The Straits Times, 17 October 1916
1916-10-17
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Title Section13 1916-10-17 1 The Strait Times NO. 25,231) SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 17. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement213 1916-10-17 1 JESTLfifI MILK BEAR ffSm BEAR BRAND s i^^prt^*i BRAND kJTI Lf BtAfr BRAND Mil M JMLILsIA "YG.Emc Swiss mi* a|( I JVllLflV ■•^-rv^ i n i, s nalura purity w^r I anv'hn and *Moul addition ot >Ui) IV else rrrS r«> j^^ams ol „vpical SOLE IMPORTERS I J. TRAVERS SONS,213 words
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Advertisement164 1916-10-17 1 ROBINSON CO. J§9f JUST RECEIVED §A very large consignment of /w/^v LADIES' (*|WW TRAVELLING COSTUMES JW Garbircord. Tweed and Navy Serge k^_j^ HIGH-CLASS GOODS -LATEST STYLEB M* J ROBINSON CO. PURE OLIVE 01 L (IN BOTTLES AND 10-lb. TINS) RIPE BLACK OLIVES EUROPE HOTEL BUILDING M THE LATEST MODEL HERBERT164 words
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Advertisement62 1916-10-17 1 GUUDKICI. 1 > h r^^ Is m s TYRES Ashcroft'o miniature and fulli-ized billiard tables Ferro outboard mot irs of 'H b.p. Ro-sel's Parisian mirrors, all nzes Aofonio's wall and table clonk Nepi'i'* otrble and alabaatre figareH Koken'a American barber cbairs E oglisk (Booth's) wall and floor tiles L amps62 words
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Article1139 1916-10-17 2 STRIKING EXPERIENCE OF CASTAWAYS. Threatened by Jungle Men. Captain W. Osborne and officers and the sixty-four of tbe crew of tbe steamer /oroastrian which was wrecked in Ngayat Bay on tbe Arrakan Coast on September 22 arrived in Rangoon on September 28 by the steamer Sir Harvey Adamson,1,139 words
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Advertisement774 1916-10-17 2 FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE SINGAPORE MARINE INSURANCE AGENTS ASSOCIATION. Tbe offices of Members of tbe absve As-ooiationn will be cl j«ed for tbe transaction of business on Tochlij and Thursday October 17 and 10, 1916, at 1 o'olock. Bj Order, OATTBV AND BATEMAN, Secretaries. 16 10-18 10 NOTICE. UJ774 words
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Advertisement298 1916-10-17 2 Cuticura Soap and Ointment For Dandruff Itching Scalp And falling hair. Touch spots of dandruff and iti hing with Cuticura Ointment. Next morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap. Sample Each Free by Post With :<2-p Skin Book. (Soap to rleanav and Ointmt'nt to heal.) Foraamplt-saddrraa poat-card: F.Nrwberr Son.. 27. t'har. terhouHC298 words
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Advertisement619 1916-10-17 2 NO LONGER A CHILD. Perbapa ion bare a'ready oct-crd tbat yoor datu'li t. rinh( r teens has developed a fitful temper, is rehtle-g and excitable. In tbat oate, remember that tbe march of years in leading her on to womanhood, and at this time a great responsibility rests upon yon619 words
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Advertisement77 1916-10-17 2 REMOVAL NOTICE From October 2, 1916, our address wiil be 32, RAFFLES PLACE (RAFFLES SQUARE) J. L CAMPBELL Co. 25 b 11 TURKEYS Just to hand a shipment of prime AUSTRALIAN TURKEYS SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. "BLUE MYSTO" WHITE-ANT EXTERMINATOR ALL BRITISH .1177 words
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Article1027 1916-10-17 3 BRITISH SCIENTIST'S SCHEME OF RECONSTRUCTION. The Armaments Ring. The various sections of the British Association met in Newcaatle-on Tyne on September 0. Several of the sectional presidential addresses made reference to the war, and discussed its after-effects. Professor Henderson, of Glasgow, presid ing in the Chemical1,027 words
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Advertisement313 1916-10-17 3 KtMUVt ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD UP YOUR HEALTH with j t^CNCE OS! FLUIO EXTHACT CF T.EO JAMAICA I^^^* Pronounced by tte Hirt-fgT KEOicfll authorities the mofct XS "or TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for313 words
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Advertisement614 1916-10-17 3 C>QU,TO P«*£ V *<-AR,AL ESANOFELE An INFALLIBLE remedy against all kinds of Malaria Fever. A Sure Care, highly recommended by tboee who have used them. Sold Everywhere. GAGGINO Co. Merchants I, 7 A I, Malacca Street, Singapore. POLICE NOTICE. Police Order made under Section 6 (3) of the "The Minor614 words
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Advertisement629 1916-10-17 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRALIA BVBUBNB PHILP LINE (iNCOarOIATSD IN AUSTBALIA). Suaipoaa to Java Pobts, Port Oabwtm, Tbubsdat Island, Bbisbanb and Stonst, via Tobbis Straits. Also taking pasnengers and oargo with transhipment for other Victorian, 3odtb Aostbaliax and North Qdsinsla.nd Pobts, British Nbw Ooinba, Nbw Britain, Tasmanian and Naw Zsaland Ports. Smooth629 words
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Advertisement311 1916-10-17 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVAARMMATSCHAPPIJ (STBAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." (Incorpobatbd in Holland/ MAIL SERVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINOAPORB, BELAWANDBLI, SABANO. DURBAN. CAPETOWN, LAS PALMAS, AND VICB VERSA. Steamers are due to arrive on tbe undermentioned dates OcrWARD. HOMBWABD. 1916 1916 Vondel Oct. 28 Vondel Nov. 17 Orotins Nov. 10 Orotias Dtc.311 words
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Advertisement786 1916-10-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India AND Apcar Line. (Cuhpahibs Incorporated in England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICSS PENINSULAR AND ORIENfA SAi_l.«33. Under Contract with His Majesty QovernLaent). for Ohina, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Adan, Egypt, Maditerranaan Porta and London, Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. doasWAKD786 words
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Advertisement796 1916-10-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. Incorporated in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Scmerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kobsamui, Ban lon. Langsuen, Chumpon, Koblak Bangkok. Due Departure a.a. BORIBAT Oot. 18, 3 p.m. M. PRACHATIPOK Oot. 23 SS, 3 p.m. s.s. MAH796 words
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Advertisement595 1916-10-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Bnoland) S^nKaawawaam Tbe Companies' steamers are dbspatclv d from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amstrrdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa. Marseilles595 words
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Advertisement534 1916-10-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Japami EUROPEAN LINE A service is ni»iu:ain, d b.i.wcu Yokohama, via port,, to laMMNsal Bid London under mail c>n',ract with tto Imperial Japanese Gov. rniLnnt. Tie Now Twin screw Steauem maintaining tbiß servico hsve been spe: inlly designed534 words
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Article120 1916-10-17 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, October 17. High Wataa. M am.. 1.10 p.m Kacc*. First Day. Wednesday, October 18. High Wate». 2.51 a.m 1.52 p.no. Our Day Auction. Thur.tday, October 19. High Water. 4.1 a m. 2 4S p.io P. and <> outward mail due Exchange Ranks close, noon. llaoes,120 words
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Article267 1916-10-17 5 To-DAT. Batu Pahat S. Wongsee 2.80 pm P. I Mrkson and I'cirt Swettenham Calypso 2.80 pm Selat Hand jary ISto^kaliM in i Bagan Will o' the Wisp 2.50 pm Merging and Kemaman Hock Lee 2.30 pm Penang anil Rangoon Hong Bee 2.80 pm Penang and Calcutta taking267 words
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Article138 1916-10-17 5 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Nyanza has left Colombo and ia doe at P»—g at 8 p m. today. She may be lawcM to arrive here at daylight on Friday fVtobtr 20. Our attention baa been oailed to the tact that oar arrivalx in London138 words
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Advertisement571 1916-10-17 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, junior clerk able to typewrite. Apply H., c/o Straits Times. 17-10— n WANTED, a secondhand full size billiard table oomplete, mast be in good condition. a pply Box No. 670, Straits Times. 17 10— 10 10 WANTED immediately, gooJ shorthand and typist clerk. Apply stating age, experience571 words
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Advertisement685 1916-10-17 5 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE BTRAITB SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE Snit No. 127 of 1916 IN THE MATTER OF THE EBTATE OF HAJI AXIL BIN JAMALUOIN. DECEASED. ■Mi KATIMAH BINTE HAII MOHAMED TAHIR (widow) MM. AND HAJI ABDUL RANEE bin HAJI MOOSA AND MOHAMED YASSIN bin HAJI AXIL Defendants685 words
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Advertisement422 1916-10-17 5 SPECIAL RACE PROGRAMME GAIETY PICTURE PALACE Junction of Albbbt and Bkncoolbn Strkbts IN TNE SECOND SHOW The Pride of the Circus THE NOROISM CO.'S MOST SENSATIONAL THREE-PART DRAMA THE ALLIES IN CORFU LATEST WAR GAZETTE ■iftRMtrUM: UNTIL DEATH IN TWO REELS MISS MAhIB WaLCAMP IN Booth Tai kmgtant famous ttory422 words
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Advertisement115 1916-10-17 5 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. The Government aro prepared to receive se-.led tenders up to November 80 .'916, for the lease of the Kota Tintgi Township Pawnbroking Farm (to be conntitnted under the Revenne Farms Enactment, 1911), for the period commencing ou January 10, 1917, and ending December 81, 1917. 1. Kota115 words
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1126 1916-10-17 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY OCTOBER 17. DO WE REALISE? It was suggested to us the other day that the people out here do not even yet fully realise all that the war means to the people at Home. It may be so Wo have tried from time to time to1,126 words
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Article17 1916-10-17 6 It is stated that the Messageries Maritime!) is desirous of securing control of the Khedi vial Mail.17 words
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Article24 1916-10-17 6 The Waterbouse Co. have opened branches, one in Malacca and the other in Muar, with Mr. Mcßrin, of Singapore, as manager of both branches.24 words
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Article33 1916-10-17 6 In the matter of physique the surprise of the war is the French soldier. Individually and in the ma«s be is as magnificent to look at as he has shown himself in lighting.33 words
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Article28 1916-10-17 6 A Government Oazette Extraordinary was issued yesterday extending for a further three months the subjection of the forces of the Colony to the provisions of the Army Act.28 words
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Article28 1916-10-17 6 An insurance expert declares that the whole system of actuarial calculation has been upset by the war, which has already necessitated the paying out of more than £8,000,000.28 words
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Article42 1916-10-17 6 A job line of 8,000 pairs of boots, worth 3s. Bd. per pair six months ago, was said in the City of London Court to be worth 12s. 6d. per pair, so great had been the rise in the price of leather.42 words
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Article31 1916-10-17 6 For repeating a baseless rumour that there bad been another naval battle in which four British battleships were lost, a Portsmouth baker, named Garrett, was fined £3 by the local magistrate.31 words
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Article38 1916-10-17 6 The large building at Tranqnerab, Malacca, popularly known as "Tranqaerab Hall has been demolished, and Mr. Tan Tiam Tye, the owner, has erected in its stead a spacious cinema and opera hall to be called Tbe Royalty Hall.38 words
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Article45 1916-10-17 6 Tbe steamer Haldis which left Bangkok for Swatow and Hongkong on September 80 was seized by naval authorities near Swatow for carrying a cargo of five tons of wolfram ore shipped, it is said, by a Japanese gentleman in Bangkok to a firm in Swatow.45 words
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Article49 1916-10-17 6 The report of the Amsterdam Java Rubber Compagnie states that the total production of 1915 amounted to 19,209 half kilos. It is expected that the production of the coming months will increase considerably. A profit and loss account of the Suikeronderneming Poerworedjo at Amsterdam shows a profit of f1.50,971.49 words
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Article57 1916-10-17 6 It is understood that an emergency meeting of the Federal Council will be held at Kuala Lumpur on Friday next to pass the War Loans Investment Trust of Malaya Enactment. It is probable, the Malay Mail learns, that the rate of interest guaranteed by Government under the scheme will be57 words
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Article63 1916-10-17 6 At a meeting of the United Free Church Presbytery of Glasgow a letter was read trom the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding the entertainments duty and social functions of the Church. The letter explained that there was no tax payable on picnics or meetings which are confined to tea and63 words
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Article66 1916-10-17 6 In connection with the National Mission movement three services for men are announced to be held at St. Andrew's Cathedral at 9 p.m. on Sundays, October 128, subject, Sacrifice. November 26, subject, Liberty. December 17, subject, Hope. The preacher, on Sunday, October 29, will be the Rev. J. R. Lee,66 words
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Article56 1916-10-17 6 It is stated that the boards of the Konink lyke Nederlandsche Maatschappy tot Ex ploitatie van Petroleumbronnen in Ned. Indie and of the Dordtsche Petroleum IndustrieMatschappy have agreed to change the X"250,OOO shares ot the Shell Transport and Trading Company belonging to tho Dordtsche Petroleum Industrie Maatschappy, into a 2,600,00056 words
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Article102 1916-10-17 6 The report of the Director of Public Works, Hongkong, which was laid on the table at the meeting of the Legislative Council on October 5, showed that the amount actually spent by the department during 1915 was 12,798,030.80 or 91,017,809.27 less than the sum voted. The expenditure under the four102 words
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Article119 1916-10-17 6 In all previous wars ten men have died or have been disabled by disease for every one killed or wounded. In the present war, for the first time in our history, the proportion of deaths and disablement from disease, as compared with war injuries, has been revers cd. How this119 words
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Article180 1916-10-17 6 When we were rather younger than wo arc now delineators of character from bandwriting (at a shilling a time) were numerous. They may still be going strong fur all we know. They are recalled to ruiotl by a paragraph in a home paper, dealing with a little book on handwriting,180 words
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Article196 1916-10-17 6 Perhaps, however, Mr. Balfour's hand writing, which is referred to in another note, is a matter of philosophic doubt. Une remembers how, some years ago, in a speech at the Queen's Hall, he explained a neat subterfuge resorted to by the vacillating speller when beset with the piobleui of one196 words
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Article386 1916-10-17 6 Mr. Thomas Wickendcn, of Rochester, P. and U. tor vice, who died July 2H. aged 08, left personalty valued at £11,942. The Portsmouth Town Council decided to nominate Sir John Corke for the Mayoralty of the borough for the fifth consecutive year. Mr. J. 11. White, until386 words
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Article42 1916-10-17 6 The series of camps in Singapore having ended the members of the M.S.V.R left here for the F.M.S. on Sunday night. BrigadierGeneral D. 11. Hidout, C.M.G., has expressed his satisfaction with tbeir efficiency and the progress made during the training.42 words
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Article109 1916-10-17 6 The Hey. W. 1. Clarke, The Rectory, Kelso, has been officially notified that his second son, Second Lieutenant Hugh Reginald Stanley Clarke, Gordon Highlanders, was killed in action on August 18. Lieutenant Clarke, who was '25 years of age, was formerly on Cheviot Estate, Negri Sembihan,109 words
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Article205 1916-10-17 6 A French soldier, writing to a tela ive in Singapore, gives his experience of tl surrender of a young German of the cl-tss 17. The b rencb soldiers questioned him a-, to the cause of his desertion from his own trenches. He explained that he had just205 words
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Article218 1916-10-17 6 The World bad the following with regard to the late Mr. <_'. A. Lampard whose tragic death was recently recorded He is short of stature, with a sharp face, clean shaven indeed there is not much hair upstairs either. Hut there am brains, for Charles Arthur218 words
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Advertisement113 1916-10-17 6 JUST LANDED:A BHIPMENT OF AMSTEL PILSENER BEER PINTS SOLE AGENTS i CALDBECKJACGREGOR&CO. Wine and Spirit Merchants BRITISH LINEN COLLARS MADE IN IRELAND ALL :^N HEWEST r Jl SHAPES WINDOWS V^_jL^^ FOR EVEHIHG WEAR *a en per FOR DAY WEAR Finest grvw bli icl.. d linen 9 ■■VU dozen Each collar113 words
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Advertisement212 1916-10-17 6 WE STILL CONTINUE TO SCORE WITH OUR EXCELLENT PROGRAMMES Variety in Pictures it what you want, aad that it what you gat AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THB ALHAMBRA Bench RoMd The Home of Feature Attractions Tbe Leading Theatre la Singapore SECOND SHOW AT 9.1 S A powerful dramatisation of212 words
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Article1310 1916-10-17 7 RUMANIA. Prospects of Resisting Germany. POSITION AT ATHENS. Provisional Government Recognised. Rkl-tbh's Tn.i-.iuMS. London. October 16, 12.10 p.m. A telegram from Bucharest states that military experts arc of opinion that if the Mumanians cat uo'.d the crests of the Carpathians tb>- nit -ution need not ba con aidared1,310 words
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Article282 1916-10-17 7 Private Bill for tbe Federal Council. A supplement to tbe F.M.S. Gazette contains tbe draft of an enactment to provide for the registration of domestic servants, to be introduced in the Federal Conn J! by tbe Hon. Mr. A. N. Kenion. The main clause is as follows282 words
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Article184 1916-10-17 7 The BritisL North Borneo Herald says We recently came across an old copy (April, 1915) of The Yachting Monthly containing what purported to be a picture of tbe schooner Ayesha which was commandeered at Keeling(Jocos Island by tbe landing party from the German cruiser Emden, and in184 words
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Article231 1916-10-17 7 A London message of October 7 says: While the 1 -nil id Reichstag is being torn by fierce quarrels and intrigues as to tbe attempted resumption of the submarine and Zeppelin campaigns on a scale of unprecedented frightf ulness," London is now much enjoying the exhibition231 words
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Article51 1916-10-17 7 The Rev. Dr. W. Campbell, who has been over fifty years in Formosa, for tbe English Presbyterian Mission working for the Chinese Church, has resigned, and leaves for home this year. He has bad a career of great honour, arduous labour and success, and will leave with the esteem of51 words
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Article29 1916-10-17 7 Mr. J. Boeck, formerly of the Siamese Navy, and now in Glasgow, was married in that town on September 1, to Miss Marie Savy de Marcy, of Seychelles Islands.29 words
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Article42 1916-10-17 7 The death took place on September 12 at Beverley of Mr. Francis Hall, a well known Yorkshire journalist, aged 77. Fo> 23 years he published the Bevmley Independent, which he founded and which is now merged in tbe Beverley Recorder and Independent.42 words
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Article180 1916-10-17 7 WHOLESALE BUTCHERY AROUND PALEMBANG. Rebels Marching on Djambi Penang. October 16. The news received from Sungei Selan is worse. The Controleur's office and all tbe nest houses have been burned down. Controleur Walter and tbe local staff were all murdered the head teachers to Soetan Saidi and180 words
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Article525 1916-10-17 7 The Labour Supply and Rates Of Pay. A general quarterly meeting of the Taipiug Planters' Association was held in the Perak Club, Taiping, at 11 a.m., on October 7. Mr. W. S. Cookson, chairman of tbe association, presided and there were present, Messrs. A B. Milne, H. de525 words
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Article199 1916-10-17 7 Soo-e months ago, says the Siam Observer, Mr. Fabricius, a Danish subject, was charged with the murder of a Siamese official in* Mehsort. It was in evidence that Mr. Fabricius went into the bouse of the official armed with a firearm and made enqnirieß of the latter with199 words
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Article710 1916-10-17 7 Scratchings and Selections For To-day's Events. The training season bas come to a olose, and to-day the various candidates will compete for tbe first time at this meeting. The training, it is gratifying to note, has been carried on under circumstances more favourable than on previous occasions. There710 words
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Article93 1916-10-17 7 Three Military Crosses to members of oue staff is a record for any concern to be proud of. remembering always that thews decorations are sparingly bestowt I Only a large Arm oould arrive at such a record at an intermediate stave of the war, and the Bombay- Burma Trading Corporation93 words
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Article1876 1916-10-17 7 SECONDING THEIR MAJESTIES' FINE EXAMPLE. Help from Dutch Residents. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— By now most people in Singapore will have read Renter's message announcing that His Majesty The King has sent £5,000 to tbe funds of tbo Red Cross, Her Majesty Queen1,876 words
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Article280 1916-10-17 8 football for Our Day." To the Editor of the Straits Times. you oooe •gain kindly oblige me by having tbo following placed in your •portugoolamae:Ia your ierae of Wedoeeday last a oomspoadeat »n W s»tad a Charity Football MM to aid the fund* of tb«< Red Crow, krtw** two, what280 words
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Article172 1916-10-17 8 Malacca's Our Day." The hon. treasurer, Mr. H. A. Courtney, begs to acknowledge with thanks amounts received for the Malacca Oar Day" Fund. Collected by the Manager Diamond Jubilee Estate 1138 25 per cent, proceeds of enter tainment at tbe Malacca Club Riven by Mr. Terence Kamsdale 42 E. L.172 words
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Article480 1916-10-17 8 Unparalleled Bravery on The Somme. Striking sentences occur in messages which the New York World correspondent, Kar! von Vieg&nd, sent to his paper at tbe middle of August from the German front opposite tbe British lines on the Somme. Some extract*) are given below. It is a480 words
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Article58 1916-10-17 8 The October tuontbly medal of the Keppel Golf Club will be played for on Saturday and Sunday. 21»t ao<l 2'Jnd inst and the sold medal will also be oompeted for on these dates. The qualifying round for tbe Preai dent* Priie will be played for in conjunction with tbe58 words
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Article734 1916-10-17 8 New Barrelless War Terror Invented. A World reporter iound the inventor of tbe powderless, springlese, non obemical gun which Mrs. Kathryn M. Stan ton. a wealthy summer resident of Wbitestone, L.1., helped to finance and for which marvellous qualities have been claimed. The maker of the734 words
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Article116 1916-10-17 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6. Tbe number of tbe misoing cash voucher advertised by Messrs. United Engineers, Ltd., should be 795 and not 798 as previously published. Those wishing to Bee a high data performance should avail themselves of this opportunity of seeing116 words
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Article179 1916-10-17 8 Before tbe Common Serjeant, at the Central Criminal Court, Thomas Slark, 28, painter, was found guilty of burglary and was sentenced to five years' penal servitude. Early on tbe morning of May 5 the prisoner, it was alleged, was found in a bed room at tbe bouse179 words
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Article580 1916-10-17 8 Comparative Results for the Past Three Years. The directors' report to shareholders of the Mandai Tekong Rubber Estates, Ltd., to be submitted of tbe annual general meeting on Tuesday, October 24, states Yonr directors beg to submit herewith a duly audited statement of accounts of the company for580 words
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Article79 1916-10-17 8 Vnited Serdang.— 272,2s6 lbs. Snngei Kari.— Bl,36o lbs. Asahan. -86,554 lbs. Tanjong.— ll4,96B lbs. Sialang.— lo9,BBs lbs. Bila Sumatra.— 2,o97 lbs. Anglo-Sumatra.— BB,7oo lbs. Ampat.— ls,BBB lbs. Tanab Datar- 14,881 lbs. Bah Lias.— ll,l6l lbs. Toerangie.— 9,44B lbs Mendaris.- 8,744 lbs. Rubber Plantations Investment Trust 27,862 lbs.;79 words
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Article60 1916-10-17 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday. October 20 Tobsoat, O< tobkb 17. 5 p.m. Sepoy Lines S.F.A. Co. No Drill WiDNISDAT, Oc'TOBIR 18. No Drill Thursday, October 10. 7 a.m. Balcdtier Kange Malay Co. No Drill Friday, Octobek 20. S p.m. Sepoy Lines SF.A. Co.60 words
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Advertisement252 1916-10-17 8 OUR DAY FUND Raffles Hotel, Friday, October 27 A 6AROEN PARTY with Band, Merry-go-round and Cinema shows will be held in aid of the Fund, commen ing at 4-30 p.m. Tea, Ices and Refreshments. ADMISSION AND REFRESHMENTS will only be supplied against Coupons sold in aid of the charity, the252 words
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Advertisement199 1916-10-17 9 FOR "OTJItL I> AY" CELEBRATIONS LIFE-SIZE PAPER POSTERS OF THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING QUEEN Just the thing for the occasion NO CLUB SHOULD BE WITHOUT THESE POSTERS WE SELL THEM JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE GO. Only address ORCHARD ROAD Only address i \°o connection with any other Karniture Hou«e) Supply from199 words
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Advertisement682 1916-10-17 9 NOTICE. Ttndtio will b received up to Doon of Monday, October :r, 1916. a* ihe Office cf thu Inspector of Prison*,, Singapore, from persons desirou < of contracting for the supply of la'ions for tbe prisons. Forms of tender ma; b i < b'sined at tho Office of \ha Insp682 words
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Advertisement203 1916-10-17 9 Necessity is the Mnthtr <>J luvrntion. x MDE COAGULATEX A Boon and a Blessing to Planters COAGULATEX, a recently discovered process for coagulating rubber, has already got a firm bold of the market this ppeaks for itself. Those using Coagulatex once will use no other coagulant. Planters' testimonials as to203 words
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Advertisement600 1916-10-17 10 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporatid in Straits Sittlbmbnts) HSAD OFFICE WM N t« Hou-. Singapore LONDON OfRCE 38, Old J.wnf. «.O. The Company has X20.000 deposited with the Supreme600 words
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Advertisement381 1916-10-17 10 INSURANCE. UNION FIRE INBURANCE COMPANY OF PARIS. (Incorporated in Franci). Established 1830. RBSBRVES AND TOTAL GUARANTEES £4,000,000 The undersigned, Agents for the abovo Company, are prepared to accept fire risks m lon« or short periodi at current rate* JASH SKTTLEMBNTS promptly made by the agents in Singapore MOINE COMTB Co.381 words
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Advertisement474 1916-10-17 10 BANKING. I HBNGKON6 AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATISM. (Incorporated in Ho no ko no). I PAID-UP CAPITAL mt m 116,000,00 C ÜBSBRVB FUNDS 1 Sterling 41,600,000 at I/- 116,000,000 Silver m. m. ♦18,000,000 188,000,000 BeietTß Liability of Proprietor! 116,000,000 COURT OP DI MOTORS. W, L. Pattenden, Esq., Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell,474 words
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Advertisement511 1916-10-17 10 BANKING. I! CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER I Paid op Capital in 00,000 Sharos ol 480 etota m ...41.J00.000 Reserve Fund... M £1,800,000 Beserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANRBRB rbe Bank ol England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London511 words
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Advertisement985 1916-10-17 10 INSURANCE. HIS HOUSE IN ORDER U mu'i groattot ambition. He in responsible for its welfare and support, aa therein are hia wife and obildren and therein, too, doea be minister to their creature comforts. Bat be often overlooks the sastenanoe fund, the fund of the future. He forgets about stall985 words
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Article886 1916-10-17 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Brilliant Head Lights. Mr. W. A. Sims, hon. secretary of the Singapore Aatomobile Club, has addressed the following circular to the members on the question of head lights. The question of brilliant bead lights was raised at the last annual general886 words
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Article199 1916-10-17 11 Out of the 20 new V.C.'s announced in tbe London Gazette no less than seven were killed while winning tbe honour. Tbe details of heroism have not been surpaaaed particularly in tbe case of Pie. James Miller, late Hoyal Lancashire Regiment who was ordered to199 words
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Advertisement157 1916-10-17 11 ganadiaTford AS EVERYONE KNOWS IS THE MOST ECONOMICAL 5-Passeoger Car on the Market. LOWEST IN FIRST COST MOST ECONOMICAL IN TYRES LOWEST PETROL CONSUMPTION Oil O m es P er O4iO gallon with a load of 42^ stone OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED BY THE SINGAPORE AUTOMOBILE CLUB All models in stock for157 words
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Advertisement446 1916-10-17 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) It446 words
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Advertisement561 1916-10-17 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER, BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, competent electri 1 t niiiDCer. Kor particular- apply to Box No 6M). StraiU I iiu 610— v WA^'l i irasiau s»'O t and typist foi ittncra; effice work Apfl Box No 6»n, Strait- Tiuae«. 18 10— 19 10 WAN 1 expounder,561 words
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Advertisement582 1916-10-17 12 MISCELLANEOUS. WANTED, furnished or untarnished bouse in good 1-ct'ity and quiit neighbourhood troui Ncv«-u.b:r I. App'y Bux No 66), Strciti Tju, lilO-B- 17-10 OFFICES TO LET. TO LXI 2dl Klojr, No. B, ttaiacoa bueet. Immediate entry. Apply Meyer Brotbetu. 18-1 n TO BE LE C <umu> <iooe Offices IB Gregbam582 words
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Advertisement690 1916-10-17 12 HOUBEB TO LET. TO LET, Dunrobin. Barker Road. Im mediate ent'y Apply Lee Cheng Van Co. 17-n TO BE LET, 110 a. Orchard Road, Euro perm dwelling house. Kent 160. Apply S Maoa'B»h A Co 6-10— n HOUSE TO LBT, er intertable villa near Newton Kail 'ay Station, rent moderate.690 words
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Advertisement336 1916-10-17 12 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incviiiohatkd in Em. lank Best Multiplar Hair Belting Ordinary and Extra Stout From 2 to 7 stock This belt has gained its reputation throughout Paigon, Rangoo', Sumatra, Bangkok, F.M.S. and the Straits, for its Strength, Durability and Reliability. Quotations from KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street,336 words
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Advertisement216 1916-10-17 12 BOOK YOUR ORDERS NOW Dae to arrive shortly Family Balances, 14, 28 ar.d 50 lbs. Galvanised WUeel Barrows. Pipe Cutteiß, Nos 1 and Mnntz Mt tal Sheets, 4' x V x to j* Muntz Metal Hound Bars, J" to 1 1 dia. Japd. and Biass Tower Bolts. Brass and Iron216 words
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Advertisement464 1916-10-17 12 MOTOR CARS 'phone For HIRE lT B>v promptly attends II 1 to your oall with I J I I comfortable oars, .1.111 day and right. \J \J Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. lIS lift, ORCHARD BOAD To ADVERTISERS Ab requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as changes in sailing464 words
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Miscellaneous327 1916-10-17 12 Straits V)imes. Telephones. Editoria! and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 AU communications relating to editoria matters and news should be addressed THE EDITOR. All > uimanications relating to business v tters— advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants327 words
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