The Straits Times, 14 July 1916
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Title Section13 1916-07-14 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,159 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY JULY 14. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement116 1916-07-14 1 nestlh MILK fop Notch a Jjfing George IV "I r\ O NCP CLIPLESS FASTENER REQUIRES NO STAPLES SI PEKSBDKS ALL OTHEP. TYPES OF BINDING AND N. No- STAPLING MACHINES. P# »i^V 288 It ip economical— there i« no need to buy LiJ^BiA pins, clips or staples— the machine will Rl116 words
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Advertisement99 1916-07-14 1 MANGLES WOODEN ROLLERS CAST-IRON ROLLERS Fitted with springs which raise the rollers when unscrewed. ROBINSON CO. GAME. The following are now In stock PHE A SAN T S VEAL WOODCOCK and WILD DUCK QUAIL SINGAPORE COLO STORAGE CO.. LO. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. For Up-Country Bungalows and Shop-houses99 words
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Advertisement56 1916-07-14 1 GOODRICH HI e^y^ 01 TYRES ALL STEEL OFFICE CUPBOARDS Fitted with five steel nbelves. FIREPROOF and QBRMPROOF Stock Size* fO" X HO X 18" MB.OO 80* x b 6" X Ik- 69.00 Ti" x 80" X 1*" 58.00 7i* X 86" X IB" 88.00 f* X 86 X 24" 78.0056 words
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Article1157 1916-07-14 2 LARGER REVISED ESTIMATE FOR CURRENT YE4R Greatly Reduced Cost Anticipated. Tbe fourth annual general meeting of the Ambertit Estates (Selangor) Robber Com pany, Limited, was held on Jane 7, at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Mr. W. Haddon Owen presiding. Tbe Clikirman said Gentlemen, before we1,157 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement225 1916-07-14 2 ACETIC ACID (European and Japanese) 99 per cent, strength. S. J. JUDAH CO., 20, Robinson Road. T»l. ISSa. 24 5—28-6 MO other razor in the world has the unique distinction that the STROPPING No HuiNlrsG enjoys in its adjustable curving blade. No ot'ier razor gives you that thrJl of satisfaction225 words
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Advertisement441 1916-07-14 2 UNHAPPY THIN POLKS. One of tbe readers of a popular health y urnal wrote to the editor, asking wby she was peevisb, blue »nd disoontented, and bu answer will interest all thin pe-ple. 'My dear readtr." he Mid, 'wlxn yoa write that yon are thin and do not weigh wbat441 words
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Advertisement437 1916-07-14 2 SINGAPORE VENTURE SYNDICATE. LTD. NOTICE is hereby givtn that tbe Tians fer Bocks of tbe Company will be cicsed, on July 18, 1916, for the preparation of dividend warrant*. By Order of tbe Board, CHAN BZE ONN, Secretary 4-7 B-U-7 NOTICE OF SALE OF CROWN LAND. I NOTICE is hereby437 words
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Advertisement269 1916-07-14 2 NOTICE. I, the undersigned, K. tt S<ah, Civil Engineer beg to inform the publio that on July 1. 19<6 I ibkll fart tufiineti an Civil Engineer, Architect and Sjrveyor, at No. 2, North Bridge Road. E C. SEAH, B. Sc. 87 6— 26 7 TATTOOER of merit, just arrived, will269 words
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Article918 1916-07-14 3 WHY PRICES ARE HIGHER AT HOME. Task Before the Government. Frank Dilnot. writing in tbe Daily News, of Jane 10, says Tbe inoreaae in tbe cost of food—something like 40 per cent.— is one of tbe day today considerations wbicb is being forced on tbe attention of918 words
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Article118 1916-07-14 3 I will nevt.r forget, aayt an eye-witness in The Scotsman, the thrill which passed through the ships of the Grand Fleet when the inspiring message was received from the battle cruiser squadron, many miles away I am engaged with heavy force* of the em my. The ships118 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement302 1916-07-14 3 JohnsonPickettßopeCo., Inc. MANILA MANUFACTURERS OF STANDARD GRADE ROPE DRY WHITE MANILA ROPE THE BEST IN THE WORLD Manufactured by machines of modern design. Both renowned for their superiority and durability. Great economy can be exercised through their use. All Sizes Stocked. SOLE AGENTS KEAT CHEANG CO., Singapore and Penctntf. 1-6-A-81302 words
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Advertisement296 1916-07-14 3 :DAMLER# Motor Carriages I 5 Commercial Vehicles I AcricclturalTractors c \'«DAIMLEPCOMPANYi*j > COVENTRY.tNCLANB. C L/W*WV\"«% «*fc~*___^WU WYWYViJ Dr. Cassell's Tablets Rtpalr W««p and Tear of n»pv« ■ltd Body. Prices in England 1/3 and 8/- PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateurs' Work Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KBN6HIMBCHEON6A COMPANY AtUlphl Hotel Building*.296 words
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Advertisement24 1916-07-14 3 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS kerosene! DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. ■INOAPORE BRANCH.24 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement1124 1916-07-14 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India and A\pcar wine. (CoMI'ANISH In OKI'OBATBD IN EnOLANDI. HAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINBULAR ANO ORIENTAL BAIUN3S Under Contraot witb His Majesty QoverniAent). *O» Ohina, Japan, Penang, Oaylon, Australia. India, Adan, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. 4te uners will leave Singapore on or about MAIL1,124 words
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Advertisement820 1916-07-14 4 STEAMER MILINBS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporatbl in Slaji). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kreiay, Trinpganu, Bi«ut, Stmtrak. Bacho, Kolantan, Tabai Btngnara, Telnpin, Panarai. Patani Sirgora. Lacon, Kob»amni, Bandon, Langsuen, Chumpon, Kotilak A Bangkok. Dua Departure s.s. MAHIDOL July 18, 3 p.m. a.a. ASDANG July 17 19, 3 p.m. S.S. YUGALA820 words
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Advertisement436 1916-07-14 4 STEAMER BAILIN.S. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAI STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Ihcorpobatbd in England) «a» (JThe Companies' steamers are despatch' d from Liverpool outwards for tbe Straitp, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Oenoa, Marseilles436 words
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Advertisement507 1916-07-14 4 BTEAMEI SAILIMI N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Imcorporatbd in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail c-mtraot witb ttw Imperial Japanese Oovernment. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted witb507 words
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Article737 1916-07-14 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, July It, 1918. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The qaotaticna on sterling shares aro only nominal. Sou. Valdi. Boties. Silmm. 8/- Allagai 3/- a/4* 3/- Anglo-Jara 4/- 4,6737 words
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Advertisement544 1916-07-14 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA ITEM KM. CO. LTD. (Incorporated in England) Dlp*ot Sorvio* to Jaimn via Hongkong Shanghai, and to Caloutt a via Panang, from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills ol Lading tor Canton, Macac, Swatow, Amoy, Chetor, Tientain, Newcbwang. Yangtuae ptrta. For Boas, the Philippine*, eto., etc., eto taamar*.544 words
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Advertisement444 1916-07-14 5 Little Lectures jfjT tj by Nurse 'Wincarnis' j* {LtclHrt No I.) ff I Anaemia I fOur blood is composed of red and white corpuscles Tts the red to nourish the R body, the white to fight disease. In Anaemia or g bloodlessness the red corpuscles are more~or {jj& jk?^ less444 words
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Advertisement206 1916-07-14 5 u OIQ P a. in their qualities S State Express Cigarettes are essential to tne discriminating smoker— they are ofpremitr duality »nd nominal price. The atmosphere of luxury is thus create without a feeling ot extravatfano*. CIGARETTES (INCLUDING DUTY) Packed in patent vacuum tins ensuring They give the smoker a206 words
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Advertisement58 1916-07-14 5 Your Moneys Value AX ISMAIL RAHEEM Diamond Merchants, Manufacturing Jewell>ra and Deal' rs in Precions S-oncc 82-1 and 83-2, Braa Baaah Road. Jrjht received, a large selection of Rings, Earrings, Pendants, Lockets and Necklaces, set with Emeralds, Sapphires Pearls in the latest designs. A VISIT WILL COSVISCI-: YOL'. Branch Store58 words
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Advertisement172 1916-07-14 6 Juit Arrived! Ju»t Arrived!! CELEBRATED Bar jo Strit Hi, p»r s< t of B»e $0.65 Bao]T Strings, p<r mt of i-ix 0.70 Bacp Strings, per wt of h< vi n 0.90 (iuitar Strings, per tet of i-ix 0.90 Mtndt lino Strings, per set of eiitht 0.7S Acribelle and Gut Strings172 words
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Advertisement58 1916-07-14 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras Baeah Road. CENTRALLY SITU A ED Always cool and exposed to sea breeze Furnished Apartments with or without Board Comfortable Rooms wltn Bathrooms attached. Electric Fittings throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables in Spacious Dining Room. TfRKS th« most raitombla la Town. For58 words
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Advertisement402 1916-07-14 6 Dog's Head Guinness The TONIC that cheers and soothe* and doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food of high medicinal value. NOTE. The above DOG'S HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitations. Sold Everywhere. 18 4—14 7 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Tenders are invited for the following worka402 words
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Advertisement252 1916-07-14 6 COUTURIEUX is a famous French Doctor and Chemist, who was at one time the chief of tbe Laboratory of tho Hospitals of Paris. As a result of the long experience ho acquired in pharmaceutical preparations his name affords a sufficient guarantee as to tbe trustworthiness of the product* of his252 words
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Article106 1916-07-14 7 FIXTURES. Friday, July 14 sigh Water, 10.25 a.m., 9.10 p. Saturday, July 15. HienW»t.or 11.10 a. -n. 10.2 p.m. Ani:'.. '.'liim-.f Schoil Spirt*. 2 80 p.m. Homeward mail closes (train Sunday, July 16 High WV.fr 11. 1H a.m.. 10.52 p.m. Monday, July 17 High Water. Mi p106 words
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Article302 1916-07-14 7 To DAT Mayan Sembilan 2.M pui l'enant; and Raugoon Palitana '1 30 pm Medan V. Dicmen 2.80 pm Swi ttrnhum and Teluk Anson Kiota 2.30 ptn Rangoon UU nogle 2.30 pm Hatu I'aliat Mena 2.30 pm liatavm B. W. Hin 2.30 pm Labooan Kilik, Tamljong Balei and302 words
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Article274 1916-07-14 7 Tbe mail trains from Singapore for th i jurthlt.itc Tank Roaistitioa daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p. in,, arriving' at Kuala Lampnr v I 7.18 f >J. and 8.45 a.m rtmpix-tively. Tb i throoph express to Ponang loaves Ku*! .i L.a;:-;-rr at a.m. daily, arrivin-,- a. Penaoj;274 words
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Article29 1916-07-14 7 •■tract packet Tara with mails from LoD'lon is expected to leave Negaaatsaa t'< iU?. aud may be expected to »rnvc at jauy on Tujtulay. July IH.29 words
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Article168 1916-07-14 7 EXCrtANOB. SlMoarou, Jily 14, 1910, On LohLe. Bank 4 m m 3/4^| Demand 2/4J Private 8 m/i H 2/4 1 1 On France Bank T. T. 830 On India Bank T. T, 17-1, On HeMokONO...Bank d/d 11) On SaAMOfcAi ...Bank d/d 62{ On Java Bank T. T.168 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article184 1916-07-14 7 41 41 K»hman Tia 10.50 11.50 41 41 Rainbutan 9.00 10.00 41 41 Raub Aaat. Gold 8.10 5 Royal Jotaore 0.7» t 6 Selangor Rivet 2.00 41 41 Siamefio Tina 2.12.6 2.16.0 norn 10 10 Simpani Valley 10.50 11 .50 41 41 Siputeb 1.80 1.75 10 10 Sunaei O»o184 words
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Article643 1916-07-14 7 vSm Bn y erB -41 41 Sendajaa 1.10.0 41 41 Sortiuba* 17/0 41 41 Sholford 1.7.6 41 41 Sialang Mi 2,'- 2/- Singapore Puiu I 2/- 2/- Singapore United 2,4 2/- 2/- Straits ißertam) 4/3 2/- 2/- Sumatra Para 6/9 41 41 Sungei Cbob 2.15.0 2/- 2/- Sna^ei Kapai643 words
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Article126 1916-07-14 7 £X t 5 Bayers. Solleti. 100 100 H.H.1% Prel. 100.00 110.00 XI 41 Shell Transport 5.0.0 5.5 0 10 10 S'poreC. Storage 18 50 19.00 50 60 Spore Dispensary 60.00 10/- 10/- Spits Petroleum la/- 15/--10 10 Straits Ice Co. 9.00 100 100 Straits S. Ship 400.00 10 10126 words
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Article65 1916-07-14 7 United Engineers 6% II ,284 600 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6 1 £860,000 norn spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 par .Spore Municipal 4 T of 1907 11,600.000 98 Spore Municipal *i% of 1909 §1,000,000 98% S'poro Municipal 4% -J.OOiI.OCO li^dis Spore Municipal 4% £800,000 B%di« KM. S. 6% loan *****15,000,00065 words
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Advertisement478 1916-07-14 7 Mails for Europe. Larr Singapore. Ddb in London Arrived. May 26 P. AO. June 23 June 22 June 28. I. 8 June 30 June SM. M. July I July 6 June 9P.A O. 10 July 10 Jnne 19 B. I. June M P. O. June M. M. Jnno 30 B.478 words
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Advertisement262 1916-07-14 7 FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Eastern Branch: HNOiIPORE, FRASER CHALMERS' Rateau Turbines, Turbo Blowers, Turbo Compressors, Turbo Generators, all sizes. iidwirWli ill HIGH, LOW and MIXED PRESSURE Reliability and Low Steam Consumption also SMALL STEAM TURBINES Condensing and Noncondensing, from 5 B.H.P. WANTED, nicely furnished house, including cutlery and262 words
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Advertisement58 1916-07-14 7 ARRIVED! ARRIVED!! FIVE MORE ACTORS AND ACTRESSES r KOM SBMAK \XG Including tbe Prima Donna MISS OTOK WHO WILI TAKE HART TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! IN THE NEW STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL NORTH BRIDGE ROAD; l,la^inK'cr a tbort ma-oa only. The well-known Fairy Play THREE GOLDEN STARS (Jula fall Bintang58 words
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Article38 1916-07-14 8 Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Eber. parents of the late Krian Benedict Eber. desire to express their thanks to th<-e who so kindly attended the fun. ral of their sun and sent wreaths and condolences in their bereavement.38 words
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Article42 1916-07-14 8 Mr J. L. Scbierder and family wish to sincerely thank all tl.eir relations and friends who very kindly sent wreaths, letters of condolence, etc., and who attended the funeral of his late beloved wife, both at Church and at the Bidadari Cemetery.42 words
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1016 1916-07-14 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY JULY 14. TAXATION ALTERNATIVES. Oar Cbinine friends in Penan;,' are obviously hostile to an income tax— or at least that part of them U hostile which is articulate. Certainly it is a fact that the feeling in Singapore in far Us- unanimous, as may be seen1,016 words
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Article24 1916-07-14 8 German torpe lo boats have taken the iteamer Lestrn to a German port. She had .i Dutch cargo consigned to the Netherlands Overseas Trust.24 words
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Article103 1916-07-14 8 In our issue of Wednesday it was stated that tho proprietor of Chop lleng Wall, of 2, George Street, was fined for purchasing rubber without a permit. This should have been Chop Uhong Uuau Heug, of 0, Boat Quay. A case in which Mr. H. 1). Mundell and Mr. C.103 words
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Article23 1916-07-14 8 Tbe correspondent of De Tijd at Cologne lays tbe torn the war has taken is very serious for the internal position in Germany.23 words
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Article32 1916-07-14 8 So prolific has the durian and mangosteen crop been that the fruits are being sold at record low prices, while the town reeks of the former malodorous trait, says our Ipoh contemporary.32 words
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Article46 1916-07-14 8 A Hokien coolie from Nelson Road coolie line* was sentenced to one day's imprisonment and a fine of $25, in default one month's imprisonment, in tbe district court yesterday afternoon, on a charge of mischief by tearing a letter which a postman was nbout to deliver.46 words
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Article65 1916-07-14 8 The internment of the Rand Germans at Delagoa Bay has been a decisive factor in countering tbe activities of a big gang of gold stealers. Four of these, of German descent, were convicted in one week lately. It is computed that gold has been stolen from tbe Rand mines at65 words
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Article81 1916-07-14 8 A public meeting held iv the Penang Town Hall on Wednesday decided to hold an open air meeting on tbe Esplanade on the second anniversary of the declaration of war similar to that held last year. Mr. D. A. M. Brown was elected hon. secretary. The represent* lives of tbe81 words
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Article88 1916-07-14 8 The Chief Justice Sir John Bucknill, K.C., opened the Malacca Assizes on the 10th inst.. and had before him two criminal cases, the first being where two Chinese were charged with voluntarily causing hurt in committing gang robbery. They were both found guilty by the jury and were sentenced to88 words
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Article100 1916-07-14 8 Another issue of the Gardens' Bulletin, Straits Settlements, haa been published and contains much ot interest. A detailed account of the inquiry into the locust problem in Malacca from July, 1914, to October, 1915, occupies 14 pages and is very instructive, while a list of plants, with prices, which may100 words
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Article102 1916-07-14 8 Apropos of the action of the authorities in refusing to license any more uew double rickshas for Penang, a correspondent sends the Straits Echo the following extract from the Administration Report of the Municipal President for 1912: The proposals to allow single rickshas only has evoked ailvtise com mentan i102 words
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Article146 1916-07-14 8 Captain Murphy, Marine Superintendent of the Eastern Shipping Company. Ltd.. appeared in the Third Court, Penang, on Wed nes lay. on behalf of the Eastern Shipping Co Ltd., in response tj a summons issued at the instance of the Post Office authorities for failing to give notice of the alteration146 words
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Article188 1916-07-14 8 The Germans are willing to make an exchange of prisoners. That is to say they wei>: willing to hand over 4.000 British prisoners for 26,000 German prisoners. The assassins of Europe— the German leaders of oowl and dagger fame— are not lacking iv sheer efliuutery M< galooiania in an individual188 words
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Article241 1916-07-14 8 What," we have been asked, "is the diffirtnce in pjlitic-.l faith between the Kuomintang and tlio Chinputang, both of which parties have again emerged in China There must be many people similarly puzzled and a note may be helpful. The Ku imiotang "prang from an anti-Mancha secret society founded by241 words
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Article283 1916-07-14 8 CLOSING THE STRAITS TIMES FUND. We be« to acknowledge, with many thanks, the following additional subscription to the Malaya Women's and the Anzac Aircraft Funds Mrs. O^awa Hatsuko (Sarawak) 130 Per Mrs. A. It. S. Morton iliertaui Estate) Collected by Dr. Keun's nurse of Durian Duan Hospital... 22283 words
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Article419 1916-07-14 8 Mr. L. T. Bird, assistant on the Bukit Kajaug Estate, left Malacca on the 12th for Singapore. He leaves by the Minderoo for Adelaide, Australia, on the oil chance of being taken into the Australian Forces. The liinhop of Singapore has just t vturued to Singapore, lie419 words
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Advertisement193 1916-07-14 8 "AMULET" Tobacco .1 liitih-cla** smhUiHj lohaiin. Cool and fragrant ami </«<. .< not l>»ni tin t<»i<jttc. ON SALE AT IN 2-oz. A 4-oz. MOST DEALERS AIRTIGHT TINS JIBENSON'S Jf WORLD-RENOWNED fj^%\ WATCHES 1 Are the BE S T JM WARRANTED TIMEKEEPERS 'JW LONDON MAKE. .!.t W auhes from £8 ift,193 words
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Advertisement181 1916-07-14 8 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT OF THIS PROGRAMME AT THE ALHAMBR.A Beaoh Road, Tbe House of Quality— Tbe Home of Feature Attraction!. Tbe Leading Tbeatre In Singapore. Maiiav r M. H. Kenyoo Sladu SECOND SHOW AT 9.15 PROMPT LAUGHS' ROARS!! SCREAMS!!! YELLS!!!! One oi tbe funaieet f> reel picturtß ever sere181 words
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Article1938 1916-07-14 9 FIGHT FOR MAMETZ WOOD. Desperate Encounters Recorded. Further Progress of The Allies. l>iTm'> Tm.KuKvsLondon, .Inly l'J, 11 Wk D "iglas Haig reports that the d iv mm marked by sharp local limiting in nitain areas. We recaptured Maiuetz Wood and all the ground lost last night We how1,938 words
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Article186 1916-07-14 9 LondoD. July 13, 6.50 p.m. A submarine baa sunk two trawlers and two smacks off Whitby. The crews were rescued. Pay books found on German prisoners show tbat Germany is preparing to call Dp the 1918 class. London, July Id, 12.50 p.m. The Bank of Eugland discount rate is186 words
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Article43 1916-07-14 9 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) Ipoli, July 13. It is rumoured that oil his boen discovered at Engg^r. near KuaU Kangsar. The Government Gojlogist Ii making an investigation. No definite pronouncement has been majc Enggor is on the main railway line43 words
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Article271 1916-07-14 9 Mons. J. De Courtois, bf gs to acknowledge with thanks the following additional subscription? Already acknowledged 96,023 H K. Ferrers 100 K. Y. Z. Singapore 20 H. B. Salmond 10 Goodall and Co. 20 > D. V. Perkins M Sarkits Bros. 100 Mrs. J. R. Stronach271 words
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Article116 1916-07-14 9 The first prosecution under the new tobacco ordinance was made by the Superin tendent of Government Monopolies in the third police court tbis morning. Lim 800 Seh was charged with keeping seven cases of Burmese cigars other than in a bonded warehouse, and Mr. Taylor, of the preventive116 words
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Article133 1916-07-14 9 We are indebted to Messrs. Barlow and Company for the following statistics of the export of Para rubber from the four ports of the Peninsula for varying periods from January 1, 1916. The quantities are stated in lbs., with the figures for the corresponding periods of the133 words
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Article470 1916-07-14 9 I Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular In their share circular, dated the 12th inst., Messrs. Fraaor and Co. state: The feature tbis week has been the advance in the price of Straits Traders caused by the announcement made by the directors that they purpose calling a470 words
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Article593 1916-07-14 9 Regimental Sergeant-Major E. M. May, M.8.V.R.. 1915, now lieutenant, Queen's Onn West Kent Regiment, Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force, has produced a wonderfully attractive Drill Hand-Book. It is really a book for all non -commissioned olh'ccrs and men of the Auxiliary Forces, with special chapters devoted to the history593 words
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Article52 1916-07-14 9 An American lady recently returned from Oermony said that when she interrogated the wife of a German official on the subject, Hhc replied, Wo arc sutlering much, but less than tin; French did in 1870. They then ate rata and were conq'i-. red. We are not I eating rats and52 words
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Article928 1916-07-14 9 SAWMILL OWNERS STRONGLY FAVOUR IT. Objection from Penang Combatted. The sawmill owners of Singapore held a meeting on Friday evtuiug, the 7th inst for the purpose of discussing the question of the proposed income tax. Mr. Tan Cheng Siong, managing director of the United Saw Mills, Ltd.,928 words
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Article162 1916-07-14 9 llie Swatow correspondent of the Hongkong Daily Press writes —While two parties of Americans, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Waters and family and Mrs. Page und family, were proceeding up the Kityang river one of the boats was attacked by pirates at about 1 o'clock on162 words
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Article1582 1916-07-14 10 i PL v\NG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMENTS. To Meet German Competition. The committee of tbe Penang Chamber of Commerce recently bad under their con m it i atmn a letter from the Board of Trade to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. The following questions were1,582 words
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Article580 1916-07-14 10 Great Opportunities for Work In Malaya. Speaking at the Missionary Session of Synod at home, the Key. \V. Cross, of tbe Singapore Presbyterian Cburcb, referred to his work out here, saying that there is going forth to the Straits Settlements and Malaya a constant stream580 words
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Article431 1916-07-14 10 Decision Against German-Born Member. In tbe Chancery Division on Jane 1 Mr. Justice Astbury delivered judgment upon the issues in the action beard a week before in which Mr. Nathan Gustave Cassel, a Germanborn stockbroker, naturalised in this country, asked for a declaration calling upon tbe Stock Exchange431 words
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Article593 1916-07-14 10 What a Fisherman Saw of The Battle. On May 25, says Captain Tb. Punt, of tbe Ymuidcn trawler John Brown Y.M. 109, I set off on a fishing expedition. On the 31st I was fishing on tbe so-called Monkey Bank, 56 deg. 81 mm. north iat.593 words
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Article120 1916-07-14 10 At Macao, the man Kibeiro, who was conconected with the fraud on the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank a few months ago and absconded to Macao, was sentenced by that court to deportation to Timor for a period of nix years. Kibeiro, who was formerly clerk in the office of Messrs120 words
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Article304 1916-07-14 10 Slight Decline on Second Day Of Sale. Tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association's '251 st auction, July 12 and 18, 1916, offered for Dale piculs 5,552.10 or 740,288 lbs. (tons 880.49). Prices realised Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, July 18. At tbe continuation of the304 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article120 1916-07-14 10 The suggestion made in this column a few weeks ago that another boxing show would be an attraction is to materialise at the Palladium next Tuesday evening, when Mr. Cowan will offer fifty rounds of naval and military contests. Although the notice is short, a crowded boose is certain,120 words
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Article71 1916-07-14 10 There was no play again yesterday in tbe S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament, and the following ties were fixed for to-day B Singles. Cassells v. Tinsley, if not in doubles handicap. Hadden v. Cbaney. Wodehouse v. Hickey. Doig v. Pash. C Singles. Palgrave v. Crossley. Newcomers' Handicap. Oldtield71 words
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Article133 1916-07-14 10 The Dover Harbour Board (as owners) and the master and crew of the steam tags Lady Duncannon and Simla, claimed salvage remuneration for services rendered to tbe Japanese steamship Kitano Maru, in the Duke of Edinburgh Channel, Thames Estuary, on December 8, 1915. It appeared133 words
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Article145 1916-07-14 10 The death is announced of Captain Higgins, of the Hongkong rivor steamer San-ui, which occurred on July 2 in very sad circumstances. Captain Higgins, who was an ox naval com mander, left with the ship on a voyage up the West River the previous day and145 words
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Article620 1916-07-14 10 Remarkable Story of a Vision Woman. A correspondent at Nice writes to a Paris paper as follows For a fortnight the entire valley of the Var has been occupied solely with tbe reports of the mysterious apparitions and revelations which have occurred in the commune620 words
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Article151 1916-07-14 10 Old Resident says in the Rangoon Gazette that tbe late Mr. Lim Cheng Taik, whose death at the age of 78 years is reported, was originally in the employ of Messrs. Ed mund Jones and Co., one of the first English stores started in Kingoon after151 words
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Article78 1916-07-14 10 lof or tuition has reached his relatives that Sir Charles Blanc, commander of thu Queen Mary, was killed by a hlk 11 explosion pn-vi oun to the vessel sinking. Sir Charles was only promoted to the (^ueen Mary two months ago. His mother ban78 words
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Letter231 1916-07-14 10 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,— ln support of tho correspondence published in your paper under the name Troth," I must congratulate the author on having given us such a vivid and true account of the part played by the merchants and the landlords. From231 words
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Letter412 1916-07-14 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Some years a«o you wore good enough to allow me to make use oi the columns of your valuable paper to call tho attention of the authorities to an evil which then played havoc among the nyonyas of412 words
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Article337 1916-07-14 10 The Liquidation of Hostile Firms In India. A Simla press communique says Tho (ijvernment of India have promulgated an ordinance dealing with the liquidation of hostile firms and the property of hostile persons which brings tho legislation in this country into close accord with the mmbl337 words
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Advertisement200 1916-07-14 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7. The sailing date of the Suwa Maru for London has been altered to August 9. The Sea View Hotel advertise for tomorrow a special dinner to be followed by an open-air cinema show. The pictures include a two-part200 words
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Article811 1916-07-14 11 Opening Lp a lurtlier 100 Acres. Th following report hai been commum cated by the secretary: Ihc sixth annual ordinary general meeting of the company was lit Id at the company's office No. H6, Kiver Side. Malacca, on Friday. July 7. There were present, Messrs. Tan Soo811 words
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Article46 1916-07-14 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending V ndaj .'uly 1 1 Fitinv, Jim 14. 6 I.' p.m. Drill Hal! MM, Msxim Co. S H E.(V.). S.V.K. ViUrans Co. Chinese Co. SVC. Band. S.V.C. C*!.t«. K. MM Blair, Captain, S.V.A Acting Adjutant, S.V.c46 words
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Article193 1916-07-14 11 Instead i>f enjoying a honeymoon trip a naut jirl is now in Victoria Ciaol, aa>sa ll.m^torn p»ptr, as in also the sup (mod iu-.u <>( her choice. It seems that a ■M '<»>- laji the police reo ived information t.i the i IsM that a Mrvant193 words
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Article403 1916-07-14 11 First Degree Congregation Of Hongkong University. Professor HUM* Smith M.Se. writes in the Hongkong Daily Press t— Unless something (juite unexpected hap pens, the First Degree Congregation of the University ol Hongkong will take place in Novembti of this year. It was in October, 1912, that the403 words
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Article425 1916-07-14 11 Shrewd Chinese," Says Mr. Justice Younger. Kai CliODg has lost bis case, that in which the cootlictiDi; evidence puzzled Mr. Justice VouDger, who yave his judgment in the Cfc met ry Court un May 31. An action was brought against Kai Cbong by Mrs. Mu*grave fur speciric425 words
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Article212 1916-07-14 11 Tin- tgmm for fatalities canned in the I 'uitid I'mvince* by wild beasts and snakeii sliuw home laiye iocreama diiriuy 19:5. 11. i< an iocreaae of c.arly 50 per cent, in the nutuber of ptißous killed by wild he* win— l77 in 913 ax compared with 13*1212 words
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Article45 1916-07-14 11 The i vc I. v.*- authorities at Karachi seized a box declan d to contain a Pcrciau carpet which was being shipped to Europe. The box waa found to contain ten thousand niiio- north of wild birds' plumage, the exportation of which is strictly prohibited.45 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement267 1916-07-14 11 STAY DURING Penang Races, July 25, 27, 29, AT THE RUNNYMEDE HOTEL EXTRA DINNER $2 (weather permitting, on the sea front) with full Town Band in attendance. DANCE AFTER DINNER Telephone 635 Office, 543 Bar MOUTRIE PIANOS New Consignment just to hand WHY PAY middleman's large pmfita when you can267 words
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Advertisement429 1916-07-14 11 RAFFLESHOTEL Saturday, July 15 SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW UNIVERSAL FILM MANUFACTURING CO.'S FEATURES 1. FATHER'S LUCKY ESCAPE line reel Nestor Comedy. S. DISGUISED BUT DISCOVERED One-reel L-Ko Comidj. 3. REWARD OF CHIVALRY 4.- Three-reel lioldsetl drama featuring 5. HERBERT RAWLINSON. 6. TWENTY MINUTES AT THE FAIR One-reel L-Ko Comedy. APEIPHI429 words
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Article2894 1916-07-14 12 EXCESS PROFITS TAX AND ASSESSMENT. Year's Profit a Record. The eighth annual general meeting of the Laimilron Kubber Kstates, Ltd.. was held on May 24, at the registered r.ffices of the company. Latin nee I'ountney hill. E.C., Mr. f. W. Barker (chairman of the company) pre siding.2,894 words
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Article345 1916-07-14 12 Property a Very Sound Investment. The ordinary general meeting was held on May 2.1 at the office, 88, Lincoln's Inn Fields, Mr. Herbert Edgington, presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, first called attention to the circumstances in which a further £7,500345 words
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Article126 1916-07-14 12 The following poem in The Times is by Mr. Robert Bridges, the British Poet Laureate Unflinching hero, watchful to foresee And face thy country's peril wheresoe'er, Directing war and peace with equal care, Till by long toil ennobled thou wert he Whom England call'd and bade Set my126 words
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Article146 1916-07-14 12 Admiral Beattj, •ddreasiog the officers and mt d if (be battle cruisers on Jane 10, Mid I i Hi r you my niDcerc tbank» for what will ever remain a day in oar history. Wo catrii d out what we hoped to do. Most of you have146 words
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Article713 1916-07-14 12 Dividend Increased to 12 T 2 Per Cent. The annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Rubber Estates of Krian, Limited, was held on May 29, at the Cannonstreet Hotel, 8.C., Mr. W. Arthur Addinsell (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen. I713 words
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Article377 1916-07-14 12 A Distribution of IS Per Cent. Mr. Percival J. Burgess presided at the seventh annual ordinary general meeting of the Merton Kubbrr Syndicate, on Jane 7, and, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said that the amount of profit was ££,000. and, adding the377 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement193 1916-07-14 12 "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LIMITED (ISCOIPORATKD IN ENOLAKD) KUALA LUMPUR- CHARLIE CHAPLIN The World's Greatest Comedian The World's Highest-paid Artist LANDS PER s.s HITACHI MARU Steamer expected July 7 Short stay only Come and get acquainted BOOKING AGENTS:193 words
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Article1043 1916-07-14 13 SATISFACTORY YIELD OF RUBBER PER ACRE. Favourable Prospects for the Future. Tliu sixth annual neat ral ueeting of the Heawood Tin aod Habber Estate, Ltd., was liclil at the registered office, Glasgow, on June 6, Mr. Thomas A. Ciallie (cbaiiman of the board of directors) presiding.1,043 words
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Article118 1916-07-14 13 The report for 1915 states that the yield of rubber wan 41,030 lbs, against estimate 35,000 lbs and the net amount realised wan £5,669. Coats have neci*curily been high daring this, the first, year of tapping, bat a profit is shown of £1,689. From this it ia proposed118 words
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Advertisement187 1916-07-14 13 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW 6 CO. LIMITED. As a Floor Mop it is WBfe unequalled. Cleans k r>^ wood, Japanese I f-w^^JM mats, tile floors. RPlfr INSPECTION INVITED nTraiH b^t- m I Ilk U UkUHII at j n1- i w unp (rUdar Polish Way which is now being i^^^\s %J^ taken up187 words
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Advertisement122 1916-07-14 13 A PROOF of the SUPERIORITY of HAIPHONG "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been renewed for the supplies of Cement during 1916 to /0^ and to THE MUNICIPALITY THE GOVERNMENT or v^^MJ f SINGAPORE X<£h^/ JOHORE Insist on getting Haiphong Dragon Cement and beware of imitations. DUPIRE BROTHERS, Sole Agents for the122 words
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Advertisement37 1916-07-14 13 The Traveller's Malay Pronouncing Hand-Book. Thiß bandy little book has now reached its TKNTH EDITION, a sure indication of ita QstfalotPe. Price: $1.25 per copy; Post Free, $1.50. Publisher* FRASER NEAVE, LTD Collyer Quay, Singapore. 82— 81-l'J37 words
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Advertisement561 1916-07-14 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty, Life J nsurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorpokated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Wmohntir House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE i 32, Old Jewry, E.G. The Company has A 20.000 deposited with561 words
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Advertisement386 1916-07-14 14 INSURANCE. IMTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Honokono). Capital Subscribed. ..s2,soo,ooo Amount paid-up. 600,000 Reserve fund 1,800,000 Hbad Ornca, Honokono. The undersigned, having been appointed tgents of the above Company, are prepared 4 accept Marine Risks at current rates. BOUSTBAD a CO., Agents. SUN LIFE co.;?. c v OF CANAOA386 words
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Advertisement470 1916-07-14 14 BANKING. HONGKONG ANO SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honokono). PAID-UP CAPITAL $15,000 000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 1/- $16,000,000 Silver $18,000,000 $88,000,000 Heserve Liability of Proprietors $16,000,000 OOURT OF DIRECTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. O. T. M. Bdkins, Esq Hon. Mr. D.470 words
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Advertisement506 1916-07-14 14 BANKING^ CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INOORPORATBD IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Sharos ot 430 each 41,100.000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability ot Proprietors... 41.200,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,506 words
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Advertisement819 1916-07-14 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL L|FE assurance go., ltd. W Established 1874. Incokporatbd in India. THE COMPANY'S REPORT for 1915 gives particulars ot another year's record progress ASSURANCES now in force amount to $70,000,*****0 ASSETS exoeed 530.000.000.00. LOWEST RATES of PREMIUM. LIBERAL CONDITIONS. PROSPECTUS and REPORT will be sent on application to 18819 words
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Article882 1916-07-14 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Nebulous Petrol Situation, j I H. Mansac Boist write* in Tbe Observer of Jane 11 At tbe present time passenger car owners io Britain are in tbe situation that is alleged to obtain in tbe case of Mahomet's ooffin. I882 words
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Article169 1916-07-14 15 The report for 1915 states that tho rubber harvested was 257,906 lbs., against estimate 236,000 lbs. Tbe year's working resulted in a profit of £31,472, and £4,078 was brought in, making £26,550. Three dividends of lid. per share have already been paid, and tbe directors propose a169 words
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Article39 1916-07-14 15 A large condensed milk factory will shortly be erected at Purnierend, Holland, on tbe cooperative system. Tbe present cheese factory there will be incorporated with it and braueli factories opened at Omeer and Zype and in other Dutch Communes.39 words
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Advertisement190 1916-07-14 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability TYRFS y^TM^\ 1* THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Holborn, London, E. C, CONTRACTORS TO H M WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. Arrived per s s. Kioto ana s.s. Mentor190 words
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Advertisement279 1916-07-14 15 Hi ■C~*^ <l f',V I RMI 6rpLpß'4>> Rm m> >* i It- > 3£*»w 1 ajfc RBPBw-Jfc>i < fTv* <•• Vc i M Rm»i I^^s^^Jisrl My dear Sir, Don't you bpl eve it, there is no other tyre "just as good as the DUNLOP If your agent saye he has279 words
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Advertisement520 1916-07-14 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER ti JLmJ JlZi XlLs BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACAM WANTEIJ. a Cliinew clerk for cjffic< wrrk Aptly by letter to II H., c/o StraitH IkSM. 1 i 7- u WANTED, an expriecced -liorthaud typist. Apply tv Box No. 498, Stra-tsTiuiei-. 11 7-14 7 WANTEL), a good typint. App520 words
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Advertisement541 1916-07-14 16 MISCELLANEOUS. COPRA OR OIL? WHI-H PAYS BEST I Facts and figu-es a way to increased pr:.li'.H 40 c;nt« Sold at Messrs J.hn Little and Co., Singapore. 7 6-e 8-K OFHCESTOLEI. Tv LE'l 2nd Floor, No 8, Maiacoa Street. Imuitdiate entry, apply Meyer Brothers. 18-I— n OfIKM TO LET, Ist and541 words
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Advertisement673 1916-07-14 16 HOUBEB TO LET. TU LET. Houses Nos. 7, 8-a, Ctianourj Lane. Apply to Ching Keog Lee and Co.. Aacti'niMirs. 18 11—a TU LET, Sandlands, Tanjong Katong Aater and electric light laid on Apply Mey r Brothem. g-1- n TO LET, Comfortable residence No. 80, Steiens Road, known as Tresco. Apply673 words
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Advertisement632 1916-07-14 16 KIAM KIAT CO. lOBendlCe, Market Street. 'Phom 121. Sole Agents. Tne Muloott Belting Co.. Limited, Stock for immediate supply i GALVD. WIRE Assorted Nob. BARBED FENCINC WIRE. GALVD. RIGGING WIRE. 10-4-94 KUALA LUMPUR RUBBER AUCTIONS Sale* will be beld onre a week on Thursdays Consignments should reach us two dajs632 words
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Advertisement249 1916-07-14 16 Materials, Prices, Reputation and Standing. Compare ours with theirs. They cackle a lot. But it is cot laying. TO BUY THE RI6HT THING AT THE RIGHT PRICF. GUAN KIAT CO. 37, Phillip Street, RUBBER INSERTION CLOTH ASBESTOS METALLIC WOVEN BHEET MONMORE GREEN CHANGKOLS No 7. Sole Agents for the GLOBE249 words
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Advertisement460 1916-07-14 16 MOTOR CARS •phone For HIRE §v promptly attends Bml \to your ca with I\H comfortable cars, W JII day and night. \J Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 4 216. ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations id advertisements, such as BhMHM in sailing dates of steamers, often460 words
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Miscellaneous334 1916-07-14 16 Straits "(Dimes. Islephonea. Editorial Ind General 70 Manager's Office 202 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should bo addressed to THE EDITOR. All iinunications relating to bnsine-ss i .iters advertisements, subscriptions, coutts, printing, etc. should bo addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants334 words
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