The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 17 May 1916
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Title Section15 1916-05-17 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TO CENTS SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1916. NO. 8,75415 words
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Article223 1916-05-17 1 War news is meagre to-day. The brilliant Russian success in their advance Bagdad- 1 wards is further described Page 7. A report via Denmark points to the. bringing down of a Zeppelin by British destroyers Page 7. The trial of Sir Roger Casement has' opened, and with223 words
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Article1496 1916-05-17 1 I I used to think that there was no garden like it and I still think so. It crowns a low hill and has a smooth sweep of close-cut turf sloping down to the front? gate, bisected halfway down by a serpentine flower- bed. This flower-bed is1,496 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement117 1916-05-17 1 BAFFLES HOTEL RACE WEEK I Special Dinners Tiffins I THURSDAY, 18th May, SATURDAY, 20th May. Cinema Show on the Lawn Dancing During Intervals On Above Nights. LAIRD 0 LOGAN M*%. BONDINGS FROM 1880 TO 1903 W^^^^^ ITS t 9 Till v \£uui^l NO MONEY CAN PRODUCE BETTER OR OLDER. JffiJilll^piiJlW117 words
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Advertisement143 1916-05-17 1 J-Sf/ iw^SE^ Economy wjHßpfejS' of Service >;:{/ V Stelastic 'I hilt tin* h'.coiioviij implies VIV Most miles per hollar The pleasure of complete confidence 3. The comfort of the quiet, buoyant ride 4. Less Tyre troubles 1 INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO. ■5. No accidents I, SOLE IMPORTERS. >i. Satisfaction 1 m143 words
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Advertisement111 1916-05-17 1 GAGGINO CO. Office, 20 Raffles Place Store, 25 Malacca Street Godown, Sambaw Street Lifeboat Yard, Tanjong Rhu i We have always Life Boats, well fitted as per Government Regulation, Life Buoys, Life Belts, Rockets, Life Savers, etc. JUST RECEIVED FROM AMERICA Family Salt Beef 50 Kegs. Mens Salt Beef 50111 words
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Advertisement125 1916-05-17 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Palladium tbanku patrons Page 2. Feature films at the Casino Page 2. Sale of Fairfield "—Page 2. Shorthand- typist wanted Page 5. Notice re Chinese chops Page 5. Telephone dirgjjgpg^-f a*e 5. La Giralda cigars Page 6. Minderoo for W. A. Ellerman and Ocean sailings Page 8. S.V.C.125 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous89 1916-05-17 1 THE WEEK. Wednesday, nth! fflfh Water— lu*. 3 a.m., 9-44 p.m. Fall Moon. Trafalgar L'd, meeting, noon. Thursday 18th. High Water— 1 1- 1 a.m., To'-> p.m. P. O. outward mail expected. Singapore Race meeting second day. Lodge Eastern Gate, B. SO p.m. Friday 19th. High Water— li-« 8a.r0 10-«589 words
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Advertisement578 1916-05-17 2 THANKS 1 THANKS THANKS MANY THANKS!?" Pleased that you admit we give you the BEST, BRIGHTEST, and BREEZIEST PROGRAMME of Pictures. Speaking without exag Rer TO-NIQHT'S PROGRAMME Surpasses in all-round excellence our last one. WE DO NOT PRETEND that our films are always of unv ly high merit, BUT WE578 words
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Advertisement799 1916-05-17 2 CINEMA IMPRESSIONS In this FLORENCE TURNER the FAMOUS BBITISH CINEMA STAB gives humorn, Impressions of some of the WORLD'S BEST KNOWN PICTURE PLAYERS SONNY JIM SEARCHES FOR MOTHER A very funny Vitagraph Comedy with an original funny plot "HAS ANYBODY HERE SEEN MOMMY? ANIMATED PROVERBS Sparkling Cartoons of the day799 words
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Article642 1916-05-17 3 a rian A. (i. Uridge poinU out that lon int'icted by the enemy on the ihiffiwj cf the British Empire f .March IS, that is to say, in i'i months of war, amounts to 1 Ifcaa P er cea ne nan °be* of' a little more than642 words
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Article234 1916-05-17 3 >ule pro-German Congressmen are n!y endeavouring at the sacrifice of wit iica's honour to induce a surrender of I national rights at the dictation of the r s agents, details of a conspiracy in ■ttiCSki organised by a wealthy citizen. tftiatt Britain, are revealed in the234 words
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Article394 1916-05-17 3 A Disputed Prisoner. Writing from the British Headquarters in France, Re u tor's correspondent relates the following incidents which occurred in connection with the capture of the St. Eloi salient by tbe Northumberland Fusiliers and Royal Fusiliers, a full account of which from Mr Philip Gibbs appeared394 words
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Article227 1916-05-17 3 Toronto. The Government has introduced a bill in the Legislature prohibiting the sale of liquor during the war, and providing that a vote of the people be taken after the war to determine whether the prohibition shall continue or not. The Act comes into force on Sept.227 words
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Article279 1916-05-17 3 A campaign, we learn, is being conducted iu Ceylon in the hope of reducing, if nofeliminating, the hook worm disease, or ackylostomiaeis, from which the population of the island is a terrible sufferer. At a lecture at Matale, where the estates are being Rone through seriatim, Dr.279 words
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Advertisement122 1916-05-17 3 •r" I Unceasing Growth in the /^T_3\ Popularity of r^JT^ Michelin -/r^* I/^j ffVi*'lltO'li f v I When you purchase a Michelin Tyre you obtain an article wfcidi is Real economv is obtained by using Michelin Tyres, for they ?re the I cheapesi tyre- pel mile run and that is122 words
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Advertisement162 1916-05-17 3 Commencing April 1. 1916. PRIVATE BOARDING BOUSE STAMFORD HOUSE, Bras Basah Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Alw&yfc'cod and exposed to sea breeze, FTTRNISHED APARTMENTS Without Board. Comfortable Booms with Bathrooms attached. Electric Fittings throughout. Liarge Reception Hall and BilliardsTERMS The most reasonable in Town SNOTE. j Spacious Diaiug Room, with separate Tables162 words
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Article573 1916-05-17 4 The annual meeting at Hongkong was luite a lively one. A large body of shareholders, headed by Mr. Henry Humphreys i and the hon'ble Mr. Pollock asked for an l extra bonus of 7s per share, but the resolution was declared out of order the rate of dividend573 words
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Article300 1916-05-17 4 Convincing Evidence. The weekly statements compiled by the Foreign Trade Department of the National City Bank of New York regarding exports from the port of New York to principal countries continue to furnish eloquent proof of the stringency and effectiveness of the measures taken by the British Government300 words
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Article1559 1916-05-17 4 To Deo. 81 April To date 1915 Abaco 3,144 3,144 Allagar, Dec 266,800 48,000 A.Gajah.Sep 29,790 27,000 Alor Pongsu 15,915 54,846 Alma, 20,800 75,300 Ampat, Sep 36,054 87,662 An- Johote, Mar 177,249 58,530 An-Malay.Dec 1,507,347 123,316 486,155 >n-S'tra,May 473,623 212,724 Asahan, July 93,736 67,986 Atbara, 5,247 Athlone1,559 words
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Article173 1916-05-17 4 In above lint the totals in first colai monthly totals for Jan-Dec. 1816. 1 u l in which the Company'* pear eoda i* Infli after the name. Third coluu.n hliow- 1916 total to date and second colnuin U»e of the past month. Every endeavonr f. to get the173 words
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Advertisement872 1916-05-17 4 IN THE MATTER OP THE ALIEN ENEMIES t WINDING UP) ORDINANCE, 1914. AND In the Matter of Behn Meyer Co., Ltd. an Enemy Company within the meaning of the said Ordinance AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE LANDED PROPERTIES BIT I ATE AT CollyerlQuay, de Souza Street, Prince Street, Robertson Quay, Kanisah872 words
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Article992 1916-05-17 5 CONFERENCE OF VICTORY." Paris, March 29. mrir L'OC r6nCe Of thfi AllieB i8 i> ntoric tut lfa nrf <jamgs this evening. «t T'oncheon to the dePoincai*' gave llay a f the morning sitting. r afterno: Bi was held, and 'h« I* aD de l«gates were rei nittt banquet is being992 words
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Article496 1916-05-17 5 The following was the Report of the Directors presented to the shareholders at the sixth annual general meeting of the company, on April 14. ACCOUNTS After writing off Depreciation of Buildings, Machinery, etc., the year's woikiog has resulted in a profit of i'59,602 12s 2d which with the496 words
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Article117 1916-05-17 5 With reference to the evacuation of Suvla Ba.y by the British troops under General Sir Julian Byng, it is interesting to recall what the enemy thought as recorded in the Vossische Zeitung of January 21, in wbich it is observed The Knglibh had in ail probability realised117 words
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Article49 1916-05-17 5 The Turks have proof tbat Marshal von der Ooltz was murdered by a Turkish 1 ofticer, who fired at him three times with j a revolver. The General wae sitting at i his writing table at the time. The i unpopularity of Germafrl ia increasing in Turkey. 1 149 words
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Advertisement1011 1916-05-17 5 [oriental telephone and electric company, limited. (Incorporated in the United Kingdom) NOTICE TO TELEPHONE SUBBCRIDERS. k new Telephone Directory is now in course cf preparation and Telephone Subscribers are requested to advise the Company, by letter to the Manager, before the 81st instant, of any alteration* or additions necessary to1,011 words
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Advertisement513 1916-05-17 5 WANTED A good typist with knowledge of Phorthand Application in own handwriting to be address cd to Box 55 c/o Free Press. 17-5 no WANTEO. Junior Assistant Burgeon for the Johore Medical service. For salary and particulars Apply, PRINCIPAL MEDICAL OFFICER, Johore Bahrn. 12 5 mw 17-5 WANTED IMMEDIATELY Shorthand513 words
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Advertisement501 1916-05-17 5 I TOLET KENILWORTH, Barker Boad, now being repaired and painted throaghoat, occupation immediately. Apply SVAI ft MACUIIM. 4-4 mwf uc GOOOWN TO LET. No. 5, Palmer Godowns. area 9,900 square feet Immediate Entry. Apply to Fraser A Camming, Winchester House. 3112 mwf no TO LET No. IS, Mount Elizabeth Road501 words
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Article51 1916-05-17 6 Domestic Occurrences. MARRIAGE. BA^BIERB— LLOYD.— QDietly, at the Cath- l edral of the Good Shephera, on May 16fch, by the Rev. Father Buaudel, Pierrb Henry i Barriere, of Singapore, son of Mr. Mrs. Just Barriere, of Nanterre, France, to CLARE Mary, daughter of J. T. Llo> d, of Singapore. i51 words
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Article, Illustration1265 1916-05-17 6 The Singapore Free Press. Wednesday, MAY 17, 1916, How will this Colony shape its views as to the conduct of trade after the war Or perhaps the question should be worded, How will this Colony be allowed to trade after the war for it is pretty plain that we shall1,265 words
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Article961 1916-05-17 6 An offer to pay 87s 6d a ton for waste paper has been declined by the Kensington Council because of labour and transport difficulties. Mr F. C. Scott, of Singapore; won the first prize in the Times of India snapshots competition last month with his snapshot, Eventide, Malaya A description961 words
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Article115 1916-05-17 6 opposes am lmmi mm OFFEIiSIVk. Ntw Attempt nn l{ llMt From 4 n,,-, cLn^ Via J;|tavia. May The Central N tv J'|tro K rad 7. epondeut ttuLee that at a |recem r Ofjf( *nce of Cienerals at HinJ^,bur K > beac quarters at Vilna, Hamburg Rt[ v loggerheads115 words
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Article86 1916-05-17 6 Bscuwd Bum i Btbuh a u ta We have received the following Dfficii message from headquarters. I ort Canning A sieamer of about 4,000 ton* amVed off Batavia on May 14. <>o anchoring u, the Priok roade she hoisted tie derma; mercantile flag. The officers appeared t be86 words
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Article233 1916-05-17 6 A law bae just been passed b\ Uu French Parliament prescribing ttiat al the exempted from the dtoMN LtlS h 1917, and all the ajournee iwhoee cal: had been deferred) belonging to Mm classes 1913 to 1917. Kill soon htm V pass a new medical test. <>n233 words
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Article283 1916-05-17 6 SI AM FRENCHMEN. Many people will remember the entb elastic send off given to the email continent of 25 to 80 Frenchmen from BfMi left for the front on August II WH Since that day, the proportion of thoswho have remained at tbefrjnt has grow thinner and thinner live at283 words
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Article26 1916-05-17 6 The Sea View Hotel ie arranging I dinners on Thursday and Saturday to followed byan open aircinetna ebo» vb on Saturday there will also be I26 words
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Advertisement160 1916-05-17 6 ERNEST IRROY CO. (REIMS) CHAMPAGNE. VINTAGE Ugh "1906" i h > >'hT j| bV till I Per Case of 1 dozen Quarts, $47.00 Nett. 2 Pints, $50.00 (DUTY EXTRA i. CALDBECKTIfIACGBEGOR Co LAGIRALDACIGAR.S THE BEST ENGLISH FACTORY IN MANILA. E ,f &.&!*»*>+._ 1 M Si ■BBBBH^VJE REIN A VICTORIA Per160 words
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Article645 1916-05-17 7 ■nnRESSES TO IRISH PRISONERS DDK AT LIMBORG. I second Prisoner Charged. B Submarine CabU] iUy 15. There was extraord- .'/interest shown at the opening of t'asemeot trial. Lon* lines of people, I i, iag di-.tingui&hed persons, waited B r il i;jvr Street, only a few being I645 words
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Article56 1916-05-17 7 8 been necessary to fix increased lum p r i C e 8 per lb. for pork in ln The Daily Mail M quotes the C H*J I,* 1 Pillet Smoked Lean Bacon 2,5 «of lork j/o Raw Htm 9/0 S'kfcdp 8/1 Raw Ham with bone >/9 tu 'it Bacon56 words
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Article154 1916-05-17 7 LOYALISTS SEEK OPENING FOR COMPROMISE. Provisional Government at Canton. [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] London, May 15. The correspondent of the Times at Peking says that the Government has agreed to a proposal to hold a conference of delegates of loyal provinces at Nanking to mediate between the154 words
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Article78 1916-05-17 7 How the Turks were Beaten. Petrograd, May 15. The capture of Kasr i Shirin on May 10 was preceded by a most bloody sixteen hour fight at the Kurdish village of Sarmil commanding the approach to the town. This was the first engagement on Persian territory78 words
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Article52 1916-05-17 7 Copenhagen, May 25. A Zeppelin was observed on the west coast of Norway pursued by three British destroyers. Suddenly, getting out of control, it sank to a hundred feet above water, and was then obacured by fog. It is supposed that she was shot down acd52 words
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Article27 1916-05-17 7 Madrid, May 15. Germany has apologised to Spain for the loss of her nationals in the Sussex and promises to compensate the families.27 words
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Article423 1916-05-17 7 Wellington, May 15. It is expected that a Compulsory Service Bill will be introduced this week. At the -.delphi this week there will be special race dinners on Thursday and Saturday, and on Saturday evening the dinner will he followed by a ball. In the Nineteenth423 words
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Article254 1916-05-17 7 [By Submarine Cable] [Reuter's Service] London, May 15. Mr Asqnith this afternoon had a three hours private conference with the Lord Mayor of Belfast and a do/en leaders of the local commercial community. An official statement says that the Premier, at his owe request, met a few citizens,254 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter617 1916-05-17 7 TO THK KDITOB, Dear Sir, Your leader of May lHh on the subject of reprisals Las given much food for thought. May I crave your indulgence to put into print the thoughts which have occurred to me on the subject I do not see how anyone who calls himself617 words
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Article645 1916-05-17 7 In the Supreme Court, yesterday morning, before the Chief Justice (Sir J. AS. Bucknill, k.c), with Mr G. G. Seth, D. P. P., prosecuting for the Crown, the third Assizes for the year were commenced. Case from Christmas Island. At the outset Mr Seth mentioned the case in645 words
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Article101 1916-05-17 7 London, April 14th. Letters received from the Britishfeiricen who were missing after the raid on Schleswig-Holstein on March 25th show that the seaplanes had already completed their work over the enemy airsheds and were steering homewards when, during a snowstorm, Lieut. Reid saw Lieut. Hay struggling in the101 words
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Article82 1916-05-17 7 Tanjore, April 30.— The trial of Syed Ismail, accused in the Harding murder case, which was transferred to this court from Trichinopoly, took place, yesterday. Mr Anantarama Iyer, public prosecutor, conducted the prosecution while accused was defended by Mr R. V. Ramayya, the Messrs. Govinda Padyachi82 words
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Article21 1916-05-17 7 The Raffles Hotel this week is providing special race tiffins and dinners with open air cinema shows and dancing after dinner.21 words
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Advertisement239 1916-05-17 7 ROBINSON CO. RACE AND FIELD GLASSES. Complete with Leather fffcHß^ XlltlO I 5)C£^C B ibM PRISM BINOCULARS. 9Q 6 and 8 POWER Complete with Leather Sling Cases. ROBINSON ®> CO. I Brinsmead, Broadwood, I I Collard Collard, Challen. I BRITISH PIANOS <- I I HIGHEST MERIT I I I I239 words
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Advertisement815 1916-05-17 8 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP Coy., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IH ENGLAND, For LONDON s.s. City of Rangoon due about June 15. s.s. City of Lincoln J un^ 20. s.s. City of Bombay > J ul Y 7 For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co.,815 words
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Advertisement814 1916-05-17 8 P. CK Okitish India AND Apcar Ijine (Companies Incorporated in England.) Mail and Passenger 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. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Homeward (fob Europe).814 words
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Advertisement553 1916-05-17 8 M. M. MESSAGERIES HARITIMEB MAIL LINE. For CHINA, JAPAN CEYLON ill MARSEILLES. HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1916 1816 Cordlllere May 22 j Magellan May 2H Portnofl May 29 Atlantiqae Jnne 6 Andre Lebon June 16 I Pol.vnesien June 20 Magellan Jane 30 Atlantiqae July 14 For all particulars apply so J. de553 words
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Advertisement557 1916-05-17 8 N.Y.R JAPAN M AIL STEAMSHIP Co,, U(J 'Incorporated m Japan MROPEAIUINE. A servicr is maintained betwr-™ via ports to ManelUea, lij n N contract with the lmponaUa^n, ment The New Twin **>* maintaining this servioe havTh^ U a designed and constracte<] &n pe^i with all the latest ixnp^TlntT, safety and557 words
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Article1192 1916-05-17 9 Extent of Their Aid. (From Mr H. Warner Allen, the representative of the British Press with the French Army.) France, both the France in the trenches and the France behind the lines, fully appreciates the assistance given by the British Army during the battle of Verdun,1,192 words
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Article320 1916-05-17 9 Success in Hawaii. Marked improvement is apparent ic the condition of about 30 in mates of the Kalib receiving station wbo. during the laet four months, have been treated with chaulmoogar oil, which is derived from an Eaet Indian plant, extensively grown in South America, and320 words
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Advertisement529 1916-05-17 9 I Was or Peace, Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, EX. Tbe Gomrany haa £30.000 OefOflUed with Ihe Bap529 words
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Advertisement719 1916-05-17 9 SOUTH BRITISH j drink i drink i INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in New Zealand.) I FIR! Insurances effected on Buildings, Rent I■A wM I ?^K rK 1 1 K r LK f and Merchandise of every description. 1 1 kl l %A MM Bb IB I MARINE Insurances accepted to719 words
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Advertisement179 1916-05-17 9 OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA (Incorporated in Japan) (Osaka Mercantile Steamship Co., Ltd.) KOBE— BOMBAY LINE. The Company maintains a regular cargo service with Bix steamers calling al Moj» If okkaichi, Hongkong, Singapore. Port Bwettofi ham, Penang. Colombo and Bombay and oa :ne return voyage calling at Tutioorin, Slnga pore. Hongkong and179 words
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Article470 1916-05-17 10 Judgment was delivered on 7th ult. in the case of the Dorttlinger. It was an appeal from the decision of His Britannic Majesty's Supreme Court for Egypt (in prize) to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in prize). The counsel for the appellants (the Xorddeutscher Lloyd,470 words
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Article192 1916-05-17 10 Calcutta Chamber of Commerces Action Calcutta, April 29th.— The Bengal Cham btr of Commerce has circularised members for their views on the general trade policy in India after the war Replies are to be received by May 15th. The letter points out that the proposed conference of192 words
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Article189 1916-05-17 10 Convictions A Hundred A Day. Kobe, April 19th.— Nearly all the electors of Higasbi Ibaraki district, Ibaraki prefecture, numbering something like 50,000, have been prosecuted, charged with the violation of the Election Law on the occasion of the recent byelection of a member of the Prefectural Aspembly.189 words
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Article991 1916-05-17 10 Issued by FRASER& Co., Exchange and Share Brokers \i i •All taofiattons of Sterling Sham mast fee regarded ae poielj nomiu%\ tot m P rtf! RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES -Hi Isaoa. Paid. r JAtt Dn 100.000 1b ib Aiiagar m x BCT tRE Btt.^ •00,000 1 i Anglo-Java991 words
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Advertisement230 1916-05-17 10 J^Jss? Quality 1 g With LEA p err|MS> SAUCE a f ew S R^S^^S^^ drops sprinkled over the meat, fish j| )^^SH^^% or cheese > &c are all that is r f*l uiTed 1 The QUALITY and concentration of its !g ingredients make a little of this sauce go W230 words
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Advertisement38 1916-05-17 10 I tf^SL LADIES SAFE REMEDY I 1 \4^^^ for fmcUonal doubles, I I Wll^^^ delay, pain and those I l\/^r^^ peculiar to the I 1 i^#APlOLllFTsH*PlJTEiiirn^^^ paris m MSjljJl mi u MmM i *^^2ffZ^j*V^^^^i'f *^»H SnW Af 1938 words
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Article55 1916-05-17 11 (COBBECTED UP TO May 16.) Bank 4 m/i 2-4 19-82 demand 2-4£ Private credits 8 m'e 1-4 1816 France demand Bank 826 IHDIA, T. T. 171} HoaesosQ, demasd 3«% die Yokohama, demand ill Java, demand 185 h Bahskok, demand 65 1 Sovhbhiqsb, Bank Buying 98.64 Bank ol Bngland Rate55 words
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Article137 1916-05-17 11 May 16 Tin (50 tone) 196.00 Gambler 18.00 GamkiM Cube No. 1 27.00 Gambler Cube No. 2 25.00 Ptppsi Black ordin. B 'port 25.25 Ptppev, (White fair) 35.00 Nutmegs (110 to the lb. 30.00 Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) nom. Macs (Banda) 75.00 Gloves (Amboina) nom. Bali Coffee (4%137 words
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Advertisement108 1916-05-17 11 f IsUCIIANAN S I SCOTCH WHISKY LK J'W Atsvj U I 1 1 VA x I L-v v vii ir 7u I l r* ti i 1 r O 1| I JL m** 1 ""DT Ik f^fZ a M TWTITMHT 1 BLALK Will 1 ti Tne Enormous Stocks held by108 words
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Advertisement574 1916-05-17 11 THE Singapore Free Press MORNING DAILY To Our Readers. The Singapore Free Press is a morning Daily, and is on sale at depots, from'an early hour each morning (Sundays excepted). Cash price Ten Gents a copy. Subscribers' copies will be delivered attheii private residences, (or town offices or godowm if574 words
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Advertisement432 1916-05-17 11 ON rOUR LABOUR BILL j\ I BY USINQ 1 1 AGENTS: NJ j BM^HV9JHsV4BNBB|^pHHp9th 111 t 111 sO/\Q mO 4\ Mi Stones caused keen agony. Completely Curt* at 82 by Or. CttstJl's Tablets, the World-Famous Remedy. Mr. de Grey, an old gentleman (82), of i, Clifton-terrace, Queen street, Sptrkbrook, Birmingham,432 words
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Advertisement39 1916-05-17 11 LADIES I Latest Designs in Toupees, Tails, Trans formations, Wigs. Covered Pads, Empfre Puffs, etc. Can be made of your own combing SWITCHES etc. OF PURE HUMAN HAIR. MADE TO ORDER EUROPEAN Hair Dressing Saloon 6RAD HOTEL DE I/EUROPE39 words
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Miscellaneous698 1916-05-17 11 MAIL TABLE. To Day. Intermediate and local malls, will be tonaO In list below PenaDg, Malacca, F.M.S. (by Train) 8 p.m. daily (except Sunday). Johoie. 8. 9.80, 11 a.m., 12.80, 9, 4 A 6 p.m. Batavia k Samarang Valectyn 7.80 am P. Batam kP. Bulang Hock Lim 8.80 am Pulau698 words
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Article2061 1916-05-17 12 FIRST DAY'S wESULTi The conditions for the May meeting were in every way favourable except as ■egards the very doubtful point of the weather. The nconsoonish conditions which have prevailed in Calcutta of late appear to have worked down south and the constant and heavy rainstorms must2,061 words
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Article208 1916-05-17 12 The following properties were disposed, of by auction at Messrs Ching Keng Lee and Cos Sale room on Monday afternoon Leasehold land and house No. 19 Malacca Street, area 2,216 square feet bought by Vadilal Purshotumdas for 933,500. Do. No. 20 Malacca Street, area 2,215 square feet bought208 words
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Article197 1916-05-17 12 A Bombay message dated April 27 states that there has been considerable excitement in the Bombay Share Market owing to a rapid rise in the deferred share of the Tata Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. The share with a nominal value of Rs. 30 is now quoted197 words
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Article27 1916-05-17 12 Owing to insufficient entries for the Ladies Monthly Medal Competition on the 11th instant, the competition will be replayed on Thursday, the 25th instant.27 words
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121 1916-05-17 12 London, April 9. The Daily Mail's Rotterdam correspondent telegraphed yesterday .that there will be a big battle on the Yser shortly. The Germans are making most extensive preparations. Heavy and light guns with immense quantities of ammunition have been sent to Ostend. The whole line121 words
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Article71 1916-05-17 12 London, April 7. Middleton, a Daily Mail correspondent, has been remanded in custody for a week. Formerly in the Royal Air Service, Middleton came to Dover yesterday, and invited two officers to lunch, saying that he had come to do a bit of spying on behalf of71 words
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Article34 1916-05-17 12 Quarantine restrictions against the ports of Madras and Macassar on account of j cholera are withdrawn. The P. and O. s. s. Medina arrived at Suez on Sunday evening, the 14th instant.34 words
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180 1916-05-17 12 (Being a Home for permanently disabled British Sailors and Soldiers.) The Committee gratefully acknowledge the following contributions. Amount previously acknowledged $1,476 Lady Bucknill 100 Mrs Scrymgeour 50 W. Legrew Walking 10 Sean Liang Sean 25 Hartnell nO Zimmermann 10 Miss Victoria Zimmermann 5180 words
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49 1916-05-17 12 The Hon Treasurer, Mr H. B. Ward of Evatt and Co. French Bank Buildings, Singapore, acknowledges with many thanks the following contributions to the above Fond Amount previously acknowledged «9,393 Well wisher 50 H. R. A. Day 50 B. P. de Silva 25 $9,51849 words
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Article319 1916-05-17 12 Owners Refuse to Recognise the Guild. The China coast shipping strike has began the decision having been reached at a meeting in Shanghai which lasted on May Ist from 2.30 to 7.30. Thirtynine members of the Guild attended, many of whom have served on the China319 words
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Article95 1916-05-17 12 A tax on soda water will probably enjoy the benediction of Mr G. K. Chesterton, points out the Chronicle." G. K. C. does not like soda water, and on one occasion he expressed his opinion of that innocu j ous beverage in very vigorous verse As for all the windy95 words
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Advertisement133 1916-05-17 12 DRIPPINq PURE BEEF DRIPPY Manufactured on our own premises can be ob> daily in small quantities or in 2 Ih Un SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE GO. LTD SINGAPORE, K. LUMPUR, IPOH AND PENANG RBEIRO CO. LTD^ NOW READY In I tll T^l In fa ths Rupee EXCHANGE TABLES. RUPEES-DOLLARS DOLLARS RUPEES133 words
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