The Straits Times, 22 February 1917
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Title Section13 1917-02-22 1 The Straits Times. SO. 25,34tf SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 22. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement134 1917-02-22 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK > Prioc do* $14.90 per -R-i BEAR P^S I BEAR BRAND/ s s^M|^^3' m BRAND wit wr I 6 EAR" BRAND WII IVI L|\ MYGIEN,c 5W155 IVI 1 L/ l\ us c^ s"^5 mus natural purtfJl of (j^ljg^ams or rropjcal SOLE IMPORTERS: J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD.134 words
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Advertisement72 1917-02-22 1 Q STEADY GRIND ft X MODERN BUSINESS S U every weak link f| in office aids. A* 0 NEW MODEL ROYAL 0 M HA- NO W»AK ***** Pi pi Built to last for a gn W lifetime, it is the W M most reliable aad pi JL ap-to-date of ail72 words
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Advertisement269 1917-02-22 1 ROBINSON CO. A LADIES' J L SMART FOOT WEAR, I No. 60S— Qlaoe Kid Court Shoe, i No. f-sa— Black Glace Kid Court li«ht sole, Jor carriage or evening No> 478 B lack Suede Court Shoe, Shoe, smart shape witb tab and wear, shape as above, buckle Hliiiht- v. se269 words
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Advertisement15 1917-02-22 1 I .-JEFFREYS PiILSENER I BEER. 1 SOLR.'AOINTS ADAMBON. GILFILLAN A CO., LTD (Incorporntol n Kngl.-uiil)15 words
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Article713 1917-02-22 2 POTATO LACK ROUSES GREAT ANGER. Bad Harvest. The failure of tbe German potato harvest. says a Rotterdam correspondent, is oontinually becoming more apparent, and is having serious effects. Even the great industrial districts of Essen and Dusseldorf have had tbe weekly allowance per bead reduced to 3713 words
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Article235 1917-02-22 2 German Tale about Petrol From Rumania. The work of patting in order the Rumanian Petroleum fields, which had been damaged by the English commission of destruction. has proceeded with such rapidity that within a few weeks work will be resumed in some of the oil plants,235 words
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Article33 1917-02-22 2 Formal application bas been made for a retrial of tbe case of Franz Bopp, German Consul General at San Francisco, who was recently found gaihy of acts in violation of United States neutrality.33 words
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Advertisement246 1917-02-22 2 TAILORING New-Seasons Suitings, Coatings, Serges, etc. High-class Tailoring at Cash Prices. EVERYTHING FOR MEN'S WEAR. J. L CAMPBELL Co. Raffles Square. I TO LET RAFFLES CHAMBERS Commodious, well lighted and airy offices ol second floor, front portion of first floor and ground floor. Wii! be divided to suit intending tenants.246 words
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Advertisement594 1917-02-22 2 KINDS Of RHEUMATISM. In p< pu ar i»n k .i>B the word rheumatism is a tern. l.ioh co<"- a u.uititnde bf ills, of wl irh pain m t< c > ><" f Anii-iii*' rii> lieu* i"r, ii flammatory rhe nmnti-ni «v 1 r t>r iv >' in fever »ri- all594 words
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Advertisement375 1917-02-22 2 WAN TED, A SHIP'S SURGEON for our ss. I. Jacob on the China run. Apply, stating calary, required to THE KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ 2 3, Collyer Quay. Sl-2— 27-2 NOTICE Is hereby given that Teo Beng Kiat is no longer in our employ, as from this date. KOH A Co.375 words
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Advertisement328 1917-02-22 2 JUST ARRIVED from Australia by s.s. Tasman 60 FIRSTCUSS COBS and some grey oream and black pair*, well matched alto race ponies. Inspect on invited. Pbone. 817 H. BONK, Horse Rof o«itorj. Orchard Road. M-t— STAMPS. ~7 Wanted to purchase, oollictioos of Biitiab Colonials and Foreign stamps. State fait particulars328 words
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Article938 1917-02-22 3 WINNING A LEGACY FOR OUR Children. No German Peace. A corporal wbo, mortally il). laj in hospital on Christmas Day sent a communication to a friend that be bad an important message of some kind to give, and when seen he told of many of Die adventures938 words
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Article173 1917-02-22 3 Harry Dearth, wbo comes Dalj's Theatre in Vouox England," recently played a practical joke which recalls the best days of Edward Sothern and J L. Toole. It waa at a largely attended lunch, and tbe guests at tbe chairman* table were t^e victims. Harry whispered to173 words
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Article28 1917-02-22 3 Mr. A«h-a-arl Bartl-tt. wbo b^a jatt arrived in New V itiM xpr<MS h the opioion that thore will be no oesaation of hostilities before next October, if then28 words
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Advertisement388 1917-02-22 3 r\ Use This i N<^ Delicious Chewing Sweet regularly after every tncil and see bow it aids digestion. It relieves Che distress from overeatiii£. b jghtons and preserves the teeth sweetens mouth and breath and quenches thirst. It is ttpi cvliy soothing for smokers. Wits£iiYS the ideal confection wrapped in388 words
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Advertisement578 1917-02-22 3 IN TORMENT BOTH DAY AND NIGHT From Skin Trouble Which Spread From Elbow to Chest. HEALED BY CUHCURA "My trouble started with Itching In tho Mt armpit, and from a small patch of mt it spread until It nearly reached my elbow ami down toward my chest. Tbe itching: ami578 words
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Advertisement216 1917-02-22 3 DRIPPING Pure Beef Dripping Manufactured on our own premises, can be obtained daily in email quantities or in two-lb. tins. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. TmTrxj notice:. NOTICE is hereby given that the above Trade Mark is the property of t he United Malaysian216 words
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Advertisement450 1917-02-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP rOO., LTD. ilnooaroßATSD w Japan EUROPEAN LINE A aw vine is maintained betwten Yokohama, via ports and London under mail eontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this at rvioe have been specially designed and unaswiiiitiiii aad450 words
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Advertisement619 1917-02-22 4 BTEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. "British India AMD Mpcar L. inc. (OoHPAMias Incobpobatbd in Enoland). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Dndar Contraot wltn Hit Majesty Oovermaent), fo» Ohina, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Bgj»|. Madltawanaan Ports and London. MAIL LINES. HoaawAßD (fob Eubopb) Ootwabd (roa Cbinai INTERMEDIATE619 words
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Advertisement528 1917-02-22 4 STEAMER, SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Ikoobpoeatbd in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tnnggann, Bisnt, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobaamui, Band jn, Langsuen. Cbumpon, Koblak A Bangkok. D«fa Dtptrtun a. a. BORIBAT Fab. 26 Fab. 28, 3 p.m. M. PRACHATIPOK Mar.. 3 Mar.528 words
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Advertisement614 1917-02-22 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OOMBINBO SBRVIOB OF THE OCEAN S.S. CO.. LTO. (Incorporated in England) AND THE WEST AUSTRALIAN 8. N. CO.. LTD. (Imcobfobatbd in Enoland) BBTWBBN F reman tie (Perth Nort h-W..t Australian Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular sailings between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as in duoement offers),614 words
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Article121 1917-02-22 5 FIXTURES. Thursday, February 22. High Watm 10.34 a.m., 1 1,12 p m Friday, February 23. «H|b Wster lUi am. Homeward iu»il clomoh Municipal Commission, 9.30 p.m. Saturday, February 24. High Water 0. a.m., O.S p.m. Kederated Kai(in«eriog Co., mtg., noon. Mr. Manhattan. Victoria Theatre. Sunday, February 25.121 words
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Article137 1917-02-22 5 To D*t V I ifJbjEH and P. Swettenham 'I 30 pm Batn Pabat 2.30 pm Pulau Sambu aud Pontianak 2.30 pm VUlacca and Muar 3 pm Kota Tinggi 4 pm To >onov. Cucob 30 am Pulau Batam and Pulau Bulang 8.30 am Pulau Soegi 9.^0 am P.137 words
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Advertisement215 1917-02-22 5 iENTI.KWOVA.* required, ss bouse k< t per companion boroarri d lady "f impaired health in go id district Would give 176 per montti and all ft- '.<\. Prefer abstainer, and wou'd give extea for typewriting. Box He, U4 -traitc T.m -s. 22 2 '0-8 NOTICE. THE RMNDAITEKON6 (SINGAPORE) RUBBER ESTATES.215 words
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Advertisement820 1917-02-22 5 LA TEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED Chinese smih to accompany lady an] infant to Sydney. Good wages App y to 8.. e/o Straits Times 22 1— ?8 2 WANTED, uof'irni-hed compound bou < n Tanglio district, from April 1 or earlier. Apply Bn No. 16, Straits Time*. 22 2— 29 -2 WANTED,820 words
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Advertisement620 1917-02-22 5 To-morrow! Friday I I THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE. 188 The) Famous In tbs Scpkexe Court or the STAR OPERA In Bankrnntcy. No. 144 ot 1911 AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, NOTIC. i^reb, K iven that on a Petitio M fil'd November 20 18.8, a K>ceivin»( Ordf North Bridge Road against Chop King620 words
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Advertisement313 1917-02-22 5 8. Q "GARRICK' CIGARETTES SMOKING MIXTURE. Cigarettes, per tin of 50, T5 cts. Smoking Mixture, Ordinary and Coarse Cut in \i lb. tins $1.1 0 DUTY PAID. On Sale at all Dealers. THE NATIONALCASH REGISTER MBsssMi tf^s^sjutm jyawJW&^a? ajJß^Uf j^3Emi3bß^^E^«tJ|^^ BfIBBB^SMi flt^2 1 t it '^bbT Sm. raw T *'*TMir^i313 words
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1048 1917-02-22 6 The Straits Times. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23. BEFORE THE STORM. We can recall no time since the war began when there has been so little real information available as to the situation in the various points of war interest. The other day, the tone of messages received about operations in the1,048 words
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Article13 1917-02-22 6 The Preanger Robber Maatechappy is about to augment its capital to 1,000,000 guilders.13 words
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Article16 1917-02-22 6 Bat soap is now being manufactured at Port Swettenham by a Japanese, says the Malay Mail.16 words
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Article18 1917-02-22 6 The rubber factory of the Way Haliiu Estate, Tandjong Karang Lampongs, wa» burned down on the 4th inst.18 words
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Article25 1917-02-22 6 The management of the Penang Maternity Hospital gratefully acknowledge the gift of an ambulance trolley, kindly presented by Mrs. A. Huttenbach and Mm. Alma Baker.25 words
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Article45 1917-02-22 6 s In tbeir produce report dated yesterday, Metsrs. Barlow and Co. state The market for copra hw, since onr last report been dull and declining. Today's quotations may be siven a* 98 30 for fine aundried and 37.00 to $8.00 (or (air to good qualities.45 words
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Article19 1917-02-22 6 Tbe Dutch Cbio( Medical Officer has notified tbat Bansein has been declared an infected port on account of cholera.19 words
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Article23 1917-02-22 6 Tbe output of gold from tbe cyanide works in upper Sarawak for the past eleven years amounted to 848,492 ounce* valued at £1.481,085.23 words
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Article22 1917-02-22 6 Daring last year the French Government requisitioned 6,000,000 hectolitres of wine for the army. This quantity is equal to 792,000,000 large bottles.22 words
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Article28 1917-02-22 6 The Soenda coolie Sioen, who recently murdered Heer Schroder, of tbe Pantai Bolaja iOstate, was sentenced to 15 years' rigoroos imprisonment by tbe Ladraad at Bindiev on Thursday.28 words
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Article28 1917-02-22 6 The German torpedo boat Y69 was liberated under articles 5 and 6 of tbe Dutch Neotraliti Proclamation. The wounded, who have been left behind, are to be interned.28 words
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Article28 1917-02-22 6 The Honorary Secretary o( tbe Selangor Nursing Association has received the following cable from the Secretary of tbe Colonial Nursing Association in London Nurse cancelled pat sports unobtainable.28 words
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Article39 1917-02-22 6 The United State* supreme court has denied tbe appeal of tbe defence against the verdict of guilty entered by trial and appel late courts in the famous Diggs-Caminetti white slave c«se, which was tried in California two years ago.39 words
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Article37 1917-02-22 6 The Eastern Steamship Co.'s Chartered vessel Anjou was not allowed into Tandjong Poera on Friday, as Penang bad been declared an infected port. She was ordered to Belawan to be disinfected and afterwards returned to Tandjjng Poera.37 words
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Article40 1917-02-22 6 Tbe Dutch steamship lines, Rotterdam Lloyd Nederland, and Ocean, have cancelled all current contracts. New passenger and cargo rates are being formulated and will shortly be published. Tbe cargo boat services to the Dutch East lodiett will shortly be reopened.40 words
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Article46 1917-02-22 6 To morrow (Friday) at St. Andrsw s Cathedral at 630 pm. there will be held the monthly missionary and workers' interces sion service. The subject of the address and intercessions will be Worn amongst Soldier*." and tbe conductor will be the Rev. B. C. Roberts, C.F.46 words
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Article54 1917-02-22 6 In the third police court this morning one Tan Boon Yam was convicted on three charges of criminal breach of trust in the sums of $150. 915.70, and 114 40, tbe property of Cbeong Boon Seng, of 28, China Street. He was sentenced to three months on each charge, tbe54 words
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Article50 1917-02-22 6 Tbe work of refloating the battle-cruiser Tsukuba, which was sunk at Yokohama following an explosion in her powder maga zinc, is making good progress. Most of the water has been pumped out of the vessel. which was split in two by tbe explosion. The rear part will be raised first.50 words
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Article65 1917-02-22 6 Mr. Frederic J. ShepLerd, who is acting for Mr. C. Alma Baker, organiser of tbe Malayan Air Squadron Fund, hai cabled to the War Office the cost of two more Fighters, namely. Malaya No. 31— the Kuala Kangsar, and Malaya No. 32— tbe A. N. Kenion. A sum of 18,8fc965 words
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Article57 1917-02-22 6 Tbe recovery of tbe bodies of the victims o( the stranded steamer Hankaka Mara has been carried on with onflaggirg energy. According to a telegram received in Shanghai from Chefoo, the bodies of eight more Chinese were fished up on the same day. No more Japanese bodies could be found,57 words
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Article64 1917-02-22 6 For tbe second time in three weeks, says a wire from Salinas, California, an attempt has been made to wreck the Southern Pacific tlyer, The Lark, by placing a logging chain across the track. In both instances tbe obstruction was seen in time to remove it before tbe arrival of64 words
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Article63 1917-02-22 6 With reference to the paragraph in our last edition regarding a clerk named Gomes charged with theft, we are informed by tbe Chartered Bank here that tbe accused is alleged to have put used bill stamps on Bills of Exchange instead of the new ones banded oat to him, and63 words
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Article53 1917-02-22 6 The Austrian Government has prohibited all payments from Austria for goods supplied from external sources before January 1. Swiss exporters are chiefly affected. Tbe Journal de Geneve says this is Austria's bankruptcy and attacks Austria's dislioneHty, declaring that Germany appears to have taken the same course, as German remit tances53 words
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Article64 1917-02-22 6 Sensational statements were made in the course of the prosecution of the man Mooney, who is charged at San Francisco with complicity in tbe bomb plot by which six were killed and forty injured in tbe preparedness parade there on July 22, 1916. It was charged that a plot to64 words
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Article77 1917-02-22 6 In the second police court yesterday two Hylams were convicted of dishonestly retaining stolen property in the form of a gold and jade bracelet, and sentence waa deferred. Mr. F. Cbauvax. of the Singapore Rubber Works, Paair Panjang, identified the bracelet as part of a quantity of jewellery stolen fiom77 words
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Article82 1917-02-22 6 Tbat it is illegal to make continuous use of an eltctric motor horn within Municipal limits waa proved in the first summons court this morning, when Mr. J. Storch was lined 110 for this offence at Katong. Defendant pleaded that it was necewtary to use the horn on account of82 words
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Article299 1917-02-22 6 General Sir Horace Smith- Dorrien has taken Greyfriars, Ascot, until recently the residence of 11.11. tho Kioto of Sarawak. Lieut. George R. Hanan, Dublin Fusilier*, formerly of Matale. Ceylon, previously reported missing, was killed in action on November 13. Mr. S. M. Barrows, at one time Director299 words
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Article70 1917-02-22 6 We very gratefully acknowledge $35. being March subscriptions from Sungei Buroog Estate (Jobore) per Mr. T. A. Maochip. for our fond to assist tbe Overseas Club to provide smokes for our soldiers and sailors. The subscribers are Mr. T. A. Manchip $10, Mr. W. J. Manchip70 words
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Article54 1917-02-22 6 Our Day Fund. In addition to the £50,000 already remitted to the account British Red Cross Fund and St. John Ambulance Society, a further amount of £"2, 600, which includes $19.***** contributed by Kedab, was remitted yesterday by telegraphic transfer. There is a balance still on band of $2,860.41 (or54 words
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Article92 1917-02-22 6 Writing under yesterday's date, Messrs. Barlow and Co. report Tbe quantity catalogued for this week's auction was HIT tons. There was a good demand for all grades and prices were well maintained. Ribbed smoked sheet sold up to t155, an advance of tl, but only one lot92 words
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Article79 1917-02-22 6 Tbe following are among tbe large subscriptions to the Victory War Loan, and are mostly new money North -Eastern Railway Co., .£2,000.000; Edinburgh Li(e Assurance Co., Andrew Weir and Co., and the Equity Law Assurance Co., each .£1.000,000 National Mutual Co. of Australia, £800,(00; National Deposit Friendly79 words
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Article159 1917-02-22 6 The activity on tbe export market in Yokohama for raw silk towards the end of last year caused an increased buoyancy. Immediately upon tbe turn of the month prices advanced by V.30 on January 4, and farther by Y.lOon January 16 In spite of the advance159 words
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Article186 1917-02-22 6 As a result of a collision between a motor car and the ricksha in which «be was travelling, Mm. V. Rodrigncß, of Chang Jim Chaan Place, is now lying in hospital buffering from serious HIM The collision occurred in New Bridge Koad near L'pper Hokien Street about186 words
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Advertisement85 1917-02-22 6 y^Ql /*l*^\ To be obtained /V^ QUARTS FROM THE I L^i J -^fefc; Sole Agents: laMfiHS'lfln CALDBECK, X&XMil* MAGGREGOR \OAi ND lA^Vy' Wine «Sc Spirit <["OIV/ Merchants. CURRENCY REFORM IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS -BYJ. O. ANTHONISZ, C.M.G. Price $2.25 ON SALE AT JOHN LITTLE CO. LTD. I (Incorporated in England).85 words
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Advertisement179 1917-02-22 6 A TIP-TOP PICTURE PROGRAMME AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRA B«avoh Road The Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore powerful hunran-intarcst drama By the Milano Film Co. THE FLOWER OF EVIL Four Parts Powerful situations abound throughout this picture surprises follow one another thick and fast179 words
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Article1889 1917-02-22 7 SUBMARINING. Attitude of Neutral States. BRITAIN'S FUTURE POLICY Importance of Producing Food. RICTBR's TILaOBAMit. London, February V.4" a.m. The Swedish press denounce* tb* submarining of Sweden's biggest tailing ship, tbe Hugo Hamilton, boant IMB Valparaiso for Sweden, with a cargo cf -iltpetre. and contrasts this flagrant breach <>t1,889 words
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Article29 1917-02-22 7 RkCTKRS TfLKi.KAM. London February 21. 12.55 p.m. Washington Tbe Senate has passed the bill appropriating live millions sterling for tbe purchase of the lUm-h West Indies.29 words
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Obituary118 1917-02-22 7 OBITUARY. RllTKh's TuLk'iKAM. London, February 21. 7.45 a.m. San Antonio: Tbe death is announced of Gtutral Kunnlon Oriental Studies. Rioter's Tbliobam. London, February 20, 12.20 p.m. The City Corporation has given £250 yearly for nine years towards the endowment of the School for Oriental Studies. The Goldsmith's Company has given118 words
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Article490 1917-02-22 7 Serious Charge Against European Planter. The Straits Echo says At the Magistrate's Court. Klang, before Mr. N. R. Jarrett, E. O. Both well, assistant manager of Snngei Raaa Estate, was charged with having on the 4th inst., at his bungalow-committed a serious offence upon Ng Chi, a490 words
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Article404 1917-02-22 7 The Issue of $100,000 Debentures Postponed. The eighth annual general meeting of tbe Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Limited, was held at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Saturday. There were present, says tbe Straits Echo, Messrs. W. H. Thome, in tbe cbair, M. C. Corbett, R. P. Brasb, G.404 words
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Article1931 1917-02-22 7 THE NATIONAL EFFORT TO MAKE GOOD. From Our Special Correspondent. London, January 12. Daring the last few days the country has been locking after itself, more or leas. The Prime Minister, accompanied by Lord Milner, bas been visiting Rome reversing the historic role of Caractacas and patting1,931 words
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Article52 1917-02-22 7 The members of the Cabinet and the other Mmn'in bare pooled their salane», with tbe result that each will draw at the rale of £3,000 a year, compar.d with £1.(100 drawn by each member of tbe last Cabinet. Mr. Lloyd George's salary as Prime Minister is not affocted by the52 words
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Article56 1917-02-22 7 The Tidningen states that an extensive system of espionage has been discovered in Sweden. A spy named Heninksun, who escaped from Finland, li»h teen arrested with others on a charge of having informed German agent* of the movement of EntenUt ships in tbe Baltic and tbe Gulf of Bothnia to56 words
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Article659 1917-02-22 8 Dividend of 45 Per Cent, for The Year FullowiD« is Ih report of th« director* of i Bm Tin Mimug Company, i.reoeuted to shurebjldeis at the mi: nog ou ti Mh instant v iv, pleasure iv submitting her.vruh the company's balance sheet, mining hccuuiiV and659 words
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Article356 1917-02-22 8 F LYING MAIL VANS. Plans for Regular Service In America. The li i>ed States l'i*t Office is mskicg plans tor an elaborate postal service by aernplai.i The wlumis under consideration inclu k- s< rvicei b»t»eeri N w ik aad Chicago. anH between Washington. ii .1 Kasl d A statement issued356 words
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Article40 1917-02-22 8 A pan phlet, which ban been widely cir rulated in South O< t many, demands the Kaiwrs abdication aa Emperor in favour aj tl.< liavanan Houv. a* a guaranty of praor and cordial i elation* with Id ita.n and France.40 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter492 1917-02-22 8 Sir William Richmond's First Novel. A first novel has been written in bis seventy-fifth year by an artiat of worldwide, renown in circumstances of peculiar interest. The artist-author is Sir William B. Rich mond. the famous Royal Academician, who added a new beauty to St.492 words
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Letter421 1917-02-22 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The argument put forward in favour of the above subject by Mr. Cathir Gamoo that it should be a Tamil Representation and not—as in his opinion —an one-sided Indian Representation U really surpris ing! I certainly admit that Tamils out here421 words
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Article11 1917-02-22 8 Bukit Katil.— 9,296 llw.; nine months 77,253 lbs.11 words
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Article76 1917-02-22 8 A letter received in Kuala Lumpur from a naiiient in Rheima says tbat tbe population of Rbeini* haa fallen from 110,000 to 15,000 persons. The German trenobea are only I.JIU yard* from tbe last bouses of the town, and from tbe top of any of the bouses it is possible76 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article24 1917-02-22 8 The griffins for tbe May race meeting will bo drawn for to-day, in Mr. Abrama'a yard at Orchard Road at 5.15 p.m.24 words
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Article164 1917-02-22 8 The Penang Bisley cp^ns on Saturday, at 280 p.m., with the Cadets' competition (handicap, 100 and HO yardaK and the Ladies' competition (handicap, 100 and 200 yards at 4 p.m.!. On Sunday, at 7a m the competitions are tbe Bar Challenge Cup (200, 600 and 600 yar is,164 words
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Article162 1917-02-22 8 The Singapore Golf Club President's Team vs. Captain's Team foursome match for Saturday afternoon, February 24, is as follows, players being particularly requested to observe the starting times: 8 p. Urqnhart and Ruchwaldy v. Strickland and Rayner. 8.5 p.m. Doig and Freshwater v. Ker and Knox Wilson. 810 p.m.—162 words
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Article307 1917-02-22 8 In spite of the ground being as slippery as a skating rink quite a good game was seen between Officers and Tbe Rest en the S C.C. ground yesterday. Neither side was able to mister fifteen men, each being one short. Tbe Rest wore the club colours, but were307 words
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Article156 1917-02-22 8 In casting about for new sources of revenue, Tbe Spectator suggest*, besi les a direct tax upon income, hitting rich and poor alike in proportion to their income, a greatly increased tax on male servants, and a graduated tax on female servants. That is to say,156 words
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Article59 1917-02-22 8 On Friday while a billiard tournament was proceeding at the Siantar Club, Permntang Siantar, and about 20 persons were present the building was struck by lightning which caught tbe small billiard table which bad been played on only 10 minutes previously. A large iron pillar was also struck down. Happily59 words
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Article119 1917-02-22 8 Lord Sydenbam, speaking at a conference of teachers in London on .January 27, said tbat Germany had provided tbe world for all time with a terrible warning, and also a great lesson v»ith regard to tbe utilisation of the huge system of national education for political purposes. Within two generations119 words
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Article531 1917-02-22 8 (From Ova Own Cobuspoxdkkt i M*l«cca, February 21. Mr. L it H Bruyerec, late of Messrs. Sime Darby and Co, has left for titbau, Kuala Pilah. The marriage took place )a«t week of Mr. Goh K»y Seng, uephew of Mr. Ong Cheng Wi, and tbe eldtst daughter531 words
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Article539 1917-02-22 8 A Memorial to Mr. Arthur Knight. Tbe annual business and social meeting of the Presbyterian Church was held in tbe Manse last night. The Minister (tbe Rev. W. Cross, M.A.j presided over a good company of members and friends. Tlie proceedings J upened with prayer and singing and539 words
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Advertisement39 1917-02-22 8 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. a Messrs. Powell and C),, Ltd., will sell by auction, wax polished teak boaaehold furni I tare, plants, etc., on Saturday, at Gladys Cottage, 19, Gilitead Road. Full particulars will be advertised in to morrow's isaue.39 words
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Advertisement319 1917-02-22 8 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER CINEMA SHOW Saturday, February 24, RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The beat in town Upcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered n* private residence daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged, and cars on hire. Ring Telephone319 words
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Advertisement227 1917-02-22 9 BEDSTEADS Iron 19 IT Nickel f* 1 B Models Silver"- plated JUBT UNPACKED: Specially built after "PRANAKAN" Taste. ALL BIZBS. ALL DESIGNS. Ineomparaoie Prices Incomparable Quality." WE BELL. JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. OF Only Addreee. ORCHARD ROAD. Only Addresa. "BRUNOUNUM" THE PERFECT WOOD PRESERVATIVE The Reliable Stop-Rot Antiseptic and Certain227 words
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Advertisement381 1917-02-22 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (iMooBPOKAnrj Of Japan) (•aafea Ktrea.tik MauMbia Co., LM.) KOl>E-BOMBAY LINE. Ihe Company maintains a .-oßnlar omro aerrioe with six steambn eaUirß at Buoji Vokkaiobi, Hongkone, Singapore, Port Swet tnnham, Penang. Colombo and Bombay, and on the return royage oalling at Tutioorin Singapore, Hok.^kong and Moji. PACIFIC381 words
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Advertisement312 1917-02-22 9 NOTICE. Our Newnpaper Subscription receipt bock numbered from No 1001 to No. 1061, loclagive. has been lost and our oastomers are rcqaestei oot to pay any money on presentation of any of the above numbered receipts. KOHACo. Singapore, February 19, 1917. 1 8— IX, 2 H. S. KIRWAN DAIR/MAN AND312 words
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Advertisement78 1917-02-22 9 THE MALACCA IMPORT COMPANY, General Merchant* and Contractors MALACCA. 'Phone Hoe. 37*51. St orea A shop, 44 45, Blacksmith St. We are willing to undertake contracts for the following Estate bungalows. Factories and Smoke Houses, Stores and Drying Sheds, Permanent Temporary Coolie Lines, Sink Wells, Extend, Repair and Paint existing78 words
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Advertisement682 1917-02-22 10 War or Pkaoi. Fam ink or Plkntt, Lifx Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHBSR PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (laooaroaatao n Btbajts Sinunm) Ha AO OFF IC« WlptahaataF House, llngMON. LONDON OPPIOB aa, Old fawnr, «C. Tbe Oompaay has sMO,OOO deposited with682 words
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Advertisement374 1917-02-22 10 IMgUIMICE."" UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PARIS. (Imoobtobatbo im Fbabob). bstabusbbd ibm. RBSBRVBS AND TOTAL GUARANTEES 44,000,000 The undersigned, Agents fsr the abovt Oompaay, are prepared to aooept fire riskt is long or short periods at current rates JASH SBTTLBMBNTS promptly made by ihe agents in Singapore, MOiNB COMTB A374 words
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Advertisement487 1917-02-22 10 BANKINQ. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Imoobj-obatbd v Heaasoaa). PAID-UP CAPITAL •16,000,0C0 &BSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 600,000 at 2/- 116,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 $88,000,000 Reserve Liability ol Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS W. L. Paneadea, Esq., Chairman. 8. H. Dodwell, Bag., Deputy Chairman. Hon. Mr. C. B. Anton. Hon.Mr.P.H.Holvoak 3. T. M.487 words
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Advertisement503 1917-02-22 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BARK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN ENGLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital ia 60,000 Shares ol aW each M *****,000 Reserve Fnad... m 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,100,000 BANKERS The Baak oi England, The Loadoa City ana Midland Bank, Ltd., The Losdoa County and503 words
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Advertisement748 1917-02-22 10 INSURANCE. THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incopobatbs in Honokono) 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, Resident Manager, The Arcade, Singapore. NORWICH UNION748 words
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Article1045 1917-02-22 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Motor-Cars as Cargo. Tbe shipping correspondent of TLe Times writes Incidents have lately come to ligbt wbicb suggest that Sir Joseph Maclay, the Shipping Controller, will have to keep a sharp lookout in all directions in order to ensure that all1,045 words
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Article26 1917-02-22 11 Tbe BaUvia Niewsblad llama that the Katavi* loTentmcot Trust and tbe General Plantations Development Company are about to amalgamate with a capital of twelve million guilders26 words
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Advertisement352 1917-02-22 11 WATCH THIS SPACE FOR OUR 1917 FORD ANNOUNCEMENT. FIRST SHIPMENT DUE IN TEN DAYS. WEARNE BROS., LIMITED. Sole Distributor! for the Malay Peninsula., South of Sia.ro. SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH and PENANG. What a Hupmobile Demonstration Will Do WE CAN demonstrate to you tbat a car of the greatest comfort352 words
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Advertisement145 1917-02-22 11 TYRES The Very BEST DUPIRE BROTHERS SINGAPORE "STBLASTIC" A JL JL^ w •JB Ijy c on ly r -l-'yres holding the fej^^f R.A.C. certificate for 5,000 miles BRITISH AND MADE IN BRITAIN. Sole Importers: International Trading Company. "They Prosper Most Who Serve Best" rTIHIS is the old motto on which145 words
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Advertisement526 1917-02-22 12 INSURANCE OF PRIVATELY OWNED MOTOR I CARS <f LIMITED. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES BOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan &Go., Ltd.. IIMOBi jBATBD IN EmOLAND) IMPORT DEPARTMENT, SINGAPORE. PENANG and MALACCA. SITUATIONS VACANT COMPOSITORS WANTBD for tbe Straits Times mow department). Gnod salaries giv> n to capable men WANTED, COMPETENT BOOKKEEPER. Apply Box No526 words
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Advertisement575 1917-02-22 12 SITUATIONS WANTED JAPANESE COOK, married, desires position ie Singapore or outport. Goid reference-'. Apply 138, Prinsep street. 17«e_28-2 OFFICES TO LET. TO LET, No b 7, Phillip Strett. Apply to J. H. Bliia, 6. De Souza Street. 10-I—2B-2 TO LKT, _'nd Fiooi No 8. Mtiacca :>treet. Immediate entry *ppy Mt)575 words
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Advertisement702 1917-02-22 12 HOUBEB TO LET. TO LET, No. 80, Newton Road. Apply Yick Cbeong. No. 14, High Street. 14-2-27-3 TO LBT. Houses No. 7, Cbanccry Lane Apply to Cbing Keag Lee Co., Auctioneers. 18-U— n FLATS TO LBT. To let, modern, uewly boili Flat* at 'l'ue Orescent, neat the Soa View Hotel,702 words
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Advertisement314 1917-02-22 12 PAINTS OILS OF ALL COLOURS and Makes at reasonable prices for immediate delivery. KIAM KIAT Co. lOBandlO9, Market Street. Phonb samb No. 421. G.R. LAMBERT Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS J-a, Orchard Road, Telephone No 1000. .THE OLDEBT ANO LEADIN6 BTUDIO Unequalled Facilitier, Ample Resonroes, and tbe Requisite Experieooe, are all at314 words
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Advertisement199 1917-02-22 12 ESTATE OWNERS TO NOTE Big shipment of Curved Edge Changkols and Luzon-Lagio Ploughs JUST ARRIVED. GUAN KIAT Co., No. 36, Phillip Street Telephone No. 144. (Temporary) Sole Agenti for tbe GLOBE BOILER FLUID The ideal fluid for cleaning and preserving steam boilers. BOON SENG CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAIL-MAKERS. COMMISSION AGENTS 18199 words
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Advertisement502 1917-02-22 12 NEW MOTOR GARS Fop HIRE If you wish to hire a car make iure" that you get a reliable and comfortable car which wilt ensure a pleasant drive By placing your order with üb, aB we only supply FIRST-CLASS CARS. STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE 215 4 316, Orchard Road (Naxt to502 words
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Miscellaneous324 1917-02-22 12 Straits Wimes. Temporary Talaphona i 68. All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed ti THF. EDITOR. All comiuunications relating to business matters— advertisements, subecriptionb acoouutH, printing, etc. should be ad dressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.- -Miscellan. pus wants of every description art inserted io the324 words
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