The Straits Times, 12 May 1917
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Title Section13 1917-05-12 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.413 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. MAY 12. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement265 1917-05-12 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Prioe now $16.90 per oue NOTICE. With reference to the advertisement of the sale of "HOLLY BRAND" MILK appearing in the Singapore Free Press over the name of Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. Coy., and stating such milk to be as supplied by Joseph Travers Sons, Ltd. (London),265 words
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Advertisement205 1917-05-12 1 E Call and inspect our stock of I NEW GOODS FOB GENTS' WEAR. 5 V "Heaths" Fur Felt wwte and Coloured r T Hals Neglige Shirts. M T in the latest shapes and shades. Stiff Soft ColldPS SOFT PLUSH HATS MgmM^ffmk PLAIN FfIN CY TIES in dark-green only. fMV I205 words
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Advertisement12 1917-05-12 1 MARTELLS BRANDY. Soli Aoints \OAMSON. GILFILLAN A CO., LID Incorporated In Kngland)12 words
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Article1152 1917-05-12 2 HUMOUR AT A BASE ORDNANCE DEPOT. British Soldier and his Labourers. If there is one phrase that no member ol the Salonika force will ever forget it is that at the bead of this article. He will breathe it with a sigh of delicious relief when peace is1,152 words
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Advertisement571 1917-05-12 2 Anaemia Our blotx! Is composed of red and »hi".c corpuscle the red to nou'is' the b<>d> the white to ri|fht ri:w.ise In Anzmia -at bloicie.i-.ness— the rrd torpusrlcb are more or less deficient. Thus the blood cannot provide s. iffki.nl nourishment ior tie body. Therefore the f*<e becomes white and571 words
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Advertisement563 1917-05-12 2 BURNING ITCHING ECZEMA ON UMB Awful at Times. Started With Small Fimplc. Getting; Larger. HEALED BY CUTICURA "I had erwma on tbe calf of my left Ihnb which started with a small pimple. It was of a wet nature and H Irritated sorrothlnc awful. The burning and Itrbif.. awful at563 words
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Advertisement454 1917-05-12 2 LIFE'S GOODWIN SANDS. Tbe "Goodwin Sands" of life are the years between twelve and twenty ouc Then rvi ry weak new implanted in tbe system by heredity, or acquired tinoe birth, has its most malicious influenoe, for daring these years both growth and development are rapid. Between twelve and twenty454 words
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Advertisement342 1917-05-12 2 COMFORTS FOR THE TROOPS. Pure Woollen Socks, Stockings, Sweaters, Balaclava Caps, as supplied to all War Funds. Prices and particulars from ALL INDIA HOSIERY MANUFACTURING CO. Dopt. 12, 11 a Lindaay Street, Calcutta. 17'is-8 18 GOLOFINA JAMAICA CIGARS. Fresh Stock HIGH STREET. NIPPON PAINT White Zinc, White Lead Paint, Red342 words
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Article809 1917-05-12 3 SUPERMEN WHO FLY AND FIGHT ALONE. Qualities of English Youth. Flying has become as much a matter of routine in war as marching on land or steaming on tbe sea, aad men are ordered to fly, at fixed boors and for stated periods, as though flying809 words
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Article297 1917-05-12 3 Apparatus for Crews of Sunk Vessels. Tbe Berlin Taeglicbe Knndacbaa publishes a description of special appliances for savins; life from sunken submarines. Each man has a so-called Draper," a diver's safety appliance, attached to hia safety waistcoat. In case of danger tbe appliance can be fixed OTer the297 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement336 1917-05-12 3 La^Qa^T The Hand of the up-to-date Man and his "Swan" Pen. Men really modern in their ideas use Swan Pens because they enable them to do more and better work with less trouble In fact, the possession of a Swan Pen by a professional or business man is a sign336 words
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Advertisement236 1917-05-12 3 SCUDAI. LIMITED TO LET (iMCOaPOBATBD IN THB STRAITS SITTLUHffTS). DAC* C" I IT C OUA9M O ET D Cat NOTlCBisherebygiventhattbeTransto HAr T Ltd Utl AHI DELIf 9 Begiater of tbe Company will be dosed from The following sections only available .—Ground floor secMay sa, to May26.i9.n (both days inclusive) tionß236 words
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Advertisement475 1917-05-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Imcobpobatbd im Jatam EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained between Yokohama, via ports and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and oonstraoted, and are fitted with all475 words
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Advertisement669 1917-05-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P- 0. -British India AMD Mpcar L. inc. (Companibs Incobpobatbd im Knoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contntot with Hit Majesty Government), #•)•> Ohina, Japan, Psnang, Oayion, Australia, India, Adan, Kftypt, Mtditsrranaan Ports) and ondon, NAIL LINES. HOMBWAID IFOB ECBOIB) OCTWABS (FOB Cb»a) INTERMEDIATE669 words
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Advertisement615 1917-05-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. (Inoobpobatbc im Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupm, Panarai Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui Bandon, Langsuen, Chumpon, Kohlak a Bangkok. Due Departure S.S. BORIBAT si 23 3 p.m. S.S. PRACHATIPOK 38 so! S p.m. The Steamers are615 words
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Advertisement586 1917-05-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMBINKO MPIVIOB O<> THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. ilmoobpobatsd in Enoland) AM THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Imcobpobatbo in England) BBTWSBM Fpemantla (Perth), North-Weet Australian Porte, Java ■nd Bmgapo^a. Regalar sailings between Singapore ana Western Australia calling at Java (as inducement offers), Derby, King's Sound586 words
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Advertisement130 1917-05-12 5 The only quality 98% (Pure) x^ /VnSsJSLACIAI ACETIC ACIO/CV GLACIAL ACETIC ACID IMPORTERS YAMATO CO. 41, HltfH Street. Telephone 432. 1-8-b— 29 3 IT THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO. (iMIORI ORATIP IN HINOKOKi.) Est»bllahed 1883 MANUFACTURED OF Pip«-"ROPE I tTMNB CABLE LAID 4 BTRAND to lr k" to io- r130 words
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Advertisement580 1917-05-12 5 THE CHEAPEST NURSERY IN TOWN. I arge stock of Rare Philippine, Java, Borneo and other orchids, including Phalaenopais, Vacda, Pendrobiom. Aeridee, Baccolabinm. Cypripediom, also a few Cattleya and Oooidinm. Prices 60 per oent. lower tban any other dealer in Singapore. Jnst received a few plants of Vanda Dearei (very rare).580 words
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Advertisement243 1917-05-12 5 For Rubber Factories^^ THE "SIMIT" save-room RACK 288 Coagulating Trays Of 18 ft. x 9 ins. x V/ 2 ins. on a floor space of 10 ft 8 ins. x 3 ft. 6 ins. and only 5 ft. 6 ins. high. Particulars from SIME, DARBY k CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN243 words
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Advertisement215 1917-05-12 6 1 PLATT^S 1 m rt E rf^T^ Installed at On Order j j> Jf s Rim Estate, Malacca, Cheviot Estate. A f((T\t^ M A Tmßo t^ •—yfTmzGi* n Singapore, Labu Estate. ft \j*, Soengei Lipoet, E E Sumatra, Tanah Besih, II N X Sooiete Pranoaise PlassaOeleo. m hnp^Tl^ra/r/fc-J v Oaoutohoncs.215 words
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Advertisement494 1917-05-12 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. POLICB ORDER MADE UNDER SECTION 6 (8), OF THE "THE MINOR OFFENCES ORDINANCE, 1906," FOR THB REGULATION OF TR4.FFIO AT THB RACE COURSE, ON THE OCCASION OF RACE MEETING. 1. Ctrrisies after setting down their passengers will be parked in the piece of ground parallel to Kampong Java494 words
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Advertisement336 1917-05-12 6 SIEMENS BROS. DYNAMO .WORKS, LTD. (Incorporated in England). Contractors to the Admiralty, the War Office, the India Office, the Post Office, the Office of Works, the Crown Agents for the Colonies, the British Colonial, and Foreign Railways, etc. OUR MANUFACTURES INCLUDE Electric Motors and Generators, Switchboards and Special Switchgear, Machinery336 words
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Article104 1917-05-12 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, May 12. High Watat 0.49 vm., 2.80 p.m. Homeward mail closes (train.) Sunday, May 13. High Water. 1.80 a.m., 8.86 p.m. Monday, May 1 4. Hia-b W»W 2.42 a.m., 4.46 p.m. Jeram Kuaotar, noon. Ayer Panas, noon. Tuesday, May IS. Hi«h Watet 4.6 a.m., 5.68104 words
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Article197 1917-05-12 7 To »t Malacca, P. Swettenham and Penang 2 80 pm Medan 2.80 pm Batu Pahat 2.80 pm Malacca 2.80 pm Batu Pahat 2.80 pm Haigon 2.30 pm Kota Tinggi 4 pm Kota Tinggi 4 pm Cnoob 4 pra P. Batam and Pulau Bulang 4 pm Pulau Soegi197 words
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Article263 1917-05-12 7 Tbe mail trains from Singapore for t 1 jorfr. lt*vo T»ak Road station daily at 7.7 am and 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur at 7!* l p.n. and A.45 a.m. respectively. Th tbsoafrti express to Penan* leaves Koala uiTipr.r at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penang at263 words
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Article90 1917-05-12 7 Ont attention baa been called to tbe fact •bat oot arrivals in Loo Jin arc mooh behind those paMMisil ahuwbsn. Our ml« is to five arrivals only when they are officially ißfortM in the Post Office notices, and no late* date than that printed above hai keen90 words
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Article46 1917-05-12 7 Tune-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Fiber drop daily at 1 n.ru.. Singapore standard time, corresponding to fl a.m. Oraanwich mean time. The time-gun is feed at IX o'clock noon, indicating Singapore standard time, on every day eionpting Seedey when it m ftred at on* ooJodL46 words
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Article188 1917-05-12 7 EXCHANGE. Simoapou, May 13, 1917. O» Lohuom ......Bank 4 m/s 1/4 1 Demand a 3/4* Prints tfm/l 2/4, On Francs Bank T. T. 818 Om India Bank T. T. m On HoMaKowo...B»nk d/d 2*%pm Oh Saui«KAi ...Bank d/d 66j Ok Java Bank T. T. 18£i O« Jataji188 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article179 1917-05-12 7 Value Bn T e So"*"* 10 10 Ampins 6.C0 6XO 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.25 1.50 10 10 Kanaboi 1.3} 1.40 10 10 Kinta Association 9 25 10.(0 41 £1 KiutaTin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 41 Lahat Mine* 4.00 600 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.00 12.60 41 41 Malayan Tin179 words
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Article119 1917-05-12 7 ▼5£l Ba m SeUer8 41 41 1. Smeltimj; Co. 7.26 7.C0 41 41 {"rel. 1.8.6 l.f.O 6/- Hleetrie T ways 4/- 6/10 10 Fruw k Ne»ve 43.30 45.00 60 60 W. Hammer* Co. 85.00 88.00 100 Howftrth Brakioe 58.00 65.00 100 T%PnL 100.00 100 100 Katu Bro, Del. par119 words
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Article48 1917-05-12 7 United Engineers 6% 11,284, 500 par Singapore lectrie Tramways 6% £850.000 norn S'poreManicipal 6% 11,878,000 far Spore Municipal 4|% of 1907 11,600,000 10%dis Spore Municipal H% of 190» 11,000,000 10%dis Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 15%dis Spore Municipal 4% XBOO.OCO F.M.S. 6% loan 1016 115,000,000 90.00 ICO.O exintertrt48 words
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Article322 1917-05-12 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. Frauer Lyall A A Co. Evatt. Alor Gajah (II) 4.00 4.10 4.00 4.10 Amal. Malay (2) 0.20 0.40pm 0.20 0.40 Ayer Uitam (So) 14 25 16.C0 14.00 15.00 AyerKuDiDK.il) 130 1.40 1.30 1.40 j Ayer322 words
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Advertisement431 1917-05-12 7 UTEBTADVERTI3EMEHTB. COMFORTABLB HOUSE near town, 8 bed rooms. Oas,wat<r. Apply H.,r,oStrai*sTim(s. IJ6-11 FOR SALE, Camera for roll fi'm and plate fitted with Aldis lens, also Field Glass witb leather oase. Both in first-class condit on. Apply Box No. 233, Strait* Times. 115—16-6 WANTED, Barafian or Europesn Nurse (or Jchore to431 words
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Advertisement515 1917-05-12 7 SMOKE W. D. ft H. 0. WILLS' fe^ "GOLD X; FLAKE" CIGARETTES Packed in o f.^ On sale at air-tight tins of 50 CIS. AU DealerB UNQUESTIONABLE The best ROPE on the market to-day is the JOHN-SON-PICKETT MANILA ROPE made in the PHILIPPINES, the home of Manila Hemp Careful selection515 words
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Advertisement91 1917-05-12 7 TO-NIOHT I TO-NIGHT I I Tanjont Pagar Rosa Trirni Pan ths Door B 6ECOND SHOW, AT 9.16 Sharp. Now Part- LIBERTY New Parts. Episode 9. "A DAUGHTER OF MAKS. Episode 10. "HUMAN TARGETS. Supported by New Lukesome Comedy and the Latest Moving Piotare News of the World. FIRST SHOW, AT91 words
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996 1917-05-12 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, MAY 12. WHAT HAS BEENIDONE? The average man, even the average soldier, flods it difficult to make an estimate of progress on the Western Front. Without maps on a huge scale showing cantours accurately it is almost impossible to form any clear idea of what is996 words
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Article19 1917-05-12 8 consciousness of right which, even in tbe darkest moments, makei it impossible to doubt that we shall ultimately succeed.19 words
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Article22 1917-05-12 8 Riichi Ariaaka of 496, North Bridge Road, is granted privileges for an invention for packing or preserving rubber or other similar produce.22 words
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Article29 1917-05-12 8 The plantation imports for March amounted to 7,201 tons, and deliveries to 6,678 tons. Tbe total stocks of Para and Plantation robber amounted to 11,291 tons, against 7,168 tons.29 words
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Article30 1917-05-12 8 The Teatonia Club, which was exempted from registration on Marob 28, 1800, is included in a list of 198 existing societies published in tbe Government Gazette of the 11th instant.30 words
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Article41 1917-05-12 8 We have received a copy each of the Up and Down sheet time tables shewing tbi KM S. railways train service which will be in force on and after May 16. Then are no alteration! in the Singapore or Johore districts.41 words
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Article20 1917-05-12 8 A French decree prescribas the congas of professional men, from 16 to 60 years, who nave not yet been mobilised.20 words
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Article31 1917-05-12 8 The King will not be advised to exercise bis power of disallowance with respoct to the Ordinance to repeal certain Ordinances, and the Ordinance to amend the Tobacco Duties Ordinance, 1916.31 words
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Article42 1917-05-12 8 Messrs. Whittall and Co. advise us of the receipt of a cable from the secretaries of the Chota Rubber Estates that the annual meetiog will be held on 15th instant when the directors will recommend a final dividend of 20 per cent.42 words
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Article46 1917-05-12 8 Service will be held at the Boastead Institute on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock, at which Lieut. Treacber will give tbe address. A cordial invitation is extended to the men of the Army and Navy and Mercantile Marine. Mr. F. C. Sands will be the soloist.46 words
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Article49 1917-05-12 8 A party of wounded soldiers, entertained by a North London firm the other afternoon, each found a fair partner awaiting. On arrival every man was given a number, and be bad to find tbe young lady who wore the corresponding number. The partnership thus formed continued during the afternoon.49 words
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Article54 1917-05-12 8 Tbe Governor of British North Borneo has reported that a sum of approximately £3,000 has been collected as a result of tbe celebration of Oar Day in North Borneo in aid of the funds of the British Red Cross Society. The total contribution by North Borneo to War Relief Funds54 words
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Article74 1917-05-12 8 The original of tbe United States flagmay be seen in tbe family arms on the tomb of Laurence Washington, great great-grandfather of the President, in Solgrave Church, Huntingdonshire. The Washington arms there represented comprise a white shield having two horizontal red bars and above them a row of three red74 words
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Article74 1917-05-12 8 Two more bicycles have been stolen since yesterday, one yesterday afternoon, a Rover machine, the property of a Government official tbe machine was taken from tbe porch of Government offices. The other was stolen from outside Orchard Road market, early this morning. A Hylam cook cycled in from Katong, and74 words
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Article73 1917-05-12 8 Several Chinese shipping merchants have applied at tbe office of Admiral Sab Cbenping for custody of tbe German ships seized in Shanghai by tbe government on the ground that they bought them before China severed diplomatic relations with the Teutons. Admiral Sah has wired to tbe Cabinet for instructions as73 words
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Article108 1917-05-12 8 Tbe manager of tbe Shanghai Branch of the liiiHhu Asiatic Bank announces that subscriptions to tbe Russian 5 per cent, liberty loan will remain open up till June 18/26. Tbe price of issue is 85 per cent., and the loan is free of income and other taxes. The period is108 words
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Article117 1917-05-12 8 A case from the Colombo District Court was argued in appeal on May 1 before Mr. Justice Ennis and Mr. Justice Shaw in which T A. J. Noorbhai and Co. sued Tbe Union Insurance Society of Canton. Ltd. Tbe plaintiffs brought tbe action to recover from the defendants a sum117 words
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Article120 1917-05-12 8 We read in a home paper Golf, since it became so popular in England, has been called by its onemits an old mann game. \nd an old man's game it is in these days. Young faces, even those of maiden.", are seen no longer on tbe links caddies have dt120 words
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Article126 1917-05-12 8 When the history of this war is pain folly reconstructed by some patient and learned delver into the forgotten past say, somewhere about the 80th centnry, it is to be hoped that one incident will not escape bis researches, says Tbe Globe. It deserve* to go echoing down tbe corridors126 words
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Article143 1917-05-12 8 A doable murder and attempted marder wag reported to the C.P.O. this morning. It occurred daring the night, about three hundred yards behind the Peyar Lebar police station. At daylight this morning a little Chiocsu girl aged about nine years, went to che police station, she had a large cut143 words
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Article482 1917-05-12 8 Mr. A, B. Sanders is going on a trip to Japan. Mr. B. S. Walton is granted leavo of absence for six months, commencing on April 'is. Among the Garrison troops now in Ceylon is E. Vinoy, golf professional of Newport, Shropshire. Mr. M. Kelway Bamber is482 words
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Article71 1917-05-12 8 In accordance with the provisions of section 118 of tbe Courts Ordinance, 1907, it is notified in tbe Government Gazette that the following have been elected to be the liar Committee for tbe Settlement of Singapore: Tbe Hon. Mr. f. M. Elliot, tbe Hon. Mr.C. I. Carver,71 words
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Article95 1917-05-12 8 The following donations have been received by Mr. A. W. Vick, at the Chartered Hank Already acknowledg.d 1118, H. K. Sir Arthur Young, G.C.M G., 110, per Singapore Free Press J. W. Ub and W. at M, W. E. Hooper 15, Mayo 15. Paterson, Simons and Co., W.95 words
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Article108 1917-05-12 8 The following communication baa been issued ln view of what has appeared in tbe Press on the subject of Mr. George Molyneaax, late Inspector r.f Police, tbo Government desires that it should be made known that when the order to quit was forwarded to tbe Commissioner of108 words
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Article156 1917-05-12 8 In the second police court yesterday afternoon, Mr. Clarke committed Oog Chin Sjng to take his trial at tbe Assizea on a charge of being in possession of forged nott<i- 200 notes purporting to be of 15 each. A second aocu«d, Ong Heap, owner of the premises156 words
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Advertisement132 1917-05-12 8 Fresh Stocks of RAINIER AMERICAN BEER In Quarts, now received. CALOBECK. MCGREGOR CO. SPECIAL DISPLAY ALL THIS WEEK. II j s*f CHARMING HEW t < RACE FROCKS Millinery, Sunshades), Shoe*. v I Underskirt., etc., etc. [T 40HUJ EVERYTHING FOR LAOYS WEAR pU^j^ JJOHN LITTLE CO. LTD. 1 3%ss^S ■Lt^^HlßsMbsib! (Incorporated132 words
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Advertisement264 1917-05-12 8 ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY! TO-NIQHT TO-NIQHT WHO IS THE CRIMSON STAIN P Djn't mi<s a mania epiioie antu joa kno* WHO 18 THE CKtMSON STAIN Ths Perpleung Master Drama ol Modsra Tims*. AT TUB ALHAMBJLA Ths Pionesr and Premier House of Quality Beach Road. Con«"lidatad Film Corpor«tion Presonts Maurice Co.tello A Ethel264 words
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Advertisement20 1917-05-12 8 The Middleton Tin Mines output for April was: SluiciOK 152 48 piculs, tribute 80.97 picols, a total of 288.46 piculs.20 words
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Article2067 1917-05-12 9 SECRET SESSION. The British Position Explained. SUBMARINING. Admittedly Germany's Last Hope. Rci'TKR'a TkLECIAXS. London. M»* 1), 1.80 a.m. I The Press Bureau tot unties At the secret session of the Hoom c f Commons, Mr. Churchill dealt with the i;< neral naval and military situation, especially Russia's posi2,067 words
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Article100 1917-05-12 9 PROGRESS OF THE PUBLIC FUND. W T e are very pleased to acknowledge the following additions to tbe Union Jack Club Fund Already acknowledged »16,331 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. A. W. Vick, c/o Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Cbina, Singapore, begs to acknowledge with many thanks100 words
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Article54 1917-05-12 9 REUTDBV TILEtiRAM. London, May 9, 10,15 p.m. Simla Mahaub tribesmen on May 1 attacked a convoy between Nilikacb and Kbajarikacb and killed tbe officers two British and two native— and 56 sepoys. The Derajat forces bave since been strengthened by militia and Gurkhas and on May 2 dispersed54 words
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Article651 1917-05-12 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their Singapore share circular, dated May 10, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state The operations of tbe past week call for very little comment. Tbe financial position of our share market is particularly sound as no speculative business Las been passing651 words
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Article68 1917-05-12 9 Messrs. Allen, Dennys and Co., of Penang, advise that at their sale the ondermention ed prices wer- realised for rubber sold by auction Smoked ribbed sheet 1145 to 1158 plain abeet 130 138 No. 2 smoked sheet diamond 138 180 Unsmoked sheet I'i7 No. 2 unsmoked sheet68 words
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Article410 1917-05-12 9 (From Our Own Comrspondint.) Malacca. May 11 At a well-attended general meeting of tbe Malacca Club which took place recently Mr. L. E. P. Wolferstan, President of the Club, took tbe chair. Tbe amendment to Rule 4 was passed, after which tho chairman said tbat with reluctance410 words
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Article199 1917-05-12 9 How an Experiment is to be Made At Chelsea. One of tbe difficulties recognised by those concerned with tbe forthcoming establishment of tbo Government's public kitchen in tbat of persuading ali but the poorer classes to use it. No doubt tbis will be overcome as tbe relatively well-to-do199 words
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Article122 1917-05-12 9 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.'s Weekly Report- Messrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, supply us with the following report on tbe position of tbe Java produce market for tho week ended May 11 I Batavia, May 11, 1017. Rubber. The rubber market remains the same as last122 words
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Article216 1917-05-12 9 Mr. W. Ltngbani Carter, senior magistrate, this morning delivered judgment in a case which bad occupied his attention on several occasions, a Tamil named Nanikasamy, attired in priestly robes, being charged that he did pretend by divination to tell fortunes and thereby deceiving tho public. Mr, Claude216 words
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Article666 1917-05-12 9 Thirty Per Cent. Dividend for Past Year. Following is tbe twelfth report of tho directors to tbe shareholders in the Sandycroft Rubber Co. Gentlemen, Your directors beg to submit a duly audited statement of accounts for tho I' 2 months ended January 81 last. The not profit for666 words
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Article144 1917-05-12 9 The report of tbe Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China states that tbe accounts show a net profit, after providing for all bid and doubtful debts, of £511,465, inclusive of £130,205 brought forward. Tbe interim dividend, at tbe rate of 14 per cent. p'ir annum, paid144 words
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Article113 1917-05-12 9 A large gathering of Ceylon Tamils resident in Kinta assembled at the Ceylon Tamil Association's Rooms, Labat Koad, Ipob, on Saturday afternoon, to congratulate Mr S. Katuanathan, the well known landed proprietor of Kuala K*ngsar, on his appoint ment as a Jnstice of the Peace for tlm Sta'« of t'erak.113 words
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Article764 1917-05-12 10 ANCIENT CITY OF THE ARABIAN NIGHTS. Effects of Its Fall Conceive yours* If standing on a hilltop, if you can tied one, and looking on Bagdad from afar All around lies an arid plain, witb here and there a ruir, remnant of some old civilisation. In the764 words
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Article142 1917-05-12 10 Tbe king's Honour to the Army "Cinderella." The K uj- has approved tbe formation of an administrative unit to be entitled Machine Gun Guard*. W > n the war broke out each British battalion possessed two machine guns. Early in 1915 caiue the army's denjuuJs for more.142 words
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Article130 1917-05-12 10 Lieutenant A S. Muidletoc BtM, R.E., who baa been killed in action, a*ed 31 yearn, was tbe second son of Mr. ami Mrs. C. W. Bast, of rYnbryn, Brecon, South WaJes, wbosa yougest son, Lieutenant F. H. Best, Sooth Wales Borderers, full on February 13. Karly in 1913 he took130 words
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Article356 1917-05-12 10 The Possibilities of a Great Crack. Pioneer special cables from Londoc. dated April 20, state Tbe British capture (if imy ard the French advauce northwards of tbe Aisne have together broken the two binges on whuh tbo German retreat was pivoting. Tbe Scu.liern huge wili not be356 words
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Article401 1917-05-12 10 Distribution of 25 Per Cent. For The Year. The annnal general meeting of the Taipiog Rubber Estates. Ltd. (1913), was held at the Palace Hotel, Shanghai, repjrts thu N.-C. Daily News. Mr. Brodie A. Clarke presided. The Chairman said Gentlemen, tbe report and accounts were posted to share401 words
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Article230 1917-05-12 10 An extraordinary general meeting of the Cicely Rubber E*ute«. Ltd., has been held to consider resolnticas for tbe purchase of tbe Gloucester Estate and iucreasing tbe capital. Dr. S. Rideal presided, and in moving tbeir adoptioD, said if the resolutions were passed the capital of the230 words
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Article44 1917-05-12 10 Mr. L. P. Briggs, Consul fur the United States of America, in Saigon, has been Appointed Consul in Rangoon. He will be replaced in Saigon by Mr. Horace Renollard, Vice Consul in Swatow, who baa bean sueoesively in servioe at Hankow, Taingtau and Amoy.44 words
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Article1521 1917-05-12 10 DIVIDEND OF 16 2 3 PER CENT DECLARED. The Annual General Meeting. Tbe annnal general meeting of shareholders of the Chemor United Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on April 30, at tbe offioes of tbe general managers and secretaries, Messrs. K N. Truman and Co., 13, Nanking1,521 words
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Article350 1917-05-12 10 Registrar-General Joins in The Discussion. The theory that more boy babies than girls are born in war time, around which much controversy centred last autumn, is revived in the report of tbe Registrar-General which was issued on April 2. Figures issued from that department350 words
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Article129 1917-05-12 10 Selangor has been invited to send cricket and soccer teams to Singapore at Whitsun (May 26 28.). Lawn Tennis. Following are the results of yesterday's play 'in the Ladies' Lawn Tennis Club tournament Mixed Doubles, A Class. Mrs. Vowler and Mr. Tinsl< y owe IS beat Mrs. Stevens129 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter273 1917-05-12 10 To the Editor of the Straits Timea. Sir, In a Colony like ours, where tbe Government is not run on tbe principle of the British Constitution, No taxation without representation," the advisability of foisting irritating laws upon the cosmopolitan public is highly questionable. There is no need273 words
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Letter594 1917-05-12 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times Sir,— The Ayer Paqas annual report is generally interesting both on acco.int of the details it gives »n<l the reverse. In tbe report just published the chairman commits himself to tbo statemeut that the reduction (in average output per acre) this594 words
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Letter85 1917-05-12 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —H) your leader Gorman affaire." You lay the Singapore Oil Mills and Pulaa bat are two Alien enemies concerns and still at work. According to law it is an offence to deal witb Alien enemies and several people have85 words
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Letter408 1917-05-12 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Having just read yoor footnote to the simple legal proposition laid down by Civil Urittanicus in his letter in tc day's issue of your paper, I am greatly surprised at your disputing its accuracy. Ah an old pupil of408 words
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Letter191 1917-05-12 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times, Sir,- -Some days ago there appeared in your paper a very meagre advertisement asking for Volunteers— apparently to patrol tbe sea surrounding us. I believe I am right in saying that only appeared once, and no details ever given as191 words
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Article45 1917-05-12 10 To-day's Business. Sannder's and Macphail's Daily Report Silver unchanged 872. Hongkong unchanged 2/4|. Shanghai unchanged 3 6 T Tin.— Sale*, 125 tons at »U2l. Rubber. Dull market. Tbe share market sHows little change and there is nothiog of special interest to report.45 words
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Article174 1917-05-12 10 To-night there will bo tbe usual special dinner and cinema show at the Sea View Hotel, and music will be played by the hotel orchestra daring afternoon tea and dinner tc- morrow. There was a good house at tbe Cinema Casino last niyjlit, where the Prize Packets174 words
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Article86 1917-05-12 10 United Serdang. -252,086 lbs. Sungei Kari.— 2B,4oo lbs. Soengti Kampah.— l2,ol6 lbs. Agahan.- 81,648 lbs. Central Sumatra.— s,67B lbs. Tandjong.— ll3,Blo lbs. Bila Sumatra.— 2,736 lbs. Sialaog.— llo,ss4 lbs Atupat Sumatra.— ls,ooo lbs. Anglo Sumatra.— 7o,639 lbs. Tana Datar.- 11,860 lbs. Uah Lia5.— 28,435 lbs. Toerangie Sumatra.—86 words
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Article1267 1917-05-12 11 DISTRIBUTION OF 10 PER CENT. LAST YEAR. The Annual General Meeting Tbe annual general meeting of shareholders of the Semambu Robber Estate*, Ltd was held on April 20, at tbe bead office of tbe company. 13, Nanking Road, Shanghai Mr. Q. Orayngge presiding, says tbe N. C. Daily1,267 words
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Article606 1917-05-12 11 Sunday, May 13, 1917. St. Andrew's Cathedral. Fifth Sunday after Easter.— 7 a.m. Holy Communion 7.45 ana Holy Communion (Choral) 9.15 a.m. Matins and Litany 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes 5.:>0 p.Lj. Evensong and sermon. St. Matthew's, Sepoy Lines. 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion 580 p.m. Evensong606 words
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Article182 1917-05-12 11 A rery prosperous state ol affairs wu revealed at tbu annual general meeting of tbe Oriental Government Security Lite Assurance Company which was held at Bombay on April 4. The chairman, Sir Ibrahim Rahimtool*, Haiti that tbe lands had again been increased by the largest amount yet recorded182 words
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Advertisement372 1917-05-12 11 The New Style HI MOUTRIE PIANO Is PERFECT in every Detail CALL AND INSPECT EABY PAYMENTB ARRANGED THE INSTRUMENT OR LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR JUST TO HAND. CASH. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN HONGKONG VISITS TO JAVA. GRAND HOTEL JAVA BATAVIA. Cable Addrett: JAVA HOTEL. Code A.B.C. sth Edition. Mercuur372 words
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Advertisement218 1917-05-12 11 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER AND AFTER DINNER Rococo and Coco will appear in a first-class comedy. Conjuring and Coco's Special Music, seasoned by Rococo's Special Dances with La Petite Elisa. RAGE WEEK Tuesday, May 15 SPECIAL TIFFIN AND DINNER Dancing after Dinner. Thursday, IVlay XT SPECIAL TIFFIN AND DINNER218 words
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Article757 1917-05-12 12 DIVIDEND OF 150 PER CENT. FOR YEAR. The Annual General Meeting. Tbe annual general meeting of share bolder* of tbe Dominion Robber Co., Ltd., was held on April 30, at the offioes of the general managers and secretaries, Messrs. Meyer and Meaaor, 4, Yuenmingyuen Road, Shanghai, says757 words
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Article267 1917-05-12 12 Difficulties Owing to Changes In Chinese Government. Mr. Justice Peterson bad before him, in tbe Chancery Division, the action South Mao cburia Syndicate, Lt>i., of t, London wall buildings. City, v. Henry Adolpb Buck, of Normanily L«lg«, Blackheatli. Tliis is nu action which has been before267 words
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Article1871 1917-05-12 12 1916-1917. A diary of tbe war up to August 4, 1916, was published in tbe Straits Times of August 11, 1918. The record of events is now continued from the beginning of the third year of war. August. 6.— A battle has been fouijbt in Egypt,1,871 words
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Article429 1917-05-12 12 Some Advantages in Diluting Spirits. The dilution of spirits with water, and particularly of malt whisky, down to tbe degree demanded by tbe Defence of the Realm Act has effected some important changes in the characteristics of this alcoholic liquor which are worth notice, says The Lancet.429 words
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Article85 1917-05-12 12 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, May 18, 1917. Saturday, May 12. 2.80 p.m. Johnston's Pier S.V.A., Sections 3 and 4. 8.15 p.m. Paya Lebar, P.S. S.V.R. and M.C.S. 7.80 a.m. Balestier Range Chinese Co. Soxday, May 18. 1 8° m d I N ormanton85 words
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Article64 1917-05-12 12 Dbill Greeks fob May, 1917. Monday, 14.— Parades at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 5. 1S p.m. Friday, 18.— No drills. Monday, 21.— Route March, Parade at Boastead Institute, 6.16 p.m. Dismiss Boustead Institute. Friday, 26.— Parades at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar, 6.16 p.m. Monday, 28.—64 words
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Article95 1917-05-12 12 The flood reports from the East and West Rivers are as follows At Yingtak, the North River has flooded the streets, which are paaaable by junks. At Sheklung, on the East River, the water is over two f«et <l«ep over the fields and is destroying the rice seedlings.95 words
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Article35 1917-05-12 12 Bones of considerable interest have been found during excavations at Loako's Park, Wycouibe. They vare unearthed 23 ft. below tbe surface, and include portions of tbe left tibia of a woolly rhinoceros, reindeer, and ox.35 words
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Advertisement191 1917-05-12 12 CHEESE We have in stock s Australian Cheddar certified as Ist grade by Australian Government Certificate. Canadian Cheddar Maclaren's Imperial Brand. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) THE WORLD'S GREATEST THIEF PROCRASTINATION THE ENEMY TO PROGRESS HAVE HIIVI BEAT BUY AN evinrude z;:;. l Don't Row— Beware191 words
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Article1000 1917-05-12 13 IS IT POSSIBLE OR LIKELY TO HAPPEN Bethmann Hollweg's Fears. Francis Gribble writes in the Evening Standard The Russian revolution took most of us by surprise. Haa Germany a similar surprise in store for us I Of one thing we may be certain. The German revolution,1,000 words
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Advertisement179 1917-05-12 13 VsSSVBISSSSSSSWBHBwIBftft^BSSSSSSsVBSS^BSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSI ii^ WHCRg AVON TYRCS ARC MADC 1&A .er.i complain bitterly that their important transport tervice has been heavily handicapped by the rubber shortage In Berlin, thop after shop it filled with handsome cars vhtch are tyr*Utt."—D Thomas Curtin in The Daily Mail. JTT There is food for reflection in179 words
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Advertisement153 1917-05-12 13 What Gol. Garrett says: I Messrs. Framroz Co. A Dear Sirs, I I Your productions have been used f I by the Mess and Regtl. Institutes f during the period we have been!sta- f tioned here, and have always given I complete satisfaction, and I person- 1 I ally have153 words
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Advertisement659 1917-05-12 14 W.\l!cr PzAOK. FAMINX or PIKNTT. liIPS InBURAMOX 18 WORTH 100 CKNTB ON THE DOLLAR. WHAT OTHBR FROPIRTT laaT THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (ißooarsßAtßa m Stbaits Sarruaaars) flaajOWMll tM t rtrTT LONDON OIFIOI, SB, Old Jewry, E.O. Tbe Oompaay has HOiOOO deposited wttn tbe Soateme Ooart el Ragtaad,659 words
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Advertisement365 1917-05-12 14 MMKIWB. THE HO HONG BANK, LIMITED ■sad Office I Imiapors, Raff Isi Chamber* 5 A I. ■raaehst tMaeea, 155, First Crott Itrett, uar, 77, 79, Maa Sultißiaa CAPITAL t Registered 18,000,000 Istned •4,000,000 Sabsoribed 16,500,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS List Pent Slant, Eat., diairnaa. The lea. ■>. Lim tses Taa Chant365 words
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Advertisement480 1917-05-12 14 BAWKIN6. HON6KOHB MD SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorpobatbd in Homskono) PAID-UP CAPITAL 118,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling £1,600,000 at 3/- 116,000,000 Silver 119,600,000 188,500,000 Roßerve Liability ol Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. S. H. Dodwoll. Bsq., Chairman. J. A. Plnmmer, Bsq., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr. C. B. Anton B. V. D. Parr,480 words
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Advertisement521 1917-05-12 14 BANKING. IHMTEREO MNK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATRD IN RNGLAND BT ROYAL OHABTRR Paid op Capital ia 80,000 Shares ol 4M each s» s» sb> e» 41,100,000 Reserve Fnad... ji.BOO^oo Reserve Liability ol Proprietors.., 41,100,000 BANKRBS The Bank ol Raglaad, Tbe Loadoa OHy aad Midland Baak, Ltd., The Loadoa521 words
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Advertisement564 1917-05-12 14 INSURANCE. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Ihcoporatbd in Honokowo) Matured policies and claims paid during 1916 524,303.51 Matured policies and claims paid 1912-16 1 .680,91 6.93 Income during 1916 2,236,759.05 Assurance Reserve Fund (policyholders' security) M 5,1 06,943.44 Assurance in Force 21 ,630,287.26 P. 4. FITZGERALD, Resident Manager, The564 words
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Advertisement290 1917-05-12 14 THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Incorporated in Canada). All kinds ol Life and Endowment Tolieies issued. BUTHRIE 4 Co., Ltd., General Agents, Singapore F. 8. BVANS, Manager, South Basterii Asia! SB— n CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. LIMITED (Incokpokatbd in HonokoniA Capital Subscribed... s2,6oo,ooo Amount paid-up 600,000 Kecerveiund 1,600,000 Head Orncs, Hongkong.290 words
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Article834 1917-05-12 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Future of Electrical Equipment. In connection with the future of the electrical equipment of motor cars, sayß writer in The Autocar, there are a number of current questions to which the final answers cannot yet be given. Some years ago it834 words
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Article186 1917-05-12 15 If a female duke is a duchess, Would a female spook be a spucbeas And if a male goose is a gander, Then would a male moose be a mander I If the plural of child is children, Would the plural of wild be wildren If a number186 words
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Advertisement235 1917-05-12 15 CANADIAN FORD A BRITISH CAR Which gives you the best automobile value in the world. Surely therefore it should be YOUR CHOICE, especially so in these times, whtn .ill your surplus cash is re quired to HELP YOHR COUNTRY. SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. Wearne Bros. SN6APORE. KUALA LUMPUR. IPOH AND PENANG.235 words
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Advertisement87 1917-05-12 15 OILDAG Saves Petrol as well as Oil, and the running is as smooth as silk. XO BE HAD FROM ALL, GARAGES. yutt particulars from DUPIRE BROS. Sole Agents. "STELASTIC" lil jt^ Jt^ mLj 'Mr The only Tyres holding the 'z£i&2m£&Jj R.A.C. certificate for 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. BRITISH87 words
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Advertisement593 1917-05-12 16 It Tgß.' >1 "a No tyrr by any ether name grips the road like 111 GoodricA Safety Tread. Safety come* from sayiac •Goodnc/i Safety TrwdT when you t»re buying tyrea, GOOD "A fip on the road U worth two on the steering wW«L" iTtiT^ Fit GoodricA Safety Trwtti j. |J593 words
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Advertisement491 1917-05-12 16 LADY TYPIST— Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs. Address Burlington, Coleman Street. Town Offioe, Raffles Chambers. 6-6 4-6 LUDOINOS WANTED. European desires lodging* with quiet European family. Reply bUtiDu terms to Box 126, Straits Times. 9-6—166 TO PIO FARMERS. Tenders wanted for the removal of wasted food suitable for pig feeding frcm491 words
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Advertisement620 1917-05-12 16 BWEtTBIET. TO LBT. Houses No. T, Chancery Lane. apply to Ching Keng Lee Co., Auctioneers. 18 11— O TO LET, Duurobin, Barker Hoad. Immediate entry Apply Lee Cheat Van k Co. 17—0 TO LET, Rosebank, Mount Elizabeth, famished. Apply Nathan, 4, De Souz* Street 16 b— a BUNGALOW TO LET,620 words
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Advertisement265 1917-05-12 16 KIAM KIAT CO. INAIN, MarkatttrMt— 'PkWM »ame»o 4JI Soli ioirrs. THE MULCOn BELTING Company, Limited Incorporated 111 t n,l.nd Have just received a fresh ihipment of JACKSON'S Varnish Stains IN Colour j of ROSEWOOD, Oak and mahogany at REASONABLE PRICES. G.R.LAMBERT&Go. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 3 a. OrchsriTßoad, Telephone No. IOSS. THE265 words
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Advertisement306 1917-05-12 16 GUAN KIAT Co., No. 38, Phillip Itmt Telephone No*. 1881, 1862 and 1868. Private 1450 and Sunuyside 1078. Bole Agents FOR THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID Th« Mml fluid far claamnß and ■r*Mrvm| ■tMM boiltrs. READY IN STOCK:— Armoured and Plain Rabbor Hoae. Salter'B Family Balances, 14, 28, and 50 lbs.306 words
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Advertisement487 1917-05-12 16 NEW MOTOR CARS ■phone For HIRE promptly attends to 111 J J your call with first I m■!■ class, high priced cars, J *>' aD Ql »<i>t CHARGES MODERATE STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 215 A 916, Orchard Road (Next to WEARNE BROS., Ltd.) Telegrams: MOTORCAR, Singapore. To ADVERTISERS As requests to487 words
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Miscellaneous320 1917-05-12 16 Straits T!)imes. Temporary Talephone i OS. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed tc THE EDITOR. All communications relating to basinosa matters advertisements, accounts, printing, etc. sboald be ad dreouod to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoellane pus wants of every description art inserted in the ordinary320 words
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