The Straits Budget, 2 March 1916
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1916-03-02 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXX No. 3029 Singapore. Thursday. March 2. 1916. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CCMTURV. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article292 1916-03-02 1 leaders— Fighting in France 12 Singapore Sanitation 12 Position in France 12-13 The Great Rattle 18 Ti e Real Thing 13 Lot \i am* Gkskkal Local and Persoual 1-2 The War 3 6 Lonely Inlanders 6 PastoiV Krightfulurss 6 Letter fit»tu H«'Uie 7 Municipal Cgujamnion 7 Death292 words
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Article4572 1916-03-02 1 Cholera lias broken out at Macassar. An issue of F.M.S. war fund stamps is in preparation. Mr. N\ H. Dakeyne has returned to Solan gor with bis bride. The next Assizes for Penang are fixed for Monday, March 20. The British continue to examine the Dutch mails,4,572 words
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THE WAR.
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Article1190 1916-03-02 3 ireat Battle in France. KHAN ATTEMPT TO PENETRATE LINES. More Peace Talk. London, February ‘23, 1.55 a.m. communique: The German attft.ks 'J o Verdun have developed, as was foren into a verv important action, power T c 0 n P ortr.l. The b*ttle continued to-day I' r ,nvinti1,190 words
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Article1207 1916-03-02 3 Battle in France. FIERCENESS OF GREATSTRUGGLE INCREASES. President Wilson Losing Patience. London, February 24. 4.20 a.tu. Wo sprang a mine Opposite llulluch last night and occupied the crater. To day there was au artillery duel about Bae Saint Maur which ended in our favour. Our artillery successfully bombarded1,207 words
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Article3409 1916-03-02 3 Battle of Verdun. THEUNPRECEDENTED ARTILLERY WORK. Another P. and 0. Liner Sunk. London, February 25, 12.50 p.m. It is estimated in Paris that tho Crown Prince concentrated half a million men in the renewed attempt to force a way to Verdun, which has been his aim since September,3,409 words
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Article3325 1916-03-02 5 The Great Battle. experts sav it is the real THING. Details of the P. and 0. Disaster. London, February 27, 4.25 p.m. lit rlin official no ssAge says fclio Kaiser present at. tlie Vertiuu buttle. London, February 27, 4.25 p m. Tin German Guards at Verdun are using3,325 words
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Article1799 1916-03-02 6 Verdun Battle Renewed. SPLENDID FRENCH DEFENSIVE FIGHTING. Turkish Forces Severely Beaten. London, February 28, 10.110 a ru. Paris: Le Temps rays that the battle of Verdun lias reached a ciitical point. The enemy lias ceased to advance and wo are attacking at some points. Sunday, when the enemy1,799 words
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314 1916-03-02 6 Since the war the Aland Islands, in the Baltic between Sweden and Finland, have been cut oil from the mainland. No ships call, and no one has been allowed to leave for a year aud a half. As a result of314 words
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834 1916-03-02 6 One of the puzzles of the war has been th attitude of the Gi rman clergy, which u 0 throughout made itself at once the piece uud the inspiration of the ultra militj. ist party, and out heroded Herod in j*'834 words
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2173 1916-03-02 7 Imm Our Special Correspondent. London, .luuuary 21. u better to ‘lie as freoraeu than to live u V( S um |».p the intolerant and brutal -Mr. Hughes, Prime Ministu «i tlu* Australian Commonwealth. (M the tim of the British Parliament U,\2,173 words
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1186 1916-03-02 7 A meeting of tho Municipal Commission was held on February 25, tho President, Mr. F. J. Hallifax, presiding. Others present were Dr. V. Sarny, Messrs. Roland Braddell, E. Tesseusohn, A. W. See Tiong Wall, Lcong Man Sau, Tan Kheam Hock, J. Polglase (secretary)1,186 words
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Article193 1916-03-02 7 A cable ban been received iu Kuala Lumpur announcing the death at Torquay, after a short illness, uf Mr. H. J Hetiituy, late of Selangor. Mr. lietuiuy joined the Selangor Survey Department about “Jo yearn ago, after bein«» in New Guinea. After Homo yearn193 words
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Article1439 1916-03-02 8 (Fkom Our Own Corkksi'onuknt.) Kuula Lumpur, February 21. An association of tin; owners e>t motor o.is for hire has Im-i-ii formed in Kuala Lumpur. j It in known aw tlio .Motor oar I nion. 1 In-, umtnb* rs bind themseilves to a fix* <1 scale: e*f charges,1,439 words
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137 1916-03-02 8 (From Our Own Corhkspoxdbnt.) I poll, February 25. A public meeting was held at tho Chinese Chambe r of Commerco to-day to ascertain what amount of support the public was prepared to givo to the war loan. The bon. A. N. Keuion137 words
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Article94 1916-03-02 8 English Spoken Here.” When a wan entered the witnoss-box at Shoreditch County Court the othor day it was stated that he Hpokc Yiddish. Judge Cluor: 1 am not going to speak Yiddish for you; go and got an interpreter. Mr. G. W. H. Jones (barrister): lie also speaks German. His94 words
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1141 1916-03-02 8 The annual inerting of tho I’erak Charnbt 1 of Commerce was held iu the Chambi r, I poll, on tin* -lnt iust., Mr. E T. C. Garland (Messrs. Aylesbury and < lariat.'i presidium. In submitting the annual report,1,141 words
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Article538 1916-03-02 8 (FkoM -V CoI’.KKSI'OMtKNT.) Trengganu, February ill. There arrived to day by the Abb >tsfurii H. 11. Ttiuku lie-a.r, of Rhio. He is visiting Lis father, 11. 11 The Sultau of Rhie, wbc Las been ill for **< mo time, but :h now making a good recovery. 'I538 words
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Article54 1916-03-02 8 The following telegram in connection the casualty lists of tho Malay States G 1 1" has been received by the General 4 Commanding, Straits Settlements, an published in the F.M.S. Governim nt for general information February 1L Transferred India hospital ship l v Malay States Guides 248354 words
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2020 1916-03-02 9 Thl history of tho war contains few raoro Amalie evcuts tl.au the retirement of the > i tmot*. almost without a casualty, from A Mi' l-oniuKula. The short official •hiuduum's announcing the evacuation, J 0UJ ot suvla and2,020 words
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299 1916-03-02 9 The examination has boon proceeding of documents found at tbe enemy consulates at Salonika of which the Consuls, together with other officials, were arrested a few woeks ago. A report drawn up with regard to a portion of these papers states that the299 words
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179 1916-03-02 9 Prof. H. H. Turner, continuing his addri s* to children at tho Royal Institution od wireless messages from the stars, again gave some delightfully simple but fascinating demonstrations. He produced a round gas shade, and placed it on a revolving platform. By179 words
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Article126 1916-03-02 9 In accordance with tho provisions of the Holidays Ordinance, 1879, tho following days will bo observed throughout the Colony as public holidays and bank holidays during the year 1916 April 21 and 22, Good Friday and following day, public holidays April 24, Easter Monday, bank holidays; June126 words
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375 1916-03-02 9 In tli* ir Singapore share circular, dated February HI, Mosers. Fraser ami Co. state:—* Although tin re 1 i,ivo been a fair number of bargains (luring tlit* past week the dealings have only been on a small scale. The prices of375 words
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Article238 1916-03-02 9 The Kedah Appeal Court, consisting of tbo Legal Adviser, Mr. W. 8. Gibson and three members nominated by the Chief Judge, baa concluded at Alor Star the bearing of an appeal from the High Court ia a case which has aroused a great deal of interest both238 words
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227 1916-03-02 9 Perhaps thn most useful, and certainly the most gratefully appreciated bit of work in connection with this fund, is that work done by the ludios who go up to Tanghn Barracks twice a week to durn and mend for the men of the Shropshire Uegiment.227 words
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1073 1916-03-02 10 Lord Robert Gcril has granted to the London correspondent of tho Niouwe Hotter damscho Cournot an interview, with the RjM-ral object of di•»*t• innif1the differences wliieh at the pri sent menu nt exist between the British and1,073 words
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547 1916-03-02 10 There must have been several thousand spectators gathered around the S.C.C. football ground ou the Hsplauadc on February ‘24 when the members of the l'euang Chinese Recreation Club met a local team captained by R. W. Sinclair and fairly representative of Singapore.547 words
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Article80 1916-03-02 10 The Governor has approved of tho followi°K appointment and promotions in the Siunaporo Volunteer Corps Mr. F. G. Stevens to bo Second Lieutenant and attached to the Malay Company, Singapore Volunteer Infantry. Malay Company, Singapore oluntecr Infantry:—Honorary Socond Lieuteuaut Noor Mohamed Hashim to bo captain, Compauy Servant80 words
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1667 1916-03-02 10 The disdosurr s of tho traveller who travelled to CoDHtat tinople and through enemy countries in t ie Near East have been further published in the Loudon Daily Mail. I lie tells hov costly ho was watched1,667 words
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Article1004 1916-03-02 11 Sorry for the Allies. FIELD-MARSHAL HINDENBURG AS HUMORIST. “Why Do They Keep on Fighting Field- Marshal vou Hindenburg’s chatty iniDrcssioDH of the military situation, peace cts, aud his own popularity, as supplied •u a dinner-table interview at his Russian head* marten with Dr. Paul Goldmann, of the Vienna Neue Frcie1,004 words
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Article100 1916-03-02 11 Reuter's Telegram. London, February 24, 10.30 p.m. Mr. Chamberlain entertained Lord Chelmsford to dinner in Claridge's Hotel. Amongst those present were Mr. Asquith and members of the Cabinet, the Vice-president and members of the Council of India, representatives of the India Ottice, the High Commissioners of theReuter's Telegram. - 100 words
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Article113 1916-03-02 11 Rkuihk’s Tklkorams. LouJod, February 24. The doatlis are anooiiuced of Mr. Jabez Balfour of tiuauce facie, and Sir George Martin, organist at St. Paul’s. London, February 25, 3.85 p.m. At the inquest oo Jabez Balfour, who was found dead in an express at Newport, on Wednesday morning, the sonRkuihk’s Tklkorams. - 113 words
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Article50 1916-03-02 11 Rkutkk’s Tklkgkams. London, Fibiuary 24. Shanghai Tin 1 (i >vernot s i'aiace at Changsha was att icked on Monday. There are no details. Marti law lias been proclaimed. Loudon, February 27, Peking: The euthronomentof Yuan Shi-kai has bcu postponed owing to the revolt of the Yunnanese.Rkutkk’s Tklkgkams. - 50 words
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Article50 1916-03-02 11 Rkotuk’s Trlsokahi London, February ‘23. Amsterdam: A gale has aggravated the Hoods. Churches and houses are wreckod at Nieuwendam and Buiksloot. London, February 25, 1pm. Amsterdam Heavy snowfall is augmenting the distress due to Hoods. More houses at Buiksloot have been swept away and only tin remain.Rkotuk’s Trlsokahi . - 50 words
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Article55 1916-03-02 11 Rbutkr’s Tklkgrams. London, February 25, 1 p.m. There is a blixxard in England. London, February 25, 3.35 p.m. Tho eminent Nonoourm iuist Minister, tho Rev. R. J. Campbell, has been ordaiDod deaeon of the Church of England, at Birmingham. London, February 28, 8 p.m. Mr. Coote (Unionist) has beenRbutkr’s Tklkgrams. - 55 words
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Article81 1916-03-02 11 The senior boys of St. Andrew’s School were entertained on Saturday last, at Tan jong Katorg, by Mrs. Lei Choon Guan. They had a moat delightful outing there eujoyiug very much the splendid bathing in the afternoon when the tide was high. They went out and returned81 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article277 1916-03-02 11 What has proved to bo a most enjoyable inter-club billiard tournament was brought to a oonclusion at the Singapore Association of Engineers’ club rooms, French Bank buildings, on February 24, when the return match Association of Engineers v. Masonic Club was played. On the former meeting at Freemasons’ Hall277 words
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Article298 1916-03-02 11 The following was the result of tho mutch, Singapore Golf Club v. Keppel Golf Club which was played on the Race Course links on Sunday:— J. N. Hutcheson and C. E. Winter 1 v. H. T. White and R. F. Binnio 0. C. 11. G. Clarke aud K. L.298 words
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Article215 1916-03-02 11 The Naval men are making the most of their stay in port, two elovons making good use of on Monday afternoon by playing a game on the S.R.C. ground. Tbo game calls for no special comment, oxcept perhaps that, Bryant who put up a contury on Saturday would seem215 words
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Article263 1916-03-02 11 The court in front of tins S.C.C. Club bouse was well line d witli spectators on Monday when M. J. Opcott, representing Singapore, played a singles match with Foo doo Wan the I’enaug Chinese champion. The play revealed a contrast in styles, the Chinese relying upnu coolness and263 words
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296 1916-03-02 11 A wiro from Loudon states: —The wrecked Zeppelin which was reported by a trawler to have been seen in the sinking condition in the North Sea has not been located. A gale raged during the night, and it296 words
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253 1916-03-02 11 The Associated Press of New York I publishes a despatch from Berlin doscribjmg an attack on the German censorship made by the members of all parties in the Reichstag. The despatch says The debate on the censor-hip continues253 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1141 1916-03-02 12 —Straits Times, February 25. There seems to bo more than meets tlio eye in the recent roports of lighting in Franco. Along the whole lino struggles are taking place which hoc in to bo rather more than the ordinary activity practised to keep the men on both—Straits Times, February 25. - 1,141 words
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Article1133 1916-03-02 12 —Straits Times, February 26. The public hardly realise, we think, the extent to which the great sewerage scheme, perfected by our local Municipal Engineers, after the visit of Mr. Midgley Taylor, has progressed. Singapore had discussed systems of up to-date drainage long enough to enable old men to,—Straits Times, February 26. - 1,133 words
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Article1182 1916-03-02 12 rea t success might be scored. Straits Times, K'fcuary 28. A few days ago, we expressed our opinion that the Germans were feeling all along the lines in France with a view to discovering whether thero was any weak spot where an attack might be driven home"reat success might be scored. — Straits Times, K'fcuary 28. - 1,182 words
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Article1067 1916-03-02 13 —Straits Times, February 29. There is but one subject—the great battle ln France, and it is possible that it may i Q to the greatest battle in the world’s history. I h e descriptions of it till one with horror. The Germans are hurling thousands thousands of.—Straits Times, February 29. - 1,067 words
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Article1103 1916-03-02 13 —Straits Times, March 1. The fact of London experts hailing the battle of Verdun as “the real thing” is significant. It tends curiously to confirm a view we have heard expressed, and which came from one who has been at tho front. Note was taken many months—Straits Times, March 1. - 1,103 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement264 1916-03-02 13 Property Sales. The following proportion woro disposed of by auction at Messrs. Cbing Kong Loo and Co.’s sale room on Monday afternoon :—Free hold land and house 1‘22 Dunlop Street, area 887 sq. feet, bought by Gulab Klmn Suratte for $2,600; freehold land at Upper Tanglin, art a 20,000 square264 words
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Article1017 1916-03-02 14 Next wn k tin* four pound loaf of bread in ninopenco—fit tin* outbreak of the war it wan fivepenco halfpenny. It haw b» u eight pence since June. Vet there is notone word of1,017 words
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745 1916-03-02 14 The subscription list of llabiakol Syndicate, Limited, opened ou Thursday and will close on March 4. The company will have a capital of 9150,000 iu 15,000 910 shares, aud the directors are the Hon. A. It. Adams, the Hod. Robert Young, and745 words
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1084 1916-03-02 14 Invasion of England. MOST POPULAR BOOK IN GERMANY TO-DAY. Hindenburg’s Triumph.” Though the book, Hindi nburg’s March luto London, translated from the German ami published by John Long, is in most ways a puerile and childish Might of imagination, it would be well, says a reviewer iu Tlie Standard, that1,084 words
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599 1916-03-02 14 An extraordinary general meeting of Messrs. Garner, Quelch and Co. (Singapore.!, Ltd., was held on Tuesday at Winchester House in continuation of one held a little while ago to consider what courso should be; adopted with regard to the affairs599 words
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658 1916-03-02 15 T |,e Australian Transport winch was r 'LI about a uioDth ago off the coast ot )Sll returned to llougkong on February Wat about H a.m. in charge of the salvage Valuer David Gillies and the salvage party. > V one658 words
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203 1916-03-02 15 Tl ‘fs commander of a large transport, in cl n^. to the secretary f tho Imperial Mer*1 ,fcrv,ce Guild, ri (|U( fits that body to a t to look out for discoloured tUt W,ien n submarine areas, as he states uS203 words
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649 1916-03-02 15 The meeting of an S.C.C. eleven and one recruited from the United Services, which took place on the Esplanade on Saturday, resulted in a most enjoyable game with a thoroughly sportiug tiuish. Tho Club went in first aud did quite well. Tinsley credited649 words
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Article125 1916-03-02 15 When Private Jones, back from France, put his pass in at the railway booking oflice, he was surprised by the booking clerk asking to bo allowed the honour of shaking handM with him. They shook. And when Private .Tones, still wondering, roaclnd his home station in the far125 words
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586 1916-03-02 15 The following description of the Saint Mihiel salient is by Mr. H. Warner Allen, special correspondent of tho British Press with the Froncb armies A white line in the hillside below one’s feet —the advanced French trenches on the heights of586 words
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Article253 1916-03-02 15 A successful demonstration was made recently, says an exchange, of an invention by Dr. K. lto, manager of tbo engine works of the Mitsu Bishi Dockyard and Engine Works, Nagasaki. Tbo salvage steamer Oura Maru was navigated and controlled entirely by the captaiu from tl io253 words
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393 1916-03-02 15 f'nits come ami go and trcDch reliefs aro carried out with almoHt clockworkliko punctuality. And, because wo cannot tell you more than thin, the impression is fostered that a conspiracy of secrecy is afoot. In a word, there393 words
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421 1916-03-02 15 The United Press of Now York, pub* lisbes the following article, written by its special correspondent at Salonika, Mr. William G. Shepherd. The men in the great war have got down to using clubs for braining purposes. Tho Austro-Gertuan soldiers421 words
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2012 1916-03-02 16 By Our Special Correspondent. London, .I.iuiiary 27. While i in to b< assumed tlint the pit-sent Season is pi.manly one of iii'iibitioii. it cun Dot b< rej o.e In i with la* k of active inter I'st. In llil* e2,012 words
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553 1916-03-02 16 At a comm it toe meeting of the Singapore Family Benefit Society, held on the 25th ultimo, 29 application* for admission wire dealt with against r»*> the previous month. Accounts to the end of January, 1910, were liii 1 on553 words
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Article94 1916-03-02 16 Wo are informed that 517", has been received in response to the appeal made by Mr. E. A. Brown on behalf of the Boys’ and Girls’ Refuges at Manchester and Salford. It is hoped that anyone who intends subscribing will send at once either to Mr. K.94 words
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435 1916-03-02 16 South Australian fruit growers areextrt ly desirous of opening up au export tr "l with the I’nited States. At au important conference of argiculturists held rect utly t Clarendon, the following resolution ul passed: ds That the Government435 words
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Article210 1916-03-02 16 The marriage of Captain C. W. A. Stewart, of the steamer Wilhelm, with Miss Mary C. Leicester, a daughter of the late Dr. A. B. Leicester and Mrs. M. C. Leicester, of Edenhurst, Thomson Road, took placo at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, on February 25 the officiating clergyman being210 words
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Article147 1916-03-02 16 The Singapore and Straits Directory foi 1010 is to hand and is a larger and fuller volume than ever. Like the Lady Jane iu Patience it might sing Stouter than I used to be, Still more corpulent grow I, There will be too much of me,147 words
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1639 1916-03-02 17 W. Kinchela - By W. Kinchela. following article is of great interest, uiUHt be understood that it w Hupplw d J J .u-ntleman who is engaged in opening b V Of trade, ami wo are Lot 111 Lble for the view be expresses «T?u Z1,639 words
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Article73 1916-03-02 17 Among the Dames of those whom Viscount French brought to notico in his despatch, dated from headquarters in France, on November 30 last, for gallant and distinguished service in the field are the names of temporary 2nd Lieutenant S. C. ickers, K. E. Signallers, of the Eastern73 words
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546 1916-03-02 17 In a review of tho tin mining industry in 1915, Thu Times says: In comparison with what happened during tho closing months of 1914, when tho holding up of supplies, tho need for a reorganization of tho trade, and the closing of546 words
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Article305 1916-03-02 17 One of the largest seizures of opium in the history of Hongkoug was made by the Water Police ou February 20 ou the Bluo Funnel steamer Alcinous. lho vessel had just arrived from Liverpool, Loudon and the usual ports of call. A party of police at once305 words
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581 1916-03-02 17 We lravo boon roquostod to give publicity to the following:— Thu ltoyal Society «f St. George in organising throughout the Umpire a great demons* tration in honour of England, and iu memory of her sons who have laid down their lives iu her581 words
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Article145 1916-03-02 17 In the High Court, Calcutta, on February 16, before Mr. Justice Fletcher, Mr. Aratboon Stephen, owner of the Grand Motel and Grand Cafe, and joint owner with Mr. Bandmanu of the premises upon which the Empire Theatre stands applied for a rule on the Bandmann Varieties, Limited,145 words
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Article98 1916-03-02 17 Wo hear that His Excellency tho General Officer Commanding, who recently inspected all sections of the Reserve Force, was extremely gratified by the progress made, tho intelligence displayed, and tho smartness and accuracy of tho work done. Tho Kosorves are a fine body of meu, and their rapid98 words
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2437 1916-03-02 18 I The tw« nty tilth annual general meeting of the Singapun < luh was hol'l on February 21 in the < 'mb htiUS", the l'n si<J« nl, li. K. Sir Ai thm Young. I\.»' M <»., being in the chair2,437 words
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Article165 1916-03-02 18 The report of the directors of the Bangkok Dock Company for the year ended December 31, 19lf>, is as follows Your directors have now pleasure in submitting the accounts for the year 'ended December 31, 1915, and report that, after paying interest on deben tures, making provision165 words
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Article121 1916-03-02 18 I be lowest prico ever paid for a horse in the state of Delaware, says the Philadelphia North Americao, was recently received at a public sale at Georgetown o f the property d Mr. Delaw an But ton, when Mr. David Warring!,eii bought one for 24d.121 words
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385 1916-03-02 18 Tho police have ou their bands at tl present moment a remarkable case wl.ijj presents more than one puxzlinu t,., ture calling for elucidation? It occuraj a few days ago but since then the happenings have assumed a much i385 words
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Article285 1916-03-02 18 As briefly recorded last week, tho annual iue< ting of the congregation was hold at the Prefbyteriau Church, on Wednesday evening, the Rev. Willi:m Cross, presiding. There was a fair attendance of members and friends. R port upon tho work ot 1915 were presented, printed copies of285 words
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Article181 1916-03-02 18 Mr. F. M. Baddcley, Postmaster-General, Straits Settlements, notifies that the Post Office is now in a position to receive and forward literature for H.M. ships on this station, for all local military forces and for British forces in Egypt and iu Salonika. It is hoped shortly181 words
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4316 1916-03-02 19 rv vcarly meeting of the share V t \\U Hongkong ami Shanghai ■„Dol atioo wa» held at tho City iUekinu P afc noon ou February 19. Hall, 111,1 Laudalo (chairman of f,lt a nrosidod, ami those also present j.petois)4,316 words
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Article149 1916-03-02 20 In the Parliamentary papers recently Mr Tenuant, replying to Mr. Farrell uh to the circumstances under which a Leinster private was court martialled and shot for alleged desertion in I*'ranee, states that Private T. Hope, of the 2nd battalion Leinster Pediment, was tried by field general court martial149 words
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Article155 1916-03-02 20 Mr. M. Donohoe has obtained a sensational story from Miss Lamos, an American, who is a survivor from the passenger steamer Brindisi, which was travelling from America with about 4(0 Montenegrin reservists ou board, and was sunk by an enemy submarine iu the Adriatic. Miss Lamos says155 words
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2144 1916-03-02 20 Lord .M< ntagu of lit auluu is back in Lug land, iir urrivc<1 at Southampton ou .laiiii ary Is, him! from there drove to his beuutihil home iii 11 10 Now l*'oi< ht. Mo is slow!}2,144 words
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457 1916-03-02 20 Mr. Arthur Pollen, in a lecture in Camber well on The Navy at War, said Germany bad prepared for war as no country had t-ver done. She sprang a war ou Europe when all Europe was unready,457 words
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Article265 1916-03-02 20 Since the outbreak of the war, writes out Bangkok correspondent, tho Germans ana Austrians here, have kept a keen watch upon tho local cinematograph shows. Directly anything they conceive to be detrimental to their cause has been screened, they have at once rushed to either265 words
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1163 1916-03-02 21 TIh following article, describing women’. 1 t (3 making of munitions, has been for the Evening Standard by special siou from the Ministry of Munitions [uJ through the courtesy of the hrui conCC T. l J tinif, trying, and1,163 words
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480 1916-03-02 21 Russian merchants are endeavouring to eliminate the German middleman in their dealings with India and Ceylon, and are taking steps to encourage direct trading. A proof of the feeling prevalent in Rufesia on this subject is afforded by a communication from480 words
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Article12 1916-03-02 21 [The Straits Times is not responsible for tbeopinions of its correspondents.!12 words
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Article79 1916-03-02 21 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Persons who come to Johnston's Pier and find no convenience re money changing will find that just opposite the pier there is a money changer on tho verandah at the Chamber of Commerce Buildings. As the Johnston's Pier79 words
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Article86 1916-03-02 21 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —To decide an argument will you kindly give the correct pronunciation, colloquial that is, of tbe word Plethora? Chambi rs dictionary has it Pioth’ o ra aud Collins dictionary Pleth'-o-ra. —Yours, etc., Ulysses. Singapore, February 29, 1916. [We prefer Pleth o86 words
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301 1916-03-02 21 That Canadian Indians have survived the hardship caused by the adverse effect of the war on the fur trade, and are facing another winter with confidence, is the statement which appears in the annual report of the Indian Department just issued301 words
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Article252 1916-03-02 21 The Sandakan Town Guard has now been disbanded and the great majority of the members have undertaken to join the B. N. B. Volunteer Rifles when that force is duly constituted by the passing of the Volunteer Ordinance, now in draft. A parade of the European section252 words
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866 1916-03-02 21 In the course of a case heard before Mr. Halpli Scott in the first court on Wednesday tlu:re was a mild passage of arms between Mr. Koek and the magistrate. Counsel was appearing for Mrs. Sophia Abramovitz, against866 words
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962 1916-03-02 22 A Itff’iuii'Eit.il Chap! tin \wit<K in a home paper a* f< lltms Pity tin- j'ii'lrr in tin: I« »iky postal wuggou, knoo d< p in pic' ine iM.stc.inN, love Ictti iH, brief ttckuow leilgiiitntH of purei Is, atd stolid account-962 words
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831 1916-03-02 22 An enquiry was held on February IS, at the Magistracy, Hongkong, into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Willis Oliver Ashworth Shepherd, late chief ollicer of the Lirmn, whose death occurred on the morning of February 6. Mr. 11. .1.831 words
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211 1916-03-02 22 M. Struve, the famous Russian economist and editor of tho review, the Russkaia Mysl, says, iu an article iu the Bourse Gazette, that it is important that Russia should come now under the influence of English culture. In the eighteenth and tho211 words
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Article218 1916-03-02 22 The steamer Clan Mactavish (5,816 tous), which was sunk by the German prize crew which capturi d the South African liner Apparn gave battle before she went under. She was bound from Fremantle to Loudon, aud had tho following cargo: From Sydney: 1,745 bales wool,218 words
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Article145 1916-03-02 22 The New Y’ork Times says that when the British first tackled the submarine menace they found it impossible to hit the submerged submarines, the ordinary shells ricocheting off the water like lawn-tennis balls. Experiments revealed that alterations in the shape of the nose of the shell permitted145 words
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Article19 1916-03-02 22 Modik. —On February 26, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, tho wife of N. D. Mudie, of a son.19 words
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Article18 1916-03-02 22 1’ TKKMAiiK—Pkx. On March 1, at the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, .1. I'tcrmark to Misti M. A. Pex.18 words
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Article180 1916-03-02 22 Singapore, March 1, lyiy, EXCHANGE, On Lon l>o* Bank 4 m/s 3/4^ Demand 2 4^ Private 8 m/s 2/4 5 On Franck Bank T. T. 328 On India Bank T. T. 17^ On HoNOKONo...Bank d/d 170/ On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 3^ On Java Bank T. T. 13^180 words
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Article350 1916-03-02 22 SlNQAPORB, MaUi II 1, 1916. MINING. Value Bu >' er8 Selle 10 10 Ampang 6.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 0.85 0 50 10 10 Belat 1.60 2.00 10 10 Kanabol 0.90 1.00 10 10 Kinta Association 6.00 41 ill Kinta Tin 1.15.0 2.0.0 41 AT Laliat Mines350 words
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Advertisement138 1916-03-02 22 NOTICE. The port tree price of the Straits Tim,* to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is a year. T re post free price of the Straits Bulge t is $14 a yea r to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The138 words
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Obituary37 1916-03-02 22 DEATH. .Imhnson.— On February 4, 1910, at her daughter's residence, Mrs. .1. lioyers, Ritchie Street, Narsin>;apuratn, Madras, Margaret Johnson, wife of late Mr. V. .Johnson, violinist; ay (I Hi years. Deeply mourned by her children and relatives.37 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article42 1916-03-02 1 General Rubber Items 1 Para lUibbt r Exports .latiuary Rubber Returns t M.S. Rubber Export Duty 1 \j.w.riMis \xi> Rktorts priunsten Rubber 1 Indo-Malay Estates, Limited 1 Latrjen (.lava) Rubber 2 v .,a am> Rc h i IK it Pricks 242 words
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Article259 1916-03-02 1 Mr. !I. M. Batten, of Durian Tttnggal Malaeea, ban left for England on Mick leave. Mr. *i. N. Magill, manager of Changkat "trlaD'j estate, u< ar Tuiping, lias gone to tt vlon ior a ui -ntb’s holiday. Mr. C. f alconer-Stewart, of Merton estate, and uow lu\ Lieut,259 words
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Article128 1916-03-02 1 e are indebted to Messrs. Barlow and inpany for tbe following statistics of tbe pert of Para rubber from tbe four ports of if 'ninsula for varying periods from 1, 1916, The quantities are stated H -i with tbe figures tor tho corresponding ptnods of tbe two128 words
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Article23 1916-03-02 1 jfjlfug Estate.- 27,015J lbs. lbs. "o fi r. 4,360 lbs.; ten months 47,142 41 Wh eIofcon *0,‘293 lbs. eight months23 words
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1409 1916-03-02 1 The sixth annual oi dinary g* ru ral meeting of the Brauusfon (?lalny) Rubber Estates. Limited, was lu*Ul no .January 11, at the cilices of the company, -0, K.C., Col. K. S. Duoscervillc, I*.A. (chairman of1,409 words
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570 1916-03-02 1 Tim tenth crdini.iy general meeting of shareholder* iu ti e above company was held on February 1'J. at tho odico of Messrs. Cumin (batch ami (’o. C dotnbo. Mr. C. C. Durraut presided, and tlm others preseut were:—Mr. N.570 words
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Article75 1916-03-02 1 I'or the period from March 2 to 9, 1916, inclusive, the value of the highest grude of uob» r is tixi d at 2s. sd. per lb and tin; duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is |< viable on an ad valon m basis75 words
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1955 1916-03-02 2 The sixth annual general meeting of the Langcn (.lava) Rubber Estates Company, I Limited, was hold on hecorubor 24, in the j Council Hootn of the Rubber Growers’ Amociation, Incorporated, 518, Kastchcap, K.C., Mr. C. K. Welldon (the chairman) presiding. Mr. J.1,955 words
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1040 1916-03-02 2 Stock Singapore Issued Par Dividends. Malakan Exchange Fraser Co.’s Lanital Value Comi-amks. Prices, Closing Prices 1915. 1914. January 24. March 1. 150,0<K) a/. 20% 82% Anglo-Malay 10/4$ 9/fl 10/6 0,000 XI 25% 17*% Bakap1,040 words
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Advertisement338 1916-03-02 3 !..’V'f ft STRAITS LTD. photo EngraversV;. >■. Telephone; Commercial Line B Half-toneJ S' JL 348. Photographers up] SINGAPORE. OH ;V --feo- H V eoamquence I 111 h W m Mof numerous unitutuxis parcll.r X NWWWHpHßHßßWWWHi^^^^^HWWaiiitMeilmiiunß A “HHfM** 3C Rheumatic Gout y> Z and Gravel. B|^B^Bl^^P^BHHß9pPßpfllHß 3 [Z] Babek and most338 words
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Advertisement276 1916-03-02 3 A Great Success! s y v /3SF; SELF NEW Lever pocket FILLING Waterman’s Ideal) Foil Pen Raise lever, dip nib in ink, lower lever—the i ,7 pen is filled. ■-r .< Showing the little lever device for easy ‘’lling. When closed it bee (lush with the surface of the Uo»L276 words
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Advertisement225 1916-03-02 3 A positive paying investment in any business, whether large or small, is good Printing Its value oannot be overestimated. Tour advertising matter which you distribute and the stationery you use generally makes a lasting impression, favourably or otherwise, aooording to its kind. Don't Pay Oui Money for the poor kind,225 words
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Advertisement137 1916-03-02 4 Harbinger of Comfort and Delight For Planters, Miners and Outstation Residents. CROWN CORK B0TTLE8. No Deposit to Pay. No return of Bottles. No Heavy Cost. Salitfadion, Purity S r-r-rr *5? n l PER CASE OF (6 doz. Pints) Soda Water, Lemonade, Gingerale, Gingerbeer or Tonic $5 only. PER CASE OF137 words
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Advertisement305 1916-03-02 4 V *fF IS. VC mf it.” L«t Sargol mako you Plump pud Popular. HOW THIN PEOPLE CAN PUT ON FLESH. A New Discovery. Tbin meu ud women—that big, hearty, filling dinner you ate last night. What became of all the fat*produoing nourishment it contained You haven’t gained in weight one305 words
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