The Straits Times, 4 January 1918
1918-01-04
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Title Section15 1918-01-04 1 The St rai ts Times. NO. 25.612 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. JANUARY 4. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.15 words
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Advertisement316 1918-01-04 1 MILKMAID j! SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Price now $18.00 t«t MM BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY O/^^^\lE[ I ALWAYS NEVER ?]^^^^^g >l| MOST VARIES "SEAR" BRAND 1 EXCELLENT HYGIENIC SWISS W|L its serve<l i's natural purW *Jf o I an 3fc and without jddition ot *>»316 words
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Advertisement153 1918-01-04 1 ROBINSON CO. Sole Agents for George Edwards' Billiard Tables Foll-sfze Mahogany Billiard Table, fitted with patent improved low and fast Indiarubber cushions that will not get hard in any c'imate. The table is covered with best West of England cloth and metal adjusting screws are fitted to the legs. Complete153 words
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Article971 1918-01-04 2 The fallowing oawaKiea ate reported London, November 29. Wounded.— 2nd Lieut. M. Babbitt, Northumberlandß; 2nd Lieat. F. C. O. Ban, Scottish Rifles; Lieut. J. Bartholomew, RO.A. Capt. O. W. Baxter, RF A.; 2nd Lieat. W. Beok, York ami LaocasterH 2nd Lieat. A. H. Belton, Norfolkn 2ad Lieat. B.971 words
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Advertisement408 1918-01-04 2 NATURE'S WAYN^-sm ■Bar' A N-ltlirc has ordained that the. «^J minute oil glands beneath the skin VBtft should secrete natural oil to keep the skin V|^B W? soft and supple, it will be acknowledged that the only Face Cream that can act on the skin I in a natural way408 words
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Advertisement472 1918-01-04 2 'W^f Cyclist -feat* 1 or// Health Pleasure I II If you only realised what I ft I// cyclins; would do for 1 U AT you from a health point I Y e w. you would get I I Ttojs/" bicyclt at once, A I K #JA /ffl Bicycle C^SS fitted472 words
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Advertisement371 1918-01-04 2 GUAN KIAT CO., LIMITED (Ihoobpomtcd in the Straits Sjsttljeii awn) Head Office 36, Phillip Btreet, Singapore. ESTABLISHED 1917 Jhlp-ohandlars, Hardware Dealers. Government and Munloipal Contractors, General Importers and Exporters, ■state, Rloe and Saw Mill Suppliers and Commission Agents Tal. mddra«« i QUANKIAT. Codas used A.8.0., Sth Bdltlon, *A 1 Offioa371 words
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Article870 1918-01-04 3 WIDE SCOPE OF THE NEW CONSTITUTION. Brain Workers and Producers. The National Executive of tbe Labour Party have now completed tLe draft of tbe new constitution It ia for circulation to the constituent organisations and for presentation to the conference.at Nottingham in January. It ia proposed that870 words
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Article161 1918-01-04 3 The Wheat Storage Commission created recently by the Commonwealth Parliament will extreme a grnerkJ supervision ovi r the whole matttr. The Commonwealth Govern meat will Itad tbe money to the States to build tbe silos at a fixed rate of interest. Altogether there will be about161 words
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Advertisement736 1918-01-04 3 Debility and Weak Nerves Dr. Cassells Tablets Build Yon Up and Make You Strong and Healthy. When you are thin SM4 weak it is r«caoae yoar food is not nourishing 70a. Perhapo jour stoasaab is out of ord«r, or the organ* that mate I •rop.rly b«^'»-u«6 jour nervea c»n"t aaake736 words
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Advertisement213 1918-01-04 3 War-work suits the super efficient 1 SUNBEAM I to parf act on. It aaaMvaa ssiprsaaa rrocn tba straaa of it. Our «asura*aaad asaattoaea of staocUrtnaias SUNBEAM-COATALEN AIRCRAFT ENGINES of aajsmeadvated sawsr aatd fravajsi iwabbafc* la sack strvsraoua employ ciialMit— a guaxaat— alikk of our ability and BalasiH— I* s«a»lf tao213 words
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Advertisement800 1918-01-04 3 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tt ndpr* will to rporivrd at the COLONIAL SECRETARY'S Office, up to noon of January 9, 1918, frr supplying approximately the tlo following quantities of laterite on the undermentioned roads as per position shewn in schedule 1. 30 cubes of 6" latcrito and 822 cubes of 2f laterite800 words
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Advertisement547 1918-01-04 4 steamer mum rytk: JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (IBOOKPOBATBD IB JaTAJI) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, and England under mail eontraot witb tLt Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining able servioe have been specially designed and tsastiiiiitiiii tad are Acted with all the latest fßaajaavaaaaats547 words
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Advertisement620 1918-01-04 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O.- British India AMD Apcar bine (OOMPAMiaS iMOOBFOaATBD IB B«9l*J«D) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PININSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N Co(Onaer Ccfctraot with Hit Majesty s GrOTsmutnl) The Company's MAIL SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY ate at present suspended. The Company's INTBRMEDIATB SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are at620 words
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Advertisement673 1918-01-04 4 BTBMIEB BJUUIWB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION 00.. LD. (InoonroßAni) m Biaa). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisot, Semerak, Baeho, Kelaataa, Tabc! Baagnara, Telopia, Fanarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, KobMunoi, Bandon, Langaaen, Obampcn, Rohlak a Bangkok. D««a Departure a. a. MAHIOOL Jan. 7, 1918. Jan. 8, S p.m. The steamers are fitted throughout673 words
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Advertisement613 1918-01-04 4 BTEAMEB SAILINQB OOMBINBO SBBVIOB OB THE MEAN S.S.CB..LT* (IwOOBPOBATnD IB Bkq \tMB, THE WESTTuSTMLiAI S. N. CB.. LTD. (laooaroßArao ib BaatAjro) BBTWBBB Bramantla (Parth), Narth>Waat Auatrallan Ports, Java and Singapore. Rsgnlar sailings between Singapore an« Western Australia oftlling at Java (as Indaeem»nt offers), Derby, Kicg's Sound (fart tor the Kimborley613 words
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Advertisement921 1918-01-04 5 JON6-KEENA THE WOUOCRFUL BLOOO PURIFIER ■iitara for Inttnul sad Eitsrnn Urn Joog-keena is made from the purest and finest of herbs which are only to be found in tbe well-known Holy Place of MAJA PAIT in Java. Tbis wonderful medicine is harmless and oan be taken in any reasonable quantity.921 words
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Advertisement208 1918-01-04 6 MOST POPULAR INSTRUMENTAL HITS RAGS. Chilli *nd Ferer, Wearing Around, Rhapsody, Piokaainnj, Bad, Daisy, Kag a mtifßn. etc. MARCH TWO-STEPS. Pride of ibe Bepiment, Silver Spar, Army and Nary, Click it- y Clack, Tte Mmate Man, A Trip to the North Pole, Moon Faoe, Santa Clans, The Amazon March, Robe208 words
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Advertisement224 1918-01-04 6 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Raffles Place. Money Changer, Hotel de I'Europe. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Money Changer Raffles Hotel. Koh k Co., Bras Basah Road. Jiwong Seng Chianp, Selegie Road. Low Tong Swee,224 words
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Advertisement436 1918-01-04 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SHORTHAND-TYPIST Wanted immediately, for mercantile film, ■mart shorthand-typist. Good salary to competent man. Previous experience essential. Apply 8. F., o/a Straits Times. 4-I—7l NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the power o attorney dated August 14, 1911, given by Ong Inn Teong, o( No. B, Changi Road to436 words
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Advertisement305 1918-01-04 6 "Triomplie" Sardines t IN OIL ft* TOMATO* Packed in Mb. and fib. white tins with brass labels as above. Easily opened by keys attached. BUY "TRIONPHE" SARDINES YOU WILL LIKE THEM. Because they represent the highest quality in Sardines, being packed in pure olive oil; and in tomato. These Sardines305 words
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Article125 1918-01-04 7 FIXTURES. Friday, January 4. High Water, 384 am, 2 .38 p.m. French war films, Vio. Theatre, 9.16 p.m. Saturday, January 5. High Water, 3.14 a.m.. 8.14 p.m. Sunday, January 6. High Water, 8.65 a.m., 4.14 p.m. i Special Day of Prayer. Monday, January 7. High Water, 4.43125 words
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Article171 1918-01-04 7 To-dat. P. Swettenbam and T. Aneoo 1.80 pm I Hongkong and Amoy 2.80 prr. Batn Pahat I- 80 P m Pontianak 8 P m Malaooa and Muar pm Pulau Sambu, Koemai, Sampit and Bandjermassin I pm P. Sambu, Bawean, Sourabaya, Bandjermassin, Stagen, K. Baroe, Samarinda and Donggala171 words
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Article266 1918-01-04 7 The mail train* from Singapore foi the north leavb Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m (Sunday esct-ptt and 7 pan., arriving at Koala Lumpur M MB p.m. and 6.46 a.m. ■wpeotively. The through express to Penang leaves Koala r f— at 8 a-m. daily, arriving at Punang266 words
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Article173 1918-01-04 7 Catsfws Me finding it very difficult to keep tbuir waitresses. Notwithstanding offers of good wagea,' amounting in some oaaes to 15*. a week and tips, girls are ■mm wiian ">■• o< IDC l ined wait •MtaNH at i— ■anrsali, says a horn* paper. The head of a173 words
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Article171 1918-01-04 7 EXCHANGE Simoafom, January 4, 1919. On London Bank 4 m/s 8/IJ3 Demand 3/4/, Private 8 m/s 24" Ok huKoi Bank 818 Os Isi.ii Hank T. T. 180 On Hongkong.. .Bank d/d 80] %pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 61) On Java. Bank T. T. 126 On Japak Bank171 words
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Article162 1918-01-04 7 £j£ Bayen Seltaw. 10 10 impui 0.60 8.00 1 1 Ayei Wen« 2.00 2.20 10 10 ffinta AMoeUtion 6.00 0.60 41 41 Hint* Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 41 Lhiat Mines 6.40 60S 10 10. Malayan Collieries 10.00 11.00 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.1T.6 noM 10 10 Middlotcn 10.00162 words
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Article105 1918-01-04 7 61 £11. SmeWu Co. 8.00 8.25 El £1 a Prol, 1.1.0 1.8.0 i/- Blectrio Twsys 4/- 6/--10 10 Fnaor Nmto 46.00 48.00 SO 60 W.Hammei* Co. 78.00 76.00 100 100 Kati BicH, Del. pat 130.00 10 10 M»y B »nl A Co. 8.00 41 41 BheU Trmaport [6.7.8 6.16.0105 words
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Article57 1918-01-04 7 United Engineers 6% 11,384,600 pat Singapore Bleotrie Tramways 6% 4860,000 nots S'poreMunioipal 6% 11,878,000 pur Spore Municipal 41% ol 1907 11,900,000 10%di|i Spore Municipal 4 T of 1909 •1,000,090 10%cUn Spore Municipal 4% 8,000,03. 10%dia Spore Munioipa' 4800.0PP X.M.S. d l loan 1816 fit Jim 000 100.50 10M0 S.S.57 words
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Article302 1918-01-04 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyali and Evatt's Quotations. Pimm LtrH A Co. Evatt. Alor Gajah (II) 4.10 4.40xd 4.10 430 Amal. Malay fy. pd. 2.88 8.00 2.85 8.00 Ayer Hitam (15) 16.00 16.00 18.00 18.00 Ayer Kunioß (II) 1-8J 1.40 1.80 1.45 Ayei Molek (II)302 words
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Advertisement441 1918-01-04 7 UTEBTADVERTIBEMEHTB. WANTED immediately, lor mercantile firm lady shorthand typist. Previous txperience essential. App y Y.Z., c/o Strtits Times. 4 1-7 1 WANTED, capable olerk lor mercantile firm in Jobore Babro. Must have good knowledge ot accouats. Oood salary to competent man. Apply Box No. 662, Straits Timer. 4 1-7 1441 words
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Advertisement227 1918-01-04 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) EASTERN BRANCH SINGAPORE ELECTRO-MAQNETIC SEPARATORS For tin-wolfram and other magnetic ores WE HAVK ADDED SHVERAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THB WBLL KNOWN AND SUCCESSFUL WETHERILL TYPE UPON WHICH OUR DESIGN IS BASED WE PHALL BE PLEASED TO SUPPLY FULL PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION Gasolene Automobile Co. BEACH227 words
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Advertisement24 1918-01-04 7 NIPPON PAINT White Zinc, White Lead Paint, Red Lead Powder, etc. 99 per cent, guaranteed. T. NAGAI Co. HIGH STRUT. Tel. 1113. IMb— MB24 words
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Obituary41 1918-01-04 8 Citak.— On January 1, 1918, at 416, Gaylang Road, Singapore, Mr*. Chan Hye Seng, beloved wife of Mr. Chan Hye Seng of M'.-ais. Boon Seng and Co. Funeral will take place at Alexandra Road Cemetery, on Sunday at 10 a.m.41 words
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1128 1918-01-04 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 THREATS AND OFFERS. It would appear that sbonld the RassoOerman negotiations mature a little more at Brestlitovek, the Bolsheviks will present the terms agreed upon to the Allied Powers. It would appear, also, that the Germans are doing two curiously significant things. They are1,128 words
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Article16 1918-01-04 8 We have received from Messrs. Fraser and Neave specimens of tbeir artistic bottle calendar for 1918.16 words
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Article20 1918-01-04 8 The output of the Rahman Tin Co Ltd., during December was 619 piculs, mill picols 340 32, tribute picals, 178.31.20 words
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Article49 1918-01-04 8 Mr. U. L Lionell, manager of Klang Gates Estate, in the Koala Lumpur Police Court on Wednesday, charged a Chinese with cheating in respect of a quantity of robber entrusted to him for weighing. After formal mention the accused was remanded, being offered bail in the sum of 1200.49 words
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Article43 1918-01-04 8 There will be a special service of Inter-cession-prayer and Thanksgiving in St. Peter's Church on Sunday at 7 a.m. in Tamil in response to the King's proclamation setting apart that day as a day of penitence. All Tamil speaking Christians are cordially invited.43 words
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Article46 1918-01-04 8 At tho general meeting ot the Gymnastic Party the following were elected officers for the first half year 1918 President, Mr. Tan Cheng Yon;.', bon. secretary treasurer Mr. Gan Tecg Teow, captain Mr. Yong Chuan Meo and committee Messrs. Chua Yam Scab and Teo Keug Chew.46 words
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Article56 1918-01-04 8 The man inthe street in Penang takes a very gloomy view of that Settlement's trade outlock after tho war, as a conseqnpace ot the acquisition of Prai by the F.M.S. rail ways and of the mammoth development programme therefor that hat) been drafted in readiness for a return to prewarThe Times - 56 words
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Article63 1918-01-04 8 According to the Times of Malaya, a recent visitor to Singapore says that nothing impressed him so mnch as the huge volnmr of business being put through by the maj rity of firms there, and tbat, as there is every reason to sußpect, if their profits arc commensorate with their63 words
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Article61 1918-01-04 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co. in their copra report, dated December 3, state There has been but small demand for this commodity since we last reported bnt a somewhat stronger undertone has prevailed and quotations are somewhat higher than those ruling last week. To-day's values may be given as 16.90 for61 words
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Article72 1918-01-04 8 In connection with the Annual Universal Week of Prayer fixed for Sunday tprcial prayers will be offered at all the Hindu Templcß under the control of the Mobamtd.in and Hindu Endowments Board. At the Mariaman Temple, at South Bridge Road, the service will commence at 8.80 a.m. At 10 a.m.72 words
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Article69 1918-01-04 8 NmMi Sime, Darby and Co., Ltd., advino that the particulars nf the outputs from the following companies for December were as follow Kamonting Tin Dredging, Ltd. Picnls 1,150, hours run 626, yards treated 87,900, value of output 188.000, cost of mining $11,500. Cbenderiang Tin Dredging, Ltd Dredge picnls 475, hours69 words
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Article69 1918-01-04 8 A fire recently broke out at Hankow in the press packing godowns of Messrs. Mackenzie and Co. The estimated loss on cotton burned is Tls. 200,000 from which a certain amount of salvage will fall to be dejucted. The following insurance companion have floating policies on the various compartments The69 words
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Article87 1918-01-04 8 The Protestant cchools in Penang, in common with those in the Peninsula, aro suffer. ing from a dearth of teachers, with the result tbat recourse has now to be matle in many instances to thoeo of Roman Catholic faith, of whom the supply appoars at the moment to be greater.The Times - 87 words
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Article111 1918-01-04 8 Pastor Fulton, of Shanghai, China, is in attendance at the annual session of the Executive Committee of the Malaysian Union Conference of Seventh- Day Adventists. Pastor Fulton is the president of the Asiatic Division Conference of Seventh Day Adventists. At the present I'astor Fulton is on Lin return trip to111 words
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Article166 1918-01-04 8 Dr. J. E. Leselar, medical officer, Lowtr Perak, was entt rtam*l to a farewell dinm r at the Telok -nsou i;ii>u>'-t> i lub. prexid d over by the Presid. Nt, Towkay Lin Boon Lee, on the eve of his departure lor Kuala Lunipor on well-earned promotion, Bays thi liojos ot166 words
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Article487 1918-01-04 8 Mr. Samner, Inspector of Schools, Perak, afttr an attack of malaria is recupi rating in I'enang. Dr. Day has been promoted from Sergeant to Company Sergeant- Maj or in the Civil Guard, Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Charles OL Knight, who has been resident agent in Penang for the487 words
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Article24 1918-01-04 8 We gratefully mbmwMm ?'>o from 1 Muiville," halt for the Tientsin Flood Keliei Fund, and half for the Halifax Relief Fund.24 words
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Article32 1918-01-04 8 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. S. K. Wong acknowledges with gratttul thanks the following donations: H. E. Sir Arthur Young 1200 Mr. L H. Macpuail ICO N. J. C. 6032 words
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Article39 1918-01-04 8 The Committee of the Tientsin Flood Relief Fund begs to acknowledge with grateful thanks the following generous donations: Messrs. The Alhambra Cinematograph total gross receipts... 16,813.10 N. J. C. 50 Mr. L. F. Payne 1039 words
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Article93 1918-01-04 8 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for tiie week ondtxl December 29 wa>i m. 'J.J per uii he ot iLe population. The total number of duuUis wan 241, ot which 169 wore male subjects and 72 femalr. Cuuvulbions claimed '22, ph minis 41, malaria93 words
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Article103 1918-01-04 8 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report under yesterday's date The quantity cutalc <i foi this week's auction was about 965 tons, lhtro was a good demand and puces all round Btiow an iniiuovtnitut. Hibbtd siuoked sheet: Thcie was good i-njuiry {or priue parcels op to 9105, an advance103 words
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Article121 1918-01-04 8 In the second police court yesterday Lim Teow Teng was committed for trial on a charge of murdering Tan Pow Jui and Tan Pow Scab, Evidence was given by Tan Teng Wbai, a clerk at Chop Say Joo, '242, Rochore Road, to the effect that on Dtcembe.121 words
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Advertisement213 1918-01-04 8 "GOLD FLAKE" O G OLD FLAKE j L 1 BrV CIGARETTES MADE IN ENGLAND AND SMOKED EVERYWHERE j FURNISHING SPECIALISTS Furniture to Only best seasoned any design HI timber used. made in our own Watch our factory windows I n under expert or display of supervision. j-2**"*-"*?* 1 ~>3 designs.213 words
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Advertisement223 1918-01-04 8 TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT PICTURES OF QUALITY WITH WORLD CELEBRATED STARS AT THE ALHAMBRA TIM Hall far Music Th* Pioneer and Premier H«um- Thi Houm of Quality -Beach Road. IN THB SECOND SHOW AT S IB THE SREATEST ERTERTAIBIM FILM OF MODERN TIMES BABY HELEN MARIE OSBORNE IN TOLD AT TWILIGHT A223 words
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Article2898 1918-01-04 9 RUSSIA AWAKENS. Germany's Duplicity Exposed. Trotzky's Threat to Resume Fighting. RlCTßh'l TILEIiBAMS. London, January 7 a.m. Petrograd, Junuary 2 The returned Russian delegates state that the Germans insist on retaining the Rns«ian industrial centre now occupied until a general peace is conoluded, and one primary condition of tho2,898 words
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Article71 1918-01-04 9 Reuter's Telisram. London, January 2, 9.56 p.m. Madrid: The li .yal Palace at La Gran j a is aflame. No details have been received. London, January 8, 0.60 am. Madrid: Ths palace at La Granja is destroyed and a number of houses adjoining set on fire. The71 words
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Article93 1918-01-04 9 (From Ocr Own Cokrispondest.) Penang, January 4. The Penang Lottery will be drawn on the Esplanade at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The ground will be partially enclosed and a limit ed number of seats at 60 cents will be provided. The rest of the ground will bo93 words
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Article393 1918-01-04 9 Extracts from "My Four Years In Germany." Commenting on the horrors of the war in "My Four Years in Germany, Mr. James W. Gerard Bays It is because in the dark, cold northern plains of Germany there exists an autocracy, deceiving a great people, poisoning their minds393 words
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Article51 1918-01-04 9 Prospects for the pad i crop in Province Wellesley, which should be harvested in February, are said to be xcellent, the rains having fallen just it the right time. The padi grown by the coolies on Caledonia fcr their own account and consumi tion looks particularly well, says the Straits51 words
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Article2279 1918-01-04 9 FURTHER EVIDENCE AT MARINE COURT INQUIRY. Officers' Evidence. The inquiry into the collision between the British steamships Warrimoo and Laertes in the Straits of Malacca on December 16, as result of which the Laertes was sunk, waa continued in the Marine Court yesterday afternoon and this2,279 words
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Article1839 1918-01-04 10 THE A.B.C. OF BRITISH AIR POLICY. By Lieut. H. R. Wakefield. The aeroplane is so new aod rapidly deveoping an arm that wide-spread ignorance and confusion about tbe theory and practice of aircraft in war is inevitable. What is written on the subject is out of date1,839 words
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Article214 1918-01-04 10 Perak River a11ey.— 21,642 lbs. Semanggol,— l3,lBB lbs. Jnra Estates.— lB,6oo lbs. Kong Lee (Perak).— l,loo lbs. Straits Rubber.— 224,ooo lbs. Penang Robber.— 22B,ooo lbs. Tali A yer.- 85,000 lbs. Kubana.- 78,000 lbs. Bagan Serai.— B6,soo lbs. Batak Rabit 24,600 lbs. Malaya General.— 72,3oo lbs. Sedenak R0bber.—214 words
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Article448 1918-01-04 10 (From A Cobbbsposdbnt). The Straits Steamship Company having suspended their weekly steamer service on tbe Kelantan run, tbe inward and outward mails are very irregular nowadays. Of late, the stoamers of the Siam Steam Navigation Company on the Bangkok- SingaI pore run have called in, bat at448 words
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Article140 1918-01-04 10 To-day's Business. Macphail and Co.'s daily report Silver.— Up J. 48}. Hongkong. Unchanged 3 Oi 31 pm. Shanghai.— Up J 4/4* 51,. Tin.— London price down £14 to £263 10s. Locally, buyers 1121, no sellers. Rubber.— The continuation of tbe auction today's shows a firming teudency, 1107140 words
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Article119 1918-01-04 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Report. Messrs. Fraser and Co. io tbeir weekly share circular, dated January 2, state Comparatively little business was done at the close of tbe year and so far no new feature has been noticeable in the New Year. Rubber advises from London119 words
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Article188 1918-01-04 10 Irishmen will be glad to learn that Captain W. A. Redmond, M.l., of the Irish Guards, only son of tbe Irish leader, has been awarded the D.S.O. for gallant conduct in the field. Captain Redmond was in command in a fierce fight in whioh halt bis company188 words
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Article81 1918-01-04 10 On Monday, Mr. J. Byrne, head of the Preventive Service, Penang, accompanied by Supervisors Barrett and Cornelius and a search party boarded the Norwegian steamer Hild, from Bombay, and after a thorough search, discovered in No. 1 cargo hold five sacks of Indian opium weighing 20081 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter98 1918-01-04 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, I am considerably astonished at, and am prompted to make protest against, the action of a local hotel in announcing a dance for tbis evening. For the past ten Hays there has been advertised for this evening an exhibition98 words
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Letter196 1918-01-04 10 To the Editor of the Strait* Times. Sir, May I encroach on the hospitality of your columns so far as to ask any of your sportsmen readers for the temporary loan of any skulls of wild pig (boars or sows) in their possession from any part196 words
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Article581 1918-01-04 10 An American Diplomat's Interesting Disclosures. Life in Constantinople daring the- summer of 1915, when the Allies were hammering at the gates of Gallipoli and German intrigue governed Turkish misrule and oatwitted British diplomacy, is described by an Ameri can diplomat, Mr. Lewis Einstein, a former581 words
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Article955 1918-01-04 10 PREMIER'S CALL TO NATION TO KEEP TOGETHER. Trying to Rattle Us. They are trying to rattle us look out for Boloisui in all its shapes and forms." This was tbe warning to the nation ottered by Mr. Lloyd George at the Albert Hall recently, when the aotomo955 words
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Article17 1918-01-04 10 kfv. Ong Peng Hock has been electod a Vice president of tbe Straits-Chineso Football Association.17 words
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Article42 1918-01-04 10 The Swimming Club launches leave on Sunday as follow Johnston's Pier 9, 10 and 11 a.m. 230 and 3.80 p.m. Club Bungalow 9.30 and 10.80 am. 12.15, 8 and 6.80 p.m. High tide 4.14 p m height 7 ft. 1 in.42 words
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Advertisement111 1918-01-04 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of the day appear on pages 6 and 7. The Palladium makes a change of programme to night with tbe chief attraction in tbe latest Bluebird comedy creation, Tbe Cleaa Ip Franklyn Karnnm and Brownie Vernon take tbe principal parts. A selected programme of high-clas*111 words
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Article1309 1918-01-04 11 CONCERNING THEIR NEW OCCUPATIONS. Two Months on the Land. Woman Worker writes: I was digging one day in a garden near the road where the ground waa wet and difficult, a heavy clay soil. A soldier stopped to watch me, and after a little be asked1,309 words
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Article436 1918-01-04 11 Sensational Suicide of a German Prisoner. Sensational evidence was tendered at an inquest at Lewisbam on Capt. Hans Kauthtiaapt, 87, of the 91st German Reserve Infantry, a prisoner of war, whose death occurred under tragic circumstances at Lewisham Military Hospital. Lieut. Interpreter W. H. Hannen said that436 words
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Article418 1918-01-04 11 Tragic Adventures In East Africa. Thrilling details of the adventures of Flight Commander Edwin Roland Moon, D SO., ot Southampton, who was at first reported killed in Bast Africa, bat was later known to be a prisoner in tbe hands of tbe Germans, have been418 words
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43 1918-01-04 11 There will be no drills daring January, 1918. Amdkbw Aunsw, Of&oec Commanding CiTil Guard. Singapore, January 8, 1918. Sergoant Major Gill (c/o United Bngineers) will be glad to receive the usual monthly subscriptions to Overseas Club Tobacco Fund.43 words
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Advertisement321 1918-01-04 11 New shipment of Moutrie Pianos Just to hand. 'Call and make your choice NOW 8. Moutrie Co, Ltd. (Incorporated in Hongkong) COMING COMING NEW ACTORB AND ACTRESSES Watch for their first appearance In the famous STAB OPERA »T TIE THEATRE ROYAL, NORTH BRINE ROM) TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT A Malay Comical Play321 words
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Advertisement394 1918-01-04 11 BAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, January 5 Special Dinner AND Cinema Show SEA VIEW HOTEL Saturday, January 5 SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE Sunday, January 6 T\JT W T •Ssa>; W a**""" During Afternoon Tea and Dinner E. and O. HOTEL PENXNO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island394 words
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Article3083 1918-01-04 12 THE DARDANELLES AND EGYPT. Recreation and Cure. That in broad outline sketches tbe primary creations of the great war relief organisation, bnt it does not exhaust the developments of its multifarious duties either at home or abroad. Tbe entry of Turkey into tbe war showed3,083 words
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Article275 1918-01-04 12 BOMB THEIR BASES." Machines to Carry One Ton Of Explosives Apiece. Bomb their bases is advice tendered to the Allies by Sißnor Q. Caproni, inventor of the famous aeroplane bearing bis name. The present war," be says, "is essentially a war of material, and it is highly necessary tbat enemy275 words
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Article1193 1918-01-04 12 Battle Stories from the West Front. The old Hun knows he has got to back said a wounded officer home from the Ypres sector. He's been shelling the towns behind our lines. You may think that is hardly a convincing reason. But for men who know1,193 words
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Advertisement210 1918-01-04 12 Regular supplies arriving monthly of Australian Cheddar CHEESE certified as first grade by Australian Government certificate. Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlement*) AMERICAN FLEET OF EVINRUDES IN PORT LATEST MODELS SAME AS UBED BY THE NAVY (WITH BUILT-IN MAONBTO9) DON'T ROW JUST GO S-H.P. BfH.P.8 f H.P.210 words
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Article1064 1918-01-04 13 THE FUTURE OF THE HOLY LAND. The Zionist Ideal. Israel Cohen, author of Jewish Life in Modern Times, writes to the Daily Chronicle It is certainly not too soon to discuss the fntnru of the Holy Land, .for the Jews, who have a historic and generally acknowledged1,064 words
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Advertisement200 1918-01-04 13 Special Lines From our Ladies' Department that are worth attention 9mm^'-iM /m duro cambric S^^ A smart washing (abric &t£y- /2^"j with B c n ffVjfr^P' X|^. if »ari3ty ol striped de gigns on white Rtoands. TOBRALCO Hie reliable fabric that waaho, splendidTT LADIES' BATHING COSTUMES in white and all200 words
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Advertisement182 1918-01-04 13 FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN SUCCESSION We secured the Contracts for the supplies of Portland Cement during 1917 TO THE §SS( TOTHE MUNICIPALITY I L. y 1 GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE V B JOHORE This Is sufficient proof or the superiority of the HAIPHONG DRAGON Brand JBe-w«,«»e ot Imitation! DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole182 words
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Advertisement667 1918-01-04 14 WaX or PXAOK. FAMINI or PLENTY. IIIFI INBURANCE IB WORTH 100 OXNTB ON THE DOLLARS WHAT OTHER PROPERTY 181 7 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Ikoobtobatbd n Stbaits Sinuum) HBAU OFFISH Wlnohoaf- MOM—, ttln— :PO~. LONDON OFFICB. »a, Old Jewry, B.C. Ihe Coaapany has 400,000 deposited witb the667 words
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Advertisement513 1918-01-04 14 BAWKINB. HMMKem AND BHANBHAI BANKING C§RPBRATI§N (Imookpokatid hi Hoaecone) PAID UP CAPITAL 111,000,000 RBSHKVB FUNDS Sterling 41,6004)00 at I/- «11,000,000 Bilrer M 116,600,000 188,500,000 Reserve Liability of Oropnetora 116.000,000 COURT OP DIRECTORS Ho*. Mr. 8, H. Dodwell, Chairman. Hrn. Mi. P. H. Holyoak, Deputy Chairmaa. floa. Mr. 0. I. Anton.513 words
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Advertisement1109 1918-01-04 14 BAHKINB. CHARTERD lANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA ANB CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital la 80,000 Shares of 430 each 41,100,000 Reserve Fund 41.W0.fHW Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41J00.000 BANKIBSi The Baak of 'aglaafl. The Tioadoa City aad Midland Baak, Ltd., The Loadoa County aad Westmiaater Baak,1,109 words
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Advertisement777 1918-01-04 14 THE CHINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Co., Ltd. (ineorporatoa In Hongkong and KetJlstared under tne Aibvun companiei aoi (1909) Butfland) Paid to Polioyholders by Singapore Office in 1816 9363,300.00 Paid to Polioyboldors staee the Company's inception 1 8,827,823.69 Total Insnranoe ia foroe 81.12.16 36.428,520.86 Total Assets m M 10,868,303.69 ALL KINDS777 words
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Article1103 1918-01-04 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Standardisation of Motor Spirit. It may Kern rather superfluous to discass the possibility of standardising motor spirit at a time like the present The proposition, as recently put before a well-known scientific society, is, however, of considerable interest. Obviously, under more1,103 words
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Advertisement140 1918-01-04 15 Motors CCOOf\ a^'ne9are made by the largest marine rCnnU engine plant in the world Popular Prices 3un Single cylinder, complete m^*\*% nP' ready for installation $5 O O c l n Twin-cylinder, complete o-n.p. ready for ingtaliation TOO 10-h n 4-cy Under, complete ready «»«wk IV np. for installation »75140 words
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Advertisement74 1918-01-04 15 THERE IS NO GUESSWORK ABOUT DUNLOP jd(mS<^B^Kr4kk A Every Dunlop feature is ""'.^r^-'lt^/^N V-^ proved to be right before £L.'' B#s?!9qrP^ y+4^. Aa rf adoption. «J» tfl^Bfl Wr ence > brains, and constant DETROIT ENGINES Four-cycle horizontal, effectively governed, magneto ignition, portable, water cooled Small fuel AI Hlf lowing in74 words
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Advertisement562 1918-01-04 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER jp hi hi tx. BREWED In SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, several qualified teachers. Good salaries offered. Apply Box 8,, c/o St-aita Times. 8 I—6 1 WANTED, experienoed clerk capable of drawing up invoices, etc. Apply in person to Francis Peck k Co., Ltd. ii 9 12— n WAN!562 words
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Advertisement510 1918-01-04 16 SITUATIONS WANTED BILLS I WANTED. Britisher (English) ol experienoe and energy requires post Office or field. Address A. B. C, c/o Straits Timea, 81-12—11-1 OPEN FOX ENGAGEMENT, from Jauaa ry, experienoed prospector and miner any mineral, any class of mining. Reply Box No. 620, Strum Times. 1-12-12 1 18 WANTED510 words
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Advertisement698 1918-01-04 16 WANTED TO BUY Secondhand Chinese or European household furniture ol every description (big or small lots). Good prices offered. Apply to SECOND HAND, c/o Straits Times. 28 11—Q Try the delicious FRESH CREAM CHEESE At SO oenta per lb. FRESH GHEE BUTTER FAT) At $1.35 per lb, Now for sale698 words
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Advertisement325 1918-01-04 16 KIAM KIAT Co. 108 109. MARKET STREET JUST RECEIVED Dietz Reliable Hurricane Lamps PRICE REASONABLE. THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore IS CONDUCTED BY H. N. BUCKERIDGE Lit* of mssirs. Uf aystte, photo* raphsn to their Majsstiss. AT THE BURLINGTON IN MMi north of the adslshi total BUN325 words
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Advertisement291 1918-01-04 16 TAYGUANKIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE NOW LOOK HERE Firewood is one of the chief factors in your kitcheD. You will want it, so try at the above address or 'phone Offioe Nos. 1361 and 1363. RESIDENCES 87, Tank Road No. 14SO Sunnyside, Gaylang... IOT3 27 4, Tanjong Katong Rd. 1824291 words
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Advertisement245 1918-01-04 16 FIRBT-CLAM GARS-HIRE DAYANDNIBHT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries (or second hand oan from our clients in the Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, consult us we will be able to fulfil your needs, When you intend to sell, consult us, we shall ()tch a buyer. Several245 words
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Miscellaneous262 1918-01-04 16 Straits V)imes TELEPHONES I Editorial and General... M 66 Manager's Offioe 1117 Job Printing Offioe 1144 AU communications relating lo editorial matters and news should be addressed tc THE EDITOR. All communications talating to business matters— advertisements, aubcriptions, accounts, printing, etc— should be addressed to THE MANAGER. Choquee and money262 words
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