The Straits Times, 1 February 1917
1917-02-01
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Title Section13 1917-02-01 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,328 SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY I. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement100 1917-02-01 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK $13.60 j BEAR (ra"^^^«i BEAR BRAND 1 #liJiipilMi BRA ND m. t m^- "BEAR" BRAND k#II IV MliL-t\ MlLflV. rs^'l SOLE IMPORTERS: J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN BNGLA.-iD) SINGAPORE STOCKED BY STOCKED BY SANDILANDS BUTTERY CO.. Penang BIME. DARBY CO. LTD.. Muar SEREMBAN DISPENSARY. LTD..100 words
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Advertisement76 1917-02-01 1 i Q STEADY GRIND A Q MODERN BUSINESS X every weak liok I*l IL in office aids. J* in I NEW MODEL ROYAL V 1 HA> NO WEAK LINK T X Boilt to last for a X U lifetime, it is the LJ n most reliable nd n JL{ up-to-date76 words
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Advertisement225 1917-02-01 1 i ROBINSON'S INTERNATIONAL GAUZE HALF SLEEVES SINQI F |S HALF SLEI YES The lightest, strongest and most reliable garment for tropical use BUTTONED "T 1 JERSEY FRONT 8 M I STYLE A s illustration. M without hut ALL BRITISH MADE ALL BRITISH MADE These garments we have This singlet is225 words
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Advertisement12 1917-02-01 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. tan AOAMBON. GILFILUN' CO., LTD (Incorpur uwl in Kiiitliml)12 words
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Article1078 1917-02-01 2 TIMELY AND VIGOROUS NEUTRAL PROTEST. Can This Thing Go On Mr. John C. Van der Veer, London editor of the Amsterdam Telegraaf, writes It becomes every day more surprising tbat there are still neutral countries in official friendly relations with a Power which has made itself the enemy1,078 words
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Advertisement494 1917-02-01 2 Alec. Williamson. Ltd. THE ASIATIC MOTOR WORKS AND "THE MOTOR HOUSE. Offer the following Cars from Stock: CHEVROLET. IS/20 H.l'. 5 srater, streamline touring car, tftiffti with electri: starter and lighting set, speedometer, EMPIRE. 20 25 H.P. 5 teater, streamline touring car, equipped with ele mc starter and lighting *'t,494 words
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Advertisement508 1917-02-01 2 WET WEATHER RHEUMATISM Why thooid rheumatism, a disease of tbe blood, b» worw in w*t weather than in dr»? Tl rt < omatic f oison in the blood iq the predisp-siog cause if tbe disease. If yen have the taint in ytur blood you may have rheumatism whenever tbe exciting508 words
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Advertisement664 1917-02-01 2 FOR SALE PRIVATELY Tbe valuable frer bold residential property known an Clany," Clnny Koad, Singapore. For particu'are, apply to POWELL Co., Ltd., Auctioneers. 221-u CONSUMPTION CURED Even when c pi riilii* NO HOPE Eminent Doctors' strikinK testimony. Particulars gladly jjiven by Rev. G.R.Walters Satfpur. Bengal. 4-1 tb-2-8 THE BUKIT JELOTONG664 words
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Advertisement599 1917-02-01 2 CONSULATE-GENERAL FOR THE NETHERLANDS. NOTICE. The Gambling Farm of the Government EaH'coast of Cmuatra will be let for tbe period April I, 1917— M»rcli 81, 19IH, at tbe Governor* office at Med&n un ThumJav February IS. 1917, at 10 a.m. Particulars may bo obtained at tbe oaid office. S ngapore,599 words
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Article1003 1917-02-01 3 ILLUSIONS OF MILITARY TRIUMPH. The Newest Peace Intrigues. German newspapers represent tbe fall of Bucharest as a just judgment on the perfidious Romanians and as a victory for superior political wisdom and morality, combined with superior strength, says a writer in a home paper. Xbe outside world,1,003 words
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Article72 1917-02-01 3 'Iho Crank Your higbaev, I have here a (tchciue that will save many ol your wonderful airships fiom ><estr'HtJ<a. It is a shell prouf envelop six inches Miak. Tlio Count: "Of w! at material f The. Crank In v, your niiilioeng." "he Count: Why, jju i!. o>v72 words
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Advertisement595 1917-02-01 3 li!l l!lil!!l!ii!il^iiiiii!ii!i!i|i!i!lilS!l| y%- |r f^r* iif 1 'I'll /•^i K-ing Alfred j^^P <M were alive fjk A^H^ O 7 «-»days he would have no excuse for s}K)ilii'i.- f flßL^^ft lhe <aK Making cakes at home is as easy as i y If 'hen w hen you use *^7 PaislcyFlpur fw^^HF595 words
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Advertisement495 1917-02-01 3 myoyß SKIN AND SCALP to cm ?i The Soap to I cleanse and -/J purify, the Jl tw^- O' ntment t0 soothe and T\J*Br heal Pare and sure, these fragrant, supercreamy emollients are wonderfully effective fur skin and scalp troubles that itch, burn, torture and disfigure infants, children and adults.495 words
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Advertisement145 1917-02-01 3 DRIPPING Pure Beef Dripping Manufactured on our own premises, can be obtained daily in small quantities or in two-lb. tins. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. DRINK! DRINK!! CARLSBERG j|l CARLSBERG BEER BEER THE BEST £TJ&I MANUOBTAINABLE ioßo^k' IN THE EAST. aE^H METHODS iINYCARLSBERGIj POSSIBLE145 words
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Advertisement533 1917-02-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAI4, STEAMSHIP 100., LTD (Incorporatbd in Japan EUROPEAN LINE A setviee is maintained bct'ivcu Yokohama, via ports and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service hsve been specially designed and usasl ti nl. and533 words
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Advertisement691 1917-02-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. "British India AND Apcar L-ine. (Companibs Incorporatbd in Enolamd). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR ANO ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contraot with His Majesty Qovernuent), China. Japan. Penang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. UOUBWABX) (FOR BdROPB) Outward (roa Cmima) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE691 words
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Advertisement531 1917-02-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoorporatbe in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretsy, Trinwanu, Bisnt, Semerak, Bacho, Kelsntan, Tabai Bingnsra, Telupin, Panarai. PaUni, Sin«ora, Lmod. Kobsamni. Bandon. Lsngsuen. Chumpon, Koblak A Bangkok. Ous Departure s.s. BORIBAT Fab. 8 Feb. 7, 3 p.m. PRACHATIPOK „12 14, 3 p.m. a.a. ASOANG531 words
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Advertisement604 1917-02-01 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. COMBINED SIRVICE Of THEOCEAMB.B.CO..LTO. (iNCOBrORATBD IN EN(II \hu) ANO THE WEBT AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Incorporatbd in Enoland) BITWIBN Fremantle (Perth), North. w«», Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Kegular sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as iniueement offers), Derby, King's Sound (Port for tho604 words
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Article102 1917-02-01 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, February I. High Water. 4.42 a.m.. T H p.m Friday, February 2, Hi»h VakW, 5 46 a.m.. H.H7 p.m. Homeward mail clone* (train.) Saturday, February I *ater 6.5 A am. 0.38 p.m Football cup final. S.C'.C'. ernnnd. Sunday, February 4. »i»» 8.1 10.H n.iu. Monday,102 words
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Article172 1917-02-01 5 P. Dicknon and 1'. Swi Uenbatu 2.30 pm Pat u Pahat LM pa Nuij'n J BO am Mai».c* and .Vtuai 3 pm Batavia i. 80 pin Kota Tiu{gi 4 pm 1 >urbiiu -I pm I (Avion, imlia H 1 pm KsMustralania Mauritius. E^ypt. 6 pm taropc, etc.172 words
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Article119 1917-02-01 5 Or.r .Ufotic-h h%- been calle I to the fact Itiat Mr trriva ,n i.ocri':r. »n< mnci: behind Uto>« p".jliilny< -I* where Our rule is tc ar~ .-bJh otly wl-en t!<ny are ofSciallreactc 1a th. Poiit >tEct aotirt-s. and no later <iaAe thaa 'hat prin'^d above ha. beta119 words
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Article165 1917-02-01 5 BXCHANOB. SDMiTOU, FkMUABY 1, 1917 Ua Lonuca B*nk4m/8 Demuui Mj Private d oi/» i/4».} On Fumui Bauk T. T. 826 On India Bulk T. ff. O« HoMniiOh. ..BkMkd'd 2%pm 0>9i>mui Bukdld 08) On Java Bukl.T. 187 x '«-*i. .ami 10»i SoTWtugn*— be aK iui S8.64 I»di» Oonnoil165 words
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Advertisement55 1917-02-01 5 VICTORIA THEATRE BANDMAN OPERA COMPANY LATEST LONDON SUCCESSES February 5, High Jinks February 0, Mr. Manhatten February 1, The Bing Boys are Here February 8. Tina February 9, The Girl from Ciro's February 10. Theodore Co. February 12. Happy Day February 13, The Bing Boys are Here BOOKING NOW OPEN55 words
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Advertisement588 1917-02-01 5 UTEBT ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTBD, 4 SALESMAN for import articles. Mart be well introduced in tbe Chinese bazaar. Apply Box No. 62. Strait* Time*. 12—6-2 AANTED. NURSE to tray.l to E DK land at the beginning of April, and to take charge of an infant. Apply Box No. 66, Strait" Time*. 1-2—588 words
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Advertisement577 1917-02-01 5 j Have You Tried f^HES! B^i I the World-famous Ifc^. THREE Sgi CASTLES J3§P CIGARETTES? (VIRGINIA) Also "Three Castles" Magnums. I ON SALE EVERYWHERE. SPECIAL PLAYS DURIN6 THE SEASON. CROWDED HOUSE NIGHTLY The Famous STAR OPERA AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, North Bridge Road To-morrow, Friday, Shake-peart- 1 Tr»g' dv ROMEO577 words
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Advertisement288 1917-02-01 5 MOUTRIE m m m Choose a Moutrie Piano for your home, with the positive knowledge that it is the ideal Instrument for this climate, also that in buying direct from the manufacturer you save all intermediate profits. Write for Catalogue. Easy Terms arranged. Liberal discount for r;ish. S. Moutrie Co.,288 words
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1049 1917-02-01 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1. THE SUPREME TEST. Within the next three to six months Britain has to face the supreme tent. Is it to be victory or U it to be compromise— peace for the world and security for the smaller nations, or a mere truce during which1,049 words
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Article14 1917-02-01 6 The Shipping and tbe Import and Export Offices will be closed on Tuesday next.14 words
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Article34 1917-02-01 6 Although tbe padi crop in South Kedah has proved a Had failure that in the districts rouud Alor Star is satisfactory. Alor Star, by the way, has been experiencing wonder fully cool nights lately.34 words
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Article27 1917-02-01 6 Fat sU-aling $«0 belonging to Mr. Vanderliert, of 105, Orchard Road, Tan Ah Keng was sentenced to four months' imprisonment in the second police court this morning.27 words
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Article50 1917-02-01 6 Charged with criminal breach of trust with regard to three cases of rubber valued at $400. bt-longing to Messrs. Ontbrie and Co., Ho Ah Cbek pleaded not guilty in the second police court this uorning, and was remanded till Monday. An'thei man charged with receiving the rubber was also remanded.50 words
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Article20 1917-02-01 6 Tbe Sinwaßpao reports that at noon of January 7 the northern wing of the Peking Government University was totally burnt.20 words
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Article28 1917-02-01 6 It is stated that owing to financial stringency, the Chinese Government is unable to pay tbe taels 35,000 promised by tbe late President Yuan tor bis Shanghai museum.28 words
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Article41 1917-02-01 6 In their produce report, dated yesterday, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state Tbe improvement in tbe copra market mentioned in our last report has been maintained. To-day's values may be given as fine sundried 19.50, fair to good qualities |9 to 19.30.41 words
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Article54 1917-02-01 6 From one cause or another, but principally o-ving to late planting, the Kedah padi crop this year is estimated at only 40 per cent, of that of last year, which, however, is more than could be said for the Province side of the Muda, where, is some mukims. the crop54 words
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Article49 1917-02-01 6 Lieut. C. Douglas, of the Royal Flying Corps, stated at a meeting of the Scottish Meteorological Society that the field of view from an aeroplane was so extensive that distant thunderstorms were easily discernible. He himself had seen clouds a hundred miles off from a height of 8,000 feet.49 words
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Article62 1917-02-01 6 At the iialt yearly general meeting of the National Iniou Club held at the Club House on January 30, the following members were elected to manage the Club affairs for the half-year ending July 31, 1917: -Mr. N. Mamat, president Mr. D. Sundrum, hon. secretary and club captain Mr. A.62 words
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Article82 1917-02-01 6 Commenting on the motor journey from Prai to Kuala Lumpur by two Selangor residents in 12{ hours (264 miles) the Straits Echo says That is not bad. but it does not equal tbe record of Mr. John Turner and the writer who one evening some years ago loft Malacca at82 words
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Article75 1917-02-01 6 An amateur musical and dramatic enter tainment, in aid of the St Dunstan's Home for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors, is being arranged by Mrs. W. B. Wilson, and will take place in Johore Bahru on Saturday evening, February 21. The eiitertainmeot is under the patronage of H. H. the Sultan75 words
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Article79 1917-02-01 6 Five new Government officials, to be designated as commercial and industrial attaches, will soon be appointed in Japan. They will be stationed at New York, London, Shanghai, one in South America and one in tbe South Sea Islands They will travel to neighbouring ports from these places, inspecting industrial and79 words
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Article92 1917-02-01 6 On the occasion of the second anniversary of the Keat Ann Kok Association, the members were at home on January 23 and 24, 806, Residency Road, Kota Bbaru. The bungalow was tastefully decorated with rtags and buntings. Ronggeng and makyong were engaged for the occasion and there was a large92 words
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Article94 1917-02-01 6 A Pioneer cable, dated London, January 15, says. Tbe musketry training of tbe volunteers force has now been commenced by Lord French with a regular staff. The fitness and numbers of the force continue to increase and its utilisation will release a large number of regulars. Many Indian Army officers94 words
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Article136 1917-02-01 6 Truth observes An innovation that is open to criticism was created by Sir Hugh Clifford's speech at tbe meeting of the Aahanti Goldfields Corporation last week. V n like most of the West African gold mining companies, this enterprise has been a great success, and no exception could be taken136 words
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Article213 1917-02-01 6 The notice of the late Lord Crom»r, which appeals elsewhere to-day, makes no note of one or two point* attaching to his earlier work in Egypt. When be first went to that country British influence was visible, first by the presence of the British troops in the country, and next213 words
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Article353 1917-02-01 6 Tbe death occurred at Ipoh in Tuesday morning of tbe Datoh Muda. Che Loeb, Malay Magistrate in Ipoh. Miss M. Marsh, Principal of the Methodist CiirU' School. Kuala Lumpur, is going to America on furlimyli. At tbe next weekly meeting of the Young Men's Arya Samaj ou353 words
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Article42 1917-02-01 6 Recently we announced a xift of silk to our fund for assisting the Overseas Club to provide smokes tor our soldiers and sailors. This has been sold for $25, making tbe total we have received to date $8,183.41.42 words
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Article39 1917-02-01 6 A sum of 119,074.82 has been received from Mr. G. A. Hall, hon. treasurer, Kedah Red Cross Fund, its a contribution from Kedah for the credit of the KeU Cross Fund and St. John Ambulance Society.39 words
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Article64 1917-02-01 6 Mrs. A. B. Garrett ackuowli with grateful thanks tbe following si... aiptionn and donations Special otlertory, St. barnabut. Church, Klang. per Mrs. D. L. Gallurd, hon. secretary $50 Mr. S. S. Logan (January) 25 Boxes, per Mrs. Uewellyn 12 Mrs. Llewellyn 10 Capt. F. brodenburg 10 Mrs.64 words
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Article135 1917-02-01 6 We are indebted to .Messrs. barlow and Company for the following statistics of the export of I'ara rubber from tbe four ports of the Peninsula for varying periods troui January 1, 1V»16. The quantities are stated in lbs., with the figures tor the corresponding periods of the135 words
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Article186 1917-02-01 6 A very pleasant evidence of the cordial relations between Britain and Holland ih found in the following extract from a letter just received by a leading dumdum man in Singapore troui bis correspondents in Amsterdam We send you under separate cover specimen (photo) of British Treasury Bills,186 words
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Advertisement194 1917-02-01 6 CIGARS ai rune Re de BottaaobUd. Large > ALLENOS Dellolo«o«. Small HAVAHA In boxes of 25 a I Reina Victorias MANILAS I gift-. limiTie i Qolottna Perfectos i In boxes JMUMIuHO Do. Bouquets 25 s Sola Agents CALDBECK. MACGRE6OR Co. LITTLE'S DRYING TIN CIGARS, CIGARETTES, ETC. With special Absorbent Pad194 words
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Advertisement261 1917-02-01 6 THE PwM.lt OEMaNO IT THAT It WHY WE NAVE EXTENDED THE PRESENT VAUDEVILLE ENGAGEMENT AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY ALHAMBRA Beaoh Road The Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore TO-NIOHT Corns and sas thaw to-night in their new change Oi pPOgPSftiniß ABBOTT and MARTELL AuHtrnlia'H ureateot r261 words
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Article1800 1917-02-01 7 WESTERN CAMPAIGN Success of the British Operations. BLOCKADE OF GERMANY. Increasing Stringency Adopted lUotir's Tiunum. London. Jd.iu*ty 11 p.m. Field Marshal llaig n i*h u* We bombed dugouts in the neigbbi-uiUwd of Butte de Warlencourt and entemct 'ines to the eastward of Soucbez, i;roatly damaging the works. In1,800 words
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Article74 1917-02-01 7 RIOTKR's TILK.iKAM. London. January 80, 12.85 p.m. Professor Fisher, the Minister for Education, in a speech in London pleading for greater co operation between the Universities, mentioned tbat Oxford was devising courses of advanced study open to overseas, American and Allied students. The Board of Education would be gad74 words
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Article39 1917-02-01 7 Uhikk Tbuokam. London, January 81, 4.6 a.m. Madrid, official I The two bars of lead found on the railway at Granada were connected with a robbery. There was no question of an attempt on King Alfonso's life.39 words
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Article22 1917-02-01 7 Kbutik's Tblboram. London. January 80, 8.15 p.m. Washington: Mr. Wilson |as vetoed the Immigration Bill owing to the literary teat.22 words
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Article191 1917-02-01 7 RlCTlß's TILBORAMS. London, January 30, 235 p.m. The newspapers publish long memoirs of tti< late Lord Cromer and pay high tributes to his work in Egypt and India. The Times describes him as not only one of the ablest and most successful of the masters of constructive191 words
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Article164 1917-02-01 7 Ridtkb's Telkqbams. London. January 81. 1.85 a.m. The Report of the Speaker's Conference on Electoral Reform presents resolutions favouring*iuanhood suffrage for all who are ten pound annual occupiers; a qualifying period of six ninths; the revision of the register every half year; the maintenance of the representation of164 words
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Article410 1917-02-01 7 Deputation to the Colonial Secretary. A deputation consisting of Messrs. Lim Cheng Teik, Ooh Taik Cbee and Veoh Paik Tatt from the Chinese Chamber of Commerce waited upon the Hon. Mr. F. Seton James. C.M.G., the Colonial Secretary, at the Governor's office. Penaag, on Tuesday, with reference410 words
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Article95 1917-02-01 7 On enquiry of the Hon. Mr. Ku Tong Seng, the Times of Malaya learns that be has heard nothing more from Government regarding the offer made by him to send, at his own expense, a selected contingent of Chinese mechanics and skiUrd workmen for work in95 words
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Article616 1917-02-01 7 HELP FOR MEN GOING FROM MALAYA. We are well aware that the harden laid upon the public lately has been a heavy one, and we have been very reluctant to make any further appeals through the Straits Times. But when Orang Tuah so generously sent us ISO! to616 words
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Article78 1917-02-01 7 Intimation having been received at Delhi that there is little prospect of employment for natives of India in Siam, the GovernorGeneral ia Council requests all local govern ments and administrations to make the above intimation as widely known as possible, particularly in places from which emigration to78 words
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Article103 1917-02-01 7 The Rangoon Gazette of January '25 says that the following war risk rates httvu been enhanced as under lndia to Mauritius, '2 j per cent South Africa. 'H per cent East Africa, 21 per cent Straits, 2 per cent Far East, 2 per cent Australia, 2 per cent Plate, 5103 words
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Article1755 1917-02-01 7 DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF LATE LORD CROMER. Man of Brilliant Commonsense. The main chapter in the life of Evelyn Baring. Earl Cromer, in practically the history of the modern regeneration o f Ancient Egypt. Whatever view may be taken of the policy of British intervention in Egypt1,755 words
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Article130 1917-02-01 8 Writing under yesterday's date. Messrs. Barlow and Co. report For tbe auctions which commenced today, some 750 tons were catalogued for sale. There was a good demand at tbe opening for all grades, but it fell away slightly towards the clone of the day Although advice* from130 words
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Article94 1917-02-01 8 A Pioneer cable, dated London. January 17, says Tbe combing out process for national service is psiu— li»n very satis factofily aad the strength of tbe Allies in creaaee every week. The new government is a marvel of energy. The city tribunal y.«terday considered thecaw of94 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter218 1917-02-01 8 To the Kditor of the Straits Times. >ir Wtor roiidin^ your article Malay an Man Power in your issue of January 3 I wondered if it were not possible, as Government wishes to get as many well -trained men in the field as early as can be,218 words
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Article426 1917-02-01 8 The final for the S.F.A. cap will be played between Shropshire* I. and tbe S.R.C. on the S.C.C. ground on Saturday afternoon, kick off at 5.10 p.m. It has been found impossible to arrange for an enclosure, and a charge for admission, as was at tirst suggested, and the426 words
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Article121 1917-02-01 8 The report of the Kledang Tin Mining Company. Limited, states that the accounts of the company for the year to February show a loss of .£06:!. The actual profit from operations carried on by the tribute™ at tbe mine was £1,006. bat against this H.IOH, the interest on121 words
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Article142 1917-02-01 8 A big land sale was concluded last week when Mr. T. V. Pillay, licensed auctioneer. Ipob, sold by auction, two blocks of land, comprising 575 acres, 2 -uods and perches, the property of the Initcd Batang Rubber Estates, Limited, of London and Ipob. The property, which is142 words
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Article1462 1917-02-01 8 MOTORING CONDITIONS ON THE SALON ICA FRONT. Achievements of Ford Cars. E. N. D. writes in the Daily Graphic Among the irnt flight of well-known motor-traders who donned khaki was Mr. K. Stewart Lees, who had just resigned a directorship of a leading British car concern when1,462 words
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Article525 1917-02-01 8 New Hotel Rules Now In Force at Home. The order limiting meals taken <n hotels. restaurants, and clubs came into i -ion at bomb on ivcemotr 18. Mealb begu.. ojtween 6 and 9 30 p.m. must be limited to three courses. Meals begun at any other time mast525 words
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Article182 1917-02-01 8 Larger Participation Probable Than Last Year. Mr. K. J. Yonge, joint general manager of the Export Association jf < 'inada, bis ad dressed a letter to members of the association drawing their attention to the fact that arrangement-, a'e already being made for the Lyons182 words
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Article28 1917-02-01 8 A proposal will soon be submitted to the Chinese Cabinet for raising a l>omestic Loan of 800 million declare for paying off Railway Loans and extending the lines.28 words
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Advertisement135 1917-02-01 8 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS Late** advertisements of th< day appear ipire tn uiybt unfolds more of the j'iiuoti.y Dobiw comedy and presents two bl-occ efnodes of Peg o' The King. A splendid -owtt-y drama belpH to make up a strong pnwiMune. Tii*JMit«o« Eileen and Doris Woods jjave well performance at the135 words
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Advertisement289 1917-02-01 8 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, February 3, RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 1 2 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best in town Upcountry orders promptly executed, bread delivered at private re&kience daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, ;»od cars on hire. Ring289 words
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Advertisement197 1917-02-01 9 Don't Be Deceived By The Lure Of Low Prices WHKN >ou buy d ugs. remember th*t quality i« the onh true test of cheapne-s Inferior Ir )kk are expensive at any price. 1 Our goodw are all m irked tt definite pru-es above cost and these prices a f e197 words
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Advertisement431 1917-02-01 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISM (Inoorporatkd in Japan) (Osaka Marcantile Steamship Co., Ltd.) KOo. -BOMBAY LINE. Ihn Company maintains a .fgulsr cargc service witb six steamers callirg at Moji i'okkaichi, Hongkong, Singapore, Port Swet tenbam, Penang, Colombo and Bombay, and on tbe return voyage callirg at Taticorin Singapore. Hongkong and Moji.431 words
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Advertisement447 1917-02-01 9 NOTICE. TO ALL WHOM it may concern, I, CHHISI TUN HOLGER SEVERIN JBLSTRUP, Second Officer of the ».s. Ban Poh Gaan," hereby Rive notice thnt ay wife CORNELIA JELSTRUP at present '^aiding at Burlington House, Singapore, has not now, nor bas she in tbe past had, authority to contract for447 words
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Advertisement42 1917-02-01 9 HEADQUARTERS FOX THE ONLY GENUINE NOVELTY WRIST WATCH BUND UP-TO-DATE HO MORE j^ffl^JllfY GOODB Ik I W^\M^™ct) UP-TO-DATE LEATHER IHilfflSl^ PEOPLE qTRAM M UNWORN STRAPS f3^!^J]p EASILY TAKEN OFF Original Importers: JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. JOF Only Address. jfl ROAD. Only Address.42 words
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Advertisement2018 1917-02-01 10 WAE?or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance ib worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAX OTHER PROPEBTT IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Iboobpobatbd ib Stbaits Sbttlbmbmt*) HMOOMICIi Wlnohaatar Houaa, Slngapor*. LONDOM OFFIQIi 82, Old Jewry, E.G. Tbe Company has aISOtOOO deposited with tba Supreme Cooil ot Baglaad,2,018 words
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Advertisement696 1917-02-01 10 INSURANCE. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE 80., LTD. (Incopokatbd in Honqkono) Matured policies and claims paid during 1916 524,303.51 Matured policies and claims paid 1912-16 1,680,916.93 Income during 1916 2,236,759.05 Assurance Reserve Fund (policyholders' security) 5,106,943.44 Assurance in Force 21 ,630,287.26 P. J. FITZGERALD, Reaident Manager, The Arcade, Singapore. NORWICH UNION696 words
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Article879 1917-02-01 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Teaching Wounded Soldiers. Continuing his interesting description of the work done in the big French motoring schools," Mr. C. H. Bradley in Tbe Motor, carries his readers onward from the element I iiry classes to tbe graduated product, —tbe finished expert879 words
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Article127 1917-02-01 11 The following are said to be tbe figures to which the monthly expenditure of the Central Government has been reduced Presidential Office. together witb Cabinet expenses, ••211,398; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, $55,512 Ministry of tbe Interior, $51,750; Ministry of Finance, 145,000; Ministry of tbe Army, •30,130; Ministry of127 words
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Article80 1917-02-01 11 That tbe snowfall this winter is one of the heaviest Japan has seen in recent yean is shuwn by dispatches reaching Tokio which tell of scores of booses being crashed under the weight of tbe snow. A report from Toyama prefecture tells bow a part of tbe buildiugs of the80 words
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Advertisement665 1917-02-01 11 ••MADE IN CANADA" FORD TOURING CAR. Petrol consumption officially certified by the Singapore Automobile Club. 84« diet on 1 gallon of 'Shell" carrying a load of 42j stone. ben yoa bay a Ford Tour lights. Tbat means additional ing Jar y(<u bay wbat yon pay comfort and safely, for— a665 words
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Miscellaneous320 1917-02-01 12 Straits V)imes. Temporary Talaphone 58. All communications relating to editorial natters and news should bo addressed to THE EDITOR. All comoiunicationß relating^ to business matters advertisenicntH, HuoHcriptiocs, accounts, printing, etc. should be addr. wd to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Mißcellane oub wants of every description ar< inserted in tbe ordinary320 words
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