The Straits Times, 15 May 1915
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Title Section13 1915-05-15 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.799 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. MAY 15. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement285 1915-05-15 1 i i «T i s A FEW GOOD THINGS gg&i LIBBYS ASSORTED SOUPS \^a. ifxH In cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment iUWZ is made up from the following Soups TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and lESc^tRAfGj VEGETABLE, ,-v tin makes six plates of the ibt285 words
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Advertisement178 1915-05-15 1 ROBINSON CO. ANDREW'S BCCRE REGISTER AND NOTES no. APERTURE SIGHT. ON SHOOTffIG. Fitted with Patent 6-hole B. S. A. All-Distance Score Register eye piece as used at Bisley. a'so Refills for above. r^a Rangoon Ol HB^^^^^^ Bl^M jffP FLANNELLITE PATCHES FOR i^'wc, a co- sina^l GLEANING RIFLES. hm*** Tne Tdtlow178 words
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Article1902 1915-05-15 2 RESIGNATION OF A GERMAN DIRECTOR. nnual Meeting at Shanghai. The third annual meeting of shareholders in the Cbemor United Robber Co., Ltd., was beld at Shanghai on April 26, Mr. P. Layer* presided, and the other directors present were Messrs. E. S. Kadoorie and K. N. Truman.1,902 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement752 1915-05-15 2 NOTICEB. PAJAM. LIMITED. DECLARATION OF INTERIM DIVIDEND AND NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANBFER BOOKS. NOTICE is hereby Riven, that a First Interim Dividend of 10% has been declared by tbe Directors on account of the year end' it r KMh September, 1916. aad notioe is also jpveo that the Transfer752 words
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Advertisement409 1915-05-15 2 Does Your Scalp Itch And Hair Fall Out Because of^ji Dandruff and Eczema? Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promote hair-growing conditions when all else fails. Samples Free by Post CMtrur* £<wp and Ointment mlfl pvtTywhtre. Pamptr <>f wh with 32-p. book frw from Dearest «ii ;mi Newbery, 27. < 'hartertmusr Stj409 words
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Advertisement63 1915-05-15 2 BEKOH RUBBER ESTATES, LTD. UNPAID CALLS. All shares on which calls remain unpaid at 31st instant will be cancelled. JAMES SNODGRASS, Agent. 14 5 81 5 GHEONG BROTHERS Dentists, Mo. 25 South Bridge Road. First olatn Mechanical Dautistry, hi d Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite Duration of Wear guaranteed. OUARGBB63 words
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Advertisement436 1915-05-15 2 THE PREVENTION AND CURE OF MALARIA. In Malaria, as in most other troubles of life, it is tbe weakest that go to tbe wall." The microbes of Malaria thrive and multiply with astociahiDg rapidity in watery blood it is for this rea.on that anaemic, debilitated people develop ugu9 and fever436 words
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Advertisement655 1915-05-15 2 NOTICES. oriental telephone and electric co.. Ltd. NOTICE TO TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS. A new Telephone I irn-tory is now in ooursu cf preparation and Telephone Subscribers are requested to advise the Company, by letter to tbe Acting Manager, befoi-« the Slat instant, of any alterations or additions neooisary to the numbers,655 words
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Article1935 1915-05-15 3 STORY OF ESCAPE THROUGH THE AIR. German Officer's Exploits. The current issue of Sunset, the interesting magazine published in San Francisco, contains the following, article by Lieutenant Quntber Pluschow, of the German Navy, describing hi* flight from TsioKtau in an aeroplane just before the fall of the1,935 words
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Article236 1915-05-15 3 President Wilson: Yon said the Lusitania sank, An unarmed liner she, And fifteen hundred souls were lost .lust in the Irish Sea. Children there were of tender age And women infants nursing, And tint this foulest of foul deeds Has set the world acarsiog. As President of236 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement374 1915-05-15 3 Shave Yourself. You shaved this morning but A how Easily and naturally, with a A W Gillette Safety Razor and the luxury W of the keen Gillette Blades Or with A an old-fashioned razor stropping, A W irritation, and perhaps a bit of plaster W to hide mistakes British made.374 words
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Advertisement147 1915-05-15 3 SAKURA After au there W^ W^ W^| «K^ i 8 Brewed is no doubt B-C M U KJ trom orly Beat tbat this JLa# MmJ MmJ JLV Malt and Hops. The name "SAKURA" on a bottle is like the Hallmark on silver guaranteeing its Excellence and Purity. Sole Agents: ANN147 words
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Advertisement457 1915-05-15 4 STEAMER BWUN6B. P. O. STEAM NrVIGATION CO. rOK CHINA, JAPAN. PBNANO, CBYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT If BDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Tbroogh Bills ot Lading issued tor Cbina Coast, Persian Gall. Continental and Amerioan Ports. Us<»rocr« will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES HoNMwanl (/or Bwropo). from Singapor*457 words
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Advertisement545 1915-05-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A atrviee ia maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail oontract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamer* maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted witb all545 words
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Advertisement727 1915-05-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgann, Birat, Semerak, Kelantaß, Tabai, Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora. Laeoa. Kobsamni, Ban don Langsuen. Tako, Obumpon, Kohlak an J Bangkok Out Departure ..a. MAHIDOL May 17 May 18, S p m. c.a. BORIBAT 24 38, 3 p.m. ASDANQ SI727 words
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Advertisement614 1915-05-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD The Companies' steamers are deapatohed from Liverpool outward' for tbe Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Oenoa. Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre614 words
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Advertisement618 1915-05-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAART-MAATBCHAPPU (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." KORTNIOHTLY MAIL SBKVICB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM VIA SINGAPORE, BBLAWAN-OBLI SABANO, COLOMbO, PORT SAID AND OBNOA. Steamers are doe on or about the undermentionpi dates Ootwabd. HoaawAßO. 1916 1911 Prins d Ned. May 28 Vondel May IS Prinses Juliana Koningin d. Jane 11 Ned.618 words
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Article713 1915-05-15 5 Prices Quoted In the Market This Horning. Stagapon, Ma; 14, 1916. Messrs. Lyall and Bvatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning:— The quotations on Sterling Sharm are only nominal. Xiim. VALUI. BI'YEBS. SKLLIR!*. 3/- Allagar 1/10 1 An K lo Java713 words
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Advertisement500 1915-05-15 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co.. of Batavia. 3-8, CoUyer Quay, LNI.BK CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVIRNMBNI The undermentioned date* of departure are only approximate. Menggala ...'BilUton. "J^J Mtictiior Trenb BeUwan Deli. y JaaawaM Poeloc Samboe, Bandjermissin »nd Batavia. braodan Muntok and Palembang. 'J ay Van500 words
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Advertisement346 1915-05-15 5 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obt ined at the folio* ing plac s in Singapore The Asiatio Fabber and Produoe C 188, Cecil Street. Kelly and Walsl Ltd., Raffles Plaoe. Money Changsr Hotel de l'Barof c. Money Changer Adelphi HoteL Money Changer. Hotel van Wijk. Money Changei. Raffle* Hotel. Kch346 words
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Advertisement209 1915-05-15 5 Jgit NO. 5 ROYAL r The Master Model. J&EkSSSSBSBKP I I Defies Competition. flHKSuaifl BUI Supplanting all other W^* ffl^^^// Makes. W 1 ft\/7A T7 Sole A(tentB or ss- M 8 WMmM* HUTTENBACH BROS., II i ,w C0...T1T C COMPANIA TRABATLANTICA OF BARCELONA FOR COLOMBO, SDEZ, PORT BAID, POKTS OF209 words
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Advertisement245 1915-05-15 6 TOXOL PBRFCCTLV RBPLAOBS THE QUMM-OWNID (Ly«oi) Antiseptic, Deodorant, Disinfectant, Cleansing. r« LYSOL. tin OLimaa-owned prrparatioa, is still sold in Singapore Therefote INSIST on buying TOXOL. The BRITISH made <li«in»cctant. TOXOL IS VERY STRONG THBRBFORB IT IS CHEftP TO USB. TOXOL is an all BRITISH cleansing arti cpUc of the sotp245 words
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Advertisement66 1915-05-15 6 Ia a Mass of Letterpress AN INTERESTING PICTURE is sure to arrest the Reader's attention AND THAT IS THE ESSENCE «F EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS, LTD.. now offer Facilities for the production of illustrative Half-Tone and Line Blocks Specimens and Prices on Application to THE MANAGER. fish: SMOKED66 words
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Advertisement1023 1915-05-15 6 What IS the matter with your Piano? WRITE or PHONE to H. C HUDSON lL«te of Robinson Piano Co.) WHO WILL ATTEND TO IT AT BOTTOM PRICE FOR TIP TOP WOKK. ALL LATEST APPLIANCES. EXPERT WORKMANSHIP. Tel. lies Sailors' Home Singapore 6 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS PALLADIUM BPECIAL SEABON OF TEN1,023 words
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Article111 1915-05-15 7 FIXTURES Saturday, May 15. High Water. 11.30 a.m., 10.43 p.m. Sunday, May 16. High Water, 0.1 p.m., 11.18 p.m Monday, May 17. High Water, O.:I6 p.m., 11.45 p.m. Trafalgar meeting, Paterson, himous, noon. Prayer meeting, Nind House, 5.15 p.m, TMMtay, May 18. High Water, 1.12 p.m. Raoes.111 words
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Article142 1915-05-15 7 To DAT. Kemani.iii. K. Duugun and In n^^anu "Vill-o -thc-Wisp 2 pm Medan Circe 2 pm Malacca. V. Swettenham and Penong Klang 2 pm Selat l'audjang, BcngkaliK, Siak and Pakan Baroe Brouwer 2 pm Klii'). lUtavis. Smrabaya and M-icassar K-ael 3 pm Cucob II vk (ian 4142 words
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Article42 1915-05-15 7 .■i r Singapore. I Jar 2« kpril 1 kpril 8 kpril 9 Ipril 14 kpnl 22 Ipril \fi >lay S Kay H f»y 12 Doa m L April Ma, iOld'OH 19 8 10 April 19 May 8 May 1042 words
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Article117 1915-05-15 7 Latest Arrivals. List of vessels in port at 10 a.m. on May 15, 1915. British. Name Date of Arrival Remarks. (Jiang Seng 115 15 Inner .oads Will o toe Wisp Hai Naiu Vat Shitig No. 7 Wharf Amberst Inner Koads Hock Lim (ilanggi Hong H.-ck Kog II taM117 words
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Article94 1915-05-15 7 Spc .l.iDkj at a luncheon held in Edinburgh tv c* li br»U thi' (iTiualioD of the Idxtebery Hantaui rWttalmn. the K irl of ltowbery rt marked that ooe tune tin re was aa Ulua that the War Ofliii- frowned to houi. on B»ut»tu lUttalidos. tuy mt-otioninK94 words
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Article242 1915-05-15 7 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending pasHongers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.242 words
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Article521 1915-05-15 7 Sunday, May 16, 1915. St. Andrew's Catukdkal. Sunday aft»r Ascension. 7.30 a. m. Litany 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral; 9.16 1 a.m. Matins followed by Holy Communion I 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes 5.30 p.m. Evensong an I S»imon. St. Matthew's Sep y Lines; 9.15 a.m.521 words
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Article235 1915-05-15 7 I'tf. E. W. Hewish, 6th l>uke of Cornwall's L.1., has been commissioned as a secondlieatnoant in the 4th Battalion. Eighty one mere warrant and non-com-missioni 1 1 officers of the army have been commiNMoned as second lientenants, 20 in the li II and U.K. A ,23235 words
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Article159 1915-05-15 7 EXCHANOE. SiNQiFORi, May 16, 1915. On London Bank 4 m/s U, Demand 2,4 Private 3 nj/s 3/4}) On India Bank T. T. 174J On HoNOKONO...Bank d/d 30} On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 'JV On Java Bank T. T. 143 On Japan Bank d/d 114 Sovereigns— baying rate $8.54159 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article203 1915-05-15 7 aB ne 1 Buycrg. Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 7.25 7.75 1 1 AyerWeng 0.3d C.45 10 10 Belat 2.40 260 10 10 Bruang 0.60 0.75 10 10 Kampai 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.00 1 50 L 0 10 Kinta Association 7.00 11 41 KinU Tin 1.14 6 1.17.0 g]203 words
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Article646 1915-05-15 7 %£2 ■li- 2/- AUagat 1/104 41 £1 Anglo-Java 2/ a/- Anglo- Main j 7.8 2/- 3/- Batane Maiaaa 1 £1 XI 3ata Tig* 2 0.0 2/- 3/- Bekob 1/2 £1 41 Bakit Kajang 1.11.6 41 41 Bakit Lintang 2.16.0 il- If- Bakit Mcrtajam -41 41 Bckit Rajab 5.17.0 2/-646 words
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Article124 1915-05-15 7 Buyer.. Sel.er,. 41 41 SmeltiM Co. 18/6 14/41 41 Prel. 1.80 13.6 5/- 6/- Hlectrie T'wayi 2/7 8/10 10 Fraaar Nora 68.00 68.50 60 60 Hammer k Co. 105.00 115.00 100 Howarth Brakioe 80.00 100 7% Prof. 95.00 100 100 K»U Bro, Del. 100.00 10 10 M&ynard Co. 11.00124 words
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Article46 1915-05-15 7 United Engineers fl% 11,281 600 norn Singapore Electric Tramways 61 £860,000 norn Spore Municipal 6 1 1 ,878,000 1 pro Spore Municipal 44% of 1907 11,000.000 norn Spore Municipal 4|% oi 1009 n.non.ooe sou Spore Municipal 4% •J.OOO.IXH 10<%dia Spore Monk ipal 4% £300.001 9146 words
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Advertisement10 1915-05-15 7 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Wood* Great Peppermint Core Is. 6d10 words
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Advertisement107 1915-05-15 7 "SPRINGBOK" THE GENUINE B O E 1^ TOBACCO. Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in 4-oz. SEALED BAGS. DREDGES FOR GOLD on TIN. FRASER CHALMERS, LIMITED, SINGAPORE and IPOH. the: 'REMINGTON JUNIOR' is the IDEAL TYPEWRITER For the home, and for the professional and small business man whose107 words
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Advertisement79 1915-05-15 7 3 FEATURES 3 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. Fox> wt, Pew Nights Only THAT SENSATIONAL DfcTECMVC DRAMA i MASTER CRIMINAL (In 5 Reel* Visualized from the Woik of Honor de Ua'/tc's TROVt'B LA MORT" OAUMONT GRAPHIC, NO. 14. At 9-1 S Sharp FIRST SHOW AT „80 The Great Patriotic79 words
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762 1915-05-15 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, MAY 15. THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY WILLING. A week ago, for what appeared to be good and sufficient reasons, we invited all thorn who are not volunteers bat who are willing to undergo immediate training for local de fence to send us their name*. We expected762 words
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Article617 1915-05-15 8 If it is tbe intention of the German Gov eminent to assist the Allies in working out their policy of attrition, tbe recent fighting becomes understandable. If it is the object of the German General Staff to offer tb< strictest possible resistance to any attem, t by617 words
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Article12 1915-05-15 8 The next Assizes at Singapore will be held on Tuesday, May 25.12 words
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Article24 1915-05-15 8 Our Penang correspondent wires that Mr. G. J. M. Kculemans has been appointed liquidator of Messrs. Herrn Jebsen and Co.. merchants of tbat Settlement.24 words
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Article34 1915-05-15 8 In accordance with tbe provisions of The Holidays Ordinance 1879, Monday, May 24, Wbit Monday, will be observed throughout the Colony as a Bank Holiday. All Government offices will be closed on tbat day.34 words
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Article43 1915-05-15 8 Under the auspices of the V.M.C.A. Literary and Social Union, there will be a meeting on Monday night at 6 30, when Mr. W. Devarajab will read a paper on The Renaissance cf India. All interested in the subject are welcome to attend.43 words
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Article41 1915-05-15 8 Sir Martyn Jrrram, X.C.8., and Brig.General Dudley Ridout, General Officer Command ng, have coiii-ented to become honorary vice Presidents of tbe V.M.C.A. Tbe other honorary vice-Presidents are the Bishop of Singapore, Sir Robert Laidlaw, J.P., and Mr. W. R. Collyer, 1.5.0.41 words
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Article53 1915-05-15 8 We are asked to say that all friends are cordially invited to attend the 5.30 service at Wesley Church (Fort Canning Itoad) on Sunday evening. There will be special u.U!.ic by tbe choir, and the Boys' Brigade connected with the Church ,tbe Knights of tbe Holy Grail) will parade. Soloist,53 words
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Article67 1915-05-15 8 For the period from May 21 to 27, 101f, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of robber is fixed at 2s. 4d. per lb and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with tbe rules under tbe F.MS.67 words
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Article73 1915-05-15 8 Messrs. Powell and Co. bave sold privately tbe brick and tilo roof produce godown known as 80, Robertson (J lay, fronting the Singapore river, estimated to contain an area of 12,067 square feet, comprised in a statutory grant aud three Government Lasts for 999 years; yeaily <juit rent »19. The73 words
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Article81 1915-05-15 8 That rubber will stand a greater pressure than the highest grade of stetl was demonstrated recently by Or. H. \V. Bridgujan, of Harvard I'uiversity. He showed photographs where steel pistons with rubber washers were subjected to high pressure and tbe uteri softened under tbe pressure, merging into the rubber pores.81 words
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Article138 1915-05-15 8 Since the mutiny, there have been three, deaths among the military eUtioned in our midst, the first being that of a young Ter ritorial of 29, named A. Walker, belonging to the sth Shropshire Light Infantry who died of pneumonia at the military hospital at Tanglin on April 21. The138 words
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Article182 1915-05-15 8 In the Marine Court on Thursday, before Lieut Commander B. A. Cator, H.X., E. Campbell, second mate of tbe Straits Stoam ship Co 'a ve/tael Sulangor, was charged at tbe instance of Captain H. P. Robinson, master of tbe same vtswl, with wil fully damaging tbe vessel and her Htores,182 words
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Article427 1915-05-15 8 Mr. T. H. Eber is appointed a deputy to the Port Officer, Singapore. L:«sr. W. G. Bennett, R.N.K is to be an Examiner of Masters and Mutes at Singapore. Mr. l{. C. Edmonds has been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court ami Letters Patent untkr the427 words
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Article54 1915-05-15 8 We continue to receive protests against the absence of a European medical maa from Muar. Admitting the difficulty experienced in getting mun just now, our correspondents argue that tbe available medical staff in Johore might be so distributed as to do more justice to tbe large population54 words
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Article64 1915-05-15 8 Tbe old preposterous Spanish prisoner fraud baa not worn itself out yet, though we cad not believe it possible that the swindlers are making much profit out of their investment in an old copy of a Straits Directory. An esteemed resident in Johore is the latest recipient64 words
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Article125 1915-05-15 8 ll it Excollency the Governor has been pleaatd to make tbe following appointments in the Civil Service of the Colony, with <£foct from April 26: -Mr. U. Scott to act as District Judge and First Magistrate, IVnang; Mr. E. E. Colman, of the F.: M.S. Civil Service,125 words
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Article133 1915-05-15 8 A lady residing in Rames Hotel telln us that early tbe other morning she and another lady received a dreadful shock by the sudden firing of a gun just outside the window of the basement room she was occupying. The dog shooter*, it appear*, were at work and133 words
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Article159 1915-05-15 8 Shortly after the arrival at Hongkong a few days ago of the Blue Kunnel steamer Peraeiis, Revenue officers J. C. Wilden, W. LaogU y, and McMillan boarded the Teasel, and conducted to txhaimt i v< m nrrli for opium. Five hours rUpaml bt:furc tlit-y diacoTertd159 words
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Advertisement466 1915-05-15 8 OS I ■^■^■■VMBsiiiimJft^BH* 1 £i£ i i BiwiiMiiH.iiil 1 1 W II aY L*J THE NEW AUTO-SUITING ALL PURE LINEN Made exactly like the Best China Silk, but far more durable and serviceable, in a very fine fast fawn shade 54-inch wide. Price: $1.65 perjard. JUST THE MATERIAL For Ladies'466 words
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Advertisement177 1915-05-15 8 Tbe Dramatic Film of The Hour. A MAGNFI JENT DRAMA IN FOUR PARR AT THE ALHAMBRA TIM Hsassr Clnsmatofrapti Tkeatrt, Baach Road leoond Show, cat S.IS p.m. Patbe'a Dramatic Masterpiece URSULAS INHERITANCE Dram la 4 PARTS bj M. Dantol Rich*. rounded on ■■U«SUU IMIROUET The Famous ■•Ml by Honor* Ds177 words
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Advertisement11 1915-05-15 8 Latest advertisement* of the day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article1576 1915-05-15 9 FRENCH SUCCESSES IN PICARDY. Germ an Men and Booty Captured. Brilliant Feats of Arms. LOYALTY OF INDIA. All Classes Support The Raj. Rlt/TKR'S feHMI London, May 13, 6.55 a-m. Paris, communique Northward of Arras we bvi some brilliant successes last night after very violent fighting at Notre Dame1,576 words
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Article40 1915-05-15 9 (Ficon Oub Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 14. Pol Singh, a Sikh contractor, has been deported from Kedah for spreading sedition and fostering pro-German propaganda. It is reported that he amassed a fortune of tSO.OCO from F.M.S. railway contracts.40 words
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Article463 1915-05-15 9 Surprisingly Slight Effect of The War. A statement showing the increase and de •MM in capital of companies registered in I India during tbe six months ending Deoem b r 81 baa been issued. It includes five mouths of the war. but shows surpritiouly little effect. l-'J463 words
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Article1088 1915-05-15 9 Even the most fatuous optimist most be aware that there is need for more men in tbe local defence service. We would there-fore ask the Heads of European businesses to look over the list of tbeir staffs and use all their influence to induce younp men to join1,088 words
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Article244 1915-05-15 9 Prospects of a Successful Meeting. The Spring race meeting is almost upon us and, from all that ha* been seen daring the past six weeks of tlie training on the course, it promises to be a successful one. The lotteries will certainly add to tbe interest and with244 words
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Article428 1915-05-15 9 Minutes of Meeting at Kuala Lumpur. The following minutes are officially supplied A meeting of the Indian Immigration Committee was held at Kuala Lumpur on May 12. There were present: Tbe Con troiler of Labour (Mr. J. R. O. Aldworth) chairman tbe Principal Medical Officer, X.M.S., Dr. C.428 words
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Article34 1915-05-15 9 Mr. and Mrs. H. J. J. Freeman and Mr. C. H. Allin had lift Kuala Lumpur for borne. Mr. L. G. Jolly, of the Chart* red Bank, Sereuibu). goes home by tbis week's mail.34 words
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Article877 1915-05-15 9 DR. MORRISON GAINING CHINESE CONFIDENCE. From a Special Correspondent. Hongkong, May 1. The news tbat Dr. Morrison is to continue for another five years his services as Political Adviser to President Yuan Shih kai has been welcomed with great cordiality by responsible Chinese papers. They are agreed877 words
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Article201 1915-05-15 9 H. M. Minister at Peking has forwarded to London an extract fiuui the Harbin i*ress, from which it appears tbat the importation of goods of British and German origin into Mongolia from the sooth through Tientsin and Kalgan has decreased. It is atai d that about 80 per201 words
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Article3264 1915-05-15 10 AMENDING THE LOCAL LIBEL LAWS. Colony's Health Safeguarded. A meetiDc of the Legislative Council was tn Id yesterday afternoon, at which there wire pn wot 11 K. the Governor (Sir A. H. Young, K.C.Mii.l. HE. the General Officer Commanding (Briitadier-General Dudley Ridouli. the Colonial Secretary (Hon. U. .1.3,264 words
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Article85 1915-05-15 10 The gross revenue collected by the Hongkong Harbour Department during 1914 was 579,442.92, as against »6 12,672.08 collected in the previous year, showing a decrease of 38,229.16. The expenditure of the Harbour Department (excluding the import* and exports office) fur 1914 was 117,414 01, as against $169,069.06 expended in J85 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter86 1915-05-15 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Your leader of the 13th inst. was splendid If it were read by every Britisher abroad there would be no more hangers back, but each man would do his little bit on the spot or get out It has pointed86 words
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Letter326 1915-05-15 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—'' Qui tacit per alium facit per se." In going through a file of papers at the hotel, my eye was caught by the heading of a leading article Trailing with tho Enemy," and in reading some farther nambers326 words
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Letter141 1915-05-15 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Can yon inform me if any assistance has been offered or granted to relatives of those who perished in tbe late Emeute from tbe local funds of tbe Prince of Wales's Relief Fund. Rumour has it that several141 words
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Article324 1915-05-15 10 Anger is a noble infirmity, the generous failing of the Just. But Hatred is a slow continuing crime, a fire in a ,bad man's heart. Tupper. France or Russia, they conquer or fail, They may, or may not, take your band of mail In terms of peace, e'er324 words
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Article55 1915-05-15 10 No astounding prices were fetched at the sale by auction the other day at Messrs. Prothero &nd Morris' salerooms in Cheapside of the late Mr. Joseph Chamberlain's fine collection of otchids. The highest pric obtained for the day was 12 guineas for a good specimen of the very rare variety55 words
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Article1264 1915-05-15 10 TAPPING RESULTS ADVERSELY CRITICISED. Mr. Peck in his Lonely Furrow." The annual general meeting of the Sandy croft Rubber Co., Ltd., was held yesterday at noon in the registered offices, inchester House. The hon. Mr. W. W. Cook presided, and there were also present Messrs. W. Lowther Kemp1,264 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE
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Article101 1915-05-15 10 S.L.R.A. The May spoon sboot took place at. Balestier on Thursday, Mrs. Scuular boin^ the winner. The scores were Mr. Flanagan kindly olliciatid on the range. 150 Nett Heap Total Mrs. Scoalar H H 64+ 4.11 68.14 Howe 80 31 61 c.s:, 67.85 Miss Kerr U 30 61101 words
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Article83 1915-05-15 10 L.L.T.C. Tournament. Friday's results were Mixkh Doihlks—A (i. Mr. and Mrs. Cantrcll 3 beat Mrs. Brooke and Dr. Croucber 15, 6-2, 6—4. LaDlK.s' I)i)l lILKS. Mrs. Sal/man and Mrs. Hartnell 2 beat Mrs. Hallifax and Miss Browulow 15, 6—B, 4-6, 10-8. Ties for Monday. Mi\kii Doliilks—A Class. Mm.AP - 83 words
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Article177 1915-05-15 10 Tbe Gaiety Picture Palace, to night, are screening an entire change of programme, which includes the complete series of the Eclair Co.'s famous detective serial entitled, Zigomar." Tbe first series shows /igomar v. Paulin Broguft, the second /.igomar v. Nick Carter, and the third /igomar tbe Eelskin. It177 words
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Article295 1915-05-15 10 Tbe P. and O. Nile, which stranded oil Yashini'i. in V.tmaguchi prefecture Japan, on January 12, during ber voyage to Kobe with a cargo consisting of 1,100 bales of ludian cotton, 800 tons of pig-iron and other miscellaneous gcods, and is now in a295 words
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Article83 1915-05-15 10 Mr. Walter Lockenburi;, the Russian artist, bos been honoured with a conjiumsion to paint the portrait of President Yuan Shai kai and the lirnt Hitting has already takeu pi, in-. The pictuic will be iv oils and lull Isagthi the President being represented in ordinary Chinese dress. Mr. Lockenburg, wh.83 words
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Article1978 1915-05-15 11 SACRIFICES A NATION MUST MAKE Sir John French's Despatch. l.on<lon, April 16. >ir lolin Krencli i« not a ready writu-, aa'l tin miliUr) narrative are devoiJ of the (jrapluc touch. Bat a new novel by Riplinx himm-lf could not have been more eagerly anticipated or iicvonrcd1,978 words
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Article129 1915-05-15 11 (FEOM A CoRRKSI'OWDEMJ Trengganu. May 12. )n Sanday, the Mb inst., tbe Sultan of Trengganu arrived by motor boat from Besot He bad been on a visit to Kelantan, attendt'l by Datu Mata mata, Tunitu Hassan, Tunku i i oe Ah mat. Haji Nghah, and Inchi Drabman,129 words
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Advertisement41 1915-05-15 11 Sing a song Sixpeneo. AU tbe bleaaod day, 9ing a song of triampli In tbe old familiar way. Also don't forget to Mng A song o! tomething (are. And let it be a song in praia Ol Wood*' Great Peppermint Core.41 words
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Advertisement430 1915-05-15 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS, AFTER DINNER You can sit back and enjoy 'he music of "His Master's Voice Gramophone. Music to suit your every mood too. Why not possess one of these wonderful instruments now OBTAIN ALL PARTICULARS FROM THE MUSIC STORE S. Moutrie Co., Ltd RAFFLES PLACE. §ea View Hotel INDIAN430 words
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Advertisement160 1915-05-15 11 STAMFORD HOUSE. Private Hotel. Bras Basaii Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED with 40 Comfortable Rooms and Bathrooms Attached. Electric Light and Call-Bells Throughout. Meals Served at Separate Tables in Spacious Dining Room, Huge Reception Hall. Billiards. TERMS MODERATE. ROOMS NOW AVAILABLE With or Without Board. Tel. 1303. W. P. LOWE, Managing Proprietor.160 words
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Advertisement296 1915-05-15 11 PETER WALKER PETER WALKER LAGER LAGER J" The Beer. Agents for Singapore GARNER, QUELGH AND COMPANY. LIMITED. I RAFFLES HOTEL. Special Dinner I DANCING AFTER DINNER TO-NIGHT. :m:ttsio bit tee Parisian t.bio ADELPHI HOTEL MUSIC DURING DINNER TO-NIGHT And afterwards till Midnight on the Lawn DANCING. Try our AMERICAN MIXED296 words
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Article2966 1915-05-15 12 TWELVE MONTHS OF STEADY PROGRESS. Mr. D. G. Campbell's Report. The annual report on the State of .lohoro for 1814 compiled by the Hon. D. G. Campbell, C.M.U.. General Adviser to the Government of Jobore, in to band. We reproduce some of the more important points: The2,966 words
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74 1915-05-15 12 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr. John Greig, manager, Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Singapore, begs to acknowledge, with many thanks, receipt of tbe following farther contributions Previously acknowledged •829,105.04 Jinricksha Peons (April, 7th instalment) 7.70 T. H. Dennis (Jan/April) 30 G. Gordon Wilson74 words
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Article781 1915-05-15 12 1915. January. 4.— London Stock Exchange reopened ou this date. It has been closed since tbe war began. 30. At 8.80 yesterday evening German aircraft dropped bombs at Yarmouth, Kings Lynn, and near Sandringham, which tbe King had left two hours previously. Tbe death roll is781 words
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Article40 1915-05-15 12 On receiving news of tbe death of M. Frederic Cbevillon, ex-administrator in IndoChina, and deputy for Marseilles, killed at Les Eparges, his brother, sub- prefect at Medeah, Algeria, immediately tendered bis resignation .it rl volunteered t<> go to the front.40 words
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Advertisement352 1915-05-15 12 IT IS FALSE ECONOMY TO BUY ANY BUT The Best Kerosene Oil DEVOES Imperial Brilliant !p3.efU CAaE ALL DEALERS. REMARKABLE SUCCESS OP THE Columbia W.A.^^^. Records. £1.260 already subscribed In Royalties to the Prince of Wales s Fund. HUNDREDS OF WAR SELECTIONS INCLUDING Your King and Country Want You Tht352 words
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Article821 1915-05-15 13 Considerable Drop ia Cost Of Production. The second annual general meeting of shareholders in the Taiping Rubber Estates, Ltd. (1918), was held at Shanghai on April 29, Mr. Brodie A. Clarke presiding, supported by Messrs. E. 8. Kadoorie and J. Frost, directors, and the attendance represented 88,788821 words
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Article168 1915-05-15 13 The Daily News correspondent at Dunkirk reports "There was an unspeakable tumult throughout Thursday on Hill 60, recently captured by the British. The Germans brought up the whole of their heavy artillery, and the British Lung on yrimly against the most terrific bombardment ever experienced. It resembled a168 words
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Article101 1915-05-15 13 There is no confirmation of the rumour, says the L. and C. Express, that it was intended to reform the old Chinese Regiment of Infantry and expand it to sereral battalions. The death has occurred, at the a«e of HO, ol Deputy Inspector General Cbarlea Alexander Leon, R.N. (retired). The101 words
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Advertisement153 1915-05-15 13 J. Brown Company's FINEST LIQUEUR SCOTCH WHISKY "DAY NIGHT" Sole Agents: THE UNION TRADING CO. WORTH A PERMANENT PLACE IN YOUR ENGINEERS STORES. DICK'S PACKING (Universal Size) YOU WILL NEVER <••■- tr^>?jiAz />/icA//vfl > jip WILL SAVE YOU Or ANY SIZCj OF JH lit/ I tittt 1 rvDrwcr /"tc PACKING153 words
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Advertisement142 1915-05-15 13 %3f HIOH-CLASS tfk TAILOR Ik V|l\ and Outfitter. vl B A large stook of ready- made tropical olothing, V^ yl m all mz©«. always on band, ready (or \*«"C fl immediate delivery. Should a very large Aiiu m K order be required, arrangements oan be made if W to have142 words
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Advertisement461 1915-05-15 14 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFIGB i Winoh««t«i» Home, Singapore: LOMDOM OFFICE 33, Old Jawry, EC. The Company baa C2OOOO deposited with the Supreme Court of EDgland, and461 words
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Advertisement284 1915-05-15 14 INSURANCE. POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PLANS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, 0, Battery Koad. S. J. HOWB, 6-8 Manager. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, r IKE AND LIFB TOTAL FUNDS BXCKBD 410.000,000, TBS LABOBST OFFICS IN THB WOBU. BODBTBAD Co.,— AgmU. COMMERCIAL JNION ASSURANCB COMPANY LIMITED. FIRB, LIFE, MARINE ACCIDENT, GUARANTEE AND284 words
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Advertisement441 1915-05-15 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UP CAPITAL 115,000,000 I RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 3/. 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Rewwre Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Laodale, Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dod wall, Esq IP. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G.441 words
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Advertisement454 1915-05-15 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80,000 Shares ot ok* 41,300,000 toewVana 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank ot England, The London Citj and Midland Bank. Ltd.. The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd., The National Provincial454 words
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Advertisement228 1915-05-15 14 INSURANCE. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, i« inoorporat d in Hcngkocg and registered in Gnat Britain according to the Awßoranco Companion Act, (I9W) and bas en deposit with tbe High CoOrt (1-.ULU Jlu (UO bUUI it £20,000. Tbe Company is also rrgisfertd in Icd'a sccordicg to tbe Indian Life228 words
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Article775 1915-05-15 15 Rumours of Transport By Canal. The Naval oorretpondent of The Time* writes, on April 12 In the most recent official summary of shipping lot-sea by submarine attack, there are two points which deserve attention. An analysis of the information shows that, while there was a slight reduction775 words
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Article274 1915-05-15 15 Famous Olympic Runner in The List of Killed. Cipt. Halswelle, of the Highland Li*lit Infantry, whose death was recorded in a recent list of casualties, will be well remembered by sportsmen as a famous runner, who was conoerned in an historic dispute with American runners in the 400274 words
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Advertisement157 1915-05-15 15 1 SAFES I ALL BATNEB SAFES have Drill-Proof Doors and and Corners, without which no Safe is entitled to be called "Thief Resisting." NO RATNER IMPROVED FIRE RESISTING SAFE has ever had its contents destroyed by fire. NO RATNER IMPROVED THIEFRESISTING SAFE has ever been opened by burglars. fuii CENTRAL157 words
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Advertisement12 1915-05-15 15 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wood* Gre»t Peppermint Com It 64.12 words
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Advertisement99 1915-05-15 15 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. t fIACKWEU CONFIDE^ V O 9 Q SKIS »y Appointment to ™Affr M rW kj D mem mm, the king *4fo FINEST MIDLOTHIAN ROLLED OATS A clean, tempting food, giving99 words
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Advertisement423 1915-05-15 16 Marseilles Tiles "SWAN BRAND" For prices and particulars, apply to the Sole Agents: Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. WANTS. COMPOSITORS WANTED. ••anted, Compositors tor the Straits Timis |MM department). Good salaries given to able men. 86 n SHORIHANO UPIST REQUIRED By commercial firm. Apply with tcsti- I423 words
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Advertisement325 1915-05-15 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE MCMUT BEEDUMS FM SALE I From well-grown trooe. For particular! > and prices, apply to A. FRANKBL. Sislaj Estate, or at Victoria Strret. ai 7 o MOTORCAR FOR SALE. 82 U.P. Two-seater Hupmobile. Recently overhauled, tew tyres. Splendid running cond.tion. Apply 7.. X., co Straits Timer 14-5325 words
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Advertisement497 1915-05-15 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD FURNISHED SEASIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA and JCANIT* tc furnished, ipply No Mt. Sophia I 8 o OFFICEB TO LET Nn. 1 -a, Raffles Quay, Ist and Sod Floors, tpply OITTHRIB A Co., Ltd. M-12 a ROOMS TO LET Rooms to let at ZETLAND HOUSE.497 words
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Advertisement508 1915-05-15 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO. 10 LET, GROUND FLOOR. Two utoreyrd compound bcuse, near town, Rent 126. Apply Ba*y, o/o Straits Times. 84 b a TOUT Compound Uouee No 102, River Valley Road. Immediate entry. Apply to David and Sons. 80-4 208 OOMPOUND HOUBE TO LET. No. If, Balmoral Koad.508 words
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Advertisement382 1915-05-15 16 I NOTICES. 6UAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street Iklp-Ch iMdlsrs, Government and Municipal Contractors. Gnneral Importer* and Eiportsri and Commltilon »t«nts. Estate*, iica-MIII and Soli Aoknis Fok "GLOBE" BOILER FLUID. THB IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANINO AND PRBSBRVINO *TEAM B'jILEKS Tel. Address; "GUANKiAT," Singapore. Codis usn> A. B C. Cth Edition382 words
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Advertisement552 1915-05-15 16 KIAM KIAT CO 108 ft 109, Market Street Telephone No. 421. Shipohandlors. Oovrrnment and Monicipa. Contractors. Bxtate Suppliers and Com niiiuuon Agents. SoLB AOINTS I The Mnlcott Belting Co., Ltd Best Multiplar Brand H&ir Boltings 1 7 80-8-16 THE AYERMOLEK RUBBER COMPANY. LIMITED. Notice is hereby given, that tbe Litoctoitbave552 words
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Miscellaneous239 1915-05-15 16 Straits fbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellane oas wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of II per torn lines for on lor two insertions. Notices of Births, damages, or Deaths, if not exceeding f jur lines, II each inser ion For p.p.c. 0 urds, on page 8, 12.239 words
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