The Straits Times, 23 May 1918
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Title Section13 1918-05-23 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.729 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. MAY 23. 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement159 1918-05-23 1 HILKMAIB IWEETENED y CONDENSED MILK Prtoe sow $20.50 pet omp Libby's Soups THE FINEST OBTAINABLE They are prepared from the choicest materials under perfect conditions and by experienced chefs. A tin makes six plates of the best soup you ever tasted. Messrs. Jsibby, McJYeill Jsibby state ''If there was a159 words
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Advertisement164 1918-05-23 1 ROBINSON CO. Have just unpacked a. few GEORGE EDWARDS' BILLIARD TABLES fitted with low fast cushions SPECIFICATION FoUsize solid mahogany on eight 6-inch solid mahogany legs, turned and oarvod, slate bed not lew than 1* inoh thiok, fitted with patent improved low and fast Indiarnbber oashions. The table is covered164 words
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Advertisement13 1918-05-23 1 JEFFREYS PILSENEft BEER 1 Soli Aoimt* ADAMBON GILFILUfi co in. (laeorporated n Kn«U»d)13 words
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Article1160 1918-05-23 2 British Casualties. The (allowing casualties are reported London, April 15. Wounds.— 2nd Lieut. L. H. CarricW, Glouoeeters 2nd Lieot. W. J, Carrol, Doraeta 2nd Lieut. W. Carrutbera, Cbeabiros Capt. H. Cawthra, Emtineera Capt. L. A. Celestio, Medicate 2nd Lieot. F. L Chamberlio, London* 2nd Lieat. J. C. Chambers, Field Art1,160 words
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Advertisement236 1918-05-23 2 IQIi ESTABLISHED IQI/| m 1014 100 years. ISII4 S JOHN 5 i HADDON I AND CO. ft 1 Export and Import K S Agents For ONE HUNDRED YEARS in the CITY OF LONDON we have W acted as Buying and Selling »Q Agents for Traders.Storekeepers. fl? Growers of Colonial Produce.236 words
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Advertisement480 1918-05-23 2 Child Suffered With Dry Eczema On Head. Formed Bare Patch.' Broke Out in Pimples. Cuticura Perfectly Healed in a Fortnight. "My liule fcirl suffered with dry ec?ema on the lop of her head causing !u to scratch until it bled. This went < -n lor about six months and then480 words
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Advertisement164 1918-05-23 2 Gasolene Automobife Co. (■SAOH ROAD-ÜBXT TO RAFFLES HOTIL) If C Reliable Motor Cars for Hire Day and Night Telephone 755 Mio— ITS MCUEftN DEVELOrMEWT CHINEBE COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY (Th« S.S. and F.M.S. Trads Register) tUt 1.*****11 im IHyfAlfJir, U t kil, (Ihiinuiu n Haaacsaa,' EatkbUshad 1883 MANUVAUTUBBBB OF PURE»"ROPE l ITIANI164 words
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Article681 1918-05-23 3 VILLAGE COLONIES FOR THE DISABLED. Important Scheme. There are a great many committees making provision for disabled soldiers, writes H. W. in a home paper. That is quite as it sbonld be. There are a great many disabled soldiers. Furthermore and an all-impor-tant consideration there are a great681 words
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Article328 1918-05-23 3 LANGAT RIVER RUBBER. £100 to British aod Foreign Sailors' Society. Tbe twelfth annual general meeting of this oorapany, wag beld on April 30, at Messrs. Lewis, Brown and Co.'a offices, Colombo. Present Mr. David Soott (in tbe chair) Mr. J. E. B. Baillie Hamilton (director*) Mr. F. J. de Saram328 words
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Advertisement515 1918-05-23 3 I 1 A PROVED LIGHT CAR with a COLONIAL REPUTATION ■^■v for RELIABILITY under ANY CONDITIONS. J A/j'f M»f# c,' f*stftnf t*r'\ i r i"i rt>tt War .Vt/J* rill W WEARNE IROTHEIS, LTD., Orchard Road, Smgipor* THE STANDARD MOTOR CO., Ltd., Coventry, England. ARSENIC Ha ODdcroigned are is a position515 words
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Advertisement282 1918-05-23 3 FOR HONGKONG VANCOUVER (8.C.) A 6,000 ton passenger steamer under British colours will be despatched from Singapore to Hongkong and Vancouver (8.C.) on Friday, May 24, at 10 a.m. For passage apply to BOUBTEAD CO., Agents. 171-M6 Cool and Comfortable The art of keeping cool and comfortable depends largely ob282 words
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Advertisement324 1918-05-23 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. FREMANTLE A steamer will be detpatchtdtoFrcmaßilc about May 87. For freight and passage, apply %■> BOCSTBAD k CO., Agents. Singapore, May 10, IWIB. 17»— 87 1 PACIFIC COAST SERVICE Tbe following steamers will be despatched for Pacific Coast Ports about tbo date* mentioned s.b. TDKI MARU Aog. I324 words
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Advertisement478 1918-05-23 4 STEAMER 8AIL1M& N. Y.IC. lAPAM MAIL BTEAMBHIPCO,LTD. tIBCOaPOBATBD IB Ja»AB) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained between Yokohama «ta ports, aid Bnßland under mail contract wMo tae Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining lUlt servioe havb been specially des^aed and •oaattMtod, and are fitted with all tbe lates478 words
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Advertisement650 1918-05-23 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. "British Indie and (CoaPAßins Imoobtobatbd ib BaeiAßD' MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PBNINBULAR AND ORIBNTAc S. N GO. (Unaer contraot with His Maieatj s aovernumii The Company's MAIL SBRVIOBS BAST OP BOMBAY ate at present suspended. Tbe Company's INTBRMBOIATB SBRVIOBS TO AND FROM LONDON are at present650 words
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Advertisement487 1918-05-23 4 BTEAMER SAILINIS THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION Ct» LB. (laoaarsßAißD v Slab). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK, For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baobo, Kelaatan, Tabti Bnagnara, Telopin Paaarai. Pataai, Siagora, Laooa, Kokaamui, Baadoa, Laagsuen, Obampon, Kohlak a BangkokDue Departure ba. ASDANQ May 97 May 39, 3 p.m. b.b. SUODHADIB June 8 June S, 3 p.m.487 words
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Advertisement648 1918-05-23 4 STEAiIEfc miHUt. OOMMIMBD SBbTVISS O» THEBCEANI.S.GI..LT*. j (IvOOBFOBArSD IB B«S ,VAMB THE WEST TmITMLIAB I. N. GO.. LTI. (Iboobfobatbd ib Baa»A«»l SBTWBSB •paaaanila (Parth), ppa»«».W*9* Auatpalian Porta, daw* and *<ngs»t.' Regular sailings between Slagapvmr aa« Wentern Australia oalUa* al Java (a* aaoemoal offers), Dorby, Kiag's Souad (ft I tor tbe648 words
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Article118 1918-05-23 5 DAILY TIME TABLE. FIXTURES. Thursday. Mar 23 High Water 9.16 a tv 8.64 p.m Automobile Club meeting, S.C.C., 1.80 p.m. Friday, May 24. High Water Ml a m 9.31 p.m. Pageant of Empire, Victoria Theatre. -Saturday, May 25. High Water, 10.37 a.m., 9.49 p.m. Central Engine Works ueeting, noonTrafalgar meeting,118 words
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Article149 1918-05-23 5 SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE. To-day. ft Diekson and P. Swottenham 3.80 pm Batu Pahat 2M pm Mllanoa and Muar 8 pm fulan Boegi 8 P m Pulau Batam and Pulau Bulang 8 pm P. Samba and Hagan 8 pm V. Sambu, Kbio, Billiton, Ratavia. Soarabaya, Macassar, B. Papan, DoDggala, etc. 3149 words
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Article265 1918-05-23 5 toe mall trams trom Singapore tor the «orth leave Tani Road station daily at 7 .7 a.m {goaday exoepttd) and T p.m., arriving at Koala Lumpur at T.lB p.m. and 6.46 a.m. •espeotivoly. Tb tl rough express to Penang Imtm Kuala Lumpnr at 8 a.m. daily, arriTUig at265 words
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Article136 1918-05-23 5 . Programme of drills, etc., tor week ending Saturday, May 25, 1918 Thuesday, May 28. S.V.C. Band and Buglers.— Drill Hall, 6.16 p.m. Friday, May 24. S.V.A., G.L. and D.R.K.— Jardine's Steps fur Fort Silensing, 4.66 p.m. S.R.K. (V.)— Drill Hall, 6.16 p.m. kUxim Co. S.V.K. attached.— Drill136 words
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Article33 1918-05-23 5 . PmooßAmra roa May. Saturday 25th.— Normanton Range, 8.80 F m Snnday Mih.— Normanton Range, 7 a.m. Wednesday 20 Sh.— Parade at Bouatead Institute. 6.16 p.m. Ahduw Aomw, Offioer Commanding, OMlwi33 words
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Article179 1918-05-23 5 . EXCHANQB SwaAFOU, May 31, 1918. Oa Lohoom Rank 4 m/s 1/4 1 Demand 1/4 1 Private 8 mji 1/4, Oa Fukcb Bank 817 On India Bank T. T. 146 Oh HoNoioi»o...Bank d/d 86%pm On Sbanobai ...Bank d/d Hi Oa Java Bank T. T. m K- 1 Oa179 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article187 1918-05-23 5 MINING. Iwroe raHowb «t_ in» Mfon owm II II imptiK «60 10.00 1 1 A yet We«R 8.06 8.20 6 Kerling 7.00 7.50 10 10 Kioto AwootoWoß 18.60 11.00 41 41 KinUTm 1.8.0 1.1U.0 41 41 LthatMira BJO 7.25 10 10. Malftytn Collieries 18.76 14.26 41 41 Malayan Tia 1.18.8187 words
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Article105 1918-05-23 5 GENERAL. 41 41 I. Smeltias 00. T.2S 7.75 41 41 a Pwl. 1.8.0 1.6.0 8/- %t- lleetfls T'w»yi 8,8 4/t II 10 Pruet k Neare 46.00 46 00 id 60 60 W.HwnmeiAOo. 85.C0 67.00 100 100 K»»i Biob, Del. 126.00 ISS 08 If 10 Mayatid 00. 6.60 8.60 41 41105 words
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Article59 1918-05-23 5 DEBENTURES. Ualted Bngineers 8 11 ,184,M>8 pat Singapore Blectrio TramwavsSK 4850,001 nou Spore Muaioipal 8 1 ,878,006 aw Spore Mnnioipal 4, Of 1907 11,800,001 10%dlr Joyore MunioipaJ 4t% of 1909 ll.OOO.aai n %av B'nore Mnaicipal 4% 1,000,0*1 10%dfc Spore Municipal 4% 4800,006 F.M.S. 6% loan 1916 116,000.000 101 102 B.S.59 words
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Article366 1918-05-23 5 Mwirt. Frmaer and Co.'a and Meeare. Lyall and Ev»tt'« Quotation*. iuuij mow, Fimw LraUJk Co. Bvatt. Aloi Gajah (II) 8.00 8.26 8.05 8.30 Amal. Malay fy. pd. 2.2S 275 280 8.00 Ajot HiUm (16) 18.00 16.00 18.00 16.00 Ayo» KaninK (II) ICO 1.10 1.00 1.10 Ayei Molek366 words
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Advertisement512 1918-05-23 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LBT, commodious tfflje or godowc No. 7, Prince Street. BntryJane 1. Apply Barlow and Co D'Almeida Street 28 6-u TO LBT, Flora Villa, 803, Telok Kur»u near sea-aide with stable or motor girage. Applj M. M. Noordin and Co., 198, Cecil Street. »8 6-o HORNLESS (IRAMOPHONE and512 words
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Advertisement727 1918-05-23 5 CAPSTAN CIGARETTES 65 cents per tin of 50 ON SALE EVERYWHERE mm AUCTION SALE DAMAOBD CARGO EX S.S. ANI/Rji LBBON To be held at The King's Dock, Keppel Harbour, On Friday, May 24, at 9 a.m. Comprising: Remington typewriter, empty large and small wine oasks, oaustio soJa, b'uo and yellow727 words
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Advertisement71 1918-05-23 5 A PATHE SERIAL OF THRILLS GALORE Featuring Pearl White, tne Leading Serial Star THE FATAL RING In SO apiaodes or 41 rwli THREE "IW EPISODES, 11, 17 AND 11 TO IE BHOWII AT THE j_ a m a. r> n a be kb M e P"" 1 ln ALMA IYI71 words
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1202 1918-05-23 6 The Straits Times THURSDAY, MAY 23. CHINESE MARRIAGES. We are chary of saying anything in reference to Chinese or Indian religious or social customs. It is the policy of the British Empire to respect most scrupulously every aistom,of the people that is not brutal or injurious in some marked degree1,202 words
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Article39 1918-05-23 6 Snnday, May 20, baa been appointed a day of prayer lor China, by the China Continue tion Committee, which recently met at S'ltDghai, with an attendance of forty-nine m mb rs, representing seventy-five per cent of thj total membeiship.39 words
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Article15 1918-05-23 6 The first aerial postal servioe between New York and Washington was inaugurated on May 18.15 words
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Article19 1918-05-23 6 There will be a business meeting of tbe American War Relief at Raffles Hotel on Saturday at 9.80 a.m.19 words
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Article17 1918-05-23 6 It is reported that Mr. Dunstan A. Aeria has secured tbe Muar Government Buildings contract for 148,700.17 words
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Article21 1918-05-23 6 The Rent Assessment Board for Singapore will sit at the Municipal Board Kooin on Tuesday, tbe 28th instant, at 2.16 p.m.21 words
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Article22 1918-05-23 6 During last year 4,961 dogs were registered in Singapore Municipality and 8,946 destroyed as against 5,601 registered and 8,643 destroyed in 1916.22 words
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Article26 1918-05-23 6 According to the report of the Deputy President of the Singapore Municipality there was a general but not heavy rise in market prices compared with 1916.26 words
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Article26 1918-05-23 6 Tbe bargermeester of Amsterdam has proposed to tbe Corporation the inauguration of Municipal Cinema theatre?, for the purpose of coabatting the moral dangers of tbe cinema.26 words
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Article48 1918-05-23 6 In the Empire Cinema yesterday five Bengalees induced, it is alleged, a compatriot into signing a aurat saying be had stolen some clothing and articles from one of their number. The case, which was mentioned before Mr. Ham this morning, was postponed for a week for farther heariog.48 words
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Article50 1918-05-23 6 The celebrated geyser at Atmami, Japan, is reported to bo showing unusual activity. Eruptions recently ocourred five times io one day, instead of once or twice aa formerly, and the volume of boiling water shot much higher. Professor Omori from Tokio Imperial University, has visited Atmami to investigate the phenomenon.50 words
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Article61 1918-05-23 6 The date for the local Food Products Show (Inland Districts of Selangor) has been fixed for December 10 and 11, and it is hoped that H. H. the Sultan of Selangor will consent to open the show during the afternoon of December 10. Admission will be free and a large61 words
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Article62 1918-05-23 6 M. Pierre Loti, in an article on Tbe German Horror in Serbia, says that a quarter of tbe population has already Buccumbtd to famine, cold, and the odious services exacted 180,000 prisoners, includiug 20.C00 women and 8,000 children, are herded like cattle in filthy camps without bread and without clothes,62 words
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Article65 1918-05-23 6 The Madras Mail writes The European Association in Calcutta, realising the immense increase of its political work, has decided to secure a new secretary. Its choioe has fallen on the present editor of the Madras Mail, who has felt that the political circumstances of India call him to undertake that65 words
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Article88 1918-05-23 6 It will be remembered that the Japanese Navy captured a large floating dock at Tsingtau following the redaction of that fortress. The floating dock was brought to Sasebo in July, 1916, and thoagb it was agreed to lend it to tbe Kawasaki Dockyard Company, Kobe, it has so far been88 words
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Article105 1918-05-23 6 A Chinese revenue-grade prisoner watt found early this morning baLging by the neck with a piece of blanket at tbe window of bis cell. He was last seen alive by tbe night warder, and when his cell was unlock ed by tbe other warder in the moroiug, was found hanging105 words
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Article112 1918-05-23 6 Tbe Bagdad Railway Company held its anuual meeting on February 1 at Berlin under the chairmanship ot Herr von G wy nner The accounts showed that the receipts for 19i6 were less by nearly £60,000 than those of tbe previous year. The report was silent as to 1917 and as112 words
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Article118 1918-05-23 6 We understand, says tbe Times of Malaya, that Mr. H. Berkeley, at present District Offioer, Upper Perak, will shortly leave for active service in Mesopotamia. Mr. M. D. Daly, who is acting as District Officer, Krian, in Mr R J. B. Clayton's place, will probably become Distnot Offioer, Upper Perak.118 words
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Article162 1918-05-23 6 In Bey pore (Madras Presidency), the eon strootion is now near ing completion, says the Calcutta Statesman, of perhaps the largest craft that has been turned oat on the South coast in recent years. It is being built by Mr. Kamakan Dagath Kunbammad Koya Haji lot an Arab merchant oi162 words
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Article398 1918-05-23 6 Chief Inspector IV Hillauy, of the Kedab Police, is in Singapore, and is prooeeding on a sea trip to recuperate. The Bishop of Singapore lift on Wednesday evening tor his annual Visitation of Perak, t og and Province Wellesley. Mr. B. D. Batler has been made Assistant398 words
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Article44 1918-05-23 6 We have to acknowledge the following contributions to the fund to provide comforts for gunners called back to active serv.ee Already acknowledged ...11,846 Hon. Mr. H. W. Firmstone 25 A Ni'-vara Eliya Bet 30 1,888 The fund is now closed.44 words
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Article147 1918-05-23 6 A member of tbe Veteran Corps who was on duty on Monday bitterly complains that the Veterans have no water bottles— and no haversacks— the former, as he says, absolute essentials in a climate such as this. If the things were unobtainable it would bean excuse, but he147 words
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Article162 1918-05-23 6 . The undermentioned Singapore properties were bold by auction at tho saleroom of tbe Commercial Rubber Co. on Wodnosday afternoon before a good attendance of prospective buyers. The following were tho results of the sale Six pieces of fnehold building allotments together with the attap Louot erected thereon162 words
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Article212 1918-05-23 6 Dutch Shipping Situation. At first Bight there might appear dome cause lor aneai-intHH r girding Heater's statement to tbe iff. ct that all batch ships bad aien held op in Dutch porU, becauni if this applitd to the Dutch Eaat Indict port*, tbe situation would once again be awkwtrd in212 words
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Advertisement229 1918-05-23 6 EDISON'S DIAMOND DIBC THE WORLD'S FINEST GRAMOPHONE Please inspect our special MODEL AlOO showroom. Complete w have an «JfW> .je& excellent in etock highly of records finished Am great variety, mahogany and oak Adapters cabinet •<?. H| can be obtain- ed to enable |**^ss»^ y° u to use your ordinary229 words
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Advertisement208 1918-05-23 6 A* UNCOMMONLY GRAND SPECTACULAR PICTURE AT THE ALHAMBRA TM Hall for Mune The Ponser and Premlsr ■out* -TIM Moust Of Quality B«ach Road IN THB SECOND SHjW At 6.18 powerful trams of dsstiny THB FLOWER OF FAITH In 8 parts A romanco ot tbe hills in which two beings I208 words
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Article5217 1918-05-23 7 DELAYED OFFENSIVE Theories as to German Position. LONDON AIR RAIDING. Smn Enemy Machines Shot Down. Rimi'l TILBGkAM. London, May 21, 8.5 a.m. Paris The delay in tbe German offensive is exercising the experts, who are of opinion that tbe enemy plans have been modified at tbe last moment5,217 words
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Article129 1918-05-23 8 . To-day's Business daeph*.i atd Co.'s daily report i Silver— Unchanged 48j|. Hongkong.— 8 piu Shanghai. 51 1-Tin.-Sold 175 tons at 1173*. Rubber —Tbe auction has opened firmly with a fair demand for both No. 1 crepe and No. 1 sheet at 990. but it seems doubtful if129 words
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Article881 1918-05-23 8 King George's Fund For Sailors. AN APPEAL WHICH CANNOT FAIL. The Hon. Mr. C. W, Darbishire has very kindly consented to act as treasurer for King George's Fund for Sailors and issues tbe following apooal to which sarely there can be no doubt tbat this great shipping centre will make881 words
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Article89 1918-05-23 8 For the matinee performance of the Pageant ol Empire at five o'clock to morrow in tbe Victoria Tbtatre, there are no more seats available with the exception of a few for adults in charge of children (at 50 coat* each). The vouchers admitting school children only have89 words
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Article30 1918-05-23 8 The weekly In en l/itvoer oalcalates that tbe Patch tonnage which was requisitioned amounts to 620,801 tons, tb»t 815,164 tons are still available aod tb*t JVa.a&J toms are bail ling.30 words
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Article285 1918-05-23 8 New United States Government Regulations. The American Consul-General at Singapore has received telegraphic information from tbe Department of State, as follows In a circular dated May 16, supplementing the circular of May 7, and effective May 1, the War Trade Board has prescribed tbat the importer285 words
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Article656 1918-05-23 8 Federated Engineering Company's Claim. The Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K.C.) in tbe Supreme Court, yesterday afternoon, delivered judgment in the action in which tbe Federated Engineering Co. claimed from Messrs. St. Vincent B. Down and C. A. Ilcken, of Singapore, 11,521.45, being tbe sum duo656 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article31 1918-05-23 8 Tbe SUB. s football team met a Naval eleven on Tuesday evening at tbe Union Jack Club's ground. Tbe game was fast and interesting and ended in a pointless draw.31 words
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Article68 1918-05-23 8 The Swimming Clnb launches on Sunday, leave as follow Johnston's Pier: 9. 10, 11 a.m., 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow 9 80, 10.80 a.m., 12.16, 8 and 6 80 p.m. High tide 11 a.m. There will be a team raoe on the arrival of the 10 o'clock laanch.68 words
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Article358 1918-05-23 8 Y.M.C.A. Hut Fund. SIXTEEN HUTS COMPLETED. To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— The position with regard to tbe above Hut Fund is as follows I The following 16 huts have been completed and the cost remitted to Y.M.CA. Headquarters: Singapore Hut No. 1. SVC Huts Nos. 1 and358 words
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Corrcsponfrence
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Letter111 1918-05-23 8 Faib Plai."— lt comes to this You refuse to reveal your name in confidence to anyone in Singapore— even to a leading lawyer yet you claim some '2J ools. of our space in which to set forth your views, or the views of your employers, on a question of public111 words
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Letter251 1918-05-23 8 "Service and Shirking. To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— l do not like paradmg myself and my affairs in public, but Veteran's letter rather compels it. Tbe facts stated in your own reply to bis letter are correct, and in justice to you and the directors of the251 words
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Letter103 1918-05-23 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l should like to be enlightened as to what is tbe reason for a certain school in Singapore prohibiting tbe boys from bringing their books borne after school boars. Does tbe deficiency of books imported any way interfere with tbe103 words
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Advertisement432 1918-05-23 8 RAFFLES HOTEL Saturday, May 25 SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW IN THE SBCOND SHOW AT 9 BO SHARP GLORIA'S ROMANCE Chapter IB THE MURDERER AT BAY 2 part* Chapter 16 A MODERN PIRATE a part* The ISLAND of SURPRISE Start Viugrgph Him Ribboa fsiturs Triangle Keystone AMBROSE'S RAPID RISE In two432 words
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Advertisement215 1918-05-23 9 THE GREAT AMERICAN WAR SONG Over There ITS A LONG WAY TO BERLIN bat wo'l. get that*. We'll knock tbe heligo into heligooat of Helgoland. Good bye Broadway, Hello '"'ranee. Homeward bound. I don't want to get well. oto. TO BB HAD AT H. C. HUDSON IN, Read Ttl. 1706215 words
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Advertisement42 1918-05-23 9 Vichy SPRINGS !t.<p. rtt of the French liovurnmcn* GAGGINO&Co. 6. 7. 8, Malaooa Street. Vichy Celestins Pare Ut.o wat r whiah diHiofects the intb iintv a «ood preservative againgt icfocive diwatM Bottled nnder the sapt-rvioion ol the French Government Officials, SOLD EVERYWHERE42 words
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Advertisement195 1918-05-23 9 r^dv* CHEONti BROTHERS DeßUsts, SS, South Bridge no*d FHLL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES FlntalMi MeebaalMl DeaUatry, Gold Onwi Bridge FiUi»u aad VuloMite. Dnmtioa ol Weu Oaariateed CHABOBB MODBRATB ■I Taub Piwian \mi Braabei for sale MASSAGE HALL U. lIS, ■ocoolen ItrMl Opan daily 0) a.m. S p,m. TELEPHONE NO. 146?. Kciikiii195 words
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Advertisement159 1918-05-23 9 SHIPBUILDING DEPARTMENT Motor Launches ALL TYPES DESIGNED AND BUILT UNDER BKILLED EUROPEAN SUPERVISION p- tout 1 1 inn f^Hß^i 'WMMmULJU |r MOTOR LAUNCH SPERWER Dimensions 46 ft. x 9 ft. x 4 ft. Draft 2 ft. 8 ins. Motor 54 65 b.h.p. for kerosene or petrol. Speed 11 miles per159 words
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Advertisement2124 1918-05-23 10 AMwts over 82,000,000 B.C. Assurance In foroe over $9,000,000 8.0. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Imoobpobatbd n Stbaits Sbttibmbkt*) HUD OFFIOI I Wlnohaatar Houaa, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE I 88, Old Jewry. BC. Tbe Company has sMO.OOO deposited with tbe Supreme Court of England, aad oompliee with the British2,124 words
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Advertisement1135 1918-05-23 10 IWBURANCE. THE IMMEDIATE VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE Those who have accumulated money by the laborious process of more saving know what a b .rd and uncertain method it is. A man says, I will save so much out of my income for a oertain time and at the end of1,135 words
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Article655 1918-05-23 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS 0N CURRENT TOPICS. Transport at Home. Although not exactly s motorists' country says the New East, Japan already possesses a largo number ot motor propelled vehicles. Most are of the olass that muy be termed "pleasure oars" the percentage of those used for freight655 words
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Article391 1918-05-23 11 The Journalist's Point Of View. Under the beading Press and Public, Mr. J, A. Spender contribute* a very interesting article to the Westminster Gazette, in which the jonrnalixt'B point ol riew is admirably Bammed ap in regard to various Ministerial appointments and the controversy which has arisen391 words
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Advertisement159 1918-05-23 11 WondeQ orkeQ AUTOMOBILE SPECIALITIES F wor"« AUTOGLOS Will make shabby ooaohwork look like new and preserve the finish on your new oar indefinitely. t i t SSXE RADIATOR CEMENT Instantly stops small leaks in your raiiator. wSSS METAL POLISH Gives a bright, olean, lustre which will^not tarnish quioklj as ordinary159 words
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Advertisement236 1918-05-23 11 BERGOUGNAN TYRES LE GAULOIS BOLE AGENTS DUPIRE BROS. 2, De Souza Street, Singapore STELASTIC TYRES The only tyres holding the R. A.C. V certificate for 5,000 miles without *W I sP cuts or punctures. '<**" British and made In Britain Sol* Importers INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LTD. A\fr Messrs. CROSSE BLACKWELL236 words
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Advertisement1036 1918-05-23 12 4 TVD&Ta? \a£^aSrP SITUATIONS VACANT. BXPBRIBNCB COMPOSITORS WANTBD for the Straita Times (news department) Good salaries given to capable me a. WANTED, competent European accountant. Apply with references to Box No. luB, Straits Times. 11 6— 24 6 WANTED, an experienced laboratory boy to work in a dental cffioe. Apply1,036 words
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Advertisement586 1918-05-23 12 BUSINESB MAN Ho'.dirg rrrponsible position in large company, Heek-t management at an early Jate. Rejected military service. Replies to Bex No 139, Straits Times. 21 6— lo-6 WOMEN TEACHERS There is a vacancy in the Government ■'chools, Singapore, for a woman teach, r. Wiitten application Btating qualifications and experience should586 words
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Advertisement451 1918-05-23 12 THE MJLCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Imcobporatbd in Enoland Manufacturers THE MULTIPLAR BRAND BEST HAIR BELTING Sole Agents: KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street. THB LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO m Singapore IS COKDUCTEO 0T H. N. BUCKERIDGE la t of Ms ••r s Laf a»e 1 1 s, phot of rasti*r451 words
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Advertisement380 1918-05-23 12 GUAN KIAT AND COMPANY. LIMITED (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) Head Off ics: 11, Pfriia ftreet, tiagaaer* The successful tenderers to the B.S. Government snd Municipal Commissioners for the yesr 1918 For the supply of Engineering Store*, Paints, Metal and Oils, and Hardware and Mipoeilaneous Stores, etc. Tal. addraas OUANKIAT.380 words
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Advertisement209 1918-05-23 12 FIRBT-CUBB GARS-HIRE OAY AND NIBHT 'Phone 1233 Wo have numerous enquiries foi second band oars from our cheats ia the Strait- and F.M.S. If you wish to boy aay, ooasuit us. we will be able to fulfil your aeeds. When you intend to sell, ooasnlt us, we hiiall fetch a209 words
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Miscellaneous399 1918-05-23 12 Straits IBimes, TBLB PHON i Editor' -il and Goaeral... m is Manager's Offioe m mmi Job Printing Offloe M 1144 All oommunioations relatiag to editosia THiTBDITOr IIS23Vi <MlMeed 5 All oommunioations relatiag to burincm matters— advertisemeats, rakpriptioas, aoocuntß, printing, eto.— should be ad dressed to THB MANAQBB. Choquoj and money399 words
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