The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 March 1917
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Title Section15 1917-03-23 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. te:; cents SINGAPOKE FBIDAY, MARCH, 23, 1917. NO. 89,71415 words
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Article259 1917-03-23 1 America is preparing for war Page 5. There have been serious riots iv Berlin Page 5. Yesterday's prices at tbe rubber auctions —Page 10. Latest changes m the 6hare list are given on Page 9. Fraeer and Co's share report will be found on page 10. Notes259 words
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Article984 1917-03-23 1 Which May had pointed with his 6ofte shoures. This garden ful of levee and floures In the thirties of last century an East Anglian 6et about preparing a home tor his latter years. The house and grounds, still doubtless carefully teuded by its present owner 6, may merit a984 words
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Advertisement347 1917-03-23 1 GOODRICH TYRES S -ETY TREAD RAFFLES HOTEL What have YOU done for the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors? OV£ SIGHT ONLY, SATURDAY, MARCH 24, Mr. Frederic VllUers The World's Greatest Living War Correspondent will deliver His Interesting WAR TALK PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED BT EXCLUSIVE VIEWS AND MOVING-PITTrRES AND THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT WAR347 words
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Advertisement201 1917-03-23 1 TH E only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. "Stelastic" Supcr-Cym Stelastic Tyres v *i are ;^f All British Made m Britain from Plantation Rubber. SOIrS AGEKTS: International Trading Company. MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF Valuable Freehold Land and Brick Kilns At Messrs. Ching201 words
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Advertisement123 1917-03-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Notice re Britannia trade mark Page 3. Notice re Singapore Golf Club meeting —Page 3. Assistants wanted for Government laboratory Page 3. Tenders for repair? to Johore steam launch wanted Page 3. Sale of unredeemed pledges by Cbing Keng Lee Co- Page 2. The Borneo Company hav^ some123 words
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Miscellaneous78 1917-03-23 1 THE WEEK. Friday 23rd Bigh Water- 1 25 a.m., IC-52 p.m. New Moon. Homeward mail closes (train). Lodge 6t George, 9 pm. Saturday 24th. Htgh Water- i -8 a.m 11 U p.m. Kanabsi. Ltd, tue^ting, Barker's, noon. Sunday 25th. High Water il-fO a.m., 11-83 p m. 6th Sunday m Lent.78 words
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Article242 1917-03-23 2 The Musical and Dramatic Eutertain meat m aid of St DoMlmVi Home for BlindeJ Soldiers and Sailors arranged by Mrs W B WiUoo, anJ given m Jouore Bahru on February 24 was v w ■uccees both artistically and tlnancially. Tb<» numbers giwu by Mr- M.cL'ullagb, Mr E A242 words
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Article246 1917-03-23 2 [The following recips of simple vegetu rian dishes are forward by the Food Reform Society Menu. Hi Tomato Soup. Haricot Bean Fritters. (3) Date Pudding. (4! Frdbh Fruit and Nuts. Tomato Soup. Ingredients Oae pound of tomatoes, one onion, half pint of milk, tea?poonful of flour,246 words
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Article65 1917-03-23 2 On March 10th flfty young men of Hong konij who were shortly proceeding on ser vice were entertained at dinner, tho hos's including Mr ClhUd Severn, and the gueuts Sir William Reea Daviea, Mujor Geueral Ventria, the Kishop of Victoria and Mr Justice Gompertz. Some inspiriting spec che» were made.65 words
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Advertisement412 1917-03-23 2 The Worlds best In BRITISH Pianos by— Brinsmead Broadwood Collard and Collard Chappell Stromecger Grands and Uprights AT Incorporated m Hongkong. Victoria Theatre H. M. GOVERNMENT TOUR IN AID OF WAR CHARITIES Tndtr the Distinguished Patronage of H. E. The Governor Sir Arthur Young, GCIIC. MONDAY, MARCH, 26th ANI> FIVE412 words
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Advertisement1139 1917-03-23 2 ANOTHER ATTRACTIVE PICTURE PROGRAM*/ A AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY T T THE LHAMBHfI BEACH ROAD THE LEADING THEATRE IN S: Mana er M H. KZi;YO:C SL/inp TO NIGHT -TO NIGHT AS USUAL, picti.rr 1\ u.-n D p^ The Reliance Film Co. Presents 3 The World's Sensational Photo Pi w1,139 words
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Advertisement618 1917-03-23 3 IN THE EUATE OF ARTHUR EDWARD DIVEY DECEASED. nnt to the Tustee Ordinance 19U Section 16, Notice is hereby given that all ji:ors and other persons having any claims L demands against the estate of Arthur cfwaril Davey late of Victoria m the Colony flfHon.fccng, deceased, who died on the618 words
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Advertisement637 1917-03-23 3 SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB. NOTICE. The Twenty-sixth Anmul General MeeUng of the Members will be held m the Club Hoose, I on Thursday, the 2ith day of March, 1917, at I 6.15 p.m. Business. 1. To receive the Report of the Committee, and the Accounts submitted by the Honorary Treasurer, and637 words
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Advertisement301 1917-03-23 3 FORD MADE IN CANADA. A FEW REASONS WHY YOUR CHOICE SHOULD BE A "CANADIAN FORD" FJRST:-AND FOREMOST, because it is the ONLY Car now on the Market that is manufactured Lock Stock and Barrel throughout m the BRITISH EMPIRE. Not only is the FORD we seIfMADE THROUGHOUT m CANADA, but301 words
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Advertisement762 1917-03-23 3 LOST Pair Alaminiura spectacles Monday la t. Finder will be rewarded on return to Singapore Free Press. REMOVAL. The Office of the Singapore Hot Springs Ltd," has removed from No. 6 Upper Circular Road to No. m Orchard R^ad. 20-3 94 3 IN THE MATTER OF "THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE 1915762 words
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Advertisement498 1917-03-23 3 WANTED. Two local assistants for tb" Government Analyst's Laboratory Sep y Linen. Applicants, wto sbouid have paused the Government 7th Standard or Home (quiv lent examination, should apply personally to the Government Analyst, bepoy Lines, from whom full I particulars can be obtained. 23-8 f.« WANTED Collector and accounts clerk.498 words
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Article, Illustration928 1917-03-23 4 The Singapore Free Press Friday, March, 23, 1917. liar* pautrt 1 aft tar* gl<vions t»»,fU *»ft Virijai sir' Lot> Ut cad U*. The dirty dastardly behaviour of the Germans m the French Territory which they are how compelled to evacuate under the pressure of the Allied Armies has again brought928 words
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348 1917-03-23 4 Recruiting m Australia is gathering impetus daily. An up country planter went aboard a *hip of war m Colombo Harbour, with a naval crtlcer, but without a permit signed by the proper authority. He was fined Us 200. The many friends of Sir John348 words
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Article503 1917-03-23 4 (By Submaiia* Cable] 'Heater's Serrioe] Petrograd, March 22. Prince Lvotf m formed Renters representative tbat the western and southwestern fronts side with the people. There had been gome exces see on the northern front but order and discipline bud been restored. The whole of the Bait c fleet503 words
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Article326 1917-03-23 4 At the inquiry into the circumstance! surrounding the death of Mr Henry I'.enn Stewart, who expired suddenly while taking part m Volunteer manoeuvres at Shanghai, I)r E I> Jackson said death wat* due to heart failure, the result of violent exercise m a mau suffering from a teDsory disorder of326 words
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Article33 1917-03-23 4 CANADA'S FRENCH PATR, 0T8 TBy Subnmrm* OMmm I *J' J" 1 '"re™'? I volunteered for, probably recuit h H will 3 among three ard ba« Cabinet for tbre. rr c fa33 words
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Article33 1917-03-23 4 Amsterdam Mr Oldenzaalsa^ ifc^ o t frontier on March 21 rumous of great i the eastern frontier i Vl 'ued to har Amsterdam, March Berlin are owing to :t<33 words
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25 1917-03-23 4 nden Marc has announced I m the be iccreaeed n would be N r 6 Crown ColfL would be cc\25 words
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Article29 1917-03-23 4 London. Marcb 21 -ocittionof Chambers cf r mmerce Lac passada solution m favour mtec of weight*, find eDet U trade m tbe Tnited KiLgdora warb licence.29 words
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Article35 1917-03-23 4 Amsterdam Marc. e BeriiiMr Tageblatt states t L a m ntlM^^m held at Munich ot b .w*m for tbe speedy a^f^B' d fit measures for tbe overthrow of :hm*ea HollWfg *^tr35 words
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Article24 1917-03-23 4 Amsterdam March II dermtn uic grams oow make claar tha was brought down a* :ce «rt* om of the raiders of England.24 words
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Article26 1917-03-23 4 Melbourne. March 21 —Four baotai iron firms m Victoria, employmc thu-Mse thousand men. close on March N cringle a rinke of iron moulders.26 words
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Article17 1917-03-23 4 London March lil Italian Ofidtl: We repulsed with hea. attacks, preceded by Costa bolla.17 words
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Article14 1917-03-23 4 Paris. March Jl. Sunr bfl|i» on March 24 and eude on Octebtt14 words
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Article220 1917-03-23 4 Men are now b a s;x^ Jamaica War Contingent. Mr I N Hamraet has kf; for Kerhnc Selangor. to take up the management of the K^rhnp Tin Mines Ltd. Mr H»mo* was one of the best tennis revere in th* district, and be t .nd Mre Hammet ht« made many220 words
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Advertisement174 1917-03-23 4 CALDBECK. HUCGREBOR Co, \Singapore, pp|ce Ust Malacca, on Kuala Lumpur, |ication Klang, Pen an g, IKAD OFFICE HONgkOtlg, LONDON Shanghai, Tientsin, Peking. WHOLESALE RETAIL WINE AD SPIRIT MERCHANTS. tVERY TRAVELLER SHOULD BAVE A LIFE-SAVING /C^Sfex WAISTCOAT fj Vi-^ir^^U^^ kr K tm^r Protection and Security, y lp(Pi(^l^T^nf*^fe4 Afcjclctely Unsinkab'e. jHpW^H&n price174 words
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Advertisement64 1917-03-23 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 3 a Orchard Road, Telephone No. 1035 The Oldest and Leading Studio. First m 1872, Foremost m 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at our Command, thus ensuring always the production of only the best results m Studio Portraiture,64 words
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Article546 1917-03-23 5 ALLIES OPPOSED, STILL ADVANCE Savage German Destruction [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Bar rice J .rcb IL An expert comments 2j up the bituatio'i says- O :r ♦joct b* 8 been carried m .mo t la.cc* .nan thirtydve kilometres beyond as we occupied oa March 15. crated two546 words
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Article389 1917-03-23 5 London, M irch 21. Marshal Haig \Ne advanced rapidly southeastward and East" *»rd cf Peronne. reaching points ten miles ••■twarJ of the Somme. We occupied Mother forty villages m tbU area. The •nemv is developing considerable resistance at a number of places between and Arras but the389 words
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Article226 1917-03-23 5 STATES FURNISH FUNDS Country Favours War [By Submarine Cable] [Reuter'i Service] New York, March 21.— At a meeting of the L'uion League Club, Roosevelt, Root, HugUt-s and other prominent men urged the entry of the United States into the war. Mr Harding, Governor of the Federal i Reserve226 words
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Article229 1917-03-23 5 Fine Work of the Fleet London. March 22.— Mr E Candler writing from Azizieh on March 3 describes the splendid work of the Tigris fleet which jointly with the cavalry turned the Turkish retreat into a rout. The rleet encountered a desperate resistance a: N ihrkelhih where229 words
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Article73 1917-03-23 5 London, March 22. In the course of a speech Mr Hodge outlined his scheme for settling soldiers after the war. He stated he was forming a grtat central committee composed equally of representatives of capital and workmen whilst local com mittees were being similarly organised who73 words
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Article64 1917-03-23 5 London. March 21. In the House of Lords Lord Fisher Btited When the country is m great jeopardy, it is not the time to tarnish great reputations, asperse the dead and discover our supposed weak nesses to the enemy. Therefore I shall not discuss the Dardanelles report but shall64 words
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Article725 1917-03-23 5 FRENCH AND BRITISH CONGRATULATION Black Sea fleet joins the Movement [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] Petrograd, March 21 Reuter's corres pondent wiring from Staff Headquarters, states troops mustered m the public square whither they marched with red flags and bands playing the Marseillaise. At the request725 words
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Article36 1917-03-23 5 London, March 21. The War National Steeplechase was run at Gatwick. The result was. 1. Ballymacad (ICO-9). 2 Chang (11— 1). 3. Ally Sloper (20—1). Niueteen ran. Won bf eight lengths, tind font.36 words
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Article38 1917-03-23 5 London, March 21.— 1a the House of! Commons Mr Hope stated that the War Cabinet was considering a mutual arrange ment for interning m a neutral country the war prisoners who had been longest m oaptitity.38 words
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Article27 1917-03-23 5 London, March 21. The Duke of Buccleuch had been made a Knight of the Thistle and a peerage of England has been granted to Viscount Valentia.27 words
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Article196 1917-03-23 5 DEVELOPMENTS PENDING AT MONASTIR French forces Active Corfu, March 21 A telegram from Salonika says the Bulgarian bombard ment of Moonstir with gas shells on March 17 killed eighty one old men, women and children while sixty one per sons who were gassed are not expected196 words
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Article157 1917-03-23 5 Attempt to blow up Ships Shanghai, March 20 Bombs wore dis covered on three seized German ships and it id believed it was the intention to sink the vessels m the fairway. llongkeug. March 21.— The German gun boat Tsiugtau has been blown up and rank at157 words
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Article191 1917-03-23 5 London, March 21. The Imperial Con ference sat for two hours. The Dominion members welcomed the presence of the Indian delegates. The Conference which adjourned to March 24 decided there are so many sutijects to be discussed which are iutimutely connected with military operations that nothing191 words
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Article63 1917-03-23 5 Success Growing Less London, March 21. Admiralty The Arrivals for tho week were 2,528 vessels; tailings 2,554 sunk sixteen over 1.600 tons; eight under 1,600. Nineteen were unsuccessfully attacked. AI6O sunk twentyone fishers, including seventeen bailing craft. The Admiralty announces thnt two minesweepers were mined. In one63 words
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Article57 1917-03-23 5 London, March. 20 Sir Albert Stanley announced that ettps are being taken to establish an organisation called the British Trade Corporation, which would bi> given a clmier, and whose principal object would be to facilitate and establish a Trade Credit Bank, connected with the existiDg backs, for57 words
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Advertisement162 1917-03-23 5 Robinson ®> Co. ■a E RES»- Cigarettes »eßeszk^ •QjgarcllcS- cigarettes^ Basso Egyptian $2.20 per tin 50 Tenor 51.90 50 American Vegenia $1.40 50 Soprano Ladies 90 cts. per box 25 De Reszke THE ARISTOCRAT OP Cigarettes. Mr. H. N. BUGKERIDGE (latcof Messrs LAFAYETTE, Photographed to Their ICAJ <\\ Begs to162 words
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Advertisement819 1917-03-23 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND," FOR LONDON. Por particulars as to rates of freight and passage spply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., agents: KONINKLMKE PAKETVMRT NAATSCHAPPM (Incorporated In Holland,) Hoy%l Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. J— S, COLLTBB QUAY. nHDBK OOHTRAOT WITH THE NETHERLANDS IHDIA819 words
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Advertisement570 1917-03-23 6 \J m British India AND A.PCAR LIINE (Oompanlea Incorporated la England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) Fcr China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (fob Europe). j outwabd (rom Obiiil INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE570 words
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Advertisement553 1917-03-23 6 N. Y. K. JAPAN MAI! STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd (Ineorporatea In Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A Bervlce lfi maintained between Yokohaai via ports to Marseilles, London, ondet mat contract with the Imperial Japanese Gorem ment. The Mew Twin screw Steamer maintaining this service have been special)) designed and constructed, and awe flttt*553 words
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Advertisement291 1917-03-23 6 ■aIL LIII Fortnightly BRAiCH Lim For further information »pp, J|c J- de COURTOis INDO^CHINa^ jiTEAM KAYIGATIONC Cnrorporated m Koglaafi Japa-j v a Hongkong «w. STEAMERS. jo^an. I':ManiMißg i J *«m Lalsang koniHacf r.^St Fookung 8.1- T.iiCL Tatihin, I.M Souang Thc« rteamaw have ecperior imJ^ mem to, aalooo w~-^T^g*** inallflbd Bargbont,291 words
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Article1348 1917-03-23 7 Great as is the measure of gratitude due to our splendid Navy and Army m this war, the nation owes as mtfch to the Merchant Service. The sailors of the Merchant Service face risks and hardships no less than those of the officers and1,348 words
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Article199 1917-03-23 7 In one of the memoirs of Lord Croraer it has been stated that he once foretold that Mr Lloyd George would attain to the leadership of the Tariff Reform party. This is not co striking as the prescience of the late Henry Broadburst during the existence of199 words
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Article157 1917-03-23 7 Professor Hans Delbruecke publishes a sensational article m the Deuteche Korresponden/. about what to do with Belgium. He Bays Nobody m Germany wishes for the annexation of Belgium. Military control I has been suggested, but even if the Belgians were given German generals there is no proof157 words
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Advertisement25 1917-03-23 7 'Avon' MOTOR CYLCE Tyres (ALL USUAL SIZES) JUST ARRIVED To be had of all Dealers OR THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) SOI/E AGENTS.25 words
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Advertisement351 1917-03-23 7 +fgߣ*W¥~-f C. &B. English Soups mm on wr j.' BLACK? 4 30 Varieties All Delicious "fan The Cuisine of one of the finest chefs m the world available for your table. Si Crosse Blackwell Guarantee these Soaps By Royai to be_Bade under ideal conditions, as are' all their table delicacies.351 words
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Article1064 1917-03-23 8 From recent cables we learn that Mr Hughes, Prime Minister of the Common wealth of Australia, has been prevented from going to London to attend the Imperial Conference. I: is doubtful if anyone who baa not been m Australia or more particularly m New South Wales recently1,064 words
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Article224 1917-03-23 8 Among tbe anniversaries of the year is the tercentenary of Elias A6hmole, the antiquary, whose memory is linked with Oxford by the University museum that bears his name. The founder of the Ashmolean Museum was born at Lichfleld on May 23, 1617, and the little cathedral city224 words
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Article173 1917-03-23 8 The British Attache at Yokohama wri tea to the effect that tbe trade of Kobe is expanding at such a remarkable rate that there is a danger of serious con gestion, unless measures are taken to facilitate tbe handling of cargo arriving at and shipped from173 words
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Article160 1917-03-23 8 While Germany made war on babies m order, as General Stenger, then command ing the BKb Brigade, so happily expres sed it, that no more of these Belgian swine be allowed to grow up into men,' her ally, Austria, has resolved tr> make war on babies' "comforters." The160 words
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Article101 1917-03-23 8 Mr T B. Cockerton, who bus just died, was the instigator of the famous "Cocker ton judgmant upon School Board i\ penditure. Celebrity has seldom been more 6imply obtained. That Mr <\ ckerton had any personal objection to the teaching of science and art" is improbable. He101 words
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Article95 1917-03-23 8 A pit? sty dpoigned to bn a model from tho point of YiO. of sanitation is baing erected m kill rose garden, which adjoins the principal street m Braintree, Essex, by Dr Jghn Harrison, tbe East Essex coroner and president of the Braintree Pig Club. Dr Harrison95 words
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Article261 1917-03-23 8 The Revue dv Front gives some m dispensable advice to soldiers going en leave if they fail to follow it, save the Revue,' thay will never be taken for real soldiers. Firt-t of all, it ie ebsentisJ to be dirty, muddy, and grimy even if261 words
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Article219 1917-03-23 8 If n;prclmnt ships wore to make u§e of the emoke screen they would find it to be a very effective v euhm9rine attacks, If a merchant 6hip. on eightir j» a submarine, turns at once to windward and chokes off the draft of her fires, the can throw219 words
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Article398 1917-03-23 8 DEPOSE THE KAISER. Defeat Inevitable. The Daily Chronicle special correspon dent, m a message from Rome, says 11 The Only Way Out is the title of a Bavarian pamphlet which reached Kometo- today, via Zurich. It la published at Munich under the auspices cf the Association of Male Citizens of398 words
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Article235 1917-03-23 8 UNITED STATES AND GER MANY. Diary of the Crisis February 4, 1915 ment annoanced its inten a submarine war agau t mfcr February 18.-Blockade c: tain declared. April H I#m Mayl.-l s 0, cans killed). May 7. Lv Americans killed' rutted Strct ar lb severely strained. cc me ]u y235 words
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Article110 1917-03-23 8 The Prince cf Monaco, wbote well known interest m ie progress has. among other things, helped the stud? of deep tea life, is dot reported to content plate establishing large ptrks for the preservation of wild animals m a elate of nature m the Pyrenees, m the Alps110 words
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Article64 1917-03-23 8 M*t6 Elizabeth Chamber?, a we! known and popular nuree, diej at II Luke hospital (act vening after a short iIIMM, layg the Manila Daily Bulletin of February The cause of death was badllary dyecntery Mies Chambers vras an English womau ucd HI on* of the most eac ce6sful Dursee m64 words
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Advertisement516 1917-03-23 8 SOME MAKES OF PENS S £Mf £s 9i are pretty, but fail the fit ffBI fU<^> /ggfcfc teet of hard work. Som® fff IjSS pens write under fay- ffl rfmg m^a*£as& i ourablo conditions, but ljl l}Ws BE SO2E YWI GET THE (ail when driven. The fin ffhJ 'SWAN' stands516 words
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Advertisement14 1917-03-23 8 SMEeIGE Drainpipes AND Channels SOLE AGENTS Indo- Malay Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN gINOAPORB). SINGAPORE.14 words
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Article118 1917-03-23 9 Mar. 22, 1917. The following are the sharea as to which changes are notified m Messrs Fraeer Co.'s yesterday's share list RUBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES. Bayers Sellers Alor Gajah 3.90 4 10 Ayer Hitara 14. C0 15. 'J5 Ayer Kuning 1.30 1.40xd Ayer MoJek 2.60 2.70 Ayer Punas118 words
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Article54 1917-03-23 9 JGZBaCTBD 01 tc Maicb 19 I hi i 2 4ij d :»raua 24j egsdlCi 6 ca 0 2 4 21*82 Franc* demaud Back 825 IMDU, T. V. Ho:.:t<tOih'e, dam^nd i% pm T^kch.vma, demand lot t jfiiaad 188^ .oh, tiomiiii er; Bank Bcyitg |H.'4 dtmk oi anglajid Ktte f>\% Baa54 words
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Article149 1917-03-23 9 March it. Tin (75 tons) $98 26 QwbbMm 17.r0 tf.^rafei*:* «J«fce No. 1 2625 m*» Ou*t Ke I 21.00 6jpo» Black cri.i_. 8 p it> 80 00 NypM, (Wfeilt f all 87.60 Nafcnagt (110 Is tbe Ik 42 0C negi 80 to lbs Ik.' 52.C0 Vitce (Baada^ *-O.CC "•cvffc149 words
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Advertisement544 1917-03-23 9 N*d EACE or PLENTY, LIFE INSURANCE 13 WORTH 100 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP "REAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LUTED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). Wtocvjoster House, Singapore, LONDON OFFICE l 52, Old Jewry, E.C. i wttc tne Snateue Ooart ot Saglaaa, ud compiles with tfte Brttiab LUelAasaiaaoG544 words
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Advertisement441 1917-03-23 9 HONGKONG AHD SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated m Hongkong). ssis&visr&r oaogss £'^•00,000 at Sa.. $15.1 .<J,O«J 3 fiV i m*i t4Mnr« Liability ol PToprlcfcfa-. •13,000,000 CODBT 0? DIUGTORI. 8. H. DodweU, Esq. Chairman. J. A. Plummer, Esq. Deputy I hairman. Hon. Mr. C. E. Anton. E V. D. Parr, Esq. T441 words
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Advertisement831 1917-03-23 9 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. Incorporated m Japan Capital Subscribed Y. 48,000.000 Oapital Paid Up Y. 80,000,000 Reserve Fund Y. 20,800,000 President, J. Inouye Esq. VicePrerident. Y. Yamakawa Esq. DIRECTORS. J. Inouye Esq. Y. Yamakawa Esq. N. Soma Esq. M Odagiri Esq. K. Bonoda Esq. T. Kawaehima Esq R. Klmura831 words
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Advertisement308 1917-03-23 9 X YAMATO Co.| U 41, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. U U Great Annual Gash Clearance U H SALE U [1 MOW OH M GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPTS. O AUCVION SALE 0 VALUABLE TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURMiURE, COTTAQE PIANO &c The Property of Captain J. G F< Bti AT ITnDHRCLIFFE," No. KiMfOVO308 words
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Miscellaneous421 1917-03-23 9 MAIL TABLE Todiy. intern odlate and loaal malic, will be toaao 1-1 bolow Ponacg, Malacca, F.M.B. (by Train! m a laily (exoept Bcsday). Joboto. 8, 8 80, 11 s.m UJO, t, i fi p^c. i uug 8.30 am P. Bat»rp Ap. Bnlang Hock Lim 880 am P S:i.tEbu, Sambas, ttc421 words
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Article372 1917-03-23 10 The Assizes weie continued throughout yesterday before the Chief Justice Sir John Buctnill, kc, with Mr G G Seth j dpp, prosecuting for the Crown, and a common jury. The Judge, at the sitting of the court, called up L.9e Ah Leong, the young 1 Cantonese who was372 words
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Article130 1917-03-23 10 At the Palladium thi§ evening the change of programme include*) a great American strike ti-ra called What Lo\e Can Do, a new nun.ber of Patbe'a gozette and many comedies including a rp.ciaily good three act ode. The usual Saturday matinee will be given. On Monday there will be130 words
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Article227 1917-03-23 10 [By Courtesy of the Fkench Consulate Paris, Mar 18fch 2.15 a.m.— The French Govercnient consiJering that the circun, stances laid upjo him the obligation to leave to President Poiocare bso nte liberty cf interpreting the situation for the beet of the interests of the national defence, M227 words
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Article119 1917-03-23 10 The Hongkong Financial Committee of Council en March 15th passed a minute for two million dollar?, contribution to the Imperial Government for War Purposes. In the Hongkong Marine Court Com mander Beckwuh had before him Errusfc Hoi, charged with refuging to join Ll9 ship and absenting himself without leave. From119 words
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Article367 1917-03-23 10 Singapore, March 21. An announcement has been made that the Straits Settlements War Loan has reached the satisfactory total of roughly one and-a half million sterling and clients are reminded that this lucrative invest* ment has a restricted issue and intending subscribers should see to it that367 words
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Article336 1917-03-23 10 UIbHKK. Singnpire, March 22. For ths Auction*? this we* k. which occupied two days, some 7*24 tons were offered. The demand at the cpening was poor bat improved somewhat a* the sales progressed, and a (air dt tnand was main lamed until towards tbe close of the336 words
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Article71 1917-03-23 10 Agents Gutbrie and Co. Bukit Knjang 72,691 against 40,250 total for 8 months 643,841 acjainst 496,155. Sungei Buaya (SumatnO 45,233 against 31,100; total for 8 months 31f:,832 against 264,500. Sumatra Caoutchouc Maatechuapij, 82 076 kiloe. Langkon (North Borneo) 16,000 again&t for 11 uiuutLa 700 againd 131,71 words
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Article32 1917-03-23 10 Mr Villiers the war correspondent will Rive hie war talk at Raffles Hotel on Saturday night after din Der when a collection will be taken for the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Fund.32 words
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Article305 1917-03-23 10 The training yesterday morning was carried out m a fine- clear weather, but few spectators were present to watch the j proceedings. Most of the horses were cent out for useful exercise. Abrame Stable (trainer V Southall) Col- leen and The Monk worked together orer a mile, finishing305 words
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Article105 1917-03-23 10 On the SRC ground yesterday evening tbe home team met the Wireless Station Uatn. The number of spectators increase* at each match, and la«t night there was a very large crowd present. It peems a pity, however, that a number of people v ill p* rt-iht m crowding105 words
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Article138 1917-03-23 10 From Our Oxen Corrupondtnt Penang, March 22. At Sungei Oettah annual meeting Mr J Sellar, presiding, slated that since laet meeting practically all available land had been or was m course of being planted, There were now 656 acres planted and 80 planted with paddy and 148138 words
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Article145 1917-03-23 10 Tho members of the Straits Athletic Physical Culturists will be glad to learn that Mr Goh Choon Yocg, who held the position of an Instructor to tho Associa tion last year, has given his consent to continue holding the poet. The fire brigade was called out on Wed nesday night145 words
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Letter151 1917-03-23 10 To the Editor, Sir, I observe from your account of yesterday's Council proceedings that it is proposed to amend the Courts Ordinance to enable Supreme Court Judges to take District Court work. Is such an amending ordinance necessary? I know of nosucb limits to Hie jurisdiction of151 words
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Article676 1917-03-23 10 How the Pictures were Taken. The following particulars regarding the taking of the Sorame film which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Monday are most interesting. All thotfl who have seen the film will rn-mifppt >t deeire to know the indentity of the operator, who676 words
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Article68 1917-03-23 10 There was a motor car accident m Orch ard road last evening about eight o'clock. A car containing three Europeans was coming on its correct eide down Or chard road when the puller of one of several rikiehas which were standing empty near Government gates suddenly dived across the road.68 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement226 1917-03-23 10 GLAXO THE BEST FOOD FOR IMFAMt* YOUR baby is the most precious thing YOU hay HtS Good health is the most valuable possession HE can hj^ GLAXO is a complete food m itself, requiring O n addition of boiling water, no milk or cream has to be add A FRESH226 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous91 1917-03-23 10 SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES. Sunday, 25th Instant Johnston's Pier, 9, 10 and 11 a.m. 2.30 and 8.30 p.m. Club Bungabw 930 and 10.30 a.m. 12 15, 3 and 6.30 p.m. Tide 11.50 am. Height 9 ffc. 5 m. &V.C. DRILL PROGRAMME. TO DAY. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall SV A Recruits h91 words
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