The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 12 April 1917
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Title Section15 1917-04-12 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1917 No. 1,55015 words
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Article85 1917-04-12 1 April 11. Hi 10 touo) iioa oo 17. 0r 26.2," lU 21.00 k nHi 28 60 86.75 42 00 5iUO 80. 0 C oom. 85.00 r.a&r: (i I y 1 BCO 6 75 x r- 9.. O 7. C0 7.70 V 7 50 if i* BllCtl *tled 2,075 do85 words
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Article218 1917-04-12 1 LEADER 3 PAGS Th« War and Democracy 225 Indian Migpwlnai 225 1 -l: ou Germany 226 The Hritith Advance 226 Baltic of Arras 228 Th- World B^a;n3t Gsi-niany 22 7 POLICL AND COURT NEWS. v h agajotl A 3 P 236 5"O.Ti Local t: i^ter sp 236 Cricket: .SelaDffor218 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article37 1917-04-12 1 Skinner: -On 2nd April at the Pavilion Hospital, Kuching, to Mr, and Mip. H&rky BEINNER, a daughter. Baep.iere.— To Mr Mrs P. H. Barriere, of Singapore, en the 11th inst at the Maternity Hospital, a boh.37 words
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Article79 1917-04-12 1 The narriage tcok place at C*bn, P. I on I tri March, of Mr. Nicholas Jurudinj of Ccbu and Miss Catbeuinu Martha (Kitty) Mass a bui, aeooßd daughter cf Mrs. ML Massabui, cf Singapore. BOHAm— BBTTIjI On April 9th, 1917, at St. Andrew's ('ath.dral, Sin^ipcre, by tho Archdeacon tho79 words
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Obituary41 1917-04-12 1 Ivvisg— Ftb 23, at Barlsdown, Exraouth, suddenly, Chaklfs JOHWIRVUMJ, C M.G latti Resident Co n iilor cf Fcnaug, aged 86, Padday.- Fob 26. at 79, Hollaud-road, Kecsinqton, W. tfaria Elizabeth Ana, widow of Reginald Paduat, latj ol Singapore, aged 80.41 words
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Article285 1917-04-12 1 The outward mail arrived here on Saturday with dates to Fcb 26th. On Thursday afternoon at Tanglin Barrccka His Excellency reviewed the 4th Bq X S L I which is shortly leaving Singapore for active service. The GovetEor rntde a tpeech thanking them for their services, and285 words
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Article33 1917-04-12 1 7OfiBSC*r9C > c- April 11.) 2 43 d 2 4} p *ft rt m a 2 4 29-82 j H .j d J%Prem }i Boi r-i'V g $H 4 I Ie 54% 86i33 words
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Article, Illustration973 1917-04-12 1 |ili April 0 One of the most remarkable effects of the changes made by the war is that upon the peoples of the nations en gaged m it the effect of the war en the progress of democracy, the rule of the people. Russia has always973 words
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Article366 1917-04-12 1 There is a certain magazine m Kng. land, an excellent publication m its way. that makes a speciality of ipiritfcalitm and the occult, but without quite forgetting the reality of this world m the visions of other worlds. There are many newspapers, daily and weekly, that have responded366 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement126 1917-04-12 1 Ibersl 'tin* "Singapore Free Press" reinmiiif! from Europe to the Straits t Ihe mail Hues, are iuvitt d to send to i the oame of their steamer aud I iin Singapore. Copies will then be i to meet Urn afl various ports of call. rlbei m Enroyc wishing detailed m:-126 words
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Advertisement21 1917-04-12 1 PRINCE S TIFFIN ROOM SPECIALITY HOME FOOD MONTHLY RATE FOR TIFFINS REASONABLE. j Refreshments all of best quality 8, FRINCES STREET.21 words
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Article856 1917-04-12 2 April 7. It may be safely assumed that President Wilsons speech will be turned to excellent advantage by the circles m Germany which are mainly responsible for the present war. In conjunction with the Russian revolution it will be an easy matter for inspired papers to show856 words
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Article638 1917-04-12 2 April 9. The Allied advance on the west continues with a steady persistence which augurs ill for any German diversion of troops from this front to any other, it may m fact be true that it is being pushed with greater energy during the present bad weather638 words
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Article970 1917-04-12 2 April 11. The comparative slowness, as it seems to us at the end of the wires, of the Allied advance m Flanders and Picardy serves to remind us once more that modern war m its complexity demands an extraordinary amount of preparation for the side that means970 words
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Article1047 1917-04-12 3 April 19 number of participants m the War, completely or partially botlilc to Germany, is steadily growing target and larger. The decided action of the Initcd States m first breaking otf communication?, and then proceeding to the logical conclusion of going to war, has considerably accelerated1,047 words
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Article93 1917-04-12 3 Mr C P Puckridge 6ucceede Mr A Burgees as mauager of Bukit N mac Estate, Serem ban. Mrs H M Dirby has left Singapore for Oatacamund and does not expect to return to Malaya— -Mr H C Batler, of Oaring, Malacca is goiug on a health trip to Colombo, and93 words
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Article906 1917-04-12 3 Report has it that Pan- German zealots are agitating for the exclusive use of Gothic characters m their letter press henceforth the Roman type to be forever taboo. The world at large would accept any such decision with equanimity it is nobody's concern but her own that906 words
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Article350 1917-04-12 3 MALAYA AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE. THE FORTHCOMING MEETING. The first agricultural conference of Malaya will be held m the Chamber of Commerce at Kuala Lumpur from April 25 fo April 29 inclusive. It is expected thera will be a very large attendanca as questions of particular interest to planters will be discussed350 words
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Article199 1917-04-12 3 It has now been definitely decided that the final of the Haji Latiff Cvp 1 played under the auspices of the Malaya Football Association, shall take place on the Raffles Reclamation, Beach rd, on Saturday the 14th instant begining at 4.45 p.m. The finalists are the Kota199 words
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Article29 1917-04-12 3 A small fire übicii tock place a day or two ago at 72 Middle rd waa suspected to have been 6e> fcciD<j by a lunatic. Little damage was dune.29 words
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Article143 1917-04-12 3 [Saunders and MacphaiTe Wednesday report j Ruhher Shares. The local r.r; rket for the commodity remains fi.-j/i and it; ie ex pectcd that to morrow** raetioa will be Blfgbtly higher than labt wttk's. Sbare3 are steady and a fair volume of busiuees ia pa c emg K^letuuks143 words
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Article1251 1917-04-12 4 Thursday, April 12, 1917. The dates given ate tboae of the dea patch of the telegrams from London.] April 3 (continued.)— President Wilson's speech hailed as "a complete expression of the nations ideals." U S armed steamer Aztec funk by Üboat. French fishing barque armed with a1,251 words
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Article77 1917-04-12 4 Mr \V Langham Carter, senior magis trate, dismissed the charge brought against Mr A J Sheedy, Assistant Superintendent cf Police, of voluntarily causing hurt to Chan Boon Seng, a Municipal clerk, during a chap ji kee raid on Fcb 25 ab the complainant's house. His77 words
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Article99 1917-04-12 4 An elderly Javanese was killed by a motor lorry m Palmer rd, on Monday. The lorry appears to have Bwerved to avoid him, but ran up a steep bank and the brakes being unable to retain it there, it slipped back and caught the old men! A 14 years old99 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter272 1917-04-12 4 To the Editor, Sir, I notice that m your leading article for December 20th aud I hope you will forgive my long delay m mentioning it the opening sentence might be read to imply that though Scouting for Boys had been non military m its aspect the expetience272 words
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Letter83 1917-04-12 4 To the Editor, Sir, The bi lingual convert who translated the familiar line from the well known hymn Rock of Ages Wiry old fitone, split for my benefit will find an excellent precedent m the version quoted m Dr Bentley's famous dissertations upon the Epistles of Phabris Remember Milo's83 words
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Article87 1917-04-12 4 From Our Own Correspondent Penang April 11. At the meeting of Parit Perak Rubber Mr Waugh presiding, the report and accounts were passed and a dividend of 17i declared It was etated there has been sold forward ten tons at 2s 3fd, six tons at 2s87 words
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Article36 1917-04-12 4 The Men's Medal for March has resulted as follows Dr J A Campbell 46 44 8 82 Dc J J Duncan 50 51 18 83 W G Dougan 68 45 18 8536 words
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Article257 1917-04-12 4 According to le Temps, the number cf Gorman subjects now m Spain reaches the number of 80,000, 30.000 of whom are residing m Barcelona alone, and the r«Et are scattered m all the port 3 of the peninsula. The death is reported, at tho ago of S2 years, at his257 words
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Article623 1917-04-12 4 Capturing the Enemy s Trade The British Industries Fair held m the Victoria and Albert Mn 8e aod the Imperial Institute is the thit hibition since the outbreak of bostii and a remarkable feature of it Js thi spite of the restrictions caused by *v war it623 words
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Article207 1917-04-12 4 It is notified m the Gazette that, sufficient time having now elapsed for tbe presentation of c.tees for the consideration of the Advisory CouimiLteee, no further applications will be received by theee Committees m the Federated Malty State* after April 30th. The death of Mons C Blanchet, tbe French vice207 words
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Article1029 1917-04-12 5 Three miuates more Baid the young officer, looking at bis wrist watch, and addressing his remark to Rifleman Mike Garney, th?n we're over the top." 1 Yes, §or, eaid Mike, filling his pipe and lighting it. I suppose the Tanks are near the Germau trecch be now." The1,029 words
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Article145 1917-04-12 5 The following letter has been received by Mrs Swindell Be. R*d Cro39 A Order of S John. Salonika, March 2, 1917. Dear Madam, I have received your letter of the 31st January, and accompanying Hat of articles which will be most usef al to,145 words
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Article446 1917-04-12 5 Hongkong s Largest Ship. The largest ship ever built; m the l>ritißh Dominions Overseas was lauucbed by Lady May from the Tuikoo Docks, Hongkong on Mar 27. The construction of this vessel, the Autolycus, by the Taikoo Dockyard anil Engineering Co, Ltd, to the order of446 words
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Article89 1917-04-12 5 It is officially annonucad that the Arch bishop of Canterbury, with whom the appointment rests, has not yet found a suitable man for the vacancy of the Bishopric cf Labuau and Sarawak. Pre vious rumours of an appointment are without foundation. Mr E Schwartz, Agent of Pathe Freres m Batavia,89 words
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Article623 1917-04-12 5 All the vessels eet sail on Feb 22 from Falmouth Three were outward bound from Holland and four were on the homeward voyage to Holland. They bad come into Falmouth at various dates, and had been released at the special request of the Dutch623 words
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Article126 1917-04-12 5 U BOAT LOSSES KEPT SECRET. How the Gaps are filled up. Amsterdam, Feb 22. The Telegraaf has published some intere&tiug details obtained from a German deserter regarding the strenuous life on board German submarines. The deserter said that the greatest) secrecy was observed regarding the losses of U boats, which,126 words
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Article191 1917-04-12 5 The installation cf Bro H L Armstrong as W M of Lodge Kinta, Ipob, takes place on Saturday next, the ceremony being followed by the usual banquet. The German has a great reputation for being thorough m everything be does and an amusing etory, which comes from Amoy, furnishes another191 words
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Article20 1917-04-12 5 Lieut Col George Badham Tbornhill, Royal Artillery, attended at Buckingham Palace on Feb 21st to receive bib Distinguished Service Order.20 words
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Article657 1917-04-12 5 Serbian Offers of Territory. Corfu, Feb 13. The Serbian Press Bureau has issued the following statement M Pashitcb, the Serbian Premier and Minister for Foreigo Affairs, recently gave the following interview to M Robert Voche, the correEpondent of the Petit Parisien Following the example of Germany657 words
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Article699 1917-04-12 6 A licence to practise as a surveyor was grantel during March to S Tamboyyah, of Malacca. The promotion is gp.zettcd of Sergeant P R Hill, Maxim Company, S V 0, to be temporary Secor.i Lieutenant. Lieut J Scllar, renaag Volunteers, has beeu promoted Captain, and temporary699 words
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Article365 1917-04-12 6 At Tanglin Barracks yesterday afternoon His Excellency the Governor reviewed the 4th Bn X S L I which is shortly leaving the station. There was a large attendance of friends of the Regiment, amongst tbosa present being H E the General Officer Commanding (Major General Ridout.)365 words
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Article93 1917-04-12 6 From Our Otrn Correspondent Ipob, April s—The5 The Ipob Gymkhana Club annual meeting has been held. Mr Kenion, presiding, stated that the finances were satisfactory, and that there was a credit balance of 91,295. They had paid eft all debentures except five which were not claimed. They93 words
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Article244 1917-04-12 6 THE SULTAN'S BIRTHDAY. April 3. Three days were observed as public holidays m honour of the Sultan's birthday from Ist to 3rd Aprih At 3.60 p.m., the Native Chiefs wearing white uniform, the Acting British Adviser, Mr H J Farrer, and others assembled at the Balei, and at244 words
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Article51 1917-04-12 6 The Manager has received a wire from the London Office, advising that the Directors have declared a final dividend on both A and B shares of this Bank of 7% less tux, making 12% for the year, have redded X' 50,000 to the Reserve Fund I forward51 words
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Article28 1917-04-12 6 Uodr.r Dn Order in-Council, from the Ist; iu-t. the regulationß for cash ondelivery service apply to any parcel (whether mbured or not) exchanged between the Colony and Shanghai.28 words
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Article299 1917-04-12 6 The results of the March ProfeEeional Examinations were as follow First Professional Examination.— Lee Keng Soon and Chia Boon Leong, bracket ed with Honours. Passed m Chemistry A Somasundram. Passed m Osteology and Arthrology 5 Thambypillai, X Vellasamy A Somasundram and Hamzah bin Taib. Passed299 words
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Article329 1917-04-12 6 FR ASER'S SHAKE CIRCULAR. Oar market continues quiet with no movements of importance! The price of tin has bet back a few pounds and rubber is quoted m London at about 2d lower but tbe local demand for the latter contin ms at about last week's levels. A few items329 words
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Article74 1917-04-12 6 [Saunders and Macphail's Daily Report] Ruhuer Shares. The auction finished with a good demand at higher prices. Shares however are dull. Punggors were wanted at $82i, Ulu Pandans $924 Junahs $1.85 Scudais 86 95, Sungei Bagans at $3.30, Malacca Pindas $2.45. A few Trafalgars are offering at74 words
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Article51 1917-04-12 6 Lne Kirn Sco, of 36 High 6t, has been granted full rights respecting an invention for a water proof folding canvaa box, and Frederick William Farr, of Northampton, has received leave to file specification of an invention for improvements m or relating to tho repair or reinforcement of pneumatic tyre51 words
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Article129 1917-04-12 6 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its ufcual auction on Wedneeday and Thursday when there was offered for 6ale 12.251.44 pkle or 1,633,525 lb (Tons 729.25). Sold 9 £33.48 pkls cr 1,271,130 lb (Tons 567.46). Prices Realized. Sheet Sm. Fine Ribbed $155 to 0164 Good129 words
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Article224 1917-04-12 6 Singapore, April 5. Rubber. At this w^ek'e auctions the quantity offered was eorae 729 tons. There was a very good demand and prices all round show an improvement. On the tirct day Fine Ribbed Smoked Sheet sold freply at from $158 to Sl6O and Fine Pale Crepe224 words
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Article144 1917-04-12 6 Singapore, April sth. At the weekly Rubber Auction which commenced yesterday, there was a good demand for all grades, r.t about last week's prices for first latex Rubber and 6lightly improved pricoa for lower g-*des. At the continuation of the 6ale to day, prices for the leading144 words
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Article243 1917-04-12 6 The training of the Panaug horses m preparation for tha coming race meeting at Singapore is m full 6wing. F Billet hao eighteen under his charge and W H Ross ten. Everything eeems to augur well for the Penang candidate, but thi6 time the nr, me of Glorify and Sador,243 words
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Article318 1917-04-12 7 After the fiasco on the Esplarade on Wednesday afternoon, it was decided to resent Major Blacks Military Cross at uverument House, and those who could notified m time duly turned up there, > he presentation taking place m the entral Hall. Mr. Sherwood, private "^retary to318 words
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Article416 1917-04-12 7 Hmm uewspapers record the death on Jm 2*th of Cornelia Mary, second iMgMM of the late Benjamin Cotton of the Isle of Wight, and widow of the late Capt I G 8 Speedy, formerly on the staff of LorJ Napier of Magdala, aud afterwards r.iitish Resident416 words
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Article105 1917-04-12 7 Mr U N Hyatt, of Messrs Bouatead and mpjny, Penang, leaves m the course of a fe^ lays, to join the army. Mr E 6 Godwin has left for Home to up.- Mr EP Morris has recovered and I'olon.bo hospital.— Mr Claud Severn, il expected at Kuala Lumpur on a105 words
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Article640 1917-04-12 7 JESSELTON ICE POWER Co WAR ECONOMY IN BORNEO. The third annual general meeting of the Jesaelton Ice and Power Co. was held yesterday at the registered office, 64 66 Market b, Singapore. There were pre* sent Meesrs A. E. Baddeley (chairman), Tan Khaw Lock, W. Webster, Chee Swee Cheng directors,640 words
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Article235 1917-04-12 7 Mr W J Carney, of Sungei Chua Estate, Kajane, has left for Home to join the Imperial Forces.— (T OM) Among subscribers to the War Loan at Home are Huttenbach and Co, £10,00 C do for Penang and Selangor Ice Co, £4 000. Even m hei insolent Note to the235 words
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Article793 1917-04-12 7 2nd Lieut. T W Stewart, formerly of Seremban and now of the Black Watch, is visiting the F M S ou short leave. The accounts of the Bank of Taiwan for the half year ended Dec 1916 enow a gross profit of ICi million yen with793 words
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Article229 1917-04-12 7 A woman, stone deaf, who sought the advice of the Willesden magistrate, brought with her as interpreter a little girl, who silently and accurately conveyed every word to the applicant by forming the words with her lips. London imports of Plantation rubber during 1916 totalled 55 154 against 63,398 tons229 words
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Article671 1917-04-12 7 April is a wonderful month m the gardening world m England. The promise of June is everywhere, and the hoe is kept busy keeping down weeds and opening out and turning over the soil, bo aa to benefit to the fullest extent from the wonderful effect of suushine671 words
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Article850 1917-04-12 8 Quicquid agunt homineu nosiri est farrago libelli Juvenal. The Topicist coca with regret the time fast approaching when he will have to bid farewell to the Fourth Shropshires, a regret tempered by satisfaction iv knowing they are at Int^t to achieve their desire of seeing active850 words
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Article970 1917-04-12 8 Som'oue m Singapore has secured the good will of those officers who aforetime tested the delights of ease m this part of the world, and are now living strenuous lives tint are made happier by sympathy m word* and kind. Their letters ara full of interest, as the970 words
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Article1533 1917-04-12 8 From Our Own Correspondent Liberals and Land Colonisation. Edinburgh February 21. The Committee appointed by the Scot tisb Liberal members of Parliament to consider the land question have drafted a unanimous report. Their remit was to suggest anon-controversial settlement of outstanding difficulties with tbe view of promoting a1,533 words
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Article93 1917-04-12 8 Strauss Orchestra Smugglers found out Vevey Feb, 19. All Switzerland ie laughing over an m cident reported from the frontier. After a tour of German Switzerland under the leadership of Herr Richard Straus, the famous Mannheim orchestra returned to Germany. Rut at the frontier au odour unu6ual93 words
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Article1453 1917-04-12 9 Opening Ceremony by the King The King, accompanied by the Queen and Princess Mary, visited the City on 28rd Feb. to open the School of Oriental Studies, London Institution, which is to give instruction m the languages of Eastern and African peoples, Ancient and Modern, and1,453 words
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Article93 1917-04-12 9 Scheme to send bogus Journalists to England. New York, Feb. 20. Albert Sander 3, a reporter on tbe Dauts cbes Journal (^ue of the Hearst newspapers), who ia also the head of the "Centrali'owersWar Films Exchange," and his egbUttint, Charles Wnnnetberg, have been arrested by Federal93 words
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Article80 1917-04-12 9 New Yoik, Feb. 20. The men are accused of conspiring to obtain maps, photographs, and other military iuforraation concerning Great Britain and Ireland. The ink to be used m preparing the information is said to require special chemical treatment to make it visible. A New York newspaper asserts that theReuter - 80 words
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Article95 1917-04-12 9 For tbe moment one finds oneself m perpetual want cf coppers. Almost everything that we ured to buy for an even sum has had a penny or two added to the price, with the result of a great increase m the handing out of change. Oae does not now get95 words
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Article280 1917-04-12 9 The following Singapore properties belonging to the estates cf Slayman bin Meydin Kandu and Tajermal Hassan Nachia, deceased, were disposed of by auc tion at the saleroom of Powell and Co. Ltd, on Tuesday m the presence of a large number of buyers. One third share280 words
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Article399 1917-04-12 9 Premium Bonds. 56. Sir C Henry asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if be is aware that a substantial amount was subscribed to the War Loan through the medium of sweep stakes that were organised whether he will recogaisa the attraction to a certain portion of the399 words
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Article90 1917-04-12 9 The beet proof that the Huns have not abandoned their idea of Zeppelin attacks upon London is to be found m the etory which the Germans have circulated m the British Press that at a recent dinner party Count Zeppe)in informed a Swiss lady that he no longer intended to90 words
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Article173 1917-04-12 9 Reorganisation of Troops After consulting with the Vice President and other important military officers, the Chinese Government has made the following decisions m connection with the dis bandment and reorganisation of the troops m Kwangtung, Szechwan, Yacnan and Kweichow (1) In Kwangtung there shall be an army of173 words
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Article141 1917-04-12 9 Germany Applies for Gold France Fetuses It. Amsterdam, Feb. 19. The eerai official Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung prints to day prominently on its front page, and m heavy type, an appeal by the president of the Geiman Imperial Bank urging all German men and women to sell their141 words
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Article144 1917-04-12 9 Red Cross Expenses only 7d. In tbe i. No fund has ever relieved more suffering with every pound spent will be the popular verdict on the report of the joint finance committee of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John for the year144 words
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Article156 1917-04-12 9 The Bill before Parliament proposing to vest m judges the powers of grand juries 11 until December 28 next after the termi nation of the war is not likely to meet with serious opposition. It has long been the almost invariable practice of grand juries to carry out the directions156 words
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Article136 1917-04-12 9 The annual report of the Parit Perak Rubber Company for the year ended Dec 31, 1916, states that the revenue from rubber was $85,864.58, and the expenditure $41,922.13. The total profit of the year was $44,251.48 and the balance on the year was $38 237. This the directors136 words
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Article1263 1917-04-12 10 If a gunner subaltern were to go to the front line trenches alone he would look like the White Knight m H Alice Through the Looking Glasß." Fortunately he has two eignallere with him, and over the shouldere of these subordinate*, ac a rule, he Blings his1,263 words
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Article1427 1917-04-12 10 It seems that an association for spelling reform has got, or ia likely to get, the ear of the Government m England, and the Empire is thus threatened with changes m its written language, which may be desirable from the point of view of the scientific utilitarian, but1,427 words
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Article72 1917-04-12 10 The United States has not yet footed all the bills of her previous campaigns. Her Government to its honour has always been generous m the matter of war penEione, and her expenditure under this head has been enormous. The Civil War alone has been responsible for the almost incredible pension72 words
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Article628 1917-04-12 10 Capturing the Enemy's Trade. The British Industries Fair recently held m the Victoria and Albert Mnseam and the Imperial Institute is the tbird exhibition since the outbreak of hostilities and a remarkable feature of it is that m spite of the restrictions caused by the war it628 words
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160 1917-04-12 10 AUSTRIA-HUNGARY A VANISHED EMPIRE. That Austria Hungary had already ceae ed to exist as a powerful European State was the view taken by Mr Ernest Barker m a lecture on the Dual Empire at West field College 'University of London), he said, had been necessary to keep Austrian Empire together160 words
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Article30 1917-04-12 10 The London Gazette of Feb 24 announced the appointment of Major Gen. 0 Thompson, c i*. dk o, to command tbe troops m Sierra Leone, under date YtH 7 th.30 words
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Article708 1917-04-12 11 AY. AriUL <•>, 1917. TIRE Bl MR J J VIU3O. r.Jerful work of the Young Men's v Association m the war was king i— Hint i by Mr J J Virgo, NatiOttl Field Secretary for this lie organisation, m the course of m the708 words
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Article799 1917-04-12 11 A Sheffield schoolgirl submitted the following esaay on the War Loan Just now i we are having a Wa- Loan to help to win j the war. On a c rain date we shall reckon up what we hu ?ot, and then send it to the Kizar and ask v799 words
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Article1383 1917-04-12 11 What Calcutta Did. The system of lotteries as a means of raioing money ha 9 always had a certain fascination, and m many countries they are still resorted to by the Government as well as by private individuals. In the days of George the Fourth,1,383 words
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Article393 1917-04-12 11 Professor Simpson, who some years ago was out m the Straits advising on medical affairs, has lost his only son, the casualty list of Feb 26 showing killed, Simpson, Capt F W H, R G A and Royal Flying Corps." v The Referee," m company with its readers, mourns the393 words
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Article576 1917-04-12 12 Wednesday, April 11, 1917, SEQCEL TO CIIAPJI-KEE KAID. Before Mr W Lacgbam Carter, first magistrate yesterday, the hearing was continued of the case io which Mr A J Sheedy, AssistsntSuperintendent cf Police, was charged with voluntarily canßing hurt to Chan Boon Seng, a Municipal clerk,576 words
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Article95 1917-04-12 12 WAR LOANS INVESTMENT TRUST. The following official record of subscriptions to 31st March 1917 is supplied us by the Secretary to the W L I T M. No. of Applications Amount November 1916 239 $429,260 December 145 283,040 January 1917 193 244 880 February 210 335^80 Marcb 324 247.000 111195 words
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Article74 1917-04-12 12 Capt T B Minniken, of the M S G, is at present on leave from Aden. He was recently m Bombay. II k tbat the ugp of nlnm m the ■ftakioj "i tobbef bh-:;etd is dctri-ciua.! »o the future ueefulneea of the material, and that eoni? buying agents have received74 words
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Article708 1917-04-12 12 From Our Own Correspondent Soernbiya, April 5. Wide during the past fortnight has very slack indeed, and enquiries for the various articles of export hav3 been few and far between, resulting m a gene ral decline of rates. Tbe Rubber market has also been rathar slack, and prices708 words
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Article115 1917-04-12 12 Tha Easter cricket match between the Singapore and Kimla Lumpur YM C A elevens ended on the S C C ground on Monday m a wiu for the home side Singapore ecored 136 m their flcsfc innings to the Visitors' 7 2 and 71 and the local115 words
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Article514 1917-04-12 12 SELANGOR v S C C. The Easter week end cricket match at Kuala Lumpur between a Selangor team and an eleven from the SCO was a very one eided at/air. Selaugor won by an innicgs and 202 runs, themselves batting once only and applying the closure with the imposing514 words
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Article118 1917-04-12 12 SELANQOR v. S. C. C. The SCC soccer players mat with defeat m their Easter match at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, Selangor winning by two goals to one. The visitors seem to have done most of the attacking during the game. The home side scored m the first half118 words
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Article60 1917-04-12 12 The Penang Gazette regrets to learn that Mrs Avetoom, widow of Dr Avetoom and mother of Mrs Onraet, died m London en March 25tb. The "Kolnieche Zeitung," quoting a trade journal, states that the present difficulties of German newspaper proprietors can beat be appreciated from the fact that no fewer60 words
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Article338 1917-04-12 12 The following new bosk* will for issue on Thursday read Barcyneka, Countess, If m l Horses. 3 *€r e Blytb, Jamee, A Modern Sacr rw Comfort, W L, Red Fleece. Dane, Clemence, Regiment cf Wo, Deeping, Warwick, Martin V^T Dn, Beulah Marie, Blithe Me Gregorovitsh, D, The Fi.hermPn338 words
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Article367 1917-04-12 12 It is to be hoped, cays the Sydney Daily Telegraph, that the report of Lord Ba! four's committee on the question of hade after the war will he carefully pigeon holed until peace has been concluded and the Empire is m a position to uiscus- it freely m the light367 words
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Article19 1917-04-12 12 Lieut H Wbitehead, of Messrs Gutbrie Co's Engineering Dept, is now with the Royal FJying Corps, m France. (I**3*19 words
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Article18 1917-04-12 12 1 Presented by the Government of Baroda, India. Presented by X Sudin Eaq. Presented by Rev. JAB Ctofc.18 words
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Article2220 1917-04-12 13 [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's B*rvic«] Washington, April 4. The speeches m the Senate on the war motion were -ir;\cterised by the resoluteness of the u :erauces m support of the motion. Senator Hitchcock, the introducer, i r- g y declared hio conversion. He I ttealM his previous bitter opposition2,220 words
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Article79 1917-04-12 13 Further Negri Sembilan raen who are going Home to join up are Mr E F Britten, of Teraiang, and Mr J W Mann, of St Leonard's Estate, Port Dickaon, (M M.) Mr S J Murray, of the China-Borneo Co. Ltd., and formerly of Kudat, who was until recently serving as79 words
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Article731 1917-04-12 13 London, April 4.— Wireless. Russian Official. We threw back the enemy who had temporarily occupied trenches m the regions south of Illukst and south of Krevo. The enemy heavily bombarded with chemical shells our positions on the river and passages cf the Stockhod m the region of Stchecvitche731 words
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Article39 1917-04-12 13 We regret to hear, says the N.C Daily News, that Mr W J Hawkings, of Messrs Brunner, Mond and Co., who recently left Shanghai for Home to go on active service, was put ashore at Singapore Buffering rom pneumonia.39 words
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Article4897 1917-04-12 14 London, April 4. A French communique says We continued to advance east and west of the Somme along the entire front attacked by us yesterday. Our reconnaissances pushed forward beyond Dallon as far as the south western suburb of St Quentin. We reached the southern edge of Grugee,4,897 words
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Article1431 1917-04-12 15 London April 4. The Admiralty states that the arrivals during the week were 2,281 and Bailings 2,399. There were euok 13 vessels over 1,600 tons, and 13 under 1,600 tons. Seventeen were unsuceeesfolly attacked aud six fl6hing vessels were eiink. Loudon, April 4. An Italian naval1,431 words
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Article3100 1917-04-12 16 London, April 5. Wireless. Russian Official. The enemy attacked m the Zalotchev region and made six assaults near Tchepeli village. We eventually dislodged the enemy, completely reetoring the position. We occupied Khanikin and Kasri-Shirin. A battle is proceeding with the Turkish rearguard, which is waking an effort to3,100 words
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Article139 1917-04-12 16 We 6bail cccn lote cur popu'ar 111 J bey of Sapotjg w-io It going home I more than &ix yrarV energetic fce»vi\e on that Estate. W« i3nJr-n!.anJ that be i~ goiDg to join Hi B M Jaitj'l taotf un-: trust tb.it the traioiifj he b<*e haJ c^ I Corporal m139 words