The Straits Times, 14 March 1916
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Title Section13 1916-03-14 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,055 RTNGAPORE. TUESDAY MARCH 14. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement160 1916-03-14 1 sH SLEDGE BRAND MILK ALL conies from Cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps pastures. The quality, therefore, may be relied upon to be always of that unrivalled standard of excellency which has gained for Sledge Brand the first place among all Canned Milks. It is most important that Milk160 words
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Advertisement94 1916-03-14 1 ROBINSON CO. New Goods Just Received. Unmade Embroidered Voile Robes I Sports Coats Motor Veils Embroideries Valenciennes Laces Blouses Ladies' Shoes New Dress Materials Plain Coloured Voiles Printed Voiles J Crepe de Chenes Poplin de Chene I Corsets Ribbons I A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF OTHER GOODS ARRIVING SHORTLY, j NEW94 words
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Advertisement34 1916-03-14 1 MARTELL'S BRANDY, Soli Aointh: ADAMBON. GILFILLAN CO., LTD (Incorporatwl In Kn*l.in.ll For all requirements in the Kurniture line call on 0. FRANKEL CO., Victoria Establishbd Street 1887. WIDE SELECTION TO CHOOSE FROM. Insp.ction Solicited34 words
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Article898 1916-03-14 2 INTERNATIONAL LAWYER ON THE SITUATION. Sovereignty Over Space." Sir H. Erie Richards, X.C.5.1., the famous authority on International Law, has given to a representative of the Evening Standard tbo following views on the recent air raid and the question of reprisals: With reference to the recent Zeppelin898 words
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Article153 1916-03-14 2 The Church Family Newspaper says Tbe Key. N. Kyaston Oaskell, senior curate of St. Gabriel's, Warwick Square, S.W., a few days ago baptised twins born in different years. The elder was born shortly before midnight on December 81, 1915. and the younger at about 12.15153 words
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Advertisement155 1916-03-14 2 Just received A LARGE SHIPMENT OF SODIUM BISULPHITE S. J. JUDAH CO., Til. 1381 39, ROBINSON ROAD. 24 3— 288 DT J.Coliis ßrowne s T»i»OWIOINALsnd ONLY GENUINE. m l/UUUili, COLDb, spasms 'v I m ASTHMA. MtUHHIrIS. Imßm NIUMU A. GOUT, I I tU»KH<IA IYSFNTfIY. CHOLEU. RHBUMATI3M TOOTHACHE.! C ont initng155 words
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Advertisement374 1916-03-14 2 CAN YOU STAND THE COLDP Some people enjoy cold weather and take annual trips to cold countries in order to enjoy the pleasures ot winter Bports; tbe keen air calls tbe pink to their cheeks and tbe red to their lips. Others shrink from cold and turn blue at the374 words
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Advertisement920 1916-03-14 2 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPRING RICE MEETING {Under B.R.A. Rulet of Boeing), WILL BI HILD ON Tuesday, May 1 6, Thursda y, May 1 8, and Saturday, May 20, 1916. PROGRAMME. FIRBT DAY. Tuesday, May 16,1916. 1. THE OPENING STAKES 2.45 p.m. Value 1600 and »50 to tbe Second Horse.920 words
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Advertisement714 1916-03-14 2 tha hour top Soratohing 8 p.m. on tha DAY BEFORE tha Rao.. Owners of Griffins are entitled to enter lot either of the following series of Races Fui: Strict No. 1 First Day— Raoe No. 4. Secjjnd Day— Raoe No. 1 Strict No. S First Day— Raoe No. 7. Second714 words
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Article1032 1916-03-14 3 COUNCILS REPORT TO THE ANNUAL MEETING. Satisfactory Funds. The following is the report of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mioon, (be annual meeting of which will be held on the 25th inst. Your Council have the honour to present to yon tbeir report for the 121 months1,032 words
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Advertisement240 1916-03-14 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD UP YOUa HEALTH with j ESSENCE OB fluid extract OP RED JAMAICA Pronounced by th« HICHEBT WEDICOI AUTHOBITHB the most ft TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS240 words
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Advertisement403 1916-03-14 3 SOFT WHITE HANDS Under All Conditions If You Use Cuticura. Trial Free, The Soap to cleanno and purify, the Ointment to soothe and heal. Nothing better, purer, sweeter or morr effective at any prire than these emollienta. Sample Each Free by Post With 32-p. book. Address F. Newbery Sons, '27,403 words
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Advertisement290 1916-03-14 3 THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY Which lias now borno the Stamp of Public Approval for OVER FORTY YEARS. ENO'S FRUIT SALT PLEASANT TO TAKE, REFRESHING AND INVIGORATING. IT 18 VERY BENEFICIAL IN ALL CASES OF Biliousness, Sick Headache, Constipation, Errors in Diet- Eating or Drinking, Thirst, Giddiness, Rheumatic or Gouty290 words
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Advertisement1082 1916-03-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O.- British India AND Mpcar L-ine. (Companies I.ncobpuhatbd in Enoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGSUnder Contract with Hl* Majesty Government). for China, Japan, Panang, Geylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London, Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES HOBK VABC1,082 words
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Advertisement781 1916-03-14 4 BTEAHEB BAIUHBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. (Incorporated in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Taku, Cbumpon, Kohlak and Bangkok. Ova Departure a.a. YUGftLA Mar. IS, 8 p.m. ASDANG Mar. IS 18, S p.m. as MAHIDOL 2O 89,781 words
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Advertisement464 1916-03-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM 'NAY. CO.. LTD. (Imcobporatkd in England) I* The Companies' Bteamers are despatch) d 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 and464 words
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Advertisement527 1916-03-14 4 STEAMER SAILINBa N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP GO.. LTD. (Incobpokatbd in Jai'an) EUROPEAN LINE. A sorvioo is maintained botwoen Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail cntract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The Now Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have beon specially designed and constructed, and are527 words
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Article121 1916-03-14 5 FIXTURES, Tuesday, March 14 High Water V 0 a.m Ml p. in Band man Op Wednesday, March 15. High Watet, 6.82 a.m., 9.9 p.m Bandman Opera Co Thursday, March 16. High Water. 7 4i> t m 9 36 p.D. IS in Imi in Opera Co. Friday, March121 words
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Article220 1916-03-14 5 To-dat. Port Dirkson and Port Swettenham Krian 2.80 pm Malacca and Mnar Lady Weld Bpm Hongkong and Swatow s'Jacob 8.80 pm Kota Tinggi Tanjong Surat 4 pm Pontianak Khoen Foeng 4 pm Saigon Lotus 6 pm To-mobbow. Cucob Soon Hong H 80 am Pnlan Batam and Pulau220 words
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Article260 1916-03-14 5 Tbe mail trains from Singapore tor tinnorth leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m. arriving at Kaala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. The throoyh express to Penang leaves Kuala Luu-rcr at 8 am. daily, arriving at Penanv: at 6 M p.m.260 words
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Article51 1916-03-14 5 The P. and O. homeward mail steamer Nankin ban left Hongkong and may be expected to arrive here at S p.ir. to-day. She sails at H a.m. on Friday. Tbe P. and O. outward packet Nagoya may be <xp< cted to arrive at Pcoan^ on Wednesday, March51 words
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Article105 1916-03-14 5 Our attention bas bees) called to tbe fact that oar arrivals in London are much behind those published elsewhere. Our rule i« to gSH arrivals only when they are officially rayertud in the Post Office njtioes, and on later 'Ist" than that printed above h*t been i105 words
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Advertisement10 1916-03-14 5 Fo- Cliromc Chert Complaißto, Woods Great Peppermint Cure 1«. W.I10 words
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Advertisement575 1916-03-14 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SAT.E, PAIOK MOTOR CAR. flves ater in tirstclawi condition. Arpl? «o M M., c/o Straits Times. 1* TO LET. NO. CH*NGB ALLEY, ANt) SO. 5 a, CHANGE ALT EY.snitabiefo office or itodown. Electric IjjM and water laid on. Apply 7, Change Alley, or 169, .lalan Besar. TRIUMPH575 words
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Advertisement624 1916-03-14 5 ije) raa e>3 ipa tog raQ rain ws 5Wy 03 &s qg; ras rara a® kxt; rpr v W. D. H. O. WILLS'S o?7itkz£s?/^> THE NEW SMOKING MIXTURE de LUXE n A PERFECT PIPE TOBACCO m r U OF ALL THE LEADING BL DEaLERs 1 ■BBnnannßnnHßnßßi SEE BRITISH PICTURES TO624 words
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Advertisement308 1916-03-14 5 AUCTION SALE Or VALUABLE WAX POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, RUBBERTYRBD VICTORIA, DOOCART, AND HORSE, ETC iTheproporty if Inspector M. O'Neill) To be held at Ist Inspector's Quarters, Central Police Station, South Bridge RomJ, On Satdbdat, Mabch 11, 1«16, at 280 ph. Compr Ring very hindsome'y carved and wax-polidbed teak sideboard308 words
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1131 1916-03-14 6 The Straits Times TUESDAY, MARCH 14. THE BATTLE GOES ON. Though with diminished vigour, tbe battle in the Verdun region still goes on. The French do not appear to be making tbe slightest attempt to initiate an offensive of tbeir own. Everywhere they continue to act purely on the defensive,1,131 words
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Article18 1916-03-14 6 Tbe Middleton Tin Mines output for February was: Plant 238 7H piculs, tribute 74.64 piculs, total 308.32 piculs.18 words
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Article47 1916-03-14 6 Tbe Manchester Guardian state* that it is rumoured that owing to the disappointing yield from tbe earlier of tbe groups of recruits under Lord Derby's scheme the Government is considering the expediency of raising the military age to 45 before sumuioniog tv the colours the married volunteers.47 words
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Article29 1916-03-14 6 It is reported that there are at present so many rubber dealers in Serendah that applicatioos for fresh licences to deal in rubber have had to bo refused recently.29 words
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Article33 1916-03-14 6 A li uiinli named .Tanker Kewali was fined 1100, with the option of two months' imprist nment, in the Second Police Court, this morning, for being in possession of nine tahils of bhang.33 words
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Article30 1916-03-14 6 Since tbe new year tbe War Office has accepted contracts for .'1,750,000 lbs. of Australian corned beef, inclusive of about 2,000,000 tins of tbe Australian surplus accumulation from South Africa.30 words
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Article65 1916-03-14 6 A young Chinese girl was cbarged, in tbe Second Police Court this morning, with attempting to commit suicide by drinking a quantity of lysol. She did so. so she said, because she did not like her Bister to correct her. The magistrate discharged her on the understanding that her mother65 words
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Article70 1916-03-14 6 Mr. Ralph Scott, district judge and seuior magistrate, bad before him this morning three cases in which Asiatics were charged with failing to report cases of smallpox. A Chinese, Ling Ah Leong, from Rochoro Road, was fined 925 and costs, an Indian named Kristnasamy, of Serangoon Road, 140 and costs,70 words
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Article75 1916-03-14 6 The Railway Administration of tbe F.M.S. railways has rescinded the rules published in the Gazette Extraordinary of March 1, 1906, and substitutes the rules which are published as a supplement to tbe current Gazette, to regulate tbe mode in which and the speed at which carriages and wagons used on75 words
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Article102 1916-03-14 6 An event that created quite a sensation amongst the Chinese in Ipoh on Friday night was tbe arrest for gambling of 15 respectable Chinese women in a house in Brewster Road. Tbey were proJuced before Mr. Scott, tbe magistrate, the next morning. Tbe accused, ranging iv age from about 18102 words
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Article123 1916-03-14 6 Tbe French are still denying German talcs and bluntly dismissing them as lies. But, after all, we do Dot want to say another German lie every time. When the Germans lie they do it very thoroughly. Occasionally they indulge in— shall we say.'— an artistic presentment of facts. The Germans123 words
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Article115 1916-03-14 6 The mail from home yesterday fetched an interesting story of the escape of tbe Goeben and the Breslau. It comes from Germany. The gist of it is that tbe British cruiser which was watchinj; for the two ships was completely deceived, and watched at the wrong pl&ce. Tbe Goeben and115 words
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Article175 1916-03-14 6 The occupation of Kerruanshah. said lieutcr on Saturday, has resulted in the unanimous submission of Persian tribes. That statemtnt, of course, referred to tribes in Northern lYraia. It is understood that some of the tribes in Southern Persia have shown their friendliness towards Great Britain and have expressed tbeir anxiety175 words
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Article241 1916-03-14 6 It is rather a carious coincidence that our London correspondent in his letter War \V,ek by Week," refers so pointedly to tbe possibility of invasion of England. Working out mentally the great war problem, we reached, quite independt ntly, a conclusion that thin moot not be dismiss <l from British241 words
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Article402 1916-03-14 6 Mr. K. K. Smith, late of Sen-nib in. is now at Alexandria. Mr. and Mth. Cocliranu are returning to the KM.S. in .June. Miss Henry, matron of the hospital, Taip ing, leaves for England early next month. Mr. O. Turner, of Triuerlnh Coconut Rubber Estates, Ltd., Tronu,402 words
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Article30 1916-03-14 6 We are aoked to announce that, weather permitting, a naval band will play in the Botanic Gardens, on Friday, the 17th inst., commencing at 5 p.m.30 words
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Article45 1916-03-14 6 Tbe sixth consignment of hospital garments will be despatched to Alexandria next week. All woik, ready washed if MhM should be sent to tbe Tanglin Club on Friday next, the 17th, or to Dimboola, Nassau Road, by March 21.45 words
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Article118 1916-03-14 6 A correspondent asks us to draw attention to the sad plight of the pedlars who have been dealing in Indian silks, and who are now being refused licenses, 'inlyafowbig firms, our correspondent says, arc getting licenses, and they will soon havu a monopoly, while the pillars will bt3118 words
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Article149 1916-03-14 6 Tbe judgment given at the Hoard of T ratio inquiry into tbe lo«s of tbe P. and O. steamer Socotra stated that tho wreck was due to tbe neglect of the master to ascertain and verify the position of tho vessel, and his mistaking the Lutonguet149 words
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Article145 1916-03-14 6 At a meeting of the Imperial l.t Council of India held at Delhi, on March I, Sir Williaiu Mcytr. as financial mt mkx r, introduced his financial statement for Iyl < 17 and, summing up the illicl of additional taxation propoHaJu Raid they intt rxttil sjtMag an increawd145 words
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Advertisement133 1916-03-14 6 ANSTEL PILSENER BEER Quarts Pints SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., Wholesale and Retail Wine ani Spirit Merchants. n! USHER'S GREEN STRIPE J|L Scotch Whisky $17 Urn LESS 6%, DOTY EXTRA. Sole Agents: JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. v, Jjfc (Im'ORPOSATID IN EXGLAWD) Si gtpore and Kuala Lumpur. Every Keen Motorist Should133 words
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Advertisement177 1916-03-14 6 ALHAMBRA Beach Road, The House of Quality -Toe Home of Feature Attractions. The leading Theatre la Slngtpora The Famous Players Film Go. PRESENTS A DAY OF DAYS In 4 Parts. A nparklirjK. MiotillatiDß drama with a hi ap and fco tbat wth k»ep you moaole-taat from kxyinainK to cod. A177 words
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Advertisement9 1916-03-14 6 Latest advertisements of tbe day appear on page 6.9 words
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Article714 1916-03-14 7 ENORMOUS GERMAN LOSSES. The French Estimate. Two Hundred Thousand At Verdun. RIUTKK's Til >•. i:\M-. London. March 13. 1 35 p in. Paris The Ollicial Review states that tbe German staff is trying to persuade the Gorman people that tbe German losses at Verdun are slight, but evidence714 words
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Article82 1916-03-14 7 (Ffmm Our Own Correspondent.) Ipob, March 13. Tbe report of tbe Ipob Club for the halfyear ended December 31, has been issued. It shows a credit balance, carried to tbe profit and loss account, on tbe half year's working of $2,646. During 1915 there were elected 4182 words
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Article45 1916-03-14 7 Ki-M Oca Owx Corbispondent.) Penang. March 13. At the annual meeting of Sungei Gettab Rubber Company, the Hon. K. Young presid ing. a final dividend of 12j per cent, was declare!, making 171 percent for tbe year. Mr. Young was re-elected chairman.45 words
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Article295 1916-03-14 7 Nearly 5,000 Convictions in The Courts. The correspondence relating to tbe disturbances in Ceylon in May last year was issued on February I as a Blue book. The riots, which were anti Moslem in character, resulted in the deaths of over 100 person?, an analysis of tbe295 words
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Article86 1916-03-14 7 Save Save Save The Crew Bureau states The National War Savings Committee appeals to all classes to save every possible shilling in order to bring about aa early victory. It protect* against wastefulness and thoughtless extravagance. The stoppage of this would save millions of pounds, ami enable much labour to86 words
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Article112 1916-03-14 7 I oiler tin heading of Tardygrams, A. Hustler says in the Malaj Mail: It is ou doubt presumptuous for a layman to suggest an improvement in a Government depart mint, and it i- witli ureat diffidence that I venture to -uggest to the Department of I'ost and Telegraphs a more112 words
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Article2616 1916-03-14 7 A POSSIBLE INVASION OF ENGLAND. By Our Own Correspondent. London, February 17. All of tbe Allies are fully impressed now with tbe need for working to a common plan. At tbe opening of Parliament, Mr. Asquith referred to "the growingly intimate relations, co-ordination and concentration and2,616 words
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Article232 1916-03-14 7 German Steamers Taken Over By Portugal. Considerable sensation, writes a correspondent of tbe Englishman, was caused in Goa on February 26, when, acting nnder orders from tbe Lisbon Government, tbe local government took into its charge tbe five German steamers which on the outbreak of war bad232 words
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Article165 1916-03-14 7 The following further donations from all nationalities to Malaya No. 16 (Reconnaissance) are acknowledged Previously acknowledged •0,021.91 C. Anderson 10 Collected by Mrs. A. P. Ager, Singapore 50 Collected by Mis. Fougcre, Singapore 71 B. Majendie 25 Anti Fokker 250 L. K. Edwards 60 Employees of United165 words
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Article419 1916-03-14 7 THE VALUE OF REPRISALS. French Object Lessons. The Times of February 2 has the following from its Paris correspondent: From tbo conflicting opinions of experts two main improvements in tho air defence of Paris seem to bo indicated as necessary. Tbey are (1) That listening posts," fitted419 words
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Article650 1916-03-14 7 Production of The Man who Stayed At Home. It is a far cry from revue to drawing room melodrama and any company that will follow up the performance of a Gaiety piece with a production such as The Man who Stayed at Home must do so in650 words
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Article818 1916-03-14 8 Scandalous Conduct of Shipping < Companies. To the Editor of tlie Strait* Time*. Sir.— Krom a paragraph in a local paper i last weak we Itarn that the profits of the I shipping companies for last year amounted i to a clear ii'iiM (00,000 con pared with about I818 words
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Article133 1916-03-14 8 Programme of drills, etc., for w;ek ending Friday, March 17:Tcisdat, Maikh 14. Ml p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. Keppel Harbour, Tram Terminus S.U.E.(V.) Tanglin (arracks S.V.K. Officers and N.C.O.'s. Drill Hall Chinese Co. Bras B»«ah Koad Malay Co. Drill Hall KXjC CadeU. WiuMsDAY, March 15. 5.15 p.m. Drill133 words
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Article1807 1916-03-14 8 1 Satisfactory Position and 15 Per Cent Dividend. The sixth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held in the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on March 8. Mr. C. W. Barnett, the chairman of the directors, presided, and the others1,807 words
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Article341 1916-03-14 8 RESTRAINT OF PRINCES." London Underwriters Amend War Clause. In consequence of the recent restraint of Princes' judgment of the House of Lords, London underwriters agreed upon an amend ment of the War Clause, which is attached to all policies insuring goods against marine perils only. The old form of marine341 words
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Article25 1916-03-14 8 Djasinga.— 27,7B3 11m. eight months lbs. Lao gen i.Javai. 66,750 lbs. six months :iT».UBlbs. Bukit Kati1.— 6.646 lbs. ten months T6.659 lbs.25 words
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Article560 1916-03-14 8 Famous Historian's View of The Ultimate Issue. M. Aulard, the famous historian of the Revolution, writes in tbe Paris Journal a most interesting article, in which he apholds tbe contention that tbe war can only be ended by some decisive victory, and not by mere economic560 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article22 1916-03-14 8 The Spring tournament will begin on the 29th inst. and entries will close on Saturday, the 25th inst.22 words
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Article108 1916-03-14 8 The semi-final of the Singapore Club billiards championship was played in the club last evening between Mr. G. R. K. Mugliston. the holder, and Mr. R. Crichton, a capital game resulting. The match was 500 up, Mr. Mugliston leading up to tbe last hundred when Mr. Crichton scored steadily108 words
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Article171 1916-03-14 8 Coconut cultivation, though still a small industry in Queensland, is rapidly extending. Hitherto it bad been supposed that copra from Queensland coconuts did not contain enough oil to be of commercial value, but the examination of a sample of copra from these nuts at the Imperial Institute171 words
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Article105 1916-03-14 8 At the annual meeting of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce on February 29, the Hon. F. S. Stewart, President, said that despite the war the year had been a prosperous one for Calcutta and its chief industries. He supported compulsory training for Europeans as Volunteers. He did not think an105 words
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Advertisement51 1916-03-14 8 Take the fort," the soldier ordered Take a pall," the sailor said 1 Take my band," the maiden murmured Take him down," said Spieler Ned. Take Woods' Peppermint Cure," say all men, It will take your coughs away, Make you strong, and bright and btppy, Make you glad, content and51 words
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Advertisement211 1916-03-14 8 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING, CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Brat Baaah Road, Singapore-, From 9 «..m. till 122 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. AFTERNOON TEAS AND LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALITY. Moderate Charges. ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY EVENING DURING DINNER OUR MANILA BAND WILL PLAY. SEA VIEW HOTEL SPECIAL M211 words
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Article303 1916-03-14 9 How to make Britain Victorious In Finance. Britain's financial position, national economy and the necessity of reducing tlie standard of living, and Germany's hopeless task w«ro among the subjects dealt with by the chairmen at meetings of various London baDks. Lord Inchcape, at the meeting of the National303 words
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Article280 1916-03-14 9 High German Hopes to Rule The World. A German statistician, Dr. Frederick Zahn, of Munich, estimated the number of Germans just btfore the war to be about one hundred millions. The population of the German Empire is about 68,000,000, and it is calculated that 32,100.000 live abroad.280 words
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Article236 1916-03-14 9 Absurdities of the Royal Meeting. Describing the meeting of tbe Kaiser and King Ferdinand at Nish, tbe correspondent of the Xeue Kreie Presse writes King Ferdinand celebrat'd the zenith of the triumph of his wUe policy when he could welcome the Emperor William as his guest236 words
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Article135 1916-03-14 9 Soapmakers advanced the price oi soap:: recently by a halfpenny. This is the first general increase «ince the start of the war. Tallow has advanced greatly in price. The cost of wood boxes has mounted up consider ably. Thick card board in place of wood135 words
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Advertisement101 1916-03-14 9 Don't Use Paint! It doesn't pay. The Climate of the Straits requires something different -something cheaper something better. TENAX" Anti-Corrosive Solution fulfils a\\ these requirements. TENAX'' is a solution of selected bitumens refined by a special process, and is the result of nearly 50 years' experience in handling bitumens of101 words
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Advertisement113 1916-03-14 9 BELLISS MORCOM, LIMITED. (INCORPOKATED 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 know113 words
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Advertisement558 1916-03-14 10 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life i nsurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HKAOOFFICEi Winohaatar Houss, Singapora. LONDON OFFIOKi 32, Old Jswry, E.O. The Company has £20.000 deposited with tbe Supreme Court558 words
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Advertisement386 1916-03-14 10 INSURANCE. GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDOIt (Incorporated in England). Subscribed Capital 42,000.000 rotal Invested Funds 48,360,000 Annual Inoome .41,100,000 Tbe undersigned, Agents for the 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 on386 words
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Advertisement493 1916-03-14 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Inco&poratkd in Hongkong). PAID-UP CAPITAL 118,000,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Propnotors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRICTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq Chairman. S. U. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. O. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq Hon. Mr. D. Laodale. C.493 words
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Advertisement510 1916-03-14 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROTAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 60,000 Shares of 430 each «1,W0,000 Reserve Fond 41,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,510 words
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Advertisement797 1916-03-14 10 INSURANCE. A TWOFOLD SERVICE A Policy with the Shanghai Life Id en ranee Co., Lid renders you two services. The first is in making a definite piovisim for the wife snd children, with the feeling ot stcurity and oontentment brought > bout thereby, while the eeoond is that it teaches797 words
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Article1053 1916-03-14 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Overland Cars. For the third successive year The Willys Overland Company has occupied the position of honour at the New York automobile show. Tbis was definitely decided at the meeting just held in New York by the Nati>nal Automobile Chamber of1,053 words
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Advertisement112 1916-03-14 11 i 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 Fast of Suez. WEARNE BROS., Ltd., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR112 words
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Advertisement13 1916-03-14 11 I For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Pepoermint Care Is. Od13 words
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Advertisement193 1916-03-14 11 Motorist: "Suit me? I should think solas none other can." DUPIRE BROS, Singapore. I "Stelastic" g&r^J Super Tyres. \3^m Jf These tyres have solved the Greatest problems connected witli economir and (fhcient motoring. The tread of a Stelastic Tyre consists of hundreds of fine sharp spirals projecting from the pure193 words
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Advertisement38 1916-03-14 11 NEW GOODS JUST UNPACKED. AN EXCELLENT VARIETY OF Silks, Shawls, Blouses, Kimonos, Dresses, Damasceneware Silverware and Gold Jewellery, etc., etc. At Lowest Possible Prices. INSPECTION INVITED. K. A. J. CHOTIRMALL CO., MO*. 51 Sl SB, Hlfth Street. 11l38 words
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Advertisement1106 1916-03-14 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED for a Tin Mine in Trengganu, competent MINE ACCOUNTANT. Kngate uicnt for six to eight months only. Apply Accountant, c/o Straits Times. 1-B— u WANTED, STOCKS CLERK with practical e-xperience of the printing and stationery tra Write enclosing copies of testimonials to1,106 words
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Advertisement742 1916-03-14 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, Rooms at Zetland House, A- menian Street. Apply Stephen* Paul ft Co. 16-I—o TO LET, Ho. 7*B, Institution Hill. Apply to Lee Cheng Van Co., 10, Malacca Street. 2-6— a TO LET, Sandlands, Tanjong Katong. Water and electric light laid on. Apply Meyer Brothers. 61—742 words
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Advertisement673 1916-03-14 12 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD AND RBSIDENCB. Lady could let four or live gentlemen have entire Upper storey. Special terms to Volunteers. Apply 11 No trouble Mess," c/o Straits Times. 85-168 SANS SOUCI, 6, OXLEY RISK. Convenient to town, high situation, bright, col, full-sized billiard table (no charge made), Tennis court,673 words
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Advertisement394 1916-03-14 12 GUAN KIAT CO.. HEaD OFFICE:— I 7, Philtip Street Branoh Stores at Nos. 14, 100 and 102, Tank Road, and No 14, Phillip Street, Telephone Nos. 1174, 1178 and 1288 (Private 1460 and 1078) Our New Stock ot Mild Steel Bars, Joists, Sheets, Pan Head Rivets, Ir.-n Bolts and Nuts,394 words
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Advertisement464 1916-03-14 12 BIG SHIPMENT OF COAGULATING PANS Just arrived. Si/cs 1H" X 9" X 4" 1H" X 9" N 1 15" X 1<»" X 4' Special Quality. Prices Reasonable KIAM KIAT&Co., 108 te 109, Market Street. 'iolephone No. 421. 17 ***** To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations advertisements, such as changes464 words
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Miscellaneous343 1916-03-14 12 Straits Wimes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 34H All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. Allj communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.— Rhould bo addressed to THE MANAGEH. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of343 words
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