypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about NAIL LINES770 words
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Advertisement809 1916-10-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorporatbd in Sum) SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgana, Bisat, Stmsrak, Bkeho, Kelantan, Tabai baognara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Chumpon, Koblak k Bangkok. Due Departure a.a. PRACHATIPOK Oot. 33 Oot. 25, 3 p.m. ■.a. MAHIDOL 36 28, 3 p.m. a.a.809 words
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Advertisement589 1916-10-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STtAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporatbd in England) (a The Companies' steamers are despatched bom Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa. Marseilles and589 words
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Advertisement536 1916-10-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incori oratbd in Japan) EUROPEAN LIME A servioe is maintained betwteb Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under vail eontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have beun specially dosigned and oonstrnoted, and are fitted536 words
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Advertisement537 1916-10-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM MV. CO. LTO, (Incorporated in Knuland) Dlrwet S«rv<o« to Japan via Hong hong 4b Shanghai, and to Oaloutt a via Psn*n|, from Singapora. Taking cargo on through Bills Ltlm. for Canton. M.s':ao, Swatow, Amoy. Ohefo' Tientxio. Newohwang, Ysngtsso pirts r'umoaa. th« Philippine*, eto., etc.. etc. StaamtM537 words
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Advertisement471 1916-10-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. tUSTRAUA BY BURNS PHILP LINE (Inicm'dhatbu in Australia). SiMoipoßß to Java Ports, Port Darwin Tbdbsdat Island, Brisbane and Stdnby, via Tokaas Straits. Also taking passengers and cirgo with transhipment for other Victorian, Soctb Acstbalian and North Queensland Ports, British Nbw Gu'inba, New Britain, Tashaniam and New Zealand Posts.471 words
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Advertisement655 1916-10-20 5 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of 100 FULLY-PAID SHARES OF DOLLARS TBN EACH IN THE DIS PEVS4RY, LIMITED, BING4PORE, At Messrs Ching Keog Lee Co.'s saleroom On Monday, Octobbb, 28, at 3.80 p.m. CHING KENG LEB A CO., Auctioneer 1710—2110 AUCTION SALE Of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURB, FLANTS, ONE RUBBEtt TYRED 1655 words
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Advertisement406 1916-10-20 5 HIGH-CLASS CIGARETTES AT MODERATE PRICES CIGARETTES No* 555 per tin of so TO cents INCLUDINO DUTY) Packed in patent vacuum tins ensuring the perfect condition of f the cigarettes in all climates. M*. Sole Manufacturers: iTjTCCSnDp^S ARDATH TOBACCO Co., Ltd., LONDON, ENGLAND. P'Wt^gnW AUCTION SALE Of A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF406 words
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Advertisement256 1916-10-20 6 ROBINSOM I'llNO Co., L.TI'.) ISO, North Sndge Road, ftdtlafti Haul Building*, Singapore. Tttophona No. 1705. JUBT ARRIVED JUST ARRIVED n I IT II TESTED ITALIAN AND FRENCH VIOLIN STRINGS HARMONICAS c a of GUT. EXCELLENT QUALITY Price, 35 cts. each. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN The present HIGH COST STEEL WORK256 words
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Advertisement58 1916-10-20 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras Basah Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and expowd to soa breeze Furnished Apartment! with or without Board Comfortable Rooms with Bathrooms attached. Electric Fittings throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables in Spacious Dining Room. T E RMS the moit l-MSOMMt U Town. For58 words
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Advertisement568 1916-10-20 6 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. HOWARTH ERSKINE. LIMITED. LOST CERTIFICATES. Will the Findir cf U-n Ordinsry Share Certificate*, nnmbf rpd 812. £18 auJ 814, in the above coupany, please return same to (be undersigned The Regiat red Holdtrs are the only persons to whom they sre of any value. A small reward will568 words
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Advertisement312 1916-10-20 6 "Triomphe" Sardines Packed in 1 lb. and J lb. white tins with brass labels bearing tbe above mark. Easily opened by keys attached. BUY "TRIOMPHE" SARDINES— YOU WILL LIKE THEM. lit cause they represent tbe highest quality in Sardines, being packed in pure olivo oil and in tomato. These Sardines312 words
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Article140 1916-10-20 7 FIXTURES. Friday. October 20. h Wstet 5 »8 a.m.. 1.8 n.m H. I lioturwani mail close* (train.) .Saturday, October 21. Hi«b W»tm fi.45 ».m 6.88 p.T). Races. Third Day. sunday. October 22. High W»«or 7 :t 4 a ra 7.8 a a Monday, October 23. ■»irh W«t«-140 words
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Article335 1916-10-20 7 To-do Sinukawany in^kat and Mngkawang 2.30 pm Batu Pahat s. Wnnusee 2.80 pm Bagan Itrandan 2.90 pm v ham and T. Anson Kinta 3.30 pm Malacca and Moat Lady Wold Bpm Batavia. Samaran^ and Sourabaya ML Troub ".SO pm Colombo Todk Hoot; 3.30 pm Bawean, Sourabaya an.335 words
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Article33 1916-10-20 7 I contract packet Thong wa with uaiM from London is expected to leave Ktnapatasu on Saturday, October 21, and may ke expected to arrive at Penan*; on Wudnt .lay. o.33 words
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Article157 1916-10-20 7 BXCHANOB. SIHSArOBB, O(T<)BKB 20, 1916. OtLoK.u. Bank4m/M 3/4i| Demand 2,4, Private 8 m/s 3/4H On Franci Bank T. T. 835 m Imdu Bank T. T. 174} On Hi.suh. n0...8anl d/d 6j Om SnA>«BAi ...Bank d/d N| Oh Java Bank.T. T 185 On Japan .Bank 109} Sovereigns— b157 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article182 1916-10-20 7 !■■«> Buyers Sellers. Value 10 10 Ampan K 5.00 6.00 1 1 Ayer Wen* 060 0.60 10 10 Belat 1M 10 10 Kanabol 0.90 1.50 13 10 Kinta Association jOO 7.00 41 1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 £1 Labat Mines 3.00 503 10 9.25 Malayan Collieries par 1.00182 words
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Article654 1916-10-20 7 Iwm "3 Bayers. Sellers. 2/- 3/- Allagai 2/8 2,9 2/- 3/- Anglo Jay* I/- 5/2/. 2/- Anglo-Malaf 10/- 12/--2- 2'- BatangMalaka 3/2 3/0 41 £1 BatuTiga 3 0.0 4 0.0 2/- 2/- Bekch 3/6 8 9 41 £1 Bakit Kajan« 2.15 0 3.6.0 41 £1 Hukit Lintar i; 310.0654 words
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Article130 1916-10-20 7 J? 8 06 Buyers Sellers. Value (2 41 41 Smelting 00. 9.36 9.60 41 41 Pro. 160 1.6.0 6/- 6/- Hleotric T'waja 4/- 5/--10 10 Frasei Ne»ve 62.00 60 60 W. Hammer M Co. 80.00 01.00 '.On Howarth Brakioe 50.00 60.00 100 7*Pre« 100 00 100 100 KaU Bro,130 words
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Article51 1916-10-20 7 United Engineers 0% $1,384 500 par SinKaporeKlectrio Tramways 5% £850,000 norn S'pore Municipal 6% $1,978,000 par 2% pm Spore Municipal 4*% of 1907 $1,600,000 98 Spore Municipal 4f% of 1900 $1,000,000 9« 98% Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10%dis Spore Municipal 4% 800.000 «%dis F.M.S. 8% loan 1916 $15,000,000 10451 words
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Advertisement87 1916-10-20 7 PRKI IMINAHY NOTICE. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Suit No. 978 of 1901. IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUSTS OF THE WILL OF LEE QUEE LIM. OECEASED BirwKKH LEX (HIM UUNO AND OTHKKS Plaintiffs AMD LEE KENG KBAT AND OTHERS Defendants AUCTION SALE (if87 words
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Advertisement568 1916-10-20 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. KOR SALE, steel dollar c*est by John Tann, London. Apply 80, Robinson Road. 20-10-98 10 WANTED, European or American salesman for high grade •rticie. Good salary and commission to xuitable man. Apply Box Nr. 877, Straits Times. SO 10—80 10 PLANTBR, mature experience, running own estate, would tieit568 words
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Advertisement425 1916-10-20 7 FRABER CHALMERS, LTD. (Imcobporatid in Enoland) Eastern Branch i SINGAPORE B 1 DREADNOUGHT L COnON BELTING TMade of Finest Quality of heavy Lancashire Special Duck. NFrom 2" to 10" in stock. G This Belting ha* been giving the greatest satisfaction I for many years* in India, Singapore, China and the425 words
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Advertisement14 1916-10-20 7 L*» Quotations of sterling shares mast be regardd as purely nominal for the prevent.14 words
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1154 1916-10-20 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20. THE SLOWNESS OF THE WAR. Nothing could more powerfully disclose the difficulties of modern war than the long pause on the western front. It means that opportunity is given to the inoniy to prepare great defensive positions againgt the noxt stage of our advance,1,154 words
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Article39 1916-10-20 8 After having flown from Salonika to Bucharest passing over and bombarding Sofia, en route, two Freuch aviators have just returned to their base. They brought back the mail from Bucharest, thus inaugurating the first aerial poet in the Balkans.39 words
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Article25 1916-10-20 8 Tbe matter of notifying the Chinese public of Penang of tbe necessity of demolishing all advertisements of goods of enemy character is being attended to.25 words
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Article32 1916-10-20 8 A portion of the English mail, tbe bulk of which was received here yesterday morning, missed connection at Colombo and is being forwarded from Colombo by tbe Polynesien sailing from there to-day.32 words
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Article32 1916-10-20 8 Tbe Post Office at Malacca is being extended. The Government out-door dispensary has been removed to the old Municipal building. Tbe offioe of the Medical Officer will, however, remain where it is.32 words
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Article44 1916-10-20 8 Under the auspices of the Johore Planters' Association, Mr. F. W. South, Chief Agricultural Inspector, will deliver a lecture at Johore Bahrn at 3.30 p.m. tomorrow on tbe subject of Plant Sanitation on Estates. At Batn Anam on Sunday the lecture will be repeated.44 words
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Article55 1916-10-20 8 Tbe Great Western Railway has started a movement for tho prevention of accidents, and has issued to its employees a token bearing tho words "In every action asl yourself, Is it safe?" So there will be one more habit to get rid of in the case of any railwaymen who55 words
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Article50 1916-10-20 8 On Sunday, at 8.15 p.m., a special Gospel temperance service will be held in the Boustead Institute, when 1.0. G.T. members will be presont in force. All people interested in the pressing question of temperance reform are invited to attend. Solos will be sung by Miss Izelman and Miss Chopard.50 words
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Article53 1916-10-20 8 A Pioneer telegram says: There are no signs of tbe enemy's conserving his gnn ammunition to any great extent, but be is keeping his guns going by using an inferior quality of shells, many containing wood pieces which fly to bits and cause small hurts. In all the conditions our53 words
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Article68 1916-10-20 8 But," said one dejected individual to another, there ain't no honesty, nor yet no fair dealin' as between man and man left in this world. Two blinkin' hours I put in yesterday a paintin' up a sparrer to look like a Belgian canary. An' when I sold it to as68 words
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Article63 1916-10-20 8 Mr. Morris Epstein, one of tbe partners of a great packing company, who has just returned from Berlin, said he saw while in Germany two huge Zeppelins, named respectively Deutscbland and America, which, he was told, was designed for transatlantic work. They were said to be very fast, and to63 words
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Article67 1916-10-20 8 An for the ultimate victory of tbe Allies, that has been as clear as sunlight to me for a long time past," said M. Take Joneson, the distinguished Rumanian statesman, in an interview with the Daily Chronicle. Today more than ever the possibility for our common victory is definitely guaranteed67 words
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Article66 1916-10-20 8 Tbe air war on the western front during August was far more intense and disastrous than in any one month since hostilities began. The total number of machines actually recorded in the British. French, and German communiques as having been shot or driven down, destroyed or put out of action,66 words
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Article74 1916-10-20 8 A Government Gazette extraordinary issued yesterday announces that owing to military exigencies no mercantile steamship will bo permitted to enter tbe port of Basra, or to load or unload there, without having previously obtained from the military authority at Basra, a special permit. The regulation comes into force at once74 words
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Article79 1916-10-20 8 Wiring under yesterday's date our Kuala Lumpur correspondent says A big fire broke out at Kajang in the early hours of this morning. Twenty-two old-type shop houses were ablaze when tbe Selangor Fire Brigade arrived. Despite the failure of their engine, the brigade prevented the tire from spreading. The damage79 words
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Article79 1916-10-20 8 At the next meeting of the Legislative Council the Penang Chamber of Commeroe I representative may ask the following question What steps are Government taking in respect of the selling of enemy property and when do they expect that the sale of Huch property will be finally completed in so79 words
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Article90 1916-10-20 8 It was resolved at a committee meeting of tho Penang Chamber of Commerce that tbe member representing the Chamber in Conn cil be asked to bring forward the views of the Chamber on the subject of income-tax at the next meeting of Council in the event of that question being90 words
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Article104 1916-10-20 8 The following further subscriptions have been acknowledged by tbe Red Cross Fund at home The Escot Rubber Estates, Ltd., .£52 10m. Sir Charles Dudgeon (further contribution), £10; staff of the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co., Ltd., Cocos Keeling Islands (further con tribution), £60. Great preparations are being made104 words
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Article498 1916-10-20 8 Mr. M. K. Wbitlock defe-red his return to I'enang for a month. Mm. Whitlock is remaining in England. Mr. A. 11. Heap, of Messrs. Brown, Phillips, and Stewart's Kuala Lumpur branch, is xhortly leaving for home. H.H. tbe Sultan of Selangor, K.C.M.G., and suite left Klang for498 words
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Article65 1916-10-20 8 Messrs. Gutbrie and Co. have received advice from London by cable that the directors of the Kamuning (I'erak) Rubber and Tin Co., Ltd., have declared a final dividend of 10 per cent, payable on November 28, in respect of the financial year ended June 8065 words
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Article122 1916-10-20 8 News has been received from homo of the death, on September 17, of Mr. D. J. Higbet, formerly Engineer. Ways and Works, I .M.S. Railways. Deceased was for maiiy ja rs in Malayu. He was born at Ayr in IH;2 and supervised the building122 words
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Article312 1916-10-20 8 The following is sent all t)ie way from Hongkong by a valued correspondent. One evening, not long ago, the most remarkable part of the performance in a certain theatro took place after a greater part of the audience had departed. When the curtain fell the audience: stood312 words
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Advertisement122 1916-10-20 8 "TIIRFF l^^i I Illlkk iWCaatles/l CASTLES" |gj CIGARETTES (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. EXCLUSIVE DISPLAY British Goods Full Smartest U&^ Race Week GENTS' SHUnTjf COLLARS, TIES, SOCKS, HATS, CAPS and BOOTS. BEE SPECIAL. WINDOW DISPLAY JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) JODELITE THE TIMBER PRESERVATIVE ha122 words
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Advertisement141 1916-10-20 8 ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY TO-NIGHT AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRA Beaoh Road Tbe Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore SECOND SHOW AT 9.15 SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT AMBROSE AND PEGGY BARKER who will perform dating t>.i. Lvwag's ttay in port. So cone to-night and make sore of seeing them.141 words
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Article2296 1916-10-20 9 RUMANIAN POSITION. More Hopeful View Taken. RUSSIAN ACTIVITY. Heavy Fighting Reported. RgUTHiV TkLI'.RUM*. Lond iL. October 19, 5.80 s.tn. The Rumanian vi.ws i» regarded as show ing tbat a new ami vit v jus offensive has begun with the t.iuely help of Russia. Compared with tt:< subdued tone2,296 words
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Article166 1916-10-20 9 Kiutir's Tklkgram. London, October 18. 8.56 a.m. In tho House of Commons, in reply to Sir Robert Jardine, Mr. Asqnith said that as far as he was able to ascertain there was not a general desire to discuss Indian affairs at present, but he suggested that Sir166 words
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Article24 1916-10-20 9 IiIITIHS TELBGRAM. London, October. 18. 6.80 p.m. Buenos Aires, official It is estimated that sixteen million acres of wheat have been sown.24 words
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Article18 1916-10-20 9 Kidtbb's Tilbobam. London, October 18. 6.30 p.m. The death is annnonnoed of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe's mother.18 words
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Article307 1916-10-20 9 We have received from tbe French Consul in Singapore an interesting booklet concerning the second Lyons Sample Fair which will be held from March 1 to IS, 1917. The undeni able suocesfl of tho 1918 Fair has completely justified the initiative taken by Lyons. From a307 words
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Article57 1916-10-20 9 The confirmation of Prince Henry, the King's third son, took place in the private chapel at Windsor Castle in the presence of the King and Queen. Princess Mary, Prince George, Princess Christian of Schleewig Holstein, with Princess Victoria and Princess Marie Louise of Sobleswig Holstein, Princess I Beatrice (Princess Henry57 words
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Article2484 1916-10-20 9 THE TANKS AND SOME OF THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS. from Our Special Correspondent. London, September 31. Probably tbe moat effective blow which has yet been dealt to the enemy by British troops such is Sir Douglas Uaig's appreciation of tbe new offensive which burst upon tbe Germans at2,484 words
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Article241 1916-10-20 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In tbe r Singapore -.bare circular, dated October 19, Messr* Fraser and Co. state A moderate bu'Woess has been recorded I market aa a whole has been feature less an I the I -jv! is being satisfied at approximately lv-( week's241 words
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Article243 1916-10-20 10 Singapore Team Entertained At Penang, The linmr given on Sunday by the Moslem \l. 'reliant* Society, of which Mr. Aminsahib ia now President, in honour of the Singa poreaas. says the Pinang Gazette, was fully aOeaJsd by toe players and officials of both aidro. aad several well known visitors,243 words
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Article2478 1916-10-20 10 INTERESTING LETTER FROM GENERAL RIDOUT. A Timely and Stirring Appeal. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. We are now nearing tbe last week of "Our Day." I am aware that Our Day" has become a historic phrase, and that there are several committits ouw at2,478 words
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Article500 1916-10-20 10 The committee acknowledge with thanks the following subscriptions to the above fund Previously acknowledged 949,849.85 Javanese, Chinese and Tamil outdoor staff of Botanic Gardens per Kastawi bin Jalil 83.90 I. 11. Burkill 100 Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co., Ltd., 100 Shaik Baswaydan 100 Sbaik Omar Baobied 25 V.500 words
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Article36 1916-10-20 10 Swimming club launches leave Johnston's Her at 7, 9 and 10 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m md return at 8.80 and 9.80 a.iv 12.15, 3 md 6.30 p.m. Tide 7.88 a.m. Height 7 ft. t ins.36 words
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Article1984 1916-10-20 10 ERRATIC RIDING ON THE SECOND DAY. Earl and Loaddeer Win Again. The second day of the Singapore Autumn races found the going distinctly heavy and sonditions generally less pleasant than on Tuesday. The rain, however, held off and the attendance was very fair, all things considered. The1,984 words
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Article34 1916-10-20 10 Programme of drills, etc., (or week ending Friday October 20 Friday, O< touer 20. 5 p.m. Sepoy Lines S F.A. Co. No Drill F. Yoonobh Blair, Captain, S.V.A., Acting Adjutant, B.V.C.34 words
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Correspondence.
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87 1916-10-20 11 Where are the European Bosses?" To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir I was present at tbe Oar Day auction- at lut'les Chamber yesterday and saw every important Straits Chinese there. I noticed only a few Europeans. So few of tbe big people were present that excuses were charitably87 words
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Article728 1916-10-20 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, October 30, 1918. Messrs. Ljall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares are onlj nominal. Nok. Viloi. I BuTaas. SaLLIBI. S/ Allagar 2/- Anglo- Jaw 3/ Ad^lo728 words
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Article526 1916-10-20 11 Demand Fair, but Bidding Slow. luibur of Commerce Rubber Association's 26oth auction was hold on October 1H and 19 when there were offered for sale piculs M.456.H9 or 1,394,118 lbs. (tons 633J7). l'n hrn realised: Average Prices. Sheet smoked fine ribbed Hfl to »124 1123 goodr b>vl.526 words
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Article227 1916-10-20 11 TI vi Vit-w II ul maoag<Lu<>Dt are provi.lii'x a special race diouer to- morrow uinbt. to U followed by an np«n air cinema •bow It is rxprcted that a Urge mi iiber of fisitorH will take sfcsi oppoitunity < f winding up il< race week in a227 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement360 1916-10-20 11 MOUTRIE HWttls= New consignment just to hand. Call and inspect these suierb instruments. S. MOUTRIE GO. LIMITED (Incorporated In Hongkong) RAFFLES PLACE Grand Hotel de X Europe NOW UNDER EXPERIENCED EN6LISH MANAGEMENT A SUPPER AND SHADOW DANCE WILL BE HELD ON Saturday, October 28 Specialities: Shadow, Rainbow and Cinematograph Dances360 words
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Advertisement247 1916-10-20 11 OUR DAY FUND Raffles Hotel, Friday, October 27 A GARDEN PARTY with Band, Merry-go round and Cinema shows will be held in aid of the Fund, commencing at 4-30 p.m. Tea, Ices atd Refreshments. ADMISSION AND REFRESHMENTS will only b« supplied against Coupons sold in aid of the charity, the247 words
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Article2203 1916-10-20 12 PI RCHASE OF THE INVERAWE ESTATE Dividend of 10 Per Cent, for Year. '1 in- tiiini annual general luottiDH of tbe Shanghai I'abang Rubber Kstatef. 14 1 was beM on October 2. at tbe oM'icch of the general managers and secretaries, MtHsrs Meyer and Mtawr, Shanghai, says2,203 words
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Article1590 1916-10-20 12 NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS AT PRESENT. Outlook for the Future. The sixth annnal general meeting of the shareholders in tbe I'lobri Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on October 3, at the offices of .be general secretaries and managers, Messrs. Meyer and Measor, Shanghai, when Mr. N. O. Maitland presided.1,590 words
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Article464 1916-10-20 12 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from tbe London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may bo provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.464 words
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Article53 1916-10-20 12 The Netherlands torpedo boat Xl started on September 12 for the Netberland East Indies, in two by the tugboat Wittee Zae. Tbe submarine sails via the Suez Canal. On tbe voyage Vigo, Port Said, Aden and Colombo will be touched, whilst Sabang will be tbe first port of call in53 words
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Advertisement195 1916-10-20 12 I |MHB i "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO.. LIMITED (Incobforated in England) KUALA LUMPUR. NICKEL, BRASS and IRON BEDSTEADS All sizes in selected designs 3O LESS than down-town prices. QUALITY THE BEST THAT BRITAIN PRODUCES WE SELL THEM JULIAN195 words
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Article789 1916-10-20 13 LORD FRENCH CONTRASTS OLD SOLDIER WITH THE NEW. Stories of Early Days. Lord French was in a reminiscent humour when he opened tbe Leslie Tweedie memorial lounge attached to the V.M.C.A. Shakespeare bnt in Gower-strent, and also the Kensington, Westminster and Marylebono huts at tbe same place. Many789 words
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Article210 1916-10-20 13 THE ROUND-UP." Legal View of Powers of The Military. The organisation of police raids on parks, clubs, entertainment halls, and similar public placx in search oi absentees from military service suggests, says the Law Journal, a question as to the precise powers possessed by police and military authorities Various regulations210 words
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Advertisement128 1916-10-20 13 'WHITE AW AY'S' (INCORPOHATKD IN fcN'jt.AND) SPECIAL VALUE IN GENTLEMEN'S UNDERWEAR iSiHtCT ribbed wool rv| KNICKER HOSE VHI V H heather mixture, CASHMERE SOCKS M with fancy clox, u< all diaries $1.00 I r ru.i.h.l /jy 1/ AERTEX «>*/. r UNOER SILKENE MUFFLERS SHAWKNIT SILK SOCKS PARIS GARTERS in .ill128 words
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Advertisement304 1916-10-20 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON' CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 10 y^s*D C^jV and to THE MUNICIPALITY p(^^Wi THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE \H?ndr JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong "Dragon" Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Bole Agents for the Straits304 words
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Advertisement32 1916-10-20 13 Superiority in ifiudity (junrantml. NIPPON PAINT White Zinc, White Lead, Paint. Red Lead Powder, etc. 99 per cent, guaranteed. Can be had at any time HIGH STREET T«L. »19. 17-3-H— IB 232 words
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Advertisement1951 1916-10-20 14 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. Jncoki'okatfd in Straits Sbttlbmbnts) HUOOFFIOIi Winohaatsp Houee, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE i 32, Old Jewry. E.C. The Company has 520.000 deposited with the Supreme Court1,951 words
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Advertisement1129 1916-10-20 14 INSURANCE. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Incokl'ui: urn is L'\s m.v). All kinds of Life aod.Eodowment Polioios BBWBtj. GUTHRIE A Co., Ltd., Goaoral Agents, Singapore. V. S. IS Vans, Manager, South Eastern Asia. 6 9— v SUN LIFE cV:V;. c v OF CANADA (INCORPORATBD IN CANADA). 1916 has been tbe1,129 words
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Article722 1916-10-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Herbert Light Car. The Herbert Light Car, which Messrs Gutbrie and Co. have been advertising, is certainly a beautiful piece of workmanship, the body work being as floe as anything we have seen on a light car. The horse power722 words
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Article214 1916-10-20 15 Complaints from Privates And Young Officers. Swearing in the army is a subject which has further attention in the columns of the Church Times, where it is pointed out to those who have made merry at the sensitiveness of parsons that every complaint received has been either from214 words
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Article50 1916-10-20 15 The contract between the Government of India and the Egyptian Government, under which it arranged that Indian Mints should coin about £600,000 worth of silver coins for the Egyptian Government, is now rapidly approacting completion. The coins required MM pieces of the value of five, ten and I twenty piattrts.50 words
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Advertisement546 1916-10-20 15 ROMTYRES m Tyr<B are if paramount \WS Hi importance to you— and tbe l^Kt life of your car. >n^" Your safety depends upon their reliability, your ron. f ;>>J ing expens s vary according to their durability, jour j sSI comfort is largely affected by i I I ""J their546 words
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Advertisement142 1916-10-20 15 DOES IX PAY to fit tyres in which you cannot have full confidence You will certainly agree that it does not, as to do so would not only mean wasting money, but a'so dissipating your opportunities to obtain that complete enjoyment and feeling of security which comes of the knowledge142 words
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Advertisement1158 1916-10-20 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENEft BEER BREWED in SCOTLAND OFFICES TO LET. TO LBT, 2nd Floor, No. 8, Maiacca Street. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brothers. 18 I—o TO BE lE f, C jrumodionr Offices id liresusm H)j batttity Koad Apply McaliHter O» Ltd. 286-U TO LET, office No. 4a. Prinoe Street Immediate entry.1,158 words
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Advertisement761 1916-10-20 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Boad. Immediate entry Apply Lee Cbong Van Co. 1 V-o TO BE LET, 110 a Orchard Road, European dwelling bouse. Kent $60. Apply S Ma'ia'-wi li A Co. 6.10— n 1 0 LBT. comfortable terrace housa near town, elevated locality. Immediate entry. Water761 words
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Advertisement297 1916-10-20 16 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incorporated in Emilandj Be»t Multiplar Hair Belting Ordinary and Extra Stout From 2 to 7" stock This belt has gained its reputation throughout Saigon, Rangoo i, Sumatra, Bangkok. F.M.S. and the Straits, for its Strength, Durability and Reliability. Quotations from KIAMKIAT 6c Co. Market Street,297 words
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Advertisement329 1916-10-20 16 BOOK YOUR ORDERS NOW Dae to arrive thort y Family Balances, 14, 28 acd 60 lbs. Galvanised Wheel Barrows. Pipe Cutters, Noa 1 and Mnntz Mttal Sheets, 4' x 4' x to Muntz Metal hound Bars, tn 1 dia. Japd. and Biass Tower Bolts. Brass and Iron Riddles, 20" dia.329 words
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Advertisement472 1916-10-20 16 MOTOR CARS phone For HIRE I U f\ promptly attends 1 I il to your call with I \J I I comfortable can, .W_ g 1 W day and night. W \J \F Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. IK 216, ORCHARD ROAD To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in472 words
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Miscellaneous328 1916-10-20 16 Straits Wimes, Telephones. tMitorial and General 70 Manager's Office 282 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editoria matters and news should bo addressed HE EDITOR. All 1 tnmunicationß relating to businosc 1 Kttters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.— should bo addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.-Misoellane-ous wants of328 words
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