The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 July 1917
1917-07-07
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Title Section15 1917-07-07 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPOBE SATUribAY, JULY 7, 1917. NO. 9,10315 words
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Article269 1917-07-07 1 The failure of their big attempts to recapture the important Chemin des Dames ridge represents a costly reverse to the Germans. They have squandered great numbers of their beet remaining troops to no avail Page 7. Nevertheless, Reichstag speches point to the fact that the Germans still269 words
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Article1195 1917-07-07 1 Quicquid agunt homines ?iostri est arrago libelli Juvenal. Most of us have thought about the man power question, primarily m a military cense, but secondarily as to what might happen if the bulk of Britons m Singapore had to render service to the State, either m1,195 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement203 1917-07-07 1 600DRICH TYRES S'-rETY TRSAD RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY. RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. daily HAFFi.ES BAKERY AHO CONFECTIONERY The best m town Upcountry orders promptly executed Bread delivered at private residences daily. BAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE R ZZZ EL French and English203 words
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Advertisement136 1917-07-07 1 Kelly Walsh, Ltd. (INCORPORATE^ IN HONGKONG). THE NEW MAP OF THE i Imprimerie d'Bxtreme-Orient, Hanoi, PRICE $16 9 50 COMPLETE. Jk\ /Mm mEsi Tirestonc i" II X EFFICIENCY Igents mmm M 00, Singapore. i notice. S T 4 H/l F fl W Fl READY MADE S HOUSE, I AfllCC 1136 words
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Advertisement48 1917-07-07 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. War maps at Kelly Waleh'e— Page 1. Chiog Keng Lee and Co's sale of 184 bandies of hoop iron Page 6. Rubber mangles at Little's Page 6. PERFECTION Scotch Whisky 10 Years Old Blend FOX HEPBURN EDINBURGH j SOLE AGENTS SWEE LEE CO. 15, CROSS STREET,48 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous186 1917-07-07 1 THE WEEK Saturday 7th. High Water— O-. 1 9 a.m 1.13 p.m. Ulu Pandan meeting, Evatt's, noon. B.G.C. Bogey Competition. Harmston's Circus Sunday Bth. High Water— l-26 a.m., ISO p m. sth Sunday after Trinity. S.a.C. Bogey Competition. iond&i 9th. Higli Water- 2 15 a Ui.. 2-30 p.m. Dungun, Ltd,186 words
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Article197 1917-07-07 2 Reports of Enemy Terms." The German Government is widely dis geminating statements 00 German war aims9)notably m the Christiania Morgen blad and Count Bothmer'i periodical Real ity (Wirklicbkeit) Foremost among the proposals is this "From Belgium, all railway communications, posts, and telegraphs and telephones to be under197 words
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Article204 1917-07-07 2 Patrol Constables Relieved of their Guns Two patrol constables, an Indian and a Malay, stationed ia Chemor, had a rather sorry experience on Sunday morning. They were strolling along the Tanjong Rambatan Cheinor road ia theit nonchalant manner characteristic of tbe Oriental con stable, when suddenly there204 words
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Article192 1917-07-07 2 A feeling as of a tight band about the head is often felt iv ad lition to the pain ot a headache that is caused by nervous exhaustion. The ache is generally at the baok of the head, rarely m the forehead, and it is often accompanied by192 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement715 1917-07-07 2 Harmston^ Circus TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT GRAND OPENING MGHT AT 9-15 P M. Location BBAOB KO\P. Return of trie Popular Favourites digger, Better, Brighter th^u ever. HARVISTON'S The Apex, Tbe Crux, The Acme The Alpha Omega O! ah that otaujs for I', rfeotion iv the Circus World. Bee our Beautiful ajrabSftalllona A715 words
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Advertisement622 1917-07-07 2 Say, Oar New Orchestra has arrived—" COME, LISTEN TO THE BAND and laugh at the Biggest All-Conjldy Programme ever Presented. A STRANGER i FROM SOMEWHERE! A moving picture version of Willie Wood's popular fctory He hae a -tranger." An Original BLUEBIRD Comedy-drama filled with thriilH atid Laughs. Featuring Agnes Vernon622 words
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Advertisement473 1917-07-07 2 STRONG DOUBLE ATTE ACTION AT THE ALHAMBRA Tbe Pioneer and Premier House. The Hocse of Quality Besch Road THE LONDON FILM CO. PRESENTS A Production of Unusual Power "CHARITY ANN" m 3 acts. A vivid and powerful screen story, abonndi c[a >'. iiiatjc u*tion> v 8 rcalif-m rftvea^ng pathos that473 words
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Advertisement924 1917-07-07 3 NOTICE OF SALE. In the Court of the Judicial Commissioner at Kaala Lumpur Application No. 1 of 1917. The Cycle and Carriage Co. Mortgagees vs. The Straits and F.M.S. Motor Service Co., Ltd. Mortgagors la pursuance of an order herein made bj the Judicial Commissioner, Kuala Lumpur and dated tbe924 words
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Advertisement465 1917-07-07 3 i BLINDED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS 1 FUND. June List. Previously acknowledged 928,588.67 Singapore Sporting Club 8,000 Mrs Norman Black (June July) 100 DV Perkins 6.10 W Marsh 5 Coveney (May A Jane) 4 Kemp do 5 "Hope" (March to May) 10 Mrs Benton 5 Leighton (March to Jane) 12 Capfc465 words
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Advertisement1170 1917-07-07 3 "State Express 11 becomes the YwJ^^t\^~^ all-time friend of every man who A^_ smokes them and recognises their refinement, exquisite aroma and delicate flavour. They are the j£\ CIGARETTES NO. 555 Virginia Pcr s T J of 75 Cents. Packed m Patent Vacuum Tins. Sole Manufacturers ARDATH TOBACCO Co., Ltd.,1,170 words
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244 1917-07-07 4 ■•ill Letter about Examination Results. Bombay, June 19. At Esplanade Police Court Khan Bahadur Eavasji Pettigara, Superintendent, C I D, appeared before Rao Bahadur SetalTed, Chief Precidency Magistrate, and applied for permission to investigate an offence nnder the provisions of section 58 of the City o!244 words
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Article156 1917-07-07 4 News haa beec received m Siantar that some kampongs on Tobameer, and es pecially Prapat, on the frontier of the East Coast have risen m revolt. The move ment mast have come from Samosir, where very great discontent still appears to *eign. The rapid departure of the156 words
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Article240 1917-07-07 4 The various agencies which are dealing with the social side of the new girl com muni ties m the munition centres of Scotland find themselves faced with cnrious problems and difficulties. A factor to be reckoned with is the spirit of independence and self reliance, due240 words
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Article148 1917-07-07 4 DEAB DITTIES THE SUBALTERN. Here I am clad m khaki Instead of the old red gown, A cub.in an Empire's Army Fondling my top lip down Bat I never thought so three ye^ra back When I banked m the wee grey town. And I think of the gaunt old College148 words
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Article490 1917-07-07 4 St.Quentin has been a rich field for the ragpickers of the Western front. Over 60,000 persons were thrown out of that important manufacturing town, allowed to take with them only what few posses sions they could carry on their backs, and their homes became the spoil490 words
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Article292 1917-07-07 4 Government Committee of Enqui r| The following order ft j,. tUed fer Government cf Madras Thr- Ooverc Council has had under examiuaticc t qutttion of coneumpti n of jy city of Madrae. The reti nation 6howe that con- c o has more than doubled m292 words
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Advertisement364 1917-07-07 4 W With LEA &PERRINS' SAUCE, g^k a few drops sprinkled over the meat, Fyk %kgk fish or cheese, &c, are all that is <j^r required to impart the most delicious *fe IpJJri piquancy and flavour. |)lM ffJSWS The QUALITY an(f concentration of its MjSW ™V| ingredients make a little of364 words
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Article860 1917-07-07 5 [The tif th ordinary general meeting of [enrietta Rubber Estate, Ltd, was held a May M at London House, New Londontreet, I C, Mr W H Shelford (Chairman tbe Company) presiding. Tbe profit and losb account shows that our net receipts, after allowing for an j D yer860 words
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Article103 1917-07-07 5 FOUNDER OF LIBERTY'S J v.b, at the age of 74, occurred at MM the Lee, Bucks, of Sir Arthur L:b ?rty. founder and chairman of a Limited, Begtnt-Atxeet who helped to replace the onti btOfJ n. h :iny oti.i bair-sent t' k v haogingl o^-d od. Theu there waa a103 words
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Article74 1917-07-07 5 Tckio, June 21. A Nippon Yusen Kaisba steadier encountered a German submarine and after severe fighting sank it. [Tbe news came to the local branch of tbe NY X through tbe head office. The captain of the ship cablicg reported that the submersible appaared ou the afternoon of the date74 words
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Advertisement186 1917-07-07 5 INSTANT LELIEP FOR FLATULENCE Heartburn and Windy Spasms. The efficacy of Dr. raf sell's Instant Relief m these complaints will be a revelation to those who have eitheito truf-ted to bismnth or soda mixtures, or io cid fashion* d liver pills and salts he trouble is due to gas m186 words
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Advertisement585 1917-07-07 5 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 Nov. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE 15th NOVEMBER. 1919. PRICE OF ISSUE— IOO PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lent585 words
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Advertisement736 1917-07-07 5 IN THE ESTATE OF MOHAMED KHALID BIN HAJI ABDULLAH DECEASED. All persons having claims or demands against the estate of Mohamed Khalid bin j Haji Abdullah deceased, late of Johore fcahru, who died on the 17th May, 1917, and of whose j estate Letters of Administration with will annexed were736 words
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Advertisement538 1917-07-07 5 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. Tenders are invited for the purchase and removal of the old Electric Generating Plant Johore Bahiu. ihe Plant may be Been on application at the Office of the Public Works I on any days, Fridays and Holidays i xcepted, between the hoars of 10538 words
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Miscellaneous621 1917-07-07 5 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. sth SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. July Bth. BT. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL. 7 am. Holy com id onion. i .45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). Hymns 272, Mi, i 97, 324. 9.10 am. Matins and Litany. 4 p.m. Sundap School and Bible Classes. 5.30 p.m. Evensong A Sermon. Hymns War Litany,621 words
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Article18 1917-07-07 6 Domestic Occurrences BIRTH. Goodrich At Highbury, Perak Road, on the ird lnst to Mr. and Mrs. GOODBICH,|a son.18 words
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887 1917-07-07 6 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, July 7, 1917. Behind the veil very much is going on m Austria and perhaps m Germany too, but wo are not allowed to know much about it. One of the mysteries m connection with Russia is that long wires have been pillowed to come887 words
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Article429 1917-07-07 6 The Union Football Club will meet the Straits Youngster Football Club at soccer to day at the Raffles Reclamation Ground at 5 p.m. Mr J D Pierrepont of the Telephone Co. had his bicycle etoleu from the office. A man named Abdulrahmsrn wac arrested and sentenced to three months imprisonSvent429 words
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Article255 1917-07-07 6 MEDiL PRESENTED BY THB GOVERNOR I I A Patban constable Sha but Khan. No. 292, was drcorated with the King's Police Medal, yesterday morning at eight o'clock m the Police Office compound by the II E Governor S.r Arthur Young, a c m g Sir ArtLur arrived with255 words
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Article196 1917-07-07 6 The funeral of Lt Col Frowd Walker, for 60 many years iv the Perak Service, and until be died on May 16th m cnrmiiHud of the internment camp at Alexandra Palace, took place at Kaockuolt ia Kent, some dietance beyond Chielehur?*. The officiating clergy were Rev196 words
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Article130 1917-07-07 6 14th July 1917. This year July 14th will be devoted to the French War Orphans. The "Association Nationals dee Orpbelin« de la Ouerre" founded on Ang 2nd 1914, received into its charge immediately and regardless of number, from all parte of the country, those children whose130 words
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Article96 1917-07-07 6 One of tfae attractions for the Belgian Red Croe6 Fele Day. July 21et. *hich ib being organised by Mr* Rupert Manasseh with the help of many Indies and gentle* raeD, is a dog ihow, which is m charge of Mrs Halifax, Mr Agucw and Mr J D96 words
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Article170 1917-07-07 6 I Chief Detective Inspector X J Kitke ie being trausfeirnl bo BlnjijpniH A friendly football mfltrh has been arrauged between the Health Promisor. ft\l pocifltinn and tbe Siraitu Jovial Ko. ball Club Co be pluyud ou the Malay (Hovod to morrow at 4.45 p m ebflrp. The FMS Garotte pub'-plv170 words
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Article125 1917-07-07 6 The Bid for Tonn^ From Our Own C^upondeni At a committee meetirg G f t q. of Commerce the Chairman H^ eon, feubroitrcd :>• taf of dreee.d to the CtwtrniM of Conference c^k'r. m tion m tb* rm kf r of five pHm— n j j125 words
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Article279 1917-07-07 6 from Our Oxen Ccrrn l ..mt Fibst Day.— PJ V n Pargt FwittHi. o'li. MiUae, i J oUr Star, 11 uifc U Charles Muu.-.i ..j Mer:ti lim. Manhattan, >i h ie, 1 Blighty* Sirooeo, iv r Sitter, BiJe a Wee, Pi a c Georgetown Plate and Pi;279 words
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Article132 1917-07-07 6 A very enjoyable evening was spec: those who attended ttie fir-t BacJcf b:; concert on Thursday at the YM 0 A I: programme was entirely m the hundt J the young people, who carried through generous and thoroughly v..r,-i F gramme with verve acd abi'itv >:-»132 words
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Article150 1917-07-07 6 Service will b€ heiJ a. i Institute on Sunday n ti Rev W Murrn>. ma wil drcee. Aco d toi tlßlii the MB of ti Ar < mercantile mßiine. The award 6 of addition I DSO won by Major Uu hibff officer m Sidk peri 1 nr» r:r i m150 words
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Advertisement153 1917-07-07 6 JUST LANDED A SHIPMENT OF AMSTEL i Pilsener Beer IN Quarts and Pints. SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK, MAGGREGOR CO. Wine Spirit Merchants* RUBBER MANGLES NEW STOCKS JUST ARRIVED jrv r I m| p. I V^^^ i ENGLISH -JP— 1 K MAKE. 4 'THEJE^IUS' PLAIN IRON E DIAMOND CUT-ROLLERS EJLpI <the HERCULES'153 words
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Advertisement70 1917-07-07 6 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Sa Orchard load, Telephone 10. 1035. Tie Oldest and Leading Studio. First In 1879, Foremost In 1917. Unequalled Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at out Command, thus ensuring always the prodnc tion of only the best results m Studio Portraiture,70 words
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Article26 1917-07-07 7 London. July 5.-Lord Selborne m a •wtement says that the suspicions that the Resource development Committee "ntenaplatet exploiting the blacks axe **wluteiy unfounded.26 words
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Article77 1917-07-07 7 ENEMY'S HOPES FEARS BELIEVES FRENCH ARE SPENT Eastern Front Anxieties [By Submarine Cable] [Beuter'i Service] Amsterdam, July 5. In the Reichstag, the War Minister said that the British presumably planned greater actions north of Arras. He asserted that the French were exhausted. Ho admitted that the Russian offensive was energetic77 words
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Article142 1917-07-07 7 Hot Times m Store for Pirates Washington, ,T :'y s.— The N'nvy Depart ment is greatly n.crea.-icg thy Kubtr.arine chasers and is buildiDg IheM en the standdardised principles. Hundreds are at pre* wntbsing constructed and orders hava just been issued doubling the supply. Trial experiments of142 words
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Article79 1917-07-07 7 London, July 5. In the House of Com mons, Lord R Cecil stated that the Go veronaent h:id every iafeutiou of obtaining adequate reparation fioni auy neutral which could bo proved to have permitted a mine luying sh'p bearing a neutral flag to leave i(s ports Ha also79 words
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Article131 1917-07-07 7 Spies m U S Officialdom Scranton, Pennsylvania, July 5. Joseph Graber, organiser of the Industrial Work era World Association, has been arrested and charged with being a epy m the em ploy of Germany. The federal authorities state that German money was poured into the anthracite and131 words
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Article24 1917-07-07 7 Washington, July 5. A Government aviation bill provides for the immediate construction of 22,625 aeroplanes at a cost of 9089,000. C00.24 words
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Article46 1917-07-07 7 London, July 5. A physician m a London hospital warna agaiu&t handling powder from German bemba and says th.it on June '26 he treated fourteen cases cf severe dermatitis, come already septic, due to the handlirg of matorial impregnated with duac fcotn the explosive.46 words
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Article22 1917-07-07 7 Athens, July 5. —Up to the present 72 colonela Mid eight tnperioi cflicota have been relieved cf their duties22 words
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Article47 1917-07-07 7 Shanghai July 5 The Vice president of the Republic has appealed to all the Governors, denouncing the Imperial inili tary leader and the rostorßtiou. Meanwhile, ths President of the Re public is sheltering m the Japanese Legation. /The pro Republican movement ia daily strengthening.47 words
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Article18 1917-07-07 7 London, July 5. Chief Justice Campbell is now suggested as the chairman of the Irish Conventicn.18 words
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Article20 1917-07-07 7 London, July 6. The Jockey Clnb has decided to allot 28 days' racing to Newmarket and 12 elsewhere.20 words
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Article432 1917-07-07 7 FRENCH HOLD THE CHEMIN DES DAMES An Important Battle [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Serriee] London. Ja:y 5. Reuter's French Headq w rtaN correspondent writing on Jaly 4 stiyr Yesterday's attack on the Cbeuiin des Dames vras the most powerful effort bM made en the French front begin II432 words
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Article53 1917-07-07 7 Russians Repulse Attacks LCttdoa July 5. A telegram from Moscow sayg that two British armoured car 5 ope^-d the attack on tha Bizezany Lauioa, July 5 Wireless. Russian We repulsed atticks east of Br -:hl' ande»9t of Lipitzadolnaia. T offering a stubborn resistance on ihti hfaights weat53 words
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Article156 1917-07-07 7 Politics a^id Profiteering •i.i July 5. The Minister of j i t ki reported to have told a deputation that Holland must export nj m crJ*. r tr. obtain 1 jHSI almost no coal, yet c i putatoea. r k| fcto iinHm M Iha diamond 81 ;l156 words
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Article257 1917-07-07 7 ABOLITION PROPOSAL IN PARLIAMENT Chancellor's Opposition £By Bnbmarui* Cable] [Itonter'i B«rvio«] London, July 5. In the Houee of Commons committee on the F, nance Bill a proposal was made that a ded notion should be made from British incon tax vhere Dominions income tax had bf en paid257 words
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Article297 1917-07-07 7 Women's Contingent Honoured Petrograd, July 5. A picturesque and significant spectacle was witneeted m the square of SI Isaac Cathedral when the colours of the Petrograd women'e contingent were blessed. The first detachment consists of ever two hundred women and girls who, with buir cropped, wore full men's297 words
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Article124 1917-07-07 7 Allowing for Summer Thirst London, July 5. In the House of Commons, Mr Bouar Law Bnnonnced that the Governraenb had dtcidod to permit the brewing o(an addition::! 83 p« r cent of beer m the September quatter to meet the needs •of munition workers, BfrncultiiriHtß, etc, m the124 words
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Article38 1917-07-07 7 London, July 6. There is almost a glut of potatoes m Coye nt Garden. The home crops are unusually good and are sup plemented by consignments from South Africa. Jersey, Holland and Spain. Prices are tumbling.38 words
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Article22 1917-07-07 7 London, July 4. Silver is at 89$. There is continental buying and scarcity ol supplies, but the market is steady.22 words
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Article770 1917-07-07 7 THE LATE RA JAH BROOKE. Tbe death of the Rajah, already an- nouDced by wire, took place on Thursday May 17th. The first part of the funeral service took place on May 28rd at the parish church, Cirenceßter. The coffin was covered with the national flag of Sarawak. The service770 words
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Article127 1917-07-07 7 WELL- WON V Cs R«nW» B«rvia«J London, Jnly 5. The Gazette notifies the award of the Victoria Cross to 2nd Lieut Arthur Hendpreon (nlready holder of the M litary Cross), of rhe ArgyKs, for most conepicnonj bravery. He led an attack through the ereuiy front line and captured and consolidated127 words
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Advertisement167 1917-07-07 7 ROBINSON Co. ta f lor de la Isabela' MANILA CIGARS REINA VICTORIA Boxes of 50 if if if 100 HIGH LIFE 50 PRINCESSAS 50 LONDRES PINES ICO PERPECTOS 25 ESP. TABACALERA 25 j ESP. DE LA ISABELA 25 IMPERIALS 25 BOUQUETS 25 STOCKED IN 3 SIBENGHS CLARO, COLORADO CLARO AND167 words
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Advertisement814 1917-07-07 8 "EHIERMAN" LINE. SLLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCOSPORATBD IN BNGLAND g FOR LONDON. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGENTS? KOSUfItIUJKE PAKETVAART MAATSSSSA^i *W. (Incorporated In Hollanfl,) Soyal Packet Navigation Co.. oi Batavfa. 2—B, COLLTKB QUAT. C«DKK v^uNTHAOT WITH THE NETHEBLAMD6814 words
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Advertisement624 1917-07-07 8 "m %3m T British India AND Apcab Lime (Companies Incorporate*! England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsular and oriental sailings. (Under Contract with Hit Majeityi Government.) For: Chins, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porte and London. MAIL LINES. aOMEWABD (FOB BUBOPB). I OOUWAM (KM OBHUi INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE624 words
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Advertisement788 1917-07-07 8 M. M. MESSAGERIEB MARli;*,. Incorporated m Fran^ MAIL LIXM, Fortnightly service between i**.* Ohina, Japan, Oeylon, Djiborrt r, l Marseilles. Lg^»n, BRANCH LINK Fortnightly service between "rikaiTi Haiphong. iw Oj '«k For further intcimatioc apply tt •I. de COURTOis OSAKA SHOSEN KAISbT (Incorporated m Japas) (Osiki ■•Pttßtilt Steamship Ci KOBEUBOMBAV788 words
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Article1191 1917-07-07 9 The Advance on Gaza Allahabad, June 29 In the course cf a lengthy first-hand account of the operations m Palestine i since the capture of Rafa, tb-3 Pioneers Cairo correspondent writes nnder date 13*h May "Our advance beyond Wadi Ghnzze started just before daylight on 17th1,191 words
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Article302 1917-07-07 9 A very instructive amount appears m the Chinese papers of t.ue flaurit-h'ng condition of the cpium trade m Kwangsi. The demand for ihe poppy crop has been 60 grea* that the trade rouf^ is blocked with traffic and inn keepers have built extensions to tbeir pr^ii-es302 words
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244 1917-07-07 9 FORTUNE TELLER 'S MASONIC REGALIA. Mary Davies, described as an aathoreaa and preacher, was charged at Mar) boroughstreet Police Court with pretending to tell fortunes to deceive and impose on his Majesty's subjects Detective, inspector Curry, New Scotland Yard, stated that on Monday evening he went with other officers to244 words
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Article133 1917-07-07 9 The Roiue ot Lord* by a awj iritj ot 4 to 1 upheld a decigiou that a bequest to the Secular Society was valid. The grand children of a Mr Charles Bowerman, who died m 1908, contested the h( quest on the groucd that the133 words
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Advertisement608 1917-07-07 9 or Pbags. Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS), SFAO OFFICE Wluebeater Hoase, Singapore, LONDON CFFICI: SI. Old #ewn. E.& a OomfAMf na--! 5 «0.30 C tepoailea wltn the Baavemo608 words
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Advertisement495 1917-07-07 9 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. I Incorporated m Japan Capitai Subscribed Y. 49,000.000 Capital Paid Up Y. 30,000,000 Boaexve Fund Y. 21.300,000 I Prertdent, J. Inanye Esq. Vice- President. Y. Yftmakawa Esq. DIRECTORS. J. li.ouye Esq. Y. Yamakawa Eaq. N. Soma Esq. M Odaglrl Eaq. X, Sonoda Esf. T. KawashimaEsq.495 words
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Advertisement418 1917-07-07 9 i mi^ M im iifiiin miwMiMiM— mi— n— i— i rr-i-rn— l NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE Go., lU, i mi AND MARINE. (Incorporated m Now Zealand.) UNB-TBZE INSURANCE AB3OC, ltd. MINE. Incorporated In Hongtonf CattJ FIRE INSURANCE Co., LM, FIRE. (Incorporated m Hongkong.) LSHOI IBIUITEE t ttHSEH Co, LM. NIURTEL Uocorporadod418 words
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Advertisement121 1917-07-07 9 Singapore (Bold Storage 00., m tetf Sitrftcea to Bonae flirt, Teiephooe 1261. Sea stocks of al] kinds oj Fr^ een Meats etc., caxi be del3vere< to siiippiu.e* cit the ?7b.arv6S, or h tiie Bm^apr4r»3 xioads on abcOFFICE HOURB. Weekdays 8 I.BL ie 6 p.m SMdt>s I p.m. te 4 p121 words
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Article620 1917-07-07 10 H&mMMITnj.CB. fin this article a Military Correspondent, who has just returned from a visit to the British Headquarters m France, des cribes the magnificent organization and I the perfect co ordination of effort which have made possible the great advance of the past few weeks.] What first620 words
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Article661 1917-07-07 10 There is a remarkable absence of officialdom at the front. Officers m high command m the field seem to have for gotten that they ever eat m arm chairs at the War Office. There ia an abundant supply of red tape m Whitehall, bat there is cone661 words
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Article304 1917-07-07 10 Renter telegraphed on Wednesday that the Jockey Club ie to submit proposals (or the minimum amount of racing necessary to preserve horee breeding. In this connection the Association ot Race horse Owners, Breeders and Trainers support the proposal for a maximum of 600 horses m304 words
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Article98 1917-07-07 10 At the Southern Police Court, Calcutta, recently before Mr Swinhoe, Chief Presidency Magistrate, a Chinaman, named A Mow, employed m the East India Cigarette Factory, was charged with ELnuggling opium. The accused, it would appear, bought 50 cages of bar soap from the manager of98 words
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Article330 1917-07-07 10 Two len Killed Others Injured. Shortly before 8 a.m. on Jane 19 i tornado struck the B 0 C works at Syriam, causing a great deal of damage, killing two men and injuring thirty others. The tornado came bo suddenly that there was no chanoe to prepare330 words
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Article250 1917-07-07 10 Peking, Jane 15. General Chang Heun entered Peking yesterday afternoon with all the pomp be fitting an imperial conqueror. He arrived by special train, was met by the highest officials and was driven thronght the streets, which were guarded by all 'he armed forces m Peking,250 words
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Article215 1917-07-07 10 Significant Meeting m Hamburg Amsterdam. Hamburg papers report a meeting of the leading merchants to discuss the position of Hamburg m view of the progress of the war as well as the proposed build ing of a oanal linking the Elbe with the Danube. They215 words
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Advertisement275 1917-07-07 10 £L DDNLOP miLUdurni A B\ j ■I^4 w n t° un d m an industry there is all th M m\l romance an adventurous spirit car desire A I svt/jM and a sense of the liveliest satisfactw V P^V^ follows when so whole-hearted an appreci a m tion is accorded275 words
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Article45 1917-07-07 11 (COBBIOTXO UP TO Jaly 6J Bnn% I -c/a 24| eiTßgi eitdilf feme 2 4 18-16 Fs&uct demaad Bank 618 laniA, T. T. Yc^6aAK£, d«r?r.n^ 109 i4VA 4 cJsmani IP4 Uh&ius, Jimaci ds| •JDViaisisxi, Baak Ba7ing f-iM ai !kagla&d K&te 6% Bftf RfiT«v hmSw 39^45 words
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Article1466 1917-07-07 11 Issued by FKASER Co., Exchange and Share Brokers, July 6th. *All inottMtni oi Stalling flhim moil fes ttni'flftfl M vwoly 1 1 tot nm ptoitMi Oat. iMon, Paid. bact Di?. £utub. 8m&m» 100,000 IB flB Allagftv 111% 8 6 8 0 879,980 ta flB Angio-Java 10% let1,466 words
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Article150 1917-07-07 11 July 6. Tin (110 tone) 1110.50 Oimbia? 14.SC Ghtmifei*} Ovfca Nc I 26. 2{ Grim Ms* Cu>« No. T 26. 0 C ?e»p»u B!ack ovflin* S'pcut 29.00 Pflpptfr, (TTfii&a Iftfi) 40. 0 C Bfvtmtgi (110 tooth* Ik) 4'2.0t ?»T«iw44o '80 iv Uii UkJ 52. 0 C Maae (Baada^ 90.150 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement127 1917-07-07 11 BORDON'S The Oldest Established London Gfin Distilleries 'amous for the Furity and Flavour of their OLD TOM" 4IVD DRY GINS." OF ALL DEALERS [•HE BORNEO CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) SOLE IMPORTERS. Buchanan's Black and White 9 There is no better value on the Market han this old and perfectly127 words
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Advertisement276 1917-07-07 11 FOR SALE. One 1916 model Studebaker Motor Carcomplete with all accessories. In perfect condition^ Owner leaving Colony. Apply Box No. 191 co Free Press. 5 7 11 7 FOR SALE. Lar;e Ste^l Roll Top Desk HOO or nearest bargain at No. £5 Club Street. 5-7 187 A VERY 6000 INVESTMENT276 words
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Miscellaneous296 1917-07-07 11 MAIL TABLE Today. lDiein?edlale and local maile, wut be toond id ltet below Penang, Malacca, F .M.S. (by Tratsi > v dally (except Sunday). Johore, 8, 9,80, 11 a.m., It.SO, 4 A a i. Cncob Soon Hocg 8.30 a> P. Batam &P. Bnlang Hock Lim 830 a.v Bangkok Diva 9296 words
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Miscellaneous221 1917-07-07 11 KAILS FOR EUROPE Left Bingapcre Dae In London Arrived. Apl IP M.M. Jane 1 1 May 8 M.M. l i Apl Je M.M. U May 18 e.&O. 14 Apl ?8 P. AO. v May 18 8.1. J6 May 4B I, 14 limy I: P. AO. 2s «> SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.221 words
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Article1030 1917-07-07 12 Labour Unrest and Syndicalism. London, 17 th May. Fox the first time daring the war the Government has allowed it to be under stood that the labour situation pretty well all over the country is anything bnt satisfactory Now m the first place who is at the1,030 words
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Article220 1917-07-07 12 1 The Choral Society, or, as it will be called m future, The Philharmonic So ciety, held it* first meeting on Tuesday last. It was unfortunate that the time for i the meeting had to be changed, as no doubt many who had intended to be present220 words
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Article152 1917-07-07 12 The preliminary inquiry into the death of Pdkiam, a Tamil woman, of Dunlop st, was commenced yesterday m the third court before Mr X D Mudie. Sivasamy was the accused. The accused came to the Kandang Kerbau station and made a statement to the police, m consequence of152 words
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Article172 1917-07-07 12 YESTERDAYS RESULTS. CHAMPION6HIP. Howe beat Edwards B—l, B—B. C Singles. Parr beat Se«nett4— 6, B—l, 6—B. Hacker v Croßßley, unfinished. R M Williams beat Gibson 3—6, 6—2, 7—5. Tomer v Thomson. T A Wright v R M Williams, unfinished. Newcomers. Chiistensen beat McCulloch 6—o, 6—172 words
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Article49 1917-07-07 12 S R. C. TENNIS. THURSDAY S RESULTS. Mixed Doubles. W A Aeria and M L Marcus beat F A Peralta and G G James 6 3, 6 l. Championship. D Bondewyn beat G B Leicester o—l,0 1, B—2. B Singles. G Armstrong ecr. beat L C Pennefatber B—l, 6—B.49 words
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Article361 1917-07-07 12 Singapore, July 4. The departure of mails feeing at the present this somewhat irregularf we purpose issuing our circular on every' Thursday without identifying any special mail. A certain amount of steadying up has been noticeable throughout this week and at the close the market conditions m361 words
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Article332 1917-07-07 12 RUbHEB. Singapore, July 6. .At this week's Auctions, which occu pied two dtive, the quantity offered amounted to 658 tons of which 492 tons were Bold. Tbe demand on the whole may be consult red good, and prices realized were gum rally higher on the week but332 words
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Article122 1917-07-07 12 Singapore, July 6. For the weekly auction held yesterday and to day the quantity catalogued was 700 tons. Demand, though somewhat erratic, was fairly good, and prices for the leading grades show a slight advance. Fine Pale Crepe sold up to 9183 per pikul, which is 93122 words
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Article41 1917-07-07 12 A scratch SRC Bide met a naval team last evening, and thoqgh always trying hard, were well outplayed. The score at the finish was ten goals to love against them, the naval team showing much clever ness, and speed. c41 words
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Article508 1917-07-07 12 The following is the report of the directors of Punggor Rubber Estates, Ltd. for the year ended March 81, 1917 Net profit for the year after deducting directors' fees and a 6am provided for war tax for the first quarter 1917 amounted to 929,248.94, balance forward 92,548.508 words
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Article153 1917-07-07 12 The annual report of the directors snb mitted to the shareholders at the ninth annual general meeting held at the Oilices of the Company on May 80 states. The accounts show a profit of £174,125 15 6, and, after providing for depreciation on buildings and plant,153 words
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Article41 1917-07-07 12 This popular Circus has everything ready for to-night's opening. Good busi ness has been done m Johore and it is certain the long and varied programme will draw equally good houses here. The Ilrst matinee will be next Wednesday.41 words
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Article51 1917-07-07 12 Saturday. July 7. 2.80 p in. Johnston's Pier S V A Sect. 3 4. Balestier Range SRE v. 2.46 p.m. Drill Hall (with transport). 8.15 p m. Junction Pasir Pnnjanj? Rdi and Reformatory Rdi (without transport). Sunday, July 8. 7.80 p.m. Baleetier Range SR E51 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement261 1917-07-07 12 CHEESH AT PRESENT IN STOCK J AUSTRALIAN CHEDDAR CHEESE 1 OF EXCELLENT QUALITY. I SINGAPORE GOLD STORAGE Co., J SINGAPORE, K. LUMPUR, IPOH PENANG. V Just Received A FURTHER CONSIGNMENT OF COPYING INK PENCIIJ AND I VIOLET STAMPING 111 C. A. RIBEIRO CO., LTDI 'f Messrs CHEE EN6 k SONS,261 words
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Miscellaneous55 1917-07-07 12 SWIMMING CLUB LAUNCHES. Sunday, July 8. Launches will leave Johnston's Pier at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. 2.30 and 3.30 p.m and leave the Bungalow at 9.80 and 10.30 a.m. 12.15, 8 and 5.30 p.m. High tide 1.50 p.m. Height 9 it 2 ins. Di* Connolly is out of Hospital,55 words
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