The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 27 July 1917
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Title Section15 1917-07-27 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. XKN CENTS SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1917. NO. 9,12015 words
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Article411 1917-07-27 1 Those sections of the Russian armies which retain their honour have done heroic things, as also the British armoured cars on that front. But the shameful retreat continues. Stern measures have been begun, a division of disaffected Boldiers being shot to bits Page 5. For the Germans411 words
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Article1810 1917-07-27 1 Many a bairn has paiddled m the) i buru with intense delight, knowing? j naught of hydrostatics, nor why wate» I runs down bill, nor the chemical situation described by the magic formula H2 O. i There is a kindred delight m the soul oft the man1,810 words
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Advertisement166 1917-07-27 1 GOODRICH TYRES SAFETY TREAD Raffles Motor Garage RAFFLES HOTEL BUILDINGS Motor Cars and Motor Lorries ON XxIRE, night. FOR SALE: -MOTOR ACCESSORIES, BENZINE, CYLINDER OIL, TYRES, &c, &c, &c. Ring up Telephone No. 1181 (RAFFLES HOTEL EXCHANGE.) tailoring A' l^ff^i-i v y° u wlsh t0 be W€fU CTjt"*^!^)) Jr lit166 words
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Advertisement210 1917-07-27 1 f TH B only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. "Sklasfic" Supcr-Cvm i^ !*HSitis^ Stelastic Tyres h JrH^ All British 4mEt Made m Britain ,<';■: '!*£s& rom Pl antat i° n Rubber. v;. SOLE AGENTS: International Trading Company, Limited. Your Babys Health210 words
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Advertisement68 1917-07-27 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Lubin photo play at the Alhambra Page 2. Red Feather picture at the Harima Page 2. Bullock cart number plate stoles Page 8. Public holidays notice Page 8. Bukit Sembawang report— Page 8. Music at Sea View Page 10. TRY GutlerPalmer&Gos. SHERRY PORT MARSALA MADEIRA. RECOGNIZED AS THE68 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous92 1917-07-27 1 THE WEEK. Friday 27th sitgh Water 456 a 0., 356 p.m. Moon First Quarter. Municipal Commission, 2.10 p.m. St. Andrew's douse Concert', 9 p.m. Harmston'B Circus Saturday 28th. tiign Watoi -a a, i* S-8i p.m. St. Andrew's House Matinee, fi p.m. Belgian Bed Cross Fete. I odge St. Michael Regular.92 words
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Article, Illustration233 1917-07-27 2 One of the readers of a popular health Journal wrote to the editor, asking why she was peevish, blue and discontented, and his answer will interest all thin people. "My dear reader," he said, when, you write that you are thin and do not weigh what you233 words
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Advertisement379 1917-07-27 2 BELGIAN RED CROSS FETE July 28th, 1917. IT IRWBLL BANK, ORANGE ROAD. 4 p.m. 800 SHOW— Committee Mrs Hullifax, Messrs. J. D. Bauoders. Agnew, Falsh*w. and others ■ERRY-GO-ROOID-in charge of Mrs. Valpy and helpers. WHEEL OF FORTUNE -m charge c f Mrs. Robinson sod helpers FISH MUDS— In charge of379 words
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Advertisement761 1917-07-27 2 Jr 1 wJ% 1 [Bisw^sIsHBISBbIBI A COSY THEATRE that has the BEST LIGHTING, SHOWS THE BEST PICTURES and GOOD MUSIC ft MREEH VEBSIOR OF HOMII DOICII'I POPULAR HOVEL "THE FIGHTING PARSON" ■uiebiiid «5e MEASURE I MEBIRD OF A MANPresenting J. WARREN KERRIGiN LOUISE LOVELY IN THEIR GREATEST >*JOCESB* A Stirring761 words
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Advertisement716 1917-07-27 2 MULTIPLE REELS OF LIVE, INTENSE INTE&ESTmI AT THE l M ALHAMBRI The Pioneer aid Premier Boise. The House of Quality t, 1 The Lubln Film Co. Presents Through Fire to Fort J or V A Sunken Village I IN 5 ACTS. O I As a Photoplay, It is an ingenioan716 words
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Advertisement838 1917-07-27 3 f^- ToNiflrtl! BAT THE POPULAR PHOTOPLAY BOOSE IBBBBMB mpirE Tanjong Pagar Road. Trams Pass the Door. HHBHHHB SECOND SHOW 9-30 SHARP imperial Universal Present o Ttit MAN IN THE TRUNK 2 sth Adveniu i- cf Yorke'Norroy In "The Perils of the Secret Service." 2 THE BETTER MAN 2 101 Bison838 words
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Advertisement308 1917-07-27 3 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE. By Order of tbe Supreme Court, JOHORE BAHRU. IN THE MATTER OP MAYNA MAYNA MKYAPPA CHITTY AMD LAMA TANA AMOS LONGKANG, (Civil Bolt 10. 7 Of 1917). To be sold by auction at the Bale- rooms, Nos. 85 and 36, Jalan Ibrahim, Johore Bahru, Johore, on SUNDAY,308 words
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Advertisement751 1917-07-27 3 SINGAPORE ST. ANDREWS' SOCIETY. Notice Is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held m the Cricket Club on Tuesday the Slst inst. at ff.M p.m. BUSINESS. (1) To receive Aceinnte and Report lor the year. (2) To elect Office-bearers for the ensuing ytar. (3)751 words
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Advertisement561 1917-07-27 3 KOTICE. The Exchange pasta will be closed on Saturday, 4th August p.*. UMMmmm Monday, 6th }PpbHc Holidays. 17-7 3-8 WARNING. The number plates of Bullock Gart Mo. JsBB(red ground and white, figures of 1917) are reported stolen. ff.E. HOOPER, Registrar of Vehicles. Sidgapore, SCth July, 19.7. 17-7 f 0 7561 words
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Advertisement42 1917-07-27 3 WHITEAWAY S I GREAT ANNUAL Clearance SALE COMMENCES Monday Next July 30th True War Time Economy Uisit £bis Sale Our Entire Stock PROM 23 Departments Reduced m Price Write for Illustrated Catalogue WHITEAWAY, [AIDLAW&CO.. LIMITED. INCORPOKATED IN ENGLAND. I Singapore and Branches.42 words
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Domrstic Occurrences.
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Article29 1917-07-27 4 Freeman— Aspinall.— At St. George's Chorch, Penang, on ?Brd July, by the Key. Eeppel Gamier, Colonial Chaplain, Penang, Henry Freeman of Singapore and London, to Kathleen Grbvillb aspinall.29 words
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Article20 1917-07-27 4 Grant.— On July ?6 at the General Hospital. Agnes Emilinc Josea (Peggy) beloved wife of Mr. D. M. Grant.20 words
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2098 1917-07-27 4 The Singapore Free Press. Friday, July 27, 1917. The truism has to be repeated. The war has changed many things. When a trader or body of business men formerly asked something of Government they rarely got all they asked for. Occasion ally they got something, and often nothing. To get2,098 words
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Article282 1917-07-27 4 FRENCH CONSULAR TELEGRAMS. [By Coubtest of the French On Paris, July 25, 8, 6 5 p. m T 8 p«r ceDt boDde are at f rance ci*** 6 per cent at 68 65. m A very brilliant attack g a?e Qg position of Craonne which the r bad ipt-nt four282 words
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Article106 1917-07-27 4 RUBBER LANDS REGULATIONS With reference to the Rubbery (Restriction) Enactment 1917," wtia passed by the Federal Council octit! instant, imposing during the pretec; certain restriction* upon aliening and dealings m, rubber lands exa nfty acres m area, we are offioib formed that it it intended to into similar measures m106 words
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Article33 1917-07-27 4 The hon treasurer. Mr >G Bm herewith acknowledges with mscy til receipt of the following donations Total already acknowledged Mrs JAB Cook Mrs D V Perkins toail33 words
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Article232 1917-07-27 4 Taking of Infantry Hill j All the surprises on our battle kdm not confined to tbe MeeeioeE era I two-minute show near Moncttj week, (Jane 12) wae one of tbe sfl minor operations accomplish irj weeks. Itwae desired to obtain Pj?3 eion of the high ground immediate?232 words
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Article47 1917-07-27 4 [Reoter'i Berri<*] Wk London, July 26.-Mr Ko recte hie statement m the n mons cm Tuesday ac r<f hc «l« the Allies and Dominion*. M The total advances to aJJ milliooe, m addition to H the Dominions, the total W m millioni. I H47 words
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Advertisement173 1917-07-27 4 JUST RECEIVED A SMALL SHIPMENT OF Alleno Cigars HAVANA LEAF SUPPLIED TO THE SPORTS CLUB, LONDON. t CALDBECK, MACGREGOB CO. HIGH ACLSS--Gentlemen s Outfitters |p SPEC/4 L jj£ SHIRT Jjßj/'M VALVES mull ffl!j[\^\ Fine white Mercerised Twill jaiiM \irw-\ shirt with soft double cuffs J^^y^J^jjf %*j-j\ Hard wearing yet cool173 words
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Advertisement63 1917-07-27 4 G. R. Lambert Co, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 81 Orchil* load, Telephone Mo. 1058. The Oldeit md Ludlstf Stadlo. First In 187%» Foremost In 1917. Uneqaallefl Facilities, Ample Resources, and the Requisite Experience, are all at out Command, thus ensuring always the production of only the best results In Studio Portraiture, Child63 words
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Article180 1917-07-27 5 RE NCH DEFEAT GERMAN U OFFENSIVE Ma gnificent_Counter-attack [By Submarine Cabk] [Renter* Berrioe] „5 -Renter's correspon io Lnch^quarters shows that ts:F hunter-attack of July 24, Cl "j^'jwng out the enemy from 1,1, practically deprived him e3i n a which temporarily him" 1 the coveted viewpoint rf -a180 words
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Article132 1917-07-27 5 More Successful Raids .ondoa Jalyio. -Field Marshal Haig i We :ook prisoner 114 m successful jg east aai north east of Ypres. ieaeav's artillery wa* active eaat of jchT sni ia the neighbourhood of ibanzjde. .onion. Ja.y N —Field Marshal Haig low heavy bombardment eastward Monedy le132 words
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Article109 1917-07-27 5 Enemy Detachments Harried London July 23,— Eist Africa Official eutioo at NaroDgombe on July 19 was ■ii&rtX hilly, bueh country. The wny's o«sa9 were heavy and he wae on; of all hia positions. The main rrtreited towards the Mbemfiuru wt. a small detachment retreated m a «th.*e?terly109 words
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Article52 1917-07-27 5 Success on Wide Front i Rumanian Officiai tn S lhe c fcnsive m the southern 5 rd occa P»ed the villages of nacd v^oc3any. We took hundreds n ur-j nineteen gans, ob i^ 6 f Lt V cal^^e. We >n, aloog a Wlde front tQe BUonßly Wised enemy52 words
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Article52 1917-07-27 5 THE WEEK 'S SINKINGS Tw enty fo UP British Ships 1 —The Admiralty states JCOton, 21 over and 3 under 1!, a°! c r d reSUOk :15 W6 e anB^ceßB. isk. :> f *=aiag vessel was I the'ao n j n -^ring the week end Mi. -bios arrived and S5O52 words
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Article29 1917-07-27 5 BnQ< *8 that c 4dn "ralty an*a c r f raed me «hant cmiter >^wlet tid T and9unkonJal y« P^SttJz! 1 B ««n Official of taken prisoner,29 words
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Article748 1917-07-27 5 SITUATION MAT YET BE SAVED Germans' Impending Dilemma £By Bnbmartn« Oablcl [Barter*! Serviot] London, July 25. —Most of the news papers refrain from commenting on the Russian situation, preferring to await developments. There is a general belief that nothing less than what has happened wonld have made people748 words
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Article20 1917-07-27 5 London, Joly* 95.— The death has oc curred of Herr Baaaermann, the leader of the Geiman National Liberals.20 words
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PLEDGE TO SERBIA
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169 1917-07-27 5 Austria Offers a Bait IBj Submario* Gable] Utevttr's Btrvim] London, July 25. —Mr Dillon's allegation! m the House of Commoas debate included the assertion that the Salonika Army was demoralised because it had been languishing m pestilent surroundings since the Allies had abandoned the Balkans169 words
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Article136 1917-07-27 5 Effect of Greece's Entry Paris, July 25.— The Allied Balkan Con ference has opened. M Ribot referred to the modified conditions created through Greece ranging herself alongside the Allies, necessitating a reconsideration of the military situation m the Balkans. Paris, July 25. The United States has been invited136 words
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Article21 1917-07-27 5 Panama, July 25. A revolution which has broken out m Ecuador is attributed to the President's. tyrannous pro German policy.21 words
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Article102 1917-07-27 5 AME RICA'S SHIPBUILDING 11 Wood vs Iron" Dispute Washington, July 25.— At the President's request, General Goethals, manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, and Mr Denman, chairman of the Shipping Board, resign as m the President's opinion that is the only way to end the dispute which it delaying shipbuilding.102 words
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Article44 1917-07-27 5 Washington, July 25.— The Government m a pending War Tax Bill proposes an additional expenditure of five billion dollars, including two billions as loans to the Allies. For the equipment of the Army, 1.000,000 as a first draft instead of 600,0,0.44 words
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Article26 1917-07-27 5 Paris, July 25. Admiral Sims has arrived to confer with Admiral Jelliooe, Admiral Lacaze and the Italian Minister of the Navy, on naval matters.26 words
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Article34 1917-07-27 5 AIR-RAID RECORDS London, July 25 In the House of Commons, Mr McPherson stated that there had been 78 air-raids m the United Kingdom since the war began, of which 47 were by air* ships.34 words
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Article32 1917-07-27 5 London, July 26. At a meeting of Russian representatives and British La bourites of all sections, it was decided to bold an Allied Socialists' Confenoe m London on Aug 9.32 words
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Article17 1917-07-27 5 London, July 26.— Silver is at 89|d. There are increased offering*, with an easy tendendcy. >17 words
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Article136 1917-07-27 5 ASSURING THE NINE-PENNY LOAF Organising the Supplies. £By Babmatin* Cable] [Renter's Service] London, July 25. In the House of Commons, Mr dynes, on behalf of the Food Controller, foreshadowed a far-reach ing scheme of looal control with regard to food sales and distribution. Government is taking over all136 words
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Article111 1917-07-27 5 Making History m Dublin London, July 25. The historic Conven tion summoned to draft a scheme for the future Government of Ireland assembled to-day at Trinity College Dublin. Long before the opening College Green was packed with spectators. Mr Redmond and Mr Devlin arrived early, and were followed111 words
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Article87 1917-07-27 5 German Descent to Disqualify London, July 25. In the House of Commons, Mr Joynson Hicks suggested that on the completion of three years of war all men cf German extraction m any branch of public services who objected to share m the defence of their adopted country should87 words
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Article91 1917-07-27 5 Bill Passes the Commons Ottawa, July 25. The Conscription Bill has been read for the third time m the House of Commons by 102 to 44. The majority of 58 by whioh the Bill was passed inoluded 22 Liberals. Quebec voted solidly against, with the exception of91 words
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Article15 1917-07-27 5 London, July 25. Sir E Geddee has been returned unopposed for Cambridge.15 words
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Article309 1917-07-27 5 Possibility of Shortage London, July 25. The Times says There is cow the keenest demand foe better-class tee, especially D.for which the price is not fixed Is 8d and Is 9d. is the present bidding for D Ceylon and Indian teas respectively, which means a retail309 words
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Advertisement197 1917-07-27 5 W ROBINSON Co. NEW SHIPMENT OF yiu. MILLINERY |i^|i ikMiH MGSNIKG %f&\ AFTERHOON HATS Ik will be on show M,fr WEDNESDAY ii^jiJF^\ and following days. Mr. H. N. BUCKERIDGE (late of Messrs LAFAYETTE, Photographers to Their MAJESTIES) Begs to announce thai be has opened a STUDIO The BURLINGTON, oolemanst Artistic197 words
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Advertisement675 1917-07-27 6 ELLERMAN LINE. BLLERMAN AND BOCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND, FOR LONDON. t) For particulars as to rates of freight and passage apply to o McALISTER Co., Ltd., AGBNTSJ KONINKLMKE PAKETVAART MAATSGHAPPIJ (Incorporated In Holland, Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia, I—B, OOLDYBB QUAY. OHDEB CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS675 words
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Advertisement617 1917-07-27 6 Jr m vl# British India AND Apcab Lime (Oomp antes Inoorforaled In England.) Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAS AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract wltn Hli Majesty Government.) For: China, Japan, Penan*, Ceylon, Australia, Mia, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. aOMBWARD (FOB EUBOPB), I OUTWABD <»WI OBOIAI INTERMEDIATE617 words
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Advertisement532 1917-07-27 6 N. Y. K. JAPAN HAIL STEAMSHIP CO., Ltd (Incorporated In Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. A eervloe Is maintained between loftoaautt fla posts to Marseilles, London, under mat contract with the Imperial Japanese Goven meat. The Hew Twin screw ntnamwi designed and oonstmotedi and are flttet with all the latest Improvementa tar532 words
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Advertisement315 1917-07-27 6 M. Jt MEBSIGERIES K^ (ImoortoiutediklSlm^l HUL LIU. Fortnightly service betweer »**"<H UIB, For further Information apply k J de COURTQSS, Stoom?aart Maatscfaappyfj^ and <( Rotterdam Lloyd' (Incorporated id Holland lOTIL DUTCH MAIL COlHlsj Regular Mali Servioe Betw*,, Java, Singapore, Hongkong Nagasaki, Yokohama and h* SAN FRANCIS VICE VERB 4 For315 words
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Article447 1917-07-27 7 (From Exchanges.) Washington, 27th Jane. Russian Ambassador George Bakhmetieff appeared before the United States senate yesterday afternoon, and delivered to that body a formal pledge of his country's fall cooperation daring the entire duration of the war against Germany. He deolared that he was authorized to offer to447 words
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Article303 1917-07-27 7 The final stages of the conquest of Dar fur and the defeat and death of the Sultan, Ali Dioar, whioh were reported m an official communique last November, are described m a dispatch from Major General Stack, acting Sirdar of the Egyptian Army. The occupation of303 words
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Article102 1917-07-27 7 The Liberta of Trente declares categorically that m Austria, as well as m Germany, there exist factories for the treatment of human corpses, from which fats are extracted for military purposes and even £or use a3 food, saya the Central New 9. The paper states that one102 words
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Article290 1917-07-27 7 ■an Who Ended Phossy Jaw." A revolution m the matchmaking trade, saving tbe lives of endless girl workers all over the world, lies behind the knighthood conferred on Sir Alexander H Maguire of Liverpool. Sir Alexander has been m the match trade all hia life. The father,290 words
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Article300 1917-07-27 7 As a result of negotiations between the Government and the brewers, the reduction of the specific gravity of draught beers and a consequent increased barrelage have been decided on. The letter from a working miner, Mr James Meadows, published m The Times on May 28 protesting300 words
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Article145 1917-07-27 7 A British army order from the 17th army corps found m the Maieon Blanche sector (by the Scarpe) shows, states Wolff, the terrific combination of artillery that paved the way for the Easter attack. On a front of 5,500 yards no less than 698 guns were m145 words
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Advertisement29 1917-07-27 7 Avon! MOTOR CYCLES 0 Tyres (ALL USUAL SIZES) UST ARRIVED o be had of all Dealers OR m W BORNEO CO. LTD. I INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) I (SOLE AGENTS.29 words
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Advertisement521 1917-07-27 7 I^^^lS VARIETIES. §T Ut rv p 1 ALL DELICIOUS AND APPETISZNG. JL# MEATSi I GAME, HAM, CHICKEN AND TONGUE, ETC, ETC. 5 P^P* l^ If celebrated Chef under ideal JEp of deanlineu and selection. IN GLASS, TINS AND WHITE JARS. J ONE OF THE BEST OF I ff"™ ""^l F521 words
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Article238 1917-07-27 8 Madrid, June 8. A news agency telegram from Algeciraa places m its true light the incident of Jane 2, which had not the importance attached to it just at first. The news agency's correspondent declares that he is able to contradict the accounts given m the238 words
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Article232 1917-07-27 8 Dual Monarchy's Modest Demands. Amsterdam, June 4. The Vor warts gives a aommary of AustroHungarian war aims as propagated by the Austro Hungarian Prees since the diecuasioo of war aims has been permitted. The papers m general approve the statement of Count Czernin, the Foreign Minister, that the232 words
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Article151 1917-07-27 8 North Mail": While they (two doctors) were wrangling as to whose duty it was, the patient succumbed without medical aid." Evening News "Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, and the Thanet towns are thronged with holidaymakers Even sunny Brigh ton had failed to attract, and trains from Victoria left comparatively empty.'151 words
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Article129 1917-07-27 8 An Army Order has been issued that, until further orders, buttons of brown leather or composition may be worn on all officers' uniform jackets and coats m substitution for metal buttons, and em* broid^red badges of rauk m worsted j embroidery may take the place of129 words
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Article231 1917-07-27 8 The report of the Allagar Rubber Estates, Ltd., for. 1016 states that the total output of rubber for the year was 800,400, lbs being 11,600 lbs below the estimate, due to excessive rain and intermittent shortage of tapper?. Considering the difficulties regarding European supervision, the total cost shows a231 words
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Article222 1917-07-27 8 Middlesex Regiment (Route March). Mr Fitzpatrick asked the Under Secre tary of State for War if he is aware that the Colonel of the Middlesex Regiment, stationed at Canterbury, recently on a very hot daj, at 6.30 a.m.; ordered D Company, 2* 7 th -Battalion, Old Park222 words
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Article194 1917-07-27 8 The Munich Nachrichten report! the curious case of a young German woman who sought to convince a court of law that she was not pretty The case was that of the seventeenyear.old governess Marie Harvicz, who brought a claim for £400 against the State Railway as194 words
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Article218 1917-07-27 8 Amsterdam, June 5. The recent boom on the Vienna Stock Exchange m Austro Americana shipping shares wbb due, says the Cologne Gazette," to speculators getting to know that the Austrian Government had permitted the Company to sell several of its ships m American harbours on very advantageous218 words
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Advertisement1004 1917-07-27 8 Bukit Sembawang Rubber Co., Ltd. Directors. Majob Genebal IVOR PHILIPPS, Mr. JAMES GIBSON. dso., m.p., (Chairman)' Mb. E. H. PARRY. HON. EVERARD FEILDING, Mr< JOHN turner Secretaries Offices. BRITISH NORTH BORNEO RUBBER TRUST, LIMITED, 104, Winchester House, Old Bboad Street, London, E.C., 2. REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS Submitted at the1,004 words
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Advertisement379 1917-07-27 8 This is the Pen h for Active Service A because it stands the racket. The "Swan,' like a rilie. is made true and sure. The ink magazine is ample and. at command, li c pen is ready for cluty immediately. 1 here is no misfiring, and there are no parts379 words
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Article167 1917-07-27 9 July 28, 1917. The following are the eharee as to whicl changes are notified m Messrs Fraser an. Co's yesterday's share list I RUBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES. Buyers Sellers Alor Gojah 4.15 4.8} Ayer Moltk 2. C0 2.65 Ayer Panae 11. CO 1125 Balgowoie 6.C0 6 80 Bukit167 words
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Article57 1917-07-27 9 iOo*&aoraD U? to July 26.) Bmatk *tm I 4ft demand 24f r^ivfilsr »«dili «mi m 2 4 18-18 ftanet demand Bank 618 Isdia, T. T. Ho^ffxosai d*n»ftn« l)|%Pren ---JatiiA, .':«m&i:i 109 3£V\,&sm&z 184 B.iaftKOS, dt and es| 3OVIBBIQHS ank hi j^ s t5.64 Brink el Bnt jid a a57 words
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Article164 1917-07-27 9 July 26. Tin (buyers) 1108.75 Gambits u.tv OamkiM Caks Nc>. 1 25*00 Gamktei Cnfct No. 28.00 Peppes Black ordic. Spore 29 00 Peppti, (Wfiite fail) 89.00 N«tm»c« (HO to tut Ik) nom. Natmcgi (80 to tht Ik.) nom. Mmb (Banda) nom. OloTti (Ambotct) nom. Bali Caffs* (4% Black) aom.164 words
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Article105 1917-07-27 9 ENTRANCES— TANJOSG PAGAR Wharves Beet Godowns Gate Entt Bonded Ware* houses, East TrafaJ Reclamation gar St Storage 2& 1 (T Pag Ah P 8 Efthi East I*2 tO/22 Storage B 1 Wharf -rd Sheers 8 19 1 do (Dry Docks) 3 Dook Store, Head C Tower Office,105 words
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Advertisement1431 1917-07-27 9 _^^^^HBIfIIV^BBBBBi ■JB«>B»aiBlB™BBB»SS«BllllB»^Bll^BliBB I BBBIBwBBBBII^^H^^H l^9tBB«BB^B Ad or Peace, Fahinb or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth too cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY ISP GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (INCOBPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). f 3E&D OFFICES Winchester Honae, S!i!<apore. LONDON OFFICE: SI, Old Jewry, E.C. urawow iM C 90.0001,431 words
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Advertisement264 1917-07-27 9 WANTED. Competent Shorthand Typist. Apply tc Boi It. 777, c/o Singapore Free Prese, M 4 qc FOR SALE PRIVATELY ONE MOTOR LAUNCH Particulars approximately as under Dimensions 86 ft. by 8 ft. by 8 ft. Engine 88 h.p. "Gray kerosene motor with reverse gear, air starter, high tern ion Bosch264 words
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Miscellaneous435 1917-07-27 9 MAIL TABLE Ttfij. inset zrediate and local malls, will be foand d list below Penacg, Maiaooa, F M.S. (bj Tiala) p.m laily (exoept Sunday). Jobote. 8, 5.80, 11 a.m., It JO, I, 4A f p.m Cacob Soon Hong 8.80 am P. Batam at P. Bnlang Hook Llm 8.80 am Bagan435 words
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Article806 1917-07-27 10 HEARING CONCLUDED: JUDGMENT RESERVED. In the Supreme Court yesterday after noon the Chief Justice (Sir John Buck nill, X c») continued the hearing of the appeal by Meagre John Little and Co, against the assessment of 160,000 fixed by the Municipal Commissioners with regard to the premises m806 words
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Article97 1917-07-27 10 Mr Lloyd George, who has broken a good many records, must certainly have received as many deputations m the course of five mccthe'as some of his predecessors did m five years. He has always been more accessible than most Ministers, and far from bating deputations, as Disraeli declared he dii,97 words
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Article909 1917-07-27 10 [The dates mentioned are those of the telegrams from London*] July 17. German activity expected on Riga-Dvinek line. Russians have evacuated Kaluez and retreated to south of Loinnica, but securing river crossings. Novica also lost, but later recaptured. French make fine attack west of bill 804, entirely909 words
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Article333 1917-07-27 10 DRUG ADMINISTERER SENTENCED. Before Mr Justice Spronle, at the Assizes, yesterday, Wang Pboot Foo, a Hylam, was charged on three counts with administering a stupefying drug with intent to cause hurt. The DPP,Mr A V Brown, conducted the prosecution. Han Cheng Phoon, a coffee shop keeper, at 127333 words
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Article398 1917-07-27 10 The Empire, relegating Vendetta to the early chow, now offers its patrons three attractive two- reel pictures secret service, Bison drama and cornedy to gether with new topicale. The Fighting Parson on the* screen seems promising, with the prodnction a Bluebird. Thia is the attraction announced by the398 words
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Article128 1917-07-27 10 Singapore, July 26. For the weekly Rubber Auction held yesterday and today a considerably mcreas ed quantity was on offer, the total catalogue being 985 tons. Demand was good, and prices all round show a slight improv ment on the week. For Ribbed Smoked Sheet the top128 words
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Article62 1917-07-27 10 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. A. Singles. Sinclair beak Hartnell, 6—B, 6—l. B Singles. Revd. Swindell beat Thoroogood, 6— 8, 2—6, 9— l. Revd, Swindell beat Towill, 6—4, 6—o. (Semi- final.) Parr beat Tamer (Semi-final Parr v Terzano, unfinished, (Final.) Profession Pairs. Law 1. Perkins and Upcott beat62 words
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Article30 1917-07-27 10 B Singles Final. Potts v Revd. Swindell. C Singles Final. Terzano v Parr (to finish.) Profession Pairs. Met. 4 Hartnejl and Sinclair v Banks Tinsley and Thorougood.30 words
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Article53 1917-07-27 10 Friday, July 27. 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall S V A, Recruits. $B SRE v. to Maxim Co. T P lire Station SVR,T P P. 5.10 Drill Hall Chinese Co. 5.00 Drill Hall SF A Co. 5.15 do SVC Band. G G Wace, Captain, Acfcg Adjutant,53 words
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Article137 1917-07-27 10 Sunday 29. Johnston's Pier at 8, 9 and 10 a.m. 2.80 and 8.80 p.m. Club Bungalow 8.30 and 9.30 am. 12.16, 8 and 5.80 p.m. High tide 8.48 a.m. Height 7ft. liv. In a letter to La Bataille, Prince Kro potkin says I do not share the137 words
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Article340 1917-07-27 10 Rubber. Singapore, July 26. At this week's sales, which occupied two days, the quantity offered amounted Co 872 tone of which 648 tons were Bold. There was a good general demand, and prices for moat grades were on a higher level. Towards the close of the sale340 words
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