The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 May 1917
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section15 1917-05-23 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TKX CENTS SINGAPORE WEDNESDAY, MAY, 23, 1917. NO. 89,76515 words
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Article259 1917-05-23 1 The bulk of the wire news today con gists of a report of the Government proposal for a Convention of Irishmen to settle for themselves what form of Government within the Empire they would like Page 7. Another large political contribution ie the declaration of the two259 words
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Article1561 1917-05-23 1 It is far easier for the lawman to rejoice at the successes of oar aviatoi's than (or him to understand how victory over enemy Zeppelins is obtained. A great amount of clever organisation, of careful training, of patient endurance and high courage is behind the1,561 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement211 1917-05-23 1 GOODRICH TYRES t'FETV TREAD 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 in town Upcountry orders promptly executed Bread delivered at private residences daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars Repaired, garaged, and Cars on211 words
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Advertisement100 1917-05-23 1 TH E only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. "$f elastic" $iipcr-Cyrcs 7 from Plantation Rubber. SOLE AOENTS: International Trading Company. IT IS REAL ECONOMY TO BUY A CANADIAN FORD IT IS LOWEST IN FIRST COST MOST ECONOMICAL IN PETROL AND TYRES.100 words
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Advertisement102 1917-05-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Bankruptcy notice re Koe Heng Uoe Page 5. Pe veM and Co aell shop fittings and furniture Page 2. Government offers important town sites for sale Page 5. Kirwan is unable to give discount on horse food Page 5. Wearne for the Canadian Ford Page 1. Ching Keng102 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous97 1917-05-23 1 THE WEEK. Wednesday 23rd. High Wa*>»— 017 %.tn 11-S2 p.m. Lodge St. George, 9 pm. Thnrsdij 24th. Ht.b Water- 0-67 a.m. Empire Day Frldaj 25th High Walt-r-o-9 *.ta I-f.B p.m. Scudai, Ltd meeting, noon. Homeward mail closes (by train), 4pm. Saturdaj 26th. High Water- 0 4* a.m., 9 20 d.e97 words
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Article236 1917-05-23 2 Work During 1916. The F M S Warden of Mines in his 1916 report eays Work was carried en throughout the year at the Malayan Collieries for some time the output was restricted owing to a "want" having been encountered in the North Mine, while shortage of labour236 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement591 1917-05-23 2 United Engineers, Ltd. Clients are respectfully request,ed to give legible receipts for all goods received. Owing to losses occurring from I time to time through neither ourselves nor our clients being able to recognise signatures on Delivery Notes, no initials or illegible signatures can be accepted in future. T. C.591 words
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Advertisement594 1917-05-23 2 Palladium Programmes have established a Rew and Finer Precedent in Cinema Entertainment. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PICTURES WE HAVE EVER SEEN" PUBLIC OPINION T4FTTTN A LOVED A SOLDIER." A Superb Dramatization of Lcdovlc Halvty's MaEterpitce of Fiction. (To-Night9.ls)"L'abbe Constantin" (Fo-Night 9. ls) Introducing Four cf Britain's Best594 words
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Advertisement566 1917-05-23 2 THE CERTAINTY OP A GOOD SHOW AT THE ALHAMBRa THE PIONEER AND PREMIER HOUSE OF QUALITY PAI HE PREfcl.sTa B£ ACI ftj A Magnificent Feature of Realistic 1 t: K Nemrod Co IN 3 /CTS. A drama bnn.ful of appeal aDd dramatic portra\>! f;, n rrh< I in a story566 words
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Article3757 1917-05-23 4 From Our Chm Carres pendent London 12th April Perhaps the feeling of the British public over the great victory on the v em front a victory which ruay bo 6tsled the Battle oJ Atu- cr Ihe batHe of the Scarpe —is best reflected by tha Morning 13,757 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement156 1917-05-23 4 THE EXCHANGE BANKS Will be closed on Yonday. ttth inst -WHIT MOI DAY 22 i Grossmith's JL^ Still" v^__^J Eau de Coloqne S freshnessjnvigoratingquality At^?^ and delightful odour, distinguish this really High-class Eau de Cologne, f which is undoubtedly the finest production fc^^^^r g V^^»^ ik& It is manufactured from156 words
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Advertisement251 1917-05-23 4 BBlflHpniii! tP^^i MERIT W In Fountain Pens, as in everything ft) A else, it is merit that tells, and that is V| why the Swan has for a quarter of a century gained more users every f^ year. When you buy a "Swan' i§you know you have a guarantee of251 words
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Article540 1917-05-23 5 SuDmariaes Caught in Ice. Co?eu hag^n correspondent of the 1^ quotes Kaud R-iBmaB3en. the !b explorer. He says rUsmussen D^Ji O ia «ho rirst saw the thirty Gergobmartaes imprisoned in ice. Y-f*n has had a polar winter. A cbt *8° lne Sound wa9 frozen over. now thick540 words
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Article110 1917-05-23 5 F JUS Figures for 1916. total export of tin from F M Sin r-iuce j to a metallic basis, amount -c p:ku!s 737,014 ad compared with MMTi io 1915, showing a de 3f p:kat-« 49,656 as compared with previous year. sav9 the Warden of IS— the list normal110 words
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Article96 1917-05-23 5 on Germany's Situation. to the M C u seo! an interview red rv situation is gocd. People Population that this is iT cf t.^her life or death. Oar sucri .Min by a misfortune v-hich I be *«»pu-sibla we were tot victors such very small compared to *bi:l.96 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement779 1917-05-23 5 NOTICE. The Govcranient is prepared to consider offers for the purchase of the land and buildings known as the "Old Cress Street School," and of the vacant land at the corner of Robinson Road and McCallum Street, up to the 31st July, .917. Further particulars may be ascertained on application779 words
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Advertisement185 1917-05-23 5 JONGKEENA THE WONDERFUL BLOOD PUKIFIEK, Mixture for internal and external use. JONGKEENA "or JONGKINA" which is Dutch for young Quinine is prepared from herbs whirh are only to be found in the wtll-known Holy Place of MAJAPAIT, in Java. JONGKEENA is a hundred per cent better than OUDKIXA or old185 words
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Advertisement373 1917-05-23 5 MALACCA ELECTRIC LIGHTING Co., Ltd. NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS. NOTICE i* hereby given that the Transfer Books of this Company will be closed from 1 Monday the 21st, to Saturday, 26th May, 1917, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board, T. C B. MILLER, Secretary. 17ih May,373 words
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Advertisement502 1917-05-23 5 WANTED A Nurse early in June for boy cf 2}, in Sarawak. Apply Mrs. Henderson, Free Maternity Hospital. 16 5 wf 29 5 WANTED For a Mining Property in Trengganu Medical Officer. Apply by letter t tat iug quali ncatiouß atd salary required to CUTHRIE ft Co,. Ltd 15-11 uc502 words
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Advertisement579 1917-05-23 5 THE Singapore Free Press MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. The Singapore Free Press is a morning Daily, and is on sale at depots, from an early hour each morning (Sundays excepted). Gaeb price Ten Cents a copy. Subscribers' copies will be delivered at thett private residences, (or town offices or579 words
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Article1395 1917-05-23 7 A CONVENTION TO DECIDE RECEIVED SYMPATHETICALLY BY ALL May 21. In the Hems* of JjjSr^'nn the Irish question Me Wil vrelccraing the proper l I overnment ...Acuities to over--1 X- M cr eelection of a explained that the •=ter Taioaan Fei 'ed ot the y f^i us1,395 words
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Article328 1917-05-23 7 THE STRUGGLE IN THE WEST French and English Successes [By Submarine Cable] London, May 22. Routers correspondent at head quarters says that over 210 dead enemy were counted in the Hindenburg line operation cabl-d by Haig yesterday evening. 170 were takcu prisoner. The enemy have employed 15)328 words
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Article89 1917-05-23 7 Substantial Progress London, May 21 I.alian official: hense masses of the enemy vigorously assaulted Pasubio west of Monte Dente and were driven back with severe loss. We repelled attack-* on the northern slops of San marco, between Mounts Vucognacco and Fain. We captured a hill between Pal liova89 words
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Article63 1917-05-23 7 Men and Charity Washington, May 21. 2,600 Marines accompany Perthing's division making, with the engineers, a total of forty thousand. London, May ll.— The National Committee t^r Relief of Belgium announces the suspension of its appeals to the public cf the Btitish Empire, the American Governrreut63 words
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Article53 1917-05-23 7 LondoD, May 21. Mr Lloyd George in the Houtie of Common* nuid that the eupiu^f-rti generally bed rebiuned. Mean while mrptinqs nt cortaiu places, notably Leeds and Sheffield, were being held to decide whether to reuun.R in view of Saturday seitlen-eut:. A portion of the men at Barrow53 words
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Article154 1917-05-23 7 Tho following proptrties were ditpoeed j of by auctiou on Moodajj by Messrs Ching g Les uud Co al tbpic talf room Five lo^s cf freehold land bituate at Batker rd, ureas 33 265 41,901, 35,825, j •93 and 26,507 eq II bought by N Annamalai Pillay for154 words
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Article26 1917-05-23 7 The *petches created a favourable Inipte?fc>ion m the Lubby. The Nation 'greatly appreciated Bit Edward Careonsl attitude and are confident tint i c-.i-\tL.tiou will be formed.26 words
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Article592 1917-05-23 7 THE RUSSIAN PROBLEM Leaders Speak [Bj Sabnarine Gable] [Beater's Service] Potrograd. May 21. M Kerenskys "ircn discipline speeches and other ministers' utterances are welcomed as indicating the suppression of the anarchists. There was a patriotic demonstration on Sunday at which the men of the Biaek Be* fleet were592 words
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Article143 1917-05-23 7 Melbourne, May 21. Sir W Irvine in n speech strongly ur^td univert-al military bervice. L'ntil that step was taken Auetraliu would not have done her duty. This eentiment was loudly upplaudfd. Sir W Irviue is (x Attorney General and was 6electnl by Ml Hughes to uccoiupany him143 words
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Article48 1917-05-23 7 Amsterdam. May 21. Count C/.erniu «c--comnunied by the Austrian An b isi dor at Berlin has concluded a throe- dm e v to Geira.jn lieadqu uthra where he I Herr Bethmnnn Igollweg. It is bfi: peace was discussed. Londor, j2l Silvet eight and tht matket steady.48 words
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Advertisement187 1917-05-23 7 ROBINSON Co "FULLERS" Chocolates Sweets JUST ARRIVED PRICE Regent" Chocolates Asstd A Ib. Box 120 Kett .1 2.40 11 Ranleigh Sweets 1 35 N i» 1 N N 2.70 Peppermint Creams 1,10 r Lumps 1.00 Chocolate Peppermint Cnams I 150 Lilly Creams h 1,20 w Caramels Assorted 1 00 Asserted187 words
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Advertisement321 1917-05-23 9 (UTas Peace, Faminb or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. I WHAT OTHEtf PROPERTY IS? S GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, UMITEO. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). 2EAB OFFIC Wla>3iiestBr House, Singapore. LONDO >.FICE; SI, Old itwrf, FC. Q.OOO iaposllfid witn tte Sn^eaae Ccutl ol Eaflaafl, aafl321 words
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Advertisement411 1917-05-23 9 THE HO HONG BANK 5 Ltd. I Office: SINGAPORE, RilFflCS CKAWB:.RS,S &6. .inches Malacca. 155 PM Cross Street; iaar, 77/79 Jllsn Suleiman CAPITAL. red— 58,0O n ,OOO. IsBued.~ 94,0< P/00. 3, 500,000. BOARD OF DiRECTOSS. Lim Ft: [Eaq nkmitmnm The Hon'ble Dr. Lim Booa K Lee Choon i Tan' q.411 words
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Advertisement469 1917-05-23 9 SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE GO., LTD. (lLoo*ro»a*t<S in N6w Z3blan^. flfcS iHenraDcee effeotod on BulMlnja, Rent *£ti cf every desoiiytloa, j IflfilKl insoranoce acoopißd lo all fUH ci tae world at lowesL* rctea. ff .\2 2132 leeeftod to ill puto. J. E£HST, Manage. OHIC3B 2, Fifilaj^a firasi. «8 BUJIB IKBURAKGE Go469 words
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Advertisement159 1917-05-23 9 ALLIANCE ASSURANCE So. ltd. (Incorporated in Englacd.) Awamulated FundG exceed tl? 1 000,u.'i3 fire motor m mu. InsaranC'3B effected Rt rates of premium Whtoh will bo found favourable to the IdFatGPSOB Clmois Co., ill I jest?. (Incorporated In England.) Aofi. 4 no BUABDIAN ASSURANCE Co. Ltd. (Irrorpcratoi! in Enpland.) fl159 words
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Advertisement229 1917-05-23 9 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES USED BY THE BRITISH WAR OFFICE I BRITISH =|AmADE /f^ts&^J^X MERCURY Bom Tyres are us Lhaif oatstanding m by H. ice, tho Admii'Jt roment depai ill of whom are reg pia i more Boms. IMWR Rl 5 SinerannrA IfILIL?4 j, iJingapOic. SOLE AGEHTS: ANU F.M.S. WOHG-; NO229 words
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Article697 1917-05-23 10 Friend rad Deliverer. Thomas Atkias is deservedly popular in the newly reclaimed territory of Prance. The inhabitants have made him welcome (or his own sake. He came as their deliverer and remains as their friend. They like his cheeriness, his simple goodnature, his many little697 words
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Article1743 1917-05-23 10 To Doc. 31 April. To date 1916 Abaco 87,452 Allagar, Deo 800,400 80,000 118,800 A.Gajah, Sep 189,600 10,400 45,940 Alor Pongau 288,761 19,456 63,496 Alma, 870,700 26,900 95,800 Ampat, Sep 155,580 15,000 65,934 An-Johore, Mar 251,256 23,511 96,920 An Malay, Dec 1,782,988 122,712 619,954 >n S'tra. May1,743 words
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Article153 1917-05-23 10 In above list tee > monthly totals for Jaw in which the Corns after the name. 1617 total to date and w c QU t> voc»J of the past nioath I i to get the figuret C OI *JS Aießfr guaranteed. Managcn- sea *J^^ by fiupplytng correcttant wo153 words
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Advertisement410 1917-05-23 10 n ,ij r inH:iiJMiir:i!iii»i:iui:ijiiiiiniiii:i!!iii"iiiui>iiiiiiiMiiiHUiiuii!iHiiiiiHiiijfiuiiiiiiMii:iiiriuiiimiiiiiiuiiiiuiimHu Tkis Bed for SERVICE I OIMMOXS Steel Beds assure service and comfort. They offer the utmost in economy. Made of drawn steel tubing, they are light yet sturdy. Weighing one-third less than the ordinary type, they are easily I moved from place to place. g SIMMONS410 words
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Advertisement27 1917-05-23 10 MASSAGE HALL NO. 239 B-NCOOLEN ST. TELEPHONE No. 1467 OPEN DAILY 6 a.m.— 9. pm. ~Z MASSAGE, BiTHS M'N'CUBE, By Mr. Fujita, Mrs Haru and Many Assistants.27 words
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Article1494 1917-05-23 11 Issuer! by FRASER Co., Exchange and' Share Brokers May 22nd. RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. •All faolMlOßti of iNrttag unftsea mufel lie regarded a* vnveiy »gicld»> to* Mm pataeM 1 Oar. Ibbui. Paid. &_»ot Dzr. Boreas, gcttsat 100,000 la la Aitega* «b% -00 bo 870.980 la la Anglo-Java 10%1,494 words
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Advertisement164 1917-05-23 11 BUCHANAN'S SCOTCH WHISKY IBiiil vj 4^^w"^^^^P^ J BLACK WHITE" ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY The Enormous Stocks held by BUCHANAN Co. at their oonaed store the largest in the world) enable them to maintain tne high quality of this famous blend. The Borneo Co., Ltd. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND. SOLE IMPORTERS L164 words
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Advertisement37 1917-05-23 11 m Fr»rt Canriuje tnfi M oni Fabot dropdaMyat if.u:., Singapore sfc*ndhvJ Hue, covroppondlug lo 8 a.m. Oreenwicb x can Mtue. The timegrui is fired it o'clock aoon, talicatu>K Blnga^re standard wmt. r.o y I%y exceprtrg San<s«y m37 words
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Miscellaneous589 1917-05-23 11 EXCHANGE. Cc«i.b;;t»d i t re May 22 last s 4| d 24i vHi IttlSft ra 24 27-82 »i"-nc« ujmnsd bark 818 I1DL&, f, T. ■01 2s%Prern Ml 109 186i 65} H 8 m 58.64 3 6% ilv«r I (^i2oß PRODUCE May '22. fin (125 tone) 1116 00 Mm 15.51 C589 words
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