The Straits Times, 15 May 1912
1912-05-15
1
16
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/straitstimes
The Straits Times
-
Title Section13 1912-05-15 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.874 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. MAY 15. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement107 1912-05-15 1 fcr I m I At O^t Table Covers, uaicai Cushion Squares, VT li.* Cushions and Pouffes, NoVeltieS Cretonnes in Tapestries, Furnishing £32 FaKri^«i Fringes. T AUriCd, Chintzes, etc.. etc. TJKATZ BROS, LTD. KAHN SYSTEM OF REINFORCED CONCRETE iTHE TRUSSED CONCRETE STEEL COMPANY). 4Q0.000 squaFofeetof r J HY-RIB WAS l>fcl> IN107 words
-
Advertisement196 1912-05-15 1 ROBINSON CO., SINGAPORE. Complete House Furnishers. CHILD'S CHAIRS. We are direct Importers of y -\X Mailcarts, Perambulators, flfi^^i^^P Go Carts, Adjustable Baby Chairs, jj^^- **L Children's Cot Bedstead), etc., \iJ i W^% etc and are therefore in a position \Wli IflaC^^M^aWllß to supply most if not all Wjjj '^W vi196 words
-
Advertisement12 1912-05-15 1 DDMIBY ft CO. CHAMPAGNE ADAMBON. GILHLLAN ■NO CO., I TO. SOLI AOBWTB.12 words
-
-
Article758 1912-05-15 2 > SEVERE BLOW TO INSURANCE COMPANIES. Titanic's £1,000,000 Cargo. The loss of money, though insignificant in contrast with the loss of life, represents a very large sum, and the blow sustained by insurance companies, underwriters, and those financially interested will be a very severe one, but, of758 words
-
Article894 1912-05-15 2 How it is Carried on in the United States. The headquarters of the I'nited States Secret Service arc at Washington, but no one (says Day Allen Willey, writing in Cham bers's Journal), except a few officials, knows where they are at any time. At Washington there are894 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement327 1912-05-15 2 The Danger of Losing Weight Persistent Irvss of flesh is a :.T.iw symptom. It proves \\A the hotly is using up its r.v <>f vitality,, stored --'^m linsi the attacks of disease, Lz V X v\ instc;id oi thriving upon the i^^i food cutc-M d;iily. Such a state \jl £yd327 words
-
Advertisement50 1912-05-15 2 A Matter of Common Interest. How to care a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has won its great reputation and immense sale by its remarkable cures of colds. It can always be depended upon. For tale by all Diepeoaariea and Dealer*.50 words
-
Advertisement110 1912-05-15 2 Y^W 'Beet/tarn.'* 1 [La-rola] (MfSOrT Ao VELVET, >mi ke«p»lt\j^J RtmMTfi and pr^vema Roua"hnea». ,1 c ING AM) REFRESHING \L V i RING THE SIMMER HE.fr Vl 0 £s M. BEKTHAM SON, lb 'MOIANO \fi^S SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE PP., LTD. [NBAK BMTRANCB to BOBNBO WHARP) Tolephont 1026 l| Seastocnof all kinds110 words
-
Advertisement372 1912-05-15 2 it not only perfectly digestible nf in itself, but it enables one to ffl IIUbJ«3B get much more nourishment from IB "■■»> other foods partaken of. It* action on Iha difaMtra tntam v loaic; for ioataaca, but cbilarrn and r 4>ayap«i<l who cannot duett milk caa LJ Itiolli little Lrmco372 words
-
-
Article702 1912-05-15 3 HUGE PALACES OF INDUSTRY FOR 1913. An Emporium at Ghent. The exhibition which is beiii^ organised at i iliint for the year 1918 will be housed in twenty seven buildings spread ovor !150 acres iif grounds, and will be on a scale probably unprecedented iv the annals of702 words
-
Article259 1912-05-15 3 At tbe annual meeting of tbe Kajang Rubber Estates, held at Edinburgh on April H, Mr. David Harris, who presided, said that the trees now numbered 165,000 the company had still about 1.200 acres implanted. The directors had not yet come to any dcci- mod as to259 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement761 1912-05-15 3 A thousand times this number of Physicians Th< Hon > Nr J endorse Boberuoa, Judge of the Supreme Court. Uiliore, Punjab. C A |VI A -f\-T* IVI «riu-s -Myrxperience oAINA ICJCi t IN S*rs£i 5 il tor MM iiiiinths ■hiring -r^, r-w < the most In inir scaaoa c 4761 words
-
Advertisement44 1912-05-15 3 Oood Coujrh Medicine for Children. When buying a cou<;li uuxlicinu for children I bear iv miud that Chuiuburlain's Cough I Kemcdy ih niont clTcctual for colds, croup and whooping cuu^h and that it contains no harmful drug. For sale hy all Dispensaries :inil '>ealer«.44 words
-
Advertisement445 1912-05-15 3 ExptriMW oa Hibu Beinft hare proved (h. (Mdr^mUdiog power ol Bonil to be from 10to30 tk* ÜBOUtMiM. SevtO, If You Softib from any Skin or Blood Dinaai uueh as Eciema, Scrofula, Bad ]fVfi AbaoeKsea, Cloerg, Boil*, Sores, and Eruptions of all kinds, Glandular Swelling. Blood Poison, Rheumatism, Gout, Ac.— don't445 words
-
Advertisement294 1912-05-15 3 UfSTIS hh w m~——___i k I Those who urn NESTLES FOOD for Infants and Convalescents place their trust in a standard article favorably regarded by the Medical Profession for upwards of 33 years. Being partly composed of milk, the addition of water only is required to prepare the Food for294 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement622 1912-05-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. &O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOB CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, KGYPT, MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Quit, Continental and American Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES ißia Oatoard (for China.) Dolts May622 words
-
Advertisement670 1912-05-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. nTyTk. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO,, LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is maintained between Yokohama via port* to Marseilles. London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government Tbe New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with670 words
-
Advertisement753 1912-05-15 4 STEAMER SAIUHQB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE For Pahang, Benerah, Tringgana Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, g »»«-t"V Bangnara Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamai, Bandon, IdUigsnan Chumpon Taku, Kohlak and Bangkok. Dim D»p»Ftui>s S p.m. •.•.MAHIDOL* May IS a... REOANG May IS May IS I a.«. PRACHATIPOK753 words
-
Advertisement532 1912-05-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AVD K9TSM MMPFSOHfV■•aWTMft. -IMU- MEBIEB Combined »a» lust. Tbe steamers of these Companies maintain a regular service between Hambarg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and tbe Straits, Ohiaa and Japan. Homewards, they are despatohed fortnightly (or Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavon532 words
-
Advertisement623 1912-05-15 4 STEAMER BAILIHBB. IM. D L. Horddeutscher Lloyd, Brem.R IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well known mail stoameu of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Sooth ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe vena) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo Penang, Singapore, Hongkong,623 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement822 1912-05-15 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BiBBY One of fust twin-screw Mail Passenger Steamers between Rangoon, Colombo, Suez, Port Said. Marseilles and London. Proposed Sailing* for 1912. house: ward. Departures Deparluren A vfi Steamer Stkamkii from from M arrives Rakuoon CoLonno AB 8 el E Lokdoh i~" WORCESTERSHIRE May 16 May 21 June 8822 words
-
Advertisement589 1912-05-15 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. S Royal Mall Steamship Line. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BUROPE Via Gum, Jatam, Canada amc tbs L'nitbd Statbv Roate from Hongkong, via -I acgbai Nagasaki (Inland Sea ot Japan), Kobe Yokohama, Victoria and Vaneoaver. R.M.B. Bmpress ot India"! Twin screw R- M .B...Bn,pre«olJ.pa a589 words
-
Advertisement634 1912-05-15 5 STUMER SAILINGS. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. APCAR LINE OK STEAMERS. The undermentioned mail sti'snier* o» the above Line maintain a regular service between Calootta and Japan, calling at Penang Singapore, Hongkong and Shantjbai en route. PLEET Tons Commander '•>APa»" 6,018 A. STBWiST Qaaeoat Apoab 4,»00 J. B. Db»k«634 words
-
Advertisement660 1912-05-15 5 ARTICLES FOR SALE. DOG FOR SUE. One Deerbonnd Dob aoont IK mrnths old. Apply Box No '.H. c o S.iaii- lime«. 18-5 ih S TURNOUT FOR SALE For sale, a rubber tyred Landanlette in splendid order, borse atd harness, comnlite. Apply N. Black, Creighton, Taogiin i.d. I S Q TURNOUT660 words
-
Advertisement368 1912-05-15 5 The Straits Times FOR F.H.S. READERS. Thn New Mail Train Service enables us to mmi into the F.M.S. each evening a n] I Edition of Tbe Straits Times coni..iMii!'> all the important telegrams and m\i i received up to a late hour in tbe afternoon. This edition cv be bought368 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement353 1912-05-15 6 ■•tabiiahed 1878. Telephone Ho. i^4L The Dispensary, ltd. f CHEMISTS. PHARMACISTS. OPTICIANS (WHOLESALE AND RETAIL). *8-B, Rafflea Plaoe. Singapore. Depot Jor all kinds of Patent Meoicines, Toilet Requisite*, Perfumery, Medicated Wineß, Surgical Instrument*, Chemical and Scientific Apparatus, Medtoal, Surgical and Sanitary Appliances, Medicine Chests. Suppliers to Hospitals and Dispensaries Special353 words
-
Advertisement217 1912-05-15 6 i^y just Ultp&olcod f LACQUER AND SILK SCREENS AH orders executed promptly. yP^\S^^ S<^ S Goods packed and shipped to J» any part of the world. J^l^l oS^ I K-L, HIGH STREET. ffl|'^U±^FUSSELL'S. K J THERE'S V A K^f lS YOUk V> A A <7 NO r V7 BABY SICKVY217 words
-
Advertisement302 1912-05-15 6 Two New Introductions by Fraser Neave, Limited. DRY GINGER ALE. Wholesome and Satisfying. An IDEAL Drink. Bottled in a 10-oz. NON-RETURNABLE BOTTLE, namely, the "Dan" Crown Corked Bottle. A BOON to Planters and Upcountry People. Price, ex Singapore Factory, $1 per doz. Price, packed (4 doz.) F. 0.8. or F.0.R.,302 words
-
-
Article106 1912-05-15 7 riXTURHS Wednesday, May 15. H.gh Wnlor 915 "i 9. 0 p in, Tho B'lfli' Sport*, Tan«lin. Operetta, Victoria Thratre, 6 p.m. Thursday. May 16. H'tlh Wit.r, 9 !P a m 9 41 p.m. Tho BnRV Sports, Tar-glio. P. and O humuward mail duo. Friday, viay 17. Hg>>106 words
-
Article248 1912-05-15 7 To-DAf. Mantok and Pa'embang Jap&ra Bpm Port Swetteitham and Penang Lunka 8 pm Ponaug and Calcutta O. A pear 8 pm Malacca, P. Swottenbam and Telnk Anson Ipoh 8 pm Batn Paliat Aing Hin 8 pm Solat Pandjane. Bpnukalis, Siak and P«U--.n llinm Merkn* 8 pm Malacca248 words
-
Article149 1912-05-15 7 The P. and C). homeward mvl otoamer Oriental left Hongkong at 1 p.m. on Sa'urd«y, tho P.h iu-t, and miy be expected t) arrive b< re at 3 p.m. today. The P. t! O. O'liwtrd mail n'earair I) i 'oft c .Imubi at 11 a.m. on Sunday,149 words
-
Article503 1912-05-15 7 Latest Arrivals. Apolda. Oer. Mr. 2-31 fr.ns, C'apt Ptn'sen, Miv If. Kiom ltitavia, M.y 1-. B. Meyer *C). For 11 m.burp. M»y 1". His. li-.n Hone Lio-n, Krit. sir. 710 toes, Capi Ru-hton, Miy I<. Fiom Bangkok, May 8. O.c. and p. Low Sum, For Bangkok, M.,y If!.503 words
-
112 1912-05-15 7 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONO PAOAR Bast Waiar Basin— Oi»ng S<ng. Bast W. S»tnoii No. I— Trcsta, Yaroslavl. 'Sniu WHAMr-Ni!. Maim W. Sict. No. 2- E lryalus. a B— i. Ap >r. ,1 4 Kriopura. C*lyrs-t. ft— Ninx Chow, Gorgon.112 words
-
Article122 1912-05-15 7 Arrivals. Per str. E!i-ni»l.., May 16.- From Samvraru M sir J. T. Diemont, J. R M.-Vail and E. Stu'ycs. Pe' s'.r. Ct sjio, May 15. -From Doli Mr F H. H-ron. Per str. K'ka Mayl^.-Frnm Malacca M s«r». Orant, M.hamed Gjoose and M Ibrahim Per str O122 words
-
Article92 1912-05-15 7 An extraordinary general meeting of the Ceylon United Kubber Company, Limited, was held in Colombo on April 26.- Mr. C. Brooke Klliott in tlic cliair. It \v»s proposed from the chair and xeconded by Mr. C. .1. Keep'H attorney that tho directors bo hereby an thin i-.nl92 words
-
Article239 1912-05-15 7 Finance Commerce. ■XOHAWOK Bw«a»jis, Mat IS 1912 O» Loaooa— Bask 4 ml* Demand Private 6 m/s 2/4| Bm,s S/4f On QsaaAin Bank d/d Private t m/s U2\ O» Fbavcs— Bank d/d 304 Private Bk/s 260 <)» Iwdu— Bank T. T. 174J Privatw SC d/s 176 On Bo«a«ons— Bank d;d 18|239 words
-
TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
-
Article151 1912-05-15 7 V»lae£ 10 10 BelM Tin 10 10 Bramii 10 10 Kamboi 41 41 KioUTia 41 41 L*h»t Mine* 10 10 Ma.we* Tin 'I- B/- Pahftng Cousol 41 41 PcniikaiMi 41 41 PubiiiH Bahro 41 41 Pnaing Lumi (0 10 Babm«9 Hyd 41 41 HtLiuiD Tv Boyen. 4 85 2151 words
-
Article607 1912-05-15 7 Value Bojtu 8 i W- Aila*at 8! i/- An?io-lJ»i»j 16/4 i 10 1( <•• S>- Batons Malika M 210 11 41 Bato C»vi* 12 IS 0 18 n.O £1 41 BataTiga 8U 0 Bi7 8 £1 41 Bnkit Kajang 215 0 'i.:« 9 41 41 Bukit Lmtanß 4f, 0607 words
-
Article123 1912-05-15 7 Value Buyert Seller* 10 10 Btator* iod Smellißf 10.00 10 f 80C 41 41 Rleobio Tnmwftjn 8 6 8/8 10 10 Frtser Neave SO.CO 60.60 100 Howutb BrikiM eu 00 100 7% Prel 3.60 57.60 100 100 K*ta Bro Oti, 180.00 LOO 100 i a 8% Onm, Pret norn123 words
-
Article46 1912-05-15 7 Bnyers Soiicie Howarth Brskine 8% 1800,000 pa. Riley. Hargreaves 6% l'2»4,000 1» Singapore Hlectrie Tram way 06% 4860,000 Spore Municipal 6% 11,878,000 Mat Bayers BeUen Spore Munioips! 4|% of 1907 11,600,000 T% Spore Manioipal 4f% of 1909 11,000,000 7% o%pm Spore Municipal 4% 1603,000 pat46 words
-
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement65 1912-05-15 7 Johnny and Fred took it into their heads To go catchini> t i, day Tin poud wr dei p, th bti.k was btoep, Jnhnny fell in Mmii.li>. away. Said Fieri Y...i'1l die." Qioth Johnny Net I P In lond pi- -cine accents ho t'.nind 'roJ I'll got W.hvlh' P.-ppo mint65 words
-
Advertisement271 1912-05-15 7 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. May 17. At sakroom, two motor carp, at 11. May 18.— At "Bidston" No. 119, Emfral] Hill Roid, furo'tnre, etc., property of Mrs. J. L% Sil'e, m% l.:O. Mm 18.— At Xi-s iv Hill," Tan R lin Roari, valuable teak fun iu-e, etc prupeity of271 words
-
Advertisement567 1912-05-15 7 «•<•■• of the Nil* Obtainable*: B()UtOf\ ROUge XXI^ OS Sn LI V T L n E 1 Felucca z/ whiteaway. ANDCO.LTD.. 5* aja L Aim aw ROBINSON L A D DL W Akin on m <« 0 oi«« l X*W ta. AND CO- Tarki-I. Totacce »*f ro,d|«i.» I Til a567 words
-
Advertisement197 1912-05-15 7 CHINESE CLERK WANTED. Wanted smart Chinese Clerk for Robber Estate in JoLore Bbarn. Mnst be conversant with Ehfate accounts and a good tjpewrittr. Oood protptct* for suitable man. Fiee furnished quarters and servant. A ppl cations statiog previous exrerience and with ropies of testimonials to 2:22, c/o StiaiU Times. 15197 words
-
Advertisement100 1912-05-15 7 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. A GRAND SELECTION OF PICTURES m To-Nlght'a Ppo^ramma i Root of Evil ),(XJO ft. Biograph. A Child averts the purpose of a de*pical la viUin. The Expiation 1,000 ft. Biograph. This tnbjrot is rather out of the ordinary, and beinp beantUoiiy R'a^ed end *o'ed100 words
-
-
1094 1912-05-15 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15. GRACELESS GRUMBLERS. We have road with a good deal of pleasure the slashing letter sent by Sir Ernest Birch to the Financial News, London, in answer to complaints about the taxation of the rubber industry in Malaya. We share the hones indignation of Sir1,094 words
-
Article22 1912-05-15 8 A public meeting under the auspices of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held at the V.M.C.A., to-morrow, at 8.80 p.m.22 words
-
Article25 1912-05-15 8 Readers are reminded of the matinee of the operetta Pearl the Fishermaiden which will be given this afternoon at the Victoria Theatro at 5 o'clock.25 words
-
Article56 1912-05-15 8 H.M.S. Monmonth and H.M.S. Defence left Hongkong on May 6 at an early hour, the former going to Japan. The Defence is on her way to the Saddle Islands in order to embark Vice- Admiral Winsloe. She will then proceed to Japan. The departure of these two ships left the56 words
-
Article13 1912-05-15 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7 and on page 11.13 words
-
Article13 1912-05-15 8 It is stated that the Irish Nationalist envoy* have collected 4,700 in Queensland.13 words
-
Article24 1912-05-15 8 It is believed that the Emperor William will attend the launch at Hamburg, at the end of May, of the Hamburg- American liner Imperator.24 words
-
Article36 1912-05-15 8 During the month of March there were 5,673, (1,814 males. 262 females, 183 boys and 50 girls) immigrants by sea into Perak and 5,744 (1,406 males, 224 females, 77 boys and 71 girlsi emigrants from Perak.36 words
-
Article38 1912-05-15 8 As a result of the Irish embargo on English and Scottish cattle, owing to the outbreak of foot ami mouth disease, almost all the prizes in the Spring Show of the Royal Dublin Society went to Irish exhibitors.38 words
-
Article40 1912-05-15 8 Messrs. H. L. Coghlan and Company an nounce that owing to Mr. A. Y. Oahagan's departure for Europe having been delayed, the sale of the household furniture and effects at Burnside advertised for Saturday next, is postponed until further notice.40 words
-
Article56 1912-05-15 8 At Colombo on May 1 the last stone was laid on the new arm of the south west breakwater by the Governor to commemorate the completion of the harbour works on which .£3,000,000 have now baen spent. The Go vernor said it was the cheapest artificial liar bour of its56 words
-
Article47 1912-05-15 8 A commission has been appointed by the Portuguese Parliament to study a Bill presented by the Minister of Marine to reorganise the navy and purchase warships. The clauses are favourable to the same preference being given to British constructor* as they have enjoyed up to the present.47 words
-
Article57 1912-05-15 8 The China Critic learns from St. Petersburg that, according to a rumour current in diplomatic circles, the Russian Foreign Office intends to establish a special bureau of Far Eastern Diplomacy and to appoint a competent man to take charge of it. It is said that M. Malrwitch Malewsky is being57 words
-
Article66 1912-05-15 8 Before the departure from Hongkong har bour of H.M.S. Dt fence a sad fatality occur red. It appears that on May 4, Thomas Barry, an able-bodied seaman, was in the act of getting into one of the boats when a davit block accidentally struck him. He was knocked into the66 words
-
Article72 1912-05-15 8 Some defalcations have been discovered at the District Office, Bukit Mertajam. and two Chinese clerks are at present under arrest. It is said that a sum of about 1300, paid in an assessment, has not been accounted for. A preliminary enquiry was held at the Bukit Mertajam court on Saturday.72 words
-
Article73 1912-05-15 8 Bukit Tambun people who used to travel to Penang by train from Simpang Ampt, are no longer taking this route. They now come to Penang by the steam launch of the Eastern Shipping Co. which leaves Bukit Tambun every morning at H and arrives at the Church Street Ghaut Wharf73 words
-
Article76 1912-05-15 8 Thefollowing lots were disposed of by auc tion at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s sale room yesterday afternoon Freehold building land situate off Balestier Road, area 41,810 square feet, being lots 107 to 110 of grant 1, sold to Lok Peog Chew at 2} cents per foot. $9*.72 freehold building land76 words
-
Article81 1912-05-15 8 A European lady. Miss F. Erlinicitie, arrived at Penang on Sunday undei arrest effected in Rangoon, on the receipt of a cable from the local police on a charge of stealing £120 sterling and a gold watch belonging to Mr. D. deSilva. The theft is alleged to have been committed81 words
-
Article82 1912-05-15 8 An official communication received by the Persian Consul General, India, in connection with the recent attack on Major Paterson by tribesmen near Ispahan, states Major Paterson was returning from Shiraz when be and his party met some sowars of Haidar Ali Khan at Moorcheh Khar and captured them. Some of82 words
-
Article95 1912-05-15 8 According to the Novte Vreinya LieutColonel Baranof, a Russian officer who has travelled extensively in Mongolia, has discovered among some ancient Mongolian archives an Act, dated 1636, by which the Mongol princes recognise the suzerainty of the Emperor of the Manchu dynasty. It stipulates that, in the event of the95 words
-
Article136 1912-05-15 8 A local solicitor tells a good story which, having heard, we feel in duty bound to cir culate. His office was invaded one morning by a worried looking man with perspiration on his brow and a grip" in his hand. He was invited to sit, so the grip went down136 words
-
Article365 1912-05-15 8 Sir Francm Piggott, late Chi. f Justice ot Hongkong, ig to receive »14,000 for rovmiDj and codifying Uw ordinances of the Colony Mr. L. I. Stafford has been transferred to Paliang as Acting Superintendent of Revenue Surrey* during the absence on leave of Mr Kembung. Mr. C365 words
-
120 1912-05-15 8 Le Plus Vieil Officier Du Monde." The above title, conferred npon a Danish officer, Pedersen, by a Paris contemporary, seems unassailable. A few weeks hence the hundred and ninth anniversary of the veteran's birth is to be publicly celebrated. Formerly a worker in the naval and military arsenal, he was120 words
-
Article146 1912-05-15 8 Commenting on the recent arrest of as official of the Devonport Dockyard, -who wan mistaken for a spy, the Glasgow Hen-Id says This would have caused no surprise if it had happened at Somerset House assuming the possibility of foreign spies turn ing their attention to that146 words
-
Article156 1912-05-15 8 An American lady, Mcrilla Maria Norton, has handed us a parcel of her books with n request that w« will mention that they arc on sale at Messrs. Kelly and Walsh The titles are Studies in Philippine Arehiteo ture," "Charity in the Philippines," "Out posts of Asia," "Quills and156 words
-
Article145 1912-05-15 8 A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held on Friday when the orders of the day include a motion by the Acting Treasurer That this Council approves the additions made to the Estimates duriog the quarter ended the Hist day of December, 1911, as set ont in145 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement76 1912-05-15 8 WHAT IS A PROTECTOGRAPH P A PROTECTOGRAPH is a device which gives absolute security against cheque frauds. IT crushes the figures desired into body of cheque, saturating the incisioos with indelible and chemicalproof iok, making alteration absolutely impossible. Telephone No. 288 for further particulars of this excellent machine. r\°NE° LTD..76 words
-
Advertisement206 1912-05-15 8 MAMMOTH ATTRACTION AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. PICTURES AND VAUDEVILLE POSITIVELY LAST THREE NI6HTB OF THE QUEALYS Harry and Nallia IN MEW STAR TURNS HCPPOBTID BY NEW STAR PICTURES Sea To-Night s Programme More Interest ing than Ever First Attraction 7.80 to 9 p.m ENTIRE CHANGE IN PICTURES Second Attraction206 words
-
-
Article230 1912-05-15 9 THE SHIP THAT FAILED TO GIVE HELP. Strange Evidence by California's Men. Rbdtbb's Tblbobam. (Kindon, May 15. At the Titanic inquiry there was a searching investigation an to whether the California was thu vessel whose lights were soon from the Tiunii- when she was founderThe California's captain in230 words
-
Article131 1912-05-15 9 SIX-POWERS BANKERS MEET IN LONDON. Definition of Russia's Attitude. Rbotbrs' Tblbobam. London, May 15. The Hint meeting of the six-Power bankers was held yesterday, at tho British and Chi nesc Corporation. M. Verstraete, director of the Russo-Asiatie Bank, has arrived in London to represent Russia and conferred131 words
-
Article101 1912-05-15 9 MOTION AGAINST PASSED BY REICHSTAG. Socialist Attack on the Kaiser Kbctbk's Tblboeam. London, May 14. The Kcichstag has adopted a resolution aiming at the restriction of duelling in the army, with a Socialist amendment to the effect that no officer shall be dismissablu for li-clining a challenge.101 words
-
Article75 1912-05-15 9 A Well Known American Killed at Brooklands. Rkl'lßK'b Tm.Kc.KAM London, May 14. Tim aviator Kuthcr and a pansongor, a rich American, were killed while flying at Brooklands last evening. The passenger was pin ned beneath the burning aeroplane. London. May 1.1. Fislier's passenger was Mr. Victor Mason, vice-president75 words
-
Article30 1912-05-15 9 Kuril" 1 Tklkdkam. London, May 1 1. Warwick bent Iterbyshiic by au inningH and twenty two runs Lancashire bcut Suhh> x by aa mu ings and I >-' runs.30 words
-
Article104 1912-05-15 9 Lord Fisher on What He Did for The Navy. Kbotbb'i Tblbobam. London, May 14. The Review of Reviews, in a memorial number to Mr. W. T. Stead, has many tributes, including one from Admiral Lord Fisher who describes Stoad as a human Dreadnought. He nnfolded his104 words
-
Article50 1912-05-15 9 Apathetic Debates in the House of Commons. Rbutbr's Telegram. London, May 15. Debates on Disestablishment and Home Rule are sparsely attended because it is generally felt that the passage of the msasure- through tho House of Commons and their rejection by the House of Lords are equally certain.50 words
-
Article58 1912-05-15 9 Another Desperate Siege Going On. Rrctbr's Tblsobam. London, May 15. The French desperadoes Gernier and Vallet have been traced to a bouse which is now besieged. It is at Nogcnt sur Marne. The men are firing on the police aud the crowd and a police sergeant has58 words
-
Article34 1912-05-15 9 Kbi-tbb'h Tblbqbam. London, May 15. The Prince of Wales motors to Toulon next week to attend the French naval exercises. Ho will spend three days aboard the battle ship Danton.34 words
-
Article85 1912-05-15 9 I >kk Ostasiatische Lloyd Teleoram. Berlin, May 18. The Kaiser has arrived at Strasburg. The key stone has been laid at Leipzig of a monmueut to commemorate the great battle there in 1818. Berlin, May 14. Much damage has been caused by storms in Belgium and Western Oermany.85 words
-
Article56 1912-05-15 9 Dm OsTisuTi-irm Limb Telegram. Berlin, May 14. At the request of the President of the Reichstag, the Minister of Justice has asked for the permission of the Chamber to take proceedings against the delegates Bochardt and Leinest for trespass and obstruction The matter has been remitted to56 words
-
Article51 1912-05-15 9 DM OsTASU NsCHB LI.OYD TKLKOKAM. Berlin, May 13. Thu Budget Commission of tho Reichstag baa passed the Naval Bill. Admiral lirpitz said no reasonable man would consider the German Navy as a means of aggression against Kngland. He promised further improvement iv the position of the deck51 words
-
Article23 1912-05-15 9 Dkb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telkouam. Berlin, May 13. The revolution in Paraguay has collapsed following on the victory of tho Government troops.23 words
-
Article68 1912-05-15 9 (From Oik Own Corkbhcondbmt.) Penang. May 14 Tin- bullock ivti t drivers and hand-cart pullers are on strike in protest against the fct that, without notice, tho police are prohibiting traffic in ltoach Street botwueu V aud 10.30 a.m. and 4 and 5 p.m. Major De llamel,68 words
-
Article75 1912-05-15 9 The Master Attendant given notice that the H. M. surveying ship Watcrwitch will be sweeping in the Singapore main Strait botweeu Trot) Island < I'ulau Angup) aud Raffles Lighthouse from May 20 uutil further notice. While carrying out this work she will show the day signals authorised75 words
-
Article964 1912-05-15 9 SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS' IMPRISONMENT. To Plead Guilty On Other Charges. The whole of yesterday's sedernnt at the Assizes, under the Chief Justice, Sir William Hyndman Jones, was devoted to the case against Lim Tye Keng, the ex-police cashier, charged on three counts with using as genuine964 words
-
Article96 1912-05-15 9 At the thirty -fifth auction, of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, on 14th inst., there were offered for sale 229 cases, equalling 220.21 piculs or 29,301 lbs.; of which there were sold 131 cases, equalling 123.94 piculs or 16,525 lbs. The prices realised were Sheet smoked t24696 words
-
Article1610 1912-05-15 9 LINGGI PLANTATIONS' OFFER ACCEPTED. "An Honest Attempt To Help." At the extraordinary general meeting of the Mantin Rubber Co., Ltd., yesterday, at which the shareholders decided to accept the offer of £35,000 from the Linggi Plantations, Ltd., the Chairman (Mr. A. Hcod Begg) addressed the meeting as follows1,610 words
-
Article605 1912-05-15 9 De Boseck Committed to Assizes For Trial. After hearing the evidence of one more witness, the preliminary enquiry into the charge of retaining stolen property against Jules Paul de Boseck was concluded in the third polioe court, and Mr. Arthur committed accused to the Assizes. The last605 words
-
Article24 1912-05-15 9 A general meeting of the Perak Club has been fixed for next Saturday to consider the accounts for tho year ended December 81, 1011.24 words
-
Article168 1912-05-15 9 < PREPARING TO ADMINISTER THE ISLANDS. English War Correspondent Killed at Derna. tUUTBR'I TsLSORAiI. London, May 14. The Italians are making extensive pre parations for the administration of the cap tured islands. They have eatablixhod a steamship service from Rrindisi to St, Ampalia and Rhodes, and many168 words
-
Article204 1912-05-15 9 LIFELESS TONE AT TUESDAYS SALE. Another Fall in Prices. (Fro* Our Own Cobrbspomdbnt.i LondoD. May 14. The Fortnightly Auction was very lifeless today. Six hundred and thirty-two tons of I'Unta tion was offered i's tons Malayan! against 690 tons (606 tons Malayan) at the last auction. The204 words
-
Article36 1912-05-15 9 RltTlß's TsLFGBAM. London, May 14. The King goes to Aldershot to morrow to watch operations designed to show the in creasing importance of cavalry in co-operating with aeroplanes and bombs for reconnoitring purposes.36 words
-
Article35 1912-05-15 9 RklTßr'k TbLRURAM. London, May 14. Mr. Asqnith, in a written reply to a qnes tion, says Britain replied sympathetically to the German circular of April 25, (The naton of the circular is not stated).35 words
-
Article43 1912-05-15 9 Rboteb's Tbleobam. London, May 14. Miss Malecka's counsel says the sontenoe passed upon her involves deprivation of all civil rights, and also, upon expiry of the sentence, exile to Siberia for life. She man! live where ordered by the polioe.43 words
-
Obituary19 1912-05-15 9 Ricibr's Tklbhram. London, May 14. The death is announced of Auguste Htrind berg, the Swedish novelist and dramatist.19 words
-
Article21 1912-05-15 9 Rlt TEK'S TELBdBAM. London, May 14. The Leicestershire and North Staffordshire district boards bare satisfactorily nettled Mummers' wapes.21 words
-
Article2903 1912-05-15 10 REPORT OF MR.- D. K. MICHIE'S VISIT. Dividend 112 1/2 Per Cent. Tlio fourteenth ordinary general meeting of tlio Klanaug Produce Company, Limited, ni, held on April IS, at tlio Institute of Chartered Accountants, Moorgntc l'laco, B.C. Mr. Edmund Walker (eliairmani presiding. 111,- Secretary (Mr. A. 0. Wylie)2,903 words
-
Article749 1912-05-15 10 Production to Date Considered Satisfactory. The statutory meeting of the Nordanal i.lohoroi Rubber Estates, Limited, was h, 1.1 ou April lj at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, Mr. I, Cuthbertsjn presiding. Mr. J. Marshall, on behalf of the secretaries I M.ssrs. Eilward Uomtead and Co I. rea 1749 words
-
Article1588 1912-05-15 10 DRAWING NEAR THE END OF THE SEASON. Notes and Tables. 1 We are now at the fag-end of tho football season and cricket and golf will shortly be coming into their own again, says the Weekly Scotsman of April 20. The chief events of > Saturday passed1,588 words
-
Article425 1912-05-15 10 A Balance of £700 to be Carried Forward. The directors of the Selangor River Rubber Estate Compauy, Limited, states that the profit and loss account, for the year to December 31, after having been charged with all the London management excuses for the year, show a balance425 words
-
Article42 1912-05-15 10 The following are the prices of rubber realised by public a action at tho Auction Mart, 77, Itiver Side, on 14th inst. Sheet No. 1 248.5.1 Sheet No. 2 212.00 Scrap crepe 207.00 Barkcnpe 193.00 All lots wire sold.42 words
-
Article848 1912-05-15 10 MEETING OF THE PENINSULAR ASSOCIATION. Indian Labour Recruiting Tho annual meeting of tint M ilay IVniu sular Agricultural Ass.K:iaioii was he!d at the Chamber of Commerce, Peuang, on Saturday. Mr. W I). mem ivi.i prmidentl presided, and also present were Messrs. T. Wilson, F. Ebbels. F. I). Hiudlev,848 words
-
110 1912-05-15 10 SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. Lawn Tennis. L.L.T.C. Tournament. Following arc tlm results of yesterday's play Championship Pairs. Final. Mrs. Gansloser and Mr. (5ree.ii boat Mr*. Sauuders and Mr. Wishart, 'i -6 6 1 8—8. Mixed Doubles. A Class. Mrs. Salziu.-iun and Mr. Lano boat Mrs. Donuot and Mr. Vowlur, 6—4 8—0. To-Day's110 words
-
Article1952 1912-05-15 11 PEOPLE IN FIRST ANDj! SECOND CLASSES. Full List of Names. The unprecedented magnitude of the Titanic disaster may bo Hauled fro" 1 the lists printed below of all tho i>coplc— pastengers and erew wbo wcru on boaid the Titanic. It should, however, be pointed out, says the1,952 words
-
Article826 1912-05-15 11 Prices Qaoted la the Market This Morning. Singapore, May 15, 1913. Means. Lval and EvaM, Kxchuige and Share Broken, iasoe the loUowmg liat of qootathißa this moniins Norn Value bnvet* Seller*. a/. Allagar 2 11 8/8 I/- Option* 1/- 1/8 4 1 An^lo-Java 7/< B 1 An«loJohore826 words
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement60 1912-05-15 11 ARE YOU A SMOKER P We onnot sapply yoa with ordinary cigari tte« t bat if yea wish for pare, unblended Turkish and Virgioian oar Blue Ring Brand will sait yoa. KINGS DELUXE are extra large fur after dinner and are appreciated by all. Garner, Quelch ft Co., WIDE AND60 words
-
Advertisement8 1912-05-15 11 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cms.8 words
-
Advertisement747 1912-05-15 11 "atlas" RUSKILLA Thm Premier Preservative for Iron and Steer "RUSKILLA" IS DURABLE: The concentration and power in "Ruskilla" makes it last, saving the expense of repeated applications; it is economical, a gallon of RUSKILLA" will cover from 600 to 800 square feet. 18 IMPERVIOUS TO RAIN. BUN. SEA AND WIND.747 words
-
-
Article2595 1912-05-15 12 EFFECT OF LABOUR TROUBLES ON PRODUCTION. Health Questions. The fifth annual ordinary general meeting of the Scafield Kubber Company, Limited, was held on April 18, at the London Chamber of Commerce, Oxford Court, Cannon Street, K.C., Mr. 11. K. Rutherford (chairman of the company I presiding. A representative2,595 words
-
Article734 1912-05-15 12 Important Points Discussed at Annual Meeting. A general meeting of the Sitiawan and Dindings Planters' Association was held at the Kest House, Sitiawan, on March 22. Mr. Stanley Arden presided, and the following members were present Messrs. C. F. Hewctt, and C. C. Longland, Lumut Kubber Estates, Limited734 words
-
Article868 1912-05-15 12 FORTHCOMING DEPARTURES AND ARRIVALS Latest Lists. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements subsequent to the issuance of this list868 words
-
Article192 1912-05-15 12 The result of the year's working is a net profit of £24,298, to which has to be added £l,i-f- brought forward from last accounts, giving a total to be dealt with of £20,5tt0, which it is proposed to apportion as follows Interim dividend of 10 per192 words
-
1278 1912-05-15 12 STOCK EXCHANGE CLOSING PRICES, AND SINGAPORE QUOTATIONS ON APRIL 18. Wf qaot* below the Vst available London lilt from tbe report* brought io by the list mail, and add local quotation* from tbe list prepared by Messrs. Fraaer and Go. (Singapore) on the err. sponding1,278 words
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement400 1912-05-15 13 fOONUDEHOir NOTICE. r^Qi/^A Tbis to gi¥e N tioe th t the Trade M rk 8hown lh jAwmSAWIk P'OFt'tJ of lbe Otioai^ Cigaretto and Tobacco Cotupanj of CavaDsyb Bridge Building, Singapore, and is used by tbem >i B?S a 8 TrlMle M rk for Ci retu 1 m» nof tnred and400 words
-
Advertisement185 1912-05-15 13 PILSENER BEER 'KEY BRAND' Imported Since 1876. c < Beware of Imitations. **<£? Js r^^y^y^BHßsW OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE fli^Jll^ 80LE IMPORTERS Behn, Meyer Co., Ltd. f\ O potted P 15 VARIETIES. A 0 mA\ I ALL DELICIOUS AND APPETISING. V JLa# MEATS. I GAME, HAM, CHICKEN AND TONGUE, ETC. ETC B185 words
-
Advertisement349 1912-05-15 13 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Messrs. John Little Co., Ltd. Mean. Kelly and Walsh. Ltd. Raffles Hotel. Adelphi Hotel. Hotel de I'Earope. Hotel van Wijk, Stamford Koad. Messrs. Koh Co., 90, Bras Basah Rosd The Refreshment Buffet, Tank Road Railway Station. Messrs. Kwong349 words
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement509 1912-05-15 14 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SI NO A PORK Board of DINStOMi a. A. Dbrriok, Esq., Chairman A. H, Fair, Esq., Managing; Director j Peter Fowiib, m.b., cm.. Chit f Mod. Offloer. F. M. Bllioi, Bsq. A. D. Allan Esq. Tow Noam Pan, Esq.509 words
-
Advertisement280 1912-05-15 14 INSURANCE. I FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANAOA. Ektahlishbd 18ftt. Direct Government Supervision Government Audit. Polioics are WOBLD WIDE and Non-Forfcitable. Large Net Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. New Busineas, 1911, 0ver...^,800,000.00 Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Numerous modern schemes. J. H. EVANS. Manager, Sooth280 words
-
Advertisement530 1912-05-15 14 BAHKIHH CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRAUA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80,000 Shares of 430 each 41,900,000 Reserve Fond 41,660,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.200.000 BANKERS. Bank of England. The London City k Midland Bank, LM. National Baak ol Scotland, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Carrent Accounts530 words
-
Advertisement585 1912-05-15 14 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONB BANKING AND INSURANCE CO. LTD NO. »7 AND 08, KLINO STRUT, ■stablisbed 1907. Capital paid up '1,000,000 00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000.000.00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1, Tax Tbob Jook 8. Sim Ku Jab a. Nam Kirn Ssna 7. Tso Hoo Lai Lsow Csia Hens585 words
-
Advertisement740 1912-05-15 14 SALES BY AUCTION, BYOR DER OF THE CHIEF POLICE OFFICER. Auction Sale Of" UNSERVICEABLE POLICE STORES. UNCLAIMED AND CONFISCATED PROPERTY AND INTESTATE ESTATE PROPERTY. ETC.. AT THE CENTRAL POLICE STATION, SOUTH BRIDGE KOAD. On Tuesday, May S3B, at 2.30 p.m. H. L. COGHLAN CO, Auctioneers 14 6 27-6 AUCTION SALE740 words
-
-
Article875 1912-05-15 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. During the next few weeks the annual handbooks supplied to members of the Royal Automobile Club and the Automobile Association will be issued by these bodies respectively. The Scottish Automobile Club, ever to the fore, have already sent theirs out, and875 words
-
Article190 1912-05-15 15 During the twelve months to December 31, 1911, 305 acres have been planted in tea and 356 acres in rubber. The total crop of tea for the twelve months onded December 81, 1911, was 1,240,7741 b. The yield of rubber for the twelve months ended190 words
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement299 1912-05-15 15 WOLSELEY Messrs. Vickers, Ltd. The C»r which Km bodies the Maximum of quality, at the minimum of coat. SPECIAL FEATURES. Silent Running. Great Flexibility. Elegance of Deei«n. Absolute Reliability. SOLE AGENTS, S.S. k r .M.S., CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD., Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Without m. doubt TM E Car for299 words
-
Advertisement10 1912-05-15 15 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.10 words
-
Advertisement238 1912-05-15 15 DUNLOP The Earl of Harrington \k f* on his 25 HP. Hudson V\ Cw, says: Vft Elvaston Castle, Derby. *J The Dunlop Tyres have worn better, and jjl been more satisfactory, than any others II v\ that I have ever used, and I have tried II tyres ISTOMALIXI St.ir.cH 1M..1238 words
-
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement737 1912-05-15 16 TRY -E»tr» in, lubnct.. J Motor Oil Water Cooled Cylinders SHARPE, ROSS A CO,, I Imltcd SINSAPOBE, j YOU WILL LIKE IT. It prevents Wear and Tear of Bearings. WANTS. TYPIST WANTED. Winted, a Junior Shorthand Typist. Apply McAlister Co. Ltd., Import Dept. 6-6 n CHINESE CLERK WANTED. Wanted, an737 words
-
Advertisement499 1912-05-15 16 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICEB TO LET. With immediate entry, first and second Boers, No. la, Baffle* Quay Apply Guthrie *Co. Ltd. 1-4 a i HOUSES TO LET. To let, 41, 42 and 44, Anson Road. 29 and 66, Robinson Road. Apply Nathan Sob, Change Alley. 11l n HOUSE499 words
-
Advertisement832 1912-05-15 16 NOTICES. NOTICE. The business of the Harbour Aerated Water Factory has this day been transferred to John Edward Branson. All dabta doe to or by the Factor? np to this date will be reoeived and (aid by Ahvena Ravena Mena Pans Lana Vet rappa Chitty, of No. 84, Market Street,832 words
-
Advertisement879 1912-05-15 16 NOTICES. KIAM KMT GO. SHIP CHANDLERS |aM> alßaa *smat blublalul j» j IM ■HNNSipBI ■JMtPMMffL Telephone No. 431. 108 100, Market Street. NOTICE. I. tbe undersigned, hereby give notice, that I had from the 18th February, disposed of my full share in tbe business of chop Hany Thong, Produce merchants,879 words
-
Advertisement436 1912-05-15 16 NOTICES. rHE SINGAPORE MARINE MOTOR SERVICE. LIMITED. The '.wo fast Motor Launches CASSIA DAPHNE are in cnumitsion from to-day, md are available for SPECIAL TRIPB PICNICB, ETC., by day or night, at fixed Tariff rates. Apply at the Office on Job»*ton s Pier ar Felepbone No. 468. DOWN CO. Socrfctsries.436 words
-
-
Page 16 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous229 1912-05-15 16 Straits V)imes. LDVBP.TISEMENT RATBS.-MiMcllane on* wants of every description are insert ed at the prepaid rate cf |1 pur four lines for one or two insertions. Nctioo. of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not sieeeding four Uses, tl eaoh iaaertion Fcr p.p.e. sards, oa page 8, 13 I no« Soau229 words
-