The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 23 July 1917
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Title Section15 1917-07-23 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. JEN CENTS SINGAPORE MONDAY, JULY 23, 1917. NO. 9,11615 words
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Article269 1917-07-23 1 Germany's new Imperial Chancellor has led off with a remarkable effort m tub* thumping. The military party m Germany still retains power, and believes that submarinism can bring victory, with a special form of Paradise for all good Germans— Page 5. Mr Lloyd George has promptly replied,269 words
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Article1187 1917-07-23 1 In the colossal conflicts of nations when great numbers of men are daily imperilled, daily destroyed, the public micd becomes numbed and incapable of appreciating the mass adventure, and turns with avidity to the individual tale of hazard and heroism. Supreme among all stories are those thai chronicle1,187 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement192 1917-07-23 1 GOODRICH TYRES SffETV TREAD RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER ON SATURDAY. K 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 "ZT French and English Cars192 words
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Advertisement202 1917-07-23 1 TH E only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. "SKlastic" Supcr-Cym mat Wf .A^^BX^m ~^iSF^.' uGSMB^QSsfI £1 X*€^ ,jjjv. *^w from Plantation Rubber. SOLE AQENTB: International Trading Company, Limited. Youe Baby's Health depends on its nourishment. In nature's original plan, infants were202 words
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Advertisement68 1917-07-23 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Stationery at Ribeiro'e Page 1. A Palladium feature Page 9. Harmeton's last few. nights Page 2. Vendetta at the Empire— Page 8. Perfumes, etc, at Whiteaway's Page 8. Balgownie transfer books to be closed —Page 8. War Anniversary meeting Page 4. De Silva's for jewellery— Page 8. PERFECTION68 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous118 1917-07-23 1 THE WEEK. ■onday 23rd. Hlgb Water— l-8 a.m., 1-20 p.m. Tiesdiy 24th. High Water— l-45 a.m., 1 49 p.m. Singapore Assizes. Wednesday 25th. High W»»er— 2-28 a.m., 231 p.m. Bt. James. Thursday 26th. High Water— 8-24 a.m., 209 p.m. Friday 27th. High Water— 466 a m., 3 56 p.m. Moon118 words
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Article321 1917-07-23 2 [By Courtesy of the French Consulate] Paris, July 19, 6.25 p.m. The French 3 per cent bonds are at francs 60.80 and the 5 per cent at 88.50. The French Chamber has adopted the whole of the income tax bill. Petrograd. The Maximalists tried to urge to321 words
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Advertisement310 1917-07-23 2 Harmsten's Circus > LAST FEW NIGHTS Of this Great Show In Singapore. To-Night! To-Night!! More Changes! More Changes!! To-Night To-Night THE DE VILLIERS Sharp-Shooters and Bowie Knife Throwers A MONSTER PROGRAMME BOOKING AT ROBINSON PIANO Co., DAILY. W. Harmston, C. I. Bruce, Propiietor. Band Master. R. Alton ft W. Symoos,310 words
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Advertisement624 1917-07-23 2 a^B a^h^t^V Ba^hV .^^^B J^^a^^^^^a^Ba^ja^^^a^^jM^ay^aß^a^^a^fc^a^^^^a^a^a^^a^^^a^^^^^^aa\jL._f»lr 3& It it's Variety you are looking for, there is no need to go any further. HERE IS THE BEST A Beautiful Screen Version of Harris lnson's Broadway Theatre Success MARY KEEP YOUR I FEET STILL The most Human, Naura 1 Inspiring Photo- play ever624 words
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Advertisement690 1917-07-23 2 Pictures tf Great Topical Interest and of a Most Attractive Nature! AT THE ALHAMBRi The Pioneer and Premier House. The Hotse of Quality Beach R I PATHE PRESENTS A POWERFUL GOLD ROOSTER FLAY "ARMS AND THE WOMEN IN 5 ACTS It is a picture of great topical interest. 1: electrifies690 words
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Advertisement901 1917-07-23 3 r* To Night I EAT THE POPULAR PHOTOPLAY BOUSE mpirE I Tanjong Pagar Road. Trams Pass the Door. HBBHI SECOND SHOW 9-30 SHARP Eclair Film Co present Marie Corelli's Masterpiece rJ I» VENDETTA ,<L> fa i .n of the world-famous Novel of that name. It is a wonder••••^^ion of supreme901 words
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Advertisement877 1917-07-23 3 BALGOWNIE RUBBER ESTATES, LTD. NOTICE OF CLOSING OF TRANSFER BOOKS. Notice is hereby Riven that the Transfer Books of this Company will be closed from Thursday the 26th to Monday the both July, 1917, both days inclusive, for the preparation of Dividend Warrants. By Order of the Board, DERRICK ft877 words
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Advertisement409 1917-07-23 3 BRU&NG, LIMITED. (IN LIQUIDATION). NOTICE is hereby given that a General Meeting of Bruang, Limited (m Liquidation) will be held at Gre?h%m House, Battery Road, Singapore, on Tuesday, the 81st July, 1917, at 12 p.m. BUBINEBB. 1. To receive the Liquidator's Report and Accounts. 2. To pass resolution for disposal409 words
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Advertisement302 1917-07-23 3 TOILET AND PERFUMES AT I WHITEAWAY'S 4J M !f^ ill wy Jsg|g Soat/ &J* I Crown Best Perfumes, 3 oz. bottle s*.-~w** 11 »bia, Jasmin, and Violiaia, very A. and F. Pear's Transparent perfume, 8 bottles m fancy Glycerine Toilet Soap, 8 Tablets box, as sketch m Box, as sketch.302 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article22 1917-07-23 4 Baip.d. At the European Hospital, on the 19th inst., the wife of J. A. Bairo, Flu Buioh Estate, of a son.22 words
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Obituary37 1917-07-23 4 ANTHONiez —At Kantian g Kerbau Hospital, on Saturday July 31 Johanna Petbonilla, daughtor of the late Mr. J. Kern of Goa and wife of G. F. Anthonißz of tbe General Post Office. Cbylon papers please copy.37 words
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977 1917-07-23 4 The Singapore Free Press. Monday, July 23, 1917. On the main fighting fronts there sire at present two centres of interest, the French line from the Cbemin des Dames to the Meuse and more or less the whole Russian line bat chiefly that from Brody to the Carpathians. It is977 words
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Article94 1917-07-23 4 The next Singapore Assizes commence tomorrow. The Ford Motor Company is at the present time over 120,000 cars behind m orders. A specific remedy against beri bed, so common m Japan, is reported to have been discovered by Dr Kotabe, a Professor of the Medical College m Osaka. Among local94 words
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Article294 1917-07-23 4 From Our Own Correspondent Penang, July 21. The weather was fine and there was a large attendance for the last day of the meeting. The result were as follows. Province Wellesley Purse. Five Furlongs. Baba Kecbit (Pare one) 1 Bide a j Wee (Sonthall) 2 Dara (Moncrieff) 8.294 words
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Article148 1917-07-23 4 The Fire Brigade were yesterday after noon called to Katong, where a fire occurred on Mr Ducman'6 Grove Estate. When they arrived the coolie lines and smoke shed were gutted, and all that they could do was to effect "damping" opera* tiona, finally to quell the outbreak148 words
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Article205 1917-07-23 4 GERMANY 'S LOST SHIPS Provoking Dutch Feeling [Renter's Service] The Hagifia, July 20.— The Government has called the attention of the British Gov ernment regarding the merchant ships affair of July 6 and expresses confidence that the British will give complete eatie faction for the occurrence according to international law.205 words
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Article53 1917-07-23 4 KAISER “RETALIATES” Copenhagen, July 21.— The Kaieer has ordered that neutral ships shall be treated as enemy 6hipe when totally or m greater part owned by enemies oi when chartered by an enemy Government or Failing m the interests of enemy warfare. The Kaiser says this is retaliation for the53 words
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Article35 1917-07-23 4 Algecirae, July 20.— The Italian steamer Europe collided m a fog with a Clan boat, name unknown. The latter sank. The crew were reaoned except eight. The Europe reached Gibraltar badly damaged.35 words
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Article631 1917-07-23 4 GERMANS 1 FIERCEST ATT4 Remarkable Air Fighti*. [Renter's BerTio»] London, Jolv 20 -Field Marsb We successfully raided st north uf Ypreb. Tue enr-,- ■M active n. rb wettrf south west of Lens London July 20— F:^d Marsh ropoiu We n pulsed aider* nor* Marglcourt. Tnere wa b lbe631 words
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Article59 1917-07-23 4 And the Nations Brcafi London, July 20. Hrn l ■ays The Food pftOtEOllei maximum priced of live B** consumption m September at October 72s November oud D* January 60i. The maxima**^ fixed on a corresponding bad* consumption and steps taken butchers* proflto. The pric« <J" g be59 words
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Advertisement153 1917-07-23 4 JUST RECEIVED I A SMALL SHIPMENT OF Alleno Cigars HAVANA LEAF SUPPLIED TO THE SPORTS CLUB, LONDON. CALDBECK, MACGREBOR &CO. HIGH CLASSGentlemen s Outfitters P^ SPECIAL .fey, SHIRT Miik\ VALUES mill I v ufflh'i M\\\ Fine White Mercerised Twill i3k{m 'A > Shirt with soft double cuffs. v^^*l-i iX-'— J153 words
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Advertisement169 1917-07-23 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Sl Orchard Read, Telephone Ho. 1033. Tilt Oldest and Leading Btodlo. First m 187*, Foremost m 1917. Unequalled Faculties, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at oat) Command, thus ensuring always the production of only the best results m Studio Portraiture, Child169 words
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GERMANY STILL BLUSTERS
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Article925 1917-07-23 5 THINKS U-BOATS ARE BEATING BRITAIN Contemptuous about America BUT WANTS THAT "HONOURABLE PEACE" r July 20.— Tha new chen \,V rbaelia, in Ihe R?ichstH», pu 1V Hoilwefl and repeated h"-""". aboat Germany r sv.r by the Russian pV h :,r aa warfare is not contrary ,;U925 words
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Article69 1917-07-23 5 Copenhagen, Ja)y 20. The Berlin morning papers' comments on Michaeiia' speech ara coloured by political tendencies, Vorwaerts declares that he has not acknowledged facts nor adopted the Reich* (tag's peace programme. He gives the impression that he is falteringly seeking a way. The Centre party's organ says that69 words
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Article223 1917-07-23 5 M Doing More Harm than Good London, July 20. The Reichstag has adopted the resolution cabled on the 16th. [Peace, reconciliation, guarantees, Ac, all Germany has got and as much more as she can get] Copenhagen. July 20 —The Reichstag Left and Centre loudly applauded the result of223 words
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Article86 1917-07-23 5 What Australia Thinks Melbourne, July 20. In the Senate, Mr Bakhap moved that any proposal to restore the captured German territories m the vicinity of Australia would be particularly distasteful to Australians and prejudicial to their interest and the future peace of the world. The debate was86 words
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Article184 1917-07-23 5 Allied Press Comments London, July 21. Mr Lloyd George replies to Herr Michaelis to day. The papers are uuanlmons m regarding Mich aelia' speech as a declaration of a fight to a finish. They state that the Allies will unhesitatingly accept the challenge. They can afford184 words
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Article41 1917-07-23 5 London, July 20 Mr Kennedy Jones, the Director of Food Economy, has resigned. London, July 20 Mr Kennedy Jones ex* plaice that he resigned because his special food economy campaign was not necessary now the harvest was m41 words
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Article23 1917-07-23 5 London, July 21. Mr Almerio Paget has resigned and Sir B Oeddet has been adopted as Unionist candidate for Cambridge.23 words
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Article1301 1917-07-23 5 BRITAIN CANNOT BE STARVED SUBHARINISM NOW DEFINITELY COUNTERED Germany's Flimsy Illusions AHAZIhG SUIPSUiLDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS [By Submarine Cable] [Renter's Service] London, July 21. Speaking at the Belgian Independence Day Feast, at Queen's j Hal), Mr Lloyd George said that Belgium for three years had suffered humiliation, servitude and1,301 words
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Advertisement229 1917-07-23 5 Canvas Footwear (ENGLISH MANUFACTURE) BHL. Gent's White Cany s SLoes, I iU Derby Style, fitted with English ka her soics. V jL All sizes stacked. k^ Price $5.25 l X r ;lir> Gent's White Catvas Tennis Shoes, Oxfoid Style, fitted t with reliable Ked Kubber glfa^ -»J^ Soles, strongly sewn229 words
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Advertisement805 1917-07-23 6 "ELLERMAN" LINE. SLLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND FOR LONDON. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGENTS,' KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSC^A (Incorporated In Holland. Roy^l Pacnet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 2—B, OOLLTEB QUAY. :;SLU* aCHnatAOf WITH THE HBrHERLASbc HDIA ttOVERHMKRB805 words
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Advertisement623 1917-07-23 6 N« Y Ik. JAPAN MAIL STEAHSBIP Co.. Ltd. (loootforoted Is Jajsc). EUROPEiUi LINE. A service Is maintained between TokohAmi via ports to MaiseUles, London, nndev mat contract with the Imperial Jay&neee Goveni ment. The New Twin screw Bteamem maintaining this eetviee have been BfeetaDf designed and oonstenoted, and ate fittei623 words
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Advertisement279 1917-07-23 6 M. M. MESSAGERIES MARITIMBI Incorporated m Pranob MAIL LISI, Fortnightly service between laoo-Obft»» China, Japan, Ceylon, Djibouti, Egypt a»t Marseilles. BRANCH LINE. Fortnightly service between Salgon-ToQ»a»« Haiphong. For further Information apply to J. de CQURTOIS, Gaggino&Go. (Established m Binqapobs 1876). No. 6, 7, 8 6-a, MALACCA STREH Life Boat Yard279 words
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Advertisement271 1917-07-23 6 SUPPLIES FOB Estates Mines Et] Acetic Acid. 99 per cent pure. I \nt Fumigators ("Four Oaks') J Sulphur Powder. 1 Arsenite of Soda for killing out laj Aspinall's Best Copal Varnish. j Cartridges. Nobel's own loading with sp| ing Ballistite which holds more piy shooting records than any other po\J271 words
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Article51 1917-07-23 7 Cobhbctid up to July 21.) Bnvft < m/l 14f n dimuid 24i Piltblo fitiditi Bme 3 4 18-16 Fiance demand Bank 818 Umi4, T. T. ZosaKCZfi, dtouktid lll%Prea Tozobama, damaoi 109 Java, domani 184 Bahqeok, demand Bsf SovißHSßi, 3ank Bayim 48.64 Bank el Bn<f iand Sate 6^ B«w Pi!vsr51 words
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Article146 1917-07-23 7 July 21. Tin (ICO tons) 1108.60 Qimbioi H. co Gamtisi Cole No. 1 26.26 Gamftlev o«%t Nc. T 26.00 Pepgt» Black ovdin, S'pt«e buyers 29 00 Pepp**, (Wfiiie fall) M 40.00 Nvtmegs (113 to the Ik) 42.00 Nvtmegi (80 tc the Hkl 52.00 Mftoe (Banda) 86.00 Cloy 68 (Amboina)146 words
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Advertisement1564 1917-07-23 7 „<• Peace, Fahinf or Plenty, Life Insurance is wobth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LUTED. (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 11, Old Jewrj. F.G. k £90,000 tefoslted with the 3u»reme Ocmrt of Saglaad, »d eomplles1,564 words
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Advertisement661 1917-07-23 7 FOR SALE PRIVATELY ONE MOTOR LAUNCH Particulars approximately as under Dimensions 86 ft. by 8 ft. by 8 fc. Engine 86 h.p "Gray kerosene motor with reverse gear, air starter, high tern ion tioßCh magneto, dual ignition. For further particulars, apply to POWELL ft Co., Ltd., Auctioneers. (Incorporated m Singapore.)661 words
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Miscellaneous273 1917-07-23 7 MAIL TABLB To daj. anetmediate and local malls. wiL be foond o list below Penang, Malacca, F M.ri. (by Praia) I p.m tally (except Sunday). Johote, 8, 8.80, 11 a.m., 19.30, t, 4 A f p.m Cneob Soon Hong 6.80 am P. Batam ft P. Balang Hock Lim 8.80 am273 words
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Article573 1917-07-23 8 MALCONTENTS ALLOW ENEMY ADVANCE Troops "Voluntarily Retire (By ■abmarine Cabl«l fßevter's iervice] London, July 20.— Wireless. Russian Official: There was lively artillery fire m the direction of Vilna. The enemy persistently attacked twenty miles southward of Brody. At first all attacks were repulsed, bnt one regiment between Batkov573 words
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Article823 1917-07-23 8 Kerensky Takes Command Petrcgrad, July 21.— Prince Lvoff has resigned and M Kereneky has bean appointed Premier. M Kereneky temporarily retains the Ministries of War and Marine. M Taeretelli has been appointed Minister of the Interior, retaining the Ministry of Posts and Telegraphs. M Nekrasoff is provisionally Minister823 words
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Article128 1917-07-23 8 The Palladium, after its usual Saturday night success, appeals to its patrons with a new programme containing amongst other good thing a unique film Mary keep your feet still." The Government war films, The Battle of the Ancre and The Advance of the Tunks, are to be shown128 words
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Article252 1917-07-23 8 CARSON AND THE NAVY Arm-Chair Critics Rebuked ii [Renter's Service] London, July 21. Sir B Carson, teceiving the freedom of Belfast, refjfred m a speech to the nations ignorance of the Admiralty's work. It angered him, he said, to see big newspaper headlines such as "What is the252 words
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Article172 1917-07-23 8 London, July 2f The Daily Mail publishes a general outline of the Air Board's plans for aeroplane construction, which that journal declares to be at length organised on a scale commensurate with the shell production after Lloyd George's campaign two years ago. It says that there will be172 words
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Article27 1917-07-23 8 London, July 20. It is expected that the vote of credit on Tuesday will be 500 millions, making 5,142 millions since the war began.27 words
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Article157 1917-07-23 8 A Strike of Railwaymen Madrid, July 20.— The Minister of the Interior states that the Governor of Barce lona has dissolved the Catalan Parliament which, after vain efforts at securing a meeting place, assembled m the Glnb of Fine Arts. The Governor then personally requested the members157 words
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Article58 1917-07-23 8 U S AND PARIS CONFERENCE Washington, July 19. Government has decided not to accept the invitation to attend the forthcoming Allied Conference at Paris on the ground that it is nnneces ary to participate m meetings not directly affecting the country's part m the war. It is officially stated that58 words
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Article26 1917-07-23 8 The Hague, July 19.— The Second Chamber unanimously adopted a bill providing for a loan of fifty million- florins for the Dutoh Indies.26 words
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Article66 1917-07-23 8 There was a good attendance at the Beach -rd ground both on Saturday a/tor* noon and evening. The new programme m the evening together with the Malay holiday attracted a large native audience and the entertainment was heartily enjoyed. The new turns were good and the De Villiers sharp shooting66 words
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Article764 1917-07-23 8 THE INDRAGIRI (SUMATRA) COMPANY. The following extract! ace taken from a circular issued by the above company The Directors have had under consideration fox some time the future policy of the Company m view of its low capitalisation and the undeveloped available resources. In the past the Estate has been764 words
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Article43 1917-07-23 8 TODAY'S TIES. Championship. Donnell v Howe. A Singles. Wodehouee v Edwards. B Singles. Thorougood v Swindell, Yen. Arch, C Singles. Turner f Parr. Newcomers Final. Seybold v Lindon. B Doubles Final. Zehnder and Clarke v Hunter and Moss.43 words
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Advertisement297 1917-07-23 8 GAME. JUST RECEIVED A LARGE SHIPMENT OF SIBERIAN PHEASANTS ALSO A SMALL SUPPLY OF I WILD DOCK, TEAL AND SHIP| SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE GO. i (Incorporated m Straits SetUements 1 ESTD. lft/o .^sssW 4 4blbVb^ BI SPECIAL JJ SKSBs^HsSBiB' <fe of Tea 1 H. The Klig of Sian and H297 words
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