The Straits Budget, 15 February 1918
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Title Section28 1918-02-15 1 The Straits Budget BUNG THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." VOL. LXXII No. 3131 Singapore. Friday. February 15. 1918. ESTABLISHED OVES HALF A CEHTVAY Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article247 1918-02-15 1 LEADERS— On the Eve Russia's Agonies 10 }j War and tbe Food Supply 12-18 The Ebb and Flow Jjj Great Events jOCAL and Gbnbbal Tbe War 88 Singapore Wedding Chinese Girls’ School 7 Serious Gun Acccident 7 War Week by Week Our Day in Kedah 8 Malacca247 words
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Article3382 1918-02-15 1 Th v —r of W tiller Tri baue publishes an toht with wnr G fl interview on his Jf'lbtlm prcdio H am Ba .y ard Hale 1908. £*toolic s P 0 f n! d a world war attacked the J-Dyland, Kinu p' ian y and elsewhere, and3,382 words
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874 1918-02-15 2 Tho annual report of the directors of the i Sungei Oau Tin Mining Company, Limited, Tho profit for tho year, subject to directors’ fees, amounts to $66,353 96 to this has to bo added tho balance brought forward from the874 words
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629 1918-02-15 2 The charges of extortion brought Mr. A. E. Pattinson, supervisor* S* I Government Monopolies Department disposed of in the third police court^ 6 Saturday. The magistrate, Mr. G l h°° dismissed the first case, in which defend' was charged with629 words
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Article143 1918-02-15 2 We havo read with very deep regret announcement amoug the casualties 0 January 11 of the death in action of L.u 1 W. Atherton, l/4th K.S.L.I who was so wen known here. The tine physical fitness o regiment when it left Singapore was ,u 0 a largo143 words
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Article95 1918-02-15 2 The rate of mortality in tho f r of Singapore for the week ended was 40.60 per mille of tho P°P n,a 1 v incb total number of deaths was *8 213 were malo subjocts and gn, Convulsions claimed 33, P* 1 1 oi 0. malaria fever95 words
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Article10660 1918-02-15 3 ridtbr’s Tblbohamb. King’s Speech. REFERENCE TO RUSSIAN SITUATION. R,OT»*’» T»L10EAM«. London, February 7,12.30 a.o. P „liaurnt ba. been prorogued until Feb"r'boleat oftbo .o’-'sinoelartl addressed Lord- a d e bave h’appened. Within a 00 great events PPJ Unitod state. e *n k‘ S Stand by the side ol decidedridtbr’s Tblbohamb. - 10,660 words
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Article263 1918-02-15 6 Cable Service Delay. We learn that thore is a very considerable block of the cable service, and this explains the almost total absence of war telegrams yesterday and to-day. The reasons for this delay are not made public, and it would be futile to speculate in regard to263 words
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72 1918-02-15 6 We very gratefully acknowledge the following addition to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes for our soldiers and sailors:— The Three Smiths, Kelantan |8 Mrs. Delmege, Seremban (monthly) 8 A. L. B. The total we have reoeived since we opened72 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article374 1918-02-15 6 S.C.C and S.R.C. Score One Goal Each. A draw of one all was the result of th good game seen between the two teams on the S.C.C. ground on Friday Ti play of the previous week against n«!l? opponents indicated that the S H C W likely to make374 words
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Article95 1918-02-15 6 Ouv Ipoh correspondent wires:—lu tbe hockey match Perak versus Selangor tbe visitors scored through Wall. Ferdinands then equalised but Wall added a second. Early in tbe second half Bede-Cox equalised but Selangor pressed in the last 15 minutes, Wall and Bridge both sooring. The result was Selangor four, Perak95 words
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Article79 1918-02-15 6 The'men’s monthly medal at the Garrison Golf Club was won by Major F. H. Griffiths with a score of 2 down. The following are the results of competitions played during Chinese New Year at the Keppel Golf Club: 18 Holes Stroks Handicap. A. S. Gardner 85 —10=75 W. S.79 words
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Article213 1918-02-15 6 An interesting wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church, on Wednesday, the parties being Miss Vera Lilian Webster, eldest daughter of Captain J. K. Webster, harbour master and pilot, Labuan, and of Mrs. Webster, and Mr. James Stracban, of the Singapore Harbour Board. The service was conducted by213 words
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1819 1918-02-15 7 n r t whether the rental value T be q ueBt Singapore and Penang of business pro Mo8Hr8 E. Boustead W fVi India merchants of Lloyds Avenue, aDd C 'l l be deducted from the gains or1,819 words
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1098 1918-02-15 7 The Sydney Bulletin has the following:— Chas. U. Kerry simply has to mother one of every litter of mining cats, whether they be tame or wild, and Ratrut Basin iB his special charge among the Malayans. It has just issued in Sydney1,098 words
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Article353 1918-02-15 7 The annual priza distribution of the Singapore Chinese Girls' School attracted a large attendance of parents and friends to the Victoria Hall on February 7. A pleasant musical programme was carried out, and after reports had been read tho prizes wore distributed by Mrs. F. S. James.353 words
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Article259 1918-02-15 7 A shocking gun accident happened on February 8 or near Grik, Upper Perak, when Mr. T. Lathaoi, of the Post and Telegraph Department, who was on his way to Grik on duty, got a bullet from a Winchester repeating rifle into his left arm, which was so259 words
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Article86 1918-02-15 7 The American Consulate-General, Singapore, advisos that hereafter extensions to the old form of American passports issued by the Department of State prior to January 8, 1918, will bo rnado only to permit holders to apply for and receive the new form, or to return to the United states.86 words
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2754 1918-02-15 8 London, December 12. The nows of tho evacuation of Bourlon Wood and the retirement of our troops from a number of villages in tho Cambrai salient had not roachod London when last week’s mail was dispatched. The2,754 words
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326 1918-02-15 8 A big “Our Day fete is to beheld at Alor Star at Easter, under the patronage &n 1 director of His Highness Tunku Ibrahim Regent of Kedah, with whom the idea originated and who is the organiser and moving spirit of326 words
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Article131 1918-02-15 8 (From A Correspondent.) A very interesting ceremony took place iu the grounds of the Malacca Medical Mission on the Bth inst., when the Hon. Sir John Bucknill, K.C., declared open the new ward, presented to the mission by Mr. Cbeo Swee Cheng. The Lord Bishop with Mrs. Ferguson131 words
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Article188 1918-02-15 8 The Hock Leong Tin Mine, 4$ miles from Kamunting, was the scene of an accident a few days ago that resulted in the death of a Chinese coolie named Poh Teh. A bank gave way and fell on the coolie, who expired before his fellow-coolies were able to188 words
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Article35 1918-02-15 9 traiiB Time. i. not responsible for "Correspond^ 8 ftnd to the point letters KI "j jiilJ b rp i H tles are liable to bt b j D ctod r or ruthk««lV cut down.l35 words
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Article417 1918-02-15 9 Tjtbc EJitorol tbo Strait. Time. of intorestedness Sir,-The amount of f eliding J J. en of tlje desirability of the Latin *1 the consequences justice being don 0 f our late Protector 6 og«« Jfa* 1 t tbe best bands to achieve of Chinese ib not woro a(Jeqaate417 words
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Article474 1918-02-15 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—In the Malay Mail of February 5, I have seen a letter by A Woman and wish to associate myself with the sentiments she expresses—tho following is the letter Sir,—May I encroach on your valuable ppace to congratulate those ladies474 words
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Article343 1918-02-15 9 Tbe committee acknowledge with thanks the following subscriptions to this fund Previously acknowledged 12,596.04 Part nett proceeds of "Onr Day” A action held on November 20, 1917, under tbe auspices of the E. Ho Hean and The Garden Clnbs 9,024.60 Collection from the passengers attending Sunday343 words
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1092 1918-02-15 9 The following is oontribated: On Friday afternoon the new ward which has so generously been built for the Malacca Medical Mission by Mr. Cbee Sweo Chi og, was opened by Sir John Bucknill, Chief Justice, S.S1,092 words
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206 1918-02-15 9 In tbo House of Commons Mr. J. Hope, in reply to questions by General Sir Ivor Pniiipps, said a serious hitch bad arisen in concretion with The Hague agreement under which British able-bodied officers and m ncommissioned officers, who had been206 words
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Article235 1918-02-15 9 The report of the Malayan Tin Dredging* Limited, states that the period under review includes the results of working of all four dredges for 12 months. The total quantity of ground dealt with was 8,141,800 cubio yards, yielding an average of 46 of a kati per cubio235 words
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Article133 1918-02-15 9 Flight Commander Moon, K N A S., who at the beginning of last year was reported killtd, and has since been a prisoner jd German East Africa, has rejoined tbo British forces. His seaplaoe, which also carried Commander Bridgman, I).S O fell into the Minimi Uiver. They133 words
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1123 1918-02-15 10 Mr. Stephen Gwynn, M.P., writes in Tho Daily Chrinniclo: At the little village of Oakridge on Cots wold, high above the Chale Valley, there took filace a few Saturdays ago a ceremony the ike of which will probably be1,123 words
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395 1918-02-15 10 Tho preliminary inquiry into a chargo of possessing and uttering forged currency notes brought against three lloku rs was begun in tho third police court ou Friday afternoon. Tho accused are Aug K&i Yow, Lim Tim and Tan Chuan Ju. Two395 words
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108 1918-02-15 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 9. Tho Chambor of Commerco annual report gives the membership as 38. It says that tho man power question has boon constantly beforo the committee who are of opinion that the number of men available in108 words
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937 1918-02-15 10 Mr. R. P. Houston, ono of the largest shipowners, gave notico rocently that he would ask the Parliamentary Secretary to the Shipping Controller in the House of Commons:— Whether the steamer La Blanca, 7,479 tons gross register,937 words
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130 1918-02-15 10 No. of Applications. Amount. November, 1916 287 •427,760 December 144 *****0 January, 1917 192 243,870 February 204 331^90 March 322 246 770 April 142 314,560 May 114 264,220 Jane 74 159,440 July 11l 152,470 August 117 183 340 September130 words
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256 1918-02-15 10 Mr. E. Gill sends ns tbe following statement as to amount forwarded to tbe Overseas Club this month: Straits Times Fund I 1,000 Staff of U.E, Ltd. 08 Civil Guard 104 Public 15 Total I 1,177 Previously acknowledged 21,604.27 Grand total 22,781.27 Amount sterling256 words
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2048 1918-02-15 11 London, December 14. m T lovd George has now completed the Mr J life Premiership, and it is only 6rat y the country should be contrasted;* 1 ultion with what it was when gS aVouUL left office,2,048 words
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604 1918-02-15 11 We regret to record the death of an old and well-known merchant of the Colony in Captain Giovanni Gaggino, founder of the firm of Gaggino and Co., which, it is learnt, occurred in Batavia on Monday evening. Deceased was604 words
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386 1918-02-15 11 Tbe preliminary enquiry into a charge of murder brought against a nonia named Chan Sow Yin was proceeded with in the third police court on Wednesday afternoon. It is alleged that on December 29 accused caused the death of her step-son, Teo Ah386 words
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Article408 1918-02-15 11 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co., in their weekly share circular dated February 14, state:— There was not much business doing daring Chinese New Year but the market was normal again to-day. Rubber shaves continue a dull market and mining shares this week408 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1166 1918-02-15 12 sane and humane foundation, —Straits Times, February 8. The great battle of Verdnn began at the end of January, 1916. The great offensive of 1918 may begin at any moment now, though we are inclined to think that the Germans will poetpono it aa long as possiblesane and humane foundation,—Straits Times, February 8. - 1,166 words
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Article1114 1918-02-15 12 adventurers will disappear.—Straits Times February 0. News from Russia has degenerated into mero sturdy lying. There is hardly a scrap of positive information available. Each party sends out the messages which will create the best impression as to itself, and it is impossible to sift the true fromadventurers will disappear.—Straits Times February 0. - 1,114 words
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Article1090 1918-02-15 12 w kuuiiu —wo muse aie Wher than surrender to inequity.—Straits Times, February 12. There can be no doubt that our people at homo are “in for a bad time.” Meat rations have been fixed which will cause a wail of woe among those who havew – kuuiiu—wo muse aie Wher than surrender to inequity.—Straits Times, February 12. - 1,090 words
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Article1139 1918-02-15 13 people can live to face.—Straits Times, February 18. e are passing through one of the bad es in our war experience. Germany has IVen a wed f?° into Russia, splitting it in jo- and making peace with the half that 86rve8 her P nr P°se. Rumaniapeople can live to face.—Straits Times, February 18. - 1,139 words
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Article1129 1918-02-15 13 completely as it can be done. —Straits Times, February 14, We have a feeling that great events aro impending. Literally there is nothing in the war news that can be described as fresh or thrilling, and yesterday and to day our telegrams have fallen to a point ofcompletely as it can be done.—Straits Times, February 14, - 1,129 words
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Article48 1918-02-15 13 Tbo number of visitors to tho Mnsonm on the two dajs of tho ChineßO Now Yoar waa 10,907 and 8,847 respectively, a total of 19,754, thus considerably exceeding tbo previous highest record, in 1912, viz., 10,577 and 5,76& respectively, or a total of 16,840.48 words
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1517 1918-02-15 14 At the Hongkong Marino Court, tho judgment was given in tho case in which Capt. M. B. Wilson, late master of the Manapouri, charged Mr. N. J. Major, the chief officer, with forcibly taking over command of the ship1,517 words
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219 1918-02-15 14 So wido has become the Bcope of woman labour that a well-known membor of the Institution of Automobile Engineers has expressed the opinion that if the war lasts another year it will be possible to build a battleship from keel to aerial219 words
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1321 1918-02-15 14 Capt. H. B. C. Pollard - By Capt. H. B. C. Pollard. The recent advances in the Holy Land have taken place over ground of the utmost historical interest, and the Dames of Gaza Beersbeba and Ascalon, sound iu the ears of modern men like echoes from tho1,321 words
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341 1918-02-15 14 The Prisoners of War Department, Down-ing-street, issues for publication the following information on the subject of remittances from the United Kingdom to British subjects (including prisoners of war) in enemy and enemy occupied territory Remittances to civilians, provided they are actually341 words
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1133 1918-02-15 15 J. A. Stewart - By J. A. Stewart. wc .,ro spoudinK at tho rato of At P millions “terlioR per annum on two hundred a j ump 0 f some forty intoxicating T ee tue beginning of the uiiHiooa ayea^r eg Illj|<bt surest that we r1,133 words
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533 1918-02-15 15 The question, What is the greatest crime committed during the war was pat by the Spanish review, L’America Latina to conspicuous men in Europe. The torpedoing of hospital ships,” is the reply of Field-Marshal Lord breach. The declaration of war itself,”533 words
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1441 1918-02-15 15 Tbe want of oo-ordination between closelyrelated Government departments is wellknown to be a grave defect in our administrative machinery. Nowhere is this more evident than in the departments concerned with tbe affairs of Labour. It is a heritage from1,441 words
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Article125 1918-02-15 15 Ah a farther income-tax conceHaion, officers will bo granted an allowance on account of tho coat of uniform. Under the Finance Act of 1916 deductions for abatement, life assurance, and children were to be made chiefly from Army pay, but under this year's Act they are to125 words
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1850 1918-02-15 16 The D Block Wards. WHERE THE EYE-WOUND CASES ARE. Blind Men’s Merry Banter. If yon walk up tho corridor at half past four on certain afternoons of tho week, you will meet a mob of path nts trooping from their wards to the concert-room. Being loilt of wood and corrugated1,850 words
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946 1918-02-15 16 A correspondent writes to The Times: It is natural that in these days of war’s tumult many men's minds shonld torn to those Scriptures which declare that in the terror of a world at strife with itself the Lord of946 words
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399 1918-02-15 16 The Times of Malaya has the following Further particulars which wo Lave bun able to glean with regard to the earn? robbery which took place near Tronoh on Wednesday night show that it was a verv daring affair. The Malay whose house399 words
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284 1918-02-15 16 The Board of Trade announce two important Orders under the Defence of the Realm Acts. The first, as published in the London Gazette, fixes maximum prices for home grown timber at all stages from the standing tree to the plank,284 words
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1080 1918-02-15 17 French workers in my “I lo« h l misoellaueoas W.A.A.C. e lactory. odo weB t hroOK h tbo textile told noe a great ordnance base, tocW f p tB i h as a technical administrator, where 81,080 words
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641 1918-02-15 17 Mr. H. Perry Robinson has an interesting and instructive article in the Nineteenth Century on a War Correspondent at His Work. There are at present five accredited correspondents of the British Press with the British armies in France, The substantial agreement641 words
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941 1918-02-15 17 Lieut. Henri Budich - By Lieut. Henri Budich. Lieut. Henri Budioh, a Socialist Bavarian officer who was captured daring General Byng’s recent battle, writes My regiment had four days of inoessant shelling and for nearly two days we were without food or water. The941 words
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594 1918-02-15 17 A Norfolk officer whose troops followed in the wake of the tanks in the recent viotory has written a graphio story of his experiences and the battle scene. He is now in hospital, and addressed his letter to594 words
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Article95 1918-02-15 17 Speaking at Spitalfields at the opening of the winter session of the Jewish soap kitchen in Butler- Street, Lord Rothschild stated thati it was the only one of the kind in London, and that it sapplied from 500 to 1,000 families daily with nutritions food free of95 words
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Article58 1918-02-15 17 The question as to tho legality of the sausage-roll has been raised at Bristol owing to the police warning the managers of docks canteens that this article must not be sold. Tho civio law authorities have been consulted, and they advise that illegality would only ariso58 words
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1512 1918-02-15 18 Nikolai directing power behind the most recent outbreak iu Russia which raised him almost to the throne, the leader of tho Bolshevik movement, is described an quiet, reserved, and studious. His chii f lieutenant in the present crisis, Leon1,512 words
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195 1918-02-15 18 A women who was travelling towards Munich told a fellow-passenger that she was taking 50 eggs to her friends. The passenger offered her 50s. for them, which was refusod but finally they changed hands for £o.” So says195 words
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1309 1918-02-15 18 The following little satire, was written by_ Lowis Syberkrop, of Creston, Iowa, and he has found his hands full to answor the demands that keep pouriDg in for more copies of this letter, says an American paper.1,309 words
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409 1918-02-15 18 The annual report of Sir Edward Henry, Commissioner of Police, for 1916, just issued, states that the authorised strength of the London force on December 81, 1916, was 22,855, and that the pay amounted to £2,271,312. On the same409 words
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591 1918-02-15 19 MP Minister for Hr. 0. Bjffi, lo 'cal Trade and Labour >boor t a Harwood, Lancashire, re;onncil at u jently* pai(J that be was not pr re*Mr- Rob Politician in tbe ordinary bco,; V- p r ty £«bankful to say591 words
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Article81 1918-02-15 19 Fi heri®o port^4o the North-Eastern Sea a Hnl !J C mi f ltteeatYOTk recently, that the Jir h' PPtT bafi earned over 35 .0t0 since b A otber has made £16,000 of trail r n RDI tbe i ba,aDoe -Bheet of a firm bas hem paid i!B81 words
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Article123 1918-02-15 19 ‘hat telegraphic 1 J' 126 0< Pebruar y 9 states ‘he Sian's?, M n e^ 8ba8 been received by Reamer Yiam SamnrJ 7 °l Marine tha the ‘be Jap an strum? 3 S er wa back rom ®inht ol tho Fuchow daring the 411 mf I08tl No123 words
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Article137 1918-02-15 19 Riuter’s Telegrams. London, February 6, 6.80 p.m. The House of Lords adopted a proposal of Lord Lansdowne to appoint a commission to oonsider tbe application of proportional representation tu a hundred constituencies urban aud rural experimentally. Lord Curzon promised that if the Commons favoured the Commission's report theRiuter’s Telegrams. - 137 words
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Article55 1918-02-15 19 Rsutrr’s Telegram. London, February 8, 7.40 a.m. New York: Mr. Roosevelt is suffering from abscesses in both ears and has been operated on. His condition is serious. London, February 7, 8.10 p.m. New York: Mr. Roosevelt has been sue* cessfully operated on for abscesses. His con* ditionRsutrr’s Telegram. - 55 words
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Article56 1918-02-15 19 Rsuter’s Telegrams. London, February 6, 1.10 p.m. Brisbane: The casualties at Mackay are 120. The damage is estimated at XT,500,000. London, February 7, 6.6 p.m. Brisbane: A relief party has reached Mackay with food. There are numerous instances of terrible privations, especially in the surrounding districts. The townRsuter’s Telegrams. - 56 words
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Article59 1918-02-15 19 Rbctbr’s Telegram. London, February 6, 6.46 p.m. Shanghai: Tuchun Li Shun of Nankin has telegraphically circularised the leaders of both parties in all provinces asking them to state terms with a view to a settlement and threatening war upon whichever side refuses. All communication with tbe Yangtze, beyondRbctbr’s Telegram. - 59 words
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Article52 1918-02-15 19 Riutir'b Tilbqbam. London, February 7, 1 50 p.mi Wellington The revenue for the twelve months ending January 31 was increased by £3,836,000 compared with the previous twelve months. There will be a substantial surplus on March 81. The expenditure has considerably increased, but the country’s flnanoial position isRiutir'b Tilbqbam. - 52 words
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Article31 1918-02-15 19 Rrutrr’s Thlhgram. London, February 6, 1.10 p.m. The Telephone Company in Egypt have accepted an offer of the Egyptian Government to purchase their undertaking for £756,000. The Treasury has concurred.Rrutrr’s Thlhgram. - 31 words
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Article28 1918-02-15 19 Rhutir’s Trlrgram. London, February 11, 8.5 p.m. Amsterdam: A telegram from Constantinople announces the death of the ex-Sultan, Abdul Hamed, from inflammation of the lungs.Rhutir’s Trlrgram. - 28 words
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Article29 1918-02-15 19 Rbutbr’s Tblhqrm. London, February 6, 7.10 a.m. Halifax: The chief examining officer concerned in the disaster on December 6 has been arrested on a charge of manslaughter.Rbutbr’s Tblhqrm. - 29 words
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Article27 1918-02-15 19 Riutir's Trlrgram. London. February 7, 8.10 p.m. Tokio: Speaking in Parliament Baron Motono said the Government would give finanoial and military assistance to China.Riutir's Trlrgram. - 27 words
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Article519 1918-02-15 19 Macphail and Co.’s Weekly Report. February 4—9, 1918. Rubber shares were dull and negleoted. Tin stooks however were a more active market, but the ohief excitement of the week was the sudden set back in Uniteers from 619.75 to about 617.75. Rubbib.—Rubber again fell a little. Looal519 words
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Article46 1918-02-15 19 Garlick,— On February 8, at Hongkong, the wife of Dr. G. H. Garlick, a daughter. Rdchwaldt.— On February 12, at theClynic, the wife of Fred Ruohwalay, a daughter. Fbabsb.— On February 12, at §O, Barker Road, Singapore, to Mr. and Mra. J. Franso, a sons46 words
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Article179 1918-02-15 19 Singapobi, Fbbudaky 14, 1918. EXCHANOB On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4*9 Demand 2/4* Private 8 m/s 2/4 On Francs Bank 810 On India Bank T. T. 157* On Hongkong...Bank d/d 28}% pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 62* On Java. Bank T. T, 126* On Japan Bank 107179 words
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Article333 1918-02-15 19 Singapore, Fbbruaby 14, 1910, MINING. b «T8M SeltaM. (0 10 Ampuis 9.75 10.00 I 1 Are* Wong 810 8.80 10 10 Hunts Association 0.75 7.25 41 41 Kinia Tin 1.10.0 1.15.0 41 41 Lahat Mines 6.50 5.75 10 10. Malayan Collieries 14.50 16.00 41 41 Malayan Tin333 words
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Advertisement84 1918-02-15 19 NOTICE. The pout tree price of the Straits Times lo the United Kingdom and foreign countries ia a year. Taepost fre* price ot the Straits Budget i> $14 y**r to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions for ihorter periods are84 words
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Obituary30 1918-02-15 19 OBITUARY. Reuter’s Telegram. London, February 7, 4.23 p.m. The death has taken place of tho Marquis of Dufferin, London, February 5,1.85 p.m. The death of Canon Knox Little is announced.30 words
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Article114 1918-02-15 1 Gbnbral F.M.8. Rubber Export Daty 2 Thu Planted Acreago 2 Singapore Rubber A actions 8 The Robber Situation 4 Estate KiotiDg 4 January Rubber Returns 6 Tbliorams.— Planting Matters 1 Restricted Rubber Output 1 CORHBHI'ONDHNC'B Kanganiea’ Liconaoa 8 Tamils and Liqnor 8 Mbrtinuh and Reports— Kelantan Rnbbor 1 Trolsk114 words
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Article192 1918-02-15 1 The report of tho Kelantan Robber Estates, Limited, states that the huoi spent oo development during the year, ioclodii g buildings, amountH to £8 848. The total crop of rubbber amounted to 184,624 lbs., ah against 78,578 lbs. in the previoua year. Tin average price realised in Singapore192 words
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Article142 1918-02-15 1 The directors of the Trolak Plantations, Limited, auuounco that, in conn (pence of postal delays between tho Federated Malay States and Britain, tho accounts for the yeai to September 88 will not be ready in time for presentation at tho meeting. u tins. circuuiHtauces tho directors propone to142 words
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1641 1918-02-15 1 Tbe fifteenth ordinary general meeting of the Duff Development Company, Ltd., was held at Winchester House, E.C., Mr. R. W. Doff (managing director) presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, referred to the absence through illness1,641 words
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183 1918-02-15 1 (From Ocr Own Correspondent). Ipob, February 13. The Central Perak P.A. unanimonply passed a resolution that efforts be made through the P.A.M. to compel the Govern meet to adopt as a general basis the calcnlatiogof rubber duty, e.g., Singapore instead of183 words
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Article34 1918-02-15 1 (From Oor Own Corrbspondint). Kuala Lumpur, February 7. The looal secretary of the Rubber Association has received a cable *t* nine-tenths of tbe required snpporl orop restriction proposal has been obta34 words
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2586 1918-02-15 2 Jo. ttojtag’gsi iJjhore) HuD l Qfprn Hotel, Liverpool Street, at the haste peter8 (chairman cf°the company 1 Gentlemen, before The Chaum business of the day I proceeding t0 eXC use the attendance am«°> D^ oa9 n2,586 words
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Article97 1918-02-15 2 For the period from February 15 to 21, 1918, inclusive, the valuo of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings and three pence por lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in97 words
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431 1918-02-15 2 THE PLANTED ACREAGE. Rubber Growers’ Association s Census. The Rubber Growers’ Association has been busy for some time past in collecting information about the planted acreage of rubber, and the result of its efforts has just been distributed to members. The official figure of the association is 1,992,581 uores, which431 words
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Article391 1918-02-15 2 The report of the Permas Rubber Com* pany, Limited, states that the year’s working r united in a profit of £16,802, which, with the amount brought forward, £8,467, less excess profits duty for the years 1914-15 and 1915-16, £5,373, amounts to £19,897. Deducting the interim dividend of 7$391 words
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Article39 1918-02-15 3 [The Straits Times is not responsible lot the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters mast be short and to the point. Long rambling epistles are liable to be rejected ot ruthlessly oat down.]39 words
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Article666 1918-02-15 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I notioe that the Indian Immigration Committee has reduced the number of licenses for 1918 to 6,000. The report of the meeting says that during 1917 11,410 kanganies licenses were issued and that same was in excess of the number necessary666 words
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Article805 1918-02-15 3 To tho Editor of tho Straits Times. 8ir,—I enclose yon some original correspondence which took placo between myself and the Government in August last year on the subject of spirit shops and the supply of unlimited liquor to Tamil coolies, the nuisance is just as great as805 words
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422 1918-02-15 3 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Robber Association’s 832nd auction was held on February 6 and 7, when there were offered for sale piculs 16,793.88 or 2,105,784 lbs. (tons 940.08). Prices realised Smoked Sheet:— Fine ribbed 987 to 190 Good ribbed422 words
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Article251 1918-02-15 3 The report of the Majedie (Johore) Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the output of dry rubber for the year amounted to 187,869 lbs., against an estimate of 180,000 lbs. The average gross sale price per lb. obtained was 2s. 6.84d., less freight, inBuranoe, brokerage, wharf charges, agents’ commission251 words
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668 1918-02-15 3 The seventh ordinary general the Kong Lee (Perak) Plantatio n r?- 1D S 0 was held at the registered offioe 22 r Street, Glasgow, Mr. L. DougVl The Chairman, in moving tM of the report and accounts, said: I rt l rf668 words
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Article173 1918-02-15 3 The report of the United Temiang (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the rubber output and revenue oosts were as follow :—Rubber harvested, 660,140 lbs. (cbUmated output for 1916-17 was 645,000 lb p cost per lb—estate expenditure, Is. depreciation, .85d.; f.0.b., Is. 2.07 d.; freigh and selling173 words
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1166 1918-02-15 4 Tbo tiel'U' or M^r bnu Rubber Estate, tbe held on December 18 at the re Liiutud. oI tlie company, Nob. 81 and 4, > irterc i?? e »S,ter Street, London, LC. 2, Morean (chairman of tbe company) pjeeitling.1,166 words
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283 1918-02-15 4 At a meeting held at the Stadt House on Saturday, January 19, it was dt cided to hold a Rubber Exhibition and Fete at Malacca on March 23, in aid of Star aud Garter Fund aud St. Duustan’s Home for Blinded Soldiers aud Sailors283 words
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Article334 1918-02-15 4 In view of the situation present before us, and in contemplation of what may bo in store in respect of the possibilities for freight space for shipment of rubber from tbo Middle East, it is not surprising that a movement is on foot to reduce tapping in334 words
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404 1918-02-15 4 The statutory meeting of Indragiri Rubber, Ltd,, was held on Wednesday at tbe registered office, French Bank Buildings. Mr. D. C. van L. Boomkamp presided, and the others present were Messrs A. M. Thompson, Tan Kbeam Hock, J. A. Elias (directors) and404 words
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Article206 1918-02-15 4 The report of the Bukit Kajang Rubber Estates, Limited, states that the balance of net profit for the year, after writing off the sum of £2,895 for depreciation on buildings, machinery, etc., amounted to £77,165; carry forward, £29,555; less excess-profits duty, £24,498; manager’s commission and staff bonus,206 words
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Article226 1918-02-15 4 Tho report of the Sengat Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the amount of rubber harvested for the period under reviow totalled 464,000 lbs., agaiuHt an estimate of 460,000 lbs., an excess of 4,000 lbs. Tho estimated crop for the current year is 515,000 lbs. One hundred and thirteen226 words
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460 1918-02-15 4 Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby concluded on February 7 the hearing of a oano in which he had been engaged since Monday morning, and which had excited no littlo interest amoDg the local Tamil com* ruunity, Hays the Ipoh paper. It will be re*460 words
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Article364 1918-02-15 4 Tho directors of the Caroy United Robber Estates, Limited, announce that, in consequence of postal delays between tho Federated Malay States and Britain tbo accounts for tbo year to September 80 will not be ready in time for presentation at tbe meeting. In these circomstanoes tbo directors364 words
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892 1918-02-15 5 The ninth ordinary general meeting of the members of the Brieh Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the company, Nos. 8 and 4, Great Winchester Street, London, E C., Mr. E. E. Moreau (chairman of the company)892 words
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Article312 1918-02-15 5 Indragiri.—20,635 lbs. Consolidated Rubber. —62,679 lbs. Tehran -69,885 lbs. New Columbia.—84,892 lbs. Tirana.—8,125 lbs.; to date 18,125 lbs. Bandar Sumatra.—44,077 lbs. Eastern Sumatra- —20,081 lbs. Glen Bervio.—26,547 lbs. Langkat Sumatra. 49,800 lbs. Lankat Rubber Co.—64,400 lbs. Sordang Central.— 84,800 lbs. Tamiang.—59,098 lbs. Alma -85,000 lbs. Atbara.- 12,466312 words
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Article236 1918-02-15 5 The report of the Sennah Rubber Co., Ltd., states that the profit for the year, after carrying X15.000 to reserve for income tax, amounts to X93.799, to which has to be added the balance brought forward, X21.516, making a total at credit of profit and loss account of236 words
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1038 1918-02-15 5 Stock Singapore Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fraser ACo' Capital Value Companies. Prices, Closing p ric J 1916. 1916. Deoember 20. February 160,000 2/. 80% 85% Anglo-Malay 14/6 10 /6 i 3/ 6 i.tmO1,038 words
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