The Straits Times, 22 March 1917
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Title Section13 1917-03-22 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,370 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. MARCH 22. 1017. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement132 1917-03-22 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK 1 Trice now $15.40 per 9a*e I >- BEAR BEAR BRAND i s^^p^N MM BRAND Ml JL t\ SW.SS W^ IVIIL#I\. its r *-<i m its natural pur^ rof ar lVf^J «nd w,i:, O ui d dd tion ot s"J '^'Mluableformamtain."^.^ H CJj^^^ntso) epical Jju^g^ SOLE132 words
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Advertisement48 1917-03-22 1 INDEPENDENCE plus ECONOMY Save printers' bills by producing your own advicep, circulars, instructions to Agents, etc., etc., on the new modal RONEO DUPLICATOR Your taniby can reproduce 80 copies PER MINUTE at the slight cost of paper and ink. Full details from RONEO,- Ltd. Singapore. (mtORPORATBO IM BMOLAND)48 words
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Advertisement241 1917-03-22 1 ROBINSON CO. a JUST RECEIVED, LARGE STOCK H^ CHILDREN'S SHOES tWW V^Baal BaBBBBBBBV •^aaBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB^aa^a^»^»^B^»^B^B^Bai^B^B^ B^ B^a i^B^B^Blß^BJß^il i B«B» -^^M I CHILD'S TAN GLACE CHILD b BLACK GLACE CHILD'S NATURAL FORM ti SHOE 1-STRAPBHOE SANDALS L^^cT'SLTE withli^e. with .tron, 8 0le 9 Size. ,B, oB. Si«a,BtoB. Bi«ea, 8 to 13.241 words
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Advertisement17 1917-03-22 1 JEFFREYS PILJENER BEER. 1 SoLB A(,aNTB% AOAMBON. GILFIIUN CO., LTD (Incorpor.it*! n Kn X l .1, h17 words
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Article654 1917-03-22 2 The following casualties are announced London, February 31. Missing.— 2nd Lieut. C. D. Bennett. Flying Corp* Major M. A. black, Dragoon Guards j 2nd Lirut. H. A. Croft, Flying Corps; 2nd Lieut. J. S. Kirby, Devons 2nd Lient. F. C. Locker, Devons; 2nd Lieut. A. C. Stopber, Welsh654 words
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Article304 1917-03-22 2 Amundsen's Tribute to Wonderful Achievements. Captain Amundsen has supplied tbe Daily Chronicle with an appreciation of Sir Ernest Shackleton. He says he long had tbe highest admiration of Sir Ernest's qualities as a man, his indomitable will and his immense courage. His 1908 9 jonrney, states Captain Amundsen,304 words
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Advertisement628 1917-03-22 2 ITCHING SMARTING ECZEMA ON HMD Spent Many Sleepless Muhts. Hair Came Out Badly. HEALEDBY CUTICURA M«iin two years ago I woke up on. m<irolnK and found all ttohind my car and to the- crown of my head wet and smarting. 1 waa told it'was wet eczema. It was iu-ta-iiiK and628 words
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Advertisement377 1917-03-22 2 POISONED BY MALARIA Malaria is no respecter of ptr>on«. S) age or station of life is eictupt from it. It leave* is victim in mcb a debilitated condition tbat one cf our for' mn%t medical writers has been led to say. "It it astonishing the number of perple wbo hive377 words
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Advertisement255 1917-03-22 2 DRIPPING Pure Beef Dripping Manufactured on our own premises, can be obtained daily in small quantities or in two-lb. tins. SINGAPORE COLO STORAGE GO.. LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (Ikcokvoratid in Uonokonu) EstatbUshed XBB3 1 MANUFACTURERS OF 1 PURE-—ROPE 5 STRAND CABLE LAID255 words
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Article1041 1917-03-22 3 HIS REPLY TO APPEAL FROM JOFFRE. A Notable Tribute. Some deeply interesting rnvslations of the work and policy of Lord Kitchener in the early dayß of the war are made by the Marijuis de Chasselonp Lanbat in The Lord Kitchener Memorial Book, published at Bs. Ad. net1,041 words
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Article24 1917-03-22 3 A branch of tbe China aDd Japan War Savings Association has now b.+n btarted in Nagasaki one is in coarse of formation in Peking.24 words
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Advertisement299 1917-03-22 3 Illli r f Chewhh after V The iderJ Sweetmeat ?qp tih® Children is WRSr 1 >— the Perfect Gum. It is made i? the United States in hygienic f actor a:> by machine process. It is wr;i| i wmsad paper and sealed air tight to keep it always fresh and299 words
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Advertisement429 1917-03-22 3 YOU MAY REST ASSURED thai Stecham's Pills wil! be of great setvice to you if your stomach is out > f otcier J» or your liver is sluggish. The conditions of life in these days are so strer.uo^s mat T nearly everybody is at times, overtaken by various derangements of429 words
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Advertisement534 1917-03-22 3 MILITARY BRASS BAND AND BAGPIPE BAND CO. Suppliers of aboTe-mentiontd bat# by first class mosicians in military anifoA. Experienced Mu'iciaDH, Sweet and Melodious Plajers of English, Malay, Chinese, Indian and Tamil Music. Can be enpiged to play in a Garden Party Dance, marriage or funeral by short notice. If any534 words
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Advertisement443 1917-03-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIJL STEAMSHIP rOO., LTD (iDOOBrOBATBD 1* J«« EUROPEAN LINE A service >« maintained between Yokohama, via ports and London under mail contract with tbt Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstrnoted, and are fitted with all the443 words
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Advertisement683 1917-03-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS^ P. O." British India AND AVpcan Line. (COMPANIBS INCOBPOBATID 111 BnQLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contraot with Hit Majesty Government). for Ohma, Japan Penang, Oaylon, Australia. India, Aden, agypt, M*dit*rpmn*an Ports and London. MAIL LINES. UOMIWABO (FOB EcKOPI) OUTWABD (FOB ChIWA) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT683 words
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Advertisement620 1917-03-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inooepobatbe in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay Tringganu, Bisat, Semerak, B&cho, Kelantan, Tabai Baognara, Telnpin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, LangHunn, Chumpon, Koblak A Bangkok. Ouo Departure a. a. PRACHATIPOK Mar. 26 Mar. 28, 3 p.m. The steamers are fitted throughout with620 words
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Advertisement605 1917-03-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OP THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) •Ml THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England) lITWMN f>p«m«ntl« (Perth), North-Waat Auitralian Ports, Java •nd Singapore. Regular sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as in duoemont offers), Derby, King's605 words
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Article122 1917-03-22 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, March 22. Hikh Watci, 9 89 a.m., 10.2) p.m. Friday, March 23. High Wm, 10.25 a.m., 10.62 p.m. Homeward mail closes (train.) 'Saturday, March 24. rtisl *»Wi 11 h a.m.. 11.22 p.m Kanaboi. LM, mtg.. Itarkar's, noon. .Sunday, March 25. Higt A ate*. 11.S0 am.,122 words
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Article168 1917-03-22 5 To-d*t. Malacca, Penang and Colombo 2.80 pm P. Dickson and P. Swetteobam 2 80 pm Calcutta taking mails for Durban I pm Malacca and Muar 3 pm Kota Tinggi 4 pm Pontianak 4 pm Hangoon 6 pm To-aok>ow. ■Jucob 8.30 am Pulau Batam and Pnlan Bulaag 9-30168 words
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Advertisement275 1917-03-22 5 WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS. are rt 'iiired for the supply of is l.ibr-ur lb) Timber, (c) Bricks. Lime, Tiles, -tc di Stone (Oranitel under four iiffen.-at roafacfi far one year from April 1, 1917. .o P ..o Bru: anl Blakan Mati. Fnrrn* teadrr. conditions of contract and sc.MMtule tr.ay be obtained275 words
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Advertisement660 1917-03-22 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED BY AN EXPERIENCED PLANTER (Englithman) billet on Rubber estate a* manater or senior assistant. Apply to Box No. 147, Straits Time*. Vi 3—34-8 WANTED, thoroughly nompe'ent male typist with ordinary knowledge of shorthand. Oood salary aod prosptc's if services arr -considered satisfactory. Vacanm Oil Co. 2*B-n WANTED,660 words
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Advertisement470 1917-03-22 5 Have You Tried j^flSa^L^^^ the WorJd famous j^s^-' :j=g^ CASTLES" HIS CIGARETTES P (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. WAR! wa»*!! wak::: TO-NIOHT ■tths Ideal .^x* CS'V"|»'^^ By tha Sea Picture Theatre XlL»«-y J»- Off Beach Road. BECONp SHOW, AT 8.16. New York Motion Picture Co. present The470 words
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Advertisement550 1917-03-22 5 auction sale: Of INDIAN, CHINESE AND JAPANBX3 SILK GOODS, IAMMBSI PORCELAIN TEA SETS, ETC., To be bold at Me*er«. Cbinn Keng Lee A Co.'s sale-room. On Saturday, March 24, 1917, at 11 am. Hlk bed covers with cufhionf, Chinese f iik, grass cloth, muslin, Jspanpßp silk crepe drees lengths, silk550 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous45 1917-03-22 5 Time-balK »n Cauniny and Mount /aber drop daily at 1 p.iu., Singapore itandarl MM, ci-ru-spomling to 6 a.m. 3reenwicli m.san tuu. Tin- time-gun is fired at I'J o'clock uvm, indicating Singapore standard ti;nr. oii tvery day exceptint; Sunday I it h md at one o'clock.45 words
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Obituary25 1917-03-22 6 Lea Chi* Bock.— On March 21, at bis residence, No. 84, Amoy Street, Singapore. Lee Chim Bock aged 38 years. Shanghai papers please copy.25 words
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1125 1917-03-22 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, MARCH 22. ENDING ENEMY BUSINESS. Tbe Attorney General referred on Tuesday with sua'e good temper to some recent comment* we made on the delay there has been in winding up the principal German businesses in Singapore. He referred to oar error in regard to tbe disposal1,125 words
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Article18 1917-03-22 6 The following subscription to the Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fund is in nounoed Collected at Siba, Sarawak 174.06.18 words
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Article36 1917-03-22 6 The ingenuity of tbo Kuala Lipis police officials in their efforts to effect economy in paper is to be commended. Envelope* they have used on Government service are now being turned inside oat and used again.36 words
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Article36 1917-03-22 6 Mr. Edison, whose premises are closely guarded, is working day and night upon the construction of tbe model of a 16 ft. craft which, it is claimed, will revolutionise submarine warfare, says a New York message.36 words
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Article42 1917-03-22 6 In their produce report dated yesterday, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state Tbe market for copra has shown no improvement sinoe we last reported. To-day's quotations may be given at 47.80 for fine sundried and $7.30 to 17.50 for fair to good qualities.42 words
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Article46 1917-03-22 6 The following property was disposed of by auction on the 19th instant by Messrs. Cbing Keng Lee and Co. at their sale room 99 year*' leasehold land and houses 86 and 37, Upper Hokien Street, area 1,442 square feet. BDught by Lam Cbeok Lok for 16,800.46 words
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Article45 1917-03-22 6 With a change of front by the Americans at Cbefoo towards tbe Germans since tbe Gera an American diplomatic ruptnre, tbe German and Austrian residents at that port have decided to establish a social club by themselves on tho premises of Messrs. Adz and Co.45 words
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Article40 1917-03-22 6 The following donations have been received by the Chartered Bank at Penang from the Penang Turf Clab, to the funds mentioned 91,000, Officers Families Fund $250, Cigarette Fund S'i.nOO, Local Relief Fund 1260. Ministering Children's League •500, Queon Mary's Fund.40 words
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Article57 1917-03-22 6 Among tbe civil suits which will come up before the Full Court of Appeal at Ipob this wet-k will be a case in which tbe Banking and Trading firm of Naudin Ten Cate and Co., Ltd., and Mr. O. R. L. G. Magnoe are the appellants and Messrs. C. E.57 words
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Article59 1917-03-22 6 At a meeting of the directors of the Shan ghai Seremban Rubber Estates, Ltd., held on Match 7, it was decided to recommend to the shareholders at tbe annual general meeting to be held on March 80, that a dividend of four per cent, be paid on the capital of59 words
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Article59 1917-03-22 6 A Peking telegram to the Chinese papers states that tbe Central Government strongly object to the Canton Cement Works being assigned as security against a loan of 1,600,000. A party of Canton merchants has arrived in Peking with an offer to increase tbe capital for the enlargement of the Cement59 words
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Article70 1917-03-22 6 From Mentakou a Tientsin paper learns that on the night of the Ist inst., whilst a number of natives were working coal in one of tbo native owned mines in that valley, they tapped a big pocket of water with tbe result that three mines were inundated and 43 workmen70 words
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Article77 1917-03-22 6 Messrs. R. N. Truman and Co., general managers of the Batu Anam (Johore) Rubber Estate*, Ltd., advise that at a meeting ot tbe board of directors held on March 8, it was resolved to recommend at tbe forthcoming annnal meeting on April 3 the payment of a final dividend of77 words
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Article68 1917-03-22 6 It was learned that tbe looters of tbe belongings of the Japanese and Chinese passengers and crews of the stranded steamer Hankaku Maru about the time the rescue of tbe survivors was being conducted were three Chinese policemen belonging to the Cbefoo Marine Police. They are named Cbangteehun, Cbang-fenglin, and68 words
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Article84 1917-03-22 6 Tbe Hongkong and South China War Savings Association have sent a circular to every British subject in Hongkong reminding them that it is their paramount duty to lend every cent they r%n to their King and ooontry. The association has invested over one lac of dollars in war loan since84 words
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Article97 1917-03-22 6 It will be learned with much ink rest in Hongkong that Iron Bux, the holder of the lightweight championship of the Far East, has been defeated at Manila by J. Rnfns Turner, who is described in a Manila paper as Tbe Grand Old Man of the Orient. For fall ten97 words
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Article100 1917-03-22 6 At tbe annnal ordinary general meeting of the Siam Steam Packet Company, tbe chairman submitted tbe report for the year. The accounts show a net profit ot ticals 86,147 97, to which ticaU 1,464 23, brought forward from the previous year, have to be added. After writing off ticals 16,474.11100 words
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Article127 1917-03-22 6 Tbe acnual meeting of tbe Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club waa held yesteidaj evening. The chair was taken by Sir John Bucknill, K.C., who remarked on the tact that the accounts for tbe year ended December 81 last showed a profit of 11.682.95, after allowing 1884.04 for depreciation, as com pared127 words
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Article376 1917-03-22 6 Mr. H. N. Hammet, of Kirta, has taken up the management of tbe Kerling Tin Mines, Ltd. The Hon. Mr. A. H. Lomnn. Resident of Negri Sembilao, in mentioned aa being tbe next Resident Councillor of Penang. Mr. Gilbert C. Jackson. Chief Inspector, Kelantan Military Police, has376 words
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Article26 1917-03-22 6 We have received $5 from D on behalf ot tbe appeal recently made by the Rev. R. V. H. Burne.26 words
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Article35 1917-03-22 6 We very gratefully acknowledge IS from D for our fund to assist tbe Overseas Club to supply smokes tor our soldiers and sailors. The total we have received is now 58.721.67.35 words
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Article101 1917-03-22 6 Fire broke out in tbe upper storey of 54, Middle Koad, last night, and the brigade received a call at 9.43. The ground floor is occupied as a liquor shop and this was not touched, the outbreak being confintd to the rooms above, which were burnt out.101 words
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Article107 1917-03-22 6 Mrs. C. I. Carver has kindly presented to the F.M.S. Hospital at home a sum of XlO to be used for the purchase of a wheeled chair, in memory of tier Jato son, Lieut. Alec Brayant Camming, killed in Mesopotamia in connection with tbe relief of Kut.107 words
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Article120 1917-03-22 6 There was a good attendance at tbe meeting held in tbe Victoria Hall yesterday afternoon to consider the proposal to form a choral society for Singapore. Mr. E. A. Brown, the convener of the meeting, explained the proposal and invited suggestions. It was unanimously decided to form120 words
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Article137 1917-03-22 6 Tbe meeting of tbe Legislative Council on Monday next commences at 8 p.m. Motions in tbe name of the Treasurer are That tbis Council approves a re-vote of 17.0C0 being part of tbe balance of tbe vote Wireless Telegraph Station, Installation of, Singapore,' not expended in 1916 that137 words
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Advertisement150 1917-03-22 6 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. SINGAPORE, N. MALACCA, Branches at: KUALA LUMPUR, >. KLANG, PENANG, Head Office X HONGKONGt X LONDON. X X X^ SHANGHAI, X^^ TIENTSIN, Wholesale A Retail K. PEKING. >w WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. AVERY'S PLATFORM SCALES _^^^m New Stocks from 250 lbs aDd cattleß t0 2.000 lbs. and150 words
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Advertisement206 1917-03-22 6 ANOTHER ATTRACTIVE PICTURE PROGRAMME AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY, THE ftLHAMBRA Beaoh Road The Leading Theatre In Singapore. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT:: AS USOAL, a picture programme well ap to tb° (.taodard. Ths Reliance Film Co. ppresentt t the World's Sensational Photo-play: THREE WEEKS in five powerful and massive rsela. Adapted from206 words
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Article4364 1917-03-22 7 GERMAN OUTRAGES. Wells Poisoned Girls: Enslaved. IMPERIAL WAR CABINET. The First Meeting Held In London. RSCTIRS l'|[.K.il im, London, March 21, 20 a.m. Field Marshal Haig report* Despite less favourable weather, consid-rabie progress ha* been made on the greater part of the front of our advance southward Arras,4,364 words
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Article46 1917-03-22 8 Rictm's Telegrams. London, March 21, 45 p.m. The War National Steeplechase was ron at Gatwick and resulted. Ballymacad, 100 to 9, 1. Chang, 11 to 2, 2. Ally Sloper, 20 to 1, >f neteen ran. Won by eight lengths, four lengths between second and third46 words
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Article44 1917-03-22 8 Hii'Tlb'n Tu-r-BAMs. London, Mirch 21, 1.25 a.m. Washington: A failed States note tj larranza, President Jt Mexico, is published declining a proposal 'or neutral action with a view to forcing a European peace by cutting 06 tbe exports to belligerents.44 words
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Article30 1917-03-22 8 The Hod Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G colonial Secretary, Hongkong, has offered a cap for tbe runner up in the Hongkong Police Reserve Service Hide competition for HE. Vhe Governor's cup.30 words
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Article29 1917-03-22 8 >hropshirea and Uie S.C.C were again .ppenents in match en tbe club ground on Tuesda.-. and the result of a good game was a jra'<- jf one all.29 words
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Article72 1917-03-22 8 Tbe following will represent tbr \RC bgainst tlu Wireless in to day's league match E. Ohviero. L. M. Pcnoefatber and E. G. Wbeatley: C. F. Aviet, W. A. Aeria manager and L. Gammell L. de Souit. I), de Sou/a, 1 LaijasßM, A. Especkerman a>d C. A. Peoncfatber. Reserve, N.72 words
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Article99 1917-03-22 8 The F'coang Bisley Grouping competition wm wan by orporal Everest with act, id. rioK. L^oce •'orporal Uilman being second id. '.m: and Mr. lloeden third with i4j in. riDg The competition was tired il j'ujr;cg rain, there being a small tarn out. Sergt. Williams protest regarding bin the99 words
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Article173 1917-03-22 8 dividend of 5 pr-r cent., makiof; i.' per cent, for the year, waa declared M a meetinu of the xhart holders oi (be Vy»r KunidK Hobber Entati. Ltd., in klii Coaaiber of C'oujiuerc*-. I'enaoK, on Maadaf afternoon. Mr. A. K Ooodricb. the thatmian of director* prenidn),173 words
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Article174 1917-03-22 8 Tbc following telegram Hated Maicb T, Itou tbu Secretary o( -t»t< hf Mm O'looies. baa been receivod by tin Oy km (iuvt rauit ot •JwiOK to the uliorUge of freight f-pa.-c ami Ihe low Uvel of lOockx (if fowl in lliit. rjuntry it baa beta dccid.il tv m174 words
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Article249 1917-03-22 8 Generous Help for Blinded Soldiers And Sailors. A correspondent kindly sends the following Tbe musical and oramatic entertainment in aid of St. Dunstan's Home for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors arranged by Mm. W. B. Wilson, aod given in Johore Babru on February 'U was a great249 words
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Article191 1917-03-22 8 Charge of Causing Death Against Motor Driver. At the Assizes this morning bis Lordship (Sir John Bucknill, X.0.) dealt with the case of a seventeen year old clerk named Lee Ah Leong who bad pleaded guilty to using a forged document as genuine. This being a first offence191 words
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Article143 1917-03-22 8 lbe committee cf the Children's Aid Society gratefully acknowledge the following further subscriptions Previously acknowledged 17,681.75 Bells' Asbestos Eastern Agency, Ltd. 50 Fiom an old C.A.S. girl— a token of gratitude 6 I'tr Mrs. Fleming, Taipeng Mr* McLeod $5 Logan 5 I>r. Dixon Mrs. Newman 10143 words
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Article187 1917-03-22 8 At tbe High Court, Calcutta, on March 9, Mr. Justice Chitty delivered judgment in a suit brought by Maurice Bandman against Mm. Wil'red Cotton, better known as Miss Ada Reeve, to recover Rs. sl\ooo as damages for breach of cuotract. Tbe alUged breach wax by187 words
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Article1101 1917-03-22 8 What a Real Soldier says About Peace. M. P. writes from somewhere in France People in soft jobs like myself ought to be very guarded when they talk about peace. To digress a moment a soft job out here is not easy to1,101 words
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Article77 1917-03-22 8 In their report dated March 21, Meesrs. Barlow and Co. state For the auction thin week which opened today some 866 tons were catalogued. Tbe demand at the commencement was poor but improved somewhat as tbe sales progressed. Prices realised for all grades were lower, tine, ribbed77 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter458 1917-03-22 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Would you please allow me to say I was not a little amused on reading the complaint of L. W." in tbe Straits Times of the 17th inst. regarding Tamil Labour One would think from reading his latter tbat the458 words
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Letter197 1917-03-22 8 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, I notice tbat the Cinematograph Film "The Battle of Sommu" will be exhibited at tbe Victoria Theatre on Monday next. It is stated to be His Majesty's Government tour in aid of war charities. As several questions bave been197 words
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Article49 1917-03-22 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, March 28 Thursday, Mabcu 33. Nil. Friday, March 33. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Recruits. S.R.E.(V.). n Maxim Co. S.V.R. Chinese Co. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Raffles Institution S.V.C. Band. O. O. Waci, Captain, Acting Adjutant, S.V.C.49 words
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Article181 1917-03-22 8 Mr. Hurd, writing in the Daily Telegraph, points out the misleading nature on tbe Board of Trade returns an an index of imports, because they give money values and not weights. The Secretary of the Liverpool Shipowners' Association analysed tbe figures, and he shows that the181 words
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Advertisement38 1917-03-22 8 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. In tonight's change of programme at the Kujpnu Cinema three new episodes in tbe KeU Circle serial will be shown in addition to other tiluis. There are also good attrac tiona in the first show.38 words
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Advertisement486 1917-03-22 8 RAFFLES HOTEL What have you done for the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors? ONE NIGHT ONLY. SATURDAY. MARCH 24. Mr. Frederic Villlers, The World's Greatest Living War Correspondent will deliver His Interesting WAR TALK PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED BY Exclusive views and moving-pictures and THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT WAR FILMS. During the Entertainment v.486 words
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Advertisement776 1917-03-22 9 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALES Of THE VALUABLE FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PROPEKTY Known St. KUda," Nr.2B. Barker Roid, at the saleroom of Powell Co., Ltd. On Tuesday, April 3, at 2.30 p.m. All those five pieces of valuab' uphold land situat. at Buker Road, Singapore, total are* 84,000 sq. fret, bring776 words
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Advertisement597 1917-03-22 9 STEAMER SAILINGS OSAKA SHOSENKAISM*. (Imoobpobatbd in Japam) (Otaki Marcantils Staamship Co., Ltd.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. lho Company maintains a regular oar serrioe with six steamers eallirg at Moji, Yokkaichi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swettenbam, Penang, Colombo and Bombay, and on the return voyage calling at Tutioorin Siugaporx, Hongkong and Moji PACIFIC LINE.597 words
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Advertisement398 1917-03-22 9 AUCTION SALE Of 800 PICULS OLD IRON WIRE (NO. 18 GAUGB) |To be bold at The Cable Depot, Keppel Harbonr, On Monday, March 36, at 2.80 p.m. {To be sold in lota of 50 piools). POWBLL Co., Ltd., Auctioneers. (Incorporated in Singapore). 198-24-8 AUCTION SALE Of EXCELLENT TEAK HOUSBHOLD FURNITURE,398 words
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Advertisement78 1917-03-22 9 THE MALACCA IMPORT COMPANY, General Merchants and Contractors MALACCA. •Phone Not. ST A SI Stores A thop, 44 A 48, Blacksmith St. We are willing to undertake contracts for the following Estate Bungalows, Factories and Smoke Houses, Stores and Drying Sheds, Permanent Temporary Coolie Lines, Sink Wells, Extend, Repair and78 words
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Advertisement1543 1917-03-22 10 i Psaox. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance ia worth 100 cents on the dollar. 9 -WHAX OTHBR PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (laooarOBATBD n Btbiits Sbttuhbhts) •MAO O WOB W1..H.. tm M-a^ Slr,.-*o~. LONDON OPPIOS M. O.d ..w, 8.0. The Compaa, ha. ««0,000 deposited witb the1,543 words
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Advertisement507 1917-03-22 10 BANKING. CHARTERED IMK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INOORPORATBD IN BNGLAND BT ROYAL OHARTBB Paid op Capital ia 80,000 Shares of 410 bach M as e» 41,100,000 Reserve fund 41,800,000 iioserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.800.000 BANKBRB rbe Baak of ■■gland, The Loa-ion City and MidlaaJ Bank, Ltd.. The London Oounty507 words
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Advertisement913 1917-03-22 10 INSURANCE. THE SHAN6HAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incopobatbd in Hongkong) Matured policies and claims paid during 1916 $524,303.51 Matured policies and claims paid 1912-16 1,680,916.93 Income during 1916 2,236,759.05 Assurance Reserve Fund (policyholders' security) 5,1 06,943.44 Assurance in Force 21,630,287.26 P. J. FITZGERALD, Resident Manager, The Arcade, Singapore. NORWICH UNION913 words
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Article923 1917-03-22 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motors in Malaya. Some time ago we quoted from tbe correspondence columns of Tbe Autocar a letter from a Malayan car owner who complained of tbe difficulty of getting repairs done in i Malaya. In tbe current issue of Tbe Antocar,923 words
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Article249 1917-03-22 11 A correspondent writes to The observer Millionaires, oentenarianr, and decimal reformers notwithxtandinK. tbtre is no special virtue in tbe number 10. It may be permissible, however, to point out that tbe hundred thousandth week of our era falls in this year of grace. Jnly 8. 1917, will249 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement482 1917-03-22 11 FORDS HAVE THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS i— 1. New Type Fadiator, higher and with rounded top, greatly enhancing the appearance of the car. 2. Inclosed fan giving more efficient cooling. 3. Stream line bonnet mergirg gracefully into the curved dash. 4. Crowned mudguards following the contour of the whex?'y. PRICE. Notwithstanding482 words
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Advertisement62 1917-03-22 11 TYRES The Very BEST DU.PIRE BROTHERS SINGAPORE "STBLASTIC The only Tyres holding the R.A.C. certificate for 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. BRITISH AND MADE IN BRITAIN. Sole Importers: International Trading Company. FIRESTONES FAMOUS FOR EFFICIENCY TOUGHER THAN THE ROAD AGENTS BRINKMANN CO., Singapore. THE WATERHOUSE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in62 words
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Advertisement1099 1917-03-22 12 °L* INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS <f LIMITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan &Co., Ltd.. ilm<>bi-..batbi> in England) IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACANT EXPERIENCED COMPOSITORS WANTED for the Straits Time* (news departaeDti Grxvd BatHBM K yen to capab c men ESTATE CLERK WANTED. Box 184,1,099 words
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Advertisement767 1917-03-22 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LBT, No. 9 a, Tanjonx Katonß. Apply Meyer Brothers. 8 B—a8 a TO LET, Dunrobin, barker Hoad. Immediate entry Apply Lee Cheng Van k Co. 17-n BUNGALOW TO LBT. St. Patrick'?, 84, Barker Road, 4 bedroom*. Rent moderate. Apply to S. J. Judah Co. 1, Change767 words
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Advertisement395 1917-03-22 12 PAINTS OILS OP ALL COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate delivery. KIAM KIAT Co. IOS and 109, Market Street. Phonb samb No. 421. G.R. LAMBERT&Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 11, Orchard Read, Telephone Mo. 1035. THE OLDEBT AND LEADING STUDIO Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and tbe Requisite Experience, are all395 words
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Advertisement234 1917-03-22 12 FORWARD SHIPMENTS CANNOT BE 6UARANTEED. BUT THE FOLLOWING ARE IN STOCK READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Stone breaking Hammers H to 4 lbs. Sledge Hammers 8 to 16 lbs. Brades Malay Parangs Can van Hose j" to 4' Talacre Scythe Stone* Scythe Blades Salve Hair Belting Galvanised Pipe* j", and j"234 words
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Advertisement490 1917-03-22 12 NEW MOTOR CARS •phone For HIRf promptly attends to 111 J J your call with firstt M glgl claf >«. hißh-pricedcars, a^Bj^aF^BF ''">' al night. CHARGES MODERATE. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 91 S A SI 6, Orchard Road (Newt to WEARNE BROS., Ltd.) Telegrams: MOTORCAR, Singapore. To ADVERTISERS As requests to490 words
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Miscellaneous319 1917-03-22 12 Straits V)imes. Temporary Telephone i 58. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed tc THE EDITOR. All communications relating to busineee matters advertisements, .subscription^ accounts, printing, etc. should be ad dr..BBod to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every description arc inserted in the ordinary319 words
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