The Straits Budget, 31 May 1918
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1918-05-31 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES." VOL. LXXII No. 3146 Singapore, Friday, May 31. 1918. (ITABIISHEO OVER NAIF A CWTUR* Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article221 1918-05-31 1 BADERS— Coming Nearer King Geotge’s hand Local Shipping Oeimany Worse and orse 13 Overproduction JJ The Battle Begun Local and Gsnbral Local and Personal 12 The War United Malay Our Civil Servico Turnpat Red Cross Lottery 14 Town Refuse Smokes for oor Soldiers and sailors 14 I221 words
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Article4835 1918-05-31 1 an vl e Kan^kok Times announces the death Prir Moui Pafcana wife of H. H. nob Kidyalankarana, Direotor-General of Si»r of Commerce and Statistics, frcperty^ 8ince Custodian of Enemy cnsVJi 0 C c nRi 7 e wharf work to be carried tract 1 1 R ver engineers4,835 words
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Article23236 1918-05-31 3 R,CTF*’S TELKORAMS. Battle Begins. great fight in south-east. R.CTFS’S TeLHORAMS. Paris, May 21, 8.20 pro. j- in the correspondent of the ACC? d pd Pre*« German troops in tbe rear A C tl e coming onslaught. As usual wbesrne tbe co man(JBa v«ng army ftfintberea movements they areR,CTF*’S TELKORAMS. - 23,236 words
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Article3758 1918-05-31 10 ENEMY ATTACKS. Beaten in the Flanders Area. Early in the morning on the 27th inst. the enemy began offensives at two points of the Western Front—in Flanders in what is mown as the Dickebnsh lake region, and in the sooth at points north of the famous I ridge3,758 words
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497 1918-05-31 11 An important meeting under the presidency of the Hon. Mr. F. O. Harvey was held on Wednesday, the 29th mat., at the P.A.M. Meeting Room in Kuala Lumpur, when representatives of the following bodies met: The Planters' Association of Malaya.— The Hon. Mr. F.497 words
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Article261 1918-05-31 11 Following is tho report of the directors of Gaan Kiat aad Co. to bo submitted to the shareholders at tho annual general meeting Tho directors have pleasure in submitting to tho shareholders their report and accounts for tho half year which ended December 81, 1017. You261 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1060 1918-05-31 12 a wild boast enemy coaid inflict.—Straits Times, May 24. Tho Angol of Death hovers over Franco. One can hoar the boating of his wiDgs. Thousands of strong mon, full of tho joy and passion of life will bo manglod and rotting corpsos in possibly another week’s time. Thousandsa wild boast enemy coaid inflict.—Straits Times, May 24. - 1,060 words
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Article1201 1918-05-31 12 bear our willing part/’-Straita Time* m 25. Ia y We have felt fot a long time that not nearly enough was being done to recognise the superb courage and devotion shewn by our seamen daring the past fonr years of war. Gloating over the first few fiendishbear our willing part/’-Straita Time* m ' 25. ' Iay - 1,201 words
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Article1170 1918-05-31 12 —Straits Times, May 27. The meeting of the Singapore Chaobt, c Commerce, which will be held at the E s change Bnildings at 2.16 to morrow afternoon will have to deal with a question of consider able local importance, but we are disposed to place objections to requisitioning—Straits Times, May 27. - 1,170 words
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Article1187 1918-05-31 13 —Straits Times, May 28. ,J German. a re dirty fighter.. As one kinjj exposure follows another it becomes tiy obvious that they have to go on or cn Itr, for no honourable peace is possible tho horrible brutes who deliberately a 1 I an hospital camp.—Straits Times, May 28. - 1,187 words
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Article1110 1918-05-31 13 thu labour problem ou aafi iuoh.— Strailti Timea, May 29. Some little time ago when the Robber Growers’ Association oalled for a general allronnd redaction of oatpnt we opposed the proposal firstly, on the ground that at the end of 1017 there was no evidonce of an alarming glutthu labour problem ou aafi iuoh.— Strailti Timea, May 29. - 1,110 words
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Article1174 1918-05-31 14 —Straits Times, May 83. It seems to us that, rather late id tho day, the oDoiuy has found his generals. Theio is in the conception of movements and in the baudJiog of bis force* a higher revelation of brain capacity than has been seen during any previous—Straits Times, May 83. - 1,174 words
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Article146 1918-05-31 14 The following is from Troth lam told that a movement is on foot for tho appointment of a commission to inquire into the conditions of service of the Malay Civil Service. Really the facts are so clear that there is not ruach neod of an inquiry, but146 words
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Article162 1918-05-31 14 The following offioial communique has been laid on the press table at the Colonial Secretariat, ColomboIt is hereby notified for information that on instructions received from the Seoretary of State for the Colonies no passports will be issued by the Ceylon Government to women and children to proceed162 words
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Article204 1918-05-31 14 Tho Red Cross Lottery in conueotion with 11 H. the Saltan’s Birthday Festivities on May 10 and 11 b reported as follows Total sale of tickets 14,820. 50% Red Cross Fand I2,410.C0 20% 1st Prize 964 00 8% 2nd 885 60 3% 8rd 141.60 6% divided204 words
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Article218 1918-05-31 14 The ex-policeman Hazrat Shah, charged with dishonestly retaining stolen property, viz., a revolver and nine cartridges, belonging to Baron Caneva, also with theft of a gold pencil case, the property of Mr. Nichol, was again put up on remand before Mr. Langham Carter in the Criminal218 words
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Article147 1918-05-31 14 In bis annual report, Mr. B. Ball, the Municipal Engineer, says: Tbe wave of eoonomy and waste prevention that has swept over the world since the commencement oCshe war has had its effect on tbe disposal of town refuse. In several towns in Amerioa the refuse has been147 words
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106 1918-05-31 14 We very gratefully acknowledge the follow ing additions to oar (and for assisting the Overseas Clnb to provide smokes for oro soldiers and sailors: From Singapore Tramway Company, being change left in hands of a car conductor by S. U. a passenger 18.88 Anonymous106 words
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520 1918-05-31 14 His Excellency The Governor and Lady Evelyn Young n qqo Paterson, Simons and Co., Lid... nine Mr. C. W. Darbisbiro McAlister and Co., Ltd. i' (inn Mr. A. D. Allan J Mr. J. M. Same jqJJJ Huttenbaoh Bros, and Co. j o520 words
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1198 1918-05-31 15 i general meeting of the < Tbe utotnobilo Club was held at BimflplJ ctab on May 28, there being tbe Cricket n Y Perkins, who presided, Lcretary and treasurer), K. A o P Griffith-Jones, C. W P- Pl0 S m oIttey, F.1,198 words
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Article304 1918-05-31 15 Messrs. Fraser and Co’s Weekly Circular. In their share circular dated to day, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state Tbe past bas been more or less a featureless week witb operations mainly confined to mining shares. Tbe price of tin fell about 95 a picul and this brought304 words
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Article191 1918-05-31 15 Tbe people of Kelantan recently celebrated the anniversary of tbe birthday of their ruler, His Highness tbe Sultan Mobamed IV bin Almerbum Sultan Mobamed, K.C.M.G., who enjoys tbe loyalty of tbe whole of bis subjects. On the closing day of tbe celebrations, says tbo Pinang Gazette, tbe little191 words
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944 1918-05-31 15 Tbe seventh ordinary general meeting of tbe shareholders of tbe Central Engine Works, Ltd., was held on Saturday at tbe offices of tbe oompany, Laidlaw Buildings, Mr. J. A. Hamilton, managing director, i presiding. Tbe secretary (Mr. F. R. Wolseley)944 words
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Article223 1918-05-31 15 A correspondent contribntee the following Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pestana held an At Home at the Eurasian Literary Association rooms on Monday, the occasion being the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of tbeiv wedding. There was a very large attendano* of ladies and gentlemen and the223 words
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Article240 1918-05-31 15 By the death of Lady Ramsay, who was a daughter of the late John Crawford, says the L. and C. Express, an old link in the early life of the Straits Settlements is severed. Crawford himself died in London in 1868, in his 86th year. Having been brought240 words
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Article159 1918-05-31 15 A census of traffio taken in November last furnishes interesting information, writes the Depotj President of the Singapore Municipality in bis annual report, especially when compared with a census taken in 1910. While the number of vehicles on the main thorough* fare has increased only about 20 per159 words
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Article137 1918-05-31 15 On the ocoasion of the French National Day, a fete will be held in aid of the Association dos Orphellins do la Guerre. It will take placo in Victoria Memorial Hall and the Victoria Theatre on Saturday, July 18, from 4to 7 p.m. The programme, which promises137 words
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1807 1918-05-31 16 Tho Hon. C. S. Lobingier, Judge of tho United States Court for China and Chancel lor Emeritus of the Philippine Academy, on May 2, delivered a lecture before tho North China Branch of tho Royal Asiatic Society on "The1,807 words
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530 1918-05-31 16 The following letter has been received by the General Officer Commanding the Troops, Straits Settlements, from an officer in France, who was formerly an officer in the Singapore Volanteer Corps:— “1 have completed my training, have been gazetted Temporary 2nd Lieutenant in the Machine Qun530 words
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Article143 1918-05-31 16 Id commemoration of Empire Day, and in aid of local Red Cross work and St. Andrew’s Medical Mission Buildmg Fund, the Pageant of Empire, presented some time back with snob great success, was repeated both on Friday afternoon and at night in the Victoria Theatre to large143 words
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762 1918-05-31 16 DRINK IN 1917. Record Bill Despite R educed Consumption. k of approximately 38 per cent a! decl ‘0e with 1916, and 60 per <*nt a L °°*P4r!2 1918. On the other hand t with turo shows a large increase, o’ver Sr tXpe °<ii. as oom pared with 1916, and PerCfc762 words
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Article1765 1918-05-31 17 Municipal Singapore. P OI NTS FROM THE PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT. All-round Increase of Revenue. ni-tratiou report of the Singapore Tbt ,1 ulD fo t r t bu year 1917, signed by Mr. Maoieipsbiy (Jt puty president of the 1 v>] rl has been issued and oontains From u we gather1,765 words
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Article58 1918-05-31 17 Batavia, May 25, 10 a m. We learn that the Datch Consul General at Singapore, Mr. A. van de Sande Hakbny zen, has been plaood at the disposal of the Governor General in order to take the management oft a department at Batavia regarding restricted import58 words
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Article228 1918-05-31 17 The usual weekly meeting of tho*Rent Board was held in the Municipal Office on Tuesday under the presidency of the Hon. Mr. C. J. Saunders, the others present being Mossrs. S. Tomlinson, A. M. S. Angulia, E. A. Elias and Gaw lvtu-k Kiam The first application taken228 words
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Article197 1918-05-31 17 A notice io the Government Gazette under the Foreshores and Soa-bed Ordinance, 1900, amends a grant to the Straits Trading Co in 1903, of a strip of the foreshore and seabed, for tho purpose of erecting a jetty. The new grant proposes a strip 164 feot long197 words
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Article54 1918-05-31 17 We have to acknowledge with thanks the following additions to the fund for providing comforts for gunners called back to active service:— Already acknowledged 91,888 Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co. 50 An revoir 10 Mr. R. Nutt, Bagan Datoh 10 Mr. A. H. Graham 10 91,988 The54 words
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Article90 1918-05-31 17 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for tbo week endod May 18 was 45.68 per mille of the population. The total numbor of deaths was 824, of which 284 were male subjects and 90 female Convulsions claimed 39, phthisis 42, malaria (over 44, bori90 words
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Article60 1918-05-31 17 Wo have to acknowledge gratefully tht sum of $lOO from Mr. J. L Macuair to bi distributed as follows King George’s Fund for Sailors $5O Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Fund... V 5 Rod Cross Work for the Wounded... Its Wo have also received $lO from a Veteran which60 words
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Article334 1918-05-31 17 Macphail and Co.’s Weekly Report. May 23 to 29, 1918. Rubber shares have been almost ignored during the past week, but tin shares have beeu fairly activo. RlIIBKR, Last week's Auction Results. Total Total Top prices. London, offered. sold. Per picul, equivalents. Tons. Tons. Crepe. Sheet. Crepe.334 words
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422 1918-05-31 17 The Chief Justice (Sir John Buckuill, K.C.) in the Supreme Court on May 28 delivered judgment in the action brought by Dr. L. F. Randall against Mr. Kho Teong Yang, of 165, Teluk Ayer Street, olaiming 1142 80 for damage oaused to bis422 words
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Article40 1918-05-31 18 (Tbo Straits .Times is not responsible io» Ibo opinions of its corrospondonts. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to tbo point Look, rambling epistles are liable to bi rejected or ruthless! v cut down.)40 words
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Article86 1918-05-31 18 To tho Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir,—Having read numerous letters by Flip Flaps, Anti-Flip-Flaps, etc., it strikes ono that all thoso who aro willing to fight for their country have gone- Well, it remains for the Oov< rnment to deal with tbe others. The authorities ought to86 words
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Article501 1918-05-31 18 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Realising the necessity for volunteers for Imperial Service and after eagerly per using your Letters from correspondents’ column in the hope of finding a similar case to my own, I am still unable to decide for myself with regard to offering501 words
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Article465 1918-05-31 18 To the Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, Mr. Lloyd George fortunately still holds office despito some vigorous machinegunning in tbe Straits Times leaders. For months past you have predicted a speedy and sudden fall for the Premier—tho English nation were gradually losing all confidence in him—yet465 words
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Article338 1918-05-31 18 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,—May yon enlighten me on the following questions which may be donbtfnl to many of ns:— 1. If the registration is made into law, what will be the position of those who are married This refers to those who are338 words
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Article123 1918-05-31 18 To tbe Editor of tho Straits Times. Sir, —A short time ago there was some coriespondonco in yonr paper re importing race horses daring war time. This was, more or less, satisfactorily explained by the fact that they occupy space in ships of little nso for anything123 words
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Article880 1918-05-31 18 To tho Editor of tbo Straits Timos. Sir,— Veteran’s letter in yonr issue of 22od appears to partako somow hat of spleen, and he quite carries out his intimated intention ef being personal, which shows a poor tiait of character. It is cvidint that you have trodden880 words
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Article381 1918-05-31 18 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Apropos of tho paragrtph in your paper of yesterday's date stating that tho Fenang Feed Control Committee has fixed the prices ef various necessities, such as sugar, potatoes, etc., I shall bo glad what the Singapore Food Control381 words
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Article327 1918-05-31 18 To the Editor of tho Straits Time*. Sir, —The local postal express states the following The London Postal authorities ictHLate that there is no prohibition against the importation to the United Kingdom t( Ua, ccffee, sweeta or butter went by parevi post as a present to the327 words
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Article84 1918-05-31 18 (From Our Own CokrkjO’om h Penang, St. Xavier's Institution au‘1 1 nn°Ku’Pi r0 School t. Id m parate celebration jdl a ve Day. Boy Scuuts atd Gin j,, u 0 tiC displays and Balnted the j huh -h. speeches were delivered by the headmaster, Mr. K.84 words
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3342 1918-05-31 19 meeting of the Legislative Council k h?Jd on Monday H E. the Governor Tstr Arthur Young, G.O.M.G., K-B w 8 .i M.air and the other members present ,D H E the General Officer Commanding General D. H. Kidout, C.M.G.,3,342 words
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Article176 1918-05-31 19 Tho report of the Penang Swimming Club for the year ended March 81, 1918, states that 49 new members wero admitted to the club during the year, and the number on tho active list at March 81,1918 was 248 (including 68 country members), which is a deorease176 words
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3406 1918-05-31 20 A rtpooi&l pnnoral mootioff of kbo Singapore Chamber of Commeroe and Exchange wan held in the Exchange Buildings on Tuesday for the purpose of considering resolutions dealing with Government requisition of local shipping. There was u full attendance of members, those3,406 words
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Article73 1918-05-31 20 (From Odr Own Corrsspondbnt.) Penang, May 27 Penang Bisley started on S t u Aplain’s E. Bennett won the Colonial Chap l Clock with 24 points. On J a b y Renfrew Challenge Shield w J(J sections 7 and 8, A Co. Stirling, Goldie and W atson. Veter73 words
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Miscellaneous Reuter Telegrams.
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Article251 1918-05-31 21 Rkutkb’s Tblborams. LondoD, May 28, 2.16 p.m. <ir lobn Maodonell, in delivering Professor at University College tbc Übo f‘® u W ith the Dominions and treaty London, dealt jn re a tion to future making. e j»P* c j£ e Ba id the question was foreign PRkutkb’s Tblborams. - 251 words
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Article99 1918-05-31 21 Rkutkr’s Telegram. London, May 27, 6.86 p.m. Madrid: King Alfonso, the Premier, other ministers and about <iO per cent, of the population of Spain are suffering from an unknown epidemic the symptoms of which are high fever, pains in the chest and diarrhoea. Tbo disease is of aRkutkr’s Telegram. - 99 words
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Article66 1918-05-31 21 Rictkk’s Telegrams. LondoD, May 28, 12.30 p.m. Havana: The Caban State Department ban cabled to Caban diplomatists abroad that diplomatic relations between Cuba and Mexico bavo not been raptured. The Mexican Government has requested the Caban charge d' affaires to be allowed to remain in Mexico cityRictkk’s Telegrams. - 66 words
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Article74 1918-05-31 21 Rkltir’s Telegram, London, May 27, 3.15 p.m. The Times correspondent at Shanghai atm that Sun Yat Sen has resigned his post as Generalissimo of the so-called Constitutional Military Government of south Wist China, and will henceforth confine iniH' to working for the good of the oonntry aRkltir’s Telegram, - 74 words
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Article86 1918-05-31 21 Rbutir’s Tblhgrams. London, May 20, 8.50 p.m, B taakion has ariaen between Wn u Dd C l uba which have mutually withaDl)ar, nti olr dl P lomatio representatives, but 'anions y Th« tb M Ut forma y rupturing readmits ti exican Foreign Minister taki nin J* onRbutir’s Tblhgrams. - 86 words
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Article32 1918-05-31 21 Reuter's Telegrams' Th k LondoD May 27, 12.16 p.m. comnhiM ra,l^, ay 10 tll e Bolgian Congo ?««.S£S2 °b" “a a is t thr< 4 o» tbo OpVr CoDgo CaPOtOWDReuter's Telegrams' - 32 words
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Article73 1918-05-31 21 Rbutbe’s Tilsgram. London, May 24, 6.10 a.m. Sir Charles Addis, London manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, is recommended for appointment as a member of the Court of the Bank of England. This is the first oocasion on which a jointstock banker has been proposedRbutbe’s Tilsgram. - 73 words
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Article50 1918-05-31 21 Rioter's Telegrams. London, May 22, 8.10 a.m. The Times correspondent at Valparaiso reports a violent earthquake at La Serena on May 20. Many important buildings were destroyed and it is believed the casualties were numerous. The shock extended to a large zone and was felt at Valparaiso and Santiago.Rioter's Telegrams. - 50 words
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Article47 1918-05-31 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, May 28, 10.10 a.m. Rome: The Giornale Italia statos that while a crowd was assembling at a small chnrch in the town of Snbiaco a mad woman shouted save yourselves," A frightful panic ensned, seven being crashed to death and 120 injured.Reuter’s Telegram. - 47 words
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Article48 1918-05-31 21 Reuter’s Telegram. London, May 25, B.Bf p.m. Tho race for the Manchester Cup resulted thus: 1. By Jingo, 2. Planet, 8. Hainault. Ten ran. Eight lengths separated the leaders a neck second and third. The prices were respectively 6 to 2, 9 to 1, 7 to 4.Reuter’s Telegram. - 48 words
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282 1918-05-31 21 Sinoe the rash for tickets recently by intending deck passengers at the enclosure of the British India Steam Navigation Company in Sparks-street, Rangoon, resulted in several men being trampled on, a new system, says the Rangoon Gazette, has been adopted by282 words
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Article130 1918-05-31 21 “Do you think writes an esteemed correspondent, it would bo feasible to have one general fund, under a strong committee to apportion all money collected, instead of giving small sums in so many directions The present number of collections leads to over-lapping and there are now three130 words
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171 1918-05-31 21 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 29. lu the Full Court of Appoal to day the appeal of Tan Pao Cb&i, of Chop Kwong Teo Sang, Chia Kwang Hal and Kto Chih Kin, of Chop Kwoug E. Seng, Loh Hoc Chiang,171 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article64 1918-05-31 21 On May 28, Boustead and Co.'s Foot ball team mot the Borneo Co.’s in a soccer game on Raffles ground. The fortuor won three goals to one. A football match was played on Saturday on the the Y.M.C.A. ground botween the Gymnastic Partyt and the Asiatio Petroleum Co.'s football64 words
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Article57 1918-05-31 21 Following are the resalts of AMonday’e play Ladies’ Double (Final.) Mrs. Cantrell and Mrs. Vowler beat Mrs. Salzmann and Miss Latbam, 6—2, 6—l. Following were the results of Tuesday’s play: Mixed Doubles, B. Class (final.) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas sor. beat Miss Gun■aulas and Mr. Leakey57 words
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Article95 1918-05-31 21 The following scores were returned in the Sepoy Lines men’s monthly medal competition for May: W. H. Dinsmore (winner)... 86— 7=79 Dr. J. A. Campbell 91 5 86 Dr. T. W. Burno 105 15 90 Inspector J. F. Delamore prosecuted a Chinese on Wednesday bofore the95 words
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Article44 1918-05-31 21 Mann.— On May 24, at the Narsing Home, Singapore, to Capt. and Mrs. F. C. O. Mann, A.O D., a daughter. Anderson.— Oa May 28, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. J. \V. Anderson, of North Labis Estate, a son.44 words
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Article69 1918-05-31 21 Mac ask IK Brccr. —On March 28, at Holy Trinity Church. Folkestone, by tlie Rev. Canon F. E. Gardiner, Charles Krodoriek Cunningham Macaskio, The Essox Regiment (and of the Civil Service, British North Borneo),elder son of the late C. F. C. M icaskio, of Leeds, and Mrs. Macaskie, Laleham,69 words
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Article174 1918-05-31 21 mwgapobs, Mat 80. lulu. 6XCHANOB On London Bank 4 m/» 1/44 Demand 1/4 Privrte m/r t/4if 0« Ka<«ui Bank 817 0“ Bank T. T, 146 On Hongkong... Rank d/d 88,;%pm On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 51 On Java. Bank T. T, m Om Japan Bank 109 Sovereign--baying rate174 words
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Article358 1918-05-31 21 Binoafobs, Mat 80, lilt, MINING. Isaac m ?,Uq Baress 8eU»i, 1 18 It Aiupm»M 0.60 10.00 1 1 Area Weag 8.10 8.26 o.d. 6 6 Kerling 8.76 7.26 10 10 Rial* AraoolAtloa 18.26 18.60 41 41 KintaTia 1.8.0 1.12.0 41 41 Lahat Mines 6.60 7.26 10 10.358 words
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Page 21 Advertisements
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Advertisement88 1918-05-31 21 NOTICE. The pout tree price of the Straits Ttmti to the United Kingdom and foreign countries it i a year. T.ie post fre price ot the Struts Budgrt is fig A year to any part of the world. It is not n MMNTT to subscribe for a year. The subscriptions88 words
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Obituary97 1918-05-31 21 OBITUARY, Rbctbr’s Tblkgrams. London, May 26, 6 p.m. Amsterdam The death is repotted of Dr. Kaempf, president of the Reichstag. DEATH Wright. —On May 4, killod in action in Franco, Private O. C. Wright son of .J. F, Wright, E. Eastern Telegraph Co., Singapore, and Mrs. Wright. Chibw Swbe Tkomo.97 words
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The Straits Bubget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article69 1918-05-31 1 Gbnbral Robber Items Penang Robber Bales 1 F.M.S. Robber Export Doty 1 Singapore Robber Aoctionn 1 Singapore v. Mincing Lane 1 China and Robber Manofactoro 1 Tblkgrams— Robber Indostry 1 London Robber Special... 1 CORKBSrONDENCM Robber Research 2 The Robber Tree 2 Ovir- Prod action of Robber 2 Meetings69 words
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Article315 1918-05-31 1 The Pataling Rubber Estates Syndicate, Ltd., pays a final dividend of 130 per cent., making 250 per cent. The eighth ordinary general meeting of the Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate, Limited, which was called for Saturday in the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, was adjourned for a week, for want315 words
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Article74 1918-05-31 1 Messm. Cunningham, Clark and Co., Penang, advise that the undermentioned E rices were realised for rubber sold by them y auction and private tender on May 22. Diamond smoked sheet 180 —980 Plain smoked sheet 81 66 Diamond unsmoked sheet 65 80 Plain unsmoked sheot 50 5874 words
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403 1918-05-31 1 Rbctbr’s Tilboram. London, May 25, 1 p m. The Times says that despite existing restrictions, the ontpnt of plantation robber in 1918 would be nearly 200,000 tons. Taking American .consumption as 80,000 tons aud British and French as 40,000 tons the approximateRbctbr’s Tilboram. - 403 words
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Article40 1918-05-31 1 (From Odr Own Correspondent). London, May 26. The following final dividends are declared Kombok 5 per cent., Scottish Malay 10, Reverside 10, Anglo-Malay 85 and United Sumatra sd. Interim dividends are North Hummock 5 and Sagga 10.40 words
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Article96 1918-05-31 1 For the period from May 24 to 80, 1918, inclusive, the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with Notification No 764, published m the F.M.S. Government Gazette of March 15, 1918, under the Customs Duties96 words
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669 1918-05-31 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's 847th anction was held on May 28 and 24, when there were offered for sale piculs 14,002.70 or 1,879,084 lbs. (tons 838.85). Prices realised Smoked Sheet: Fine ribbed 990 to 197 Good ribbed 68 89669 words
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Article251 1918-05-31 1 Comment would be superfluous, so we just quote this gratifying evidence that Singapore is being recognised as the bead centre of the rubber industry. It is from a circular issued by the famous Mincing Lane firm, Messrs. Lewis and Peat:— Owing to the great increase of251 words
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Article129 1918-05-31 1 Acting Commercial A. W. P at Peking, believes that China has g possibilities as a field for rubber manufa Ho suggests that the abundance of c ru ber from the islands south and south i China and the inexhaustible supply 0 labour in the country should129 words
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Article38 1918-05-31 2 t alwaiw Times is no* tesponaiWe lot l Tb f iona 0 f its correspondents. op J, Q *u Bhoold boat in mind lhn» Corresponds ort a nd to the point. Lon* **2“”' *0 be .ejected 0,38 words
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Article1466 1918-05-31 2 To tho Editor of the Straits Tiraee. The wanner in which disease is ’r, throughout the rubber plantations tpr.adirt. ast j9 Tcr y serious indeed, of the Mid 1 Jable multitude of peBts and There i* evrr y portion of our trees “soa.cn «os that army augmented d1,466 words
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Article384 1918-05-31 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—What about switching off war slackers, Chinese marriages, etc., and touching up the planters a bit Wo hear there is a lot of disease on the rubber estates in Malaya. Why is this I submit the hevea braziliensis is a384 words
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Article850 1918-05-31 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The subject you deal with in your leader of yesterday is one of vital importance to this country and it demands all the clear constructive thinking that we can give it. In the opinion of a majority of those850 words
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770 1918-05-31 2 Tho thirteenth report of tho directors of Samiycroft. Rubber Co nigged by the Hon. Mr. K, M. Elliot, ih iih follows Your directors beg to submit a dnly audited statement of accounts for the twelve months ended January HI last. The770 words
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825 1918-05-31 3 Tbe eighth ordinary general meeting of Trafalgar, Ltd, was held at tbe registered r flirtin Prince Street on Saturday. Mr. W. P. NY. Ker was in the chair, and there were also present Dr. Galloway (director) and Messrs. H. W. N ion, H Rickard,825 words
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781 1918-05-31 3 Tbo twelfth annual ordinary general meeting of shareholders in tbe above oompany was held on May 8, at tbe office of Messrs Leech man and Co., Colombo. Mr. J. J. Wall, director, presided, and tbe others present wereMr. Herbert Bois, director Mr.781 words
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1043 1918-05-31 3 Issued Par Dividends. Malayan Exchange Fr« i u l a ,0re Capital Value Companies. Prices? d^ 0/| 1017. 1915. March 25. 150,000 a/- 80% 85% Anglo-Malay 14/. in/« 6),000 XI 80% Bakap Plantations lfj1,043 words
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