The Straits Times, 13 March 1918
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Title Section13 1918-03-13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.669 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 13. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTH.13 words
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Advertisement167 1918-03-13 1 •■IMMID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Prioe bow $20.50 pet mm Fete and Rubber Exhibition IN AID OF ST. DUNSTAN'S HOWE AND STAB AND GARTER FUND On Malacca Padang, Saturday, March 23. Side shows, aquatic and athletic sports, parade ot decorated cars, bar, tea, special tiffins and dinners at Rest House, ronggengs—167 words
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Advertisement110 1918-03-13 1 MALACCA FETE AND RUBBER EXHIBITION To be held at MALACCA, SATURDAY, MARCH 23 In aid of ST. DUNSTAN'S HOME AND THE STAR AND GARTER FUND. COME AND HELP TO SWELL THE FUNDS. Don't forget to visit the Chinese Curio and General Stall and the Chinese Tea House with its Fine110 words
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Advertisement12 1918-03-13 1 MARTEU'C BRANY Sot! AdlNTl AOAMBON BILFILLAN a CO 110. (ilcorporaUd in K»«Undl12 words
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Article1155 1918-03-13 2 HOW THE WAR HAS AFFECTED IT. By W. L George. The servant problem is one of those which seems to have settled upon Western Europe with the obstinacy of despair. The obtaining, and especially the retaining of domestic servants baa, for the last generation, given food for1,155 words
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Advertisement228 1918-03-13 2 Vulcan Trading Corporation General Merchant* Importer* and Exporter* Manufacturer*' Agent* 120 Broadway, New York, U. S. A. A world-wide organization with representatives in every foreign market, solicits your business on the basis of superior service. Our EXPORT Department is equipped to handle inquiries for all raw and manufactured products. Send228 words
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Advertisement437 1918-03-13 2 THE BEST DRINK II *t£s IN HOT WEATHER. ILi^ Large supplies have lately arrived from London. OP Art STOMXAMgPKMS. AVON TYRES Mora ■Hrn for Tow Monty Ufrroteb Y7suß^iaN lli ANDnr^ f COMPLEXION I V b. k«pfl> P«rfe«t Co«4tMa Z 8..1b»m LtraU. ll •••eteillf r..«.,dlR l »,hwß.i..V pfl Ol Ait* </««437 words
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Article742 1918-03-13 3 The following casualties are reported London, Febraary 8. Killed —Major R. Gregory, Flying Corps 2nd Lieat. R O. M. More, Flying Corps Lieut. J. S. Mayer, Manoheaters; Lieut. A Robertson, Seafortbu 2nd Lieat. J. T Stovin, Irish Regiment; 2nd Lieat. M. M, Wilson, Borders. Previously reported missing, believed742 words
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Advertisement359 1918-03-13 3 A Great Admiral tj& And A Great Tonic Iron Jelloids. gfrM \k "England Expects" and not in vain. tSjH MHMhJ The will is there but may-be not thc^*9 W&&IP strength. Perhaps the blood is poor and thin. Poorness of blood is Anaemia. vimmmmilm, k.b For AN /EMI A (shown by359 words
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Advertisement444 1918-03-13 5 STEAMER SAILINGS ■NBO-CHIIU STUM MV. CO..LTD. (laooaroßATßD m Bhulakd) Olpeot Servioe to Japan via Hong* hong Jk Shanghai, and to Galoutta via Penang from Singapore. XakiD. 1 Cargo v througti Bi'ls of Lading for Ca: .ca, Mac* Bwufciw, Amoy, Chefoo, Tioatsiu, Newchv>»ng, Vanntsce p..rt», i-or-aiosa, the PhiUppine«, etc., e'.c., etc444 words
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Advertisement333 1918-03-13 5 JAMU PARAM AND JAMU 1 GALIAN 1 beastwo vegetable Tonics are well-known in Java and have been supplied to the Rojai Fami'i'ia and the general public for many years. They w. re formerly made up in the form of powder bat are now pnt up as liqaid* to make them333 words
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Advertisement600 1918-03-13 5 REGISTRATION AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION ORDINANCE. 1917 The attention of all persona registered and abut to register is called to section 6 of the ordinicce (SO c f 1017). W. M. L. BOWER, Major. Cbitl Police Officer, Malaoea. 11-B— 2B 8 NOTICE Offers are invited for a steel framework and corrugated600 words
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Advertisement192 1918-03-13 5 FOR RUBBER FACTORIES AND WATER SUPPLIES TO ESTATES yinp ny frank pearn co., Manchester IfIAUL Dl DRUM ENGINEERING CO., BRADFORD STOCKS NOW AVA LABLE The BORNEO Co, Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND! SINGAPORE BRUNNER MOND CO., LIMITED, Northwich, England, MANDF4CTUBEBS OF Bicarbonate of Soda. Soda Ash. Caustic Soda. Carbonate of Ammonia.192 words
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Advertisement402 1918-03-13 6 Classical Violin Music with pianoforte accompaniment. Classical Piano Muiio of Modern composers. LATEST RAGS waltzes, piano solos, marches, two-steps, etc. To be had from *K. C HUDSON IW, mrth lri.f fcW. TtLphon. Ro. 1 705. WE HOLD STOCKS OF Acetic Acid Chatigkols, NOS. 5& 6(EngHsh-made) White Glazed Porcelain Cups Corrugated402 words
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Advertisement139 1918-03-13 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR OELAGOA BAY. DURBAN. CAPE TOWN ANO SOUTH AMERICAN PORTB. A steamer will load for »bovo ports about March 30. For height, etc., apply to OUTHKIB a Co., Ltd. 18-B—2oB AUCTION SALE CM 141 DROMS CHLORIDB OF LIMB, At the saleroom of Messrs. Powell a Go., Ltd. 18139 words
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Advertisement396 1918-03-13 6 A Perfect Roof A roofing material to bi perfect must be absolutely indestructible; must be unaffected by sun, rain or chemical fames it mnst resist fire, and make leaks impossible KOSMOS CORRUGATED ASBESTOS-CEMENT SHEETS (measurements :4'xß'B"rj" thiok) fulfil all the above requirements Write for further particulars to sole im orters396 words
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Article107 1918-03-13 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, March 13. High Water, 10/27 p.m.. 11.5 p.m Gonsalez Concert, V. Theatre, 9,15 p.m. Thursday, March 14. High Water, 11.16 a.m., 11-37 p.m. Gunnal* Concert, V. Theatre. 9.16 p.m. Barnardo Concert, V.M.C.A., 8.16 p.m. Friday, March 15. High Water. 0.2 p.m Dioceson Association meeting. Saturday,107 words
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Article421 1918-03-13 7 S INGAPORE MAILS CLOSE. Today. P. Swettenham and Penang 2 30 pja Malacca 2.80 pm Muar and Malacca 2.80 pm P. Batau and Pulau Bulang 8 pm Pnlau Soegi 8 pm Samarang and Now Zealand 8 pm Malacca and Telnk Anson 8.30 pm Penang and Calcutta 8 30 pm Bombay421 words
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Article44 1918-03-13 7 (Offeiml Port C Offloe Report.) AuaiviD Lohdo« December 28 Jaraary 4 January 2 lanu.iry 4 January S January 11 JtDJtr) 12 January 12 January 10 January 21 March t February II March 4 ti 7 1 ii 4 1 February 2644 words
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Article182 1918-03-13 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, March 18, 1918. On London Bank 4 m/i 2/J Demand 3/8 Private 8 m/a 2/4;* On Feanci Bank 815 On India Bank T. T. 151, On HoNOKoNo...Bank d/d Slj%pn> On Shanghai ...Bank d/d S3] On Java. Bank T. T. 132 Ok Japan Bank 1C5] Sovereign182 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article170 1918-03-13 7 10 10 Ampaag 8.00 9.75 I 1 Atw Weag 8.00 8.16 xd 10 10 Kinta Association 7.50 7.75 II 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.16.0 11 41 Lahat Mines 6.60 675 10 10. Malayan Collieries 14.60 16.60 11 41 Malayan Tin 1.14.0 1.16.6 aom L 0 10 Middloton 10.00 20.00170 words
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Article118 1918-03-13 7 vZ,2 Bo* 6 BeU -£1 £1 M. Bmel«tH Co. 7.60 800 £1 £1 Pibl. 1.8.0 1.6.0 I/, t/- lleetrle T'waji 8,8 4 1 10 10 Fmm* Nctve 10.00 62.00 60 50 W.Hsmmei*Co. 71.60 72.C0 100 100 K»U Bros, Del. 180.00 160.00 10 10 Maynaid Co. 6.00 7.00 41 41118 words
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Article55 1918-03-13 7 Ua-ted Engineers 8% 11,184,600 pat Sidgapore Kloctrio Tramways t% 4860,000 aom S'poreMunioipal 6% 11,878,000 pat Spore Mnnioipal 4|% ol 1907 11,800,000 10% die Spore Municipal 4*% ot 1909 »1,000 ».f 10%dti S'pote Municipal 4% 10%d1* S'poro Municipal 4% 4800,000 F.M.S. 8% loan lain 116.0fX1.000 108 100 S.S. 6% loan55 words
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Article301 1918-03-13 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. FiMer Lyall Jk Co. Evatt. lloi Gajah (II) S.2S 8.50 8.25 8.50 imal. Malay fy. pd. 2.76 8.00 276 8.00 iyei Hitam (16) 18.00 IC.OO IB.CO 16.00 iyer Kaning (tl) 0.96 1.00 0.70 I.CO iver Molek (tl)301 words
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Advertisement87 1918-03-13 7 Victoria Theatre THREE PERFORMANCES ONLY •eiassaaj, Tnurtdai and Saturday, March 11, 14 and 11 Mtsirs. (OIULEI trithtrs prsssnt Signorina krctniiDa Oonaaltz, aopiano Signorina Teruoina Visoci. soprano Signorina Natalia Ross, mezzo soprano Si* nor V. Scamuzzi, baritone Bajrnsr Oiovanni Oonaalec, violinist Sigoor Brnesto Oonsaltz, pianist bignor Arturo Oonsalez, basso •afaor Oiovansi87 words
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Advertisement371 1918-03-13 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALB, co'.Uen p'ano by Sohied n-ayer. Stu ttiart. Recently repaired a d 'uoed; v cd oonditinn. In-pfcion inviud. P<ioe »18i). Apply 81, Selt>io Hoad. IHH-163 WaNI X I), position by young man at prtsent emplcytd 10 >< ari' ci n-iue'cial eiperi-nca as sstuFtaut in commercial firm. Prepared371 words
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Advertisement638 1918-03-13 7 Capstan Tobaccos MEDIUM AND FULL STRENGTH Retail Price $2.30 per pound Duty $1.1 0 ON BALE AT ALL DEALERS cts.per tin (INCLUDING DUTY) FRASER CHALMERS. LTD. (Incorporated in England) EASTERN BRANCH! SINGAPORE Bole Agents tor TERRY IMPULSE STEAM TURBINES Fop Small Powers Horizontal and Vertical, Non-condensing aid Condensing Types. Terry638 words
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Advertisement23 1918-03-13 7 THERE'S A LOT IN WILL POWER whioh ia more than merely interesting. Learn how it ia exercised and how reaulte are achieved thereby.23 words
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1087 1918-03-13 8 THe Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13. GERMANY HELD FAST. There is a oarionsly illaminatiog phrase in the American weekly survey of tbe war position. Tbe centre of gravity remains in the West, says the writer of the survey, "in spite of enemy efforts for three and a half years to1,087 words
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Article13 1918-03-13 8 Tbe port of Rangoon is declared infected owing to the existence of plague.13 words
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Article19 1918-03-13 8 Tbe February output of the Middleton Tin Mines was:— Sluicing picul«, 142.04, tribute picula 63.78. Total piouls 106 42.19 words
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Article33 1918-03-13 8 Information bas been received from Rangoon that tbe Deputy Commissioner of KT,«ukpyu reports that a small island ha* app>ared about two mile-< to tbe west of Saddie Island and is in steamers' fairway.33 words
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Article35 1918-03-13 8 A Chinese, named Ong Haik, charged before tl»' District Judge, Mr. Langham Car tor, yeste-uay afternoon, with house breaking •I (tie 10th milestone, Bukit Paojang, was found guilty and sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment.35 words
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Article74 1918-03-13 8 Mr. Justice Ebden gave judgment yeaterd»y with regard to tbe appeal o( Kwan Keu^ hi agamat a magiatrate'ii cjdvicliod on a charge of K°'°K aoout between eanaot and ■anciae armed with a dangerous weapon mill lotdit to commit a crimioal offutice. Ilii Lordahip upheld tbe coovictiou but redooed tlit boDioncb74 words
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Article28 1918-03-13 8 V-'e are asked to state that Mr. Shelley Thompson was not defending in the case of Li Cheng Pob dealt with in the senior magistrate's court on Monday.28 words
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Article57 1918-03-13 8 Two cases of thefts have been reported to the police as having occurred at the Europe Hotel. In one case a Mr. Lionel Nicbol, staying at the hotel, bas been relievrd of a gold watch, silver chain and 125, while in the other a Mr. Curtis bad bis silver watcb,57 words
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Article60 1918-03-13 8 The Police Court sergeant, Ayat Tullab, is being charged at tbe Ipoh Police Court with having allowed a prisoner to escape from his custody. This is tbe sequel to an incident which took place about a fortnight ago, when a man charged with being the occupier of a house in60 words
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Article103 1918-03-13 8 Owing to tbe regretted departure ot tbe Key. E. N. Greenbow, tbe Chaplain for Lower Perak (tbe Rev. H. C. Henbam) for some little time to come will be able to devote only one Sunday in each month to Teluk ADPon. On tbe Sunday when he is not officiating Mr,103 words
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Article91 1918-03-13 8 Six Chinese traders have been summoned, at tbe instance of tbe Government Monopolies, for importing for sale certain goods, to wbicb a false trade description bas been supplied, viz., bottles of liquor falsely described as brandy, as made iv France and Portugal, respectively. Mention was made regardiog these cases this91 words
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Article100 1918-03-13 8 Another piece ot Alsagoff litigation came before the Supreme Court yesterday, when Syed Hassan bin Alsagoff asked that his consent to an order with regard to tbe receivership of Alsagoff and Co., given through his solicitor, should be withdrawn. The court had decided tbat tbe remuneration of Mr. P. R.100 words
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Article124 1918-03-13 8 A paragraph by E.N.G." in South Perak Cburcb Notes states The Chaplaincy ■ccounts have been taken over by Mr. A. C. Valpy, to whom we are most grateful for this timely assistance, as also to Mr. T. B. Smith for auditing them for the year ended December 81 last. It124 words
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Article157 1918-03-13 8 A very ingenious way of attempting to smuggle opium into the Settlement and other neighbouring ports was discovered by the Government Monopoly officials on Saturday aftc-raoonr says the Straits Echo. The opium found weighed about 100 pounds and was placed in walnut BbelU whioh had been cracked open and joined157 words
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Article161 1918-03-13 8 His Honour tbe Lieutenant-Governor of Burma, Lady and Miss Craddock, who were accompanied by Major Meade and Lieutenant Young, says tbe Rangoon Times of February iS, honoured the Hon'ble Mr. and Mrs. L. Chin Tfcong with their presence today at tbe wedding of Mr. Lim Kar Oim and Miss Kboo161 words
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Article219 1918-03-13 8 Tbe Straits Union, Malacca, held tbeir Mew Year Entertainment at tbeir Club House at Oajab Berang on Saturday, Ibe Win inst., writes a correspondent. Tbe Club was tastefully decorattd and much credit is due to tbe Entertainment Committee for tlieir ttrenuoua work. A group I photograph of tbe members was219 words
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Article390 1918-03-13 8 Mr. C. C. Brown has returned to Koala Lumpur from home. Mr. D. R. Barwise, of Kuala Lumpur, is off home to join up. Mi. G. Savage, of tbe Pont Office, Singa pore, is in Penang on a holiday. Monsieur Bopre, French Minister in Peking, and Madame390 words
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Article34 1918-03-13 8 We bavc to acknowledge packets of Gillette blades from "J", from Mr. E. Gill, from "21 Nassim rtoad," from "W. W," from "J. J. B, from "T. R. L." and from Anonymous."34 words
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Article117 1918-03-13 8 All interested in the redemption of waifs and strays and in the safeguarding and sound training of better-class boys and girls who have lost tbeir parento, are earnently invited to purchase tickets for the Barnardo Concert, in the V MCA. on Thursday, at 645 p.m., or to117 words
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Article135 1918-03-13 8 Tbe President, tbe Hon. Mr. C. J. Saondirs, presided at tbe wiekly meeting of the Rent Asseßument Buard In M ytxtrrday afternoon, and the other members present were Mumm. A. M. S. ADgullia, 11. Carpmael, Oaw Kbek Khiam, M. Meyer and S. T. minison Among a number135 words
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Article199 1918-03-13 8 Pbya Artlmkara I'raHiddLi (Mr. VV. A. O. TiUka), Attorney Gcntr»l of Sum, wlow death, as already announced, occurrtd in Bangkok on March 7, was wall kuown in the straits an a race -borne owntr. He raced in BiDu»poru alone and also in partnership, tlie btwt pi-rforuier199 words
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Advertisement139 1918-03-13 8 RONE. 0 STEEL CABINETS FOB BULKY BOOKS No. 721. BBs^tfi Fitted with one to 99 ten roller shelves adjustable every half inch, and fireproof collapsible curtain. ON SHOW AT Ifcg 14a, COLLYER QUAY KSS^SfI RONEO LTD.. SINGAPORE 88 (Incorporated in England) g^^^^^^^ SAFES HOPKINS WITHERS PHILLIPS All sizes in stock139 words
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Advertisement140 1918-03-13 8 A PICTURE TO BEE ANO AN ACTREBB TO BE ENAMOURED OF AT THE ALHAMIRA TIM Hall for Music The Pionaar »mt ■fwiar Houm- The House of Quality- laaeh Road. Metro Picture Corporation praatnti Mitt Emily Havens, a rary charming and dainty little actratt in THE WAGER In five aot The140 words
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Article2950 1918-03-13 9 PALESTINE. Progress of British Forces. RUSSIAN POSITION. Message From President Wilson. KICTBK > TILBORAMS. London, March 11,9pm. Palestine, official The northward advance astride the Jerusalem Nablua road was continued, through very precipitous and very difficult country, in the face of obstinate resistance. Tbe enemy is employing numerous concealed2,950 words
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Article81 1918-03-13 9 Riutbr's Telegram. London, March 11, 8 30 p.m. Peking: Tcheng Tso-ling, military governor of Mukden, ia defying the government's orders and has sent troops into Chihli, ostensibly en route for tbe south to fight the rebels, but tbe arrival of several thousands of troops at Langfang, apparently en81 words
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Article100 1918-03-13 9 Judge Pronounces in Favour Of First Will. (Fbom Oum Own Cobbkspondint.) Penang, March 12. Mr. Justice Woodward has delivered a lengthy judgment in tbe Chinese will suit holding that tbe will of June 7, 1916, by Cboong Cheng Kian was null and void, tbe testator not being100 words
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Article209 1918-03-13 9 Alleged Possession of Implements for Making Notes. In tbe third magistrate's court yesterday Lim Cbnngpoh, charged at the instance of Mr A. V. Brown, Deputy Public Prosecutor, with possessing implements for count* rfeiting 15 currency notes, reserved his defenoe, and was committed to the forthooming Assizes. Amongst tbe209 words
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Article147 1918-03-13 9 A Seremban correspondent writes A meeting of the Malayalees was held on Saturday evening in tbe Vivekanda Students' Hall with Mr. C. R. Moon in tbe chair to make arrangements for the forthcoming Onam Day oelebration. It was an ambitious gathering. Many bad come from distant parts Mr. K. A.147 words
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Article5179 1918-03-13 9 OUR MEN AND MATERIAL IN FRANCE. Special to the Straits Times. One of the outstanding miracles of tbe war has been tbe comparative improvisation ot our army, and no one baa ever explained it yet. Figuratively speaking, the grave of the first Lund red thousand was tv5,179 words
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Article259 1918-03-13 10 (Feom Ocb Own Correspoxdint). Malacca, March 11. One almost began to feel that the king of games was defunct in Malacca, but last Saturday one felt greatly consoled to Bee lovers of cricket indulging in a pick op game on the padang. Vast preparations are being made259 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article32 1918-03-13 10 The racecourse will bo officially open for training for the May meeting on Saturday week, March 23. The usual arrangements will be made for the supply of coffee to members attending.32 words
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Article30 1918-03-13 10 The Keppel Golf Club men's medal (Bogey) for March will be played for Saturday and Sunday, 16th and 17th. The ladies' spoon will be played for on Monday, 18th.30 words
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Article94 1918-03-13 10 There is to be a soccer match on the S.C.C. ground this afternoon between tbe S.C.C. and tbe S.R.C. The latter will be represented by :—B. Oliviero; E. O. Wbeatley and L. M. Pennefather; L. Gammtll, W. A. Aeria (captain) and L. Rappa; J. de Silva, F. H. de94 words
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Article26 1918-03-13 10 Djasinga.— 4o,B42 lbs. eight months 375,164 lbs. Langen (Java).— B3,ooo lbs. six months 43.V2-J4 lbs. Kasintoe Rubber.— 44,777 lbs. two months 87,977 lbs.26 words
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Article328 1918-03-13 10 The big gang of Kbeo and Macao robber*, which is dow being gradually broken up by the Perak Detective Department, paid a visit to Tronoh last Wednesday nigbt, where they seem to have indulged in a gambling boat before setting about their normal business of robbing,328 words
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131 1918-03-13 10 War Loan Investment Trust of Malaya, A. N. E. Hamfsuikb, Secretary. Subscriptions to February 28, 1918. No. of Applications. Amount. November, 1916 287 1427,760 December 144 288,040 January, 1617 182 248,870 February 204 881,990 March 822 246.770 April 142 814,560 May 114 264,220 Jane131 words
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Article529 1918-03-13 10 Exciting Bluff of a King's Messenger. Two German officers recently handled more than a dozen cases of confidential British despatches but they do not know it, says the Daily Express. The story ia one of tbe many romances of adventure which befall that select body of men529 words
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Article94 1918-03-13 10 Tbe brass bell banging up at tbe entrance of tho Brothers' School, Pulo Tikux, was stoleD, on Sunday nigbt, says tho Pinang Gazette. Two men, at least, must have been the perpetrators of the theft as it was not easy to remove the screws fastening the94 words
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Article125 1918-03-13 10 On tbe 27th of last month (says the Bangkok Times) a Bangkok firm despatched a cable asking a quotation for changkols. Presently the message was referred back from Penang to Bangkok because cbang kols could not be found in the code and must be explained. Tbe firm replied to tbe125 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter52 1918-03-13 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Can you wake up tbe slumberors on the Food Control Committees? Why do they make such a determined set against tinned milk whilst the staple food of the countryrice—is allowed to rip /—Yours, etc., Tamil Wbsobr. Malacca, March52 words
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112 1918-03-13 10 How Women Can Help- Win the War. To Tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l read with interest the letters of Ironside, and also Mrs. Barkis with reference to tbe abovo, and like the latter, am at a loss to know bow to do something foi Tommy and Jack,112 words
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Article459 1918-03-13 10 Girls Invade the Glass Factory Industry. The United States has planged into the feminisation of its industries, like the rest ot tbe belligerent countries. Girls who have tried their band at farming, flagging trains, ticket selling, munition making and a score of other jobs for which459 words
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Article141 1918-03-13 10 £100 War Bond and Silver Gift From His Townspeople. Nottingham sjave a civic reception recently to Sergeant Knight, a former postal telegraph worker in the town, who has bum awarded tbe Victoria Cross. The deeds for which be gained the distinction included rushing through our own barrage,141 words
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Article133 1918-03-13 10 Tbe members of tbe Thong Koe Kok Association, which is composed of Teochewa with some other Chinese gentUmen, have organised wayang performances in aid of the sufferers, through tbe Swatow earthquake, to be held at tbe Merchant Road Theatrical Hall for five nights from Saturday next. The following form the133 words
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Article1426 1918-03-13 11 SATISFACTORY WORK OF THE DREDGES. A Favourable Outlook. The sixth annual general meeting of the lalayan Tin DredgiDg, Ltd was held at the institute of Chartert>d Accountant?, Moor [*t« place, London, E.C., Sir Ernest Woodord Birch, kC.MO. (chairman of the com >any). presiding. The Chaiiman said Gentlemen,1,426 words
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Article224 1918-03-13 11 Low Category Men to Assist Traders Called Up. A tew scheme fur dealing with one m&n business recruits has been issued by the National Service Ministry for the guidance of Tribunals. This embraces measures for preserving the businesses of men released for the army. Ac '.%r as possible,224 words
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Article213 1918-03-13 11 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme ot drills, etc., tor week ending Saturday, March 16, 1918 Wbdmbsday, Mabch 18 6.16 p m Drill Hail S.V.A. Sections 111 and IV de- tails compulsory. S.V.R. attd. Maxim Co. compulsory. 5.10 p.m. S.V.R 6.16 p.m. T.P.FireStn. S.V.R. T.P. Platoon. Drill Hall Vets. Co., S.V.I. Signal.213 words
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Article129 1918-03-13 11 History repeats itself. One is inclined to make merry at times at the ridiculous antics of the Rusaian Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates." Bat Russia has in this respect reached the stage we ourselves attained 260 odd yean ago. Clarendon in bis History of the Rebellion iX, 140), thus speaks of129 words
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Advertisement276 1918-03-13 11 MOUTRIE PIANOS are built specially for the climate and are guaranteed for five years. Call or send for catalogue S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Inoorporated in Hongkong) Raffles Plaoa GRAND HOTEL SEL4B4TOE SOEKABOEMI, JAVA 2,800 FBET ABOVB BBA LEVEL Cool climate and health resort. First-class accommodation. Terms moderate. APPLY MANAGER. 17.3276 words
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Advertisement378 1918-03-13 11 BAFFLES HOTEL AFTERNOON TEAS Will be served in the hotel lounge and on the lawn every Thursday from 4.30 pm. MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE ALSO Cinema Show on the lawn, specially for children, at 6.30 p.m. (weather permitting) ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY NIGHT A FILIPINO BAND will play during dinner SEA VIEW378 words
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Article2729 1918-03-13 12 THE PRIEST SOLDIERS OF FRANCE. By Beckles Willson. Along the narrow trench, its floor paved witb rude battens, itx Rides half-con sealed mud, dripping iv the winter's rain, I followed closely in my companion's wake. He wore the regulation long blue capote, witb a dingy blue steel2,729 words
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Article542 1918-03-13 12 Floods, Flies, Dysentery And Pneumonia. The splendid achievement of the British and native forces in driving tbe Germans from East Africa, tbe last of their coloniai strongholds, is brought into high relief by an official despatch, from Lieut. -General A. R. Hoskinß, C.M.0., D.5.0., wbo542 words
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Article113 1918-03-13 12 Enemy Machine Brought Down In The Sea. The King baa awarded second bar to tbe Military Cross to T/2od Lieut. (T/Capt Gilbert Ware Marlin Green, D.S.O M.C Gen. Lilt, and RFC. Tbe airman's feat is described an follows in the London Gaaette: While flying at night on113 words
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Article889 1918-03-13 12 Encouraging Progress During Tbe Year. The seventh annual general meeting of the shareholders of tbe Gan Kee Rubber Estate, Ltd., was hold at tbe registered office, 7, MartinVlane, Cannon-street, London, E.C., Mr. W. Arthur Addinsell (chairman of the company) presiding. j Tbe Chairman said I move889 words
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Article180 1918-03-13 12 Notable Declaration by the Carnegie Trustees. Tbe moat efleotaal means of promoting durable international peace is to prosecute tbe war against tbe Imperial Oerman Goternment to final victory (or democracy, in accordance witb tbe policy declared by the President of tbe United states." In tbe above resolution180 words
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Advertisement269 1918-03-13 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 Settlementa) ARRIVING THIB WEEK DIRECT FROM THOB. PAOMORE AND 80NS ENGLISH BILLIARD TABLES MINIATURK SIZR, TrUEa.Q 'ARTBR SIZE, FULL SlZtt Billiard Balls, Cloth, Cues, Chalks, Tips,269 words
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Article1143 1918-03-13 13 GOVERNMENT'S DUTY TO THE NATION. Spirit of the People. Mr. John Wallace writes in the Daily Chronicle We have entered npon a most critical stage of the war, and it is necessary to look facts squarely in the face. There are three governing factors; (1) Man Power;1,143 words
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Advertisement307 1918-03-13 13 AT WHITEAWAYS SPECIAL VALUES THAT ARE WORTH ATTENTION B^B^B^a^BP^^aikl'^^^l^Sfla^Bl pM">Bii^allH^||B /a& i/li I I .BftT^ ill tL *vJaW A Lw. m I -•J \m a^kfc. aa^aa^LV X I i a^amw m BWf K^PPi |Rv| jl Ea^aaMatWar^LMc Our well-known B»itish>mad« Jasmia Parfume, 8 j/. bottle, Th p *P«'* r *uto-«trop Safety307 words
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Advertisement263 1918-03-13 13 SWEE KIAT SHIPGHANDLERY COMPANY No. 5, Robinson Road, Singapore Deck, Engine .-tores and Provision Supplies. 18-818 MASSAGE HALL No. 139, fancooltn Street Open daily 0 a.m. 9 p.m. TELEPHONE NO. 1467. Bdsinms I Operators Mb. S. FUJITA MASSAOB Mrs. HARU MANICUKB Miss HANA HUT-BATHS Miss TABD Beterenoes to any quarter263 words
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Advertisement21 1918-03-13 13 ft£\g^ Make a ffcite 111 Y-yf r^^/ derated Waters Tapping Knives BEST STEEL PORCELAIN RUBBER CUPS FIRST QUALITY R. ARISAKA, Singapore21 words
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Advertisement610 1918-03-13 14 Assets over $2,000,000 B.C. Assurance ia foroe over $9,000,000 8 C. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incobpobatbd in Straits Sittlbmbkts) HEAD OFFICEi Winchester Houu, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE. 39, Old Jewry, E.G. The Company has at 90,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and oomplies with the British610 words
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Advertisement482 1918-03-13 14 BAMKINQ. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (I V 01.1v1.Al Kl' IN HONOKOMO) PAID UP CAPITAL 115,000,000 RESERVE FINDS Sterling £1.600,000 at 2/. $15,000,000 Silver $19,600,000 $34,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $15,000,000 COURT OF DIKBCTOR j Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Chairman. G.T. M. Bdkins, Bsq,, Deputy Chairman. F. C. Batcher,482 words
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Advertisement527 1918-03-13 14 BANKINCL NEKRLANBMHE HANIEL-MATMHAPPY. NETHEILANBt TRABINB IBIIETT. lituuiuc IBM. PiK-ss lasllal fl M,000,00S (about 46,800,000, Itautin Isisrvt •MM B 11,181 481 (about J988.IBS) Hbad Omoa n AatTSBSAa, Hbad Ihhi n Batatia. BRANCHES i— Pea aag, Hoagkoag, Shaaghal, Raagooa, Soeraaaya, Semaiaag Weltevmdea, Baadoeu (Java), Cherieoa Tegal, Peeaioagaa, fjilatjaa, DJembes. Ujokja (Java), 8010527 words
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Advertisement504 1918-03-13 14 BANKING. IHARTEREB lANK OF INBIA. AUSTRALIA ANI CHINA. INCORPORATED IN BNGLAKD BT ROTAL CHARIER, 'aid np Capital to M 000 Sbarai of aWeaab 4I,*M,CM itnserve road 4 .BOO.coo Sdserve LiaUUty of Profslutors... 4l,«M000 BAJfURBi The Baak of li«!a«i, The Lrmdoa Ol*y aad «idlaad Baak, Ltd., The Loadoa Couaty >ad Westmia«ter504 words
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Advertisement833 1918-03-13 14 INSURANCE. i HE SHIN* MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Co., LU. (Incarporatad In K >a|*on< and Besiitered under IB* Auaruii CompsjUei Aat (1909) Bnglana) Paid to Polieyholden by Singapore Offloe in 1016 9889,890.00 Paid to PoUoyholdera slaoe the Company's inception 15.827, 825.n0 Total lasoraaoe la foroe 81.18.16. sa,«as,a3O.B« Total Assets 10,868,808.80 ALL833 words
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Article1067 1918-03-13 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor Transport Effects. The effects of the general adoption of motor vehicles for a great variety of purposes are by no means limited to the superficially obvious revolution in onr road transport (writes Horaoe Wy«tt in Tb c Times). The motor1,067 words
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Advertisement154 1918-03-13 15 SHIPOWNERS GREYHOUND BRAND Highest Grade Anti-fouling Composition "GREYHOUND" Brand Competition for painting ships bottoms is used by the ADMIRALTY AND ALL IMPORTANT STEAMSHIP LINES NO BUBBTITUTE HOWEVER 6000 18 ACCEPTED ANTI CORROSIVE COMPOSITION ANTI-FOULING COMPOSITION RED BOOT TOP PAINT SOLD IN ONE CWT. DRUMS Specify GREYHOUND next time and note154 words
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Advertisement114 1918-03-13 15 Grand Fete Rubber Exhibition TO BE HELD ON TH U fPadang, Malacca, on Saturday, Marcd 23, IN AID OF ST. DUNSTAN'S HOME and The STAR and GARTER FUND Ladies should visit the stall of fancy goods and ha/ 3 afternoon tea in the grounds. Gentlemen should visit the exhibition of114 words
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Advertisement635 1918-03-13 16 A. B. MACKAY'S Q THE ORIGINAL 1^ LIQUEUR WHISKY. Aa supplied to both Houses of /v^VRfT^BBV Parliament OBTAINABLE FROM ALL FIRST-GLASS DEALERS Sole Agents fw^kA ADAMSON, GILFILLAN AND COMPANY. LIMITED l|!l (Incorporated in England) SnEilo sln d P° re Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS VACANT. REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY, experi enoed book-keeper. Appl;,635 words
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Advertisement617 1918-03-13 16 MISCELLANEOUS LBS-'ONS in Frenoh and BngUsh given by lady. Box 679, Straits Times. 6-B—4 4 LADY TYPIST, Mrs. F. Cooper Abbs. Address Burlington, Colt-man Street. 14-2—lB-8 WANTED, offers of good oooonut estate*. Beply stating acreage, age of trees and fall particulars to Box No. 635, Straits Times. 8-a— o WANTED,617 words
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Advertisement561 1918-03-13 16 SITUATIONS WANTED BOROPBaN seeks bilkt on a rubber or coconut estate Speaks Tamil fluently. P e»se apply No Experience, c/o Straits Times. 9 S— l4 8 MANAGBK motor car business seeks engagement, 12 years' Australian exptrience, thorough knowledge. Factory sjs'tm oostirjg and general bookkeeping References, H.T.F., c/o Ssraits Times. 11561 words
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Advertisement506 1918-03-13 16 KIAM KIAT&Co. 108 and 109, Market Stroat. FRESH SHIPMENT OF THB UNDBR MBNTIONBD GOODS JCST RBCBIVBD Sponge Cloth Paper Varnish Eyelets and Rings (brass) Combination Pliers Insertion Cloth American Axes Lead Wire THB LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO in Singapore IS CONDUCTED Df H. N. BUCKERIDGE Late or mmrt. Lafayette,506 words
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Advertisement425 1918-03-13 16 TAYGUANKIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE Firewood Supplier to Government and Municipality, Singapore, for 1918. 'Phone No*. 1361 1882 and 1863. RBSIDBNCBS 87, Tank Road No. uso Sonnyside, Qaylang... 1 0T8 IT -4, TanjooK Katong Rd. 1824 BOON SENG CO. Ship-chandlers and Sail-makers 18 19. ROBINSON ROAD 'Phono 1268 Bole Agents425 words
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Advertisement281 1918-03-13 16 FIRST-CUSS CARS-HIRE OAYANDNI6HT 'Phone 1233 We have numerous enquiries for second hand cars from oar oliente in tbe Straits and F.M.S. It you wish to buy any, eoasnlt ru we will be able to fulfil yonr needs. When you intend to sell, consu.t as, we shall fetch a buyer. Several281 words
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Miscellaneous263 1918-03-13 16 Straits Wimes, TELE PHON 1 Editorial and General... M 68 Manager's Offioe n M 1117 Job Printing Offioe 1144 AU communications relating to oditoria matters and news should be addressed to THB EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters— advertisements, sobcriptioas. aooounts, printing, etc, should be addressed to THB MANAGBR.263 words
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