The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 May 1916
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Title Section15 1916-05-26 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. IEIS CENTS SINGAPOBE, FBIDAY, MAY 26, 1916. NO. 8,76215 words
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Article210 1916-05-26 1 Latest share alterations appear on page 9. A German submarine has been damaged m contact with a mme Page 5. Fraser's share circular notes a dull market m local rubbers Page 10, Sir E. Grey has disposed of suggestions about peace with Germany Page 5. The annual210 words
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Article1373 1916-05-26 1 January 1, New Year's Day, and the thirty second year of the Great War. Id good health, and nothing of my old rheu matick paine, which I do m part attribute to the meagre diet these times compel and my drinking only water and strange how1,373 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement140 1916-05-26 1 RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE JUST ARRIVEO "NEW COMET" MOTOR CYCLES FOR SALE 2 H.P. Motor Cycle, two speed 4 stroke, Pego Engine, $370--2; HP. Motor Cycle, 2 Stroke, Pego Engine, $320--2 j HP. Motor Cycle, 2 Stroke, Pego Engine, $420Above includes Tool Bags, Tools etc. Telephone No. 491. INSPECTION INVITED. TB€140 words
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Advertisement211 1916-05-26 1 THE PURE PARA TUBE I^mßß Your maintenance expenses are affected by the tubes you use, and it pays you to take the same care m making your tube investment that it does m buying a car. It always pays to find out before spending your money. Even a superficial examination211 words
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Advertisement283 1916-05-26 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Gleniffer, for London on May 31 Page 6. Notice re change of name of steamer Wilhelm Page 3. Gosling and Co, do all kinds of despatching business Page 3. At the Gaiety and the Palladium fresh films this evening Page 2. Notice re removal of part of Latham283 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous105 1916-05-26 1 THE WEEK. Friday 26th. High Water- 5 16 a.m., 6-88 p.m. Queen Mary's Birthday (.867). Sandy croft Rubber, noon. Municipal Commission, 2.80 pm. Homeward mail closes (train). Distr?ct Grand Chapter, 6.45 pm. District Grand Lodge, 0 pm. Saturday 27th. High Water ~6-dO a.m., 7 2 p.m. Hotel van Wijk meeting,105 words
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Article312 1916-05-26 2 These are days when the various religious bodies find themselves vigorously assailed. Some of them have deemed it necessary formally to define their standing m reference not only to the war but to those manifold secular affairs which are the business of the workaday world. In this312 words
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Article118 1916-05-26 2 The sum of 919.200 required for the first Penang "Fighter" Aeroplane has been subscribed, and the donations for a second Penang Machine have reached $2,468. It is confidently anticipated that the 17,000 required to complete the second Aeroplane will be subscribed m the course of the week. Some large and118 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement638 1916-05-26 2 THE ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated m Hongkong). THE Chief Importers OF British Pianos FRENCH PIANOS Italian Pianos AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE 999 YEARS 1 LEASEHOLD LAND AND BUILDINGS SITUATED AT BUFFALO RD. S PORE TO BE HELD AT Messrs CHIRG KENG LEE Co.'s SALE-ROOM On Monday, sth June, at638 words
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Advertisement956 1916-05-26 2 PALLADIUM SINGAPORE'S PREMIER THEATRE ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE'S PREMIER TREATS IF ITS THE BEST YOU'RE AFTER, STOP RIGHT HERE No need to look any farther— See the Selection we are offering you this evenin A TRAGEDY IN THE ALPS A Gripping story cf the highest dramatic order, containing some of the956 words
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Advertisement561 1916-05-26 2 GRAND EMPIRE DAY PROGRAMME A^s CASINO ™?r^ TO-NIGHT! A Big Treat for a Big Night To' Sri*" 1 Second SUow 9 25 PM. Sbarp «^'OHT" 1E THE GREAT KALEM SE'IES IULi, op lg THFILLS, SENSATI3NS AND STIRRING ACTIONS t THE HAZARDS OF HELEN j Exciting Railroad Drama by V. V.561 words
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Article744 1916-05-26 3 Turks' Inlan4 Fronts. .trucraJ, May I.— With the (all o t iO iul auJ tbeir hopeless situation oi Black >«» coast, the attention of th< 6 rks bus been called to the even distribu l€ their troops on their inland fronts Turkish forces freed from th< gtftilj744 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement796 1916-05-26 3 POISONED BY MALIRIA. Maliria is do respecter ot persona. N< age or station of lif a is exempt from it. I lvayus its victim m such a debilitated con f dition that one of our foremost medica j writers has i»een led to say, "It is astonish 8 ing the796 words
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Advertisement594 1916-05-26 3 NOTICE. t MEETING OF THE BOARD OF i LICENSING JUSTICES i The Meeting of the Licensing Justices foi the Third Quarter 1916, commencing fst July 3 will be held m tbe First Magistrate's Court, at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday tbe 20th June, 19 6. I Applicants for transfers, renewals removals594 words
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Advertisement616 1916-05-26 3 NOTICE OF REMOVAL i* Messrs Latham and Co. beg to notify that f rcm Monday next the 29th inst. the offices ol tbeir Ship and General Broking business will be removed to Chartered Bank Buildings, fcirst Floor. Their Btock and Share Department will however for the present retain its offices616 words
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Advertisement455 1916-05-26 3 WANTED IMMEDIATELY A good Controller to take charge of Service Room of hotel. Apply to The Manager EUROPE HOTEL, LTD. 25 5 27-5 WANTED AT ONCE. An experienced manager to take charge cf a large boarding house. Mast be temperate. Apply Z c/o Free Prtss. 19-5 uc WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Two455 words
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Advertisement522 1916-05-26 3 I TO LET KENILWORTH, Barker P.oad, now being repaired and painted through out, occupation immediately. Apply SWAN ft IiCLAKI. 4-4 mwf uc GODOWN TO LET. No. 5, Palmer Oodowns, area 9,900 square feet. Immediate Entry. Apply to Fraser A Camming, Winchester House. 31-12 mwf oe TO LET FURNISHED Barnsley, Gallop522 words
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Article, Illustration981 1916-05-26 4 The Singapore Free Press. Friday, May 26, 1916, Here sh&ii tbe Press the People's right mtfarria, £Jnaw«d by influence end nnbribed hj gain i SUre patriot Truth her glorious precepts Jz«W« c* Hzioß, Walty and Law, Looking into the figures of the most recent enemy attacks upon the commerce of981 words
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Article419 1916-05-26 4 Mr. G. Hughes, late of the F.M.S. Mines Department, has obtained a commission m the Army. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Heap, from Kuala Lumpur, are renewing many acquaintanceships m Penang. They return early to Lieut. J. Sellar, is now a patient at the Penang General Hospital, but it is419 words
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Article19 1916-05-26 4 From Owr Omn Correspondent London, May 24. The following dividends are announced. Batang Malaka 10 Dennistown 23.19 words
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Article179 1916-05-26 4 The following properties were disposed of by auction at Me66rs I'jwell Co c sale-room on Tuesday afternoon. Freehold land m the district of Dedok (about 10 miles from to-.vi Siugaporp, area 4 acres and 35 poles being part of Che land marked lot 39 comprised m Government Grant179 words
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Article574 1916-05-26 4 Mr. F. Belfleld is shortly going on leave. Mrs Lim Boon Keng has now returned from Amoy, where she has been on a lengthy visit. The correspondent of Le Temps at Athens says the Austrian and Bulgarian Consuls have left, taking their personal property and archives. Miss Aileen and Miss574 words
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Article472 1916-05-26 4 The entertainment m the V lC t Cm n atre laat evening on behalf 1 •nd Garter Building -Singapore wL^' Fund) attracted a very lar«e atte^" exceeding the sitting acoomm^' justification of the policy of \k admission to all parts of fee kmm should be made472 words
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Article103 1916-05-26 4 h/Olh On i fhoh Cni •ttpn>- Ipoh, May v The motor car and cycle carnival M evening was highly successful. TLei> were some very attractive designs of conpetitors who included all races. In the football match the Ipoh club defeated tb Rest by 8 goali co one. In103 words
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Article181 1916-05-26 4 A graceful tribute to the iate King I ward VII was paid by M. I'etit. COOM Agent of Prance, on Wednesday «b( r the presence of the Britieh Rafitfasf Selangor and other officials and uuof he placed a handsome wreath on Hrn of the late181 words
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Article55 1916-05-26 4 In its diplomatic notes Le Temps that it is stated that General sarrail'* is being gradually reinforced and S* the colours of nearly all the AJttM displayed at Salonika, and give the for operations bgainet Bulgaria Balkan Army is not idle and its work bear fruit. Serbia's share m the55 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement121 1916-05-26 4 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. SOLE AGENTS FOB:--f M^ ft l\ ft QvAi- WARR^|^|. II I OBTAINABLE WHOLESALE RETAIL IN QUARTS PINTS. I JUST UNPACKED NEW SPORTS HATS j AND UNTRIMMED STRAWS. NEW AFTERNOON FROCKS AND EXQUISITE UNMADE EMBROIDERED ROBES. INSPECTION INVITED JOHN LITTLE CO. (Incorporated In England) The Singapore and Straits121 words
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Article433 1916-05-26 5 s T A LAST EFFORT French Capture Douanmont. Urn Si; >niarine Cable] [It ■■!<■*■ Service] Urtv M.— The evening communivs The 1 German counter-attacks 8a fer j un region have developed ex- vlo !ence. After a bombardment hVavy goes lasting the whole mornuermana oa the ieffi433 words
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Article72 1916-05-26 5 ir.i, May '2. 4 —The Uattle at Verdun with undiminirhed fury. The night c caique says that the Germans tempted a powerful otfensive eastward of Icrthomme. In an intense straggle where- J "ryfoc:jf the ground waa contested toe enemy at the cost of heavy sacrifices "ee-jed m72 words
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Article97 1916-05-26 5 Financial aid to Allies. Jon. May 24— Mr Aaquith continues; si 3 speech oa the credits said one of ;r contributions to the Allies was uncial assistance which was gladly nto the common cause. The House not »ruige an addition to our exj*nditure m order that the97 words
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Article52 1916-05-26 5 °^oq, May o 4 In the Hou9e of lou Mr Tennant said that but for 3 of food from Britain many British JJ m Germany would have starved. prisaj ed fr m the su 6« eBtion of re Robert Cecil expressed grav9 rt-gardiug the future of52 words
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Article40 1916-05-26 5 laL Ma y 24 In the Lords, Lord a «d hT announced khat a new air board T ado c V ormed of L o Corzon. Admirals Heim. 1 faa ha n Lee. Generals Sir D.40 words
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Article134 1916-05-26 5 EXPECTATIONS OF THE SETTLEMENT. Cabinet Confers With Irish Leaders. [By Submarine Cable] [Renter 'B Service] London, May 24. The Times says it is understood Me Asquith, Mr Lloyd George and Mr Bonar Law individually and informally conferred with the Nationalist and Ulster leaders. The atmosphere last evening134 words
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Article246 1916-05-26 5 Army's Message to the King. London, May 24. Empire day's special significance* this year was emphasised not merely by the Government's recognition of it but by imposing demonstrations throughout the Kingdom. A message from Kipling says 'knowing as Nations what we are fighting for, realising as men246 words
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Article118 1916-05-26 5 Routing out the Rabbits. London, May 24. The Compulsion Bill allowed a man leaving work of national importance two months wherein to look for another job without becoming a soldier. An amendment by the Lords reduces this period to a fortnight. This will be considered m the118 words
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Article48 1916-05-26 5 London, May 24. In the Commons m reply to Col. Yate, Mr Chamberlain said there is no reason to suppose that the claims to promotion of officers who were serving m the Indian Array Reserve at the outbreak of war have not been duly considered.48 words
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Article24 1916-05-26 5 London, May 24. Sinkings m the Mediterranean Steamers Adamantios Korais (Greek) Tjomo (Norwegian) crews saved. Sailers: Fabricotti F. (Italian) Myosotis (French).24 words
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Article26 1916-05-26 5 Petrograd, May 24.— The Tsar, Tsaritsa and Tsarevitch have arrived at Odessa and had an enthasiastic reception. The Emperor reviewed the troops.26 words
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Article22 1916-05-26 5 Amsterdam, May 24.— A new vote of credit of two hundred millions will shortly be submitted to the Reichstag-22 words
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Article21 1916-05-26 5 Amsterdam, May 24.— U 22 has been mined near Zeebrugge and seriously damaged. She was towed to Ostend.21 words
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Article13 1916-05-26 5 London, May, 24.— Major General Peyi~- w hP*»n Gazetted military secretory,13 words
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Article402 1916-05-26 5 SIR E. GREYS REBUKE. German Policy Bars the Way. [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] London, May 25. In the House of Commons m the report stage of the vote of credit Mr Ponsonby and Mr Ramsay McDonald drew attention to the Sir E. Orey and Dr. Bethmann Hollweg402 words
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Article442 1916-05-26 5 The annual meeting of the Singapore Automobile Club was held la it evening at the Tanglin Club. The hon'ble Mr C. I. Carver presided, and there were also present Major A. M. Thompson and Messrs D. Y. Perkins, E. F. Willett, T. J. B. Wearne, C. F.442 words
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Article777 1916-05-26 5 AND POOR PEOPLE. If the Government imagines that the postponement indefinitely of the coming into alteration of the law for the abolition of doable rikishas means that it is never to come into force, well and good. Bat if the idea is to adhere to the777 words
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Article17 1916-05-26 5 London, May 24. The Cunard line has arranged to absorb the Commonwealth Dominion line.17 words
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105 1916-05-26 5 New York, May 24. Col. Roosevelt has accepted the offer of a committee of Republicans of thirty States to work on behalf of his candidature for tbe Presidency. The Gaiety chows to night war pictures of the battle of Verdun, an exclusive Flambeau film Noble105 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement246 1916-05-26 5 ll^^^lll WT E SPECIALISE v^ 'W^*sW U Win dainty wear and sKffl Hunk II the many styles we have ll >?j/// I new on view aaci *c certain to I I I I VlV| appeal to a cultivated taste. We II I JV uA have bought them, moreover, at v246 words
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Advertisement765 1916-05-26 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP Coy., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). For LONDON s.s. City of Rangoon due about June 8. s.s. City of Lincoln June 20. s.s. City of Bombay July 7. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGBNTS. KONINKLkJKE PAKETVAftRT765 words
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Advertisement825 1916-05-26 6 It Obitish India AND /VpCAB LIINE (Companies Incorporated m 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 (for Europe). I825 words
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Advertisement566 1916-05-26 6 M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES MAIL LINE. Far CHINA, JAPAN CEYLON lid MARSEILLES. HOMEWARD OUTWARD 1916 1816 Porthos May 29 Paul Lccat June 6 Andre Lebon June 1 6 Polyne&ien June 20 Magellan June 30 Paul Lecat July 14 For all particulars apply to J. de GOURTMS, agbkt. GLEN LINE OF566 words
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Advertisement607 1916-05-26 6 N. Y. X, JAPAN HAH STEAMSHIP Co., Ul (Incorporated m J a pa^ EUROPEAN LINE. A service is maintained botv i via ports to Marseilles, London nl?'^ contract with the Imperial Japan,-^? ment. The New Tvrtn bcVpw JT maintaining this service have b/tc U c designed and constructed, and peel607 words
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Article1928 1916-05-26 7 Twenty months of wor nas enabled us j to establish for flying doctrines founded on experience. The present article concerns itself specially with aeroplanes m relation to their various modes of employment m modern warfare. Three general ideas emerge from the facts, and may serve to guide1,928 words
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Article152 1916-05-26 7 Big Increase m National Savings. Petrograd, 14th April. The Council of the Empire began the discussion of the Budget yesterday. The Minister of Finance said "In spite of war expenses amounting to over 12,00U,000,000 roubles, and thanks to the abolition of the alcohol monopoly, the financial strength of152 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement145 1916-05-26 7 lu6 TROPICAL ROOFING TO GENASCO Supplied with patent "KANT LEAK" KLEATB which do away with the necessity of using sticky cement at! the overlaps. I" 7 .f GENASCO is the result of over 30 years experience m the manufacture of Ready Roofings. Its durability makes it the most economical of145 words
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Advertisement344 1916-05-26 7 Renowned Physicians prescribe Orimault's Matico as the most active and at the same time the most inoffensive remedy m the treatment of Acute and Chronic Discharges. UTICO lIUECTIOR osed v. recent cases am lATICQ CAPSULES i, the -rt CfclWfc MB. s^ Active Principle of >< Cod Liver Oil with Creosote.344 words
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Article596 1916-05-26 8 Infhiencing the Natives. Tba nso to which the Datch mail is, or ha 3 been pat by the Germans is again illustrated by the lat^t news to hand from Netherlands India. Parcels of brochures, emanating from a co called preparation Committee for the forming of a596 words
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Article290 1916-05-26 8 Praise From The Enemy. The Vienna Arbeiter Zaitnng castigates the Clmiiwm and Austrian Press, which rind^ nothing bat ainnsement m British efforts to grapple with the coat of the war by increased taxation. Id a leading article on the subject the Vienna journal apeak* of the Pharisaical superiority"290 words
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Article564 1916-05-26 8 Air Secrets for all I P s. In Germany Parliament does not need to waste the country's time extorting information from the Government about the air services Parliament is asked by the military authorities to go and inspect the service for itself. On April 7, 130564 words
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Article204 1916-05-26 8 Attorney-General's Revelations. There is a regular gang of people engaged, some in Germany, sutd others in America and other neutral countries, fearlessly, resourcefully and ingeniously, in evadiog the maritime blockade restric tions of this country," said the Attorney General during the hearing of a caee in the Prize204 words
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Article1541 1916-05-26 8 To Deo. 81 April To date 1916 Abaco 8,144 8,144 Allagar, Dec 266,800 48,000 A.Gajah, Sep 29,790 27,000 A lor PongBU 15,915 54,846 Alma, 20,800 75,300 Ampat, Sep 36,054 87,662 An-Johore, Mar 177,249 58,530 An- Malay .Dec 1,507,347 123,316 486,155 >nS'tra,May 473,623 212,724 Asahan, July 93,736 67,9861,541 words
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Article179 1916-05-26 8 In above list the totals m flntt monthly totals for Jan-Dec. l»i*. Tht- tv uir In which the Company's year ends is inJtca ■< after the name. Third column sh «h v 1916 total to date and second column ti>e v of the past month. Every endeavour ie179 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement362 1916-05-26 8 Wincarnis speedily brings New Health fp «^7j to all who are gg* 1^ Weak, Anasmic, 'Nervy,' Run-down If you who are Weak, Anaemic, 'Nervy' or 'Run-down' |ijjs vswj? ould realize what a short course of 'Wincarnis' would jjl&Si mean to you- you would not continue to suffer needlessly. ffi&i You362 words
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Article123 1916-05-26 9 May 25, 1916. The following are the shares as to which changes are notified m Messrs Fraser and Co.'s yesterday's share list RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. Buyers Sellers Bukit Sembawang 2 6 2 9 ROBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES. AlorOajah 8.40 8.60 Balgownie 4.10 4.25 Changkat Serdang 8.50 9.00 Kelemak123 words
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Article55 1916-05-26 9 (COBBBCTED UP TO May 25.) Back 4m/i 2-4 19 32 demand 2-4£ Private oredits 8m s 1-4 13 16 France demand Bank 826 rHDIA, T. T. 17 KOSQKOHG, demord 9% dis Yokohama, demard 11l Java, demand 134^ Baeqkck, demand 65$ SOVEEBISE3, Bank Buying 98.64 Bank ol England Rate 6%55 words
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Article140 1916-05-26 9 May 25. Tin (50 tons) 193.00 Gamble* 18 00 Gambles Cube No. 1 27.00 Gambler Cube No. 2 25.00 Peppor Black ox din. b'pore 25.25 Pepper, (White fair) 35.00 Nptmega (110 to the lb. 30.00 Nutmegs (80 to ike lb.) nom. Macs (Ban da) 75.00 Cloves (Amboina) nom. Bali140 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement563 1916-05-26 9 I Was or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. J WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP IHE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LUTED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFICE! Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE! 32, Old Jewry, E.C. m Compaaf has £30.000 flefositea with the563 words
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Advertisement422 1916-05-26 9 I SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in New Zealand.) I FIRS Insurances effected on Buildings, Rent and Merchandise of every description. MARINE Insurances accepted to all parts of the world at lowest rates. SARTHQUAKS Risks accepted. J. HENRY, Local Manager. Offices 2, FSnlayson Green. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE Co. Ltd. (Incorporated422 words
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Advertisement336 1916-05-26 9 DRINK DRINK I CARLSBERG BEER! THE BEST BEER FACTURED ma^^f^^w according Jf^S^^&^^^ TO THE LATEST every possible care -T^"* aIN OnlM l nJ\ I I\DOrDv/l O. CARLSBERG BEER IS DANISH BEER SOLE IMPOBTEBS THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd. INCORPORATED IN DENMARK) OBTAINABLE FROM John Little Co., Ltd., Baffles' Place. Chin336 words
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Advertisement111 1916-05-26 9 FOR KOBE. The s.s. KENKOR MARU 12 will load here for above port on the 26th instant. For Freight apply to HUTTENBACH BROS, ft Co.. Agents. 53-5 27-5 NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE Co., Ltd. FIRE AND MARINE. (Incorporated m New Zealand.) VING-TSZE INSURANCE ISSOC. Ltd. MARINE. (Incorporated m Hongkong.) CHINA FIRE111 words
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Page 9 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous759 1916-05-26 9 'daily shipping report. Chamber of Commerce (to II a.m., lay 25 ARRIVALS. May 24. Veboshi Mara, Tottori Maru (Jap) Hild (Nor) Redang (Siam). May 25.— Lady Weld, Nankin, B. Whatt Hin, Ranee, Medusa, Klang, Mata Hari. Shabonee (Brit) R. of Sarawak 'bar Sembilan, S. Van der Beele, Brouwer, Emile, R.759 words
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Article724 1916-05-26 10 Thk i.ate Mr E. B. Maundreu/s Repobt. A melancholy interest attaches to the Report on the State of Brunei for 1915, inasmuch as it is tbe woik of Mr E. B. Maundrell, acting British Resident, whose death occurred last week in such tragic circumstances. The Report states724 words
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Article104 1916-05-26 10 American Operations in the East London, May 12th. The Financier says that a number of the largest manufacturing concerns in America have combined to secure control of the rubber for Americans from the East. They are able readily to secure permits for direct shipment, whereas English merchants104 words
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Article465 1916-05-26 10 LITIGATION AMONGST THE VENDORS. In the Supreme Court, yesterday, before Mr Justice Earnshaw, the hearing was continued, from the previous day, of four actions which go back to the inception of the Titi Tin Mines, Ltd. The defendant in all four cases was Siow Kon Cbia, of465 words
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Article283 1916-05-26 10 Local Rubber shares have suffered this week mainly from lack of support, and on the whole, only small parcels of shares have changed bands, and for this reason the general tendency has been for easier quotations. Mining shares close at about previous levels with a steady enquiry283 words
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Article113 1916-05-26 10 A conscientious objector before the Birmingham Tribunal was told that his application would be adjourned for a month, and if during that time he entered the Corporation's service and engaged m some work of public utility his claim for exemption would be considered. Applicant asked what the113 words
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Article206 1916-05-26 10 STAR AND GARTER FUND. (A Home for permanently disabled British Sailors and Soldiers.) The Committee gratefully acknowledge the following further contributions. Previously acknowledged 97,328 Mrs C. Elias (Building of a room and equipping it) 3,000 11 A Soldier's Daughter 5 Anonymous 5 "Chypre" 100 Pearls' Hill School 90 Mrs A.206 words
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58 1916-05-26 10 On behalf of the Lady Evelyn Young, the Hon. Treaturer, Mr H. B. Ward of Evatt and Co., French Bank Buildings, Singapore, gratefully acknowledges the following contribution Balance previously acknowledged si, 56a. 81 Mrs .1. A. B. Cook 10.00 Balance m hand 1,573.81 Amount remitted58 words
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Article231 1916-05-26 10 Guardsman's Reduced Stature. Thanks to modern scientific methods, heroes who have lost either one or both legs have the great consolation of knowing that they can now be literally set upon their legs again and walk with ease and comfort instead of having to rely on231 words
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Article162 1916-05-26 10 Calcutta. May 13. The Bombay Government has issued a Press Note illustrative of the attitude of the Turkish Government towards Mahomedan pilgrims. The story is told by Takir Hoeain, an Indian Moslem pilgrim. He says that in Ramzan he with his mother and sister went162 words
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Article583 1916-05-26 10 Terms of Settlement. The final conference at Shanghai between the China Coast Officers' Guild and the owners was held on Friday afternoon last (May 12th) at the Merchant Service Club at which all differences were settled to the mutual satisfaction of both sides. In the morning583 words
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Article264 1916-05-26 10 SHIPPING NOTES The P. and O. Khiva arrived in London on Tuesday, the 23rd instant. The Cordillere left for Marseilles on Thursday morning and the Magellan for Saigon and the north this morningThe Grotiue, Oranje, Rembrandt and Vondel will, with three Rotterdam Lloyd vessels, maintain a service between Holland and264 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement348 1916-05-26 10 BRITISH EAU DE COLOGNE Specially prepared for as by the Oldest Lavend. Distiller m England and renowned for v STRENGTH, REFRESHING QUALITY, SWEETNESS and DELICATE PURE ODOUR. One of the minor but still important r, suits of th. wlnm tlomand for Eau-de-Lologne, acerntuatrd ;l y it 8 by the stoppa348 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous37 1916-05-26 10 SWIMMING CLUB. Launches on Sunday will leave Johnston's Pier at 7, 9 and 10 a.m., 2.30 and 8.80 p.m., and Club Bungalow 8.30 and 9.80 a.m., 12.15, 8 and 5.80 p.m. Tide 8.4 a.m. Height 7ft. 7in.37 words
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