The Straits Times, 5 April 1915
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Title Section13 1915-04-05 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.7H4 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. APRIL 5. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement147 1915-04-05 1 ■Jf!|i MILLINERY Just opened Out Ladies' Untrimmed and Ready-to-wear s in Chip Tagel and Pedal Tagel. ALL THE LATEST SHADES AND SHAPES MARKED AT The Lowest Possible Margin of Profit. KATZ BROS., LTD. CAMILLA BEER JB tUtmm^ k 4tm »oot»ini [.iibanint. stren^ihenißK and sustaining qualities equal to oar Nonalcoholic j*^147 words
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Advertisement35 1915-04-05 1 SLEDGE MILK 1$ GENUINE Swiss Milk from cattle grazed on the FAMOUS PASTURES OF THE BERNESE ALPS. t J A«U tor: SLEDGE BRAND Unsweetened Condensed or Natural Sterilized. Sole Importers J. TRAVERS ft SONS, LIMITED35 words
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Advertisement118 1915-04-05 1 ROBINSON CO. Winchester Sporting Rifles. -401 Calibre, Model 191 0, Self-Loadlng Rifle. Five Shot Hammerless Take Down. Shoots a heavier bullet and hits a harder blow than any oth^r recoil-operated rifle made Price: $55. 00. •405 Calibre, Model 1895. Twenty-four inch round barrel, weighs abou f 8J lbs. Rubber recoil,118 words
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Advertisement35 1915-04-05 1 'GOODRICH TYRES. Soli t us i ADAMSON GILFILLAN A CO., LTD. PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work, Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KONG HINGCHEONG ft COMPANY Adelphl Hotel Buildings. Singapore. Branch at Penang. 1-6 81-6-1335 words
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Article1790 1915-04-05 2 FORTS BOMBARDED BY ALLIED FLEET. The Ships Engaged. The official announcement of the first naval <>p> rations in the Dardanelles was contained in a notice issued by the Secretary of the Admiralty ou the afternoon of February 20, roading thus Yesterday at eight a.m. a British Fleet of1,790 words
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Article221 1915-04-05 2 A gruup of business men of Canton have conceived the idea of laying down a short local line, about ten niilcH in length, to bring a very populous district outside Canton in closer touch with the capital, ami hence with Hongkong, by means of the KowloonCanton221 words
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Article74 1915-04-05 2 The Directors of the Java Back announce that Mr. \V. Jollcs. who has just returned from European furlough, has been npp >iuti <1 ai{ent of the Bank at Pontianak vicu Mi. .1. V. vau Rossem further that Mr. H. L. E. S. Kinnendijk succeeds Mr. K. K. A. van der74 words
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Advertisement605 1915-04-05 2 NOTICES. SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. All Civilians wl.o ht. i not as yet done •o, are ri(jieat<d tontu-n to the Drill Hall at once auy articles of < ijuipnteot they received there. j. i;. omnn, Mujjr, S. V. C. A. Adjutant, V. C. M MALACCA MUNICIPALITY. Applications are invitol for the605 words
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Advertisement146 1915-04-05 2 there's Purity and Vigour IN EVERY DROP OF READS Dog's Head Gumness The TONIC that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple nout ishing food of high medicinal value. NOTE.— The above DOGS HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitations. Sold I Everywhere I 6 6 TEN DAYS'146 words
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Advertisement12 1915-04-05 2 Far Children's Hacking Cough at Ni,ht Woods Oruat Peppenniat Care U 64.12 words
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Advertisement405 1915-04-05 2 DON'T GRIN AND BEAR IT ToniDg and turning on a bed of woe, do fon rise with an aching, painful back that unfits you for work or pleasure Backache in serious. It should not be neglected. Yon -liould not "grin and bear it." ST-'T IT by robbing in Little's Oriental405 words
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Advertisement340 1915-04-05 2 CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No. 25, South Bridge Road. Finrt-olags Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Fihinn and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed CHARGES MODKRATE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. B*i» Tooth Howderii and Brrmhoß fcr ulr. KOH&GO., 82-3, Bras Basah Road, HAVE JUST RECEIVED a new stock of GOLD <& SILVER Wristlet340 words
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Article757 1915-04-05 3 MALAYA ESTATE MEETINGS AT COLOMBO. Shalimar and Langat River. The sixth annual meeting of the Shalimar (Malay) Estates Co., Ltd was held at Colom bo on March 22, when the chair was taken by Mr. J. E. B. Itaillir Hamilton idirector), and there were also present Messrs. F.757 words
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Article871 1915-04-05 3 The ninth annual nifeting of the Langkat River (Selunxor) Rubber Co., Ltd., was beld it Culoi.ibo on March M. The chair was taken by the Hod. Mr. \V. H. r ity (director), and tlit re were also prtsent Mtssrß. J. E. B. Jiaillii- Hamilton and I871 words
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Article466 1915-04-05 3 New Europe as seen by M. Yves Guyot. H. Yves Guyot, formerly French Minister of Public Works, delivered an address to the Political and Economic Circle of the V& tional Liberal Clib, in which he examined the principles that should govern the Allies in order to bring466 words
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Article92 1915-04-05 3 The finding has been published of a general court martial which was held at Kero/epore for the trial of Reservist Sepoy Chet Singh. JOth 1 1 C O. Infantry, on a charge of desertion. The prisoner absented linusclt from the regimental depot at Keroze pore on Dtctuibtr 'I, in order92 words
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Advertisement399 1915-04-05 3 JUST UNPACKED: A Large Variety of INDIAN, CHINESE JAPANESE SILK GOODS, SILVERWARE and JEWELLERY, ALSO BRASS TRAYS with Wooden Stands INDIAN RUGS and CARPETS, ETC. PRICES MODtRATI. WASSIAMULLASSOMULL&Co., 56-57, High Street. Phoni: 14S. J4 :i 23 9 Quality. Quantity. Economy. The tlir.«i ci ntials wbifth every p.rfton should onsiJr bolore399 words
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Advertisement442 1915-04-05 3 ,!i!llll!!illlllllllllllllllilllllllllll!lllii:illlllll!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIN Is your Baby contented? Your hn'n can he contcntcJ and 'inppy, joy and pleasure to you, only v= his food satitiics him. I>-it-> sli.uM i..ke his bottle to the hsf draa, H shoulJ sleep peacefully, and week alter week gain in jdfwj^^ weight and health like this baby, steadilj442 words
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Advertisement583 1915-04-05 4 tTIAMER SAILINGS. priFo STEAM NAVIGATION CO. F )K <- UISA, JAPAN, PBNaNO, OBIfLON, AOSTRALIa, INDIA, ADEN. BOYPT HEDITBRRANBAN PORTS. PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Tbroogb Bills of Lading issued lor Cbina Coast, Persian Golf, Continental an<l American Ports. St-amcrH will leave Singapore on or abontMAIL LINES Uomtvrard (for Europe). I Connectink583 words
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Advertisement511 1915-04-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Btrvioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports 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 with all the511 words
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Advertisement692 1915-04-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIQATION CO.. LD SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Paka, Tringgann Biaut, Semerak, Baohak, Kelantaa Tabai, Bangnara, Tolupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, L«oon Sobumui, Bandon, Langsuen, Takn, Cbumpon, Koblak and Bangkok. A STEAMER Out Oepartu-^i a. a. YUGALA April 6 April 10, 9 p.m. «.*>. ASDANG „13 17, a692 words
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Advertisement604 1915-04-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Th« Companies' steamrrs ate despstcbed from Liverpool outwards 'or tho Straits. China and Japan every week *nd frcm Japan homewards for London, Ametordan) aod Antwerp every fortnight; for Oonon Marseilles and Liverpool and tor Marseilles, Havre604 words
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Advertisement445 1915-04-05 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVURT-MMTBCH*PPU (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBFVICB »BTWBBN JAVA AND AMHTBKL'AM, VH SINGAPORE, BEL.AWAN ÜBLI SABANG, OObOBfMC, I'OI'.I SAID AND GENOA. Steamers BM \ue on or about th*- undermentioned dates OOTWABD. HOMBW4BIJ. iwi6 ms Vondel aft. lfi lituibrandt Apr. IT Koningin d. Koninum Ned Apr 80 Emma May445 words
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Advertisement763 1915-04-05 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLMKE PAKETVAART MAATBCHAPPM Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. it, Co<lyur O.iu;, LNbKK CONTRACT WITM THE NKTUBRLaNUS INDIA OOVBRNMBNI. Tbu andermbntioßod dates M deptrtore »re onlj approximate. Melctiior Trcnb Belawan ML A F'- A KojDFt ManUik >od PalembaoK. A P r Van Hotciiilorp It.nykaim. BtrombaoK, Paneh, Axaban and763 words
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Advertisement275 1915-04-05 5 a OTOMUNE COMPANY. /^V MOBT FASHIONABLE £r? waterproof coats Silk, Cashmere and Cotton fj ilW* STOCKED IK ALL SIZES BEST JAPANESE CREPE SHIRTS Tennis and Office Wear. MOST POPULAR LOCALLY. 6. OTOMUNE COMPANY. STEAMER SAILINGS. ELLERMAN LI WE. ro LONDON 7 TO MARSEILLES AND LONDON: s.s. City of Corinth Sailing275 words
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Advertisement170 1915-04-05 5 THE "BEN LINE. FOR HONGKONG, JAPAN AND VLADIVOSTOCK. I Tbe ss. "Benrinoes" will be dispatched for the above ports on cr about tbe 7th April. > For rates of freight, apply to PATERSON, SIMONS A Co., Ltd., Agents. 24-8 14 INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA. Tbe170 words
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Advertisement78 1915-04-05 5 CHUBB'S SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., IS, COLLYER QUAY. BUTTER Pure Australian Creamery Butter In 1-lb. and "i-lb. pats. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE GO.. LO., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang SIEMENS ELECTRICAL MACHINES SWITCHGEAR AND ACCESSORIES. fiff \lm 4SW STANDARD CONTINUOUS CURRENT MOTOR AND CONTROL PANEL78 words
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Article988 1915-04-05 6 Manipulation of Ships in Tbe Locks. After consideration of the conditions to be met in passing ships through the locks of the Panama Canal the engineers came to the conclusion that it would not bo safe to permit them to proceed under their own power, and that988 words
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Article184 1915-04-05 6 l'aris, March V2.— The French at Ikauw jour performed brilliant feats. Their ColoDialH held a redonbt ami the Cicrtuaon made massed attack i six times, but the French fire chocked them and wiped out a whole battalion. Another furious attack was made at dawo, Lieutenant Iteynal thereupon184 words
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Advertisement481 1915-04-05 6 LET YOUR CHOICE BE THE CHOICE OF H.M. N4VY. Kaßtoer Auto Piano* iuve recently been Bold to Hia Mtjesty'a /fl shipH Piuii Rdwsrd VII," King Oeorge V," Essex," 'jfelSßßa^Sy Fortl < Kli'au*, Renown' "BriUnoit," "Implacable, Jt^fcs^^S^^MßjSS? Warricr Tliiojik," and the Australian Dreadnought* '■|^|HflK^ K: jEßgwCf|^n Sjiinej and Aontralia." I Kv^^^9sa|fep*481 words
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Advertisement321 1915-04-05 6 iLateofßoblnaon Piano Co.' PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER. Latest Appliances. First-Class Work. BOTTOM P3IOES. A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE. Tel. 1183 Bailors Homo Singapore 8 4b l 1 ART EXHIBITION WATER COLOUR PICTURES AND OLD PRINTS by well-known Japanese Artists 2 Weeks only, from April 2 to 15. THE TOSA ART STUDIO321 words
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Advertisement359 1915-04-05 6 ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS. SINGAPORE Notice is hereby gitta, that the Firs Annual General Meeting of tbe Association of Eagiaeer4, Singapore, will be beld at thu Registered Office of the Association, French Bank Buildings, on Thursday, the Bth day of April, 1915, at 8 80 o'c'ock ia tbe evening, for the359 words
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Article104 1915-04-05 7 FIXTURES. Monday, April 5. High Water. 0.41 am., '1 6 p.m. lUuk Holiday. Tuesday, April ft. High Water. 1.21 a.m., 8.19 p.m. Wednesday, April 7. High Water. 2.10 a.m., 5.12 p.m. Thursday, April 8. Hull Water. I M a.m.. 7.9 p.m. B. I. homeward mail clones. I104 words
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Article214 1915-04-05 7 Dun (BxcirT Sdmdat) Bt Federated Malay States, Pekan, Malacca. Muar and Penang 4pm TO DAT Haiphong 10 am S(i^un K;ihu 10 am nl.iiL' »ud T. An- n I'.rak noon Malacca and Muar h*K i noon l\>ntiiin;ik 1 1 1 ti i i.in neon I i.^^i Tau jodu'214 words
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Article347 1915-04-05 7 Kelvin's Flight Theories In Practice. Profc s<or A. Gray, of Glasgow l/niversity. d. liven d bt fore the Institution of Electrical Engineers in London the hixth Kelvin leetnr.-. Tho subject was L >rd Kelvin's work ou cyrostatics, and the lecture waa ilhistratt d by Uio original gyroscopes347 words
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Article262 1915-04-05 7 Outward. 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 list in London Par P.262 words
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Article372 1915-04-05 7 In a lecture at Qaeen's Hall on How the World will Kod and the Git-at World Chani that is to Follow," Mr. K. L. Kawson, M.I.E. E A MICE, author of Life Understood aud II .w the War will End," arrived at the conclusion that hostilities will372 words
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Article109 1915-04-05 7 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 am. on \|inl 5, 1915. nniiMi. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. Mar; Austin Abb.-t-.forJ I'uli Add ll\. I, coon IVdudk i>m i|« r. Naoiur Latua Sri WongaM IIudk Aik i MhM| M.-rauti It.uuit Im Sylvia (i Huat Cli.atii; K,iin»109 words
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Article123 1915-04-05 7 Mtilin was visited by ad < xceptionally •mi mi the I'Tfning of Friday, March rriflc tliunii roU|"i and Htartlinigly vivul dasbea of lightning fullovted each other with hardly a moment's int> rval, and tho i Uctrir 'ii-pUj WBH acciiiuiunied by a lulu. oili usdelugr of rain. Several electric tr»nti(orujt r«123 words
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Article163 1915-04-05 7 EXCHANOE. SINOAFOKB, AI'BIL 1, 1915. Ok London Bank 4 m/s 2 4,, Demand 2.4, V Private 3 m/s 2I On India Bank T. T. 1744, ik Ho\.. Ron.. ...Hank .1 1 21% On Shanohai ...Bank d/d 99j| On Java Bank T. T. 141] On Japan Bank d/d163 words
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Article203 1915-04-05 7 oe Buyor 8 Value Z 10 10 AmpftOg 7.75 1 1 AyerWonp O.'iO 10 10 Belat '2.50 10 10 brnang 0.75 10 10 Kainpai 10 10 Kanaboi 1.30 10 10 KintaAsBOo:at'OD £1 41 KinUTin 1 1 SI £1 Lahat Minep 8.60 10 B.J Malayan Collieries 8.25 £1 XI Malayan203 words
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Article656 1915-04-05 7 f 8 6 1 Buyers. Sellers. I/- 3/- Allagai 1,9 2/Bl 41 AnyloJav* 8 6 8/10J I/- 8/- Anglo-Malaj 7,8 8/I/- a/- Batang MmUk* -/8J -/I I ci XI Bato Tiga 1.168 2(.0 I/- 2/- Bekoh 1/1 i 1/8 Bl £1 Bukit Kajanß 1.9.6 1.14.0 81 41 Bukit Lintang656 words
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Article130 1915-04-05 7 41 £1 B Smelting Co. 13,6 14/--41 41 Pref. 1.8.0 1.3.8 6/- 6/- Electric T'ways 8/- 8/6 10 10 Frwer ft Neave 62.00 68.00 60 60 Hammer Co. 100.00 110.00 100 Howarth Brakioe 85.00 100 7% Pref. 95.00 100 100 Ratz Bro, Dot. 100.00 10 10 Maynard 4 Co.130 words
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Article58 1915-04-05 7 United Engineers 6% 11.284 600 norn Singapore Electric Tramways 8 £850,000 norn S'poreMunicipal 5% 11,878,000 l%pnj Spore Municipal 4J% ol 1907 •1,600,000 norn S'poie Municipal 44% of 1909 tl,no\OOC norn S'l-ore Municipal 4% 'i.000.0W 10% di« 3 poiu Muni, ipal 4% iiaOO.OIX 02 j*%Tbe quotations of sterling shares must58 words
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Advertisement74 1915-04-05 7 AUCTION SUES Powell and Co \|inl r, At sali-room, unredeemed j>l< 'ly. h at 10. 4|»i! At *.il. TIK.MI. The l>iitiihnteamer in. ot i.:>". M At Woodlrit;ti." I I. valuable teak houavlioM furuitinr. < (c at 2. April U l.inkuu. 1 L'j.t Maij. at 1. ::il. Ching nc.ik l-«< tnJ74 words
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Advertisement173 1915-04-05 7 DRINK! DRINK! CABLSBEBG BEER! THE BEST BEER OBTAINABLE Ar^^^^^^lw^ according m/^^^^^i^ l 0 THE LATEST XlMj^&iz METHODS WITH EVERY POSSIBLE CARE IN SANITARY RESPECTS. CARLSBERG BEER IS DANISH BEER. SOLE IMPORTERS: THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd. Obtainable from: JOHN LITTLE Co.. Ltd.. RAFFLES PLACE. KATZ BROS.. Ltd.. GARNER QUELCH tc173 words
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Advertisement79 1915-04-05 7 AT XHE HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT! 9-IS TO-NIGHT!! 3rd and 4th of tho GOLDEN BEETLE SERIES ENTITLED NO. 3 THE SIGN OF THE COSRA NO. 4 IN THE SERPENT i COIL lIN 4 REELS) Wti-d and Thrilling locidents, with a p» rfee* i:'u'. of S n-it' nali!-ni.79 words
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62 1915-04-05 8 Mr. T. W. Robinson desires, on behalf of his Father, himself, and the family, to thank all friends who so kindly sent floral tributes and expressions of sympathy, on the occasion of his brother's death at Singapore, January 14, 1915. He deeply regrets62 words
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Obituary17 1915-04-05 8 Eailk.— On February 28, at Ansley, War wickshire, A. A Earle, formerly of Singapore aged 52.17 words
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1240 1915-04-05 8 We have a feeliog that some great move menta are in progrens. The German sub marines have been displaying exceptional activity, striking savagely even at trawlers, and showing no respect tor neutral flags. Germany is flattering herself that she has given as1,240 words
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Article36 1915-04-05 8 The next meeting of tbe Band of Hope will be a social gathering at the Hind House, Mt. Sophia, on Wednesday next, tea at 4.30. All members invited, and any others wishing to join are welcome.36 words
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Article43 1915-04-05 8 Capt. W. 11. Propert, of the Laertes, who caved his ship when pursued by a submarine in the North Sea, has received at Buckingham Palace at the bands of the King tbe decoration conferred upon him in recognition of his recent gallant action.43 words
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Article44 1915-04-05 8 It is understood, says The Times, that the option on H.M.S. Britannia, tbe old training ship at Dartmouth, has now been taken up and the ship will eventually be presented to the nation for such useful purpose as may be advistd by the Admiralty.44 words
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Article53 1915-04-05 8 Tbe London staff of Reuter's Telegram Company have presented to Baron do Router, on the occasion of tho 60th anniversary of the foundation of the company, an address expressive of their loyalty and regard, and a souvenir of the jubilee in the form of a Greek Amphora in silver withReuter - 53 words
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Article61 1915-04-05 8 Mr. H. M. Darby has, gays the Malay Mail, declined nomination by the Kapar District and other planting associations for the chair of tho P.A.M. As the Hon. Mr. E. Macfadyen has also declined to stand, Mr. W. Duncan's is now the only name before the constituent associations, and tbe61 words
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Article64 1915-04-05 8 In connection with the new tobacco duty it is pointed out, says the Times of Malaya, that this must entail the enlargement of the F.M.S. Preventative Service, and that if there is no similar duty in tho Straits Settle ments smuggling will take place from there, while, if a similar64 words
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Article68 1915-04-05 8 The death took place at the European Hospital in Kuala Lumpur on Friday afternoon, of Mrs. Muir, wife of Mr. W. Muir, engineer on Sungei Way Estate, Selangor. Mrs. Muir had not enjoyed good health since her return a few months ago, and had been in the hospital for some68 words
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Article68 1915-04-05 8 The sale of all agricultural and mineral products obtained from the properties owned and worked by the Netherlands Indian Government during 1915 has been entrusted exclusively to the Netherlands Trading Society. The selling commission (which also covers delcredere risks) fixed by their agreement with the Dutch Government amounts to 1J68 words
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Article84 1915-04-05 8 There was great activity in the Sourabaya sugar market on March '29, when a very considerable advance in prices was registered. The actual cause of the rise is a matter for speculation since the large European firms i re not in the market, tbe buyers cou-ost-ing primarily of Chinese dealers84 words
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Article99 1915-04-05 8 A spectator of one of the detrainiogs of Britixli wounded at Boulogne U-ll» me (writeti tho Farm correspondent of Truth) that a man who h*d lost a Kg replied to a small crowd of Englishmen who were waving their hands to him "Do I look dowuheart txi? No. I now99 words
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Article90 1915-04-05 8 A Calcutta correspondent sUtes that a conference between two Government Departments and representatives of the indigo industry in various pruviuces couiruenoed on 22n I ult. The aim is to inqniru whether the war offers an opportunity of placing the vegetable indigo industry, formerly worth jEI.OJO.OOO yearly to India, on a90 words
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Article117 1915-04-05 8 Some time ago, the Imperial Merchant Service Guild addreosed themselves to the different representative Shipowner's Aasociati ns in the United Kingdom furnishing the names of certain firms who had decided themselvts to insure the effects of their captains and officers against war risks. The Guild suggested the desirability of a117 words
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Article132 1915-04-05 8 A Hague telegram to Netherlands India says that both the British anl French prow stroogly deprecate Germany's provocative maritime action agtinst Holland. Both refer in very sympathetic tunes to Holland *ud praise the Netherlands (iovoroment and people for their resoluteness and self posses sioo. The Times points out the delicacy132 words
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Article356 1915-04-05 8 Messrs. W. I). Fraser and K. 11. Keynell have left Koala Lompar < v route to China. Mt. W. O. Stirling, who recently r< turned from leave, is now acting as I'rotectoi of C liict'Hc, Malacca. Mr. L. Lew ton Brain, Director of Agriculture, F.M.S., has been356 words
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151 1915-04-05 8 The Netherlands Indian official gazette of March 26 contains the articles of association of a society that is being formed in Java to further the interests of Gorman, Austrian and HungArian subjects rcnidont in the Dutch East Indies. The association will be entitled the Deutitchor Bund,"151 words
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Article178 1915-04-05 8 The total mortality in the Settloment of Singapore during the week tixlc.l March 27, was 18.'), comprising 141 males and 42 feu ales. Those figures give a ratio per mille of population (per annum) of 2H.HO. Phthisis claimed iti victims other fatal ailments included, convulsions 23, malarial178 words
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Article244 1915-04-05 8 Lieut. -Colonel It. N. Bray, Commandant of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps, who was a pasaengtr on the P. and Nubia lac home to rejoin his regiment, the Duko of Wbllington's (West Hiding Itegiuient) was accorded a luoct enthusiastic send-off by the memben of the Shanghai Volunteer244 words
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Advertisement447 1915-04-05 8 IS W. D. H. O. WILLSS THE NEW SMOKING MIXTURE de LUXE A PERFECT PIPE TOBACCO OFALLTHK LEADING DEALERS i. .',-j JLBENSON'S J^^ WORLD RENOWNED rf^kX WATCHES I Are the BEST. jf«k J WARRANTED TIMEKEEPERS Jy LONDON MAKE. Gold Bracelet Watc lies from £8 Bfl., T^SfSelT or 8T ett The447 words
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Advertisement111 1915-04-05 8 A BIG HOLIDAY ATTRACTION, Two Enosllsnt Oramatlc Features. ALHAMBRa, he Pioneer Cinematograph Theatrt: Beach Road. Second Show, at 9. 1S p.m. A VIGOROUBAND POWER. FUL DETECTIVB DRAMA: DR. NICHOLSON AND THE BLUE DIAMOND 4 Melt of Extraordinary Dramatic Aotion. BEiUTIFULLY COLOURED GERARDMER, DEPARTMENT OP THE VOSGES It lays claim to111 words
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Advertisement11 1915-04-05 8 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article2665 1915-04-05 9 GALLANT FRENCH ACTION. Capture of German Trenches. AUSTRIA'S DISTRESS. Terrible Losses It\ The Carpathians. Kfcl TKK'S TuLKIiRAM. London, April 3, 5.20 p.m. Paris General Jjffre has visited the Belgian headquarter* and was received by King Albert. He decorated a number of Belgian offioers. The visit doeply impressed the2,665 words
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Article1216 1915-04-05 9 OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS. Lord Crewe Answers Lord Lansdowne's Question. (From our Spscial Parliamentary Correspondent.) House of Lords, March 2. The question of the Singapore military riot was raised to-day, when tbe Marquess of Lansdowne, the leader of tbe Opposition, asked the Marquess of1,216 words
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Article77 1915-04-05 9 Belter's Teleoram. London, April 4. Tokio The Japanese Premier, interviewed by Renter, said the Chino- Japanese negotiations are progressing towards an early and satisfactory conclusion. The Japanese proposals are in complete accordance with the Anglo-Japanese alliance and the agreements with other Powers. Count Okuma emphasise j that77 words
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Article56 1915-04-05 9 Rktceu's Tklkukam. London, April 2.40 a.m. The message from tho National In ion of Journalists to the Allies appreciates the cooperation of Jap in in fteeing the seas and nations in the Far East from tho peril of alien aggression and trusts that tbe friendship of the56 words
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Article33 1915-04-05 9 Rectkr's Tklf.ukam. London, April :i, 9.30 p.m. Copenhagen: The Kiu^ of Denmark yesterday underwent an operation for an intestinal fissure. His health is o'l and no farther bulletins will be issued.33 words
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Article81 1915-04-05 9 (From Our Own Corr«spondkn r Kuala Lumpur. April 8. At tbe Kuala Lumpur Planters' Association annual meeting tbe offioers elected were i F. G. Harvey, Chairman, W. Leggatt, Seen tary, H. Armstrong, C. J. Arnold, l(. C. Kinder, V. L'lterson and Kelso, Committee. TheClnirman and Secretary with81 words
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Article113 1915-04-05 9 Mr. Dan Kolyat, the comediau, wax mar ried in February at the Strand K< pstrar Office to Miss Constance Worth, of tbe Shaftrsbury Theatre. The ceremony took place in the presence of only two witnesses. The bride's full name wae given as Con-tince Rmily Wadsworth, aud her age is 21.113 words
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Article35 1915-04-05 9 A few minutes after tbe air raid on MChester gauga of uoyn w« re marchiu^ tlir mnli the streets singing fbe Germans are mming, they are, they ar<\" to the a'r of TheCampbells are cooling."35 words
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Article996 1915-04-05 10 HONOURING THOSE WHO FELL IN THE MUTINY. m An Impressive Assembly. It would not be too much to say that nrver before has there been such a congregation gathered together in Singapore as that which assembled at Bidadari Cemetery on Saturday, when a special military service of996 words
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Article42 1915-04-05 10 Mr. Tl i w I. :Mi .Sumatra), Mr. Kdward W. M..i.,!l lir.i all V .th Borneo), Mr. Obarin I lukm- iVr»ki. and Mr. Charles H. Shu ld> iLjiiimi have been elected I 1 loyal Colonial Bm i hint) baa Ucd an A».-..cmk.42 words
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Article, Illustration80 1915-04-05 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guise and then turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun tc the frontier is in the hands of the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions80 words
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Article3567 1915-04-05 10 FREE WILL OFFERINGS TO THE HOMELAND. Great Speech By Mr. Harcourt. Under the auspices of the Victoria League, Mr. Lewis Harcourt, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in January last, delivered a speech which is really a record of tbe fret will offerings to the British3,567 words
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Article24 1915-04-05 10 P.ruias.-lO^iK) :!>... S. kuuy.-11.M02 lbs. Majcdie.— 7.7lo IOH. Mount Austiu.— T2.HM) lbs. ScgaPiat.— lo,BB9 lbs. Sumatra Para.- Ih.ikK). Batu Hata. UJ.OitV IU.24 words
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Article72 1915-04-05 10 The death is annoiiuci <l iv IV. inn ol >nb Lieutenant Jmu Cailar, of the Catoaml Infantry. The di <■< im -I i.tlin r. uho was an Advocate of the Court ol appeal of IndoCliiru. hrn 1). I pre |mm il for lvi ntion in the Urdio.lu p'li. II" was72 words
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Article735 1915-04-05 11 Prices Quoted in the Market Tbis Morning. Singapore, April 1, 1915. Messrs. Lyall and Bratt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following list ol quotations tbis morning:— The quotations on Sterling Shares are only nominal. Noil. Valoi. Bctim. SBLUias. AII&KW X 1 An^ln ,l»va 3/0 8/ Aiu;iu735 words
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Letter184 1915-04-05 11 To tin Kilitor of the Straits Times Sir, I uliall be highly obliged if you will ins< rt tlim letter of rumr in your valuable paper. Since tliu departure of Dr. Dow, the .tliccr ol Muar. the place has been without a doctor. Muar hi lift184 words
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266 1915-04-05 11 The lion. Treasure. Mi. M. Morrison,! Ujana*:' i, Chartered Hank nf India, Australia and I lima. Singapore, hegi to acknowledge, with many thanks, the rtceipt of the following further contributions: Previously acknowledged •H12.281.9P The Chetty Community of Singapore 2,000 Staff of Tbe Malaya (.rural266 words
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Article118 1915-04-05 11 Previously acknowledged 51.622 ■I. M Flak 10 I; A. Black 15 W. Houston 29 A. R. list install 2ii 1. Ritchie (2nd install 20 I de Sousa J as. Johnston 5 I, Cook rind instal.i 25 D. 1". Sbield 15 W. Mi I lor (Ist instal.)118 words
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Article98 1915-04-05 11 (ortDi«bt \>ivea over to dramatic I'allailiuiu once again reverts to I A -pccial holiday programme is announce*! which Hhould attract a large au. l ii dim to tin popular theatre in Orchard I Then will a new aerie* of wai I il humourous photo playa, an American diaiua98 words
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Advertisement51 1915-04-05 11 t»i>. i.n tort im aalaaj lake a pull, tbe Bailor said; Take u-y I and. the uiaidrn murmured laii- him .'.'»u, -anl >|'i, h I Takt Wuod*' feppeinjint Lui> saj all u-iu it »ili lak. juui coaiilm away. Mfke y>u stroDft, and brigLt and happy Make you ((lad, content and51 words
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Advertisement328 1915-04-05 11 LATEST fIDVERTISEMENTS FORD THB UNIVERSAL GAR Price: $1,450. yf »L Hnarstt£. WkS^" z V If you deal in VALUES you'll ap reciate the FORD. Itß SIMPLICITY, its ECONOMY, and iis DEPENDA- BILITY give it a VALUE that cannot be measured by j i it* price. The FORD is the ONE328 words
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Advertisement242 1915-04-05 11 HIBBERT'S -j 3 Star Whisky. Obtainable from ESS ANN LOCK COY., gg Battery Road, SINGAPORE. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Rattles Bakery, which is entirely under ibe Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot: Raffles Hotel Buildings, 88, Bras Basah Road. TELEPHONE NO. 490. THE242 words
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Article1622 1915-04-05 12 1914. ■June 27.— Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Sarajevo. July 25.— Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia. August 1. -Germany doclareß war on Russia and France, and invades Belgium. 4.— Britain declares war on Germany. •23. Battle of Mons begins, and the French1,622 words
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Article163 1915-04-05 12 The naturalist will find iuucli to interest him in the A pril number of the journal of the K.MS. Museums, a copy of which is just to hand. The eight heads of matter are Ad Expedition to Mount MenuaDg Qasing, Selangor, by 11 N. Kidley; Aeromyp, a New (ienuH of163 words
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Article597 1915-04-05 12 Attempt to Smuggle Java Rubber Through Holland. The following telegraphic messages have been published in Netherlands India papers: The Hague, March 24-29 A consignment of rubber has been discovered by the customs authorities at Rotterdam concealed in a cargo of tobacco which was being discharged ex597 words
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Article383 1915-04-05 12 Speech by the Minister Of Agriculture. A recent visit to Nanking of Mr. Chang C hien, Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, was an event of interest. Mr. Chang attend od a meeting of the Colonisation Association, received guests, visited poiuM of interest in the city, and conducted383 words
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Article46 1915-04-05 12 Mr. Philip Smith, who was shot in the mutiny, was a son of Mrs. Philip Smith, one of the oldest residents of Ooty. Much sympathy will go out to her, says the Madras Time*, as also to bis sister, Miss Philip-Smith, of Nellore, and other relatives.46 words
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Article803 1915-04-05 12 Proposal to Form a Corps In Perak. We quote from the Times of Malaya of March 29 the following account of a meeting recently held in Ipoh, with reference to a proposed company of Chinese Volunteers in Perak:— In response to a circular issued by Mr. Foo Choo803 words
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Article263 1915-04-05 12 Presiding at the annual meeting at Glasgow of the British Corporation for the Survey and Registry of British Shipping, Mr. Robert Clark said that probably the most novel shipbuilding development last year was expressed in the three oil-carrying steamers Aztec, Breifond, and Ricardo K.263 words
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Advertisement208 1915-04-05 12 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS.. LTD. THE LARGEST AND THE BEST PIER GLASSES Teak Frame W oi»U (Pilkington, British Make) SOLD BY JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only Address ORCHARD ROAD. Only Add—— No Connection with any other Furniture House. FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO.. LTD.208 words
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Article805 1915-04-05 13 THEIR PROBtBLE LINE OF OFFENSIVE. Where The Rhine Might Be Forced. A well-known American war correspondent, who went through tbe first and second Balkan campaigns, gave it as his opinion the other day that the Allies would find the task of driving tbe Germans out of Belgium805 words
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Article287 1915-04-05 13 Dr. U. M. KobertiOD, physician nuperinttndent of MoruiD^iJe Asylum, Edinburgh, id bis annual report, describes the effect of the wai on tbe delusions of bis patients. The commonest war delusion, be says, is tbe belief of many melancholic patients that they individually are responsible for the war and287 words
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Advertisement153 1915-04-05 13 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 THE MUNICIPALITY fef^^^^^ THE 60VHWKNT SING .PORE. V^iv^jjSPy JOHORE DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and P. M. S. NEW GOODS DISPLAY JAPANESE. INDIAN AND CHINESE SILKS. AND CURIOS ALSO GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY. Everything153 words
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Advertisement52 1915-04-05 13 LATEX CUPS Different sizes and shapes. Porcelain or Earthenware, White or Green Glazed, Half Lemon or Flat Bottom Shapes. Held in Large Stock by LEE KIM $00, i-C, D Almeida StrMt, lin«apor«. Samples and quotation gladly rect on receipt of partirnlnra of reqairemect. Special quotation for large orders. 28 1252 words
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Advertisement68 1915-04-05 13 f HIGH-CLASS TAILOR and Outfitter. A Urge ktcck of ready-made tropical clothing, in all eizoe, always on band, ready for immediate delivery. Should a very large order be riqnircd, airanKoments can be mado to have it executed in a short time. WING LOONG No. 25, High Street. We skill b*68 words
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Advertisement1065 1915-04-05 14 JJJJJ™ LAWEBT WUO-UP BAPfTAL Of AMY EABTHH 80HPAW. PROBPSROUS and PROORBBSIYE. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIFTED. Om9m§ wo.** *pc-~ w*k S-»~. O-l 4 -Wl— Ub O-p--- Ac. i-^y P^-V-'-. V P^N. O, M.UUNOI IQIfYTOUOAH. U»»WAI. CQMW.SS.QN TO BBOKKW. ror ail partfctmlan. apply to A H. FAIS. Mana*in« DtiilW.1,065 words
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Advertisement445 1915-04-05 14 BANKING. ESTABLISHED 1899. THE BANK OF TAIWAN. LIMITED. INCORPOKATBD BY BPEGIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed V.1 0.000.000. Capital Paid Up 8.750.000. Reserve Funds 3.790.000. President. Kazuyoshi Yagiii, Esq. Vice President. Kojuro Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. lyetoshi Sada, Esq. Kyoroku Yamanari, Esq. Shingo Minami, Bsq. HEAD OFFICE TAIPBH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHBS AND445 words
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Advertisement774 1915-04-05 14 INSURANCE. EVENTUALITIES must be ever antic'pated. They may not occur for yoArs, but few oan claim want of experience. Daily are incidt nts met which often prove disastrous. Through incidents many a family is deprived of its bread winner, who thought, as many think that to-morrow would do; a delusion774 words
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Article864 1915-04-05 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Newest Napiers. Beauty and dignity shine upon every page of the new catalogue of D. Napier and Son Ltd., which I have just received the hand soiuest and best handbook of cars that I have I v> r mi en,864 words
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Article249 1915-04-05 15 The Siamese budget estimates f.>r 1915 16 are aa follows:— Revenue Tcs. 7C,0C0,000, expenditure Tcs. 69,991.604, surplus Tcs. s :t'.ni. The expenditure i» that chargeable to revenue. The following is the expendi tnre not chargeable to revenue -Treasury reserve Tcs. 5,767,284, loan account Tcs. 7.960,000, loan sinking249 words
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Advertisement284 1915-04-05 15 ADVANTAGES OF TIIK 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. TUC "TIIYUAM" A. Solo Ag«nt« for the TUXHAM ENGINE284 words
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Advertisement295 1915-04-05 15 BY APPOINTMENT. Dunlop Motor Tyres. Horn Bulbs, Sure Patches, Repair OutfitsFull and Complete Stocks, 43, Robinson Road, SINGAPORE. DUNLOP: Founders of the Pneumatic Tyre Industry. Stocks held by all Garage Dealers, or from THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO. (FAR EAST) LTD., 43, Robinson Road. The Straits Times FOR F.M.S. READERB Tue295 words
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Advertisement81 1915-04-05 15 the: 'REMINGTON JUNIOR' is the IDEAL TYPEWRITER For the home, and for the professional and small business man whose correspondence does not justify the employment of a typist The Junior fin -o li-s th-* latest ideas in Remington Constniettott Visible Writing, back spice key, etc. It i- w H ti81 words
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Advertisement403 1915-04-05 16 MapseillesTijes "SWAN BRAND." For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents: Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. MOTOR BUM WANTED. Wanted. Petrol Motor Boat about II h.p. Apply to Box No. 907, Straits Times, giving full particulars. 90 8 a FURNISHED HOUBE WANTED. Wanted a fnrnished403 words
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Advertisement372 1915-04-05 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO FURNIBHED BEASIDt KEBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and LAN IT A. to et furnished. Apply No. 9, Mr Scnlii* 1-5 q TO LET. No. 7, Cairntiul Circle. Apply Campbell and Bdrgsma, 81, Kling Street. 8-2 a ROOMS Td LET Rooms to let at ZETLAND HOUSE. Apply372 words
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Advertisement491 1915-04-05 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO OFFICES TO LET. So. 1 4, Raffles Qoay Ist and 2nd Floors. Apply GITTHRIB Co., Ltd 14-I'i a TO BE LET Immediate entry. No. 74, Anson Road. Apply to Stephens. Panl Co. 41 O TO LET. No 8, Cairnhill Circir. Apply to Allen and Gledhill,491 words
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Advertisement513 1915-04-05 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNISHED FLAT TO LtT. 2', Thfi Crescent, TaDjntg Katcng, fcr 8 months from Ist May. Apply A. B. Baidtley, Outline k Co Ltd. 20 8 a 38-4 BHOPS TO LET. Three large thrfestorejed build ngs, Nrs. 30-1, 29 and 80. High Srreet. Apply A. S513 words
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Advertisement393 1915-04-05 16 MOTIOES. GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street Shlp-Crnndltrs, Government and Municipal Contractors. Gtneral Importer*, and Exporters snd Commission Ments. Estatai. Rice Kill snd Saw-Will Suppliers. Solb Ai.knts For "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THE IDBAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND PRESERVING STEAM BJILBRS Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT," Singapore. Codbs l'sbd A. B. C. 6393 words
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Advertisement505 1915-04-05 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ie 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 431. Shipcliandlers, Government and Muuioipa! Contractor*. E-tate Suppliers sad Com niifißion Aycnt". SoLB AOBNTS I The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 11 80-6 1A CAMBO HOUSE No. 93. River Valley Road. Single and Double Airy Rooms.505 words
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Miscellaneous225 1915-04-05 16 Straits "(bimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATBS.-Miscellane ous wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per four lines lor one or two insortionn. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not exceeding four lines, II each inner ion. For p.p.c. cards, on page 8, 12. Inch Scalb Ratbs225 words
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