The Straits Budget, 20 April 1916
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1916-04-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXX No. 3036 Singapore, Thursday. April 20. 1916. ESTABLISHED OVER HALT A CCATURY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article342 1916-04-20 1 leaders— The Great Offensive 12 British Air Service 12 From the Field 12-13 British Service 13 Art aud Industry ...13-14 Local and Ghnkral— Local and Personal 2 The War 3-6 Kuala Luiupur Y.M.C.A. 0 The Siamese Railway 0 Death of Brother Josephus 6 The Antarctic 7 British342 words
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Article4907 1916-04-20 1 Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Ransom, of Kuala Selangor, have left for home. Sergeant H. K. C. Tobutt is appointed 2nd lieutenant (temporary), M.S.Y.R. Mr. G. E. London has been appointed to act as Assistant District Officer, Sitiawan. Dr. W. B. Ormc, of the F.M.S. Government Service,4,907 words
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THE WAR.
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Article1786 1916-04-20 3 German Attack Fails. VERDUN REMAINS SECURE AS EVER. Germany and America. LondoD. April 13, 1.20 p.m. Paris, communique: There has been a inleut aud continuous bombardment west of >I eU so and of Hill 304, in the Esnes strict, ami at Morthommo. There has been operate artillery activity1,786 words
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Article1533 1916-04-20 3 Verdun. FRENCH SHEW GREATER CONFIDENCE. Fighting Floods in Mesopotamia. London, April 14, 1.20 a.m. Paris, communique: Wost of the Meuse there was a continuous bombardment of Hill 304 and tho Morthommo-Cumii res front Tbcro was moderate artillery activity east of the Meuse and in tho Woevre, but no1,533 words
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Article2761 1916-04-20 4 French Success. SIXTEEN-INCH GUNS NOW IN USE. The American Attitude. London, April 15, 11.5 a.m. Paris, communique In the Argonne, our batteries were active, in tho region of St. Hubert, where German works were damaged, and also against enemy roads in the region of Montfaucon and Malancourt. Both2,761 words
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Article546 1916-04-20 5 Verdun Battle. GERMANS EXPECTED AGAIN TO ATTACK. Confidence of Italian Cabinet. London, April 16, 1.5 a.m. Paris. communique: On tho left bank of the Mouse, the enemy violently bombarded our positions in Avocourt Wood and on Hill 304. on the right bank. There was artillery activity on both546 words
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Article2239 1916-04-20 5 Russian Success. NEWS OF CAPTURE OF TREBIZ0ND. Cabinet Crisis Threatened. London, April 17, 10.45 p.m. Petrograd. communique The Russians have occupied the village of Arsonekellcssi, twelve miles east of Trebizond. London, April 18, 9.80 p.m. Petrograd Trebizond has fallen. London, April 18, 12.85 a.m. General Sir Douglas Haig2,239 words
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580 1916-04-20 6 The: following report has been passed by the censor ieir publication On March 30 the Special Tribunal pronounces! judgment in the Lahore Conspiracy Supplementary Case. Of the 71 accused six we re* sentenced to el* ath, 45 to transportation for life*, eight580 words
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Article112 1916-04-20 6 Tbe following anecdote is recounted by London Opinion: Whe n Colonel House, President Wilson’s special envoy, was in Berlin recently, he went to the bunk to get some German money. Of course nothing hut notes were to be had, and the colonel wondered why lie was kept112 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article445 1916-04-20 6 The Straits Chinese Football Association team that met au S.C C. ole um on Thursday on the Esplanade hy way >1 preparation for their forthcoming visit to Ponaug created a most favourable impression. They lost by three goals to one, but that score* hardly represents tlie balance of play.445 words
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Article337 1916-04-20 6 Following were the results of play iu Thursday’s tournament in connection with the Ladies’ Lawn Tenuis Club Mixed Doubles A. Mrs. Owen and Mr. Edwards roc. 5 beat Mrs. Saunders and Mr. Allan rec. 3, 6—4, 6-4. Mrs. Lowtlnr Kemp and Mr Upcott owe 1 beat Miss Tabor337 words
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Article97 1916-04-20 6 The result of the April medal of the Keppel Golf Club was as follows T. M. Maben 92—16*76 \V. Bircham 86 6 80 L. ,J. Gilbertson 86 6 80 K, F. Biunie 83 4 81 11. II. Salmond 94 10 84 Twenty-five cards were taken out. The ladies’ spoon97 words
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680 1916-04-20 6 A graphic story was told at Hull by two survivors of the Wilson Liuer Sappho, which was nb indoned in the White Sea. There were twenty-two on board the vessel, including Captain Martin, and ouly three are believed to have680 words
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545 1916-04-20 6 There was a large attendance it ti Yew Hall l Y.M.C.A.,, Kualf Ll rhursday evening, when a social v Z n OB public meotiOK was held to Celebris association s tenth aunivermrv c Malay Mail. The musical entertainment and tea *>.545 words
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Article198 1916-04-20 6 Considerable progress lias bee-u made 1Q the work on the railway line which is J liuk Bangkok with Alor Star, says the straitKcho. In February the line was opened soatii of Koh Lak, another 2C kilometres to Hut" Yang, and it was proposed to open a frirtber198 words
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Article96 1916-04-20 6 The death occurred 111 woeK, of the ltev. Brother W ilium ftUt of St. Paul’s Institution, D!i The deceased was 76 years l) .n 4* born in Ceylon in 1840, and »> a ni years a Christian Brother. At f his death ho had been in96 words
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972 1916-04-20 7 I The following wireless message from S en1 un the Aurora, second in command of bL Shaekluton expedition, was received in E nmkm, on March 24 The Aurora reached Capo Crozier on li ,11'irv 9 1915, where it was972 words
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501 1916-04-20 7 The third annual general meeting of the shareholders of tho Ayer Weng (Hahman) Development and Prospecting Company, Limited, was held at PenaDg, on the 12tliinst. There were present Messrs. R. P. Brash in the chair, M. C. Corbett, F. Duxbury, W. K.501 words
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Article236 1916-04-20 7 Tlie correspondents’ accounts of tho taking of the Germau salient at St. Eloi by the Northumberland aud Koyal Fusiliers say the salient contained a mound partially com manding our position. Moreover, there was a mass of trenches and fortifications. There were entanglements, and an extraordinary parapet beyond236 words
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988 1916-04-20 7 A considerable number of German business mon aro actively engaged in the advertising of what is known in Berlin as the Central Europe Idea, writes the Amsterdam correspondent of the Daily Express. The schome is simple enough,988 words
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608 1916-04-20 7 Jess Willard, the ch.uupion boxer of tho woild, defeated Frank Moran on points, states a New York wire of March 26. In the first round Willard jabbed Moran in the face with his left, and the latti r retaliated with608 words
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Article145 1916-04-20 7 Afj o' In r l’ i< nclim.in from Singapore, Mr. Joan Cinifl iii j'tn, has horn Mentioned in di-Hpatoims :iii I d<e,rat<d with tlio Cross of War I’rivato CfmlTanjou, h military obniivor, tln< rimtimi -,h\s, whs returning from bomb mimi nt op< i itn ns, whin lie145 words
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Article975 1916-04-20 8 The war may at least resuscitate the blighted British j <ke, if it does nothing better f<» (heat Biitaiu. This iH the hope of one Englishman, something of a humourist himself, Pelham Gr-uville Wodeliouso. Iu America.975 words
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299 1916-04-20 8 It is now over six centuries since Nichiren Shonin founded the Hokke sect of Huddhism. and with a view* to perpetuatiug his memory Mr. Takauii Jiyei, a well known Buddhist, some time ago conceived the project of making a tremendous monument299 words
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208 1916-04-20 8 Major W. C. Scott, I.M S., who was at Bagdad and was subsequently medical officer and political agent at Muscat, has bad an experience in the Gulf and Mesopotamia, lie was captured by Turks, but having plenty of money lie bribed his jailor.208 words
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Article173 1916-04-20 8 Mr. Frederick Villiers, the veteran war correspondent, was a passenger by the Khiva, which arrived at Fremantle on March 14. Ho went out to Australia to deliver a series of lectures. Mr. Villiers has visited Verdun during the war, and states that the defences there are impregnable. There173 words
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339 1916-04-20 8 Mr. H. J. Groenwall, a special correspondent of tLio Daily Express, wrote from Paris on February 17 I loam from the Swiss frontier that the Crown Prince was last week appointed Comuianderiu-Cbief of the German armies in the east339 words
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268 1916-04-20 8 A very severe thunderstorm, such as lias seldom been experienced in Penang, accompanied by a heavy dowupour, visited Penang about 5.15 p.m. ou April 12 and lasted about an Lour. The Btorm, says the Pinang Gazette, blowing with cyclonic violence, travelled268 words
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Article51 1916-04-20 8 (Fkom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 15. Six Eurasian members of B Co. of the Volunteers are going homo or to India to enlist. Their passages will be defrayed by private subscriptions. Their names are Lance-Corpl. Boyle, Y. L. Patersen, G. F. Scully, C. Mooro and L. V.51 words
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Article62 1916-04-20 8 The acting Colonial Secretary fo> .vards a copy of the following telegram from tho Secretary of State to H.E. the Governor, dated April H: Referring to my predecessor’s telegram April 17, 1915, it is His Majesty’s wish that on the occasion of His Maje sty's birthday as62 words
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Article820 1916-04-20 8 Mr. George E. Anderson, United Consul at Hongkong, says i u a report:— tt •‘While the temporary closing of H Panama Canal is said by shhmin.? 01 have had some iutluence upon this L820 words
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2375 1916-04-20 9 Kraaft.” A TALE OE GUNS AND OF A PARTNERSHIP. Paut II. Mv dear Light,” said Kinlock, (he was )()ki l down on a dirty wreck lying in a .chair in the native hotel which they °t%dsed) “you have been a doing of it l llt 0 V ou not know2,375 words
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Article74 1916-04-20 9 (Fkom Our Own Corrksi’ondknt.) Shanghai, April 14, 2.10 a.m. The official starting on June 18 of the Pacific service will be resumed, under the American fiag, by a reestablished Pacific Mail Company. This is not the old com pany reconstituted, but a re establishment under the American74 words
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Article126 1916-04-20 9 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore of the week ended April h was G 1.70 per mille of the population. The total number of deaths was *2 Id, of which 144 were male subjects and f»9 female. Convulsions claimed .52, phthisis ‘29, malaria fever126 words
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703 1916-04-20 9 (Flioil A Coi:l<*sl*ONl>KNT Malacca, April 15. There occurred last Friday an interesting little fiiuc ion at tho High School, Malacca, wh<*u lie stall and the whole school asMiinhli 1 to wish Godspeed to their veteran headmaster, Mr. .1. Howell,703 words
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Article156 1916-04-20 9 On I'riday Brigadier-General I). 11. Itidout, C.M.0., after a visit of inspection to tho first monthly camp of the M.S.V.K, at I'aiping. broke bin journey ac If di in order to accept the invitation of the lh .1. A. I'ayne* OaJlwey to a private conference156 words
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2602 1916-04-20 10 London, March 16After a lull in infantry fighting for the better part of a week, the Germans appear to have r. newe l then full offensive against Verdun, and even with an augmentation of violence. The2,602 words
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580 1916-04-20 10 Mr. M. B. Oliver, acting hon. treasure the Belgium Belief Fund, forwards Cl S 0 correspondence which has been f on L,i 0 to him by the acting Colonial Secretary a8 n- U L t0 i r aVe ih communication* published, adding580 words
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Article178 1916-04-20 10 The Sydney Sun, of March 19, say*i tensive trading was done in mining s 1L« the Sydney Stock Exchange yesterday. market was in a healthy state, and <1 wero on a sound basis, particular y Malayan Tin Dredging ventures. Ma J d Corporation was cagorly sought a178 words
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Article44 1916-04-20 11 straits Times is not responsible for ninioDH of its correspondents. 0,r P r. M'°n Jcnt B, mld be t in lnd ‘I"** ,u U st be short and to the point, rambling epistles are liable to be j cted or ruthlessly cut down.;44 words
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Article1453 1916-04-20 11 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. sir are instructed by L. R. M. S. V. i'llmiappa, the manager of tho Chetty g c and others on behalf of the Chetty L rnuuity to write to you with reference two letters which have appeared iu your .luinoH1,453 words
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Article437 1916-04-20 11 To the Editor of the Straits Timos. Sir, —The leading article in your valuable paper of yesterday’s date was quite seasonable, and I am sure has touchod many British hearts, including the hearts of many in smug Singapore. I agree with you that a fund437 words
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Article195 1916-04-20 11 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—On Saturday last I sent a telegram to tho Government Telegraph Office for transmission to a friend at Penang, who was leaving thero, on that day, per tho P. and O. Mail for Europe. Tho telegram was a short one, and195 words
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Article439 1916-04-20 11 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Two letters recently published in your paper touch upon subjects meriting, I think, more than passing interest. I refer to those letters, one upon tho taxation of dollar companies and the other proposing that Cbetties subscribo to tho Malayan Air439 words
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Article187 1916-04-20 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, 1 was passing along Selegie Koad about 4 p.m. on Monday and saw a small boy, about 10 years old, being carried into No. 87, Sologio I toad, with whafc appeared to rao a badly damagod head and face. Also187 words
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705 1916-04-20 11 Among tlio vagrants o'»l!« k ct< <l from the streets of Shanghai, it is probable that none have made so close a study of their business as lins .1. E. West, who was recently convicted of the705 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1102 1916-04-20 12 —Straits Times. April 14. There was a significant phrase in one of the telegrams we published yesterday. It was a semi official Baris message and read as follows: “The Freneli high command is confident that the French cannot be worn out at Verdun, and will have sufficient—Straits Times. April 14. - 1,102 words
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Article1126 1916-04-20 12 .—Straits Times, April 15. The practical difficulties of the air service aro somewhat beyond our knowledge. Why Lord Derby and Lord Montagu resigned after serving on the committee for less than a month, why meu of their stamp urge that the air service should bo mado as.—Straits Times, April 15. - 1,126 words
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Article1239 1916-04-20 12 ’—Straits Times, April 17. We have been reading Leaves from Field Note Book by Mr. J. H. Morgan, late Homo Office Commissioner with the British Expeditionary Force. It is one of the most charmingly readable war books we hav-j come across, just because it does not attempt’—Straits Times, April 17. - 1,239 words
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Article1149 1916-04-20 13 the nation for that purpose.—Straits Times, April 18. a to liavc, during the present week, a .j U ,if!r!U sMon in the Imperial Parliament on 1 1 >n of universal national service. It J 'lyosfM totted favour with the War Office t U dn; U Ct!rta D nuTubthe nation for that purpose.—Straits Times, April 18. - 1,149 words
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Article1184 1916-04-20 13 merits and supi riur organisation. Straits Times, April 11*. There has been handed to us a small booklet bearing outside tho words A New Body with New Aims." It is producod by what calls itself the Design and Industries Association.” Tho object of tho association, wc gather,merits and supi riur organisation. Straits Times, April 11*. - 1,184 words
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Article378 1916-04-20 14 On Tm sday m the si oond police court, the magistrate, Mi. 11. G. Clarke, uttered a severe warning to a .Malay Yoluutot-r, who. tog« tin i with a Strait horn Chinese, also a Volant er. was charged with using criminal lons ti a Strait Irorn Chinese378 words
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Article219 1916-04-20 14 In the senior magistrates court on Tuesday, Syed Omar bin Mohamed Ashibli pleaded guilty of be ing in possession of goods of euemy origin, imported into the colony, namely, a quantity of an ilino hydrochloride. The information upon which Mr. \V. Hartley, assistant registrar of imports219 words
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Article166 1916-04-20 14 At a women's patriotic meeting, hold on April 11, which wan attended by over a hundred Singapore women, the question wan discussed as to how they could take Home Hharc of the burden which is falling upon the whole Empire at this time. Among other things166 words
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Article68 1916-04-20 14 Mr. Hunbury. secretary of tho Settlers’ Association ot V ictoria, who ha< l 13 years’ experience ot suj_.tr growing in British Guiana, seys that there is a line opportunity there for Australia to make paper from th<* refuse of the sugm cane. He states that a nhipmeiit68 words
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1357 1916-04-20 14 .James Dunn, tho special correspondent of the Daily Mail, writing from Rotterdam, says Germany's canal-bound fleet is preparing to move. For many weeks I have been too iving information, and now I am able to statu that the vaunted High Sea1,357 words
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280 1916-04-20 14 The following circular letter, with form attached for the tilling in of certain particulars, has been sent out by Mr. A. C. J. Towers, of Ipoh:— Having received numerous letters from ladies and gentlemen all over Perak urging that immediate steps be taken to280 words
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270 1916-04-20 14 Wo are requested liy Lady publish an appeal for ti e ih iu nt ueod of further hdg i' v 4lc t it to carry on operations in connect the establishment and luaiut. 0,1*'* hospitals ami other rt lief w il e270 words
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216 1916-04-20 14 The Women's Herb Growing Association, recently formed to encourage the cultivation and collection of the medicinal herbs and wild plants now so urgently required, has now over 500 members, aud is making a practical start by the establishment H its216 words
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Article236 1916-04-20 14 Spoaking at a public meeting in connection with the F.M.S. War Loan held iu w Council Chamber, SerembaD, on Monday, a at which there was a very poor atteni a > Dr. W. L. Braddon said that he had mane some calculations. Supposing that there 250 people236 words
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Article1121 1916-04-20 15 (KI OM Oi'R Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 14. or C ar owners who wish to dispose of r cus in these times of congested car bv sea are in a position to reap hand IT, margins of profit in Kuala Lumpur. A in daily use for1,121 words
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410 1916-04-20 15 Before the war the distribution of prizes to tho scholars attending Hallies Girls' School was made the occasion of delightful entertainments at which many parents and friends were present. Since the outbreak of hostilities these have been omitted from the programme with410 words
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1570 1916-04-20 15 The following report on the Singapore Young Men’s Christian Association for 1915 has been issued The great war has discovered many thiugs and one of them is the strength of the Y.M.C.A. The Association was not unknown before, but the extraordinary resource1,570 words
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Article185 1916-04-20 15 Sovoral hundred Eskimo and Alaskan dogs, usually associated only with Arctic exploration and adventures in the frozen wilds, are proving a valuable ally to tho French during the winter campaign in the Vosges. A dog transport service with sleighs keeps the front line supplied with185 words
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2145 1916-04-20 16 London. M irch 17. ('ol<ifM'l Winston ('liiiicliill, M.P., of tho Royal Scots I umIhis. has talon tho advice of \dioiral Mi 11* dwoitii Moux. und is now back in I ratine, but wliethei ho will stay there, as tho \dinir.il2,145 words
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612 1916-04-20 16 In the Marine Court on April 1”, before Commander Cator, K.N., Master Attendant, ten men. three English, one Irish, one Welsh, one Canadian, two Dutch aud two West Indians, sailors and firemen from the Hritish ship Audangorm were charged by the master,612 words
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Article402 1916-04-20 16 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Wm Circular. In their share circular, dated M» ssrs. Fraser an J Co. report r The share market generally r*-m,-and in some rubber shares dfstinor have been recorded. Any special are commented hereunder. T ln a J the continued activity in the metal402 words
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Article394 1916-04-20 16 We closed a leading article the other ii with these words: It would be a very graceful thing to cpe a fund for home defence aircraft just l shew that we have whole hearted syuipitt with the victims of German brutality -u men, women and children394 words
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1873 1916-04-20 17 conclusion was reached on April 6, at I shanghai Mixed Court, before Mr. Grant iJ r itisb Assessor, and Magistrate Yu, when tbe five Chinese, charged iu connection '-q, t hu seizure of ammunition in the Ferry 11,873 words
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295 1916-04-20 17 At predetermined points to the north of Paris arc stationed groups of cat s," couipris ed of sensitive microphones, for tho purpose of detecting hostile aircraft, states a writer in the World’s Work. In appearance they resemblo large megaphones,295 words
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277 1916-04-20 17 His many friends iu Ponangand Hongkong will hear with deep regret of tlm death of Mr. Chee Cboon Cheong which to »k place at the Government Civil Hospital oa April 5, says the Hongkong Daily Press. Mr. Chee Choon Cheong, who277 words
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Article130 1916-04-20 17 Messrs. Kennedy and Company inform the Straits Echo that Hales of shares to Loudon through the medium of members of the Stock Exchange are now permitted. Such sales to bu made with the approval and at the discretion of the Stock Exchange Committee under the following conditions'l130 words
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291 1916-04-20 17 (FitoM Oi k Own CoitiHssroNimsT.) Shanghai, April 12, 11.65 p.m. The anti Yuan rebellion ban uow assumed the character of a national movement. Hangchow, the capital of Chekiang, declared its independence thin morning and Nanking is hourly expected to291 words
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415 1916-04-20 17 Presiding at tho annual general mooting of tho Bovril Company hold in London on February 22, L>rd Brroll, tho chairman, congratulated tho shareholders ou tho satisfactory r< suits of the year’s workiug. Exeluding G »vurumont orders, tho saleH had boon tho415 words
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1035 1916-04-20 18 It was an interesting coincide nee that at the moment when Colonel Churchill was making his warning about a lack of driving force and mental «nergy in our naval administration reports were e:oming in from Holland that1,035 words
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351 1916-04-20 18 The:re be; tryiuy times for everyone*, includ iry Insurance Companies in a special degree. and it is all the more creditable; to the Great Hasteni Life Assurance Company that it is able: to present so yood a report of its business in 1915. The full351 words
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Article301 1916-04-20 18 The following letter fiom 2nd Lieutenant l{. V. Cuthbcrt, formerly Lieutenant in tin Maxim Company, of the S. V. A. and now attached to the 10th Scaforth Highlanders, in training at Hipswell Camp, in Yorkshire, has he« u received by Capt. Campbell, of the S.V.A.:301 words
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Article172 1916-04-20 18 In an cent speech by a Chineso lawyer, Tan 1 Rung, at Chcngtu, at tho Association for the promotion of education and morals it was stati d that fifteen per cent, of the Chineso aro farmers, 5 per cent workmen, 5 per cent merchants anil f>172 words
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540 1916-04-20 18 The I'uited S at»s Department rf Com mi l ce, throuyli the Coast aud Gcodctte Sur vt y and Hutvau of Lightlu list s, has recently surveyed hii.l marked a safe passage through the Milu Si a of the Philippine Islands,540 words
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Article242 1916-04-20 18 In addition to the restriction, almost amounting to prohibition in certain classes, of paper exports from England prices are up 150 to 200 per cent, and for some kinds even more. Last year, 18,678 cwts of British manufactured paper valued at X 19,676 f.o.b were imported242 words
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Article183 1916-04-20 18 Kkutku’s TuLKiiRAMs. Londou, April 15 ■<... New York: Mr. Üb»lb k B lie is prepared to treat with 1 1 CeH garding his proposal f ur the r American troops from Mexico L i Wal J f withdrawal is not coutunplaUd. IUiUKi London, April lp, 9 Washington: Dr.Kkutku’s TuLKiiRAMs. - 183 words
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Article105 1916-04-20 18 Bki run's Tkleoram. Loudon, April 17, 5.30 p.m The House of Lords has passed thetiiiri reading of the Imperial Institute Bill. A telegram dattd March 24 stated thu a Bill proposing to transfer the uianageuen: of the Impt rial lustitnto from the BeardTrade to the Colonial Office, providesBki run's Tkleoram. - 105 words
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Article24 1916-04-20 18 Rkttkk's* Th.h-ravv London, April 13, <3.30 -i c The Panama Canal rtropens to day. It Lj been closed for seven aiuutbs.Rkttkk's* Th.h-ravv - 24 words
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185 1916-04-20 18 The steamer Kajang, built for the Steamship Co., Ltd., of Singapore, Taikoo Dockyards, Hongkong, was fully launched on April 8, the Daiumk many being gractfully performer Edkins. i o a Tbo Knjang measures jJ u over all, 41 tcet beam, and185 words
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Page 18 Advertisements
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Advertisement100 1916-04-20 18 Property Sale. The following properties were disposed of by auction at Chino Kong |,ro an i Co.’s sale room on Monday aft* ir.m n Fre« hold land ,it I’asir 1’anpng, ari i l ,o»t) h.mate feet bout*lit by Any Kim K »k i >r fMH). Leasehold Janti aud house II.100 words
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Obituary116 1916-04-20 18 OBITUARY. KkLTHR's TlLKiKAMS. London, April 13, 2.5 pm. The death has taken place of Mr. Ricbarl Harding Davis, the American novelist a:l playwright. London, April U, The death is announced of Major-Genen H. T. Jones Vaughan, commanding the troops, Straits Settlements, 1894 1901. London, April 14. 12.20 pu. The death116 words
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895 1916-04-20 19 n battle of Verdun” was the sole sub t \j r Hilaire Belloc’s article in the 1 Land and Water for March 2.” It ill and lucid statement of the object of (jniuau attack, the French method of '‘'.Li895 words
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642 1916-04-20 19 If the Government takes the advice given to it by some of tlx* greate st financial experts, bankers, insurance managers, and the beads of great industries, says tire Daily Mail, it will attach to its next loau issue a companion642 words
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154 1916-04-20 19 The smoking concert held at the Drill Hall on Saturday evening by the S.K.F..(V by way of marking the departure of C.S.M. Chatcr, who is leaving for Shanghai, was a complete success. There was a large attendance which included many men from other units and a154 words
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486 1916-04-20 19 M. Bokanowski, a French deputy, who is among the survivors from tho French trans port Provence, which was recently suuk in tho Mediterranean, has given M. Poincare, tho French President, an account of the last momonts on board tho486 words
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69 1916-04-20 19 For three months nothiug has been seen or heard of tho Hokotu Maru, 1,7211 tons, owned by Messrs. Suzuki aud Co., Kobe, which loft Singapore for Kuropoiu December last. All possible means failing to ascertain her fate, she is now regarded as having foundered with69 words
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Article39 1916-04-20 19 Bvkxk. —Ou April 11, at No. Kber Hoad, Singapore, to Mr. anil Mrs. John Byrne, u son. Hougkoug pap* rs please copy. Gi ay.— On April Ul, at Penang, the wife of Dr. .1. Gray, of a son.39 words
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Article169 1916-04-20 19 SINGAPORE, April 10 1916. EXCHANC1E. OnLondo. Bank 4 m/s 2/4i| Demand 2/4$ Private 8 m/s 2/4<13 On Franck Bank T. T. 826 on India Bank T. T. 174j On Hongkong ...Bank d/d 10i On Shanoua: ...Bank d/d 80i On Java Bank T. T. 182J On Japan Bank169 words
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Article350 1916-04-20 19 Singapore, April 19, 1916. MINING* Value Buyers Sellors. iO 10 Ampang 6.00 7.00 1 1 Ayer Wong 0.85 0.50 10 10 Bolat 1.75 2.00 10 10 Kanabol 0.90 1.05 11 10 Kinta Association 5.00 XI XI Iviuta Tin 1.5.0 1.12.6 SI XI Lahat Minos 3.00 5 00350 words
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Page 19 Advertisements
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Advertisement136 1916-04-20 19 NOTICE. I lie post tree price of the Straits Tunis tithe United Kingdom and foreign countries is tf’l< a year. Th<? post freo price of the Strain Hulitit >s $14 y"a r to any part of the world. It is not necessary to su'iscribe for a year. The subscriptions lor136 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article96 1916-04-20 1 Gknkkal Rubbe -r Items 1 F.M.S. Rubbe r Kxp< rt Duty 2 Singapore Rubbe r Auction 3 Pe nang Rubber Auction... 3 (iula Kalumpoug Rubb- r March Rubbe r Returns 1 The Sepang Murder 5 Tklkokams London Rubber Market 1 London Rubbe r Specials 1 Mss. rise.S AM* Rki-ohts96 words
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71 1916-04-20 1 (Kkom Ouk Own Cokkksi>om>knt.) London, April 14. The I lubber Mar ket in quiet and steady, though pricoH are on a lower level. Quotations Fiuo .sheet 3/1 to 3/2 Crepe 3/1 3/2 Hard l’ara 2/11 8/The last report was as follows London, March 31.71 words
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Article256 1916-04-20 1 During March 4,429.24 tons of rubber value 913,144,070 were exported from the K.M.S. Mr. It. V. Seaward, manager of Sckoug Rubber Company, Ltd., British North Borneo, passed through Singapore on his way home on leave. Mr. J. Sinclair, manager, Malacca (ieuoral stores, Ltd., and Mr. A. K, Mariland,256 words
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667 1916-04-20 1 The directors of the Ayer Punas Rubber Kstate, Ltd., iu their sixth yearly report to the shareholders state The directors have pleasure in submitting their report and statement of accounts fur the year ended .January667 words
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806 1916-04-20 1 The eleventh ordinary general meeting of shareholders in the above company was held on April 8. at the office of Messrs. Skrine and Co., Colombo, says the Times of Ceylon. The Hon Mr. W. 11. Figg presided. The Chau806 words
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Article63 1916-04-20 1 (From Oub Own Cokkk>k*ni>k'> >•’ Loudon. April VI The following dividends are Shelford H percent., Selangor 11 p Way 87j, Straits Rubber a- are Siak 7$ and Aloi I’ougsu 10. Sumatra Consolidated 7J ami London, April U. f lividtO 11 Kuala Lumpur pays an in t. of63 words
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Article1847 1916-04-20 2 «,,<nth annual *eneral meeting of tin 1 u.ihber Estate, Limited, was held on K So. in the Council Hoorn of the Kubhe. V rs’ Association (Incorporated), 38, C Mr B L-Hamilton (chair ni of the company) presiding.1,847 words
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1265 1916-04-20 2 The annual general meeting of tho shareholders of tho L iu Piah Company, Limited, was held in the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on April 12, says the Piuang Gazette. Mr. II. P. Brash presided,1,265 words
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Article304 1916-04-20 2 The report of the Lavant Rubber and Tea Company, Limited, states that, after making allowance of X 1,000 for the depreciation of buildings and machinery and amount writton of! block account, and sotting aside £3,000 to reserve for contingencies, tbo year has resulted in a protit304 words
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Article108 1916-04-20 2 For tho period from April 21 to 27, 1916, inclusive, tho valuo of tho highest grade of rubber is fixed at, 3s. 3d. per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubb* r on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with108 words
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1989 1916-04-20 3 A genrr.tl met ting of the Malacca Planters' Association was held in the Malacca < Jub on Sunday mm nine, reports the Malay Mail. Mr. .1. W. ('impb<*ll was iu the chair and the attendant o included Messrs.1,989 words
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339 1916-04-20 3 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Associations' 238th auction was held on April 12 and 13, when there were offered for sale piculs 7,457.16 or 994,288 lbs. (tons 443.88). Prices realised Sheet smoked fine ribbed ...$175 to $lB2 good ribbed 168 175339 words
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Article88 1916-04-20 3 The undermentioned prices woro realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen, Dennys and Co. at their auction sale at Penan#, on April 11 Smoked ribbed sheet $l7l to $l7B M plain 163 164 No. 2 smoked sheet diamond 150 157 Un smoked sheet 158 160 No. 288 words
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776 1916-04-20 3 The X. C. Daily News of March M Dunug the past few days an ftt ayS: went Binned by Mr F. W. rSuttc-rle to* appearing in the North China Lkii! v n calling upon shareholders i n J. y fcw kalumping Rubber776 words
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Article2148 1916-04-20 4 ivth auuual gen. rai meeting of the “nVi-.s of the Anglo-Dutch (Java) u u Ltd., was held on March 31, at u H ',t the secretaries and managers, i; X. 'L’r.Ionian and Co., Shanghai, C, Daily News. i unit2,148 words
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1158 1916-04-20 4 The sixth annual general meeting of the shareholders in tho Bagan Serai Company, Limited, was held on March 7, in tho Council Boom of the Bubber Growers’ Association, 88, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. E. L. Hamilton (chairman of tho company) presiding. The Chairman1,158 words
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Article182 1916-04-20 4 Pelepah Valley.—ls,ooo lbs. Kota Tin;'*»i. 8,600 lbs. Si<»intin)».—4,soo lbs. Clovelly. 4,00 M lbs. Siak (Sumatra). 22,076 lbs. Djapoera 'Sumatra). —27,MM2 lbs. N amir Itubbcr Co.- )3,)3(H) lbs. Ayer Thvv'iali. 18,000 lbs. Hill iiise. 4,0)3)3 lbs. .loudarata.—4)3,soo IbH. Lenar. —2.090 lbs.; to date 24,127 lbs. lijjono. —7.002 lbs.;182 words
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1568 1916-04-20 5 At the sixth annual general meeting of the Ziangbe Rubber 0., Ltd., held at Shanghai fin April 8, at the ollices of Messrs. ,1. A. Wattu and <0., secretaries and managers, then were present the following director*. Mr.1,568 words
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Article195 1916-04-20 5 It is understood that altogether five arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Mr. Lautour at Sepang Hoad, two at Kepong aud three at Mantin. Tho men found at Kepong had in their possession Mr. Lautour’s watch and a littlo money, while those arrested195 words
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1002 1916-04-20 5 fctock Siuu-iiv Issucil I 1 Dividends. Malayan Exclinnee Fraser tr Capital Value Comianiks. Prices, Closi n „p t il s 191?. 1914. March 10. Apt ill?" is0.000 U/- HOlt 02% Anglo-Malay 9/10) 99 60,0001,002 words
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