The Straits Times, 12 March 1918
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Title Section13 1918-03-12 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.6(58 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. MARCH 12. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement81 1918-03-12 1 KIUMAIB SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Mm bow $20.50 ■ar sue Best Quality ENGLISH SODIUM BISULPHITE. In drums containing 140 lbs. nett. THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) S^~* v Due to arrive in a few days 1 jgg7 New stocks of the latest model jJ9|, ROYAL TYPEWRITERS Xj Sole Importers81 words
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Advertisement232 1918-03-12 1 ROBINSON CO. TABLE NAPERY Strong Cotton Damasks TJBLE CLOTHS TABLE NAPKINS VARIOUS DESIGNS f^^ißK£'* Wt%^ VARIOUS DESIGNS Table Cloths Size 60 x7O inc. Price $3.75 each Size 66 xB4 ins. Price $4.95 each 66 x7O 3.95 66 x 108 5,95 Table Napklna Damask by the yard Size 24 x24 ins.232 words
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Article860 1918-03-12 2 DEVISING A SURE BASIS OF PEACE. Fertile Source of Discussion. i The Morning Post's military correspondent writes: The question of devising a sure basis for the establishment of a durable peace is at present a fertile subject of discussion, and the varieties of ideas which have been860 words
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Article148 1918-03-12 2 Brigadier V.C.'s Moving Words To His Men Before an Attack. Brig. General R. B. Bradford, V.C., M.C of Darlington, who was recently killed in action, delivered an inspiring appeal to bis mon in bis laat speech. Addressing them at comrades," be asked them to pat their implicit148 words
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Advertisement367 1918-03-12 2 THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY Which lias now kfltM the ■■Man |> of I'ulilic Aji|>iuval f. >r OVER FORTY YEARS. ENO'S FRUIT SALT PLEASANT TO TAKE, REFRESHING AND INVIGORATING. IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL IN ALL CASES OF Biliousness, Sick Headache, Constipation, Errors in Diet Eating or Drinking, Thirst, Giddiness, Rheumatic367 words
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Advertisement243 1918-03-12 2 Babies With Itching Burning Skins Sleep And tired mothers rest after piving luliya hot bath with Cutieura Soap f .illowcd by a gentle application of ''itieurn Ointment. Peace falN on distracted households when Cutieura enters. Trial free. I >r pm ajaajej earh bddras poat-rard "F New. tKT> Bt Son*. 11,243 words
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Advertisement246 1918-03-12 2 HE HOIIKOII lOFE MMUFMTURIII IO., LTO. (ißoaavamAraD Haaa«aa«) Eatiibliahed 1883 MANDFACTDRHBS OF PURE-'oROPE I ITUNB SABLE LAID I STIANB »o ir f to r to lo* Prtoes, samples ud foil particulars will be forwarded oa applioation to Agent: ALLAN KEITH, iV./rV.V"" GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO.. LTD. (iMcomroaATtD w Honoeomo) Portland246 words
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Article1160 1918-03-12 3 INTERESTING TALES OF "OUT THERE." By Lynn Doyle. The lot of the man who stays at home it not a pleasant one. II he should happen to be a conscientious objector he is not in snob a bad case the conscience that has humiliated him in at1,160 words
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Advertisement447 1918-03-12 3 UMOVE ftLL BLOOD IMPUBiT'ES. BUlLli-iIPYOUri HEALTi, with m. ESS&NCE oa fluid extract of RED JAMAICA L/ Pronounced by the HICHtST hfoi;u »UTHPPtTIES the most ■IS BBW TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, HHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, IJEVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS447 words
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Advertisement401 1918-03-12 3 CHEONG BROTHERS Dentists, 15, South Bridge Road FULL LINE DENTAL BUPPUES First class Meobaaical Dentistry, O Id Otowa Bridge Filling and Vnleaaite. Duration ot Wow Guaranteed. CBARGBS MODBRATB Best Touth Powders and Brashes (or sale SWEE KIAT SHIPCHANOLERY COMPANY No. 5, Robinson Road, Singapore Deck, Engine stores and Provision Supplies.401 words
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Advertisement470 1918-03-12 3 FORBSTATBORHOUBBHOLD USB, DIRBCT FROM THB QROWBR TO THB CONSUMHR. Roast ana groaad Price 8O ot«. per lb RoMtbeM «s otn paoked in ting ol not Ism than 6 lbs., F.O.R. Sangkai. OreenbeailB Prioe SO ot.. per Ib. paoked in bags.— For large quantities, prices on application. Terms cash with orders470 words
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Advertisement407 1918-03-12 4 STEAMER SAILHUI. NTyTK JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIPCO.. LTD, (ißOoaroßATao ib Jatib) EUIOPEAN LINE 4 aerviee is maintained betweea Yokohama, via aorta, and England under mail eoatraet Wtft the Imperial Japanese Government The New Twia-serew Steamers maintains Mils sr rvioe have been specially designed aad masaiiiiliiii aad are fitted witb all the407 words
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Advertisement655 1918-03-12 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P* O. -British India AND Apcar -Uaine (OoaFAMiaS iBOOBrOBATBD IB BBfthABD) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVIOES PBNINSULAR AND ORIBNTAfc. S. H Co. (Under Contraot witb His Majesty i aoTanuasnl) The Company's MAIL SKRVIOSS BAST OF BOMBAY we at present suspended. The Company's INTBRMBOIATI SERVICES TO AMD FROM LONDON are655 words
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Advertisement642 1918-03-12 4 BTEAMER MILIIIM. FHESIAM STEAM NAVIGATION 61.. LD. (ißosaraaAVßD w Siabi). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Triaggaau, Bunt, Semerak, Baoho, Kelaataa, Taeti Baagaara, Telapta, Paaarai. Pataai, Siagora, Laeoa, Koasamoi, Bandoa, Laagsnea, (Jhumpoa, Kohlak a Baagkrk, Ova Departure c.c. MAH IDOL Mar. 13, S p.m. c a. PRftOHATIPOK Mar. 18 Mar. 20, 3 p.m.642 words
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Advertisement625 1918-03-12 4 STEABEa BAIUMS. OOMBINBO •gUVIOt, o« THE BCEAN V t Ci,, LTI (Iboobfobatbd ib Baa.vAaa THE WEST AUSTRALIA* t. N. Ca.. LTB. (ißooaroaATßD ib BaaitaD: BSTWBBB »r«raan*l« (Parch), N«rtt«.Wa«* Auatrallan Porta, 4a«a and Slngapor*. RoKular sailings bctwooa Biagaaon m« Westera AustraUa oalhag at Java (as la doeemeat offers), Derby, Kiag's Sound625 words
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Article117 1918-03-12 5 FIXTURES Tuesday, March 12. High Water, 9.87 a.m., 10.84 p.m. Rent Board, 2 15 p.m. St. Andruw's Mis'-. on, 6 p.m. Wedne.o'tay, March 13. High *»ter, 10.27 a.m 11.5 p.t Oonsalez Conoert, V. Theatre, 9,15 p.m. Thursday, March 14. High Watra, 11.16 a.m., 11.37 p.m. Oonsalei Concert,117 words
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Article161 1918-03-12 5 SI NGAPORE MAILS CLOSE. To -DAT. 0 Diokson and P. Swettent^m 2.80 pm Malacca and Muar 8 pm K^- 'iion 8 pm P. BaUu and Pulau bulaa>t 8 pm Polau Soegi 3 pm Palau Galam 8 pm Kota Tiaggi 4 pm Gooob 4 pm WSDMISDAT. Colombo and Bombay 8.30 am161 words
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Article266 1918-03-12 5 Xtw mail hnviaa bom Singapore lor the ■oath leave Tank Road station duly at 7. V a.m. (Soaday excepted) and 7 y.m., arriving at luaU Lampi at T.1B p.m. and 6.46 a.m •MpeotivelT. Vm through express to Penaufc loaves Knala L.an.pur at 8 a.m. daily, arriving ■I Penaag266 words
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Article41 1918-03-12 5 (MffloUl Port C aflkoti Keport. •FT SUM4TOM 4BKITBD LoHDO* i )ucember M <ioatr; 4 lanaary S January 4 l»nu»ry 6 luiasrj 11 Unu*ry li Iknaary li Uou»ry 16 »nu»r» 21 March 6 February 16 March 4 February 3041 words
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Article175 1918-03-12 5 EXCHANGE Sinoapou, March 12, 1918, On London Bank 4 m/s 2/4£ Demand 2/SJ{ Private 8 m/s 2/4 4 On FKAiica Bank 816 On India Bank T. T. 161 On Hongkong. ..Bank d/d 31J%pi;i On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 62| On Jata. Bank T. T. 122 On Japan Bank175 words
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Article165 1918-03-12 5 10 10 Ampm* 9.00 975 I 1 Are* Wen(j 8.00 8 16 xd L 0 10 Kinta Association 7.60 7.75 11 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.16.0 II 41 Lahat Mines 6.60 575 10 10. Malayan Collieries 14.60 16.60 11 41 Malayan Tin 1.14.0 1.18.6 sou. 10 10 Middleton 19.00165 words
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Article110 1918-03-12 5 41 41 1. BmeWas 00. 7.60 8.00 41 41 Bret. 1.8.0 i.5.0 If- I/- Bleetoic T'wmyi 8.6 10 10 Fimm Nero 80.00 62.00 SO 60 W.H»mmet*Co. 71/0 72.C0 100 100 K»l« Bros, Del. 180.00 160.0 C 10 10 Mftyawd 00. 6.00 7.00 41 41 Shell Tnnaport 8.10.0 6.16 0110 words
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Article55 1918-03-12 5 United Bngineen 8% 11,284,600 pat Singapore Blectrie Tramways 6% 4860,000 sou B'poteMnnicipal 6% 11,878.000 pw Spore Municipal i\ ol 1907 11,800,000 lO%di» b poio Mn.ioipal 44% ■I 1909 »1,000,0C3 10%r*r« 3'pore Municipal 4% 1,m0.C27 10%c<« B'pore Mocicipa' 4% 48U0.31X' F.H.S t% loir 1919 116,000.000 108 W 8.8. 6% loan55 words
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Article310 1918-03-12 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyal) and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Priooe. Fiuet Lyall* Co. Evatt. Alot Gaiah (»1) B.M 8.76 8.25 8.50 Amal. Malay It. pd. 2.76 B.OU 276 8.00 Ayei Hitam (16) 14.00 16.00 18X0 16.00 Ayer Kuning (II) 0.86 1.00 0.70 I.CO Ayer Molek310 words
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Advertisement48 1918-03-12 5 BOMBAY Spec avanabl- lor g neral cargo and timber to Bombay per rteemnr due here about March 18 and bailinii about M aroh 22. For freigbta, apply to Ma. M A. N^MAZIB, 19 Malacca Street. 9 S— lB-1 Akv i.O TO W.J. GARC«I. jg Orohard Rd. $700. O48 words
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Advertisement577 1918-03-12 5 UTEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. I FUR 84LK, one Jap»n. se poodle, Box No. 096, Straits 1 imes. 12 8 25 8 TO LBT, lornUbed or unfurnished, second fl .or, garage, eat>, vtat.r, close to town. Box No. 6ttfi, Straits Times. 12-8- 25 8 j WANTBD PAYING GUBBS, fiae large I rooms, e:c.577 words
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Advertisement383 1918-03-12 5 Capstan Tobaccos MEDIUM AND FULL BTREN6TH Retail Price $2.30 per pound Duty $1.1 0 ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS cts.per tin (INCLUDING DUTY) Aerated Water Bottles 7 oz. and v M They have ready stock. gained a high reputation among the aerated water factories in SAMPLES SlSi and FMiS may383 words
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Advertisement23 1918-03-12 5 THERE'S A LOT IN WILL POWER whioh ia more than merely interesting. Laarn how it ia exeroiaed and how results are achieved thereby.23 words
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1181 1918-03-12 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, MARCH 12. INTOLERABLE GERMANY. The great offensive on the West front may have begun— we do not know. There has been fainly heavy fighting, and it may crystallise into a big push at any point where the enemy gain an advantage in the searching operations which1,181 words
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Article30 1918-03-12 6 Two rival bands of rikisha pullers came to blows at tbe corner of Orchard Road and Tanglin Hoad this morning, and a rather serious affray occurred. Eight men were arrested.30 words
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Article87 1918-03-12 6 The lecture at the Eurasian Literary Association rooms on Tho Simple Lite, by Dr. J. M. Haady, which was announced for Thursday, tbe 14th mat., has had to be unavoidedly postponed to Thursday, the 21st. On the 14th short papers will be read by various contributors. Tbe subject being That87 words
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Article37 1918-03-12 6 A Chinese named Koh Tbye Pooh, aged 80 years, was admitted into tbe Tan Took Seng Hospital at 4.80 a.m. on the 4th icst. suffering from septicaemia due to injuries received, it is reported, during a fight.37 words
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Article33 1918-03-12 6 American exporter have bought seventeen million guilders of Sumatra tobacco from Deli Co., and seven million from tbe All Franco, Belawan, which seems to indicate America is supplying tonnage, says a Dutch cable.33 words
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Article37 1918-03-12 6 A correspondent writes A bu^is woman said to be 136 years of age, died on Sunday last at her residence Tanah Merah Bosar, Changi, leaving a large oirole ot family including a son, grandchildren, great-grand-children and great-great-grandobildren.37 words
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Article45 1918-03-12 6 Yesterday morning E. Gin, a Chinese aged about 40 years, was found banging in a shop bouse, wbioh is in oourse of erection opposite No. 28, Norris Road. Tbe body was viewed by tbe Coroner, the cause of death being ascribed to asphyxia from banging.45 words
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Article48 1918-03-12 6 In tbe third police court, this morning, Mr, S Stevtns was charged with cheating in respect of a cheque amounting to (25,986.27. Tbe bearing of tbe case has been postponed lor a week, and in tbe meantime Mr. Stevens ban been released on bail of a thousand dollars.48 words
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Article50 1918-03-12 6 On the 10th inst. a Chinese female, aged about 17 years, who lived with her husband at No. 44, Bedoh Road, was discovered by her father-in-law banging by her neck in her bedroom. The husband, as well as tbe police, were informed immediately. The Coroner's finding was suicide by hanging.50 words
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Article57 1918-03-12 6 Mrs. Tozer, residing at Burlington House, charged her Hylam boy before tbe third msgis trate yesterday, with the thuf t of a gold watch and chain which, it is alleged, be made off with while cleaning up the furniture in her room. After hearing Mrs. Tozer's story the magistrate discharged57 words
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Article63 1918-03-12 6 At the annual general meeting ot the Klang Club Dr. Malcolm Watson and tbe Committee were unanimously re-elected. The Committee are Messrs. T. H. Monzios, R. N. Hendrie, C. A. Buxton, H. Hopson Walker, G. L. Le Saeur, C. Hammond Smith and W. K. Cookborn. The last two members replaced63 words
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Article68 1918-03-12 6 Whereas it appears to him that a contagious disease— viz., pleuropnenmonia— exists among goats at Kampong Bahru, in tbe dirtrict of Kuala Lumpur, the Resident of Selaogor orders that, until further notice, no movement of goats within a radius of five miles from tbe Government Offices, Kuala Lumpur, is permitted,68 words
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Article73 1918-03-12 6 The smuggling ot chandu is one of those evils wbioh in spite of the imposition of heavy penalties still continues. This morning a Malay sailor pleaded guilty in the third Magistrate's Court to smuggling chandu, valued about S3OO. Tbe chandu was discovered tied to accused's waist, soon after his arrival73 words
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Article91 1918-03-12 6 In its report of the races recently held at tbe Siamese capital, a Bangkok paper says that the racing was not wanting in sensation for, in tbe filth race, Mr. Watson brought bis mount homo a winner in spite of the fact that be broke one stirrup at the bend91 words
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Article127 1918-03-12 6 As the result of the official inquiry into the outbreak of fire at tbe IChie Heng Bee Rice and Oil Mills on February 16, Karim, a Bengali, and Koh Sui Ho, a Hokien, were brought up in tbe second court, Penang, on Thursday, before Mr. S. H. Langston and charged127 words
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Article120 1918-03-12 6 Tbe annual general meeting of tbe Singapore Diocesan Association takes place next Friday in 8. Andrew's School Hall at 6,80 p.m. under tbe presidency of the Bishop of Singapore. All subscribers and friends ot tbe association are asked to book this engagement and to be present. Tbe S.D.A." is now120 words
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Article152 1918-03-12 6 At tbe first annual meeting of tbe Klang Chinese Toung Men's Society held at 80, Jalan Raya, recently, the following gentlemen were eleottd office bearers tor the ensuing year, says the Malay Mail Patrons, Rev. O. F. Pykett, Rev. W. E. Uorley and Rev. Low Yap Hcng boa. president, Mr.152 words
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Article310 1918-03-12 6 Mr. T. H. B. Phillips, manager ot Hendra Estate, Sungkai, has returned from leave in Australia. Mr. C. F. S. Blacklaw, of the F.M.S. rail ways, Taiping, and Mrs. Blacklaw, have returned after a short holiday in India Mr. R. J. Farrer goes into class two, Mr,310 words
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Article18 1918-03-12 6 We have to ackuowlc '",o one packet of Gillette blades from R. and another from Anonymous.18 words
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Article27 1918-03-12 6 We have to acknowledge %'i'l from tht League of tbe Helping Hand, per Mr. Wee Swee Cheng, for tbe Tientsin Flood Relief Fond.27 words
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Article25 1918-03-12 6 We have to acknowlego 930 from Poker Ulu Lebio," for tbe fund to provide con vales cent soldiers with motor rides.25 words
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67 1918-03-12 6 We very gratefully acknowledge tbe following additions to our fund tor assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes lor ou> soldiers and Bailors Discharged 110 Mr. L. F. Payne (monthly) 2 The total we have received since we opened this fund in Aagust, 1916,67 words
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Article139 1918-03-12 6 The following appears in the minutes of a meeting of tbe Committee of tbe Penang Chamber of Commerce The committee had requested tbe Chamber's representative in Council to take up with the unofficial mem hers the question of giving tin oompao it* registered in the Colony139 words
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Article283 1918-03-12 6 Before the Puisne Judge, Mr. Jnstioc Ebden, in tbe Supreme (Jouit this morn ioR Mr. H. K. S. Zebnder, on behalf of Kwan Ktn« Fi, appealed against magistrate's conviction on a charge ot going about between sunset and sunrisearmed with a dangerous weapon with latest :> c.iaiuit283 words
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Advertisement180 1918-03-12 6 EDISON'S DIAMOND DISC PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS INSPECTION INVITED Sole Agents 8.8.. F.M.S., BANGKOK, SAIGON HSr EAST OF SUEZ 4^*^^V L I JWMMJMHMMMMMMslssssssMMMWMsMsss^ssssssss% little^ I JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (IKCOBPOBAnD IN ENGLAND) TYRES Spenoer-Monlton Three-Ribbed Motor Tyres are made from pore rnbber, treated by a special prooess to perfect it to180 words
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Advertisement131 1918-03-12 6 A PICTURE TO BEE AND AN ACTRESS TO BE ENAMOURED OF AT THE ALHAMBRA TIM Ml far Music Ths PH«»r and Pramtar Nous. Th. km of Quality ■sach Road. Mttro Picturs Corporation p rafts Hits daily Stsvant, vary charmiaf dainty little actress in THE WAGER In five aota Tbe most131 words
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Article2348 1918-03-12 7 WESTERN FIGHTING. Britishßepuhe German Attacks. American View of Present Situation. RSCTSRI TILRUUHS. London, Maroh 11, 4.20 a m. Washington The weekly review of the War Department states Tbe centre of gravity remains in the wert ia spite of enemy efforts tor three and a half years to shift2,348 words
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Article42 1918-03-12 7 Riutib's Tblbobams. London, March 10, 9.46 p.m. Madrid Senor Prieto has definitely declined to form a new ministry. The con ferenoe between the party leaders is being resumed. London, March 11, 1.89 a.m. Madrid Tbe Cabinet has been reconstituted as before.42 words
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Article176 1918-03-12 7 Advance pages of tbe Dollar Directory of Singapore have been sent to this offioe, and looking over them one ia at ruck with the tremendous amount of work they represent Many months have been taken op in tbe compilation of names of firms and individuals, and there176 words
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Article18 1918-03-12 7 Mioa A. N. Lee resigned bee appointment M Noras Matron, Jemelton UospiuJ, on tbe expiry of hir agreement.18 words
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Article74 1918-03-12 7 (Fbom Oub Own Correspondent). Penang, March 11. In tbe case of fivo Chinese who met their deaths through tho collapse of bouses on February 20, tbe coroner's jury returned a verdict to the effect tbat tho deaths were caused in the fall of tbe houses by neglect in74 words
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Article632 1918-03-12 7 9 Batcb of New* Measures to Be Introduced. The text of draft Bills about to be introduced in the Federal Counoil are printed in a supplement to tbe F.MS. Government Gaaette, They are as follow 1. An Enactment to provide for certain matters relating to libel. Tbe Objects632 words
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Article138 1918-03-12 7 To-day's Business. Maophail and Co.'s daily report Silver.— Unchanged 42). Hongkong.— Bl J% pm. Shanghai.— 62 T Tin.— No market. Rubber.— The New York market is weaker, London 2/6^, locally firm as a result of shipping opportunities. No. 1 crepe 188 to •80, No. 1 sheet »82138 words
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Article59 1918-03-12 7 The following sums are gratefully acknowledged Already received '16,186.86 Mrs. W. Marsh (4th) 6 Buckland <stb) March 6 Webster i7tb) Maroh 6 Bassoon Nissim (6tb) 10 Swindell (Uth) Maroh 6 16,216.86 Total received 1 16.?16 86 Spent 14,7 >6 76 Balance 4 r <9.6059 words
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Article499 1918-03-12 7 Germans to be Taught By Direct Education. An effort to bring to the minds of tbe German people, through neutrals, tbe exact aims and intention* of 'hn \tnnricsn people, is to be made by tbe Federal Committee on Public Information. In tbe carryii g nut o( this plan499 words
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88 1918-03-12 7 The Hon. Treasurer begs to acknowledge with thanks receipt of the following Already acknowledged #1,761 Mrs. C C. F. Crowther 10 E. D. Butler 28 Another private 360 Pte. Mobamed Salleh bin Osmac, M.V.R. 1 Pte. Dollah bin Mobamed Ali, M.V.R 1 Pte.88 words
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Article267 1918-03-12 7 Mr. E. Gill (United Engineers) sends us tbe following statement of tbe amount remitted for March Straits Times Fond 1,000 Staff of U.E., Ltd. 64 Civil Guard 100 Public 14 Total 1,168 Previously acknowledged 33,781.27 Grand total 138,949.37 Civil Guard subscriptions for March (II where not267 words
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Article49 1918-03-12 7 Messages received in Washington from Switzerland stite tbat thb Prussian Upper House ban adopted a resolution exprensing the hope that wb<n peace is condaded tbu Government would see tbat the Kaiser's rights are safeguarded. Tbe Kaiser, it is added, sboold have tbe exclusive right to make war and peace."49 words
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Article1178 1918-03-12 8 WORK OF THE ARMY ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. By Major C. J. C Street. Although a unit originally proceeds overseas with all its stores complete, it can readily be imagined tbat, from tbe very moment it lands in the scene of operations, a prooess of wear and tear1,178 words
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Article687 1918-03-12 8 Gang Robbers Surprised By Detective Force. The old axiom that prevention is better than cure was onoe again admirably illustrated when tbe Perak Detective Depart aent, headed by Mr. J. Cullen, A.C.P., and Mr. J. C. O'Reilly, O C.P.D., Ipob, broke up a gang of Chinese robbers687 words
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Article254 1918-03-12 8 Splefldid Bravery in a British Steamer. A Dublin newspaper gives publicity to an account of a fight that took place recently between a British steamer and a submarine. The steamer had not been long out of port when she came across a burning vessel, part of254 words
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Article52 1918-03-12 8 Capt. Brio Crofts, f rmerly a medical student in Duaadin N who waa engaged to marry Mi«a Iris Jardme, daughter of Mr Ernest Jardine, M P., fractured his skull on itie eve of his wedding day by falling down a Mtairoaae id his bow-1. He died subsequently i in Charing52 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter412 1918-03-12 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I was much interested in tbe report of proceedings of the M.P.A. at their last meeting. It is much to be hoped that tbe chairman and .is oommittee gain their point on the question of the cessation of Sunday412 words
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Letter130 1918-03-12 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— There is a Bill about to be proposed in tbe F.M.S. dealing with oars plying for hire. Powers are sought with regard to tbe fixing of pasuenger fares, tbe making of rales for cleanliness and painting of cars and generally130 words
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Letter114 1918-03-12 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,— l noticed that Investor mentioned about the Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Company, Renong, Siam," not being known to local share brokers. Tbe company is called now The Malayan Tin Corporation, Ltd." Personally I did a lot of boring outside114 words
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Article96 1918-03-12 8 Tbe outstanding fe»turu in the January ineue of tbe Agricultural Bulletin of the F.M.S. is an article by MtMsrs. W. K. C. Belgrave and F. W. South on brown bast, a disease that has been attracting much attention recently both from planters and scientific workers in96 words
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Article151 1918-03-12 8 Officer's Dash into Blazing Ammunition. Lieutenant Charles H. Wade, Labour Company, has been awarded the Albert Medal in the following circumstances A party of men were loading trucks along- aide an ammunition dump. The ammunition ignited and began to explode in all directions. The men rushed to safety,151 words
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Article241 1918-03-12 8 Programme of drills, etc., tot week ending Saturday, March 16, 1018 Tuisdat, Maboi 12. 6.16 p.m. Drill Hall S.R.E.<V.) Maxim Co., S.V.C. 5 p.m. Balestier Rng. S.V.R. details. 6.16 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.C. Recruits compulsory. ■I ii A, T. Platoon compnlsory. 6 p.m. S.F.A. Co. Widmisdat, March241 words
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Article113 1918-03-12 8 Mergui.— lo,o93 lbs. 5ap0ng.— 27,942 lbs to date 60,007 lbs. Bandar Sumatra.— B7,6B2 lbs. Eastern Sumatra.- 18,558 lbs. Glen Bervie.— 27,4Bo lbs. Langkat Sumatra 40,200 lbs. Lankat Robber Co —64.800 lbs. Serdang Central.— 27,ooB lbs. Tamiang.-77.279 lbs. Radella.— lo,464 lbs. I Kelantan.— 27,6B7 lbs. Bpjong.-20.100.1bH. to date113 words
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Article188 1918-03-12 8 The concert to be Riven at the Victoria Theatre to-morrow evening by principals of the Oonaalez Opera Company promises to be a real treat to lover* of good singing. The high quality of the artistes is well-known, as they appeared with great success in Singapore prior to188 words
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Advertisement193 1918-03-12 8 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Two interesting three part films are the main items in the present Palladium programme, in The Golden Bullet, featuring Harry Carey, and tbe Black Mantilla. A new war gazette and good cartoons and comedies are also shown. Another excellent fire-part Metro film in being shown at the193 words
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Advertisement496 1918-03-12 8 RAFFLES HOTEL AFTERNOON TEAS Will be served in the hotel lounge and on the lawn every Thursday from 4.30 p.m. MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE ALSO Cinema Show on the lawn, specially for children, at 6.30 p.m. (weather permitting) APELPHI HOTEL EVERY NIGHT A FILIPINO BAND will play during dinner AUCTION SAX^E496 words
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Advertisement220 1918-03-12 9 SEA VIEW HOTEL ~zr music fz^Z an the lawn DURING byth.se. D ™si" R Na o Bea View Orchestra mmmmJ EVERY EVENING EXCEPT MONDAY E. and O. HOTEL PBNJINO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island CRAG HOTEL PBNANG HILLS THE SANATORIUM OF THE STRAITS 8E220 words
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Advertisement388 1918-03-12 9 FOR SALE Freehold land faoin« Orchard Road, area I abont 80.C00 sq, feet abont two miles from town. Apply Land, c/o Straits Times. j SS-S— 3B 8 REGISTRATION AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION ORDINANCE. 1917 The attention of all persons registered and abont to register is oalled to section S of the388 words
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Advertisement420 1918-03-12 9 INT^ MBA a £t^kk*«iA^a^^^^B>XßNßflßßfJßiiS3E g) "FOR THE BLOOD iS THE LIFE." YOUR BLOOD WANTS PURIFYING y* IL? Vmi.iretroub'.cil with Kczoma, lc.tionj mnd mraj ointmontJ wh.rh orn- jr lflutcli.M. Slots. Pimples, Boila n.M pt l.lnw tlw •urf».- < > of Hie «km. aft 1 tinuaMy bursting through tbe ikin. thxt VIHI420 words
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Advertisement610 1918-03-12 10 Assets over $2 000 000 B.C. Assurance in force over $9,000,000 B.C. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Ikcorporatbd in Straits Sbttlimbsts) NBAD OFFICE i Wincheatar Houta, Singapore. LOMDOH OFFICE I 89, Old Jewry, B.C. The Company has aUO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with610 words
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Advertisement486 1918-03-12 10 BAJJKIWO. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (l\i ORI'ORATKU IN HoM.KOM.) PAID UP CAPITAL 115,000,000 RESERVE KLXDS Sterling £1.500,000 at 2/- $15,000,000 Silver 919,500,000 134,500,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors $15,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Chairman. G. T. M. Edkins, Esq., Deputy Chairman. F. C. Bntober, Esq. Hod.486 words
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Advertisement530 1918-03-12 10 BAMKINQ. NEKRLANBMHE HANBEL-MAATMHAPPY. NETHEILANBI TIABINB IMHTT. B(f ABaiSBBD 1814, •aM-ap MbIUI fl 60,000,000 (about «1,0M,0M) Ualstari asMrvt (■as ...flU.WMM 'about «968,1N) Haao OmM w Amtbbdah. Hiaxi Aaiasi n Batavia, BRANCHBS i— Peaaag, Hoafikoag. Shaaghai, Rangoon, Boerakaja, Somataag Wottevtedea, Baadooag (Java), Cberiaoa. Tegal, Peaaloagaa, TJUatjas, Djember. Ujokja (Java), Solo (Java), MedaJ530 words
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Advertisement422 1918-03-12 10 BANKING. IHARTEREB lAKK OF INBIA. ABSTRALIA ARI CHINA. INOOBPORITSD IN INOLAND IT ROTAL CHABTSR. 'aid op Oapital la M.OOB Sbarei ol 43Seacb 41.1M1M Reserve road 4< tioO.MJO Reserve Liability ol Proprietors... 41,190,000 BANKIRB I The Bank ol laglamd, The Loadoa CIIt aad •fidlaad Baak. Ltd., The Loadoa County tad Westmiasto*422 words
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Advertisement824 1918-03-12 10 INSURANCE. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE Those who have accumulated money by the laborious piccoss of mere saving know what a hard and unoertain method it is. A man says. I will save so much oat of my income for a certain time and at the end of the824 words
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Article1032 1918-03-12 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Special Roads for Motors. It Las long been felt (says a writer in The Times) tbat with the advent of the self-pro pilled vehicle and the increasing use of the pneumatic tyre some drastic changes would have to be made, not1,032 words
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Article89 1918-03-12 11 At Warriogton, Henry Tingle?, Government contractor, Soatb Norwood, Londor, was fined £15 on a charge of making state menta likely to cause disaffection to the King and interfere with the success of bis forces. It was stated that daring a conversation in the Lion Hotel Tinsley said that Germany bad89 words
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Advertisement102 1918-03-12 11 WILLARD Storage Batteries We have pleasure in announcing that we have been appointed Sole Agents for Willard Storage Batteries for the Straits Settlements and Malay Peninsula (south of Siam 75 per cent, of ALL electrically equipped motor cars are fitted with Willards. Large shipment of Willards for all makes of102 words
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Advertisement188 1918-03-12 11 OILD4G SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Oarages Full particulars from DUPIRE BROS. sole: agents. Sub-Agents for Perak: Messrs. BERRY Co., Ipob STELASTIC TYRES The only tyres holding the R.A.C. certificate for 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. British and made in Britaln Sole I m porters188 words
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Advertisement569 1918-03-12 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT. REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY, txperionoed bookkeeper. Apply Book keeps*, c/o Straits Times. B 8-14-8 WANTED, a capable bookkeeper. FoU details of o> pt rienoe, qualifications, and age to Box No. 683, St.aite limt*. 8 B— n WANTED, a smart assistant tor gents' outfitting department.569 words
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Advertisement604 1918-03-12 12 MIBCELLANEIUS LBSSONS in Frenoh and Bnglish given by lady. Box 679, Straits Times. 6-B—4-4 LAUT TYPIST, Mrs. F. Cooper AbbaAddress Burlington, Coleman Street. m 14-2—lB 8 WANTED, a fox terrier dog. six months to a year old. Rtply Box No. 067, Straits Timet.. 98»— 148 WANTED to bay spot cash604 words
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Advertisement708 1918-03-12 12 OFFICES TO LET. TO LBT, 3ad Floor, No. 8, Malaoea Steed mmbdiate entry. App'y Meyer Brothers. 181— iTO LBT large godown 8, Malacca Street Immediately entranoe. Apply Gagkino Co. -2-9—o KAFFLB3 CHAMBERS. To let, four ■■mall offioea or stores and two strong rooms, .'bing Keng Lee and Co., Agenta. 80-11708 words
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Advertisement569 1918-03-12 12 KIAM KIATaCo. 108 and 1O», Market Street. FBBSH SHIPMENT OF THB DNDBR MENTIONED GOODS JUST RBCBIVBD Sponge Cloth Paper Varnish Eyelets and Rings (brass) Combination Pliers Insertion Cloth American Axes Lead Wire THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO In Singapore IS COIMICTED IT H. N. BUCKERIOGE Lata or Mauri Lafayatte,569 words
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Advertisement384 1918-03-12 12 TAY GUAN KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET BIN6APORE Firewood Supplier to Government and Municipality, Singapore, for 1918. •Phone Noa. 1861, 188S «nd 1888. RESIDENCES 87, Tank Road No. 14SO Sunny Bide, Oaylang... 1078 17-4, Tanjong Katong Rd, 18S4 BOON SENG CO. Ship-chandlers and Sail-makers 18 19. ROBINSON ROAD 'Phone 1268 Sole384 words
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Advertisement284 1918-03-12 12 FIRBT-GLAM CARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT 'Phone 1233 We have nameroos enquiries tot second band carp from oar olients in the Straits and F.M.S. If you wish to buy any, ooasoJt os, we will be able to fulfil your needs, When you intend to sell, consult as, we shall fetch a284 words
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Miscellaneous262 1918-03-12 12 Straits V)imes TELEPHONIR Editorial and Geaeral... (8 Manager's Offioe m, M HIT Job Printing Offioe 1144 AU oommnnioationß relating to editoiit, matters and news shoold be addressed tc THE EDITOR. All oommunioations relaUag to basiaeac matters advertisemeats, sobcriptioae, acoountH, printing, etc. should be addressed to THB MANAGER Cheques and money262 words
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