The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 June 1917
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Title Section14 1917-06-14 1 Singapore Free Press MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPOKE THUKSDAY, JUNE, 14, 1917. NO. 9,08314 words
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Article205 1917-06-14 1 Alterations m the share list on page 0. Diary of the week's Warring— Page 10. The Conscription Bill has been introduc ed m Canada Page 5. Rubber and tin returns, share report ani auctions report on page 10. A Commission is inquiting into causes of industrial unrest205 words
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Article920 1917-06-14 1 If yon want to be particularly festive m Bombay you go and visit a cemetery. II is no ordinary cemetery; m the ttriol meaning of the word it is not a cemetery at all, for the bodies are not burned. Nob can it be called a920 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement195 1917-06-14 1 GOODRICH TYRES SAFETY TREAD RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER OH SATURDAY. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best m town Upcoantry orders promptly executed Bread delivered at private residences daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars Repaired, garaged, and Cars on195 words
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Advertisement291 1917-06-14 1 ALL-BRITISH ROM TYRES USED BY THE BRITISH WAR OFFICE &BjjjP\ One tyre is as good as another /■•T/" on ly when both are ROMS." $tt'' l\ They not only give more speed, llf- more comfort and most mileage ill at least expense, they stand the 1 1 i| toughest test291 words
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Advertisement204 1917-06-14 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Notice re lost ecrip of Kanaboi Page 3. Thr c light electroliers for sale Page 9. Ron tyres for speed and comfort Page 1. Notice by Soh Tiam re debts of his adopted son Page 8. Little and Co. have a stock of Hobbe Hart's safes Page 4.204 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous87 1917-06-14 1 THE WEEK. Thursday 14th. High Water— 6-11 a.m.. f -52 pm. Italian Circus, Beach-rd, 9.30 p.m. Horace Goldin at Victoria Theatre, 9. 1S p.m. Frldai 15th. High Water— 6-44 a.m., 6-60 p.m. Homeward mail closes (by train), 4 p.m. Saturday 16th. High Water— B-8 a.m 7-42 p.m. Ssadu 17th. High87 words
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Article386 1917-06-14 2 Of whom precisely, a<-ks a writer m the Daily Newe, era tbe advocates of an English marriage for the Prince of Wales thinking? The Stanleys, the Talbota, and the Neville are the three greatest English families from the genealogist's point of view and the Stanleys descend from386 words
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Article171 1917-06-14 2 Another German Outrage. Copenhagen, May 6th. A survivor has described the German seizure of the Norwegian steamer Carnitta, laden with corn for the Betgian'Relief Committee. When the Carnitta was stopped m the North Sea the submarine commander refused to recognise the German safe conduct and ordered the 28171 words
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Article139 1917-06-14 2 A CHILD- WHEN IT PAYS. A email boy,'* writes a correspondent, who looked about eleven years old, but whose face bore a frown of world weary cynicism, climbed to the top deck of a Dulwich tramway car. When the conductor appeared the small boy effected a remarkable change m his139 words
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Article92 1917-06-14 2 Heroic Deeds Described. London, April 27th. The Newfound landers had tha most terrible experience of all tbe troops engaged m the Easter Monday attack. They wrestled with adversity for three days. Once they yielded the middle of their assembly trench to overwhelming numbers, but they held one end,92 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement367 1917-06-14 2 BOSTOOK'S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS will open for a short season AT BEACH ROAD, SINGAPORE. GRAND OPENING TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 and will present the same show that played m London for two years and gave 12,000 cerformances and which was visited during this period five times by the King, the Queen367 words
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Advertisement483 1917-06-14 2 gpHBPVW^I 1 1 1 Ilk j I (TO-NIGHT 9 15) One of the finest Bluebirds yet produced (TO-NIGHT 9 IS) THE GrlXtJ-j m LOST LAKE I PRESENTING ME3RY MISCHIEVOUS MYRTLE GONSALEZ In a picture version of a legend of the Sierras Neither the moral nor criminal code is fractured. There483 words
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Advertisement480 1917-06-14 2 POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT! 5??5;!^ A COMPELLING PHOTOPLAY Powerful Lesson Taught ly Films. Excellent Cast In A Strom o AT THE 8 PPOd »ttl|B ALHAMBRa THE PIONEER AND PREMIER HOUSE OF QUALITY Presenting a Vitagraph Bpecia? Blue Rib? on r A 6 A PHOrODKAMi. OF TRELIEND -I V -v'.' 'THE480 words
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Advertisement532 1917-06-14 3 AUCTION SALE TOWN OP KLANG. rv infractions from the Administrator, hf land and thophoates known as Nos. 89 d 37 tf* in treet Xla *£> having a frontage Main Street and situated dose to Klang !Liw*y Station, containing 2400 square feet J^thercabonts, will be pat up for sale by »hiie532 words
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Advertisement287 1917-06-14 3 United Engineers, Ltd. Clients are respectfully requested to give legible receipts for all goods received. Owing to losses occurring from time to time through neither ourselves nor our clients being able to recognise signatures on Delivery Notes, no initials or illegible signatures can be accepted m future. T. C. B.287 words
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Advertisement82 1917-06-14 3 "FIRESTONE." FAMOUS FOR EFFICIENCY. i I Agents: BRINKMANN CO. BULL DOG LAGER $ovi Jmlk on PER CASE PER CASE 8 DOZ. PIMTS. 4^£|H^ j 4 DOZ QUARTS. mmmm^ m m^ mmi^^^^^ mmmmmm I, 3 °BERT PORTER aiCtIa 01 mi^^ mmmmmm m^ mm mm^^^ DUTY EXTRA Sole Importers Huttenbach Bros. Go.82 words
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Advertisement532 1917-06-14 3 NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the Trade Mark consisting of the emblem of an Eagle as shown above with the words Eagle Brand above the emblem la the property of the Standard Oil Company of New York (incorporated m the State of New York United States of America) and532 words
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Advertisement599 1917-06-14 3 LEOPARD NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Trafie Mark above illustrated (both word and device) is claimed on behalf of Hodgson and Simpson Limited, 17 Highfield Street, Liverpool, England, Soap Mfinufacfcurers. for use m respect of all kinds of Soap (both Laundry and Toilet) Candles, Detergent*, Matches, ana Starch,599 words
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Article27 1917-06-14 4 Domestic Occurrences DEATH. Embrie.— On June 13th at the Nursing Home, James Embrie, 2nd officer of East Ext Tel Co., 0. 8. Magnet m his SCth year.27 words
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1516 1917-06-14 4 The Singapore Free Press. Thursday, June 14, 1917. We have to thank the revolution m Russia for one very rich joke, played by people who take themselves parti cularly seriously, upon others of like kidney. When Mr Ramsay Macdonald and Mr Jowett applied for passports to visit Russia (at whose1,516 words
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Article635 1917-06-14 4 Mr Croucher of the Vacuum Oil Com pany, Shanghai, ieleaviug for home toeffer his services. Mr E S Willbourn, Acting Geologist F M S, has left for Home to join tinImperial forces. Mr Frederic Villiere, veteran British war correspondent and artist, eailea from Yokohama on May 19 for America. Mr635 words
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Correspondence.
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Article871 1917-06-14 4 Sir,—l wafiintere tt dl loyout issue of J uae >Z h{ *t* the landlord and tenant 0";^^ —some propped Munich m About half way do*, P1 °'C£ something to ihe effect thai y D *ti law if brought into f^ rce "J 6 Pfopo^ landlord evicu Cg871 words
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Advertisement217 1917-06-14 4 JUST RECEIVED FRESH SHIPMENT OF AUSTRALIAN BEER IN HOGSHEADS FROM A WELL-KNOWN BREWERY FOR PARTICULARS AND PRICES APPLY TO GALDBEGK MAGGREGOR GO. HOBBS HART'S SAFES NEW STOCK JUST ARRIVED Hll^ "^f^^tfAjLiW* ■i'jitfw* im^^mmwm^wE^^^^^^m'wH^^^^^^^m^. I 2 ts jB I •> ■fiß^A*^mi^?*S BBmS^I m■ I Jf^^ k. K^c mm^^ 4H V k217 words
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Advertisement64 1917-06-14 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS j Sa Orchard Road, Telephone Ho. 1085. The Oldest and Leading Stodlo. First m 1879, Foremost m 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at out Command, thus ensuring always thr production of only the best results m Studio Portraiture,64 words
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Article230 1917-06-14 5 I STRONG HAND IN GREECE Thessaly's crops Seized [By Bubmai™ Cablel [Renter's Service] London, Jane 12. A telegram from .jjjeu- says that radical resolutions ap ac bfl m preparation for the settle eO t ci e Greek question. The French r jre; r Minister Jonnart, who has I230 words
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Article117 1917-06-14 5 London, Juae 12. The predicament of ilr Raciay MacJonrkld and Ur Jowett ecnti-ues to aronse great interest. Cap bin I •Vr'- C °l the Sailors Uaicn states he »arcej the Premier if a naval crew was put aboard the ship whereon the delegates tishci :j sail, or117 words
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Article105 1917-06-14 5 London, June 13. Ber Majesty the 4aeen has seat a message of condolence :c Mr? William Redmond. Sir Edward litizr. wrote to Mr John Redmond that a; 3 most active opponents respected icd liked him. It appears that Major ikdmocd was serving on the Staff but105 words
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Article89 1917-06-14 5 London, June 12. It is officially noti dsd that Lieutenant H Bell Irving, rnvr, Mmmanded the drifter which tackled Joe enemy seaplanes mentioned yesterday. Hia communique ia noteworthy as this is ii ri:- 1 tima m the war it has been i£:ia!iy recorded that a fishingvessel sue89 words
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Article52 1917-06-14 5 Tckio, Jane 12. Baainess men heartily ftpoort tha nw national committee be Vl cg k means con interference with the internal affairs ot China, moat loyal fcppor: of tha British alliance and the of cocSisoca and friendship »otoad Ba3: informed men atate the c^ will undoubtedly strengthen52 words
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Article55 1917-06-14 5 June 12. The Times under*ndBthat at the end of last week 15,000 ll *i?:nen were released for military *rc'.ce There has been some friction owiacj to give and take spirit there l 2 odc;b the full quota of railwayman fmuishe'l towards the half million trocpa demanded55 words
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Article36 1917-06-14 5 London. Jane 12. The government J*i for credits £394,853,200 sterling for 18 third quarter of 1917, making a total lQ ee the war of fonr thousand millions •'•ariins! including advances to the Allies.36 words
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Article18 1917-06-14 5 June 12— A Spanish torpedo jj?. htB towed m a German ■nbmarine «*guieß damaged.18 words
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Article674 1917-06-14 5 A QUESTION OF TIME The Vision of Victory [My Submarine Cable] [Reuter't Swim] London, Jane 12.— Renter's correspondent at headquarters says Field Marshal Haig has addressed the Second Army as follows The complete success of the attack of the Second Army under General Sir Herbert; Plumer674 words
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Article61 1917-06-14 5 London, June 12.— Owing to the rigid Spanish censorship the Spanish situation is not clear. The substitution of Senor Dato for the previous ministry is not regarded as momentous but it is significant that the overthrow of the Liberals was accomplished under military pressure, instigated according to61 words
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Article28 1917-06-14 5 Petrograd, June 12. Raval has followed the example of Kronstadt and ejected the Government Commissioner and the Soldel has taken over the administration.28 words
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Article19 1917-06-14 5 London, Jane 12.— Mrs Pankhuret and Miss Annie Eenney have sailed for Petro gcad.19 words
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Article390 1917-06-14 5 CANADA AND CONSCRIPTION THE PREMIER'S APPEAL Details of the Scheme £By Bubmarine Gable} [Renter's Bervice] London, June 12. Sir R Borden introducing the Compulsory Service Bill laid stress on the obligation to reinforce the gallant troops m the field. "If we do not provide them with these reinforcements with what390 words
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Article88 1917-06-14 5 London, June 12. A German official speaks of British oavalry east of Messines, lively fighting on the Dwina near Hinor gon, at Baranovitchi and especially near Brzezany and on the Narajowka. Paris, June 12. A semi-official says the British victory at Messines is now complete. The British dominate88 words
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Article66 1917-06-14 5 Washington, June 12. The Treasury admits that the liberty loan is greatly undersubscribed and it is feared will fall short by a hundred million sterling. It is closing on June 15 and President Wilson is planning an important speech and flag day celebration on June 14,66 words
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Article32 1917-06-14 5 London, June 12. Regarding the sup* posed Austrian peace delegates to Russia, it is now clear these were prisoners and never reached Petrograd. The mission is not regarded seriously.32 words
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Article100 1917-06-14 5 From Our Own Correspondent Penang June 18. The wedding took place at Nibong Tebal, the Rev X Gamier officiating, of William Muirhead of Bakap Plantations and Mona Winifred Reid. The bride was given away by Mr Lorraine King and the best man was Mr Rickett. Miss Jack was100 words
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Article87 1917-06-14 5 Mr Eugene Chen, editor of the Peking Gazette, who had been arrested and kept m custody on a charge of libelling the former Premier Tuan, was on May 28 sen tenoed to four months' imprisonment after a speedy trial at the Court of Procu rators. No alternative was given m87 words
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Article870 1917-06-14 5 London, June 13. Field Marshal Haig reports We gained further ground east and northeast of onr Meesines front for nearly two miles and oonpied the hamlet of Gapeard. We also advanced onr line slightly astride the Souchez river. There is considerable enemy artillery activity northeast of Gouzeaucourfc and870 words
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Advertisement205 1917-06-14 5 ROBINSON Co. FRESH SHIPMENT OP MELACHRINO'S EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES No. 8 m tins of 100s Price $2.05 No. 9 100s $2.15 No. 4 50s $1.05 No. 5 50s $1.40 THE SINGAPORE STRAITS HOUSEKEEPER'S DAY BOOK. Names of Articles m English with phonetic equivalent m Malay. Contains Bazaar Account (52 w^ekb), Cook's205 words
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Advertisement935 1917-06-14 6 "£LLERMAN" LINE. ELLERIAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN BNGLAND FOR LONDON. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGBNTSJ KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAJLTSCHAPPM (Incorporated m Holland, Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 9—B, COItLYBB QUA*, UXDSR COHTRAGT WITH THB NETHERLANDS IHDIA GOVBBHMEKB935 words
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Advertisement602 1917-06-14 6 ITs \3m British India AND Apcab Li me (Companies Incorporated England.) Mail and Passenger Services, peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract wltb His Majestyg Government.) For; China, Japan, Penang, Gorton, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. HOMaWAWMWHEUBOPI). I OOTWABD(WmOBMA> INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE HOMBWAB tvQ TCITROPB) i602 words
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Advertisement968 1917-06-14 6 ■BBSAGERIEB MARmI **il tit, BRIHch Lilg Fortnightly service betwtpr, c Haiphong. Deiween Saigon.! For further Information k STOOMVAAFim^ "NEDERUHD" (Incorporated i* Hollar The Mailsteamer 11 REMBRANDT' WILL SAIL FOR BATAVIA THIS WEEK. For passa-e plea,, applv t(): Internationale Crediet and Hae^ vereeniging "Rotterdam" 1 d'Almeida Street Pfao^ 11-6 1M HEAP968 words
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Article901 1917-06-14 7 Some of Germany's Schemes In tbc Pacific. "The New Paciae." By C Brunsdon Fletoher-Macmillan. Underhand trickery and intrigue, unscrupulous use above board of the elbow and the flat, German methods m tbe Pacific have been characteristic of her down to the minutest particular. Mr Fletcher nails 'one901 words
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Article212 1917-06-14 7 THE NERVES THEIR NEEDS. I We do not give much thought to our nervous j system when it is worfcing all right, but when I it goes wrong natcuc has a w*| of calling oar attention forcibly to the trouble by something we cinnot overlook— pain. When you try to212 words
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Advertisement525 1917-06-14 7 Wak or Peace, Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY 18 P THE GREAT EASTCRN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LUTED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OfTICE Wlnciester Bouse, Sln^ipore, LONDON OFFICE: 11, Old Jewrf. E.a "O* W» «8po«ltefl with me Safteme Conn ol525 words
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Advertisement473 1917-06-14 7 THE HO HONG BANK, Ltd. Head Office SINGAPORE, RAFFLES CHAMBERS, 5 &6. Branches Malacca, 155 First Cross Street; Ituar, 77/79 JalBD Suleiman. CAPITAL. Registered— 53,000,000. Sfh^iT "a 84,0f0,f00. 'Subscribed 33.500.000. *ai<lup. *:,750,C0a, ***** OF DIRECTORS. Llm Peng Biang Esq Chairman. The Hon'ble Dr. Lim Boon Keng. Lee Choon Gaan Esq.473 words
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Advertisement699 1917-06-14 7 INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated In the U.S.A.) Capital ~...U.5. 93,200,000= Straits $5,8C0,0U0 Surplus U.B. 93,550,000= Straits $5,800,000 Undivided Profits.. .U. 3. 91,010,022-81= Straits 91 800,000 Head Offlc3 55, Wall Street, New York. London 36, Bishopsgate, E.C. BRANCHES: Bombay Hongkong Ban Francisco Calcutta Kobe San Pedro de Macoris Canton London Santo699 words
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Advertisement281 1917-06-14 7 Largest Stackers or PAINTS AND OILS HIN WATT Co. BHir-CHANDLERS Teiephoas m. 102, Market Street Singapore Gold Storage Co., Ltd leaf EitraiM to Bonn Ifeirt Telephone 1261. Sea stocks of all kinds of Frc sen Meats etc., can be delivered to fthipping at the Wharves, or to ike Singapore Roads281 words
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Article453 1917-06-14 8 The political trouble ia Austria is, potentially at least, significant. From the beginning of the war it has been dear to experienced observers that the policy of the Hapsburgs was suicidal. A German victory could only mean their permanent enslavement to Berlin a German defeat must mean, at least,453 words
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Article390 1917-06-14 8 To the Editor of the Times. Sir, The following account ot friendly American feeling towards Ore it Btitain during the present war may iatc r?-t onr countrymen. I was sent out to 0S A some time ago on special duty. My work last September sent me to390 words
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721 1917-06-14 8 Those of us who have seen the leave trains eteam into the London stations bringing home the men from the trenches m France have had an opportunity of see ing our officers and men practically as they are, save for a shave and a bruehup,721 words
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Advertisement534 1917-06-14 8 10THING IS MORE EMBARRASSING THAN EXTREME THINNESS. It is the plump, welldaveloped man Who cute the melons and has the fun socially. Scrawny, skinny people are seldom popular. We all admire fine figures No dressmaker can hide a bonny, skinny form. You ought to tesc the one guaranteed reliable treatment534 words
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Advertisement50 1917-06-14 8 STAMFORD HOUSE, PRIVATE HOTEL Bras Basah Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always cool and exposed to sea breeze FURNISHED APARTMENTS with Board. Comfortable Rooms with Bathroom* attached. Eleotrlo Fittings throughout, Large Reception Hall and Billiard* Separate tables m spacious dtaing room TERMS The most reasooable.lo Town. Fov further partlculars,>pply to THE MANAGE*50 words
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Advertisement317 1917-06-14 8 Actual Results are more Convincing than Words' The following unsolicited testimonial f of the numerous enthusiastic users C f n ili \^mk Tyres must strongly appeal to thosi motori^^ gj^ET^i recognize mileage value as the one and on! la^K^fT of ensuring economical tervice. v mean s W(| y<w^it7 To The317 words
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Article1463 1917-06-14 9 Issued by FBASEB Co., Exobange and Share Brokers, Jane 13th. VUJ taoUtioaa of Sterling SbM» taut fee regarded v poiei? umtaft) lot ibe men OAf Ham, Paid. &asv Di? Butmb. bbii&bbi 100,000 H IB AttAgat ll|% I 8 8 0 879,880 la Sb Anglo-Java 10% lot 51,463 words
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Article54 1917-06-14 9 (Cobbbothd or vo Jane 18.) Bul4m/l 24i dimand 2-4 J Private ewsdito 6m a 2 4 13-16 Plan jt demand Back m 818 Ibdia, T. T. HOSeKOSa, damand 54%Prerr TOK9BAMA, dtmand 109 Java, ismaad 184* B&pqkok, dtmand 65} Snyaßiisivi, Bank Bnvtof f 4 Baei vt ilagland R^te 6% Su54 words
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Advertisement58 1917-06-14 9 "S.A." WHITE-ANT POWDER FOR USE ON RUBBER ESTATES The Strongest Most Efficient Ant Killer on the Market IT IS ALSO the Most Economical ma—mmmmm*mmmmm—am Of All Dealers Or m Original Cases of 1 Dozen. Tins each about 2 lbs. PRICE $J 4 NETT FROM THE BORNEO CO.. LTD. SINGAPORE. (INCORPORATED58 words
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Advertisement632 1917-06-14 9 WANTED Junior clerk for lett* r despatch work. Must hare passed standard Vil. Apply m own handwriting to Box 222, c/o Free Press. 14-6 s 16 6 DRESSER. Dresser wanted for Kuan tan. Apply to BARKER ft Co Chartcied i ana Chambers, Singapore. )?-6 th sl6 6 i WANTED FOR632 words
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Miscellaneous663 1917-06-14 9 PROTXTCH June 18. Tin (buyers) 1105.00 aamkiti M 16.CC Grib*Ui Cafes No. 1 26. 2f 3*flcfcic»B Cuba No. r 25.0 c .-ajpaa Black ordi<i. B'poia 29.25 ?6SH?«»i (WbiU fall) 89 00 y*Sinagi (110 £3 tb« Ik 42. 0 C Kahnoga (80 tc the II.J 62. 0 C Ksca CCanda) 30.663 words
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Article720 1917-06-14 10 FINAL FIGURES. We have received a farther official notification from Fort Canning bringing np todate the figures with regard to enlistments under the voluntary man-power scheme. The total of Europeans m Malaya who have come forward voluntarily since January 1 is 570 of whom 219 have already720 words
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Article31 1917-06-14 10 Profession Paibs. Accounts Plummer and Bateman beat Press, Davies and Wilson, 4 B, 6—4, 6-4, Medicos, Elder and Hunter beat Mer. XI. Terzano and Pa6h, 6 4, 6 3.31 words
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Article28 1917-06-14 10 Profession Pairs. CS. Tyler and Pedlow vs Mer. Williams and Broad. Veterans' Double Handicap. Bishop Fergoeon Davie and Wrefoid Scratch vs Mayson and Perkins owe 80.28 words
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Article13 1917-06-14 10 Profession Pairs. Army, Maekell and Brown va Navy, Stow and Webb.13 words
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Article44 1917-06-14 10 The late Mr W H Stone, adviser to the Japanese Department of Communications, whose death at the age of 80 is announc •d, had been m the service of the Japanese Government for nearly fifty years, and was the last of the Foreign Advisers.44 words
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Article269 1917-06-14 10 CHARGE AGAINST A EUROPEAN In the third police court, before Mr N D Mudie, yesterday^ afternoon, Frederick William ton, managing partner of the Asiatio Motor Works. Ltd, was charged on a coroner's warrant with causing she death of an unknown Chinese, aged about 60 years, by a rash269 words
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Article164 1917-06-14 10 In the Court of Appeal, the Chief Justice (Sir John Buckoill, k a), Mr Justice Woodward and Mr Justice Edmonds on Tuesday afternoon decided to reserve for consideration the Casbin vs Kitovitz appeal, relating to an indenture of settle moot, without hearing counsel for the reepondent. The164 words
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Article171 1917-06-14 10 Mr Justice Sproule delivered judgment m the Supreme Court m the appeal of Tan Tiak Hoo, who had been charged before the senior magistrate, Mr W Langham Carter, first that he, being licensee of a retail liquor shop at 195 New Bridgerd under the style of Chop171 words
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Article86 1917-06-14 10 At Beachrd this evening the Italian circus gives its first performance. It comes with a good reputation and brings tarns entirely new to Singapore. Horace Goldin opens hie illusion show this evening at the Victoria Theatre with many new tricks, and supported by a strong vaudeville company. The86 words
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Article147 1917-06-14 10 At Hongkong, W J Stokes, the ex chief eDgineer of the is suing Captain de la Sala, tbe master of that vessel, for §1,000 damages for libel. A jury js being aeked for. A meeting of Englishmen held m Hongkong on May 81, decided on the formation of a St147 words
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Article895 1917-06-14 10 (The dates given are those of the despatch of the telegrams from London.] June 6. Enemy aeroplane raid (18 machines) on Thames estuary- Ample warning received, and raidere only able to penetrate short distance inland. Bombs dropped m Essex 12 killed, 80 wounded. Four raiders destroyed six895 words
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Article136 1917-06-14 10 RUBBEB. Singapore, June IP. The quantity catalogued for this week's auotion amounted to 106 tons. The sale opened with a fair demand with Fine Pale Crepe at SI 4I and Ribbed Smoked Sheet at 9189 a decline of 96 and 97 respectively. As the sale proceeded the136 words
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Article83 1917-06-14 10 (Saunders and Macphail's Report.) Wednesdays Business. The Rubber Auction and the Share Market were both weak m tone to day (Wednesday). Jeram Kuantans were offering at 1.65 (cum rights), Malaka Pindas at 92.50 Ayer Pan as at 911, Kempas at 98, Lunas at 96.90, Jimahs at 91.80,83 words
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Article137 1917-06-14 10 The bicycle thieves continue their activities. A Chinese clerk named Tan Kian Seng had his machine stolen from 26 High st, whilst a cycle shopkeeper named Lee Jui of 58 Jalan Sultan, never saw again a machine which a Hokien boy took ostensibly for an hour. The Provincial Assembly at137 words
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Article71 1917-06-14 10 Agents Harrisons and Crosfield (Sumatra). United Serdang 262,968 SuDgeiKari 37,100 Soengei Ham pah 14,284 Asahan 80,082 Central Sumatra 5,022 Tandjong 113,689 Bila 2,618 Sialang *****1 Ampat 17,500 Anglo Sumatra 78,817 Tanah Datar 18,784 Rubber Plantations In. Trust 33,045 it Tea 846,822 Bah Lias 26,197 Toerangie 13,88371 words
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Article56 1917-06-14 10 Friday, June 15th, 8.1 6 p.m. Drill Hall SV A Recruits. 4.80 Johnston's Pier SREv. 6.15 Drill Hall Maxim Co. 6.10 Orchard Road SVRk M C 8. 6.15 Labrador Villa Malay Co. 5.00 Drill Hall SF A Co. 6.15 Rafflei Institution SVC Band. G G Wace,56 words
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Advertisement319 1917-06-14 10 More m lienger's If When m doubt about what "Food" for an ailing 8 infant, or for a person unwell, remember there is n it>^ X than m any other food. mn Benger' 8 H Bender's is a highly nutritive food, plus the natural Lfl digest it. l 'iturai means319 words
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