The Straits Times, 7 September 1916
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Title Section13 1916-09-07 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,205 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 7. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement201 1916-09-07 1 MILKI LPpO]sj A FEW GOOD THINGS LIBBYS ASSORTED SOUPS ZfiUL,/'Js* 1° cases of 48 tins, Bay, one month's supply. The assortment \&>7^^ is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and CSciENTKATrr)J VEGETABLE, a tin makes six plates of the best Soup you ever tasted. Sflb^lS^*201 words
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Advertisement173 1916-09-07 1 ROBINSON CO. Cash Sale Bargains MEN'S INDIA GAUZE SINGLETS Short Sleeves >f I Reduced to S& j^ Half dozen J 1 SHORT DRAWERS TO MATCH Sale Price $£> Half dozen ROBINSON CO. FIRSTHAND DEPOT FOX Still and Sparkling Burgundies, Selected Clarets and White Wines, Spanish Sherries, Ports and Invalid Wines,173 words
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Advertisement16 1916-09-07 1 KARTELL'S BRANDY ii I Soli Aoints I ADAMBON. GILFILLAN jl CO, ITO I* (Incorporated in Knglami)16 words
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Article1079 1916-09-07 2 Tbe following casualties are reported London, August 17. Missing.— Lient. T. P. Bremner, Liverpools 2nd Lieut. C. R. D. Bustard. Liverpools; 2nd Lieut. J. J. Seabtree, North Lancashire* 2nd Lieut. D. C. Evans, Liverpools Lieut.-Col. C. E. Goff, Liverpool 2nd Lieut. J. W. Gonton, Somersets Lieut. C. J.1,079 words
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Advertisement204 1916-09-07 2 Delicious Chewing Sweet regularly after every meal and see how it aids digestion. It relieves the distress from overeating, brightens and preserves the teeth, sweetens mouth and breath and quenches thirst. It is especially soothing for smokers. WMGLEYS the ideal confection wrapped in an air-tight packet. MB* ''-fj *3(f 'Z^/s^P^^L204 words
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Advertisement359 1916-09-07 2 HEALTH HELP IN TIME. A great London physician aaid that half the fatal il'n&a»e* in tbe world are e&u-ed by self nesl ci People allow th< ru««<ivts to become serionsly ill because tbey do not take oare of their health when th»y are only a little oat of sorts. He359 words
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Advertisement565 1916-09-07 2 NOTICE. CHANGE OF ADDRESS. WALLACE T. PLATT, Consulting Bngincer, begs to notify bis clients that be liai removed from 84, Tbe Arcade, to 20, Laidlaw Buildings. 6.9— 7 F.M.S. GOVERNMENT SIX PER CENT. WAR LOAN. SUBSCRIBERS to tbe above Loan are reminded that the Final Instalment of 25 per oent.565 words
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Advertisement485 1916-09-07 2 IMPORTANT SALE OF MINING PLANT. IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE. 1915. AND IN THE MATTER OF THE BUKIT TAWANG HYDRAULIC MINING CO., LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION). The aodfr-igntd iovites offers for tbe purchase of the M nin« Plant, Tool-, etc., contained on the Bnkit Tawang Mine and at the485 words
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Article1092 1916-09-07 3 BATTLEFIELD VIEWED FROM AN AEROPLANE. Impressions of a Correspondent. The special correspondent of The Time*, writing from British headquarters on July 28, says i This has been an absorbingly interesting day to roe, because I have been looking down to oar lines from the observer's seat In1,092 words
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Article57 1916-09-07 3 The First Cotton Forecast for India— for 1910 17 shown an area of 1?\ million acres, or 4 per cent, ircrease on tlie la«.t year. Pros pect« are. on the whole, fair to good. The r< rx rt refers to only 76 per cent, of the total ares,, tince tunings57 words
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Advertisement434 1916-09-07 3 YOU MAY REST ASSURED J i'hi Stechwn'i Pills will be of great set vice to you if your stomach n out of ordrr I or your liver is ilufgisK The conditions of life in these days ire so strenuous MM y nearly everybody is al times, overtaken by various derangements434 words
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Advertisement416 1916-09-07 3 CUTICURA COMPLEXIONS Are Usually Fresh and Clear, Soft and Velvety. Tho Soap to cleanse and purify, the Ointment to soothe and heal. Thus these frafrxant super-creamy emollimta promote and maintain the natural purity and beauty of the xkin, scalp, hair and bands under all conditions. Sample Each Free by Post416 words
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Advertisement83 1916-09-07 3 FULTON (Registered Trade Mark) BOILER FLUID THE MOST ECONOMICAL and POSSESSES both PREVENTATIVE and CURATIVE QUALITIES. Particulars on application to McAlister Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Sinoapou) BOLE AGENTS. AERATED WATER (PLAIN) They have gained a high reputation among the aerated water factories in S.S. and F.M.S. for their strength and83 words
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Advertisement1097 1916-09-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India AND Apcar Line. (Companies Incorporated m Enuland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract witb His Majesty s QovernLaent), *or Ohina, Japan, Penang, Oeylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Port* and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES.1,097 words
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Advertisement833 1916-09-07 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorporatel in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, TelupiD, Panarai. Patani, SingoraTLaoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Chnmpon, Koblak Bangkok. Due) Departure a.a. PRACHATIPOK Sept. 11 Sept. 13, 3 p.m. a.a. MAHIDOL 14 16, 3 p.m. a.a. ASDANG 18833 words
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Advertisement442 1916-09-07 4 BTEAMBI BAIUIHB. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enoland) Tbe Companies' steamers are despatch) d from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Oenoa, Marseilles and442 words
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Advertisement544 1916-09-07 4 BTEAMER SAILINIft JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is nianuvr.'- 1 bet'<en Yokohama, via port", to Marseilles ai d London under mail o ntraot witb H n Imperial Japanese Oovornment. Tt c New Twin- screw Steamcrn maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and544 words
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Article140 1916-09-07 5 FIXTURES Thursday, September 7. High Watnr 1 1 am. 451 p.m n of Perak'a Coronation. Howitt Phillip- Co., The Thiof. Friday, september 8. Hivb Wate> H.il a.m., 6.4R p.m. R. I. Homeward mail clones itrain.) Howitt Phillip* Co., The Breed of the Treshams. ■Saturday, .September 9. Hinh140 words
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Article317 1916-09-07 5 To-dat. Port Pick-ton and Port Swettcnhain Sapphn 2.80 pm Batu Pahat Hong Wan 2.80 pm Port >wettenham, Penanti, Colombo and Durban Helenua 2 80 pm 1 'urban Kuryades 2.80 pin Saigon A. de Kersaint 2.80 pm Malacca and Muar Kaka 8 pm Kota Tinggi Meranti 4 pm317 words
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Article262 1916-09-07 5 The mail trains from Singapore for th oorth leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m •ad 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and Ml a.m. respectively. Th through express to Ponang leaves Koala Lnrrpur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penanx at 8.'.>8 p.uj262 words
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Article71 1916-09-07 5 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Sardinia has It ft Colombo and is doe at Penang at 10 a.»a. today. She ma> be expected to arrive here at 7.W a.m. on Saturday, Sop Umber 9. The B. I. contract p»d<et Thonnw* with mails from London is71 words
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Article117 1916-09-07 5 Our attention has been called to the fact that oar arrivals in London are mnch behind tboae published elsewhere. Oar rale is Xc give arrivals only when they are official)) reported in the Post Office notioes, and n< later date than that printed above hat been so117 words
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Article379 1916-09-07 5 Belgium under Germans' Brutal Rule. Far from endeavouring to soothe the feelings of the inhabitants of the invaded districts, the Germans are increasing the brutality of their rale Sufficient facto, supported by incontestable proofs, regarding the state of matters in the North of France have been brought to379 words
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Article372 1916-09-07 5 Outward. The following passenger bookings to tbe Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It sboald be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending pasoungers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.372 words
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Article61 1916-09-07 5 An appeal to the Middlesex Tribunal n Maltil the interesting fact that Sir Philip Sassoon it. private Hccrubtry to the British Commander in-Chief, it was known already that Sir Philip, who is a lieutenant in the Emit Hunt Yeomanry, was attached to the Hi rulijuarU-rH Secretarial Stall but it is61 words
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Article168 1916-09-07 5 EXCMANOB. StMOATOBI, SEI TEMIIBR 7, 1916. i Oh Lokn Bank 4 m/s 2/4,| Demand 2,4, 7 a Private 8 ml: |fft|| On Kkamb Bank T. T. 826 On Ikdu Bank T. T. 174 Oh HonanoNa...Bank d/d 7j On Sbamobai ...Bank d/d 76t OnJata BankT. T. 186J On168 words
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Advertisement587 1916-09-07 5 J. F. BELL'S i^fflj NUNS' S^j^piii TOBACCO An unique production and has earned a high reputation for its fragrance and coolness, sweet flavour and distinctivenese. Sweet when tbe morn is grey, Sweet when they've cleared away Lunch and at close of day, Possibly sweetest On sale at all dealers. LATEST587 words
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Advertisement163 1916-09-07 5 GENTLEMAN with gocd business relation?, who is shortly leaving for Europe, is prepared to accept orders, on terms to be arranged on application, to sell or float companies at home. Concessions of any kind. Apply Box No. 580. Straits Times. 7 9-9-9 THE TALK OF SINGAPORE THE TALK OF SINGAPORE163 words
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Advertisement503 1916-09-07 5 SftNfrS nr The New List aunwoF for AUGUST THE DAY s~. thing l'j >uil everytKKly. These are just a few. Ask The choice of the f Or the complete list. man in the street and "Tommy in the imi'miiuut Bud Trenches." The most m <" g^, OrchMtra fascinating and catchy503 words
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1019 1916-09-07 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. A SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY. In distributing the medals and diploma* gained by the students at the Medical School oa Tuesday, the Hon. Mr. F. Seton James spoke of the need for the Colonies keeping pace with the mother-country in scientijr and technical and commercial education,1,019 words
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Article16 1916-09-07 6 A crocodile about eight (eet long was shot last evening on the side of Grove lioad.16 words
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Article21 1916-09-07 6 The Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd., output (or August was 1,480 picale, valued at 978,146 The quantity treated wan 286.00J cubic yards.21 words
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Article42 1916-09-07 6 Messrs. Adaniaon, Uiltillau and Co. are advised by cable that trie directors of tht Haliman Tin Co., Ltd., have declared a final dividend of 15 per cent, (less tax) in respec. of the year ended March 31, I'JltS, payable on September 14.42 words
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Article45 1916-09-07 6 Owing to the heavy d' mioilf made by the French Ciovi ruuient oo tin- two regular French lines running to Mm Far East, freight rates between Ssigon. French Indo China an I Kjrope am ouv more lLan teu '..iir.? as .iigb aa before the war.45 words
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Article31 1916-09-07 6 By a typographical error in yesterday's issue a sum of 1857 was acknowledged (or the Malayan Aircraft Fund (rom a resident in the Dutch Indies. The amount should have been 18.67.31 words
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Article33 1916-09-07 6 By July 31, the subscriptions received by the Lord Mayor of London (or the Lord Kitchener National Memorial Fond, mentioned in another column of this ibsue, had reached the sum of over £164,000.33 words
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Article38 1916-09-07 6 Messrs. Barlow and Co.'s produce report, dated yesterday, says The copra market has remained steady since our last report and values are unchanged. Quotations may be given as fine sundried 18.60, (air to good qualities »8.10 to $8.30.38 words
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Article43 1916-09-07 6 The cargo in the motor ship Olenartney again caught fire last evening and necessitated the attendance of the Singapore Fire Brigade in addition to the Harbour Board's fin-Boat. The flames were soon mastered and the work of removing the cargo was procoeded with.43 words
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Article60 1916-09-07 6 Seven tendon have been received (or the fantan gambling monopoly at Macao for a period of five years, dating from the expiry of the present monopoly on June 30, 1917, of which six are (or over $l,f 00,000 a year. The highest is 11.286,660 and the lowest »610,000 a year,60 words
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Article49 1916-09-07 6 The Japanese steamer Shinsei Maru, 3,400 tons, has boen chartered by a French merchant for one round trip between Marseilles and Eastern ports at the rate of thirty five shillings per ton to carry Chinese coolies from Taku to Marseilles, following the steamer Empire, Shigizan Maru and Harima Maru.49 words
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Article56 1916-09-07 6 According to a Hamburg newspaper, nineteen steam trawlers wore launched in Germany daring 1915, as against thirty in 1914 and twenty five in 1913. Of these. nix were built for Cuxhaven, six for Attous. four for Gn.«st< innndi'. two (or Harburg, and one for Iceland. At the present time about56 words
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Article55 1916-09-07 6 That well-known rubber estate, Meegama. in the Kalatara district, Ceylon, belonging to the Roaehaagh Tea and Rubber Company, Limited, has changed bands, the purchaser being Mr. W. A, de Silva, of Colombo, who paid £65,000 (or it. The total area cultivnt ed with rubber is 449 acres and the estate55 words
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Article68 1916-09-07 6 Shortly after the outbreak of the war an Italian freeholder, living in Austrian territory. joined the Italian army. His son was an Austrian patrol at the time, and he remained at his post recently the father was captured by the Austrians in Trontino, and was sentenced to be shot as68 words
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Article75 1916-09-07 6 The following may be of interest to the local committee "Our Day," the happilynamed flag day for the British wounded, is the first venture of the kind to which his Majesty the King has given his patrouu.^It will be observed throughout the Empire on October 19. A special flag is75 words
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Article91 1916-09-07 6 There was intense excitement in the Wheat Pit at Chicago, on August 9, consequent upon a Government report that the yield (or the United Spates during the present year would be 858,000.000 bushels less than that o( last year, and also upon the spread of black rust in Canada. Fortunes91 words
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Article82 1916-09-07 6 Reports from the French (ront on the Somme describe a new form of the German method of using the civilian population as a screen against enemy attacks, says The Times. In bombarded villages the Germans have strongly fortified the cellars with artil lery and machine guns, with cement roofing Instead82 words
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Article93 1916-09-07 6 A conference of persons interested in rural reform, meeting under tlio auspices of the Garden Cities and Town Planning Associa tion, records the conviction that employment at wages whether on farms or in schemes of reclamation or afforestation affords the only practicable opportunity, at any rate in the first instance,93 words
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Article110 1916-09-07 6 From up the river comes a story of great presence of mind on the put o( a Milay, declares the Sarawak Oazetto. He was Huh ing with a jala in the river not far f rotn St-jij.ik and while stooping down was sud ilenly seized by the head by a110 words
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Article156 1916-09-07 6 We read that the Paoji I'ink los had a great da; at Laliat on Saturday, and we notice (hat they hit upon a rather quaint competition. TLih was a smelting competition, sample* of different wm-s, in six small medicine phials, arousing the cariosity of a large majority." It was perhaps156 words
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Article321 1916-09-07 6 Mrs. S. O. Hobson, of Taiping, has returned alter a trip to Australia. Mr. and Mrs. Pinhorn are leaving Taiping at the end of this month and are going to live at Kajaug. Mrs. Palmer, of Bruas, and Mrs. B. W. Elles are at present inmates of321 words
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Article29 1916-09-07 6 In reply to B^ilmot, St. Kvuitiuf who is mentioned in Wlntakt r's Almanack under to-day's date, was Bishop of Orleans and was born about the year 10.29 words
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Article56 1916-09-07 6 The result of the recent pale of work held at Strathmore, Tanglin Hill, is that the sum of 1:3,666.46 has been i. pally divided between the local Red Cross bund and the British Prisoners of War Fund. The promoters desire to express their gr.iteful thanks to all56 words
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Article92 1916-09-07 6 The findings in Urn Court of Appeal over the action arising out oi in rxllision between the steamers Brisbane and r at, on July 14. 1915, were given in the Supreoie Court morning. Mr. Justice Ebden thought the appeal shonld be allowed and judgment entered for defendants, appellants,92 words
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Article103 1916-09-07 6 The following cable has been received from Ri d (Jrosa Headquarter*, London Deopatch garments to Lnrd Monson, Red Cross Commissioner. Rome— or KiUpatrick, Red Cross Commissioner, Salonika.—WolvertoD." It is hoped to send v consignment roou.' the 15tb of the month to Komu by a103 words
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Article127 1916-09-07 6 At an extraordinary general meeting of the Straits Trading Company, Ltd., held yesterday, Mr. Frank Adam prefuliny. it was unanimously resolved that the capital of the company be increased to 16,000,000 by thu creation of 300,000 new shares of ?10 each A further resolution dealt with additions127 words
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Article155 1916-09-07 6 Three cases were brought in tin «enior magistrate's court yesterday, in which the defendants were churgod with making use in tlie Colony of a title or addition implying qualification to practice medicine or surgery, not being registered or BMBBffc d .Mr. (i. O. Setb, the Deputy Public155 words
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Advertisement228 1916-09-07 6 FOR SALE WiHett Petrol Gas Generators 1 of 350 Candle-power, 1O lights 1 of 350 Candle-power (secondhand), 1O lights 1 of 2,000 Candle-power, 5O lights Can be wen wotkirg at oar godown in Singapore. Matt be Bold to close consignment. No reasonable offer refosed. Fittings (pendant, brackets and globes) burners,228 words
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Advertisement206 1916-09-07 6 UNANIMOUS VERDICT Ftae greatest sensation of the year! AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE aUHAMBRA Beaoh Road me Leading Theatre in Singapore. Dn« of ths treated programmes ever screened SECOND SHOW AT 9.30 The Blue Bird Photo-play Co. PRESENTS HOBART BOSWORTH THE YAQUI a mott sensational drama in five parts206 words
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Article1789 1916-09-07 7 STILL ADVANCING. British Troops' Rare Dozedness. Series of Brilliant French Actions. Rittir's Tklkijiamo. London, September 5, 4 p.m. General Haig's communiquo says We advanced to 1,500 yards east of Guillemont and obtained a footing in Leuze Wood. Tbe enemy's defence on a thousand yards' front in the vicinity1,789 words
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Article99 1916-09-07 7 U. S. REVENUE BILL. rihlTlß's TILIOIAM. Landon, September 6, 1.20 p.m. Washington The Senate has adopted tbe revenue bill which provides for the raising of two hundred and five millions of dollars annually by taxes on inheritances and war monitions and increases of income tax It authorises retaliatory measures against99 words
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Article72 1916-09-07 7 (From Oi-r Own C^kkkm om.knt Pcnang, September 7. Tbere ba9 been a severe gale here. It started at 8 p.m. and lasted fur 12 hoars causing considerable damage in tbe barboar. Tbe launch Stella foundered and others were badly battered. Several tongkangs went adrift vbi'e a cargo72 words
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Article73 1916-09-07 7 CONTROLLER WALTER AND STAFF MURDERED. Rbctkr's TiLtamAV. London. September 5, 11 a.m. The Hague: Tbe Governor-General of tbe Dutch East Indies reports that rebels have looted Muara, Tambesi, Muaratebo and Surulangeon in Sumatra. Muaratebo is on fire. Fifteen rebels have been killed in skirmishes with the Qovernment73 words
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Obituary24 1916-09-07 7 KlL'TRK Tl'I.f .IIIM n London, September 5, 11 a m. The death has occurred of the Rev. Dr. Edward Moore, Canon of Canterbury.24 words
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Article130 1916-09-07 7 t Further Festivities at Kuala Kangsar. (From (in; Own Correspondent.) Kuala Kangsar, September 6. The festivities arranged in celebration of the installation of His Highness tbe Sultan of Perak were continued here yesterday. In tbe evening athletic sports were held on tbe padang, a feature being130 words
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Article162 1916-09-07 7 Proposed Supply of Wireless Apparatus. The useful functions discharged by tbe Wireless World, specially devoted to wireless telegraphy is well exemplified by some correspondence published in tbe August issue, from Shanghai. Tbe subject dealt with consists of an important proposal for supplying tbe Far Eastern light booses162 words
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Article415 1916-09-07 7 The Question of Excess Profits Duty. Tbe incidence of the excess profits duty iv the case of plantation companies bas not yet been definitely settled. Though there is little doubt that tbey will eventually receive special treatment says tbe Indiaman, of July 21, there bas been generally adopted415 words
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Article255 1916-09-07 7 Opening of a National Memorial Fond. We have received from the Colonial Secretary a copy of the following letter sent to the Governor by the Lord Major of London relating to the opening of a Mansion House Fund for the purpose of raising a national memorial255 words
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Article657 1916-09-07 7 Rate of Capitalisation Reduced By One-Half. The secretary communicates tbe following The sixth annual ordinary gnneral iuettioK of tbe Bukit Jelutong Robber Estates, Ltd., was held at tbe company's office, No. HO, Mirer Sido, Malacca, on Thursday, August 31, at 12 noon. There were present Messrs. Tan657 words
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Article115 1916-09-07 7 It is understood, says tbe Times of Malaya, that tho police authorities in the F.M S. are making close search in the country with a view to ascertaining whether any measures are possible against firms here for desJing either directly or indirectly with enemy countries. The115 words
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Article490 1916-09-07 7 THE URGENT NEED OF LARGER CONTRIBUTIONS. Help to Cheer Our Brave Boys. In oar beading we remark on the urgent need of larger contribution*. Bat it is impossible to pat every point in a heading, and we may explain that the phrase given above doea not490 words
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Article318 1916-09-07 7 Large Attendance at Enjoyable Entertainment. An excellent programme that was greatly enjoyed by a full house is the opinion of a young lady friend who attended the concert given at tbe V.M.C.A. ball last evening in aid of the Y.W.C.A. Building Fund, an I this opinion will318 words
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Letter60 1916-09-07 8 To the K,li tor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I. throngh the medium of your paper, ask whether any of your readers can ai v i-t me bow to get rid of those white woolly-looking insects that so often appear on pot plants— particularly ferns— in60 words
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Letter225 1916-09-07 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. >ir, our leader io yesterday's issue was timely and important. There can be no doubt that a gambling epidemic if) raging in Singapore, and unless steps be taken to cope with it resultant evils ill abound and may t'vt a225 words
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Article290 1916-09-07 8 Nearly 3.000,000 Certificates Sold In a Week. The full effects of War Savings Week in England and Wales are beginning to appear and some remarkable figures were issued recently by the National War Savings turuittee. I >uring enp week tbe number of War Savings Certificate* sold290 words
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Article355 1916-09-07 8 Judge Evans Holds that Coffee Is Food. In the I'ri/e Court at borne Sir Samuel Kvana condemned as prizes of war cargoes of nearly 3 000 bags of coffee seized on the -Swedish steamers Indianic and Sydland, which, be said, were destined ultimately for the German army. Tbe355 words
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Article470 1916-09-07 8 Rich Cattle Country in South America. Although Dr. II. I'. Spimlen, of the American Museum of Natural History, went to Venezuela and Puerto Kico with tbe pur MM of studying MM li^y. lie has returned to New York enthusiastic over tbe possibility of opening op the cattle470 words
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Article94 1916-09-07 8 Swimming Club launches will ran on San day as follows Johnston's Pier: 9.10 and 11 a m.. 2 30 and 3.80 p.m. Clab Bungalow 9 30 »nd 10.80 a.m.. 12.15, 3 and 5.30 p.m., 75 yards breast stroke race will be swam off on arrival of the 1094 words
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Article38 1916-09-07 8 A large crowd witnessed tbe game on the S.C.C. ground yesterday afternoon between S.R.E. iV). and Sea Defences. Tbe Regulars proved too gocd for tbe Volanteeis. winning by 4 1, but play was quite worth watching throughout.38 words
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Article63 1916-09-07 8 Programme of drills, etc., (or week ending Friday, -September 8 1 Friday, September 8. S.15 p.m. Drill Hall N'.C.O.'t, as detailed. S.V.A. S.R.E.(V.). Maxim Co. 6.10 pm. S.V.R. 5.15 p.m. Veterans Co. 5 10 p.m. Chinese Co. 5 p.m. Taoglin Malay Co. Officers and N.C O.'g. 5.1563 words
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Article150 1916-09-07 8 Soldiers ai the front are amazed at the luxuriance of plant growth on the battlefield*. Strange though it may teem to be, writes a correspondent of the Yorkshire Evening Poet, this is the direct result of the high explosive shell. In a few years' time the employment150 words
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159 1916-09-07 8 A Scotland Yard Roll of Honour. One of the most striking testimonies posMble as to bow quite a number of men hitherto regarded aa hardened offenders have found their souls in this terrible war can be hud to day, says the Sunday at Home, in the private room of the159 words
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Article396 1916-09-07 8 Successful Opening Performance Last Night. A capable company with a floe repertoire of legitimate dramatic tare is an agreeable change (or Singapore, and it was not surprising that a large audience gave tbe Howitt Phillips Company a hearty welcome. at tbo Victoria Theatre last night. Tbe success of396 words
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Article396 1916-09-07 8 Turks Institute a Reign Of Terror. Refugees who have recently arrived in Egypt from Syria give a terrible account of the disastrous state of affairs in the Lebanon. T bey say that ever since Enver Pasha's visit to the army the attitude of Djemal Pasha towaads Christians396 words
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Article186 1916-09-07 8 Bekob.-82.309 lbs. Batacg Malaka.— 2s.6Co lbs Pelepah.-31 000 lbs. Kota Tinggi— ls,soo lbs. Siginting.- 8,000 Its. Clovelly.— 7,7oo lbe. Burma.— B,Bo7 lbs. Sembilan Estates.— 33.6l9 lbs. United Temiang. 18,731 lbs. Seletar— ls,olo lbs. to date 29,790 lbn. Kirn (Malacca).— (Corrected). —17,000 lbs. Kimanis— 25,000 lbs. 8 months186 words
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Article320 1916-09-07 8 Erratic Bidding Throughout The Sale. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 259 th auction was held yesterday and today, when there weie offered for sale piculs 10,352.74 or 1,380.305 lbs. (tons 616.28). Sold piculs 5,981.81 or 797,508 lbs. (tons *****). Prices realised: The next auction will320 words
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Article323 1916-09-07 8 Narrow Escape from Drowning in Aarhus Bay. Kiog Christian, who is at present taking a holiday at bis Jutland seat, Marselisborg Castle, near Aarhus, on July 28, had a narrow escape from drowning. The King was sailing a twelve foot canoe with a lateen sail, in Aarbus323 words
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Article164 1916-09-07 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6. A sale of damaged cargo from the Ulenartney is to be held by Messrs. Powell and Co., on Saturday. Particulars will be advertised to morrow. Owing to the success of the fine dramatic film The Vaqui the Alhambra164 words
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Article112 1916-09-07 8 Strapped to a wapgon in full viuw of the troops for two boars a day, loss of 90 days' pay, and loss to tbe wife of the man's allotment," was the puuinhuiunt awarded by a field court martial to a driver for very slightly exceeding the speed limit."112 words
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Advertisement306 1916-09-07 8 BAFFLES HOTEL GARDEN PARTIES ON THE LAWN Saturday, September* 0 TEA. CAKES. ICES. ETC.. ETC. Music by RAFFLES TRIO SPECIAL DINNER Saturday, September 9 Lllowed by Cinema Show on the Lawn APELPHI HOTEL NOTICE A GRAND "REDOUTE" WILL Bg i.IVIN ON December 26, 1916 The Colours and Rules will be306 words
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Advertisement324 1916-09-07 9 x«* DE COAGULATEX 20% Reduction in Price We beg to announce that the price of v Coagulatex has been reduced twenty p«*r cent, from this date all previous price lists are consequently hereby cancelled. Orders now received will be executed at the reduced prices and filled in their consecutive order.324 words
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Advertisement455 1916-09-07 9 p. i a Eight-Disc Light Harrows CHEAPEST AND BEST ON THE MARKET Single-Disc Reversible Ploughs STOCKS HELD BY SUE, DARBY CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS) MALACCA Johnson-Pickett Rope Co., Inc. MANILA MANUFACTURERS OF STANDARD GRADE OILED ROPE DRY WHITE MANILA ROPE THE BEIT IN THE WORLD Manufactured hy455 words
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Advertisement1897 1916-09-07 10 r Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER I»ItOl»li:ilTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HUDOFFIOI, Winohaetar Hou.,, Singapore- LOMDOH OFFIOBi 32, Old Jewry, E.O. The Company ha» SBO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of England,1,897 words
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Advertisement484 1916-09-07 10 IWBURANCE. AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT We wish to oall your attention to our Doable Endowment Policies, whereby if yon survive the endowment period oi ten, fifteen or twenty year*, you are psid DOUBLE the sum assured, PLUS PROFITS, while if you die before maturity of the policy your b m fieiary484 words
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Article765 1916-09-07 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Tbe Motorist's Lot in England. Car owDorti in tbe old country are having rather an unenviable time in these days. Bj some folk they are termed tbe Idle rich,' who use petrol when it might be saved wb< indulge in pleasure765 words
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Article258 1916-09-07 11 How Present Benefits Will Be Augmented. la tbeir work of relief tbe new loc»l Pension Committees will have regard to tbe arrangements at present in operation for assisting soldiers and sailors discharged unfit for further service. Such men can claim a pension, and to prevent hardship while be258 words
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Advertisement408 1916-09-07 11 canadiaTford AS EVERYONE KNOWS IS THE MOST ECONOMICAL 5 Passenger Car on the Market. LOWEST IN FIRST COST MOST ECONOMICAL IN TYRES LOWEST PETROL CONSUMPTION q j Q miles per U^sO gallon (officially certified by the Singapore Automobile Club). ANOTHER|3IG SHIPMENT DUE BY S.S. EURYLOCHUS Book your orders NOW for408 words
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Advertisement309 1916-09-07 11 A Customer writes I am sending you a- Michel in cover 765 x 105 which has been in use on my car from May 3rd, 1915 to August 4th, 1916 (fifteen months). It has run about 13,000 miles and has never been punctured. Yours faithfully, (This speaks for itself) It309 words
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Advertisement1116 1916-09-07 12 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARB VHSURANCE 0 LIMITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES BOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan 4 Co., Ltd., (INCO«Poa*TED IN BUOLAND) IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, smart shorthand typist. Good salary to capable man. Apply M., c/o Straits Times. 17 v WANTED, cxpeiit-nc.d manager for rubber1,116 words
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Advertisement831 1916-09-07 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Road, entry August 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. 17-u TO LBT. Hoaxee No 7, Chancery Lane Apply to China Keng Lee A- Co., Auctioneers. 1811— n TO LET, 8, Chancery Lane, 8 bedroomß, stabling and tennis court. Apply Ching Keng Lee831 words
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Advertisement464 1916-09-07 12 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 and 109, Market Street. ■Phomi 4VI. Sole Agents. Tne Muloott Belting Co.. Limited. Stock for immediate supply. GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nos. BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 10-4-04 HUP HING DHOBIE 42-1 Newton Road Having extended premirei, Rolicitß COBtcm Eicellent references. Rates moderate. 8-8-7-8 NOTICT" Notioe464 words
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Advertisement227 1916-09-07 12 READ THIS!!! We have just received a shipment of Europe Glue. Malay Parangs, Bmory Wheels 16" x li" x 1J", 16" x2" x 11" 18" x2fx V, 18* x 8" x r I Globe Valves i", i",\"; Stillson Wrenches, Adjustable Stencil Plates (alpha bets and figures), Stencil Ink (black <tnd227 words
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Advertisement467 1916-09-07 12 MOTOR CARS •phone jFor HIRE I I M«x pramptl> attend* 1 I [I to your oall with I \J l| I comfortable cars, W g■ day and night. \J V \F Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. US 211, ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such467 words
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Miscellaneous327 1916-09-07 12 Straits V)imes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Offioe 362 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editoria matters and news should be addressed THE EDITOR. All ciiii ruunications relating to business mat tors advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT KATES.— Miscellaneous wants327 words
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