The Straits Times, 9 March 1916
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Title Section13 1916-03-09 1 The Straits Times SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. MARCH 9. 1916 NO. 25,051 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement131 1916-03-09 1 H IpiM^^iw M A FEW GOOD THINGS LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS r/ju In cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment is made up from the following Soups:—TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and j VEGETABLE. tin reakes six plates of the ,'ij- b< hi Soup you ever t;i>tc<l :^£W^BS£*131 words
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Advertisement351 1916-03-09 1 9 I Pyjama Sleeping Suits. NEW STOCK JUST RECEIVED. Plain Silk Pyjama Suit, tus jiX/^^v^ Plain Cream Pyjamas, Wincey 6ore shades only, full-fashioned, /y (wool and cotton), unshrinkable, I strong and thoroughly reliable. I \4 -^^\A i light in weight, full-fashioned. In al< sizes. A In all sizes. Price: $7^0351 words
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Article996 1916-03-09 2 INTERVIEW WITH THE KAISERS ADMIRAL Ready for Big Naval Battle. Berlin news circulated by German Government radio stations on January 31, and issued in London through the wireless press, included the following message, superscribed as from Karl Ackermao, Berlin, to Howard I'nited Press, New York Admiral von996 words
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Advertisement240 1916-03-09 2 Just received A LARGE SHIPMENT OF SODIUM BISULPHITE S. J. JUDAH CO., Til 1381 29, ROBINSON ROAO. 24 2— 26 8 7 YOU MAY REST ASSUiiZLI 1 j» AafaWatwa'tM -<•.« service to you if your itonMch is ci" 'r J> V 1 i .-.iKj'tions of life in these d*ys arc240 words
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Advertisement15 1916-03-09 2 1-ur Children h Hacking Cough at Nik' 1 Woods On at Peppermint Care Is. 6c!15 words
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Advertisement496 1916-03-09 2 SIGNS OF DEBILITY. People wbo are tired all of the time and never feel rested, even after a long night in bed, who cannot regain weight and strength, whose step lacks elasticity and who feel no joy in living, are debilitated. An examination might show that every organ of the496 words
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Advertisement264 1916-03-09 2 <? ~_"9 there's Purity and Vigour IN CTm DROP OF READY I Dog'sllead Guinness The TONIC that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple noui ishing food of high m.duma: value. NOTE. -The above DOGS HEAD Label i* on every bottle. Refuse imitation* Sold d Everywhere o FOR SALE264 words
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Advertisement644 1916-03-09 2 NOTICE. BOARD OF LICENSING JUSTICES. NOTICE is hereby g»cn tl at the liht of applications fur Renewals and Tramfcrs to be considered at 'i.tO p.m., on Tuesday, March 21, 1916, can be M on application at the cfficti of the Secretary to the Board of Licensing Justices, Govemmunt Monopi lies644 words
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Article820 1916-03-09 3 Broidery, Methodism, And Colonisation. Catalogue*, at first sight, like ISlue books and White-papers, do not promise v"ry much in the way of amnsruient or even interest bat appearances are misleading. For instance, Publication No. 115 T of the Victoria and Albert Museum -Department of Textiles: Catalogue of820 words
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Article194 1916-03-09 3 The British Soldier and the French Peasant Girl. Mr. KJiuuui) Uosae, nailing a paper on foreiKo lar^uages at London I Diversity, Hiid )>ir ofticerß in Kracce report tint a (reijui nl mulit od the li*t roads in tin- district bebind tin- ti^litinu line is an Kaylisli Holdier gauo194 words
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Advertisement288 1916-03-09 3 right 'JliiV. for hot days 7'" V' I |lf*^ \ji In siiltrv wt-iithfT. whi-il you »anl %<^ >>'» r L-^ iurl urishment in it. tr> blanr W; /fill lUjg ■■■W* ■■ii ull milk-aiid if §ll Broun Poison's 1 /ill tent orn 1 |l triul^ tli.it yo>i ii. -v. r pron288 words
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Advertisement483 1916-03-09 3 HAIR OR NO HATR? It is Certainly Up to You and Cuticura, Trial Free. Hot shamnoon with Cuticura Soap, followed by light dressings of Cuticura Ointment rubbed into the scalp skin tend to clear the scalp of dandruff, soothe itching and irritation and promote healthy hair-growing conditions. Nothing better, cleaner,483 words
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Advertisement333 1916-03-09 3 PIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH Royal Appointment Of^MH the Court of Spain A Royal Food for your Baby Glaxo is used in the Royal Nurseries, as can be seen by the above appointment. This letter ia from a doctor connected with the Royal Court of Spain. Madrid "I am very pleased to state that333 words
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Advertisement1077 1916-03-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India ANO Mpcar Line. (Companies In< ..hi okathd in England). MAIL ANO PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGSUnder Contract with Hit Majesty Oovermaenti. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES1,077 words
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Advertisement809 1916-03-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. (Incorporated in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK For Krotoy. Tringgann, Bisat, Seuicrak, Kolantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamai, Bandon, Langsuea, Taka, Cbampon, KohlaV and Bangkok. Due Departure NO STEAMER Mkp. 9 Map. 11, S pm. s.B. YUGALA 1a 15, 3 p.m. s.s. ASDANG809 words
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Advertisement479 1916-03-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAM SHIPCO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Imcorporatkd in Enolind) IP The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and479 words
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Advertisement517 1916-03-09 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained bctwoeo Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail ontract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are517 words
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Article115 1916-03-09 5 FIXTURES. rtiur*day, March 9. High Water. 1.4 a.m., 1 49 p.m Friday. March 10. High Water, 1.84 a.m 2.81 p.m. I.. I ll'iMit'wanl mail clone* (train P. ani <>. outward mail expected. Saturday, March 1 1. High Water. 2.7 am, B 30 p.m. Sunday, March 1 2.115 words
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Article182 1916-03-09 5 EXCHANGE. SIHOAFOU, MaKi II 9, 1916. OmLomuc. Bank4m/s 2/4 if Demand 3/4* Private 8 m/t 2/41] On Khanck Bank T. T. 328 Uh Ihou Bank T. T. 174* On HoNOKONO...Bank d/d 16j On Shaxohai ...Bank d/d 87 j On Java Bank T. T. 188 Oh Japan Bank182 words
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Article203 1916-03-09 5 To DAT. Baagkalia, Labooan Bilik, Tandjon)> Halei and Mudan Singkol '2.30 pm Port Dickson and Port Swi'itunham Sappho KM pm itu I.that Aiog Hin 2HO pm liatavia V. Spilbcrgen 2.30 pm Malacca and Mtiar K.ika 3 pm Muntok and Palcmbang .lapara 8.30 pm Itangkok Loiyne 4 pm203 words
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Article265 1916-03-09 5 Tbe mail trains from Singapore (or tbnortb leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 am. and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7ln p.m. in.l 6.45 a.m. respectively. The-throus-li PTprosH to PecanK leaves Kuala Luu|'T at 8 a in. daily, arriving at I'ouaDu at 6 M p.ui.265 words
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Article51 1916-03-09 5 Tli< P. iiu.l <>. outward mail steamer Malta i« •xpt'cUxl to arrive at l'tnann this uorniu^ itwnr.l H. I. picket Tara with mailH fr in I. n 1 in It ft Nc^apatam at 9 a.m. iirli 7 anil may b>- t" arrive at Tenant; Saturday morning, tbe51 words
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Article107 1916-03-09 5 Mails for E u rope Oar attuiition ban burn called to tbe fact that oar arrivals in London are much t» hind sbons panlmbed nUcwhece. Uur rale i- to Xiv« air ,-aJ« only wboa they ate tffi. 'ally r. portxi in tl;i W-.-X 0 Ma co later sWaa than that107 words
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Advertisement500 1916-03-09 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO Lit, offiret in Eatz Brothers', Ltd.. b'i Iding in I: ill! h Plaoe. Lid. Apply on tLe I r. misoa. 9 B—n8 n TO LET. No 45, Cairobill Koad. Kntry April 1, 1916. Apply to Cbing Ktng L< < Co A up' i queers. M 8— WANTKD.500 words
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Advertisement540 1916-03-09 5 TO BE LET, the comfortable and pleasantly situated residence known as i reiiiLtoD, tff Tanglin Road, next to tbe Po«t Office. Entry April 1, 1916. Apply to Powell Co., Auctioneers. 9.3 16 3 TWO JAPANESB YOUNG MEN want to be employee l as House Boys to a European or American540 words
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Advertisement394 1916-03-09 5 I Jamaica Cigars i Golofina Perfectos $14 per 100. Golofina Bouquets 9 per 100. r I' AC Kill) in HO.XKS »t Obtainable from SUN TAI CHAN. NOOR MOHAMED, 41, Cecil Street. 1-a. d' Almeida Street. they ar all 'His M.i-tef's *^u^Tv K 'ir i GnUMOpfcoOf— most NM> ti'.c itutmarsat of394 words
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Obituary21 1916-03-09 6 Hollowat. About February 17, at Northumberland House, Finsbury Park, London. after a long illness, James Joseph Holloway. formerly of Singapore.21 words
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Article29 1916-03-09 6 Mr. W. R. A. Oodfrey begs to tender his sincere thanks to all those who kindly attended the funeral of his late wife and also for tbeir floral tributes.29 words
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1050 1916-03-09 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, MARCH 9. THE ANGLO-GERMAN PROBLEM. We bave before us a popular edition of that remarkable book Tbe Anglo Oerman Problem by Charles Sarolea, Editor of Everyman, bead of the French department in tbe University of Edinburgh. Mr. Sarolea was born a Belgian, and tells us that1,050 words
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Article18 1916-03-09 6 It was recently notified in Ceylon that private radio telegram are not accepted for transmission from that island.18 words
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Article22 1916-03-09 6 The Rev. W. Cross, wbo leaves on short furlough next week, will preach at Prinsep Street Church on Sunday, at 7.45 p.m.22 words
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Article40 1916-03-09 6 Under the auspice* of tbe V.M.C.A. literary and Social L'ni >n, Mr. Alfrei Lea will a deliver a lecture on tbe War Retrospect and Prospect, on MomUy next at 8.81 pro. Mr. J. D. Pierrepont presides. All men are nvited.40 words
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Article13 1916-03-09 6 The output of tbe Titi Tin Company for February amounted to 556.58 piculs.13 words
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Article24 1916-03-09 6 Tbe Selangor Club report shews there were 124 new members during tbe year, making a total active membership of 1,486. Tbe profits were 18,157.24 words
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Article28 1916-03-09 6 Tbe Fusbimi Maru grounded slightly, on January 22, on her voyage from London to Singapore, and consignees of cargo have been requested to sign tbe general average bond.28 words
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Article29 1916-03-09 6 It is said on good authority, states the Malay Mail, that Towkay Fung Wah, of Serendah, has recently acquired the mining interests of tbe Malayan Hydraulic Tin Mines, Ltd.29 words
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Article32 1916-03-09 6 Tbe motor car industry in Malaya must be thriving, judging by the number of vehicles arriving. Aboard tbe Keelung there are some 160 cars and orders have been plaoed for many others.32 words
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Article47 1916-03-09 6 With reference to a news note, in our issue of March 4, quoted from the Times of Malaya, we are asked by Mr. J. Snodgrans, the agent of the Bekob Rubber Estates, Ltd., to state that Mr. P. Tbornley is not in the employ cf that company.47 words
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Article41 1916-03-09 6 In their produce report, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state that since their last report the copra market has continued to dtcline an>) closes weak, current quotations being about 110 for fine sundried and 19.50 to »9.70 for fair to good qualities.41 words
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Article42 1916-03-09 6 It is understood that a general meeting of the Perak Chamber of Commerce will be held on the 20th instant, at which the scheme for tbe formation of a Central Chamber of Commerce for Perak, Selangor and N'egri Sembilan will be considered.42 words
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Article38 1916-03-09 6 A cable received in Singapore yesterday states that the steamer Eurymacbus caught tire in New York harbour and bad to bo scuttled, presumably not in deep water as tbe cargo— a considerable quantity for Singapore had been removed.38 words
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Article53 1916-03-09 6 When the centenary of Penang Free School is celebrated this year, the Old Boys of Kedah and I'urlis will not be behind their brethren in Penang. The arrangements include the presentation to the Free School of a shield costing $100, called Centenary Challenge Shield, presented by the old boys in53 words
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Article57 1916-03-09 6 According to the Semarang Loconiotii', in the Dtrmak district of Java, during the re cent floods 17,000 bo wes of padi and 470 bowes of other crops were destroyed. The damage was estimated at 900,000 guilders. Twelve thousand guilders worth of fishing stakes were lost. One hundred and sixty-two houses.57 words
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Article101 1916-03-09 6 Tbe case against the three policemen of the Central Station, Peaeng, Slaymanshab, for receiving an illegal gratification, of two cents from a bullock cart driver, Koh Ab Noo and Pibee for obstructing a public servant, D.P.C. 519 in the execution of his duty c. n eluded in the Third Court,101 words
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Article109 1916-03-09 6 Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux, in his maiden speech in tbe House of Commons, was guilty, if Reuter has fairly reported him, of one of those sayings that might have been more happily expressed. He wished Mr. Churchill success in France and hoped he would stay there. There is a rather109 words
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Article186 1916-03-09 6 There was published in our columns on Tuesday Mi wWaal Robertson's answer to the Oerman chargi s of cruelty against British soldiers, and that reply will satisfy any reasonable human being that the enemy it manufacturing crude and silly slanders Such charges have to be met aud proved untrue, but186 words
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Article210 1916-03-09 6 A news note in these oolumos to day touches on tbe question of war memorials. It U bardly tiaia to tbiDk o( war memorials just yet, but it will do no barm to get our tuiocU prepared (or tbe coining day. A lead lia< been given in this part of210 words
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Article371 1916-03-09 6 The Hon. A. Payne Gallwey ban postponed his trip home till tbe end of the year. Mr. A. E. Todd, of the Chartered Bank, left Kuala Lumpur for Scremban on Tuesday on transfer. The Key. J. H. and Mrs. Smith, of Pro vince Wellesley, will be leaving371 words
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Article62 1916-03-09 6 The following are the results of crushing operations at Uaub for the four weeks ending February 20:- liukit Kouian. stone cruslad 11,137 tens, obtained 865.75 o/.5., avcrago per ton 2.821 dwts. Bukit Malacca, stone crushed ;!,GM6 tons, gold obtained 2SO 07.*., average per ton 1.51962 words
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Article57 1916-03-09 6 Mrs. Rupert Manasseb, Rattles Hotel, gratefully acknowledges the following additional subscription t > tbe fund for helping Belgian soldiers whose relatives, owing to the German occupation, are powerless to assist them Total acknowledged $1,161 Alfred W I lean 50 K. S. Smith 26 W. Liwtber Kemp57 words
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Article459 1916-03-09 6 Last Si pt< ti.lx r. h Mi 'li.'inn <l hi correspondent drew attenti m to a sp< ech made by Mrs. Ferguson Davit) in London, eiuphasming that hliu rlairi.i .1 that uitdieal nn-sion work gave opportunities for waking converts. We had a very distinct recollection of con traty459 words
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Advertisement211 1916-03-09 6 A CLARETS. Vin Ordinaire Medoc St. Emilion St. Julien St. E step he CR ai¥« Ch.Leoville Ch. Larose Cb. Lafite Ch. Haut Breton S CALDBEGK. MACGREGOR CO.. _l Win* and Spirit Merchant*. g; USHER'S GREEN STRIPE jy|i Scotch Whisky $17 UW/m LESS 5%, DUTY EXTRA. Sole lint.: JOHN LITTLE CO.,211 words
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Advertisement97 1916-03-09 6 ALHAMBRA Beach RoaMl. The House of Quality The Leading Thantr. in Singapore. IN AID OF THE RED+FUND TONIGHT VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES Prices: 93, $2, $1. See Special Advertisement on Page 5. TELE*M*E HO 659. M. H. EENYON SLADE, Manager Brinstnead Broadwood Pianos THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LIMITED. (IstORPOBATED IN HoNUKONO)97 words
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Article2594 1916-03-09 7 BRITISH NAVY. A Great Speech by Mr. Balfour. CRUISE OF THE MOEWE. How She Escaped From r Germany. Ril-ter's Tilkgrams. London, March 7, 5 30 p.m. la the ll'Miv" of Commons Mr. liilfom, in introducing the Nival K-itimates, dwelt on tin- international work of the British tleot. The2,594 words
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Article182 1916-03-09 7 Keyncville is on the left b»nk of the Meuse, in a deep curve just in front of Samoyneux on the other side of the river, lid Cote de l'Oie, ig a succession of bills south of the rivet Forges, between Bethin court and Keyneville. Cuiuieres, on the182 words
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Article84 1916-03-09 7 Rkiter's Tilkuram. London, March 7, 7.50 p m. The Spanish liner Principe de Asturias met with disaster in a fog and sank in five minutes. Many officials were among the four hundred drowned. Details are lacking. London, March 8, 4 a.m. Lloyd's Register at Malta states that tbe84 words
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Article175 1916-03-09 7 Threatened Shortage of Imported Goods. iFkom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 8. At the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Mr. J. Mitchell, who pri sided, said tho year on the whole had been satis factory. Tbe exports regarded as coming under the favoured nation175 words
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Article177 1916-03-09 7 Good Demand but Little Change In Prices. Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore March 8. A commencement was made today with the sale of about 520 tons rubber catalogued for this week's auction and although valuns shew little or no change on the week, tbe demand was177 words
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Article183 1916-03-09 7 We would call tbe attention of readers to the particulars contained in the advertise ment of the charity performance to be given at the Albambra to-night, under the patronage of Brigadier-General Ridout, C.M.G and Vice Admiral W. L. Grant, C.B. Tbe whole of the proceeds are to183 words
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Article87 1916-03-09 7 With a view of demonstrating what tbe military service rifle is capable of doing in the hands of an expert rifleman, SergeantMajor Hart, one of the instructors at the Kandwick range school of musketry. Sydney, recently fired 104 shots in four minute*, hitting the second-class figure target87 words
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Article94 1916-03-09 7 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore o( the week elided March 4 was 18.90 per mille of the population. The total number of deaths wan 1*27, of which 89 were male subjects and i)H female. Convulsions claimed 15, phthisis 2 malaria fever 13 and94 words
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Article796 1916-03-09 7 THE ENGLISH LAND SETTLEMENT SCHEME. Its Problems and Difficulties. Read in conjunction witb Renter's telegram in another column the following statement, dated London, February 10, will be of interest Tbe committoe of the Board of Agriculture) on post-war settlement has issued its full report. The report comments796 words
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Article160 1916-03-09 7 Mr. Jenkins, superintendent of the P. and < in Calcutta, seen by a Statesman representative expressed the opinion that the loss of the Maloja was purely accidental and due to bad weather. Tbu Cham el is notoriously rough in February and only a day or two160 words
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Article1049 1916-03-09 8 Prospects for the future Appear Quite Good. The fullowiDg re|)ort is supplied by the secretaries of the Sungei Ramal Syndicate, Limited The second annual general meeting of the shareholders of tho SuDgei Kama! Syndicate, Ltd., was held on March 7 in the Registered mpany, Keko Hill, Kajang, Selaugm.1,049 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter100 1916-03-09 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l think it about time for some movement to be made in regard to this and I place my views before you. Take the number of clerks and assistants employed in tbe various British as well as other firms in Singapore.100 words
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Article412 1916-03-09 8 When the Cattlemen Rounded Up The Pirates. The Daily Telegraph, in what it describes as the full story of tbe Baralong atf air, states The Nicosian, carrying a cargo of mules, had a crew of a captain, mate, and half a ili /en men, apart from 10412 words
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Article398 1916-03-09 8 Editor of Telegraaf on His Arrest. Tbe liberation of Mr. J. C. Schroder, editor uf The T.-l^raaf, was due to the fact that tbe judicial inquiry showed he mast be regardul an not responsible for tbe contents of The TeUxraat. Written on tbe subjtct himself in The398 words
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Article62 1916-03-09 8 Lut>Ht ad\irti.stmtnta ol the uay appear on page 5. Due to the situation in tbe spirit distilling 'radi. it in annum red that the brands of vhi»ky of and <>. Stewart, tsold in the II illoway ami New .11 mceil in price M) cents |»-r bottle all62 words
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Article58 1916-03-09 8 Yesterday evening on the Esplanade two naval teams, British and Australian, met in a game of soccer. The standard of play was by no means high. Indeed, at times it inclined to comedy rather than football, bat tbe men enjoyed themselves and everyone seemed well content with a result,58 words
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Article110 1916-03-09 8 H. W. Stevenson, the ex champion billiard player, has made a wonderful break of 843 against M. lonian, tbe holder of tbe title Stevenson's break included a sensational steeplechase losing hazard. Tbe cue ball travelled iv the air for fully 15 inches. He thus rescued tbe white from a110 words
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Article403 1916-03-09 8 Can one Order Four Drinks and Give Three Away? If tbe Cardiff stipendiary were right, it seems as if a brewer's .'ray might be driven through the No-Treaticg Order, said Lord Reading in a King's Bench Divisional Court, when an appeal was made by a Cardiff police403 words
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Article86 1916-03-09 8 By February 15 tbe number of Australians out of action was 38,732. Details as supplied by tbe Base Records Office are as follows:— Officers. Dead 888 Wounded 848 Missing 21 Sick 712 Prisoners of war 7 Nature of casualty unknown 49 ToUl 1,476 Chaplains. Dead 1 Wounded 486 words
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Article78 1916-03-09 8 An officer with the Britiab expedition to < Mesopotamia tells a story of remarkable chivalry to wounded by Turks. After (ieue ral Townbbend's hard won victory at (.'Usiplion, 300 British wounded were sent down the Tigris in a big barge for medical attention &t the base. This barge78 words
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Article345 1916-03-09 8 German and Austrian Women In All Callings. The employment of women in place of men called to the colour* is even more extensive in Austria than in Germany, indicating that the former is nearer tbe end of her reserves of soldiers than the latter. The numerical predominance345 words
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Article253 1916-03-09 8 Happy Termination to Zeppelin Scare. The policewoman is beginning, as it were, to find her feet. In its report for 191.1, the Women Police Service is able to record much good work, chiefly, of course, among women and children. Mnat of its uniformed members act as253 words
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Article70 1916-03-09 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, March 10 Thi-rsday, Kirn 9. 6.15 pm. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Friday, Makch 10. 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. 8.R.E.(V.) Officers and X.C.O.'t, Keppel Road West Wbarf Entrance S.V.R. Tanglin Barracks Veterans Co. Officers and N.C.O.'t. Drill Hall70 words
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Article190 1916-03-09 8 It is only natural that Aden, serving as the post for a large hinterland, should be affected seriously by the war, and tbe report which has just been issued on tbe trade of the place for the year 1914-15 shows that it was. even in190 words
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Advertisement48 1916-03-09 8 When Ruby coughs and Fanny chokes, And Rutbia Lanqs bur bo*d, And mother sighs and father snorts, I wish that I wure dead," Then Grannie rt aches for tbe shelf, A bottle to si euro, And give* ns life man, child aid wife, With Woods' Great Peppermint Care.48 words
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Advertisement203 1916-03-09 8 RAFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner SATURDAY, MARCH 11. ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY EVENING DURIN6 DINNER OUR MANILA BAND WILL PLAY. SEA VIEW HOTEL SPECIAL CINEMA DINNER SHOW Saturday, March 11. Music by the Sea Dinner on Lawn View Orchestra j by the Sea. i i i THE CRAG HOTEL PENANO HILLE. The203 words
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Article578 1916-03-09 9 Proposed Recovery of Practice Ammunition. The prevailing scarcity of iron and its cod sequent high price appear to have given rise to an interesting enterprise. According to Japanese journals, Mr. N'arabara Sanji, wbo was formerly an expert in the Japanese Navy Department, has conceived the idea578 words
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Article468 1916-03-09 9 GERMAN EXPORTS AS SAMPLES." Why Britain Searches Neutral Mails. Tbe Foreign Office gives details of tbe goods found in enemy postal mail baits taken from tbe Dutch steamers Frisia, Tubantia, and Kijndam, recently searched in Britisb territorial waters. Tbese particulars, it says, show tbe extent to wbicb postal mails are468 words
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Advertisement244 1916-03-09 9 J. L CAMPBELL CO. Tailors Outfitters, HAVE Everything for Men's Wear. MbßOt immM Oi of all Classes. UTEsT NOVELTIES IS Ties, Hats, Collars, etc. NOTE HEW AODRESSi Nor. IT 18, STAMFORD ROAD (opposite Hotel van Wljki. NEW GOODS JUST UNPACKED. AN EXCELLENT VARIETY Of Silks, Shawls, Blouses, Kimonos, Dresses, Damasceneware244 words
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Advertisement115 1916-03-09 9 BELLISS MORCOM, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) Manufacturers of High-Class self-lubri-cating Engines, Condensing Plant, Steam Turbines, and Diesel Oil Engines. This firm have a world -wide reputation for the excellence of their products. Simplicity of Form, combined with High Efficiency, has been the aim in all their designs, and users know115 words
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Advertisement567 1916-03-09 10 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAX OTHER PROPERTY THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Iniobioraihi in Sthaits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE i Wmohastsf Houss, lingapors. LONDON O«FIO«i 32, Old J.wry, B.C. Tbe Company has £20.000 deposited with tbe Supreme Court567 words
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Advertisement388 1916-03-09 10 INSURANCE. lUARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON (Incobpohated in England). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 Total Invested Funds 468.360,000 Annual Income 41,100,000 The undersigned, Agents tor the above Company, aie prepared to accept fire and Earthquake risks tor short periods of ten days as longer periods at carrent rates to be named on388 words
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Advertisement496 1916-03-09 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honqkonoj. PAID-UP CAPITAL m. 116,000,000 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 $88,000,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRCCTORB. W. L. Pattenden, Exq Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. G. T. M. Edkins, Bsq. Hon. Mr. D. Landale.496 words
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Advertisement515 1916-03-09 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Sharoa ot 430 each n 41,300,000 Reserve Fond 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor*... £1,200,000 BANKERS The Bank ot England, Tbe London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., Tbe London County and Westminster515 words
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Advertisement1181 1916-03-09 10 INSURANCE. AWORD WITH YOU If the Company has bad a good year it often bapponx that jon receive a Bonus in addition to salary. Why not invent this in Life Assurance Tho payment of less than eighty cents a day for twenty years hi euros for a man age thirty1,181 words
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Article1137 1916-03-09 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Dodge Brothers Car. Tbe latest and one of tbe most important of American automobile productions to be i introduced into the Straits Settlements and F.M.S. is tbe Dodge oar, built by Messrs. Dod«e Brothers of Detroit and represented in Malaya1,137 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement157 1916-03-09 11 JUST RECEIVED: A LARGE SHIPMENT OF British Motor Accessories INCLUDING THE FAMOUS LUCAS Lamps, Horns, etc., etc. We keep the Largest Stocks of High-Class Motor Accessories East of Suez. WEARNE BROS., Ltd., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. THL RETAIL PRICE OF DEVOES Imperial Brilliant Kerosene should not exceed $4.90157 words
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Advertisement210 1916-03-09 11 y^ Motorist: "Suit me? I should think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS., Singapore. ///''lt' M "Stelastic"^?* j Super Tyres. f§flf These tyres hace tthti the ijreatest pmhiins MMMttrti with rVMMMtc and triieitnt ni'itorimj. The tread ot a Stehistie Tyre consists tj htinilrnis im, sharp spirals prnj, eting from the210 words
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Advertisement1110 1916-03-09 12 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR CARS <f LIMITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES SOLE AGENTS: Adamson. Gilfillan AGo., Ltd.. (Incoii'oEATlD in Encland; IMPORT DEPARTMENT. SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS WANTED. ENGLISH NCRSE (QUALIFIED) DESIKES KN'GAGEMENT in charge ot invalid or coil lren travelling to England in the f print- or early summer. Apply1,110 words
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Advertisement718 1916-03-09 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET luge comfortable rooms, unfurnished. M.C., 10, Lloyd Road. 24-2— v IO LBT, Rooms at Zetland House, Armenian Street. Apply Stephens Paul Co. 161-Q TO LET, No. 62, Hill Street, suitable for school or hotel. Apply B Silas, 8, Prince Street. 10-2— o TO LEI, Mo.718 words
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Advertisement673 1916-03-09 12 NOTICE. A meeting of Justices of tbe Peace will be held at the First Magistrite's Chambers on Monday, Maroh 18, at 12.80 p.m., for tbe purpose of electing tbree members of tbe Board of Licensing Justices (3d.) R. BCOTT, Ag. District Judge and First Magistrate. March 8, 1916. 7-8 b—673 words
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Advertisement385 1916-03-09 12 GUAN KIAT CO.. HEAD OFFICE: J7, Phillip Street Branch Starrs at No. 14, Phillip Street, and Nos. 14, 100 and IC2, Tank Road. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT." Telephone Nos. 1174, 1178 and 1288 (Private 1460 and 1078). Codbs csid A. B C, 6th Edition, and A 1 CODBB. ■hip Chindlert, Hardware385 words
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Advertisement464 1916-03-09 12 BIG SHIPMENT OF COAGULATING PANS Just arrived. Sizes 18" x 9" I 18" X 9" x ;i| 15" X 10" X 4' Special Quality. Price* Reasonable KIAM KIAT&Co., 108 ft 109, Market Street. Telephone No. 431. 1-7 806-1S To ADVERTISERS Ah requests to Mai MMMMM advertisements, such aH chauniM iv464 words
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Miscellaneous347 1916-03-09 12 Straits V)imes. Telephone!. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matter* and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All) communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAOEK. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of347 words
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