The Straits Times, 20 September 1916
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Title Section13 1916-09-20 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,216 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement54 1916-09-20 1 MILK LFOODJ wj^he TOP NOTCH icotcfiNm A Blend of fine Highland Malt and other Scotch Whiskies thoroughly matured in sherry wood. The Distillers Company, Ltd, EDINBURGH. BRITISH-MADE RONEO Typewriter Ribbons RONEO Typewriter Carbons THE BEST THAT MONEY CAN BUY 14-a. Collyer Quay Telephone No 288 ASAHI OF HIGHEST REPUTATION Obtainable54 words
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Advertisement115 1916-09-20 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING w^\f "^-^^Sk2^b^^Cv_ BEAR BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. [t is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any other brand. Tbe Lanoet, London,115 words
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Advertisement313 1916-09-20 1 ROBINSON CO. <Q) Clocks and Watches H AT SALE PRICES Every watoh Every watch and J^ £w&\ Xlt^zS!^. olook haw olook guaran- f 'sO* A -"I X^^kjk OUP n m on toed perfect f «B,»i e^ d al timekeeper. \|g Robinson's patent lever .^^H^^^^^?^^^^^!^^. Sobinaon'a patent lever watch in special313 words
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Advertisement14 1916-09-20 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. S.ILK AcitNTS 'i AOAMSOfJ. 6ILFILUN; 4 CO ITD (In.iirpur:itß,l in Knulnul)14 words
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Article1148 1916-09-20 2 VINDICATION FOR BLUE WATER SCHOOL. After Two Years of War. Id looking back over the second yar of war, those who examine its movements closely will discern one determining factor common to them all. This is the factor of sea power, says the naval correspondent of1,148 words
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Advertisement979 1916-09-20 2 GOVERNMENT SURVEY SCHOOL Applieaton* are invited for filling three vacancies in the Sorvty School. Applicanu run-t be between the age ol 16 and 19 and lmve had a good general education and havi' presented th< mrelves for the Junior Cattbridiff Examination. Fcr (farther infrrroation, apply TUE CHIEF SURVEYOR, Survey Depart979 words
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Advertisement252 1916-09-20 2 ON A UNER, A YACHT, MOTOR BOAT, A CHANNEL STEAMER, A COASTER or A TRADER MOTHERSILLS StASICK REMEDY is guarantrol tv (.re.rnt anj rute S<- kn«>, or BMBSJ riluml- Kigali) cfk-clive i .ll 1 1 jin Nuknesi. AJ^ HBbV vt w '^^^jiSetBBBBBB*^ bas tx-fn Mai i>n the Kneli^h Chinnel. Iriih252 words
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Advertisement316 1916-09-20 2 Body-building power proved equal to from 10 to 20 times the amount of Bovril taken KILL PAIN BEFORE PAIN KILLS YOU Attacks of neuralgia, constant p .in, or the dread of the sudden shootirg piins, are a continual wtar and etraio on tbe vital forces of tbe sufferer. Unless relic(316 words
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Advertisement911 1916-09-20 2 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB THE AUTUMN RACE MEETING (Under SR Rules ef Racißg) WILL IE HELD ON Tuesday, October 17 1 Thursday, October 19; and Saturday, October 21, 1916. PROGRAMME FIRST DAY Tuoeday, October 17, 1916 I*B. THB VISITORS STAKES AND PURSE— 3 46 p.m. and 9.45 p.m Value of lach911 words
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Advertisement787 1916-09-20 2 are not less than five Start ere, the property of different owners. NOTE i The attention of owrers is oalled to Rule 133. whioh make* the hour for Soratohing S p.m. on the DAY BEFORE the Raoe. Owners of Orifflne are entitled to enter (or either of thr following series787 words
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Article977 1916-09-20 3 GERMAN CONFESSIONS OF GREAT LOSSES. Despairing Letters. General von Below, commanding the German 2nd Army, in Orders of (be Day issued on July 8, acknowledged the enemy's temporary superiority in artillery and infantry." To make up for this German soldiers were ordered to show a particularly977 words
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Advertisement174 1916-09-20 3 Pap«r for Printing. Packing *nd News- piper Purposes, Cardboard, etc., In any size, colour and weight YAMADA CO. Yam«d»k«m.uiv^^^^^^^^^«^^^ Being the Sole Agents for Ol *"]^^(^^^;VLM^^^ the Fu]l Paper Manufacturing Iff?., the Isjffft paper mill in Orient, having capacity of turning 1 40^^^?^^^m^^ out over 150.000.000 lbs. a year, with174 words
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Advertisement748 1916-09-20 3 CHEONG BROTHERS Dentists No. 25, South Bridge Road First class Mechanical Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite. Duration of Wear guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE FULL LINE DENTAL BUPPLIEB Best Tooth Powders and Brashes for naif. y0 Hair beautiful N>lure imended Mi hair H ki Ivamifut. Wh-n ail vUdi pi' il748 words
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Advertisement1074 1916-09-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. "British India Apcar L_ine. (Companies Incobporated in England). MAIL ANO PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS Under Contract with Hit Majesty a OovernLiant). for Ohma, Japan, Panamg, Oaylon, Australia, India, Ad an, Egypt, Maditti-rtnun Ports* and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES1,074 words
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Advertisement819 1916-09-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoobporatbl in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Busho, Kelantan, Tabai bangnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora. Laoon, Kobsamai, Banion, Langsuen, Chnmpon, Kohlak Bangkok. Due Departure a.a. ASDANG Sept. 20, 3 p.m. a.a. YUGALA Sept. 31 >• S3, 3 p.m. s.s. BORIBAT819 words
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Advertisement447 1916-09-20 4 STEAMER SAiLlNfi* THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STtAMNAV. CO.. LTD. '(Incorporated in Enoland) Hi The Companies' steamers are despatohtd from Liverpool outwards for tbe Straita, Cbina and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool447 words
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Advertisement522 1916-09-20 4 STEAMEI SAHIHM. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTO. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles ard London under mail cntraot with tke Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with522 words
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Article131 1916-09-20 5 FIXTURES. Wednesday, September 20. 4 gn Water. 4>) a m Ml p.'u Thursday, September 21. H gh >T 6:H am.. 4 »9 p m Friday, September 22 <*<ph Water H.I am. 6.22 p.m. H. I. li>iU'<war I miil |Im N train.) Child' i ictoria Hall, 5.H0 p.m.131 words
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Article199 1916-09-20 5 TO- DAT fort Swettenham and Penang Ip«h 2.30 pm Malacca. P. Swettenham an<l Teluk Anson Kampar Ml pm li Mag and Calcutta taking mails for Durban 2.30 pm Medan Medusa 2.30 pm Batu Paliat Hong Wan 2.30 pm Saigon Diinai 4 pm Kota Tinggi T. Surat 4199 words
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Article356 1916-09-20 5 Tbe mail trains from Singapore fj- t'i north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a. m and 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lumpur 7.18 p.m. and 8.40 a.m. respectively. Th through express to Penang leaves KuiU Lumper at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penan i at 8.28356 words
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Article107 1916-09-20 5 The death is reported of tbe Key. Cliau A. Hok, of HimnkooK Mr. Cbau must have been <mt> at the otdt-Ht men in the Colony, havinx buen born in lttM. Living in Canton lurinK hi" teem be came into touch with I>r. Hokaoa ..I tbe UMdoe lliwionary Society, a: id107 words
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Article171 1916-09-20 5 EXCHANGE. SIMOAFOII, SII'TCMHII 20, 1918 On Loki>iM Bank 4 m/s 2/4 1\ Demand Private 8 n:/i 3/4fj On Franci Bank T. T. 836 Oh India Bank T. T. 174} On HoMcKona...Bank d/d 6?, O« Sbamobai ...Bank d/d 74} On Java Bank T. T. 135* On Japan Bank171 words
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Article183 1916-09-20 5 I ne Buyers Sellers. Value 10 10 AmaaDK 500 600 1 1 Aver Weng 0.40 0.50 10 10 Belat 1-85 1.85 10 10 Kanabol 0.90 1.50 10 10 Kinta Association 5.00 6.00 41 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 £1 Lahat Mines 3.00 500 10 9.26 Malayan Collieries par 1.00183 words
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Article691 1916-09-20 5 J. 88 6 H Buyore. Sellers 21- 3/ Allux 2,3 2 9 2/- 2/- Anglo-Jan 5/U/- fi- Anglo Mala) 10 12/--2- 2/ BataneMalak« 3 2 3/6 41 Batn Tina 3.0.0 40 0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 8/6 £1 £1 Bakit Kajani 2.15.0 3.5.0 41 41 Bakii Lint* 3.10.0 4 2.6691 words
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Article133 1916-09-20 5 41 41 Smettine Uo. 9.00 9. 15 41 41 Pw*. 1 5.0 1.9.0 6/- Bleotrio T'wtya 4/- 5/ 10 10 Fnsot A No«ve 50.00 52 00 50 60 W. Hammer Co. 80.00 6100 100 HowMtb Brakine 45 00 55.00 100 7%Pret 100 00 100 100 Kats Bro, Dot 80.03133 words
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Article52 1916-09-20 5 United KnKineers 6% 11,284 600 par Singapore Blectrie Tramways 5% £860.000 norn S pore Municipal 6% t1,87H,000 par 2" o pm Spore Municipal H% (A 1007 •1,600.001 98 S'porc Municipal of 1009 11,000,000 90 9H% S'poro Municipal 4% 2,000,000 1(1% dis S'DoreMunicipa'4% £300.000 9%tlii F.il.S. 0% loan 1916 115,030,00052 words
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Advertisement673 1916-09-20 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, good shorthand typist. Apply to D e/o Straiti limet. '20 9— v WANTED by import Loisc, a Chinese typi-t clerk. Reply in wtiting to Box No. 602, Straits Times. SJO-9— 20-9 WANTBD, capable Kuropean or Eurasian nurse (or two children help given, Apply Box No. 604, btraits673 words
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Advertisement334 1916-09-20 5 J. F. BELL'S NUNS" TOBACCO An unique production and has earned a high reputation for its fragrance and coolness, sweet flavour and distinctiveness. Sweet when tbe morn is grey, Sweet when they've cleared away Lunch and at close of day, Possibly sweetest On sale at all dealers. I FRASER CHALMERS,334 words
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Advertisement1010 1916-09-20 6 STEAMER SAILINGS. MDO-CHIM STUM WW. 00. ITO. (Incobpobatbd in Enoland) Dlraot Soi>vioa to Japan via Hon(. hong A Shanghai, and to Calcutta via Panang. from Kingapora. Taking cargo on through Bills Ladia, fer Canton. Maoae, Swtlow, Amoy Cliefr*-, Tientsin, Nowohwang, Yangtsae psitr Foi BOM, the Philippine*, etc., oto.. eta. ItMIMN,1,010 words
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Advertisement824 1916-09-20 6 -IE MARINE MOTOR SERVICB, LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION) AUCTION BALE Of CORRUGATED IRON SHED 18' 11* broad x It' high x 18' deep) B* By order of E. Oattey, Roq., Liquidator IN To be held at Tan jour Rbu On Monday, Sept. 26, at aioct 11.90 a.m. POWELL Co., Auctioneers 18824 words
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Advertisement257 1916-09-20 7 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Bras Basab Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breeze Famished Apartments with or without Board Comfortable Rooms with Bathrooms attached. Electrlo Fittings throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables in Spacious Dining Room. TERMS- tM mott nisonablo H Town For further particulars,257 words
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Advertisement295 1916-09-20 7 MASSAGE. Those who have long been ailing and have found no cure, will derive complete benefit from my wonderful massage treatment, especially in cases oJ Rheumatism. A trial will convince you. Miss T. YOSHIDA, Member of Japanese Red Cross Society, 37, Prinsep Street. 4 8 a— Blo RE GAN CHEOK295 words
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Advertisement83 1916-09-20 7 PsVBBSSftRVSBSSSsfIBBDRSH^vV. IL«>:J^WJ:Il f Ji> J f»llßi.iJA f la|:^s^s^sß Johnson-Pickett Rope Go., Inc. i= MANILA MANUFACTURERS OF STANDARD GRADE OILED ROPE DRY WHITE MANILA ROPE THE BEAT IN XHE WORLD Manufactured by machines of modern design. Both renowned for their superiority and durability. Gre*t economy can be exercised through their use.83 words
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927 1916-09-20 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. CEYLON LABOUR LEGISLATION. Plantation labour problems are as prominent in Ceylon as they have again become in Malaya. A record gathering at Kandy hae been discussing tbe vexed question and, after a very long sitting, arrived at the conclusion tbat it could best be927 words
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Article14 1916-09-20 8 The total contributions to the F.M.S. War lielief Fond to date amount to 5229,649.62.14 words
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Article25 1916-09-20 8 Travellers to Europe via Siberia both outwards and homewards are liable to a delay of seven to ten days in Petrograd owing to passport formalities.25 words
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Article43 1916-09-20 8 Members of the Guild of St. Andrew are reminded that the next meeting will take place on Thursday, tbe 21st inst. A paper will be read by Mr. \V. Makepeace. A good attendance is desired. Members may brmg a friend on this occasion.43 words
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Article74 1916-09-20 8 After tbe Howitt Phillips company'^ performance last night, wbicli concluded tbe saaaon here, there was a long round of applause, in response to which Mr. Charles Howitt on behalf of the company spoke a few words of thanks. They were grateful for their cordial reception, he said, and it was74 words
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Article965 1916-09-20 8 Mr. P. de C. Morris*, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, Kuala Lumpur, has obtained a commission in the Coldstream Guards. Messrs. Tan Cheng Lock and Tan Soo Hock returned to Malacca from Java on the 18th inst after having bad an enjoyable holiday there. Mr*. Mary965 words
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Article339 1916-09-20 8 THE URGENT NEED OF LARGER CONTRIBUTIONS/ Help to Cheer Our Brave Boys. In gratefully acknowledging t > day other substantial individual contributions to the fund we are raising to enable our troops at the front to continue to enjoy tbe smokos which are being sent out339 words
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Article87 1916-09-20 8 The first meeting of the general committee of tbe newly formed Federated Malay States Chamber of Commerce was held in Ipoh on the 17th inst., Messrs. E. T. C. Garland F. de Paula and F. S. Physick, representatives of Perak branch, and Messrs. H. P Clodd,87 words
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Article95 1916-09-20 8 Among the recent casualties appear the names, under killed, of 2nd Lieut. V. J. H. Blinch. Liverpool, formerly on lltgalla Estate. Perak 2nd Lieut. 11 H S Clark Gordons, probably Mr. H. K. S. Clarke, of Cheviot Estate, Negri Scmbilan, who held a commission in the lltli95 words
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Article100 1916-09-20 8 The next children's concert will be held in tbe Victoria Memorial Hall on Friday, at 6.15 p.m and the programme will include songs by Dr. Elder. Mrs. Hagedom, Mr. G. A. Thamseu and Mrs. Mi-lulln^li Mr. It. L. Eber will play the violin solo Hcjro Kati (Hubay), and100 words
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Article118 1916-09-20 8 Mr. W, J. Shepherd, of Ipoh. informs us that 29 crafts have been sent to date at a cost of (460,828.58. Subscriptions are still required to complete Malaya No. 30 (WFighter subscribed by all nationalities. Amount already acknowledged ..J6.647.54 He says I bavo received from tbe War118 words
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Advertisement132 1916-09-20 8 RWEP STEEL CABINETS •Ml BULKY BOOKS. Fitted with one to M» iJk* '"^?sb El ten roller shelves, ad- ME OjjST* *^2BPp justable every halt *ffi j t^»^^ Jj^ %<^J|^ inch, and fieproof JMkm^m B collapsible curtain. X; '^ft^3B ON SHOW AT j£ ih ujtijS 14a, COLLYER QUAY. fl H*^||sß THE132 words
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Advertisement198 1916-09-20 8 TWO OF THE GREATEST ATTRACTIONS EVER SCREENED IN SINGAPORE. AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE AkHAMBRA Dea.ch Road The Leading Theatre In Singapore. One of Mm greatest programnes ever screened SECOND SHOW AT 9.30 The Slue Bird Photo play Co ■relents HELEN WARE WITH A STAR CAST SECRET LOVE SIX198 words
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Article2164 1916-09-20 9 MORE ADVANCES. Tht Allies Still Push Forward. BULGARS FALL BACK. Allied Forces Advance On Monastir. Rictbr's Tklk..kam>. London, September IN, 2.45 p.m. General Haig's communique says: Sooth of the Ancre we improved our position, north of Martinpuich and also east of Conrceletto. Tbe general situation is unchanged. A2,164 words
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Article37 1916-09-20 9 Rbl'tkk's Tslri.kam. London, September 19, 7.25 p.m. The Hague Opening tbe Dutch StatesGeneral, Queen Wilbelmina declared that she was firmly resolved to defend tbe independence and rights of Holland. Tbe army is constantly being strengthened.37 words
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Article25 1916-09-20 9 RRUTBR'S TaLßiitAM. London, September 18, 5.50 p.m. The death is reported of Lard Ralph Kerr. Tbe death is announced of Sir Lauder Bran too.25 words
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Article72 1916-09-20 9 (From Our Own Corrrspondrnt.) Kuala Lumpur, September 19. The I 'tan Simpan Robber Co.'s report shows a profit of 189,000. A final dividend of 20 per cent, is recommended, making 60 per cent, for the year A sum of 110,000 is to be transferred to tbe general72 words
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Article558 1916-09-20 9 Attempted Murder by an Bad Old Man. At the Assizes yesterday afternoon, before tbe Chief Justice (Sir John Bncknill, K.C.) an old grey bearded man named Ting Ah Nong, a Hockchew. was charged with the attempted murder of Teo Hai Swee on Jane 27. Mr. 6. G. sab.558 words
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Article2278 1916-09-20 9 TALE OF GENERAL ALLIED PROGRESS. From our Special Correspondent. London. August 17. There has been no lack of good news all this week, and the simultaneous pressure of all tbe Allies has never before been so .isibly fruitful. Only in one quarter of tbe whole field2,278 words
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Article639 1916-09-20 10 Good Work by the British Consulate General. Says the Bangkok Times The restrictive measures which have been put in force by His Britannic Majesty's Consulate General in Bangkok, designed to allow as little enemy goods to enter lit re as possible and to prevent cm my tirtns639 words
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Article236 1916-09-20 10 It was announced at a meeting of tbe Ceylon Planters' Association on September H that Government wonld shortly bring in a Bill to provide for the compulsory training of Europeans in the Colony, and tbe dis cloHurc. says the Ceylon Observer, was naturally hailed with delight236 words
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Article452 1916-09-20 10 Condition in a Fire Policy In Dispute. An interesting point arising out of a fire insurance policy was heard in the j Supreme Court, yesterday, before Mr. Justice r Karnshaw. The plaintiff, Won Lian Choc. t Proprietor, of Chop Wab Hin, sued t the Norwich Union Fire452 words
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Article344 1916-09-20 10 Details of His Tragic Death In America. Details of tbe sadden death of Bishop Eveland are to hand by the American mail. We take the following from tbe New York Herald Carlisle, Pa. July 25. The Rev. Dr. William Perry Eveland. Bishop of Soutbtrn Asia for344 words
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Article20 1916-09-20 10 Anglo J0h0re.— 21,713 lbs. to date 102,217 lbs. Punggor Rubber Estates. 1,498 lbs. five months 22.904 lbs.20 words
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Article35 1916-09-20 10 The further following names of successful candidates for the Hongkong Matriculation have just been received Pboon Seek Foo, (Honours) i'lioon Seek Wab (Honours) and Thaiu Yeng Hong. All are students of Rattles Institution.35 words
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Article120 1916-09-20 10 Four Liverpool recruits went before a military medical officer on Saturday and were duly certified in tbe usual way and simply according to their physical condition. Ah several of them did not realise tbe limited scope of the examination, they expressed surprise on being informed of120 words
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Article858 1916-09-20 10 A Marvellous Achievement By 2,000,000 Makers. In tbe House of Common*, on August 16, Mr. B. S. Montagu, Minister of Munitions, reviewing the work of tbe Munitions Depart- ment, said that output of shells at the beginning of the war was so negligible that tbe percentage of858 words
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Article120 1916-09-20 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, September 23 WsDNSSDAY, bKPTKMHKK 20. 4.80 p.m. Baleetier Range S.R.E.(V.) 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. 5.10 p.m. S.V.R. 5.15 p.m. Fire Station, Tan 8.V.X., T. P. jong I'agar Platoon. Drill Hall Veterans Co. Bras Basah Road Malay Co.120 words
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Article913 1916-09-20 10 Dividend of Eight Per Cent. Recommended. At the annual general meeting of the Mergui Rubber Estates, Limited, to be held at French Bank Building", on tbe 27th inst tbe following report, signed by Mr. A. E. 1 Baddeley. chairman of directors, will be pre I sented to913 words
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Article587 1916-09-20 10 German Officer Prisoner in Kid Gloves. An officer writing from tbe front says Yesterday morning Pozierea fell into our bands, after a terrific bombardment during tbe night. I never beard anything like it for intensity, although it did not li.st so long as some of the others587 words
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Article485 1916-09-20 10 Either Drug or Machine-Driven Maniacs. The Hfcjnd'in-cotuirond of a battalion which has been doing some hard and bloody fighting on tbe immediate Hank of our Allies, down Guillemont way, was among the cot cases which arrived at Southampton the other day. He gave it as his485 words
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Article39 1916-09-20 10 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to tho point. Long, rambling epistles are liable to be rejected or ruthlessly cnt down.39 words
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Article187 1916-09-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— May I tako the liberty, on behalf of the Bahamas Red Cross Guild, of appealing through your columns, to those interested in Red Cross work, for still another effort to add to tbe Red Cross Funds by the187 words
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Article209 1916-09-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,-- 1 thiuk your correspondent *uay not be aware of the following: The amateur bugler* are two or three young hi- Is between the age of 13 and 16 years, who with about thirty others younger, have recently formed MM209 words
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Article103 1916-09-20 10 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to a paragraph in the Straits Times of Saturday last, request ing readers' gifts of gramophone records for the female lepers, I beg to mention that tbe male lepers also have a gramophone and would be glad to103 words
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Article78 1916-09-20 10 In connection with the Keppel Golf Club we are informed that the. Captain's Cup will be competed for from September 23 to October 8, under the following eondi lions 86 holes medal handicap. Two cards may be taken out during the time specified and each card must be fur78 words
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Article125 1916-09-20 10 The S.C.C. play B Company, the Shrop shires, at soccer on Thursday, and as the club has not met them for a considerable time it will be interesting to see how they fare. Tbe club's team is J. Ttermark goal W. C. Hill and R. H Gale, halves; R.125 words
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Article240 1916-09-20 10 A record crowd witnessed the game in the first round of the (^uadraogular Cricket tournament when the. Hindus met the Presidency European at Bombay on Stptem ber 7. The weather conditions wire all that could be desired The Presidency cloven this ynar is exceptionally Rtrong. Major Greig, Captain Goldie.240 words
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Article790 1916-09-20 11 Important Question for Colonial \nd other Traders. There is a manufacturing business in China which has been running ovor SCO years, and is now buinti reorganised and extended. It is the lupcnal Porcelain Factory at Ching Teh Ching. which has always supplied tbe places if China790 words
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Article246 1916-09-20 11 1 will lift op mine eyes unto tbe Hills, From whence cometb my help." Tbe upland road climbs steeply from a little Northern town. The smoky Dale, forgotten, lies below We leave tbe last gmy houses, to the High Street strayylin^ down. The last trim garden where246 words
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Article846 1916-09-20 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, September 20, 1916. Messrs. Lyajl and Evatt, exchange and share broken, issue the following list of quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares arc only nominal. Sou. Valci. I Bdtbbs. SiLtaa». 3/- Allagar '2/- Anglo-Java >/- Anglo Malay846 words
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Advertisement518 1916-09-20 11 CHILDREN'S CONCERT. The next Children'! Concert will be held in tbe Victoria Memrrial Hall on Friday, September 22, at 5.30 p.m. 18-9-32-9 A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM PKRFORM AM K IN AID OK KING ALBERTS CIVILIAN HOSPITAL FUND Under the Patronage of Hia Bxoellenoy Sir Arttur Yonng, G C. M. 0.,518 words
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Advertisement244 1916-09-20 11 I RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Bras Basah Road, Singapore, NOW OPESN Prom 8 a.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. AFTERNOON TEAS AND LATE SUPPERS A SPECIALITY. Moderate Charges. 812—712 ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY EVENING DURING DINNER OUR FILIPINO BAND WILL PLAY SEA244 words
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Article1367 1916-09-20 12 Tli i following casualties are repotted London, An«u»t 81. Killod.-'itd Lieut. A. J. Berry, Lan ■mMm KuHilicru 2nd Lieut. D. M. Bowyer, i ;.«ira<nt Capt. .1. V. Byrne-John-turn. Kiflc Brigade; '2nd Lieut. A. King, HA.. Lieut. K. Muran, Muosters London, September 1. Now Reported Killed.— '2nd Lieut. H.1,367 words
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Article757 1916-09-20 12 Warning Device in German Dug-Out. An officer who has been serving in France writes: All of us are backed at the recent events, which must cot be judged by the map. It seems perhaps but a little territory regained, but tbe moral effect of our gain has been757 words
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Article17 1916-09-20 12 Tbe ports of Kobe and Nagasaki are I declared infected owißg to the existence of I clu/lei:a>17 words
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Article2127 1916-09-20 12 CROP ESTIMATES VERY LARGELY EXCEEDED. The Shares to be Split. The sixth annual general meeting of the Kawie (Java) Robber Estates, Limited, was held on August 6, at Winchester House, Old Broad-street, E.C., Mr. R. F. McNair Scott (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen,2,127 words
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Article146 1916-09-20 12 The first official film record of tbe great offensive bas been shown privately in London within the last few days. The usual trade show will take place shortly. Those who have seen it in it* first state say that it is far more terrible and close146 words
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Article66 1916-09-20 12 His hope to oust the German Baedeker in favour of a British publication did not induct* the House of Commons Section of the Appeal Tribunal to exempt the employee of a &rui of map draughtsmen the other day How can you get on with the Baedeker demanded Uie chairman. We66 words
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Advertisement174 1916-09-20 12 "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO.. LIMITED (Incorporated in Enoland) KUALA LUMPUR. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. EVI N RUDE V IV j DETACHABLE THE WORLDS n BOATMOTORS n WE SELL Used by British, BEST R R THEM UfcWl |J Italian174 words
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Article1060 1916-09-20 13 SJiALL WE TREAT WITH THE KAISER. Effect of Refusal on German People. Mr. Francis Oribble writes in the Evening Standard When the Kaiser comes to as, asking, or proposing, terms of peace, shall we reply that we decline to parley with a Hohen zollern I The question1,060 words
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Advertisement228 1916-09-20 13 WHITEAWAYS (INCORPORATKD IN ENGLAND) New Goods on Snow IN ALL DEPARTMENTS SUPERIOR QUALITY ENGLISH-MADE CANE CAR Painted yellow without hood, rubber tyres, on best tteel frame, seat of best American cloth Price $21.50 each HANDSOME FOUR- f^lf j POST DOUBLE BED I Massive two-:nch pillars s j^s js Z decorated228 words
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Advertisement495 1916-09-20 13 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE. 1915. AkD IN THE MATTER OF THE ROYAL JOHORE TIN MINING CO.. LTD. NOTICE is bereby given tbat the Credit ors of the above named Company, wbiob is being voluntarily wound up, are required on or before the 30tb day of September 1018495 words
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Advertisement59 1916-09-20 13 High m Class Your Moneys Value AX ISMAIL RAHEEM Diamord Merchants, Manufacturing JewelIf m and Dealt rs in Precious Stomc. 89-1 and 82-2. Bra. Ba*ah Road. Just received, a large solection ol Rings, Earrings, Pendants, Lockets and Necklaces, set with Emeralds, Sapphires Pearls In the latest designs. A VISIT WILL59 words
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Advertisement1902 1916-09-20 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incokpobatbd in Straits Sbttlbmbnts) riIADOFFICIi Winohaata* Houaa, Singapore. LONDON OFFIOBi 32, Old Jewry, E.G. The Company ban atOO.OOO deposited with Ihe Supreme Court of1,902 words
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Advertisement1151 1916-09-20 14 INSURANCE. ORIENTAL "■•">'"' LlfE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. fc EsTABLISHBD 1874. iNCORrOBAUD IN ImDIA. •0 psr cant, of ths Funds, or $21,000 000.00 M invastei in Government Securities 42 years' reeorrl proj>r, H anrt incntMot- tnbilitv. LOW RATES for nonforfeitabls Endowment Assurances with Profits payable at DEATH or at tho end1,151 words
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Article777 1916-09-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Hunt for Motor Fuels. H. Ma»sac Buist writes in The Observer of August 18: The Government lack of foresight which has brought about tbe serious motor fuel situation, and which has led to the establish-i'.t-iit of tbe Petrol Control Committee777 words
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Article187 1916-09-20 15 Detective's Ingenious Ruse To Discover Hotel Thief. Several articles having been missed from the drawing room of the Hotel Victoria, Northumberland avenue, Scotland Yard was consulted, and Detective Sergeant Laurence was given the task of discovering tb'e thi'-f He adopted the ingenious method of attach ing187 words
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Article72 1916-09-20 15 After last week's influx of American cars by tbe Kuala, says tbe Bangkok Times of September IS, only one arrived yesterday by the Katcng--of English make. This is a luxurious Hover coupe built to the order and for tbe use of Her Majesty tbe Queen Mother, lioth tbe coach work,72 words
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Advertisement365 1916-09-20 15 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES Used by the British War Office. COMBINATION NON-SKID. Durability TYPF<\ 1" THE ROM TYRE and RUBBER CO., Hoi born, London, E. C CON TRACTORS-. TO H. in. WAR OFFICE. MEYER BROS., Singapore, Sole Agents for Straits Settlements and F M.S. Twelve Saxon Virtues I— Simplicity One can365 words
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Advertisement75 1916-09-20 15 DUNLOP PHILOSOPHY If the true benefactor of mankind is he who makes two blades of grass grow where one grew before, how should one describe the originator of a giant industry, which has revolutionised methods of transport and locomotion Ihe world over. DUNLOPI RUBBER Co,(FAR EAST) LTD, INC: IN HONGKONG.75 words
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Advertisement1131 1916-09-20 16 A. B. MACKAY'S Q THE ORIGINAL O LIQUEUR WHISKY. jTmrnj^ Aa supplied to both Houses of iSj^WBnSBk Parliament. Ji OBTAINABLE FROM ALL yLXP 1^ FIRST-CLASS DEALERS r^ J^T Sole Agents r%^ ADAMSON, GILFILLAN IW^ffll ND COMPANY. LIMITED |rf]JTT I! iII (Incorporated in England) I4lftj Singapore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS VACANT1,131 words
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Advertisement807 1916-09-20 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO 1 ET, No. 20, Rim K-at Road. Apply to Yeo Hock Uce, No. S, Raffles Pltce. 88-n TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Road. Im mediate entry Apply Lee Coeng Van Co. IV- n TO LET, 8, Chancery Lane, S bedrooms slaMinn and taonia oourt. Apply Cbing Kenv807 words
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Advertisement448 1916-09-20 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 and 109, Market Street. 'Phone 431. Big Stock on Hand ASPINALL S NICHOLSON'S VARNISHES IN ALL SHADES 10-4-94 ST. HELEN'S COURT Collyer Quay. TO LET, splendid front office on second floor. Floor space 3,692 sq. feet. Also godown in basement. Apply to the Secretary, St. Helen's*448 words
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Advertisement362 1916-09-20 16 GUAN KIAT CO. 87, Phillip Street Tsl Hot. 1174, 1171 and 123J Private 14S0, and 1175 Cable Address: OUANKIAT. Codtt used A.B.C- sth COITION AND A-1 COOES. Hammers Claw, ba 1, pane, engineer*. stone breaker'?, and sledge. Chisels Flat, half round cross cnt. and diamond pointed Files: Flat, 3 square,362 words
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Advertisement468 1916-09-20 16 MOTOR CARS •phone For HIRE II L promptly attends II II to your call with I \B If I comfortable oars, W W\W d *y and "i*ht. \J \J Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE, 11 11 216. ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as468 words
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Miscellaneous324 1916-09-20 16 Straits Wimes. Telephones. Editorial and Gonoral 70 Manager's Office 362 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should bo addressed THE EDITOR. All i-i mmunicatioDH relating to business natters advertisements, subscription!), accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of324 words
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