Malaya Tribune, 2 January 1917
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Title Section47 1917-01-02 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. [EVENING DAILY. Vol. 4.- ■Xmdf SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1917 Price 5 Cents. Straits Shipping azette. Issned Daily.] Supplement to tha Malaya Tribune Issued Daily.] No. 1 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1917 ClK iRalapa C ribmie. TUESDAY, JANUARY 2.47 words
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Advertisement270 1917-01-02 1 PwAIETY" mm f Picture Palace Junction of Albert and Bencoolen Street. r H Homew* I itire Change fchipp T OF ■ant! I Programme Irp-xnGK'X'. K~ .>~> r Mi-.mT.,, I 111, ,1 i I Regesan Nerve Tonic Food. I (Perfectly replacing Sanatogen) I 44 Regesan Nerve Tonic-food "is made from pure270 words
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Advertisement82 1917-01-02 1 ASAH I BEER 1 X IMitsui1 Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN.) fttTfTTTYfTllllllir lIIIIMIIIfM' 11 BttW ppjjj^^ I SPECIAL X'MAS OFFER, j of Imitations, ii! We Import Direct and Sell j THE GENUINE I jWVELTy Ij THCE ONLY PERFECT IJWIK? I J THEON.-V PERFECT) j Gold 9K. $11, Gold82 words
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Article1757 1917-01-02 2 Interesting Reminiscences. Sir Valentine Chirol writes in Indian Ink I was, I believe, the first European visitor received by the present Sultan of Tui icy, before his accession to the Ottoman throne, after the sudden bloodies revolution of June 1908 had relaxed the rigour of his1,757 words
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Advertisement325 1917-01-02 2 IVf TAPER fffzfe The Greatest ot all Tonic 1« ttzz 1 Foods. I 1] Digestive Organs. I Vitafpr TRY F K IH. llXllvl Brain Fay. Exhaustion Dyspepsia, Debility, I 9 Loss of Weight ate. I mm Invigprstes the I M Nervous System. In 8 oz. bottlea $2-25 I B 1G325 words
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Advertisement97 1917-01-02 2 For Japanese Curios General Goods! GO TO Maruni mSto Co--4 j No. 10, High Street, Singapore. WHOLESALE RETAIL IMPORTERS. LARGE STOCKS ALU aYS OT* HAND, j HANYANG BROS. TOBACCO CO.] 38 Robinson Road, Singapore. I Branches at IPOH, KUALA LUMPUR PEN/fPG. 1 Chinese Cigarattesl Cigarettes of the 1 above chop97 words
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Advertisement352 1917-01-02 1 p.M¥ British India AND 1- APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental Sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's GoTsrnmemt.) For China, Japan, Penang, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. j MAIL LINES. Homeward (For Europe) Outward (For China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE AT352 words
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Advertisement260 1917-01-02 1 STOOMYAAHT-MAATSCHAPPIJ (Steamship Company) NEDERLAND (Incorporated in Holland.) Mail Service between Java and Amsterdam, via Singapore, Belawan-Deli, Sabang, Su«z, Colombo, Gibraltar and vice versa. Sailings and for Freight, Passage and other information Apply to Internationale Credief-en Han-dels-Vereeniglng Rotterdam," SINGAPORE AGENCY, (Incorporated in Holland.) as AGENT 3 BAN LEE ANN, LTD. (Incorporated260 words
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Advertisement457 1917-01-02 1 (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN) (JAPAN MAIL l| STEAMSHIP CO.) II v EUROPEAN LINE. maintaining th>s service have been specially designed and contracted, andhSTfitted^th c lectric tans Ld T ii m d(,hip Me and and are equipped with electnc-tans and all latent modern conveniences In addition to two-berthcabins the*• vessels hare single-berth457 words
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Article644 1917-01-02 4 City Men and Peace Terms. Condition of peace with our enemies—in so far sea power is concerned—were discussed at a meeting of tie Imperial Maritime League, held at the Merchants' Hall, St. Mary.axe. on Nov. 2. The definite object of summoning City men te the gathering was644 words
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Article67 1917-01-02 4 The directors of the Kawasaki Dockyard Company, of Kobe, announced earlier in the year their intention to build, by the end of 1917, 17 standardised boats, aggregating 160,000 tons. Two of these have already been finished and sold to the Toyo Kisen Kaisha. It is now reported that a further67 words
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Article228 1917-01-02 4 Glen Line Venture. It is apparently the intention of the Glen Line to build a fleet of motor vessels. Its first m« tor ship, the Glengyle. which replaced tbe old Glengyle, nunk by a submarine was put into commission early this year. Tbe second motor vessel228 words
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Article99 1917-01-02 4 The Osaka Shosen Kaisha, through their legal advisers, have instituted a civil suit in the Tokyo Ohiho Saibansho against tbe Yamashita Kisen Gomei Kaisha, of Tokyo, claiming damages to the amount of 210,000 yen. A collision took place between the steamer Malay Maru, owned by the99 words
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Article294 1917-01-02 4 The Exchange Telegraph Company's correspondent in Christiania gives an amusing aeconnt of an interview with Mr. Frederick Olstn, the well-known Norwegian shipowner, on the German submarine campaign against Norway. Mr. Olsen declared that he was no neutral, for he is very much at war with the U-boats. 11 1 know294 words
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Article150 1917-01-02 4 The following is a list of the more important linfrs destroyed by the enemy pirates, in every instance without the slightest chance being afforded for the passenger* and crew to be placed iv safety before the ship was sunk or fired on. Of course there are many scores150 words
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Article242 1917-01-02 4 Dealing with the difficulties being expressed in shipping circles in the Netherlands Indies a home paper say 8: If we are to judge by the reports which are appearing in the Dutch papers, the shipbuilding industry of Holland is threatened with a serious danger." There is a great242 words
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Article142 1917-01-02 4 The following passengers have been booked by various steamers bound eastwards From London to Singapore.—Mrs Gibson, Mrs Derrick, Mr Ridley, Mr and Mrs Baird, Mr Anderson, Mr Hogg. To Penang Mr Adair. From London to Singapore.—Mr Pereira, Mr and Mrs Curtiss, Mr Best, Dr and Mrs Duepetson,142 words
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Article120 1917-01-02 4 On Thursday the K.P.M. s.s. Melchior Trenb returned from Belawan Deli and yesterday afternoon left for Sonrabaya Batavia and Samarang. Captain W. B. Palmer, who appears in the latest Lloyd's Register as the captain of the Arabia, was in command of that vessel for six and a half years. He120 words
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Advertisement78 1917-01-02 4 Train Services. Singapore (Tank-Road) Daily. Mail Daily leaves for the north at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Other trains leave for Johore at 9 a.m., 10,29 a.m., noon, 1.30 p.m., 2.55 p.m. and 4.40 p.m. Mail arrives from north at 8.16 a.m. and 7.14 p.m. Trains leave from Johore 7.9,8.43,10.15,11.42,78 words
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Advertisement448 1917-01-02 4 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERYGo SHIPCHANDLERS S CONTRACTORS, The Company's Launch men* incoming ships. •Office 16 Battery Road. TUCK LIFT TO TOP FLOOR Telophase No. 141. OrdersNpromptlv attended to> H. W. H. STEVENS, 5-1 ~-4 STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE BANGKOK. A first-class passenger steamer will leave Singapore every Saturday, for Bangkok.448 words
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Miscellaneous126 1917-01-02 4 Singapore Tide Tables. January 2. 4.44 a.m. 8 ft. 4 ins. 5.46 p.m. 7 ft. 7 ins. January 3. High water 5.39 a.m. 8 ft. 5 ins.; 7.20 p.m. 7 ft. 6 ins. January 4. High water —6.33 a.m. 8 ft, 6 ins 8.33 p.m. 7 ft. 8 ins. i126 words
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Article186 1917-01-02 5 (By courtesy of the French Consulate>) Paris Dec. 30, 6.10 p.m. German information., Germany has lost since the beginning of the hostilities, 414 steamers measuring tons, either destroyed or seized. Paris Dec. 31, 5.40 p.m. battleship Gaulois was torpedoea&nd sunk in the Mediterranean on December 27. All186 words
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Article59 1917-01-02 5 The Committee of the Children's *h eiety e ratef uUy acknowledge p Qe foll owing further subscriptions piously acknowledged $5,548.29 1 <; HBnTkin on JfelO H S Bateman 10 wptaui j on(>B Rlilton Ltd 100 h H oct 191G, Jan•■RriT 1917 15 Militant g Collations at59 words
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Article23 1917-01-02 5 tf J°l ma re now W X I" DriH Hall La* but they will only be P"**»rf ndiD B applicant* in23 words
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Article216 1917-01-02 5 Simpam Valley Mines. The fourth ordinary general meeting of the Simpam Valley Hydraulic Mines, Ltd., was held on Friday at the registered offices, Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore. There were present the hon'ble Dr. Lim Boon Keng (presiding), Messrs J A Hamilton, Chew Woon Poh, O A Kimmel (directors)216 words
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Article175 1917-01-02 5 Fraser Co's bhare Circular, Singapore, Dec. 27. The Christmas Holidays hare been largely responsible for a period of marking time. Certain Rubber shares have been marked down fairly seTerely in our list and wider margins are daily quoted here with any moderate demand quickly replacing shares at their175 words
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Article142 1917-01-02 5 [We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by correspondents.] Telephone Irregularities. To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune. Sir*—Last night I wanted a Doctor urgently to see a child in convulsions; but you will be surprised to hear that I had to pass no fewer than six Dispensaries142 words
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Advertisement411 1917-01-02 5 .1 LAST NIGHT OF THIS GRAND PROGRAMME It A HAPPY MEW YEAR TO ALL c Pf ru Mt uTwL-- fif m AT ra SP£CML V£ ATTRACTIONS. B Alhambra is fIHB house of quality mmmmm Alhambra IS Theatre THE JHH "theSr? 11 II get tbe BEST 111 I fa Ail &J411 words
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Article166 1917-01-02 6 Increased Pensions. The Governaj-nt of India, with the approval of the Secretary oi State, has sanctioned new ratrs of ordinary retiring md s,» cial pen--Bions for combatant ranks of the Indian Army with effect from the 4th Augnst 1914. The now ordinary rates are as follows Sowars,166 words
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Article66 1917-01-02 6 New Year Gift Fund. The following farther donations have been received H. E. the Governor and the Lady Evelyn Young $250 Mr. E. Anderson 250 Mr. R. Crichton 50 Mr. J. M. P. Landon 50 Mr. L. E P. Wolferstan 25 Mrs. J. A. Webster 2566 words
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Article51 1917-01-02 6 Delivered in London. The following are the dates of departure from Singapore of the Enropean Mails and their delivery in London. Mail. Left. Delivered. M.M. Nov. 4 Dee. 1 P. Nov. 10 Deo. 11 M.M. Nor. Sm«k B. T. Nov. 17 Dee. 81 P. LO. Nov. 28 Doc.51 words
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Article147 1917-01-02 6 (Exclusive to Malaya Tribune.) Mmm I atham ana Co., the Arcade, advise the following quotations tor i<» day: AlorUajah #3.40 $3 50 Av-rKunings 1.37} 145 Ayer Moiek 2.30 2.40 Ayer Panas 11.15 11.30 Balgownie 4 7<> 5.00 Bukit Jelotong 0.75 0.80 Bukit Katil fj.Bs 0.90 Changkat S-147 words
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Advertisement675 1917-01-02 6 zi«!?i ?»l «c» vttil »ru. 8« lmiln nc «zvc» z>ii vbl» «,u zunlu fllmn /lu M» 7«llU3uz ««ll mi r« «Min ««II» III «ck» 1 Wei, ome reappearance of the />li?//t the </. Z'. /5„/ of the A«eric.n 8taze in tbe 6rezt Lroadnay 3»M<U^^^ One of the lireitest Paroe Oomedies675 words
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Miscellaneous214 1917-01-02 6 Mails Close. To day. U> 'j kOg, Ben* i ttagan Will the v\ p„ Kunamaii H<«k Lee (J 1>n P amt v Aluar «Lad» Weld *.K0 pm p« *> Lie Craaq i pm 1 Tuajong Surui pen To morrow Pulau Basra A- Pulau "'"•"■i: l!„k King i u J; 11214 words
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Article739 1917-01-02 7 NEW YEAR'S SPORTS. On Sea. r Year's Day is always looked tbe natives' holiday in Singaop° fn l right well do they anjoy P° re L The chief items of tbem nment are of court* the aea tfSIS once in I wa, Slaving himself as he shoald on739 words
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Article395 1917-01-02 7 Under the distinguished patron, age of H. E. the Governor Sir Arthur Young and the Lady Evelyn Young, the land sports, which took place yesterday afternoon, at the Race Course, proved a great success. The various events were thorougly enjoyed by a largegatering of holiday-makers, amongst whom were395 words
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Article322 1917-01-02 7 Singapore v Negri Sembilan. On the previous Saturday, Singapore had all their work cut out to beat Selangor, a successful place kick giving them the victory by S points to 6; but on Saturday last the case was quite different. The visitors scarcely had a look in and322 words
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Article427 1917-01-02 7 Great Success, The sports of the 1 /4th battalion of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry, which were held at Tanglin onSaturday afternoon,were favoured by magnificent weather, and proved most enjoyable, both to the spectators and to the participants. The programme had been excellently chosen, and the various items427 words
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Advertisement52 1917-01-02 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. The University of Hongkong. ST. JOHN'S HALL, the senior Hostel for the residence of Students at Hongkong University. Special facilities for Straits Students. W rite to, the Warden, St. John's Hall, University, Hengkong. 2-1 TO BE LET Commodious Office! in Gresham flouse, Battery Road. Apply McALISTER Co., Ltd.52 words
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Advertisement163 1917-01-02 7 There is no Better Ale Than BULLD&G n?K»y X-t 2 ON SALE AT The Leading Hotels AND Principal Liquor Dealers. A—i —————bi M»wnMrirrrTT~rr-~~*~~ —T~—~r~~~~~n—^ Rallies Refreshment Room ON THE PREMISES j (Raffles Hotel Buildings) j Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, i Cold Drinks, etc. j Sweets and Chocolate. j163 words
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Advertisement23 1917-01-02 7 A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH UEANS Your Very Likeness, Style and Mood. v A PRODUCTION FROM Lee Brothers' StudiG, Hill Street will produce tlese results.23 words
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Article888 1917-01-02 8 Thf Allied have returned the only answer that the German note deserves—namely, a refusal to be enisled and to be entangled in the snares of a peace parley. It was a foregone eonclncion what wop Id be the attitude of the Allies. We stated ij; a888 words
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Article94 1917-01-02 8 Reuter. London, Jan. 1,1 a.m. King George has sent a message to Bi*. Poincare for the New Year, in which he says I am confident as ever of a victorious usueto the struggle I pray that the noble French nation, whose sons have so strikingly andReuter. - 94 words
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Article49 1917-01-02 8 As th© result of ihe succeed Redoote at Hotel on boxing Day, a sum of *7*7.10 has been forwarded to Bed Cross organisations in London and Paris to assist in the provision of food and tobacco for the unfortunate incarcerated in Germany. An c lent result.49 words
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Article104 1917-01-02 8 French Consular News The Penc* Plot 9 Figlmng Fronts Egyptian Campaign 10 War on Shipping [0 Visit to the Sultan I Correspondence 5 Company Meetings The Children's Aid Society Share Market 5 Local Share Market Mail Notice 6 The Idnian Army 6 Sporting Intelligence 7 How Goes to104 words
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Advertisement110 1917-01-02 8 ROBINSON Co.! CHRISTMAS BAZAAR LIQUID FUEL FOR Diesel Semi-Diesel Engines, Smelting* Furnaces, Boilers, ETC, ETC. KB ROSE YE FOR Kerosene Oil Engines. Largo Stasis Always on Hand. For Particulars and Prices apply to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM Co., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). ST. HELEWS 20URT, SINGAPORE. Mf /II? OR IPEMCE Famine or110 words
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Advertisement84 1917-01-02 8 CLUB WHISKY. I (Wholesale aur] Retail from Caldbeck.Macgregop&Co. i AMlfHll lIOTFI levery day our Filipino Band WILL PLAY. THE Commercial Rubber CO., JL.TI>. (Incorporated in Singapore.) Rubber Merchants, Auctioneers, House and Land Agents, Appraisers, Valuers Brokers, Commission Agents and Surveyors. SALES OF LAND. HOUSES, FURNITURE, Jewellery, Motor Cars, ate on84 words
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Advertisement17 1917-01-02 8 J Sweetened Condensed Milk per case $12.90 Sterilised .Natural Milk 9.59 Ideal Unsweetened Milk N $10.50 S17 words
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Article456 1917-01-02 9 Reuter. Tim cts. up. lim 19 b iiTTqaoted at £180.12.6 in jhe London marker copra fair (able If making £40.5.0. Ria/»k pepper i s qnotpd at 10 1/8 epper at 11, in London. oca fair is don© at 4 1/8 ir (S 'win) ii qua-led at #-mReuter. - 456 words
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Article653 1917-01-02 9 The Peace Plot. Allies' Reply. German Plans Exposed. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. London, Dec! 30, 11.30 p.m. The joint reply of the Allies to the German peace note was to-day communicated by the Franco Government to the United States ambassador in Paris. It begins by stigmatising the proposal asREUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. - 653 words
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Article81 1917-01-02 9 Alluding to Belgium's trial for two and a half years, the note says this injustice has been cruelly aggravated by the proceedings of the occupying forces, which have exhausted the resources of the country and have ruined the industries and devastated towns and villages. They are responsible81 words
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Article121 1917-01-02 9 London Dec. 31, 12.25 p.m, The Allies' reply which was published In'tlae late editions of this morning 1 papers was hailed as a stinging cxposm c of Germany's rather obvious war manoeuvre"; also as showing Germany and the world that the Allies, despite M the European121 words
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Article89 1917-01-02 9 London, Dee. 30, 6.55 p.m. Lord Curzon in the course of a letter to the Primrose Leaeue, says: We all pray that this war be the fast but tho end is not in sight, although there are sigus of exhaustion in many quarters and peace kites are89 words
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Article85 1917-01-02 9 Lon lon, Dec. 31,12.55 p.m. Washington President Wilson has sent a second note, which has not yet been presented to lhe belligerents, explanatory of the. first. London, Dec. 30, 4.40 a.m. Political chaos reigns in Austria Hungary, where there are wholesale resignations and dismissals of pro.85 words
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Article51 1917-01-02 9 London, Dec. 29, 2.20 p.m. Despite rebuffs, German Agents at Washington are frantically working to induce President Wilson to support the new idea of a meeting of neutrals at the Hague in January. The proposals are regarded as another development of the Ger man campaign to belittle the51 words
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Article24 1917-01-02 9 London, Dec. 31. 4.55 a.m. Madrid Spain has declined to support President Wilson's note, as it is premature and useles°24 words
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Article113 1917-01-02 9 London, Jan. 1, G 55 a.m. The Allies' reply has staggered Americans, whom the German propagandists led to believe that ae Entente peoples were struggling among themselves to stcure peac* ®t any price. The reply has un. uoubtedly had the healthiest eftec. air in America. BernstorfT maintains a113 words
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Article32 1917-01-02 9 London, ,I«n. I, 5.20 a.m. Amsterdam The King of Bav»i »<-1 in an Army Order jays 44 If the enemy refuses the proffered hand, we will enforce peace upon him."32 words
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Article90 1917-01-02 9 London, Jan. I, 3.15 a.m. The newspapers give a ohorua of approval at the note which has finally cleared the air with the best impression on ail Allies, especially France and Italy, where it is regirded as the writing on the wail. It removes the last90 words
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Article85 1917-01-02 9 Machinations Fail- London, Dec. 29, 1.35 p.m. Tho Times correspondent at Home reveals the machinations of the French ex-premier M. Oaillaux at Heme, where he promised that Germany was disposed to treat France generously and compel Aug. trim to grant Italy practically all her nitional aspirations, provided85 words
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Article62 1917-01-02 9 London, Occ 'M, o a .m. The London Osaette notifies ihe following promotions for distinguished services in the Held: General Sir Douglas iuitr to be Field Marshal, Lieut-General Sir H. S. Rawlinaon to be General Major.Genir.ilB H. Home, G. Milne, the Earl of ('avan. Sirs L. Kiggell,62 words
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Article65 1917-01-02 9 London, Dee. 31, 12.25 p.m. Corfu Escaped Serbian prisoners from Germany and Austria tell of the shameful treatment they They w«re not only pr«: to the aardest tasks an i insufS eiently f<* 1 and clad, >m there is corroborative and trustworthy eyi. denes of. the Austrians them65 words
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Article45 1917-01-02 9 French Mob lisat on London, Dee, 30, 12.25 a.m. Paris A bill h is been Intro iuced into the Senate providing for the mobilisation of civilians 1 bet ween 17 Knd 60 and the organisation oi national labour in Prance and hti Colonies.45 words
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Article32 1917-01-02 9 London, Dec. 30, 4.40 a.m. The Daily Telegraph says that the government has decided to form an Air Ministry with ample powers. The minieter will probably be a peer.32 words
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Article19 1917-01-02 9 London, Dtc. 31, 1.15 p.m. Germany ha§ begun recruiting from .the gaols, excluding onl\ habitual criminals.19 words
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Article131 1917-01-02 9 OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. Successful- British Raids. Lon«Uwfc !>*c. 30, 1.40 a.sn. Genera] Sir Douglas Haig reports a raeeesstaj rai* eastward of Ie Sar*. The trenches were found greatly damaged by artillery. We repulsf d an aUempted raid eastward of Armentiere*. There was intense reciprocal artillery work i athward131 words
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Article101 1917-01-02 9 Press Opiaioni. London, Dec 30 6 15 a.m The papers warmly praise General Haig'a matter of fact statement and contrast it with Hindenburg'a vague generalities. They are of opinion that nothing not in aberration of strategic sense of the new War Cabinet can save the Germans from101 words
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Article59 1917-01-02 9 German Trenches Wrecked. London, Dec. 30, 1.25 a.m. The Paris communique says that the Prench raided and wrecked the German trenches be: wee a theOise and Aisn^. The O.rmans violently bombarded the French positions between toe dense anc i Avocoart The French frustrated several bombing attacks on this front.59 words
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Article59 1917-01-02 9 London, Dec. 30, 11.30 p.m. Paris: Tk« commnniquti &us: It has J)ten a quiet day with artillery work on both banks of th* Ancre an J tilt- I. ft oi' the Meuse. London, l)*c. 31, 4 p.m. r*!* French CMfnm.riiqne giya U night was calm. We captured some59 words
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Article27 1917-01-02 9 London, Jan. 1, 15 a.m. Paris The comrnnnkjrje saye ha« be«:n nothing important, ihf French *t Verdun and on the (?nrin ciptared (•,5uU Geruiun^27 words
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Article52 1917-01-02 9 London, Jan 1, 4 p m A French communique says that hfter a v:ul*!iit bombardment bv trench en#in"s t the en nay twica v A po.s s W?St of 5 n *h ri vh in Chimpa irnn, but com* j-i-j- v .sii-.J }>♦ fore <.fir taacaine>.i tiff flijti52 words
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Article76 1917-01-02 9 Heavy E.icmy a Hacks. Lond'-n, Dec. 30, 4 SO p.m. A h ir !mjs Russian official s,: s tuat enemy several heights in th* Oihiz Valley. We are conHuJida'intr onrselves to the north- wa <>f Hor.*h?, ea*t and south of SeMUf-20. The enemy continued obs inate attacks north-east of76 words
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Article111 1917-01-02 9 London, Jin. 1, 5 p.m. A wireh-ss Russian official message says: We repulsed the German offensive southward of Pinsk. The enemy strongly attacked the Roumanians on both banks of the Kazino, eastward of the Moldavian frontier. The Roumanians maintained their positions. The Roumanians were obliged to retire in111 words
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Article105 1917-01-02 10 London, Dec. 31, 8.5 p.m. A wireless Russian official message says that fierce battles are raging in the Oituz Valley. The enemy, reinforced, repeatedly attacked, and captured several heights. The enemy is stubbornly attacking on the Moldavian frontier. The offensive north-west of Sevej failed. The Roumanians were v105 words
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Article47 1917-01-02 10 Constantine Charged. London, Dec. 30, 6.15 a.m. Paris The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chamber announces that it has received information fixing the respsonsibility on King Constantine and the Greek staff for the events of Dec. 1 and demonstrating the necessity for energetio action.47 words
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Article110 1917-01-02 10 London, Dec. 31, 9.30 p.m. Athens The Italian minister has handed the Government a not* demanding reparation for the events of December 1 and S and other demands The not« intimates that Allied troops may shortly be landed at Itea and conveyed to Salonika by the Larissa railway.110 words
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Article61 1917-01-02 10 London, Jan. 1, 1.15 p.m. Salonika: An enemy aeroplane has been passing over the town daily. It is supposed that besides spying, it engages in a postal service with Athens, which except for wireless, is completely isolate,!. There are indications that tbe blockade is most effective. The scarcity61 words
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Article118 1917-01-02 10 London Jan. 1, 3.20 p.m. PiraeuuB The Triple Intente's note to Greece was presented to-day. It demands the reduction of Greek forces outside Peloponnesus to a number absolutely necessary to maintain order and the transportation towards Peloponnesus of all armaments and munitions exceeding those corresponding with118 words
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Article94 1917-01-02 10 London Dec. 30, 5.30 p.m. A wireless German official message says that on the Transylvanian frontier mountains we entered the euemv's positions, despite strong counter-attacks, and pushed ahead, making prisoner 660. Mackensen is pursuing the retreating enemy on the whole front between the monntains and the Danube. London,94 words
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Article108 1917-01-02 10 London, Dec. 81, 11.30 p.m. A wireless German official message says: We threw back the Russians as far as Braila biidgehead and gained positions east of Alacin, in theDobrudja. A wireless Austrian official message says Esst and north-east of Kezdi and Vasarhely we took Nereju and Tulnici.108 words
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Article66 1917-01-02 10 A Costly Gain. London, Dec. 29, 2.20 p.m. Despite German boasts, it i« evident that the Germans paid dearly for the capture of Rimnicul Sarat. The Russian forces merely aimed at gaining time to prepare resistance on the principal line. The Germans had to send division after66 words
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Article133 1917-01-02 10 London, Dec. 29, 2.20 p.m. Amsterdam The German papers are most furious on learning of the thoroughness of the destruction of the Rumanian oil wells, which a German staff officer, writing to the Koelnische Volkszeitung, describes as so terrible and wild that it surpasses everything hitherto that has133 words
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Article53 1917-01-02 10 Turks' Communication Cat. London, Dec. 29, 1.35 p.m. The great Chikaldir bridge mentioned as having been destroyed in the Admiralty communique of yesterday was a most vital link on*the Bagdad railway. Its destruction means interrupting the Turkish communications from Mesopotamia to Syria, cutting off rail supplies53 words
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Article134 1917-01-02 10 Important Victory. London, Doc. 31, 1L.30 p.». Renter's special correspondent in Egypt says that the Maghdabah ▼ictory mentioned on Dec. 25, was due to a masterly surpiise-stroke of the camelry and mounted troops. The artillery covered twenty miles over most difficult groond in four hours, mostly by a134 words
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Article161 1917-01-02 10 In the Mediterranean. London, Dec. 31, 2.5 p.m. Paris A naval communique states that the battleship Gaulois wae torpedoed by a submarine in tho Mediterranean on Dec. 27. Shs sank in half an hoar, but owing te the disciplino and coolness of all on board and the161 words
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Article135 1917-01-02 10 London, Dec. 30, 1.20 p.m. Fighting on the Moldavian front is likely to assume Increased importance. The German plan is apparently to combine a frontal attack 'with an outflanking move, ment. Probably the latter is not yet fully developed, but there has been desperate fighting in the region135 words
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Article168 1917-01-02 10 Tbe Savage Pirates. Hew tho Westminster was Sunk. London, Dec. 2», 11.30 a.m. An Admiralty communique narrates an outrage in which German savagery in torpedoing merchantman appear» to have reached a climax. It debcribei the attack on the British steamer Westminster, proceeding to Port Said and twice168 words
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Article28 1917-01-02 10 London, Dec. 31, 9.30 p.m. Copenhagen Norway in 1916 lost 272 ships of a tonnage of 367,000 and of the value of two hundred millions kroner.28 words
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Article30 1917-01-02 10 London, Dec. 30, 12.25 a.m. Paris: The Chamber has authorised a State advance of eight millions sterling to shipowers lor the construction and purchase of ships.30 words
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Article106 1917-01-02 10 London, Jan 1, 5.20 am. Copenhagen Survivors of the crew of the Danish steamer Hioptatyr, torpedoed by UlB off Ushant on Dec. 22, give harrowing details. In a heavy sea the crew were ordered to leave tbe ship. The boats were lowered with dim> culty. One was nipped106 words
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Article65 1917-01-02 10 London, Dec. 29, 2.20 p.m. Montreal: Seven employees of the Quebec arsenal have been arrested on a charge of stealing nickel. The authorities believe they are now on the track of the whole plot for the illicit export of Canadian nickel to the United States, engineered65 words
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Article121 1917-01-02 10 London. Dec. 31, 4 p. Ql The Gazette states that TictorU Crosses have been awarded to Capt William Bloomneld (Scouts Ccrpg* South African Counted Brigada* and Lieut. En gene Bennett (Wore*, ters). When the Heat line owing to the death of its and heavy losses, Lieut. Bennett121 words
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Article31 1917-01-02 10 London. Dec. 29 2.30 p.m. Following the example of tha Allies, Rumania has form* national ministry, including the pie. minent pro-Ally statesman, v Jonescu, and several support rs.31 words
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Article33 1917-01-02 10 DfcC. 31, 4.50 Ottawa Canadian bankers hi* furnished a further credit of ten millions sterling for the purchase ol Canadian munitions for Britain making a total of fifty millioEs that provided.33 words
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Article406 1917-01-02 10 POLICE COURTS. Possession of Arms. Before Mr. Langham-Cart-Senior Magistrate, this morning, Inspector Meredith charged Mr, C. R. Hoist of the Van Wijk Hotel, with having in his possession fi 'mgmo —an automatic pistol 4Wd a tfi gun—without a licence from the C.P.0., contrary to section 8 >; ordinance406 words
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Advertisement88 1917-01-02 10 g"'" n —a—« j Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Malted Milk THE BEST INFANT FOOD. Awarded Grand Prize Panama Pacific International Exposition I I Bcrden's Steriiizeii Natural Milk. ii: milk > Produced in tke finest dairy j^^^^^^^^^^^ approved sanitary conditions and under N f hI 4 j: expert supervision. Perfect!} adapted88 words
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Article813 1917-01-02 11 Prices Oaotfd it the Market this Moroin» Singapore, January I Mmm Lyall and Evatt, Ksch mge aud Shar, Krokers, issue the following list of quotations: ttnbber Shares. Norn. Value i> Buyers. Seller*. 2/- An|lc,Malay iff 2/- Bataug Malaka 3/41 i v J Butu Saves J J n813 words
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Advertisement81 1917-01-02 11 HI C II THE jPot Stills) I OF I llGreaf Britain! I Have Been J I Taken Over by Government, j If NEVERTHELESS Buchanan's! I will be able to continue Ito supply their famous I blends and to maintain the quality as before, j being in the unique J Position81 words
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Advertisement400 1917-01-02 11 ANOTHER STRONG BILL To-Nfflbt at the Ideal Picture Theatre Cinema Cjfm\\^jjQ bmhe-sei, SECOND SHOW AT 9,3 PM SHARP 0 M W A P tX Fi mCo Presents 3 Pans Ha*.! 3 Parts senSi *t'c»al drama of Uve aud Tragedy a p THE INTRIGUERS A Powerful drama of --fl—Jgl Lubin Co.400 words
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Advertisement116 1917-01-02 11 Insanity Cure. Dr. W.G Roy'i >pe,iric for Insanity it t the or.'y remedy tor tt.e disease Of ov«f M I f**? spokm of highly by 'he leadmg Physicians of the day, foaid to cure all form, of Insanity, Nearaethenia, h>.x,na .Epilepsy, etc. r'ruw R s 5 per I bottle:--Apply i116 words
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Article350 1917-01-02 12 Indian Students. Good Year's Work. London, Dec. 29, 3,15 p.m. The report of tb# Indian Stadenti Department for the year ending June 30 says that on the whole record of work done, even an the restricted opportunities of i time, is encouraging to those ponsible for it, and350 words
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Article149 1917-01-02 12 Coronation Ceremony. London, Dec. 31, 12.55 p.m. The Coronation ot' the King and Queen of Hungary was accomplished with all the ancient pomp and solemnities. Later. Amsterdam: Their Majesties were received at the Cathedral by the Cardinal, the Primate and clergy and conducted to Loretto Chapel149 words
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Article44 1917-01-02 12 New Discovery London, Dec. 31, 4.40 a.m. Experts at the London Hospital have announced that after several years' investigation, they have decided that syphilis is not hereditary They are of opinion that the child contracts the disease from the mother after birth.44 words
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Article37 1917-01-02 12 London, Dec. 30, 3.20 a.m. New York Four hundred thousand railway men threaten to strike on Jan. 1 if the operation of the new law establishing an eight-hours day and other concessions is delayed37 words
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Advertisement497 1917-01-02 12 Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds. Bearing Interest from tbe date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum, payable Halt-yearly on the 15th May and the 15th November. Repayable at par on the 15th November, 1919. All proceeds of this issue will be lent to His Majesty's Government for the497 words
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Article336 1917-01-02 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.J Djocja Dec. 20. In order to give you a fair estimate of the manner in which Germans all over Java get communications from the Fatherland I may cay that the peace negotiations, which were cabled by Reufcer on Thursday last, were known336 words
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Article157 1917-01-02 13 Siemens Brothers to be Sold. Mr. Pretyman, in the Parliamentary Paper, says that Mr George Chauvin is the managing director of Siemens Bros, Ltd. Mr. Carl von Siemens is no longer a director. The firm is a controlled establishment doing Government work and is under a supervisor. It157 words
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Article145 1917-01-02 13 Another petroleum company has been promoted by Messrs. Soichiro Asano, Kisaburo Okura, Kinroku Ono, Motojiro Shiraichi, and other business men for the purpose of taking over and working a number of oil concessions in the vicinity of the Nippon Oil Company's concessions at Korokawa, Akita prefecture. The145 words
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Advertisement406 1917-01-02 13 1« jONGKEENA" THE WONDERFUL BLOOD PURIFIER. Mixture for Internal and External Use. CUBES Headache, Stomcahache, Chest mnlaints Heart-disease, Malaria, r£n*u* Common-fevers, Lumbago. Tronic Rheumatism, Cough, Cold, ftorethroat, Bronchitis, Chronic Neuralgia, Diarrhoea, Weakness Dysentery, Eczema, and all sorts of -kin diseases, worms, female diseases of all sorts, swelling of the testicles,406 words
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Advertisement212 1917-01-02 13 A CLEAR HEAD a hearty appetite, sound sleep and good digestion are sure to follow an occasional dose of the tiny laxatives. Gentle as nature Do hot gripe. Of all chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Dept. lc, Singapore. Raneegunge Drainpipes, Channels,212 words
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Advertisement393 1917-01-02 13 EE RUBBER Cared in JACKSON PATENT CABINET is reaay for the market in 96 hours after leaving the rollers and always demands Best Prices. Five Standard Sizes made capable of dealing with daily outputs ranging from 90 lbs. to 1,000 lbs. of Robber. CHEAPEST TO INSTAL—EASIEST TO ERECT—SIMPLEST TO OPERATE393 words
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Article436 1917-01-02 14 Amazing Adventure. On all fours with the gallant story cf bow Private Tom Jones, of Runoorn, won the V. C. by bagging a hundred prisoners is the exploit related of Sergeant Julien in connection with the success cf the French at Verdun. He and several men of436 words
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Advertisement335 1917-01-02 14 Engraving E f n^ avers 2 16 Memorial 'of Copper plates in any on Language. Pldt€S SILVER, DEEPLY GOLD, OR CUT, RIBEIRO Co. ooLoma METAL iMiTcrk LIMITED, WORDING 0F Raffles Place, guaram r ekd SINGAPORE. NOT TO RUB OUT Monograms, Inscriptions, Cut Dies, Seals, Brass K,ZTCn CrCStS. i pi a335 words
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Advertisement100 1917-01-02 14 SALYITAE. The most powerful but harmless nervine J tonic, producing startling results, im- mediate and permanent, in all «ases of nervous exhaustion, in both young or old, married or unmarried. Price Re 1 per phial. Asthma Tablets. The bett remedy for cough, difficult breathing, fits and the worst forms of100 words
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Advertisement196 1917-01-02 14 TO LET RAFFLES eHMBERS. Commodious, well lighted and airy offices on second floor, front portion of first floor and ground floor. Will be divided to suit intending tenants Electric lifts, lights and fans throughout the building. Appb to GHIKG KENG LEE GO. Auctioneers CASH SALE Z (im^ substitute if not196 words
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Article189 1917-01-02 15 Messrs Barlow Co's Report. Singapore. Dec. 29. At this week's auctions, which occupied two days, the quntity cataloged for sale amounted to about 1,120 tons. The tone of the market can only be described as fair, and prices were somewhat irregular. A considerable number of parcels were189 words
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Article200 1917-01-02 15 Messrs Guthrie Co's Report. Singapore, Dec. 29. At the weekly Auction held yesterday and to day, bidding was again stiff and all grades, except Fine Pale Crepe, suffered a decline averaging about $4 per pikul. At $146 the top price for Fine Pale Crepe was $4 up, but this figure200 words
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Article56 1917-01-02 15 An interesting archaeological find has been made at Ardee (near Drogheda). Daring excavations workmen discovered large slabs of stone shaped like coffins. When opened one was found to contain a skeleton of great size, as well as some small stones of peculiar formation. Other coffins opened contained utensils of various56 words
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Advertisement244 1917-01-02 15 lie Victoria Confectionery I Store 1 (THE PREMIER STORE OF ITS KIND) 386, Victoria Street, Singapore. TELEPHONE NO. 1585. Fresh Cakes, Cold Hot Drinks Can ftlwayi be had at lhe above premises from 7 a.m. to 12 midnight. Wedding, Birthday or Christening cakes, Vanilla, Walnut, Chocolate or Maraschino Cream Tarts,244 words
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Advertisement27 1917-01-02 15 K. TSUTADA Japanese Dentist 74 8 74-1 BRAS BASAH ROAD. Extraction Painless. Charges Moderate WORK GUARANTEED. Consultation in either English or Mala* Telephone No. 1245. 18-12 n27 words
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Advertisement813 1917-01-02 15 I THE IDEAL RECONSTRUCTIVE NERVE FOOD I M A VALUABLE RESTORATIVE IN NEURASTHENIA NERVOUS WSPEPSIA AND ANvCMIA, WĔ "Incapables are always irritable." The moment you try to move your work forward by temper, impatience, scolding or recriminations, you are under suspicion of being too small for your responsibilities. Irritability wastes813 words
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Advertisement487 1917-01-02 16 NOTICES NOTICE TOJUBSCRIBERS. As Chan Kirn Soon is no longer employed as our bill collector, subscribers are requested not to make any further payments to the said Chan Kirn Soon as from this date. (Signed) THE MANAGER, Malaya Tribune. Dated Dec. 19, 1916. 19- 12 The Punggor Rubber Estates, Ltd.487 words
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Advertisement404 1917-01-02 16 NOTICES The Mulcott Belting Company, Limited. (Incorporated in England.) Best Multiplar Hair Belting Ordinary and Extra Stout From 2 in. to 8 in. stock This belt has* gained its reputation throughout Saigon, Rangoon, Sumatra, Bangkok, F.M.S. and the Straits, for its Strength, Durability and Reliability. Quotations from Sole Agents KIAIYI404 words
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Advertisement338 1917-01-02 16 WANTED WANTED A qualified JVlanager for a Rubber Estate in Malacca Apply by letter or personally to Mr. Tan Soo Hock, No. 80, Riverside, Malacca. 21.12 20-1 WANTED. A competent assistant for a Job Printing Department. Apply in writing, stating previous experiences and attach copies of recent testimonials. to ''Printer"338 words
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Advertisement473 1917-01-02 16 BANKS CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1,200,00< Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 BANKERS. The Bank of England, Thi London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,473 words
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Advertisement317 1917-01-02 16 INSURANCE SOUTH BRlTlsir^ INSURANCE CO.. LTD. Incorporated in New Zealanl FIFE Insurances effected on Building Rent and Merchandise of everdescript ion MARINE Insurances accepted to parts of the world at lowest ratet WAR RISK accepted tea all parts. J. HENRY Local Manage Offic s: 2, Finlayson Green. KEUNC ON —>317 words
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