The Straits Times, 8 September 1916
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Title Section13 1916-09-08 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,206 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 8. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement101 1916-09-08 1 pESTLffS MILK LFOOD^ Top Notch] King feugriVj BRITISH-MADE fi LETTER FILES B i jl Superior to and cheaper than GermanI agtH-^L Ns» I made files of similar.design. A i-^ I f -ROMFO L td v p i (Imcorpokatbi) is Bmolaiid) M I I,| M^^^ 14-a, Col Iyer Quay cIIq bear101 words
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Advertisement169 1916-09-08 1 ROBINSON CO. Cash Sale Bargains MEN'S INDIA GAUZE SINGLETS Short Sleeves Reduced to £i Half dozen J SHORT DRAWERS TO MATCH Sale Price $£> Half dozen ROBINSON CO. The following are now In stock PHEASANTS TEAL WOODCOCK and wild DUCK QUAIL SINGAPORE COLDSTORAGE CO..LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang.169 words
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Article965 1916-09-08 2 TWO SHELLS A SECOND DAY AND NIGHT. Work of British Guns. It is four weeks ago today, stated a correspondent at British Headquarters in (Franoe), on July 21, since the great artillery offensive against the Germans, pealed forth all aloDg the British line. And Ido not965 words
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Article144 1916-09-08 2 I had a taik with the- German medical officer wLooi I had seen walking down be twten two guards close to V ricourt," writes Mr. Philip Gibbs in the Chronicle. Aftei describing his own experiences during tin bouibatduient this luornit; he laughtd in a sad way. This war144 words
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Advertisement424 1916-09-08 2 T'NKRK is only one razor that will shave you uiili such absolute perfection that it leaves you nothing to desire. The STROPPING NO HONINCT^ with its unique, adjustable, curving, new process blade, keener, smoother and more lasting than any other shaving device, has won the warm approval of over seven424 words
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Advertisement441 1916-09-08 2 Real Flesh Builder found at Last. New Home Remedy Works Wonders. In Making thin Undeveloped Men and Women Plump and Attractive. HOW TO GAIN ISTO4O lbs. Stop being a human beanpole. Chase away that long, lein bongry look that mikes frlks think you're sick or that you're not getting three441 words
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Advertisement358 1916-09-08 2 Japanese Portland CEMENT in stock. T. AOr A I dc Go. HIGH STREET. Til. 819. 17-3-B 16-3 Patent Medicines Other Preparations Tte markets «re flooded with patent medicines and ether preparation. Borne of them bare excellent merit wh<le others are almott worthless. We keep pobted on such, and stock only358 words
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Advertisement61 1916-09-08 2 COMMERCIAL RUBBER CO., LTD. (iNIOKIOItATKI) IN SINi.MOUt) Robber Merchants. Auctioneers, Houbo and Land Agents. Appraiser*, Valuers. Brokers, Ucmruission Agents, Survt yors, ttc. Sales of lands, houses, furniture, Jewellery, motor cars, etc., on advertised dates. RUBBER SALES our of all descriptions 'RUBBER MILLING »»<•■*■■«• »t low* rates. QUOTATIONS ON APPLICATION Office61 words
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Article1127 1916-09-08 3 DIFFICULT CYCLING IN THE BALKANS. A Marvellous Picture. The following is from a letter written by an officer who is serving with the Cyclist Section at Salonika, The last 10 days have seemed like a Lot inconsequent nightmare. I have a confused remembrance of long boiling days,1,127 words
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Advertisement327 1916-09-08 3 Here is New Health New Life 8 for the Ailing. M hxpt > r > u wr "o are Weak, An;imic, 'Nervy 'or Run-down' jgSi wyjj '"U what i -tiort course of Wincarnis" -vould g£r itp? ir,ar to you you would not continue to suffer needlessly. J^g Wj^ You would327 words
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Advertisement210 1916-09-08 3 ■MMSMJMPatJMOM^MPmJMg lea pebpins sauce MpMdlcttJlct3Apl3lpjm| I Variety of uses. I The uses to which LEA PERRINS' SAUCE can be put, are innumerable. Jr At Luncheon, Dinner or Supper, it is the ISo x ideal sauce for Roast Meats, Fish, Game, Cheese, Salad, etc. In the Kitchen, it b indispensable to210 words
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Advertisement1092 1916-09-08 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.- British India AND Apcar sUaine. (Companies Incorporatrd in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract wltb Hla M&jeaty aovernmenti. For China. Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Auatralia, India, Aden, Kgypt, Mediterranean Porta and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homward1,092 words
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Advertisement848 1916-09-08 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorporatrl in Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacbo, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, singoraTLaoon, Kobsamui, Bandon. Langsoen, Chumpon, Konlak Bangkok. Dv« Departure a.a. PRAQHATIPOK Sept. 11 Sept. 13, 3 p.m. a.a. MAH IDOL 14 16, 3 p.m. a.a. ASDANG848 words
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Advertisement443 1916-09-08 4 BTEAJIEI BAILIWB. THEOCEAN STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporatrd in England) IW The Companies' steamers are despatch! d from Liverpool outwarda for tbe Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewarda for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa. Marseilles- and443 words
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Advertisement546 1916-09-08 4 BTEAIER BAILINM. ryTk JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. (INCORPOKATID IN JtPAN> EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained h, t■ en Yokohama, via ports, to Murneilles st d London under mail o-ntract witb He Imperial Japanese Government. Tie New Twin-screw Stearrern maintaining this m rvico have been Rperially designed and constructed,546 words
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Advertisement543 1916-09-08 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INQO-CHINA STUM N«V. CO. LTD. (Incorporated in England) Dlfwet S«rvio« to Japan via Hona fcong 4s Shanghai, and to Oaloutt via Panang, from lintapora. Taking ear^o on tbrongh Bills Ladm Canton, Maoan, Swatow, Amoy, Chefcr Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtase pcrts Foi moaa. the Philippine*, etc., etc.. elo ■laamart. Tons.543 words
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Advertisement910 1916-09-08 5 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING (Under S.R.A. Rules of Racing) WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, October 17 1 Thursday, October 19; and Saturday, October 21, 1916. PROGRAMME FIRST DAY Tuesday, October 17, 1916 I*B. THE VISITORS STAKES AND PURSE— 2 46 p.m. and 8.46 p m Value of910 words
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Advertisement565 1916-09-08 5 •r« not leaa than flva •tartar*, tha property of different owneraNOTE I—Tha1 Tha attantion of owners is called to Rule 123. whioh makes tha hour for Soratohlng p.m. or tha DAY BEFORE tha Raoe. Owners of Griffins are entitled to enter foi either of the following series of Racee Fhis565 words
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Advertisement144 1916-09-08 5 HIGH-CLASS CIGARETTES AT MODERATE PRICES CIGARETTES No» 555 per tin of so TO cents (INCLUDING DUTY) Packed in patent vacuum tins ensuring tbe perfect condition of f r^~~~~ s^ the cigarettes in all climates. K^~ M Sole Manufacturers: !^Tfl l i^lT^l l iKtKu ARDATH TOBACCO Co., Ltd., LONDON, ENGLAND. B'fllttVjrKH144 words
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Advertisement269 1916-09-08 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras Baa ah Road. CENT RALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breeze rurnlshed Apartments with or without Board Comfortable Rooms with Bathrooms attached. Electric Fittings throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tablet in Spacious Dining Room. TEMtt-tIM MMt rwSMMMs la Town. For farther269 words
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Advertisement972 1916-09-08 6 F.M.S. GOVERNMENT SIX PER CENT. WAR LOAN. SUBSCRIBERS to tbe above Loan are reminded tbat the Final Instalment of 26 per cent, ptyable on tbe Bonds falls dne en 2nd September. Psjmnl may be male at any of the Branches ot the Chartered Bank of India, Anstra'ia and China in972 words
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Advertisement361 1916-09-08 6 Consumption One tablespoonful of H«e<noK'obin Deschiens is equal to nearly half a pound of Raw Meat. Raw meat harbours tapeworms and in hot coantrits is likely to be tainted, and is therefore injurious to take. Consumptives treate with Haemoglobin Deschiens gain in weight to the extent of 64 lbs. to361 words
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Article155 1916-09-08 7 FIXTURES. Friday, September 8. High Water, 8.11 a.m., 6.46 p.u>. B. I. Homeward mail closes (train.) Howitt Phillips Co., The Breed of the Treshams. Saturday, September 9. Bigh Water, 9.45 a.m., 8 16 p.m. P. and O. outward mail due. Kantt'rn I'nited Assoe. Corpn. mtg., noon. Itukit155 words
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Article322 1916-09-08 7 To DAT. Medan V. l>iemen 2.80 pm P. Swi-ttenham and T. Anson KinU 2.30 pm Malacca and Muai Lady Weld 3pm Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow Hong Mob 8.80 pm Batavia, Samarang, Sourabaya, taking mails for P. Moresby, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne It Treub 8.30 pm Saigon Donai322 words
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Article264 1916-09-08 7 The mail trains from Singapore for t'i north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 am and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur »t 7.18 p.m. and 8.45 a.m. respectively. Tb throrfb express to Penang loaves Kuaia Luurcr at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Ponany at 6.'.'8 p.m.264 words
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Article102 1916-09-08 7 The mails from Europe by the P. and O. packet Sardinia are expected by train tomorrow morning. Correspondence will be ready (or delivery about 10.45 a.m. The homeward M. M. steamer At bos may be expected to arrive here to-morrow morning. The B.I. contract packet Thongwa with102 words
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Article117 1916-09-08 7 Our attention has been called to the fact .hat our arrivals in Lonann are much behind those published elsewhere. Our rule is to give arrivals only when they are officially reported in the Post Office notices, and no later date than that printed above ha i been117 words
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Article162 1916-09-08 7 EXCHANGE Simoapobb, Srftbmbbh 8, 1916 Om Lom-o. Bank 4 m/s j/4 t Demand 2/4^ Private 8 m/s 2/4tf On Fbamob Bank T. T. 826 Oh Indu Bank T. T. 17-4 On HoNSKOMa...Bank d/d 8% Oh Siahshai ...Bank d/d 76) Oh Jata Bank T. T. 186 Oh Jafah162 words
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Article179 1916-09-08 7 Is «ne Buyers Sellers. VMM 10 10 Ampang 500 6.00 1 1 Ayer Wenß 0.85 0.50 10 10 Belat 185 1.86 10 10 Kanabol 0.85 1.00 11 10 Kinta Association 400 6.00 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.6.0 1.12.6 41 £1 Lahat Mines 3.00 500 10 9.26 Malayan Collieries par179 words
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Article646 1916-09-08 7 JfP 6 ~1 Buyers. Sellers. Value 3/- 3/- Allaeai 2/8 2,9 2/- 2/- AngloJav*. •'>/• I/. Anglo-Malaj 10/- 12/--2- 3/- Batanu MaUkt 3/- 8/6 41 41 Batu Tiff* 3.0.0 4 0.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 2/10 3/8 41 41 Bukit Kajanv, 2.15.0 3.5.0 41 41 Bukit Linting 3.10.0 4.2.0 2/-646 words
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Article124 1916-09-08 7 f, "5 Buyers Sellers, t alue (J II 41 B. Smelting Co 8.50 8.76 II 41 Pret. 1.5.0 1.6.0 I/- I/- Bleotrie T'wayi 4/- 5/- c.d. 10 10 Ftmot Nero 49.00 £0.50 60 60 W. Hammer k Co. 60.00 61 00 iOO Howarth Krskine 46.00 55.0L--100 1% Prel *****124 words
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Article49 1916-09-08 7 United Engineers 6% 11,284 600 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6 £850,000 norn Spore Municipals% $1,87H,000 par 2' pin Spore Municipal 4,% of 1907 t1,600.00n 98 S'poro Municipal 4J% of 1900 11,000,000 90 08% S'poro Municipal 4% 2,000,000 Hindis S'pore Manicipal £800.000 »%<im VMM. loan 1910 115,000,000 8.50 4.07pm49 words
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Advertisement227 1916-09-08 7 Damage to the extent of about £150.000 was caused by a fire whiuli broke out early on the morning of July 27, in the extensive factory of Jamos Stedman and Co.. Limited, manufacturing confectioners, in Clarence street, Sydney. Tbe factory and its contents were destroyed. LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET, No.227 words
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Advertisement561 1916-09-08 7 I FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. Incorporated in England) Eastern Branch i SINGAPORE B I DREADNOUGHT COTTON DELTING TMade of Finest Quality of heavy Lancashire Special Duck. NFrom 2" to 10" in stock. G This Belting h.n I een giving the greatest satisfaction for many year* in India, Singapore, China and thejFar561 words
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1058 1916-09-08 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8. THE LATEST OFFENSIVE. Two months and a half have elapsed sinoe the first great hammer stroke of the Allies fell upon tbe Oerman lines on and around tbe Somme. Since those fateful days, when the Hun awakened to the fact tbat he was at1,058 words
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Article18 1916-09-08 8 A suggestion has been made at Shanghai to change the name of Avenue Road to Lord Kitchener's Avenue."18 words
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Article27 1916-09-08 8 The mails from Europe by the P. and O. steamer Sardinia arc expected by train to-morrow morning and correspondence will be ready for delivery about 10.45 a.m.27 words
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Article27 1916-09-08 8 A youthful Irish chemist has invented an aniline dye. Tbe British Government is experimenting with the dye and is making the inventor a quarterly allowance of £650.27 words
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Article35 1916-09-08 8 A fatal carriage accident occurred at Penang, on Tuesday, when an old Chinese named Choo Ah Seng, was knocked down and run over. The unfortunate man died in the General Hospital a few hours later.35 words
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Article14 1916-09-08 8 Tbe total output of tbeTronoh mines from all sources for August was piculs '2,076.14 words
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Article25 1916-09-08 8 A cheque for £100 written in pencil for the Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund reached tbe Mansion House direct from an officer in the firing line.25 words
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Article48 1916-09-08 8 Tbe Malay Mail hears that a Negri Sem bilan Datoh recently expressed a desire to assist Great Britain by sending 800 spearmen to attack the Germans deri blakan. Need leas to say, although the offer could not be accepted, tbe spirit in which it was made fully appreciated.48 words
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Article47 1916-09-08 8 Kuala Lumpur Chinese are evidently bent on keeping in line with Ipoh Chinese. A meeting was to be held at the Chinese secretariat there last evening to discuss tbe forming of a Chinese Company of the Malay States Volunteer Rifles. Lieut. Colonel Tyte promised to be present.47 words
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Article57 1916-09-08 8 I told her she ought to have two stitches pat in ber mouth to stop her talking so much, and a tuck put in her nose to keep it out of other people's business," said a female witness at tbe Tower Bridge police court, and her advice is badly needed57 words
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Article48 1916-09-08 8 The Belawan Customs' House receipts for the first eight months of 1916 amount to 1.977,732 guilders 76 cents, as against 1,781.838 guilders 80 cents for the same period during 1915, an increase of 245,893 guilders 96 cents. The doty on matches alone brought in 163,910 guilders 96 cents.48 words
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Article50 1916-09-08 8 Another case in which a defendant was charged with falsely making use of a title implying qualification to practise medicine or surgery was mentioned in the senior magistrate's court this morning. Tbe title complained of was physician," and on defendant undertaking to add a qualifying prefix the charge was withdrawn.50 words
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Article63 1916-09-08 8 We have been officially informed by the French Consulate that English firms wishing to replace German and Austro Hungarian articles by French goods should write, giving full particulars, to the Office National dv Commerce Extt'rieur, 8, rue Feydeau, Paris. This institution, which is a branch of the French Ministery of63 words
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Article87 1916-09-08 8 Tbat journey from I'uket to Bangkok shows some of as that tbe Southern Line Railway construction is going ahead with a tremendous bang, Bays a writer in the Siam Observer. Practically the line from Trang to Bangkok is ready for traffic or nearly so and this state of things reflects87 words
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Article85 1916-09-08 8 News still comes to hand from 1) iambi regarding the revolt there, from a Batavia source, tbe Sumatra papers learn that the situation there in February was critical but no notice was taken of reports. Owing to the tardiness of action by the Government, tbe situation became intensified. Twentyfive armed85 words
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Article82 1916-09-08 8 I wanted to take accused back but he was dying at the time," was tbe startling statement translated from a constable's evidence in court this morning. It ap peaied, however, that accused, a Chinese, was only pretending to be dying, and be did it so well that be was taken82 words
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Article106 1916-09-08 8 A correspondent complains of the shame ful state of affairs to be seen every day in tbe trains and at tbe stations caused by tbe gamblers to and from Johore," and says that the other day he saw a European lady pushed along by the crowd and because she remonstrated106 words
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Article150 1916-09-08 8 Mr. T. O. Maybew, who has retired, after nineteen and a half years municipal service as chief sanitary inspector, was the subject of a presentation from the senior and subor dinate officers of the health department yesterday afternoon. The gift took the form of a handsome gold watch and chain,150 words
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Article168 1916-09-08 8 ToucliioK tbe matter of a Singapore University it was worth recalling tliat in a lecture on Municipal ideals delivered in Jano ary last Mr. R. St. J. Braddell said Unit in a converaation with tbe Hon. K. J. Wilkinson, prior to his departure from tbe Colony, that gentleman had pointed168 words
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Article432 1916-09-08 8 Mrs. S. C G. Fox has taken over the duties' of secretary of the Perak Nursing Association. Mr. F. Holmberg, of tho P.W.1) Penang hae arrived in Singapore on transfer, accom panied by Mrs. Holmberg and their family. Mr. R. O. Winstcdt, who has returned froiu visits432 words
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Article105 1916-09-08 8 Tbe bearing was resumed at the Hongkong Magistracy on September 1, of the case in which a Police Reserve Constable named R. M. H. Castro is charged with obtaining $200 from one Wong Yun by alleged false pretences. It is alleged by the prosecution tbat Castro105 words
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Article173 1916-09-08 8 The Temps commented recently in the dilapidated condition of tbe l>!ieims Cathedral. Rain is said to be ponei rating through tbe roof, threatening the vaults with ruin. Tbe Petit Journal learns from the Art Department that plans for provisional re-roofing are ready. Them are even plans173 words
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Article200 1916-09-08 8 We arc requested to give publioity to tho following cable received by the Omml Officer Commanding the Troops, Straits Settlements, from the War Ollico on Wednesday last: In the past n funds have been given to candidates for commissiuns who proceed to the United Kingdom at thuir200 words
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Advertisement158 1916-09-08 8 J. F. BELLS B "THREE NUNS" TOBACCO An unique production and has earned a high reputation for its fragrance and coolness, sweet flavour and distinctivenese. Sweet wbon tbe morn is grey, Sweet when they've cleared away Lunch and at dose of day. Possibly sweetest On sale at all dealers. I]158 words
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Advertisement157 1916-09-08 8 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT UNANIMOUS VERDICT The greatest sensation of the year! AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRfI Beaoh Road Tbe Leading Theatre In Singapore. One el the greatest programme! ever screened SECOND SHOW AT 9.30 The Blue Bird Photo-play Co. HOBART BOSWORTH THE YAQUI A mott sensational drama157 words
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Article1369 1916-09-08 9 SEVERE FIGHTING. Hand to Hand Struggle At Lcmzc. Germans Now at a Great Disadvantage. RICTIRS TrLKUKAMS. London. September 7, 1.25 a.m General llaig's communique says There is severe fighting at Ginchy. A large enemy party emerging from Courellette was scattered by oar artillery. Fifty prisoners were brought in1,369 words
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Article39 1916-09-08 9 Rkdtir's Tilkoram. London, September 7, 11.15 a.m. Washington Mr. Lansing has indicated that the amendments to tbe Revenue Bill would not be made effective unless diplomatic efforts to remove Allied restrictions on American trade failed.39 words
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Article23 1916-09-08 9 KkUTEK's TILIOKAM London, September 5, 1.35 p.m. Cairo, official Tbe average condition of tbe cotton crop is 96 per cent.23 words
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Article24 1916-09-08 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, September 7. The following interim dividends have been declared Harpenden and Linggi each 25 per cent.24 words
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Article300 1916-09-08 9 Four July Mails Captured Or Sunk. The Hongkong Daily Press of September 1 says Late last evening we were informed by the Postmaster-General that a telegram had just been received announcing that the mails, via Siberia, dated London. Inly 24 and 25, and in all probability those300 words
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Article350 1916-09-08 9 Silver Symbol for Those Whose Bit Has Been Done No one will quarrel with fie proposal to award a special silvt r bidge to officers and men of the Army and N.vy, members of the nursing services and civilian doctors who have hail to relinquish their350 words
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Article113 1916-09-08 9 The Germans are piling up accounts in crime which will be rendered to them in red with Kate, in suitable bkuleton embodiment, presenting the bill, and demanding prompt payment. They have reverted to the primi tive in murder and slavery, and, according to the primitive law, an eye for an113 words
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Article341 1916-09-08 9 His Highness Installed As Ruler. (Fkom Oik Own Correspondent Kuala Kangsar. September 7. Kuala Kangsar is brighter and livelier than ie wa«i yesterday Trains are arriving from various part-i of the State laden with Malays, who are provided free travelling during thp celebrations. To-day they are341 words
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Article507 1916-09-08 9 Another Success for the HowittPhillips Co. There was a capital house to see a fine play when the Hewitt-Phillips Co. staged The Thief last night. And it was a satisfied audience which left the Victoria Theatre when the curtain fell for the last time. Locke'p play rather, the507 words
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Article86 1916-09-08 9 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended September 2 was 24.70 per mille of the population. The total number of deaths wan 166, of which 1 1H were male subjects and 48 female. Convulsions claimed '20. phthisis 22, malaria fever 18,86 words
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Article700 1916-09-08 9 'Appeal Court Finds Vivat Solely To Blame. The delivery of the Appeal Court's judgment in the Vivat Brisbane collision case was not concluded in time for more than the bare result to be given in yesterday's issue. In this case action arose out of the collision between the700 words
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Article361 1916-09-08 9 Jewellery Made of Telephone Wire. Two Malays of Ipoh were charged last week in the Ipoh Police Court with cheating in respect of jewellery. A Malay named Krasi bad complained to the police that on July 25 he met the two men in Brc wstsr Road, Ipoh,361 words
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Article37 1916-09-08 9 Mandai Tekong.-- 8,895 lbs. Perak Uiver Valley.— ll,62l lbs. Semanggol.— 7,7oo lbs. Juru.— l4,soo lbs. Kong Lee.— 96o lbs Tebrau.- 92.658 lbs. to date 170,982 lbs. Kuala Sawah.— 7,B24 lbs. eight months 53,775 Il>-37 words
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Article374 1916-09-08 9 THE URGENT NEED OF LARGER CONTRIBUTIONS. Help to Cheer Our Brave Boys. For the past fortnight we have been appealing daily for contributions for the Overseas Club Tobacco Fund with tbo intention of raising 910,000 so that we can pay out 91,000 per month until the374 words
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Article341 1916-09-08 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their share circular, dated the 6th instant. Messrs. Fraser and Co. state The search continues for any shares in tho local rubber section that appear a cheap speculative purchase and whilst there are always a few buyers of the better341 words
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Article94 1916-09-08 9 A non-com missioned officer of the Man Chester Pals, writing to a younger brother in England, describes a remarkable incident in tho course of some hard fighting in the Somme battle. When, he writes, we saw, the havoc oar shells had done, and the great number of German dead, someone94 words
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Article32 1916-09-08 9 I Pi king telegram states that tho Govern ment is determined that there shall be no more opium planted, that the importation shall cease in March, and smoking i.rohibitcd from May onward.32 words
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Article276 1916-09-08 10 Fall in Prices and More Erratic Bidding. Messrs. Gutbrie and Co. report under yesterday's date: Kidding was again uncertain when the sale was resumed this morning. Fine ribbed smoked sheet touched *120 per picul, but only two parcels fetched this figure while prices paid for fine pale276 words
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Article437 1916-09-08 10 Henry as Correspondent at The Front. My dear Charles, You will be breath lessly awaiting the narrative of your special correspondent at or very near the front. I will give you in the approved manner of special correspondents the pen picture of what I saw, trying437 words
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Article229 1916-09-08 10 The usual special dinner and open-air cinema show will be held at the Sea View Hotel on Saturday, and on Sunday tbe orchestra will play during tiffin and dinner An enjoyable cinema programme n promised for Saturday. Fillis's Circus continues to do good business in spite of229 words
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Article925 1916-09-08 10 Exciting Experiences on The Wing. Less than a year ago Mr. R J. Bennett, son of Mr. .1 S. Bennett, chief clerk in the Lands Department, left Brisbane for England to join tbe Royal Flying Corps. Mr. Bennett paid his own fare, and be is now in France,925 words
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Article221 1916-09-08 10 The Rev. W. S. Kelley, formerly Chaplain of Stlangor. writing from home on July 36, says: A line to report safe arrival in the old country after a long and interesting journey. I had a very nioe time with Mr. Severn in Hongkong and221 words
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Article89 1916-09-08 10 Sergeant W. T. Epton, of the West York •hire*, has been awarded the Military Cross fur an exploit which will make him famous not only in Yorkshire but throughout Britain. The official record says:—" Sergeant Kptun ltd his platoon with great dash, and reached tbe fourth hoe of iu> my89 words
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Article896 1916-09-08 10 JOY OF LIVING EVEN IN MIDST OF PAGEANT OF DEATH. All the World's a Stage.' Anita Dudley writes in tbe Evening Standard Looking back through tbe months usually associated with tbe London season, the first thina that strikes me is the lack of very vivid contrast between pre war896 words
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Article193 1916-09-08 10 A New York despatch to the Daily Telegraph gives details of tin- estate of Mr. J. f'ierpont Morgan, which is appraised at £15,629,800. His interest in the Morgan Banking House is given as £6,975,100, with nearly £500,000 more added for the London firm. His art collection193 words
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Article486 1916-09-08 10 Investment Stocks and Shrinkages In ValuesPresiding at the annual meeting of the Capital and Countiea Bank, Mr. William Gar tit observed that banking bad been difficult to conduct owing to tbe many neces sary restrictions imposed on bankers by the Government restrictions recognised as being of486 words
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Article459 1916-09-08 10 Life at the San Antonio Camp In Texas, America's mobilisation on account of the Mexican imbroglio has led to scenes throughout tha United States which have not escaped tbe attention of satirical native journalists. Tbe largest camp is that of San Antonio, the capital of Texas,459 words
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Article98 1916-09-08 10 The passing of the Empire promenade is certainly one of the greatest social revolutions worked by the war Twenty years ago Mrs. Orminston Chant was denounced as the prude on tlie prowl for urging this very reform. Mr. Alfred Butt has certainly done wisely to follow the i sample set98 words
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Article324 1916-09-08 10 Rate of Interest on the Payments To Exchequer. Mr. Needbam having asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer wbat rate of interest is to be allowed on payments made to the Exchequer in anticipation of due date on account of Excess Profits Duty; and what procedure has been arranged324 words
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Article345 1916-09-08 10 93 Per Cent, of Land Owned by Hun Cultivators. Some interesting comparisons on results obtained by British and German farmers are given in a memorandum by Mr. T. H. Middleton, assistant secretary of the Board of Agriculture- Oa 100 acres of cultivated land the following results345 words
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Article305 1916-09-08 10 Senator Hughes And American Diplomacy. Mr. Hughes, on his acceptance of the Republican nomination for the Presidency, delivered a long speech before thousands assembled in the Carnegie Hall. Stating that ho stood unflinchingly for American rights, be remarked We have had brave words in a series305 words
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Article728 1916-09-08 10 From Devon to German East Africa On July 11. the day on which the fill of Tanga was annoancod, Tbe Times received a sonnet from a member of tbe British Forces in German East Africa. The sounet, which appeared in The Times on the following day, opened thui:728 words
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Article213 1916-09-08 10 Could be Closed at a Moment's Notice. When t.ie British public decides that a Channel tunnel should be made we, the people of France, are ready," said M. Yves Guyot at the dinner given at tbe House of Commons on July 2H by the oxecutive of the Channel213 words
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Article82 1916-09-08 10 A large crowd gathen .1 to see the match between thu S.C.I', and a Naval teatu on tho former 1 ground yesterday afternoon, and club MMM and friciuls appreciated tlio fact that fencing li.nl bun put up tv fm ut the field .if play MM| encroach) il iipjn. Tbo82 words
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Article657 1916-09-08 11 Medical Corps' Work On Battlefield. A member of tbe R.A.M.C. writes home as follow* -.Inly 10.— At last lam able to sit down for awhile an.l write an account of oar ex ptrienoes of the last fortnight I've seen some sights the last few days that I657 words
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Article273 1916-09-08 11 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, booking* may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, nubseqaent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.273 words
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Article70 1916-09-08 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, Svpt< ruber 8 :-rK m dat, Siiiikuii H. 6.1S p.m. Drill Hall SCO s, as MM S.V A. su.i:.(V.). Maxim Co. 5.10 pm. s.V.lt. 6.15 p.m. Veterans Co. 5 10 [i. in Chinese O. S p pi. Tanglin Malay70 words
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Article717 1916-09-08 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, September 8, 1910. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares arc oal nominal. No*. Valoi. t BCTIBK. 3/- AUagat 2/- Anglo Ja»a Anglo Malay 4717 words
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Advertisement577 1916-09-08 11 STAY AT RUNNYMEDE HOTEL SEA SIDE Telegraphic Address Telephones RUNNYMEDE. PENAN6 543 635 6-7 o—Bl 12 ZDNDPHDNE Ask to hear the Mi BESSIE JONES Ziswi A ""•ni..f IJtlight HtrmtitNUMh iv ew necora* hatherley clarke for August. *^SSi&£an m m cC l The titk*. the Ulent and Record- Mr. FOSTER RICHARDSON577 words
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Advertisement290 1916-09-08 11 RAFFLES HOTEL GARDEN PARTIES ON THE UWN Saturday, September 9 TEA. CAKES. ICES. ETC.. ETC. Music by RAFFLES TRIO SPECIAL DINNER Saturday, September 9 followed by Cinema Show on the Lawn APEIPHI HOTEL NOTICE A GRAND "REDOUTE" WILL BE OIVIN ON December 26, 1 91 6 The Colourt and Rules290 words
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Article1271 1916-09-08 12 GERMAN LIES AND DECEIT EXPOSED. A Torrent of Mendacity. On many occasion* during the war attention has been calWd. <-ay* the Daily Telegraph, I i Hi muudacious and ujnivouating policy a lopted by the German General Staff in their ntl'icial communiques in order to conceal the truth1,271 words
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Article352 1916-09-08 12 Poor Seagoing Qualities and Limited Capacity. Poor seagoing qualities and limited capacity make it certain that the Deatschland and ships of her kind will have no material effect upon tbe outcome of the war, says the New York Herald. The American journal gives a description of352 words
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Article320 1916-09-08 12 BOOTS-BOOTS-BOOTS." How England has Supplied 26,000,000 Pairs for Allies. Boots boots boots boots— Movin' up and down again. Nothing in the way of army supplies has been more remarkable with the exception of the output of munitions— than the enormous quantities of boots which have been made in England for320 words
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Article143 1916-09-08 12 Stop That Early in the course of the war we txprtt-Htd the hope that the King's Kegala tionx reiipt cling Ihe use of filthy and blasphe iuciuh language might be enforced," says the Cburch Times. Hut we have proof that sotue instructor* are still in the habit of addressing their143 words
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Article796 1916-09-08 12 American Convention Scenes At Chicago. Picture a vast crowd packed in a theatre as large as any in Australia, writes a corres pondent in a Brisbane paper. A speaker at the Progressive Convention at Chicago is plodding through a weary address on the problems confronting America.796 words
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Article109 1916-09-08 12 An unfinished series of laments by Charlotte Bronte is printed in Cornhill as befitting the times. After mourning for the martyr they go on And the soldier laid on tbe battle plain Alone at the close of night, alone, The passing c IT of some warlike strain109 words
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Article135 1916-09-08 12 Mr. H. O. Wells, who hardly waited for the end of the first week of the war before rushing into print with a pamphlet called The War That Will End War, is rather unfortunate in some rt marks in his newest book. "The mass of women in135 words
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Article609 1916-09-08 12 1916-1917. A diary of tbe war up to August 4, 1916, was published in the Straits Times of August 11. 1916. The record of events is now continued from tbe beginning of the third year of war. August. 5. A battle has been fought in Egypt,609 words
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Article146 1916-09-08 12 Shipping Company that Paid £5,000 Fine. Some idea of the extent to which the smuggling of opium in Britain is carried was given at West Ham Police Court on July 26, when Chan Vow. a Chinese member of tbe crew of an Ocean Steamship Company's vessel, was charged146 words
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Article118 1916-09-08 12 It is more than a little satisfactory to all who have followed closely the events of the war. and especially those of the recent fighting, to find that the really magnificent work of the medical corps is gratefully and cordially appreciated by the men. The118 words
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Advertisement164 1916-09-08 12 "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (IsCORPOfUTKD IN ENGLAND) KUALA LUMPUR. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. EVI N RUDE V "V DETACHABLE THE WORLD'S n BOATMOTORS N WE SELL Used by British, BEST R R THEM W U Italian and164 words
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Article961 1916-09-08 13 THE GLOOM OF 1916 REPLACES GLAMOUR OF 1914. Beginning of the End. The Daily Chronicle special correspondent, M. H. Donoboe, writing from Athens, says: An American traveller wbo has just arrived in Greece from Gnrmany furnishes me with some interesting details of life under war conditions in the961 words
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Advertisement151 1916-09-08 13 SPECIAL SHOW OF N E^W GOODS WHITEAWAY'S (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) §3|) LADIES COTTON VESTS V Just delivered, «f 1 a special value %*pf!^jjf S li ne i n ladies' '1 American cotr% j ton vests, elas- tic fitting, do \[j y not shrink. In \T white only. 85 cents each151 words
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Advertisement92 1916-09-08 13 Antiquity of Sniping. "To snipe is a word of grim and fateful meaning which was added to the lan^ua^c during tbe Boer war, says a writer in The Windsor, wbo adds that the Germans took kindly to sniping under our tuition. At a matter of fact, it was a well-known92 words
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Advertisement404 1916-09-08 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to /s^y§k< and t0 THE MUNICIPALITY fff^fi^i ™E GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE \^7^/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits and404 words
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Advertisement558 1916-09-08 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY 18? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) MBAD OFFICE. W.noha.ter House. Singapore. LONDON O'FIOB 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has atao.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court558 words
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Advertisement376 1916-09-08 14 INSURANCE. UNION INSUIUNCE OFFICE. LIMITED. (Incorporatbd n Honqkono). Capital Subscribed... s2,6oo,ooo Amount paid-op 600,000 Reserve fond 1,600,000 HBAD OfTICB, HONOKONO, The onderaigned, having been appointed igeata ot the above Company, are prepared o aooept Marine Risks at current rates. BOUSTBAD ft CO., Agents. sun life cV:':;. c of Canada (INCORPORATED376 words
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Advertisement463 1916-09-08 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honqkonq). PAID-DP CAPITAL m 116,000,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 1/115.000,000 Silver ■>* ♦18,000,000 188,000,000 Bewtve Liability ol Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OP DIRBOTOm. W. L. Pattenden. Esq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq. Hon. Mr. D.463 words
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Advertisement492 1916-09-08 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN fc. 'GLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 80,000 Shares ot 430eaoh 41,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.200,000 BANKERS The Bank o! England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,492 words
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Advertisement910 1916-09-08 14 MLEB BY AUCTION. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEEB OF BOBY LIAN CHIN'S ESTATE AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND To be held at Messrs. Ching Keog Lre Co.'a Sale room, No. 8, Raffles Place On Monday, September 1 1 at 2.30 p.m. All that piece of freehold land situate at910 words
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Article904 1916-09-08 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Large Tyres and Their Advantages. Charles La Frecston writes in the Daily Chronicle as follows Some time ago I took occasion to point out that, if cars were being built cow with the same prodigality an in peace time, but under904 words
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Article176 1916-09-08 15 Tbe Bishop of Northampton, preaching at the Actors' Mass of tbe Catholic Stage Guild at the Corpus Christi. Maiden lane, said that when one considered the special difficulties of the theatrical profession, the wonder was not that bo many fell, bat that so rnauy were txamplee of176 words
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Advertisement88 1916-09-08 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability m w~-^ w^ gf"^ r*^w\ 1 CD ll i\L^//y*\ ££1 'Y&' ft THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, London, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO H. M. WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F88 words
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Advertisement270 1916-09-08 15 Are you really giving your country financial assistance to the best of your power By the purchase of foreign made tyres you are diverting money from the coffers of Britain at a time when every farthing is sorely needed. Every purchase of a Dunlop Tyre is not only an act270 words
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Advertisement557 1916-09-08 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER Tm m^A T^a XT^ t BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, nmart shorthand typ'Ht. Good salary to capable man. Apply M, c/o Strait* Tiujis 17 B— u WANTEI'. ixperituc.il manager for rubber t«tat<- id buuistra. Apply Box No. 677, Straits Times. 6-9—12-9 WANTED, competent sbortbaod typist Apply office.557 words
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Advertisement557 1916-09-08 16 MISCELLANEOUS. I ESSONS in pianoforte required by young mtn. State terms. Letters to E. F. M., c/o Straits Tiu:i < 6 9—B 9 GOOD SIZED GODOWN WANTED by an import firm from December 1, 1416. Apply Box No. 506, Straits Times. 29-S— u WANTED, foi jifh'd or unf urnisht d557 words
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Advertisement774 1916-09-08 16 HOUBEB TO LET. TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Road, entry August 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and Co. 17-n TO LET. Booses No 7, Chancery Lane Apply to Ching Keng Lee k Co., Anotioneern 1811— n TO LET, 8, Chanoery Lane, S bedrooms, •tabling and tennis court. Apply Cbing Ken? Lee774 words
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Advertisement458 1916-09-08 16 MAM KIAT CO. 108 and 109, Market Street. ■Phonk 4.1. Sole Agents. Tftc Muloott Belting Co. Limited. Stock for immediate supply. GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nos. BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 10 4-9 4 NOTICE OF REMOVAL JITTS k Co., Frinters and Stationers ol No. 811, North Bridge Road. Singapore,458 words
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Advertisement321 1916-09-08 16 READ THIS!!! We have Just reoelved a shipment of Europe Glue. Malay Parangs, Bmcry W'hefU 16" x If x 1J", 16" x3" x 1J" 18" x 8|" x 2*, lS"x 8"x S"; Globe Valves j", J". I", I*; Stillßon Wrenohos. Adjustable Stencil Plates (alphabets and figures), Stencil Ink (black md321 words
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Advertisement458 1916-09-08 16 MOTOR CARS phone For HIRE L Act promptly attend* *m 1 I [1 to your call with I \W I comfortable cars, Til day and night. \f Charge* Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 116 111 ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as changes in sailing458 words
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Miscellaneous326 1916-09-08 16 Straits V)imes. Telephones, Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editoria matters and news should be addressed THE EDITOR. All cuii.munications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane pus wants of326 words
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