The Straits Budget, 8 February 1918
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1918-02-08 1 The Straits Budget BUNG THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." VOL. LXXII No. 3130 Singapore, Friday, February 8, 1918. ItTABIISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY Price 25 oenta.28 words
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Article286 1918-02-08 1 LEADERS— Raiding Aircraft j* Revolt in Berlin ***ioia Germany Breaking Down 13-JB The Berlin Strike Jjj Singapore Centenary 18 Rubber Estate Hospitals ...18-14 Local and Gbnbral The War ®*8 Ceylon Tamil Wedding s To Help Oar Other Army 8 Letter from Home Singapore Sporting Club y Lord286 words
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Article4018 1918-02-08 1 the Maltw m°? authority, Hays bein* iwnort,?' V tha met hy la tod apirit in can otdy t lt-ad at t P fT ,ODt in BUch <l uantitieB b'inu "cuno„l» BaB P*cion that it in fi °l'i for drinkin° J lnto a P otal),e spirit and r4,018 words
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417 1918-02-08 2 The undermentioned Singapore town perties belonging to Chop Chian* Qn" pr .old by auction at tbe Mderoom “,''.l'» Commercial Rubber Company on Wedolu! afternoon before a large attendance of* spective buyers. Competition was L Pt bidding was brisk from start to417 words
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Article378 1918-02-08 2 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Report. Messrs. Fraser and Co. in their weekly share circular, dated February 6, state A certain amount of profit taking over speculation in industrials and mining shares was prevalent in the early part of the week leaving most of the industrial stocks378 words
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Article12549 1918-02-08 3 RlCTBR’S T.L.GRAMS. German Strikes. BERLIN IN A SERIOUS POSITION. Rictiir’s Tslbgrams. London, January 30, 5.45 p.m. Bcpor.- AU1^ t( Ire spreading with alarming rapidity. ftD V \Tf,'rts on January 29 Btated that TbC V r rduBUy in Berli/and neighbouriVias at a 1 standstill. A quarter of a hRlCTBR’S T.L.GRAMS. - 12,549 words
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Article2452 1918-02-08 7 Naval Fight. GERMAN BATTLE FLEET RETIRES. London, February 6, 7.40 a.m. Details are now available of the tlirnst into Heligoland Bight by British light forces on November 17. The objective was to penetrate the mine fields and bag all the available enemy light craft and entice seawards tbe2,452 words
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635 1918-02-08 8 wedding of more than usual interest to the Ceylon Tamila in Singapore was solem nised in the Church of St. Peter on Friday when Mr. A. K. Nitchingam, of Johore Bharu, ltd to tho altar Miss Lily Pushpamani Daniel, daughter of635 words
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Article207 1918-02-08 8 Mr. Justice Farrer Manby tried a case at the Ipoh Suppreme Court in wbioh Aung Tua Mab, for five years the manager of tbe lpoh branch of Chop Teow Heng, was charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of sums totalling abont 98,000, says the Times207 words
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269 1918-02-08 8 Serious (sharpen of cruelty to convicts have been brought against Phya Bisal Sarakshetra, Governor of Khon Kaen, Mondol Udor, says the Bangkok Daily Mail. Recently the King of Siam received a memorial from an official of Khon Kaen accusing the Governor269 words
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Article222 1918-02-08 8 Dr. D. Gupta An Appreciation. The following is communicated to tbo Malay Mail:—Tbe impending departure of Dr. Gapta, on promotion an acting Medical Officer, Telok Anson, a unique privilege which no Asiatic has hitherto aspired to or enjoyed in the FMS. Medical Department, will remove a well-known figure from tbe222 words
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Article292 1918-02-08 8 Sapper William Percival Blumfield, R.E., who was formally charged with the recent murder of Lance-Sergeant Johnstone at Wanchai, was discharged by Mr. J. R. Wood, at the Hongkong Magiatracy, on January 26. Much intereat had been aroused in the caae, and the court was crowded with spectators,292 words
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341 1918-02-08 8 January 28—February 2, I9i 8 The above period was characterise w dullness in rubber shares and almost sssy&cr oQr *«35 Rubbhr Rubber baa continued week. Local Auction Results. Total Total Top prices t offered. sold. PerpiodL eoji,.i 0 Tons. Tone. Crepe. 1341 words
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Article331 1918-02-08 8 With all eyes so focussed on the great deeds of our men in France, in Palestine and on the sea, there is a possibility of losing sight now and then of the constant and devoted efforts of the women and girls at borne, without whose331 words
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1833 1918-02-08 9 London, December 7. snsftttirs s».“" h* 8 i i nnl Lansdowne baa issued in the on tbe necessity of the Allies H revise their war aims and make it qnifce r to tbe enemy what we are fighting1,833 words
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990 1918-02-08 9 The annual meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club was held in tbe ExcbaDgo on January 31. The ohairman, Mr. G. U Farrant, presided over a small attendance. Those present included Messrs A. W. Vick, G. R. K. Mugliston, Francis Graham, H.990 words
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Article301 1918-02-08 9 Lord Montagu 6f Beaulieu, one of the pioneers of automobilism and aviation, who has been touring the Dominions as the representative of the Air Minify, paid a few days’ visit to the Straits and F.M.S. before proceeding to India. After a brief stay in Singapore Lord301 words
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Article381 1918-02-08 9 Mr. Justioe Farrer-Manby heard a case at the Ipoh Assizes io which Lim Beng Soon, till reoently a clerk io the Ipoh branch of tho Chartered Baok of India, Australia, and China, was charged with the theft of $1,000 from the bank. The accased pleaded guilty. The381 words
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Article870 1918-02-08 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—^The letter of the Governor in the local papers anent the Y.M.C.A. huts draws attention to a matter an urgent as it is necessary and I venture to suggest to the Y.M.C A that when collecting money for this purpose they870 words
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Article999 1918-02-08 10 Messrs. Osborne and Chappel’s Suggestions. Tho report of the directors of the Meng lembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd., for tho year ended September 80, 1917, states: The gross profit on mining account for the year amounted to 12,917.10. The profit and loss account for the period under report shows999 words
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257 1918-02-08 10 Trained and eager Territorials, who almost mutinied in September, 1914, when their orders for France were countermanded at the last moment and they were sent to India (and later to Mesopotamia), have a grievance about the granting of the257 words
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Article265 1918-02-08 10 It will interest the general public to know that the P.W.D is erecting a small reservoir at tbe Septic Tank, near the Tamil Settlement, Ipob, for tbe ase of tbe Sanitary Board, says tbe Times of Malaya. Tbis reservoir, which is 80 feet in diameter and 11265 words
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Article91 1918-02-08 10 The rate of mortality in tbe Settlement of Singapore for tbe week ended January 26 was 43.14 per mille of tbo population. Tbt total number of deaths was 306, of whicL 223 were male subjects and 83 fomale Convulsions claimed 24, phthisis 45, malaria fever 89, beri91 words
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246 1918-02-08 10 The Government Gazette announces that under the powers vested in him by clause a of the Geneva Convention Act, 1911 (Coloni.!.? Order in Council, 1917, His Excellency th Governor directed that the said Order shall come into force in246 words
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Article170 1918-02-08 10 (From Osr Own Corrbspondrnt.) Malacca, January 30. Mr. S. R. Coomarsamy, who joined the stall of the High School only a few months ago, is severing his connection with the Government to return to Ceylon where he will prosecute bis legal studies which he discontinued on his170 words
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Article199 1918-02-08 10 Under tbe War Tax Ordinance, tbe following divisions are established Settlements of Singapore (excluding Christmas Island), Penang, Malacca and Labuan and tbo District of Christmas Island. Tbe following are approved as auditors for the purpose of certifying statements delivered under section 12 of tbe Ordinance, and also,199 words
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Article161 1918-02-08 10 We hear that a publication called the Commentaar op de oorlogs-ovetzicbten in its issue of Janaary 21, 1918, had tbe following:— The Straits Times is now of opinion that it is better to conclude peace, rather than be starved At Last." The first point to note is161 words
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Article278 1918-02-08 11 Times is not responsible lor tbc epio'°“" „|,ould boar in mind tUat (jorrrapoouoots an(J t0 tbe point letters »>■"»*’ eplH tlos are liable to bo or rotblessly cut down.l War-Taxation, A Suggestion. To tbe Editor ot tbe StraitB Times. u w itb great interest that I have s,r ’#nilowioii278 words
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Article199 1918-02-08 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—May I hava space in which to reply to Pah bah I selected the lpoh Gymkhana Club, because its proposed action was the first to corno to my knowledge, and because they openly advertised in a local paper for support199 words
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Article244 1918-02-08 11 TotLo Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—A carious commentary on life in the ■■'traits liming war time can bo found in the pm!*.* 1 of your issue of the ‘28th instant, page JI, r t 1 heading Singapore Sporting Uub 1 notice that members, some of whom244 words
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Article587 1918-02-08 11 To tbo Edi tor of tho Straits Times. %:^jf b6p0 2 sibl tbat the splendid by Mr \v 'u rtD( rrc(1 to tho Government i 0 tacoc k« our late Protector of Noticed? 01D K to bo passed over on- Is that brief oold notice in the Government587 words
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Article296 1918-02-08 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I am quite in agreement with A Vinolian’s letter published iu your issue of the 29th ultimo, with regard to the above, and for your information I quote the following from the Association Rulu Look, which is in existence: Management.—Tho296 words
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Article157 1918-02-08 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —As the result of a paragraph in yoar issue of January 28 I have received numerous applications from Singapore and elsewhere for tickets in the North Kedah Red Cross Lottery. Will applicants kindly note that they should157 words
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Article287 1918-02-08 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I have read with considerable sympathy the various letters of yoar correspondents, advocating cessation of any thing lnxnrioas. I am sare this is a matter in which all that remains to be done is to focas the good intentions of287 words
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Article193 1918-02-08 11 The oommittee acknowledge with thanks the following subscriptions to this fund Previously acknowledged $10,288.51 E. D. Butler, Malacca 5 F. H. Simpson, Palo Samboe 100 Collected by G. K. Pillai on Kwala Geh Estate, Kelantan 52 Contributed by Station Masters and Clerks employed by F.M.S. Railway193 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article261 1918-02-08 11 S.R C. Lose to Naval Team. Up against the Naval team which defeated the S.C C. two days previously, the S.R.C. gave a very good account of themselves on Friday afternoon. They were beaten by one goal, but a fast and even game was finely contented, and in the261 words
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Article114 1918-02-08 11 The Singapore Golf Club January Medal, which was played for on Saturday and Sunday, resulted as follows :—24 cards were taken out and the following were returned:— W. P. W. Ker lfl 8 down. E. Wolff scr. 4 J. A. Dean 6 8 The ball sweep was won Ker.114 words
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Article197 1918-02-08 11 (From Our Own Corrbspondbnt). Kuala Lumpur, January 31. Tbo weather wan splendid, the going good and the attendance fair. The results are:— Race 1.—Will o’ the Wisp (Parsons) 1; Boaulight (Redfearn) 2 Victory (Billett) 8. Won by two lengths; a length between second and third. Time 1.21,197 words
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99 1918-02-08 11 We very gratefully acknowledge the follow* ing additions to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes for our soldiers and sailors Mr. J. W. Salmon 93 G. M. and J. 8 Mrs. Mary de Sou/.a 5 Lady Nicotine's Husband 20 Mrs.99 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1103 1918-02-08 12 —Straits Times, February 1 Tho reports issued about tho latest air raid on London arc imperfect and inconclusive Officially it iH stated that somo fifteon hostile aeroplanes delivered a number of attacks against London, but none of them penetrated the capital." Other reporta state that all tho casualties.—Straits Times, February 1 - 1,103 words
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Article1057 1918-02-08 12 Straits Timos, February 2. Wo havo written a bold headline, and we Hit considering whether it is justified. We are doubtful. It iB beyond question that the situation is serious for the masters of Germany. In our own country a discontented section of tho community onters uponStraits Timos, February 2. - 1,057 words
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Article1189 1918-02-08 12 behave like rational beings.—Straits Times, Ftbanary 4. Wo had a telegram in Saturday’s i BBQ which, though less popularly readable probably of far greater importance than news about strikes in Berlin. It was to th® effect that the Prussian Finance Minister Lad declared that adding expenses wLichbehave like rational beings.—Straits Times, Ftbanary 4. - 1,189 words
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Article1155 1918-02-08 13 I.—Straits Times, February 5. A f w ago wc expressed some doubt 4S to strikes in Germany developing on a serious Beale. These doubts are increased by J" the later neWH is true that there has some serious rioting, and that the 7° r^ Crs in aI.—Straits Times, February 5. - 1,155 words
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Article1151 1918-02-08 13 —Straits Times, February 0. It is ninety-nine years to-day since the treaty was signed which made Singapore a British possession. A few days previously, on January 29, Sir Stamford Raffles had lauded on the island and bad entered into peaceful and friendly negotiation with the native rulers. He—Straits Times, February 0. - 1,151 words
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Article1210 1918-02-08 13 always so in Government hospitals.—Straits Times, Febrnary 7. Wo take no particular satisfaction iu criti* Government I) partmeuts, for tbo efficiency of British administration is a thiug that wo desiro at all times to be proud of. But it has been our duty during the past uiuoalways so in Government hospitals.—Straits Times, Febrnary 7. - 1,210 words
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Article144 1918-02-08 14 The following Burns are gratefully acknowledged Already recoived $14,758 51 Mrs. Darbishiro (3rd) 20 i« Fair 50 u Wolff (stb) January and February 6 m Lornio (4th) January, Feb. and March 9 Moulton (3rd) 15 Derrick (2nd) 20 Minn Nancy ltangol (6tb) 6 D.144 words
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542 1918-02-08 14 In a message from Amsterdam, tbe Times’ correspondent says A Dutchman named Koene, who re* turned from Krupp's three days ago, told mo to day that the conditions prevailing among the employees at Krupp's works at Essen are very bad. The Germans542 words
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Article304 1918-02-08 14 That the criminal classes are not rlow to take advantage of a depleted staff was illustrated in the early hours of Thursday morning, when a daring raid was made on a chandu shop at Malim Xawar by a gang reported to number about teu or twelve304 words
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315 1918-02-08 14 (Fmm Our Own Corrbspondint Kuala Lumpur, February 2 On Saturday, the last day of the S P an meeting, the weather was tiue, the ance excellent and the going good i» n< when riding Surge in the second’ thrown and sustained concussion315 words
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Article499 1918-02-08 14 The weekly meeting of the Rent Assessment'Board was held on Tifesday afternoon, the President, tho Hon. Mr. C. J. Saunders, presiding, and the others present being Messrs. H. Carpmael, Gaw Khek Kbiam, M. Meyer and E. Tessensohn. A number of applications by landlords for permission to raise499 words
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3194 1918-02-08 15 m ;«o in a fall report of the Impe-fjJbeclmuceUor-B recent speech in the Uriel at tbo closo ot a year that has ..\\eBtftna« decisions in many brought far re pr0U(d and thankful tbeft l re that almost everywhere oar3,194 words
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293 1918-02-08 15 Sunday morning orowds which throng the Tower Bridge on their way to the East End markets recently saw a thrilling experiment. The occasion was a semi official trial of The Guardian Angel, a compact parachote invented by Mr. Everard Calthrop,293 words
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1518 1918-02-08 16 Prussian Reform.” INCREASED POWERS OF THE UPPER HOUSE. A Qualified Franchise. The Times correspondent formerly in Berlin writes: The so called Prussian form Bills, which have now been presented to the Diet, are three in number—a Bill concerning Elections to the Lower House of the Diet, a Bill concerning the1,518 words
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Article169 1918-02-08 16 Mr. George Bernard Shaw, speaking at King’s Hall, Covent Garden, said bow any peace could be brought about without negotiations be did not know, or rather be bad not known until Mr. Clem Edwards bad given the clue that afternoon. Even after Waterloo tbe peace bad169 words
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1594 1918-02-08 16 Id an action taken againRt Sir Joseph Maclay, the Shipping Controller, the China Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Limited, has succeeded in establishing a principle of much importance. The facts are given in the following judgment by1,594 words
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Article89 1918-02-08 16 Messrs. A pear and Co.’s market re P?. r r dated Sourabaya, January 80, states:— A sugar market is inactive but prices a holding fairly steady on the bases of our a* quotations. Crop 1917 The only busioe reported was 11,600 tons superior purchase by Messrs. Mitsui89 words
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2288 1918-02-08 17 jnfprostint: notes on tbo treatment ine7eLabour Battalions in France 0,1 in the P-king Leader from a oorre*PP‘*1 r 7 1) rue where in France. He writes S poudent,som wi find mMJ Bi-hio-t tb r e .®f2,288 words
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947 1918-02-08 17 Tbe best spy story in a long time, says a New York World correspondent, comes from a medical officer, one of the big guns of his corps and profession. It is all about the Aberdeen express, one of the947 words
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327 1918-02-08 17 The bulk of the estate of William H* Walker, who made millions out of the Eastman Kodak Company, goes to bis widow, Mrs. Harriet D. Walker, and their daughter, Miss Gertrude D. Walker, under his will. Mr. Walker died on327 words
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1025 1918-02-08 18 Polygamy for Germany PROPOSAL FOR “SECONDARY” MARRIAGES. The Desired Improvements. During tho war thero have been frequent, bnt lor tti«« most part unverified, reports of Gorman schemes for increasing future manpower by tho promotion of or poly Lamy. Tho Tina* has now received Homo truKtworthy ovuionco in the hlmpo of1,025 words
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522 1918-02-08 18 A special correspondent of The Times hag paid a vinit to an American training camp in Franco. Ho writes The training of young American officers which 1 witnessed in a special camp to day seems a grimmer and more real thing in522 words
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Article54 1918-02-08 18 (Fuom Ouu Own Cohkkspondbnt.) Penang, February 1. Doris, youngest daughter of the late Archio Campbell and sist> r-iu-law of Mr. C. M. Henderson, of Guthrie’s, was married in the Church of the Assumption this morning to Mr. 11. 1). Sharpin, of the Hongkong aud Shanghai Bank, Rangoon. It54 words
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847 1918-02-08 18 From a reliable Serbian source Reuter’s Agency ban received communication of a document that has recently reached Great Britain showing the systematic extermination of the Serbian people that is being carried on. Proofs are given of the frequent847 words
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858 1918-02-08 18 A Colonial writes in the Daily g XD As long as people read fiction thov mourn the tragedy of that old sold:*, France, Barlasch of the Guard. As Ion they read history they will contemplate If! indignant grief the858 words
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591 1918-02-08 19 in the book is a disgust••The char DerHO n, aud I caonot see i D g, dinrepu point of v j e w 0 f S&SET.*« moral-, in writing anob a t&i e 0 r or*° 0 9 ut591 words
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192 1918-02-08 19 'b/° r a British brigader-general hi B bln B f kn Wn 00 active service, owing to lanKQttL’e ftH° R ni?D nnerB and h B vitriol *o an LH 0 d p ePPer, M Mr. AG. Empey, af te192 words
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596 1918-02-08 19 For sheer romance of environment it would be difficult to imagine a setting equal to that of the Records Offiaes of the B.bl.F in France, writes Miss Grace Curnock. Here in the great hall of an archbishop’s palace English girls596 words
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267 1918-02-08 19 A startling occurrence succeeded the con viction for bousebreakiag at the Manchester Assizes of Robert Uaslam and Gerald and Henrietta Newman. Haslam escaped. The charge against the three prisoners was that of breaking the warehouse of Messrs. William Briggs and267 words
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401 1918-02-08 19 “So that loyal Americans may get an insight into the workers of certain German minds and realise there is need for internment of many subjects of the Kaiser the chief Assistant United States Attorney, Mr. Knox, has made public401 words
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282 1918-02-08 19 We do not admit that it is necessary to defend the Navy in regard to its part in the war, but Mr. Archibald Hurd’s vindication in the new Fortnightly, though it may ex aggerate the quantity aud the282 words
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Article129 1918-02-08 19 According to a telegram from Sofia, the Premier, Dr. lltdoslavoff, stated in the Sobiaoje his intention, in accordance with the allies, to open pourparlers with Russia. A reply has been forwarded to the Russian Government in this sense. Ho said: “A proposal has been addressed to us now129 words
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647 1918-02-08 19 The King recently had the novel ex* perience of suddenly facing a 5<) miles an hoar gale. Thin was made for his Majesty during his inspection of the soientifio wonders to be seen at the National Physical Laboratory at647 words
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176 1918-02-08 19 Agents of the Department of JuBtioe in Pittsburgh are inquiring into the presence of finely ground glass in cracker meal shipped from Pittsburgh to the mil! districts of Ohio. The glass was found in sealed packages of cracker meal bought from176 words
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Article275 1918-02-08 20 Riuter'b Telegrams. London, February 1, 6 85 p.m. Sir Edward Carson had a rousing reception at Belfast, where ho said he had come to oonsult Ulster on a most serious situation. London, February 8, 8 20 a.m. Sir Edward Carson had a series of ovations at BelfastRiuter'b Telegrams. - 275 words
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Article114 1918-02-08 20 Reuter's Telegrams. London, February 5, 6.45 a.m. In tbo House of Lords, the Electoral Reform Bill wan considered. Lord Selborne moved that the Houso should not insist on tbeir schemo of proportional representation bat should insert counter proposals applying the principle to all boroughs returning three or moreReuter's Telegrams. - 114 words
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Article112 1918-02-08 20 Kkutbk'r Tblbokams. London, January 80, 4.85 p.m. Brisbane: There are meagre wireless details from Mackay, but it is known that many perished. An immense tidal wave accompanied tho cyclone and the town waH completely submerged. Three vessels were lost and others damaged. All the wharves and sugarKkutbk'r Tblbokams. - 112 words
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Article90 1918-02-08 20 Khutbk’h Tklkgraii. London, February 6, 10.20 a.m. Halifax, Nova Scotia: The Commission which has been investigating the explosion disaster on December 6 blames Pilot McKay, of Halifax, and Captain Lamodec, of the steamer Mont Blanc, both of whom have been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Tho Commission recommendsKhutbk’h Tklkgraii. - 90 words
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Article64 1918-02-08 20 Rbdtrh’s Tblbouam. London, January 81, 1.6 a m. In the House of Commons tho proportional representation proposals inserted by tho House of Lords in the Electoral Reform Bill were rejected by 228 to 118. The question was left to the House, Government not using the whips, n ,“i?,. HOURbdtrh’s Tblbouam. - 64 words
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Article52 1918-02-08 20 Reuter's Telegram, London, January 81, 9.20 p.m. Madrid: Provincial reports indicate that the agitation is duo to high prioes which are more accentuated. The Barcelona strikers are still out and the movement is spreading to new industries. There is some likelihood of a general strike on theReuter's Telegram, - 52 words
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Article45 1918-02-08 20 Reuter's Telegram. London, February 4, 2.15 p m. Peking PLguo has appeared at Sinlo on the Peking Hankow railway. The situation is regarded as serious, but it is hoped that, the preventive measures already adopted will make the suspension of traffic unnecessary.Reuter's Telegram. - 45 words
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Article34 1918-02-08 20 Rictkr’s Telegram. London, February 2, 5.40 a m. A provisional agreement has been concluded for the amalgamation of the London County and Westminister and the Paris banks. The aggregate deposits are 210,899,269.Rictkr’s Telegram. - 34 words
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Article283 1918-02-08 20 The Siam Observer of January 28 says that the Our Day Fete eclipsed all former endeavours. A British resident sends it the following appreciation Britishers did not know the time of His Majesty’s departure, and were thus deprived of the opportunity of expressing their thanks, in283 words
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Article237 1918-02-08 20 Lieutenant Cecil Walter, Devon Regiment, who was killed on October 0, was the fourth and youngest son of Major F. E. Walter, the present Commandant of the Corps of Commissionaries, and grandson of the late John Walter, of Bearwood. Born in 1882, he was educated at237 words
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328 1918-02-08 20 Sir George Beilby’s researches have scarcely been bi rud with regard to peat, but it may bo looked upon as certain that we have here another valuable source of liquid fuel, says The Financier. None of the processes present invented328 words
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Article220 1918-02-08 20 An inquest was held by Dr. Marray Robertson on Thursday with regard to the death of Chan Kim Seek, a Straits-born Chinese, aged 35, employed as assistant cashier at the Asiatic Petroleum Company’s office, who was found dead at his residence, 69, Amoy Street, yesterday afternoon. About220 words
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Article37 1918-02-08 20 Bakbr.— On February 1, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. A, D. Baker, a son. Morris.- On February 6, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Morris, a daughter.37 words
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Article61 1918-02-08 20 Nitchingam —Daniel. —On February 1 1918, at the Church of St. Peter, Singapore’ by the Ut. Rev, C. J. Ferguson Davie, assisted by the Rev. R, K. Abraham, A. R Nitchingam, the only son of Mr. Nitchingam of Jaffua, to Lily Pushpamani, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs.61 words
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Article162 1918-02-08 20 Singapori, February 7, ygig exchange On London Bank 4 m/a Dem d 21*1 Private 8 m/s a/4l 0nF,ia c B *»k M N 1ndu Bank T. T, 5;( On Hongkong...Bank d/d 28j pni On Shanghai ...Bank d/d Java Ba *k T. T. l26i 0n Japan Bw* 10?162 words
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Article355 1918-02-08 20 i Singapore, Fbbrcaby 7, 1918. 9 MINING. t Issue i 7ftIoe Bayers Sellers. i0 10 Ampang 9.60 10 00 1 1 Aye* Weng 2 90 8 06 10 10 Kinta Association 6.76 7.25 5 41 41 KintaTin 1.10.0 1.16 0 1 41 41 Lahat Mines 6.60 6355 words
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Advertisement88 1918-02-08 20 NOTICE. The P°"t Price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is a year. I i* MonI ire oric« o« tho Strutts budget it $14 a year to any part of the world. It not necessary to subscribe lor a year. The subscriptions for shorter periods88 words
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Obituary99 1918-02-08 20 OBITUARY. RkUTKB's TuLKGKAMS. London, February 1, 1.50 a.tn. The doatb has occurred o 1 Mr. Alfred Charles de Rothschild. London, February 4, 1.10 p.m. New York The death is announced of the pugilist, John L. Sullivan. DEATHS. Ybo—Yeo Swee Kim, beloved wife of Mr. Tau Pony Guan, formerly Government interpreter,99 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article53 1918-02-08 1 Oinksal Java Produce Market J Rubber Items Singapore Rubber Auctions January Rubber Returns F.M.S. Rubber Export Duty CORRKSPONPBNCB Planters Billets 1 Mbbtings ash Reports Kamnninq Robber and Tin 1 Estate Hospitals Kanqani Licences Tremelbye Rubber Perak River Valley Cbiinpul (F.M.S.) Rubber 4 Indraqiri Rubber, Ltd. 4 London and Sinoaporb53 words
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Article94 1918-02-08 1 Messrs. Francis Peek and Co.’s Weekly Report. Messrs. Francis Perk and Co.’s weekly report, dated Batavia. February 1, states Rubber.—First latex crepe per half kilof.l. Ribbed smoked sheet per half kilo (.1. Outputs (75% Firsts) per half kilo f.O 95. Coffee.—Robusta ready per picul f.2i. Rohusta new94 words
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Article252 1918-02-08 1 Mr. R, M. G. Mitchell, manager of Sungei CLinnh Estate, will be leaving for home on •ong leave in the near future. Mr. C. C. Cornwell, proprietor of Solita Bidor, is going to tho United States 0 join the American Expeditionary force. It is notified that The Society252 words
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1674 1918-02-08 1 The eighth annnal general meeting of the members of the Kamnning (Perak) Robber and Tin Company, Limited, was held at the offioe of the Robber Growers’ Association, 88, E&stobeap, E.C., Sir William Hood Treacher, K.C.M.G. (the chairman), presiding.1,674 words
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Article40 1918-02-08 1 f Tho Straits Timos is not responsible (oi tho opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should boar in mind that letters mast be short and to the point. Long rambling epistles aro liable to be rejeoted o» ruthlessly oat down.]40 words
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Article282 1918-02-08 1 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —For the past week an advertisement has been appearing in yoar valuable paper over the initials S.C.Z. calling for a conductor for soino rubber estate, and had it romained at that, it would be alright, but what it has to282 words
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2265 1918-02-08 2 At a meeting of estato medical officers held recently in Kuala Lumpur, at which a society whh forim <1, there wan a long diacushion oil estate hospitals aud tho proposalfor centralisation and Oovornmout coutrol. J>r. M. Watson presided. Tho Malay2,265 words
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573 1918-02-08 2 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Robber Association’s 331st auction was held on January 30 and 31, when there were offered for sale piculs 20,819.60f0r 2,775,946 lbs. (tons 1,239.26). Prices realised:— Smoked Sheet: Fine ribbed 188 to 993 Good ribbed 63 88573 words
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468 1918-02-08 2 The following report is cornmunieatid: A special meeting of the Indian linmigri tion Committee was held at Kuala Luapoi on February 4. There were present: Ihe acting Controller of Labour, (Mr. E. W. F Gilman), chairman tho Principal Medical Officer (Dr.468 words
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1153 1918-02-08 3 TI.0 eleventh ordinary general meeting ol be Tr. ur. lbye (Sel.n K or) Rubber Company Limited, waa held at *be registered office of the company, 20, Eaatcheap, Mr. Norman Grieve (chairman ol the company) Pr The"Chairman said: Gentlemen, I1,153 words
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Article632 1918-02-08 3 Final Dividend ot 10 Per Cent. Proposed. The directors’ report of tbe Perak River Valley Rubber Co., Ltd., to be presented to the shareholders at the seventh annual general meeting to be held at the registered offices of tbe company, No. 1, Downing Street, Penang, on Saturday,632 words
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Article680 1918-02-08 3 Kelemak.—lB,loo lbs. Pahang.- S’ 7 ,137 lbs. Tun j.mg 01ak—19,451 lbs. Boruam Perak.—22,7l)o lbs. Alor Gajth.—ll,lo9 lbs. Ayer Pauas.—s6.2oo lbs. Australasia.—B,ooo lbs. Balgowuie.—Bo,46o lbs. Bukit lvubu.—l6,ooo lbs. Pajam.— 72,146 lbs. Pautai.—ls,2oo lbs. Port Swetteuham.—s,l49 lbs. Tambalok. —18,510 lbs. Teluk Anson. 16,800 lbs. Cice1y.—55,402 lbs. Glenealy.—2B, iOO lbs.680 words
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Article112 1918-02-08 3 For the period from February 8 to 14, 1918, inclusive, the. value of the highest Krade of rubber is fixed at two shillings and three penoe halfpenny per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valortm basis112 words
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1544 1918-02-08 4 The second ordinary general meeting of the Cbimpul (F.M.S.) Kobber Estates, Ltd wtH held at Winchester House, London, E.C., 8ir Ernest W. Birch, K.C.M.G. (chairman of the oompanyi, presiding. The Chairman Raid: Qentlemon, the directors’ second annual report1,544 words
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Article148 1918-02-08 4 Tho report to be submitted at the statutory meeting of Indragiri Rubber, Ltd., on February 18, at Messrs. Evatt and Co’s, offices, states that tho total number of shares allotted is 180,000 of which 100,000 are allotted as fully paid in consideration of the transfer to the148 words
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1012 1918-02-08 4 Stock Singapore Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fraser A Co*. Capital Value Companiis. Prices, Closing Price. 1916. 1915. December 4. February^’ 150,000 2/. 15% 85% Anglo-Malay 14/10* 10/6 13/ 6 t inO a1 30%1,012 words
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