The Straits Times, 16 January 1918
1918-01-16
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Title Section13 1918-01-16 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.622 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 16. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement164 1918-01-16 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK friee now $19.00 far ease BEAR BRAND MILK THE MILK THAT'S WORTH ITS PRICE QUALITY M'^^/^^L ALWAYS NEVER MOST VARIES "BEAR" BRAND EXCELLENT HYGIENIC SWISS iIK Its 5? served i's natural purW 3 or a n\^?« a r d Wlth <"i' addition ol cisc r d^164 words
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Advertisement13 1918-01-16 1 KARTELLS BRANDY. slot a Aubmti DAMSON SILFILUK A CO., LID (IneorporaUd ia Knguad)13 words
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Article1052 1918-01-16 2 MAN OF ACTION AND MAN OF IDEAS. Still Serene and Confident. Ronald M. Barrows, Principal of King's College, London, wrote recently of M. Venizelos's visit to London It is five yean since Venizelos was in Londo: His last visit, daring the drawnoat negotiations of the first Balkan1,052 words
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Advertisement493 1918-01-16 2 ■■wiiMiiHuuiiiniuiiiaiiiiniiiii|||pp^^^^ "^NiMiiiiiffl Let Wincarnis' give you New strengtii new Blood, new Nerve Force new Vitality To those who are Weak, ov Ansemic, or 'Nervy,' or Run-down. •Wincarms' offers the greatest of all gifts— the gift of new health and B«w life. Nsw health and new life Think what this would493 words
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Article867 1918-01-16 3 DISINTERESTED HINTS FOR SIR DOUGLAS HAIG. Fighting The Jews. It is not, perhaps, altogether surprising tbat Sir Douglas Haig'B tactics on tbe west rbonld oot enmmend themselves to tbe wholehearted admiration of Germany. It most be nnccmmoDly unpleasant to have to be explaining constantly to a moithered,"867 words
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Advertisement547 1918-01-16 4 STEAMEU SAIUNIS. rytr: JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (Ihoobpobatbd ih Jatah) EUIOPEAN LINE A sssilue is maintained betweea Yokohama, via ports, and England under mail oontraot witb the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin sore w Steamers maintaining kola service bave been specially designed and oonssruoted, and are fitted with all tbe547 words
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Advertisement574 1918-01-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. 0.-British India AND ■aaaasai Mpcar Levino (GOBTAHIBS InOOBFOBATBD IH BnelAK>) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PHNINBULAR AND ORIBNTAu 8. N GO. (Unaer Contntot Witb His Majesty s Qovenuaenl) Tbe Company's MAIL SERVICES BAST OP BOMBAY ate at present suspended. Tbe Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are574 words
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Advertisement670 1918-01-16 4 BTEAMEB BAIUHM. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION OL. LD. (iHOOBPeBATBC IH 8lAn). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Triaggaau, Bisut, Semerak, Baobo, Kelaataa, Tabti Baagaan, Telusta, Paaarai. Pataai, Siagora, Laooa, Kobsamui, Bandoa, Laagsuea, Chumpoa, Sohlak a Bangkok. Due Departure c b. PRACHATIPOK Jan. 16, 8 p.m. e.s. ASDANG Jan. 91 Jan. 23, 3 p.m.670 words
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Advertisement614 1918-01-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMBIMBO •■RVIOS Ot THEBCEANS.B.GB..LTI (iMooBPOBArao oi B>a Man BBJ THE WEST AUSTRALIAN S. N. CO.. LTB. (Ihoobtobatbd ia Bmiabb) BBTWBSH Frantantla (Perth), NsMD.Wmi Australian Ports, 4ava «*>d Singapore. Begular eaiiiar: betweea Siagapore uc Western Australia oaUikg at j tT (-i ta duoemeat offers), Derby, Kite/s Booai J^H (or614 words
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Advertisement238 1918-01-16 5 BIBBY LINE of tmml twin-icraw Mail Passenger Steamer* between Rangoon, Colombo and London, via the Cape of Good Hope. The steamers of this line have roomy passenger accommodation and are fitted with all modern conveniences. Passengers trom the Straits can connect at either Rangoon or Colombo. Ratei Moderate MESSRS BTEEL238 words
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Advertisement719 1918-01-16 5 WHEN YOU ARE WEAK. ANAEMIC. NERVOUS AND RUN-DOWN JAMU PARAM JAMU 6ALIAN Offer yon new health, new strength, new blood, nerve (oroe and new life. Think what tbis means to yon who are miserable and suffer from depression and fatigue, which affect equally men, women and children. It is most719 words
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Advertisement245 1918-01-16 5 MADE IN ENGLAND WOOD MILNE TYRES I solids SPECIALS SQUARE TREAD SOLE AQENTS: H. Wolskel Company, Limited SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (Imooipokatid Japan) (Onto M«rcantila Stsaraihlp Co., Ltd.) KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. Ibe Come any maintains .regular eargn sorvice with nix steamers oallirg at Moji, Yokkaiohi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swet245 words
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Advertisement189 1918-01-16 6 THE MOST POPULAR PIANOFORTE WALTZES HARMONY, Destiny, Ecstasy, Victory, etc. by Sydney Bayaes LOVED AND LOST, Legend o( the Sea, otc. by Henry Oeehl KEEP SMILING, Value de Triomphe, eto. by Henri Francois LOVE IN ARABIA, Sigh of the Desert, etc by Aleo Ffrenoh Dream uirl, Ltebatante. etc by D.189 words
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Advertisement569 1918-01-16 6 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF TINNED PINEAPPLES Messrs. Ching Keng Lee and Co have been instructed and will tell by public auction at their saleroom, No. 22, Raffles Place, Sicgapore. On Tuesday, January 22, 1918, at 11 a.m. 2,411 cases of 48 tins each, of lib. cubes. 900 cases of 48569 words
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Advertisement343 1918-01-16 6 Triomphe*' Sardines IN OIL 5 TOMATO. Packed in 1 lb. and fib. white tins with brass labels as above. Easily opened by keys attached. BUY "TRIOMPHE" SARDINES YOU WILL LIKE THEM. Because they represent the highest quality in Sardines, being packed in pare olive oil and in tomato. These Sardines343 words
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Article97 1918-01-16 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday. January 16. High Water, 0.50 a.m. 0.23 p.m. utantics, Alhambra. Thursday, January 17. High Water, 1 26 a.m., 1.12 p.m. The Fantastic*. A'.Uambra. Friday, January 18. High Water, 1.3 a.m., 2.4 p.m. The KaotaHticn, Alhambra. Saturday, January 19. <Vat<T. I M a.m 8.2 p.m Halifax97 words
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Article150 1918-01-16 7 To-DAT. P. Swi-ttonham and Punang 2 80 pm Bangkok 2.80 pm Muar and Malacca 2.»0 pm Saigon 2.80 pm Kerimon 3 pm Pulau Soogi 8 piu Batavia, Sourabaya, Macassar, B. Papan, Donggala, Munado, etc. 3pm P. Bataiu and Pulau Bulang 8 pm Pulau (taHu)> 3 pm Batavia150 words
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Article268 1918-01-16 7 The mail trains bom Singapore for the north leave Tank Ro*4 station daily at 7.7 a.m exoepted) and 7 p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur at T.lO p.m. and 6.46 a.m. seapuctively. The through express to Penang leaves Koala Lampnr at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penug at *.28268 words
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Article19 1918-01-16 7 LarT Simitpou November 17 November 20 NoTembor 24 low Jwpurt.; Akhivid Lonooi Jaoaar* 12 18 1119 words
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Article173 1918-01-16 7 EXCHANGE Sinoatore, January 16, 1919. On London Bank 4 m/s 2/JJS Demand 2/4, j Private 8 m/s 2/4 j On Franci Bank 814 On India Bank T. T. 159 On HoNGKONU...Bank d/'J 3il%pu} On Skanohai ...Bank d/d 51 On Java Bank T. T. 126 Oh Japan Bank173 words
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Article164 1918-01-16 7 MIN I NG. val!£ 8e)l8W 10 10 Ampans 6.50 7.C0 1 1 AyerWenp 3.15 2.4S 10 10 Kioto Association 8.00 6.60 «1 XI Kioto Tin 1.10.0 1.17.9 41 41 Lahat Mines (.40 665 10 10. McJ&yao Collieries 10.60 11.50 £1 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.15.0 motn 10 10 Middleton 18.50164 words
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Article111 1918-01-16 7 El £1 I. 8mol«M Co. 8.00 8.60 c div El £1 Pref. 1.1.0 1.8.0 c dir Blocteie T'w»y» 4/- 5/--10 10 Fimw Neare 46.50 48.00 BO 60 W. Hammet Co. 74.00 70.00 100 100 K»ti Bros, Del. pat 130.08 10 10 Mayoaid Co. 8.00 41 41 Shell Transport 6.7.0111 words
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Article57 1918-01-16 7 United Bngineen 6% 11,264,600 dm Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% XaSOUOC BOtt iVpore Municipal 6% $1,878,000 pa* Spore Manioipal 4^% of 1907 •1,800,000 10%dis B'poro Municipal of 1608 11,(00,000 10%dta S'pote Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10%dai B'poro Municipal 4% 4800,1)00 P.M.S. K% loan 191« llß.mo 000 101.50 1C8 00 S.S. 6%57 words
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Article309 1918-01-16 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day 'b Prioee. Fnser Lyall ft Co. Evatt. Alor Gaiata (U) 4.25 4.50 4.20 4.50 Amal. Malay fy. pd. 2.89 8.00 2.86 8.00 Ayer Hituoi (15) 16.00 16.00 16.00 lfl.oo Ayer Kaning (»1) 18J 1.40 1.30 1.46309 words
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Advertisement55 1918-01-16 7 THE REGISTRATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION ORDINANCE. 1917. Ail persons registered nudcr the above Ordinance are reminded tbat they are required to report to the Chitf Polioe Officer •boa ld they lea»'j the; Settlement ol Singa pore, stating bow long they intend to be EBMB, C. HANNIOAN, Chief Polioe Officer, Singapore. IS55 words
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Advertisement447 1918-01-16 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, capable sboriband lady typi-t for msroantile cfßoe, Singapoie Appiy M.Z., c/o ytraitß Tiiiev 16-1 -si 1 VACANCY I.S MESS. Vacancy occurs in qaict bachelor mesp, tennis court, piano. Ap^ly Pox 678, Straits Times. 16-I— lBl CAB FOR SALB, one Napier fiveseater, ja«t overhauled and repainted. In perfect447 words
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Advertisement292 1918-01-16 7 "GOLD FLAKE" OGOLD FLAKE L fSjOARETTB* CIGARETTES MADE IN ENGLAND AND SMOKED EVERYWHERE FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (INCORPORAIED IN ENGLAND) EASTERN BRANCH-SINGAPORE ELEGTRO-MAGNETIC SEPARATORS For tin-wolfram and other magnetic ores WE HAVE ADDED SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THB WELL-KNOWN AND BOCCESSFUL WETHERILL TYPE CPON WHICH OCR DESIGN IS BASED WE PHALL BE292 words
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Advertisement86 1918-01-16 7 GAIETY PICTURE PAL\CE IN THB FIRST SHOW AT 7 30 SHARP Jimsi J. Corbett, ths boxtr, is ths Sui eiclunvt HIS LAST DEAL Baby Maria Otborns in the Gold Roostar play M 6 rt JOY AND THE DRAGON P ,?>. IN THB SBOOND SH.JW AT 9 80 SHARP FOUR NEW86 words
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Article26 1918-01-16 8 The Pracbatipok, whiob arrived in Bangkok on on January 8, met with bad weather on the way, particularly off the Trenggana coast and from Bandon upwards.26 words
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Article27 1918-01-16 8 Meetings of committees of F.M.S. representative bodies were held at Kuala Lumpur en Saturday in connection with tbe rubber lands restriction prosposal and the runber export duty.27 words
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Article39 1918-01-16 8 Tbe Magpies of Scrcmban are appearing at Malacca on Saturday in aid of the Children's Aid Society (Singapore). They will give a performance at the Town Hall, Kuala Lampur, on Thursday, January 81 (tbe first day of the races).39 words
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Article49 1918-01-16 8 In tbe District Court yesterday, Chua Seb Lim, formerly a servant in tbe employ of Cbua Thai Kam, was charged before Mr. W. Langham Carter, with tbe theft of 15,210 in bank notes and cheques, tbe property of Chua Thai Kam. Tho accused was sentenced to 18 months' imprieonment.|49 words
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Article59 1918-01-16 8 Saroly, a coolie employed in tbe locomotive workshops at the Central Workshops, Kuala Lumpur, died in the district hospital ou Monday, as tbe result of being stabbed outside bis bouse about 7 o'clock on Friday night. Deceased in a statement to a magistrate alleged that he was stabbed by a59 words
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Article68 1918-01-16 8 Information has boen received from the Consul-General of Netherlands that a light will from now be burning to the north of Tandjong Batoe Hitam, near Tandjong Pinang, and that the light will shine with a red sector of ten degrees between the two buoys to the north of the Soreh68 words
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Article68 1918-01-16 8 Masters of Shipping are requested to keep their vessels clear frdm tbe range during tbe heavy gun practice which will take place from Fort Serapong on January 21 and 22, Imbeah and Connaught on tbe 25th and 28th. Sparu days, January 23 and 29. Commencing at 10 a.m. A red68 words
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Article93 1918-01-16 8 The Straits Chinese Reading Club began its eighteenth half-yearly session on Monday night, when 28 members were enrolled. Tbe fallowing were elected to be officebearers Rev. W.Murray, president; Lee Peng Yam, secretary and Cbya Boon T« ck, librarian. Tbe president and Mr. Song Ong Siang gave addresses on tbe aims93 words
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Article91 1918-01-16 8 Tbe annual general meeting of the West minster Athletio Club was held on the 13th in*t. at No. 33, Kampong Babru Road. Mr. Lim Kee Cbeok presided. After the acooonts bad been unanimously passed and adopted, tbe following were elected management officebearers for tbe present year Messrs. Tan Chin Hong,91 words
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Article105 1918-01-16 8 The Bangkok Daily Mail learns that tbe new Siamese shipping company, tbe Borisat Panich Navi Siam, Ltd., which has obtained a lease of Messrs. Windsor and Co.'s old premises and wharf, will commence active operations almost at onoe. The company takes ovor the following prize vessels from tbe Government Duen105 words
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Article112 1918-01-16 8 The Bangkok Times, referring to the trade of Bangkok, says that tbo available figures show that the year 1917 was anothet record year. Tbe imports in 1917 were Tcs. 91.5 millions against Tor. 86 millions in 1916 and Tos. 91 millions in 1913, the previous record year. Tbe exports were112 words
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Article191 1918-01-16 8 The polioeman'a lot is not a bappy one, at any rate in present conditions of weather, and anything that will assist tbe local bobby to keep dry is wortb trying A gentleman who has jost returned from Kinta mentions that in that bappy State tbe police on point duty on191 words
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Article452 1918-01-16 8 Mr, J. R. Aldworth is going on an unofficial visit to India, saya the Malay Mail. Two of the three prizes in the Bangkok Lottery which went to Malacca were held by Mr. C. Mitchell and Mr. J. Kellio, of the Diamond Jubilee group. Dr. J. R.452 words
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Article35 1918-01-16 8 The following further donations have been reseived towards the above fund Bishop of Singapore, the Right Rev. CJ. Ferguson Davie 126 American Red Cross Association per Rev. M. J. Cherry 5035 words
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74 1918-01-16 8 We very gratefully acknowledge the following addition to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes for our soldiers and sailors Mrs. Malcolm Watson »25 Per Mr. T. A. Manchip, Sungei Borong Estate 28.60 Anonymous 1 The total we have received since74 words
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Article77 1918-01-16 8 We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions per Mr. T. A. Mancbip, Sungei Burong Estate T. A. Mancbip 110 W. Archer 10 W. J. Mancbip 6 N. L. Petbick 5 J. P. Nonia 5 A. V. Rozario 1 D. Kepbas 1 Extras 20 •57 Half of the77 words
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Article202 1918-01-16 8 On tbe 2nd inst., three Burmese men approached the kamnan at Amphur Tung Kba, Paket, and said that one of them waa the master of a sailing vessel, tbe Kanyi Ong, says tbe Bangkok Daily Mail. He bad sailed with some men with a cargo202 words
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Advertisement152 1918-01-16 8 Rone. 0 steel cabinets FOR BULKY BOOKS No. 721. rr v I HKg Fitted with one to ten roller shelves adjustable every half inch, and fireproof collapsible curtain*. ON BHOW AT I 14a, GOLLYER QUAY 1 RONEO LTD.. SINGAPORE V (Incorporated ia England) NT New Consignment IN ASSORTED DESIGNS ARTISTIC152 words
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Advertisement204 1918-01-16 8 ALHAMBRA Ths Nail tar Music Ths Pionasr and Premier loiih Thi House of Quality leach lead. TO-NIGHT IN THE SECOND SHOW, 10 IB TO 11 30 Mr. Frederic Shipmtn presents THE FANTASTIGS A big eombioatioß of talented arti-tes comprising vocalists and instrumentalists GHAN6E OF PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT (See further advertisement on204 words
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Article2663 1918-01-16 9 BRITISH MAN POWER Sir Auckland Geddes's Statement. RUSSIAN HUNGER RIOTING Attacks Being Made on The Red Guard. RbctbxV Telegrams. London, January 14, 5 50 p.m. In the House of Commons, Sir Auckland Geddes announced the Government had decided that at promt the military age should neither be lowered2,663 words
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Article173 1918-01-16 9 A few weeks ago Shaik Rouran bin Abdullah al Basarwee made application to the Rents Restriction Board tor permission to raise the rents of oertain of bis bouses in Weld Road. The Municipal Assessor informed the Board that the application was made owing to bis action173 words
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Article642 1918-01-16 9 WARM PRAISE OF COLONEL GARRETT. Another Officer's Letter. Another officer writing to a friend says the regiment did not reach England until four months after it left Singapore, and it was immediately shipped to a training camp in France. The men were all rather fed up," as642 words
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Article290 1918-01-16 9 Black Watch Wins The New Year Stakes. (Fbom Odb Own Cobbesfondbnt.) l'-nang, January 16. In fine weather and before a good attendance, these races commenced to-day. The results were Giorqb Town Plat* (8 furlongs). Good Omen 8.10 (Haie) 1 Royal Plume 9 4 (Moncrieff) 2 Oh La La290 words
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Article136 1918-01-16 9 The Fantastics appearance at tbo Alham bra last night was the occasion of another crowded house the audience proving most enthusiastic. Tc night their No. 2 programme will be gives. Mian Nellie Black will sing for the first time in Singapore and will inclnik among bor136 words
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Article2351 1918-01-16 9 BEST YEAR IN THE COiMPANY'S HISTORY. Proceedings at Annual Meeting. The fifth annual general meeting of Wearne Bros., Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the company, 209 212, Orchard Koad. at noon to day. The Chairman, Mr. C. F. F. Wearno, presided, and the other*2,351 words
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Article762 1918-01-16 10 Charge of Rash Act Against European. At tbe Assizes yesterday the Chief Justice (Sir John Bcicknill. K.C.) passed sentence of deatb on Litu Teow Teug, a Teochew Uawkcr, who was convict-d of tlio murder of Tan Kow Seah and Tan Kow Jai in Rocbore Road on December Id762 words
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42 1918-01-16 10 There will be no drills daring January. 1918. iKDUW AOKBW, Office* Commanding Civil Guard. Singapore, January 8, 1918. Sergeant-Major Gill (c/o United Engineers) will be glad to receive tbe nsaal monthly subscriptions to Overseas Club Tobacco Fund.42 words
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Article180 1918-01-16 10 It will be very interesting to hear some day of tbe method adopted to place the British and French troops upon tbe Italian front, H»yH a contemporary. There is a general admission that tbe work was oarricd oat with extraordinary rapidity, and we had M. Painleve talking about180 words
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Article1175 1918-01-16 10 rVARRIMOO'S CAPTAIN SEVERELY REPRIMANDED. Court of Inquiry's Findiigs. The decision of the Court of Inquiry held pvith regard to tbe collision between the British steamships Warrimoo and Laertes on December 15 was delivered in the Marine Court yesterday afternoon. Tbe court was formed of Mr. Ralph1,175 words
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Article697 1918-01-16 10 Judge's Findings in Criminal Appeal. Mr. Justice Ebden delivered judgment yesterday afternoon on tbe appeal of Mr. H. S. Kirwan against a conviction in the criminal district court on a charge of Belling through a servant milk to which water had been addod. His Lordship gave a lengthy697 words
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Article289 1918-01-16 10 A correspondent writes Tbe heavy rains, which commenced in tbe Kota Tinggi district on January 8, and have been incessant ever since, culminated on December 12 in a very serious flood accompanied by heavy rain as well as a driving bead wind and a strong289 words
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Article30 1918-01-16 10 The Ladies' Medal competition at tbe Garrison Golf Club has been further post poned to Thursday, tbe 24th iost. Tbe Men's Medal is postponed till January 26 and 27.30 words
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Article1607 1918-01-16 10 ENEMY SMOKED OUT WITH SULPHUR GRENADE. Bombs Caught Like Cricket Balls. There are two notable features in a list of records for which nine more V.C.'s have been awarded. Cue is that of a mortally wounded Canadian captain who stood on the parapet of his trench catching1,607 words
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Article39 1918-01-16 10 [The Straits Times is not responsible tot the opinions of its correspondent*). Correspondents ehonld bear in mind thai letters must be shori and to the point. Long rambling epistle* are liable to bo rejooted or ruthlessly out down.)39 words
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Article241 1918-01-16 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l have attentively perused your article about Douok Gold Mining Company in your issue of November MO, 1917, and you will perhaps allow me to send you enclosed a reply of all our English shiftbossos and miners with241 words
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Article110 1918-01-16 10 To-day's Business. Macpbail and Co.'s daily report Silver.— Down f 44 Hongkong.— Down 3 Oj 30$ pm. Shanghai.— 4/4 J 81 j. Tin.— Sold .105 tons at |IML Rubber,— London up jd. MM (crepe), The aaction opened steadily with buyers of crept at 1100 and of sheet110 words
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Article2369 1918-01-16 11 MEMORIES OF ENGLISH POLITICS AND LETTERS. New Passages Of History. "It is no envious frame of mind that makis me thank the immortal K°d» that, when the clock striken for my final departure from Whitehall, I (ball fare forth solitary, in a modeat hansom Mr. James Milne thai2,369 words
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Advertisement335 1918-01-16 11 i^^\ "His Master's Gramophones AND Records Send us your name and address and we will mail you latest lists 8. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Raffloi Plaoa §FANXASXICS (Vf V) 1 1 AT TUB 1 1 > TALHAMBRaCTT THB > FANTASTICS QWILL APPB4R IN A VABIBD 0 PROGRAMME OF335 words
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Advertisement462 1918-01-16 11 BAFFLES HOTEL AFTERNOON TEAS Will be serve J iv the hotel lounge and on ffie lawn every Thursday, from 4.30 pm. MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE ALSO Cinema Show on the lawn, especially fop children, at 6.30 p.m. (weather permitting) SEA VIEW HOTEL MUSIC New Phone on the lawn DURING bjtbesea DI^Sf462 words
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Article2646 1918-01-16 12 EFFECT OF INCREASE IN COST OF FREIGHTS. A Satisfactory Report. The seventh ordinary annual general meeting of the Djaboong (Java) Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on November 14 in the Council Chamber of tbe Rubber Growers' Association, 88, Eastcbeap, E.C., Mr. John Hay (chairman of tbe company)2,646 words
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Article1192 1918-01-16 12 New Scheme for Using Them In United States. It iv reported recently that the United States authorities bad decided to make age of various processes and to give permission for the manufacture of articles protected by German firms under the U.S. Patent Law. Of the 20,000 or more1,192 words
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Article563 1918-01-16 12 Said to be Greater by Million Head. A recent message from The Hague says Reports reaching here from Germany indicate that the Allies will do well not to expect too much from their starvation policy against the Central Powers. The German cattle stock, for instance, daring the563 words
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Article240 1918-01-16 12 The defection of certain units of the 2nd Italian Army has been frankly admitted by General Cadorna, and in this connection I have received from an Italian source an explanation which my informant describes as "one of the most astute politico military strokes on the part240 words
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Article91 1918-01-16 12 Says a writer in the Times of Malaya I bear that Mr. Sarkies, of E. and O. Hotel, Penang, baa under contemplation a scheme to build an botfl at Tanjoug Bungab, where the jaded Peria Dorai or tired Sinnai Dorai from the rubber estates of Perak may go to recuperate.91 words
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Advertisement267 1918-01-16 12 Fresh Pure Creamery BUTTER Always obtainable in 1-lb. and pat 9 The whole of the dairying industry of Australia is under strict Government inspection and all fresh batter imported by us is certified as first-grade by Australian Government certificate. SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE COMPANY. LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) ANOTHER BIG267 words
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Article1013 1918-01-16 13 HOW MEN WILL BE CHOSEN AND PAID. New Scheme Formulated. The following particulars m to (be enrol ment of volunteers under the new National Service scheme have been issued by the British Press Bureau. Id reconstructing the National Service scheme it has been found desirable to1,013 words
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Advertisement134 1918-01-16 13 IN WHITEAWAY' S RELIABLE WATERPROOFS m LADIES' WATER;x^r3§ PROOF COAT L_Jj:\ V\ /vL-c^^-^ as sketch, reliable quality, Ir •^'."^MV English made, in fawn only. R V rV^f\ v/^ -trice $24.50 H f>M LADIES' WATERffI tMiV pwf coats I \f' V fashionable style with belt, 1 |jjgg=* price 11iM LADIES WATERPROOF134 words
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Advertisement246 1918-01-16 13 '"Ssg&r CHARMS S. 5y OF A SEA TRIP *f netd no longer be marred by the J dread ol mal-dt-mtr I MOTHERSILL S SEA-SICK REMEDY •nd Train Sicknest, or money refunded MOTHERSILL'S has receired tke un- I qaalified endortemrut of the leading papers j of the world, and the finest246 words
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Advertisement30 1918-01-16 13 I/jr'A Evident Excellence n U^^ Every 3)rop I UJ^ Wortdy Ij Si Jramroz Go. Singapore PATENT CANVAS BAGS for packing RUBBER a. ARIS&KA, 496, North Bridge Road, Singapore. n i-n30 words
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Advertisement583 1918-01-16 14 Wax or Pxaok. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollars WHAT OTHBR PROPERTY THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (laoaßFeßAtan ia Stbaxtb SarruaaßTS) MSADOPFIOBI WinohMttP Housa, |ln|apOF*. LONDON OFFIOSi 82, OM Jewry, CO. The Company baa at«O,OOO deposited with the Soprome Court of ■aglaad,583 words
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Advertisement526 1918-01-16 14 BANKING. REKRUIRNBHE HARBEL-MAATMHAPPY. NETHEILANBt TUBINB BMIETT. Bst ABuaaaD 1814. f ns-up laalUi fl 80,000,000 (about JB 000 000) lututtri lasana Isaa fi 11,586,481 .about 4966,109) Hbao Orrica t* AatraacAM, Hbad Aaaan n Batavia. I- RANCHES i— Poaaag, Hoagkuag, Shaagfaai, Baaqooa, Soerabaya, Semaraag, Woltcvrt^ea, Easdoeag (Java), Choriboa, Tegal, PeetlOß^aa, TjiiAtjtp Djember.526 words
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Advertisement479 1918-01-16 14 BANKING. HIRBKBNB ARB BHARBHAI BANKING GBRPBRATIBH (Iboobpobatbo in HowaaoNa) PAID-UP CAPITAL 116,000,000 RBSBUVB FUNDS Sterliag 41,600,000 at I/- 116,000,000 Silver M 118,600.000 •88,600,000 Reserve Liability of Orcprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIP.BCTORB Hob. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Chairmaa. Hoa. Mr. P. H. Hclyoak, Deputy Cbairmaa. Hob. Mi. C. B. Anton. C.479 words
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Advertisement548 1918-01-16 14 BANKING. CHARTEREB BARK OF INBIA. AUSTRALIAMB CHINA. INCORFORATBD IN BN3LAND BT ROYAL CHABTBB. Paid op Capital ia 8«.0O0 Sham oi «Mcach 41,U(),5C8 Reserve Fuad m 41,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,100,003 BANUKS I The Baak of Kagland, Tbo Loadoa City aad Midland Bask, Ltd., Tho Loafca Oooaty aad Westmißcter Baak,548 words
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Advertisement793 1918-01-16 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. HilißlllHlD ISTa, INCOBPOBATBD IN Iniua. M,542 ASSURANGKS now in fonoe Top 972,622,848.1 ASSBTS .xowkJ $31,800,000.00 LOWBST RATES of PRBMIUM. LIBERAL CONDITIONS. A PROSPBCTUS will be sent on application to F. P. JOSBPH, Acting Branch Beeretary, 27, The Arcade, Singapore. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE OF LIFE793 words
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Article797 1918-01-16 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Thoroughness in Re-designing. Little of oar national stock in trade that is not already in the fiercely-boiling melting pot of war is destined to escape similar heat treatment daring the period of recovery and reconstruction that most follow (says a home797 words
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Article170 1918-01-16 15 A telegram from Petrograd reports An agreement made in the spring of 1916, and ratified in February, 1917, between Russia, France and England, baa been pablisbed. The agreement gave Russia the vilayets: of Brierum, Trebizond, Bitlis, and Van, in I Armenia. France was to receive the seaboard170 words
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Article91 1918-01-16 15 Samuel Smedley, of St. P»ncra« PoUto Market, Somers Town, m BDmmoned at Cler ken well Police Court (or having sold potatoes at a prioe exceeding the permitted maximum. Ten caaea were preferred. The defendant, it waa aaid, sold the potatoes under the pressure that existed at91 words
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Advertisement77 1918-01-16 15 APENCER iy| Moulton Tyres W^hateVer the temperature or climate, Spencer -Moulton three-ribbed tyres prove ever reliable. A special process of hardening pure rubber without loss of resiliency accounts for this and for remarkable endurance over the worst roads. For running comfort, for economy of wear, for immunity from skids, and77 words
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Advertisement109 1918-01-16 15 THERE IS NO GUESSWORK ABOUT DUNLOP .jg^ffjSMK-ffiSy^h Every Dunlop feature is T~^ proved to be right before Jy kJTj adoption. Vt -^.^lI "*rf-»k l^^Slifc?'^ Thus, in the matter of V >"'*f -^'-^^/i-H^^B r iflJ*%2\ ROAD TESTS, Dunlop fc-gv/ :Yf? S \\\ijßwQHßr\ tyres are backed by experi- 9. triVffl Ir ence,109 words
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Advertisement1055 1918-01-16 16 A^B. MACKAY'S Q TH£ ORIGINAL O LIQUEUR WHISKY. As supplied to both Houses of Parliament OBTAINABLE FROM ALL J PPf^ FIRST-CLASS DEALERS *%£a ADAMSON, GILFILLAN y^^t^L AND COMPANY. LIMITED IV I [I ill (Incorporated in England) Singapore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS VACANT. TUTOR WANTED, for a boy ol eleven; fifth1,055 words
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Advertisement737 1918-01-16 16 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Offers will be received by the Executive ■ngioe'r, P.W.D., Singapore, np to Jano ary 31, 1918, for tbe purchase of empty tar barrels daring tbe year 1918, to be taken delivery of at tbe P.W.D. Store, Kandang Kerbao. 11 1-19 1 FEDERATED MALAY STATES GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Applications737 words
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Advertisement190 1918-01-16 16 KIM KMT A b 108 109. MARKET BTREET JCST RECEIVED Dietz Reliable Hurricane Lamps PRICB REASONABLE. THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore i IS CONDUCTED IT H. N. BUCKERIDGE Lateor Mstirt. UfßlStte, photographer! to their M>jesties. AT THE BURLINGTON 100 SIMM north of the Adalphl Hotel BUN BEE190 words
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Advertisement331 1918-01-16 16 TAY GUAN KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE NOW LOOK HERE Firewood is one of the chief factors in your kitchen. You will want it, so try at the above address or 'phone Offioe Noe. 1361, isea and 1863. RESIDENCES 87, Tank Road No. 1480 Sonnyside, Gaylang... IOT3 37 4, Tanjong331 words
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Advertisement118 1918-01-16 16 FIRST-CLASS CARS-HIRE DAY AND NI6HT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries for second hand oars from out clients in tho Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, consult as, we will be able to fulfil you needs. When you intend to sell, oonsult us, we shall fetch a118 words
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Miscellaneous391 1918-01-16 16 Straiis V)imes. TELEPHONES I Editorial and General... 68 Manager's Offioe 1117 Job Printing Offioe Uti All communications relating to editorial matters and news should oe addressed Io THB EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements! snberiptions, accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANaGBR. Cheques and money orders391 words
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