The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 20 January 1916
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Title Section15 1916-01-20 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. EEN CENTS SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1916, NO. 8,66515 words
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Article163 1916-01-20 1 The rubber auctions showed an improved tone yesterday Page 7. An important will caee was begun m the Supreme Couri yesterday Page 7. The reports of Glenealy Rubber and Titi Tin Co., are given on page 12. There was a considerable number of changes m the share163 words
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Article957 1916-01-20 1 I wish I Lad t§*6* to toll of tb* Greeks and their politics ami iln ir calL for Union with cur Mother." At any rate m the last Hull an War some oft them fought and di< d for their idea. Christodoulo So/Oh ttM >fayor of957 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement181 1916-01-20 1 RAFFLES HOTEL SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 Special Dinner a rwi q y^ TUT AN OPEN AIR CINEMA SHOW AND DANCING DURING INTERVALS Ornamental Tile Works 57, HILL STREET. Oar tiles made by new process (patented 1914) are un:qualled m strength, hardness, durability and beauty of colour. They are manufactured with a181 words
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Advertisement253 1916-01-20 1 Klfi^^^M TOBACCOS CIGARETTES JrSS ALL BRITISH R£G P TRADE MARK N9/J B43' LIVERPOOL LONDON. Copes tobaccos and cigarettes are cosl, fragrant, and gloriously i i flavoured, pleasing the most fastidious. They are the favourites I with all discriminating smokers, and a trial is sufficient to make you a confirmed smoker253 words
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Advertisement110 1916-01-20 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS.' C ipe'p pll-British tobaccos Page 1. M icfgagee's sale of valuahle agricultural lani by CLing Keng Lee and Cc Page 5. N T j ice ie Metrolac trade mark Page 5. Njiica re change of name by H. A. PereiriMi Nocice re Ratepayers' Association Pony lawn mowing machine110 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous228 1916-01-20 1 THE WEEK. Thursday 20th. H<t»n Water -8-50 a.m., 11-36 p m. Fall Moon Taipu-um Festival, Public Holiday Reception at Chetty Temple 8 pm— midnight Lod^e Eastern Gate, «.30 p.m. Mirovitch Piistro Concert, Tanglin Club, 9.15. Friday 21st. High Water- 10 36 a.m. St. Agnes. Taipusum Festival. Chetty Silver Cue Procession.228 words
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Article727 1916-01-20 2 Moharued Salleh bin Mat. a Malay, pleaded guilty to Mr Mudif, third magis trate, cv Tuesday, v^hen charged with pocfcpt pick rg m Coleman Street. He Trobhp.l a Chinese of a leathpr bae contain S*ng f'2.41. Sentence wnp dtferrrd. The Second Presidency Mrtfcietrate at Calcutta recently sentenced a European «mmpd727 words
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Advertisement467 1916-01-20 2 AIDS TO DIGESTION. Whatever improve! bodily conditions m general aids digestion. j Cheerfulness, exercise, fre^h air, baths and good habits make your digestion better able to take care of auy burdens you impose upon 1 it. But the greatest aid to good digestion is good blood Anaemia, or thin blood,467 words
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Advertisement1075 1916-01-20 2 A Big Star From This Week's Brilliant Constellation of Winners 1 AT THE POPULAR CINEMA HOUSE I "GAIETY" PICTURE PALACE JUNCTION OP ALBERT AND BENCOOLEN STREETS. Presents A Great Vltagraph Masterpiece To-Night. I THE NIGHT RIDERS OF PETERSHAM j THRILLING AND EXCITING DRAMA. 3 REELS. 3 REELS. PATBE'S BROADWAY FEATURE1,075 words
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Article640 1916-01-20 3 japan is not Pursuing a Policy of Aggression." tnftereafttag t-tiitement was made a ski buck by President Yuan Shih Independent, a New York weekly icati "i, ka reply to a series of wntteu out m advance. 1 H vof Yum Shih Xii m this .he Uep-.i640 words
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Article182 1916-01-20 3 i A Catastrophe Impending. Berne, Dec. 12. Not since the beginning of the war has there been such consternation ia German financial circles as now. Nol iouly America but other neutral countries are ne^leering nj opportunity of with [drawing money as f:ist as possible, and never has182 words
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Article439 1916-01-20 3 Tavoy hardly knows itself (a Tavoy correspondent writes). Since the pur poeeful visit of the Lieutenant Governor it has become almost a metropolis. Officials and coolies, Rangoon firms' representatives and Chinamen are flocking m. The former are stronger by a warden of mines and a deputy inspector439 words
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Article179 1916-01-20 3 Ceylon, the premier Crown Colony, has given generously of her wealth to heljß Great Hritaiu m the present crisis. Thß scheme adopted by the Overseas Club t» I rait-e a flotilla of aircraft which should to representative of all the outlying parts oft the Empire, has received179 words
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Article230 1916-01-20 3 Sir W. Tate's Criticism of the Commission. Sir William Tatf\ speaking at-the general meeting of Henry Tnto and Son* (Limited) rtcently, 6aid the arrangement continu d by which the GoTernment controlled the sugar market, but under lesa favourable conditions to the refiners owing to a /urtlipr limitation230 words
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Advertisement173 1916-01-20 3 DEWARS UfUIQIfV it moivi EXTRA SPECIAL WHITE LABEL. 519.50 Per Case of 12 Quarts. Victoria Vat. PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OP DUTY. Single Trial Cases. MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE SOLE AGENTS:HUTTENBAGH BROS., k Co. 13. COLLYER QUAY. STOCKED BY ALL HIGH CLASS LIQUOR DEALERS. iPj kl Jj^J^BMM»miii^Sßß«m»Bpis^JSjJj^fis^> ~'^cS^C%5 l lßlHßMßWfcßß^^^Sß^^»™^^173 words
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Article286 1916-01-20 4 I An English Opinion. I The Birmingham Post (December 4) draws attention m an article to the woik done by the Volunteers m India. Most Englishmen m India are m positions of responsibility and for them to depart m a body, even those only of military age,286 words
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234 1916-01-20 4 One of the missionaries who has recently returned to Rome states that an English colleague, who was with him m Syria, and who has probably now returned to England, saw very important preparations at Jerusalem and Jaffa for an expedition against Egypt, under the direction234 words
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Article218 1916-01-20 4 Premier Struck By Angry Member. Describing the scenes of rowdyism m the Japanese Diet when votes of impeach Wm ment were rejected the Japan Gazette refers to the attack on Count Okuma m the following words This last remark stung the Opposition to the quick, and218 words
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Article131 1916-01-20 4 London, 17th December. In connection with the rice problem a well-known gentleman m the port who is regarded as one of the best authorities on rice will go down early next year as the result of the plentiful harvest m Bengal. He explains that foi the131 words
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Article321 1916-01-20 4 Sir George Paish on the Outlook. I Sic George Paibh, the editor of the Statist," has expressed some Interesting views on the effect of the war m an interview with Mr. Basil Mathews, of the London Missionary Society. The war," he said, had involved practically no destruction321 words
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Article178 1916-01-20 4 Text of the Five Power Declaration. The following Declaration, by which f Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan, and Russia engage not to conclude peace t separately during the present war, has c been received from the Foreign Office for j publication The Italian Government having decided178 words
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Advertisement273 1916-01-20 4 I ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES USED BY THE BRITISH WAR OFFICE. JP*T DURABILITY j J HBL' v jnS'C T d^^^ M i A i m I THE ROM TYRE AND RUBBER Co. C CONTRACTORS to H. M. WAR OFFICE, HOLBORN. LONDON, E. C. I MEYER BROTHERS, Singapore. SOLE AGENTS FOR STRAITS273 words
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Advertisement258 1916-01-20 4 Auctions AUCTION SALE OF A Consignment of Gold Watches, Vacuum Flasks, Tea sets etc AT OCR SALE-ROOM ON THURSDAY, 20th JAN., AT 11 A.M. Comprising 4 Hunter Oryx Lever 18 carat, 2 half-hunter Oryx Lever 9 carat, 1 Hunter Oryx Lever 14 carat. 1 Hunter Oryx Lever 18 carat, 1258 words
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Advertisement496 1916-01-20 4 Auctions AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Leasehold Land and Houses AT TEMPLE STREET TO BE HKLD AT Messrs. Ching Kcng Lee Cos sale-room On WEDNESDAY, 24th January, 1916, at 3 p.m Valuable leasehold land and houses N< I 71 Mid 73Tempk Street, Pingapon iccording to the Government Bosurvey an ares >'496 words
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849 1916-01-20 5 r (leorge Haven l'utnam writes from \...v that the great majority of tbe i; r. -an people are* of the opinion that inland and her Allies are fighting not to fulfil their obligations to defend fl r own territories, and, m fact, to -untiii" their849 words
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Advertisement2241 1916-01-20 5 Notices THE EXCHANGE BANKS. WILL BID CLOSED ON Thursday, 20th instant, Tai-pusum (Hindu Festival). 17-1 SO-i STRAITS MERCHANT SERVICE GUILD. Members are informed that the half yearly Meeting for July-December 1915, will be held at the Guild Rooms on Ba 1 urday 22nd instant at 8.3J p.m. I BUSINESS. To2,241 words
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Advertisement547 1916-01-20 5 THE Singapore Free Press MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. The Singapore Free Press fs a mornlaft. Daily, and is on sale at depots, from an oarjy hoar each morning (Sundays excepted). Gatifct price Ten Cents a copy. Subscribers' copies will be delivered at the*» private residences, (or town offlces or547 words
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Article, Illustration839 1916-01-20 6 The Singapore Free Press. Thursday, January 20, 1916. Hew sball tbe Pr*'.s th* PecpVs rij-bt mal«t«!fe Dnswed by Enftoescc wad urbribed by g&fc j Here patriot Tmtfe hei gkmoos pteceptt draw* sPtft^ped >o R licioa. i«oraUv and Law. The word neutral promises as a result of this war, to join839 words
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Article570 1916-01-20 6 A Nagasaki despatch says that the Stan* dared Oil Company has just completed the three oil tanks which have been under construction since 1913 just outside Nagasaki harbour. Another will, it is learned, be started this year. Exports of Indian coal to the Nether lands Indies will be allowed only570 words
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Article956 1916-01-20 6 THE WINDING- UP CASE. JUDGMENT IN BREMEN COMPANY ISSUE. In the Supreme Court, yesterday, Mr Justice Earnshaw gave judgment m the issue which he bad been asked to decide between Mr C. C. Dunraan, as liquidator for the enemy firm of the Bremen Chaircane Manufacturing Co. Ltd., and the Custodian956 words
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Article210 1916-01-20 6 La6t night at tbe Dutch Cluh Uf. a good audience of members of tl J( and many other visitors, M. M. Mirovj and Piastro, the two highly giftni i. musicians now visiting fHtifipm a third concert, which proved m „v I respect ac delightful as210 words
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Article190 1916-01-20 6 Mr .7. H Warning, local linn. &,po for the Sti John Ambulance Imo forwoidw tbe following letter ren tbe headquarters m London of Hrn v.-•_u Red Cross Society the onW of 81 ■of Jerusalem m England: Sir, I am desired by Lord Lansd to acknowledge, with warm190 words
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Article82 1916-01-20 6 A special l-'.M.S. Ga/«'tte published on Tuesday states ttto Ex.esHeoCj I! Commissioner hae receivi'd froi Secretary of S,rtte**tbe Following tolegn dated tbe 1 sth January, 3 .U i>. unddirect that it be published fcr tbe Information of all person? m Malaya Tht* King commands ni«82 words
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Article56 1916-01-20 6 A Lecture by Mr H. St. .1. |ftftl& 11, wil be given m tbe \.M.C',A. Hail M M .lauuary l'.4th at H. 4. r > p.iu Mr Dean, will take tbe chair. Dpea to all (Ladies included' who arc n: er. thi 1 \".t-lfare of StD(apor4 K:itej>ayerg, actual56 words
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Article250 1916-01-20 6 If, Piantro, the nahinnni y— of \^< nifct wLo is at BfMMI Eft B might share the mild MtM many others at Maiiig thih bit E>< d't i raiiibic ecstasy, piudured m Hfl [anticipated p« rformancei m Londi i famous brother virtuoso of the vi Ysaye M. Ysi>ye ie to250 words
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Advertisement159 1916-01-20 6 CAIDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. WHOLESALE RETAIL WINE SPIRIT MERCHANTS. 1 PECIAL PURCHASE gemlcnicn^ $ocks. We have fortunately secured a small stock at old costs and instead of holding for higher prices, which are bound to come, have decided to offer our customers the immediate benefit. ■m 200 doz. Fine Black Cashmere159 words
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Article267 1916-01-20 7 BRITISH SO3IALISTS FOR WAR. German Socialists For Peace. fßj Submarine Cable]. BIUTIB'B BIKVIOtt. London. Jan. 18. Id the course of a speech m the House of Commons, Mr ;;«-dmonii pointed out that large proportions of th c Australian, South African and i anadian contingents were men of Irish267 words
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Article362 1916-01-20 7 Many Ships Requisitioned. London. Jan. 19. The heavy requisition ing of ships on Government account is being keenly di&cu^sed m shipping circles. It appears, gays the Times, that vessels are hping requisitioned to load cargoes of coal for Italy aud elsewhere. Then they will be released on362 words
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Article115 1916-01-20 7 London, Jan. 19. Iv the House of I omMNM Sir Edward (Jrey said he had co kr m. It dge of a Note 6aid to have been acldr. dto the diplomats at Peking by t ie I hinese Minister for Foreigu Affairs, t qi* -ting their115 words
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Article28 1916-01-20 7 Amsterdam, Jan. 18. Queen Wilhelmiua has visited Monoikendatn, Volendarc and Birek, and Prince Henry has vi&itec Mark en and condoled with the victime oi ihe floodi.28 words
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Article211 1916-01-20 7 ENORMOUS AMERICAN TRADE. Severe Measures Expected. [By Submarine Cable]. atlUTll'B BBXViOSL London, Jan 18.— The Morning Poet under the heading The Blockade Farce publishes a Washington telegram giving remarkable figures of America's exports to neutrals m the first ten months of 1915 compared with the same period211 words
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Article100 1916-01-20 7 Ready To Give A Half Million. Ottawa, Jan 18 In the House of Commons. Sir W, Laurier affirmed that it was Canada's spontaneous desire to do her duty to bring the war to a successful conclusion. He promised to support the raising of the Canadian forces to half100 words
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Article337 1916-01-20 7 Hague, Jan. 18. The Neutral peace conference organised by Mr Ford sits permanently at Stockholm and will be styled The Continuous Committee of Conciliation." ■London, Dec. 26. The Copenhagen correspondent of the Press Exchange Tele graph Agency states Henry Ford has sailed for America aboard the Bergens Fimord337 words
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Article49 1916-01-20 7 London, Jan. 18. The Dutch Liner "RijndatD," bound for Rotterdam is prof ceeding to Gravesend to night. Her bows are down, and she is assisted by tugs. All the passengers are safe, but three stokers were killed and four injured. The liner herself is quite safe.49 words
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Article17 1916-01-20 7 1 London, Jan. 19. The Prince of Wales has returned to the front,17 words
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Article157 1916-01-20 7 KONIEIMGFOS TERMS. Independence and a Port. P.eire, Jpn. 18 It is stated tbat by tie teirne of the Austro Mcnterf grin arrrug* rrt nt Mcrf cm pio r« de b Lcvrcn m rxebeege for en Adriatic port acd her independence. King Nicholas bas issued a proclr maticr.157 words
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Article103 1916-01-20 7 Paris, Jan. 18. A oonimnnique reports intermittent cannonades. London, Jen. 18 The communique; $ay 6 We exploded a mine yesterday near Fricourt destroying a large portion of the eneiry'e parppets. The enemy suffered considerably both from the explosion and from our artillery fire following it. Apart from103 words
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Article33 1916-01-20 7 Rcme, Jani 18. The communique sajs After severe fighting the Italians re captured all trenches northwest of Gorizia which they lost on Saturday thus reest ablisbing the old lines.33 words
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Article45 1916-01-20 7 Petrograd, Jan. 19.— Official. Tbe Russian offensive, is developing favourably m Persia and tbe Caucasus tbe Russians capturing stroDg Tniki&h positions with relatively slight loss and taking twelve guns, huge quantities of munitions and numerous prisoners. Some Turkish regiments were annihilated.45 words
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Article40 1916-01-20 7 Petrograd, Jan. 19, It is stated that the Cabinet has decided to create a higher Council of Ministers to consider the economic, commercial and industrial position m respect to the war. The civil authorities have returned to Dvinsk.40 words
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Article46 1916-01-20 7 London, Jan. 19. The result of yes terday's debate on the Compulsion Bill is that it has been decided that men married after Nov. 2 will be treated as single for the purposes of the act. The date originally fixed was Aug. 16th.46 words
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Article35 1916-01-20 7 Amsterdam. Jan. 18. A Brussels tele gram says fGur Belgian men have been executed for war treason, and a number of men and women sentenced from fifteen to oneyears penal servitude. c35 words
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Article34 1916-01-20 7 New York, Jan. 18. Five Germans and a rubber company have been fined sums of ten to a hundred acd fifty sterling for a conspiracy to ship rabbet: to Germany. -0-34 words
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Article21 1916-01-20 7 Ancora, J:in. 18.— Five enemy rotoplanes dropped bombs on Ancona killing one person. The damage done was slight21 words
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Article22 1916-01-20 7 Hongkong, Jan. 18. The arrested enemy f-übjects m Hongkong have been deported to Australia on board the steamer Emaeric. 4.22 words
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Article31 1916-01-20 7 Copenhagen, Jan. 18. A small German auxiliary warship foundered at Aero Island the fate of the crew is unknown but German uniforms and caps have been washed ashore.31 words
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Article27 1916-01-20 7 I London, Jan. 18. In the House of Com- raour, Mr Asquith announced that Mr Joseph Pea6e had been appointed Postmaster General.27 words
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Article17 1916-01-20 7 London, Jan. 18. Gapt. von Papen's papers will be shortly issued as a White Paperi17 words
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Article244 1916-01-20 7 A somewhat intricate case touching the interpretation of a will was commenced jin the Supreme Court yesterday, before !Mr Justice Earnshaw. The will concerned was that of the late Tan Beng Guar, and the amount involved about $300,000. The plaintiff was Mr Tan Jiak Kirn, cm g.,244 words
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Article148 1916-01-20 7 The first Assizes of 1916 were concluded yesterday morning, when tbe Deputy Public Prosecutor (Mr G. G. Seth) intimated that the Crown withdrew the charge against Yeo Ah Hui (a Teochew, indicted for murder), on account of lack of evidence. Mr de Mello was counsel for the accused.148 words
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Article54 1916-01-20 7 The following were the results of recent games Mr A. T. Spencer plus 50 (250) beat Mr H. B. McMillan owe 60 (184) Mr J. W. Jones owe 70 (250) beat Mr H. S. Eber plus 30 (240) Mr C. O. Campbell plus 20 (250) beat Mr54 words
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Article384 1916-01-20 7 Chan Keow was fined 930 or one month by Mr Clarke, second magistrate, on Tuesday, for subjecting chandu dross to artificial heat with a view to re-preparing it for use, on premises m Beo Lane. It is understood that the members of the Chamber of Commerce will entertain at dinner384 words
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Advertisement153 1916-01-20 7 ROBINSON CO. FRESH SHIPMENT op George Cottons finest mixture IN GEORGE AIRTIGHT Wf^yßalH^^*^ COTTON '^^r^^^^; -0 A N D SO N S TINS -j^V^ '^^^PPOIN^ME 6T j wMfiirlfi fATTftMA SW 1 Established 1775 MEDIUM MfSi^ilii to the OR U:;.J|p||||||^; Royal Household FULL r^STJMEDIUM'M'* I^'' Princes Street STRENGTH tjjjjfa^'-^'&t '-jjjj EDINBORO.153 words
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Advertisement745 1916-01-20 8 S h i p p 1 Bj ♦•ELLERMAN" LINE. For LONDON S.S. CITY OF COLOMBO due on or about Feb. 5 S.S. "KANSIS" due on or about Mar. 2 The above steamers have accommodation for a few first class passengers. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply745 words
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Advertisement903 1916-01-20 8 Shipping Mr. O« British India AND Mail and Passenger Services. > peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) s For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, MediterlTlriilij Ju 1 1 1 Jlj O HOMEWARD (FOR EUROPE). OUTWARD (FOR OHINA) Connecting at Colombo with s.s. Novara903 words
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Advertisement583 1916-01-20 8 Shipping MM. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINE. For CHINA, JAPAN CEYLON and MARSEILLES. HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1916 ss Athos Jan 22 38 Andre Lehon Jan 19 ss Porthos Feb 8 ss Atlantlque Jan 81 88 Cordillere Feb 11 ss Amazone Feb 14 ss Andre Lebon Feb 2-5 For all particulars apply to583 words
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Advertisement673 1916-01-20 8 Shipping N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd. EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London, und< r mall oontract with the Imperial .7 apatu s< („n, rD meot. Tbe New Twin screw Steamers maintaining this service have been sj>e< uiiy designed and constructed,673 words
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Article935 1916-01-20 9 THE MEED OF COOPERATION. By an Economist. In the British textbooks of political economy the word competition looms very large, while the word co operation" ia scarcely mentioned, or is not mention ed at all. The word co operation does not occur m John Stuart935 words
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307 1916-01-20 9 The Real Cause ef Thinness. A Physician's Advice. lf<Mt tbin npople eat frcrn (our to six pounds of goc (1 sulid tut making food every •lay and btill oo not increase m weight one ounce, while on the other band many307 words
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Advertisement586 1916-01-20 9 I War or Peace, Faminf or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. I WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIFTED. HEAD OFFICE! Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E.C. Tne Company has £20.00 C fleaoßited with the Supreme Court of586 words
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Advertisement430 1916-01-20 9 SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incor, orated m New Zealand.) FIRE Insurance?? effected on Buildings, Rent and Merchandise of every description. MARINE Insurances accepted to all parts of the world at lowest rates. EARTHQUAKE Risks accepted. J. HENRY, Local Manager. Offices 2, finlayson Green. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE Co. Ltd. (Incorporated m430 words
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Advertisement249 1916-01-20 9 THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIFE ASSURANCE WITH MONTHLY PREMIUMS. Many persons are deterred from effecting a life policy on account of the inconvenience attending the payment of a considerable sum once or twice a year by way of premiums. To 1 obviate this, The Standard issues policies With monthly249 words
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Advertisement227 1916-01-20 9 "GENUINE QUALITY." METHYLATED SPIRIT. STOCKISTS HIN WA TT Co. EHIP-CHANDLERS. Telephone No. 428. 102, Market Street To be Shot at Sunrise would stem a welcome relief to many who sutler the red hot pain thrusta of neuralgia. There are the hopeless torture-wracked beings who live m the shadow of conntant227 words
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Article844 1916-01-20 10 The Rubher Market. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Weltevreden, Jany. 15. The rubber market during the week j underwent a complete change as a result of a considerable fall m the London market, and prices were somewhat easier, while some nervousness has to be observed. Quotations varied so much844 words
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Article331 1916-01-20 10 Transport's Great Feat. Calcutta Jan. 6. Sir Allan Arthur wires to the Calcutta Press with reference to the sinking of the w Persia We are always hearing of wbat they did, and very seldom of what we did, and it will, no doubt, give a thrill of331 words
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Article282 1916-01-20 10 There is a very definite movement taking shape to boom Mr Roosevelt for the Presidency of the United States for the election m 1918. A committee of progressive politicians, recruited from the Republicans and Democrats, but who have sundered their relations with both bodies, are now, Bays282 words
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Article202 1916-01-20 10 Delhi, Dec. 22. An experiment is being tried by the Delhi Municipality to guarantee n supply of pure milk to Delhi city. The Government of India sanctioned the acquisition some years ago of land on the eastern side of the Jumna opposite Delhi city. One202 words
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Article90 1916-01-20 10 The irregular working of many collieries m South Wale 6 consequent on the shortage of ships was discussed by the executive council of the South Wales Miners' Federation at Cardiff on Saturday. It was reported that many workmen were under notice m consequence of this state90 words
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Advertisement640 1916-01-20 10 we had 1,124 DEATH CLAIMS last year CALLING FOR PAYMENT OF $3,257,379 S.C. Which could be paid twice over from our INCOME FROM INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS alone which was $6,777,515. S.C. WE HAVE 136,244 POLICIES IN FORCE FOR $384,417,025 SC. THE SUN LIFE OF CANADA. S. J. HOWE. Manager, 6640 words
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Advertisement503 1916-01-20 10 KATZ BROS, yp| ii-rr^wjlij! iijljjv LIMITED. Jfc.. [^!^ll III.! I JJS, THE STORE FOR MEN S WEAR I Jglp§lfessfr* HANDKERCHIEFS \V<:: 1^ Iv/l^^^v" il IN THK LATEST DESIGNS 1 \y^ 2^^/ PLAIN WHITK V. tf *j^f COLOURED BORDERS ji4/»vay» carry a"PYRAMIIf\ NEW GOODS >^!S|J[jipi^ JUST UNPACKED. IN BOXES OF 1503 words
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Article1534 1916-01-20 11 Issued by ERASER Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, Jan. 19th I All quotations of Sterling Shares must be regarded as purely nominal for the present, Oap. lasoa. Paid. Labs Div. Bunas, Sellbihb. 86,000 IB 18 Aliagat 6% -.18 2 0 100,000 1 1 Anglo-Java 12 n 141,534 words
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Article60 1916-01-20 11 'Corrected up to Jan. 19.) Bank 4m w 2-4 19 82 N demand 2-4* Private credits Bm a 2-4 29 32 France demand Bank 81 3 IBDIA, T. T. |ft| HOHQKONG, demar d 10 r Yokohama, demaxd 110;' Java, demand 12*$ Bahskok, demand M 65 1 Sovebkignb, Bank Buying60 words
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Article152 1916-01-20 11 Tin (230 ton§) 185.70 Gambler 17 o<' Gambler Cube No. 1 18.50 Gambler Caba No. 2 15.00 Pepper Black or din. B 'pore 23 00 Pepper, (White fair) Muntok 87.00 Nutmegs (110 to the lb 21.00 Nutmegs (80 to tie lb.J 22.00 Maoe (Ban da) 80.00 Clotos (Amboina) 45.00152 words
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Advertisement246 1916-01-20 11 SUPPLIES FOR Estates Mines Etc. Ant Fumigators a*nl Sulphur Powder. Arsenite of Soda for killing out lalang. Aspinall's Varnish, Paints &c. Cartridges. Nobel's own loading with sporting Ballistite which holds more pigeonshooting records than any other powder. Cement "England" brand by The Ship Canal Portland Cement Co., Ltd. Disinfectant. "Sanitas"246 words
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Advertisement95 1916-01-20 11 CL6ANS£ YOUR BLOOD wiTHCBIMAULT«<.C el SARSAPARILLA saparilla. rccom* mended for the HvßjC last 40 years for Kkh lymphatic diseases, ■f^ffrtjO eruptions, boils, Iffl H and all disorders gfjSSttx^ I si The Singapore and Straits Housekeeper's Day Book. Names of Articles m English with ph.metu- equivalent m Mala;/. Contains— Bazdar Account95 words
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Miscellaneous299 1916-01-20 11 PASSENGERS EXPECTED. Per P. &O. str. Medina. -Mr A. V Brown, Mr Mrs Beatty, Mr J. Fortepcu**. Mr J. A. Johrs, Mr C. E. D. Warry. Mr R. H Taylor. MrT. F Egan. Mr Whittaker, Mr Mrs, and Miss Turner, Mr S. Dunn. Per P. &O. str. Mongo'ia.— Mr Mrs299 words
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Miscellaneous510 1916-01-20 11 LATEST ARRIVALS. List of vpseele m port at 11 a.m. oa Jan. 19, 1916. Name Date of Arrival Remarkt British. Selangor Jan 18 Inner Roads Sappbo Han Pob Ouan Novnra Jan 19 P. 4 O. Wharf Uai Nam Inner Roads Kaka Dutch. Ban Fo Soon Jan 18 Eraile Jan 19510 words
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Article578 1916-01-20 12 The following is the sixth yearly report of the directors to the shareholders to be presented at tbe meeting on Jan. 25. i Your Directors beg to submit herewith the Company's Accounts for the year ending 31st Oct. 1915. The Profit for the year, after making full578 words
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Article241 1916-01-20 12 Singapore, Jan. 19. A better tone prevailed at the Auction held to day aud of 320 tons offertd 24H tons found buyers. Proceedings at the opening were somewhat slow, but demand improved considerably as the sale progressed. Fine Pale Ciepe was m strong demand at an average241 words
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Article480 1916-01-20 12 The following is the report by the Directors to the third annual general meeting of the shareholders, to be held m the Exchange on Saturday, the 29th of January. Your Directors have pleasure m submitting herewith their report, together with a duly audited statement of accounts <480 words
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Article179 1916-01-20 12 Curious Railway Incident. A bogie goods truck full of Rx .yang coal was the hero of an incident which occurred on Saturday morning. The truck, which weighed 22 tons, was lying m a siding at Kepong Station. Somebody' wanted it out of the way and proceeded to179 words
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Article100 1916-01-20 12 No Prejudice to be Shewn. It is reported from a reliable source, says the Ilsia Chun Kuo Pao, that m consideration of the need of men of ability m the founding of a new dynasty the President has determined to show no pre judice and to employ100 words
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Article122 1916-01-20 12 I A Tokio message to a Peking paper reports that Dr. Sun Vat Sen was recently married m Tokio, to Miss Huilin, his private secretary. The bride is the second daughter of Mr Sung Chia-shu, Chief Accountant of the Chinese Railway Corporation m Canton, of which Dr. Sun was formerly122 words
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Article25 1916-01-20 12 Latest Dividends. (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 19. Dividends announced are Sendayan, 15 interims, Bukit Pan joag. 10 Sungei Choh, 10.25 words
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Article424 1916-01-20 12 Singapore, Jan. 19. Rubber. The offerings at today's auctions, amounting to 330 tons, met with a good demand and the prices realized for most grades are better than those of last week. Fine Pale Crepe brought the highest price of the sale at $195 an advance of424 words
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Article130 1916-01-20 12 The Shipping and the Import and Export Offices will be closed on Thursday the 2Cth iust. The P. and 0. Novara will be despatched for Penang, Colombo, Bombay, and Europe at 8 a.m. on Friday from the P. and O. Wharf. The S. M. N". steamers Rembrandt and130 words
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Article117 1916-01-20 12 Launches will leave on the following days as under. Thursday, 20th. Leaving Johnston's Pier at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., and returning at 9 30 and 10.30 a.m. and 12.15 p.m. Sunday, 2Srd. Leaving Johnston's Pier at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., 2 30 and 3.30 p.m.117 words
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Article33 1916-01-20 12 His Highness the Maharaja of Rajpipla has offered to His Majesty's Government through His Excellency the Governor of i Bombay an armed aeroplane m commemor* ation of his installation on the gadi. I33 words
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Article873 1916-01-20 12 Distinguished Gathering at Kuala Kangsar I The funeral of his late Highness Sir Idria Mersid el Aazam, 0cm.0,, gc.v.o., Sultan of Perak, took place on Monday afternoon at Kuala Kangsar, says the Times of Malaya. A large and distinguished gathering was present for the obsequies, there being873 words
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