Malaya Tribune, 20 February 1917
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Title Section21 1917-02-20 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. EVENING DAILY. Vol. IV No. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS.21 words
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Advertisement330 1917-02-20 1 TO-NIGHT I Change of Programme GAIETY Junction A Albert and Bencoolen Streets. MS pm. shar P- At 9-15 pm. Sharp. LOUIS NIKOLA The Worldßenowned Magician Late of Maskelyne and Devant, St. George's Hall, London. Thought Reading, the Hall of Mystery, Crystal Gazing WILL EXPOSE fcttges from the Dead, the Planchette.jFortune330 words
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Advertisement134 1917-02-20 1 gnpwwp—l minimmi 11iiiimiii Him mmm iiittiniinniiinnniiniiimi BWBtwaa— a—wi j "ON O DA" I Portland CEMENT. I I w itSlr 1 Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, Ltd. (INCORPORATED IX JAPAN 1 i mi m n——p. "Mm in iiihb mmmm ii\i\\mrj»nt=3wmmmamm^mmmm^mmamamm i g\nt?t?TrrrtTttitHi!!>fntHTff?"' lt 1 5 TANJOKG j 3 6EATS ClflllDlinC w j t134 words
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954 1917-02-20 2 A thrilling story of the adventures of a Croydon lady of Scottish birth, who enlisted in the Serbian Army and was wounded in die fighting in Macedonia, is forw.t- by Lloyd's News special c<»rr« s,*ondent from Salonika. In a clean and comfortable bed, he writes,954 words
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Article56 1917-02-20 2 Alert II in the "Financier" tells ihe »t .ry of jt me obef of Stock Kxctow offered La hi to £5 in i, war wouid and l'Vtj-or> 2i» h. flit- bet :..-.iy accepted. Nowttte taker is sicking himself, because February 2'.Ui o.xt occurs in l:»2o,Hiid We all hope it will56 words
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Advertisement314 1917-02-20 2 Each Watch Bears /^C^x our Trade Mark iP^feyNM \MmJ and is Guaran- n teed one year. C NON-MAGNETIC LEVER WATCH 1" Nickel Case. .W PRICE $5.50 NETT. Complete in Satin lined box. jj Multum-in-Parvo Watch. OBTAINABLE ONLY FROM John Little Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. Straits314 words
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Advertisement170 1917-02-20 2 The Continental stamp k D High Street. STAMP DEALERS AND STATION. Stamp Albums and Phiiateiie Accessories of every description kept D Have just unpacked a large ment of BIRTHDAY POSTCARD Raneegunge Drainpipes, Channels, Bends Junctions IMOO MALAY CI,U (Incorporate.! in Si'i^pure) Agents KIM HIN Co, 13 Kling Street Singapore I170 words
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MALAYA TRIBUNE (SINGAPORE)
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Title Section25 1917-02-20 1 Straits Shipping Gazette. Issued Daily.] Supplement to tho Malaya Tribune Issued Dally.] No. 42 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1917 ClK IRalapa Cribune. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2025 words
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Advertisement339 1917-02-20 1 P.&0.-British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL AND PASSENCER 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 (Fop Europe.) Outward (For China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE AT PRESENT SUSPENDED339 words
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Advertisement255 1917-02-20 1 STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (Steamship Company) NEDERLAND (Incorporated in Holland.) Mail Service between Java and Amsterdam, via Singapore, Belawan-Deli, Sabang, Suez, Colombo, Gibraltar and vice versa. Sailings and for Freight, Passage and other information Apply to Internationale Crediet-eo Han* dels-Vereeniging Rotterdam," SINGAPORE AGENCY, (Incorporated in Holland.) as AGENTS BAN LEE ANN, LTD. (Incorporated255 words
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Advertisement532 1917-02-20 1 N.Y.K. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (INCORPORATED TN JA* AN) JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co. EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Oft Hi—Mil The New Twin-screw Steamer* maintaining this service have I een tpeci&liy designed and constructed, and532 words
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Article200 1917-02-20 2 Still Undisposed of, It will surprise most people to learn, says the Wall Street Journal, that the cargo of the Deutschland is still undisposed of in the United States. It consisted, for the most part, of dyes and medicine, and the people who are handling dyestuff9 find200 words
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Article113 1917-02-20 2 According to the latest advices, the mercantile marine of Norway wears a prosperous aspect unparalleled in history, dockyards being either newly constructed or extended. The «hipping companies are driving a thriving business, and transactions in ihips are going on briskly with their prices on 51 steady ascent.113 words
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Article80 1917-02-20 2 The Tatsuma s.s. Co's steel built cargo boat. 8,200 tons d.w, the construction of which had been begun in 1915, at the Mitsubishi Dockyard, Kobe, was launched on the 15th inst. amidst the applause of a few hundreds of spectators. The current prjpe of th« ship is estimated80 words
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Article180 1917-02-20 2 An important change has been inaugurated in transpacific passenger services, all fist-class fares being substantially raised, and the American gold dollar being accepted as the future basis of all transpacific rates. A new agreement has been entered into by the line, abolishing all special rates except on one-year round trips.180 words
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Article263 1917-02-20 2 In the course of his presidential address to th« Boat, Yacht and Allied Trades' Association, Mr. William Summerp, of Southampton, said that as a result of the Titanic Inquiry fresh instructions on the subject of lifeboats were issued by the B >ard of Trade to its surveyors.263 words
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Article167 1917-02-20 2 The number and tonnage of vessels, which entered and left Dairen dnring the quarter ended last September, was 961 of 807,028 tons, showing an increase of 235 vessels (with an inverted decrease of 4,055 in tonnage) over the corresponding period of 1915. The percentages of the167 words
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Article52 1917-02-20 2 According to an officer of the S. M. R. Co.'s Dairen-Shanghai liner Kobe Maru, the wreck of the Japanese steamer Hokusei Maru, which foundered in the Astraea Channel in the Yangtzekiang after colliding with the P. O. steamer Oriental three years ago, has been removed and the markboat52 words
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Article158 1917-02-20 2 Commander D.R. Kinneir, of the Pacific Steam Navigation Company, has died suddenly in Liverpool. Early in the war he distinguished himself by successfully navigating the liner Ortega, 8,000 tons, through over a hundred miles of unchartered and dangerous waters in the Straits of Magellan, South America, to escape from a158 words
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Article197 1917-02-20 2 Per P and O str. From London to Singapore.—Mr Ballon, Mr Cowan, Mr Panchand, Mr Sirne, Mr and Mrs Corpo.a;. Per P and 0 str. From London to Singapore.—Mrs Low, Mr and Mrs Nutt, Mr and Mrs Cuniss, Mr One:, Mr Heaney, Mr and Mrs Adam, Mr Watson.197 words
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Article160 1917-02-20 2 February 20. High water :—8.56 a.m. 9 ft. 10.31 p.m. 8 ft. 2 ins. February 21. Moon. In Perigee Bh. M. High water :—9.50 a.m. 9 ft. 6 ins.; 11.2 p.m. 8 ft. 7 ins. February 22. New Moon. lh. 9m. M High water :—10.38 am. 10160 words
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Article142 1917-02-20 2 The exportation of Japanese ships during last year is put by the in. vestigationsof the Mercantile Marine Bureau, the Communications Department, at 9 n*»w steamers with the total tonnage of 33,190 and 11 old ones amounting to 41,087 tons, as against the importation of 8 ships142 words
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Article141 1917-02-20 2 ber of vessels I imported to, Japan dn ll> five years rin 8 the JJJ m port Steamers p rj *p->rt t, 1912. ..26 «3 4,;,; v 1913...60 204.060 1914...28 96.750 J Ijjj }915... 13 37,6.14 Nil 1916«. 8 34,877 go 15,245 N. B. ;—The above fifl. iiT l the141 words
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Advertisement80 1917-02-20 2 I SINGAPORE r SHIPCHAHDLERYSa. SHIPCHANDLERS S PROVIDQRING CONTRACTORS. Tbo Company's Launch meets incoming ships. Office:—16 Battery Road. TAKE LIFf TO TOP FLOOR Telephone No. 141. Orders promptly j attended to j H. W. H. STEVENS Manager. I 5-4 j STEAMERS i FOR HDNTOK S PALEHBANG. for Freight and Passage, APPLY80 words
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Advertisement460 1917-02-20 2 STRAITS STEAM SHIP CoOtd" SINGAPORE BANGKOK. A first-class passenger steamer will leave Singapore bvi m a for Bangkok. h u > S.S. KATONG sails Saturday, 24th February at For particulars as to Freight, Passage, etc. Apply to Bt Helen'! Cot* Straits Steam Ship Company, Ltd Intended to Sail Steameb From460 words
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Article252 1917-02-20 5 Airmen's Repartee Over the Garden of Eden. Mr. Edmund Candler, writing from an Arab village, Mesopotamia, gays Our ascendancy in the air is complete here as in France. The closest touch has been established between artillery commanders and pilots and observes, with damaging effect to the enemy's252 words
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Article122 1917-02-20 5 Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, the M Chronic Inventor," a* he ono styled himseit, of >an lhnrst Lodge, High-road, Strcatham. S W., whose death took place on Nov. 24, aged aeventy-six his left estate of the value of £***** 12a, Bd. Probate of the will, undated, but executed on July 25122 words
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Article32 1917-02-20 5 Queen Victoria Engenie of Spain was taken ill suddenly on Christmas Day, and although she was batter, next day, with almost a normal temperature her Majesty wn* obliged to remain in bed.32 words
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Article54 1917-02-20 5 Delivered hi London. The following are the dateaol lepariure from Singapors of thKniopeari Mails end that? delivery in London. Mail. Lkft. Dmlivbue* b.i. n<>». i J««. i p. &O. Dc«. j»« s 8.1. l>c. H Jmm. U P. kO. Dm. B. I. Dec. 19 Jftft. II P. A54 words
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Article84 1917-02-20 5 Singapore (Tank-Road) Daily. Mail Daily leivos for the north at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Other train* leave for Johore at 9 a.m., 10.29 a.m., n on, 1.30 p.m., 2.55 p.m. ami 4 40 p.m. Mail arrives from north at 8.16 a m. and 7.14 p.m. Trains leave84 words
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Article114 1917-02-20 5 Orders for February. 1. During the month of February there will be no evening Parades. 2. There will be Range Practice instead at Normanton Range. 3. The Range will be open on the following dates and during the hours specified Saturday February 24 from 3.30 p.m to114 words
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Article71 1917-02-20 5 Singapore, Fekrumry m O. 00 Loiidon— Bauk 4 üb/h. 2/4| Demand m \A\ Private 3 m/«. 2/5 d n India— Bank T. T. On HoMgkou*<— B*sti tifd l|%prein. I>n iShan^ai Baiw d/<t tf4J On .)»r% Bank T. T 137 '>n J *p«iii Bank d/d. 10?^ Sovereigns—baying rate S ">471 words
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Advertisement322 1917-02-20 5 Alhambra is AT E house of quality Alharabm l! Orchestra, j jji .ndtheßESTi SMi ,3PS BEACH ROAD Cakes, Coffee,S| THE OF FEATURE ATTRA.-tiam- V 1 Tea etc. 9? accommo. THB leading theatre CTI NS served ft* datioo. J TO-NIGHT' m. h. kenyon-blade. during ™f COMP SKy TONIGHT _J±^±_| I t.322 words
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Advertisement204 1917-02-20 5 VEDIC TONIC. Iron Amber Compound. This medicine is specially prepared for those who are generally weak due to poisonous fever, anaemia and nervous breakdown. It is know n that Iron purities the impure blood and increases pure blood. By srengthening the nerves of the body it increases. Vigour, bodily power204 words
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Miscellaneous246 1917-02-20 5 Mails Close. To day Saigon,* Tourane, Haiphong, Hongkong, and Shanghai* 5 pni Port Dickson and Port Swettenham *CaJyps« 2.30 pm Australasia, Mauritius. Egypt, Europe, etc. pm+ Malacca and Mnar *Lady Weld 3 pm Billiton Brouwer 4 pm Saigon Manapouri 4 pm Kota Tinggi Meranti 4 pm To-morrow. Cucob S*on Hong246 words
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Miscellaneous191 1917-02-20 5 FIXTURES. To day. Shrove Tuesday. A Homeward mail closes. High Water—8.56 a.m., 9 ft. 10 31 p ra. 8 ft. 2. ins. To morrow. Ash Wednesday. Wearne Bros, meeting, noon. Moon. Iu Perigee #h. M, High Water —9.50 a.m., 9 fi. 6 ins 11.2 p.m. 8 ft. 7 ins. Thursday.191 words
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Article152 1917-02-20 6 (Exclusive to Malaya Tribune.) Singapore, February 20. Messrs Latham nnd Co., the Arcade, advise tollowing quotations Alor Gajah $3.70 $3.80 AyerKuning» 1.45 150 Ayer Alolek 2.45 2.55 Ayer Panas 11.C0 11.75 Balgownie 4.70 5.00 Bukit Jelotong 0.70 0.75 Bakit Katil 0.77| 0.82£ Changkat Serdg.... 9.25 9 70152 words
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Article147 1917-02-20 6 For a long time, remarks the American Consul-General at Hankow, business men have considered it important when exploiting a market to have some knowledge of the language in any part of the world except China. The Chinese language has been considered as unnecessary for merchants and too147 words
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Article128 1917-02-20 6 Having had her life made a misery to her by a low, racking fever that was gradually undermining her health, a young Javanese woman, tbe wift of a mandor on Xarborough Estate, bungkai, a few days ago committed suicide by hanging herself on a rubber tree on the128 words
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Advertisement472 1917-02-20 6 Another Big Attraction To-Night at the Ideal Picture Theatre Cinema CASINO BMHE S Off Bsach Roar SECOND SHOW, 9.15 P.M. SHARP The United Photo-play* Co. Present Miss (ierda Holmes iv a Dramatic Sensation 5 Parts THE VICTORY OF VIRTUE 5 Reels A .-tr.,ng story without a dull moment —a story472 words
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Advertisement398 1917-02-20 6 The Greatest outdoor Picture Ever 52 Another Splendid Bluebird Production The Three Godfathers' A Wonderful and Sensational Story of The Vivid Wp« Version of the best Hcrj written by P <f er Rt M Pictur! pT'^-N real Lh\ atli «hfc Harry Carey Cowboy King The World's Greatest Horseman and his398 words
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Article35 1917-02-20 7 February 19. Qaorra, British Raton*, British Van ImhofT, Dutch February 20 Penang, British Malacca, British Giang Ann, British Ban Hong Liong, British British Hon<; Wan, British De Kock, Dutch KojO Hani, Jnpanebe Diva, Norwegian35 words
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Article31 1917-02-20 7 February 19. Ban Hin Guan, British Giang Seng, British Perak, British Kaka, British Sri Muar, British Melchior Treub, Dutch Singkep, Dutch Emile, Dutch Glatik, Dutch Mahidol, Siam February 20 British31 words
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Article39 1917-02-20 7 The Chinese platoon of the Kuala Lumpur Co., M. V. 1., had its first route march last Thursday, and put up a creditable showing. Yesterday they were inspected by the Resident in the Railway goods-yard at 5.1 10 p.m.39 words
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Article53 1917-02-20 7 Turf. We understand says the Straits Echo that R. Billet, who was disqualified for his riding of Bonnetty Bob on the second day of tbe Kuala Lumpur meeting and who appealed to the Straits Racing Association against the decision, has had the disqualification removed. The R. A. imposed53 words
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Article29 1917-02-20 7 Owing to tro> very wet condition of ihe ground the course is closed for play until further notice. The Ladies' spoon is postponed until 26th February.29 words
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Article364 1917-02-20 7 In the list of New Year Military Honours will be found a great number of names, the bearers of which were in pre-war times sportsmen of note. It will not do to forget that the new Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, was in his more athletic days a splendid364 words
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Article82 1917-02-20 7 In the fete and regatta a Rich mond, in aid of the Sportsman** Ambulance Fund. Private P. Sillen a Canadian, won the six end a-hall miles toad race: H. Mailer, lbs DinieTi champion, stroked tbe »in« ning cre.w in a foor-.oared race; B, 0 f.Vlleoi and A. W Piggot* won82 words
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Article47 1917-02-20 7 Kampong Kamuntinji Tin. (Messrs Latbaiu an i Co Secret»' i*-s.) Output for th*» tiist La'f montk of February. 1917. No. 1 Dredge. No. i Dr< Hour» run -#•> 36-i Cubic yards treatod 4*.< <k> 4?M>0 Total piculs 460.238 Realised ou ?al»? (SJ.) A. J. KING Manager.47 words
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Article43 1917-02-20 7 The F.M.S. Agricultural Bulletin for January l*st is to hand. It contain-'articles on tapping experiments, the preparation of acid coagulanK and tho acidity of soils j and the minutes of the meeting d .be Planters" Association ol Milaja on D comber 27 ast43 words
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Advertisement212 1917-02-20 7 ■iTEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Ictoria Theatre. I special Return Visit I oF THE Landman I OPERA Co. L 0 r 2 Nights Only. I j;\ Special Request ■Saturday, Feb. 24, ir. Mai tan I Monday, Feb. 26, p BOYS ARE HERE I Booking at LoU TRIE'S ■oAi^ht! To-Night I GRAND GALA NIGHT212 words
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Advertisement296 1917-02-20 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. In the Matter of "The Companies Ordinance 1915 ANI> In the Matter of The Endau Prospecting Syndicate, Ltd. (in Liquidation) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Meeting of the above Company will be held at 191 Cecil Stree:, on Saturday, March 24th 1917, at noon, for the296 words
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Advertisement219 1917-02-20 7 ECONOMISE. DRINK m Am k\\\\\ L A M 3 v W vl!***** <#|M STOCKED BY ALL High Class Liquor Dealers Raffles Hotel" SPECIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY. x JtX RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM pea from 8 m. to 12 p. m. daily Raffles Bakery and Confectionery THB BEST IN TOWN. Opcoantry orden219 words
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Article1037 1917-02-20 8 From the very beginning, who hive realised the meaning of a great European war between the foremost Powers hav* laid stress upon the importance of adequate financial support. This of course,is nothing new, for money is something which one learns by instinct 4 to regard as the "sinews1,037 words
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Article80 1917-02-20 8 pjf The Great War Tbe Fighting Fronts Submai ining Germany and Neutrals ParJiament French Consular News Scottish Lady as Serbia: 3 Mdil Notice Th- Civil Guard Looking Ov>r Kut Local Share Market f Chin< Be Estate Suicides Sporting In BO Phenomenal Finance Local and General Amusements Ooituary in80 words
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Advertisement184 1917-02-20 8 Robinson Co. SOLE AGENTS FOR "Relyabull Cycles MADE OF BEST QUALITY STEEL. SPECIFICATION. Frame—lB, 20, 22, 24, 26 in. Wheels—2B x 1| ins. on Westwood rims, non-rusth g spokts. Tyres—Warwick 28 x wired on. Brakes—Holler lever. Handle bars—Flat or raised. Free wheel—Relyabull ball bearing ratebffc. Finish—Brilliant Blnck enamel, lined gold,184 words
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Advertisement123 1917-02-20 8 Two GOOD BRANDS OF POST_WINE. Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. FrenoSi War Stamps. I A booklet containing'2o date ent c >1 tired stamps ol theGra ci Chiefs of the I F h Army. j The wl c proceeds I i v at Red 0 Fund. 1 I t IT<> be obtained from123 words
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Advertisement16 1917-02-20 8 1 Sweetened Condensed Milk Sterilised Natural Milk per case H4.9Q J Ideal Unsweetened Milk 5 9.5016 words
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Article599 1917-02-20 9 TjR ig stjO^O—". ♦> ctg. down. Tin i77 notP(lat *****0 in hZ7ifl oaoted at tor both tapioca fair flake it done .at 4J c the London market. ()n tn Liverpool market cotton idling American is at 10.56. On th j L >ndon market copra fair ia miking599 words
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Article185 1917-02-20 9 A Famous Singer. Coming to SingaporeTouring in Java at present is the well known French Canadian singer, Panl Dufault, who possesses a magnificent tenor voice. Mr. Dufault, after a semewha sensational debut in America, went to Australia, about four years aaot as co-star with Mme. Nordica, the famous American185 words
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Article352 1917-02-20 9 As announced in our advertising columns, the Bandman Opera Company will be here tor two more nights, on Feb. 24 and 26, when 14 Mr. Manhattan and The Bing Boys are Here will be staged. At the Alhambra last night money had to be turned away, owing to the352 words
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Article30 1917-02-20 9 The Eastern Extension Telegraph Co give notice that during tbe next two days there will be heavy delay in traffic to and froaa the Dutch Indies aad Australasia.30 words
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Article36 1917-02-20 9 According to a Zurich newspaper, Herr Liebknecht is undergoing his sentence at the gaol of L«ckan, in Brandenburg. The prisoner, who is submitted to the condition of ordinary criminals, is attached to a workshop for shoemaking.36 words
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Article319 1917-02-20 9 The Fighting Fronts. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. Battle of Miraumont. The British Advance. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. London, Feb. 19, 2.30 a.m. Reuter's special correspondent at the battle around Miraumont says it was the heaviest attack since tLe battle of Beaumont Hamel. The line of attack extended from a point south-eastREUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. - 319 words
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Article127 1917-02-20 9 A Successful Raid London," Feb. 19, 12.40 a m. Ranter's correspondent with the British Salonika Forces describes a highly succesif ul raid on the strongly defended and advantageously placed Petit Couronne hill, west of Lake Doiran, on the night of F«b. 10. The way was prepared by127 words
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Article34 1917-02-20 9 Artiiiery Duels. London, Feb. 19, 12.40 p.m. The French communique says there was a fairly lively artillery duel on both banks of the Meuse, expecially in the region of Be*onvaux and Hill 304.34 words
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Article43 1917-02-20 9 London, Feb ,19, 4.10 p.m. A French cominmique states that a Zappelin on the night of Feb. 17 flew oT&r the French coast from the Straits of Dover to the snbnrbi of Boulogne and threw down several bouibs, without result43 words
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Article82 1917-02-20 9 Important Statements- A Busy Week. London, Feb. 19, 5 25 m. To-day opens a crowded week in Parliament. Mr. Bonar Law this afternoon will announce the eager! awaited results of the war loan. Sir E Carson introduces the naval estimates on Wednesday when submarining will probably fill the bill,82 words
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Article74 1917-02-20 9 London, Feb. 19. 4.50 p.m. In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law said that at least seven hundred millions of new money had been subscribed to the War Loan, excluding the banks' contributions. (Loud cheers). Mr. Bonar Law added that it was desirable to avoid direct74 words
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Article42 1917-02-20 9 London, Feb. 19, 5.20 p.m. In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law announced that the Government has decided on very drastic restrictions, re imports affecting the Allies and Dominions and promised a statement on the subject on Feb. 22.42 words
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Article62 1917-02-20 9 London, Feb, 19, 5.50 p.m. Iv the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law stated that the subjects for discussion at the Imperial War Council would net be decided until the Oversea representatives had arrived. The Government would not interfere with anything the Council desired to discuss. The62 words
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Article54 1917-02-20 9 London, Feb. 19. 6.30 p.m. In the House of Commons, Mr. Walter Long stated that he was anxiously considering the question of compulsory local military service for European British subjects in the Crown Colonies wherein compulsion did not exist, but he was not prepared to adopt any54 words
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Article51 1917-02-20 9 A Day's Losses. London, Feb. 19, 1,10 p.m. Th* sinkings are reported of the steamers Lady Ann Marie Leon Hardt, Marion Duvjou, Queenswood, V*1 des and two small craft, all British of a total, including the Worcestershire, of about twenty thousand tons. A number of men are killed or51 words
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Article53 1917-02-20 9 London, Feb. 19, 1.10 p.m. The India Council has sanctioned the expenditure of £750 on the propo&el Indian Memorial at Brighton. The Town Council of Brighton has voted a like sum Tb* site of the memorial is on the downs close to thetovrn, where the Indians have53 words
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Article33 1917-02-20 9 London, Feb. 19,5.05 p.m. Petrograd In the Duma the Minister of Industry wi'l introduce a Bill providing the Government with advances of a hundred million roubles in order to build merchantmen.33 words
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Article68 1917-02-20 9 Protection of American Lives. London, Feb. 18, 11.20 pm. New ork The Press agrees that President Wilson will shortly ask a joint session of Congress for authority and means to protect American lives and property from submarinisui, It is generally assumed that Congress will accede, including the68 words
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Article75 1917-02-20 9 London, Feb. 19, 1.10 p.m. The Imperial Institute, referring to experiments being conducted in India regarding the comparative merits of different varieties of Poppy for opium production, says tiiat there oeems to be no reason why in the course of time an Indian product equal to the75 words
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Article70 1917-02-20 9 London Feb. 19, 3.40 a m. Melbourne Tne Rt. Hon. W. M. Hughes has resigned. Thereupon he was entrusted with the formation of a "Commonwealth War Government," including Mr. Hughes prime minister Attorney General Mr. Cook Navy Mr. Forrest Treasurer Mr. Pearce Dafence Mr, Hughes. Mr. Hughes70 words
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Article63 1917-02-20 9 London. Feb. 17, 12.5 a.m. Olicial The Government has announced that it will take possession at the present market prices of all unsold stocks of raw jute in th* United Kingdom and of any unsold stocks arriving from now, thus prohibiting spot or transit dealings. Government has decided63 words
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Article33 1917-02-20 9 London, Feb. 19, 5.05 p.m. I isbon In the Chamber the Finance Minister, S»mor Costa, declared that the Allies could rely on Portugal's efforts and sacrifices in the war. (Loud applause.)33 words
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Article38 1917-02-20 9 London, Feb. 19, 5.05 p.m. Copenhagen It is officially announced that the restriction oil the export of coil from England to Norway is abolished in view of Norway undertaking not to export pyrites to Germany.38 words
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Article117 1917-02-20 9 Paris, Feb. 18, 6.50 p.m. There were patrol encounters on diverse points of the front. We invaded the enemy's trenches in le Bois le Pretre destroying his works and sheds. On the souta of the the Biitisu advanced 1.000 yds. on a front of 2,400 they approached117 words
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Obituary65 1917-02-20 9 London, Feb. 19, 1.10 p in. The d«ath is announced of Sir Benjmiu Pft iklin, k. C. L E.—■ Re uter. [Surgeon General Sir !>> njainin Frinklin w.is born in 1844. He ha 1 a distinguished m«dictl career in In an«* wm a re'irH ofri'-er of the I.U.S lid65 words
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Article555 1917-02-20 10 Natives Rejoice at German Defeat. How German rule is detested in East Africa is eloquently illustrated in a messagp dpscrioing the entry of the gallant BelgiaE army intDTabcra and the flight of the Huns. It is extraordinary that relatively so .small a force as that under the555 words
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Article106 1917-02-20 10 An orninary meeting of th 3 Singapore Municipal Corn missioned will be held in the Hoard Room, on Friday n*xt at 2.30 p.m. Agenda. 1. To confirm, if approved, the minutes of the ordinary meeting of 2€th January 1017. t. President's RM indr ]< s> 3 Questions by106 words
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Article422 1917-02-20 10 Variety Entertainment Last Thnrsday night the members of the Yinolia, Association gave a public variety entertainment at the IYanquerah Royalty Hall, Malacca. The show was meant for charitable purposes, towards which the proceeds will go. The Eurasian community of Malacca, comprising a good percentage of laches, formed422 words
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Article49 1917-02-20 10 The Companies Law of the F.M.S. is to be brought into line with the modern development of the English law relating to companies. A bill with that object is published in the Gazette, containing an adaptation of the Straits Companies Ordinance 1915, as amended by the Ordinances of 1916.49 words
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Article785 1917-02-20 10 POLICE COURTS. Base Coin in Singapore. Counterfeiters Charged. Two Hokchiew Chinese named Lee Ngo Ngo and L«e Seng Tay, living at 235 Tanjong Pagar Road, were this morning charged together with a Hoiiffwa Chinese named Leng Tay Tay and another Hokchiew named Yeong Toa Moi of (S3 Arab785 words
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Article89 1917-02-20 10 Th* action brought by Mr. J. H. Robertson against Mr. A. N. Dumares<j for malicious prosecu= tion came on for hearing last week in the Supreme Court at Kuala Lumpur before Mr. Justice Innes. Mr. Pooley appeared for Mr. Robertson and Mr. Ferrers and Mr. Thorne, of89 words
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Article38 1917-02-20 10 To join His Majesty's forces, Mr. F. J. tjfcwker has resigned his po*t with Messrs Whiten way, Laidlaw Co., Shanghai, and will sail for Canada on the Monteagle. He has received military training with '-IV' Co., British, S.V.C.38 words
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Article365 1917-02-20 10 St raits Produce. ~»V| Singapore, y„ h \„T D% Sago Flour. b„ Pepper.— Steady Nutmegs lio 8. per pi?!? Nntmegs 80 S. Copra Bali Copra Gorong Talo Copra Dongalo Copra Kayong Copra Palo Copra Pontianak I Copra Siantan Copra Sigakawan* Sago Floar Singapore Ist quality Sago irtour Singapore f a365 words
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Article151 1917-02-20 10 Nobody but v Rus bad health could d justice to putiu's character and career n is difficult for W» v f rri Knn credit the strength of his inflai 1 He whs dissolute aud utterly illiterate, but his personal magnetiw and his cunning v*>- reiig imh abracadabras made him151 words
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Article148 1917-02-20 10 A letter received from Mr. untitled Ken who will b* remember*^* 8 I local trainer ami is now in y V^jH with the 3rd Australia 'I says:—l ioi s'iil above irr ni keeping as fit as I fiddle. Barney (Stock'l I go back into Hospital T *J H hands, but148 words
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Advertisement102 1917-02-20 10 Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Halted ik 1 THE BEST INFANT FOOD. Awarded Grand Prize Panama Pacific International Exposition Borden's Sterilized Natural Milk, Pr "P»red from pure full creim cow's -eg* I milk Produced in the finest dairy Ty M'%j Bection of t!,e Wor!d the Sj I -r If\ a sanitary102 words
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Article808 1917-02-20 11 j Mm Quoud i. Ib« M.rkti ft* Mo.ciD i 1 SINGAPORE. Fkhrl'AßY H j Lyal and Evatt, Exchange and Shar, Broxera, is.su, the following H* of ouotations Kubber Shares. I Norn. V.lue. 5e11.,. 1 2* illy. 2/10 2 Anglo Java 4,»: 2/- Anglo-Malay JJL b I/ R808 words
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Advertisement97 1917-02-20 11 tfgß** v'u mm X Sanitas I Disinfectant I 1 4 Pine Tree I Brand. I I This disinfectant freely emulsifies I 1 j with water, producing a I I milk=white, strong disinfectant I and deodoriser. I SANITAS s jis known throughout the world j AS A RELIABLE f I I97 words
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Advertisement485 1917-02-20 11 THE ORIENTAL CiOVERNMKNT SECURITY Life Assurance Co., Ltd. ■K4AUBHSD 1074 [*00afOBATKD in India. II per cent, of the Fur.as. op 523.000.000 are invested In Government Securities 4~ \ears' record pfOgi .>san<l increasing stability. LOW BATES for non-forfeitaoie Endowment Assurances with Profits. A man aged 30 can tocore $5,000 with profits485 words
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Article111 1917-02-20 12 Meaara Francis Peek i n received from their «f dife < the Java Produce Report^ B Ba tavi a Fe! Rubber. The market hag strengthened First UraZIN F. 1 87 4 P«r half pnts changed hand, at VT > half kilo. 1 S Coffee. The Coffee market111 words
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Article82 1917-02-20 12 It is reported that on the uh-kd Jan. 20 thieves entered the W« Janawa grounds in the Bantaw* trict and got into a room occopiefj by an aged monk Phra SSamoo Nn. ▼ho was currently reported to bin had valuable collections with hue. He \*as found dead82 words
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Article73 1917-02-20 12 Paris, Jjin. 15. —An extraordinary exploit ot 103 inhabitants ot Lkgi has been reported. They escaped into Holland by getting posses of an old tug and drifting at nif down the swollen riv-r k, despite the presence of semrits< all sorts of obstacle, inclndinf cables across the river.73 words
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Article64 1917-02-20 12 Sir Arthur Pea;s »n. President «t the Xatimal Institute for rb« Blind, WfftM appealing for contribntioa to enable that bo iy to prepare boob in the Braille type. The matter of particular importance now. i» view of the number of bii soldiers and sailors who hive64 words
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Article58 1917-02-20 12 A little girl was remarking to her mother on th* coarte ot* their dastmar. M And so religio is, too." sue "I whs not awuiccfth.i:. hi r parent. "Oh, ye?," Ie c 1 a i am c morn inn; he w i lifti dust bin, and, by a<-i on his58 words
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Article45 1917-02-20 12 As a Christmas gift. untitled Red Ocas and Order of St. Bnt £20,« 00tothe Italian woo" I At the reqnest ol tl I itaiv £10,000 will go t I have Inst limbs ami I half will be spent on surf**' 9 M and comforts. I45 words
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Advertisement431 1917-02-20 12 Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds. Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at G per cent per annum, payable Half-yearly on the 15th May and the 15th November. Repayable at par on the 15th November, 1919. issue 100 Pes* Cen-fc. All proceeds of this issue will be lent to His431 words
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Advertisement52 1917-02-20 12 INSANITY CIR& Dr. W. C. Boy i a eafl j Insanity is the onlj the disease. Of over standing, spoken of I leading Physician* of the found to cure all form* o nity, Neurasthenia, HTS Epilepsy, etc Price R a J bottle—Apply tor liu-iatoff aC. ROY, If. a., 167-3 152 words
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Article324 1917-02-20 13 Premier American. The British attitnde towards Abraham Lincoln ia admirably summed up by Lord Cham wood in v er y comprehensive biography and there are few BriUns who will not endorse the following conelusion Beyond his own country some of ns recall his name as the greatest among324 words
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Article379 1917-02-20 13 Officer Exonerated By Jury. An inquest was held at Wands worth on the body of Sub-Lieutenant George Horsley Porter, 24, of Bowes Park. Sub-Lieutenant J. E. Brewiu siid that ori January 3 t Sub-Lieutenants Redfern, Rogers and himself dcci le 1 to "rag" Porter's bed in naval officers'379 words
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Advertisement246 1917-02-20 13 ■JAPANESE ELECTRO-PLATING Go. I Electro-Plating l n ■siCKEL, GOLD, SILVER COPPER, Etc N0 39 Bras Basah Road, SINGAPORE. I I TRADE g MARK. I Japanese Wholesale and lenerai Hoods Retail. I JUST ARRIVED l a in Coats, Trunks and Suit Cases \MARUTO CO. I 383 and 385 North Bridge Road,246 words
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Advertisement334 1917-02-20 13 The Ideal Reconstructive Nerve Food. Sanaphos. I I Immediate Nutriment for Overworked, Underfed Nerves and Brain Within ten minutes yon will feel distinctly the beginning of tbe undeniable benefit that Sanapnos gives you. Yet it is not to be confused with harmful stimulants, which only make mit ers worse It334 words
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Article778 1917-02-20 14 Impressive Obsequies, Major Malay Chiefs at Funeral. A gloom was cast over the Malay community of Ipoh ami district by the death rf lncbe Hnssain, the Orang Kaya Kaya Datoh Laksr*mana, already mentioned in these columns. Malays from far and near travelled into Ipob to do honour778 words
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Article179 1917-02-20 14 Every wowan u experience the del.iii, this climate ha t7>{<& and difficulty o 1P T" her k? her strength up t par n Men who g0 outoftl, L 1 to work, and feed L he S better than women liable to Buffer Cl» and nervous 8t179 words
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Advertisement235 1917-02-20 14 TO LET RAFFLES CHAMBERS. 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. Applj to CHING KENG LEE CO. Auctioneers Estate Agents. 16 NANYANG BROS. TOBACCO Co.235 words
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Advertisement340 1917-02-20 14 A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH MEANS Your Very Likeness, Style and Mood. A PRODUCTION FROM Lee Brothers* Studio, Hill Street will produce these results. SMALL INVESTMENT BIG PROFIT. Just Received A New Shipment of Special Lime-Light Oxygen Cinema Sets. Each set weighs 100 lbs. Gives very Clear and Steady Light. Specially recommended340 words
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Article390 1917-02-20 15 (To the Editor India Robber Joornal.) Sir,—Admirable as are the explanations given by the chairmen at the varioas robber companies' meetings, orgent and welLconceiyed althoogh the circulars are which ask shareholders to impress upon M P/, the unfair nature of this scheme of war taxation as applied to390 words
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Article150 1917-02-20 15 Two inmates of the Lunatic Asylum at Tanjong Rambutan died early last week, one by strangling himself by tying a cloth round his neck and pulling it with his own hands till he successfully asphyxiated himself, ard the other by tying a cloth K> a rafter, with150 words
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Article69 1917-02-20 15 The Ministry of Communications announces the r*-d action of cable rales between Japttn and China on snd after January Ist, 1917, as the result of a rearrangement with the telegraph com panics c mcernmJ. According to the revised rates there will be a redoo tion of abont 20 per cent.69 words
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Advertisement236 1917-02-20 15 MODEL HARMONIUM COMPANY. 1 M&nicktola Street, Beadon Square, CALCUTTA Tele. Address M MODEL." or Japanese Curios General Goods GO TO No. 10, High Street, Singapore. WHOLESALE RETAIL IMPORTERS. LARGE STOCKS ALWAYS OJW JrIANO. [lie Victoria Confectionery Store (THE PREMIER STORE OF ITS KIND) 386, Victoria Street, Singapore. TELEPHONE NO. 1583.236 words
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Advertisement1181 1917-02-20 15 NOTICE. he 8 ?A auderBi B ne d, OM of the hei sof the iate Syed Mohamed bin Ahmad Alsagoff, who is entitled to a share iv the tru«t on the J«h™ P OP 7 SltUated 10 the diBtrict f Cueob ier rule of tbe valued at no less than1,181 words
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Advertisement748 1917-02-20 16 NOTICES Big Stock on Hand Green Willesden Waterproof Canvas AT Reasonable Prices KIAM KIAT Co. 108 and 109, Market Street, 'Phone same No. 421. 1-12 31-11 NOTICE. Subscribers to the Malaya Tribune to whom accounts have been rendered but who have not yet paid them are reminded that subscriptions are748 words
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Advertisement329 1917-02-20 16 TO BE LET OFFICES AND COCOWNS TO LET. Nos. 6-D, 6 E, 6 G, 6-H, Battery Road, Apply to Yeo Hock Hoe, No. 3 Raffles Place. 14-6 n BUNGALOW TO LET. St. Patricks, 34 Barker Road, 4 bedrooms. Rent moderate. Apply t3 S J. JUDAH <fc Co. 29, Robinson Road.329 words
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Advertisement418 1917-02-20 16 WANTED WANTED Clerk immediately in a Bis Shinping Firm. Those who have knowledge of shipping preferred. Apply with testimonial to Box 274 care of Malaya Tribune. 15-2 21-2 WANTED A Cinpetont canvasser for Marine Fire Insurance. Liberal Commission to man who has previous and perfect experience Apply Insurance" care of418 words
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Advertisement475 1917-02-20 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 £1,200,001. Reserve Fund £1,800,00( Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 BANKERS. The Bank of England, The LondoL City and Midland Bank, Ltd.. The London County and Westminster Bank,475 words
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Advertisement287 1917-02-20 16 "MWMf Ci. Incorporated n jj. WMlnsßraiiceßcffu:,,, „fc Merc' acscripti, 7J r P»rt» cf the world at WAR RISK accept pd to 1,11 1 Pinla B J 1 *j HEUNO ON UttllMCE CD., 1« (Incorporated in Bam* Capital vmm FIRE DEMBTMEKKr on Building. current rates. MARINE DEPARTHEIT^w effected on B».Uu tDa287 words
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