The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 March 1917
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Title Section15 1917-03-26 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TE.; CENTS SINGAPORE MONDAY, MARCH, 26, 1917. NO. 89,71015 words
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Article350 1917-03-26 1 On the Western Front the opening phases of what seems likely to be a great battle are taking place. The French are advancing rapidly on St Quentio, and to the east, despite a flooded La Fere. They have established themselves over the Somme Canal Page 5. The350 words
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Article1503 1917-03-26 1 Early October, when it is fine, is a delightful period of the year m Russia. After a rainy summer and a changeful September, October eet m fine. It is true there were several stormy nights, but the da; a were clear and full of sunshine with just1,503 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement254 1917-03-26 1 GOODRICH TYRES h FETY TREAO RAFFLES HOTEL. SPECIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best m town Upcountry orders promptly executed Bread delivered at private residences daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars Repaired, garaged, and Cars254 words
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Advertisement69 1917-03-26 1 TH E only tyre which has won the] R. A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. "Stclastic" Supcr-Cym Stelastic Tyres v *A are A r^ All British ptm Made m Britain To^ from Plantation Rubber. SOLE AGENTS: International Trading Company. GAME. JUST RECEIVED A LARGE SHIPMENT OF SIBERIAN69 words
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Advertisement55 1917-03-26 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Clerk wanted immediately Page 9. Sale of unserviceable stores Pcge 2. The Somme Film Page 2. Gold Flake cigarettes Page 10. Robinson's new ready to wear millinery —Page 5. Last week of Yamato'e sale Page 8, SWEE LEE GO. 15 CROSS STREET. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS WHOLESALE AND55 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous111 1917-03-26 1 THE WEEK. Monday 26th. High Water— »< 33 a.m. Teluk ADEon Rubber, noon. Chamber of Coamerce, 2.15 pm. Legielative < oundl, 2.30 pm. Somme Battle Pictures, Theatre. Tuesday 27th. High Water— o.23 a.m., I 18 p m. Singapore Slipway Co, meeting, noon. Emulation Lodge, 8M pm. Somme Battle Picture, Theatre.111 words
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Article154 1917-03-26 2 The Hritith Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai, is issuing, m English and Chi nese, the following timely leaflet, headed British Shipping Whereas the Germans m China have epread reports that owing to their sub marines there will be no Allied ships bringing cargo to China from Europe and154 words
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Article95 1917-03-26 2 When war broke out there was only one British firm making magnetos, its oat pot being under a hundred a week to day there are some twelve or more British fiims making maguetos. Their entire output*, reaching a total to date of over les.i'Cf magnetos, hwi been95 words
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Article50 1917-03-26 2 on the last outward voyage of the P wad O hn.r Mongolia the sum of £150 waa reiuUtii at a concert and entertain ment, m aid of tie British Red Cross Society and Seamen's Charities, organised by Mr Cyril Baxendale with the assistance of Captain W C Edwards. (M M.)50 words
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Advertisement559 1917-03-26 2 Victoria Theatre H. ffl. GOVERNMENT TOUR IN AID OF WAR CHARITIES Under tho Distinguished Patronage of H E. The Governor Sir Arthur Young, r c ml c TO-NIGHT AT 9-75 AND FIVE FOLLOWING NIGHTS THE GREATEST FILM IN HISTORY THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME AND HIS MAJESTY THE KING ON559 words
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Advertisement640 1917-03-26 2 TONIGHT 9.15 NELSON ANDERSONS POPULAR NOVEL TO-NIGHT 9.15 Don't Believe a word we tel! you get the Opinion of Saturday Night's Big Crowd— What a Show what love o CAN DO Neither 61oppy nor sentimental, but a big thrilling Anna deplctini; actual seen-: s taken at the time of the640 words
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Advertisement510 1917-03-26 2 FULL VALUE is what you GET~~ A AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY LHAMBRfI 13EACH ROAD THE LEADING THEATRE IN SIIvGaPOEE Our Programmes art ttcady end crnsifit< tt, reltebk r.nd trneti BBS tfce following Programme of features to bf. kkcv.j iv The MIL\NO FILM Co, pmm Their SENSATIONAL PHOTO-PLAY DE L;510 words
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Article1304 1917-03-26 3 The campaign against the manufacture ao i sala cf alcoholic beverages is being :irried on by a certain section of teetotal leis with persistence and malignity of a uermanio type. And they seem to' have successfully copied German methods rrying on their propaganda indeed, we should not1,304 words
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Article232 1917-03-26 3 Bazaar Attended by 300,000. A tremendously successful bazaar for the benefit of the soldiers and sailors of the Allies was held m Chicago. The average daily attendance during tbe 1( days which the bazaar lasted was 80,000, the largest day's receipts being between 110.000 and £12,000.232 words
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Article97 1917-03-26 3 A Weald of Kent arfmer having been aeked by the Substitution Officer what class of man he wanted m place of his son replied that he wanted a horseman, aod gave details of the duties, which showed that the man would have to commence work at 5. 30 a m.97 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement81 1917-03-26 3 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. REPAIRS TO STEAM LAUNCH. Tenders will be received at the Oilice of the State Secretary Johore Bahru up to noon on Saturday iJlst March for the Execution of repairs to the boiler and Machinery o: the Government Launch M Tubrau The Launch can be seen at the81 words
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Advertisement420 1917-03-26 3 ESTATE OF SLAYMAN BIN MEYDI* KANDU AND TAYERMAL HASSAN NACHIA, DECEASED AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTIES To be Held at the Sale-room of POWELL Co., Ltd. On Tuesday, 3rd Apl at 2.30 p.m. Lot No. Description Area Title 1 One third share m the Latid <ft Houße 1,232 iq.420 words
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Advertisement1084 1917-03-26 3 SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB. NOTICE. The Twenty sixth Ancusl Gcner< 1 Mcc ing of the M< mbers will be held m the lab llontte, en Thursday, the 29th day of March, 1917, at 6.15 p.m. Business. 1. To receive the Report of the Committee, and the Accounts submitted by the Honorary1,084 words
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Article, Illustration908 1917-03-26 4 The Singapore Free Press. Monday, March, 26, 1917. tort t#fci' tkt F>m> (he /•©■in t *t «u/?\j*U. •U p»l t v ra;a hr» (Ma Wi^ <* tcUcha Lovrlti boA U» One interesting point about PresideDt WJLBOS policy of procrastination of the urihap; f moment when his country won Id be908 words
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Article1218 1917-03-26 4 It would almost seem as if the Germans have once again made a material mistake m their estimation of the capacities of the forces opposed to them. Throughout the retreat from the Ba paume salient it has been evident that the greatest resistance has been deemed to be necessary on1,218 words
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Article242 1917-03-26 4 THE FRENCH ATTACK London March <-. -French ique: Hor.h cf Ihe So« B We df^ tbeeneruya the Out k q< where the *r fc Up fl *J. line of previuii.lv pr n trocph betweei 'of .lowing up tbe wmmm. 6 enemy who defend. ,J <• ground. We dr.242 words
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Article386 1917-03-26 4 There was nothing of particular inter :n the traicing on Saturday r The horfee were all engaged more or lees on light vrcrk I -tin vh obc of the first on the course bat was rr. extended. Colleen acd The Mock galkatd together at a nice pace from386 words
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Article22 1917-03-26 4 Easy to get a c n Do No I ihoucLt "All you need do aB *J house. You automatically ltO' :P tenant.22 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement151 1917-03-26 4 S. ALLSOPP SON. Bl?# TISH PIISENER BEER. IN QUARTS AND PINTS. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. WINE A\D SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Singapore and malacca. Every traveller should have A LIFE-SAVING /o?Sgx WAISTCOAT 111 It Lj|(L Pb^T^^ft^J WV\ Protection and Security. WPif^xf^^'S Akfclutely Unsinkab c. 1 Price $lO* so LIFE-SAVING RUGS $20 EVEKV KIND151 words
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Advertisement65 1917-03-26 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 5 a Orchard Read, Telephone No. 1035. The Oldest and Leading Studio. First m 1872, Foremost m 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at our Command, thus ensuring always the produc tion cf only the best results m Studio65 words
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BATTLE OF ST. QUENTIN
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Article628 1917-03-26 5 Lively Fighting March 23 A French commoni „ac ;a:= A violent enemy attack on oar :s before the village of Artenyes iOrt ij vmoa yesterday evening first jjjfj,;!;. Jrov3 back our troops but we i^neiiarely vigorously counter attacked md threw back the enemy as far as gpadsertucourt.628 words
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Article50 1917-03-26 5 a large attendance at Rafiee P torday nigbfc for the special red by the war talk by Mr the well known war correspond The lecturer waa m very Rood voice vii hearers keenly interested, •ha pictures wsre an additional a large aam wai realized for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Fund50 words
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Article782 1917-03-26 5 Very Bad Weather London, March 23.— Router's correspon dent at Headquarters cays the worst possible wintry weather has almost brought operations to a standstill. The enemy is offering a more organised resistance, particularly along the line running northnorthwest from Bois de Savy, which is three miles west782 words
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THE TSAR'S FAREWELL
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Article160 1917-03-26 5 [By Submarine Gable] [Beater's Service] Petrograd, Mar 22.— The Anglo-Franco Italian ambassadors yesterday conveyed to the Foreign Office the recognition of the Provisional Government and asked for a formal reception when Sir O Buchanan has recovered from his influenza. Tha whole Cabinet will be present at the160 words
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Article211 1917-03-26 5 Petrograd, March 23— The ex-Tsar hag arrived at Tsarskoe-Selo. Delegates arriving at Mohileff met with no excitement. They presented their mandate of arrest to General Alexeieff who informed the ex Tear who was waiting inside the imperial train. The ex Tsar replied "i am ready to go211 words
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Article325 1917-03-26 5 Petrograd, March 24 M Miliukoff m a statement to journalist? declared Russia would be faithful to all past alliances, which had becoue stronger and more cordial and sincere now that Russia pos seeded a regime similar to the Allies. It was Russia's duty to continue the struggle lor325 words
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Article63 1917-03-26 5 The March Bcgey competition was play ed on Saturday and Sunday, and resulted m a win for Mr J A Dean who returned a net 6corb of All Fquare. Fifteen cards were taken out miJ the following were returned. J A Dean 10 All square T Sibary63 words
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Article308 1917-03-26 5 HOLLAND AND THE SEVEN French Battleship Sunk [By Submarine Gable] {Renter's Servioe] Paris, March 24.— Official. The battle ship Danton was struck by two torpedoes m the Mediterranean on March 19 and sank m half an hour 806 were saved and 296 drowned. London, March 23. French Official.308 words
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Article147 1917-03-26 5 Amsterdam, March 22. A Berlin official says the auxiliary cruiser Moewe has returned home after a second cruise m the Atlantic. London, March 23. The Admiralty 6ays information circulated by the German Wirelets Pres6 shows m addition to the ships 6unk or captured by tbe Moewe m the147 words
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Article46 1917-03-26 5 London, March 15. Further correspon dence from LoiJ Grey and Mr Page con cerning the treatment of British prisoners m Germany states that 372 Biitish Indians from the Hansa liners are interned at Havelburg. The conditions are satiefactory and there is little illness.46 words
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Article126 1917-03-26 5 The SCC met the Sea Defences at Blakan Mati on Saturday last iv a league match, which resulted m a win for the Club by three goals to one. Quite a fair number of spectators watched the game, including many from Singapore. The game was a good one, all126 words
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Article132 1917-03-26 5 m In the early hours of Saturday morning, Mr A Rodrigues who resides m Bililios rd,' I off Seraugoon'rd, heard noises coming from the house next door, and, knowing thuc hie neighbours were not at borne, he became tuepicious and went to investigate. Hie* 6u~picions being confirmed that bur- i132 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement270 1917-03-26 5 ROBINSON CO. NEW SHIPMENT OP MILLINERY Ready to Wear AND UNTRIMED HATS. Mr. H. N. BUGKERIDGE (late of lfuSßfl LAFAYETTE, Photographers to Their MAJESTIES) Beg? to announce that fee has opened a STUDIO at no BURLINGTON, colemax st Artistic Portraiture Groups, Commercial an] Outdoor Photography of every description. PATENT SCSTENENTE^/J270 words
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Advertisement708 1917-03-26 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERHAN AND BUCXNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN BNGLANDi FOR LONDON. Por particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McAUSTER Co., Ltd., agents: KONINKLIJKE PAKETIAABT VAATSCHAWJ (Incorporated In Holland, Roy sl Pacuet Navigation Co., of Batavii. 2— l, COLLTIOB QUAY. OBDEK C'JNTBAOT WITH THK NETHERLANDS708 words
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Advertisement582 1917-03-26 6 MT m &O# Dbitish India AND Apcab JLine (Companies Incorporated la England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (fob Europe). j outward (roB Gbiia) I INTERMEDIATE582 words
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Advertisement658 1917-03-26 6 NY II JAPAN MAII 5 TEAR SKIP Co., Ltd (Incorporated In Japan) EUROPEAN LINE. A service 1b maintained between Yctoaaa* via porre to Marseille, London, ondet mat oontract with the Imperial Japanese Gcvert ment. The Mew Twin screw Bteatutvt maintaining this eerviee have been epedalJt designed and oonstrncted, and are658 words
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Advertisement185 1917-03-26 6 M. 3VL MESSAGERIEB MARITin- IHCORPOR4TF.D ™Fk,^ T|l ■AIL Lim, Fortnightly service t*tw<~ BRANCH LIRE. Ha^1 htlyBtrV^ b t ---^.To^ For further infcrnntton app] T te k do COURTOtS ORIENTAL-AFmZAN^ I Kailis\, MAURITIUS and SOUTH AFRICAN fa, For Particular W l apply to Pn^ HUTTEmCH BROTHERS U II l -v. I185 words
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Article993 1917-03-26 7 Celebrating A Victory In Abyssinia. [The Times received communication of the following letter from a British re 6ident Bt Adia Abeba, giving a consecutive account of recent events iv Abyssinia, of which a few details were published m The Times during October and Novem ber last.] We993 words
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Article312 1917-03-26 7 Mr Frank J. Wildetach. a New York theatrical man, was one day reading a political article. Being intereeted he bought several papers, all of which agreed m informing him that the news had spread like wildfire." He 6ought out a friend. "Is there no other way," he312 words
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Article227 1917-03-26 7 Henry VIII was the greatest widower ever lived lie was bora at Anno Lotnini m the year 1066. He had 510 wives besides women and children. The first was beheaded and afterwards executed. The second was revoked she never smiled again. The greatest man m227 words
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Article160 1917-03-26 7 The report of the Committee on Ancient Earthworks and Fortified Enclosures, ie«ued by the Congress of Archaeological Societies, states that enrly last year atten tioo was drawn to the (act that the ancient right of < wry trflck through the earthwork ring enclosure of Stonehenge wae beiug constantly160 words
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Article95 1917-03-26 7 Amsterdam, Jan 31 That a sixth Ger man War Loan will shortly be issued appears from a leading article m the Frankfurter ZeiLunp, which says that the authorities, who m a couple of weeks will ha%e to direct the pro pagauda for the sixth German War95 words
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Advertisement606 1917-03-26 7 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY §8 P THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS), HEAD OFFICE: Winchester Bouse, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE! SI, Old Jewry, E.C. an»Mf lv ft 20,000 deposited with lie Suptexae606 words
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Advertisement441 1917-03-26 7 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incoxpoxat^d In Hongkong). t AID-OP 0&PIT1L M IIi.COO.OOQ IIBIRYI r U»Dt "fteylinf ,100,000 al 25.. rsOTO.OOOi •1S.5J0.000) ?38.530,000 ttatrtf LJab^Jlty oi P»ot«rie»c»9 111,000,000 CODBT O? DIRECTORS. S. H. Dodwell, Esq. Chairman. J. A. Plummer, Esq. Deputy i hairman. Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton. E. V.441 words
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Advertisement636 1917-03-26 7 NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE Co,, Ltd. THE FIRE ASID MARINE. VAKHHAMA (Incorporated In New Zealand.) 1 VH Vlifilfl ft aJI La \J IJU TIXB-TB2I INSURANCE 4SBOC ltd. BANK. LTD. Hamnc. (Incorporated m Japan) (Laooiporated m Hongftoof UIU rifl Capital Subscribed Y. 48,000.000 CKI^IA FIRE IN3URANCE Co., Ltd, capital Paid u P636 words
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Advertisement106 1917-03-26 7 1T«« HEW FRENCH REMEo THERAPION NO. 1 Ct'tESOISTHAKI M.EITHERSI (.WITHOOTIKILC I lONS THERAPION NO. 2 CTHES I. ■•■'[> PdlS'jN, BAD Lr.GS. SK>N HI- i I TKERAPION NO. 3 AKNKSSES.TRAINS. LOST VIGOR. A(. I ILDBTLSADINQ CHEMISTS. PKICE IN ENOLAND. tt SEND STAMP AI>nRESSENVEt.op] y>K T FREEH Co I CUt t Havi106 words
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Article1250 1917-03-26 8 A correspondent writes to a Rangoon contemporary. This is the time of the year at which the kapok tree is producing its pod:?, which will be ripe for picking about the middle of April or perhaps a little ear lier. Java kapok realizes the highest price, tenpence per pound1,250 words
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Article474 1917-03-26 8 The Russian revolution and the thorough clearing out of German influence- from Fetrograd recalls the sensational incidents of the autumn of 1915 when Lieutenant Colonel Miassaiedoff and a large num ber of his accomplices were hanged and Baron Grothus and von Freinat were sentenced to hard474 words
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Article968 1917-03-26 8 The Operations before Baghdad Delhi, March 10th: The following telegram dated the 9th March, 1917. has been received from Eye Witness," Mesopotamia: Gunboat on the Tigris near Dialah river, March Sth The Navy, Cavalry and Flying Corps have been at the head of tbe purt-uit working together m968 words
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Article386 1917-03-26 8 We cotnpo* fm fQ|> slumbers, bu> ri^p W|lf ,ot U 6tr »M begin with, I vu To my botff beerwd fie ic uucocitnj' blanches c .M.po^r... ta, through it wan my rirot l. K u. m mystery and th re hi meval foreet avr< ;t386 words
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Article209 1917-03-26 8 Some strange rules for the care of tfac baby, gleaned by a Red CMH cure* from essays by country school children, are quoted m The American Red Crete Mag* /inc. Sound advice uaixe. reasoning is shewn iv tie fcliowicp cerpts Don't let the209 words
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Article141 1917-03-26 8 London, Feb 28 —The Nor. 'state* that the unutual vigilance c Germane on the Riga front t-'.igfMl* fear of a great Russian att; Renter's corresponded Headquarters sa>6 i. i of Mon:i lately \etu suggesting that the MM pobiiions north of the t quence of the lecea. juucti141 words
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Advertisement7 1917-03-26 8 AVON TYRES. MORE MILES FOR YOUR MONEY7 words
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Advertisement544 1917-03-26 8 Sat i sfi ed < f^ ny 0>? It is a common experirneo <^o^-' 9i^ J for a mother to try several A W /j£v foods for her baby beforo E^?4 \j^ finding the right one. How «W V*~ much better it would be, for *^S^*'/*% W \Jr baby and544 words
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Article1516 1917-03-26 9 Issued by FRASEK Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, Mar. 24th. i ?JOl tuolftttou of Sterling Sbftite mart le regarded m lately lomlul tot fee pttetn i, IBGUH. Flir t-AES Dir, 3UYSB3. B»Lfcß»* 100.000 8t IB All&gAt 12i < I 8 19 579,980 9s 23 Atiglo-JAVS 80% 41,516 words
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Advertisement247 1917-03-26 9 SUPPLIES FOR Estates Mines Etc: Acetic Acid. 99 per cent pure. Ant Fumigators and Sulphur Powder. Arsenite of Soda for killing out lalang. Aspinall's Best Copal Varnish. Cartridges. Nobel's own loading with sporting Ballistite which holds more pigeonshooting records than any other powder. Cement 'Pistol" brand m wooden barrels Buffalo"247 words
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Advertisement570 1917-03-26 9 EXCHANGE. I iCCBHKOTBD vt *o March 24.) Btuifir ra/a 2 4JJ i, d 24j ?«It*- m 8 2 4 81-32 fi^fe-icj, femaoi Bank 826 £»DU, a. T. BO!>. 'iua;:3 dis a, £6nuur;d IOOj JA.7&, 2a~&ftad 188 ■■BSNMII, Bank Bnyir g |8 4 •■5 Mmi&amA Bi ta 65% iM BIITM L»ai;ti570 words
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Advertisement503 1917-03-26 9 WANTED IMBEftATELY A CLERK. Preference giran to one accustomed to transfer and nhare reciter work. Comtrencing salary 850 per mensem. Good handwriting and testimonials essential. Adp'.v b* letter to CATTET BATEUM, Chartered Back ;hi Singapore. ?8-3 v c. WANTED A Kcropfc&n Governess for two Children age e'.cec and teven jtars.503 words
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Article607 1917-03-26 10 WAR SPIRIT WAKENING The Voice of the People [By Submarine Cable] Renter't Service Washington, March 23.— The diplomats of the neutral governments passing through Washington to Eutopa from Mexico state the German bank and legation m Mexico city are directing the finances and diplomacy of Mexico. New York,607 words
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Article144 1917-03-26 10 tfatavia, March 23. Rubber. There is nothing to report on the position of this Market there are few offerings, prices for both grades remaining the same. Coffee. This Market is unchanged, Re busta Grade selling &t Iml weekb price. Rice. The Rice Market is weaker, Krawacg144 words
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Article33 1917-03-26 10 Mr W T Caapman, Protector of Chinese, Ipoh, and Mr W A Andataon, of Mr Bryant a firm, have been admitted to practice as advocatea and solicitors of the F M S Bar.33 words
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Article279 1917-03-26 10 DEAR LOAF IN BRITAIN ißy Submarine Cable] [lUuter's Service] London, March 23. In the Houee of Commons m the food debate, Captain Bathurst replying pointed out the poorer classes of Great Britain were not suffering as badly as those of belligerent countries. He undertook to consider measures279 words
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Article73 1917-03-26 10 Rome, March 4- Commenting on the rumours that tbe Central Powers confeem plate an invasion cf Italy, the Corriere della Sera s:\yb Austria id massing forty divisions on tbe Italian front. It is not jet pobaiblo to say how many Germany could add cut of her 24073 words
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Article94 1917-03-26 10 For Organisation Purposes London, March V'd. The Government has made a general requisition of all liner tonnage of whit are generally known as conference lined which serve India, Australia, South Africa, Southeast Africa, and South America. This: means the liner tonnago will be requisitioned at blue book rates94 words
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Article41 1917-03-26 10 Amaterdam, March 15.— The supreme court of the Hague has sentenced Schroeder, the pro ally editor of the Telegraaf to three months imprisonment for an article declaring that the conscienceless scoundrels of Central Europe caused the war."41 words
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Article251 1917-03-26 10 London, March 22.— 1n the House of Commono, Mr Brookes baked regarding the situation m Persia, p.nd nhctber tbo Persian cendarrnsria could be reconstituted so as to obviate the MftMtlfty of the recurrence of large Anglo Romlmi military operations m Persia Lord Robert Cocil hoped that the251 words
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Article513 1917-03-26 10 [By Courtesy of the French Consulate Paris March 20th, 6 80 p M. The advance of tho legal time will take place m the night of the 24 25 instant. Yesterday we went beyond Ham, Chauny, we occupied many localities. Our cavalry advanced on the north of513 words
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Article145 1917-03-26 10 TO DAY. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall s KE v, m ti do Maxim Co No 1 Det. Veterans Co Raffles Institution SVC Band Tiksimy Mabch 27th. 6.15 pm. Drill Uall SV A Recruits do s it E v. N 0 Ob n m do Maxim Co No145 words
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Article136 1917-03-26 10 Ib was a case of hou*e full at the Palladium on Saturday before half pat>t nine o'clock, a eullicieut tribute to the public appreciation of an excellent programme of which the star picture What Love Can Do dealing with American strike scenes proved very r.tlraotive. A number of136 words
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Article104 1917-03-26 10 A telegram ba«? been received from the London Oftfce stating that the ap proachir<» annual genera! meeting of shareholders the directors will recom mend that a dividend be declared for the past half year at the rate of 14 per cett per annum (making 14 per cent for104 words
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Article93 1917-03-26 10 From Our Own Corrcspon<lsni March 24. The first annual meeting of Ma> field Rubber Co. was held here, Mr Beneon presiding. He said on an area of 2,491 of which 1,154 was under lubber and 298 under coconuts and work was now m hand on 180 acres, mature93 words
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Article665 1917-03-26 10 VOLUNTARILY WINDING UP. The eleventh ordinary general meeting of Kanaboi Limited was held at noon on Saturday nt the registered offices of the Company, Chartered Bank Buildings, there being present Mr H Robinson, Chairman and a Director, Messrs O A Kimmel (Director) W L Wat kins and V665 words
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Advertisement165 1917-03-26 10 SMOKE W. D. H. O. WILLS' SigARETTEg, A FLAKE w CIGARETTES Packed m Airtight Tins of :,(> 60 cents. O/V SALE AT ALL DEALERS. THE BRITANNIC PATENT EXPANDING WATCH BRACELET 18 ct GOLD Bracelets with lever Watch set with DIAMONDS AND SAPPHIRES ALSO A WIDE RANGE OF VARIOUS ASSORTMENT OF165 words
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