The Straits Times, 9 July 1915
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Title Section13 1915-07-09 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.846 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. JULY 9. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement216 1915-07-09 1 Ij jr!? MILLINERY Just Received, a Choice Selection of UNTRIMMED STRAWS. PANAMAS, WHITE FELT ft BEAVER HATS. LATEST SHAPES and FASHIONS. THE PELTINVAIN W jljS MtetoB WEATHER COAT fe 4 W' PELTINVAIN AT Indispensable in fe#. iV Yd tellB tron B l y in its favour the Tropics. '^si&t'^T 9216 words
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Advertisement249 1915-07-09 1 New-Hudson Motor Cycles. 3i 4 H.P. 3 -Speed Countershaft Gear. ENGINE. New Hudson BJ— 4 H.P. Bore and Stroke IGNITION. High Tension Magneto, bail- tearing*, chain 86 X 88, 490 o.c. driven, enclosed in oil tight aluminium c»ee, dust GEAR BOX. New Hudson Countershaft 8 speed Com- j nii waterproof.249 words
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Advertisement11 1915-07-09 1 JEFFREY'S I PILSENER BEER. I 1 Soli Aciints: ADAMBON.6ILFILLAN! < CO LID.11 words
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Article1021 1915-07-09 2 THE INTERNATIONAL TOLL OF WAR. Deaths of Famous Players. It is surely something more than a mere coincidence that oar international Rugby footballers have figured so prominently in the casualty lists of tbe war, writes Astral in the Daily News and Leader of May 26. They seem marked1,021 words
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Article62 1915-07-09 2 The civil and military authorities are very strict io Indo China. No public entertain ujtnts hucli as balls, circuses or concerts, are allowed. Tim band which playid overy evening at the Caf. de la Terrasse in Sai«ou, baa b en obliged to cease, and the cafi is clou cd. Sainon62 words
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Advertisement207 1915-07-09 2 BEING DIRECT IMPORTERS AND liivir k our fittir.iii, etc., purchased piw v t> r n't iv price at H m", we are in a position to offor to the pab ie OFFICE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE IN Latest Designs at Lowest Prices. SHOP-FITTING SHOWCASE SPECIALISTS. PARTITION WORK. etc., etc., etc. Ask D«207 words
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Advertisement224 1915-07-09 2 I ROB ROYTEIVSJ FS^ree lass |su|u::,.'" |3O Samples ?J lllmtr.t.d C>t»lotn.» Mm application All Aches and Pains must go go quickly when you rub in Little's Oriental Balm. It is tbe anemyof Pain. It «topi h adac'ic, earache backache. It re ievts laoie&e's, sprains ■trains, Hwollincs, 'ame nock, crick in224 words
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Advertisement595 1915-07-09 2 NOTICES. CONSULATE-GENERAL FOR THE NETHERLANDS NOTICE Tbe condition!! coder which 27,980 pikul* of Government Ccffee will be Bold by auction at BatavU in the course of this joar may be inspects at tho Consulate General for tbe Netherlands, 6 a, Raffles Qray. Singapore, July 8, 1915. 8 7 10-7 IN595 words
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Advertisement546 1915-07-09 2 NOTICES. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Thr Municipal Conmmsit n rßof Singapore invi'e c ff ra tor tfie U.iiioliiion ami the parchase cf tbn maloria a of Bidadari Hoaso. 3iran«ooa Bead. p »> t eu'ars and tendor form can ho obtained at the Municipal Engineer 1 Office during offloo hoors. '''fj^ 8 8546 words
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Article954 1915-07-09 3 ARTILLERY GALLOP UP WITH AMMUNITION. A Stirring Letter. A Cavalry officer writes from the front I At 2.45 on Monday morning most of u» were roused by a terrific bombardment by oar nuns— every single gun for mile* seemed to be blazing off as bard as it954 words
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Article151 1915-07-09 3 Mr. H. O. Wells, tl.i- noted ED^ish writer, in a letter to tbe newspapers, states tbat modern war is emtentially a struggle of gear, in wtiicli invention must ba perpetually oat wilting tbe opponent. Britisher* had shown »ivat individual courage bat there was an in Haf&cient number151 words
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Advertisement247 1915-07-09 3 P Quality. §1 LEA &PERRINS* SAUCE, sprinkled over the meat, £5^5 cnecse, »!vc., are all that is (1 to impart the most delicious cy and flavour. <V i jIAIITY and concentration of its *-#U ■Tits make a little of this sauce go MM ftf Jkr The Oripn-'l "i Ocnnine iINJ\247 words
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Advertisement552 1915-07-09 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. IMXHHIM BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Oipoot Sarvioe to Japan vim Hongkong A Shanghai, and to Oaloutta, I via Pan an g, from Sin^apor*. Taking oargo on thorough Bills ol Ladiat 'or Canton, Maoao, Swatow. Amoy, Cheloo I Tientain, Newohwang, Yangtsse Port! Far I tnosa. the Philippines, etc.. etc.,552 words
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Advertisement671 1915-07-09 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. STRAITS STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. SINGAPORE AND BANGKOK. A first-class passenger steamer will leave Singapore every Saturday, at 4 p.m., for Bangkok. s.s. Katong" sails Saturday, July 10. For particulars as to Freight, Passage, etc., apply to 4, Raffles Quay. 3 7 80 9 'ELLERMAN" LINE TO LONUON671 words
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Advertisement522 1915-07-09 4 BTEAMEB SAILIWGB. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO. CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued tor China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and smarinan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Bom—ord (for Swop*). I Connecting522 words
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Advertisement543 1915-07-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.YJK. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A serrioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this sorvioe have been specially designed ana oonittructed, and are fitted with all543 words
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Advertisement689 1915-07-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAYIBATMN CO.. LB. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK For Kretay, Tringgann, Bisut, Semerak, Kslantaa, Tabai, Bangaara, Telapin, Patani, Singora, Laeoa, Kobsamai, Bandos, Langsoen, Takn, Chnmpon, KohUk aal Bangkok nut Oapartura ASDANG July IB July 14. 3 p.m. MOH IDOL ..IB i. 81, 8 p.m. b.b. BOBIBAT .26 28, 3689 words
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Advertisement620 1915-07-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD To* Oompaniei' steamers are despatched bom Liveipool on t wards (or the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp i very fortnight; (or Genoa, Marseille* and Liverpool and620 words
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Advertisement596 1915-07-09 4 BTEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATSGHAPPIJ tSTBAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIOUTLY MAIL SBHVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTBRDAM VIA SINOAPORB, BELAWAN DBM SABANIi, COLOMn'O (optional) PORT SAID AND OBNOA. Steamers are due on or about the under mentioned dates i Outward Humbwabd 1916 mt Rembrandt July 9 Prioses Juliana KoniDgin July 10 Emma July 28596 words
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Article124 1915-07-09 5 FIXTURES Friday, July*. rfigb Water. U.lB a m., 7.54 o m. P. and O. homeward mail closes. Legislative Coancil, 2.30. .Saturday, July 10. High WaUo 10 I tin H42 p m P. an 1 O outwanl mail expooted. Victoria Hridge School Sport*. Kiffl Ground. 8 p.m. .Sunday,124 words
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Article219 1915-07-09 5 TODAI. Batu I'ahat Men* 2pm Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow Hong Wan I 2pm Me lan Van Ooens 3pm P. Swettenham and Telok Aniion Kinta 2 pra Malacca and Moar Lady Weld '2 pm Kota Tinggi Meranti 4 pm Colombo and P. Said Netherbj Hall 4 pm Bangkok219 words
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Article221 1915-07-09 5 The mail trains from Singapore (or the north leave Tank Barf station daily at 7 a.m and 7 p vi.. arriving at KuaU Lampur at 7. 1N p.m. Hud i.j a.m., respjctively. The through express to IVDaog leaves Kuala Lu'upii at H a.m. daily, arriving at I'eoanx at221 words
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Article135 1915-07-09 5 The P. and O. outward in til steamer Orient*! ih doe at Penang at 920 a.m. today, aod may be expected to arrive here at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 10. Our att mtion bat bean called to the (act that our arrival* in Loadaa are much135 words
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Article171 1915-07-09 5 Latest Arrival;. Tin 1 Japanese Minister of Communication*, ia Tokio, on June 18, in tbe presence ci a number uf officials and other notable people, unveiled a bronze bust of Mr. W. H. Stone, who. for forty three years, has been adviser to the Department of Communications. A171 words
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Article158 1915-07-09 5 EXCHANOE. SIMOAPORB, JULY 0, 1915. On London Bank 4 m/s 3/4/, Demand 2 4^ Private 8 m/i 2/4^ On India Bank T. T. 175} On HoNQKONO...Bank d/d 284 On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 1032 On Java Bank T. T. 140.; On Japan Bank d/d 113) Sovereigns— baying rate158 words
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Advertisement32 1915-07-09 5 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. July 10— At Palmer (ijdowns off Anson Road. Ship's Fitting!, Electric Cargo Lamp^, etc ix s.S. "Ulearoy." July St.— At saleroom. Nin. Wooden Lighter, at 1 10.32 words
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Advertisement297 1915-07-09 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. MOTOR UNION INSURANCE CO.. PKIVATB AND COMMERCIAL CARS MOTOR BICYCLES. The ondernigned havii bten appoint- d I Sab Agetiti for the above Company, are prepared to accept approved risk* at rate I which can be haC on application ADIS AND EZBKIEL, 8, FiolaysoD On en 8-7 137 PHOTOGRAPHIC297 words
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Advertisement232 1915-07-09 5 C^fe§jj|^s^ J-) EMEMBER when smoking X^TTr r ~,Tt£>^ 1\ State Express Cigarettes that li!"»» t0 OHi the richest man on earth cannot buy cigarettes of higher quality. You are smoking "Quality's limit." CIGARETTES. NO. 555 leaf Pertin'of 50 60 CENTS. Man-j/aclureJ In perfectly lajHsk faclorin hy the ARDATH TOBACCO Co.,232 words
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Advertisement85 1915-07-09 5 NOTICE Notice is bereby given tbat tbe reward for the Capture of Mutineers Is Increased as follows:— $200 per bead for tbe capture of eacb Mutineer. $100 per bead obtaining tbe surrender. $50 per head for Information that directly leads to the capture or surrender of a Mutineer. All Indian85 words
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Advertisement442 1915-07-09 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. AUCTION BALE Of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, To be bed at Messrs. Cbirjg Keng Lee A Co.'s Sale-room. Om Saturday, July 10, 191 A, at II a.m. Comprising one Surgical Amputation, one Midwifery Forceps, one l hloroform bag, five medical pocktt caees with inttiuments, meatuiinf; glasses, one Thermometer, etc., eto.442 words
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Advertisement399 1915-07-09 5 ENGINEER WANTED. Wanted, for Government Tacbt, Britirb North Borneo, Engineer with Chief's oertifi. oito. Bxperienoe in Electric Lighting, R frigerating aod Motor Engine* ring isFontiil. Age 29 to 80. Apply to Ontbiie a Co., Ltd., Sirgipore. 9-7 n MORTGAGEE'S SALE On Monday, July 19, 1915, at 2 30 p.m. Freehold399 words
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1119 1915-07-09 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY. JULY 9. SOME HOME TRUTHS. The Bishop of Pretoria, home on leave, went to visit the British troops in France On his return he wrote a letter to Tbe Times which will become almost a historical document. He told uf tbe splendid spirit of our men,1,119 words
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Article29 1915-07-09 6 An extraordinary meeting of tbe Hongkong General Cbauibtr of Commerce is convent d for tbe Tith inst., when resolutions will be proposed to expel members of enemy nation ality.29 words
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Article53 1915-07-09 6 A telegram received in Shanghai from Colombo by one of the consignees of tbe Nubia's cargo says a large quantity of cotton was j*. ttisoutd from tbe Nubia and that the steamer will probably become a total wit ck. The production of Scotch malt whisky bas decreased by I,ooo,ooo gallons53 words
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Article16 1915-07-09 6 A strict censorship is now being enforced at home concerning news of air raids, however trivial.16 words
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Article22 1915-07-09 6 The monthly meeting of the Ministering Children's League will be held on Monday next at the V.M.C.A at 4 M 0 p.m.22 words
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Article23 1915-07-09 6 Bishop W. P. Evnland, D.D., will preach at the Sunday morning Tamil service in Short Street Girls' School, and will administer the Sacrament.23 words
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Article36 1915-07-09 6 At the Asiatic Rubber and Produce Co.'s sales of rubber yesterday by private tender the following prices are realised Unsmoked sheet 1125 per picul, ncrap crepe 1111 per picul and bark crepe 1 10*2 per picul.36 words
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Article35 1915-07-09 6 A postman named Wee Hock is in custody on a charge of wilfully detaining seven letters. His case was mentioned in the second court this morning, but the magistrate transferred it to tbe District Court.35 words
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Article38 1915-07-09 6 Wearno Bros., Ltd., are declaring an interim dividend of five per cent, on account of the financial year ending October 81 next. The directors of tho company have also e'ecided to invest £1,000 in tbe national war loan.38 words
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Article47 1915-07-09 6 General von Biasing, tbe German Military Governor of Brussels, having issued an order for the citizens and police to salute his carriage, tbe good citizens of the Belgiau capital now gravely salute every prison van and du«t cart on the pretext tbat von Biasing may be inside.47 words
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Article55 1915-07-09 6 In the House of Commons, on June 10, Mr. Arthur Balfour, First Lord of tbe Admiralty, said that no death sentences bad been carried out in the navy since the beginning of tbe war. Mr. H. J. Tennant (Parlia mtutary Secretary to the War Office) admitted that death penalties bad55 words
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Article61 1915-07-09 6 Ihe commission agents of the Asiatic Petroleum Company in Calcutta have collected among themselves about Its. 7,000 to present an ambulance car to Government, tbe list of contributions being beaded by Mr. J. F. Madan, representing about nine agencies with Kb. 501. The cost of upkeep of the car will61 words
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Article76 1915-07-09 6 This morning, in tbe third court, a Chinese named Sco Lee Foo, of Amoy Street, pleaded guilty, when charged with bringing into the Colony from SoengJ Liat, thirty-live letters not exempted by law. He said he was on bis way back to t'hiaa and was taking the letters for friends76 words
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Article68 1915-07-09 6 M. Thoma*, tbe Hongkong agent, bas informed the Prtss that no homeward sailings of the M.M. Company mail steamers will take place during the month of July on account of requisitions from the French Government wliich apply to the (steamers \tlantiqae and Villa de la Ciotat. The former was requisitioned68 words
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Article71 1915-07-09 6 An attempt to introduce freemasonry to Peking is about to be made. It is intended that the proposed lodge shall be international in character aud this aspect is emphasised at the btginniug by the fact that tbe three men associated with the active promotion are respectively American, British and Chinese,71 words
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Article82 1915-07-09 6 Mr. Kipling, *\> sking at a recruiting meet ing, gavo the reasons for making war. He described the state of the Belgian?, com ovlltil -o work at tbe bayonet's point for sufficient food to support life, with no more rights than cattle, unable to lift a band tv prut i82 words
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Article99 1915-07-09 6 Tbe Cocos li-Uod Film Syndicate, under tbe außpictt of tbe Millions Club, of Sydney, some little while back chartered ast<amer specially to call at Cocos Island to enable the syndicate's operator to secure films of the remains of tho Kiu.len and other scent". The pictures have been taken to Sydney.99 words
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Article109 1915-07-09 6 In the second court, yesterday, two Chinese, Chiang Wo and Soo Sow, were each fined ♦2,1 0, or, in default, six months' imprisonment, for being in possession of twenty large tinh of opium, valued at 18,000. Tbe opium wax discovered on tbe Blue Funnel boat Agtniemnon, in from Liverpool, when109 words
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Article83 1915-07-09 6 A recent it-sue of tbe Hamburger Fremdeoblatt contains the following obituary in l.cc On April 34 last died a hero's death fir Kaiser and Empire, and for bis beloved borne, my dearest huxband, decorated many months cast with the Iron Cross, tbe faithful father uf my v mall Annelise, our83 words
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Article459 1915-07-09 6 The death is announced of Mrs. Ong Tiaog S. wee, wife of tbe President of tho Chinese Court, Kuching, Sarawak. Mr. P. Stack*, a German barbr-r of Bangkok, wbo left there at tbe outbreak of war in an endeavour to reach Tsingtau, has returned to the Siamese459 words
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Article103 1915-07-09 6 At a meeting of the directors of the Peng kaian Durian Fstate, Ltd., held at Shanghai, it was decided to recommend for the approval of tbe shareholders at tbe forthcoming annual meeting that the balance of TU. 85,720.26 standmg at the credit of profit and loss account103 words
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Article178 1915-07-09 6 A Stockholm message, to London, dated May 'JH, says:— The British suspicions of Sweden's trade aro the subject of several leading articles to day, an tbe result of New York telegrams which have appeared in a London newspaper, alleging tbat exports on a gigantic scale an178 words
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Article285 1915-07-09 6 Mr. C. L. Dreier, leaves on Sunday by tbe Oiit'tital, M°> D K rH Manila aod then to the Uuittd State*, on leave after a fairly long spell of experience in tbe Kast. Singapore will be sorry to part with a young and i.iont promising diplomat. Since285 words
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Advertisement113 1915-07-09 6 FOUR FAMOUS BRANDS OF EGYPTIAN y CIGARETTES /*S FINEST ASSAM BLENDED BLENDED PRODUCED FROM Bl^ BH IN THE CAREFULLY BEST SELIC'EO HH EA DISTRICTS VARIETIES H^-< IN INDIA. MODERATE IN PRICE. lib. Tins each 70cts. 2 Ib. $1.35. Flowery Orange Pekoe 2 lb. $2.50. Assam Souchong 2 lb. $1.35. SOLE113 words
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Advertisement232 1915-07-09 6 ALHAMBRA Th» Pioneer C lnematojr.ph Thsstrs, laieh Road. tan M»w, til BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JOLY 7, IHE GREATEST. FINEST. AND MOBT BTUPENDOUB PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR. THE PRICE OF DISCIPLINE IN ACTS OF SUPREME HUMANINTEREST. "East Lycne', hr.s brciuht tears and laughter to millions in every corner of tbe World, because232 words
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Advertisement11 1915-07-09 6 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 6 And 8.11 words
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Article1480 1915-07-09 7 DARDANELLES. Very Heavy Fighting Reported. Turkish Attacks Repulsed. WESTERN CAMPAIGN. The Germans Displaying Activity. Rc> in:s Tklkorams. London. July 7, 5.25 p.m. Paris communique The Turks in the Dardanelles on the sth inst. made a general attack— the ruost important since the begin ing of May— when ti1,480 words
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Obituary23 1915-07-09 7 Renter's Tzlkgkams. London, July 8. The death is announce j of Colonel C. T. Jessop, a well known tea planter of Assam.23 words
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Article304 1915-07-09 7 Last Performance Here by The Belgian Artists A gratifying audience, which included U.K. the Governor, Lady Evelyn Young and their party, attended the third Singapore concert of Messrs. Poppeldoff and Ki'.se in the Tanglin Club la-t night. The programme opened with the playing of Beethoven's Sonate No.304 words
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Article293 1915-07-09 7 Why it is Preferred by British And French. Professor Wyndham Dunstan, commenting on a memorandum on the trade in the products of the coconut paloj in Ceylon, deals with the question as to why before the war British and French firms using copra pro f> rred to buy293 words
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Article586 1915-07-09 7 A DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS. Amending Bill Promised. Rbcteb's Tblborams. London, .luly 7, 9.26 p.m. In the House of Lords, in committee on the Consolidation Bill, Lord Islington dealt at length with the report of the Consolidation CommUtee and its suggested amendments. He had a586 words
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Article212 1915-07-09 7 Valuable Addition to the Fleet. The Straits Steamship Company's new steamer Katong arrived from Hongkong on Wedoewiay morning and sails for Bangkok direct to morrow (Saturday, the 10th inst with passengers, mails and cargo This fine Temel which has jast been com pleted by the Hongkong and212 words
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Article296 1915-07-09 7 GENEROUS RESPONSE FROM SINGAPORE. Applications from All Classes. The period of subscription to the National War Loan terminates tomorrow at home, and will to all intents and purposes close in Singapore to-day. It is impossible yet, although it would be interesting, to ascertain the aggregate of subscriptions296 words
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Article251 1915-07-09 7 Hero of Historic Marathon Race Offers His Services. The news that Pietri Dorasdo has volun teered for the front as a m -mber of the Italian Automobile Corps recalls the great Marathon race of the 1908 Olympic in ues. the dramatic ending of which made him251 words
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Article474 1915-07-09 7 W( hare already announced the efforts that am being tua.'e by a number of local ladies to in ike the lot of the soldiers aud sailors stationed in Singapore m >re agreeable. Hitherto there has been absolutely no place within reasonable distance of the centre474 words
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Article737 1915-07-09 7 THE BACKWASH OF EXTREME OPTIMISM. From Our Special Correspondent. London, .Tune 4. Conditions do not improve appreciably in our little village on the contrary a good deal of the interest in Stock Exchange affairs that appeared to be developing a few weeks ago has evaporated. The position is737 words
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Article67 1915-07-09 7 (FBUH OUB OWM COBBISPONDINT.) Penang, July 8. Kamunting Dredging Syndicate declares m dividend of one shilling. Local subscriptions to the war loan amount to over £10,000, of which Mr. Utah Swuc Lee has taken £2,000. Members of the local board of the Kastt-rn Smelting Company, in a67 words
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Article1238 1915-07-09 8 INVESTIGATIONS OF THE MARINE COURT. Master's Certificate Suspended. The Marine Court Enquiry into tbe cirCDnmtances surronnc'.ine the loss of the Zweuna ttasoontinoed yesterday and brought to a conclusion before the Court rose Mr. E. L. Talma sat as President, with him being 1., i ut. Commamlur Cator,1,238 words
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Letter115 1915-07-09 8 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— Reading in the Straits Timts recently of a trial regarding an automobile accident brought to my mind a danger that I have seen narrowly averted several times. It is a law in many large cities that no vehicle shall pass115 words
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Article73 1915-07-09 8 Tirana.— l,l42 lbs. Kelemak 7,427 lbs. Tanjong OUk. -18,963 lbs. Pabang Rubber C 0. —19,540 lbs. S. S. (Bertam 1—75.000 lbs. Mandai Tekong.— 5,020 lbs.: total eleven months 63,086 lbs. Malacca Rubber Plantations.— 39l,46o lbs. Cheiubong Pedas.— 2B,Bo7 lbs.; total to date 144,147 lbs. Nordanal (Johore).— sB,B6o73 words
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Article46 1915-07-09 8 S.C.C. Tournament. The following ties will be played to-day B Clash Siv»lis. Walker v. Day. Doig t. Sinclair. Niwcomts' Haxdicip. Shafe T. Marshall. A Class Doubles. Gold and Tinsley v. Stout and Daan. B Class Docblis. Toale and Borneman v. Majkay and Black well.46 words
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Article217 1915-07-09 8 Some American or English Correspondents of Tbe Observer have been discussing tbe origin of an expression which has bad a great vogue lately. One says: So far as I am aware no one has yet accused Jane Austen of using Americanisms. Yet in Persuasion she twice gets very near the217 words
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Article77 1915-07-09 8 The rate of mortality in tbe Settlement ol Singapore for tbe week ended July 3 was 28.25 per mille of tbe population per annum. The total number of deaths was 184, of which 117 wire male subject* and 67 female. ConvuUionH claimed 20, pliMiiaiH 28 and malarial77 words
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Article63 1915-07-09 8 Captain Francis Octavias Grenfell, V.C, 9tli Lancers, wbo fell in action in France on May 24, wai tbe first officer in tbe British army to receive tbe Victoria Cross in tbe present war, tbe honoured decoration being won by bin bravery in action at Andn Belgium, on August 24, and63 words
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Article35 1915-07-09 8 Sir Thomas Lipton baa been tuaJo a Grand Comuiacder of tbe Order of Saint Sava, tt'lt graphs tbe Daily Cbronicle special correspondent at Nisb. Tbis in tbe highest Serbian decoration ever confurrtd on a foreigner.35 words
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Article45 1915-07-09 8 Ah advertised elsewhere, an extraordinary Kt-ni r%l iuoftiDg of ihu Smynport. Kauiily Benefit laaMf will be held at the V.M.C. A. Hall, to ujorrow oi({ht, at 8 o'cluck, to pans a resolntion to invest a portion of tbe society's funds in tbe Britiab ar Loan.45 words
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Advertisement412 1915-07-09 8 LATE9T ADVERTISEMENTS. FORD THB UNIVERSAL GAR Price: $1,450. If you deal in VALUES you'll appreciate the FORD. Its SIMPLICITY, its ECONOMY, and its DEPENDABILITY give it a VALUE that cannot be measured by its price The FORD is the ONE CAR in WORLDWIDE SERVICE. Wearne Bros., Ltd., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur,412 words
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Advertisement395 1915-07-09 8 PETER WALKER PETER WALKEK LAG Fl R LAGER VIJ x J"THe" Beep. Agenti lor Singapore GARNER, QUELGH I AND COMPANY. LIMITED. RAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, July 10, at S p.m. EXTRA SPECIAL DINNER AFTER WHICH THE MELBOURNES in an Entirely New Programme? INCLUDING "KEEP SMILING" "BEFORE and AFTER" ALSO By kind395 words
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Advertisement638 1915-07-09 9 MORTGAGEES SALE On Monday, Jclt 12, 191? at 9.80 p.m. 1. Six pieces freehold land off Confederate Estate Read, beinß lots 645 to 060 (both inolnsive) of part 6 of part of Grant No. 2. Area 18,000 tq. feet. 2. Poor pieoea freehold land off Teluk Koran Road, boing lots638 words
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Advertisement198 1915-07-09 9 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 to andt THE MUNICIPALITY |^/jg^^jS| THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE, \M<^^^^y JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE:. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. NOTICE Is hereby given that the following arms issued in February have not yet been198 words
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Advertisement84 1915-07-09 9 SPECIAL DISPLAY OF NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED I JUST ARRIVED I I Tbe attention of tho Public is called to our newly opened useful goods. Various kind* off Bilk) Fine Silk printed Crepo-de-Chene i Satins Taffotaj Gauxei, etc, Damaacena, Silver, Brass and Cloisonne Wares, vary nioaly made. Our Jewellery dept.84 words
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Advertisement416 1915-07-09 10 Waß or PSAOB FAMINE or PLENTY, LIPK INSURANCE 18 WORTH 100 CENTS ON THB DOLLA3. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. H.AO OM.OI IJ.II Mo-— «.O^ LOMDON OFF.CI, 33. O.d Jawry. 80. Th. O.«f.v has «9O 000 deposited with th. Suprwn. Coort of E n416 words
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Advertisement366 1915-07-09 10 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PUNS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 6, Battery Road. S. J. HOWB, (.8 Manager. ROYAL INBURANCB OOMPANT, LIMITBD, FIRB AND LIFE, TOTAL FCNDS BXCBBD 420,000,000, TBB LABOBST OFMOB IM THB WOBJ.D, BOUSTBAD k Co.,—Ag»nU. GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONOOH Snbsoribed Capital 2 000 -2°° lotal Invested366 words
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Advertisement449 1915-07-09 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. i paid-up capital ...115,000,000 RESBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,6004)00 at 2/. •15,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Resorve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT" OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Landale. Chairman. W, L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. O. T. M.449 words
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Advertisement427 1915-07-09 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital n 80,000 Shares of 420 each 41,300,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Tbe London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The427 words
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Advertisement1222 1915-07-09 10 SALES BY AUCTION. IN THE GOODS OF SONG TIANG KAY (Deceased). AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE CMINKsB VASE*, BRASS AND BRONZB WARES AND CORIOS, To be held at Messrs. Cbing Keng Lee k Co.'* Sale-room, Oxx Saturday, July 10, 1915, at 1 1 a.m. Comprising large and small1,222 words
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Article651 1915-07-09 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Cars in The War. One of the f matures of the great battle for Lens and Lille is tbe lavish use of motorcars for the transportation of troops along threatened points on the German line. Great as has been tbe651 words
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Article410 1915-07-09 11 DR. CUM MINGS DEAD. Noted Singer, Conductor And Composer. Dr. W. U. Cuimuings, the musician, baa died in Pulwich, in bis eighty foartb year. He was born at Sidbary, in Dcvod, on August Ti, 1831. Tbrougbout bis life it was towards tbe vocal side of music tbat he devoted tbe410 words
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Advertisement240 1915-07-09 11 SAFES ALL RATNER SAFES have Drill-Proof Doo/s and and Corners, without which no Safe is entitled to be called 1 hief Resisting." NO RATNER improved fire resisting SAFE has ever had its contents destroyed by fire. NO RATNER IMPROVED THIEFRESISTING SAFE has ever been opened by burglars. Full CENTRAL SINGAPORE.240 words
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Advertisement259 1915-07-09 11 BY APPOINTMENT. DUNLOP MOTOR TYRES Horn Bulbs, Sure Patches, Repair Outfits Full and Complete Stocks, 43, Robinson Road SINGAPORE. DUNLOP: Founders of the Pneumatic Tyre Industry. Stocks held by all Garags Dealers, or irom: THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO. Z LTD. 43, Robinson Road. 7Vi77ire/ highly r&Gommends J^n VAN HOUT^N'S W259 words
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Advertisement608 1915-07-09 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BREWED in SCOTLAND ARTICLES FOB SALE COCONUT SEEDLINGS FOB Mil From Wdll>;rown trees. For pa:tioul-i: and prices, apply to A. FRANKBL Sigla* Bstate. or at Victoria Street. 11 7 a FOR BALE. One four-eeated rubber tyred Viotoria," in first class order, alto harness. Apply A Snow, Rose Villa,608 words
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Advertisement515 1915-07-09 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD FURNIBHED BEABIOE REBIOENCES TO LET. BELINDA and J UANIT A tc <et furnished ipply No. B. Mt. Sophia II a ROOMS TO LET Rooms to let at ZETLAND HOUSB Apply at No 1, Robinson Road 41 n TO LET Compound House No. 4 Devonshire Road.515 words
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Advertisement422 1915-07-09 12 TO BE LET OR SOLO. TOUT. Furnished sea-aide residence Mafeking," No. 14, Tanjong Katong Apply to 8, Maiaooa Street. 14 6 18-7 BHOPB TO LET Three large three-storeyed buildings, No*. 38-1, 20 and 80, High Street. Apply 8, Malaoce Street. 14 6 18 7 EUROPEAN DWELLING HOUBE TO LET. BELAIK,422 words
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Advertisement597 1915-07-09 12 HTIOEB. GUAM KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street ***** READY IN STOCK NOW 6 7 15. 1,000 Casks Emerald Brand Cement 4,000 Kegs rJubbuea's Coloured Paint, 600 Kegs Hubbnck's Red Lead Powder, 800 Kegß Hubbuck's White Zino Paint, 800 Kegs Hubbuck's White Lead Paint, 16,000 lba White Cotton Waste, U.2CO lb°.597 words
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Advertisement513 1915-07-09 12 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street Telephone No. 431. Shipohandlers, Government and Munioipa Contractors. Bstate Soppliern and Com cd it- won Agents. Soli Aoints The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. IT 806-11 CAMBO HOUSE No. 93, River Valley Road Single and Double Airy Rooms513 words
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Miscellaneous236 1915-07-09 12 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misoellanu oos wants of every description are insert ed at the prepaid rate of II per tout lines for on >or two insertions. Notice* of Births, damages, or Deaths, it not exceeding f jur lines, 91 each inset ion For p.p.n. c urds, on page H,236 words
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