The Straits Times, 1 March 1917
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Title Section13 1917-03-01 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,352 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. MARCH 1. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement207 1917-03-01 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Price now $14.90 per taM BEAR "^^OT BEAR BRAND s ssisS^^^S'f BRAND wii i^ "BfAfT BRAND Wlf Ml JLI\ «vo.e N ,c swiss Hii* a|i IVllLflY .rs Jj, Mrv^ 'n us naiural purt« jt«f an 3-Si? T W h Ul ddd On ri 1 c ect207 words
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Advertisement339 1917-03-01 1 OLOTHED with AIR. Uctxvt quality of C<tl .r. j^ AERTEX CELLULAR m¥S¥ Shirts and Underwear AjTiya^r^,-. an d y° u W1 carry half the weight of ordinary garments Anid«is m .o 1 s un ,m.r $&£&£s*■> w l^ mucn more perfect protection from changes of IJ^L &-f%fiFi-*i~> temperature. nn label339 words
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Advertisement14 1917-03-01 1 JEFFREY'S PCLSENER BEER. Soli Aolnts AOAMBON. GILFIUANi CO LTD. J (Incorporated n Kngl.incl) J14 words
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Article1201 1917-03-01 2 THE INCIDENCE OF EXCESS PROFITS. A Satisfactory Year. Tbe seventh annual general meeting of the Brtunaton (Malay) Robber Estate*, Limit* d, was held on .January 15. at the office of tbe rotupany, 20, Eastcheap, E.C., Colnm I K. 8. Dunsterville, R.A. (chairman of tbe company l presiding. Tbe1,201 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement295 1917-03-01 2 9 \> LIMITED. MOTOR GARAGE, 75, Bras Basah Road, Corner of Victoria Street. We have pleasure in advieiDg motorists that we can now undertake to garage cars at the above address. Charge $1O per month ir.<iaj;ng water and washing facilities, and accommodation for driver. M Shell Motor Spirit and Mobiloils295 words
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Advertisement524 1917-03-01 2 IS YOUR DAUGHTER PALEP Tbe ai via ct yoang girls may be inbtri'ed or it m»v te caused by bad air, uaiDit ble food, i usty eating, insnmoient oat dGcr txeroise. aid But em ugh rest and sit en. II ocmes on gradoal'y, beitionioi with languor, indisposition to m>nal or524 words
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Advertisement825 1917-03-01 2 FOR SALE PRIVATELY. The freehold property known "W»tk m Rokil Timah Ro*d, well situat. d and olokl to Ciaoy Station. The property comprise* about 47 acr^r. partly planted with hubber. Coconut, aro fruit Trets and a larite and nub-tantia Kuropean rißiHenoo. Apply to PU A'BLL A Co., Ltd. Anct oo<"825 words
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Advertisement742 1917-03-01 2 FOR SALE PRIVATELY Tbe valuable fro I ok) residential property kaown as Clnny," Ciucy Koad, Singapore. For partica>ar», apply tv POWELL Co.. Ltd., Auctioneers. Ml-I FOR SALE. LIGHTING PLANT $6,000 A T>: mi-Diesel cii erginp, B 5 lip. acd dvi amo in good ranuiog order. To be inspected at tbe742 words
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Article814 1917-03-01 3 IMPORTANT SUCCESSES IN MESOPOTAMIA. Big Turkish Surrenders. Tbe following telegram, dated February 15, has been received at Delhi, from Eyewitness, Mesopotamia: February 15, Tigris front. Onr vigorous offensive to day has cleared tbe Dabra loop of tbe enemy. Tbe Tnrks, driven back on tbe Tigris have surrendered814 words
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Article221 1917-03-01 3 2,700,000 Tons to be Available For Export. A summary of tbe final rice forecast of Burma for tbe year 1816 17, aayi Tbe total area, sown witb rioe in tbe provinix is now estimated at 10,919,679 acrea, »n increase of H":i acrea above tbe figures of the221 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement428 1917-03-01 3 lf\=^l^____^) did the 7 Swiss Roll When it saw the Jam Turnover! You can have both iso light, so fine, that they almost seem to melt in the mouth if your cook uses "PaisleyFlpur i Th« SURE rawing pawdw. There's nothing like Paisley Four for home baking. No more hread428 words
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Advertisement273 1917-03-01 3 Why Not Rely On Cuticura f *S Cuticura Soap I L- IT to cleanse and purify, li f Cuticura Ointment I \J Hl "'h e ar) d heal I t am ruff a "d inking. J \x(A\^ Nothing better «y J^.\ Address F. Newf a Tm\ bcr y sons, 27.273 words
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Advertisement198 1917-03-01 3 STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ NEDERLAND AND ROTTERDAM LLOYD (Incorpobatbo in Holland) ROYAL DUTCH HAIL COMPANIES Regular Mall Service between Java, Singapore, Hongkong, Yokohama A San Francisco, vice versa. For freight, passage and farther particulars, apply to INTERNATIONALE CREOIET-EN HANOELB-VEREENI6ING "ROTTERDAM (Incurpohatbd in Holland). 29 2-6-8 TO LET RAFFLES CHAMBERS Commodious, well lighted and198 words
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Advertisement441 1917-03-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD (Incorporated id Japan EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained bet vi en Yokohama, via ports and London under mail eontraol witb tbi Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamen maintaining this serrioe have been specially designed and oooatrncted, and are fitted441 words
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Advertisement693 1917-03-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India and AVpcar i—inc. (Companies Incorporated id England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contraot with His Majesty Government), for China, Jiptn Penang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Kgypt, Maditarranun Ports and London. MAIL LINES. UomwiiD (fob Edbopi) Outward (ros CaiNAi INTERMEDIATE DIRECT693 words
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Advertisement694 1917-03-01 4 STEAMER, SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoohporatid in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringfranu, Bisat, Semerak, Bacho, Kolantsn, Tsbai Bsngnaia, Tolapin Panarai. PaUni, Sinuora, Laoon, Kobsamai, Band jn, Langsuen, Chompon, Koniak A Bangkok. Dm Departure •.a. PRACHATIPOK Mar. 5 Mar. 7, 3 p.m. as. ASDANG 19 14,3 p.m. BORIBAT694 words
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Advertisement612 1917-03-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN 8. 8. CO.. LTD. Incorporatid in England) AND THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporatid in England) inwiiK Framantla Perth North-w* a t Auatr-alian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular HuiinKß between bingapore tod Western Aastralia calling at Java (ac inducement offers), Derby,612 words
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Article136 1917-03-01 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, March I. Miyi 8.52 am. 4.25 p.m. Panl Dnfault. Albambra, 9.80 p m. Vaudeville Pert., V el aria Tbe» f Friday, March 2. Rich Witter 8.44 a.m.. 6.30 p.m. Outward mail due. *P"Cial mooting, 5.16 p.m Paul Dofault, Alhambra, 9.80 p.m. Saturday, March 3. Utah136 words
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Article171 1917-03-01 5 PRODUCB. Sixaarou, KAMI 1, 1917 Qambiei I 10 60 do (Cube No. 1) oapioked 24.00 Cjpra Sandried hio do Mixed 7NO Pepper, Black 31 60 do White Sarawak 87 SO S»xo Floor Sarawak 4 10 do Brunei No. 1 B.'iO Pearl Sa«o 0.76 Tapioca, small flake H.171 words
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Article144 1917-03-01 5 Port Dickson 2.30 pm Hongkong. Amoy and Swatow 2.30 pm Penang and Calcutta taking mails for Durbao 2.30 pm Malacca and Muar 3 pm Rangoon 8.80 pm K. Pahantt, Pekan. Kuala Dungun and Trengganu 4 pm P. Sambti and Xagan 4 pm Penang. Rangoon and Calcutta, taking144 words
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Article266 1917-03-01 5 The mail trarc* from Singapore lor th lortti leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m and 7 p.m., airi'.og at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and 448 a.m. respectively. Th' through expw.-i* to Penan g leaves Kuala Lampct af f a.m. daily, arriving at Penanti at 8.28266 words
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Article48 1917-03-01 5 i balU on Fort Canning and Mount PWhaf drop .laily at 1 p.m., Singapore Rtanilard time, corresponding to 0 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore •itanilartl time, on every day excepting Sunday wlu-n it is fired at one o'clock.48 words
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Advertisement58 1917-03-01 5 G.R. LAMBERT&Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS J a Orchard Road Telephone No. 1000. THE OLDEST ANO LEADIN6 STUDIO L'nequalUd rWM* Ample Resouroes, and tbe Keqoihite Expurienoe, am all at our .remand, than ensuring alwayo the prodnc tioa oi only the kMt rMtilts in Studio Portraiture, Child Studies, Outdoor Groups and Views, Commercial58 words
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Advertisement255 1917-03-01 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BILL COLLECTOR W4NTEP, with good reference* a«d xpe-ienee r( Sirßap"r~ Apply Box No. li.M, Str«tts Tirorn I B— n WANTED, A QUA' I^IED likRsSKK lor rubber e»tate in Kp a' tar. Mnst b» able to read and write Malay and Eo((l<*h. ApplrßosNo ICB, Straits Time*. 1-B— l4-» WANTED,255 words
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Advertisement602 1917-03-01 5 Have You Tried the World-famous siaii^^^M "THREE fc^l OHO I LEO CIGARETTES (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. ON SALE EVERYWHERE. AUCTION SALE Of A GOOD C INBIONMENT OF AIGRBTTB?, At Messrs. Ching Ketg Lee A Co.'s Sale room, Kaffles Chambers, Raffles Plaoe, On Tiksdav, MAX.ii 6, at 11 a.m. CHING602 words
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Advertisement322 1917-03-01 5 "E.&0. GARAGE PENANG. On your arrival at Penang call at the "E. O." Hotel office or rinK Telephone No. 322 for Cars. The best English and French Cars on the road. $4 an hour. $2O Round the Island. M flffifßwl mtPBrSTd ffi v! 1 Jrl fi «T^fc ft I Km322 words
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Article36 1917-03-01 6 Messrs. S M. R. Naidu and S. M. T. Naidii beg to thank those wbo attended the funeral of their sister yesterday, and also those who sent wreaths and letters of condolence in their late bereavement.36 words
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1067 1917-03-01 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, MARCH 1. WAITING FOR MURDER. I am still the friend of peace and do not contemplate war or steps leading thereto," says President Wilson in the speech he has just delivered to Congress. The necessity of definite action may come at any time, if we are1,067 words
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Article19 1917-03-01 6 A mail from Europe is expected by train to-morrow morning. Correspondence will be ready tor delivery about 10.au a.m.19 words
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Article29 1917-03-01 6 For receiving from a hawker an illegal gratification of tour cents, a police constable was fined $50, in default, two months' imprisonment, is. the third police court this morning.29 words
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Article51 1917-03-01 6 Rawi bin Imbang, the driver of the motor car which collided with a riksha in whicli was Mrs. Rodrigues, who died as a result of the accident, was again brought up in the third police court this morning. The heariDg was postponed till the 7th mst, bail of tI.OUJ bung51 words
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Article975 1917-03-01 6 Mr. C. A. fitch, of B»tu Estate, is leaving for home to join up. Tbe increise in ptsftenger fares on the F.M.S. Railways comes into force to-day. In their produce report dated yesterday, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state tbe market for copra continues dull and values to975 words
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Article274 1917-03-01 6 HELP FOR MEN GOING FROM MALAYA. We very gratefully acknowledge additions' subscriptions to the Active Service Help Fond, on which there seems likely to be a considerable call daring the next few weeks. Wo are aiming at two things— (l) to see that the men who apply for274 words
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Article49 1917-03-01 6 The following sifts are very gratefully acknowledged from the President (Mrs. Lee Cboon Uuan) and members of the Chinese Ladies' Association 24 dozen handker chiefs and BO pillow cases. Already received $7,568.36 Anonymous 10 17,578.38 G. D. SwiNDILL, Hon. Sec. and Hon. Treas.49 words
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Article121 1917-03-01 6 In their produce report, dated February 2m, Messrs. Barlow and Co. report The quantity catalogued for this week's sale was 123 tons. A strong demand was experienced throughout the day and prices show consider able increases on the week. Ritfbed smoked sheet and tine pale crtpe received121 words
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Article156 1917-03-01 6 The Singapore and Straits Directory yrows bulkier with each passing year. As usual, it is up to date, mil. complete and accurate. Indeed, in every Section the information in fuller than ever. By the way, in the new I >irectory tin- Straits Trading Co. has set a156 words
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Article238 1917-03-01 6 The annual meeting of the Singapore Volunteer Corps ws* held at the Drill Hall yesterday afternoon, the Commandant, Lieut. Col. Derrick. YD., presiding. In the coarse of his speech the chairman referred with regret to the death in action in France of Major Ironside, who was a lieutenant238 words
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Advertisement103 1917-03-01 6 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. Sole importers OF Macgregor's "VIS." FINEST LIQUEUR SCOTCH WHISKY. As supplied to THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT. CURRENCY REFORM IN THE I STRAITS SETTLEMENTS I J. O. ANTHONISZ, C.M.G. Price $2.25 ON SALE AT JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (INTO!.! >'K WPl' IN ENGLAND). I SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR.103 words
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Advertisement94 1917-03-01 6 ALHAMBRA H. HMVOI-SLaOI. Frederrc Shipman Presents PAUL DUFAULT The French-Canadian Tenor Assisted by Pan mo Bicdley, Soprano. Rrnpst ErapßiD, Piinint 3 Concerts Only— 3 TO NIGHT It 9 JO; To-morrow. March 2 and Saturday, March J. Prioes $3, $2, $I.— Plan at Alhtmbra. Picture programme discontinued during Oufault t«a ton.94 words
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Article2271 1917-03-01 7 SUBMARINING. Victims of Laconia Crime. MESOPOTAMIA. Vindicating the British Arms. Rbctm's TslbcjravLondon. February 27 5 10 p.m. It transpires that eight oat of tLe nine missing from tbe Ltconia din. the boat from exposure. There were s.x American passengers and fifteen of tr.c rew of the Laconia, who2,271 words
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Article78 1917-03-01 7 PRICE OVER THREE SHILLINGS. From Our Own Correspondent. London, Vebruary 26. Tbe London robber market is quiet but prices are well maintained. Tbe potations are: Fine sheet 3 2 to 3/3 Crepe 3 2,, 8/8 Fine bard Para The last report was as follows London. February 12.78 words
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Article342 1917-03-01 7 Government's .Man-Power Policy Criticised. (From Our Own Coruksfokdint.) Koala Lumpur. February 28. The Planters' Association of Malaya held a meeting at the Sungei Ujong Club. Seremban, today, Mr. Kiodersley presiding over a large attendance, Mr. Mooijaart spoke on tbe subject of the Port Swettenbam quarantine station, proposing two342 words
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Article53 1917-03-01 7 A pretty wedding was celebrated on Fvbmary 20, at St. John's Cathedral, Hong kung. Tlie bridegroom was Mr. Kroent Mamhall W 00.1, of the croi of Mi stirs. Little, Adams aud Wood, architects, Canton, and the bride was Miss Cbristina Gittins, daughter of Mr. John Git'ius. of Kiver Bank, Stiepparton,53 words
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Article2332 1917-03-01 7 LAUNCHING THE GREAT VICTORY WAR LOAN. From Our Special Correspondent London, January 19. When the German Emperor launohed bis I first Peace Note the people of Berlin waited I in the snow all through the night for the answer of the Allies. When the British Government launched2,332 words
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Article598 1917-03-01 8 Dividend of 45 Per Cent, for The Year. Tbe eigbtb ordinary general meeting of tbe Snngei Qua Tin Mining Co., Ltd., was held at the offices of Messrs. Derrick and Co. yesterday afternoon. Mr. A. Reid presided in the aDsen< -e „f Mr. H. R. Llewellyn,598 words
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Article148 1917-03-01 8 Tbe (ma t l.'Kggo, tbe magician, who dots the "famous egg trick in vaudeville. packed In- truuk- tin otlu r m< k ami "*alk t the bill' at a Chicago continue. uh ing to the high price of ggs. Tl.i illusionist bceaks eighteen eggs at every148 words
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Article716 1917-03-01 8 Romantic Career of the Great Singer. A cbat witb Mr. Paul Duiault. tbe French Canadian tenor who is to sing to night at tbe Alhambra, finds him a uiwli -t m«n and anwilling to talk about himself. About bis art he talks witb enthusiasm, but of himself716 words
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Article366 1917-03-01 8 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. In their Singapore xliart circular, dated February 21, Messrs. Fraser and Co. report Tbe market cannot be reported as tbe least exciting and a comparison of prices over many weeks will shew tbe fluctuations in local rubbers are scarcely perceptible. There366 words
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Article534 1917-03-01 8 To tbe Editor ot tbe Straits Times. Sir, If it is true, as your correspondent K. K." suggests, that disorderly behaviour by galleritea at tbe Victoria Theatre is a nightly occurrence, sorely the remedy is in tbe bands of the theatre management Patrons in other parts of534 words
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Article660 1917-03-01 8 To tbc Editor of tbe Straits Time*. Sir, At tbe moment when tbe question is being considered si to the minimum European supervision on estates a matter (or equal consideration is tbe question of labour. Although digressing from the subject of my beading it may be of interest660 words
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Article184 1917-03-01 8 (From Oi'it Own Cokvp.spondrnt.) Kuala Lumpur, February 27. Tbe Klang rape charge was continued throughout Tuesday, evidence being given corroborating the prosecuting counsel's opening. The statement o( defence will probably be reached this afternoon. During tbe evidence, a Malny tapper employed by complainant's husband, in cross examination184 words
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Article257 1917-03-01 8 First Bibby Liner Sunk in The War. The Rangoon Ga/.ette of February 20 contains the following No further details of importance had been received up to yfsterday evening concerning tbe sinking of tbe Worcestershire off Colombo on Friday, Furthi r telegrams from passengers to friends confirmed257 words
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Article44 1917-03-01 8 A Colombo mespsge of February 21 says A communique issued by tbe Ceylon Government states tbat tbe loss of tbe Worcestershire was doe probably to either a floating mine or an internal explosion. Tbe passengers and all but three of tbe crew were saved.44 words
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Article138 1917-03-01 8 The Amsterdam correspondent of tbe Daily Chronicle telegraphed on January 21 Reliable news (rom Berlin state* that when Oermaoy has her naval and military preparations complete, she will suddenly revive widespread and most violent warfare. Large new armies and numerous new submarines will soon be ready, and probably138 words
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Advertisement200 1917-03-01 8 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. The Casino Cinema has done a good stroke of business in Hocurmi; the patriotic film, Life in Our Navy. Through eight long reels it lives up to its title in every respect, graphically portraying all phases of naval activity, bat at the same time it is never200 words
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Advertisement387 1917-03-01 8 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, March 3, RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best in town CJpcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residence daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring Telaphone387 words
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Advertisement197 1917-03-01 9 BEDSTEADS Iron 1917 "lckßl Brats Model* Silvep-plated JUST UNPACKED Specially built trt^p PRANAKAN Taste. *K,Z, SIZES. ALL DESIGNS, Incomparaoie Prices Incomparable Quality WE lELL. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. OF Only Address. ORCHARD ROAD. Only Address. m FULTON (Registered Trade Mark) BOILER FLUID K THE MOST ECONOMICAL and POSSESSES both PREVENTATIVE197 words
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Advertisement676 1917-03-01 9 AUCTION SALE At Meaan. Ching Keng Lee k Co.'a saleroom, Raffles Place, On Saturday, March 8, at 1030 a.m. One two water four cylinder Little Car in good running condition CHINO KBNO LBB CO., Ei'ate Agents and Auctioneers. 28 2—B-8 AUCTION SALE At Messrs. ChingKeng Lee* Co.'s Sale room, Raffles676 words
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Advertisement343 1917-03-01 9 REWARD will be paid lor information leading to tbe recovery of a rough-haired brown Irish terrier dog. LYALL, BRINKMANN k CO. 2f-2— l-8 SINGAPORE HOT SPRINGS. LTD. NOTICE. Our customers are hereby notified tbat tbe prices o( our manufactures are revised as from March 1, 1917. New price lists are343 words
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Advertisement77 1917-03-01 9 THE MALACCA IMPORT COMPANY. General Merohanta and Contractors MALACCA. •Phone Noi. 87 81. Stores A shop, 44 A 45, Blackimuh St. We are willing to undertake contracts for the following Estate Bungalows, Factories and Smoke Houses, Stores and Drying Sheds, Permanent Temporary Coolie Lines, Sink Wells, Extend, Repair and Paint77 words
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Advertisement658 1917-03-01 10 /A*2or Piac*. Famine or Plenty. Lifi Insurance is wobth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPBRTY IB 7 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (InooapoaATao !> Stbaits Sbttlsmihts) MMO OP-lOa m~~~*~ M.-^. ling.,-*. IBUOO* O^,O. Old §Wt» 8.0. The Oompaay has ««0.000 deposited wrth the aonmne Conrt of658 words
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Advertisement365 1917-03-01 10 INSURANCE. ~UNION RIEINtUMNOE MMPANT OF PARIB. (iKOOarOBATM) IK FBAHOa). lnuuinii IBM. RBSBBVBS AND TOTAL OUABANTBBS 44,000,000 The undersigned, Agents lor the abore Jompaay, are prepared to accept Ore rink* m ions or short periods at onrreat rate* 3ASH BBTTLBMBNTS promptly made by Ihe agonle ia Singapore, MOi VB OOMTB Co.365 words
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Advertisement496 1917-03-01 10 BANKINB. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (IVOOBFOBATBD l» H«iilO»«l. PAID-UP CAPITAL •U.000.0C0 HBSBRVB FCNDB BWlim B £1,(00,000 at 3/- 115,000,000 Siiver 118,500,000 t38. 530,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Chairman. S. H. Doiwell, Bcq., Deputy Chairman. Hod. Mr. C. B. Anton i Hon.Mr496 words
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Advertisement513 1917-03-01 10 BANKINB. IHARTERED BANK IF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCOKFOHATHD IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTKR Paid op Capital is 60,000 Share* oJ 410 each m. 41,100,000 Reserve Fond m, 41,800,000 lioecrve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bask of Bukland, Tnt London City and Midland Baak, Ltd., The London County tad513 words
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Advertisement755 1917-03-01 10 INSURANCE. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Ikopobatid is Honckoho) Matured polices and claims paid during 1916 $524,303.51 Matured policies and claims paid 1912-16 1,680,916.93 Income during 1916 2,236,759.05 Assurance Reserve Fund (policyholders' security) 5,106,943.44 Assurance in Force 21 ,630,287.26 P. J. FITZGERALD, Resident Manager, The Arcade, Singapore. ALLIANCE INSURANCE755 words
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Article666 1917-03-01 11 NOTES AND COMMRNTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Cars of the Future. I At the close of last year speculation was rife in tbe automobile world as to wbat j kind of cats would be wanted in tbe near future. Tbis was due in the main to tbe Cork666 words
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Article219 1917-03-01 11 Unusual methods for tbe conveyance of material at tbe Toledo plant of tbo Willys Overland Company have helped to reduce the market price of Overland and WillysKnight automobiles. As is well known trucking has always been one of tbe most expensive items in tbe overhead cost of manufacture. A number219 words
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Article131 1917-03-01 11 Word was received by Messrs Steel Bros, and Co., Ltd., llaogooo agents of tbe Bibby line, from tbe Colombo agent, of tbe line that the Worcestershire was sunk, but that all passengers are safp. Tbe Worcestershire left Rangoon on February 9, having tbe following passengers Sir Charles Fox,131 words
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Article46 1917-03-01 11 Tbe Time, of Ceylon London correspondent telegraph. Shipping lints have agreed to leave homeward freights at '4* abillings. IeSH 10 per cent, until June :tO, unless Oovernment intervenes. Thu 11 ice of tea now is approximately Is. 'ii. and finer sorts are also in juently dearer.46 words
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Advertisement358 1917-03-01 11 1917 Full Particulars Next Week. Wearne Bros., Ltd. SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH and PENANG. 1 1 The Spirit in Which rfupmobile is Built. T PIIK ilopmohile spirit says No to tviry hint of compromise or cheapness. It it j c!s an cx'ra fact' of «a'ity into evrrv p .rt tur^-358 words
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Advertisement178 1917-03-01 11 TYRES The Very BEST DUPIRE BROTHERS SINGAPORE "SILVERTOWN" PRESERVATIVE will protect your woodwork from the ravages of *"'"*-*-^~V~ bad weather i dp y p ot, white ants i^'"^"";," "-fl THE MOST EFFICIENT Sb •siivt»ro% v I AND THE cheapest •:;--r--rr J "Silvertown" gives to low-priced soft-woods the same f 'SS||9178 words
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Advertisement563 1917-03-01 12 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS <f LIMITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES BOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan AGo.. Ltd.. ilncobfobatbd in England) IMPORT 1 DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACANT COMPOSITORS WANTED for tbe Straits Times (new* department) Gocd salaries k<?i n to capable mnn WANTED, COMPETENT BOOK KBEPBK. Apply Box No563 words
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Advertisement536 1917-03-01 12 MISCELLANEOUS WANTED, store witb "ta«y water access." Apply Outbrie and Co., Ltd 80 I— v WANTED. OOOK SECOND BAND MOTOR LORRY Full particulars witb rrice to O. c/o -Straits Time". 26-3—B-8 DNFL'RNISHED HODSE WANTED five or six lar«e rooms, tennis and garage. State lull particulars and terms to Box No.536 words
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Advertisement676 1917-03-01 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LBT, No S, Oilstetd Rotd. Entry lot March. Apply tj Rodjk and Davidson. 212-q TO LBT, Sandland.i, TanjonK Katong. Water and eleotrio liiiht laid on. Apply Meyer Brothem. 6-I— a TO LBT. Cambo boose, No. 88, River Valli y Road, bom February 1, Apply to Powell676 words
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Advertisement364 1917-03-01 12 PAINTS OILS or all COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate delivery. KIAM KIAT A Co. lOBandlO9, Market Street. Pboni same No. 421. C. HASHIMOTO, JAPANESE DENTIST, 111, North a>iu£t Road. WORK GUARANTEED CONSULTING HOURS 8 A.M TO 9 P.M. Understands either English or Malay, CONSCLATION FREE MEDICAL TREATMENT364 words
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Advertisement216 1917-03-01 12 THE GLOBE BOILER FLUID Keeps steam boilers thoroughly clean, free from scales, and preserves them from general corrosion, such as pitting, grooving, bleeding, etc. Ensures a clean and healthy boiler, clean engine and condensers, easy steaming, less consumption of fuel and economy. Price per Drum of 5 gallons $19 Prioe216 words
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Advertisement477 1917-03-01 12 Motor Gars For HIRE Only first-class high-priced cars are supplied. Charges Moderate. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 215 A 216, Orchard Road (Next to WEARNE BROS., Ltd.) Telegrams: MOTORCAR, Singapore. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as changed il Bailing dates ot steamers, often react us too late477 words
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Miscellaneous316 1917-03-01 12 Straits V)imes. Temporary Telephone i SS. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed tc THE EDITOR. All communications relating.' to busineps matters advertisements, subscriptions, account*, printing, etc. should be ad dre>iaed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Misctillaneons wants of every description arc inserted in tbe ordinary316 words
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