The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 25 December 1916
1916-12-25
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Title Section15 1916-12-25 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE MONDAY, DECEMBER, 25, 1916. NO. 8,94115 words
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Article279 1916-12-25 1 The Man Power of Malaya is the subject of a special interview and article to day Page 5. His Majesty the King's Christmas Me6 sage to his Army and Navy Page 4. The report of the War Taxation Com mittee and their recommendations Page 5. Singapore beat279 words
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Article1123 1916-12-25 1 If a cherub, on pinions of silver descending, Had brought me a gem from tbe fretwork of Heaven And smiles, with his star cheering voice sweetly blending.*' To the modern day cherub (or, if you will, wing heeled Mercury), sealed, stamped, and duly delivered, we bow with gratitude for1,123 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement182 1916-12-25 1 GOODRICH TYRES SJFETY TREAD Raffles Hotel NEW YEAR'S DAY GARDEN PARTY ON THE LAWN i From 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. CAKES, ICES AND REFRESHMENTS SERVED CINEMA SHOW ON THeTTaWN FOR CHILDREN SPECIaC DINNER AT 8 P.M. DANCING AFTER DINNER By kind permission of His Highness the Sultan of Johore,182 words
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Advertisement341 1916-12-25 1 m***mmmmmmmmmmmm ■_j_____ __eb—_b> _h___ h_ _k_ e k mmmm* ammmmmmmmm IT is only the tyre which gives you the Greatest Mileage per dollar expended which is worth buying. 44 Stelastic i«__M___B_MM_HMß-HH-__a% motor Cyres mu 0 j^^^^^^^\ Your personal judgment will -^r^ be m favour of "Stelastic t'.'M \\li|§l Tyres because341 words
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Advertisement230 1916-12-25 1 i LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. I Abbreviated shipping advertisements on page 6. Caldbeck Macgregor for WhiEkey in ca6ks Page 4. Sea View Hotel dinner to night Page 8. Fitter wanted for an estate in Muar —Page 3. Telegraphic communication established with Johore Page 3. ORCHARDING IN TASMANIA SADLEIR KNIGHT Orchard Agents t;nd230 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous132 1916-12-25 1 m+. THE WEEK. Monday 25th. Water— 947 a. re ,11 £6 p.m. Public and BaDk Holiday. Tuesday 26th. Htgn Water— lC 34 a.m. Boxing Day. Public and Pack Holiday. No issue ot Free Press. St Stephen. Wednesday 27th. Hl|ft ifrrtor 0 la a.iii., il-QO p.m. Bt John. Our Day Fnnd132 words
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Article361 1916-12-25 2 I am blind it is not easy to convey to the reader what this means. Moreover I became blinded when I was nineteen and life at tirst seemed to hold very little in store for me. What I wish to impress on my reader is that my361 words
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Article50 1916-12-25 2 At a dinner given by the Lyceum Club to ofl'-cers of the Artists' Rifles Colonel W Shirley said the. Corps were justly proud ot their record since the first battle of Yprea, During the war the Artists' OT C had handled 10,000 men, and had sent 7, (K0 to commissions.50 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement522 1916-12-25 2 MISERY AFTER MAL4FIA. Tht 1 debility an i depression following an attack ol Malaria on an more than a fancied disorder. This condition is a form of nturas 1 thenia or nervous exhaustion that usually develops titer Malar a and its seriousness is recognised by all medical writers. Lowering of522 words
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Advertisement919 1916-12-25 2 TC, NIGHT- FINAL EPISODES OF THE GREATEST Md,*, EVER BROUGHT TO SINGAPORE TO NIGHT Al AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY thf: ALHAMBRd B e a c B ROAD .MANAGER M I?. KENYONaib* TONIGHT SLAUt A Programme Boperior that dk v< tlttoo. Something sway broo I i d nary. The If;919 words
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Article593 1916-12-25 3 agree that Germany cannot justify her jn in sinking vessels without warning, •bus endangering the lives of men. women, md children, but she is allowed by interna tional law, as laid down in various 1 >eclara and Conventions, to destroy boats hicb she cannot possibly takeFairplay - 593 words
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177 1916-12-25 3 Batavia, 22nd Dec. 1916 Rubber The market is tirm at slightly advae.td prices First Standard grades are in J -maud at F 1.30 while business is d oue iu outputs of 75 I first grades at F 1 7 5 per k:lo. :*ee. The position177 words
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Article161 1916-12-25 3 ISjlitel h usuu'y man or" words, bu: he can Btriug Ihi n tegalhei very ,--:u»!'.y c nes soma of bia lei WODid 80l disgrace cur American couj.. SteCl th ugh they rira iu rtvid phrase 'Bl SOoJd pilicb lbs sugar from sou tea wbile yoo were stirring il! la riplioo161 words
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Article402 1916-12-25 3 A CHINESE "MEDICO. Hongkong Magistracy. Some waiters at a Chinese restaurant in the West Point district are wondering if they are really doomed to expire suddenly. A few days ago a well dressed Chinese, with a dome-like forehead, visited the restaurant and took tea. After the meal he fastened upon402 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement384 1916-12-25 3 According to reports Mr John 1) Rockefeller, whoo;vns a quarter interest in the Standard Oil Company, is now a billionaire He is, therefore, tbe first American, and also, of course, the only man iu tbe world whose wealth is estimated, not in millions, but in billions NEW YEAR LAND SPORTS.384 words
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Advertisement281 1916-12-25 3 s Wh Best 1/ **y^>p\ fov Bab y r^-^ /r^Jr Wljen *by needs a food it V^*/ >*■% j2^/-'- -4^/ ma y help the mother in her -J? Y^afr- cll °i ce f° be reminded that a "ty '^Mr S Savory Moore's Food is an £yfs£^. I^^^ old-established, thoroughly rey^//*'^281 words
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Advertisement750 1916-12-25 3 JOHORE GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPH. Telegraphic communication has dow been established between Singapore aDd Jobore' PostOffioe and telegrams can be despatched to Johore Bahru from any station on the Malayan Telegraph bystem. M. SALLEH, Postmaster (ieneral, Johore. 25-12 3312 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Notice is hereby given that all outstanding bills agaiDst the Government750 words
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Advertisement636 1916-12-25 3 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. An sxperieaeed UK r for an Batons la Kan App y per,, oaliy to BARKER Co. Chartered Bank Chambers. ■Hi Sff aB-12 WANTED: A NURSE OR LADY HELP. Lady, leaving for Bogland god Feeruar\, b> Jtpapoai Stammer, requires .help on voyage for girl aged two. P v Mrs636 words
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Article, Illustration1177 1916-12-25 4 The Singapore Free Press. Monday December 25, 1916 a«rr tkaii the Press the People J rJjnt autotfilfc. Atw«d by Isfl jence and anbribad *7 f,*X» io" Truth he- elcrSous pr«cajst» 4BR|t It is customary en Christmas Day for newspapers to wish their readers a happy Christmas and good fellowship to1,177 words
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Article961 1916-12-25 4 In connection with the question of Malayan men-power and our remarks on the part we are assured this Colony and the Federated Malaya States wishes to play, we should welcome an expression of of opinion from our readers, for it is only by the voicing of opinion that the Government961 words
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Article127 1916-12-25 4 SA(Hs Copy of two saasaafss b Gracious Ksjesty the n, Pr, ■•< telegram through tbe sJZi r": 24th, Der, i,> 'Cretarj of "issnd you. «j tilfJrg hearty good ihb« f,„ J Nev. JTea*. M S grate* 7; with you for Victors ships endured, ard uc cheeriness. Another127 words
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Article281 1916-12-25 4 H E Tm-; QOVRBMOB [ftia Ah KC I Every Sabjact I duty the K;: (-hakesp. B E Thk Qsan a Di (m.\i On. Di uei atooot, c War. war is Stall the evetl to ;be knife I Bj i Vick -ADSJfIUi 9*4 o'er the glad waters of the281 words
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Article28 1916-12-25 4 For the meeting of Wmdmwadmj next.tbt stalls in the Theatre will bl reserved be far as possible for tfafl Committees and tht circle for subscribers.28 words
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Article134 1916-12-25 4 Messrs Fraser Co have rsasiVM 23'' a cable from London stating that tb< annual report and accounts to* tbe yeai ending 31st August Wi M ]mm m Lond to-day. shew a net prof? of £21, Sf which, with tbe I Saw a! forward from the previous year,134 words
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Article54 1916-12-25 4 A Chinaman Darned L4SS Bs loa was charged in tbe second police court Satuiday with extortion l\ putting M Lim Nee Kan in fear of a u.jury to bil daughter Lim Ho Hee and there<-> nducing Lim Nee Kam to deliver up |20( \ecused was remanded until the K I54 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement122 1916-12-25 4 Whiskies WE CAN SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING In 4i and 10 Gallon Casks. a V. O. H B. CLUB BHARU CLUB V. O. S. PRICES ON APPLICATION TO CALDBECK MACGREGOR Co. J^^^^^^^l THE FINEST W m%m^^^^^^^^^^^ TG R E little^ [NCORPOFATED IN ENGLAND. FREE MOTOR DELIVERY WITHIN SEVEN MILES, FOR ALL122 words
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Advertisement44 1916-12-25 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS ORCHARD ROAD. Beg to notify that their Studio is now in charge of Mr. George Michael, widely and favourably known throughout the Straits and F Mr S. during the past thirty Year for the excellence of his productions.44 words
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Article2002 1916-12-25 5 wil \i WI OUGHT TO DO. with General Ridout, a view to obtaining further details ;i z the manpower possibilities of Is now the most important Issftlf la this part of the Dnsider, we requested His Excel Isasnl OSCJM Commanding to m interview on the subject in jfct2,002 words
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Article1228 1916-12-25 5 The Committee's Keport. £300,000 more Wanted. The following report by the Committee appointed by His Excellency the Governor to advise whether a better means of rais ing an appropriate contribution by the Colony towards the prosecution of the war could be devised than by means of an in-come-tax,1,228 words
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Article328 1916-12-25 5 [By Submarine Gable] [Renter's Service] London, Dec 24. Sir Douglas Haig reports that we successfully raided the trenches yesterday night southward of Ypres inflicting many losses. There was considerable reciprocal artillerying between the Ancre and the Somme and at Loos. We effectively bombarded the trenches eastward of Berles328 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement299 1916-12-25 5 Robinson Co. i SOLE AGENTS FOR <3iu££v£q Sweetmeats Fancy Boxes of Chocolates Prices $3.25 $4.25 $5.25 $6.50 $7.50 $8.50 $9 50 $16 50 XMAS CAKES Price $3 75 $5.50. MIXED FRUIT, DUNDEE, SULTANA and GINGER CAKES Price $2.75. W*mmmu>m*lMm* *3 EDINBURGH SHORTBREAD Ferguson s < $200 I IfAkVlsft' XMAS PUDDINGS299 words
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Advertisement196 1916-12-25 6 Dodge Brothers MOTOR CAR SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO COLONIAL NEEDS. I yr jfl K\fl 'JJBa>-^ -^i^mwßMdri&jm&mm /ms ck\ maj d^TS^yysW w ~SIL "^M*mmw^****m s^^s^SSS&M jjß jUi if vi iTK bj jp^^^ 'JRfi jBTly 1/ You will realise the very first time you ride in tbis j Car that it has all196 words
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Advertisement744 1916-12-25 6 P* 0« British India AND jfVpCAB LIINE (Companies Incorporated in England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Homeward (for Europe).744 words
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Advertisement666 1916-12-25 6 W. i K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., Ltd. (Incorporated in Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A service U maintained between foaohamf via ports to Marseilles, London, nnder mv* contract with the Imperial Japanese Goverr ment. The New Twin sorew Steamer maintaining this servloe hare been speciallt designed and constructed, and are nttei666 words
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Advertisement246 1916-12-25 6 MESSAGERIES MARITij J MAIL LIKE, Fortaighi ien China. Japan, c ft Marseilles DlU fl BRANCH LiNg Fortnight Haiphong. Wmmmmmmmm apply to J- de COURtois, PACIFIC SERVi^^ FOR VANCOUVER AND SEATTLE I Taking cargo on Through 8-$ 0 ?U c .|j San Francisco to Canadiar orU S For Freight and rarth(rparn246 words
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Article140 1916-12-25 7 Dec. 23, 1916. The following are the shares as to which changes are notified in Messrs Fra6er and Co.'s yesterday's share lisf RUBBER STERLING COMPANEIS. Buyers Sellers Bukit Sembawang 2.6 8 00 Singapore United 2.1 2 4 J RUBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES. Ayer Kuning 1,35 1.45 Ayer Panas140 words
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Article61 1916-12-25 7 (COBBBOTHD UP TO Dec 28j Bank 4 m/i 2-4 3 demand 2-4 4 fsivalw eiedits Bmi 2 4 2932 France demand Bank 325 lama, T. T. if2l Huse&OßQ, demand gf% Pm Yokohama, demand Io9j Jata, demand lb it Baeskoe, demand w 65 1 Sovbbbiobb, Bank Boy ing 58.6 461 words
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Article139 1916-12-25 7 Dec 23. Tin (buyers) 84 00 Gambles 14.50 Gambles Cobs No. 1 22.50 Gambia* Cube No. 3 19.50 Feppai Block ordin. Spore 31.00 Peppai, (White lair) 87.00 Nutmegs (110 to the Ik 80.00 Nutmegs (100 to the Ik.) nom. Mace (Banda) 75.00 Cloves (Amboina) nom. Bali Coffee (4% Black)139 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement1512 1916-12-25 7 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY 18 P SHE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester Boose, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Ocmpanf nas £20.000 deposited with ihe Supreme1,512 words
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Advertisement110 1916-12-25 7 SINGAPORE Shipchandlery Go. SHIPCHANDLERS PROVIDORINC CONTRACTORS. The Company's Launch meetf in-coming ships. Offices— l6 BATTERY ROAD TAKE LIFT TO TOP FLOOB Telephone No. 141. Orders promptly attended to foi daily and sea stock supplies. H. W. H. STEVENS, Managei 8-4 8-7 Singapore Gold Storage Co., Ltd Near Entraooe to Boroeo110 words
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Advertisement133 1916-12-25 7 Massage Hall (PATRONIZED BY MANY DOCTORS); MASSAGE MANICURE BATHS Mr. Fujita, Mks. llaku and Two Asst. Masseuse. OPEN DAILY 6 a.m.— 9.00 p.m. No. 239, Bencoolen Street, Teleph. No. 1467. i amßaaaaaaaananaanßaaanaaaaaanaaa "For the Blood is the Life.** WHEN YOU ARE ILL I With any di.nate du. to impure »..«->od133 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous486 1916-12-25 7 MAIL TABLE. To morrow. Intermediate and local malls, v 11l bt looac In list below PenaDg, Malacca, F.M.S. (by Train! fl a m Tally (except Bn^day). Johoie. 8, 9.80, 11 a.ru ILM 1 4& fl r .m Cocoa Hock Qail h.BO I.n P. Batam AP. Bulaug Hock Keng H.BO am486 words
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Article700 1916-12-25 8 PRESIDENT WILSON b WUifc What People Say London, Dec 21. —The passage in Presi dent Wilson's Note to which the greatest exception is taken here ia the assertion that the declared objects of the belligerents on both sides are virtually the same Each side desires to make the700 words
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Article57 1916-12-25 8 London, Dec J2 The President of Portugal, interviewed, stated that at present 15,000 splendidly trained troops were holding *he Rovuma River from the Indian Ocean to Lake Nyasaa. Six thousand additional troops were proceeding thither from Portugal The Portuguese effort in Europe would be made at the moment57 words
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Article389 1916-12-25 8 MANY CHRISTMAS SHELLS [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] London, Dec 22.— The French communiqut* says There was lively artillery fire in the Louvemont district of the Mease and north of Monastir. Paris, Dec 23. The communique says There was a lively artillery duel in the region of Hardraumont389 words
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Article79 1916-12-25 8 London, Dec 22. Lt Col Godfrey Collins telegraphed from Basra on Dec S All that human foresight, money and work can do are being done to day for the welfare of the troops in Mesopotamia. Cpriver traffic shows decided continued progress. The British troops have full winter rations79 words
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Article163 1916-12-25 8 In the Dobrudja London, Dec 22. The Russian com munique says that on the jRumanian front enemy attempts at the offensive were repulsed. Ic the Dodrudja (our) detachments withdrew northwards, after stubbornly resisting superior forces on the whole front. A regiment daringly attacked the advancing Bulgars, who were163 words
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Article67 1916-12-25 8 London, Dec. 22. A message from Syra datfd the 20th, says tbat arreeta of Venizelists in Athens continue, and the military party is gaining ground. The news papers are violently attacking the Allies. The removal of Greek troops is proceeding slowly, The newspapers declare that the people in67 words
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Article284 1916-12-25 8 PROROGATION THE KINGS SPEECH fßy Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] London, Dec 22. Parliament has been prorogued till Feb. 7. London, Dec 22. The King's prorogation speech says that throughout the months that have elapsed since I last addressed you my navy and army, in conjunction with those of284 words
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Article250 1916-12-25 8 Scheme to Employ All Loudon, Dec. 21. The outlines of the Government's war work scheme are: All males between 17 and 60 years of age will be required to enrol before the advisory committees in the various centres. Then Mr Chamberlain's department will decide what industries, apart250 words
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Article196 1916-12-25 8 Work of Imperial Institute london, Dec 21. In the House of Lords, replying to a question, Lord Islington said that the Imperial Institute aimed at being a clearing house for information with regard to raw material produced in tbe Empire. He emphasised especially the steps being taken196 words
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Article86 1916-12-25 8 BELATED COURTS [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] London, Dec. 22. The death is an nounced of General Sir Henry Tuson. Non- British Seamen London. Dec. 22. A joint conference of representatives of the miners, railwaymen and transport workers hae passed a resolution against the movement to import coloured86 words
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Article237 1916-12-25 8 London, Dec 21. Montagu's silver re port says that the market ia quiet and suppliee are rather scanty, although there was some profit taking by the India bazaars and other holders. There was some general demand, more or lees active, each day. Consequently the mintage purchases have237 words
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Article154 1916-12-25 8 Not all Beer and Skittles Amsterdam, Dec 23.- -The German papers have been most intrigued as to the quantity of cereals captured in Ruma nia. It i9 believed that the bulk of the crops were previously destroyed. Enthusiastic expectations are damped by the statement of Herr Batocki.154 words
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Article54 1916-12-25 8 London. Dec 22 Sinkings Steamers Flimston, Blair Hall (British), Taki Maru (Japanese) and Prima (Norwegian.) London, Dec 22.— The British India steamship Itonus hae been eunk. London, Dec. 22. Sinkings Steamers Gerda (Danish), Skiftet (Russian and Madig (Norwegian). The American stea mer Kansan. mined and b.tdl y damaged,54 words
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Article227 1916-12-25 8 "HERE'S FUN The final performance of "Here's Fan by the Singapore ADCat the Victoria Theatre ou Saturday night was witnessed by an overflowing audience overflowing both in fact and in enthusiasm. It was a rousing wind-up, with everyoue, company and audience too, in the happiest mood. Many beautiful floral tributes227 words
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Advertisement159 1916-12-25 8 WILLS 'EMBASSY' /<CA^^Si^ '^k- i I Mixture f I VIRGINIA CIGARETTES AND SMOKING MIXTURE To be obtained at most of the Principal Dealers tl -loughoui the Straits and F. M. S ESTD *t&. alp t Cfe*. DESIGN QUALITY VALUE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS DIAMOND SET -^ffoftg SINGLE DIAMOND SET DIAMOND SET BRACELET159 words
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