The Straits Times, 6 March 1916
1916-03-06
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Title Section13 1916-03-06 1 The STraits Times. NO. 25,048 SINGAPORE. MONDAY. fMARCH 6 1916. PRICK 10 CENTS13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement83 1916-03-06 1 ;M fJ^^JI THE TRIUMPH OF OIL. BLANCHARD SS, INCANDESCENT OIL LAMP 300 c.p. pure white light, consumes 1 pt oil in 7 hours, for inside or outside use, length overall 30 inches, weight when full 13 lbs. complete. KATZ BROS., Ltd. 9f^l LETTER FILING CABINETS 1 Fittel with Automatic Yale83 words
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Advertisement108 1916-03-06 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING SLEDGE BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any othe brand. The Lancet, London, skates "The108 words
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Advertisement122 1916-03-06 1 RUBBER MANGLES BRITISH-MADE. J^ttEMlilE^E^ft^^^^^ff^a^Kltr IM^T TE^M WOODEN and CAST-IRON ROLLERS. Roller Sizes 24 ins. x 6 ins. Roller Sizes 17 ins. x 4|^ ins. WOODEN ROLLERS MADE OF BEST SEASONED TIMBER. ROBINSON CO. ™»>h. w j■ ijy I -^f^ m rT^irW^l "^T*^f WJ^ v al! requirements M^ f M M122 words
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Advertisement10 1916-03-06 1 GOODRItU La m(W^ H v 5 v. K < \L TYRES10 words
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Article744 1916-03-06 2 London, February 20. The following casualties are reported France or Belgium. Killed.- Lieut. T. W. Oreenhill, 4th D.0. 2nd Lieut. H. H. Marsh, Welsh Capt. K. K. Habershon, Rifle Brigade; Lieut. D. C. Evans, Welsh Fusiliers Lieut. J. F. Sidebotham, Shropshire* 2nd Lieut. N. F. Barton, Norfolks 2nd744 words
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Article183 1916-03-06 2 At a recent lecture to the Calcutta Light H Hi**-, Captain F. Smith, commanding the Governor's Bodyguard, referred to a nnmber of bis experiences while at the front in I i.m lers with tho 9th (Hodson'*) Horse. He hud much to say of the gallant behaviour183 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement175 1916-03-06 2 Stocks Held of Coal Tar, Latex Cups, Momi Cases, Carey's Box Strapping, Acetic Acid, Solidium Bisulphite, Coagulation Powders (British), Corrugated Iron, Cement Solder, Methylated Spirits and Quinine Tablets. FOR FURTHER PARTICULAR, APPLY TO S. J. JUDAH CO., Til. IBS! 39, ROBINSON ROAD. 24 2— 26 6 "A FLAPPER DAPPER Jfm175 words
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Advertisement447 1916-03-06 2 Made in England for over 100 years. Cockles Pills Cockles Pills A tried and trusted family medicine, prescribed by medical men for the common ailments of everyday life, such as ACIDITY, INDIGESTION, BILIOUSNESS, SICK HEADACHE, DISORDERED LIVER. These famous pills cleanse and regulate the whole system, leaving it free from447 words
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Advertisement582 1916-03-06 2 To enrich the blood To strengthen muscles, bones, nerves and. brain you cannot do bev.er thfcn take SCOTT'S EmulsionP In every part cf the world tliis valued food tonic lias proved its MWlll as the purest and best of all forms of cjc! liver oil treatment and tlv- riencat strength-makci582 words
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Advertisement168 1916-03-06 2 Made irv Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION b,READ BROTHERS. 1,»..j Q^teiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness li ylkf(^3JHßWv^v U SOLD EVERYWHERE. ORDER !N FAMILY PACKAGES f&ll SPRINGS 531 Property ol the French jfin Government jE|L gaggino co. mm vichy ivn ju ijjittm—jj p aro j s ble water which j JiH?A-. !B168 words
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Article1165 1916-03-06 3 ACQUISITION OF SOME NEW PROPERTY. Dividend of 15 Per Cent. The sixth annual general meeting of the members of the Sendayan (X.M.S.) Rubber Company, Limited, wag held on January 26, at the registered office, No. 5, Whittiogtoo Am ■diic, E.C, Mr. J. H. Henton (chairman of the company)1,165 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement424 1916-03-06 3 Her First Baby Many a mother it :it a loss to know what food to give her flr«t baby. Although ihcahowfrs all her love and care upon him. baby still does not |C1 on. Hut her anxiety en Jed directly she tries Ulaxo. O:i llic iMm of the doctor this424 words
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Advertisement440 1916-03-06 3 M I *3C 4 w£r Mißf f AND THEY USED TO BE SO THIN. Get in ibe Game— Sargcl makes Pany, Peevish People Plump and Pop a'ar. Perhaps yon j .urself have envied the rontdoJ b:anty o( such figures as these graceful, well developed, splendidly healthful— yo i c them440 words
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Advertisement1059 1916-03-06 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India AND /Apcar L.inc. (Companies Inkiriohatrd in Enoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS(Under Contract with Hit Majesty Government). For China, Japan, Penang, Caylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porte and London, Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. HoatWAKK (10ft1,059 words
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Advertisement795 1916-03-06 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. Jncokporatbd in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Krotay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Kelantan, Tabai Barjgnara, Tolupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobaauini, Bandon, Langsuoa, Taku, Chumpon, Koblak and Bangkok. Dua Departure aa. PRACHATIPOK Mais 6 Mar. S, S p.m. NO STEAMER 9 11. 8 pm. a.a. YUG4LA795 words
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Advertisement481 1916-03-06 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP GO, LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enolind) t* Tbe Companies' steamers are despatch! d from Liverpool outwards for tbe Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and481 words
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Advertisement518 1916-03-06 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Ikcorpoiutbd in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained botwoen Yokohama, via port!*, to Marseilles and London under mail contract with the Imporial Japanese Government. The Now Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstructed, and are518 words
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Article787 1916-03-06 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, March 6, 1910. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. I The quotations on sterling shares are only n. .tuinal No*. Valci. Biy«es. Silum. 2/- Allagar 3/- 3/4J 1 Aa«!o787 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement523 1916-03-06 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA BTEAM NAY. CO. LTO. (Incoki'oiatbii in Knoland). Dlr*ot S«rvio« to Japan via Hong hong A Shanghai, and to Oaloutta via Panang, from Singapore Taking eargu on through Bilis of Ladia lor Canton, Macao, Swatcw, Amoy, Cbefo Tientsin, Nowchwang, YangtHse Ports. Koi uosa. tbe PhilippiDop, etc., etc., eto523 words
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Advertisement329 1916-03-06 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. ELLERMAN.BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR MANILA. ays. Keelun|( On or about March 11. For freight and passage, 1 apply to McALISTEB CO., LTD., Agents AMERICAN ASIATIC BTEAMBHIP CO. KOil VLADIVOSTOK AND YOKOHAMA. Tbe Company's tteamor INDRAWADI, 5,1 H tons, K. S. Graham, Commander, is doe here about March329 words
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Advertisement113 1916-03-06 5 tyreQservice When you buy Tyres BUY "CHAIN TREAD" TYRES Because— You combine MAXIMUM SAFETY and MAXIMUM SERVICE with the LEAST POSSIBLE COST. The "Maximum Service" is what we want you to prove— not merely to take our word for it. Let your Speedometer judge the Mileage of "CHAIN TREAD" Tyres.113 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1916-03-06 6 Residence in hot climates dimi. isbes thmnpply of bird, and e'p'-se* thb Huhjict to terer*l distce mdk c mplaints. TAKE H HEMOGLOBIN (DESCHIENS) and tbe bloodless appearance of your lip and ebeeks will obaoge into a healthy pink col int. Hi. noelobin Drsihiens is agreeable to tbe taste, does not115 words
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Advertisement213 1916-03-06 6 Xl« CtL^* JaHsL AJ D 555> t^ Jl^lj (Lati of Ihk Pdbinson Piakh I o.) Maodoiini.lrom ~Z. 7.. tia-OO to $28 OO cises 5-0O Zi .UiT. lunndchn, I anji i Dd ran. 20-OO M tnbi 1 v Hturg-, oiip Pbl. r t II brat d ctui^ary 6O p!ectmm, t<om lOto213 words
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Advertisement231 1916-03-06 6 VICTORIA THEATRE. MAURICE E. BANDMAN Prinents Thk NEW BANDMAN OPERA COMEDY COMPANY FOR A SNORT SEASON COMMENCINQ Saturday, March 1 1 IN A new Repertoire of the latest t ondon Successes. sat. Maroh ii. Tonight's The Night. Mon. 13. The Man who stayed at Home. Tue«. 14. The Cinema Star.231 words
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Advertisement132 1916-03-06 6 PRIVATE HOTEL. STAMFORD HOUSE CENTRALLY SITUATED Bras Baßab Road. Comfortable Rooms with Bathrooms attached. Electric Fittings throughout. Separate Tables In Spacious Dining Room. Large Reoeptlon Hall. Billiards and Newspapers Tbe Present Maua^rmrni. droire it to be known tbat tiny cater e*pt:ciall; for Ladiea land Oeutlemen (Roaidtnt or Travelling seeking tt>e132 words
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Article92 1916-03-06 7 FIXTURES. Monday, March A. High Water, ll.w a.tn. Tuesday, March 7. High Water, 0.9 a.m.. IIM p.m i lufßtiog, Kvatt's, noon. shrovt Tmmi iyWednesday, March M, High Water. O.«l a.m 1.7 p.m. \sh Wednesday. Thursday, March 9. dinb Water, 1.4 a.m.. 1 IS p.m Friday, March 10.92 words
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Article191 1916-03-06 7 To-DAT. \i,.unba. Natuna and Islands ISata\ier 2.80 pm P. Sw, tt. iihiim and T. Anson I', ut 2.:0 pin Selat l'au'lj.ini;. HcD^kiilis an I BaflM .M. ran 2..X) pm M.ilui.i Hrn Leoni! Ipm Kanyoon Sioyapore 2.30 pru 1 1 turoto 6pm ■Mr. I*n 1 in Itatam and191 words
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Article188 1916-03-06 7 vi .runs from Singapore lor Mm MM Tank Koa 1 «tit>on daily at T.T i.iv. i- I 7 p.m.. arriving at K lala Lumpu at 71- in. ia IMI i. m lespi-ctively. Th t i i'enan_' MMMI Kuili Liv: rat am. daily, arriving at I'eaaiL. 1 I iy. 'I li188 words
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Article114 1916-03-06 7 Tin I', anil O. ontw.irl mail strauier' Malta has lift oloiubo and is due at i'enang at daylight on Thuntday, on March 9. Ilk I', mt 0. St. amiT Mooltan arrived at .ttinlny luurning, tbe 4th inst J.i. Jan. K.b. F,b. kb. Due in LiOMDOM. Akkivkd. i:,114 words
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
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Article71 1916-03-06 7 Sinqapou, Maki h 6, 1916. OkLomi. Bank 4 m/s '*I*H Demand 3,4^ Private 8 m/« 2/4 jj On Fbanck Bank T.I. 328 On India Bank T. I. 174J Cm UoN < jKono...Bank d/d 16; Om Sbamohai ...Bank d/d 88i On Java Eank T. T. 131J Cm kM hn 11l71 words
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Article97 1916-03-06 7 Sinoafom, Man. h I 1916. Cambier I 1900 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 27.00 Copra Suodritd 10.80 do Mixed 1000 Pepptr, Black 29.00 do Whiti imintok 18.00 Sa^o Float Sarawak 4.76 do Biuoui No Piarl Sa>;o 6.90 Tapioca, small ttakt 10.60 do small pear) 9.00 do uii pear) 9.0097 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article176 1916-03-06 7 viZ Bu ye» Seller,. 10 10 Ampang 6.00 1 1 Ayer Wnn-; 0.85 0.50 10 10 Belat 1.50 2.00 10 10 K&nabot 0.90 1.00 13 10 Kinta Association 6.00 XI £1 KiutaTin 1.15.0 2.0.0 i\ £1 Lahat Mines 425 10 8.25 Malayan Collieries 2.03 dia £1 £1 Malayan Tins176 words
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Article616 1916-03-06 7 2/- 8/. AUagai 2/- -2/0 £1 £1 Anglo-Java 15/- 1.0.0 2/ 2/- Anglo-Malay 9/8 10/6 U- 2/- Batons Malaki 2.8 2,9 £1 £1 Batn Tig* 2.10.0 8 0.0 2/- 2/- BjkoL 2/5 2/9 £1 41 liorfit KajuiK 2 0.0 2.5.0 41 41 Bakit Lintang 3.0.0 3.5.0 2/- II- Hr.kit616 words
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Article127 1916-03-06 7 Value Hiiyors Mm 100 IO() R. rf. 7^ Pret. 100.00 £1 £1 Shell Tramp.ir: t.1i.0 .'j.0.0 10 10 S'pjroi.; ntungl H.OO 50 SO Spore DispjQHai 50.00 10/- 10/- SpV>B Pctrolouiu 1.",/ 17/. 10 10 Straits IcoOo. 10.00 1)J 100 Straits S. Ship 310.00 360.00 10 10 Straits Trading 50.00127 words
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Article61 1916-03-06 7 United Engineers 1% 11,284 600 par Spore Muaicipal 4*% Singapore Electric of 1909 tI.OQJ.OOO 90 Tram ways 8% £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,0J0 10%dis S'poreMunicipal 5% H/MMXX) pir Spore Manicipil 4% £300 TV) B%di« S'pnre Municipal 44% of 1907 11,800.000 90 98 The cjjoUu jo- ot sterling share*61 words
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Advertisement7 1916-03-06 7 For Chraaie Cheat Comnteiate, Car.' Is «l7 words
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Advertisement687 1916-03-06 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, beginniDK ol April, English Darse to 10. k after little girl ol three yeara, with a view to travclliDß home to Koglacd vi tin) spring; pa'pagf rail mcod i qlasa I* .v mail Apply by liter to Mrs. E. Walker, c/o P. A O. office, S n^aporc.687 words
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Advertisement225 1916-03-06 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Inci.rporatkd in Bmoland) EASTERN BRANCH: SINGAPORE. "DUDBRIDGE" OIL ENGINES FOR KIA3SIMI OR CRUDE OIL. DILIVIRY FROM •TOOK OP 9 15 B.H.P. KEROSENE ENGINES x°o 'j PHOTOGRAPHJiT +VJ Li ZSL STORE STUDIO. M FOH kom Jt W Amit9if9' Work Due apiat, A ■< Ir^^. Printing and Enlarging. 5100225 words
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1051 1916-03-06 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, MARCH 6. MORE MEN WANTED. We remain persuaded that the great oriua of the war will be over within six to eight months. We have at the same time a grow ing conviction that, in the opinion of military experts, it is tbe intention of Germany1,051 words
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Article16 1916-03-06 8 Mails for Germany and Austria aboard the Koningin der Ncdurland have been seized by tbe British.16 words
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Article17 1916-03-06 8 It is stated that Towkay Loke Yew has subscribed one million dollars to the F.M.S. war loan.17 words
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Article23 1916-03-06 8 The headquarters of tbe M.S.V.K. has been removed to the old Kuala Lumpur Heathuuse near the railway crossing at Club Road, Kuala Lumpur.23 words
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Article28 1916-03-06 8 Tiram Hubber Estates have arranged a forward sale of one ton of tine ribbed smoked sheet per month, April to September at 165 per picul, delivered Godown Singapore.28 words
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Article29 1916-03-06 8 The Misses Woods have met with great success at the Rangoon Clubs, where they have been giving their Cabaret entertainments and are now on tour up country in Burma.29 words
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Article35 1916-03-06 8 A Dutch wire to Sumatra papers says that heavy gun fire has been heard at North Jutland, from the direction of the Cattegat, and thick clouds of smoke were seen, probably from a naval battle.35 words
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Article14 1916-03-06 8 Russian males of tbe ago oi eighteen years have been called to tbe colours.14 words
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Article11 1916-03-06 8 The mail service between Flushing and England has been temporarily suspended.11 words
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Article19 1916-03-06 8 Messrs McAlister and Co. inform uh tbat tbe steamer Keelung from New York in due here on Wednesday morning.19 words
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Article21 1916-03-06 8 The February output from Malayan Tin Dredging Co.'h mine was 1,500 piculs, valued at $82,712. Yards treated 819,000. working coat 131,115.21 words
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Article33 1916-03-06 8 Tbo Dutch Government is to ask the States-General for a special war crt dit for tbe navy of 1,200,000 guilders, being the coot of keeping tbe licet mobilised during tbe current half year.33 words
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Article37 1916-03-06 8 About SI, 100 was realised by tbe concert given by tbo Nigbtbirdß on January 21 at Teluk Anson. After a few small expenses are deducted, tbe balance will be banded over to tbe Red Cross Hospital Fond.37 words
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Article38 1916-03-06 8 The trophy subscribed by tho inhabitants of Singapore in commemoration of tbe ser vice rendered by the Malay States Volunteer Rifles Detachment will be presented to the corps on Saturday next on the parade ground at Kuala Lumpur.38 words
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Article43 1916-03-06 8 A Pioneer cable dated London, February 25, says. Tbe early failure of the Rhenish, Munich and Dresden banks with losses totalling 180 millions was recently predicted. Tbe Lausanne Gazette now states that Rbeinischc Bank, Essen, and Mittel Rbeinische Bank, Coblenz, are in liquidation.43 words
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Article55 1916-03-06 8 Mr. 11. C. Sykes, who was fined $75 and costs in the Kuala Lumpur police court in February last for breaking tbe rule of the road which holds tbat a slower moving vehicle must give way to one overtaking it, has lodged an appeal, which will shortly be heard in55 words
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Article46 1916-03-06 8 Messrs Gutbrie and Co., on Saturday, informed us that they had received advice from London by cablegram of the fallowing interim dividends having been declared, viz. Bantect> (Selangor) Rubber Estates, 10 per cent., payable March 11, Selangor L'nited Rubber Estates, Id. per share, payable Marcu 25.46 words
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Article65 1916-03-06 8 Information has reached Ipoh of a fire which occurred on Strathisla Estate a few days ago, when a number of valuable rubber trees were threatened with destruction, as tbo fire developed very rapidly. On enquiry at the Ipoh agents of the estate, Messrs. Nutter and Pearse, for definite particulars, the65 words
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Article74 1916-03-06 8 At a meeting of old boys of the Penang Free School, under tbe presidency of Mr. Quah Beng Kee, it was decided to bold tbe centenary celebrations of the school on October 21 on as grand a scale as possible. A large and influential committee was appointed, with Mr. Lim74 words
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Article88 1916-03-06 8 The sailing vessel Edinburgh which Renter recently announced a? having been sunk in the Atlantic by a German-raider, was an iron barque built in 1885 by Messrs. C. Connell and Company, Glasgow, her owners being Messrs. J. Stewart and Company, Glasgow. She was of 1,406 net ton nage, and was88 words
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Article111 1916-03-06 8 The February number of tbe M.S. V. lt. is, as usual, full of good things. The story of tbe M.S.V.R. and the mutiny ends in this number and tbe concluding paragraph makes reference to a remark in the Straits Times of December 31 and explains why the M.S.V.R. made for111 words
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Article143 1916-03-06 8 In the Supreme Court this morning, before Mr. Justice Earnsbaw sitting in crimiual appeal, thero was brought forward the case in which George Daniel Neubronner, sentenced last month by the District Judge to nine months' rigorous imprisonment, is seeking to have both conviction and sentence quashed. The charge upon which143 words
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Article153 1916-03-06 8 Quite a sensation has been made of an incident which occurred on February '25 at the offices of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co., Hongkong, and to which some little mystery is attached. The rumour was that a bomb had been fired but it was accepted as a joke. An explosion153 words
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Article477 1916-03-06 8 Dr. Murray, of (alt ilonia Kstatc. Province Wellesley, woo baa not bcor very will lately baa gone to Colombo on a health trip. Mr. Hugh Thorn it in charge o( the Ipoh business purchased from Messm. Hogan and Ivens by Messrs retard and Thornton. Mr. John Baxter,477 words
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Article60 1916-03-06 8 Mr. E. A. Brown asks us to state that he has received S2:j. r > from Lancastrians ou behalf of the Manchester and Salford Homes for Boys and Girls. He will be very glad to receive other subscriptions as early a» possible. It would be very60 words
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Article116 1916-03-06 8 Tbe Chief Police Officer would like atten tion drawn to the new regulations affecting motorists, published in the Government Gazette of last Friday. One point is tbat if dealers in motor cars can prove that their cars are shipped out of the Colony within two months116 words
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Article115 1916-03-06 8 A quiet wedding was solemnised at St. George's Chuich by tho lltv. I. \V. llaiucs, Colonial Chaplain, on Saturday, the contracting parties being Mr. M. A. P. Oilman, manager of Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.) liubber Company, Ltd., and youugest son uf Mr. and Mrs. Francio Oilman, of Southampton, and115 words
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Article131 1916-03-06 8 Mr. J. C. Hope, of Ashlett Estate Perak, charged a Tamil coolie named Naraysnaswamy, before the Ipoh Magistrate, on Saturday, with abducting two coolu s hum Ashlett Estate, on February 11 la»t. The evidence went to show that accused was in the habit of frequently fWUaa131 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement109 1916-03-06 8 Jamaica Cigars Golofina Perfectos $14 per 100. Golofina Bouquets 9 per 100. PACKED in BOXES of 26. Obtainable from SUN TAI CHAN, NOOR MOHAMED, 41, Cecil Street. 1-a. d' Almeida Street. LAWSON'S LIQUEUR WHISKY j^K\ }V^ P er case °f l'~ quarts V $13.25 (Dctv Extra). HBK W? SOLE AGENTS109 words
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Advertisement181 1916-03-06 8 ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I AT THE ALHAMBRA Bench Road, The House ol Quality— Tbe Home of Feature Attractions The Loading Theatre in Singapore UNIQUE SUCCESS OF COPHEES Orange Blossom Company 6 VAUDEVILLE fi STAR ARTISTES D In a Complete Change of Programme. T D'lsstH Nt w Sooga. New181 words
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Advertisement9 1916-03-06 8 Latest advertisements uf tbe day appear on page 7.9 words
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THE WAR.
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Article245 1916-03-06 9 Opening of the Second Phase. CONSTANTINOPLE. Rumours of Anti-German Rising. lin tu;'s (MflMUUMi London, March .">. MM p.m. I'aris A semiofficial review of thr liylitinn at iniun says that tbe second phase is b-^innin^. The enemy has renewed bis vinlrnt attacks whi-h iv.rc iv rj vln r. M245 words
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Article224 1916-03-06 9 London, March ,i, 5 p.m. l'aris, communique In the Verdun region tin -•.■ii 1 >gle, up to the present localised to tin village of D.mamuont. has been extended. iiidm. at dusk, very vigorously attacked our lines from Boisbandretuont t Fort I > luauiuont, and were repulsed by224 words
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Article250 1916-03-06 9 Loodoo, March 4, 2.20 a.m. I'arix, commnni<|ue North of Verdun there baa been hot tiulitioK near the village ol Hooaumont. Wo hold the upper part of tin- knoll od the uothern slope on which the village ia situate I. A sharp counterattack enabled m to retjain tfroun.l close250 words
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Article145 1916-03-06 9 London, March 4, 1.20 p.m. The whole French preßS is of. opinion that the K*iser is driving the Herman ba'.talions to assault, not for victory, but in ord. r to induoc the rich German bourgeois to drain their coffers and spread the idea ot German poacc throughout the,145 words
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Article278 1916-03-06 9 Londou, Maruh 4. The French commander at Verdun, General PeUin, who was on the eve of retiring wilh the rank of colonel on the outbreak of the war, is phyically very active and is adored by his soldiers. London, March 5. The Times I'aris correspondent states that278 words
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Article207 1916-03-06 9 Turkish Rising. ENVER BEY REPORTED WOUNDED. London. March 1, 11 pm. Athens Diplomatic advices state that kinver Bey was wounded in an attempt on bis life. The Duke of Mecklenburg, in view of tbe gravity of the situation, has telegraphed to the Kaiser urging the despatch of207 words
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Article240 1916-03-06 9 BITLIS STORMED AND TAKEN. London Mtroh 8. 11 30 p mi. P. r >grad, communique: The Russians stormed Bitlis last night, capturing six guns. London. March 4, 1185 pm. Petrograd, communique: The Kiihsian* have captured Ridjar, seventy versts north east of Uamadan. London, March 4, 1.10 p.m. Pctrograd240 words
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Article74 1916-03-06 9 London, March 4, 2.30 p.m. Cairo: Oar officer casualties, to February 26, include one S juth African killed and five wounded, one Dorset Yeomanry officer killed and one wounded. The enemy casualties were heavy. 38,000 rounds of ammunition, fifty camels, ani Urge quantities ot dates were captured,74 words
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Article376 1916-03-06 9 America's Policy. GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS THE PRESIDENT. London, March 3, 1.20 p.m. Washington: The Senate has discussed the resolution of Mr. Gore, warning off Americans from armed merchantmen. Mr. Gore declared that his actuating motive was a report that President Wilson had told the Democratic leaders at a376 words
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Article356 1916-03-06 9 SPEEDY ACTION ON BIG SCALE NECESSARY. London, March 2, 10.15 p.m. In the Hoase of Lords, Lord Derby stated th»t the reaction of th" exempted categories was insufficient to ensure the number of men required and further and speedy action was required on a big scale. He356 words
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Article110 1916-03-06 9 Locdon, March 5, 1.10 pm. Amiterdam: A Berlin communique says that the Moewe arrived yesterday at some home port, after a successful cruise, with four British officers, 29 bluejackets and 166 sailors. She Bank merchantmen and one million marks in gold bars. London, March 5. 4.40110 words
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Article197 1916-03-06 9 London, March 3, 1.15 p.m. The Times states that it is understood that France took tbe initiative in advocating an unsparing commercial war against Germany, and that tbe British Government only adhered to the proposal this week. Their attitude is to be defined as a general willingness197 words
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Article139 1916-03-06 9 London, March 4, 12.20, p.m. Victoria Crosses have been conferred as follow Second Lieut. Alfred Smith, East Lancashire*. A grenade which he was about to throw slipped from his hand and fell to the bottom of the trench, close to officers and men whom Smith warned. He then139 words
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Article116 1916-03-06 9 London, March 2, 10.15 p.m. At the inquest on the Maloja victims the captain in giving evidence said that the large number of saved was due to overybody wearing lifebelts. The ship was going astern at such a speed that it was marvellous any of the boats116 words
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Article62 1916-03-06 9 London, March 8, 1.85 p.m. New York: German mendacity in official correspondence has been exposed. Count Bernstorff gave Mr. Lansing affidavits of the crew of the (-'27 regarding the sinking of tbe Arabic, and now comos the British disclosure tint L' 27 was sunk shortly after tbe Arabic62 words
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Article54 1916-03-06 9 London, March 3, 9,40 p.m. Official: A German seaplane was picked up, at 10 a.m. yesterday, three miles north of Middlekerke Bank. It bad come down at 9 p.m. on Wednesday and was returning from England. One of the observers was drowned and the other was picked54 words
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Article61 1916-03-06 9 London, March 2, 10 p.m. In the House of Commons, in reply to Sir J. D. Rees, Mr. Chamberlain said that according to his information the cocaine habit in India was not connected with the measures taked to suppress the opium habit. He was communicatiog with the61 words
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Article355 1916-03-06 9 London, March 3, 1.15 p.m. Mr. Asquitb presided at yesterday's Cabinet meeting. Mr. Bliss (Liberal) has been returned unopposed for tbe Cockermonth division. Mr. Francis Neilson (Lib ral, Hyde) who is at present in America ban resigned his seat in 'Parliament. The Naval Prize Fund, which amounts to six355 words
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Article364 1916-03-06 9 We are indeVod to the French Consul, Comte de Bondy, for the following telegrams: Pari«. Mnroh fi p.m. The French I per cent, bonds are at francs 62.20 and the 5 per cent, bonds at I North of Verdun there wns a violent bombardment we drove back364 words
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Article63 1916-03-06 9 Tbe two Swiss Colonels, mentioned in the communiques, are Colonel Earl Egli, chief assistant of the General Staff, and Maurice de Wattenvyl. chief of the Information Bureau, who were accused of having communicated military information to tbe Austrian and German attaches, and relieved of their posts in63 words
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Article77 1916-03-06 9 Reutkk's Tklm.uam. London, March 2, 10 p.m. In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain stated that he had received a report regarding the murder of Mr. H. O. D. Harding, district judge, Trichiuopoly. stating that tbe motive was not yet known. Ho was expecting farther information. Mr.77 words
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Article30 1916-03-06 9 RbDTlh's IILBORAM. London, March 3, 12 noon. Mr. William Sheppard has been appointed a member of the Council of India in succession to Sir Stenying William Edgerley.30 words
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Article18 1916-03-06 9 Rioter's Tkleuram. London, March 8, 2.25 p.m. Tbe death is announced of the French tragedian, Mounet Sally.18 words
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Article68 1916-03-06 9 GOOD PRICE STILL MAINTAINED. From Our Own Correspondent. London, March 8. Kobber opened easier but steadied later, the ruling quotations being Fine sheet 8,5 to 8/6. Crepe 8/« ,> 8/7. Hard Para 8/ 8/2. The last report was as follows LourluD, February 18. Kubber prices are tirui68 words
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Article2084 1916-03-06 10 THE LABOUR PARTY AND THE CONSCRIPTIONS. From Our Special Correspondent. l.onelon, January 28. As I foreshadowed in my last two letters tbe Compulsion Bill has gone through the House of Commons and tbe House of Lords backed by an enormous majority in each case, and it now2,084 words
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Article631 1916-03-06 10 Fifteen Million Dollar Proposal Outlined. As mentioned briefly in our Saturday's issue, a Federated Malay States Government Gazette Extraordinary contains the draft of an Enactment to authorise the raising of a loan of 915,000,000. The body of the draft reads as follows Whereas it is desirable that631 words
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Article211 1916-03-06 10 Sungei KUu. ~2;1.2!»2 lbs. to date 55 692 lbs. Kitu (Malacca).— ll,7oo lbs. (correctidi, total to date 182.100 lbs. liantong (5e1ang0r).— 25,726 lbs.; 10 months 241,744 lbs. Itukit Kajang.— 4o,2so lbs.; 8 months 490.155 IV.. ChangKat Salak.— s3,ooo lbs.; 2 months 123,000 lbs. i heviot.— 2l,79o lbs.;211 words
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Article140 1916-03-06 10 Tbe Singapore Golf Club March monthly meual against bogey was competed for on Saturday and yesterday and resulted in a win for Mr. W. R. Forde, who returned tbe excellent net score of 2 up. Tnirty-four cards were taken out and the following wero returned: F. S. Oibaon 2140 words
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Article294 1916-03-06 10 The match on tbe Esplanade on Saturday was between the S.C.C. and a Ceylon eleven, which resulted in a win for the Club. Tbe Ceylon representatives went in first and knocked up 132, of which Scharenguivel made 85, and I (even 82. The S.C.C. answered with 168, Day making294 words
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Article181 1916-03-06 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, March 10 Monday, Mm. m 6. 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.K.E.(V.) S.V.R. Officers and N.C.O.'s. Keppel Harbour, Tram Terminus Veterans Co. Drill Hall Chinese Co. Bras Basah Hoad Malay Co. Drill Hall S.V.C. Band. Tuesday, Maecii 7. 5.15 p181 words
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Article160 1916-03-06 10 Major Luang Lo Hah who was employed at the arsenal at Bangsue and was in charge of the monies there was suspected of embezzling a sum of about Tea. 9,000, says tbe Siam )bserver. Prince Sessira in charge of the arsenal directed that Luaug Lo Hah160 words
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Article38 1916-03-06 10 Mr. J. OL Raniaer, Inspector-General of the Kykswaterstaat at The Ha^uc, baa declared that, under the most favourable cirrutn stauc< s, it will take from four to six uj .inh.s to drain the flooded regions of North Holland.38 words
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Article1444 1916-03-06 10 MORE ECONOMY AND INCREASED EFFICIENCY. Company's Bright Outlook. The annual general meeting of the Tapah Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at French Bank Buildings on Saturday, Mr. W. 11 Macgregor presiding,others present including Messrs. F. G. Stevens, H. D. Mundell (direc tors), D. Y. Perkins, A. W.1,444 words
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Article692 1916-03-06 10 Large Gathering at Annual Prize Distribution. The annual distribution of prizes took place on Saturday, at the icton i Theatre, kindly lent for tbe occasion Dy the I' M. Cowan. Among those pre sc ut we n Mis, Ferguson- Davic, Archdeacon S.vindell and Mrs. Swindell, the Hon.692 words
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Article92 1916-03-06 10 A stitcsinr.u special naMe dated London February 25, nays. -The Tiun s aomapoa dent at Hot'cnlam reports that a oonsidWabla amount of Kuglish p.ipe rin mi y i circulating my where a one -pound nuti tatobea 25.40 marks against '2o maiks in normal him-. Tho writer92 words
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Article1132 1916-03-06 11 DEATH OF ROUMANIA'S POET QUEEN. Her Place as a Writer. Tin death was announced in Saturday's wires ot Carmen Sylva. dowager queen ol Koumania, and her death removes a romantic literary figure. Tbe Consort ot the first King uf Kounjania, though by birth a Princess of tin' ancient1,132 words
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Article1064 1916-03-06 11 (From Our Own Coukkspondknt.) Koala Lumpar, March S. There has been a very hucccssful reviva of a very ancient form of cheating among th« ne'er do wells of the Tamil boy class ii Kuala Lumpur recently. The boy wh< says that bo wants work, bat in realitj1,064 words
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Article48 1916-03-06 11 The Sunday Pictorial of Jaooary 30 con taioH a photo picture uf Sir K. Mcrewetber, and of Mr. K Jaiuex, the new Culonial Sterttary for the Strait*. Tljo Malay Mail staU r thai Mr. James ban a stroox. determined looking fact' aD<l looks like a sucoesaful London barriHter48 words
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Advertisement45 1916-03-06 11 He wbo hesitates is lot Mii\im old. but trne And yon mvi' not count tin* cois Wlun you're fe« liok bID». Uet lo work on cou^b af col i, Pc a twift pursier Root the hatovi foe man foi 1 Wit*j \V.jcd» Uroat Pepreriuint Core.45 words
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Advertisement588 1916-03-06 11 And every other solo fflff^^S^WSa'js W- 1 instrument piano, MJSiswfcaBs»*m^ X,. J 'cello, llute, oboe— Hi BS& <JC^s% tliey ar- all His Masters t_'_a M Voice" Cabinet Grand Mis Masters Voice J Gr.unoplione most versa- '^■'^^^■■■sa^Bß-is^Bjsaß^Biß^ tile instrument of the epoch. When you he;u Hliuan play 'double-stopping I—they1 they an588 words
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Advertisement151 1916-03-06 11 THE BEST TYRE FOR FORD CARS ISECURITYI Ji TRY THEM WEABNE BROS., LD., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and PeliSSg, SOLE AGENTS. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONEE'S SHOP Braa Basah Road, Singapore, NOW OPESN From 8 a.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. FTERNOON TEAS151 words
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Article1583 1916-03-06 12 SCENES ON EXTREME FRENCH RIGHT. The Relief of Alsace. The following despatch m recently received in London from Mr. H. Warner Allen, special correspondent of the British l'reaa with the French Armies The western boundary of the Allied lines, which protect a front of 500 miles with1,583 words
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Article716 1916-03-06 12 Effort of the British Chamber Of Commerce. How seriously the British Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai has taken up the question of the study of the Chinese language by commercial men is clearly shown in Cbambers's Journal. In addition to a fall report of the meeting716 words
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Article475 1916-03-06 12 Supplementary List of Reserved Occupations. Tbe following list of reserved occupations, which wan circulated recently is supplementary to those published on November 22, November 29, December 20, and December 80:— I.men Industry. Foremen, loom tenters, beamera or warpers (canvas only), dressers or starcbers, and cloth lappem. Salt Mines475 words
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Article479 1916-03-06 12 Message from Prisoner of War At Angora. Mrs. Blott. of Norfolk street, King's Lynn, baa received a postcard from her son, Corporal William Blott, of the 1 sth Norfolk Rogi ment, who was a member of the SandriDgham Company which so mysteriously disappeared in the figuting around479 words
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Article1004 1916-03-06 12 I.— Fiuuais. Gentle Son!.— l'm bound to confess that I find this blockade question a little beyond me. Statistician.— Beyond you 1 Pooh! Why? Gentle Soul.— Well, there seem to be so many complications. I don't understand low anybody, even Sir Edward Grey himself Statistician.- Don't talk about1,004 words
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Advertisement20 1916-03-06 12 Mr. 11. E. Winter, formerly of the BritUb American Tobacco Co., Ponang, is at present in Egypt witli his regiment.20 words
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Advertisement191 1916-03-06 12 THE 4|s y >^ 4^ WHITE ANT V DESTROYER ALL BRITISH. Price $30.00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (Incobpokited in England) KUALA. LUMPUR. PENANG WEEK Special Display of the latest Imported NICKEL AND BRASS BEDS AU Sizes New Debigns. BENTWOOD FURNITURE Largest itaugo East of Sui PARIS VENETIAN MIRRORS191 words
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Article558 1916-03-06 13 Sir James Dewar at the Royal Institution. At the Koysl Institution Sir James Dewar has been for several years making careful measurements, cli ctrical and mechanical, of sections of a soap-bubblo and of thinntr films. In Australia, engineers are getting zinc out of the residues from Broken558 words
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Article271 1916-03-06 13 Extremely High Prices for Many Popular Remedies. The prices of drugs continue to advance, and the experience of the first few weeks of the new year gives no sign that more plentiful supplies of that long list of drugs which have become so scarce are to be271 words
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Article211 1916-03-06 13 260,000 Volumes Sent Prisoners In Russia. Eleven tons of Testaments, Gospel portions and copicn of the Psalms, have just been dispatched from England by the British and Foreign Bible Society for the prisoners of war id Hush la, There were 54 cases, containing over 200,000 volume',"211 words
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Advertisement117 1916-03-06 13 W^'f Straits Times Press, Ltd.^3^^l Acetic Acid Tapping Knives Latex Cups Mosquito Netting Momi Cases Barbed Wire Sodium Bisulphite and all Estate requirements. QUOTATIONS FROM IHE ASIATIC SUPPLY TRADING CO., The Dispensary Building. ESTATE AGENTS J. L. CAMPBELL CO. Tailors Outfitters, HAVg Everything for Men's Wear. SELECT ASSORTMENT CF of117 words
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Advertisement339 1916-03-06 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to j£pSyj|jV and to THE MUNICIPALITY /K|!WJ THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE \^p/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong f< Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the Straits339 words
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Advertisement575 1916-03-06 14 Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (iNI'OBroBATEI) IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS) HEAD OFFICE i Wmohstt.r Houie, lingapora. LONDON O-FICE: 39, Old Jewry, E.G. Tbe Company lias 4820.000 deposited with tbe Supreme Court of575 words
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Advertisement393 1916-03-06 14 INSURANCE. 9UARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. IONDOk (Incorporated in Enuland). Subscribed Capital 4*2,000.000 Total Invested Funds 46,260,000 Annual Inoome .41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents for tbe above Company, aie prepared to aooept fire and Earthquake risks for short periods of ten days as longer periods at current rates to be named on393 words
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Advertisement493 1916-03-06 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incobpobatkd in Honqkuno). PAID-UP CAPITAL J 6,000,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling •"1,500,000 at 116,000,000 Silver > 18,000 000 •88,000,000 Beaarre Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRBOTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. O. T. M. Edkins, Bsq Hon. Mr.493 words
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Advertisement522 1916-03-06 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid ap Capital in 80,000 Sharos ot 430 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS Tbe Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,522 words
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Advertisement783 1916-03-06 14 INSURANCE. LIFE ASSURANCE AT MINIMUM COST. Established 1874. THE ORIENTAL Incokioraibd in India. GOVERNMENT BBCURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ASSETS exoeed $28,000,000 ABSOLUTE SECURITY. Profit* to Policy-holder* at laat Valuation 91,116.673. LOWEST Apply (or Prospectus and full information to LIBERAL RATES SIMAPORi BRAMJH OFFICE CONDITIONS J. R. MACPHERSON, Secretary for783 words
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Article1032 1916-03-06 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Car of the Future. The Car that does practically everything for itself but sterr and replenish its fuel tank without coat to the owner has already made its appearance, writes W. H. Berry in the Kvening Standard. Perhaps it is1,032 words
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Advertisement380 1916-03-06 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability jß* •> t^m I THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, L ndon, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO H M WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Ag'nts for Straits Settlements and F M.S. The Straus Times tsu ad a380 words
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Advertisement12 1916-03-06 15 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Worta Great PepDermint Core Is. fld12 words
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Advertisement315 1916-03-06 15 DUNLOP T"" X^ [3 CT 42^ (&M jjEHfim Although r;i\v rubber has ad/^Jflß^Ety vanced in price, Dunlop Tyres are L^ra^l^liiia^ r*" r^3 Favourable contracts for raw mate'flSaS&M W-J^A r a iave ena kl e( us t() give tlic jKjk public the benefit of these reduced 4 &&Jj3r £-'Ji~\ Grooved Cover.315 words
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Advertisement1128 1916-03-06 16 SAFETY TREAE>^* ?;k tyres m\V 1 They convert every ounce of "oA\v "IN Eneine Power into speed. n^ I They transform treacherous siirfaces into safe ones. m£j7 They repay every dollar of cost //jjjy in miles of service. The Climax of tyre security. The Limit of tyre durability. ■B.lMiSaaaaMßaaMi' SITUATIONS1,128 words
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Advertisement771 1916-03-06 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET large comfortable rooms, ul furnished kf.C, 10, Lbyd Road. 24-2— v TO LBT, Rooms at Zetland House, Armenian Street. Apply Stephens Paul k Co. 161—a TO LET, No. 7 4 8, Institution Hill. Apply to Lee Cheng Van Co 10, Malacca Street. j.e— j TO771 words
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Advertisement646 1916-03-06 16 BOARD AND LODGING. PAYING GUEST. Private Family have vacancy for Gentleman. Tennis, private verandah. Terms, Family, c/o Straits Timec. 4 8-88 V M.C.A. HOUSE. Excellent rooms are available tor single gentlemen, with board and facilities for billiards and tennis. For particulars, apply ti THE GENERAL SECRETARY, V.MC.A, Orchard Road. 2610—646 words
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Advertisement524 1916-03-06 16 GUAN KIAT CO.. HEAD OfFICr-37, Phillip Street. Branch St<- r r at No. 14, Phillip Street, and Nos. 14, 100 and IC2, Task Ro«d. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT." Telephone Noa. 1174 and 1288 (Private 1460). Codis usid A. B C, 6th Edition, ami A 1 Codis. Ship Chtndlert. Hardware Dealerj, Government524 words
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Advertisement479 1916-03-06 16 Kl AM KIAT A CO. 108 ft 100. Market Street. Tolepbouo No. 431. SbipebaadlwB, Government »crt Hanioip* Coutrtotore Bntate Snpplicrs kod Com miRBioD Agents. Moll ActlMK The Malcott Belting Co., Ltd. HeA Muiipl»r Ura^d H»r BcltinRB. 17 80 6 16 To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations ie advertisements, such479 words
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Miscellaneous323 1916-03-06 16 Straits V)imes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Ullicc 282 Job Printing Department 348 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relatiug to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANAGKK. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of323 words
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