The Straits Times, 5 September 1916
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Title Section12 1916-09-05 1 The StraitsTimes. NO. 25,20.* SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 5. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.12 words
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Advertisement145 1916-09-05 1 f I—gwaiircn-r»*2*?l1 gwaiircn-r»*2*?l westlct MILK LFOODJ BEAR #l$|fi| I BEAR BRAND 'S^SHPiS'i BRA ND wit iz 6tAfr 0RAND wit ir IVIlLfS "YGIEMC SWISS W'LK [VI I H\ lts in its natural punt* J I anvS without Jddition ol sUJ SOLE IMPORTERS: J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) SINGAPORE ■TOCKED145 words
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Advertisement175 1916-09-05 1 ROBINSON CO. I Cash Sale Bargains MEN'S INDIA GAUZE SINGLETS Short Sleeves Reduced to fit& C5L Half dozen SHORT DRAWERS TO MATCH Sale Price »5 Half dozen ROBINSON CO. rIDC T KM AM W\ W\ C" Pateot HißLpower IccanJußCcDt tPar»tEui FOR Still and Sparkling Burgundies, Selected /^TT T A TX/TT^175 words
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Article1087 1916-09-05 2 The following casualties are reported London, August 9. Wounded and missing.— Capt. P. A. Blythe, Manchesters; 2nd Lieut. P. J. Furlong, Liverpools Lieut. W. L. Harris, 2nd Lieut, D. P. Irving and Lieut. C. N. J, Kennedy. I Scots Fusiliers Lient. O. W. Lamb and 1 Capt. W.1,087 words
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Advertisement254 1916-09-05 2 f Something nice and nourish-^k g ing to go with stewed fruit. j-^r* M Huw about an egg blancmange—pleasant to the Wp uute and lull of nourishment! Or a milk, egg Me^Mvf^^ aiul orn llour cusUrd —as delicious as it is (/Wc"i B<>od Thqe>redi>h«iofwfaicfai>ot—flytwi U l/X'^r^rOr^* tires; tluy serve to254 words
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Advertisement328 1916-09-05 2 WOMEN AND PAIN. Few men realise tbat about one woman in four does her housework wbile suffering actual pain. If a man had to endure as much pain be woolJ stay at borne and let hiR work take care of itself. But there is nobody to do the work of328 words
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Advertisement475 1916-09-05 2 FRENCH CONSULAR NOTICE. From Thursday, September 7, the offices of tbe French Consula'o will be transferred from 106, Orchard Road, to HI, River Valley Road. 4 9-6 9 NOTICE OF REMOVAL.: JITT3 Co., Printers and Stationers of No. 811, North Bridge Road, Singapore, beg to inform their clients that they475 words
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Advertisement319 1916-09-05 2 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHO3ENKAISKA (Incokpobatrd in Japan) (Otcka Marcantlla Itaamshlp Co Ltd KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. The Company ma tains a regular oargo service with six muttim-rx oallicg at Moji, Yokkaichi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swot tenham, Peoang, Colombo and Bombay, and on the return voyage calling at Tnticorin, Singipcre, Hongkong and Moji.319 words
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Article1068 1916-09-05 3 LORD DERBY ON THE SOLDIERS FUTURE. Peace is not Yet in Sight. It is not an old man's war it is a young man's war. and it is the young man who mast go to fight oar battles." In this terse sentence Lord Derby on July1,068 words
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Article79 1916-09-05 3 Are You Wumbled Mr. Algernon Blackwood. being aaktd tbe origin of the word wambled,' nays in Tbe Atbei' i-uiii The word wambled occurs in a book of mine, 'A Prisoner in 1- airy land,' on which Tbe Starlight KxpresH was found- d It in a composite wrrd invented by tli79 words
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Advertisement308 1916-09-05 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD UP 'YOUR I HEALTH with ESSENCE o« fluid extract of RED JAMAICA Pronounced b» the MICHtST MEDICAL AUTHORITIES the most MSI 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 over308 words
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Advertisement492 1916-09-05 3 IRRITATING RASH ALLJVER FACE Suffered Pain and Disfigurement Very Itching and Burning. Used Cuticura. Free From Breaking Out Gay's Bungalows. White Hill. Hants. £ng. "1 had an itching rash come out all ovrr my face and 1 suffered much pain. I let it go on for nearly three yean, and492 words
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Advertisement221 1916-09-05 3 Novelties for Men* s Wear THB LATEST IN Felt and Straw Hats, Smart Ties, etc., etc. J. L. CAMPBELL Co. Stamford Road, Singapore. 25 b 11 Patent Medicines Other Preparations The markets «re flooded with patent medicines and other preparations. Some of them have excellent merit while others are almost221 words
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Advertisement1091 1916-09-05 4 STEAMER SAIUN6S. P. O. British India AND Apcar Line. (Companibs Incobporatid in Enoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contraot Witb His Majesty s Government), 'or China, ■•pan, Penang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Btfypt, Mediterranean Ports and London, Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES.1,091 words
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Advertisement730 1916-09-05 4 STEAMER mUHBS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorforatbl in Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, KelanUn, Tabai Bangnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani. SingoraTLaoon, Kobsamui, B&ndon, Langsuen, Chumpon, Kohlak Bangkok. Dua Departure s.s. BORIBAT Sept. 6, 3 p.m. s.s. PRACHATIPOK Sept. 11 13, 3 p.m. S.S. MAHIDOL .14 16.730 words
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Advertisement441 1916-09-05 4 STEAMER BAILINB3. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL ST£AMNAV. CO.. LTD. (Ikcobpobatbd in Bnoland) The Companies' steamers are dospatche d from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortaight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool441 words
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Advertisement535 1916-09-05 4 STEAMER MILINM. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIP GO., LTD (Inlorpokatid in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A sttrviee is tu»inl lice i bit mm Yokohama, via port«, to Marseilles ai d London under mail o intrant with tie Imperial Japanese Govornmnnt. Tie New Tw n screw Steamer!) maintaining this Bervico have535 words
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Article176 1916-09-05 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, September 5. flieb Wate* HI urn., I >i p.iu Medical School. pri/,c giving, 5 p.m. Wednesday, September A. High Water 4 24 am., 8.19 p.m. Straits Tiadint; Co. im^ting. noon. V. W < L| ,ti.-.rt. H.4^ p.m. itt Co., A Little Bit o( Fluff. Thursday,176 words
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Article247 1916-09-05 5 Today Sun>;ei I'iat I liar ley 2.30 pm I'lnany and iiangoon Glenogle 2.30 pm Hslbm and Port Swi-tu-nbam Calypso 2.80 pm MiTHirn; and Kemaman Hock Lee 2.30 pm Penang and Calcutta taking mail* (or Durban Kumsang 2.30 pu Malacca and Muai Lady Weld Bpm Kota Tinggi Meranti247 words
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Article57 1916-09-05 5 i\ ;m I outward mail steamer Sardinia has lift Colombo and is .!ue at Penang at 10 a.m. on Thursday. She may arrive here at 7.80 a.m. on Saturday, S>ptcmb<i 9. Tlic I' .ml <>. sti-amer Morea arrived at I on Saturday last. llit P and O.57 words
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Article113 1916-09-05 5 Oar ftttcnlion ba« been called to the fact m At cur arrival in London are mach betaind thow pubii'hcil < 'itewbcre. Oar rale il to arrivals o: ly when they are officially a '.'it i'ost Oflflco notirts, and on later date than that printed above ha <113 words
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Article171 1916-09-05 5 EXCMANOh. SIMOiPOBK, SKIiMMHBR 6, 1916. Urn Loi)iH.« Bank 4 m/s m> a/4*! Demand l\i Private 8 m/i 2/4f jj On Kbanci Bank T. T. 328 Oh India Bank T. T. 174) Oh HoHOhONO...Bank d/d 8] On Sbahobai ...Bank d/d 77 Oh Jata Bank T. T. IBS OmJapah171 words
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Advertisement98 1916-09-05 5 Kir; BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1888. In thk Sohrimb Cockt or tbi stmiis SiittrniMs SITTLBMBNT OF SIMOAPOBB In Bankruptcy. No. 75 of 1918 NOTI< E IS HEREBY GIVEN, that jn a Heti' ion filed lvii KO. 1918, a Reciting Ord.r axaiu-t <ijli Mo y Wbatt, of Hi, IoTCBt tiankn. Sinitaporc'. wa< made98 words
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Advertisement533 1916-09-05 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, ground floor godown apace in town. Apply ctating rent to Box No. 57f> Straits Timer. 6 9—7 9 WANTED for Pontianak (Borneo) general office clerk. Apply in person to the Nether lands Trading Society, Singapore. 5-9—119 WANTED IMMEDIATELY, foster mother for Great Dane puppies. Apply toM .S.533 words
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Advertisement684 1916-09-05 5 W.D. H.O. WILLS ENGLAND (^5551 "PAPfiTAN" feljM^TRSNgsB UHrwlnll j^P CIGARETTES ALSO "CAPSTAN" TOBACCO i Mild, 31,diuin and Full) in 4oz. Air-liijht Tins ON SALE EVERYWHERE VICTORIA THEATRE THE THEATRICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR THE HOWITT PHILLIPS REPERTORY CO. Presenting the latest London plays Wednesday, September 0 A LITTLE BIT OF684 words
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Advertisement330 1916-09-05 5 NOTICE. THE AUCTION SALE OF TUB REMAINING LOTS OF CANTON BLACKWOOD AND TEaK HOUSEHOLD FUBNITORB, ETC, At No. 13, Monlmein Road, will be continoed On Saturday, September 9, cat 2 p.m. For lurticalare, ute Dtw catalog ucb issued. CHING KENG LEE 8r CO., Auctioneers. 5 B—B-9 SONGS of The New330 words
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804 1916-09-05 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 5. A GAMBLING EPIDEMIC. At a time when a good deal is being heard of a renewed craze for gambling in Singapore, the flourishing of chap ji kee lotteries and the like, a section of the report on the budget of the kingdom of Siam,804 words
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Article22 1916-09-05 6 Sungei Oau Tin Mining Co.'s output for August was 211 piculs tin ore, 170 piculs from the battery aM 41 from tributors.22 words
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Article25 1916-09-05 6 The Band of Hope will meet as usual on Wednesday at 4.80 p.m. in the V.M.C.A. Hall. All members are requested to endeavour to attend.25 words
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Article20 1916-09-05 6 H. Messagero reports that the Austrians recently hanged four wounded Italian officers on a charge of treason. Reprisals are demanded.20 words
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Article21 1916-09-05 6 The Officers' Families Fund acknowledges £50 from the Batu Tiga (Selangor) Rubber Company and £25 from the Planters' Stores and Agency.21 words
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Article36 1916-09-05 6 This must be the result of the present boxing craze," suggested the district court judge when a defendant was charged with assaulting a ricksha coolie and knocking cut a tooth after a dispute about the fare.36 words
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Article41 1916-09-05 6 The first direct voyage of a Japanese steamer from Calcutta to Santos and New York will be undertaken shortly by the Dairoku L'nkai Maru, now in Calcutta. It will carry jute and hides to those two ports, says a Calcutta telegram.41 words
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Article45 1916-09-05 6 At the Dutch Colonial Congress the policy of the Government was criticised by various speakers. Herr Bakhuyson van der Drink said that aa a result of the attitude of the authorities the Chinese in Netherlands India were coming more and more to consider themselves foreigners.45 words
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Article49 1916-09-05 6 The public will be glad to know that Sir William Robertson and General Haig are exercising a rigid discipline in dealing with the higher commands. Nowadays efficiency is the only test. There is no hesitation in dispensing with generals who are not up to their work. Home they go.49 words
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Article37 1916-09-05 6 The New York American publishes an extraordinary story from Amsterdam to the effect that Germany has forced Denmark to pay as indemnity £4,500,000 for having allowed British submarines to traverse Danish waters, while proceeding to the Baltic.37 words
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Article60 1916-09-05 6 At a general meeting of the I'lu Muar Club, Kuala I'ilah. held on August 80, the following were elected office- bearers for the second half of 1918 President, Mr. J. E. Nathan (D.0.X.P.) vice-president, Dr. B. N. Sen hon. decretory, Mr. Khor Kok Hong treasurer, Mr. Sim Choon Ghee; committee,60 words
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Article18 1916-09-05 6 Dalmatian prisoners declare that the Austrians recently burned an Italian prisoner alive in a public square at Oorizia.18 words
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Article27 1916-09-05 6 From January 1 to the end of July 424,008 piculs of tin wore exported from the F.M.S.. and on which the total duty collected amounted to 14,668,726.27 words
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Article38 1916-09-05 6 H.M. the King has inspected not only the New Army in the field, but the units under training. The series of inspections markn an era in military history, for no King of England has ever reviewed such forces.38 words
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Article34 1916-09-05 6 The output of munitions in France, as compared with 1914, is as follows:— Machine guns, 186 times greater; rifles, 300 times greater seventy-fives," 27 times greater shells, 28 times greater powder, 16 times greater.34 words
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Article44 1916-09-05 6 A clerk at Raffles Library and Museum was convicted in the third police court this morning of the theft of 9150 io notes and twenty yen in notes, the property of a Japanese visitor who left his parse behind. Sentence was deferred until Saturday.44 words
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Article43 1916-09-05 6 The man who recently attacked and robbed Mrs. De La Fosse on the Oodh and Rohilkhand Railway near Rosa has been sentenced to ten years' rigorous, with three months' solitary confinement, for robbing ot dacoity. with attempts to cause death or grievous hurt.43 words
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Article55 1916-09-05 6 In the second police court this morning a Chinese was sentenced to six weeks' rigorous imprisonment for trespassing at Finis's Circus with intent to commit theft. There have been a number of losses from the circus, which suffers through being on the sea shore, a sampan providing the thief with55 words
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Article68 1916-09-05 6 The Press Bureau announces that five aliens (some of them Austrians and others Germans) were recently court martialled for having tampered with and trafficked in official documents, and were sentenced to terms of imprisonment as follows Two, to five years one, to three years one, to two years; and one,68 words
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Article75 1916-09-05 6 The competitions in connection with the Amateur Drawing Association held during A ugust-September,l9l6, resulted as follows Drawing, water colours (prize by Mr. Sng Teong Geoki won by Mr. T. K. Tiong; Chinese brush (water) works (prize by Mr. Oon Beng Teck) won by Mr. Lim Scow Kiew; sketching (novice) Ist75 words
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Article85 1916-09-05 6 Owing to the scarcity of paper more than half the New York newspapers have decided to abolish the system of accepting from news agents the return of unsold papers. The other newspapers are expected to follow suit. The papers have decided to reduce their size. Giving evidence before the Paper85 words
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Article110 1916-09-05 6 The presence on the streets of a narrower type of ricksha with iron tyres must have been noticed lately. These, it may be explained, aro the second-class three-quarter tize vehicles which are gradually to replace the old double rickshas. Quite- a large number are now on the streets. They are110 words
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Article111 1916-09-05 6 The case in which Ang Peng Lim, a clerk, is charged with criminal breach of trust with regard to a sum of just under $62,000 came on for hearing in the third police court this morning Accused absconded after the alleged defalcation was first discovered and it was some time111 words
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Article152 1916-09-05 6 The saving of the marooned men on Elephant Island is dismissed in three lines in today's wires. But for the war Sir Ernest Sbackleton's dogged eflorts to save them would have attracted a deal of attention from the newspapers and, in turn, from the public. It would have been a152 words
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Article187 1916-09-05 6 A correspondent says he will be extremely obliged if we can find space for the following 1 have read with great interest the article in your issue of Friday last relating to Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the income tax by Mr. Tan Cheng Seen* who is well known187 words
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Article528 1916-09-05 6 Lieut. H Webber. *bo has been killed in action at the aye of 6H, was the father of C'ipt. Morris Webber and his brother, the planter. Mr. L. V. J. Lavillc. a Supernumerary Offioer. Straits Settlements Service, has been appointed to act M acting District Officer, Sitiawan.528 words
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Article43 1916-09-05 6 The output of KampoDg Kaumntin^ Tin Dredging. Ltd., for tin mouth ended August 26, is as follows: No^ Dredge. No. 'i Dredge. Hours run 849 556 Cubic yards treated 110,000 80,000 Total piculs 1,168 Realised on sale »66,37;t. 143 words
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Article70 1916-09-05 6 At the Cummtrcial Rubber Company's auction, held yesterday, at their own godowuH the following prices were realized, viz Sheet smoked good ribbod »106 to »115 unsmoked good plain 102 104 Crepe good dark 84 bark 60 7B At this the first auction held by the company70 words
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Article101 1916-09-05 6 In order to attend the ceremonies in connection with the installation of 11. 11. tbo Sultan of Perak, H. H. the Sultan of Stlangor accompanied by his consort, Her Highness Tunku Ampuan and a large retinue, left Klang on Sunday morning for Kuala Kangsar by special train.101 words
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Article133 1916-09-05 6 The Howitt Phillips Company will arrive to morrow morning by mail train from I'onang and will commence tbeir Reason at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow oi^lit. The opening piece will be A Little Hit of 1- lull, a farcical comedy in three acts, by Walter D. Ellis. This133 words
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Advertisement111 1916-09-05 6 i CLIFFORD WILKINSON'S TANSAN [In Pints and Splits See the name ofa J. CLIFFORD|WILKINSON on every bottle, beware;.of imitations. SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK. MAGGRE6OR Co. COLTS PISTOLS REVOLVERS New stocks of Colt's Automatic Pistols &j%Cal. -45, -380 63. r m^^^B~^^. x Mjjp CARTRIDGES r'OR ALL JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. «rS2T Singapore111 words
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Advertisement223 1916-09-05 6 UNANIMOUS VERDICT The greatest sensation of the year! AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBR.A Beach Road The Leading Theatre In Singapore. One sf tht traatsst protrsmmts tvsr ssrssssd SECOND SHOW AT 9.30 The Blue Bird Photo-play Co. PRESENTS HOBART BOSWORTH THE YAQUI A most sensational drama is live parti223 words
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Article1725 1916-09-05 7 THE ALLIES' RUSH. General Haig Describes The Result. WRECKED ZEPPELIN. Graphic Account of Amazing Spectacle. RtUTIR's Tn.lt.iKA*-. London. September 4, Ml a.m. Cienoral Haig's communique says We captured the whole of Ouillemont and part of < iinchy, taking several hundred prisoners. London, September 4, 3.20 a.m. The text1,725 words
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Article24 1916-09-05 7 Rectsr's Tilkgba.m. London, September 4, 4.50 p.m. Sir Ernest Shackletoo baa saved the men of bis expedition party marooned on Elephant Island.24 words
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Article224 1916-09-05 7 We understand that a War Savings Trust is in course of formation in Koala Lumpur, so that subscribers to the F.MS. Loan who have grown accustomed to sending in their monthly cheque during the first week of the month need not break the useful habit. The Trnst,224 words
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Article75 1916-09-05 7 The wedding was solemnised at Colombo on August 22, the Rev. C. M. Ricketts officiating, of Mr. M. Bljtbmann. of the Eastern Telegraph Co., and Clare, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Heinemann, of Raleigh, Bagatelle Road, Colombo. The bride was given away by her father and had75 words
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Article22 1916-09-05 7 Mr. T. Fitzgerald, assistant Super intvndent, has been appointed to act as Superintendent of Post* and Telegraphs, SeLangor, Negri Hembilan and Pabang.22 words
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Article376 1916-09-05 7 Globe Trotters and Local Residents To be' Taxed. At the meeting of tlie Board of Improvement, Nuwara Eliya, on August 22, the chairman stated that a suggestion bad been made to introduce a scheme for the improve ment of the town, under the new Housing Ordinance,376 words
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Article219 1916-09-05 7 Proposal of the Late Viscount Kitchener. Ad important revelation with regard to Lord Kitchener's attitude toward Germany is made by the Morning Post. In a leading article it says Shortly before his death, Lord Kitchener informed us that he regarded the con duct of Germany as219 words
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Article217 1916-09-05 7 An awful picture of the effects of the liquid fire which is used by the Germans in their attacks on entrenched positions is given in an interview by the Paris correspondent of The Times with a French officer who took part in the recent terrible217 words
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Article195 1916-09-05 7 Messrs. Adauson, Oilfillan and Co., agents for the Standard Life Assurance Co Ltd., forward a copy of the directors report showing the company h progress daring the year and the five years ended November 15 last. The revenue for the year was £1,561,049 of which the sum195 words
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Article494 1916-09-05 7 Incidents of Importance Last Year. The Government return of wreck and casualties in Indian waters in 1016 shows that some incidents of importance occurred amongst British and British Indian vessels. The British steamer City of Mysore on a voyage from Calcntta to Colombo with a crew494 words
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Article274 1916-09-05 7 More Diabolical Atrocities In Africa. A Blue Book of 80 pages has been issued giving details of German atrocities in Africa based on reports from the Cameroon*, East, South, and West Africa. It includes shocking photographs of natives, with their hands practically severed from the body and covered274 words
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Article136 1916-09-05 7 The German submarine Deutschland, which left Baltimore on August 1, passed Cape Virginia in territorial waters, and dashed oat to sea in the evening, under cover of darkness and mist. Correspondents on the Press tugs saw the submarine submerge at dark, the night being stormy, and no136 words
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Article56 1916-09-05 7 A marriage has been arranged, and will shortly take place, between Osborne Beckett, F.M.S. Civil Service, now of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Beckett, Terennre, County Dublin, and Frances Pennefather, younger daughter of the late Fleet Paymaster N. H. Rowe, R.N and Mrs. Rowe,56 words
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Article56 1916-09-05 7 The director of the Prussian State Railways has issued an order that women conductors and guards must in future wben' on duty wear the ordinary service uniform, including dark grey wide trousers." On the Berlin Elevated Railway, where the women guards have worn knicker Dockers for some time, the administration56 words
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Article570 1916-09-05 7 THE URGENT NEED OF LARGER CONTRIBUTIONS. Help to Cheer Our Brave Boys. Mr. J. A. Orane. who has been touring some of tbe Colonies as special commissioner of the Overseas Club, passed through Colombo a fow days ago, and in the course of an interview mentioned570 words
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Article30 1916-09-05 7 Mons. J. de Courtois acknowledges with thanks the following additional subscriptions to the French Red Cross Fund Already acknowledged $18,378 Mr. H. W. Firmstone 36 118,40330 words
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Article199 1916-09-05 7 Sixteen suits, arising from the sinking of the Lusitania, have been filed against the Canard Line, by relatives of persons lost, nays a cable from New York. The claims aggregate millions of dollars. The plaintiffs contend the Canard Co. took no notice of threats that the vessel199 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article57 1916-09-05 8 Tbe Ladies' Garrison Rifle Club spoon competition, for August, played on September 1, resulted as follows 7, 1, _i Total. I I L*dy Evelyn Voudr. 23 81 68 68.85 «n. Brooke 28 20 54 08.01 Moßliston 30 25 55 68 Scott 80 27 57 67.98 ltidout 26 28 5557 words
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Article205 1916-09-05 8 Last Saturday on the Depot ground at Malacca there was a soccer match between the Vinolia Association team and the Mil i eleven. The former lacked the services of C. K. Gomes, the captain, and one of tin most prominent players of the team. Tin expectations that the Chinese205 words
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Article570 1916-09-05 8 Expropriation of Private Lands In Java. In siding at the general meeting of the Anglo Dutch Plantations of Java, the Hon. C H Strutt itbe chairman) referred to the .jaestions of the expropriation of private lau'ls in Java. In tbe coarse of bis remarks be said Tbe Government570 words
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Article104 1916-09-05 8 A Morning I'or.t correspondent in France iitatai The Australians have again proved their expertocsn at bombing. The Germans ■ever stand up to tin bayonet One Austra Uaa re—arhod to me i Tin y are treacherous -wine. I've wen half a do/en drop to their knees, crying Kauierad,' while others y104 words
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Correspondence.
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Article110 1916-09-05 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l have read in yonr paper the discussion going on in Singapore about income tax and olhci proposed ways of increasing the revenue Tbe fairest and simplest way to tax all classes is to have a business tax as110 words
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Article401 1916-09-05 8 Precautions in the North Of Scotland. Inverness and the Highlands north and west of Inverness on July 25 became a special military area, of which Lieut. Colonel Cameron, of Lochiel, is the competent mili tary authority All who enter the area are subjected to strict examination by401 words
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Article133 1916-09-05 8 Ayer Kuning.— 69,ooo lbs. Bradwall— 40,927 lbs. Chersonese.— 64.K37 lbs. Dennistown. 56,000 lbs. Highlands and Lowlands -120,119 lbs. Klabang -20,502 lbs. Krian.— 26.2o6 lbs. ■sags! Krian.— 62.BW4 lbs. Sungei Way.— 43.438 lbs. F.M.S. Rubber —167.000 lbs. K. U Rubber. -146,000 lbs. Tanjong Malim —83.000 lbs. Kuang.— lB,ooo133 words
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Article42 1916-09-05 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5. An agency of the Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd lias been established in Singapore and will start businesH at -H tiling Street, and 8 a Bonbam Street, as from to day.42 words
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Article115 1916-09-05 8 A case without legal precedent of an infant in arms marriage baa occurred at Karachi. The bride was a girl of ten years and the bridegroom a baby of twelve months. Evidence showed that the bride's father bad squandered the whole of his patrimony in life115 words
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Article594 1916-09-05 8 LIFE OUT EAST." The Development of a "Pear-Shaped Figure." Dr. A. Moore, the acting Medical Officer of Health at Shanghai, makes the folio wins ibteresing remarks concerning exercise, food and drink in his report for the njonth of July:- It is lamentable to see bow errors in diet, particularly in594 words
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Article350 1916-09-05 8 Allies' Ever-growing Numerical Superiority. That Germany's position it hopeless, and that manpower alone will be enough to defeat the Central Powers, is the thesis of an article contributed to the Fortnightly Review by the writer who uses the pseudonym of Politicas. It was written before350 words
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Article64 1916-09-05 8 News has been received by bis relatives in Kobe that Captain H. D. James hatj been wounded in action, and was lying seriously ill in hospital at Kouen. This is the second time this Kobe boy has been pat oat of action some time ago be was badly hurt by64 words
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Article681 1916-09-05 8 Reasons for an Early Start After War. Though there can be little doubt now that as soon as the war is off our hands the building of the Channel Tunnel will be undertaken, opportunity s for concentrating and developing public opinion are available. One of these occurred on681 words
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Article140 1916-09-05 8 Programme of drills, etc., for wtxk ending, Friday, September 8 Tcisday, Septkmbkb 5. 7 a.m. and X.C.O.'s, as 5.15 p.m. Dr 11Ha detailed. 5.15 p.m. S.V.A. S.R E.(V.). Maxim Co. 5 1C p.m. Chinese Co. 5 p.m. Tanglin Malay Co. Officers and N.C.O.'s Wednesday, Skptemhkr 6. 7140 words
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Article138 1916-09-05 8 II M. Consul at Kiung-cbow (Hoi-how) reports that the first export of rubber from the Island of Hainan started daring 1915, and remarks that it will be interesting to note the progress of this industry. Trees were introduced into the island in 1910 by two Chinese companies. There138 words
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Advertisement338 1916-09-05 8 RAFFLES HOTEL GARDEN PARTIES ON THE LAWN Wednesday and Saturday, September 6 9 TEA. CAKES. ICES. ETC.. ETC. Music by RAFFLES TRIO SPECIAL DINNER Saturday, September 9 followed by Cinema Show on the L;iwn APELPHI HOTEr NOTICE A GRAND "REDOUTE" WILL BK «.IVIN ON December 26, 1916 The Colours and338 words
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Advertisement318 1916-09-05 9 x«* DE COAGULATEX 20% Reduction in Price We beg to announce that the price of Coagulatex has been reduced twenty p*r cent, from this date all previous price lists are consequently hereby cancelled. Orders now received will be executed at the reduced prices and filled in their consecutive order. We318 words
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Advertisement414 1916-09-05 9 IMPORTANT SALE OF MINING PLANT. IN THE MATTER OF THE COWPAN-IS ri^l"O I V\ I ft ORDINANCE, 1915. LWL V LJ ill L M IN THE MATTER OF THE BUKIT TAWANG 111 L U I UU I LI I HYDRAULIC MINING CO.. LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION). The uodcr igocd invites offers414 words
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Advertisement1367 1916-09-05 10 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OXHER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Ikcoeporatkd in Straits Sbitlbjiints) HIADOFFIOB. Win.h«.t« Houm, .Ing.por.. LONDOHOWOI. 3«. Old J.wry, K.O. Tbe Company has CSO.OOO deposited with the Supreme Court of England,1,367 words
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Advertisement500 1916-09-05 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN .'NGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Share* of 430 each 41,100.000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 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,500 words
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Advertisement764 1916-09-05 10 INSURANCE. AN EXCELLENT INVESTMENT We \vit.h to call your attention to our Doable Endowment Policies, wberoby if yon survive tbe endowment period ot ten, fifteen or twenty yrars, you are paid DOUBLE the sum assured, PLUS PROFITS, while if you die before maturity of the policy your bsnefhiary receives the764 words
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Article990 1916-09-05 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Alcohol as Fuel With the icsue of permits the Petro Control Committee urge upon motorists the I necessity for paying promptly the duty on the quant ities allotted. As the distributors after August 1 need to see the permit issued after990 words
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Article161 1916-09-05 11 The general report on accidents on railways of tbe United Kingdom during 1015, just issued by tbe Board of Trade, shows an increase of 24S in tbe number of persons killed and of 1,418 in the total injured as compared with the previous year. Tbe tables161 words
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Advertisement108 1916-09-05 11 canadiaTford AS EVERYONE KNOWS IS THE MOST ECONOMICAL 5 Passenger Car on the Market. LOWEST IN FIRST COST MOST ECONOMICAL IN TYRES LOWEST PETROL CONSUMPTION QA II miles Per OtiO gallon (officially certified by the Singapore Automobile Club). ANOTHER]BIG SHIPMENT DUE BY S.S. EURYLOCHUS Book your orders NOW for early108 words
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Advertisement475 1916-09-05 11 A Customer writes I am sending you a Michel in cover 765 x 105 which has been in use on my car from May 3rd, 1915 to August 4th, 1916 (fifteen months). It has run about 13,000 miles and has never been punctured. Yours faithfully, (This speaks for itself) It475 words
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Advertisement533 1916-09-05 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, a smart Chinese shipping clerk. Apply E. X., c/o Straits Times. 81 8-b— 6-8 WANTED, smat shorthand typ st. Good salary to capable man Apply M c/o Straits Times. 17 B— u WANTKD, SHORTHAND TYPIST. Good salary to competent man. Apply533 words
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Advertisement560 1916-09-05 12 MISCELLANEOUS. GOOD SIZED GODOWN WANTED by an import firm from December 1, 1816. Apply Box No. srK> S. raits Times. 28-B— u TWO GENTLKMEN wish accommodation without board with private family near town Write to Box No. 664, Straits Times. 29 B— n BACHELOR deeires to be rece-ivtd as paying560 words
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Advertisement857 1916-09-05 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Road, entry ADgnst 1. Apply Lee Cheng Van and 00. 1 7-n TO LET, 8, Chaaoery Lane. 8 bedrooms, stabling and tennis onnrt. Apply Chins Konp Lee Co. 81-S— n TO LET, Sftndlaodfi, Tanjong Katong Water and electric light laid on. Apply Meyer857 words
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Advertisement506 1916-09-05 12 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 and 109, Market Street. 'Phomk 4 I. Sole Agents. Tne Mulcott Belting Co., Limited. Stock for immediate supply. GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nos. BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 10-4-94 HUP HING DHOBIE 42-1, Newton Ro -d Having extended premitep, solicits cotU m Eicclltnt rttarwwat. Rates moderate506 words
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Advertisement220 1916-09-05 12 READ THIS!!! We have Juat received a shipment of Europe Glut, Malay Parangs, Emory Wheel" Wxlfx I}", 16"x2*xll" I»'x2i"x2«, 18' x8" x Globe Valves j", 1* Stillson Wrenches. Adjustable Stencil Plat.* (alphabets and figure"), Stencil Ink (black %nd ted), 6 tons Sheet Lead BJ, 4 and I ibs. 10 tone220 words
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Advertisement465 1916-09-05 12 MOTOR CARS phone For HIRE m M^ promptly attends) ""V 1 I II to your call with I \m f. I comfortable cars, IW I Ja> and night. Vf \J Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. lIS 216, ORfHARD ROAD To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as465 words
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Miscellaneous318 1916-09-05 12 Straits V)imes. Telephone!. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editoria matters and news should bo addressed THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business mailers—advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc.—should bo addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT KATES.—Miscellaneous wants ot every description are inserted318 words
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