The Straits Times, 2 October 1917
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Title Section13 1917-10-02 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.534 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 2. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement146 1917-10-02 1 MILKMAID BWEETENEO CONDENSED MILK Prioe now $19.00 pet ewe Best Quality ENGLISH SODIUM BISULPHITE In drums containing 140 lbs. nett. THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) MALTHOID MALTHOID reinforced ROOFING Gives years and years of waterproofing service SPECIFICATIONS AND FULL PARTICULARS ON INQUIRY TO Bole Amenta. //T|fc\ Motor Car146 words
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Advertisement246 1917-10-02 1 ROBINSON CO. GOLF CLUBS A Large Selection of Clubs by the Best Makers always in stock J. H. Taylor of Surrey, D. W. Auchterionie of St. Andrews, J. &A. Simpson of Edinburgh, R. Simpson of Carnoustie Drivers r &f- Niblicks Baffy Spoons j Wt, '^wSg sammy Pitchers Cleeks 1/ Z^ft246 words
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Article997 1917-10-02 2 MR. FISHERS PRACTICAL IDEALISM. Making the Future Citizen. Teachers should cultivate a high sense of enjoyment, and comuiunioate this Met to tin' pupils." No it was not a mere dreamer who said this It was said by the Minister of Bdu- cation to outgoing students of997 words
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Advertisement821 1917-10-02 2 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. WAN rKl>. a Chinese olerk and a store keeper. Apply to Box No. 411, Straits Times. A MBI»I"»L MAN (British qualifications), wiabea to bff-r his services freo oa a eteanier a- img to England. Apply Box No. 4 0, Strait 1 110— 6 10 NOTICE. NOTICB is hereby821 words
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Advertisement356 1917-10-02 2 tsffilfei-* $j£g& t^^jlfflM >/*2 Ia out-of-the-way Hri //Jt Horlkki Malted Milk Btf m/M provei a veritable boon, O lyjl for it ii made in a moment t;J with the addition of water EH 'Mm only. It keeps indefinitely, I jfim and for camp life Uan Ql W*S\ indispensable stand-by. It356 words
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Advertisement215 1917-10-02 2 YQtaT Rood looks may be your fortune. Wlio knows? Then wky Mot keep yOaf complexion fnsli and clear, your li.imU soft and white, yi iui hair rii !i anil i Cuticura will help you. I'srtl every day for all toilet purposes, Cuticun Si ij> clears the pores of impurities, while215 words
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Advertisement178 1917-10-02 2 1 1 haam fi"~ if iirarorr, I •WOOSTER' BELTING l» MORE ECONOMICAL than, and SUPERIOR to, leather, rabber, or stitched canvas belting, as it has no laps, plies, stitches, or oemented parts to open ap or pal apart. COLD, HBAT, STEAM or OIL will not affect its lite or effioienoy.178 words
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Article1139 1917-10-02 3 THE ART OF NOT EXPECTING TOO MICH. By the Rt. Hon. G. W. E. Russell. Am on i: all forms of mistake, prophecy is the most gratuitous. So George Eliot warned as long ago but this form of error I am now invited to commit, and the invitation is1,139 words
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Advertisement291 1917-10-02 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD-UP YOUR 'HEALT .'iii EBJB^BfIBJBJBJBJBBBJBJBJBJBJBJBHBBBBJBEMHHHaHPHf^' MMblßßj J LliLiii L'SLkiSMi I, CflUi riSr-f, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, «tc RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED ILK!NSON'S SARSAPARILLA H&S A WQKL9-WIDE REPUYfJiGN for over THSEE-aUAfJERS cf a CEKTVRT. siEW&Rt of laimidHs m substitotes. ffjas over 75 YeßTc' Worid-Wido s Bold291 words
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Advertisement695 1917-10-02 3 WHEEZY COUGH AND ASTHMA For Quick and Lasting Relief Take Veno's. In those wheezy roughs that are so hard to cure by ordinary means Veno's Lightning Cough Cure acU like a charm. Veno's loosens the phlegm which causes the cough, and so the sufTiTi-r gets relief at once. In asthma695 words
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Advertisement278 1917-10-02 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. GLEN LINE. LTD. Consignee 1 of eargi per Glen «tci»mrr from Oeooa, etc will receive information at t it* whereabouts upon application to the A K eut«. BOUSTBAU A tO. 28 B— 4-10 STMMVAART-IMATSCHaPPIJ "NEDERUND" AND ROTTERDAM LLOYD (Imoobpobatio in Holland) ROYAL DUTCH MAIL COMPANIES Fortnightly Mall Service278 words
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Advertisement474 1917-10-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL BTEAMSHIPCO..LTD. (Iwoobtobatbd n Jatah) EUROPEAN LINE A service is maintained bttwoen Yokohama, via pecks, and England under mail oontraot v-'ith the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining Ibis aervioe have been apeeially designed and iiiinrtßßiiV and are fitted with all the latest improvements474 words
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Advertisement611 1917-10-02 4 BTEAMEK BAIUH6S OOMBINIO SBRVIOB O0 THEBCEINB.B.CB..LTB, Inoobpoeatbd im Bms \a*d, THE WEST WBTMUM 8. N. C 6.. LTD. (Imcobpobatbo n BMaaAHD) BBTwaaa Fremantle (Parth), Hawth-Waat ■uitrallan Ports, Java and Singapore. Regular aalUnga between Singapore and Western Australia calling at Java (as ia duoement ofFers), Derby, King's Sound (port for the611 words
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Advertisement716 1917-10-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE 81AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Ikoorporatid im Slam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Truman, Biaut, Semerak, Baobo, Kolantan, Tabai Baacvara, Tehwte, Panarai. Patani, Sinßora, Laeoa, Kobaamui, Banden, Laaßsuea, Obompon, Koblak a Bangkok. Due Departure a.a. PRACHATIPOK Oot. 8, 8 p.m. a.a. ASDANG Oot. 8 10. 3 p.m. a. a.716 words
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Advertisement409 1917-10-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OHINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co. of Batavia (Incobpobatbd im Houamd) 2-8, Collyer Quay. UNDBR CONTRACT WITH THB NETHERLANDS INDIA QOVBRNMBNT The undermentioned dates of departure are only approximate. Heemskerk. Riouw, Billiton, Batavia, Cheribon, Tegal, Pekalongan, Semarang, Sourabaya, Boeleleng, Ampenan, Laboean. Hadji, Taliwang, Soembawa Besar. Macassar, Amboina,409 words
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Article87 1917-10-02 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, October 2. Higb Water, Kl.flHa.m., 1138 p.tn Wednesday, October 3. High it<r. 11. a.m. Thursday, Octob r 4. High Water, 0.16 a.m., 0.1 p.m. Friday, October 5. High Water. 1.0 a.m., 0.81 p.m. Saturday, October 6. Higb Water, 1.46 a.m., 1.12 p.m Oar l>av Children's87 words
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Article130 1917-10-02 5 TO-DAT Bstu Pahat -'-80 pm Port Dicknon and P. Swettenhau 2.30 pm Malaooa and Muar I pm Eota Tinggi pm Calcutta pm m and India 1 pm A-j BssTMauritiiix. Egypt, 6 pa> tsreps, etc. Keeistration up to spm Bstnvia, Samarang and Sour»b™ja 4 pm fort Darwin, Thursday130 words
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Article271 1917-10-02 5 Ti. .rail train' frcuu Singapore tor tn aosrti loave Tank UoadrtatioD daily at 7.7 a.ni aad 7 p.m., arriving at Kn.tla Lumpur a. 1.18 i .m. and 645 a.m. respectively. The three i h uipre* s to Penang leaver Knnla Lac rr« at a.m. daily, arriving at Peaaog271 words
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Article58 1917-10-02 5 OftViaJ Poet Office Report.) •.ne M y 18 fe y 14 i 1 l:;i<BM 11 I 11 L-j.'tist 15 I I 1B. I. B. I. Y. *0. n. i. p.* o. H. I. M. M. B. I. M. M P. 4 O. August 10 17 28 .September58 words
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Article171 1917-10-02 5 UXCMANIIfi. 8lH«ArOBB, OOTOBBB 2, 1917. O« LoaoMi Bank 4 m/e 1.4. Demud 21*1 Ptivateßia.il V*il On Fbamob Bank I. T. 818 Oalmu BaakT.T. 168 O» Ho>aa-0m...8«mk d/d 264%pm On SBA>aBAi ...Baak d/d m B6i OmJat* BaakT.T. 182* Oa Jam... Baak 10»i BorareiffM— baying Mte IB.M h< OonDCil171 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article158 1917-10-02 5 vSm BnTere BeUew -10 10 Ampang 5.00 1 1 Aver Wens 1.70 1.90 10 10 Kmta Association 7.00 41 41 KinUTin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 41 Lahat Mines 6.25 660 10 10. Malayan Collieries 12.25 12.76 c.d. 41 41 Malayan Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 norn 10 10 Middleton 18X0 10.00 xd158 words
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Article110 1917-10-02 5 v3£l s^ 8 8 41 *1 1. SmeltiMUc. B.CO 8.2S 41 41 Pwi 1.1.0 1.8.0 6/- 5/- Bleotrie T'wajn 4/- 6/--10 10 Fnaer Nesvc 46.(0 47.60 BO 50 W.Hammei4Cc. 72.00 76.0(exdiv 100 100 kali Bio, Del. pat 120.UC 10 10 M»yn»td *Co B.OP 41 41 Shell Transport 6.5.0 5.12110 words
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Article50 1917-10-02 5 United Engineers 8% 11,284,600 par Singapore Blectrio Tramways 6% £860,000 norn Spore Municipal 6% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 41% of 1907 f 1,600,00 C 10%dis b port. Municipal i{% of 190U 11,000,000 lG%dk Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 li%dl Spore Municipal 4% 4800,000 P.M.S. 8% loan 1916 115,000,000 102.60 108.6050 words
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Article303 1917-10-02 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s and Messrs. LyaH and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Prices. Fraser Lyall A A Co. Evatt. Alor Gaiah (II) 4.80 4.00 4.30 4.80 Amah Malay (2i 0.30 0.50pm 0.80 0.40 Ayer Hitam (15) 15 00 16.50 16.00 15.50 Ayer Kaniog l»l) 1:0 1.60 1.45 1.66303 words
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Advertisement684 1917-10-02 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LBT, ROOMY QUAKTkRS near town. Apply Westward Ho, c/o Straits Times a- 1U- 18-10 WaNTKI), weeding contractors. Apply to M*n»fct)r, chimpul Hstate, Negn e'emoiun. .0 810 FOR SALK, two 1016 model motor C)Oies and ooicu-buiU uideca all iv firstxlaas condition n-rte speeds, 1) thait gtars, a 1684 words
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Advertisement399 1917-10-02 5 "EMBASSY" No- 77. Ml No. 77. VIRGINIA CIGARETTES and MIXTURE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Gaiety Cinema IN THB FIRST SHOW AT 7.80 SHARP Rod Feather Photoplay Re LOVE AFLAME Re 5 A fsßcioating romaatis dram* of adrentnre. IN THB SECOND SHOW AT 9 THE MYSTERIES OF MYRA Chapters 8 and 4,399 words
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Advertisement86 1917-10-02 5 '^bbbVVbbbbßJ I Tanje* t Pa<ar Road Trams Paw the Door B TO-NIGHT i SECOND SHOW 9.1S SHAKP TO-NIGHT Bluebird Photoplay presents i GOD'S CRUCIBLE p.", Pbotograpbed in the natnre- wonders of Arizona's grand canyon. 20 episodes THE IRON CLAW 40 pART Episode 16 THE DOUBLE RESURRECTION '1 parts Bpisodeie THB86 words
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1247 1917-10-02 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2. THE COLONY PROSPERS. The speech of His Excellency the Governor at yesterday's meeting of the Legislative Council very fully and very clearly sets out the position of the Colony. In spite of the war, our trade prospers and oar finances improve. At the end1,247 words
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Article13 1917-10-02 6 A post and telegraph office was opened at Mambau, Negri Sembilan, on Monday.13 words
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Article33 1917-10-02 6 At the Assizes yesterday Neo Bah, a Hokien, was convicted of culpable homicide not amounting to murder in regard to the death of Quek Lek. Sentence was postponed. A second accused was acquitted.33 words
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Article38 1917-10-02 6 A mail paper reports At Bow Street, Harry John Woods, aged 28, of Lancaster Road, Notting Hill, waa sentenced to four months' hard labour for using a forged document when applying for a passport to the Malay States.38 words
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Article37 1917-10-02 6 Several Indians, who left Singapore for Kolantan without having passports, were arrested in Kelantan and brought back to Singapore. They appeared before Mr. Ham yesterday and except in one case, which was postponed, were fined 120 each.37 words
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Article58 1917-10-02 6 The Chinese fireman who was working in the engine room of the blue funnel steamer which was taking oil at Pulau Bukom, when a fire broke out in the engine room, last week, died from burns on Saturday at the General Hospital. As we reported at the time, the second58 words
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Article67 1917-10-02 6 The Batu I'uteh (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Ltd.. has been registered as a private company with a capital of £50,000, in £1 shares. Its object is to acquire property, concessions and rights in the Malay Peninsula, the Federated Malay States, the Straits Settlements and elsewhere, and to carry on the business67 words
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Article70 1917-10-02 6 Herr von Salzmann, writing in the Vos sische Zeitung, devotes an article to Siam A propos of her war declaration. Of course, the writer insinuates that Siam declared war on Germany under the compulsion of England and France. Nevertheless, be admits that her declaration of war constitutes a great loss70 words
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Article167 1917-10-02 6 The trial of a Cantonese named Tham Loi on a charge of voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery was begun at the Assizes this morning. Two Chinese girlß of about twelve years of age stated in evidence that they lived with their father in Teluk Blangah Road, and on July167 words
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Article85 1917-10-02 6 A correspondent writes to the Malay Mail It will interest members of the Klang Club who were unable to be present at the Club meeting on Saturday to bear that several members proposed that, before agreeing to increase the monthly subscriptions, detailed ligares of the Clab's financial position and of85 words
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Article98 1917-10-02 6 The report in the F.M.S. Railways for 1916 states that the total number of passengers carried on the railway ia 1916 was 14,741,066 as compared with 11,899,0*28 in 1915. Of these, 12,229,939, or 82.96 per cent., were third class passengers. There were, in addition, 8,920 season tickets issued. Details are98 words
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Article89 1917-10-02 6 In the F.M.S. Gazette is published the draft of the Supervision of Alien Missionaries Enactment, to be introduced in the Federal Council. The Bill, adapted from Ordinance No. 15 of 1917 ot the Straits Settlements, seeks to provide means for ensuring that foreigners desiring to engage in missionary or educational89 words
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Article247 1917-10-02 6 The returns of the foreign sea-borne trade of India for July bear witness to the effects of the restrictions on articles of luxury. The imports of provisions and oilman a stores during the month were valued in round figures at Ka. l'J lakhs, as compared with over Ka. 29 lakhs247 words
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Article412 1917-10-02 6 Mr. Alfred Carroll Hunter, of HartingtrL Road, Liverpool, formerly of Shanghai retired merchant, left estate of the value 1 1 £9,266. The Emperor of Japan is sending magnificent sword to France as an exprr* Nion of tho admiration of the Japanese nation for the valour of the412 words
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Article119 1917-10-02 6 The directors' report to the sharehuKui of the Selangor River Tin Co., Ltd., states The accounts, after providing for directors, secretaries and auditors' fees show a profit on the year's working of 94,381.64. No provision has been made for depreciation oi buildings and machinery, as writing119 words
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Article121 1917-10-02 6 According to the Board of Trade returnfor July the import of raw rubber for the month was 15,360,700 lb. and 73,:t00 Ib. of waste and reclaimed, a total of 1 J,«:i4,000 lb. against 12,12 4,1100 lb. in 1916. The total for the seven months is 128,840,900 lb., against121 words
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260 1917-10-02 6 The Amsterdam Tulegraaf, recently codtuned in its financial coiuiiius the following reference to an outspoken criticism of certain movements in the Dutch East indieH which are certainly worth watching ln thr Soerabaja Handelsblad has appeared bd article about the ways in which the Oermaut260 words
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Advertisement137 1917-10-02 6 CLARET IN BULK AND IN BOTTLE Prices on application to Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. FAIRBANKS' SCALES •jßal^fe- The Standard ___|fr ;s^ T^i weighing 400, 600 and TV ~~~*t^^~-jJ 1,000 lbs. and catties. J^ The AuBtral 1,500, 2.000 lbs. and catties. "^-J Prices on application JOHN LITTLE CO., -i LIMITED (Incobpobatbd in137 words
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Advertisement216 1917-10-02 6 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT ALHAMBRA Tha Pioaaar and Pramier House The House of Qualiti Baach Road IN THE SBCOND SHOW AT 9 15 SHARP Quality Pictures Corporation present! Francis K. Bushman, the crowned king of motion pictures, and Beverly Bayne, sweetest of start, ia Wn. CHRISTY CaBANNE'S MASTER PRODUCTION THE216 words
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Article1740 1917-10-02 7 MESOPOTAMIA. A Brilliant British Success. Capture of Ramadi. Rll TIH TkLK.»AM>. London, September 80, 1145 p m. A British official message t rom Mesopotamia, si ton We attacked the advanced position at Mushaid, four miles east of Ramadi, on Friday. After occupying Mushaid ridge we attacked the main1,740 words
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Article136 1917-10-02 7 THE ARREST OF SUN VAT SEN ORDERED. Rbl'ter's Teleqiums. London, October 1, 1.40 a.m. Peking i A National Council has been convoked for tbe purpose of drawing up a new election law after which Parliament will be elected as soon as possible. It is believed that this will have136 words
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Article167 1917-10-02 7 The Enormous Spread of Rubber Diseases. (Fbom Ocr Own Cobbbspok»bnt.) Penang, October 1, 2.30 p.m. The Malaya Peninsula Agricultural Association's quarterly meeting was held at Parit Buntar and was largely attended. Mr. J. W. Kennedy presided. The meeting resolved in view of the increasing number of bark and167 words
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Article487 1917-10-02 7 Singapore Man Fire on In A Hold-Up. Mr, J. P, Beat, of 33 2, Cavanagh Road. Singapore, bad a most exciting experience when be was lucky to escape with his life on tbe Bentong Road on Friday morning last, says tbe Malay Mail. Mr, Beal left Bentong at487 words
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Article537 1917-10-02 7 Considerable Improvement in The Average Price. The tenth annual ordinary general meeting of the Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd., was held in the registered office of tbe company, Downing Street, Penang, on Saturday. Tbe Hon. Mr. John Mitchell (chairman of directors) presided, and the others present were Messrs.537 words
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Article95 1917-10-02 7 In a Canadian camp somewhere in Bog land a m cond George Washington has been loand. He, in com; any with m viral otberH, bad been granted four days' leave, and, as usual, v. ired for ext< onion. But no hackneyed excuse was his. in fact, it was so original95 words
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Article2090 1917-10-02 7 THE DRAFT ESTIMATES FOR 1918. Speech By Colonial Secretary. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held yesterday afternoon. H.E. tbe Governor (Sir Arthur Young, G.C.M.G.) presided, and tbe others present were:— H.E. tbe General Officer Commanding (Major-General D. H. Ridout, C.M.G.), the Colonial Secretary (the Hon. Mr.2,090 words
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Article99 1917-10-02 7 ic -day's Business. Macphail and Co.'s daily report. Silver down 4a;. Hongkong.— lnchaoged 2/11 (25% pan.). Shanghai.— Down Id. 4/1 (664). Tin. -Sold 125 tons at »U1.26. Kubber.— Steady. Th-rc is little to 'oport on with regard t<> market. Tin- K.'inpas final divi U per cent (4099 words
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Article661 1917-10-02 8 Increased Capital to Acquire New Property. The secretaries communicate the fol lowing An extraordinary general meeting of I'hj ,iv. Limited, was held at th.' registered office of the company, Uresbam House, Battery Road, Singapore, on Friday, September M, at twelve noon, with tbe object of incn,>.iing the capital661 words
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Article396 1917-10-02 8 Admiral Halsey s Account of The Dogger Bank. Rear- Admiral Lionel Halsey, speaking it a meeting of the Hertfordshire Saw League, held at Arlington street, reli ri-<l to the submarine menace, and said that watt imposHible to "down" every subiuinni 1 but even now the enemy's396 words
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Article326 1917-10-02 8 A well attended meeting of representatives of tbe Mahomedans was held at tbe Victoria Hall yesterday evening in connection with the Our Day effort. Malays, Arabs, Southern Indians, Bombay Mahomedans, Panjabis, Hazaras. Bengalis, Ceylonese and Javanese were represented. The Colonial Secretary (the Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C.M.Q.),326 words
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343 1917-10-02 8 It is proponed to bold an Auction Bridge Drive at Raffle* Hotel on Thursday, October 18, 1917, at 9.45 p.m. A special dinner will be given on that night at 7.45 p.m. and it is hoped that a wholehearted response will follow343 words
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Article614 1917-10-02 8 Dividend of Eight Per Cent. Recommended. The directors' report to tbe shareholders in tbe Mereui Rubber Estates, Limited, for tbe year ended Jane 30, 1917, is as fellows The net profit for tbe year as shown by tbe profit and loss aooonnt amounted to $46,801.78 as compared614 words
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Article84 1917-10-02 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on pages 2 and 6. A rubber plantation off Tampenis Road, area 21 acres 8 roods and 84 poles freehold vacant land off the 13$ mile Cbangi Road, ■t at Beting Kosa, area 6 acres and 14 poles and a freehold84 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article241 1917-10-02 8 Advantage will be taken of* tbe enclosure to be erected for the charity football game, S.C.C. v. League Select on Thursday, October 11, to play another charity game S.C.C. v. S.C.F.A. on Friday, October 12. Tbe latter game is at tbe request of Mr. Ong Peng Hock, who has241 words
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Article41 1917-10-02 8 Yesterday's result wm I A Siholi Handicap. Final Tie. E. E. de Sonza— 4o v. W. A. Aeria— t 40, 7— 5 6— 5 unfinished. Today will set) the finish of this tie it the weather remains favourable.41 words
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Article37 1917-10-02 8 Capt. S. A. Vincent was tbe winner of the Swimming Club race from tbe Clab to Sea View on Sunday, and Mr. J. Bagnall finished second four minutes behind. There were eight entrants and all finished.37 words
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Letter57 1917-10-02 8 To tbe Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, It is remembered that soon after war broke out a large number of men of tbe Eurasian community petitioned the authorities for a Eurasian Corps. Matters resulted in a *****, but is this not tbe time to revive that petition57 words
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Article180 1917-10-02 8 In opening an extraordinary Session of the Dutch States-General Queen Wilhelmina said lf this year again passes without the conclusion of peace, so ardently desired by millions, manifold sacrifices will continue to be demanded of the Netherlands people. In vi3w of the sacrifices which are also180 words
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Advertisement212 1917-10-02 8 "OUR DAY" FUND, 1917. The committee acknowledge with thanks the follow ing subscriptions to the above fond:— Previously acknowledged 105,607.17 Edgar Bros. MO Evatt and Co., and Staff Evatt and Co. $250 P. U. Hill 360 J. A. Clarke 60 James Bond 60 T. A. Wright 26 Yeo Tiang Swee212 words
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Advertisement156 1917-10-02 8 SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, October 5, 1917. Tcisdat, October 2. 6.16 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. S.K.E,:V i N.C.O.'s. 6.10 p.m. Dull Hall Chinese Co., S.V.I. 6.16 pjn. Bras Basah Road Malay Co.. S.V.I. 6 p.m. Drill Hall S.F.A. Co. 4.80 p.m. OoTt. House156 words
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Advertisement150 1917-10-02 8 Due Shortly A few famous American GRANT 6-cylinder touring cars, model "X,' 1917, fitted with magneto, speedometer, electric light, demountable spare rim and all accessories. Colour grey. gagST" $2,925 BOOK NOW RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Raffle* Hotel Buildings. SEA VIEW HOTEL -zr music I DURING New Phone on the lawn DINNER150 words
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Advertisement736 1917-10-02 9 ADELPHI HOTEL "OUR DAY" A Grand Masquerade Ball WILL BB HBLD IN AID OF THB BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY On Saturday, November 3 Tk« whole ef ths prtemtt frwn ths sale of tickets will to give* te the shove Fund. TICKETS $3 Ladies »nd Gentlemen's Prices given for tbe most736 words
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Advertisement717 1917-10-02 9 NOTICE. Tenders will be received at tbe Offioe ot the Hon. The Colonial Secretary, 8.5., op to noon ot Monday, October 16, 1817, tor the removal ot refuse food from tbe Singapore Prison for a period ot one year from the Ist January, 1818. Tbe oovers should be marked Tenders717 words
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Advertisement344 1917-10-02 9 Many motor cars have pleasing exteriors, but the important things to look for are Performance Endurance In the Chevrolet FOUR-NINETY model these are asssured by its high-grade motor, clutch, transmission and axles. Detachable rim* Oii gauge Spare rims Electrio light Self starter Foot accelerator Speedometer Valve-in-head motor EFFICIENT SERVICE GUARANTEED.344 words
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Advertisement621 1917-10-02 10 Wax or Pbaox, Famini or I^lxmtt, Lilfs imbukanok ib woktq 100 cents on tbk dollars THE BREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURAK6E CSMPANY, LIMITED. (liMDatwkAvaa n B*aam Sarraanßvf) laM O»»IO« I W *<ah<M«*v Hauia, »lf»4««*r%. vONBUM I «"IOBi mm. Old rf«w*yi «t O. Ihe Oouraay n.v AaOiWOO aafomwa *»'j ItM luaiunii Court621 words
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Advertisement539 1917-10-02 10 BAKKINi. HBN6KMHI AND SHANSHAI BANKING CBRPSRATISN (iHooßPOaatao ia limun) fAIDTJP CAPITAL m tILOCI XC RHSBRTB FUNDS Storliag 41,600 000 »t 1/- 111 PM|N Silver m. ♦Ie^W.QW $i* tWM>Reserve Liability I Prcjirttowi IIJMMW COURT OP DIRBOIOKS. Hon Mr. 8. H. Dodweli, Ohal/maa, Hon. Mr. P. H. Holraak, I>opnty CbAirmaa. Hon. Mr.539 words
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Advertisement549 1917-10-02 10 BAMKINQ. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCOBPORATBD IN BNOLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up C'api«..l in 60,000 Shares oi •ttbeaeb 41,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,900,001 Rckervo Liability of Prcyiietors... £1,200,000 BANKERS The Bank nt Bnglaid, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The Loudon County and WeptmiDHter Bank, Ltd.,549 words
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Advertisement514 1917-10-02 10 BAWKIIH. TBB MERCANTILEBANK OF INDIA. LTD. (INCORPOKATHD IN BNGLAND) Capital Authorised «1,800.000 Capital Bub»cpibed ...A1.128.000 Capital Paid-up SBSa.SOO Raaarva Fund aWOO.OOO BOARD OF DIRECTORS R. J. Black, Hsq., Chairniaß. J. M. r.yrio, Ehv,. I H.MelviUBimoas,BM P. R. Chalmers, Bsq. Sir David Yale. Lord Canaiohael. Chief Manager Pesoy Monld, Bsq. London514 words
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Advertisement635 1917-10-02 10 INSURANCE. ABSTRACT FROM 12th ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1917. Average rate of interest e*raed. 8.59 pc» cent. Increase. 0.23 per ocnt. Insaranoe or Reserve Fond. 15,*****6.90 16M.642 !W Total Assets 5,394 JJ8.60 74a,877.?l y j New Insurance iwued 8,051,281.00 68« H75.00 Total Insnranoe iv F0r00... 24,0^7,264.88 2,488,977 62635 words
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Article731 1917-10-02 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Packard Motor Carriages. Fred Cardway, manager of tbe Export Department of the Packard Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan, stated in a recent interview American manufacturers want the good will of foreign nations and foreign commerce. They do not intend by any731 words
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Article205 1917-10-02 11 The following appears in Tbe Times: Captain George Hercales Justice, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, attached Loyal North Lanoashires, killed on Aupast 1, was the second ton of tbe late Major Philip Justice, Royal Inninkillini! Fusiliers, and Mrs. Philip Justice, of Freßhwater Bay, I. O. W. He was205 words
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Article36 1917-10-02 11 A correspoaaaAjfrites to the Straits Echo 1 notice tIiMH F.M.S Railway engines are now using firewood instead of coal which used to tj supplied by the Rawang coal mines. May I ask tbe reason tot this36 words
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Advertisement147 1917-10-02 11 JUST RECEIVED BY SPECIAL PERMISSION OF THE MINISTRY OF MUNITIONS Two British Austin Motor Lorry Chassis, War Office Type CAPACITY 2 TO 3 TONS These machines are magnificent examples of the very latest British motor engineering practice. Any type of body can be fitted to suit customers' requirements. Prices and147 words
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Advertisement64 1917-10-02 11 OILD4G SAVES Petrol, Repairs, Money! To be had from all Garages Full particulars from DUPIRE BROS. sole: agents. Sub- Agents for Perak: Messrs. BERRY Co., Ipoh. SINGER CARS Please apply to International Trading Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE: Sole Importers. FOR EFFICIENCY Ajenta I BRINKM ann CO.. Singapore THS WATERHOUSE CO.. LTD.64 words
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Advertisement1058 1917-10-02 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, gnod bock keeping olerk for ijbber estate in Sumatra. Rep'y statin* Hilary required to Box No. 884, Straits Times. 189-n WANTED, a Japanese tutor who has good knowledge ot English. Please apply in writing, Btating terms, to K. L.. c/o Straits Times.1,058 words
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Advertisement443 1917-10-02 12 FOR BALE Good healthy rubber tt~mps, over one year old, no bent titumps or twisted roots and all grown frcm Cioely Bsttte Seeds. Prioe 123 per 1,000, F. 0.8. or FOR. Teluk Anson, oarefully packed. Any quautity supplied. Apply Charles Thomas, Teluk Anson. 1-10- -8110 JAPANESE MASSAGE The Speoialiat AT443 words
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Advertisement226 1917-10-02 12 WILLESDEN GREEN E L WATERPROOF D c CANVAS S L D KIAM KIAT CO. L T Market Street. I NEDSELLIW THE LATEST AND Eonly UROPEAN STUDIO in Singapore IS CONDUCTED BY H. N. BUCKERIDGE Late of Metirs. Ufayatte, photographers to their Majesties. AT THE BURLINGTON 100 paces north of tha226 words
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Advertisement321 1917-10-02 12 TAY GUAN KIAT 36. PHILLIP STREET SINGAPORE Firewood Supplier to the Singapore Municipality for theyear 19 Ih Full particulars on application to above address, ■Phone Nos. 1361, 1362 and Private 1 450 and 1 073. In Stock, 1,200 Lengths Brass Condenser Tubes V 2" and 5/8 outside diameter. I Tangye321 words
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Advertisement64 1917-10-02 12 j STRAITS MOTORCAR j| I FIRST-CLASS GARS-HIRE DAY AND NIGHT I 1 'Phone ***** 1! TYRES and TUBES are repaired by beet methods at Moderate Prices. 215 216, ORCHARD ROAO Ban Lee inn, li (Inoobporatbd in Sinoapobb) 68 and 69, Market Street Ship-Owners Bhip-Chandlers Steamship Agents Estate Suppliers Forwarding Agents64 words
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Miscellaneous382 1917-10-02 12 Straits Wimes. TELEPHONES' Editorial and General 68 Manager's Office 1117 Job Printing Office 1244 All communications relating to editoratl matters and news should do addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to bnsinero matters advertisements, 8ubcripticaa> accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. Cheque* and money orders should382 words
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