The Straits Times, 20 May 1918
1918-05-20
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Title Section13 1918-05-20 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.726 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. MAY 20. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement167 1918-05-20 1 ■lUMAIC SWEETENED CONDENSED ■ILK Price bow $20.50 BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY JB/ j^^' Jßt I ALWAYS NEVER i sTP^^Ks^^fe^* 1 1 MOST VARIES "B£AR M BRftND LXCELLENT HYOIENIC SWISS W"- K Us IF"** 'n Us natural pu^ *j' h a of I ai &Sj167 words
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Advertisement34 1918-05-20 1 15 It "Turps "you want? Then ask for T U R TRADE bas# Ba ARK E N E Pure Mineral Turpentine TUB ASIATIC PETROLEUM Co. (S.S.), Ltd. (Inoorporated in BngUnd) dt. HBLBNS COURT, SINGAPORE34 words
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Advertisement148 1918-05-20 1 ROBINSON CO. Have just unpacked a. few GEORGE EDWARDS' BILLIARD TABLES fitted with low fast cushions SPECIFICATION i Full-size solid mahogany on eitiht 6-inch solid mahogany legs, turned and carved, slate bed not less than H inch thick, fitted with patent improved low and fast Indiarobber oaahions. Toe table is148 words
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Advertisement14 1918-05-20 1 JEFFREYS PILBENER I BEER 1 Soli Aoimti AOAMBON 6ILFILUN CO., LTD. (Inoorporite.l Id Kn(Uad)14 words
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Article1144 1918-05-20 2 The following owualtie* are ranoflad I— London, April 18. Wounded— Capt. S. B. Tody, CjolisU Lieut. A. K. Tod, B. Sirrtys Lieat. J. V. Townsend, Tarks; Lieat.-Col. C. J. TroyteBulluok, Somersets 2ad Lieut. O. A. Turner, E. Lanea 2nd Lient. O. H. Walker, Manohes ters 3nd Lieut. J.1,144 words
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Advertisement573 1918-05-20 2 FOR SALE One Little two-seater oar, good running ardat. Prioe 11,100. Apply Bex No. 118, Strait* Time*. 18 6 -JO MOTOR LORRY CHAINS FOR SALE Tare* pairs Coveatry mots; lorry ehaia* lisa I}* i 1". Aptly to Box No. IBS, Straits Tbnaa. 18 I— a FOR SALE PRIVATELY All that573 words
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Advertisement325 1918-05-20 2 MASSAGE HALL ■a. lit, nnnsim Wraat OfMMi alairy avaa, TELEPHONE ML 1487. Boaona* I OraaAvaa* Ma. FUJITA MASiAQB Mv HARU MANIOCKB Mua HANA UU i '.BATHS Mus TASD Beteieoeaa to any aanrtet of soaJßtj. ■M-4M ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE CORPORATION (INCORPORATBD IN LONDON) Aaanta over £5, 000,000 fire,marTne,war ano motor car325 words
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Advertisement477 1918-05-20 2 London Buying Agents C W* a*lic vaa aar aarvteaa) aa lajlaa nrMaa ar Ciiiaainlil sooda. ral Ifcl lat 1*44. bat tkoraaaMy aaHod»«a. aar aaccaaa ta II I Iby aialta*: oar caßaoaaa>rar UK^raaca oar an aaaK. Fhr* axparl tajaia. with rmpmbie afaffa, aaaitt aWfcmat daiiailaiaaa. aayiac with *i— leat car* every477 words
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Advertisement179 1918-05-20 2 Gasolene AotomobileCo. A^s^^*^3nwJf I iP^"*r'^n^^ Reliable Motor Cans for Hire Day and Night Telephone 755 n*t I lit LBTMIGO a" I kaiy. bnl Ihn ia J what Toa<K4 >«■•' 1 JUiJ CHINESE COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY IK Ililllll Wt lAIIFAITIIIII H., ill. (laarirauTSD w Caaataaa; BatAbllabad 18 S3 KAHU7AOTORJBB OF PURE^ROPE l179 words
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Article857 1918-05-20 3 NATIVE METHODS OF MINING AND SMELTING. Yunnan Provinc*. H.M. CoDful General writes as follows from Yonnanfu (eajs The Board of Trade Journal) The following is an account of the more important mineral mdustries of Tnnnan, South China: 'liiiiO |:jt..v.L(,»ii.J^ ii-. ted about 20 miles from the French railway857 words
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Article114 1918-05-20 3 An experimental machine of a new type which should be of interest to the local railway people, which both prints and iesues railway tickets, is in ase at the Piccadilly Circus Tube Station, according to the Leader. The ticket, printed and delivered in one operation, drops into a brass tray114 words
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Advertisement274 1918-05-20 3 Best Manila Cigar* ■xo*ll*nta Salaotad Buda ■apaolallaa Londr B LondrM Flno nd aVlf P*tlt Bouqti.t. La*da of Knglan. »»Hrio.a.«« Hitfh UN «n th* Cat Mlnspvu OortadO *-tno ■tetMllaa Nauvo Oort.do ■alna MaHa Nauvo Habano H.P.U. Nalna Vlatorta a-m Got ado Oataatlalaa SanoHtaa Royal** Bi*gant*«, ate., *to., ata Prices Qfjeap. Quality274 words
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Advertisement489 1918-05-20 3 rXatiKW), IS, Booth Bridire Bo«d FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES Vint class MeobaaioaJ Duiuu;, truld Crcwa Bridge TUUbr ud Ynloutte. Dmatioa of Woar Guaranteed. CHARGBS MODIRJTI 51 f» Tr Vr^i'f'n im<* Ir.i! ct for »»i The only teu-atropp ng Baior AUTO STROP SAFITY RAZOR SaTos ooastast expense for blades >. J489 words
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Advertisement578 1918-05-20 4 STEAMER MlUlllt. N.YTK. 4APAN MAIL BTEAMBHIPCO..LTD. (laeOBPOBATBO IB JATAB) EUROPEAN LINE A amilnci is maintained bet w< sa Yokohama, via parts, and Bnglaud uader mail ooatraot wlab the Imperial Japanese Ooverameat. The New Twia screw Steamers maintaining Una Krviee have beoa specially deatgaed aad •aastroeted, sad are fitted with all578 words
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Advertisement663 1918-05-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0. -British Indie and Mpcar -L-ine (Coar amiss Ihoobpokatbd ib BBaaaao) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 1. N CO. Under Contraot with Hit Majesty s Uovernmanti The Company's MAIL SBRVIOBS BAST OP BOMBAY art at preseat suspended. The Company 1 INTBRMBOIATB SKRVK3KS TO AND PROM663 words
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Advertisement526 1918-05-20 4 BTEAiE» BAILINIB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIBATIg9 08 U. (laOSBPSBATSO t« SlAal), SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Fat Kretay, Triaggaau, Bisat, Semerak, Baoho, Kelaataa, Tabtl Baagaar*, Talvyta r Aaarai, Pataai, Siagora, Laeoa, Kobaamui, Baadoa, Laagsnea, Ohnmpoa, Kohlak a Biagk 1* Du* Departure PRAOHATIPOK May 2O May aa, 3 p.m. a a. ASDANQ May 27 May526 words
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Advertisement454 1918-05-20 4 STEAMEfc 7 SmiHit OOMBINM SBBVISR O» THEBCEANB,B.C8 W ITI. (ißooapoßAtan in Sm ill THE WEST AUBTMLUB N. CB.. LT». (laooapsiATao ia Bait^K ■BTWSSH Praasantla (Parth), K« M h.»»,« Auatrallan Ports), 4av« and sjir c «r« Begulat saiUags batweea Sianaers a^* Westera Australia enU«g Jawl it Jocameat offers), Derby, Kiag's HaLi454 words
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Advertisement338 1918-05-20 5 STEAMER SAILINBB. RANGOON A steamer will load for abovn port in Ihe aoorae of tbe next few daja. Foe space, apply to ROUST EAD 4 Co. Agents. l«»-n O. S. K. ll- "RfOKATKD IN JAPAN) HONGKONG AND JAPAN A steamer will be dnpatrbe-i abont May 28 lor Hongkong, Nana'im aod338 words
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Advertisement123 1918-05-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. SEANG LINE OP STEAMERS •i«.fli «o*i( a,TM Toat s.i. i Wan Bar I,TM Ti>at s.i. mibii Cboca 6.TTB Tou. *1 be a»o*e rtaameK are aow under ■ervier to *he Imperial Ooverameat ict irotLt vi ca«[»Kbi apply X, OIONfI Mai i'o Aaeait JAVA PACIFIC MAIL SERVICE OF THE STEAM123 words
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Advertisement543 1918-05-20 5 CONSULT NOEMON S ADVERTISING AOEICV J a>^ ideas j§^ JAMU PARAM AND JAMU 6ALIAN These two vegetable Tonics ate well-known in Java aod have been supplied to the Rojal Families and the general poblio for many jearß. Tbey were formerly made ap in the form of powder bat are jow543 words
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Advertisement130 1918-05-20 5 f*>ni im mr I^l "irii irii i.~i i ir,r~ 101 inr> D 1 SIME, DARBY &C° If 2 I (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) ESTATE AGENTS. f&=4 TIN MINE AGENTS. MERCHANTS. A GENERAL IMPORTERS EXPORTERS. Agents The Celebrated 1 ZENITH 1 Motor Cycles I o CLUTCH MODEL GRADUA GEAR telegrams Head130 words
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Advertisement680 1918-05-20 6 CORRUGATED IRON STOCKS OF 24 G AND 26 6 PRICES ON APPLICATION TO INDO-MALAY Co., Ld. (Incorporated in Singapore) tail— ai-s I FYOU ARE LOOKING FOR Music Hits and HITS THAT ARE-TO-BE CALL ON HUDSON ■PIMM 170» 100, North iridgs Road. CROWDED HOUSE NIGHTLY At tha Famous STAR OPERA n680 words
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Advertisement326 1918-05-20 6 fcl ,l l l .Jl I 1 fßa<Miiaiis«jij; 1 la the shorthand way, wtaUit you are dictating, your time and tbat of your notetaker are taken up. Wltb tbe Dictaphone, only yonr time is employed, the typist la tree to file letters or attend to other office work, one waste326 words
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Article110 1918-05-20 7 FIXTURES. Vlonday, May 20. High Wat. 6.12 a.m., 7.14 p.m Tuesday, May 21. High Water. 1M p.m., T.f 4 p.m Rent Board, 2.16 p.m. Wednesday, May 22. High Watui, Ml a m., 8.2J p.m. Thursday, May 23. High *»wr 9.16 a in.. 8.64 p.m Automobile Club meeting,110 words
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Article94 1918-05-20 7 TCBSDAT. Joeob S- 80 am Cooob 9 am Bandjermassin 9.80 am Miri, Labuan, Jesselton, Kodat, Sap'iakan, etc. 10 31 am P. Swettenham and Penang, 11.30 am MaJaooa and Moar 8 pm Wbdnbsdai. Madras, Negapatam and Bombay 1 pm Port Swettonham, Ponang, taking mails for 2 pm lar*aa,94 words
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Article300 1918-05-20 7 The mail nraiaa bom Singapore loa the •orth leave Tank Road statio-j daily at 7.7 a.m. (Soaday exoepted) and T p.m., aniving at Suala Lnmpor at T.lB p.m. and 6.46 a.m. teapeotively. The through express tc Penang leaves Koala Lumpur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Peaang at300 words
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Article183 1918-05-20 7 EXCMANUB LtMOATOM, Mat 20, 1819, On Lonoi Bank 4 m/s *l* v Demand 2 i Private 8 ui/B 3/4 1 On hum.-! Bank 816 On India Bank T. T, 146 Om HoNaKona...Bank d/d 86%pm Oh Shanjbu ...Bank d/d 61 Om Java. Bank T. T. lie, Ok Japan183 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article183 1918-05-20 7 10 II Ampuu 9.50 1000 1 1 A yei Weifi 8.06 8.15 S 6 Kerlin» 7.00 7.50 10 10 KinU ASBOCiatiom 11.75 12.25 41 41 KintaTia 1.8.0 1.12.0 41 41 Lahat Mines 6.T6 6.10 10 10. Malayan Collieries 13.75 14.25 41 41 Malayan Tia 1.12.8 1.16.0 Bom 1 1183 words
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Article98 1918-05-20 7 41 41 I. SmelttMOe. 7.25 T.7S 41 41 Pnl. 1.8.0 1.6.0 6/- I/- ■toeWo T'w»ys 8/6 4.1 It 10 Fvmm Neave 46.00 47.00 xd 60 BO W. H»mmei Co. 6H.CO 56.00 100 100 K»»i Bios, Del. 126.00 185.00 10 10 Mkymkid Co. 6.50 6.60 41 41 Shell Tnupoat 6.15.098 words
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Article56 1918-05-20 7 Uaitedßngineen 8% 11,184,601 pa* Singapore Hleotrie Tramways t% 4860,001 norn S'pote Mnnioipal 6% 11,878,001 sat B'pore Mnnioipal 4i% ol 1907 11,600,000 10% lie 8-poie Mosioipal Of 1908 11,000,1H Spore Mnnioipal 4% 1.000.0 M IC%6* S'pote Mnnioipal 4% ianO.OM F.M j. loan 1910 ÜB.OnP.OOO 101 J 1(W» S.B. 6% loan56 words
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Article368 1918-05-20 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotation*. To-day's Prices. Fnset Lrall* 4 Co. E vatt Alot G*lab (II) 8.05 8.25 8.05 8.30 Amal. Malay (y. pd. 3.(0 280 SCO 8.00 Ayei Hitam (15) 18.00 16.00 18.00 16.00 Ayer KaniDK (tl) 100 1.10 1.C5 1.15368 words
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Advertisement120 1918-05-20 7 MALAYAN TIN DREDGING. LTD ifeaaaaveejasajaj m Emolaud) IBTM DIVIDEND Tbe Directors have declared a dividend of oae ahilling per share (less income tax 6/ in the payable in London, oa June 14. I'ayment to locai shareholders will be made opon arrival of share list fcom the Head Office of tbe120 words
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Advertisement433 1918-05-20 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, a Kotd ou, must be in first clai-s order. Apply Box No. 187, Straits Times. slO-6 '1* S WaNTED, JUNIOR CI.BRK for general offloe woik. Must be abln to type heplte* to M. D., e.'o Straits Times 20 6 16 b wanted for honokunu, coapo t nt433 words
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Advertisement283 1918-05-20 7 REDWOOD TANKS AND PIPES PARTICULARS FROM FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE Telegrams: "VANNER" Telephone: No. 266 LARGE SHIPMENTS OF r &:%l! 'DOGSHEAO" GUINNESS JUBT ARRIVED m«oV J&M fot I" 0 *001 1 »PP'y 'o KIM HIN CO. U, Klmg Street. SINGAPORE Who also bold extensive stocks of all283 words
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Advertisement78 1918-05-20 7 A PATHE SERIAL OF THRILLS GALORE Featuring Pearl White, tbe Leading Serai Stir THE FATAL RING In SO epiaodes or 41 reel* THREE HEW ePISODES, 16, 17 AND 18 TO IE SHOWN »T THE A I U A Bill D D A the (b>ce epoK-des in the §A L IB78 words
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Obituary22 1918-05-20 8 lit ki. viii..— Ob May 18, at Plas Gwyn, Cluny Koail, tbe infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Auckland.22 words
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1284 1918-05-20 8 The Straits Times MONDAY, MAY 20. SERVICE AND SHIRKING. We bave been trying lately to do justice to tbe mental attitude of young, able-bodied men wbo bitterly resent any suggestion tbat they are shirkers. The whole of these men if they were at home would bave to serve, whether they1,284 words
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Article19 1918-05-20 8 Tbe Malayan tin mining companies that have their headquarters at Redrnth have subscribed .£200,000 to tbe various war loans.19 words
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Article32 1918-05-20 8 Tbe F.M.S Gazette publishes a list of over 200 persons, members of tbe royal family of Perak and others, who are exempted from personal appearance in the Civil Courts of the State.32 words
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Article38 1918-05-20 8 A London wire of April 27 says: The sailing of tbe steamer by which ladies were to travel to India and elsewhere has been postponed for tbe present. The charge was to be j£9s to an Indian port.38 words
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Article33 1918-05-20 8 Tbe newspapers are giving increasing attention to the employment of thousands of able-bodied neutrals as waiters in London restaurant!*. The newspapers demand that the new Military Service Bill should provide for their enlistment33 words
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Article45 1918-05-20 8 Messrs. Sime, Darby and Co. advise as of the outputs from the following companies for tbe first half of May Kamunting Tin Dredging: Piculs 90, hours run 325. Chenderiang Tin Dredging Dredge picnls 160, hours run 309, tributors piculs 40, a total of 190 picnls.45 words
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Article51 1918-05-20 8 Tbe Sinhalese residents in London met on April 11! to celebrate their National Day. They passed a resolution expressing tbe whole-hearted loyalty of the Sinhalese nation and their confident hopes of the complete victory of British and Allied arms Tbe resolution was forwarded to the King and received an appreciative51 words
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Article61 1918-05-20 8 An order of the Governor in Council prohibits any skilled artisan embarking at anT port in tbe Colony for a place outside the Colony except with the written permission of tbe Colonial Secretary. Tbe re^ula tion does not apply to a person arriving from outside tbe Malay Peninsnla (or the61 words
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Article65 1918-05-20 8 According to a private telegram received at Hankow from Niogpo on April 25, tbe China Merchants' fteainer Taislun, conveying 1,000 Chekiang troops to reinforce the government forces in Fokien, was gunk by a mine eff tbe coast of Foocbow. Another report Htated that tbe ship wan torpedoed by tbe cruiser65 words
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Article73 1918-05-20 8 Three designs, says tbe Rangoon Gazette, have been received for the Australian monument to be erected on the banks of tbe Suez Canal, two Australian and one Italian. By the terms of tbe competition tbe monument is to represent an Australian mounted trooper, and it is to be placed opposite73 words
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Article106 1918-05-20 8 Out of a total European population of some 7,000 when tbe war started, we calculate, aays the Times of Ceylon, tbat well over 2,000 have gone to one or other of tbe war fronts This record, adds the same paper, is unique for the Empire. Tbe appeal of the Premier106 words
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Article119 1918-05-20 8 A farmer at Fengtsai Tsuo outside Tnngshihmen while working on his farm dug out an iron chest several days ago. When opened, the chest wait found to contain eight pieces of fine porcelain ware, which were referred to a oonnoisecur, who proncunced them to be some of tbe finest ones119 words
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Article135 1918-05-20 8 The Coal Controller, India, appeals to p-oprietors of thaatrre, picture house*, uotels, shops and all large ea;&bli*bmenta in Calcutta immediately to redo o their con "Utijptioa of electric current or gas, by giving up all unnecessary lighting, and to tbe public generally to economise as much as possible in their135 words
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Article143 1918-05-20 8 At tbe junction of Banga Raya and Kee Ann Koadi, in Malaco*. writes a correspondent, the new bailimg of the Cinema Francais tbe compound of which is to be nsed aa a tea garden— waa re opened to tbe public last Tuesday night Mr. Tan Yew Joo, tbu proprietor of143 words
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Article128 1918-05-20 8 We again thank onr readers for a generons response to onr appeal for comforts (or tbe gunners who have been called back to active service. We propose to clone the fund tomorrow, and have already forwarded a cheque to H. E. Major-General Kidout who has very128 words
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Article36 1918-05-20 8 The extension to India is notified of the borne practice of refusing passports absolutely to persons desirous of leaving the country for reasons other than of national interest or of urgent private necessity.36 words
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Article170 1918-05-20 8 At the monthly meeting of Kinta Sanitary Board, reports the Malay Mail, Mr. de Paula drew attention to the excessive prices of locally produced foodstuffs, which are only slightly influenced by war conditions, and afskod whether the Food Control Committee is taking action to prevent profiteering in170 words
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Article497 1918-05-20 8 The name of Mr. P. S. Falnbaw in added tc the list of members of the Committee of Food Control. Mr. I. L. Adamson. of Messrs. Adamson Giltillan and Co., Penang, has come to Singa pore (or a short holiday. Mr. Alex Jack, manager, Straits Trading Co.,497 words
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Advertisement112 1918-05-20 8 THE MARK OF QUALITY Bouton Rouge Felucca Specials NOW IN STOCK AT ALL DEALERS D'ORSAY THE HIGHEST CLASS French Perfumery We have just received, ex s.s. Andre Lebon, stocks of this famous and exquisite psrfumery, which include the following: EAU DE COLOGNE D'ORSAY EXTRAIT JARDINE DES FLEURS LEUR CCEUR L'AMBRE112 words
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Advertisement219 1918-05-20 8 AN UNCOMMONLY GRAND SPECTACULAR PICTURE AT THE ALHAMBRA Tha Hall for Music Ths Pioneer and Premiar ■oum TIM MeuM of Quality Batch Road IN THB SECOND SHOW AT 0.16 a powerful o>imi of destiny THB FLOWER OF FAITH In 8 parts A romance of too biiU in which two being*219 words
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Article3942 1918-05-20 9 GENERAL MAURICE HOPEFUL. Reasons for the Long Delay. SUBMARINING. Accounts of British Naval Work. RaCTBKN TILIiiRAM. London, May 17, 0.5G p.m. Field Marshal Mfci We took a few pn»oDirn in a successful raid in tbe neigh boarbood of Beaamont Hamel and rushed a post north of Merris. Tbe3,942 words
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Article439 1918-05-20 9 Further Government Order Issued. The followiD j notification io, by command of His Excellency the Ooveroor, published in tbe Oazet' for general ioforiuation In exi'rcino of the powers conferred by mid clause 1 of ('inus', [II of tbe Order by Her late Majesty <■} it-en Victoria in439 words
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Article142 1918-05-20 9 Witb reference to tbo action takec by tbo Colonial Govorntueata in tbe -f.w of European I'lujibl" men io Ceylon and tbe Strait* SottloueotH that ft. youDg man outfit unt to stay in the Colony, if be could be spired for war wt vion, tbo Times of142 words
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Article56 1918-05-20 9 A telegram, dhoatrhcl from Irku'&k on April 28 by M. Su^iou, Hie Vice Consul at Huucuitug is Kria (.iu.iucu, reached the Jipam leFi 80 and, says tbe Jap-in <"|ir-n..i-i. rfl c u«i:y dispose* of the raiu^ar circulat il th«t Mr. S jyino bad bttn »ircHi h| oy lln liui-uevik« at56 words
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Article2026 1918-05-20 10 THE DEATH OF THE GREAT IRISH LEADER. From Our Special Correspondent London, March 8. John Redmond is dead. Amid tbe world wide echoes of tbe great war, amid tbe noisy clash of domestic politics which even tbat groat struggle has not subdued, tbere has come a pocket2,026 words
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Article792 1918-05-20 10 Tbe Question of Criticising Government. The annual general meeting of tbe Straits Settlements Association was beld at tbe Exchange Rooms on Saturday. The president (Mr. R. J. Addie) was in tbe cbair, and tbe others present were the Hon. Mr. A. Agnew, C 8.E.. tbe Hon. Mr. C.792 words
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Article193 1918-05-20 10 The change of programme at the Palladium this evening includes a five-part Butterfly feature, Ttie Cricket, some comedies, and a new number of tbe Universal Animated Weekly. Tbe Marlboroagh, screens three new episodes of the Fatal Ring in tbe later show, a strong four act emotional drama193 words
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Article75 1918-05-20 10 According to a Tokio paper, Japan will establish a legation at Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the past all diplomatic affairs with Argentine have been under the charge of the Japanese Minister to Chile. Tbe new Japanese Minister to Argentine will bn Mr. l'aka«bi Nakamura, new director ol th° Commercial Bureau75 words
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Article1089 1918-05-20 10 Directors Conserving Company's Resources Tbe annual general meeting of the Chang kat Serdang Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at the registered offices, French Bank Buildings, on Saturday, tbose present being Mr. C. Everitt (who presided!, Rev. N. J. Couvreur and Messrs. J. Orner, W. A. Sims, G.1,089 words
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Article90 1918-05-20 10 When the members of tbe Williamstown (Melbourne) Lacrosse Club went to tbe war they took with them their lacrosse sticks, and they now use them as bomb propellers. The object of taking the sticks was to play lacrosse as opportunity offered, but, accord ing to letters90 words
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Article982 1918-05-20 10 Pearl Necklaces for Red Cross From English Women. Her Kjyal Highness Princess Victoria presided on March 12, at the timt meeting of a general oommittee formed to inaugurate the scheme to collect pearls for the Ked Cross necklace. Already over 100 magnificent pearls have been received by982 words
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Article29 1918-05-20 10 Keppel Golf Club. The result of th« play for the men's rredal for May was KF. Binnie all tqaare A. Smith l down. I Jackson a down.29 words
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Article43 1918-05-20 10 Tuesday s ties are as follow IBMI INN at (Kin \l.) Mrs. Maiden plus 4 v. Mrs. Thomas pins 2. Wednesday s tie is Mi\n. Doiuli.-, A Ci.i-1 (Scmikixvl) Mrs. Cantrell and Mr. Crichton v. Mr. and Mrs. Macgregor, scratch.43 words
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Article15 1918-05-20 10 Mr. and Mrs. E N. T. Corajjins have left Kaug on a trip to Madras.15 words
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Letter384 1918-05-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, A notice convening an extraordinary general meeting at the Malacca Club on the lti:h instant to discuss the Hospital Question has been issued by tho Secretary of the Planters' Association, and any person interested in the question whether a384 words
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Letter257 1918-05-20 10 To the Editor of tie Straits Times. Sir, I have received a cable from Mr. Alma Baker, the honor try organiser of the above fund, contain^ the following appeal People of Malaya, ior armies arc bard pressed. .They stand between ycu and German tyranny, Will not257 words
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Article288 1918-05-20 10 Tue names of the arigrMtor end ori:: nal de«igners of the Natioual stanUM ships are now permitted, says the Rangoon I > to be made public It appears that Uit summer Mr. Thomas Oraham, li. Sc, at present a member of the Royal Corps of Naval Construction, submitted288 words
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Article708 1918-05-20 11 Position and Prospects of The Estate. Following is the report of the directors of Trafalgar. Ltd for tbe year ended March 81, 191 M, to be presented to the shareholders at the tiK'iih ordinary general meeting, on Saturday, May 25 Your directors beg to huhiL.'. tbe audited xtau-ujent708 words
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Article274 1918-05-20 11 Better Simple Precautions Than Taking Quinine. Yet another medical authority has recorded his opinion agaiont tbe prophylactic use of quinine. Major Ross, I M.S., whose lecture tv tin iffictrs of the llihlop War Hospital, Stcunderabad. appears in the new number of the Indian Medical Gazette, is of opinion274 words
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Article557 1918-05-20 11 Mr. A. W. Vick, Chartered Bank, Singapore, has received for tbe Royal National Lifeboat Institution Already acknowledged ...»1,012 Anonymous 5 j Wenrne Brothers Staff T. J. B. W. 10, W. J. W 15, W. C. Me »5, O. W. |1 21 Kemaman Son View Jin 125, Tan Lian557 words
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Article311 1918-05-20 11 Programme of drills, etc., tot week ending Saturday, May 25, 1918 Monday. May 30. S.V.A. Details.— Balestier Range, 4 30 p.m S.V.A Maxim Co., S.V.R Veterans Co. and S.K.A. Co., Signallers, M.C.S. and Bog-J lers details.— Junction of Balestier and Thompson Roads 6.46 a.m.. or Drill Hall311 words
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Advertisement346 1918-05-20 11 MOUTRIE PIANOS are built specially for the climate and are guaranteed for five years. Call op send for catalogue S. MOUTRIE GO LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Raffle. Plaoa SBCOND SHOW AT 880 SHARP The mw spisedts of ths Serial Royal e»»o s des The Secret Kingdom No. 6 CARRIAGE GALL346 words
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Advertisement270 1918-05-20 11 RAFFLES HOTEL AFTERNOON TEAS Will be served in the hotel lounge 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) ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY NIGHT OUR FILIPINO BAND will play during dinner SEA VIEW270 words
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Article1413 1918-05-20 12 LONDON IN ITS FOURTH YE4R OF WAR. At a Concert. It was one of the Promenade Concerts and the area of tbe hall was packed with stand ing people. The tw-i balconies above were filled in every tier of seats. Looking down on tbe mass in the1,413 words
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Article851 1918-05-20 12 The President's Address at Institute Meeting. Captain Richard H. Green, R.D.C., the newly elected President, in '.be course of bis address to the members of tbe Institute of Marine Engineers recently, said I am very sensible of tbe great honour you have done me by electing me your851 words
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Article811 1918-05-20 12 GLENDON, CAREY UNITED AND GULA-K4LUMPONG. Annual Reports. The report of the Olendon Rubber Com pany for tbe year ended September 80 last states that net profit, including balance brought forward, and after writing of £500 from factory, machinery and development account, was £16,581. The directors pro pose a811 words
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Article826 1918-05-20 12 Why Her Increasing Militarism Is Condemned. Mr. Ozaki Yukio is contributing a series of articles to the columns of tbe Osaka Mainichi and tbe Tokyo Niohi Nichi on the general trend of world affairs. In his article appearing in the issue of tbe Osaka journal for826 words
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Article457 1918-05-20 12 Euroclydon, Rabshakeh And Shushan. An action turning on a voluntary examination in Church Catechism and other religious matters in Sonning Boys' School Burks, was heard by Mr. Justice Peterson rrci'nily. The b< admanter, Mr. Frederick William Harries, asked for a declaration that hiH engagement bad not457 words
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Advertisement191 1918-05-20 12 |fc/~lPa]oce mj m\of Industry mi don ,\£p Cigarettes No. 555 pertinofso-$I (including duty) Bole Manufacturers) AHDATH TOBACCO CO., LTD. LONDON J^MR EVINRUDES The BEST yet in detachable "jtflSsi p|f|^^ row-boat motors Pj^^Ep^jypf DON'T ROW JCST GO <~^ ;^*T™ Jt Immediate delivery <i^ (\tß# U IIZIi: lEU lV TIU UTMT mo191 words
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Article1089 1918-05-20 13 IMPRESSIONS OF A TOUR EN FRANCE. Heart-rending Tales. Tbe Princess* di PogK'O Suasa writing in Tbe World says We are now in tbe land of desolation. Many villages were damaged by tbe battle, some wilfully mutilated by the retreating Oermaos. Others that bad not been in the1,089 words
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Advertisement322 1918-05-20 13 ASTOUNDING VALUE Ladies and Gent's BOOTS SHOES Oent'a whits oanvaa Shoas r. liible Gant'a tan oalf Derby juahiT, best leather smaii shape ai Show, Amerioan make, BWd'h. roand toes, comfortable fit Ptico 98.50 pet pair. ia Price $1 4. 80 per pair, A vary smart black velvet Court Shoe, j4322 words
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Advertisement209 1918-05-20 13 FOR THE FOURTH YEAR INSUCCESSION We secured the Contracts for the supplies of Portland Cement during 1918 T0 THE T0 THE MUNICIPALITY i^l W^k GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE y I JOHORE This Is sufficient proof of the superiority of the HAIPHONG DRAGON BRAND Beware of Imitatlona DUPIRE BROTHERS Sole Agents: Straits Settlements,209 words
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Advertisement2182 1918-05-20 14 Ajb»u orsr 12.000,000 8.0. Astrursmoe In fores over $9,000,000 8.0. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Inoobtobatbd n Bnun Bbttlbmbnts) MSUaO OFFIOB i Wlnehswt** Houas, SlnSapOM. UOWDOW OFFICB i aa, Old Jewry, E.C. Tbe Company has ntSO.OOO deposited wtkb tbe Supreme Court at Bngland, and eompliee with the British2,182 words
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Advertisement810 1918-05-20 14 SALES BY AUCTION. ESTATE OF KHATIJAH BEE BINTE MOHAMED. SALE OF TWSLVE SHOP HOUBBI At MassßS. Gains Sana Las k Co.'s lalbboom, lUrrxas Chambsbs, Riftlss Pun, On Monday, May 17, at 2.30 p.m. All that pieoe of land area 8.810 sq ieat, cm prised in Statutory Land Grant Ns 1191810 words
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Article769 1918-05-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. •uaitity Pro-Mtron of Cars. Mow many owners or proapective owners of a motor ear ever slot to consider tbe numerous mechanical processes entering into its manufacture, the number of trades represented by the workmen who produce tbe car and its various769 words
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Article258 1918-05-20 15 Dr. A. M. KellM, the well known scientific mountaineer, lectured recently before tbe members of tbe Royal Geographical Society, aider tbe presidency of Dr. Hash Mill, at tbe Society's Honse, Kensington pore, on Tbe possibility of Aerial Heoonnaissance in tbe Himalaya." Tbe range, be said, bad only six258 words
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Advertisement52 1918-05-20 15 CLYDE MARINE OTORS 18 B.H.P. Latest improved all-enclosed type as supplied to the ALLIED GOVERNMENTS IOLi AGINTi |f»ENTRAT] "BLUE MYSTO WHITE-ANT EXTERMINATOR ALL BWmSH~ STRONG, RBLIABLI and CHEAP "MYSTO" POWDER (mad* to approrcd formula) The powder tbat kills, and does not corrode the tabes McAlister Co., Ltd. INCOKPO&ATBD IN MNQAPORB52 words
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Advertisement77 1918-05-20 15 TO MOTORISTS Reliable Tyre equipment is indispensable to satisfactory MOTORING DUNLOPS are built to a positive Standard Quality which has created a WIDE WORLD PREFERENCE for DUNLOP TYRES DETROIT ENGINES Four-cycle horizontal, effectively governed, magneto ignition, portable water oooled .^nnnnnnnnaa. Small fuel totej^ If i few 2ps horse consumpUon BbV^^B77 words
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Advertisement551 1918-05-20 16 Tal^nVV 1 4 I tIRCtS SITUATIONS VACANT. EXPERIENCE COMPOSITORS WANTED tor tbe Straits Times (news department) Oood salaries given to capable men. WANTED, competent European accountant. Apply with references to Box No. 109, Straits Times. 11-6— 34 6 WANTBD, EXPERIENCED MINER for a tin mine in Trengpano. Apply to Quthrie551 words
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Advertisement444 1918-05-20 16 MISCELLANEOUS. LBSSONS in French and English given by lady. Box 11, Straits Times. 6 6—6-8 LADY TYPIST, Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs. Address Burlington, Coleman Stieet 17 P— IS 8 FOR HIKE, steam lorries for carrying goods within town limits. For rates and partioalars, apply to the Storekeeper, 21. Magazine Road.444 words
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Advertisement588 1918-05-20 16 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE MINING LAND AT MERBING Mining rights over Rome 1,400 acres ot land at Ulu Merging will shortly be disposed of by tender. Full partioalars may b. obtained on application to tli CoaaisioHHS of Lands and Minis, Johore Bahru. 76-506 OR. SCOTTS RENOWNED GRIPE MIXTURE OR INFANTS' PRESERVATIVE588 words
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Advertisement524 1918-05-20 16 THE MJLCOn BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incorporated in England Manufacturers THE MULTIPLAR BRAND BEST HAIR BELTING Sole Agents. KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street. THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore II CONDUCTED IV H. N. BUCKERIDGE Utaof Messrs. Ufaystta, photographic to thsir Majsstics. AT THE BURLINGTON Former!, Hotel as la524 words
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Advertisement448 1918-05-20 16 6UAN KIAT AND COMPANY, LMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) Haas- Office: M Philip Strast, tinfaaora The successful tenderers to the S.B. Government and Municipal Commissioners for the year 1918 For the supply of Engineering Stores, Paints. Metal and Oils, and Hard ware and Miscellaneous Stores, etc. Tel. addras t448 words
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Advertisement331 1918-05-20 16 FIRST-CLASS GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIBHT PlNNfe 1233 We have numerous enquiries to: second hand ears from our clievtt in the Straits and F.M.S. If you wißh to buy aay, eoasnll as we will be able to fulfil you aeeds When you intend to sell, ooasult us, we shall fetch a331 words
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Miscellaneous273 1918-05-20 16 Straits Wimes* TILIPHONII Bditorial and Geaeral... m f g Manager's Offioe m m HIT Job Printing Offioe m. 1144 All communications relating to editorlsv. matters and news should fee addressed H THB BDITOR. All oommunioations relating to business matters advortinements, KikerintiOßa, aooounts, printing, eto,— ehould be addressed to THB MANAOJK.273 words
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