The Straits Times, 3 August 1920
1920-08-03
1
16
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/straitstimes
The Straits Times
-
Title Section13 1920-08-03 1 The Straits Times. No. 26,399 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1920 PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement112 1920-08-03 1 Prte* b«» HIM p«r aa— i.'j s v v Trm4« Mart ff nMCTbi^n H. Pilsener Beer |^m| Bsdl.asr.s- filiiinnDCC Si nil I 1% UUlllllcos 31UUI l^^^fl Bole Agentßi THE BORNEO Co., Ltd. (rntotpo ated in England). Bed Ribbon Brand PEACHES PEARS APRICOTS BBST IN THE MARKIT Tiy a tin ud112 words
-
Advertisement249 1920-08-03 1 ftOBINSON&CO.,LTD. (Incorporated n the Strait? Settlementß) **EW SHIPMENT OF HALL-MARKED STIRiiNG SILVER PHOTO FRAMES FITTED WITH »OOD£N SACKS B.Z£B PRICES I j^SSSSIISSIL lIZES; PRICES It te. by 1* in. 95.80 H f m LJ^, ''i,^-' fjin. by4ii». $8 BO BJi»..bja in. 4.00 fflaF^a^a^a^aZa^ail TJ ta. bj 84 ta. 12.»O 4249 words
-
-
Article749 1920-08-03 2 Volunteering v. Compulsion In F.M.S. On the motion for adjournment of the Federal Council on July 28, says the Malay Mail, the Hon. Mr. R. C. M. Kindersley, referring to military service, said that it appeared to be generally acknowledged that the F.M.S., should have an efficient European749 words
-
Article220 1920-08-03 2 The executive committee of the General Labour Committw, British Malaya, which consists of the following gentlemen the Hon. Mr. W. Duncan, Messrs. A. B. Milne, J. W. Kennedy, Thos. H. Menzies, J. Bruce, Viscout de Bondy, the Hon'bles Mr. W. H. Gawler, Mr. E. E. Smith, Mr.220 words
-
Article45 1920-08-03 2 At the Imperial Forestry Conference in the Guildhall on July 2 Mr. Gibson, on behalf of the Government of India, submitted his report. There were, hi' saiH 251,468 square miles of forest land in India, 126,000 of which were merchantable and 125,000 unprofitable or inaccessible.45 words
-
Article66 1920-08-03 2 The Indian Office, in co-operation with the London School of Medicine, is shortly openinß a hostel eaterinf* specially for Indian Women studying for medicine there. There aye at present seven students in the London .school. An attmapt i» beini,' maile to raise the status of Indian medical women, some of66 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement392 1920-08-03 2 -i I Enjoyable motoring is an gffih accomplished fact with a Tiiumpli !j as your mount. Years a^o tWs Jw^i'^^^. hi v single" pro veil its superiori 10-' ny it is still the 'iJ&sSHpyßh leader oi its class. iV^w^Sg^*^ Motor or Cycle Catalogue j t/• A&cnts R T? *TT^W* omt»392 words
-
Advertisement541 1920-08-03 2 CUTICURA HEALS nnmivGHMG Breaking Out On Face. Very Painful. Did Not Get Any Sleep. "I had a breaking out on my face -.hat was very painful. It began like i simple, and when it came to a head water ran down my checli and everywhere it touched .1 burreJ terribly.541 words
-
Advertisement329 1920-08-03 2 bt^B i^( ~^^Om Lipton's Tea "T*HF. flavour, the delicate aroma aod the fragraace of ita leal, can never be equalled by aoy other Ordinary tea. Liptoo's Tea is the pick of the World's Finest Tea gardens and, is packed by the most modern scientific methods that preserves the rich flavour329 words
-
-
Article1009 1920-08-03 3 Robber R esults. Cicely. British Maty, Amherst. Tanah Datar. The report of the Cioely Rubber Bstat< s Company tot the year ended Mhou 81, 1880 iUk> tbat tbe lelpifii, after providing tot adn-Uistaation cxpentp*. dircoMia' fees and oommiaaiins ia £80 430, which with 411,684 brought forward maftea £48 188. I1,009 words
-
Article168 1920-08-03 3 Tbe P. and O. C >> steamer More* fcroopbt to Bombay a ygtj •KfttteTed fimilj. Tbe hm-baad, o( Ros'Uo r-xstaetioD, am) i-aid to b*To ben ii i-i.it nt is B >mb*.y (oortero jear», «itt tv LidiJod b? tM' M re» on bet las' trip, a/c.-imp»nitd bj168 words
-
Article13 1920-08-03 3 I Bar! architecture began with art criticlam, and achook— Sir T. G. Jackton.13 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement376 1920-08-03 3 JI ROSE'S I LIME JUICE if Prepared solely from pure Lime Juice and the finest refined sugar. I THE STANDARD FOR PURITY and EXCELLENCE. jp^ Insist on having ROSE'S. V IHi!IIHI!:lll!""""l!l!!!ir'|l!l|i|[;i!llliiill|Hl||Himi|!ilim| STURDY DEPENDABILITY MORE THAN TEN YEAUS AGO THE FIRST GARFORD Motor Lorry was built A I.ORRY FROM THE GROIN376 words
-
Advertisement306 1920-08-03 3 Diploma and Gold Medal from the late Hii Majesty, the King uf Denmark. By appointments to Hl* Majesty the late King of Siam. Mix Highnes* th* Sultan of Johore and Ilia Highness the Sultan of J. DA. PEREIRA Horticulturist, Florist, Collector and Exporter of ORCHIDS, RARE PLANTS, ETC. Address No.306 words
-
Advertisement389 1920-08-03 3 M. EZEKIEL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OPTICIANS 0, High Street (Europe Hotel Building*). COMBINE OP SLUYTERB A CO. JAVA sFa FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Batavia. Java) A.D. 1881 Combined Capital* folly •nb*erlb«et FL 11,200.000 Referred per December SI. 1918 Fl. 5,093, U9.SJ Head Offices BATAVIA, AMSTERDAM Branch Office* SINGAPORE,389 words
-
Advertisement205 1920-08-03 3 FLOUR MOMIS NAILS BOX STRAPPING at th. r .il pricai tn Toys THI AMU-CHINESE TRAIING COMPAVT IT, Chant* AlUy l>|. lf ao.re DUE SHORTLY ZENITH MOTOR CYCLES 6 h.p. V twin J.A.P. ENGINE Full particulars from SELAT TRADING CO., 42, KLIN'G STREET. NEO ENG KIAT 49 and 60, Beach Road.205 words
-
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement791 1920-08-03 4 SfEMEISMLMH P. 0. -British India ajto Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in Englaad) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Governmeat) rke Camnaays MAIL SERVICES BAST OF BOMBAY are at tea. sal WiMffll LONDON FAB-BABTKBN SBBTICB FROM LONDON TO MABHKIM.BB ft IMNI Das Singapore791 words
-
Advertisement574 1920-08-03 4 STEAKI SAJUMI PRINCE UNE UNITES, (Incorporated la Englaad) FAB BAST SERTICB FOB NBW TOBK CELTIC PRINCE via Sues about 2nd half Oct. For all information apply to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN 00, tiTD. (Incorporated in Englaad) Agents, THE BEN LINE STEAMERS LIMITED (Incorporated in the United Kingdom) For China and Japan BENLEDI574 words
-
Advertisement376 1920-08-03 4 stkamr i in mi n S, K. THE OSAKA BHOSEN KAIBHA LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) No. 2, De Sonia Btreet. Proposed Salllnf from Singapore (Subject to change without notice) FOR PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, LONDON, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG ALPS MARU aid. Sept. FOR NEW YORK (ria Panama Caaal) HONOLULU MARU376 words
-
Advertisement398 1920-08-03 4 STEAMt UUMI NIPPON YUSEN I KAISHA (Incorporated la Japaa) ivm Pader Mail Coatrae* wttft tk* "it JT" Subject to alterations without muUm. EUROPE MAIL LJNI Fortnightly Service For London, Antwerp tU (Mtlica) FtMft Colombo, Bms. Part Said and MaraoHUa. IYO HARD Aog 4 ATSUTA MAEU Aug. 11 SBIOZUOKA HARD Aug.398 words
-
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement548 1920-08-03 5 STEAMER SAILINGS FOR VANCOUVER, B.C. (DIRECT) The s.s. Methven is due here about August i, 192«, and will have prompt despatch for Vancouver, B.C. taking curi;o on through Bill of Lading for U. B. A. and Canadian ■Overland I'uinl*. Kur freitht and further particulars apply mil STEAD CO.. An.-r.ts. a548 words
-
Advertisement468 1920-08-03 5 STEAMER SAILINGS INNSHRIC K Consignees of cargo per the above steamer from Italy are hereby notified that she has arrived and has discharged her cargo at Godowns 6 and 7. Tanjonc Pagar. SOCIETA COMMISSIONARIA ESP. AND IMP, AgMta. EUROPEAN-FAR EAST LINE FOX lIONGKONi;. SHANGHAI. KOBE AND YOKOHAMA s.s. Swazi sailing468 words
-
Advertisement696 1920-08-03 5 STEAMER SAILINGS BIBBY LINE s.s. Leicestershire sailing from Rangoon, August 7, for Europe. For passages, apply PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. s.s. BENARTY. JULY 28. 1»2« Consignees are requested to note thnt the only survey of damaged, etc., goods per this steamer will be held on Monday, August 9, at 2696 words
-
Advertisement811 1920-08-03 5 A copy of this Prospectus has be«a died with the Registrar af Joint Stock Coaipnale*. Sabs, riptioa List will open Wednesday. July 14, 192t and rloa* ■>■ or hefor* Wednesday. Aagaat 4. I*2*. MALAYAN OIL PALMS, LIMITED (Incorporated in Singapore under th* Companies Ordinance 1915. 1 CAIMTAI $4,000,000 Divided into811 words
-
Advertisement805 1920-08-03 5 the prices ruling during the past few years, there still remains a handsome return on capital invested in this industry. The following profit per cultivated acre is calculated for the first seven years only. The life of the palms is known to be over forty years. Est. Profit on fully805 words
-
Advertisement959 1920-08-03 5 ;THE STRAITS TRADING CO., LIMITED. (Incorporated in Singapore.) NOTICE is hereby given thnt an extraordinary General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Registered Office of theCompany, No. 11, Collyer Quay. Singapore, on Wednesday, July 21. IMO, >:""n, for the purpose of considerim.- ami. f thought It, passing959 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement867 1920-08-03 6 ALHAMBRA trom Saturday, July 31, <■> Thura4ay 4»ju«f -j PIOTCKBS rH4I KEEP rO WIDE A AaO.J. INTBrIfIsTBD AND AMD3BD In iLe Si eocd Show at 8.16 p m. A SPLENDID WBSIBRx PIOIURB OF FAST AND LIVELY A JIUN A Robeitson-Coli Rtleaso by Jeste D. Hampton Featn/ioR «>LLIAM DESMOND AND BBTTT867 words
-
Advertisement208 1920-08-03 6 HWEaW raj HALL, LTD. S tmy'^^v^ai AT 9M PM SHARP wML SEE WHAT SiRI S|W Wm/l in»^wP In I'™ Forb.'dd-ja Mosqae— ootheSt'eetof Mystery— wbea ►ho •W II U I Bur lifiel bßt vell-ia tbs d».eaa— oa tbe mocn i^ht desert— v the Ba'ls o( tbe Palace. Bee all tbis aad208 words
-
Advertisement249 1920-08-03 6 T. S. WANG QUALIFIED DENTIST. <B, South Bridg* Koad (near the Central Police Statioa) SINGAPORE ESTIMATES FREE OF CUARGK. Hoars— l-5 daily. Sundays and holidays exceplni. Mr. Wane's qualification is a Straits Government recognition of his having furnished a sufficient guarantee of the requisite knowledge and skill for the efficient249 words
-
-
Article111 1920-08-03 7 FIXTURES. Tuesday, August 3. II it'll Water, o.:u p.m. Wednesday. August 4. Hicfa Water, 0.81 a.m., 1.5 p.m. in it I > byteriaa Church, 5.15 p.m. "At Horn*" fi.r Uc>v. and Mr». G. H. Daacta y.m.c.a.. 6.K.. Thursday, August I. RiCh \V".r. 1.7 a.m., 1.38 p.m. Sir:111 words
-
Article215 1920-08-03 7 VI<S£LS AT THE DOCKS. Kaht Wliarf Ha».in. Shrimp. I i w hi. .in Hetmakark. ghaera Wharf. Albert and Victoria Dry Deck. \..n Waerwijk. Mala Wharf. Tara, Kenkoa Maru, Hukata Ham, Chile Mini. Empire IW«. Elktoa, Shini Maru. Atlas Meduaa, Wi'>i v. l.ir 1 Amagiaan Muru. Jardine Wharf. Nil215 words
-
Article116 1920-08-03 7 To-day Pulau <nml.ii 2SO p.m. Port Dtekaon 3 pjn. Malacca and Ifjai 3 p.m. Pulau Boeai 4 p.m. Saigon 4 p.m. Wi-dncsday Cucob 9 a.m. Pulau Patain and Pulau Bulang 9 ajn. P. Sambo, Mo*ara-Bab* and Djambi 10a.m. P. Sambu, Munt ik and Palembang 1 p.m. Japan116 words
-
Article245 1920-08-03 7 Laily Astor, who represents Plymouth in the Unionist interest in the Hju-.' of Commons, offered a lengthy justification of her attitude regarding <livorce at the annual meeting of the Unionist Association at Plymouth. Lord Astur was present. Wlirn I.ady Astur referred to the attacks made on her245 words
-
Article31 1920-08-03 7 (Official Post Office Report) June 10 July 9 June 4 July IS June 11 July IS June 12 July 18 June 18 July 16 June 24 July 2131 words
-
Article128 1920-08-03 7 EXCHANOB Singapore, Augt. 3. On London, Bank 4 m/a 2/4 Demand 2/3 mate 90 days 46% On New York Demand 42 hi Private 90 days 40% j On France Bank 540 I On India, Bank T.T. 118 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 78% p.c. p.m. On Shanghai, Bank128 words
-
STOCKS AND SHARES
-
Article213 1920-08-03 7 y a pa. Buyer*. Seller*. 10 10 Ampang l'-Wj 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.00 1.60 nook. El £1 Kam Kamunting 2.16.6 2.18.6 10 10 Kinta Assoc. 7.25 8.00 n <1 Kinta Tin VA mm> 1 1 Hitam Tin 2.90 8.10 1 1 Jelantoh 1.95 2.00 El £1 Lahat Mine*213 words
-
Article117 1920-08-03 7 Vai. Pd. Buyer*. Sellert. tl £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 3.16.0 4.0.0 II £1 E. Smelting Co. 12.50 13.50 1.-bl- Electric Tway» >/• <•'• 10 10 Fraser Neave 56.00 58.00 .0 50 W Hammer &Co 110.00 115.00 ICOIOOKatz Bros. 130.00 160.00 El £1 Mexican Eagle 10.0.0 10.15.0 10 10 Maraud117 words
-
Article91 1920-08-03 7 U Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 6p.c.pn. S Spore Electric Tramways B pc. £350.000 nom. S Spore Municipal 5 px. $1,878,000 par. F. S-pore Mun. 4% p.c of 1907 $1,000,000 16 p.c. 10 px. dis. S. Spore Mun.' 44 p.c. of 1909 $1,600,500 16 p.c. 10 p.c dis. S.91 words
-
-
Article415 1920-08-03 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. I [Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another page on Friday.] To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt Alor Gajah ($1) 3.50 3.70 3.60 3.80 Am. Malay 4.25 4.75 4.50 4.75 AyerHitam($5) 23.00 24.00 23.00 24.00 A. Kuning ($1) 1.20415 words
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement828 1920-08-03 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS SINGLE AND DOUBLE ROOMS to letr Apply T, Mraits Times. -,(iii PI NGKALEN TIN .SHARES for sale. Offer* to Shine, Strmts Times. SINGLE, DOUBLE OR SUITE OF RO~OMS available. Furnished or otherwise. Gas, tennis, garage. Appjy Private. Straits Times. FOR SALE HOUSE AND LAND. Coast Road, Port Dickson.828 words
-
Advertisement195 1920-08-03 7 FROM PELT TO BELT j There is a Walker belt for every drive tanned, curried and manufactured at our works which has rightly earned the reputation of being the belt that does all it is intended to do— and keeps on doing it. Choose your Belting on the basis of195 words
-
Advertisement505 1920-08-03 7 VICTORIA THEATRE COMING-FOR A SHORT RETURN SKASON OF SIX NIGHTS. Commencing MONDAY, AUGUST 9 THE LEYLAND HODGSON REVUE CO. Rooking open at MOITKIKS ON THURSDAY. A«'(il'ST 5 THE INTERNATIONAL OPERA CO. Teluk Kuran, East Coast Road Kebun Stangee Theatre Hall, Special New Juvancse Play to be completed in 3 nitrhts505 words
-
Advertisement415 1920-08-03 7 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the fallowing alacaa as Singapore t— Hotel T*n Wijk. Kelly and Walsh Ltd, Raffle* Plaea. Money Chai ger, Adelphi HoteL Honey Charger, Europ« HoteL Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Koh t Co., Bra* Basah Fuad. Low Yong Sw»e, 1, Middle Road. Sahib Gany A415 words
-
-
1095 1920-08-03 8 The Straits Times TUESDAY. AUGUST 3 BOLSHEVISM AND PACIFISM There are a pretty considerable number of people even in this part of the world who think that Bolshevism is much maligned, and that we in particular have painted it consistently in blacker hues than it merits. We get letters occasionally,1,095 words
-
Article41 1920-08-03 8 It was understood that the French boat Slavonia, which went aground on the Maldives and damaged her forepart, would probably enter the Colombo dock for repairs on last Monday week. She is expected to be in for at least three weeks.41 words
-
Article40 1920-08-03 8 The president and members of the Chinese United Library of Singapore are meeting to celebrate its tenth anniversary at Armenian Street at 10 a.m. on Sunday next, August 8. A hearty invitation to be present is extended to those interested.40 words
-
Article53 1920-08-03 8 When the steamer Grace Dollar, which is now in Singapore, left Vancouver in June, she had lashed to her deck a splendid British Columbia toothpick," 100 ft. long with a butt 24-inches in diameter. It will be erected as a flagpole in the office yard of the Canadian Robert Dollar53 words
-
Article91 1920-08-03 8 The Resident of Sclangor points out in his administration report that there is a good deal of land which appears likely to be suitable for the African oil palm. Towards the end of the last year, he says, several applications were received for land for that cultivation. There seems also91 words
-
Article20 1920-08-03 8 The annual meeting of the Ting Kit Tut Mines was held at Messrs. Derrick and Co.'s offices at noon to-day.20 words
-
Article30 1920-08-03 8 The directors of the Sungei Karl (Sumatra) Rubber Estate have declared an interim dividend of 6 per cent, (actual), less tax, on account of the year ending June 30, 1920.30 words
-
Article31 1920-08-03 8 The Leyland Hodgson Revue Company return to Singapore on Monday next and the same evening open a season of six nights at the Victoria Theatre. Booking starts at Moutrie's on Thursday >31 words
-
Article41 1920-08-03 8 A Calcutta message of July 22 says Out of forty-two Haj pilgrims removed to hospital from Bombay mussafirkhana last week, attacked with cholera, twenty have died and about six hundred intending pilgrims have returned to their homes for want of accommodation.41 words
-
Article44 1920-08-03 8 At the meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, at Hongkong, Lieut.-Col. Bowen read an interesting paper on A Female Medical Mission to China, in which he foreshadowed the possibility of a medical training school for Portuguese, Eurasian and Chinese girts being organised.44 words
-
Article69 1920-08-03 8 In enclosing a cheque for Rs.loo for the Morning Post fund, to the Statesman, Colonel Frank Johnson, who was Administrator of Martial Law in Lahore during the Punjab riots, writes "No one has more cause to be grateful to General Dyer than I have, for I am convinced that the69 words
-
Article64 1920-08-03 8 There are serious disagreements between the junior divisions of the Civil Service and the Commissioners at home. The National Council for the Administrative and Legal Departments of the Civil Service failed to reach agreement as to the basis on which existing rates of salary should be adjusted in consequence of64 words
-
Article77 1920-08-03 8 In his administration report on Pahang for 1919, Mr. C. W. C. Parr says The Chief Police Officer remarks that, judging by the evidence of old hands of the real criminal type, it is very doubtful if many of them look upon banishment as a severe punishment nowadays, and the77 words
-
Article70 1920-08-03 8 The organisation of the flight from Rome to Tokio by the Italian aviation authorities was on a most ambitious scale, and at various times at least eleven machines have started from Rome on the eastward journey. So elaborate were the preparations that the competition incurred serious criticism on the ground70 words
-
Article73 1920-08-03 8 The report of the Siamese Tin Syndicate for 1919 states that the profit and loss shows that, after writing off £7,841 for depreciation of plant, etc., the net profit amounted to £34.159. Interim dividends of 10 per cent, each, paid in April and December, 1919, absorbed £24,000, leaving £10,159, which73 words
-
Article88 1920-08-03 8 An Australian wheat expert who has traversed the whole belt of country, including Young, Harden, Booroowa, Binalong, Grenfell, Canowindra, Woodstock, and Cowra, says that there are 350,000 acres of good country under cultivation in the area. At a reasonable estimate it should yield seven bags to the acre, or a88 words
-
Article109 1920-08-03 8 Some curious claims against the Germans have been sent in by private individuals in Japan. A swineherd is stated to have sent in a claim for Y. 9,747 for the loss of three months' employment. Another rather curious claim is one by the family of the captain of the Hitachimaru.109 words
-
Article144 1920-08-03 8 At the Criminal Sessions at Bombay, on July 22, an Englishman named J. Wilkinson, was acquitted on a charge of forging a Hundi valued at R5.25,000, purporting to have been signed by the Secretary to the Maharajah of Gwalior. The accused wanted to take a Bible to swear on oath144 words
-
Article142 1920-08-03 8 The judgment of the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice de Sampayo has been delivered in the case from the District Court of Colombo in which Mr. O. B. Wijesekera. merchant, trading as Wijesekera and Co., sued Mr. C. Namasivayam, shroff of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. Incorporated, for the recovery142 words
-
Article349 1920-08-03 8 Mr. Quay Teow Aik, father of Mr. Quay Pin Siang, cashier of the Chartered Bank, Klang, is seriously ill. Mr. Vanstone, who for the past 17 yearn has been a well-known figure at the Hongkong Cathedral has been for ed by advancing years to resign his post349 words
-
Article45 1920-08-03 8 The outward 8.1. packet Thongwa, with mails from Europe, is expected to reach Penang at 6 a.m. to-morrow. It is probable that mails despatched by the Tara un Thursday will connect at Bombay with those sent by steamer Devanlia on the 2nd instant.45 words
-
Article96 1920-08-03 8 We have received a copy of a long petition addressed to the Governor in reference to the Registration of Schools Bill. It claims to speak on behalf of the whole of the Chinese population, but it is signed only by three Chinese, whose addresses are not96 words
-
Article82 1920-08-03 8 There were staying at the Ailclphi HoUi a few days ago on their way through from Shanghai to Italy Major Turelli, Captain del Piano and Lieutenants Calcina Paslucci and Biancheri Thesa officers, it may be mentioned, who prepared the ground in China for Lieutenants Kerrarin and Masiero,82 words
-
Article101 1920-08-03 8 The Calcutta Rent Controller on July 2:i gave an interesting decision in regard to regular residents in hotels. Mrs. Claire Scott, a journalist residing at the Grand Hotel, had applied to have a standard rent fixed, claiming that the charge had risen from Rs. 250 per mensem in101 words
-
Article103 1920-08-03 8 The Austral Malay Tin, Ltd., report that matters are now well ahead in connection with the Ulu Yam dredge. Construction Work in the builder's yard is nearing completion and at the close of June over 400 tons had been packed and it is expected that103 words
-
Article157 1920-08-03 8 The statutory meeting of the Escot Rubber Bltltrr. Ltd., was held at 6, Lloyd's Avenue, E.C., on June 24, Mr. W. P. Metcalfe presiding. The chairman moved the adoption of the statutory report. The information in the statutory report was that the company was registered on March157 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement142 1920-08-03 8 NOW IN STOCK GUNB, RIFLEB, PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS ***** l^^^^^a 1 16 BORE rf J&£**^- J^^ BORE A Urge ti'lcctton t<f doable birtel bammet oi bammeilesa goaa. Bngliah at American mikes bom $85. 00 to $260 OO Wabley C LBBB Webley 455 gftl Browning B.BS Oil, 45 > V*w\ 8142 words
-
Advertisement144 1920-08-03 8 SKLXCT BUBJBCTS AND BIG FEATURES AT UNGAP9BE-S MODERN PICTURE THEATRES (Tarn CkNI KM ft Co, LU* Pr.pri.tora) ALHAMBRA VITAGRAPH SERIAL 16 Episode! THE WOMAN IN THE WEB Episodes 6 and 6 Featuring Hedda Nova and J. Frank Glendon 5 Parts THE PRODIGAL LIAR S Part* Featuring William Desmond and Betty144 words
-
-
Article461 1920-08-03 9 Allie j Officers and Polish Army. France rnd German Coal Supplies. Rciter Telegrams. London, July 31. Bcrl'ii A telegram from Marienburg states that 2,000 Polish troops, who wire «mt o(r, crossed the German frontier near Itrustkm. They will be disarmed and interned. Russian advance guards are operating461 words
-
Article140 1920-08-03 9 Ritrru Telegram. London, July 31. Sydney Three Japanese steamers are exported here shortly to trade on the Australian coast. The Seamen's Union, however, is strenuously objecting to the intrusion of Eastern crews in the Australian coastal service on the ground that many Australian seamen are unemployed, and140 words
-
Article116 1920-08-03 9 Suspicion of Prime Minister's Policy. Riutoi Telegrams. London, July 31. Stormy scenes occurred at Tipperary. following the ambushing at Oola. A party of troops in Tipperary, shouting "Avenge our comrades," smashed a number of windows. London, August 1. While it is affirmed that Mr. Lloyd George is showing an116 words
-
Article210 1920-08-03 9 Rectcb Telegrams. London, July 31. St. John's The British delegates to the Imperial Press Conference were welcomed at an official luncheon to-day. Sir Robert Bruce of the Glasgow Herald, in the course of a speech, emphasised the importance of the conference, which would discuss, inter alia, better210 words
-
Article72 1920-08-03 9 Bbutxb Telegram. London, August 1. The Sunday Times states that it is definitely settled that the Prince of Wales' visit to India will be postponed unless on his return to England he is found to be thoroughly fit to undertake the journey. His Majesty is unwiliing to72 words
-
Article53 1920-08-03 9 Reutxi Telegram. London. July 31. The Daily Telegraph states that the Shell Transport Company has signed agreements acquiring the Mantasheff, Lianosoff and Tsatouroff interests in the Grosny petroliferous district in Northern Caucasus. The two former interests were bought outright and forty per cent, of the Tsatouroff interests. TheReuter - 53 words
-
Article69 1920-08-03 9 Rcuteb Telegram. London, July 29. The Food Ministry estimates that the total of imported butter available on March 3, 1921, will not exceed 90,000 tons against a pre-war supply of 200,000 tons. The Food Ministry continues to be the sole purchaser of imports. The opinion is expressedReuter - 69 words
-
Article44 1920-08-03 9 Kiutci Telegram. London, August 1. New York Wild scenes accompanied Hm embarkation of Archbishop Mannix on boar.1 the Baltic for Britain. He was visited on board by De Valera. It is announced that the Cunard line will not land pasaengen at Queenstuwn.44 words
-
Article171 1920-08-03 9 Rxctkb Telegrams. London. July 31. Hetroit Senator La Follette is the Presidential candidate of the new Libera Party, which is being formed from the faction which broke from the recent convention of the Farmer Labour Party in Chicago, refusing to endorse the platform submitted for amalgamation with171 words
-
Article39 1920-08-03 9 Amta Service. Weltevreden, August 2. Poulet, flying from Btatvia to an estate at Parakansalak, crashed in landing and the propcllor was broken. Poulet was slightly hurt and must rest for three days. His mechanic Benoist was unhurt.39 words
-
Article377 1920-08-03 9 Comedy that Might Have Been Tragedy. The history of the British Navy in China teems with quiet humour, and in this category a n adventure which lately befell H. M. gunboat Woodcock surely deserves a high place, observes the N. C. Daily News. It happened at Yochow during377 words
-
Article258 1920-08-03 9 Singapore Company's Claim In Colombo. The case was taken up on July 21 before Mr. William Wadsworth, District Judge of Colombo, in which Messrs. Graham McPhillips, Ltd., of Laidlaw Buildings, Singapore, is suing the General Rubber Company for the recovery of a sum of R32.340 as damages258 words
-
Article2093 1920-08-03 9 Some Wonderful Tennis At Wimbledon. By Our Special Correspondent. London, July 1. From France eomus the dramatic news that our last Grand National Steeplechase winner, Troytown, has had to be destroyed owing to breaking a leg while competing •n the Prix des Drags at Auteuil. Tht news will2,093 words
-
Article191 1920-08-03 9 Home Appreciation of the Rev. G. H. Douglas. The British Weekly of July 1 says The farewell meeting to the Rev. G. H. Douglas, of St. Andrew's English Presbyterian Church, Chatham, on his departure to take over the important charge of Singapore was of an enthusiastic and191 words
-
Article101 1920-08-03 9 Macphail and Co.'* Daily Report Singapore, August 'i. Silver.— 56 Tin.— Buyers 142.25. Rubber. Market weak and declining. Sept. transacted around 61 eta. Oct.-Dec. at 67 its. Share Market.— Quiet. Rubbers. Still neglected with exception of small demand for Craigieleas at 1.77 Vj, Tapahs at 24.25, Tambalaks101 words
-
Article181 1920-08-03 9 The following appointments arc notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette Miss L. M. Fisher and Miss A. 6. Fmtwm to be lady medical officers, K.M.S., Mr. T. D. Cameron to be a surveyor, Survey Department, Mr. C. T. Dibdin to act as first assistant printer, Government Printing181 words
-
Article171 1920-08-03 9 Sinn Fein achievements in the direction of cattle-driving pale before an exploit credited to Christian de Wet, our formidable Boer antagonist, who is now lying dangerously ill. He was said to have forced a herd of cattle before him to break down the wire on the171 words
-
Article115 1920-08-03 9 Only those who are unfamiliar with General Booth's Orders and Regulations," drawn up many years ago for the guidance of his i be surprised to read th;>t ten Salvation Arniy ban isnien had been wnendad foi a footbali match. In the six hundred <>' d pages Of115 words
-
Article2015 1920-08-03 10 Present Statistical Position Revealed. Messrs. Zorn and Leigh-Hunt, of the London Stock Exchange, have issued the the following most interesting circular, dated .lunc "J4 At recent meetings of several important rubber plantation companies the view has been expressed by prominent directors th:it if Hit' consumption of rubber2,015 words
-
Article438 1920-08-03 10 Men Brought to Malaya Under False Pretences. At a time when the high cost of living in Malaya makes things none too easy even for people in good positions, it is a pity that men should be led to come to the country under fa.se pretences. A438 words
-
CORRESPONDENCE.
-
Letter433 1920-08-03 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times, Sir, Since you have stated in your leader of the 31st ultimo that this subject was non-controversial I would not have written any further but for the fact that I in this my concluding letter wish to make myself clearly433 words
-
Letter97 1920-08-03 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, It is, apparently, your rule to allow your correspondents a free hand in the matter of construction, punctuation and the use of capital letters and this does much to enliven your correspondence column. For the credit of our public97 words
-
-
Article13 1920-08-03 10 For the first time on record snow has fallen at Albany, West Australia.13 words
-
Sporting Intelligence.
-
Article1167 1920-08-03 10 Singapore and Selangor Draw. Yesterday's play in the match between Singapore and Selangor made the result a draw with the honours fairly evenly divided. Selangor's first innings total of 257 looked rather formidable compared with Singapore's initial c.Tort of 145, but Singapore's play yesterday afternoon, both in batting and1,167 words
-
Article398 1920-08-03 10 On the S.R.C. ground the match betwei-n visitors from Kuala Lumpur and Mr. O. H. Thomasz's team was continued ami ended in a good win for the Singapore men. Twelve a side were played. Un Saturday both elevens made 107. Yesterday the local players compiled 186398 words
-
Article404 1920-08-03 10 After the downpour in the morning the weather was fine throughout yesterday afternoon for the first inter-troop scoutssports which were held on the Raffles •f ,,H 0 f 8TOU 5 d u ef0re a large gathering of •students and their friends. Among those present were Major-General D.404 words
-
Article196 1920-08-03 10 S.C.C. Draw at Kuala Lumpur. After winning by 3— 1 against Selaniror at Kuola Lurrpar on PatKiMny thp SOr socrer team met a team representative of the Selanjror loapnir yesterday, and the result was a <fr™ <( two alL Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wires Singapore played a deplete! team.196 words
-
Article73 1920-08-03 10 A correspondent sends an account of a visit paid by the St. John's Football Association to Malacca last week, when they won two of the three matches played. They met the United Chinese on July 27 and won by 2-0. The next they had the St.73 words
-
Article87 1920-08-03 10 The- Singapore Football Association cup competition will bcjrin to-morrow, uml matches will be seen on the I'a l.irr; on three raeceaahra lays. To-morrow tlie S.C.C. I will meet the SinKJ-pore Harbour Board on the S.C.C. ground, on Thursday the R.G.A. and S.C.C. II will meet on OnS.R.C.87 words
-
Article44 1920-08-03 10 It is suggested that sports houKl be held at the S.C.C. before selecting a team to ronresent the Club at 'the forthcominfr sport:) meeting in Kuala Lumpur. At present it i* r»ot thought likely that the S.R.C. will send a team.44 words
-
-
Article380 1920-08-03 10 Remarkable Examples in India And England. Mr. E. Kay Robinson a former editor of the Civil and Military Gazette, I.ahore, and as such the first editor under ufiuni Mr. Kudyard Kipling served— who writes so charmingly on Nature subjects, is contributing a series of such articles to380 words
-
Article178 1920-08-03 10 With its change of programme, to-night, the Marlborough is presenting a Paralta play, featuring the popular Warren Kerrigan, in five reels, entitled One Dollar Bid, as well as the seventh and eighth episodes of the Pathe serial, the Tiber's Trail, and a Pathe Gazette. In the first house178 words
-
Article42 1920-08-03 10 Programme of Drills, etc., for week ending Saturday, August 7, 1920 Wednesday, August 4. Eurasian Coy. Rifle Club.— Balesticr Range, 4.30 p.m. Saturday, August 7. Eurasian Co. Rifle Club.— Balestier Range, 2.30 p.m. (Sd.) R. SMITH, Ag. Adjutant, S.V.C,42 words
-
Article1611 1920-08-03 11 Better Results Anticipated This Year. The tenth ordinary genual meeting of tbe Koala NM Kabbci Estate, Ltd., was held on May 37 at tbe n Watered effio of tbe oom piny, 107, Fcnebcreb Street, B.C Mi T. H. Phillips itbe Chairman) presiding. Tbe Chairman said Gentlemen,—1,611 words
-
Article505 1920-08-03 11 What the Dominions Did in TbJ War. i. oifcf tbs auspices of the Royal Colonial Iosiimte a meeting was held on Jate 26 in tbe Merob»ols' Hallo! the Ballio, Mr. 0. W. Howard, chairman ol tbe Bal;i wid tbe Icatr.ate w»s toaoded is 1808, at time wfcen505 words
-
Article220 1920-08-03 11 Tte tbtatrioal world at Rome has broii lectutl j eoßTo'sf d o»n a aerio comio iaoidea< btlKttD tte prineipala o( two importasi companies Ti.e maite* began with a dioatsioa m to tbe rigbts da new and sooeesttul pl»j. Glaooo, wbicb weie olaimed fcj both parties. Ai matters220 words
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement174 1920-08-03 11 snajM MASTER'S GBAMOPHONES AND \> r^ V RECORDS ARE SUPREME NEW BHIPMENTB of th« LA.TEST BOHOS and DaNOES just received. Hear thes<» jUyed ia our cc meltable, new AUDIfI )N room Records at popular prices from $3 OO upwards s. MoureiE co., ltd. (Iroorpcrated in Hongkooß) RAFFLB3 PLACK. SINQAPuBB CLYNO174 words
-
Advertisement278 1920-08-03 11 RAFFLES CAFE Bras Basah Road itPELPHI HOTeT EVERT EVENING OUR wp^a' ORCHESTRA PLATS FROM 7 TO 1* ADELPHI HOTEL LIMITED, X D. TJEESDEMA, Managing Director. LEVER AND SONS MANILA HOUSE. 196. Orchard Road JUST RECEIVED JUST RECEIVED LADIES EVENING SHOES in cloth of gold, floral brocade and grey satin GENTS278 words
-
-
Article2152 1920-08-03 12 Iicreiiid Output and Lower Coilf. The twectv first anna«l grnfrsl w eliog at the Jog'a «»*"i imiied, wa.be don Judu 3'i at tbu tffloes <f he oomp»ny <4, Coltmau smet, B Mr. L. K W Fjrreal (chairman of the oimpaay, providing. Xte Cbairm%n said: The report ol the2,152 words
-
Article208 1920-08-03 12 Pieaidiaii at the meeting c( the Bakit Badtng Rabbet Cempan j, Limited, on Jane II Mr, arohibald Grej said that the oiop for the yetr was very satisfactory, 182,181 lbt. djisr secured, an exoesi ol 12,181 Ibe. otoi the estimate. The expenditure for the jew had also208 words
-
Article65 1920-08-03 12 It will be remembered that when Crosby Hall, once the home of Richard 111. and later of Sir Thomas More, was purchased by the Chartered Bank of India, whose head office now occupies the site, it was moved stone by stone from Bighopsgate and reconstructed on Chelsea Embankment. It is65 words
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement203 1920-08-03 12 SATISFACTION IS BEST ASSURED IF WE WORK WITH YOU RATHER THAN FOR YOU GET IN TOITII WITH MAM KIAT COMPANY 108 and 109, MARKKT STRKKT. AND YOU WIIX BXTaSODfCI IT. Bar riaf*^^ L' < **rre^ > ce t n y*fr' i^TttTt^^^^^ flB "*?^^t bbh Tlm LnT^/*2a^B.ni Ift JHBr asW H203 words
-
Advertisement125 1920-08-03 12 i/i ot rii ws IguXQEjßfc tat li I v C -j s 1 CAPSTAN NAVY CUT Cigarettes on wr n try i6iowrc.pr JLi^lita Photo— Day or Mltfht LIGHT STUDIO 193-6, Orchard Road Telephone No. 406 GEORGE'S, f^ddreeei Burlington, Cotoma* St. O fl el i male and modern oara for hire125 words
-
-
Article699 1920-08-03 13 Suigci Krian, Glensblel And Serembao. Tbe it port of the tnn^ei Kiian Rubber BiUip lot 1W19 BtatiB tbat ibeie is ptofil r £61 867 to wti'oh haa to be adced 416 621 trcogtit lotward and revenue ar joatmente, 1918, i886, lets excess rr;fi duty let 19.8 £8.(63, leaving699 words
-
Article363 1920-08-03 13 The Year's Wo. king Considered Satisfactory. Piesidiag at the ninth ordteaty general meeting of tbt Osd< k Rabbet Bitate, Limited an June 31, Mr. Frederick A. Roberts laid tbe oatpnt ot mbbei (ot the pMt yuai had exceeded the estimate bj 12 814 lba, aad bat (ct363 words
-
Article55 1920-08-03 13 The Chinese Government learns that Germany is returning the nineteen famoui astronomical instruments removed from Peking Observatory in 1900 and placed in Berlin. They are at present in Holland en route China. Officials are perturbed lest acceptance of the instruments may be construed as recognition of the G«wnan peace treaty55 words
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement256 1920-08-03 13 PM MARINE tXCELUN« I 'ij MPI p»»-.f d aad potebaaed fey tbe O. 3, N»?y and Army, ibe rhilipoiae Ouverkmeat and tbe leading sbipown-.ra. TUfB II 188 •n;ft£ MANILA ROPE TOP CAN SAItBLT IBC^T WITH TCCR LIFB AND KORTONi A tr>la\l wi'l bonvlnoa you Apeate HEAT CHEANO CO. 81, Harcot256 words
-
Advertisement150 1920-08-03 13 HAIPHONG I i^Slk DRAGON vlfjilv CEMENT 1 Supplied to the S pore Municipality, Government of Johore, Malacca Municipality, F.M S. Bailways and all leading architects and contractors. DUPIRE BROS. Sole Agents, Singapore MOTORISTS KNOWING the intliti n pretsures of jour tyre* wiil enable y v to save hondrtd* of tyrtnnlts150 words
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement828 1920-08-03 14 SALES BY AUCTION IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE (The undersigned have boon ln«tmcted to •ell by public auction, at their Sale-room, RafflVs Chambers, Raffles Place, •a Monday, August 1M». at 2M pjn. Twenty-five valuable freehold building aites on Reserve Road, off Telok Ayer Street, aaitable for godowns, etc. ESTATE AND TRUST AGENCIES,828 words
-
Advertisement641 1920-08-03 14 SALES BY AUCTION MORTGAGEE'S SALE of four pieces of land planted with lubber trees varying from 3 to 8 years old with a monthly output of about 5 piculs dry rubber together with all the buildings thereon erected situate at Tanjong Minyak, Malacca. To be held by Public Auction at641 words
-
Advertisement2087 1920-08-03 14 AjmU »T«r IMH,IH B,d Assurance In force over $15,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE GO. LTD. (la**rs«rsU4 la Strait* SettlemenUj ■BAD OmCßf WllltliH BMM, SUg*aT. LONDON OFFICE i W. Old J.wry, EX. The Compaay ha* OMN a*t»att*C witt th* 5..r.«« fioati J Ing Und aad complies via the British LU*2,087 words
-
-
Article904 1920-08-03 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Motor Cars for Malaya. Malaya offers a fine field for British car manufacturers, as there is a marked preference for cars of British make, notwithstanding that American agents are active in pushing American cars at low prices, says the Financial Times.904 words
-
Article31 1920-08-03 15 Word has been received at the Brigade Office, Rangoon, that the ti3nl Palamcottah Light Infantry are to bo mobilised at once for service in Mesopotamia and that they will leave shortly.31 words
-
Article42 1920-08-03 15 It is understood that the Madras postmen have decided to go on strike if all tn -ir d.niancls are not granted in a month. Tho postmastrr-general had an interview with the men last week, when he explained to them the department's circular.42 words
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement103 1920-08-03 15 AND THE LITTLE FORD Shall lead them. It's first In sales— first in eoonomy-a.d first In the esteetn of those who lo'/a saf )ty, sure ,y and co nfo *t beoause of its wonderful stnpllclty, strength ano. ilgntness. It lewis In SALES SERVICE SATISFACTION THE FORDBON TRAOTOK THE FORD ONE-TON103 words
-
Advertisement458 1920-08-03 15 FOR SALE NEW SEVKN-BEATER HUPMOBILE $2,000 As a proof of the quality of our Carbon papers of English Manufacture, we have made 6 copies of the above attraction, and believe us, the sixth copy is quite as distinct as the first. Per box of 100 sheets $6 Come and see458 words
-
Advertisement117 1920-08-03 15 IHP CAR FOR THE TROPICS Shipment- just to hand. Book early MALCOLM BERANGER, Sol. Hjll.ll HAIG AND HAIG FIVE STARS SCOTS WHISKY Since 1«79 Haig and Haig's famous 5 stars whisky has been iMsfM after by cultured people. In good clubs anil cultured honus. for social hospitality and refreshment men117 words
-
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement566 1920-08-03 16 GUAN KIAT CO., LIMITED (laeerporaU* la Straits Settlements) M, PHILLIP STREET, SINGAPORE. N««r Shipments Just arrived of ■UEOPBAN MADE TIN AND BRASS BUNKER LAMPS DIBTZ HURRICANE LAMPS (Red and White Globes) ASPINALLS ENAMEL PAINTS (all Colours) BAPOLIN ALUMINIUM PAINT BHBKWIN WILLIAMS ALUMINIUM PAINTS, ETC, ETC. m LATEST AND ONLY EUROPEAN566 words
-
Advertisement452 1920-08-03 16 GUAN KIAT CO UUTD (laeer»era»ea la trails ftrttl.ai.au) Baa< OBcei 14, PHILLIP STRUT, IINQAPOU. Talecraphle Address GUANUAT." Codes used A.B.C. 6th Edition Al Office 'Phone Nos. IS6I and 1362 <811t) 2 Lines. Authorised Cspital $200,000 Paid-up Capital 162,000 Builalng Fund M.MW Board of Directors t Tay Guan Xlat, Esq., Chalnsaa452 words
-
Advertisement898 1920-08-03 16 JiASSIFB MVtRiraENTS^ The PREPAID charges far Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc. In ordinary close-set type (average six words to Has) ana Per line one insertion 28 cts., two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40, twelve898 words
-
Advertisement967 1920-08-03 16 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE, one Studebaker motor car in splendid condition. Apply 881, Straits Times. FOR SALE, two Chevrolets, brand new. Offers to 878, Straits Times. NEW OMEGA CYCLE for sale, Jap engine, 2\ horsepower. For particulars, apply 323. Straits Times. FOR SALE, 2K h.p. Clyno motor cycle (new), horn,967 words
-
Advertisement750 1920-08-03 16 LAND AND HOUSES WANTED TO RENT or lease European compound house or bungalow. Rent $260 to $300 per month. Particulars to European, Straits Times. TOLET, TWO RESIDENCES with garage, etc., newly completed, East Coast Road, Teluk Kurau. Apply to J. B. Westorhout, 12-a, Change Alley. TO LET FURNISHED, bungalow No.750 words
-
Advertisement303 1920-08-03 16 Straits Motorcar Smice LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) 213 to 216, ORCLARD ROAD LORRIES AND CARS HIRED OVERHAULS TO MOTOR CARS AND CYCLES WELDING of all metals, under European supervision SATISFACTION GUARANTEED PRICES VERY MODERATE Phonel233 WE HAVE A GROWING CLIENTELE Planters, Shippers and Miners are patronizing us in increasing303 words
-
-
Page 16 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous209 1920-08-03 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General {g Manager's Office 1117 Job Printing Office 1244 Post Office Box No. 660 AH communications relating to editorial matters and news ahonld be ad.lreue. to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters- advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, ments, subscriptions, accounts, printing •J«V, »hould209 words
-