The Straits Times, 16 March 1915
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Title Section13 1915-03-16 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.748 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, .MARCH 16. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement236 1915-03-16 1 SPECIALITIES SLEDGE BRAND MILK. CONDENSED UNBWEETENED unsurpassed in Tea or Coffee. -NATURAL STERILISED For all domestic purposes for which fresh milk is used. ÜBBY'S DELICACIES When ordering Soups. Olives, Pickles, Condiments, Canned Meats, or Preserves specify Libby's SNIP BRAND SHOKED SARDINES Choicest Norwegian fish in pure olive oil. The flavour236 words
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Advertisement206 1915-03-16 1 ROBINSON CO. I BRITISH-MADE BOOTS. Tan Real British-Made. Willow British Leather. Calf Boots. JB^F J British Workmanship. JK Guaranteed. .^E^EaE^Hßserv. Plice $6.75 per pair. 1» FRESH MEBBIN A LEMONS To be had at <n« xs\-rl-i JL JCLi JT^k m, B, High Street, THE EUROPE HOTEL BUILDINGS. Tkl. 111. PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE206 words
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Advertisement9 1915-03-16 1 JEFFREYS PILSENFR BEER. !Soli Aoikts ADAMSON. GILFiLUN CO., LTD.9 words
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Article1056 1915-03-16 2 A MOBILISATION SCHEME FOR WAR TIME. Taking the Place of Men. In Paris just now there are many interesting Englishwomen, some of them followers of the Red Cross, others on the trail of adventure at the edges of tbe war, but none of them more interesting than a1,056 words
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Article45 1915-03-16 2 I always go by the motto, If you'll have a thing done well, do it yourself.' Vug, but suppose you want a hair cut Which of your school studies do you consider tbe hardest, John I 'I )li, uuoloKy. 't'^ all about rooks, you know."45 words
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Advertisement524 1915-03-16 2 NOTICES. DRY GLEANING, DYEING, ETC., ETC. Larii s Gents, and Children's clothes cl< aned or dyed and renovated. K.ahirs nf all descriptions cleaned, dyed and curl* d. Kuni, winter clothing, etc., cleaned and st pal in mothproof caws till required for home wear. Infant*'. Layettes, Ladies and Ohildrens tindi rr'nilung524 words
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Advertisement498 1915-03-16 2 SALES BY AUCTION. TO DIALERS. HOUSBBDILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. AUCTION SALE Of A VERY LARGE QUANTITY OF KAPOK, KASAK, CHENGHAI AND SBKIAH PLANKS AND SCANTLINGS OF VARIOI'S SIZBS AND ALSO A SMALL QUANTITY OF CBMENT, BRICKS AND ROOFING TILBS, To be held at CHOP HUP HOE S TIMBER YARD, No. 88.498 words
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Advertisement358 1915-03-16 2 ANAEMIC CHILDREN. May (irow into Consumptive Men and Women. Parents w'th anaemic and always-ailing children will bo wi-c in rowing tUs symptoms with aUru, because neglw ted anaemia is the forerunner of Consumption. Anaemia literally Bloodlessne's is caused by a deficiency in th<» quality aod quantity of the bio id.358 words
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Advertisement184 1915-03-16 2 FACTS. Not only more attractive but lasts Years longer than the cheaper-priced article. Buy direct from Manufacturers. JULIAN FMNKEL FURNITURE CO. Only Addr... ORCHARD ROAD. Only Addre.. (No Connection with any other Furniture House). CHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COI.LYER QUAY. THE HONGKONG ROPE184 words
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Article1207 1915-03-16 3 MOBILIS4TION OF THE JERSEY MILITIA. Compulsory Service. To no part of the British Empire, states tbe special correspondent of Tbe Times, did the outbreak of war bring a more immediate realization of its significance than to the Channel Islands. Jersey, Outrnsey, Alderney, Surk. and Herrn have1,207 words
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Advertisement433 1915-03-16 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILDUP WM HEALTH vitb I ESS£NCE oa FLUia UISM,* or RED JAMAICA Pronounced ?i» the M!CHfBT M'tiir.n «tTHCPITIfS Ine irost VS&SVIHKI UVER, DEBILITY. ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, fte RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS of a433 words
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Advertisement596 1915-03-16 3 WASS OF ERUPTION ON HODJP FACE Broke Out with Pimples. Spread Rapidly. Had to Have Hair Cut Close. Looked Dreadful. Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Head and Face Clear, 7, New St.. Ottery St. Mary. Devon. Eng. Some time ago my lit 1 1c girl'a 1i.m.1 broke out with ono596 words
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Advertisement661 1915-03-16 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. ELLERMAN LINE. ro LONDON. s.s. Branksome Hall Sailing about APRIL sth. To Marseilles, London Liverpool s.s. City off Corinth Sailing about APRIL lOth. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage money, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agents. 18 12 n HENDERSON LINE The Steamers of the661 words
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Advertisement628 1915-03-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOX CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON, AU3TRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT MEDITERRANEAN POBTS, PLY MODTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coast, Porsian Gulf, Continental and 4 mi .ican Ports. Streamer* will leave Singapore on or about— MAIL LINES Uomeuiard (for Europe).628 words
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Advertisement542 1915-03-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A aervioe ia maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the542 words
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Advertisement718 1915-03-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SUM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. for Kretay, Paka, Tringganu, Bisat, Semerak, Baohok, Kelantan Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laeon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langeuen, Takn, Cbumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok A STEAMER Out Departure ASDANG Mar. 16 Mar. 20, 3 pm. MAHIDOL S3 27, S p.m. BORIBAT SO718 words
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Advertisement630 1915-03-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. p The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japcn every week and from Japan homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Ma'seilfes and Liverpool and for Marseilles,630 words
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Advertisement446 1915-03-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVMRT-HAATSCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BETWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINGAPORE, BELA WAN DELI SABANG, COLOMBO (optional) PORT SAID AND GBNOA. Steamers are due on or about the undermentioned dates OOTWABJ). HoatBWABD. 1016 1911 Rembrandt Mar IS P. Juliana Mar. 30 Koningin Emma Oranjo Apr. 8446 words
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Article140 1915-03-16 5 FIXTURES Tuesday, March 16. High Water, 1 Is a.m., 11.18 |> n Wednesday, March 17. High Water, 11.21 a.m., ILM p.m Thursday, March 18. High Water, 11..VJ a.m. I', an I O. homAward mail clones. M. M. mtwani mail expected. Ilib. and Lit. Research Society, Y. M.140 words
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Article213 1915-03-16 5 Tod»» Sarawak and Uoebilt Kuchiny °J pm Malacca and Muar Lady Weld '2 pm Port Itickson and I'.nt Swettcnham I'oh Ann 2 pm Batu Pahat Hong Wan 2 pm Kola Ting^i Tanjonu Surat 4 pm Mersiog, Kemaman, K. I >iiii*{iin and in n^uanu Willo'the- rt'isj) 4 pm213 words
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Article85 1915-03-16 5 The homeward P. ao.l <>. |v Ket Sar.linia will leave Singapore at 8 a.m. jo Thursday. March IM. Tin M. M. outwar.l steamer K. Simons left ("l.'iubo at •"> p.m. on Saturday, March 13. ami may be expected to arrive here on Thursday afternoon, March In. Lav*85 words
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Article104 1915-03-16 5 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 a.m. on March 16, 1015. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. lii.lr.iku.il* 15 8 15 Outer Roads Ptuang Keppt-I Harbours Medusa No. 6 Wharf Lama Inner Roads I uJii Keppil Harbour Selaogor Inner Roads Kuworlich No. 6 Wharf NmM104 words
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Article163 1915-03-16 5 EXCHANGE. siv,.*i "i,k, March 16, 1915. On London ...Bank 4 m/s I ft£ Demand 2 -4 Private 3 m./s J,4,: On India Bank T. T. 1741 On Hongkong. ..Dank d/d I., On Shanghai ...Bank d,'d 98| On Java Bank T. T. 141| On Japan Bank d/d 114}163 words
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Article17 1915-03-16 5 iiued by Frk»ep and Co., Exohang* and Share Brohin. Singapore, March 16, Twelve noon.17 words
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Article186 1915-03-16 5 ££2 10 10 Ainpanfc 7.75 1 1 Aver Wen? 0.40 10 10 Belat 2.50 10 10 Bruang 0.76 IU 10 Kampar 10 10 Kanaboi 1.30 10 10 Kinta Association 81 41 Kinta Tin 1.13.0 B) 41 Lahat Miner 8.60 10 8.25 Malayan Collieries 6.25 61 £1 Malayan Tins 1.7.6186 words
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Article634 1915-03-16 5 tSU^I Bu J erB sdlen I/- 2/- Allagoi ),T j 1/liij El 41 Anglo-Java 8/3 ?/9 I/- 2/- Anglo-Malaj 7/9 8/3 I/- 3/- Batant! Maiaka -/9J 1/1 El 1 Batu Tiga 1.16.8 2.1.3 2/- BekoL 1/- 1/1 i El £1 Bukit Kajang 1.10.0 1.16.0 El 41 Bakit Lintang 2.0.0634 words
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Article130 1915-03-16 5 7alue Bayers. Sellers. U 41 B. Smelting Co 12/6 18/0 El £1 Prel. 1.1.0 1/2.0 i/- 6/- Electric Tway* 8/- 8/6 10 10 Fruer Neave 62.00 54.03 60 60 Hammer k Co. 95.00 100.03 100 Howarth Bnikine 40.P0 00 7%Pref. 95.00 .00 100 Katß Bro, Dal. 10O.U0 10 10130 words
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Article57 1915-03-16 5 United Engineers 0% 11,284 500 norn Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 norn B'pore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 l%pm Spore Municipal 4^% of 1907 11,600,000 norn S'pon- .Municipal H% of 1909 1,000,001' norn t«|Kjr.- Municipal i% 2,000,00f 10% di S 3'porv Municipal i% £3OO,O0( »-> «%The quotations of sterling shares must57 words
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Advertisement292 1915-03-16 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. Mull JO. -At No. 1, Dublin Road, off Killiury I: is*. l. high class Europe mailtOak, Malm^aDy aud lit nt wood household furniture, etc., 11. March 26- At I.otconibe, No. 5, Uilstcal It'iad. valuable teak household furniture, i tc at B 80. Chini; Ken* Lm292 words
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Advertisement301 1915-03-16 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. OFFICE ASBIBTANTB BILLET. Bi t filled. Applicants thanked. Box 305, St aits Times. 168 16-8 THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN BTEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. FOR SAM\R\NG. BANJOEWANOIE, BROOME, POHT HEDLAND, COSSACK, ONSLOW, CARNARVON, OERALDTON AND FREMANTLB. Tbe M MINDBROO, 2,720 tons, Cap vc Mills, will be despatched far the bbove301 words
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Advertisement174 1915-03-16 5 mi* -^gggggggggmgzsz® W. D. H. O. WILLS*S g the new 1 SMOKING MIXTURE DE LUXE n A PERFECT PIPE TOBACCO b^ Sm I* i OF ALL THB LEADING i SL dealebs II ■i SOLE AGENTS FOR f% "DUDBRIDGE" A OIL A s ENGINES L FOR KEROSENE OR CRUDE OIL sU174 words
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Advertisement53 1915-03-16 5 SUPERIOR TO ZIGOMAR TO-NICHT! at 9.30 TO-NIGHT!". HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. ECLAIN'f STUPENDOUS PROOUCTIOH. A Drama in Four Part*. CHERI-8181 Taken trjm UASTON LEKOL'VS World-Famoos Novel CHERI BIIU." THE LATEST WAR GRAPHIC NO. 5, 110 IMrS TWO REILIR, A Possibility IN THE FIRST SHOW. TekpboM No. lilt K.53 words
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1101 1915-03-16 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, MARCH 16. BEGINNING TO PROGRESS. It seems to that the battle of Neuve Chapelle was a «reat battle. The British commander ({ires a Homcwhat colourless account of it. doing little more than record tbe distance advanced, but the Kroncb account is more outspoken and indicates that1,101 words
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Article33 1915-03-16 6 On December 81 there were 630 Chinese chanffuurs registered in the police records at Shanghai, an increase of 163 during the year. This number does not include 270 registered in the French Settlement.33 words
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Article14 1915-03-16 6 The British North Borneo Company have issued an illustrated booklet dealing with coconut planting.14 words
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Article35 1915-03-16 6 A paper was read before the Institution of Civil Engineers on February 9, by Mr. F. D. Evans, engineer to the Malaria Advisory Board of the F.M.S., on Engineering Operations for the Prevention of Malaria."35 words
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Article36 1915-03-16 6 Old Bird says, reading a market report, his owlets and himself happened upon this Shells once again claimed the bulk of attention, being practically the only ones in which there was a lively interest." How truo36 words
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Article46 1915-03-16 6 It is premature to consider this question," says the I nder Secretary for War, in reply to Mr. Wedgwood, who askod whether Mr. Baker could yet state for what battle clasps could be given and, in particular, whether clasps would be given for Mons and Antwerp.46 words
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Article59 1915-03-16 6 Mr. Richard Latter, who has just died at Tunbridge Wells at the age of 84, had grown a beard which reached the extraordinary length of 16 ft. As a young man Mr. Latter was very proud of his fine beard and deter mined never to cut it, but it grew59 words
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Article54 1915-03-16 6 A correspondent of the Gazette d' Hollands writes from Dutch Flanders that the frontier is so strictly guarded that not even n chicken is allowed to pass, a statement which is literally true, for notes tied under the- wingß of these birds were conveyed across the frontier before precautions were54 words
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Article54 1915-03-16 6 The Government of India are addressing the local Governments suggesting the uce of lethal chambers by at least the larger municipalities, as a more humane method of destruction of dogs than the use of strichniue. It may be stated that at Simla and in several other towns lethal chambers have54 words
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Article67 1915-03-16 6 For the period from March 19 to 25, 1915, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at 2s. t| J. per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the rules u.ider the67 words
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Article64 1915-03-16 6 The Indian Telegraph Department notifies that the Dutch Indies do not accept private telegrams in any code. Private telegrams in code for Indo China must be in A. B.C. code, sth edition, or in Leiber's code, but in telegrams from French India offices the A code will be also permitted.64 words
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Article67 1915-03-16 6 Mr. Frank Adam, who took a large share in the negotiations that resulted in the raising of the Singapore Volunteer Kitli-s. has evinced his continued interest in the corps by presenting thereto a challenge cup for competition. The conditions of the compe tition are left to be decided by the67 words
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Article67 1915-03-16 6 With the reaping of a good wheat crop in the southern part of the Central Province I of India prices have dropped in Allahabad and reports show that similar drops have occurred at Amritsar and Lahore. Harvesting in the Central Provinces crops together with the government pronomicment regarding the prohibition67 words
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Article71 1915-03-16 6 The new Shire Line steamer Carmarthenshire, built at Belfast for the Royal Mai! Steam Packet Company, London, left Belfast Harbour on Fubruary 6, and proceeded to Carrick Roads, where machinery tests and speed trials were carried out. The results were entirely successful. The new vessel is 455 ft. in length,71 words
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Article89 1915-03-16 6 The War Office approves of passes being granted to all soldiers of the Jewish faith who may be desirous of observing the undermentioned festivals during the current year Passover, four days, March 30 and 31 and April 5 and 0 Pentecost, two dayn, May 19 and 20 j New ear.89 words
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Article106 1915-03-16 6 With the approval of the Association of the Men of Kent and Kentish Men, the Ladies' Committee, which presented the silken Ensign and Jack to the cruiser Kent in Sheerness Harbour in 1904, will collect subscriptions for replacing the emblems (which were shot away in tho battle off the Falkland106 words
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Article192 1915-03-16 6 One of the best of the many momorieu that have been preserved from the mutiny experiences concerns the detachment of armed civilians and R.U.A. who were taken up to the top of Cemetery Hill— behind Alexandra Road Police Station late on the night of "the 15th." They had just set192 words
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Article407 1915-03-16 6 Mr. J. F. Walker, late of Sereroban, is now in charge of tho Governmcut Plantation at Tembeling. Mr. J. M. Ferguson, of Kuala Selangor. who rejoined the army some months ago, has been promoted to captain. Mr. C. H. Owen, of the Chartered Bank Kuala Lumpur, is407 words
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Article70 1915-03-16 6 Next Sin. lay has been approved by Hip Excellency r _i>e Governor as Thanksgiving Day for our preservation in the mutiny. His Excellency will attend officially a special service which has boon arranged for 11 a.m., at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Seat-holders who cannot attend the service are asked70 words
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Article131 1915-03-16 6 The draft of an enactment to amend the Stamp Enactment, 1H97, in printed in the X..M.S. Government Oazttte. The Bill is designed to increase the revenue derived from stamp duties by raising the duty payable in respect of the estates of deceased persons and by raising the131 words
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Article167 1915-03-16 6 A Tamil named Kolnodn Velloo. prosecuted in the second Police Court yent'rday «n charges of crimping, was convicted and smartly punished. The prosecution was at the instigation of Mr. 0. C. Crowthcr, manager of the Hukit Timah Kubbrr Estate. There were three chaises against the167 words
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Article163 1915-03-16 6 With tbo approval of the Secretary ol State for India the following terms of employment have been sanction*] fur European and Indian private medical prautitioot who have been or may in future be engaged for service with Die Overseas Expeditionary Forces: Period of engagement. One163 words
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Advertisement188 1915-03-16 6 FRESH STOCKS OF #t»Op p V BRITISH PILS^NER BEER HAVE NOW ARRIVED. CALDBLCK, MACGREGOR CO., Sole Agent*. Will Commence Shortly. LOOK OUT FOR THE DATE. I CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD., I MARINE MOTOR MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS SINGAPORE. Branches at: Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Johore Bahru, Medan. GUINNESS STOUT GREAT AUK'S188 words
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Advertisement276 1915-03-16 6 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEME NT! ALHAMBRA Tlm Pioneer Ciiwmatotraph ThMtra, Baach Road Second Show, att 9. 18 p.m. Miitarpieos of Action, Plot and Photography THE SECRET OF THE WELL DRAMA IN 4 MASSIVE AOTB. Adapted from Pierre Sale's Popular Novel. The dory is rife with powerful situation?. entrancing atmosphere and vigorous stirring276 words
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Article1329 1915-03-16 7 FIERCE FIGHT IN ARCONNE. Cunning Hill Defences Stormed. SUPPLIES FOR GERMANY. Complete Blockading Ordered. ■i m i Wai >' >• ial-. I. mdnn, March 15, I pin. Cans, official The French capture of the plateau and half the village of Vanquois, in Eastern Aryonno. p'ter days of desperate1,329 words
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Article34 1915-03-16 7 Kkitkk's Tklki.i: vm. London, March 15. Mr Edgar Allen, of Sheffield, has bequeathed thousands of pounds to charities, including a thousand to the Mission to Lepers in India and the Eafct.34 words
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Article81 1915-03-16 7 (From Our Own Corkkspondsnt.) I poh, March 15. The Ipoh contingent of the M.S.V.K. received a hearty welcome on their arrival from Singapore, yesterday aiternoou. Other members of the M.S.V.R. were drawn up on the platform and after the contingent had alighted from the train they all81 words
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Article281 1915-03-16 7 Divorce of a Marriage Made In Singapore. What a solicitor's clerk saw on visiting a room at the Great Central Hotel, formed the subject of evidence in the petition in the Divorce Court of Mrs. C'Urrie iliorns for a divorce against her husban Mr. Arthur Hiorns, a281 words
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Article401 1915-03-16 7 Result of New York's Elective System. New York is seriously concerned about its coroners. An investigation has been made into the present system of inquiring into suspicious deaths, with results highly disconcert ing to a belief in the efficacy of the popular election of coroners. These results are401 words
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Article280 1915-03-16 7 Murder Charge Against Chinese Youth. \eeterUay afternoon the second p >!ice magistrate, Mr. Clarke, opened tho preliminary enquiry into the charge of murder which has 1>- en brought against Wee Kirn Guan, a Straits-born Chiucse youth, who is accused of stabbing another Straits-born Chinese youth in tho280 words
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Article520 1915-03-16 7 The Lesson Taught by the Malayan Tin Trade. Mr. Octavius C. Beale, a past president of the Australian Manufacturers' Association and the head of a largo piano-making firm in Sydney, read a paper on The expansion of British industry after the war before the Royal Society520 words
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Article121 1915-03-16 7 A meeting of the newly-formed Netherlands Indies Robber Trade association was held at Batavia on the 9th inst. Mr. Kan, who presided, announced that forty tons of rubber had been promised for the first inscription sale, while 84 members had already joined. This number was increased121 words
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Article80 1915-03-16 7 The distinction of commanding the nr»t 15 inch gun battleship not only in our navy, but in the world the Queen Elizabeth has fallen upon aWi Ishman, Capt. George P. W. Hope. Capt. Hope, who is a grandson of the late Capt. Jordan, of Pigensford, Llangranog, Cardiganshire, and brother to80 words
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Article619 1915-03-16 7 Singapore Contingent Welcomed Back. The contingent of the M.S.V.K. who did such good work in Singapore during the recent trouble returned to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday morning, after an absence of five weeks, and they were given an oxcellent reception, reports the Malay Mail. Arriving by619 words
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Article291 1915-03-16 7 In Honoi-b Of the Ckkw of H.M.S. QaMM And W the Men of tee K.E. and R.G.A. The following notice, signed by Mr. Frank Adam, chairman of committee, is issued In order to give a tangible proof of the gratitude of the Singapore British community for the signal services291 words
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Article129 1915-03-16 7 The following appears in a home paper to hand by the mail The Oversea, Prize Disposal Committee are prepaied to consider offers to charter the detained German ships Rajabnri at Hongkong Quarta, at Singapore and Diana, at Lagos. The ships would be chartered for a period129 words
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Article45 1915-03-16 7 Lieut. Col. A. D. Geddes. East Kent Hegt., who was stationed for some time in Singa pore with the Buffs, has been promoted to the substantive rank of colonel. He joino I the Hulls from SiudUuisi, M yiaisa^o, aud got bis late rank in 1911.45 words
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Article48 1915-03-16 7 1 NOTICE. Motoi carh that have bren used by the military authorities that have been Xx empted or on Special Service," must be brought to the Central I'ire Station to obtain official Uklkasek certificates without delay. O. 1. C. tItMMK, Furl Cauuiug. March 16, 1915.48 words
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Article20 1915-03-16 7 We are officially informed from Govern ment House that The German cruisei Dresden has been sunk."20 words
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Article401 1915-03-16 7 0 Loss of Resources Owing to The War. A Delhi telegram of .March 2. states The Financo Member presented the tin.in cial statement at the Legislative Council t J (lay. The current year's o*timates slioa an imperial deficit £i\ millions or includ ing provincial account I millions.401 words
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Article343 1915-03-16 7 The Vatican Now Aware of All The Facts. Notwithstanding all efforts of tlie Berlin authorities to stifle tho affair, tho truth as to the arrest of Cardinal Mercier and the affronts nlTcrc t> l.iin is In ginning to be luinwn ,-it the Vationn, uhich is now actually <■■343 words
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Article97 1915-03-16 7 Tim travili. jo !•<; will bo interested to learn that a new not of coacliGH has b< eu in aiiKUratcd by t!m F.M S. railways for use on the mail tiaiu leaving I'auk Road station daily at 7 p.m., and Woodlands Mi a.m., and ccmnectinii uith tho97 words
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Article526 1915-03-16 8 Commissions and Service in New Army. The following list of officers who have boon granted commissions in the army is publi-hcl iv the F.M.S. Government <;»/. r. •t. O, cadet; Beech, J passed cadet Bell, V. 0., assistant Conservator of Forests lienxon, G. F., assistant Engineer,526 words
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Article428 1915-03-16 8 How the British Soldier Regards Disaster. I lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders writes to his friends at Dover: 1 man army is nothing without the officers to guiJe it, and when the officers are picked off the men are as helpless as babes. Our428 words
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Article13 1915-03-16 8 rendali.-6,5t« lbs. hukuK. li HtvLiiiUr 4,531 lbs. January 4,617 lbs.13 words
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Article47 1915-03-16 8 Singapore (iolf Club. Tin ladica' spoon competition for Marrh was i'l»yc.l yesterday, aud resulted in a win for Mrs. Lyall who retimed a net soore ol 42. Tbe fbllcwinK card la were returned Mrs. Ly.il Mm. lUliifai Mrr Soonlar 1U 51 4 47 5» H M)47 words
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Article278 1915-03-16 8 Resumption of Express Train Service. The express train which has been discontinued between Changchun and Harbin ever since the beginning of the war has been resumed again once a week, and an the South Manchuria liailway has re-arranged the steamor sailings, it is now possible to278 words
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Article280 1915-03-16 8 Previously acknowledged 9258 Collected by Mrs. Hidgway. Isobel, Betty and Joan 10 Mrs. A. E. A. Kidgway 5 Mrs. G. Herbert 5 Mrs. W. A. Turner 5 A. T. C. 5 J. W. Bunch 5 G. Forbes 10 P. Edington 5 A. E. A.280 words
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Article99 1915-03-16 8 The Hon. Treasurer. Mr. M. Morrison, manayrr. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Singapore, begs to acknowledge, with many thanks, the receipt of the follow iiiy further contributions Previously acknowledged 1305,186.26 E. V. Morgan (Jan., Feb., and March! 80 Uickulia Peons (fifth) 9.20 T. J.99 words
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Advertisement49 1915-03-16 8 Lot dot(« tielii.'t t bark an i bite, It piia e-i ibiui, no doab;, For probablj tboy're Kreater (riendg Wut'O IL7 have had it out. And let iue alwi I ore r i*rk That I c-u.du i lii< oduru Uuk'sH I took in Winter lime Wood/ Oreat Peppermint Con49 words
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Advertisement508 1915-03-16 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. We Repair PIANOS ORGANS VIOLINS GUITARS MANDOLINS and other Musical Instruments at Moderate Charges. EXPERT WORKMANSHIP AT S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. Telegraphic Address •■RONNYMEDE, PENANQ ft^T^ 1 Code: A.8.C.. sth Edition. -fl fit ILi Telephone No. 543 c VW/ WELL-KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE EAST. STAMFORD HOUSE. Private Hotel. Bras508 words
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Advertisement217 1915-03-16 8 Abdulla Cigarettes. gg££^ga The Cigarette "de Luxe." >V^ SOIC A ents for Singapore I iffeA ROBINSON LWL \tc£&£!*'-'* ■Wt AND COMPANY, P^teHpKFgS a >vll]ls* Raffles Square. 1. .mx^^^^ Price list on application. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of217 words
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Advertisement44 1915-03-16 8 OUR PATRONS ALWAYB APPRECIATE INCH I BALLEH MISS SAHARA wbotako )li-j leading parts TO-NIQHT t TO-NIQHT 1 I THE STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, North Bridge Road In a Malay Hikayat play in tyro ptrtß INDRA BANGSAWAN LAST PART. V, In TAN, Manager.44 words
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Advertisement130 1915-03-16 9 Tm£ rule I OP THE RQAP. j PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at ttEARNE BROS.. LTD. THE WHOLE OF THE TIMBER Used in the Construction of THIS GREAT STADIUM WAS TREATED WITH ATLAS "A" WOOD PRESERVATIVE. Reasons why Atlas "A" was selected. 1. Atlas 'A" protects timber from white130 words
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Advertisement75 1915-03-16 9 1 LATEX CUPS i Different s zes and shapes. Porcelain or Eanbenware, White or Green Olaaed, Half Lemon or Flat Bottom Shapes. Held In Large Stock by LEE KIM SOO, 1-C, Oilmeida Itreet, Singapors. Samples and qno'ation [.'ladly cent on receipt ct particulars of requirement. Special quotation for large orders.75 words
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Advertisement318 1915-03-16 9 The "UNION" S Absolutely ><^^^%\ y^^TT^ BRmBHMADE Reliable ff '^■^t^fff\^ l Mmt SU.:THE UNION TRADING COY., SINGAPORE:. &il SPRINGS Property of the French jBI Government, a^Ht AOKNTS JHJL GAGGINO CO. Hi Vichy pAUJCelestins <M^f|S|Y~ll Pnre blew er which j--j^.~.'B disinfects the intestines fc" "9 K°°^ preftrvative infective diseases. fSSSSSSi Bottled318 words
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Advertisement214 1915-03-16 9 FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO.. LTD. Singapore Branoh. OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE. Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding REPAIRS OF FURNACE CRACKS REPAIRB OF LEAKY TUBE PLATES REPAIRB OF PITTING AND CORROSION REPAIRB OF RIVETTEO FLANGES REPAIRS OF COMBUBTION bHAMBER. REPAIRB OF BTEAMER HULLS REPAIRS OF STLRNPOSTS. Instantaneous214 words
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Advertisement1068 1915-03-16 10 PROSPEROUS ud PROORHWIYB. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIFTED. ««*O OFFIO.. Wine*-*- rW. .fe*M~~ ">"°°« o, *..u«*nc. »o-tt0..0»». c0mm,,,,0n to broken For all parttciUM*. apply A. H. FAIE. Mana.li* DtrMMv. BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL •16,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/- •16,000,000 Silver ♦18,000,000 (88,000,0001,068 words
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Advertisement455 1915-03-16 10 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1899. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. i INCORPORATED BT BPEGIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.1 0,000,000. Capital Paid Up 8.750.000. Reserve Funds 3,790.000. President. Kaznyoshi Yagiu, Esq. Vice President. Kojuro Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. lyetoshi Sada, Esq. Kyoroku Yamanari, Bsq. Shingo Minami, Esq. HEAD Or KICK: TAIPEH, FORMOSA (Taiwan).455 words
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Advertisement983 1915-03-16 10 INSURANCE. EVENTUALITIES must be ever ant'V'pitaii. They msy iot occur for joirs, bat f.w can claim want of experience. Daily are MM nts rutt wh cli often prove disastrous. Through incidents many a fn inly ia de-prive-d o< itti bread winner, who tborgbt, sr msny think tl>a' to morrow w«ii'.983 words
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Article1063 1915-03-16 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The War and Motor Trucks. The two brightest spots in our outlook in 191", are motor trucks for traffic and automobiles for the farmer, and we can surely depend ii]on the European war to expand business in both of theoe lines,1,063 words
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Article12 1915-03-16 11 A rich son in-law is inadequate protection for a man's old ag".12 words
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Article16 1915-03-16 11 When a man achieves a aense of humour he ceases to be a j>ke to others.16 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement225 1915-03-16 11 ADVANTAGES OF TIIE TUXHAM ENGINE Over Other Engines. No water injection in working cylinder Economy in fuel consumption Absence of valve mechanism Simplicity of working parts Oil pressure lubrication No electric ignition Absence of deposit Perfect combustion Quick starting Low price. TLIC "TIIVUAM" A« Sola Atf <tnt« fop th« ,7!r,225 words
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Advertisement12 1915-03-16 11 9m Children's Hacking Conch at Ni«bt Wood* Great Peppermint dm U 8112 words
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Advertisement308 1915-03-16 11 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being '^k^bt* hkz^^ ia^ C2 w m .^L >n. JEL* m»> M-La >^j» JL. Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. The Straits Times FOR F.M.S. READERS. Tbe New Mail Train berrioe enables as to »cod into the308 words
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Advertisement66 1915-03-16 11 Notice to Customers Going Home. WHY do you worry yourself about PRESENTS for your friends at Home? COME and SEE the biggest and BEST COLLECTION of EASTERN NOVELTIES to take home with you which will surely please them greatly. A Selected Variety of TEA SETS Just Arrived. T. NAGAI CO.,66 words
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Advertisement790 1915-03-16 12 A. B. MACKAYS Q THE ORIGINAL LIQUEUR WHISKY. JP I!?!? *s. As supplied to both Houses of t Mtfi HI "^WB\ Parliament. I IUPJ OBTAINABLE FROM ALL pt^^ FIRST-CLASS DEALERS. fw.W*P*\ Sole Agents: Skh ADAMBON gilfillan ij^^ttM AND COMPANY. LIMITED, Singapore, Penang and Malacca. TO BE LET OR SOLO. TO790 words
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Advertisement516 1915-03-16 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNISHED BEABIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA andJDANlTA.tolettnrnishec 1 Apply No. 9. Mt. SophiaIt a OFFIGEB TO LET. No. 1 a, Hafflo* Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors. \pply GUTHRIE ft Co., Ltd. 14-12 a TO BE LET. Immediate entry. No. 74. Anson Road. Apply to Stephens,516 words
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Advertisement540 1915-03-16 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. 10 LET. FURNISHED. Blanche Villa," 77, Scotta Road. Apply on the premises. a 8 2-4 GODOWN TO LET. No. 6, Naneon Road, through to No. 8, Saiboo Street. Rant m. derate. Apply at 8, Trenggano Street. 4-8 178 10 LET. Furnished sta-side residence, "Mafrking," No.540 words
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Advertisement384 1915-03-16 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipobandlers. Government and Mnnioipal Contractors, Estate Snppliers and Commission Agents. Sols Aorht* t The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplor Brand Hair Beltings. 17 80-6-16 BUN BEE CO., 11, Roohoro Road, Singapore. Provision Merchants Ship's Purveyors ■state Suppliers384 words
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Advertisement592 1915-03-16 12 GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Pblllp Street. GOODS READY IN STOCK NOW 24 215. 6,000 Kfgs and Drums Hut buck's Coloured Paint. Oil and Sundries 16,000 feet Leatbor, Balata and Hair Pe-lting, 24 Cook's Circular Saws, 6.0C0 Fire Biick i.,400 lbs Eoropo Fire C!ay, 46.C00 C htogkolp, Hammer and Axe Handles,592 words
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Miscellaneous229 1915-03-16 12 Straits "(times. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of 91 per foui lines tor one or two insertions. Notice's of Births, Marriagew, or Deaths, it not exceeding four lines, II each insor ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Seals Ratbs229 words
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