The Straits Budget, 19 October 1917
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1917-10-19 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES.” VOL. LXXI No. 3114 Singapore. Friday. October 19. 1917. ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CEiTUAV Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article249 1917-10-19 1 iaders— Hu German Terms 12 G< rtuan Time Tables 12 World’s Shipping Losses 12-13 Unhappy Russia 13 America in Earnest 13 iolland and Contraband 13 14 ml and Gknbral— Local and Personal 12 Kent Assessment Board... 2 Municipal Estimates for 1918 2 The War 3 8 On249 words
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Article4314 1917-10-19 1 Q Btu llati°n meeting of Klang Lodge on October 9, when Bro. C. Ham“odo Smith was installed by Wor. Bro. E. year VlD Ti^ arrrian aa W.M. f° r fch® ensuing I P iir fcr officerß are as follow jj.‘‘ OT i>ro. E. H. King Harman; S.W.,4,314 words
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337 1917-10-19 2 presided, and the other ’rurnnkl Sau »dn were Messrs. S. Tomlinson Meyer, Qoh Khek Kiam, H. Carpmael. The cases hcarTi BHben »°bn of a controversial nature and tenant. tW0€n The Chairman remarked that th* of applications by owners for tenants was rather337 words
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Article221 1917-10-19 2 The Government Gazette contains tb statement of the Municipal Estimates fo 1918. These propose a consolidated rate c twelve per cent, on houses, lands, etc., oth< than agricultural lands, and a consolidate! rate of five per cent, on agricultural lands with an additional three per cent.221 words
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Article114 1917-10-19 2 The preliminary inquiry > Dt j {lV er the steamer Hung Wan ofi tlic i rt on Thursday, is still proceeding a j ILa vy ed that the fonndoriDg was i between storm which the vessel encoun < v ssel Pulau Ordan and Koala f aar ticc114 words
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THE WAR.
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Article3233 1917-10-19 3 Rbdthk's Tklkoraiis. Flanders Fighting. H B|j[ NEW POSITIONS FIRMLY HELD. More About the Naval Mutiny. Rbuthk’s Tklkorams. London, October 11, 12.40 a.m. {HpiclJ-Marshal Haig referring to aviation |Hjb: Much work was dono on tho battle■Hut on Tuesday despite a strong gale and Hj c k clouds. Tho artilleryRbdthk's Tklkoraiis. - 3,233 words
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Article2454 1917-10-19 4 Another Battle. BRITISH PRESS RECENT ADVANTAGE. Mr. Asquith Speaks. London,October 12, 12.25 a.m. Field-Marshal llaig reports: Improved woatber und good visibility have favoured the work oi tho artillery. There has been much effective counter-battery activity on the battlo front besides bombardments of the enemy's positions and harassing tiro2,454 words
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Article3332 1917-10-19 4 Help up by Mud. PAUSE IN THE BRITISH ADVANCE. Grave Events in Gulf of London, October 13,1 Field-Marshal Haig reports: Njt o0g standing tho night’s hoavy rain on were formed up this morning. th0 progressed along the entiro fro Ypres-Roulera Railway to our j ut huls* the French3,332 words
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Article2014 1917-10-19 6 Mud Beats the British. ROBS THEM OF A GREAT VICTORY. The Russian Position. London, October 14, 11.45 p m. Field-Marshal Haig reports: Eastern county troops sncctssfully raided south-east of Monchy le Preox. Friday’s prisoners now total 9,487, including 41 officers. A British air patrol on Satnrday encountered a2,014 words
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Article2414 1917-10-19 6 Russian Position. I EVENTS IN THE GULF OF I RIGA. I German Socialists Demanding Peace.l London, October 16, 6.5o a, m I Informed circles in Petrograd regard toil Oesel and Dago Islands and the Guff of Kiotl as lost. Nevertheless, the valao of Ribald the enemy will bo2,414 words
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Article1830 1917-10-19 7 War Cabinet and Army. WARM THANKS FOR GREAT SERVICE. Grave Position in Gulf of Riga. London, Ootober 16, 11 p.m. Tbo Pross Bureau announces that Mr. Lloyd Goorgo has sent tho following messago to Sir Douglas Haig: i ho War Cabinet dosiro to congratulate you and tho troops1,830 words
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Article292 1917-10-19 8 The following table shows the record of ruthless submarining as it has affected Britain. Sunk. .00 OQ B z? aa r o m j> *3 S 4 S A aj rr eH n Q o fA M a *2 a o W n 3 9! -3 fc292 words
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272 1917-10-19 8 ON THE WAY TO TRIESTE. Colossal Number” of British Guns Employed. The chief importance of the advance consists in the Italians having definitely broken the resistance of the enemy on the right bank of the Isonzo bear Tolmino, enabling them to threaten the Austrian left wing. The offensive, which was272 words
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Article226 1917-10-19 8 In the Kajang Police Court a few days ago a young Indian Tamil was charged with cheating, by pretending that ho was authorised by the Rev. W. T. Cherry, of the Methodist Church, Singapore, to collect subscriptions for a supposed orphanage, says the Malay Mail. Accused called226 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article1215 1917-10-19 8 S.C.C. Draw with League Select. A draw of two till was the resalt of the match between the S.C C. and the League Select team on Octobe r 11 and this was after one of the best games seen on the S.C.C. ground for a long time. Altogether a1,215 words
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Article64 1917-10-19 8 The men *8 monthly modal (stroke) will bi played on Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 21. The ladies spoon is played 01 Monday next. The gold medal for 1910 17 will t* played in conjunction with the October medal. The following members have qualified Cullen, Barrett,64 words
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468 1917-10-19 8 Lieutenant-Colonel Victor Augustine Flower, D.S 0., London Regiment, who ww killed on August 15, wan theyouogest bod ol the late Sir William Flower and of Lady Flower, of 26, Stanhope gardens. He wa» educated at Winchester, and practiced as aa468 words
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1095 1917-10-19 9 “Semper Eadem,” writing in the Times of Malaya, after criticising the giving of a black cheque to Sir Edward Brockman at the l ak .t Federal Council meeting for tho development works at Prai, without any questions being asked, or1,095 words
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316 1917-10-19 9 Mr. It. P. Russell, formerly of tho firms of Messrs. Siemens Bros, in Singapore, and now in Mesopotamia, writes as follows to a friend in Bangkok:— It was great news to hear that Siam had decided to cornu in316 words
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Article158 1917-10-19 9 (From Our Own Correspondbnt.) Ipoh, October 14. The Onr Day Rag Gymkhana at Ipoh was held in a very heavy downpour, which almost vetoed everything, but only one event was abandoned. Tho going naturally was heavy. Results of pony ovents: Distance Handicap. —Anu (Mr. Gooch) 1;158 words
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Article84 1917-10-19 9 Friday’s Government Gazette announces the composition of the Housing Commission. The following gentlemen Messrs. W. G. Maxwell, R. St. John Braddcll, J. A. Elias, Dr. G. A. Finlayson, Leo Choon Guan and J. Loruie, are appointed to enquire into tho question of the present shortage of housing accommodation84 words
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756 1917-10-19 9 In a Gazette Extraordinary issued on Monday aro published the regulations mado by H.E. the Governor (or tbo control of subsidiary current coin. They aro as follow 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Subsidiary Current Coin Control Regulations, 1917. 2.756 words
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Article87 1917-10-19 9 Wo hear, but for tho present wo declino to believe, that the onorny business known as the Singapore Oil Mills, has been sold to an alien. Months ago a special law was passed, and wo were led to understand that the positive determination of the authorities was87 words
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384 1917-10-19 9 In tho Supreme Court on 'l'noeday tho Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K.C.) gave judgment in the matter of the trusts of the will of the late Mr. Heury Abrams and tho estate of the Uto Mrs. Mary Ann Abrams.384 words
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Article300 1917-10-19 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s in their weekly sharo circular, dated October 10, state There was a decided lull in operations noticeablo this woek and noteworthy ohangos are lacking, Rubbor shares keep steady and (or onco in tbo matter o( transactions are300 words
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Article109 1917-10-19 9 A general meeting of Messrs. Riley, Hargreaves and Co. wan hold on October 11 at the oilicoH of Messrs. liarkor ami Co. Thoro woro present Dr. Galloway and Messrs. 1*. M. ItobioHoD, H. M. Goldio, D. Miller, W, P. Plummer, A. J. Crafts and T. 0,109 words
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Article1908 1917-10-19 10 Tho tale w’ eh is told below is ancient history now. -.od yet it is ono that ever grows old, ssys the North China Daiiy News. No more vivi t account sorely has ever been1,908 words
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532 1917-10-19 10 Russian papers arriving continue to provide strange and ghastly pictures of mob justice, wrote the Petrograd correspondent of the Daily Telegraph recently. One day four dragoons carrying a large placard with the inscription Comrades, we are thieves was marchod up532 words
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Article167 1917-10-19 10 It is eighty-seven years this week sinco Belgium claimed her independence. The revolt against Dutch sovereignty broke oat in Brussels on August 25, 1880, but Europe regarded the affair as of trivial importance until the insurgents defeated the Dutch force and compelled them to withdraw from the capital,167 words
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744 1917-10-19 10 Mrs. Asquith contributes to thn a Cornhill Magazine, under the title nW Double Event,” an account of a chancel/ view she had with the late General She was on her way to Swindon, she sav? try hunters, and jumped into744 words
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Article86 1917-10-19 10 Dr. Koyama, professor of the Agriculture in the North-Easte been (Japan) has for the In three engaged in investigating the m fc of t be of South Manchuria at the r 1 *aid S.M.R. Company. In an interv fxaQjinc d, that the forests he had al on tained86 words
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Article38 1917-10-19 11 IlLe Straits Times is not responsible for ll opinions o t its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that ettcrn must 1)6 B,)ort antl P° int rambling epiHtles are liable to be ejected or ruthlessly cut down.J38 words
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Article94 1917-10-19 11 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. gj r) _A week ago I found it necessary to summarily dismiss my boy "for dishonesty. A few days later he was engaged at one of the principal hotels in Singapore. Had tbe Ordinance regarding the Registration of Servants not94 words
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Article309 1917-10-19 11 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— After reading Mr. Cecil Round’s article in your issue of the 9th, one does not get a clear idea of what he means. Ho begins his article entitled The Significance of War with tho question 'Is Malthas right,’ and309 words
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Article271 1917-10-19 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,-With reference to your correspondent’s query appearing in your paper of the 10th inst. will you please allow me to express my opinion in the matter. The correct procedure to bo followed in forming an Association is as mentioned in your271 words
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Article198 1917-10-19 11 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,— Recently an announcement appoarod V? y°ur paper to the effect that Wearne ■jUl^^j^^nnyapQro^addonatedaFord ment of the Penang Branch of tho above company giving a car to Penang Oar Day Committee at less than cost price, and also198 words
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Article233 1917-10-19 11 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,—Can you please tell me if the laws of this Colony permit our Chinese friends very noisily to mourn a relation’s death during the whole of the night until five o’clock in the morning This is what tho233 words
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Article1483 1917-10-19 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —1 wish to draw attention to the position of ex-British officers, N.C.O.'s aud men, in the Straits Volunteers. There has been from time to time criticism of the efficiency, or otherwise, of the volunteer forces, and to one who has1,483 words
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Article46 1917-10-19 11 Ksutsk’s Tslsohams. London, October 15, 8.60 p.m. Tho Archbishop of Dublin, addressing the protestant Synod, said the Irish Convention discussed very grave and controversial matters in a spirit of goodwill which bad grown daily, lie asked their prayors for tho success of the Convention’s task.Ksutsk’s Tslsohams. - 46 words
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Article322 1917-10-19 11 Among the many interesting and valuable things contained in the fino n w residence built for Mr. Eu Tong Sen in Addis Hoad is an automatic lift, the first of its kind to bo installed in this part of the world. Lifts in other local buildings need322 words
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Article166 1917-10-19 11 A correspondent writes to tho Malay Mail: I desire to mention a grievance which every traveller must experience in landing from any steamer at the wharf at Port Swcttenham. On arriving at the placo, tho writer asked the coolies down there to have his trunk removed166 words
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Article116 1917-10-19 11 The Gazette uotice impotent* import duties on petroleum and tobacco in the F.M.S. lias been amended by the addition of the follow ing Value means the wholesale cash price, less trade discount, for which, at tho time of the importation of the dutiable goods, Hoods116 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1095 1917-10-19 12 —Straits Times, October 12. Tboro aro various indications that Germany begins to see t!v penalties of the course she has pursuod. There is much talk of peace, and tho conditions thereof in the Reichstag. There are references to the growing droad of tho economic var which may.—Straits Times, October 12. - 1,095 words
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Article1110 1917-10-19 12 Straits Times, October 13. The later sections of Mr. Gerard’s most remarkable memoirs of his experiences in Berlin, prior to the rupture of deplomatic relations, with the United States of America are almost entirely concerned with the question of submarining. In 1916 Mr. Woodrow Wilson was re-eleccedStraits Times, October 13. - 1,110 words
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Article1118 1917-10-19 12 re€ > would be dire disaster —Straits Ws, Octobor 15. A casual reference in our leader on Saturday to the losses of shipping during the war has brought us an inquiry as to the real position, covered by a suggestion that we have taken an unduly pessimisticre€> would be dire disaster ?—Straits Ws, Octobor 15. - 1,118 words
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Article1072 1917-10-19 13 Straits Times, October 16. I Events ruu what one may almost terra a l&ortual course in Ruesia. There is little Itvidoncc of roal settlement and restoration helpline, but it is a good sign that M, I rf still in office and that there are I v,^( °ces ofStraits Times, October 16. - 1,072 words
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Article1133 1917-10-19 13 Straits Times, Octobor 17. President Wilson has fixed on October 21 as Liberty Day and ho urges tho people of every city, town and hamlet to asnemble and pledge to one another and tho Govern ment tho fullest measure of financial support for the Liberty Loan. LetStraits Times, Octobor 17. - 1,133 words
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Article1024 1917-10-19 13 which they sprang.—Straits Times, October 18. Thu incident between Holland and Britain with refer* nee to tranHit of sand will no doubt nettled peacefully an many other and more delicate matters have done daring the pant three yearn. Wo havo a good deal yf |vmp|thy ki Holland,which they sprang.—Straits Times, October 18. - 1,024 words
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Article169 1917-10-19 14 A gang robbery is reported to have been committed early on Thursday morning in Chulia Street, Penang, tho victim being a Chinese photographer. It appears that at about half-past four seven Cantonese with their faces covered with white handkerchief removed an iron bar of a window at169 words
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Article145 1917-10-19 14 A meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Exchange was held on Mon* day afternoon for the purpose of confirm* ing the resolution with regard to the alteration of a rule passed at the last meeting. It had been agreed to delete the words and to145 words
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139 1917-10-19 14 In exerciso of the powers vested in him by section 8, sub-sections (i) and (ii), of The Agricultural Posts Enactment, 1913,” the Chief Secretary to Government appoints the following officers to bo Inspecting Officers under the said Enactment for tho aroas specified below Mr. F. W.139 words
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1606 1917-10-19 14 Tho racing on Tuesday was uot without interest, though the fields were small, and it brought oat a fair attendance. The scratching of the Redfcru-Goodall stable, however, robbed the first day's events of part of their interest,1,606 words
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2200 1917-10-19 15 L lje military correspondent of The Times fetCB |n- tiel) the grim, grey forms of the King’s Lod Fleet loom up before us in these [them latitudes they convey to us a sense lower that no one can dispute.2,200 words
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342 1917-10-19 15 The remains of an ancient Christian Church, a beautiful mosaic inscription, and bones believed to bo those of St. George have been discovered near Gaza by tbe Australian troops with tbe British Expedition in Palestine. Describing tho rosnlt342 words
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Article86 1917-10-19 15 A Malacca correspondent writes Major Sime has returned to Malacca. During last week an eclectic golf compo tition was hold and on Saturday a tea was provided by Mrs. Wolferstan, Mrs. LardUrec and Mrs. Court. Tho competition was wou by Messrs. Hughes and Shervington and small prizes were86 words
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213 1917-10-19 15 The local committees throughout Great Britain to whom tho training of disabled soldiers and sailors has boon con filed are now hard at work arranging for suitable courses At the technical institutus audio workshiMis aud factories.213 words
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325 1917-10-19 15 Miss Lynch, a prominont American woman journalist, has arrived in Eugl&nd as a representative of the Vigilantes to gather facts which will enablo her to tell Amorica what is wanted to win tho war. The Vigilantes aro an American patriotic325 words
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Article207 1917-10-19 15 Id the K.M.S. Gazette appears the draft of an enactment entitled Tho Town Improvement Enactment.” Tho “objects and reasons” appended Rtato: The question of tho adoption of townplanning legislation in thoso States has boon for some time ander consideration. Schemes for improvement of town areas, otherwise than207 words
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2278 1917-10-19 16 Tho following interview with General Sir William Robertson, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, appears in tho New York Times:— From tho soldier’s point of view," I asked him, how goes tho war If he had said “It2,278 words
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267 1917-10-19 16 Two distinguished young poots, Lieut 1 Leslie Rider Rumpus, of the Australian Field Artillery, and Lance-Corporal Francis Ledwidge, the Irish peasant poet, have been killed in the recent heavy fighting. Lieut. Bumpus, who was 84 years of age, gained267 words
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Article90 1917-10-19 16 However difficult international controls may be, wo have to solve these difficulties, or our sons and our grandsons will have to pay over again as the younger generation is paying uow, writes Mr. H. G. Wells in the Daily Mail. The alternative to the United States of90 words
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305 1917-10-19 16 French headquarter writes rtp0Ddfc i>t J The other day there was one of the plateaux at the furi J n CldeB ‘J of Coney (north of Soissons ‘w or th f. t J re P cb 8er who was in305 words
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418 1917-10-19 16 GRAND DUKE’S BOAST. Says We Care Nothing For Treaties.” The story of a German grand duke's ben and of a threat to America is told in i James W. Gerard’s book, My Four Yearsi Germany,” which is appearing in the hail Telegraph. These were made in connects with Germany’s chagrin418 words
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Article32 1917-10-19 16 (From Our Own CoM,sl^^' l l. Penang, Oct0 Tb£ a mol oOO. lu “Oar Day fund exceeds dlDl)( r gross takings of tho B» n Wl ?re amateur ‘dtf32 words
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3335 1917-10-19 17 Tbo following message from His Majesty tbe King was received by His Exoelloncy the Governor on October 17, 1917, through tbe Secretary of State for the Colonies:— Buckingham Palace. During the last 12 months I have had3,335 words
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327 1917-10-19 18 The property taken by the new Government in Russia from tbo ex Tsar is valued at X 140,000,000, but from this he only was to enjoy the revenue during his life time. A special commission of the Government has been327 words
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Article91 1917-10-19 18 Mr. Gerard, writing of his negotiations with the German authorities on behalf of the victims of their slave raids in Belgium, says that deported Belgians in Berlin managed to inform him directly of their being brutally treated and compelled to make shells. He went to91 words
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482 1917-10-19 18 Akutkr's Tklkukavs. London, October 16, 5.55 In tho House of Commons, Mr \i made a statement regarding tlu.V. Mrs. Besant and her associates H,/,!*’ 8 that tho course followed iu nowinV Care<l toted a criticism of the action of ti.fT 1Akutkr's Tklkukavs. - 482 words
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Article95 1917-10-19 18 A donation of Guilders 50 to ,t jby Fund has been generously con Sewa Singh, of Patoombab Ha bHe further expresses his mteu coD jscribing Guilders 12.50 por n D j mencing with November 1, 1 f r j t nd® of the war and is of opim°95 words
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Page 18 Advertisements
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Advertisement226 1917-10-19 18 Sale of Properties, The following properties were disposed of by auction at the sale-room of Messrs. Powell and Co., Ltd, on Wednesday: Eleven residential sites having frontages on Tanglin Road, Chaisworth Road and CM*' worth A venae: (a' Lot No. l.area H--' 1 sq. ft. bought by Mr. T. J.226 words
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1118 1917-10-19 19 The Aviation correspondent of Tho Jbserver writes Of all the things discovered by tho war, L practical value and vast possibilities of ur raft is tho greatest and moat wonderful, lontinod as it is to influence our1,118 words
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545 1917-10-19 19 The terrible experiences of a British airman in the East Africa juuglo are told by biui in a letter received by a relative at Guildford. Tho aviator, Lieut- G. Garrood, of the Hoyal Flying Corps, went up to bomb a German545 words
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1012 1917-10-19 19 Mr. H. Perry Robinson writes from Franc. to the Daily News The tumor operation with tho obj .ct of rectifying the liue of our recent adv tuce. of which I spoke yesterday, was even more conspicuously successful than1,012 words
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494 1917-10-19 19 Mr. John Malone, formerly on the staff of the Siam Observer, writing to a friend in Bangkok says My last missive wishing you a happy Krut Thai or whatever you call it, was sent from France to give you New494 words
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Article239 1917-10-19 19 Id days of peace Constable WiIhod Hull, odjoyed much local distinction as a swim. UH.r, and was a well known figure at the auuual swim across the Humber The experience gained in breasting a rapidly running river proved useful when, as a prisoner of war in239 words
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1536 1917-10-19 20 Archibald Hurd - By Archibald Hurd. Victory over the Central Powers can bo secured only by defeating Germany, and Germany can bo defeated only by developing our air power and maintaining our sea power the power residing in men of-war and merchantmen, says Mr.1,536 words
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Article165 1917-10-19 20 Mr. J. It. C. Lyons, a Barrister in the service oi the Siamese Ministry of Jnstioe, has startled Bangkok by the action he has taken with regard to the Royal Bangkok Sports Club. Since the resignation of the secretary the Club Committee has carried on without165 words
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Article21 1917-10-19 20 Wo have to acknowledge seven books for the Union Jack Club from the Superintendent of Road Construction, Sedenak.21 words
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297 1917-10-19 20 Dr. Max Kindler, recently acquitted at the Mixed Court, Shanghai, ou a charge of conspiracy, has asked the North China Daily News to make a statement in the paper on his behalf, expressing his sincero admiration for and thanks to the297 words
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106 1917-10-19 20 We very gratefully acknowledge the following addition to our fund for assigns the Overseas Club to provide smokes for oar soldiers and sailors:— S. L. $lO Anon 23.67 Mr. R. Pears 20 Bridge 12 Per Mr. W. Graeme Anderson— Subscription to smokes for soldiers106 words
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Article90 1917-10-19 20 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended October IS was 33.07 per mille of the popnlation. The total number of deaths was 228, of which 148 were male subjects and 80 female. Convulsions claimed 25, phthisis 22, malaria fever 34, beri-beri90 words
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Article38 1917-10-19 20 CocLLiK.— On October 6, at Sourabaya, Java, to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Coullie, of the Chartered Bank, twins (son and daughter). Murdoch. On October 16, at Krubong, to Mr. and Mis. H. J. Murdoch, a son.38 words
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Article125 1917-10-19 20 Norris Flbtchrr.— On Juno 28, at Vic, toria, British Columbia, George Fritz Norriseldest son of I>r. and Mrs. C. V. Norris, Singapore, to Edith Fletcher, of Wolverhampton, England. Norris —Hogan.— On October 6, at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Singapore, bv the Uev. Father Ruaudel, Victor Hugh Norris,125 words
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Article158 1917-10-19 20 SiKOAro*., October l 8) m? EXCHAMOE Ow Bank 4 Dcmaau 1/4* Private 8 3/4); ()m Fbanob Bank T. T 1 On India Bank T. T, Hohokoko...Bank d/d la On Sbanqnai ...Bank 3/ 60} On Java Bank T. T. 150 On Japan Bank lUOj Sot f-.reigts—buying rate T,158 words
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Article303 1917-10-19 20 Simoapibb, Ogtobbb 18, 1917. MINING. Botok Scltos iO 10 Ampang 5.0C 1 1 Ayer Weng 2.00 2.15 10 10 Kwta Association 7.00 £1 £1 KintaTin 1.10.0 1.17.6 k 1 £1 Labat Mines 6.25 6 60 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.25 12.75 £1 £1 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.17.8303 words
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Page 20 Advertisements
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Advertisement87 1917-10-19 20 NOTICE. The post tree price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is |38 a year. Tie post fres price ot the Straits Budget is $14 a year to any part of the world. It is not necessary to subscribe for a year. The subscrip*ions for87 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article63 1917-10-19 1 Ornrral Rubber Items 1 Java Produce Market 1 Thinning Out 3 September Rubber Returns 2 Singapore Rubber Auctions 8 Thefts of Rubber 4 F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty 4 Mkktinos and Rkports— Pndor Rubber Estato 1 Jen:in Rubber Estatos 2 Cicely Rubber 2 Kcmpas, Limited 2 Mergui Crown Rubber 363 words
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Article437 1917-10-19 1 Mr. B. M. Montgomerie, brother of the late Mr. Love Montgomerie, of Indragiri Rubber Estato, Sumatra, has left for Australia on leave. Mr. Kara Teng Boon, manager of Hock and Co., Kuala Lumpur, has come to Singa pore to take up an appointment in the rubber business. Messrs.437 words
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1828 1917-10-19 1 Tho ordinary general meeting of tho share holders of the Bidor Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on August 22, at the Council Room of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 88, Eastcheap, E.C Mr. Gilbert F. Traill (chairman of tho company) presiding.1,828 words
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Article161 1917-10-19 1 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.’s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis Peek and Co., Singapore, Hupply us with the following report on tho position of tho .lava produeo inarkot for the wcok ending October 12 Batavia, Octobor 12, 1017. Rubber.—Tho rubber market in Hympathy with other markets has slightly161 words
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2218 1917-10-19 2 The eighth annual ordinary general meeting of the Jeram Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on Thursday, August 23, at tho offices of the company, Mincing Lano House, 59, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. Herbert Wright, chair man of tho2,218 words
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525 1917-10-19 2 The report of the Cicely Rubber Estates Company, Limited, states that the net profit, after providing for administration expenses, directors’ fees and commissions and allowing for depreciation, is £24,557. To this has to be added £5,428 brought forward, making the525 words
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790 1917-10-19 2 The secrctaricB contribote the (ollowi n The seventh annual general Kernpas, Ltd., was held at the °j office o£ the company, No. 4 p or Malacca, on Thursday, October ’ll Mr Anderson Pole presiding. The notice convening the meeting havin 0790 words
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1269 1917-10-19 3 An interesting lecture, says the Times of M a iaya, was delivered by Mr. G. E. Coombs, Economic Botanist of the F.M.S. Agricultural Department, at the Central Perak Planters’ Association Room in Ipoh, and the views expressed should form a1,269 words
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Article243 1917-10-19 3 Taiping.—l3,Bso lbs. lndragiri.—lo,sl3 lbs. Suugei Kari.—32,320 lbs. Soengei Rampah. —15,704 lbs. Asalian (Sumatra).—4o,2B3 lbs. Central Sumatra.—B.BCo lbs. Tandjong. —111,968 lbs. Ampat Sumatra. —20,000 lbs. Siaiang.—ll3,473 lbs. Tauah Datar. —13,884 lbs. Anglo Sumatra. —72,630 lbs. Toeraugie. —16,195 lbs. Me ndaris, 22,427 IbH. Bila Sumatra. —7,161 lbs. Malacca Rubber243 words
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1029 1917-10-19 3 The fourth ordinary genoral mooting of tbo Morgui Crown Rubber states, Ltd., was held on Angnst 21, at the registered offices of the company, Noh. 3 aud 4, Great Winchester Street, E.C., Mr. J. D. W. Wilson (chairman1,029 words
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520 1917-10-19 3 Tho Singapore Chamber of Commorco Rubber Association's 316th auction was held on October 10 aud 11, whon there wore offered (or sale piculs 18,276.77 or 2,436,903 lbs. (tons 1,087.90) The prices realised woro— Shoot smoked fine ribbed 9117 to 1121 good520 words
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791 1917-10-19 4 Following is the report by tho directors to tho Bovontu annual general meeting of the shareholders i;i the Jimah Rubber Estates, Limitod, t<» 1 held within tho registered office of t 1 company, Chartered Bank Chambers. Singapore, on October791 words
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285 1917-10-19 4 A charge of dishonestly retaining a ton of rubber, valued at $2,300, haviDg reason to know that it was stolen property, was brought against a dealer named Swee Long in the district court on Thursday. It was alleged that the285 words
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Article93 1917-10-19 4 Tho statutory report of Muar Rubber, Ltd., states that the number of shares issued was 250,000, seventy cents per share being paid up. Receipts and payments are: Rbcmfts. 250,000 at 70 cents $175,000 Loan on mortgage 75,000 Transfer fees 14 Sales of rubber and tapioca 17,035 Interest93 words
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Article115 1917-10-19 4 For the period from October 19 to 25 inclusive, the value of the highest grade oi rubbor is fixod at two shillings and eight pence per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubbor on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance115 words
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1011 1917-10-19 4 Stock Singapore Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fraser 4 Co Capital Value Companies. Prices, Closing P r CPH 1916. 1916. August 28. October 18 150,000 27- 85% 60% Anglo-Malay 15/3 10/6 13/ 60,000 XI1,011 words
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