The Straits Times, 17 July 1916
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Title Section13 1916-07-17 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,161 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. JULY 17 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement176 1916-07-17 1 PESTLE^ MILK LPOODJ i#frA c TOP NOTCH %oHhNm NON-WFILLABLK BOTTLE 5~4_— 8 A Blend of fine Highland Malt and other Scotch Whiskies thoroughly matured in sherry wood. The Distillers Company, Ltd., EDINBURGH. YOU CANNOT INSURE against the loss of valuable letters and documents THERE FOR E Get a kONEO Steel176 words
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Advertisement123 1916-07-17 1 MANGLE S WOODEN ROLLERS CAST-IRON ROLLERS Fitted with springs which raise the rollers when unscrewed. ROBINSON CO. ALL STEEL OFFICE CUPBOARDS Fitted with five steel shelves. FIREPROOF and GERMPROOF Stock Sizes 60* X 80 X 18* $48.00 60" X 88" X 18" 68.00 72" X 80* X 18" 58.00 78"123 words
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Advertisement17 1916-07-17 1 KARTELL S BRANDY Soli Aoints: ADAMSON, GILFILL AN j| a CO., LTD. 1 1 PJMSpaaM in Knglau.l)17 words
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Article1061 1916-07-17 2 The following cat 'laities are reported London, .Tun 24. Kill. <l. -2nd Lient. H. S. Gou R h, King's Koynl Kiflrs 2nd Lieut. F. P. Lees, Nland I'utiilirr* 2nd Lieut. V. K. Lipp, Royal Fusiliers 2nd Lieut. N S. Montgomery, Coldstreams 2nd Lieut. W. Morris. Liverpools: '2nd Lieut.1,061 words
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Advertisement498 1916-07-17 2 London Buying Agents C W. ..If.r vo« our Krvun j- Suvi;« 1..r IWitisli ..r t i.i. lit J 11, l> .1 in IkM. I.iii lh..r.iUKlil\ up 1..- b aiini.- I h> m.kiuf it'll < ipshl* staffs. <1 t lass of L !.-,>,,,,. ..111 n«M*n ill Ihr atlvsm ..I >m,! H>'"Hrl.498 words
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Advertisement380 1916-07-17 2 If you wish to be healthy take VALENTINE'S MEAT JUICE PRICE MODERATE. Sold by GUAN CHIN HONG Nos. 16, lti A 17, Robinson Road, Singapore. 77-6 8 TATTOOER of merit, just arrived, will ttay for one month only, TAMANOYA HOTEL. BEACH ROAD (opposite the Drill Hall). Telephone 1864. Outdoor work380 words
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Advertisement133 1916-07-17 2 "ARMCO" CULVERTS What they are: A rustproof iron of corrugated section in circle and half circle form— of prrat strength made in ligbt, easily transportable, unbreakable sections, cacti section only 2 ft. long. Eaiy to pat together and can oeboiltnp in any length ad iaflnitnm What they are for; Main133 words
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Article1130 1916-07-17 3 Farewell, Kitchener GREAT MEMORIAL SERVICE AT ST. PAILS. The Nations Tribute. And weeping o'er the grave, we make oar song. Alleluia I There, within the compass of a few words, is the spirit of Britain's last farewell to one of whom a great Frenchman has just said that he was1,130 words
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Advertisement675 1916-07-17 3 Yet in the Rams— Sartol makes Puny, Peevish Peopl*. Plump ana Popular. SAKUOL, the concentrated food that puts on sood. healthy fWb, sometimes at the rate of a pound a day, builds op the thin and weak, bring* back i l >e ropy blush of health, rounds oat the skinny,675 words
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Advertisement213 1916-07-17 3 CHEONG BROTHERS, Dentists, No. 25 South Brlged Road First-class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed CHARGES MODERATE. FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES. Beat Tooth Powders and Brashes for sale 1-1 "Fob thb Blood is thb Li**."— Fot cleansing the blood of all imparities front whatever213 words
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Advertisement282 1916-07-17 3 WINES Direct from the Celebrated Vorgniaud Cellars, Bordeaux per case 1 doz. quarts Claret Flyinp Lion Medoc $6.50 Claret Marganx V D 6 7.80 Claret St. Julien V D 4 8. BO Claret La'oee >' D 8 11. 00 Breakfast Claret 7.80 Bur^ondy V I) Keauno 10.00 Burgundy V D282 words
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Advertisement1082 1916-07-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND Apcar l—inc. (Companiem Incorioratbd in Enoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8A14.1N5S Under Contraot with Hit Majesty a Government). for China, Japan, Panang, Oeylon, Australia. India, Adan, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES.1,082 words
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Advertisement802 1916-07-17 4 STEAMER SAILIN6S. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorporatbl in Slim). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Trinpganu, Bisot, Stmerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Ttbai Bangnara, Ti lupin. Panarai. Patani Singora. Lacon, Kobcamni, Bandon, Langsuen, Champon, kihlak k Bangkok. Due Departure a.a. ASDANG July 17 July 19, 3 p.m. a.S. YUGALA 3O H 92, 3802 words
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Advertisement432 1916-07-17 4 STEAWER SAILING'S. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enoland) fid ■sSB The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles432 words
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Advertisement505 1916-07-17 4 STEAMER SAILINIt N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN .LINE A service is maintained betwero Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail ontraot with thj Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstruotcd, and are fitted with505 words
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Advertisement218 1916-07-17 5 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW 6 €0. LIMITED. THE O'CEDAR MOP which is now being taken up so freely is the ideal Mop for cleaning and polishing. $3.95 Polishes furniture, glass, etc. GLEN LINE OF STEAMERS. LTD. FOR VLADIVOSTOK. Tbe following steamers will have prompt dispatch for the above port. s.s. Glcnlogan 8,500218 words
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Advertisement72 1916-07-17 5 As a Floor Mop it is unequalled. Cleans wood, Japanese mats, tile floors. INSPECTION INVITED Use O(edarPl)!isli -the(KedartolishWay ■litetfeu- wnnjltfty- fctrnMeurNtft Polish 75 cts. and $1.25 PACIFIC SERVICES. FOR VANCOUVER AND SEATTLE. TAKING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING TO SAN FRANCISCO AND CANADIAN OR U. S. A. POINTS. s.s.72 words
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Advertisement445 1916-07-17 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDO-CHINA BTEAM NAY. CO. LTD. (Incobpobatkd in Ekoland) Oli-act S«pvio« to Japan via Hong •and Shanghai, and to Oaloutt* Via PennnU, from Singapore. I Taking oargo on through Bills Ladic or Canton. Maoao, Swatow, Amoy, Cbefo< I r i*-ntmn, Newohwanp, Yangtoie pirta. Foi mow, tbe Philippine?, etc., etc.,445 words
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Advertisement99 1916-07-17 5 BRUNNER MONO CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England. CRESCENT B[B*M BtGLW BRAND MANUFACTURERS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia. Sulphate of Ammonia Calcium Chloride. Pure Zinc, Etc. AOENTS, Straits Settlements and F. M. S. H. WOL-SKEL COif Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. RUBBER MACHINERY "E" Type Machines MEDIUM99 words
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Advertisement206 1916-07-17 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras Baaan Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breeze Furnished Apartments with or without Board Comfortable Rooms wltn Bathrooms attached. Electric FlttlDgs throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables in Spacious Dining Room. TERMS— the iMtt reasonable la Towa. For farther particulars,206 words
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Advertisement805 1916-07-17 6 NOTICE OF SALE OF CROWN LAND. NOTICE h hereby fciven thii 2,216 sq. feet of Crown Land, situate atTunjoug Pagar Hoad, will be c ffeted for sale by public action at the Land Office, Sinus porp, at 1 1 a m., on Wtdn-.bday. July 19 .916. Any further icf rniitiou805 words
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Advertisement438 1916-07-17 6 Arc You Anaemic? If yen have (be sort of Mfc| tbat makoi ;ou think yon Lave not the strength to do ar.y woik, no i- matter how light, and jcur face acd lips look pal?, t -9UBIP while jod have not tdo appetite to rat evm the daintiest morne'ii, tlun438 words
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Article98 1916-07-17 7 FIXTURES. Monday, July 17. High W»t >r, 0.33 p.tu 11.41 p.m. Tuesday, July 18. High W»',ir, 0.57 p.ra M M. imtwtfd mail dae. linmr. Palladium, 0 p.m. Wednesday, July 19. v 0.29 a.m., 1.32 pin M. M. homeward mail dae. Thursday, July 20. High Water. 1.18 a.m.,98 words
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Article164 1916-07-17 7 EXCHANGE. Siwsapou, July 17, 1910. On Lohto. Bank 4 m/e i/4|g Demand 2/44 Private 8 m/i 2/4 j On Francs Bank T. T. 826 On India Bank T. T. 174$ On Ho»oKoNO...Bank d/d 12} On Sbamouai ...Bsak d/d ssj O» Ja»a Bank T. T. 1864 Oh Jafak164 words
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Article196 1916-07-17 7 To MR P. Suittenbam and T. Anson I'-rak 2.80 pm Selat Pamljang. Kent-kali- and rlagan I'ontianak 2.80 pm Penang and Rangoon Pah tana °2 30 pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 3 pm Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow (iWnfalloch 8.30 pm Sarawak and Goebilt Kuching 4 pm Bangkok I'lv196 words
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Article80 1916-07-17 7 The honiewani M. M. nt"irner A. Lebon may be expected to arrive here to-morrow morning. The P. an) O. homeward miil steamer has left Hontfkony and is expected to arrive here at 8 a.m. tomorrow. She ■mil- at 8 a.m. on Thursday. Tli, 11. I. contract packet80 words
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Article108 1916-07-17 7 Onr attention ban been oalleJ to the fact that onr arrivals in London are much behind those pnblisbed elsewhere. Oar rale is to give arrivals only when they ir<- officially report- in the Post Office not 'aw. and no later >Utc than that printed above bai been108 words
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Advertisement92 1916-07-17 7 VICTORIA THEATRE THE SINGAPORE AMATEUR DRAMATIC COMMITTEE THE QUERIES MO SrECTaCUUR MUSICAL DRAMA ENTITLE! ALAYOFANCIENTROME In aid of the Star and Darter Homes for disabled sal ilers and sailors. Performances at f THURSDAY. JULY 27. v j-Jer tli- pitrounK'j o. H E. tbe <iov«rnor. SATURDAY, JULY 29. THURSDAY, AUGUST S92 words
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Advertisement713 1916-07-17 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE OF SALE IN THK COURT OF THE JUDICIAL COMMISSIONER AT IPOH. t'ivil Application No. 110/1915. THE BRITISH RESIDENT, PERAK. BY HIS DEPUTY, T. C. FLEMING DISTRICT OFFICER, L ARUT, PERAK Charg e AND CHARLES EDWARD PATER. BON OF NORSEMAN ESTATE. BATU KORAD Chariots In pursuance of an713 words
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Advertisement354 1916-07-17 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in Ecglanp) Eastern Branch: SINGAPORE. FRASER CHALMERS' Rateau Turbines, Turbo Blowers, Turbo Compressors, Turbo Generators, all sizes. HIOH, LOW and MIXED PRESSURE Reliability and Low Steam Consumption also SMALL. STEAM TURBINES Condensing and Noncondensing, from 5 B.H.P. AUCTION SALE Of TEiK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SKMI GRAND PIASO,354 words
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Advertisement55 1916-07-17 7 ARRIVED! ARRIVED!! FIVE MOKK ACTOBS AVD A^TRBSSES FBOY SKMARANQ Including tbe Prim* Donna MISS OTOK WHO WILI TAKE PAST TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT IN THE NEW STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL NORTH BRIDGE ROAD rlaying for a short sea-ou only. The well known Tragical Play GINUFIFAH WILL BE -I A. .Kb.55 words
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Advertisement300 1916-07-17 7 LATEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, a Miorttaod Typist. Apply Sydney MoorhoDßO. Tampin. 17-7 a— 2l-7 TO LET, elevated ground floor, furnished, Biver Vallf y Rosd. Moderate. Aprlv Puto"2. o/o St'aits Tin,oH. 17-7— 2tf-7 I i TO LET, compound bous-e. known &s No. I 8, Short Street Immediate entry. Apply to Messrp, Alsacroff300 words
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Advertisement170 1916-07-17 7 THE MOTOR HOUSE. NOTICE is 1 ereby given that owing to tht death of one of the partners in the above mi ntioned firm the busicon-, of the Motor I Houso its bein< wound us by tli undernigced, the sole surviving partner therein. All oredi- tors of the above firm170 words
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1052 1916-07-17 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, JULY 17. BRITISH ADVANCE. So far, there has been no serious chock to the British advance. The first and second lines of the German defences have been broken, the intervening space has been consolidated, and the third line has been pierced at one point. It is1,052 words
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Article23 1916-07-17 8 A Government Gazette Extraordinary was issued on Saturday extending for another three months the existence of the power of the Army Act locally.23 words
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Article21 1916-07-17 8 One hundred and thirty thousand Turkish troops originally intended for an attack on Egypt have bean transferred to Bulgaria and Mesopotamia.21 words
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Article34 1916-07-17 8 The Straits Chinese Reading Club will commence the weekly meetings of the new session to-morrow (Tuesday) at 8 p.m. in the CCA. Hall, Prinsep Street. New members as well as old will be welcome.34 words
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Article37 1916-07-17 8 l-'roui a Petrograd semiofficial senrco it is learned that the Russians havo retreated to a point HO miles from Baghdad owing to the intense heat and are awaiting a more favour able season for retaking the offensive.37 words
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Article35 1916-07-17 8 It is understood that tb» Government of India is about to address local Governments and administrations on the subject of the method which is to replace the present system of indentured labour for the Coloniis.35 words
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Article40 1916-07-17 8 The trial of Hadji bin Abas, an ex Pengbulu of Teluk Anson, on a charge of aiding and abetting forgery of Mukiui land registers occupied three days in the Ipob Supreme Court, and concluded in the acquittal of the accused.40 words
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Article47 1916-07-17 8 Ho Kirn Hoi, a junior salesman in the Ipoh store of the I'mtod Engineers, Ltd., was put on his trial on Friday for alleged criminal misappropriation of sale proceeds, before Mr. Justice Farrer Manby in the Ipoh Supreme Court. On Saturday, be was ac quitted and discharged.47 words
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Article60 1916-07-17 8 A sum of £100 has been cabled as a first instalment to Mr. \V. F. N'utt and Sir Ernest Birch to be expended by them on comforts for the crew of H.M.S. Malaya. Tbe com mittee organising this fund here hope that five dollar subscription lists win be put up60 words
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Article55 1916-07-17 8 A notification in the F M.S. Government Gazette contains regulations respecting the Public Emergency Enactment and interpreting the term alien to include every person who is not a subject of the Ruler of any of the F.M.S. or of His Britannic Majesty. From August 1 next the regnlatiots will also55 words
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Article65 1916-07-17 8 For the period from July 21 to 27, 1916, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at 2s. 3Jd. per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty ia leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the rules under the Customs65 words
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Article65 1916-07-17 8 A case is proceeding in the Kuala Lumpur police court in which the Chinese owner of a number of shop bouses in Church Street questions the power of the Sanitary Board authorities to insist on his increasing, at considerable expense, the open areas provided in the houses. It is expect*65 words
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Article60 1916-07-17 8 The two men, Wee Leok Kirn and Wong Ah Seng, who were charged in the third police court on Saturday with being in possession of deleterious drugs and a hypodermic syringe, were released after evidence had been given to the effect that the drngs formed part of a ship's medicine60 words
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Article59 1916-07-17 8 The members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union are having a social gathering at the V. M. C. C on Wednesday, at 8.30 p.m. Those interested are cordially invited to attend. Short address by the Rev. W. E. Horley, music soloists. Mrs. McC'ulloch and Mr. W. J. Walker; competition. A59 words
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Article82 1916-07-17 8 In the second police court this morning a Tamil mandore was charged by Inspector Leonard with causing the death of a Tamil coolie at the Tanjong Pagar dock on Saturday by a rash act in giving a wrong order. It is stated that accused caused a crane which was l.olding82 words
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Article100 1916-07-17 8 It has been ascertained, from information reaching Aberdeen from various quarters, that 11. M.5. Hampshire was only some two miles otl the coast when she struck a mine. A jet of water was seen to be thrown sudden ly into the air. and the vessel began to settle down almost100 words
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Article100 1916-07-17 8 The petition of Sir John Anderson for the winding up of the firm of Messrs. (iuthriu and Co.. Ltd.. again came before Mr. Justice Earnshaw is the Supreme Court this morning. Mr. M. J. t'peott, for the petitioner asked for an adjournment for another week, stating that the other parties100 words
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Article145 1916-07-17 8 There seems more than a little behind the statement that cavalry have been successfully employed by the British leader during the last few days. For just upon two years we have heard that cavalry, like the kilt, were doomed in modern warfare. Yet men with the kilt are still in145 words
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Article155 1916-07-17 8 There is a plain, but very illuminating, phrase in a message, from Renter's correspondent at British headquarters which is published to-day. The British troops, he says, had captured Longueval, Bazentin le Grand and other strong positions before breakfast." A nice, interesting morning's work that and a breakfast well earned. And155 words
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Article409 1916-07-17 8 Mr. H. G. Sarwar is appoints! a member of tlie c 'omruittie o{ the IVuang Kree School. Dr. Charles E. Durrant. lato of the Wostcliff Sanatorium. Port llickun, is now a Lieutenant in the K. M.C. Capt. H. S. Shcpard, of the Strait-, Stran: ship Co.'s steatmi'409 words
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Article46 1916-07-17 8 Messrs. Alsagoff and Co., on Saturday, received a cable from Jcddah stating that business bad been reopened and inquiring for the dates of the despatch of steamers. From this it is apparent that the obstacles to the annual pilgrimage have now been removed.46 words
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Article110 1916-07-17 8 An all ray broke out on Saturday on board the steamer Yacob, which had arrived from China ports, Chinese passenger coolies being engaged in a tight which at one tiuio threatened to become serious A number of men were injured, and several jumped overboard in terror.110 words
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Article117 1916-07-17 8 The Times military correspondent win from l'aris that owing to the amount of forces moved on our side preparatory to the offensive, to the long time taken to complete our arrangements and to the warning of long bombardment, tbo enemy learned beforehand the direction of117 words
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Article248 1916-07-17 8 Mr. A. 1). Allan haM retired from tin managing directorship o( Messrs. McAlister and Co. with v.ljoiu lie ban been connected for upwards of a decade. Yesterday Lie left for Australia where ho will remain for a month before proceeding to Knglnnd. Although lie248 words
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Advertisement211 1916-07-17 8 "AMULET" Tobacco .1 high dun moii'iif tthact*. CM and fuMNinf bml 4m Ik tonijuc. ON SALE AT IN 2-oz. A 4-oz. MOST DEALERS AIRTIGHT TINS LOTUS SHOE PEREECTION No >36. *wart No 87 B ack No 69 Patent No. 14 Black bUck glace kid w^cut^ ecu. ccart walking aboe p»ste211 words
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Advertisement214 1916-07-17 8 TO-NIGHT TO NIGHT ANOTHER TIP-TOP PROGRAMMETO-NIGHT AT THE ALHAMBRA Beach Road Tbe House ot Quality— Tbe Home ot Featuie Attractions. The Leading Theatre In Singapore. Macagf-r: M. H. Kcnyon-Slade A programme BECONO TO NONE in Singapore SECOND SHOW AT 9.1 S PROMPT PVIHE PKKsKNTS The World's favourite actress FLORENCE REED214 words
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Article3427 1916-07-17 9 ENEMY THIRD LINE BROKEN. Brilliant Progress Made. Warm Praise for the British Troops. Rittik's Tklki.i I i London. July 14. 12.55 am. 1 ieneral Sir I>o lglas 1 1 iiy report- The < period of July 11 and 12 w<*» mainly speat in bombarding the enemy's formidable second3,427 words
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Article52 1916-07-17 9 The town of Baiburt, which tho Russians are storming, is on the direct carriage road from Trcbizond to Er/erum, and is situated on both banks of tho Churuk river which here traverses an open cultivated plateau before turning Kaxt. The population numbers about 10,000, mostly Turkish, with52 words
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Article28 1916-07-17 9 Rium'a Tklsgram. London, July 15, 1.50 p.m. Washington Justice Clark of Ohio has been nominated as supreme judge in succession to Judge Hughes, the presidential candidate.28 words
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Obituary23 1916-07-17 9 Rsi-tkr's Tklk..kam London, July 16, Paris: The death is announced of tho scientist. Professor Elic Metcbnikoff, Pro. fessor at the Pasteur Institute.23 words
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Article26 1916-07-17 9 RkiTKr's TsLKciKAX. Lonlon, July 14. The Government Las issued regulations requiring County Council!) to organise schemes for the diagnosis and treatment of venereal diseases.26 words
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Article18 1916-07-17 9 London, .luly 14. There is a railway strike in Spain martial law lias been proclaimed18 words
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Article24 1916-07-17 9 (From Oi-r Own Corrksi'ondbnt.) London, July 16. Krubong pays 5 per cent., and Bukit Rajah a final of 74 per cent.24 words
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Article166 1916-07-17 9 Mons. J. De Courtois begs to acknowledge with thanks the following additional subscriptions Already acknowledged $13,914 S. H. Mobamed 50 Collected by Mr. Tan Miang Song, of Messrs. Moinc Comte and Co. tjuak Nam Seng, Guau Guan, Sim Ghee Seng. M P&kir Maiden and Co S.166 words
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Article244 1916-07-17 9 How greatly the gifts of tobacco and cigars arc appreciated by soldiers and sailors is proved by tho expressions of thanks which the secretary of the Overseas Club receives. One sergeant writes It is the wish of membors of this Platoon No. 6, B. Co., 4th244 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article148 1916-07-17 10 Tbe July medal (bogey) of tbe Kepnel Golf Club played on Saturday and yesterday was won by A. P. Cameron owe 8. 3 up. H. T. White owe 3, all square. G. A. Chancy owe 12, 3 down. F. Black well owe 6, 4 d >wn. Twenty three cards148 words
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Article144 1916-07-17 10 The following ties in the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament are down for decision te day Championship. Howe v. Edmonds. A Sis.. Lies. llartnell v. Sinclair, if not in doubles handicap. Stout v. Rachwaldy, if not in doubles handicap. I'termark v. Cameron, if not in doubles handicap B144 words
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Article263 1916-07-17 10 I'll, full programme of the naval and mili tary boxing contests to be brought ofl at the Palladium to-morrow night is given in an .tdvei-t'HenK-nt. There are two eight round bouts and five of six rounds, besides other preliminaries, so patrons certainly look like getting value for money. All263 words
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Article387 1916-07-17 10 i.C. ground was io a state which i Ten Kugger men wonld describe as bad on Saturday afternoon, but nevertheless the match between the S.C.C. and a naval team was much enjoyed by ever* player. It was hardly a representative club team, as owing tv short notice not more387 words
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Article763 1916-07-17 10 Why Poplar Opinion is Becoming Incensed. The Chinese population in East London is growing too quickly to please the British working men in that area There has already been trouble and window-breaking, with as saults on the Chinese, and this has been complicated with quarrels and763 words
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Article162 1916-07-17 10 Mr. C. Stamford Halites, formerly of Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh, and now Flight Commander in charge of a balloon section in Flanders, in tbe course of a letter to a friend in Kuala Lumpur, says Jensen of Kelantan is in another balloon section near here and162 words
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Article57 1916-07-17 10 The Kaiser told bis sailors at '.Vilhelms haven that tbe Kritisb Fleet was beaten." This is surely tin first time in tbe whole hitttory of naval warfare that a braten Fleet bat* remained in sole and undisputed possession of the seas, while the victors I back hi Inn J their57 words
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Article1374 1916-07-17 10 GOOD PROGRESS DURING THE YEAR. The Death of Mr. Lautour. The sixth annual ordinary general meeting of the British Malay Robber Company, Limited, was held on June 7, at the offices of tbe company, King William House, 2a, Eastcheep, E.G., Mr. F. T. Verner (chairman of tbe1,374 words
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Article409 1916-07-17 10 Reminiscences of King Edward At Covent Garden. Mr. Richard Northcott on Jane 3 addressed tbe members of Le Strange Lodge at Hunstanton on Musical Freemasonn, in the course of which he gave some interesting reminiscences of King Edward. He mentioned that His late Majesty was in bis409 words
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Article174 1916-07-17 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, July 21 Monday, July 17. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Maxim Co. Officers and X.C.O.'s. S.V.R. No. 4 Platoon. 5 p.m. Paya Libar Motor Cyclist Section. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Veterans Co. CbineseCo. 7 a.m. Balestier Range Malay Co.174 words
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Article82 1916-07-17 10 Tbe Times Petrograd correspondent likeoi tbe situation to cricket. Oeneral Kaledin, commanding the Luzk salient, is blocking balls while Oeneral Lechitsky makes runs. Oeneral Lechitsky not ouly opened tho way to the important railway betiind the Austrians running from Kolomea to SUnislau, Lemberg and Ravarusska but moving westwards along the82 words
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Article2030 1916-07-17 10 FORECASTS MORE THAN FULLY REALISED. The Excess Profits Tax Tbe tenth annual ordinary general meeting of the Oriental Rubber Co Ltd., was held on I Jane 7, at the offices, King William House*, I 2a, Eastcbeap, 8.C., Mr. F. T. Verner (the chairman of tbe company) presiding.2,030 words
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Article45 1916-07-17 10 Latent advertisements of the day appear on page 7. An announcement that will interest motor cyclists appears on page 5 of this day's issue. It relates to the all- British John Bull tyres and belts imported by MoHsrs. E. Wilson aad Co.45 words
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Article211 1916-07-17 10 A pretty wedding wan solemnised on Monday last at Blukang Mati according to Hindu oeremoniea, Hie contracting jurticH beinn Mr. C. Rujanayagaiu and Mai *ellathauy.im Coomarasaujy, second d Lighter of Mr. C. (Joomaranaiuy, MfMM MN accountant, military department, Blakan^ Mati. Very attraction pruparatiunH liad own mode for211 words
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Article873 1916-07-17 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, July 17, 1916. Xemra. Lyall and Kv»tt, exchange Mid •bare brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The potations on sterling shares aro only nominal. No*. V*tct. Botbm. Silliu 3/- Allagar 2/- 'i'*l 2/- An«loJ»T» 4/- 4873 words
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Article1010 1916-07-17 11 A Satisfactory Report and Ample Funds in Hand. The sixth ordinary general meeting of tbe ScKamat (Jobore) Hubbtr Estates, Limited, was held on June 7. at the Cannon-street Hotel, E.C., Mr. Joseph Ramsden (chairman of the company) presiding. Tbe Chairman said Gentlemep. as you have all bad1,010 words
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Article73 1916-07-17 11 The editor of the British Wtekly, Sir. \V. IdUr-ut NML is ai-kiog for £1,260 to pi vilu foor Y. M. C. A. buil.) ngs at tbe wi-ttru Iront. which the autl.t ritioa are to place souji w litre in tbe region of Tpres. Armt n'.itrf Oiveneby and near the rJTer73 words
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Advertisement543 1916-07-17 11 MOUTRIE PIANOS New Consignment just to hand WHY PAY A middleman's large profit* when you can buy direct from the Manufacturer at greatly reduced cost Every Instrument Guaranteed Liberal discount for cash COBRESPOXDES( E IST I TED. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporatid in Hokgkono) RAFFLES PLACE. 1-7-806 A SURE WINNER543 words
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Advertisement303 1916-07-17 11 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Bras Baiah Road, Singapore, From 9 a.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. AFTERNOON TEAS AND LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALITY. Moderate Char|(ei. 8-12—712 ADELPHI HOTEL TO-NIGHT MUSIC SEA VIEW HOTEL Tuesday and Thursday mi mm dubing INUDIO DINNER303 words
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Article3407 1916-07-17 12 1914. Jono 27.— ARxasnination of Archduke Fran*- uand and his consort at Serajevo. July 25.— Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia. j August 1. Germany declares war on Russia and France, ana invades Belgium. 4.— Britain declares war on Germany. 28 Battle of Mons begins, and the3,407 words
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Article143 1916-07-17 12 The career of Mr. James J. Hill, the railway magnate, who has just died in Minnesota, was one of the greatest romances of industry that even America has produced. He was a Canadian by birth, and after working for a few years on his father's farm143 words
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Article75 1916-07-17 12 Speaking of K irU'ts liave you board of the Harvard students who .spi.-d a pair with silver clasps in a Harvard Sijuaiu shop window, and thinking to raise a smile, at least, from tbu charmer at the coantcr, aaked the price of a don-collar, pointing at the same time75 words
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Advertisement184 1916-07-17 12 I _-gl» "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Incobporatkd in England) KUALA LUMPUR CHARLIE CHAPLIN The World's Greatest Comedian The World's Highest-paid Artist LANDS PER s.s HITACHI MARU Steamer expected July 7 Short stay only— —Come and get acquainted184 words
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Article1139 1916-07-17 13 SOME PROBLEMS REQUIRING ATTENTION. Economy in Production. Mr. K. S. Hose, acting Director of Agriculture, F.M.S., in his np >rt for the year 1915, says: Producers of plantation rubber bave had little cause to complain of tlie position of the industry during the year 1915. For the1,139 words
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Advertisement184 1916-07-17 13 WHITEAWAYS SALE OF MESSRS. KftTZ BROTHERS' STOCK OF Ladies' and Children's Outfitting Goods. QUARTER PRICE BARGAINS 100 COSTUMES in various styles, ranging in price from So.s(bto $10.50, offered at one price. Sale Price $3.50 250 BLOUSES A varied assoi^ment of lawn and voile blouses", ranging in price from $2.50 to184 words
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Advertisement179 1916-07-17 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to /O^^&V and t0 THE MUNICIPALITY /KJ^i ™E GOVERNMENT of \^^^J of SINGAPORE >£*gjjd?/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon" Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for179 words
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Advertisement60 1916-07-17 13 Your Moneys Value AT ISMAIL RAHEEM Diamond Merobants. Manufacturing JewelIt m and Dealt rs in Frecions Stontp. 82-1 and 83-3, Bras Batah Road. Just received, a large selection of Rings, Earrings, Pendants, Lockets and Necklaces, set with Emeralds, Sapphires Pearls in the latest designs. A VISIT WILL OOMWIMCM TOO. Branch60 words
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Advertisement567 1916-07-17 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY 1 IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HBAD OFFIOB Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFIOB i 39, Old Jewry, E.O. The Company has £20.000 deposited with the567 words
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Advertisement382 1916-07-17 14 INSURANCE. UNTOK MMMNCE OFFICE, LIMITED. (Incorporated n Honqkono). Capital Subscribed.. .l2,6oo,ooo Amount paid-up 600,000 Reserve fund... 1,800,000 Head Office, Honokono. The nniersigned, having been appointed agents of the above Company, are prepared 0 accept Marine Risks at current rates. BOUSTBAD a CO., Agents. SUN LIFE cV:"/;., OF CANADA (INCORPORATED IN382 words
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Advertisement471 1916-07-17 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong). PAID-UP CAPITAL m, 110,000 000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at I/- 115,000,000 Silw ♦18,000,000 188,000,000 BeM-rve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRICTORI. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. Q. T. M. Bdkins, Bag, Hon. Mr.471 words
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Advertisement499 1916-07-17 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of 430 oaoh 41,100,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANEBRS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,499 words
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Advertisement657 1916-07-17 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL l IiFE assurance go., ltd. "■■■EM" "B» Established 1874. Incorporated in India. THE COMPANY'S REPORT for IBIS gives particulars of another year's record progress ASSURANCES now in force amount to $70,000,000.00 ASSETS exoeed $30,000,000.00. LOWEST RATES Of PREMIUM. LIBERAL CONDITIONS PROSPECTUS and REPORT will be sent on application657 words
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Article1182 1916-07-17 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Petrol Mixtures. With tbe present high price of petrol, and tbe threatened curtailment of tbe supply to tin general public, says The Telegraph, an opportunity to push their wares lias been given to those makers of accessories who claim to be1,182 words
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Advertisement174 1916-07-17 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office COMBINATION ICON-SKID. Durability /[IL//W^J BRITISH THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, London, E. C, CONTRACTORS XO H M WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. Arrived per s s. Kioto ana s.s. Mentor 18174 words
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Advertisement237 1916-07-17 15 Bit V JbW*TiV\ t. i ■SbVk^^l There should be a sense of real satisfaction in the knowledge that every purchase of a Dunlop tyre is an act of patriotism as well as a sound stroke of business, because (1) you are helping British Industry and capital and (2) you get237 words
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Advertisement1141 1916-07-17 16 J§GOOD% ffik 1 SAFETY TREAD** ***** if*- V TVDCC if- TYRES v 1' They convort every ounce of \w\ *1^ Engine Power into speed. w^ They transform treacherous surfaces into safe ones. /Zj7f They repay every dollar ot cost fyT/i in miles of service. The Climax of type security. The1,141 words
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Advertisement771 1916-07-17 16 HOUSES TO LET. TU LXI. Uooses Nos. 7, Cbaneery Lane Apply to Ching Keog Lee and Co., Aq-ztinnnorg. 1811-0 HI LKT, Comfortable residuooe No JK 1 Ste.enH Road, known as fresco. Apply to E. .Silas, No. 8, muce .Street. l-a— u TO LET, furnished sea-Bide residence, Mafeking, No. 14, Tanjong771 words
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Advertisement470 1916-07-17 16 KIAM KIAT CO. lOSandiCO, Market "treat. 'Phonk 421. Sole Agents. The Muloott Belting Co.. Limited. Stock for immediate supply i GALVD. WIRE Assorted Nos. BARBED FENCING WIRE. GALVD. RIGGING WIRE. 10-4-94 NOTICE. I, tbe undersigned, E. C. Stab Civil Engineer beg to inform the public that on July 1, 1916,470 words
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Advertisement261 1916-07-17 16 JUIT ARRIVED! I arge Shipments of EUROPE BASS BROOMS BRASS CALLIPER GAUGES For Measuring Rattan BRASSO LIQUID METAL POLISH ln^large tins EUROPE-MADE MALAY PARANGS GALVANIZED TUBES PipeF, J" and WE HAVE THEM YOU WANT THEM GUAN KIAT GO. 37. Phillip Street. Singapore. TIN ORE BAGS RUBBER SCRAP BAGS Gnnerally used261 words
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Advertisement469 1916-07-17 16 MOTOR CARS I -phone I For HIRE L_ m BM^ promptly attends I [1 to your call with I \J I I comfortable cars, J\ W day and night. \J \J \f Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 716, ORCHARD ROAD To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alteration* in advertisements,469 words
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Miscellaneous332 1916-07-17 16 Straits Wimes. Telephone!. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news siioukl be addressed tc THE EDITOR. All m lumnnications relating to business i' iters advertisements, subscriptions, i3ounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.-Misoellane ous332 words
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