The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 January 1917
1917-01-05
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Title Section15 1917-01-05 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE FBIDAY, JANUARY, 5, 1917. NO. 8,94915 words
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Article266 1917-01-05 1 Latest share list prices will be found on page 9. The report of Lunas Rubber Estates is given on page 10. There was a good demand at the rubber auctions yesterday Page 10. Fraser's share circular records a firmer and busier market Page 10. Serious floods have266 words
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Article1062 1917-01-05 1 LETTERS FROM ALEXANDRIA. The General f old the Association at least eight Tea Cabins would be required, but the fleet must be at the (Juaye. So an old wooden hut, very much in need of repair but rightly situated was secured, and the wor.k thus commenced has grown and never1,062 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement403 1917-01-05 1 GOODRICH TYRES SIFETV TREAD RAFFLES HOTEL. SPECIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 am. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best in town Upcountry orders promptly executed Bread delivered at private residences daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars Repaired, garaged, and Cars on Hire KING403 words
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Advertisement118 1917-01-05 1 IT is only the tyre which gives you the Greatest Mileage per dollar expended which is worth buying. "Stclastk" motor tyres j^^^S^^^^k Your personal judgment will o*fir*3^ be in favour of "Stelastic WMt& rffllP Tyres because they give the JsiSr greatest mileage and most (&X^M*Jn*&i^P Moreover "Stelastic Tyres" x^^L^|^^^^^ are118 words
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Advertisement135 1917-01-05 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. mmmm^mmmmm Notice re estate of late Adam Bennett Page 3. Pantryman wanted for Hotel Europe Page 2. Bradford merchants want piece goods agents Page 8. Sale of freehold building sites in Orchard road Page 8. Concerts by the Filipino band at the Adelphi Page 10. Teachers and pupil135 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous84 1917-01-05 1 THE WEEK. Friday sth High Water- 8 £6 ro., 7-P p.m. Universal Week of Prayer, Y M C A Hall, 9 pm Saturday 6th. High Water— B-18 a.m., 19 15 p.m. Epiphany. Sunday 7th. High Water— 9 8 a.m., I\B p.m. Ist Sunday after Epiphany. Monday Bth High Water— 984 words
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Article211 1917-01-05 2 Th f debility ail depression fallowing an attack of Malaria mi an n ere than a fanoied disorder. This ooi dition is a form of nturasth nil or nervous exha stton that usually develop* I tu r Malar a anJ its striou^niss is recognised by medical writers.211 words
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Article246 1917-01-05 2 l>r Kudoif FrieuuiHLu bus been movec to such ecstasy B8 he never f !i before by the perusal ol s certain book sent him for review. As hi turned the pages, he tells us, he heard the shouting and tin trampi:".;: c: a m'.^Lr.y nat iq. From246 words
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Article218 1917-01-05 2 A fcod tragedy in Saxony, in which f high officer of police p'ayej tL?parto! Fir-t Bobber, ib related by the Berlin Vorwarts The towu cf Lobau, in Saxony, is ver% unfortunate in its food purchases Tht local authorities had bought a large quan tity of margarine which218 words
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Article193 1917-01-05 2 Burma Committee. The Government of India recently ad drtrS"-.J a communication to Local Gov ernmentfl on the t?ubjfct of cutnmercia problemi arising ou: of the- war. h Bormi tbe subject will be thorough]; examined by a provincial committee com po-eJ of Government officials and representatives193 words
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Advertisement396 1917-01-05 2 > I -I .1 I WANTED Wurt- a Pantryman, -t be sn ex* pevifneed tea and coffei maker Previoaa experienc( ne essary. a»plj In person to THF MANtCER Earoi e Bi U 1 Ltd.. f.l 1 TEACHERS and PUPIL TEA JHK B are wanted for Government Sehn n iu Li»p^re.396 words
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Advertisement1024 1917-01-05 2 SIR RIDER HAG3ARD S FAMOUS NOVEL IN MOVING PICTURES. /To-night iIL WlSi^C^l^ I V 9-15 /AT GSE E D I B Wl JB.SL B ML A BLJF Hi A tremendously Interesting ana powerf il Drama ct Adventure. Pounded on Sir Kider Haggard'a Woudeifal Btory Those who have read Fir Kider1,024 words
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Article446 1917-01-05 3 The seventh ordinary general meeting of the Tebrau Rubber Estates (Ltd.) wa9 beld in the Gooid Hall, 5 S5 Andrew Square. Edinburgh, on November 29 —Mr W W Carter, chairman of the Company, presiding. The Chairman moved the adoption of the report published), which recommend- A transfer446 words
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Article175 1917-01-05 3 The fourth annual meeting was held at the reg rtered office, Eimburgh, on November 82 SfrWiiliam Walker presiding. In moving the adop:ion cf the report, which recominenJdd a first dividend of 5 per cetK, le^s tax. the Chairman said the latest reports regarding the condition cf175 words
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Article173 1917-01-05 3 The tea:h ordinary geu^ral meeting was held on November 28 in Dowell'fl Rooms, 'Edinburgh. Mr Christopher Meikle, chairman of tbe Corap-iny. who presided, in moving the adeption of the report:, stated that the profltfl for the past yeur had amouatt i to £sfl SCH au.\ with the173 words
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Article107 1917-01-05 3 POTATO PROFITS From QM Spa'din^ Guardian Whc.:, wi iskeda Spaldinj fanner, d;J Ibis crop (of pa itow costpex :<cr 9 to produce, incln linf »w»* ■■-::>■ poandt would corex it,' he hnd would kkf .iver ig-3 crop te seveu torm Ml MN 1 ihonld Ml] oO quite. 1 Then Um107 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement712 1917-01-05 3 PIECE GWDS HGENCY. BKIDFORD Merchants require good Firms to act as AGENTS for piece goods for Straits Hettlerxients and tbe East Indies. State full particulars aid if willing to pay cash oh London against Documents, *t. :>a Address 8 25^, Goldsbrou{?h's Advertising Offices, Bradford, England. 5 i K. S. KIRWAN712 words
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Advertisement735 1917-01-05 3 NOTICE. Th9 Municipal number plates now being J issued for Cares for the Current Year are white figures on red ground. W. E. HOOPER, Registrar of Vehicles. > Singapore, 4th January, 1917. 5-1 *-l MUNICIPAL NOTICE. REFUND OF ASSESSMENT. All per.-ons claiming refund of Assessment in re-pect cf houses vacant735 words
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Advertisement872 1917-01-05 3 AUCTION SALE OF A New Hudson Motor Cycle with Side Car and A Belsize Motor Car. At tbe Sale-room of Powell Co, Ltd., On Monday Bth January, at 11 a.m. One 6 H P. 2cv Under free engine New Hndson Motor Cycle No. S. 169 with lamp, tcola and side872 words
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Advertisement651 1917-01-05 3 I Gramophone I Company £jmited I pleasure in announcing i^/2 Gntirely 7leu> Category of "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" jj M wfiicfi are now on safe at aft $uth~orised j "9fis Raster's cQoice" <Deafers at li ij IB) 1 #25 AND $2*oo j g| DOUBLE SIDED DOUBLE SIDED d| 10-Inch. j 12-Inch.651 words
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Advertisement308 1917-01-05 3 TO LET. Compound House No. 116, Balestter Road, opposite the Police St-ition of Thompson Road. Apply to KONG HING CHEONC ft CO. 104, North Bridge Road, 7 12 u.C. Th n pleasantly situated European residences Nos. o-A ard |>S l_)t von*-hii«' Road. Gas atd wittr laid ou with siabliL^ and308 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article28 1917-01-05 4 Grieve.— On the 2nd January, 19 7, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Gril\ B, of fcVafleld Estate, Batu Tiga- a son.28 words
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Article, Illustration33 1917-01-05 4 t«rt ikall the Press thr People i rlfht sulKafc •<*aaw«d by laflaence an,< «abrib«d hj pla| ■<«• ffttrtot Trtah her glodoas pfc«fU faTO\ "W#%i t- P-ltf lon t.->v*ttv ruvi Law33 words
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Article1138 1917-01-05 4 The batch of telegrams that came in yesterday afternoon include wireless messages from the warring powers in Rumania, but convey little topographically. The Zlocow affair is apparently just a sharp fight on the Russian Galician frontier east ofiLemberg the report of heavy losses will be put1,138 words
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51 1917-01-05 4 The marriage of Mr Winson and Mies Barker, sister of Mrs Gordon Walker, took place at Sereraban on Tuesday. A recep tion wae held at Mount Berjl, the reeid ence of Dr and Mrs Braddon. The honey moon is being spent at Dusun Tua. (M51 words
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Article53 1917-01-05 4 Dr M Mcllroy, a member of the Shackle tou Expedition who was among those marooned on Elephant Island, and who has now joined the Army as a doctor, was formerly in the F M S Government Service, being health officer in Ipoh for some time. Prior to that he was53 words
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268 1917-01-05 4 PRELIMINARY MEETING. At a meeting held in St Andrew's School on January 2, the Archdeacon read a briet statement of the origin and aims of the mission in England and of the methods which it was proposed to employ iu Singa pore. The mission was268 words
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Article89 1917-01-05 4 News has been received that Second Lieut. Gordon Cameron, of the Gordon Highlanders has been killed at the frcnt recently. Mr Gordon Cameron was the son of Mr Cameron, a former superintendent of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co at Penang. The son of another former superinten89 words
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Article83 1917-01-05 4 Recent correspondence arriving from Arabia shows that thicgs are quiet and peaceful in Mecca and the Sheriff, Amir Russim, of Mecca, is unremitting in his efforts to make his administration effi cient. Pilgrims lately returning, from Mecca are loud in their praise for the security of life83 words
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Article411 1917-01-05 4 Lieut. Col. and Mrs Basevi have issued invitations for the wedding of their daughter Mioe Doris Basevi and the Hon'ble Mr F S Jame6, cm i. at St Andrew's Cathedral on Jan 20th at 4 30 p.m. Me G Hogg, who was manager of Messrs Katz Brothers Ltd., retail store411 words
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Article75 1917-01-05 4 VETERAN PLANTER RETIRES. From Our Chen Cortetpondknt IVnang. ,i ac lijfore leaving (ieiong estai-. of he was manflg-r >«r over fourth for Scotland, \i l>ug-i!<i R tehi«* Mre Kitchie received pMMfeti tx« faj the European aol Dttova B t*ff* ively of r iilycc roMbo*l tui N I nated >d<rert. Interviewed,75 words
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Article778 1917-01-05 4 Mesopotamia Delhi, December |0 The f telegram, dated 18th Dccembt? received fiom Eye-vutnesfe pofWoata. <>a the banks of the Shatt-el-Ha Uk Kut, 19th December \V H rfTmttj the night of the lath to the Shaft el H^ the cavalry crossing at j^Mfgiyafc dU g infantry further upstream778 words
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Article16 1917-01-05 4 Telephones are great time 6av* j r* aren't they "Well, that depeiide who calls you up.16 words
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Advertisement92 1917-01-05 4 OBTAINABLE HfljjS^k EVERYWHERE II V y u^^ I If Wf W\^^ 1 ■HP^UIjLIJIEIjJHH sole agents I e^ 4 YAU "vp?*^^^^^! ai ii I ii i^ iiiuuj%i i Anil C< U i'i r*. fi X '^y tUH Johnnie Walku M Just say, Same with me SOLE DISTRIBUTORS FOR STRAITS AND F.92 words
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Advertisement44 1917-01-05 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 M. S. during the past thirty Year fcr ile cmcJiiu of h productions.44 words
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THE MOLDAVIAN BATTLE
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Article403 1917-01-05 5 Issues Uncertain [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] Ljadou, Jan 2. It is evident from the Russian communique that the German claim to have thrown back the Allies tc the Rraila bridgehead is inaccurate. The composite Danube army during the later phases of the campaign has lagged behind403 words
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Article39 1917-01-05 5 Paris. Jan 3. In reply to the message of the King of Rumania, thanking France for supporting Kumania. M Poincare says he is firmly convinced that 1917 will assure victory and liberation and repara tion to Rumania.39 words
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Article46 1917-01-05 5 BULGARIA'S TASK ENDED Am3terdam, Jan 2. A telegram from Sofia says the Premier in tha Sobranje declared Bulgaria s work was successfully concluded. He replied to criticisms of crossing th? Danube and said that all Austro Germans in Bulgaria were subject to :he Bulgarian chief command.46 words
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Article131 1917-01-05 5 Athens, Jan 3 The situation is one cf the utmost uncertainty. The King is finding much difficulty in replying to the Allies' demands, owicg to the attitude of the populace. London Jan 2.— Keuter learns that the islands of P»ara, and Imbros have thrown off their131 words
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Article92 1917-01-05 5 London, Jan 1 —Lord French, inter viewed by a cocrt«pondeut of the Chicugi Daily News, expressed the opinion there was a danger of Germany over running small neutrals adjacent to her. He estimated the direct co-t of the Allies feed iog Belgium to be twenty two millions92 words
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Article23 1917-01-05 5 London, Jan 3.— The Daily Express foreshadows the institution of a new Imperial order with the next list of honomrs23 words
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Article38 1917-01-05 5 Brisbane, Jan 2.— There have been record floods in northern and central (^aeeneland and a hundred people have been drowned at Clermont. The disaster occurred on Dec 27 when 12 incheß of rain fell.38 words
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Article379 1917-01-05 5 GERMANY'S FEARFUL THREATS Disclosure of Terms [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] London, Jan 8. The peace dream is over for the present is the keynote of the German press. Commenting on the Allies reply the papers complain of tbe Allies brutal rejection of Germany's efforts towards peace379 words
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Article119 1917-01-05 5 British Occupy 100 Miles London, Jan 3. The French communique records the liveliest artillery duel north and south of the Somrae, in the regions of Houvroy and Verdun and around Morthomrne and Be/onvaux. London, Jan 4 The Paris communique says there ie nothing to report except119 words
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Article89 1917-01-05 5 Rome, Jan 3. Italy notifies that 6he has conquered twelve hundred square miles of enemy territory, has shortened her front by a hundred and twenty five miles, has taken prisoner 85,000 Austrians, acd has 469,000 munition workers, of when 73,000 are women. Paris, Jan 2. The Allies89 words
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Article67 1917-01-05 5 London, Jtin 3 Marshall Haig in a latter to Mr Ben Tillett says Tell Labour the bedt Christmas present they cau make to their comrades in the field is the promise that nothing during 1917 shall hinder the regular, constant and increasing supply of munitions67 words
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Article24 1917-01-05 5 Petrograd, Jan 2. The body of the notorious monk Rasputin has been found oa tha bank of the Neva.24 words
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Article163 1917-01-05 5 LIEUTENANTS SAD PLIGHT Failed to Please his Patroness I [By Submarine Gable] I [Router's Service] London, Jan 8« The report of the military court of inquiry mentioned on Dec 22 gives details of the case of Secondlieut Patrick Barrett, Welsh Fusiliere, and says that when163 words
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Article65 1917-01-05 5 Washington. Jan 3. The difficulties between America and Mexico appear to be smoothening over and Mr Fletcher is leaving Washington to assume the ambassadorship in Mexico City New York, Jan 3. The Mexican Consul General has been arrested and charged with being concerned in a conspiracy to ship65 words
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Article65 1917-01-05 5 London, Jan 2. Iu connection with the protraction of Indian litigation the Times strongly endorses the suggestion of a correspondent that Indian high courts should be given without delay powers iimilai to those of the English and Dominion courts to constrain an appellant to prosecute his appeal diligently65 words
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Article70 1917-01-05 5 Amsterdam. Jan 3 The Telegraaf prints an interview with a neutral subject who has been long resident at Kiel. He says that there is a great scarcity of food* stuffs and there are frequent disturbances. Dissatisfied workmen are sent to tbe front. The submarine losses bave been enormous.70 words
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Article64 1917-01-05 5 Shanghai, Jan 3. Datails have arrived of the wreck of the Japanese steamer Hankaka Maru of Chefoo on Christmas Day in a blizzard. Owing to terrible seas rescue was impossible for three days. Then Captain Statnpe of the Netherlands Har bour Works and some Chinese in64 words
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Article56 1917-01-05 5 London, Jan 3. Mr Prothero, the new Minister of Agriculture, has appointed an advisory committee of ten farmers and agricultural experts to aesit-t in forming a scheme for increasing the home produc tion of food. Agricultural War Committees have been established in English counties and a joint conference56 words
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Article44 1917-01-05 5 Amsterdam, Jan 4. The Dutch papers scout the German accusations that the British are laying mines. Tuey point out that no Bane person will believe that Britain would lay miues on British sea routes where enemy ships are uon exis tent.44 words
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Article28 1917-01-05 5 Amsterdam, Jan 4 The Dutch papers commenting on the nuval estimates say they show that no increase of the Dutch fleet is possible for some years.28 words
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Article27 1917-01-05 5 Copenhagen, Jan 4. Two Zeppelins were destroyed by fire in a shed at Ton dern in Scbleswig the (ire being due to a short circuit.27 words
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Article26 1917-01-05 5 London, Jan 3. Mesopotamia Official. Despite heavy rains we further progressed oa the right bank to the north east of KuC el Amaca.26 words
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Article15 1917-01-05 5 London, Jan 3. Sinkings: Aconcagua (French) Gooaebridge (Swedish) Hollybranch (British), Erica (Norwegian).15 words
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Article290 1917-01-05 5 An Appeal to Americans The New York World prints, across the whole of its principal page, a passionate denuciation of Germany's inhumanity in Belgium, by Mr Robert Chambers, with a burning appeal to Americans to inundate the President and Congressmen with demands that they immediately initiate a290 words
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Article271 1917-01-05 5 Paris, Nov 22. A pamphlet has just been published which ie a collection of articles from the "Yorwaerts* 1 during the last week of July 1994. This German commentary on the preliminary events which led up to the war constitutes a crushing indictment against the implicated Governments271 words
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Article75 1917-01-05 5 on Saturday, at about 9.30 p m a fire broke out in the stores where 6mokad rubber was kept on the Jalan Acob Estate. Tbe occurrence was quite accidental. Mr Donovan, Inspector of Police at Klang, soon hurried to tbe spot, and with the assistance of tbe Fire75 words
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Article56 1917-01-05 5 London, Jan 4. An Anelo German agreement for the repatriation of all interned civilians over forty five except twenty on each tide has now been completed. It applies to the whole Empire. Germany bas agreed to the inclusion of retired naval and military men not receiving pay56 words
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Article144 1917-01-05 5 Here is a new Thomas Atkins story, tie was in hospital, not ill, nor wounded, not as a patient, but as an orderly. Comes bis best git I one Sunday afternoon to see him. She asks for "Mr Smith," and, naturally enough, bas difficulty iu finding him. "Is be a144 words
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Advertisement310 1917-01-05 5 ROBINSON Co. THE LATEST MOV ELS By well-known Authors Colonial Edition $1.20 Each IMett. Mr Britling Sees it Through H G. Wells In Spacious Times J. H. McCarthy The World for Sale Gilbert Parker "Llnwins" Novels 60 cts. Each. The Girl of Lost Island W. K. Osborne Going Seme Rex310 words
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Advertisement664 1917-01-05 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND, iT\-»JX I^iKJLH U\JIX For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., KGmaKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPy (Incorporated In Holland, Boys! Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. I—6, (JOLLTBR QUAY, IiDKK OONTRACT WITH THK NETHKKFjAK'.m IVDIA rtOVSKWMKVJ,664 words
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Advertisement547 1917-01-05 6 Sr 9 &O« British India ixpcab Mjine (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. Homeward (fob Europe). Outwabd (fob Ohiva) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE BOMEWARD (FOR EUROPE)547 words
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Advertisement682 1917-01-05 6 N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAHSffIP Co., Ltd Incorporated In Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A BGrvlce Is maintained between Tokonami ▼la ports to Marseilles, London, under mat contract with the Imperial Japanese Ooveva ment. The New Twin screw Steamer* maintaining this service have been special^ designed and constructed, and are fitte*682 words
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Advertisement433 1917-01-05 6 COMBINED SERVICE r THE OCEAN S S. CO, in Incoipora. ,-.d nr El AND THE WEST AUSTRIA SNCO,LTD. ti» mmum in eng Fremantle Perth nv,-, Australian Ports, j d and Smgapor'? icgu'ar hailing^ h v. Western Ar.c.a.a call ig v. tnent offers), Derby Ku h the timberieyOold Fields Bay, Port433 words
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Article603 1917-01-05 7 Mr Rennie's Views Respecting Rubber I have been much surprised at the policy of laissez fake displayed in certain. sections of the Press with regard to the excess-profits tax in relation to the plantation rubber industry. As one who has closely studied the operation of the Act603 words
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Article260 1917-01-05 7 The Petit Journal's correspondent on the British front relates that after having traversed part of the battlefield he entered a ilng-out, where he fouud British soldiers, who, he says, in another moiueut would be (jaehicg iu a wave of nesaulte upon one of the trenches which the260 words
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Article34 1917-01-05 7 Wine merchants established I^Bo. Stocks [held. Woodtio*. se'.s Marsalas Dow's Pott old bottled $7 qt Gosb-ut and Got don Madeiras Tenant I um Shrub Milk Punch Whisky. Native Rums. GOSLING Go. Robin ton RoaJ.34 words
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Advertisement222 1917-01-05 7 SUPPLIES FOR Estates Mines Etc. JL Ant I umigators and Sulphur Powder. Arsenite of Soda for killing out lalang. Aspinali's Varnish, Paints &c. Cartridges. Nobel's own loading with sport- ing Ballistite which holds more pigeonshooting records than any other powder. Cement "Pistol" brand in wooden barrels 1 "Buffalo" brand in222 words
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Advertisement252 1917-01-05 7 !j| Another of C. B.'s Delicacies Bigag I C. B. OXFORD SAUSAGES I KM rf j gjs IT1MFY(PI?1 1 1711 lj lUy<J app^i— l I Crosse Blackwell guarantee f^^^^^M w these and all their other table delicacies to be B^S^^^^^g-^jfl" gj produced under ideal conditions of cleanliness. 1 i^^^^SSTiljß^ g»252 words
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Advertisement19 1917-01-05 7 FINEST IN THE WORLD GODILLOT'S BONELESS SARDINES o\_)l_jJli 1 iVI i v_) it XHirv O J. TRAVERS SONS, LIMITED.19 words
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465 1917-01-05 8 If America enters the war on the side of the Ailies all European neutrals, with the posbible exception of Sweden, would do the same, according to an article by Mr Swo'pe in the New York World which continues his analysis of the conditions in465 words
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Article397 1917-01-05 8 Rumanian Artillery Deficiencies London, November 9th The Ruma niaans are now in the same -condition that we were at the outbreak of the war bo far as the artillery is concerned they are short of heavy guns and of large calibre howitrere. Shortly before the war397 words
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Article381 1917-01-05 8 Capt. H. N. Marriott. The following, says tbe Malay Mail, is an extract from a letter received from Major R Howard Tatton, East Yorkshire Regiment, dated Xov 16th You will be sorry to here that our old friend Marriott has been killed. It was in the attack381 words
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Article216 1917-01-05 8 Timor Question Settled, The long standing disputes between Portugal and Holland on boundary quee tionK en tbe island of Timer, in the Malay Archipelago, have reached what is uppa rently a final settlement. According to a wire from the Governor General of Netherlands India, tbe mutual transfer216 words
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Article109 1917-01-05 8 (N0v.28.) Commaoder Wedgwood asked tbe Prime Minister whether arrange ments wcr.ld be made to rrudi-r Bervice in the Army compulsoiy on white British subject! ol military *>ge 10 Indin, Egypt Ceylon, and the Crown Colonies. Mr Bonar Law. who, replied, paid Tbeio is do reupon to think that109 words
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Article185 1917-01-05 8 and Difficult Breathing Cured by VENDS LIGHTNING COUGH CURE There is real relief for tho bronchial troubles of old folks in Vcdo'h Li^htEin^ Coagh Cure. Quickly i. frees th»^ chojjt il up tabes ate! air paesagts, 100-ens the touch phlegm and soothes tbe tryino ooagh. L'ld a^je185 words
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Advertisement254 1917-01-05 8 C H EESE AT PRESENT IN STOCK AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR CHEESE OF EXCELLENT QUALITY. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. K. LUMPUR. IPOH AND PENANG. Dodge Brothers PILE I Ulv LbMiC SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO COLONIAL NEEDS. You will realise the very first time you ride in this Car that it has254 words
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Advertisement81 1917-01-05 8 Hd. WEW f-VEXOH REMEDY, £HEJRAP,ION No. 1 THWRAPfONj£§ THERAP!dri" S NQ.'3 CURE >CH ROmC WE AKNI3SES, DRAINS, LOST'JtGOR.ftt Si U> BY LEADING CHEMISTS, PHICI IN SM'iLANn T9 S c NO ST^^!P ADDRESS BMVSI OPB !'<>K T" X..—— I FRHlbooktoDr.LeClercMed.Co.i A CURii I tl OVERSTOCK VM>. HAIfPSTBAD. LONDOW.I FOR YOU j81 words
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Advertisement451 1917-01-05 8 WHY DRINK FOREIGN MINERAL WATERS? Z^^ T\/r kJ XVLL OUR LOCAL PRODUCT Is The Best Natural Mineral Water Guaranteed Absolutely Pure Highest Medical Certificates Price List on Application to SINGAPORE HOT SPRINGS LTD, No. 6, Upper Circular Road— Telephone No. 1074. jj Satisfied j^ I Uis a common expei Jf451 words
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Advertisement506 1917-01-05 9 IE Was or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. HI WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). oKiiJ OFFICE: WtechsaJer Euuse, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE! 32, Old Jewry, E.C. %-a.p«,Kf h&~ ,€50.000 fl*?s~<ls':! with the Snpvoins Cobvi at K*i\e,na t anfl ootcpllea with506 words
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Advertisement458 1917-01-05 9 THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE CO. (Incorporated in Canada). AU Uada Of [die and Endowment policies F. S b« Manager, South Eastern Asia. I Cctbrle Sl Cc. Ltd QflUOial Agents. Sin^ar-orr. SOOTH BRITISH I mswumct co., iT3. I {Incorporated in New 7a aland! I ?!BK Insurances effected on BnlUHngß, t'.rnl aad458 words
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Advertisement343 1917-01-05 9 »C» ZEALAND INSURANCE Co., Ltd. FIRE AND MARINE, (Incorporated in New Zealand.) Mfi-TSZE INSURANCE ASBOC. Ltd MARINE. (Incorporated In Hongboag.) CHINA FIRE INSURANCE Go,, Ltd. FIRE. (Incorporated in Hongkong.) LONDON GUARANTEE ft ACSIDENT Co. Ltd GUARANTEE. (Incorporated in England.) Fire and Marine Blßkß ol every dosoxl^j'o* anderwritten at lowest current343 words
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Advertisement483 1917-01-05 9 STOCKS AND SHARES. I Jan. 4, 1917. Tlie following are tbe shares as to which changes are notified in Messrs Fra6tr ft Co.'s Saturday's share list RUBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES. Buyers Sellers Alor G.ijah H.BO B B0 Ayer Kunin.'? 1 35 1.»5 Ayec Pauna 1 1. 25 1 1.70 Bukit Katil483 words
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Advertisement599 1917-01-05 9 MAIL TABLE. To day. intetrr-tiJlatc ana iuca do. le, wlil be foao: In list botov Penarg, Halnani, WMA UfTth^ 6 p.rc lallf (i xcept Bcalaj) Jobora, B, a 10, 1j a.ni LJ W, 2, 4& fi ;.x iv B *tm ft p. Balaog au b Stag BJIO a^ Cacob ECook599 words
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Article869 1917-01-05 10 The following is the directors' report to the shareholders for the year ended 31st October Accounts. —The net profit for the year as shown by the profit and loss account amounts to $118,794 01 plus $14,691.49 brought forward making a total available profit of 8133,495 50. An869 words
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Article377 1917-01-05 10 Singapore, Jan 3. Only email transactions have been completed throughout this week but at the close Rubbers shewed a little firmer de- mand and the bargains available at the early part of last week are no longer on offer. The price of rubber quoted from London has377 words
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Article171 1917-01-05 10 RUBBBB, Singapore, Jan 4. The Auctions which commenced to day when some 973 tons ware catalogued opened quietly, but competition gradually improved and prices, with a few excep tions, were above la*' week's level. Fine Ribbed Smoked Sheet eold up to 9147 an increase of 910, the171 words
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Article77 1917-01-05 10 Agents: Adamson Gilfillan (Penang Rahman 679 (305.05 mill 373 80 tribute) Rahman Hydraulic 450. Agents Evatt and Co. Luuas 15,000 total for 2 mos '28,800. Agents Sime, Darby and Co. (Malacca.) I-iukit Lintang 20,000 Cherapedak 12 000 (Jhimpul 26,005 .J&ein 22,232 Krubong 11,727 Lendu 22,500 Merlimau77 words
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Article168 1917-01-05 10 A Cantonese named Geok Wee Tiang was convicted in the third police court yesterday of the theft of a gold hair pin from the heud of a woman, who wus riding in a rikisha in New Bridge rd on i Wednesday night. Accuted, when the police were chasing him, screwed168 words
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Article53 1917-01-05 10 There was a further influx of replies yesterday the total number who have recorded in favour now reaching over 850. As it is proposed not to cairy on the canvas after to aiorrow (Saturday) it is hoped that others proposing to reply will send in their cards during53 words
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Article873 1917-01-05 10 To The Editor. Sir,- -In your issue of 28th Dec you comment on tbe voting on the question of Man-Power and in your issue of to day you mention having received the first 150 replies but, for 6ome reason which ii not apparant, you fail to give tbe details873 words
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Article247 1917-01-05 10 To the Editor of the "PinaDg Gazette." Sir, I am convinced conscription is the only satisfactory way to obtain the men ae called for in Major- General Ridout's speech to all Volunteers in the S S and FMS. I suggest that the British out here in the S S247 words
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Article81 1917-01-05 10 The Palladium screens to nifht The grasp of Greed founded on Rider Haggard's novel Mr Meeson'a will," and other new films. There will be the usual matinee to morrow. At the Harima Hall this evening a new programme will be given including films both dramatic and amusing,81 words
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Article26 1917-01-05 10 PARADES. Drill Hall at 4 30 p m. 10th January. Drill Hall at 3.30 p.m. ]3th January. Dress, Review Order on both parades.26 words
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Article51 1917-01-05 10 S. C. C. BOWLING TOURNAMENT. TO DAYS TIES. Doi klk Handicap. McKen/.ie and Scoular v Bath and Layton, to finish. Frikndly Pairs. Lowndes and Brown v Lyall and SATI RDAY'S TIES. Double Handicap. Chill and Winter v Lowndes and Robertson. Lyall and White v Bath and Layton or McKenzie and51 words
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Article39 1917-01-05 10 Sunday 7th Jani ak\ Tide 9 h am. Height 9ft. 4in. Johnston's Pier 9 and 10 a.m. 2.30 and 3 30 p in. Club Bungalow 830 and 930 am 12.15, 8 and 5 80 p m.39 words
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Article271 1917-01-05 10 In order to avert the coal crisis at Marseilles tbe local Chamber of Commerce has just voted I.OOO.OOCfr. to purchase coal in England and retail it to the population at cost price. In the second police court .yesterday Tan Oon, a twakow coolie, was convicted of a serious aseault on271 words
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