The Straits Times, 27 February 1918
1918-02-27
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Title Section13 1918-02-27 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.657 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 27. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement261 1918-02-27 1 MILKMAID i SWEETENED CONDENBEO MILK rio< BOW i $19.00 »Bf OWN BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY I S/s^^\lEt 1 ALWAYS NEVER s gl4i^Bffi3^ggS!l MOST VARIES W 6£AR" BRAND 1 LXCELLENT NYOIENIC SWISS W' lK j its in its natural purity w^ r al or I261 words
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Advertisement138 1918-02-27 1 ROBINSON CO. X CRICKET j|^^ CRICKET /jKj WISDEN S CATGUT l| lL >^fl BcBt lE cll nd Matr: world 1 W £L renowned Crioket Balls. IM CRICKET BTUMPS I BATTING GLOVES COMPOSITION CRICKET Xaikd^ GUNN& MOORE S THE MCGREGOR BALLS BKELETON LEG- FrtRPC PPir«T nmnm. -J—yjjunr c.ckex net fO c^138 words
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Advertisement14 1918-02-27 1 KARTELLS BRANDY i Soli Acmnth AOAMBOK fiILFILUM A CO 111. (Incorporated- Id Sngl tadi14 words
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Article968 1918-02-27 2 SUBLIME PROOFS OF HUN INNOCENCE. Necktie of a Blameless Life. As on previous occasions wl.en tbe Kaiser has contemplated one of bis specious "peace" farces for the hoodwinking of his own and the nentral peoples, elaborate preparations are being made in the official German Press for bis968 words
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Advertisement426 1918-02-27 2 P«»WNsMfflll!llllHlltllllllIfll^ In youth— middle age and old age— Wincarnis gives new health to all who are weak, ARcemlc, "Nervy, Run flown. In every walk in life in every civilised country in the world there you will find 'Wincarnis' giving new strength to the Weak new rich blood to the Anaemic426 words
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Advertisement369 1918-02-27 2 1 BL&BHK&f3kI te-roteb f COMPLEXION 1 —b» w a P«rti Ca.«b— al «m r— nmmi h, a nt^af ■>• J I 9 rnmiamnrimßi4i«,Tax 41 IrmaM. Ht. mi k MafcaMlr fci m So-k-. mi lUntiN v.D B— II O/mllklil-dm^Ck^mUhMdSlmrm. gf-jt X.M. bee*"h"am''* soii&sl CHaXTENHA.iI. JeSSi V I GLANO AVON TYREB ■ort369 words
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Advertisement230 1918-02-27 2 Gasolene Automobile Co. (BEACH ROAD NEXT TO RAFFLES HOTEL) Reliable Motor Cars for Hire Day and Night Telephone T55 v 10—38-4 ib Tapping Knives BEST STEEL PORCELAIN RUBBER CUPS FIRST QUALITY R. ARISAKA, Singapore TIE HGHKOII ROPE MAIUFACTURIII IO., LIB, (lacaarMatan vi Haaaaaaa) K.taxbli.hed 1883 MaNUFaCTORHBS OF 1 PJP-HROPE I230 words
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Article863 1918-02-27 3 The following casualties are reported London, Janaary 20. Killed.— 2nd Lient. N. L. Cornfortb, Fly ing Corps; 2nd Lieat. W. K. Fenn-Sujitb, Fljing Corp.; 2nd Lient. W. M»cL. Oardiner, Rifle Brigade 2nd Lient. Q. S. Hopkinson, Sherwoods 2nd Lieat. O. A. Par, Flying Corps. Previously reported woanded, now863 words
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Advertisement138 1918-02-27 3 TO KEEP HEALTHY USE ONLY BORDEN'S EAGLE BRAND CONDENSED PEERLESS OR ST. CHARLES EVAPORATED NATURAL STERILISED MILKS THEY HAVE NO EQUAL! From your dealer, or CONNELL BROS. COMPANY Baffles Chambers, Singapore GIVE THIS A TRIAL Van Vollenhoven's Pilsener Sole Importers INTERNATIONAL CREDIET EN HANDELSVtP.EENIGINS ROTTERDAM, SINGAPORE j \J sjK 7138 words
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Advertisement291 1918-02-27 3 CHEONG BROTHERS Dentists, It, Boutb Bridge Road FULL LINE DENTAL BUPPLIES Firstolans Meobaaioai Dentistry, O Id Crown Bridge Filling and Valoaaite. Dotation of Wear Guaranteed. CHARQHS atODBRATI Beat Tooth Powders and Braahea tot Mle T o'clock SAFETY RAZOR Stropped wKhout removing blade Ask your dealer to show It to yon291 words
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Advertisement425 1918-02-27 3 A Great Ideal I And A Great Tonic Wfa Iron Jelloids. 'Aj^ A Great Ideal is placed before the world by Bertholdi's Colossal -^J| ■■^L^ Statue of Liberty, which greets the traveller entering New York M mi Harbour. dJmd '^i^L To a robust constitution alone is possible the fulfil, ment425 words
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Advertisement442 1918-02-27 4 STEAMER BAIUNM. n/vvk: JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIPGO..LTD. (laooaroßATSD n Javab) EUROPEAN LINE A service ia ojaiutaiut-d bttv on Yokohama, ria forts, aad Bngland under mail eoatraet wttt t'-ie Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-sorew Steamers maintaining tLis servioe have beea speoially designed and soasir joted, aad are fitted with ail the442 words
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Advertisement507 1918-02-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. 0. -British India Mpcar L.me (OOMPABIBS IBOOBPOBATBD IB BB«kABO) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PININSULAR AND ORIBNTAL S. N Go. (Under Contract with His Majesty s aoTenuaent) The Company's MAIL, BERVIGE3 BAST OF BOMBAY are at •uspended. M The Comply INTBRMSDIATB SBRVIOU TO AND FROM LONDON are at present507 words
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Advertisement648 1918-02-27 4 STEAMER SAILINU. fHESIAM STEAM NAVIGATI9N M.. LD (iBUOBFOBACait Ol SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Triaggaau, Bisot, Semerak, Baeho, Kelaataa, Tabai Bakgaara. J taarai. Pataai, Singora, Laeoa, Kobsamni, Baadoa, Laagsuea, Chnn. po», Kohl, v a b» k Due Oapartura PRAGHATIPOK Fab. 97, S p.m. ASOANO Mar. 4 Mar. 6, 3 p.m. The steamers648 words
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Advertisement629 1918-02-27 4 STEAMER SAILINfIS, OOMBIHBO •■■VIOB O F TNEBCEANt.IGO..UB IIBaoBPOBATBD ia Bra. a*: THE WEST 7u«TMUM t. N. CO.. LTB. (IaoOBFOBATBD IB BBCaABB) BBTWBBB framantla (Parth), ««rth.t» c Auatrallan Porte, Java ■nd Slngaator, Regular sailings between Slagapore a»4 Wentera Australia oalliag at Java (aa In. duoemeat offers), Derby, Kiag's SJouad Jr for629 words
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Advertisement878 1918-02-27 5 FOR SALE PRIVATELY One four-seater rnbVr-tjn d victoria, Australian borne snd harness in first-class c^noiticn. Apply to CHINO KRMQ LBE a CO., Aueticme s and Estate Agents iw-o FOR SALE Freehold land facing Orchard Road, are* about 30.C00 sq. feet about two miles from town. Apply Land, c/o Straits Times.878 words
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Advertisement759 1918-02-27 5 NOTICE LADIES LAWN TENNIS CLUB. SINGAPORE The Anaoal General Meeting will be beld in Ibe Club Pavilion on Thursday, February 38, 1818, at 8.89 p.m. Business. 1. To receive the Report and Accounts for tbe ytsr ended December 81, 1917. 2. To elect office-bearers for tbe current year. 8. To759 words
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Advertisement160 1918-02-27 5 BRUNNER MONO GO., LIMITED, Northwich, England. MIMCHt ■[B^t&.^B BRAND MANUra.CTUBBBS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AOENTS, Straits Settlements and F. M. S, H. WOLSKEL CO.. LTD.. sincpor. .•.<* um*m AVERT FLOODS AND WASHOUTS BY USING "ARMCO"160 words
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Advertisement180 1918-02-27 6 WE HOLD STOCKS OF Acetic Acid Changkols, 1S T OS.S& 6(Engllsh-made) White Glazed Porcelain Cups Corrugated Iron, 24-G 26-G Galvanized Buckets, 14" Tapping Knives Axes Cross-Cut Saws, etc., etc. SOLE AGENTS FOR Rannegunge Drain-pipes Channels and Junctions Slot Brandies Isle of Skye Whisky Fire, Marine Motor Car Insurance affected at180 words
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Advertisement392 1918-02-27 6 CLASSICAL VIOLIN MUSIC with pianofcrte accompaniment. CLASSICAL PI ANO MUSIC of modern composers. LATEST RAGS, waltzes, piano sjlos, marches, two-stepe, etc. TO BR HAD FROM 100, North Bnd|s load. Talephons Ho. 1711. 1 WILSON Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS ORCHARD NAD TELEPHONE 1035 3 for 6 6 Cabinet Portraits $6 (1 2392 words
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Advertisement282 1918-02-27 6 —Building Materials i Red Asbestos Roofing Slates Grey Asbestos Ceiling Sheets French Roofing Tiles Ridges— Ventilators— Half Tiles White Glazed Tiles Red Flooring Tiles Stocks held by iffa. M^ m^M <f^"a^^ tf>^^ tf 'laffc.7, Raffles Quay, Singapore. Mobiloils "A grade for each type of motor" When motor wear comes it282 words
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Article89 1918-02-27 7 FIXTURES Wednesday, February 27. Higb Water 11.24 a.m., 11.68 p.m Thursday, February 28. High Water, IHUm. Royal Asiatic la iety meeting, 6 p.m. LadifN Lawn Tttmis Club mtg., 6.80 p.m. Friday, March I. High Water, 0.18 am, 0.28 p.m. Saturday, March 2. High Water, 0.87 a.m., 0.5889 words
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Article123 1918-02-27 7 Today. Malacca 2.80 pm P. Swuttenham and Penang 2 80 pm Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan 2.80 pm Shanghai 2.80 pin P. Batam and Pnlau Bulang 8 pm Bbio 8 pm Pulau Soegi 8 pm Malacca and Teluk Vnson 8.80 |>m Cuoob 4 pm Ko*.a Tinggi 4 pm123 words
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Article270 1918-02-27 7 Tte mail tram fioci Singapore foi tbe •ort". 'eave'fank Read station daily at 7.7 a.m (Sunday oxorpted) and 7 ".in., arriving at Kua!a Lumpur at f 18 p.m. and 6.46 a.m. iwpc^'.ivily. Tbe through cxpraac to Penang l(«>e« Kuala l.nrapor ii B a-m. daiiy.arrivim at P>!nang at 6.28270 words
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Article38 1918-02-27 7 Ten Post C laarr stiaoirou ENMMbcr 4 Deeeaber 6 r iiwibni 16 :i.<Miibi« ao J»t vary 4 laoaary 31 Dffioe Report.) Areivid Lomdom January 31 February 6 February i January 24 34 February 16 M38 words
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Article182 1918-02-27 7 EXCHANGE SINQAPOBB, FIIEDABT 27, 1918. Oh London Baak 4 m/s S/4| Demand 2/4,", Private 8 m/s a/4« On Fbamcb Bank 816 On India Bank T. T. 155J On Hongkong.. .Bank d/d 29 X,pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 68} On Java Bank T. T. 125J On Japan Bank182 words
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Article176 1918-02-27 7 fiiue Bayen 8-Uare. 10 10 AuifAuK 9.75 10 28 1 1 Ayer Wen« 8.85 860 o.d 10 10 ffinta Aiwooiaticni 8.00 86u 11 41 Kinta TiD 1.10.0 I.IA 0 II 41 Lahat Mir.oa «60 R73 10 10. Malayan OoUiwies 16 00 16 60 11 1 Malayan Tin 1.14 0176 words
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Article116 1918-02-27 7 El £1 I. BmcMißS Cc. 7.60 8.00 Cl 41 i Pref. 1.8.0 1.6.0 !<■ Bleotorie T'wajß 8 8 0 10 PiHOt Nea^f fO 00 62 00 30 60 W.H»mmef *Co 72 tn It so 00 100 K»U Bici, Del. 180.00 160 10 10 Msynaid *Cc «.00 7OH 41 41116 words
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Article56 1918-02-27 7 1 nited Engineers 6% »i.^84,6C0 pai -.CRapore Blectiie TramwayH 6% /i>6O,OOC nott poie Municipal 6% lI MB.OOT pai '■'pore Municipal •>% ot 18CT 11,800,000 lf)%ii» a'pcit Muuioipai »t of !M« njHMM 10%Jto S'poro Mociaipa! 4% 5,000,0;.-. 10%dlt H pore MaDieipni 4% ASOO.POr F.M.S. Ifiar. 101»»1Rnr*. 000 ICB 10S 8.8.56 words
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Article335 1918-02-27 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs Lyal! and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prioes. Fiaeet I.ysll A Co. i: v ntt ilo» Gaiah ($1) 8.60 8.00 8.40 85n Lmal. Malay fy. pd. 2.86 8.00 '2 86 BOP ltoi Uitam 14.60 16.60 14 00 15.00 iver KaninK ill) 1.(6 1.16335 words
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Advertisement140 1918-02-27 7 HUDSON Eumenthol Jujubes Tdß GRBAT ANTISBPTIC AND PROPHYLACTIC. BDITBD FOR OLD AND YOUNG, FOR COCGHS, COLDS, SORB THROATS, BRONCHITIS, INFLUENZA, AND THB PREVENTION OF CONSUMPTION. THE MEDICAL PRESS AND CIRCULAR says:— Tksss Jnjubes ebaold be of special aervioe to Lecturers, Public Singers, Speakers, and Indeed to all who arc oal'ed140 words
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Advertisement606 1918-02-27 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR BALB, one five ieat«r Pipe oar 35/80 h.p. with eltotric light, in good coadition Apply 16, The Arcade. 27-3—6 8 TO BB LET, light and airy office, 2nd floor Cbartete" Back I li»mbt r j imuiediVe entry. Reply Box No, £69, Straits Times 27 2-4 8 WANTED606 words
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Advertisement299 1918-02-27 7 THE FAVOURITE MIXTURE AT HOME AND ABROAD Smith's "Glasgow" CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ALL DEALERS IN SINGAPORE F.M.B. FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) EASTERN BRANCH SINGAPORE STAMP MILLS AND ACCESSORIES BELTING TELEGRAMS: "VANNER -TELEPHONE NO. 266 i i i I AUGTIBN SALE Of MOTOR LORRY At Messrs Chine Kan299 words
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Advertisement111 1918-02-27 7 SPECIAL ATTRACTION AT 1 MX 4^L^M-^ a*. A. ArM. M—» i~*X hEA H HO\D Monday, March 4, IBIS Undtr ths Oistintuisbcd Patromfa and ia the ImnMdUta Pr*s»nea ef It C Viesadmiral F.C. •u4orTudo-, C 1., *.i., Nf H^Jor-aanaral OH Ridout, CIO. Tbe African Film Productions, Ltd, present a magniao nt111 words
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Obituary62 1918-02-27 8 Cboono Tim Lam.— On February 26, at Ootram Road, Singapore, Mrs. Choong Ten Lan, beloved mother of Messrs. Chee Kirn Uee, Liong Hee, Nian Hee and Chin Ngian aged 76 years. The cortege will leave her residence, on February 28, at 8 80 p m to the Church of62 words
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1132 1918-02-27 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27. SOCIALISM. The inter Allied Socialist Conference, held in London, serves some purpose in shewing that the most advanced thinkers among the working classes of Britain, France, Italy and Belgium are practically at one with their Governments in definition of war aims. They have passed1,132 words
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Article26 1918-02-27 8 A small Chinese boy wan knocked down by motor car 1293 in Teluk Blangah Road yesterday evening, and was taken to hospital with a broken leg.26 words
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Article31 1918-02-27 8 When thirty. two Chinese were caught by the police gambling in a house in Cross Street yesterday one jumped oat of the window and now lies in hospital with a broken31 words
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Article44 1918-02-27 8 An Admiralty message published in today's telegrams makes it reasonably certain that the Hitachi Mara was sunk by the German raider Wolf. The vessel was never heard of after leaving Colombo homeward bound last September, and there were various conjectures as to her fate.44 words
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Article55 1918-02-27 8 In the second police oourt yesterday after noon Foo Ah Thai, a Cantonese, was com mitted for trial on a charge of murdering a compatriot named Tang Ah Hee in the oourße ot a fight at 8, Bugis Street, on February 9. Aocust d, who was represented by Mr. V.55 words
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Article50 1918-02-27 8 The Raub Australian Gold Mining Company's output for the four weeks ended the 23rd instant was:— Bukit Koman Stone crushed 6,099 tons, gold obtained 1,002 ci-., average per ton 8.93 dwts. Bukit Malacca Stone crashed 4,106 ton*, gold obtained 828 ozh., average per ton 1.598 dwts. Annual cleanup 1,011.60 ozs.50 words
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Article94 1918-02-27 8 Mr. Li Kirn Chnan has been appointed by the Resident of Selangor a Juslioe of the Peace for the State of Selangor, Bays a corre spondent. Mr. Kirn Cbaan is a Government pensioner, a member of the Selaogor Advisory and Klang Licensing Board, President of the Klang Chinese Merchants Club94 words
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Article114 1918-02-27 8 We learn that the eldest son of Mr. L. E. Chasseriau, managing partner of the Sans Souce Estate, Kedah, who was twice, wounded in the Flying Corps and not having yet recovered from his second woands at Verdun has now on bis request been allowed to join, until bis surgeon114 words
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Article112 1918-02-27 8 The general meeting of the Moslem Institute was held at the premises of the Inßtitate, 28, Race Coarse Road, on Sunday. The accounts for the period ending December 81, 1917, having been parsed, the election of officers for the year 1918 resulted thus Messrs. S. Osman, president Haji Man j-mr112 words
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Article135 1918-02-27 8 Mr. F. E. Mair, President of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, has sent a letter to the Times of Malaya contradicting the statement of the Straits Echo that the Chamber of Mines bad approached the home Government regarding the mining position in the F.M.S. The Chamber had had no communication135 words
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Article151 1918-02-27 8 The communities of the Straits Settlements are to be congratulated upon the munificent sum they subscribed to the Red Cross Our Day Fund, says tho London and China Express. Having regard to the numerous other war charities organised in the Colony, to have collected over ninety-one thousand pounds for this151 words
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Article178 1918-02-27 8 Mr. H. M. Boelen's race borae Krelis' Sister, which bad won a first at Penang and a second at the Singapore Races, died suddenly at the training stables, Macalister Road, Penang. On the second day at the Penang Turf Club's January meeting Krelis' Sister ran unplaced in the Stewards Plate,178 words
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Article526 1918-02-27 8 The engagement jb announced of Mr. W. K. A. Godfrey, of the Ea»tcrn Extension Telegraph Company, and HaM SiiHan Martin, of the Telephone Company's staff. Mr. W. P. do Baiiagoiti, of Kuala Lampur, who has been an inmate cf the- Singapore General Hnepital for the past three526 words
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Article86 1918-02-27 8 The seoond half-yearly general meeting of the Association of Engineers will be held at the Registered Office of the Association, French Bank Buildings, on Thursday, at 8.46 p.m., for the following purpose: To reoeive from the committee the report and balance sheet for the half-year ending December86 words
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Article147 1918-02-27 8 Messrs. A pear and Co.'s Sugar report, dated from Sourabaya, February 18, says Absolute dullness has prevailed through ont the week and business confined to tho smallest possible scale, merely next to nothing for real export. Crop 1917 :Wh lte-s and Browns were neglected, sellers predominating and147 words
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Article287 1918-02-27 8 A nnmber of applications were dealt w itb at the weekly sitting of the Rent Assessment Board held yesterday afternoon. The Preaident, the Hon. Mr. C. J. Saonders, waa in the chair, and the other members present were Messrs. A. M. S. An«allia, Oaw Kli. k Kbiam,287 words
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Advertisement202 1918-02-27 8 Rone? steel cabinets FOR BULKY BOOKS No. 721. WM Fitted with one to wi ten roller she'ves SkSBH adjustable every half 9 Sr inch, and fireproof v V^j <♦* collapsible curtain. j on show at iSl^S&i^i^B 14a, COLLY:R QUAY H^^^Hl RONEO LTD.. SIN6IPORE Vg Si£aij|B (Inootpcrated in Engl.ni) iA^^^^^^^^^^^ FROM202 words
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Advertisement188 1918-02-27 8 Announcement Extraordinary GREAT SCREEN ATTRACTION Famous pro jnetien played to beavj bookings in Europe. Ten reels of supreme entertainment will be presented TO-NIGHT ATTHI ALHAMBRA Th« Hall for Mulic The Pioneer and Premier Hstiie The Houve of Quality- Beach Road. A coloiial feature production REX BEACH 8 DRAMATIC MASTERPIECE Produced188 words
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Article4189 1918-02-27 9 PALESTINE. Account of the Recent Operations. RUSSIA'S CRAVEN PEACE. Bolsheviks Fear Losing Office. Rbctbr's Tkligram. London, February 25, 6 SO a.m. Renter's correspondent with tbe British Army in Palestine, wiring on February '2.\ Bays tbat the lull in operations since tbe New Year, doe to cold wet weather4,189 words
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Article96 1918-02-27 10 Rbx'teh's Tklkoram. London, February 27, 8.80 a.m. St. John's, Newfoundland Tbe steamer Florisel, bound from St. John's to New York, bas been wrecked in a blizzard near Cape Race. Forty passengers, including a number of prominent Newfoundlanders, and sixty of tbe ere have perished. Tbe Florisel was pounded96 words
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Article48 1918-02-27 10 HllTlK's TILBORAM. London, February 26, 6 p.m. In tbe Honse of Commons Mr. Bonar Law stated tbat tbe War Cabinet bad been considering tbe condition of a part ot Ireland. be declined to btate at present whether measures to strengthen the bands of the executive were contemplated.48 words
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Article43 1918-02-27 10 Heutek's Telegram. London, February 22, 7.45 p.m. Durban Tbe magistrate at Empangeni reports that thirteen Europeans at Umfolosi are known to be dead and fourteen are missing. It is estimated tbat between 40 and 60 natives and Indians were drowned;43 words
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Article15 1918-02-27 10 Rbctib's TsiauaAMfi. London, February 24, 7.20 a.m. Tbe deatb in announced of Bar! Brassey.15 words
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Article168 1918-02-27 10 Bishop of Singapore and Sunday Labour. (From Ocb Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 26. Tbe central meeting ot the Planters' Association of Malaya was held in tbe Chsmbnr of Com cm- roe, Mr. Duncan presiding in the absence ot Mr. Kindersley. Tbe rubber export duty was discussed and it168 words
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144 1918-02-27 10 At the Malacca Fete and Rubber Exbibi tion to be b«ld on tbe Padang, Malacca, on Saturday, March 28, 1918. there will be a •tall exhibiting specimens of rubber diaeaaes, and several stall* exhibiting machinery of interest to rubber producers. A number ot side shews144 words
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Article1955 1918-02-27 10 SIX HUNDRED DEAD AND EIGHT HUNDRED INJURED. Thousands Rendered Homeless. The earthquake at Swatow, though reported by Reuter as serious, hss assumed dimensions which eclipse any other seismic disturbance experienced in tbe Far East tor some years, says the Hongkong Daily Press. Tbe latest information shows that1,955 words
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Article130 1918-02-27 10 To-day's Business. Macpbail and Co.'s daily report I— Silver. Unchanged 42J. Hongkong. 29% pm. Shanghai.-53i. Tin.— Buyers 1146.76, no sellers. Rubber. The auction is only moderately firm. Oie lot of crepe was done at 189, but tbe market price is II or 12 lower, whilst 188 is130 words
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Article71 1918-02-27 10 We understand, says tbe London and China Express, that the recently promulgated IX-funoe of tbe Realm Reflation 41 0 ou the subject of heading money abroad doea not appiy to tbe despatch oi ioch Hums a* are necessary for tbe upkeep of rubber and produce plantations. All that will be71 words
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Article926 1918-02-27 10 Government Control of Estate Hospitals. The following is contributed by the secretary A meeting ot the Central Pahang Planters' Association was held at Bentong on February 21, Mr. P. J. A. Williams (chairman) presidiug:— The Secretary, Viscount R. de Bsndy, expressed regret on behalf ot Messrs. Ayris926 words
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Article42 1918-02-27 10 Tbe Sepoy Lines Golf Club monthly medal for February was played for on tbe 28rd and 24th. Five cards were taken oat and two were returned Results Dr. J. Hirrison 60+43-12 =81 Dr. T. W. U. Borne 44 68 16 8042 words
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Article77 1918-02-27 10 Renter's correspondent, telegraphing from the war correspondents' headquarters in Italy, states that General Boroevic, formerly Commander of the 3rd Austrian Army, baa been appointed to tbe supreme command cf tbe Anstro-German forces on tbe Italian front. This is remarkable chiefly because be is superseding General Conrtd, oho planned tbe last77 words
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Article567 1918-02-27 10 The Adjourned Annual General Meeting. Tbe adjourned annual general meeting of the Perak River Valley Rubber Co., Ltd., was held in the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Saturday, says tbe Pinang Gazette. Mr. William Duncan presided, and tbe others oresent were Colonel Adams, Messrs. W H.567 words
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Article368 1918-02-27 10 Police Kept at Bay for Two Hours with Bricks. When about to be arrested by the police at Bedminster Down, Bristol, a deserter clambered on to tbe roof of a house, where be was joined by bis mother. Armed with bricks, the man kept tbe police368 words
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Article140 1918-02-27 10 Writing to friends in Lincolnshire, a sol dier relates the following instance of German barbarism We beard quite a characteristic story of the Germans tbe other day from a man who bad just come back from one of tbe rained villages on tbe French front.140 words
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Article1146 1918-02-27 10 FURTHER CAPITAL WANTED FOR DEVfcLOPMENT. Extraordinary General Meeting. An extraordinary general meeting* of tbe Kuala Sidim Rabbet Cempany, Ltd., was held in the Chamber of Commerce, Penaiig, on Saturday, says (he Pinang Gazette. Mr. William Duncan presided, and the others pri *ent were Messrs. George Stotbard, G1,146 words
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Advertisement52 1918-02-27 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisemeats <H the day appear os) ps*e7 Tbe Great Torpedo Secret, presenting tbe populai Knglish actor, Herbert Rawhaaoa, is tbe ebit-f feature in to diklu h programme at tbe Palladium. There will beasouier obaoge to morrow, when a Blu> bird special, Tue j uimUi Law, will52 words
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Article1264 1918-02-27 11 THE GREAT STOCKHOLM PEACE PLOT. Refusal of Passports. Herr Stt St 1 disclosed in tbe Prussian Diet recently tbat all r< pre»entatives of tbe Socialint Minority have been refused pasuports for Stockholm. It will bo remembered tbat, when tbe Oerman i i ,vi rnraent waa promoting its1,264 words
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Article640 1918-02-27 11 How the Hawk and Gnat Fought Nine Gothas. Leigh Woods write* in the P*ily Express This is a true story of two boys in the R.F.C. Tbeir orders well, never mind what precisely wero tbeir orders. It was necessary--] nay, vital— that certain information should be obtained,640 words
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Article140 1918-02-27 11 Programme of drills, eto., for week ending Satnrdaj, March 2, 1918. WBDMBSDAT, FkBBI'AHY 27. 5.15 pm. Drill HaU S V.A. Seetiona 111 and IV. 6 pm. Baleatier Rng. B.V.A Reoraita. 5.15 p vi. Drill Ball S.V.K. atd. Maxim Co. 5.10 p.u:. B.V R. 5 16 p vi.140 words
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Advertisement340 1918-02-27 11 MOUTRIE PIANOS are built specially for the climate and are guaranteed for five years. Call op send for catalogue S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (incorporated,. n Hongkong) Rafrlea Plaoa GRAND HOTEL SELABATOE SOEKABOEMI, JAVA 2300 FBET ABOVE BBA. LEVEL Cool climate and health resort. First-class accommodation. Terms moderate APPLY MANAGER. 17340 words
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Advertisement386 1918-02-27 11 RAFFLES HOTEL AFTERNOON TEAS Will be served in the hotel lounge and on the lawn every Thursday from 4.30 pm. MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE ALSO Cinema Show on the lawn, specially for children, at 6.30 p.m. (weather permitting) ADELPHI HOTeT EVERY EVENINC Our Filipino Band will play during Dinner Complete monthly386 words
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Article4160 1918-02-27 12 ADDRESS TO THE GOODYEAR SHAREHOLDERS. Sound Business and Far-Sighted Philanthropy. While there are tendencies to encourage i gloomy view of tbe faturu of the rubber indus'ry it in worth etadying the attitade of the grea. consumers of the commodity. Mr. F. A. Seiberling, President of the Goodyear Tyre4,160 words
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Article610 1918-02-27 12 The Hoarding of Food In Germany. The correspondent of the Daily News at Rotterdam telegraphs that (i rinwjy's apprehension at the prottpoct o( the coming winter's hardships is shown by the extent to wbioh smuggling and food hoarding have been carried on. A conspiracy has been610 words
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Advertisement323 1918-02-27 12 BACCHUS MARSH CONCENTRATED MILK In quarts, pints and half-pints SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED (incorporated In Straits Settlement!) ARRIVING THIB WEEK DIRECT FROM THOS. PADMORE AND SONS ENGLISH BILLIARD TABLES MINIATCRK SIZB, THREBQUARTBR SIZB, FULL SIZB Billiard Balls, Cloth, Cues, Chalks, Tips, etc. THE PADMORE TABLE 13 THB TABLB UBBD323 words
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Article1118 1918-02-27 13 HOW BATTLESHIP IN HARBOUR WAS SUNK. Steel Network Cut By Daring Band. Tbo Daily Chronicle's special correspondent, Perceval Oibbon, wrote from Venice recently Tbere are men and deeds which shine athwart the fog of war, across its dreary routine and stalenees, like a sunbeam through clonds. Such a1,118 words
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Advertisement359 1918-02-27 13 NE^lrV GOODS NOW BEING UNPACKED AT WHITEAWAYS P. B. M. Afternoon Taa Ket t la l~\ -*~~4mi: <rJ> and Stand, as illustration, neatly "^^^Maam engraved, mj 8 pint. Prioe taa SO P# B M> Af »«""O©n Tan Ket tla we (39.50 only. mnd %tMd M sja.a^ a^ BnR J^Q? liah359 words
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Advertisement292 1918-02-27 13 The Straits Times FIR F.H.S. READERS. The Mai) Train postal setrioe enables na t< ■end into tbe F.M.5. each evening a Special Kdit.on ot The Straits Times containing all tbe important telegrams and news received op to a late hoar in tbe aftetnooa, This edition oan be bought la me292 words
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Advertisement35 1918-02-27 13 IV f -'-//J ypr prime quality iZ ~~~~^4 Operated Waters The Best Machine-Pressed CEMENT FLOORING TILES IN MALAYA Manufactured by TAMPENIS CEMENT TIL? W3RKS, LTD. 94, O6 and 95-1, Sungai Road, Singapore 8. J— 6-3-1935 words
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Advertisement1122 1918-02-27 14 Assets over $2,000,000 B.C. Assurance ia force over $9,000,000 B.C. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Srttlbments) HEAD OFFICE i Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE i 89, Old Jewry, E.G. The Company has tTOO.OOO deposited witb tbe Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British1,122 words
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Advertisement542 1918-02-27 14 BAKKINQ. NEKHJUtttIHE HANKL-lAATMHAPPY. NETHEILANIt TUIINQ Illlin. ■iruuiiii. IBM. '•a s P ataiui fl se.awoo* (atoot 46.6M ooo Btataton taasrvt list BU, 166,4(1 (about 4966 IS& Hiad OrflM n AasvtaDAß, Hbap Aaaawl n Batavia. BRANCHIS i— Peaaag, Hoagkoag. Sbaaghal, Baagooa, Soeraaava, Semaiaag Wenevtedea, Baadoeaj (Java), Oberiboa Tegal, Peoaloagaa, f jllatjaa, Djember542 words
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Advertisement502 1918-02-27 14 BAXKIN6. «EIEIUNHH MIISGHE HIHEUBMI (NITH. INIU NMMIUUL UNI) liiuiuiib 1881. liHTii J U,ooo^oo (about JI.ftBK.JOO) .taunt*. J^HJjM-IO-Head Olfla* In Amsterdam. Maad «4«nay In B«t«»<*. BRANCHBS i Bua^kuag, Medaa, Boerabaya, Samaraag, Baadoeag. Weltovredea, Jheriboa Togs! PbOaioax^a, Proboliauini, ladramajocTjilMjap, ampoaaa aad Menado. COKHMSPONDanTS la all priaoipai towns of Netherlands India, britiah-ladia, Ohiaa502 words
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Advertisement936 1918-02-27 14 INSURANCE. i HE CHIN* MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Co., Ltd. (Inforporfetad m Honfkonf and Begitiered under lit* Aaaunnee Companiei Aot (1909) Bn gland) Paid to Polloyboldert by Singapore Office in 1016 8)382.30O.oo Paid to Polioybolden Maou the Company's inoeption 1 8,827,838 SB Total lasuraaoe la loroe 81.11.16. 38,«28,830.5a Total Asset* aa>936 words
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Article1194 1918-02-27 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Design of Sparking Plugs. The sparking plan is a vital part of the petrol odkido. and therefore it is worth while going to some trouble to find the b^st. Many people do not realise the difference io effect between running an1,194 words
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Advertisement92 1918-02-27 15 SHIPOWNERS GREYHOUND BRAND Highest Grade Anti-fouling Composition "GREYHOUND" Brand Composition for painting ships bottoms is used by the ADMIRALTY AND ALL IMPORTANT STEAMSHIP LINES NO SUBSTITUTE HOWEVER 600 D 18 ACCEPTEO ANTICORROSIVB COMPOSITION ANTI FOOLING COMPOSITION RBD BOOT TOP PAINT SOLD IN ONE CWT. DRUMS Specify GREYHOUND next time and92 words
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Advertisement63 1918-02-27 15 A Trial Proves The Worth JMk <A DUNLOPS j j I A Purchase \W\l f^W •That Pays DETROIT ENGINES Four-cycle horizontal, effectively governed, magneto ignition, portable, water oooled BflWft# Following In slooi Small fuel fl ftfl |^H£_ i 244 horse power oonsumptlon B^H therefore Js 6 low running cost At^F63 words
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Advertisement661 1918-02-27 16 A. B. MACKAY'S Q TH£ ORIGINAL E^ LIQUEUR WHISKY. JjfJJRUI Aa supplied to both Houses of figrHaWr^K^ Parliament OBTAINABLE FR9M ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERB fWA ADAMSON, GILFILUN AND COMPANY. LIMITED I! :1 1 |ji C ilaoorporated in England) If Slniidpore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS VACANT. WaNTBD Buropuau nur-e or governess for661 words
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Advertisement531 1918-02-27 16 SITUATIBNS WANTED WiNTBD. billet by a junior book keeper tod sunograpber. Good testimonials. Apply -tatin* salary and prospects to No. 686 S r%u« Tim- 8. li-2— 4 8 LXX .VMiN'S DAUGHTBK (Bnglish) willing to t ke oharge ot an invalid or child aoross tbe faoifio, expenses paid. Good sailor, lieply531 words
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Advertisement412 1918-02-27 16 WANTED TO BUY Second-hand Chinese or European household furniture of every description (big or small lots). Good prices offered. Apply to SBCONDHAND, o/o Straits Times. 18-U— n JAPANESE MASSAGE Th« Spaolallrt Af HOME 01 FOR OALL FROM 9 A.M. TO 10 P.M. Miss TA.!EV, 61, Bras Banah Road. 6 2-4-8412 words
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Advertisement521 1918-02-27 16 KIAM KIJTKo 108 and IOS, Market Street. STOCK ON HAND Pure White Zinc Powder (ENGLISH MANUFACTURE). THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO in Singapore II CONDUCTED BY H. N. BUCKERIDGE Lats of Mais rt. Uraystta, ph otot rapher i to their Majeitiei. AT THE BURLINGTON Formerly Hotel de la Pan521 words
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Advertisement332 1918-02-27 16 TAY GUAM KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE Firewood Supplier to Government and Municipality, Singapore, for 1918. 'Phone No*. 1361, 1863 and i 363. RESIDENCES 87, Tank Road No. 1«8O Sunnyside, Oaylang... IOTB 17 -4, TanjoDg Katong Bd, 1824 JUST RECEIVED NEW SBIPMBNT OI GREEN WATERPROOF CANVAS for making tarpaulin, torasm,332 words
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Advertisement273 1918-02-27 16 FIRSTCLASI GARS-HIRE DAYANDNI6HT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries lor second hand cars from our olients 1 in the Straits and F.M.S. II you wish to buy any, ooasult us, we will be able to fulfil you needs. When you intend to sell, consult as, we shall fetch a buyer.273 words
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Miscellaneous271 1918-02-27 16 Straits Writes. TELEPHONH i Editorial and General... M sg Manager's Offloe M mmj Job Printing Offloe m 1144 I AU oommunioations relating to editorial 1 matters and news shooJdbe addressed to THB EDITOR. All oommonioations relating to business matters— advertisemeate, sabcriptioaa, I aooountH, printing, eto.— should be addressed to THB271 words
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