The Straits Times, 17 April 1918
1918-04-17
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Title Section13 1918-04-17 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.698 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 17. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement155 1918-04-17 1 ■ILMAIB SWEETENED CONOENBED MILK $2(L50 BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE f^lllilllllllt: QUALITY M f/^^^ %^Lt' ALWA^S NEVER s |p|p^ L i MOST VARIES "BfAR M BRAND EXCELLENT HYGIENIC SWISS W' lK Us J? 5^ in its nalural puriW J|' h a J of an /'hin6 a155 words
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Advertisement34 1918-04-17 1 Is it "Turps" you want? Then ask for T U R TRADE isV M ARK E N E Pure Mineral Turpentine TUB ASIATIC PETROLEUM Co. (S.S.), Ltd. (Inoorporated in Boglaad) dt. HBLBN'B COURT, BINQAPORI34 words
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Advertisement182 1918-04-17 1 J!®\ His )rf£-Jmt Master's SiSr. *r« Voice K*^'^^"mu misthi's voice" tin aimi .^^^^B^^^ THE SUPREME MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND THE SUPREME RECORDS OF THE WORLD S GREATEST ARTISTS ysXWWI/// NEW SUPPLY 8 >^^^ q^ HORHLEBB yr -^^^g gS [GRAMOPHONES f I Lateet lists of Gramophones and Records can be had on182 words
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Advertisement14 1918-04-17 1 iARTELL 8 BRAKDY Soli AaaNTi I AQAMBON BILFILLAN 1 a co. no ,0.-,irp.ir.iMl >. Ki<l.nl14 words
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Article1106 1918-04-17 2 INTERESTING INTERVIEW WITH MR. LITVINOFF. Suspicious of the Allies. ~A London jaarnalist bad an interview with Mr. Litvi-joff tbe newly sppo n*->d Au)b>R-sa-ijr (4 tuc batslievik Ouvemueut c( Ku- a, oa tho eitoatiou betwopa kuaoia and tLe Allies, as it stood in the fatlier pact vi jLju^ry,1,106 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement193 1918-04-17 2 (I Vulcan Trading Corporation General Merchants Importers and Exporters Manufacturers' Agents 120 Broadway. New York, U. S. A. A world-wide organization with representatives in every foreign market, solicits your business on the basis of superior service. Our EXPORT Dfiwiment is equipped to ries y\ for ali raw ar J manufactured193 words
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Advertisement380 1918-04-17 2 /YOUR SKIN ANL>% f COMPLEXION I I to J m O/*lll*tLflm.C^mtm mi JSt~m. BEF H\M A SOH. MM •~H.SI.TFN!' i \M, Jfwl AVON TYRgS aan W3m for 7oav ffomtf If Yoa Sams from any Skin or Blood Disease, saoh aa Bosems, Scrofula Bad Logs, Abeeesses, Uloors, Boils, Sores, sad Snptiona380 words
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Advertisement247 1918-04-17 2 Gasolene Automobile Co. (BIAGH ROAD -NIXT TO RAFI>LBS HOTIL) Reliable Motor Gars for Hire Day and Night Telephone 755 Mio-u«id PAINTS B WHITE ZINC WHITE LEAD RED LEAD y/V. BLACK QOQ X GUARANTEED GENUINE Extra quality Pale Boiled Oil Obtainable from ALL SHIPCHANDLEBS ADVERTISING 1//* Bpeaks in s thoasand tongues247 words
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Article793 1918-04-17 3 Why a German Aviator Killed His Observer. An incident said to bo unique it the annals of aviation, and adeqiately substantiated later by official reports, amaaed tbe members of tbe Ftunoh Escadrille N. 23, wbo witnessed it near Charmontoie, write. L. La Tourette Driggg in The Outlook.793 words
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Article151 1918-04-17 3 Tbe East Asiatic Company (Danish) has it in i>t»t«), coromencud running a line of ui.'ior Hupa of 8,6(10 tons between tbe Uoitt.l MM aid Manila. Two vesaeiß— tlie Puro aid Panama— have recently reached Manila with cargoes. A Manila contempt rary sajs HsftM vessels, boilt at Copenhagen, are but tbu151 words
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Advertisement320 1918-04-17 3 You will see the mark tl Montgomery Ward and Company oa box** and crates of quality merchandiite v ports tbe wotld over, For more thannitem jeirs we lave upcittd to ecru n.cte jtd rxcicbmts nearly every coiner of the globe. Owing to the rapid growth of car business in the320 words
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Advertisement371 1918-04-17 3 Anaemia OsvV T"^sS *k* Anaemic girls, weak children and jaded mothers get new life and vigour by t»H"g SCOTT'S Emulsion. Medicine and food; it fortifies the blood, promotes appetite, and brings back the roses and the joy of health. But be sure to get SCOTTS— no other has the approval371 words
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Advertisement553 1918-04-17 3 STATESMAN Aj And A Great Tonic Q&jm Iron Jellcids. d^fflt^. Strength of Character, Strength of yftadß^W (s\ Vf 'ill, Siteiigtii xji i,ae tea mane 4tt*|AMkv.- > the Great Statesman. UII.LUM I'i.T iheYouanr. All haoe r»Vir ssurce in the tudm of the blood. Maint tin th r v rmy Service Corps553 words
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Advertisement581 1918-04-17 4 stemiei mum n.ytk: JAPAN MAIL BTEAMBHIPCO..LTD. (laooaroaATao Jatam) EUROPEAN LINE A snrvioe is maintained betwuea Yokohama. via porta, and Bngland under mail eoatraot wttb the Imperial Japanese Government BBi New Twin sorew Steamers maintainink Mils servioe have Bee designed and eoaatraeted, aad w. tttted with all the latest Imarovemeata lot581 words
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Advertisement650 1918-04-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P 0. -British India AND A pear 4— in© (OottPAKias laooapoaATnD BaakA>o MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PSNINSULA.R ANO ORIENTAL. S. N Qo. (Dnder Connraat with Hi. Maieaty a Oovamuiant) The Company'a MAIL SCRVIOCS BAST OP BOMBAY are at presea* sospnnded. The Company's INTBRMBOIATB SSRVIGSS TO AND PROM LOMuOM650 words
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Advertisement630 1918-04-17 4 STEMIEI BAILINM. THESIAM STEAM NAVIGATIIN d.. LD. (lßooaraaAvaD n Biab). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Triaggaao, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelaataa, Tabu Baagmara, Tolofte, aaaral, Pataai, Siagora, Laooa, Kokaamai, Baadoa, Laagsoea, Chuinpoa, Kohlak a Baaukc* Duo Dapartura a.a. ASDtNQ April 17, S p.m. a- a. MA H iDOL April 32 April 24, S630 words
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Advertisement618 1918-04-17 4 STEAbIEK gAlLimt. OOMBIHBO SBBVIBB Ov THE WEAN S.S.Cf»LTI llaooapoaArao ia BaavaaD THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CB.. LTB. (IaOOBFOBATBD IB BBetABB) BBTWBBB »raraan«ia (Parth), Narftft.WiMa Auatrallan Pore*, Java and Slngapora Regular sailings betweea Slngaaoae »«< Western Australia dii.g j^Tm, ,J daeemuM offer*,, Derby, Ki.g's Son.d M tor the Kimberley Gold618 words
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Advertisement318 1918-04-17 5 BIBBY LINE of fast tvin-Bcrew Mail Passenger steamers between Haigoon, Colombo and London, carrying ladies and children, whose passports are in order, to England The steamers of this line have been travelling hy the Cape of Good Hope, but a continuation of this r mte cannot be guaranteed. Passengers from318 words
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Advertisement327 1918-04-17 5 JIMU PARAM AND JAMU 6ALIAN Tbeiotwo vesc table Topics are well kmwn in Java and have been up lied to the R tjal Kamiliea and the general i obiio for many ytais. They w ro formerly made ap in the form of powder bat are now pat ap as liquid*327 words
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Advertisement112 1918-04-17 5 British Belting FOR THIS CLIMATE Not affected by beat or moisture GANDY S COTTON BELTING GANDY S HAIRBE'TINO CANnY'C SOLID WOVEN BITUMENUAHUI 9 |SED B TING WORLD-FAMOUS FOR ITS STRENGTH, DUB ABILITY AND GRIPPING POWER As supplied to the British Government for -Jc me *nd Colonial Works and leading Mines112 words
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Advertisement190 1918-04-17 6 CORRUGATED IRON STOCKS OF 24GAND2SG PRICES ON APPLICATION TO INDO-MALAY Co., Ld. (Incorporated In Smg.po^l 32 2 4—816 Inns ill c< wrti DnAInO mims* GET A MOTOFCYCLE THIS YEAR THE Kit HARLEV-OAVIOSON Mttorejrie is tje pri-atta* motorsyolfa we bave t»«r ttxsa. Is a beauty, and j has more power aad190 words
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Advertisement657 1918-04-17 6 Classical Violin Music with pianoforte acoompaciuient Classical Piano Music of modern composers LATEST RAOB wailittß, piano solos, march s, two steps, etc. To ba had from JE"I» C M X_J JL>lSpC^^nT 100. «artb Nridts Road Talsphons No. 1785. Cable FETABf." Branc^ei NEW YORK, MONTREAL DONIGER COMPANY 3-1 Chome, Yunkuoho, Kojimachi-ku,657 words
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Advertisement193 1918-04-17 6 —Building Materials—. Red Asbestos Roofing Slates Grey Asbestos Ceiling Sheets French Roofing Tiles Ridges— Ventilators— Half Tiles White Glazed Tiles Red Flooring Tiles Stocks held by 7, Raffles Quay, Singapore. or^ne i— i n l f'*^'^Wr Mobiloils grade for each type of motor ENGINE KNOCKS 1 Spark advanoed too far193 words
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Article82 1918-04-17 7 FIXTURES. Wedneaday, April 17. Hl«b Wator. 148 a.m., K.BB p.m. The Cameos, Victoria Theatre. Thursday, April 18. High Water, 2.84 am., 6.C p.m. Vrldav, April 19. High Water, 8.44 a.m., 6.80 p.m. Saturday, April 20. High Watet, 6.24 a.m., 7.88 p.m. Sunday, April 21. High Water, M82 words
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Article173 1918-04-17 7 To DAI. Malaooa 2.80 pm P. Swettenham and Peaang 2.80 pm Rhio 8 pm Polaa Soegi 8 pm V. Bstam and Polau Balang 8 pm Djambi 8 pm Malaooa and Telok Annoo 8.80 pm Miri, Labaan, Jemelton, Kadat, Sandakan and Zauiboanga 8.80 pm Kota Tinggi 4 pm173 words
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Article265 1918-04-17 7 The loail teaias taom Singapore for the north leave Task Road station daily at 7.7 a.m (Sunday exoeptcd) and 7 pan., arriving at Koala Lompar at MB p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. The through express to Fenang leaves Koala Liopur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Peaang m265 words
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Article51 1918-04-17 7 uuicc nepon.) tiirr biaatrou AmmrriD Lohdoi s'ovomber M lanu^ry 21 K.-bruary 3 bruar y 9 -ebraary 14 ribruary 14 K bruar y It K. bruar y 14 February 14 X, broary IS h'ebraary 19 March 1 April 18 March M April 8 0 s n g IB51 words
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Article181 1918-04-17 7 EXCMANOB SmoAPoaa, Apbil 17, ISIB. On London Bank 4 m/i 3/4 Demand 3/1, Private 8 m/i 2/4 li Om Fkamci Bank 816 On India Bank T. T. 147 J O> HoNOKONO...Bank d/d 86J%ptu Om Shanohai ...Bank d/d ll] Om Java. Bank T. T. 118 i Om Japan181 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article168 1918-04-17 7 vZL »i- 10 10 Ampug B.CO 8.60 1 1 Ayoi Wean 8.06 8 a J 10 10 Kicta Aosooiatioa 8.26 8.70 41 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.16.0 41 41 Laha* MiDM 6.78 810 10 10. Malayan Collieries 14.00 14X0 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.12.0 1.16.0 aoa 10 10 Middleton168 words
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Article111 1918-04-17 7 yXI BeUetr 41 41 1. SmolWßaOo. 7.80 8.00 41 41 >tel. 1.8.0 1.5.0 I/- lleetole T'w«yB 8,6 4 8 II 10 Pmaet Ne»vo 45.00 6T.00 60 50 W. Hwnmor Co. BS.CO 09.00 iOO 100 E%U Bios, Del. 180.00 160.00 II 10 MtyMtd 00. 6.00 7.00 41 41 Shell Transport111 words
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Article56 1918-04-17 7 Oaitedßngineers 6% 11,184,600 dm Singapore Hle.-Uio Tramways B% 4860,00S aiou. S'poreMnnicipal 6% •1,878,001 fM S'pose Municipal 4j% of 1907 11,600,000 10%dit 8 pore Municipal 4i% of 190S •1.0W.0M 10%<M* Spore Municipal 4% I,000,0« 10%dkl B'pore Municipal 4% 4830,0 M F M.S. 6% loan ISIR tlft.OOn.ooo 104 IN S.S. 6%56 words
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Article315 1918-04-17 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyaii and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prioes. Fraset Lyall k k Co. Evatt Alow (Hjah ($1) 8.(0 8.7S 8.(0 8.9P Amal. Malay fy. pd. 2.76 8.00 276 8.00 Ayo» HiUm (16) 1800 16.00 18X0 10.00 Ayer Kaning (II) 106 1.16 1.10 1.20315 words
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Advertisement52 1918-04-17 7 A Malay play in two part*) KINTA BOHAN Laat Part will be aiigad TO-NIGHT TO-NIQHI ■y the famoua STAR OPERA 41 TM HUTU 10m, Mm MINI Mai LC9I OUT l.turO*,, April JO AN ENTIRELY NEW PROGRAMME will be given. >t*a* mi far Matt. E. B. CHBUNO. Pu palate K. U52 words
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Advertisement513 1918-04-17 7 LATEST ADVERTIBEMENTB. CAN RBOOMMBND first class amab. App y Box No. 81. Stta'tn Tujm. 16 4— lB 4 FOR 6AL>, A. O two eeater car rp'endid condition 4 new tyrts. Atply Bjx No 40 Straits Time*. IT 4 -19 4 FOR SALB, Ford 1916 complete, in exoellent ronning order. New513 words
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Advertisement283 1918-04-17 7 GOLOFINO CIGARS PERFECTOSSS.SO per 25 BOUQUETS $4.00 per 25 MINING ACHINERY POWER LANTS FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) EASTERN BRANCH i SINGAPORE BELGIAN CHILDREN'S FUND IN HOLLAND This Society, under the Presidency of H. S H Princess A. de Ligne, brings sick and debilitated children FROM BELGIUM into Holland,283 words
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Advertisement73 1918-04-17 7 THE TOP NOTCH OF QUALITY IN SERIAL PRODUCTION REACHED BY THE INUOMf-AKtHLK BKKIAL, WITH AN INCOMPARkBLB BKKIAL STAR Path* Lat«t, Orutfit and best THE FATAL RING in 9O Epiaodea or 41 ReaU WHERE, WHEN AND HOW SCREENED II UKIIDDR Firnt and Borond Bpino^es ALnAmDIfA m the Kir^t -*bowat7 0 Third73 words
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Obituary25 1918-04-17 8 Mr. A. O. Anthony dew ires to thank all friend* who attended the funeral of hig late brother, and also those who kindly sent wreaths.25 words
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1141 1918-04-17 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17. WHAT ABOUT HAIG A telegram dated London, April 15, reads aa follows Tbe recpective Government have given General Foch tbe widest powers in order that be may act and that bis actions may not be questioned. Thus an absolutely united British, French and American1,141 words
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Article32 1918-04-17 8 There is an absolute dearth in Penang of the high olass Egyptian cigarette, the only kind that tbe discriminating smoker of the polite and flattering advertiser permite himself, says tbe Straits Echo.32 words
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Article48 1918-04-17 8 In tbe Catholic Club Billiard Handicap tin following lies will be played off this w> v We d -.day, 8 p m E H. Valberg v. C. I*. Wuuford, Tuuriwiay. 5 pm W. A. Aeria v. W. F. Seallv, Thursday, 8 p.m., S. H. Maclntyre I), b. Ferroa.48 words
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Article23 1918-04-17 8 The Malay Mail bears tbat the Government is removing tbe restrictions on the import ot motor cars from the Colony into the F.MS.23 words
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Article25 1918-04-17 8 The Yokohama Specie Bank opened a new branch office at Sbimonostki on March 27 in view e>f the steady development ot foreign commerce over there.25 words
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Article25 1918-04-17 8 In tbe divorce suit Perroau vs. Perreau, judgment was delivered in Penang on Monday, a decree nisi being granted and the petitioner to pay costs.25 words
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Article27 1918-04-17 8 Colonel Mcanded wishes to thank very heartily tbe "Jolly Boys of K-tlls and Europe for so generously sending cigarettes t j the troops on tbe French Mail.27 words
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Article40 1918-04-17 8 Says a London paper of February 20 A Chinese journalist was present in the House ot Lords for tbe first time on tbe 14th inst. He represented a Shanghai journal aud took a very alert interest indeed in the ceremony.40 words
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Article51 1918-04-17 8 The many friends of Mr. E. A Lee (Lee Ewe Aik) will be glad to hear that news has been received of his having passed his examination in engineering. He will havn to go through another examination for degrees before he returns about the end of this year, writes a51 words
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Article66 1918-04-17 8 Sam Lye, a Cantonese aged 45 years, a cook living in No. 47, Smith Street, at about 6 p.m. on March 13 was lighting a paraffin lamp wben it fell and struck him on tbe body. The burning oil ignited bis clothing, burning him so severely tbat be bad to66 words
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Article60 1918-04-17 8 Messrs. Lewis and Peat's Plantation and Wild Para Rubber Report and Statistics, 1917, is to band by the last mail. It gives tbe total of all sorts as 265,000 tone, of which plantation amounted to 216,000. The total in 1916 was 202,000 tons 150,000 being plantation. Tbe average price of60 words
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Article61 1918-04-17 8 Mr. Hoisington has kindly promised to leoture at The Eurasian Literary Association rooms on Thursday at 8.45 p.m. It will be an evening with the nearest pUnets and it is hoped that such an interesting subject will attract a full bouse. On Thursday, the 25th inst., Mr. Hoisington will continue61 words
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Article79 1918-04-17 8 On the subject of Colonial and Indian officials adding to their pensions by acceptlog directorates of public companies at least one high Indian official, in fact an ex Viceroy, hastened bis end by an unfortunate count c tion with the Wnitaker Wright group of London companies. It is good then79 words
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Article75 1918-04-17 8 Before tbe Senior Magistrate, Mr. W. LangLam Carter, this murning, Inspectcr Kiannagan of the Weights and Measures Department, charged four Chinese traders with possession of false dachings. Tbe accused, Chin Hong Hin, ot 84, New Bridge Koad, Ban Ah Seng, of 229, Victoria Street, Tan Tye Hin of 206, Victoria75 words
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Article82 1918-04-17 8 In addressing the shareholders of tbe Taiping Rubber Co, General Phillips stated ihu company had agreed to the proposed reduction of output advocated by the Rubber Growers' Association. In doing so he said the board made it subject to one very important condition, and that is that the Government approves82 words
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Article87 1918-04-17 8 Tha Kasado Shipyard at Kndamatsu, Yamagucbi prefecture, run by the Kubara family of Osaka, suddenly stopped operations on Mouday (March 11) when 600 of the workmen were dismissed. It is reported ihat all the shipbuilding materials aud the remaining workers are to be sent to the lauobhima Suipyard of the87 words
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Article88 1918-04-17 8 Tbe French Government having already drawn into lUe war service a large number ol Krt-uch steamers formerly employed in navigation between France and her colonie*. a hitch has been cauited in the maintenance of ateamehip service with Ltr coluuial ports, tv the great inconvenience of those engaged iv all lines88 words
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Article91 1918-04-17 8 For tbe Red Cross and St. John's Our Day tbere has been received .£6OO as a further contribution from the British North Borneo Wai Relief Fund. Amongst the general subscriptions is a sum of 90, as the result of a bridge party ai rangt d by the British Women's Needlework91 words
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Article144 1918-04-17 8 A correspondent write* One frequently bears or rt ade thefts of bicycle*, bat ran 1> of tbefta of rioksbea, aa the latter are too bulk j to be con vi niently and raft ly removed. There is no doubt that tbe bigb prioe of brass and other metals is a144 words
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Article449 1918-04-17 8 Amongst the names of those recently called to the Bar at the Inns of Court were Khoo Soon Cbee, 8.A., Cambridge (Orßy'a Inn), and T. L. Yong, 8.A., LL.B. Cambridge (Inner Temple). A pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. William E. Horley, in the Mt thudist449 words
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Article21 1918-04-17 8 We have to acknowledge a packet ol Gillette blades from the Batavia Cricket Club per Mr. F. G. Gutbrie.21 words
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Article57 1918-04-17 8 At tbe saleroom on Tuesday afternoon, Messrs. Powell and Co., Ltd., disposed of tbe following property by auction, by order of Tbe Custodian ot Enemy Property. Tbe freehold residential property at Tanglin known as No. 5, Napier Koad, containing an area of 156,249 sq. ft., which was bought57 words
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161 1918-04-17 8 The following amounts were collected bj tbe Jolly Boys of tbe Raffles and Eoropa Hotels on Saturday evening, tbe 13th inst. Smokes 12, G. S. M 110, Cameo 18, Cameo crowd 15, Fatty Hunter 110, Cockrane 110, Ano tl, Anou161 words
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Article280 1918-04-17 8 Yesterday aft< moon before the Criminal Dmtrict Judge KobSttiK Htng, until lately a Chinese detective, was charged on rt maud with criminal miaappropiiatiun of property, to wit two platinum cups, valued at Ui,(X 0, the property of Kinbara and Co en February 18, 1918, at 6,280 words
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Advertisement130 1918-04-17 8 RONEO Filing Systems SAVE TIME AND MONEY Get a RONEO Filing Syßtem and your letters will be found and filed in a minimum of time. TIME IS MONEY! THINK IT OVER RONEO, LTD. < lnc in England), Singapore TENNIS To win your TOURNAMENT GAMES Buy a reliable racket, the best130 words
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Advertisement171 1918-04-17 8 ALHAMBJLA The Hall for Music— The Pioneer and Premier ••mm— The Hoiiea of Quality •each Road Patte's latest and great?st serial featorirg the incomparable cbarminr, feariew, peerless pearl -white: Tbe serial star supreme THE FATAL RING In 20 episodes or 41 reels. The First Two Eaiaodas will be screen* ia171 words
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Article2835 1918-04-17 9 FLANDERS BATTLE. New German Divisions Attack. Very Heavy Fighting. RiOTia's TsxsoaAMS. London, April 16, 10.20 p.m. Fit Id Marshal Haig reports Fighting occurred this afterncon in the neighbourhoods of Bailleul and Wulverghem and continued. Hostile artillery was active bet weer Uivenchy and Robtce,. Oar artillery effectively enRaged bodies2,835 words
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Article64 1918-04-17 9 RICTIR's TILEOE-iK London, April 12, 9.16 p.m. In the House of Commons, replying to Sir W. Collins, Lord Robert Cecil stated tbat it did not appear tbat legal proceedings lay against anyone at present domiciled in the United Kingdom in connection with consignments of opium exported from London64 words
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Article107 1918-04-17 9 Rictik's Tsliorams. London, April 16, 3 a.m. Renter understands that the Home Rule Bill is such a moderate measure that tbe Ulsterites, notwithstanding past declarations, are likely to accept it as a piece of war legislation. London, April 10, 0.60 a.m. The Times publishes a letter from nine representative107 words
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Article27 1918-04-17 9 (From Odr Own Corrkspondsnt.) Penang, April 16, 9.16 a.m. Interims dividends are Treuielbye 15 Damansara 15. Final dividends are Am pat 15, Rangoon Para 6|.27 words
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Article247 1918-04-17 9 Prize-Winning Numbers in The Second Drawing. The list of prizes drawn on Saturday in the North Kedab Our Day Second Lottery is as follows Fiust Prizi. Ticket No. *****9, 137,480, Teh, Jementah Estate, Batu Anam, Jobore. Second Pkizb. Ticket No. *****, »9.370, blank, Penang. Third Prizs. Ticket247 words
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Article220 1918-04-17 9 Expired After Day's Work At Assizes. A wire from Malacca states that Mr. Justice Edmonds died suddenly yesterday evening at the cottage Lext the Residency after a whole day's work. Other confirmation is to tbe effect that death was doe to heart failure and took220 words
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Article95 1918-04-17 9 To-day's Business. Macpbail and Co.'s daily report t— Bilver.— Up J 47*. Hongkong.— Bs* pm. Shanghai.— 6l j. Tin.— Bayers 1154, no sellers. Rubber.— The auction is only steady, No. 1 crepe up to 199 and No. 1 sheet np to 198. There is not much business95 words
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Article585 1918-04-17 9 Curious Story of an Omitted Paragraph. {.Fv.vu Oik Pahlimkstahy Cobkiji-onpikt.) House of Commonß, February 14. An unprecedented incident marked tbe opening by tbe King of tbe eighth session ol Parliament on Tuesday last. It is an historical fact which should not be allowed to pass nnrecorded that585 words
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Article490 1918-04-17 9 Petition Refused in the Privy Council. On Tuesday, February 5, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council btard s> petition of Chan Seek Cboo, who is tin- wife ol the respondent, Tan Eng Lim, who were married on January 18, 1912, and who had a bod, Tan490 words
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Article1253 1918-04-17 10 CAUTIOUS POLICY OF THE DIRECTORS. Dividend Era Entered. The ninth ordinary general meeting of the Bat an v Benar Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at the regietored offioes ol the company, Chartered Bank Chambers, yesterday. The chair man, Mr. W. F. Natt, presided, and tho others present1,253 words
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Article558 1918-04-17 10 Enquiry into Death of a Motor Car Driver. The Coroner was engaged for the most part of yesterday enquiring into the circum stances attending the death of the Sikh motor driver, 1 1 arm an Singh, found dead in the basement of No. 88, Robinson Road, on558 words
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Article215 1918-04-17 10 Honours Won by No. I Mountain Battery. The following is a list of decorations and medals awarded the officers, N C.O.s and men of tbe Mountain Battery, Hongkong Singapore Battalion, K G.A., who are now serving in Palestine: British Officers. Major W. A Moore, R G.A., awarded D215 words
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640 1918-04-17 10 Annual Report of the Committee. The managing committee's report and statement of accounts for the period ended December 31, 1917, for presentation at the first annual general meeting of shareholders to be held at tbe registered office of tbe Trust, Koala Lumpur, on Monday,640 words
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Article129 1918-04-17 10 War Loans Investment Trust ot Malaya, H. F. WooDiom, Secretory. Applications AmoQDt. November, 1916 December JaDuary, 1817 February March April May J udb July August September October NoTembar l>uot>tuber .l»DU»ry, 1918 February March 287 144 102 808 82i I4i 114 74 111 117 110 184129 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article41 1918-04-17 10 The Swimming Club launches leave on Sunday as follow Johnston's Pier 7, 9 and 10 a.m., 2.80 and 8.30 p.m. Club Bangalow 8.80 and 9.80 a.m., 12.15, 8 and 6.80 p.m. High tide 7.2 am., height 6 ft. 9 in.41 words
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Article32 1918-04-17 10 The men's monthly medal of the Keppel Golt Club lor April will be played on Saturday and Sunday, 20th and 21st, and the ladies' spoon on Monday, 22nd inst.32 words
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Article165 1918-04-17 10 The results of yesterday's play were Ladies' Doubles Mrs. Cantrell and Mrs. Towler owe 16 beat Mrs. Brooke and Miss L. Lamb scratch by 6—2, 6—0. Championship Pairs Mr. and Mrs. Leggatt beat Miss Lamb and Mr. Grayburn by 6—2, 6—l. Mixed Doubles B Class: Mrs.165 words
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Article86 1918-04-17 10 Brunei.— 7,088 lbs.; nine months 56,467 lbs. Bakit Kajang. 60,874 lbs. nine months 702,818 lbs. Emerald Estate.— 9,271 lbs. two months 21,468 lbs. Sungei Baaya (Sumatra). 30,605 lbs.; nine months 414,608 lbs. Kwaloe.— 11,480 lbs. Sumatra Caoutchouc Maatscbappy. 75,754 lbs. Bakit Katfl.— 8,620 lbs. eleven months 116,64686 words
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Article230 1918-04-17 10 The Hon. Mr. C. J. Sannders presided over tbe usual weekly rent board meeting at the Municipal office yesterday afternoon, tbe other members present being Mi ssrs. S. Tomlinson, A. M. S Apulia, Oaw Kbek Kiair. U. Elias, M. Meyer and U. Carpmael (Secretary.) A nauiber of230 words
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Article112 1918-04-17 10 U.S. Navy Transport Service it carried on by nearly 100 veto-tic, including tome of tbe largest ships kfl i»t They »re placid under what is to be known as naval oversea* transportation service which includes transport*, napply ships and other boats asiigned to the navy. This service112 words
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Article131 1918-04-17 10 We rpgret, says the North China Daily News, r>f April 2, to record tbe oVatb, yi mer day, at (be Shanghai General Hospital, of Mr A. S. Aoton ol t.urt trouble. The deceased *H 42 years of ave and was born in H dk koog. H.» early business career wax131 words
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Article1212 1918-04-17 10 Alleged Forgery of Cheques For $11,000. The trial of a Hokien named Lim Lai Seng on charges of using as genuine documents which he knew or had reason to believe were forged was continued at the Assizes before Mr. Justice Ebden and a special jury throughout yesterday and1,212 words
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Article53 1918-04-17 10 The Ginks, by a special arrangement. I gave an entertainment at the Garden Club I last night to a large audience, wbo seem thoroughly to appreciate the d ft* -rent 1 items gone through. Buckshot wuti hi> aceirate shooting was loudly applauded. winle th« s ngu and danota evoked mure53 words
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Letter467 1918-04-17 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Now and again in your columns appears a letter criticising the actions of certain sections of the European community in respect of their frivoloua conduct here, while their own kinsmen are laying down their lives a few thousand miles467 words
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Letter220 1918-04-17 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I approach tbe Chinese people to suggest a bettor system, to be observed by all and to be done by deeds and not by words to put boys and girls into Chinese Boys' and Girls' schools, respectively, say from220 words
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Letter249 1918-04-17 10 To tbo E litor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— lt is very kind of your latest eorreopondent (M.X K.I to supply tbc people of Raub and your readers generally, vutti the origin of wait and Bee," and I think all will be most grateful to him. M.X249 words
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Article70 1918-04-17 10 TbA death took place at the Victoria Nor•ing Home, Shanghai, on March SO, of Mra. Henry Joiy. Tbe deceased lady, wbo was the only daughter of Mr. and Mr«. Oeorge Howell, was married an reoently as January 8, to Mr. Jory, a chiel cffisor in tbe service of the Cbina70 words
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Article543 1918-04-17 11 An Indian Production in Congenial Surroundings. When Buddha was produced at tbe Court Th- atre in London some two yean ago it was such a success, dramatic and pic tur> f qae, that its production in Calcutta was fuly justifitd, and here in the East (says tbe543 words
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Article590 1918-04-17 11 Plans for Its Completion Within Six Years. Tbe Osaka. H> rbour Work* were br gun in 1697 by tbe mnuiripality with eupport from tie In peria. Treasury. Tbe original plans ptovirSrl lor an t xpe nditnre of about £1 HI 0,000, spread ovi r ci^bt years. Thin ai'[rt590 words
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Article618 1918-04-17 11 Bags Disappear from Truck on New York Ferry. Tbe theft from a mail trurk, January 7, of eight poaches containing $126,000 cash and registered package* variously estimated to b worth a* bigh aa t(>2s OUO, oame to light on January 20, witb tbe arraingment before United States618 words
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Article188 1918-04-17 11 Programme of drill*, c c for week ending Saturday, April 20, 1918 Wbdnisdat, April 17. 4 p-m. Johnston.'n Pier lor Fort Serapong. S.V.A. sections I and II compulsory. 6.16 p.m. Fint En trance to Tyeraall is Garden Koad 8 R B (V.) N C Os. Drill Hail188 words
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Article61 1918-04-17 11 Pkoukamxi pom April. Friday 10th.- Parade at Pearls Hill and Tacjong P*gar, 6.16 p.m. Monday 22nd.-P«rade at Pearls Hill and Tacjong Pagar, c.16 p m. Friday 2«U>.— Parade at Havelock Rjad Police Statioo, 6.16 p m. Monday 29tb.- Parade at Pearls Hill aad Tasjong Pagax, 6.16 p61 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement476 1918-04-17 11 Buy direct from the actual manufacturers and save dealers' profits Buy a Moutrie Piano and get Full Value Call op send for new catalogue 8. Moutrie Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Hongkong) Raffles Plaoe ARSHNIC The o&deraigned are in a poKition to so pi* Wbite Arreoio, assaying (0 to SB per476 words
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Advertisement301 1918-04-17 11 BAFFLES HOTEL AFTERNOON TEAS Will be served in th« hotel lounpre and on the lawn every Thursday from 4.30 p.m. MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE ALSO Cinema Show on the lawn, specially for children, at 6.30 p.m. (weather permitting) ANDRE LEBON Madame Mom* has arrived from France with a large stock of301 words
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Article2225 1918-04-17 12 MEANING OF THE FLANDERS BATTLES. k Useful Review. Tbe aerie* of action*, beginning on Sip trruber ii(), wbicb K«ve the Hminli F»«-cti< n Ih bj riiiy. are prubably kuuwu to i veryouo I.m KM UitaoiDK vi tliin trillion in Klaudtrn may nut be quite no well kuown tor2,225 words
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Article149 1918-04-17 12 According to ad\u. received in Osaka, th Te are large accuruoUtions of fljor at Sydney, Melbourne, an<l ntbnr port* in Auk tf alia, eaiimated at 400.000,' 0 bushels in all. Tuough tbe etact oauHe ol tn» accumulation is nut known, it is tribuw. d to Ibe diversion149 words
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Article2030 1918-04-17 12 Worse Times In Store THE OVER-POPULATION PROBLEM AND WAR. Problems for Posterity. Are there worse time* in store for tbe world than even those in which we are now living 1 Mr. H. G. Hutcbinson, writing in th.' Quarterly Review, invites as to believe that the moment of extreme stress2,030 words
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Article207 1918-04-17 12 Should He Be Flattered Or Downhearted On practically every enemy submarine brought to port, say* a London special telegram to an American paper, and in every German treocb captured, drawings or statue* of Charlie Chaplin are found. Satirically tbe Prussians label most of the statues A meri eta207 words
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Article79 1918-04-17 12 Mr. Fruoois Gandart, the Proprietor of the Saint Elizabeth Iron Works, Pondicherry, Sjatb India, baa placed an order witb a wellknown Frt-DCb firm of acnlptorg for a wbite marble ntatue of Juan of Arc, to cost of Rlt',ooo, and to be installed in tbe NMta Hark, Hoodicberry, aa a memorial79 words
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Advertisement188 1918-04-17 12 "Pineapple" Brand LARD IN MB. PAT 3 EXCELLENT FOR COOKING PURPOSES SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in straits Settlements) ""W51!3 tfs- WB T ATB RE Sll^ EVINRUDES The BEST yet in detachable MjEpsEfeK^^~^ row-boat motors jj^gp**§]j[ DON'T ROW JUST OO /y*9Tinfl^^y Immediate delivery feVffly LL lIZEf WE BELI uV188 words
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Article1141 1918-04-17 13 THE ASSOCIATIONS ANNUAL MEETING. The Decreased Output. The annual meeting of the Selangor Miner*' Association wan beld at the Association Huildicg, Koala Lumpur, at 3 p.m. on April 10, says the Malay Mail. In bis spt'ccb to the meeting Mr. Cboo Kia Peng said In presenting the report1,141 words
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Advertisement235 1918-04-17 13 Ladies Millinery ■NEW STOCKS JUST ARRIVED iTniw-^iM«n Cl^k^m, r LAOIES NEWEST MFn V^L^ J 5 r STYLES UNiRIM- SEMMHIMMtU Ji-6 MED STRAWS /I New consignment just in all the very niwe»» >'* W to hand, in l»rge variety. P?c^lTs0 r: SSO /trA L \i Prices $1.95. 2.50. MTU ft* 9<|235 words
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Advertisement199 1918-04-17 13 PLANTS FOR SALE Varieties of Spetiglotis orchids, fall-crown Bataviao and nut palms, Ant rrbinumß and a variety of flowering ciee pi rh and other plant.. Apply Ib, Thompsoc Head. 11 4— 17 4 FOR SALE Two new American high-class hollow ipindlo lathes. Bight feet and twelve (tet beds. Inspection by199 words
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Advertisement98 1918-04-17 13 1 f§ superb "mmi n i^§2^ Unvarying ffgnfflt in Character Unsurpassed jj i^9Hl' n Excellence I FItAMRIZ and CO. |j| SINGAPORE 'WOOSTER' BELTING l» MORI ECONOMICAL than, and SUP«RIOW to, leather, rubber, or Btucbed oanvas belting, ax it baa no laps, plies, stitobes, or oemnot. d parts to open op98 words
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Miscellaneous210 1918-04-17 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Raffles Place. Money Changer, Borcpe Hotel. Monty changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Money Ghaoner Raffles Hotel. Koh Co., Bras Basah Road. Kwong Seng Chiang, Selegie Road. Low Yong Swee, 1, Middle210 words
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Advertisement541 1918-04-17 14 AbmU OT»r $2,000,000 B.C. ABamp»no« In foro« or«r 19,000,000 8 C. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (InooaroaATaa tm Bt»ajt. Brminwi) NBAD OFFIce i WlnaHaatae. Houaa, SlngapoM. tOMJDOMJ OFFIC1 1 SS, Old iewry, B.C. Tba Compaay baa ABO.OOO depoaited witfa tU Bopaaane CoaH of Baßlaad, aad oompliea wttb tba541 words
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Advertisement467 1918-04-17 14 BANKINQ. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (lacoaroßATaa Bonoaone) PAID UP 1 A MTA L M m tUJXOJOOO RBBBR VE FVNDB Btaraag JtlMbflOQ* V- 616.0 X.000 Silver 613.600^00 684,600,000 Reeerve Liability of Proarletort WJOOOJKO COUBT OF DIfiJBCTORs Boa. Mr. P. B. Boiyoak, Chairmaa. O. T. M. Bdkta*, Beq M Depaty Chainaaa.467 words
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Advertisement511 1918-04-17 14 BANKINa. MERCANfiLEBANK OF INDIA. LTD. (INCORPOKATBI) IN ENGLAND) Capital Aathoriaod m 41^00XX» Oayltal Bakaorlbed tl.vxjooo Capital Paid-op mttUJbOO ReaerveFund 4600XW0 BOARD OF DIRECTOR*) K. J. Blaak, Baq^ Chalraiaa, J. M. Brrie, Beg. I H. Meivill Himoae,Baq P. R. Cbalmen, Beg. 8b David Tola. Lord OarmiebaaL Chi. f Maaagat Paroy Mould,511 words
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Advertisement554 1918-04-17 14 BANKINU CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA INCORPORATBD IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL OHABTBB. Paid up Capital ia 60,0.0 Bbarot of aMOeaob 41^06^00 Reeerve Foad M £3.000,000 Reeorve Liability of Proprietor*... iI.SOOfIOO BANKERS: Tbo Baak of England, Tbe Loadoa City aad Midland Baak, Ltd., Tbe London County aad Weatmiaator Baak,554 words
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Advertisement1122 1918-04-17 14 THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INBURANCE CO., LD. Inourporat> d in Hongkong atd BfflMeftd radar ILe Aaroraace Com[aaii. Act (ltrOfe) England) Paid to I'olicybolder* by Hiogapore Office ia 191fl 6863,690.00 Paid to Polieyboldera tiaoe Ibe Company* Inception 1 "/.J7,«V3.f19 Total laaaraaoa in force 81.13.16 M,436.£tt>.56 Total Aaart* ********** ALL KINDS OF1,122 words
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Article1099 1918-04-17 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS 0N CURRENT TOPICS. Automobile Education Writing in The Times on education for the automobile engineer, Mr. A. B. Berriman, M.I.A.E chief engineer of the Daimler Company, says To discuss the education appropriate to the automobile engineer we must first consider the nature of automobile1,099 words
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Advertisement184 1918-04-17 15 1918 INDIAN LIGHT TWIN With New Indian Four Cycle Opposed Motor YOU mask draw a broad distinction bstween all other lightweight motorcycles ani the new INDIAN LIGHT TWIN For tbe opposed motor is revolutionary in scope, in de-i«u, in simplicity o< ooastrootions in its ability to give the rider a184 words
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Advertisement67 1918-04-17 15 EXTREMES HIVE MET— LOW PRICES HIGH QUALITY DIiNLOP I T fiC3 j MADE OF THE BEST I \Mlf MATERIALS BY PEOPLE WHO KNOW HOW DETROIT ENGINES Four-cycle horizontal, effectively governed, magneto ignition, portable water cooled Small fuel S^^B 5 A feW 2^ horse consumption power engines therefore fc left stock>67 words
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Advertisement599 1918-04-17 16 GOODRICH Wm TYRES us^ > BITUATIONB VACANT. XPBRIBNCSD COMPOSITORS WANTED for tbe Straits Times (nrws department) Oood salaries given to oapable pun WANTED, Master, ofEoers and engiceen lor a steamer to sail shortly. Apply to ficosb ad Co. 16 8— n WaNIED, experienced aineran tempor nry manager for b)draulio mine.599 words
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Advertisement563 1918-04-17 16 MISCELUtNESUS LBS SONS in Frenoh and Bngliab given by lady. B>x 11, Straits limes. 6 4-46 L4UY IVPIST. Mrs. F. coopur Abbs. Addcesa Buruogton, C Jeman Street. 16-4 14-6 LaL>Y TVelsT, Mn. F. Ucoper Abbs Addrtso Buihntton, Coleman Street. 16 4-146 THhOi-i-Lirß WaNTBD, 6inob transit ifcu- tcrews prefered). Apply Trarsit.563 words
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Advertisement621 1918-04-17 16 MRS. A. P. MCKENNA For any gtneia' lu-hilk aud maternity nursing. No. il7, Albtr. Street. 1« 4-20-4 WANTED IN INDIA Wanted, by a Kurcpean firm in India, an expert European, bmtse or American, wh]bat>a thorough practical experience in tbe manufacture of glue from hide onttioae and bones. Oood salary to621 words
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Advertisement585 1918-04-17 16 THE MIiLCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incorporated in Ekqland Manufacturers THE MULTIPLAR BRAND BEST HAIR BELTING Sole Agents: KIAM KIAT Co. Market street. THB LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO in Singapore IS CfMMJCTEO IV H. N. BUCKERIDGE lets of Messrs Lafayette, photographers to their Majssties. AT THE BURLINGTON Formsrl, Hotel ds585 words
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Advertisement375 1918-04-17 16 6UAN KIAT AND COMPANY, L MITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) KsadOffics: 18, Philip Street, Sintapors The successful tenderers to the B.S. Government and Municipal Commissioners for the year 1918 For the supply of ErgineeriDg Stnreß, Paints. Metal and Oil*, and Hardware and Miece laneous Stores, etc. Tsl. address fIUANKIAT.375 words
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Advertisement334 1918-04-17 16 FIRBT-CLABS GARS-HIRE DAY ANO MBHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries for second hand oars from oar client* in the Straits and F.M.S. It you wish to bay any, ooasnit ns we will be able to fulfil your need*. When you intend to soil, consult as, we shall tetoh a334 words
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Miscellaneous268 1918-04-17 16 Straits Wmes, TELEPHONII I Bditorial and Oeneral... M Manager's Office M mt hit Job Printing Offioe m m lU4 Al' communications relating to editosiai matters and news should be add reused M THB EDITOR. All communications relating to basinent matters advertisement*, rob. riptioa* aocounts, printing, eto— should be addressed to268 words
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