The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 March 1917
1917-03-24
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Title Section15 1917-03-24 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. te:; cents NO. 89,715 SINGAPOKE SATUEDAY, MARCH, 24, 1917.15 words
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Article281 1917-03-24 1 Late wire news is given on page 6. Official figures at this week's rubber auctions on page 12. A famous military band will play at the Gardens this afternoon— Page 6. Details are published of the sinking of another American 6hip Page 7. An account of German281 words
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Article1266 1917-03-24 1 Quicquid agunt homines nosiri est farrago libelli Juvenal. The Topiciet attended the meeting of the musical genii of Singapore the other day and was gratified at the kindly feeling and unanimity displayed, which augurs well for the future of the Choral Society In his earlier days1,266 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement377 1917-03-24 1 GOODRICH TYRES i fETY TREAD WHITEAWAY'S For TRUNKS and BAGS. j THE BEST THIS DEPARTMENT RELIABLE MAKES I TAINABLE 0F ENGLISH solid hide I IS NOW REPLETE IN BAGS I 1 CANVAS FIBRE WITH EVERY PORTMANTEAUX I I AND NECESSITY FOR THE SUIT CASES I AND J§ STEEL TRUNKS TRAVELLER377 words
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Advertisement86 1917-03-24 1 LATE9T ADVEBViSEftIKNIS. Caldbeck Macgregor for Allsopp's beer Page 6. An unsolicited teetimoniale to Dunlop tyres Page 10. State Expre6a cigarettes for particular smokers— Page 3. New telephone number to the Cold Storage Company Page 5. At the Alhambra fresh films At the Palladium to day matinee— Page 2. Lathee for86 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous99 1917-03-24 1 THE WEEK Sztordai 24th. Htgb Water— j -8 a.m UH p.m. Kacabii Ltd, meeting, Barker's, nooa. Sunday 25th High Water— il co a.m., 11-53 pm. 6th Sunday m Lent. Annunciation Lady Day. Kofldaj 26th. Btcr. Wm 3-* Teluk Ani-on llubber. noonChambtr cf Con iLerce, 1.11 pm. Legislative ouncil, a. 3099 words
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Article346 1917-03-24 2 The full Court of Appeal opened m Ipoh on Tuesday and will probably la6t through the week. Sir Thomas Braddell, Chief Judicial Commissioner, and Mr Justice Edmonds arrived m Ipoh by the mail train on Monday. Among the civil suits which will come up before the Court will be a346 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement55 1917-03-24 2 It is tLe brewery interest presumably who are r -pontib!»» for a very cl«\»i counter of the Btfftk of Britain movt?m v Iq |hi Ti«MI and other papers now it a big two column advertisement ending ad follows There is nothing to pat m th» place of mi a necessity55 words
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Advertisement333 1917-03-24 2 PlalSfb7- rldS beSt < 4rfroadwood Collard and Collard Chappell Stromeuger Grands and Uprights AT Incorporated m Hon^k b Real Flesh Buflder foun'l at last. New Home Remedy Works Wonders In Making Tnin Undeveloped Men and Women Plump and Attractive. 1/^7 HOW TO GAIN 15 TO 41 !b Stop heinß n333 words
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Advertisement583 1917-03-24 2 TCKIGHT 9.15 NELSON ANDERSON'S POPULAR fiOVEL TO-NIGHT 9.15 WHAT LOVE O CAN DO Neither floppy ncr sentimental, but a big thrillirg drama thpictin*? actual Bern s tal:en at the time of thu bit; induHtrial strikes m America. A MASTERPIECE OF SUSPENSE AND BEALISM LATEST PATHE WAR GAZETTE Supported by tho583 words
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Advertisement207 1917-03-24 2 PULL VALUE is what you Q A AT THE HOUSE OP QUALITY THE LHAMBRfI BEACH ROAD I THE LEADING THEATRE IN BttfOAj Our Progremmes Ere ncady and ccnsistcLt, rr i FEK tie following Programme of features to be t-c. Their SENSATIONAL PEOIO-PLAY DX Ltm THE LAST THACK m 4 Sapcrb207 words
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Article1144 1917-03-24 3 A French View. The following review of a French beok lately published, which we take from .United Empire, is cf special interest at the present time If we vilh to study German policy m, connection with the Bagdad Railway we have m the main to turn to1,144 words
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Advertisement407 1917-03-24 3 TC-> IGHT TO-NIGHT At The Popular Photoplay House EMPIRE ■i Trams Pasa the Doer. SECOND SHOW 9.30 p.m. Sharp NEW EPI3ODI:* OF THE PATIIE SERIAL g% 6 THE RED CIRCLE L •th I p sodo 'THE THIRD DEGREE" Episode PEACE AT ANY PRICE KplsDde 'LAW DODGERS' fcr FCI P. qcj407 words
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Advertisement285 1917-03-24 3 Hyamato Co. !j O 41, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. U U Great Annual Gash Clearance U I S-Jkh 1 1/VOM/ O/V [J GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPTS. fl CIGARETTES The particul lt man demands a particular cigarette. "Stfrt9 Express" are made for just such men— me cl discrimination who require the285 words
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Article342 1917-03-24 4 An Important Decision, One of our telegrams to-day cays tbe Madras Times records an important decision m tbe High Court at Calcutta m respect of a teacher and bis employers. A residential master m the Armenian College was given a month's salary at the leginning of342 words
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Article102 1917-03-24 4 The Judges of Hts Majesty's High Court have never been afraid to tpeak their minds to anybody, however exalted. Mr Justice Bray fear* not tbo face of Lord I) Abernou and 'be Control Hoard, and indicated as much at Somerset Assizes. While insisting that the drink102 words
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Advertisement614 1917-03-24 4 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS WAR LOAN BONDS. Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum, payable half-yearly on the 15th May and the 15th Noy. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE 15th NOVEMBER. 1919. PRICE OF ISSUE— IOO PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lent614 words
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Advertisement106 1917-03-24 4 i If r^£^ I >■" I "German soldier* complain bitterly that their important transport service hms fc.r»: i.ea handicapped by the rubber shortage In lierhn, shop after shof bmmditom* u-htch arc tyrclcss D. Tho:)..is Curtin m The D.Ui. f[[ There is food for reflection m the fact that British jj106 words
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Advertisement158 1917-03-24 5 INSTANT RELIEF FOR FLATULENCE Heartburn and Wlniy Spasm 3. The efficacy oi Dr. Cassell'a Instant Relief ;>uiplaint* wiU be a revelation to have hitherto trusted to bismuth w soda mix ares or to old fashioned hver The trouble is due to gas m Ibe stomach or <iri«iag from undigested food158 words
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Advertisement494 1917-03-24 5 POISONED BY MALARIA. Malaria is no respector of persons. No age or station of life is exempt from it. It leaves its victim. in such a debilitated condi- j tiou that one of oar foremot medical writers has been led to say. "It is astonishing the < number of people494 words
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Advertisement486 1917-03-24 5 H. M. BONE HORSE IMPORTER AND EXPORTER 139 Orchard, Road. 1a Kampong Java Road Singapore. Importer of high class Saddle and Harness horses also Race Horses and Ponies and Griftins. Guaranteed not bought out of Milk Carts or Government Pounds m Aus tralia but direct from the Breeders, and all486 words
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Advertisement775 1917-03-24 5 LOST Pair Aluminium spectacles Monday last. Fiader will be rewarded on return to Singapore Free Press. SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB. NOTICE. The Twenty-sixth Annul General Meeting of the Members will be held m the Club House, on Thursday, tho 29th day of March, 19i7, at 6.15 p.m. Business. 1. To receive775 words
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Advertisement647 1917-03-24 5 SUNGEI BAGAN RUBBER COMPANY, LIMITED. Notice of Declaration of Interim Dividend. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a second interim dividend of 7$ per cent has been I declared by the Directors on account of the year ending 30th June, 181?, payable on the 3st March, 1917. AND NOTICE IS AL-O647 words
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Advertisement412 1917-03-24 5 WANTEO A European Grvercess for two ChiJdren age eleven and t-even jearr,. App.y with references to Box No O/O Singapore Free Press. **S 26-3 WANTED SIX CCMPOSITORS Good salaries to competent men Apply C A BIBEIROt Co. Lia M-» uc WANTED. Two local assistants for the Government Analyst's Lnboratory Sep^y412 words
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Miscellaneous576 1917-03-24 5 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES sth SUNDAY IN LINT »'TH MARCH. ST. ANDREW a CATHEDRAL. 7 a m. Holy Communion. 7.j5 a.m. Huly Communion (Choral). Hymns. 184, 9*. US. r 7. j.j; pm. Corporate >.omni union of Mothers' Union. 10.30 am. Ma* ins (Choral). 4 pm. Chi Ten's fcetvise. 5.3) p.m. Evt-576 words
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Article, Illustration1082 1917-03-24 6 The Singapore Free Press Saturday, March. 24, 1917. i*r.»«d II p ff*'- In the wires received to-day, one has a chance of seeing something of how the British advance east of the ArrasBapaume road is getting on, m spite of adverse weather, which, while it hinders the British from looking1,082 words
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Article170 1917-03-24 6 Mr I 1 T Allen is appointed to act as pro tectorof Chinese, Straits SettlcmeLts with effect from Feh 26. Dr J C C Ford is appointed Superintendant Emigration iVpot Negapatain, from June J6, 1916. The Eastern Kinematograph Association Singaporo has been Regibtered under the Societies Ordinance. A service will170 words
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Article933 1917-03-24 6 [By Submarine Oable] [Renter' a Bar vice] London, March 28. A French com manique Bays: In the region of St Qaentin there were patrol skirmishes north cf Dollan and between the Scuime and the Oi6e. The enemy attempted violent counterattacks to dislodge ue from the »ttt back of933 words
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Article58 1917-03-24 6 MILITARY BAND AT THE GARDENS. A visiting military »,< nd p the Botanical Gaffe** a ft five o'clock KMH indicate t; lovers of Rood mubic iv moot/ 1 1 rest assured ib. fully fine mmic and it may be exw tbete will be a very large attend^ this le the58 words
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Article516 1917-03-24 6 The Cologne tat** referrinito IW discard m Omwwi <Iril con.. .-the food ,u r h cared tfW f ti. •he toi-gut cf r ape, us v, rtm^r unfit, n<r\ card m hie al dot| f §aj be was atked After examiwa. I Rt various anfjlee and from til p^ pcr516 words
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Advertisement151 1917-03-24 6 S. ALLSOPP SON. BRITISH PILSEIMER BEER. I IN QUARTS AND PINTS CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. SINGAPORE AND MALAXCA. EVERY TRAVELLER SKOLLD HAVE A LIFE-SAVING /ow?J}, WAISTCOAT (mLjUl^TfeC^^^v^yT Wv\ Protection and Security, i JW^w^iNfo 1 S'^T^J} Alsclutely Unsinkat'e wf^y^^tl' Price $10.50 LIFE-SAVING RUGS $20 EVERY KIND OF 1151 words
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Advertisement54 1917-03-24 6 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 3 1 Orchard Road, Telephone Ro. IO3S. The Oldest and Leading Studio. Flrßt m 1872, Foremost Ir 1917, Unequalled Facilities, Air Resources, and the Requisite Experier J x c rc T' Studio P Child Studies, outdoor Groups and v *'«<ws, Commercial Work, &c, &c.54 words
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Article597 1917-03-24 7 BAD WEATHER AGAIN Cur new Line [By Bvbmaiina OabJe] k Renter's aarTK.«aj March larshal H a: c: reiiiUnc.3 id increasing westward cf Sunk Qnpr::.;a uvrard of Arras. Heavy -::dw OPTD3 imp- -^.1 our ad van jut a successful raid north gjprar- of Arras. The enemy, counter ?3 :ue597 words
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Article141 1917-03-24 7 ua! report of the Penang Muuici It Department for the year 1916 by Mr A W Hamilton, the Chief Officer, states that the total revenue ?3 975.65 and the total ex-, MMMII During the year, there were tea calls to fires or supposed Ires and eleven false alarms from Street141 words
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Article508 1917-03-24 7 STORY OF THE R0MAN0FF3 I The Holy Synod's Adherence [By Submarine Cable] I [Renter's Service] Petrograd, March 28.— The Bourse :a saya correspondence between the faar.t/a and M Protopopoff has been dis cover-jd proving the Germanophile tendencies of the late Government and confirming the reports of efforts508 words
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Article327 1917-03-24 7 The total number of deaths m Singapore during the week ending Mar 17, was i4B giving a ratio oi 35 97. Phthisis caused the death of 37, malarial fever 35, beriberi '27, convulsion 26, and fever not specified 17* There were two cases of small pox, of which one was327 words
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Article521 1917-03-24 7 WILL GERMANY FOLLOW RUSSIA? British Message to a Free Peop ie [Bv Submarine Cable] [Reuter's Service] Amsterdam, March 22. Tbe Vorwaerts referring to Russia says it will be a dangerous mistake if equal suffrage is not introduced m Prussia during the war. Amsterdam, March 22. A521 words
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Article205 1917-03-24 7 How to Help the Allies New York, March 22.— The bankers ilmost unanimously approve Mr Hardiug's suggestion regarding a credit of a billion dollars to the Allies. It generally believed the plan if carried cut would take the form of a hugu raited States bond issue, the205 words
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Article80 1917-03-24 7 A rikiaha puller named Swee Wah wa6 fined five dollars with the alternative of eeven days imprisonment, by the fcecoud police court magistrate, yesterday, lot pulling bis rikisha m a rash and negligent manner m Upper Serangoon rd on Thura day night. The magistrate' ordered the five dollars to be80 words
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Article244 1917-03-24 7 THE IRISH QUESTION Commons 'Desire a Settlement [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service J London, March 22. A general strong desire was manifested m the Commons m favour of an Irish settlement. Mr Bonar Law thought it would be far easier to effect an arrangement with Ulster if the244 words
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Article434 1917-03-24 7 Compulsory Rationing LoDdcn, March 22. la the House of Lords, Lord Devonport foreshadowed compulsory rationing of bread unless the consumption was very considerably dimin ißhed. London, Match 20. Lord Devonport has announced drastic sugar regulations, making it a punishable offence to sell more than a fortnight's supply434 words
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Article54 1917-03-24 7 A special Bill, providing for very sivere puuisbinenta for den] era and ueeru of opium and morphia, has pasted its third reading m the Chinese Senate and has been passed on to the House of Representatives. Users of opium and morphia are liable to punishment) from the third to the54 words
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Advertisement134 1917-03-24 7 Robinson Co, v Dp n I ♦"2E V RES if Cigarettes. '^f^ •QjgarcTleS- cigarettes^ Basso Egyptian $2.20 per tin 50 Tenor 81.90 50 American Vegenia $1.40 M 50 Soprano Ladies 90 cts. per box 25 De Reszkc THE ARISTOCRAT OF Cigarettes. The Singapore Straits Directory for 1917. Price 58.50 per134 words
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Advertisement718 1917-03-24 8 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERffIAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND, FOR LONDON. for particulars aa to rates of freight and passage apply to McAUSTER Co., Ltd., AGENTS? KONMKLIJKE PAKETVAART WAATSCHA^y (Incorporated lc Holland. Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 3. COLLTBB QCAT. >SH OOSTRAOT WITH THB NETHKKLAWDR ISOIA OOVSBWMVT718 words
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Advertisement578 1917-03-24 8 vP« jDritish India AND /IIPCAB JLINE (Ccmpaniaa Incorporated la England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsulas and oriental sailings. (Under Contract wltn His Majesty a Government.) For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (for Europe). Outward (fob Ohwa) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE Homeward578 words
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Advertisement990 1917-03-24 8 m. m MESSAGERIES MARTTr. (incohpo^-:,,;^; MAIL LIKE. BRIKCH LIRI. rtni,ht, yser ict twetobft^ For further Infcrmattoß apply J- de COURTOts Regular Hail.ings m MAURITIUS and SOUTH hmzik m^ For Particulaiapply to m M« P^^ ■UTTEIIBWBBttIIs^^ II I k Lk COVERNWENT oTjOHf^ AUCIIOW SU.E OF RUBBER UNI bd for sale by990 words
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Advertisement565 1917-03-24 9 Was f.<- kace rAiomi or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). Wtncnester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE i 22, Old Jewry, E.C. NN <*euw**:i with the Ropteme Ooait ol Eaglaaa, aad eomaliea with565 words
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Advertisement450 1917-03-24 9 BOKGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKIKG CORPORATION (Incorporated m Hon^ajag). **a*a*| ,6-M.GOO at la.- BM9Mf9i wnM bUvet tlb 5)0,000? •'•BJO.OOO w«»« L»abO»ty cJ Proptlslciß.. 111 .000.000 QOQBT Ot Di^SCTORH S. H. Dodwell, Esq. I halrman. J. A. Plummer, Esq. Deputy hairman. Hon. Mr C. E. Anton. E. V. D Parr. Esq. O450 words
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Advertisement828 1917-03-24 9 «W ZEALAND INSURANCE Co,, Ltd, FIRE AND MARINE. (Incorporated In New Zealand.) YAIB-TSZE INSURANCE AB3CC. Ltd. MARINE. Incorporated m Hongkong,) shina fire Insurance Co., Ltd. FIRE. (Incorporated In Hongkong.) L3NDOI GUARANTEE ft ACCIDENT Co. Ltd. GUARANTEE. (Incorporated In England.) Fire and Marine Bisks of evory de&ciipl"o» underwritten at lowest carrent828 words
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Advertisement724 1917-03-24 9 AUCTION SALE OF RARE VALUABLE CHINESE PORCELAIN WARE EMBROIDERIES At the Saleroom of Powell Co., Ltd. On Monday, 26th March, 11 a. m. a cm P r ic P3rce!ain vases, bowk, plates, card trays, jaw. cups, figure ornaments bronza gons, blacuwooi table acrueaa inlaid with crystal and Fekln JuUh, beautiful724 words
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Article644 1917-03-24 10 Difficulty of Preserving illusion The Cinematograph Commißßion of la quiry established by the National Council of Public Morals resumed its sittings recently at the Central Hail, Westminster, under the presidency of the Bishop of Birmingham. Mr John D Tippott, managing director of the Transatlantic Film Company (Limited), .the644 words
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Article116 1917-03-24 10 At Suffolk Assizes recently, beforo Mr ."hi lire Avory, Uicbard Clarkeon Mayhew, 60, solicitor, of Lowestoft, and bis brnti; riot (i^o Mayhew. 56, Boli citor, of Saxinundham, ploaded Guilty to m iti charging them with inia* appropiiutiou and fraud. Mr il for the Direc tor of116 words
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Advertisement676 1917-03-24 10 BELTING HAIR BELTING, Regular Quality HAIR BELTING, Special UNAFFECTED BY HEAT, WATER, STEAM, OR ACIDS. "ORIENT BRAND COTTON BELTING with Anti-friction Edges— A Strong Serviceable Beit for all purposes. "CHONATA" or VI-BALATA BELTING. These Belts are made of finest quality English cot! duck and a special Balata composi' ion which676 words
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Article47 1917-03-24 11 '.COBBXCTBD UP TO March 28.) i i \.n!t 2 4 1 d «nai i 24j to fIS 2 4 81-82 Fra- c AohuhUl Bark B^6 ■dMBKQSVi cs3i.Rr:d par >*Oi Immmb4 lOtf Java, S*:~. |g| tisaxoXi iarnand 65l BovauH»as2, Boak Bnyirg IH.^4 BatV. A3 Kagioc! Kite 5^%47 words
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Article115 1917-03-24 11 March i 3. Tin (175 tons) floi CO \ri*iit> 17CO y,tn C^K No. 1 26 25 ~i*« C«b« >*£. 7. 21.00 pM *>li»ck L>o»e 80.00 g pW, (Wklt* f atfel 87.60 (HO £3 t!i« !l 42. 0 C 80 •'..->. ik. 52. C0 80.00 M (Ambaina) ncm. Ocffec U%115 words
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Advertisement125 1917-03-24 11 GORDON'S The Oldest Established London I Gin Distilleries Famous for the Furity and Flavour of their OLD TOM" AND "DRY GINS." OF ALL DEALERS THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND SOLE IMPORTERS. BUCHANAN'S BLACK WHITE' There is no better value on the Market than this old and perfectly blended125 words
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Advertisement867 1917-03-24 11 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. THE SPRING RAGE MEETING (UNDER 8. R. A. RULES OF RACING) WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday the 15th, Thursday the 17th, and Saturday the 19th of May, 1917. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 15th May, 1917. 1. THE OPENIN3 STAKES— 2-30 p.m. Value $400 and $100 to the867 words
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Advertisement728 1917-03-24 11 2. THE BU6DSH STAKES- 2-55 pm Valuo $400 aad $100 to the Second Horse. A Handicap for all Ex-Griffln Horses that have run at the Meeting, Entrance Fee, $20. Distance, Scurry Course. S ft 5. THS DIVIDED GRIFFIN HANDICAP 3-20 p m. and 4-10 p m. Value cf each Stake728 words
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Advertisement115 1917-03-24 11 MARTIN'S jfTE^Lod jes] PI LLS A Preach remedy for all 'rr^ul^riil»« Twiiiili* •c, ao tbat on Uc fcm s t«n a mely ooat Bar j »ii: '.CLAUD M. B. FOSTER k Sons "BUGLE" BRAND PALE ALE IN QUARTS AND PINTS. GALDBEGK, MAG6RE6OR Co. SOLE AGENTS. Good things to Eat. J^a115 words
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Miscellaneous94 1917-03-24 11 WEATHER KfiPORT. iiiaJ'-jg Kewhan flofi^\r- iiar. 82 9 am s vi i t m S3 r*D S9 621 .8 7 4 2>« BH 81.0 0 '8 0 77 r '8 ft 76 5 >-'taa Cairn PW Calm Decqp wo 74 0 Bataa fAU id 34 toaM- Nil. Ttratt- balls on94 words
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Miscellaneous275 1917-03-24 11 MAIL TABLE. Todiy. m: r mediate ted looal caaiis will fct ioobo m itst below Penang, MaUoca. F.M.B. (by TwUnJ tpm. <3ally (exoepi Saaday). io^c?^. 8, 6 80, li a.m., lajjc, I. a p, tt Palan Soegl Aing Hong 8.80 am Cucob Ilock Gaa 8.80 am P. Batnm Balang Hock275 words
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Article166 1917-03-24 12 DEATH FROM RASH MOTOR DRIVING. Before the Chief Justice Sir John Bucknill k c, and a common jury, the case waa continued m which Sarja bin Sarban, a Javanese motor driver, stood charged with causing the death, by a rash act, of a Bengali named Ramdawar, about two166 words
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Article118 1917-03-24 12 Tha usual Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association auction was held on Wednesday and Thursday when there was offered for sale pkls. 12,104 41 or 1,613,921 lbs iTons 720.5) Prices Realized. Sheet bm. Fine Ribbed 9149 to 9154 Good Ribbed 132 149 Fine Plain 128 132 Good118 words
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Article133 1917-03-24 12 Singapore. March 28. For the weekly Rubber Auction held yesterday acd to day the qu*uM: ed was 86S iocs. Demand was poor at tua commencement, and. though II improved later, prices fur all grades showed ao appreciable drcp as compared with tboet ruling last week The b133 words
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Article397 1917-03-24 12 Inspector Leonard m charge cf the Central Police 9:1:103, ia tho third poliflf ccurt yesterday, charged nineteen Ilyiam boys, nearly all of them employed at the Van Wijk Hotel, with playing m common faming house at No 20-18 Armenian et at 10.25 pm. on Thursday. They were all convicted and397 words
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Article69 1917-03-24 12 [By Courtesy of the French Consulate Paris, Mar 19 6.30 p.m. The French 8 per cent bonds are at francs 61.50, the 5 per cent at 88.15 and the new 6 per cent at 88 30. New York, Mar 19. The Germans sank the American steamers Vigilancia,69 words
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Article87 1917-03-24 12 With reference to the Regulations relating to the Embarkation of Passengers, published iv the Gazette Extraordinary of the 7th February, 1917, the public are requested to take note that no kucu endorsement as is required by Clause 1 of the Regulation* can under any ciicura stances whatever87 words
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Article80 1917-03-24 12 FOOT BALL. Ou the SCC ground yesterday evening, a large crowd watched and eojoyed a game cf footer between a Navy team and what was supposed to be the V M C A team but which contained several players from other teams. The navy lads bad many supporters along the80 words
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Article36 1917-03-24 12 At the Alh :mhr:» this evening the new programme includes The Last Track full of exciting incidents, Nine Fathoms Deep" a thrilling drama, comedies, the weekly gazette and a novelty film for the ladies.36 words
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228 1917-03-24 12 RETIREMENT OF THE HON 'BLE MR F. H. DALLAS. I: i«* with r^cret. which wn are sure viil be bbured by thr comrnuni'.y. says the S.iraw:\k G- zett that we have to record the riHrfWl of thp Hon'ble 111 X II Dillai, who for th*» pMI fourteen years bag held228 words
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Article159 1917-03-24 12 A case of some interest was heard by Mr W Pryde, Magistrate Taiping. The ca.e was brought by Dr J 'lYrtiua Clarke. 1! Officer, against Mr Loh Khao P>eng, pro prietorof the well-known tlrm :>f Talk Ho nnd i.'v. Taiping for rxpoeiug for 6ale tinned awl anil for159 words
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Article127 1917-03-24 12 Mr C H Kane buct a tiger at Scpang on March 19th en a Chinese-owned Four coolies had been previouEly taken from this estate. Those wbo wish to 6pend a pleasant evening should bock seats at the Sea Hotel for their special dinner advertised r tN-re will he i oiitiu127 words
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Article836 1917-03-24 12 Sixteen Months In German Prisons. Sixteen Months m Four German Prisons," Narrated by Henry C Mahonny. (Sampson Low) 6s. Mr Mahoney was crossing Germany en route to Russia when war clouds were gathering. A lying pretext led to his arrest as a spy netually before England made836 words
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Article84 1917-03-24 12 Mr J R N Charter, eon of Mr R Charter of this town, signalling sublieutenant on H M S Palia, has applied for transfer to Motor Boat Patrol. These motor boate are only about 30 tons, and if Ihey ccc a submarine they must rum it which desj troys both.84 words
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Article213 1917-03-24 12 A fete m aid of St Dunstan'e Hostel for Soldiers and Sailors Blinded m the War was held on St Patrick's day at Kejang and as a result the Fund should benefit by the considerable sura of about £3,000. The Kajang Padang presented a strangely animated t-cene213 words
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Article188 1917-03-24 12 The Undersecretary, F M S forwards the following for publication: A telegram hns been received from the Government of Madras, dated 19th March, to the effect that tbe emigration of Indian labour to tbe Federated Malay States is to be limited to tbe lowest possible minimum from188 words
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Article188 1917-03-24 12 On Saturd v March 10 at Bangkok a British Rod QtOM fete was held, which proved very successful and the bat pro fit is likely to be about £5,000. These m charge of the fete no less than those who were there as guests thoroughly188 words
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Article159 1917-03-24 12 A Chinese carter walking along the railway line near Pudu on Wednesday nifilit and carrying a cart lamp with the red rear light forward succeeded m stopping a train, the driver of which had him arrested. (M M l The Conference of both Houses of the National Assembly appointed to159 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement427 1917-03-24 12 f^^k Builds un Wk Stren^h llHni^^'n Anpier Emulsion is invaluable \,V- m t ,»5 A Md strength id all run-down conditions ar J ••> \VV pCtW^^^H or after My »«iom illness It m TJ \H\^'^lK&*'jß mucous membrane of the stomich and WV.-.^SsKr™ d.pest.ye and bowel irre K ular,t,es. prom<*l7 ==^^Trti^vß427 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous77 1917-03-24 12 S.V.T. DRILL PBO6B YMMK. TO D v 2.80 p m. Johnston'* IV- f V A Sera I I 4 2.15 p.m. 1 BK|f i. mvkch un. 7.80 am. B Kitiße SRI? (i G \VAC r Ac?g Adjutant, S. V. C. SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES Sunday, 26th Instant Johnston's Pier, 9, 1077 words
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