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Title Section28 1917-03-20 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. [EVENING DAILY. Vol IV. No. 66 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS. cix tttalapa tribune. TUESDAY, MARCH 2028 words
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Advertisement397 1917-03-20 1 I THE MALAYA TRIBUNE I AND t SHIPPING GAZETTE. The p)pulu- Newspaper of the Straits Settlements. 1 PUBLISHED DAILY. CompK te Reports of Events. 2 Condensed Newa from F.M.S., J»va, f China, India, CeUon and Japan. 1 t Full and Latest War News. 'GAIETY" TO NIGHT fOB THE LAST TIME.397 words
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Advertisement478 1917-03-20 1 BANKS CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IMGORPORATKD IN ENGLAND BY HOYAL CHARTER. Pa<d up Capital in 60,000 Shires of £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 BANKERS. The Bank of England, Th*> London 'Jity and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,478 words
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Advertisement29 1917-03-20 1 Ross's Famous Bottlings I TRADE MARK. Pure Pilsener Guinness tion^ I British and best. Insist on being served with ROSS'S W. A. Ross Brothers LIMITED. BOTTLERS London and Leith.29 words
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Advertisement258 1917-03-20 1 THE MALAYA TRIBUNE <i IZETTE. SUBSCRIPTION BATES. Payabh in Advance. Per annum $14 00 I Half yearly I 7 2o I Per quarter •b« I Per mensem... 1.25 1 Fostage Extra 50CtS. per month Temporary Phone No. 171. SULPHURIC AND m Hydrochloric Acid. TRADE MARK.^ Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, Ltd. (INCORPORATED258 words
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Article976 1917-03-20 2 A. Victim - Practical Advice and Tried Recipes. i (By A. Victim Foreword.—This article has been compiled for the benefit of married men who may shortly be called to the colours and who have for many years enjoyed the daily privilege of criticising the dinner. Mothers and friends are requested not976 words
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Article177 1917-03-20 2 Mr. J. C. Welliver, the London raana>:t rof the "New York San,"tells the following story which is popular in American quart rs in London. St.;:i•» months ago Mr. Gei ird was discnt-sing with the then Foreign Minis t-r, Yon Jjgow, the poaalbilitj cf as-v.»rar.c177 words
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Article36 1917-03-20 2 The attachment of a special telephonic instrument to machinery has enabled several large factories at home to dispense with overseers, a variation in the speed of any individual machine being automatically reported to the instrument room.36 words
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Article34 1917-03-20 2 The latest drug to find a place in the "unobtainable" list isstorax, the product of a tree indigenous to Turkish Arabia and the principal ingredient in the popular mix ture known as "friars' balsam."34 words
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Article371 1917-03-20 2 Chief Scout s Recipe for Taming Hooligans. Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Baden-Powell, at a Scout meeting at King's College spoke of some remedies for juvenile crime. The problem is to get hold of the existing hoolingan' and tame him," he said. 9ln Birmingham they have formed what are371 words
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Article117 1917-03-20 2 Says the new Pepys in T. nth "A COlt extraordinary thing M", Cripftt tells me, which he learns from one, a friend of his, a banquer in the city, namely that our fleet have taken an underwater merchant ship, outward bound for Americka, and on board a117 words
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Article75 1917-03-20 2 The jam makers of Victoria. New South Wales, and Tasmania offered to supply the Government with 30,750,000 lbs, of jam. The War Office has accepted 3,3.00.000 lbs., of Tasmanian raspberry, apple, blackberry, apricot, and black currant jam and apple jelly, and 1,000,000 lb?, of Victorian peach jam. The War Office75 words
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Article40 1917-03-20 2 The practice of melting gold coins for jewellery was stopped by the United States Government peppering the coins wiih iridium, says the New York World, for it takes 8«54t degrees Fahrenheit to melt iridium, while gold melts at 1.913 degrees.40 words
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Advertisement427 1917-03-20 2 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Messrs Ching Keng Lee Company will offer for sale by Public Auction most valuable freehold building allotments SITUATE AT 111 Corner of North Bridge Road and Coleman Street, On Monday, April 2, at 2-30 p.m. Circulars and Sale plans will be issued on 27th March, 1917. Ching Keng427 words
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Advertisement669 1917-03-20 2 H. AHMAD. Civil and Structural Engineer, Surveyor and Building Contractor, Estate Commission Agent. Office 111, Market Street Singapore AND Jalan Rahmal, Batu Pahat. 5-5 Raneegunge Drainpipes, Channels, Bends Junctions INOO MALAY Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Singapore.) "JONGKEENA The Wonderful Blood Purifier. Mixture for Internal and External Use. ***** Headache or669 words
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Advertisement133 1917-03-20 2 Ij^^^ißearßrandMilhJ /4&m\\ 1 1 »f ill ALL ccriies from cows grazed on the famous Bernese j iii <K?> <tC$ 1 Alps pastures. Its unrivalled purity and ridiDesa in J ii I crea tnere^ ore never VRriea Thia is moht important jj 1 BEAR BRAND MILK J \f> I Obtninable everywhere133 words
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Advertisement376 1917-03-20 2 The Ideal Reconstructive Nerve Food Sanaphos. Immediate Nutriment for Overworked, Underfed I Nerves and Brain Within ten minutes you will fee distinctly the beginning of the undeniable benefit that Sanaphos gives you. Yet it is not to be confused with harmful stimulants, which only make matters worse It is not376 words
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Article240 1917-03-20 3 One Airship Destroyed. REUTER 'S TELEGRAMS. London, March 17, 1.0 a m. Official: A hostile airship attacked t lie south eastern counties last night and dropped bombs in Kent. The raid is progressing. London,^March 18, 4 45 a.m. Renter's correspondent at the French Headquarters says that Zep. pelinREUTER'S TELEGRAMS. - 240 words
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Article41 1917-03-20 3 London, March 19,1.50 p.m. There is no further offioial statement as to the Zeppelin rai 1 on the south-eastern counties on March 17, but unofficial reports indicate that it resulted in the least damage of any raid hitherto.41 words
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Article67 1917-03-20 3 London, March 19, 3.20 p.m. German official reports say thst Zeppelins on Friday night drop, ped bombs on London and the south-eastern counties and returned safely despite a furious fire from defensive guns. British airmen were unable to approach the airships. Both banks of the Thames were in67 words
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Article86 1917-03-20 3 London, March 18, 4.45 a.m. Amsterdam Maximilian Harden in a most remarkable article says that only a blockhead would deny the importance of the fall of Bagdad, which is the changing of power in Asia. He scornfully refers to the gushing hopes of submarinism, and points out that86 words
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Article81 1917-03-20 3 London, March 18, 3.75 p.m. In addition to the special series of War Cabinets to be attended by representatives of the Dominions, and India, an Imperial War Corrfe rence will meet at the Colonial Office presided over by Mr. Walter Long. The date of the first meeting81 words
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Article53 1917-03-20 3 London, March 17, 9.10 p.m. The Admiralty states that Sir Douglas Haig expressing his appreciation of the fine work of the naval air squadron attached to the armies in France states that it > certainly destroyed fourteen hostile aircraft and drove down thirteen, the majority of53 words
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Article46 1917-03-20 3 London, March 17, 10.45 p.m. The King of the Hedjaz has telegraphed in reference to the occupation of Bagdad, thanking God for the liberation of the city from criminal hands and praying the Almighty to grant victory to those defending justice and civilisation.46 words
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Article41 1917-03-20 3 London, March 16 5.35 p.m. The Ad niralty announces that an old type of destroyer was mined and sank yesterday in the Channel. One man was killed and twentyeight are missing. All the officers were saved.41 words
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Article28 1917-03-20 3 Lon Inn, March 17, 1,0 p.m. Ottawa Fifty thousand militia have been called out for home defence, releasing immediately for oversea s,.vice 50,000 men now training.28 words
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Article175 1917-03-20 3 REUTER'S TELEGRAMS London, March 19, 9.25 a.m. New York The railway strike is over.. [On March 16 it was announced tuat m order to enforce their demands for an eight hour day and pro rata pay for overtime the repr*. ESi! V l 8 f the BiREUTER'S TELEGRAMS - 175 words
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Article32 1917-03-20 3 London, March 19, 7.35 a.m. Paris The resignation of the French Cabinet, announced yesterday, in no way affects the French war policy. M. Ribot is forming a new Cabinet.32 words
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Article57 1917-03-20 3 London, March 19, 1.50 p m. The resignation of M. Briand is scarcely understood. It is seemingly due largely to personal jealousies and enmities. TLc sober Paris journals regret the resignation at the present juncture, but the whole press emphasises that there is no diminution in war57 words
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Article147 1917-03-20 3 Lou Am, March 16, 4.15 p,in. In the House of Commons Mr, Bunar Law stated that in connection with the withdraw*] of men from the army for agriculture, the Cabinet had informed the War Ofhce and Board of Agriculture that it regarded the production of food as147 words
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Article21 1917-03-20 3 London, March 18, 5 20 p.m. Rome The Chamber has voted confidence in the Government by 369 to 43.21 words
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Article53 1917-03-20 3 Orders for March, Friday March 23. Entire Company Parade at Tanjong Pagar 5.15 p m. Monday March 26. Parades at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar 5.15 p.m. Friday March 30. Parades at Pearls Hill and Tanjong Pagar 5.15 p m, A. AGNEW, Officer Commanding, Civil Guard. Singapore.53 words
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Article118 1917-03-20 3 £35 000.Free of Interest. Lady Maxwell, wife of Lieutenant General Sir John Maxwell, has offered the Government one-third of he-apital, free of the duration of *c war. Thegift, which amounts to about £35,000, is m ade as a contribution towards the St of the war. In the course118 words
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Article138 1917-03-20 3 (Exclusive to Malaya Tribune.) Singapore, March 20. Messrs Latham an 1 Co., the Arcade, advise the following quotations AlorGajah $385 $4.00 AyerKunings 1.45 150 Ayer Molek 2.55 2.65 AyerPanas 11.75 12.00 Balgownie 4.90 5.00 Bukit Jelotong 0.70 0.75 Bukit Katil 0.85 0.90 ChangkatSerdg.... 10.25 10.50 Glenealy 2.30138 words
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Article204 1917-03-20 3 To day Sarawak &i Goebilt Rajah of Sarawak pm Calcutta taking maii>> for Durban* 2.80 pm Port Dickon and Port Swettenham *Calypo 240 ran Batu Pahat Hong Wan 2.30 pm itaiacc* and Muax *Lady Weld 3 pm Kota Tinggi Meranti 4 pm Khio and Linngia E>meralda 4 pru204 words
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Article14 1917-03-20 3 Wsaels in oomrannication at nooi wttfc the local Commercial Wireleg* Station —Nil.14 words
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Article54 1917-03-20 3 Delivered In London. The following are the d ttea of are iroro Singapore of th» r ,n »r -Tails and their delivery 1 .ion. MA L LKKT. D ELIVIBKE P. 40. Jan. 4 Feh. 8 B I Jan. 2« Mar. 3 M M Fob. 2 M-.it. 3 I54 words
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Advertisement607 1917-03-20 3 W«« ■Ml 111 1 I—— OB^BmmmWM 111 ANOTHER ATTRACTIVE PICTURE PROGRAMME The AT the Alhambra Alharabra Is house of quality is the only the Theatre THE Siaii Pictures, the H M&k .Pi attached. Ice BEST nbil Ca C^ Orchestra, andtheßEST BEACH ROAD _S accommo- THE HOME OF FEATURE ATTRACTIONS. JgJJ607 words
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Advertisement782 1917-03-20 3 To-night! At the popuUr photo-pii\ house To-night!! The Empire Tanjong Fagar Road. Trams Pass the Door. Change of Programme SECOND SHOW, 9-30 P. M. SHARP Red Fetther Photo-Play present the gre-t dramatic feature THE IRON HAND 5 Parts. Presented by an ex'rtordintry <-a<t H-.oart Bjsworth, Jane Novak snd Frank New782 words
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Article1140 1917-03-20 4 Democracy has triumphed in Russia. The Taar, at the last moment, has confided all to the representatives of the people. No one but will be deeply touched by the heroic resignation of the ex-Tsar Nicholas and by the paternal solicitude for the son, preferring the loss of1,140 words
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Article129 1917-03-20 4 Allied Successes. The n«wt) received during the last lew day* has beeu the b"Bt ever since tii-' commencement of the war. Bagdad has been captured, and the British forces are pursuing tbe Turks m&ny miles beyond. Tbe Russians have driven the Turks back some distance, capturing important cities.129 words
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Article25 1917-03-20 4 We are informed by the Acting Treasurer, Straits Settlements, that the subscriptions to the above loan now exceed 12$ million dollars25 words
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Article130 1917-03-20 4 Pages The Great War Zeppelin Raids 3 The Irish Question 3 New French Cabinet 3 The Fighting Fronts 5 Bagdad 5 U.S A. and Germany 5 Kentish Coast Shelled 5 Submarning 5 French Consular News 7 Trench Cooking 2 Mr. Gerard and the Lamp Posts 2 Bad Boys130 words
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Article644 1917-03-20 4 Tin here is steady at 197.25. Captain Leonard Janes Pagh his secured a commission and sailed Z Sunday last by th* P. <fc o. mail en route for Mesopotamia. A supplementary i* for the Urinative Conn this afternoon include w dr JJJ Bill first and second reading644 words
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Article107 1917-03-20 4 Tin is quoted at £204.10.0 in London. Sago flour (Sarawak) is quoted »t 38/- nom. in London. Tapioca fair flake is done at 6 on the London market. On the Liverpool market cotton middling American is at 12.08. On the London market fair merchantable is making £48.10» Black107 words
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Advertisement215 1917-03-20 4 An Exceptional Opportunity to Replenish your Wardrobe India Gauze Singlets IN JERSEY STYLE (Without Buttoned Front). Strong and hardwearing. Fitted with unbreakable French neck band. 34, 36 and 38 ins. BETTER 40, 42 and 44 int. QUALITY $3.25 j $5.75 $3.75 tfALF DOZ. I HALF DOZ. HALF DOZ. Robinson Co.215 words
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Advertisement267 1917-03-20 4 To night ;At the Ideal Picture Theatre To night Cinema CASINO BMHE S Off Beach Roar. Second Show, 9.15 p.m. A Mutual Vlasterpiece Modern Morality Play THE ABSENTEE A Symbolic Photo-Play Showing in striking scenes tha difficulties, disappnntments and trials that beset man in his search for Happiness and Success267 words
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Advertisement232 1917-03-20 4 JAS. MARTIN AND Co. V. I. 0. Scotch Whisky. $15 per doz. bits. (duty extra.) Ca Id beck. Mace rcgor AND Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. French War Stamps. A booklet containing 20 different coloured stamps of The Grand Chiefs of the French Army. The whole proceeds IN AID OF232 words
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Miscellaneous57 1917-03-20 4 Coming Events. To day. Singapore Assizes. Batang Benar, noon. Legislative Council, 2 30 p.m. Licensing Justices, 2.30 p.m. To-morrow. Choral Society meeting, Victoria Hall, 5.15 p.m. Thursday. Friday. New Moon. Lodge St. George, 9 p.m. Saturday. Kanaboi, Ltd., meeting, Barker's, noon. Sunday. 5th Sunday in Lent. Annunciation—Lady Day. Monday. Teluk57 words
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Article483 1917-03-20 5 The Fighting Fronts. OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUES. Changing the Map. REUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. London, March 19, 5.30 a.m. Events on the western front are moving with bewildering rapidity and the well known lines of the maps are changing hourly. Tbe Germans still cling to thtir formula of a withdrawal accordingREUTER'S SPECIAL SERVICE. - 483 words
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Article103 1917-03-20 5 London March 18. 11.25 p.m. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig states: We occupied Nesle, Chaulnes and Peronne. We have pressed back the German rear guard and advanced several miles, during the twenty four hours, to a maximum depth of ten miles, on a front of forty-five miles from the103 words
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Article203 1917-03-20 5 British Ready to Pounce London, March 18, 12.20 a.m. Renter's correspondent at Headquarters sends messages saying that the British advance is resulting in a very wide extension of the German retreat. The northern and southern pivots of the forward move now represent nearly one-third of our whole203 words
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Article101 1917-03-20 5 London, March 19, 5.10 p.m. Renter's correspondent at H-ad quarters writing on Monday says hat wo continue to press hard on «M heels of the repeating enemy. Oar reconnoitring patrols, of which there is a considerable force, are freqnently meeting the Uhlans who are covering the German101 words
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Article68 1917-03-20 5 Enemy In Full Flight. London, March 18, G.20 p.m. Mesopotami official In fighting on the right hank ot* th« Tigris on Wednesday, the Turkish rearguard was driven from the ridges to a position covering the railway station at Mushaidu. We captured the position early in the morning of68 words
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Article62 1917-03-20 5 London, March 17, 1 0 p.m. The Times has a message from Athens, from a diplomatic source, to say that as a result of the defeats in Mesopotamia the Turks intend, if the Germans permit, to recall troops from the East fronts to defend the62 words
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Article142 1917-03-20 5 Huns Refuse Battle. Paris, March 18, noon. The French communique states that on the whole front, between Audechy and the Oise, the enemy ire refusing battle. They have ibandoned nuder our pressure the powerful and scientifically fortified lines they had occupied for two fears. Our advance to-day continued •apidly142 words
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Article111 1917-03-20 5 London, March 19, 2.20 p.m. A French communique states Our light detachments are keeping in close touch with the enemy, and have continned to advance without stopping. We have reached the Ham-Nesle railway, east of Nesle, at several points. We occupied Guisard, north. of Noyon,111 words
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Article154 1917-03-20 5 London, March 19, 3.5 a.ra The Paris communique says The French advance continued over a front of over sixty kilometres be tween the Avre and the Aisne North of the Avre the French cavalry entered Nesle. We immediately threw out patrols towards the Somme and fo ight several154 words
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Article73 1917-03-20 5 London, March 19, 10 15 a m. Paris: There were affecting scenes on the entry of the French into the re-conquered towns. The inhabitants were most joyful, acclaiming the liberators. Noyon*i8 intact. Before the war it had 6,000 inhabitants It is now 10,000, the Germans having concentrated73 words
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Article41 1917-03-20 5 Turks Still Pursued. London, March 19, 3.20 p.m. A wireless Russian official message states: We dislodged the Turks from a number of positions southward of Bana. The enemy is retiring towards Pendshevin. We have occupied Harunaba 1, south-west of Kermanshah.41 words
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Article44 1917-03-20 5 London, March 19, 4.50 a m. Petrograd: A communique says: Russian cavalry attacked an enemy column falling back from Senneh in the direction of Kermanshah. The Turks fled in disoder into the trackless mountains. Fighting continues in the neighbourhood of Kermanshah.44 words
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Article55 1917-03-20 5 Enemy Attacks. London, Mar. 18, 5,35 p.m. An Italian official message says: We drove off with heavy loss an attack in the Coalba Valley at Sugana. Enetny heavy artillery on Friday night destroyed defensive works in the position we gained in the Sanpellegrino Valley on March 4, and succeeded55 words
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Article106 1917-03-20 5 Admissions and Claims. London, Mar. 16, 5.30 p.m. German official Repeated strong French attacks north-westward and northward of Monastir penetrated a narrow stretch westward of Nico. poli. Elsewhere they failed. Wrepulsed French advances between Ochrida and Lake Prespa. London, March 19, 1.0 a m. A wireless German official106 words
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Article96 1917-03-20 5 The Liberators. London, March, 18, 10 20 p.m. The Press Bureau states that General Maude has issued a proclamation at Bagdad. The British have come not as conquerors bnt as liberators, to relieve you of the tyranny and bondage of the TurcoGermans who have despoiled you and made Bagdad96 words
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Article92 1917-03-20 5 America Roused. Aggressive Measures Proposed- London, Match 19, 4.15 p.m. Washington In view of the ruthless submarining of three American merchantmen, it is unofficially admitted that a state of war virtually exists between America and Germany. Technically, the United States remains in a position of armed neutrality. President Wilson92 words
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Article57 1917-03-20 5 London, March 19. 30 a m. The third engineer of the City of Memphis states the torpedoing was deliberate and was done in broad daylight and was an outrage. The American flag was flying and the stars and stripes were painted on the sides of tbe57 words
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Article18 1917-03-20 5 London, March 19,1.5 a m .—The remains of the Duchess of Con. I anght have been cremated. Reutei-18 words
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Article205 1917-03-20 5 The Abdication. Reception in the City. London, March 19. 12 20 a.m. Petrogra 1 The public is generously giving to the common weal A group of banks h?s given to VI. Kerensky a million roubles for political purposes. Prayers fi>r the Tsar and the Imperial are replaced in the205 words
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Article435 1917-03-20 5 Loudon, March 19, 2.10 a.m. Router's correspondent at Petrograd tells a graphic story of the fighting at the Admiralty, the last stronghold of the troops of the old regime. At the first sign of the revolutionary movement in the army, General Khabaloff, commanding in Petrograd, over-riding435 words
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Article57 1917-03-20 5 London. March 19, 1.0 a.m. The Press Bnreau states enemy destroyers approached tb« Kentish coast at 12 45 this morning and fired shells on coast towns. There were no casualties, Slight damage was done to three houses. London, March 19, 6.30 a.m. The naval raid lasted for57 words
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Article20 1917-03-20 5 The untitled Rubber Estate's output for Februiry list was 8,658 lbs: making a tota] for 10 months of 85.911 lbs.20 words
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Article116 1917-03-20 5 Mr. Gerard's Greeting. London, March 17, 3.10 a.m. New York Mr Gerard was greeted with popular denionstra l ions on his arrival. In a speech at the City Hall he said 'We l)ring war to Germany." H» expressed confidence in most German \mericans and declared he would116 words
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Article31 1917-03-20 5 London, March 19, 4 50 a.m. Washington Seven hnndted German bailors interned at Pbila delphia navy yard are being removed to forts in Georgia where regulats will guard them.31 words
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Article260 1917-03-20 5 Kajang Fete. An ontstation is usually a spot on the earth's surface upon which it located a collection of more or less flimsy structures, the abode "of a number of men who are obliged by the force of circumstance to exist therein. Over it there usually rests260 words
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Article245 1917-03-20 5 Singapore, March 20. 2"*«. —$97.25 100 tons sold. Copra. —Weak. No Business. Tapioca. —Weak. Business done. Sago Flour- Do. Business done. Gamlrier. —Business done. Pepper- —Steady. Business done. Other Products. —Market Quint. Latest Local Market footiticsi. Nutmegs 110 S. per picul $42.00 Nutmegs 80 S. 52.00 Copra Bali245 words
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Article749 1917-03-20 5 Manners and Music. The Straits Echo has remarks scathingly on the behavior ol certain persons, at the Pnfaub concert in Penang, who carried or conversations and arguments anl fell over chairs, and even srriok«-d. while th»> concert was proceeding. Singapore theatre-goers who »r*> genuine music-lovers most often have749 words
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Article120 1917-03-20 5 Lient-Colonel J.H. Tyte, of the Malay States Volunteer Rifle's, writes to the M S V R Magazine as follows I have just recsived from Mrs Gerrard a letter in acknowledgment of one I sent her soxie three months ago, enclosing a sketch of the memorial stone erected ov* r her120 words
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Article404 1917-03-20 5 THE ASSIZES. Return from Ban shmen r At the Assizes which opened b-fore the Thief Justice (Sir John liticknill X.C this morning, the nllowing appeared for tti-»l two (lokieup, one Teochew, one Kheb md one Cantonese were charged v,i:h unlawful return from banisb. 'oent one Cantonese arid one404 words
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Article85 1917-03-20 5 A Cheque Frtud. Three months' rigorous imprisonment was Mm sentence paw<-d by Mr. Linehtm-Carter William Whyte Mathie at the District Court, yesterday, when the accused pleaded guilty to the charee of defrauding The Straits Trading Co. Ltd., on March 9, 1914, in respec of a cheque for .f85 words
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Article150 1917-03-20 5 Ribh Drift af. Ibrahim, a motor-car driver em ploy oil by a motor, car company in Middle R,>ad, appeared before Mr. Clarke tbis morning on a charge of driving mo!o»-car S. 256 at the junc'ion of Bencoolen Street and Middle Road In nncb a rash and negligent manner150 words
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Article84 1917-03-20 5 Football Singapore Leifiue Brookdale Rovers v S. C. F. A. The Esplanade ground was in very heavy state ypsterday afternoon when these teams inaugurated the season's competition, but still, capital game was witressed. During the tirsi half the Straits Chinese ha all the best of the exchanges and scored84 words
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Article29 1917-03-20 5 The men's monthly m~»l.d for March resulted as follows: R. F. Hinnie 4 1 down G. A. Chancy 12 5 down f. Nibloclt 15 5 cvwn29 words
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Article151 1917-03-20 5 The Cinema. The Palladium has another special fYatnre-film for its entertainment o-night Tbe picture is entitled 'The and features •Jyitle G<tnz les in a tMirring •mjunce of California's] r-d*ood f'«re6tB. It is a Bluebird i>ro-'uctior. "he latest Patbe War Qftsettl and several new comedies are additional attractions. At the151 words
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Advertisement273 1917-03-20 5 LATEST AD VERTISEMENTS. Victoria fheatre. H. M. Government Tour IN AID OF WAR CHARITIES Monday, March 26 AND FIVE FOLLOWING NIGHTS The Greatest Film ie History The Battle of the Somme AND HIS MAJESTY THE KING ON THE SOMME BATTLEFIELD. Prices $3, $2 and $1. Booking open at MOUTRIES. Sole273 words
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Article295 1917-03-20 6 A Strong Protest. The following official telegram from tne foreign Office, Peking, lias been received by the Chinese Consul General: China has been maintaining strict neutrality since the outbreak of the war. Chinese citizens serving on board foreign merchantmen have lost their lives through submarinism. Since February,295 words
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Article263 1917-03-20 6 [Messrs. Patersoo, Simons aod Co. Ltd. Singapore, March 15. Prices were considerably lower at the Ruction held yesterday and to-day. Cables were very much delayed yesterday morning and the absence of news from the Home markets caused the demand to be uncertain and erratic. Both Ribbed Smoked263 words
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Article816 1917-03-20 6 Prices Quoted ia thi fchrkrt ikis Moraii t Singapore. March 20. Messrs Lyal' and Evatt. Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following list of quotations Robber Shares. Nob. Value. Buyers. Sellers. If- AUagar 3/6 Mt 2 Angfo Java 4/6 6.6 1/- Anglo-Malay 10/- 12/ 1 Ajrer Koniug816 words
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Article71 1917-03-20 6 Singapore, March :o. On London— Bank 4 m/s. 2 4g Demand 2/4* Private 3 m/s. 2/4 31/32 On IndiaBank T. T. On Hongkong— Bank d/d l%Pn. On Shanghai— Bank d/d. 69 On Java— Bank T. T 138^ 'H apan— Bank d/d. 109 Sen reigns—baying rate 8.54 inciaO'cil Billa last71 words
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Advertisement201 1917-03-20 6 There is no Better Ale Than BULLDOG ALE j I* Z > ON'SALE AT The Leading Hotels AND Principal Liquor Dealers. Rattles HotelSPECIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p. m. daily Rattles Bakery and Confectionery THE BEST IN TOWN. TJpcountry orderß promp'ly executed.201 words
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Advertisement654 1917-03-20 6 Straits Settlements mar Loan Bonis. Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum, payable Half-yearly on the 15th May and the 15th November. Repayable at par on the 15th November, 1919. _=»x_ce of issue XOO Peif Cent. All proceeds of this issue will be lent654 words
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Advertisement109 1917-03-20 6 II BUSINESS JNWAR TIME. I It is our intention to continue Z to advertise our various spe- 5 cialities with unabated vigour, J and our appropriations are I already planned for extensive c 1 campaigns. It pays to advertise, j 4 advertise,advertiee.—rA? J British Rubber Co., Ltd. INSANITY CI 'RE;109 words
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Miscellaneous86 1917-03-20 6 Singapore Volunteer Corps. Orders for the week ending Friday. March 23 To-day. 5.15 pin Drill Hall S.V.A. Recruits. do Maxim Co., No. 2 Det. do Chinese Co. Bras Basah Rd. Malay Co. To-morrow. 5.15 pin Drill Hall Maxim Co* No. 3 Det- do S.V.R. M.C.S- do Veterans Co* ThursdayNo Drill.86 words
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Article487 1917-03-20 7 fßy courtesy of the French Consulate) Paris, Mach 16, 2.15 p.m. The Great-Dake Michael Alexandrovitch has been'appoinled Regent The Tsarina is kept under strict surveillance. Following a military revolution, th* Duma of which the Tsar had ordered the dissolution proclaimed a provisional Government under the presidency of487 words
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Article107 1917-03-20 7 Jules Roche, Republican Deputy for Ardeche, has introduced a bill in the Chamber of Deputies requir in? Government officials, officers, judges, newspapers, and every one making any pnblic reference to the war to name it m the German inva Bion." under penalties provided for those107 words
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Article18 1917-03-20 7 If the Kaiser fails to produce peace, German scientists Will doubtless invent a substitute for it. —"Brooklyn Eagle."18 words
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Article227 1917-03-20 7 Captain Scions' Last Letter Three days before the announcement of his death Captain S«lous wrote to a friend in Wimbledon. His letter was dated Tanga, once German (now British) Africa. Nov. 12, 1916," and was as follows We have now taken and occnpi»- 1 all the227 words
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Article67 1917-03-20 7 German papers have announced the destruction of Woolwich Arsenal at the time of the recent explosion in the east of London. It is officially stated that this is pure invention. The explosion occurred at the works of a private firm, and other factories damaged were private establishments.67 words
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Article38 1917-03-20 7 A cold roast chicken in a lunch ba j k et, which was unusually heavy, excited the suspicion of an Italian Customs Officer on the French frontier, and proved to be slotted with gold louis amounting to £80.38 words
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Article115 1917-03-20 7 Transfer in April- The newspaper Politiken, pnblisLed at Copenhagen, states that ratifications of the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States will be exchanged with Washington in the very near future. The latest date for the payment of the purchase price—2sXoo,ooo dollars (£5,000,001»)115 words
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Article45 1917-03-20 7 With a woman mayor, woman recorder, woman treasurer, an i four women composing the city council, there will be nothing to interfere with the perfectly ideal governmet t of Umatilla, Oregon, unless some miscreant turns loose a mouse in the city hall.—New York Morning Telegraph.45 words
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Advertisement441 1917-03-20 7 NOTICES Municipal Notice. Tenders are invited for the purchase of the surplus tar produced at the Gas Work, about 1,250 piculs a month. Tenderers may quote for purchase up to 3Ut December, 1918, or up till 31st December. 1919. Delivery mmt b«* takeu at tbe Gas Works, Rochore, in Contractor's441 words
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Advertisement478 1917-03-20 7 =JLMJIL_ OFFICES ANDllOrjOW^ Ro N r 6 D 6 E 60 6 -H, Battery 5 d A i ply to Yeo Ho <* Hoe, No. 3 Raffles Place. U <* a BUNGALOW TO LET. St. Patricks, 34 Barker Road, 4 bedroom. Rent moderate. Apply to Road C 29 R^BOD H]478 words
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Advertisement405 1917-03-20 7 _WANTED WANTED. Extra assistants to help during April Cheap Sale. Ladies and Gents departments. Preference to those with experience. Apply at once to JOHN LITTLE Co, Ltd. (Incorporated in England 14 3 n WANTED An English lady for tho post of Principal of the Singapore Chinese Girls' School (next the405 words
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Advertisement298 1917-03-20 7 DANGER YEARS OF YOUTH. Boyeard girls after reaching the age of 14 are very prone to develop a debility that predisposes to consumption Neglected debility has often ended in consumption, and for this reason it is highly desirable to cure a bloodless condition. Whenever the lips and gums of boys298 words
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Advertisement450 1917-03-20 7 INSURANCE SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CO. LTD Incorporated in New Zealak:fill Insurances effected on Building Rcu* jq! Mervi.undiee of ever description UtlNt Insarances accpted to a part of tbe world at lowest rate WAI USE accepted to all parts. J. HENR\ Manager. I Office*: 2, Finlavßon Green. HEUNG ON INSURANCE CO..450 words
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Advertisement273 1917-03-20 7 TO LET RAFFLES eHHMBERS. Commodious, well lighted and airy office on second floor, front portion ot iirst floor and ground rioor. Will be divided to suit inten J ing tenants. Electric lUts to each floor. Apply to CHING KENG LEE CO. Auctioneers Estate Agents. 1-6 THE JACKSON PATENT CABINETS P=3273 words
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Title Section23 1917-03-20 1 Straits Shipping Gazette. IssuedjOaily.] SUPPLEMENT TO THE MALAYA TRIBUNE. Issued Dally.] VoL IV. No. 66 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1917 PRICE 5 CENTS.23 words
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Article1022 1917-03-20 1 Brave British 11 her men. Tbe London naval correspondent ,>f the New York Herald (Paris; con--iders that one of the most striking features of the naval war is the manner in which its novel conditions have brought to light many valuable assets of natioual strength in a1,022 words
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Article53 1917-03-20 1 March 17Sri Muar, British Flevo, Sarawak Kmile, Dutch March 18. Abbotsford, British Calypso, British Penang, British Will o'the Wisp, British Amherst, British Giang Seng. British Sinckep. Dutch Esmeralda, British March 19, Lady Weld, British Hok Canton, British Kampar, British Ipoh, British Circe, British Melchior Treub, Dutch Maetsuycker, Dutch Barents*,53 words
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Article49 1917-03-20 1 March 17. Hong Wan, British Mednsa, British Hye Leong, British H ii Nam, British Poh Ann, British Meran, British Klang, British Krian, British Fuh Wo, British Brouwer, Dutch Van Goens, Dutch Singkawang, Dutch Skuld, Norwegian March 18. Brandan, Dutch Van Rees, Dutch March 19. Koemai, Dutch Katnor, Norwegian49 words
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Article316 1917-03-20 1 Held in American Ports. Interned Vessels also Inclnde Many Small Cargo Steamers. No fewer than 100 large vessels belonging to the Central Powers— 88 German and 12 Austrian—with a total net tonnage of 398.479 and said to be worth $1,000,000,000, are lying in American ports New York harbour316 words
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Advertisement542 1917-03-20 1 To Let. P.* O.British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL AMDjPASSENCER SERVICES. Peninsular'and Orienta' Sailings. (Under Cb'iiract with Hi* Majesty's Government.) For China, Japan, Peatiog, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MALL LINES. Homeward (For Europe) I Outward (For China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE AT542 words
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Advertisement281 1917-03-20 1 Stoomvaart Maatschappy "Nederland" AND Rotterdam Lloyd" (Incorporated in Holland) (Royal Dutch Mail Companies). REGULAR MML SERVICE Between Java, Singapore, Hongkong, Yokohama and San Francisco and vice versa For freight, passage and further particulars Apply to Internationale Crediet and Handelsvereeniging "Rotterdam" (Incorporated in Holland.) 7 3 v SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERYCo. SHIPCHANDURS 8281 words
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Advertisement150 1917-03-20 1 STEAMERS FOR MUNTOK 8 PALEMBANG. for Freight and Passage, APPLY HOCK SENG Co. No. 2«, Robinson Road. Cotton and Flax CANVAS. SAMPLE ON APPLICATION REMOVED TO 419 North Bridge Road. Konipßlijßc PaJtetvaart Maatscbappij Roy.al Pocftet Navigation So., of Batavia. (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) 2—3, COLLYER QUAY. Under Contract with the Netherlands150 words
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Advertisement478 1917-03-20 1 ITo Let. N. Y. K. NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (INCORPORATED IN JAI AN) JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co. EUROPEAN LINE. maintaining this service have keen specially designed and constructed, and are nu'dTtt aH the latest improvements lot the safety and 00-nf ,rt at u 4 son Uckted thrmLVLt eectncitv, the cabins amid,hips478 words
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Miscellaneous84 1917-03-20 1 Singapore Tide Tables. March 20. High water :—7 37 a.m. 7 ft. 8 ins.; 9.22 p.m. 7 ft. 4 4 ins. March 21. High water :—8.44 a.m. .8 ft. 5 ins. 9.53 p.m. 8 ft. March 22. High water :—9.39 a.m. 9 ft. 2 ins. j 10.23 p.m. 8 ft.84 words
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