The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 August 1917
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Title Section15 1917-08-02 65 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1017 No 1,56615 words
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Article323 1917-08-02 65 leadef: page A British Trade Bank 65 India's Aid 65 B ilajian Relief 66 The Poisdatn Plot 6$ Local Beonomie Changes 66 The Qalioian Rotreut 66 ('term ;t^y'a Poor Outlook 67 L<*f.t Battle of Yprrs 67 Mad< m Germany H 67 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. Motor lius^es 68 The323 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article47 1917-08-02 65 bTONE-SELLERB— At Singapore on 24th July, 1917, by special licence, Theodore Handley Btone to H.MILY Ida Sellers. Freeman— Aspinall.— At St. George's I Church, Penang, on i3rd July, by the Rev. Keppol Gamier, Colonial Chaplain, Penang, Henry Freeman of Singapore and London, to Kathleen Greville aspisall.47 words
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Obituary35 1917-08-02 65 Ryan.— At Christmas Island on July 19th, Willie Ryan, of the Chinese Protectorate. Age 33. Grant.— On July 26 at the General Hospital, Agnes Emilinc Josea (Peggy* beloved wife of Mr D. M. Grant.35 words
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Article204 1917-08-02 65 The outward mail arrived on July 28 with datea to June 20. Tha Assizea are being held m the Supreme Court this week, before Mr Justice Sproule and a special jury. Judgment has been reserved m the Appeal by Meters John Little and Co against the assessment204 words
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Article54 1917-08-02 65 OOERBOTBD UP WO Aug. 1 J be-Ki& i sail l 4| d*mauA 2 it PllTEaaE mmfMi C m a 2 4 18-16 Fiends dsmarnJ Bank si p Itxum, T. T, 160 Rii^.^^Oliti, dsmnna 12|%Pr«m :jujj/^A, dam9ind 109 Java, demand 184 r)AU9KOK, d*man*i 95 j Sovnv.uiesiß, Bank Bvytaa IS £454 words
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Article170 1917-08-02 65 Aug. 1. Tie (250 tons) 1118.25 Qraamtnei 15.' 0 iMaa OaaM 24 00 (jtamßia* Cvaas tfa I 21. 0 c a Black wain, i 29 00 PiMio*»< IWfethi I 39 00 i i ;1 IQ jo tbe l» nom. ttxiagJ (RO j<i taai fc nom. i iflandaU nom. OS<nri170 words
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Article, Illustration848 1917-08-02 65 il lootoroeapn lojn 4 .i Li hte> *ad low 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. Occasionally they got something, and848 words
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Article593 1917-08-02 65 July 28. The history of the Mesopotamia Expeditions may perhaps be summed up as a flash m the pan, a ghastly failure, a brilliant success, and holding on like --grim death. The first three phases are over and the more the ir.ner workings of the "muddle stage" are593 words
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Page 65 Advertisements
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Advertisement100 1917-08-02 65 .ft oj^ww J^'%n.tirJt)JCT-ijI^MBBBHIi^Jf I" '.BeTu *?j?! w t'jA mIHBjTii > <.t.-& NbUV FftaXMOH RSMatD HERAPION NO. 1 tkerapiOn m. Tl IE :RAW6r^Na 3 IW9SKS I K.ftlN' .Lf r V >C»i >" CHKMIiTS. I*SJCEIN W.W I '<■ > LOFK ro* r~T r»Ti■?"-"" P«l I I Cl KSCMI C« I JL£*i H100 words
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Article246 1917-08-02 66 On the day when a great local effort is being made to raise funds for the Belgain Red Cross it is not inappropriate to note that another great organisation, that will stand out m the great war as a magnificent effort to relieve suffering humanity, has passed out246 words
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Article801 1917-08-02 66 Assuming the Times information re gardiDg the reference m Herr Ilaase's speech to be correct— and nothing m Germany's conduct since the war began could lead an impartial observer to think that it might be a distorted exaggeration Germany and Austria stand convicted by their own action801 words
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Article1139 1917-08-02 66 July 31. We are inclined to the opinion that economic conditions, m Singapore at least, and doubtless elsewhere m the Colony, are moving towards a difficult position rather faster than Government officially imagines, and that the appointment of a commission to examine into the whole question of1,139 words
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Article526 1917-08-02 66 The forward movement of the G<?r mano- Austrian forces, which are ep« parently being mainly directed in the field by LlNSlNGEN, has been concen- trated on that portion of the Russian line stretching from Brody to the Car. pathians. The result of the victories r o far526 words
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Article795 1917-08-02 67 No sentiments need be wasted on those German or Austrian subjects who lived amongst us prior to the war and since then have not had the hap I'iest of times, unable to reach their Fatherland or effectively to serve it m an open and honourable manner, finding795 words
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Article688 1917-08-02 67 August 2. The main fighting news to day is of a satisfactory nature and comes from two spots, the western end of the Chemin des Dames, and the allied front on either side of Ypres, It may perhaps be convenient to deal primarily with the first688 words
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Article527 1917-08-02 67 Made in Germany." When, some years ago, we gave the German trader that extraordinary advertisement of his goods by decreeing that Made m Germany should be marked thereon, it is probable that very few realised what a great service to our present enemy's commerce we were unwittingly rendering. Accustomed as527 words
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Article313 1917-08-02 67 Messrs S A Mountain, of Cheviot Estate, and H R S Cowie, of Sungei Rinching Estate, have joined the R Flying Corps. We understand that Col A R Adams will be leaving England towards the end of September, arriving m Penang some time m October. (P. G). An inter- state313 words
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Article890 1917-08-02 68 [The dates mentioned are those of the telegrams from London.] July 24. British war expenditure now 6j millions daily So far advances to Allies have totalled 1,025 millions, and to Dominions 146 millions. British make several successful raids. Germans report Enemy's thrusts are increasing." French attack on890 words
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Article460 1917-08-02 68 DEATH SENTENCE PASSED. Before Mr Justice Sproule and a special jury yesterday, Sivosamy was charged with the murder of a Tamil girl Pakiam, on June 15th. Mr R L Ebor was for the defence. Inspector Caldwell stated on June 15 he went with accused and a constable to460 words
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Article151 1917-08-02 68 Singapore, Aug 1. For this week's Auction which commenced to day some 780 tons were cata logued for sale. The demand was. fair for standard CrepeB, but Off qualities" were comparatively neglected. Prices ruling at the cloBe of the day's sale were bolow those of last week.151 words
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Article646 1917-08-02 68 EXHIBITED AT THE PALLADIUM. It is a gratifying circumstance that the cinematograph was m time for tbe Great War, The art for it is an art, as well as an immense business has developed amazingly m recent years. Five years ago no* one would have thought of646 words
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Article210 1917-08-02 68 m Latest papers to hand from Bangkok, give the following details of the events at the declaration of war by Sfam against Germany and Austria. The formal declara tion of war was delivered at the enemy Legations on Sunday July 22, by Phya Boriraks, Acting Under Secretary of State. On210 words
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Article557 1917-08-02 68 I would rather give up potatoes than roses, and I think there is none bat utilitarian m the world capable of pnli Ing up a bed of tulips m order to nlanf cabbages therein." P ant Theophile Gautikk. There are esßentually the days of food reform and557 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter123 1917-08-02 68 To the Editor. Dear Sir, With reference to your leader (July 81st) I notice that the Straits and F M S Motor Service Co, Ltd, is advertising the sale of tbeir bu6ees to cover sundry mortgages. The failure of the company is due to the fact that the123 words
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Article182 1917-08-02 68 Amongst Medical Officers upon whom the Allies have conferred decorations for distinguished services rendered during the course of the war appears tbe nnme of Captain A G F Smart, m B, r a m 0, of the S S medical service. Legion d'Honneur Croix de Guerre. (Brit Mcd Journal) A182 words
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Article1048 1917-08-02 69 i n has idled m the b intent dslifcht, knowing f hydrostatics, cor why water 111, ncr the :c ca! cjfnotion khi i formula H2 o t in the eoul of bo dip, iato little streams of .;<? thought ..bout suspicion i v In tbe drainage area1,048 words
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Article1614 1917-08-02 69 4. DODOS OF THE LAW. As o'.l the world knows, the red fe.ced man who codded to Mr Pickwick's ccun se.l before the memorable trial of Bardell v. Piclwick m the Court of Common Pleas was rue imnaovtal Serjeant Buefua: ho and his tribe nre to1,614 words
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Article232 1917-08-02 69 VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN 1916. In the annual report of tho Hackney Carriage and Jinrikisha Departm3nt for last year it 13 noted that there was consirisrable increase m the number of pullers summoned by the Police traffia department for disobeying regulations. The report urges mat passengers should :l they can to232 words
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Article162 1917-08-02 69 Ho Ah Thim was yesterday chargad before Ms Justice Sproule and a special jury with tho murder of Chau Ah Sam, on or a'ocut April 20, 1914. Deceased had gone oub one evening and a men named Chau Ah Chen came and gave information to his relatives at162 words
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Article180 1917-08-02 69 An Assam pbyaioian, Dr Horace Willi?, claims to have discovered a ue>v specific for malaria, which will supplant quinine. In an article m the Indian Medical Journal, he describes how, m collaboration with his wife, who ie an Urdu scholar, he scorched old Indian mediesJ books180 words
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Article224 1917-08-02 69 The U S Steel Corporation has entered the shipbuilding held. Ie has bought sty aer.es cf land on Newark Day through its subsidiary, the Amerioen Bridge Co Plans are being perfected to ensure rapid construction cf standardized boats from ;0 Bight thousand tons. A naval officer having sought <he aid224 words
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Article822 1917-08-02 70 Mr R B Bannon has obtained a commission m tbe R X V R. (M M.) It is reported from neutral sources that the Germau Admiralty, realising the failure of the submarines, has planned to force peace by means of an air campaign. An old woman,822 words
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Article797 1917-08-02 70 HEARING CONCLUDED: JUDGMENT RESERVED. In the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon the Chief Justice (Sir John BuckDill, X continued the hearing of the appeal by Messrs John Little and Co, against the assessment of $60,000 fixed by the Municipal Commissioners with regard to the premises m Raffias Square. The797 words
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Article44 1917-08-02 70 Villa HatßU, with over 5,000 square feet of freehold land m Dhoby Ghaut, belonging to the estate of the late A S Desker, and let on a monthly rent of 960, has just been sold privately to Mr A F A Cornelius for 18,500.44 words
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Article904 1917-08-02 70 [The dates mentioned are those of tbe telegrams from London.] July 17. German activity expected on Riga-Dvinsk line. Russians have evacuated Kalusz and retreated to south of Lornnica, but securing river crossings. Novica also lost, but later recaptured. French make fine attack west of hill 304, entirely904 words
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Article339 1917-08-02 70 Rubber. Singapore, July 26. At this week's sales, which occupied two days, the quantity offered amounted to 872 tons of which 64(3 tons were sold. There was a good general demand, and prices for most grades were on a higher level. Towards the cloae of the sale339 words
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Article127 1917-08-02 70 Singapore, July 26, For the weekly Rubber Auction held yesterday and today a considerably increas ed quantity was on offer, the total catalogue being 935 tons. Demand was good, and prices all round show a slight i-nprov* ment on the week. For Ribbed Smoked Sheet the top127 words
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Article146 1917-08-02 70 The death occurred at Hawfchorr.dene, Hayes, Kent, of Mr John Lee Warner, late of the Indian Civil Service. Mr Lee Warner was educated at Marlborough College, and at Magdalen College, Oxferd. He was appointed after examination to the Indian Civil Service m 1863, and first served m Madras as assistant146 words
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Correspondence.
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1706 1917-08-02 71 To the Editor. Sir,- My attention has just bpen drawn |o a latter which appeared m your Utne 0 f jn 28th, from your correspond* nt Mancunian." AT a of tbil kina* does vnt m-< m partic larly deeirable, or be'pful and m gj mil1,706 words
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Article85 1917-08-02 71 According to information received by the Shanghai Silk Guild from silk merchants Of Shantung, the Industrial School of Sbantur.p, which bos been conducting some scientific work for raiding silk worms, has discovered a new kind of worm that produces silk ot a natural green colour The cocoons are said to85 words
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Article802 1917-08-02 71 The term of office of H E Sir Arthur Honderpoo Young, o c M o. es Governor of the Straits Setth-taents and High Com missioner for tbe Malay Staff a and Brunei, end Britiah Agen f fcr Borneo and Sarawi k, is cx f »-ni!td from802 words
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Article670 1917-08-02 71 The uaual meeting cf this Board was held m tbe offices ye-lerday, Mr F J Hallifax p id:i g. Tbe othera preeent were Dr Samy, MeFsr- W A Sims, R Braddell, M A Namezie, Tan Kb- ;ljck, E 1 ibn, J A E'i ia, A ft 'an, Sect670 words
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Article184 1917-08-02 71 Lim Cbocn Hai, the atore keeper of godov-ns Nos 89 and 40 Rootrison Q baa r information to the pol cc ol godowns beiuK broken open. deatb took pace at the Yokohama (i Ho pital, on July 7. of Mr R P i for eighteen yeeci lent ol Nagasaki, being184 words
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Article1575 1917-08-02 72 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est arrago libelli Juvenal. The topic for to-day ia the Belgian Red Cross fete at Irwell Bank, where the whole of Singapore will with a hearty, if immoral agreement, this afternoon go to the doge, whilßt m the evening, wet or fine,1,575 words
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Article121 1917-08-02 72 With reference to the Rubber Lands (Restriction) Enactment 1917," which was passed by the Federal Council on the 24th instant, imposing during the present war certain restrictions upon alienation of, and dealings iv, rubber lends exceeding fifty acres m area, are ore officially m formed that it121 words
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Article345 1917-08-02 72 In our last issue we mentioned that con fidence had again been established m rubber shares and this has been exempli fled over tbe past week with soma sharp advances recorded. There has been a decided turn for tbe better m the price of tbe commodity and345 words
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Article514 1917-08-02 72 Before Mr. Justice Sprouie end a special jury yesterday, Fung Ah Lok, a Cantonese, was charged with the murder of one Ah Choon on April 24 last, at Teluk Blanga rd. The D P P, Mr A V Brown, conducted the prosecution, and Mr V D Kuowles wasReuter - 514 words
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Article725 1917-08-02 72 Mr C G Osborne has been annoinf collector for Singapore under theTlrt Ordinance. ovv arT &x The inter-Settlement Malay rWw match Penang ye Singapore is e Xp he played m Singapore »bout «cr t.i 0 Chief Inspector Cuileu baser cl arrest of a man who is725 words
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Article1600 1917-08-02 73 An unkind shower of rain m the morning and another m the afternoon caused considerable inconvenience to those who made the arrangements for the fete m aid of the Belgian Red Cross on Saturday m the beautiful grounds of Mr Elias, Irwrll Bank It may have1,600 words
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Article122 1917-08-02 73 MARRIED v SINGLE. Dove and Sturrock 1$ vs Morrison and Lj all and Doig 0 vs Prastou and Dean li. Goidonand Aepinall 1 vs Ortchton znd Miller 4. Macphail and Lornie 0 vs Bath and George 0. Peterkln and Darbishire 1 vs Sharps and Macmillnn Mugliston and122 words
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Article28 1917-08-02 73 As a war economy Margate Council have decided to destroy the peacock m the park unlebs someone will take charge of it foi the period of the war.28 words
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Article956 1917-08-02 73 SCENES IN BANGKOK. A special ieeue of tbe Bangkok Times of Suuuay Jj.y 22 gives details ol the j hours preceedin* the notification of wor with Germany and Austria. It eny« that for a v. nek or more fcas town Lad Bf :thed wuh ruino'u.; end i: was956 words
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Article251 1917-08-02 73 The tenant of a hones m Race Courserd wrote to his landlord, a Cri!?c?e owner, pointing cut necessary repairs. No notice was taken of it. Later he wroto calling attention to a particular defrct, which he is afraid rosy cause a serious nccident, adding that he was251 words
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Article210 1917-08-02 73 The news of the death of Capt C R a Beckett Terrell is announced m the Home papers as having occurred on June 10th. Mr Terrell was m Singapore m the firm of Messrs Drew and Napier, having arrived m the Colony at the end of210 words
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Article131 1917-08-02 73 Batavia, Ju.y 27. Rubber. This Market has firmed and Bales of First Gradeß and 75% outputs are reported at the following prices First Latex Crepe per half kilo F. 1.50 Ribbed Smoked Sheet 1.60 Outputs (75% Firsts) 1.45 Cw-ffce. The Coffee Market m slightly weaker afc131 words
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Article99 1917-08-02 73 The plate rollers of a Tees side mil? chalked on a newly rolled steel plate fcr a Government tank steamer L'p witb the gun aud down with tLe Han and God Save the King." Not a bud mo:to for a good shooting volunteer corps. The insigaia of the c m99 words
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Article1946 1917-08-02 74 E Ousting the German. "Rom Out Own Correspondent London, June 20. „o time m tho war there was a good deal of what Kipling calls Killing Kruger with your mouth m respect of the Kaiser and CnrniHcy m general. People talked big but did relatively little, and1,946 words
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Article362 1917-08-02 74 Cotton Oil As Fertiliser." An attempt to get cotton oil Into Germany In a novel way was disclosed m tbe Prizo Court when tho President, Sir Samuel Evans, on the applio tion of tbe down, condemned (he proceed rOO) of 717 bigs of a substance taken from362 words
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Article180 1917-08-02 74 A New York message sn\s Carrying out the project conceived eight years ago of giving China an effective medical, surgical and hospital system, the Rockefeller Foundation will start scon the coostruc tien cf two Jar^e hoepitale, one In Peking and the other m Shanghai, for tbe180 words
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Article167 1917-08-02 74 The King of the Hedjaz has ordered the 9th of Shefibau to be considered a nati holiday as It is the day m which the Arab Revolt was declared against the Tutks m the Hedjaz Tha anniversary fell on the 30rh May tbi? year and the rcp167 words
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Article336 1917-08-02 74 The dangers attendant on us hnooti tion of special war measures p'ifled locally— aa it was exemp; long ago at Karacbi-by certain taken by the Chief Police Officer It is unquestionably right thm Ol war the govern*: g eutl have the power to such mforrna iJ t336 words
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Article312 1917-08-02 74 At the annual general meeting of Ibe Chinese Swimming Ciub bold at the Club House on Sunday the report of the Committee and statement of accounts for the year ending 3tth June 1917 were read and unanimously adopted. According to the report the membership roll of the312 words
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Article67 1917-08-02 74 What we belh to be I uou.ut i oh says the F M S Co umber rf M zinc. has been discovered on 1 R»bc Hydraulic Tin's propei iv b% It iB estimated tbat it srill yield eighty pikuls (5 tons) of di 1902 a boulder which produce i tons67 words
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Article828 1917-08-02 75 The Pinang Gazette learns that 2nd Lt Hugh Adams has been wounded m France. Mr T II Treacher, of the Straits Trading Co. Gopeng, is leaving for Home to join up. The Rev E L Dauson, Bishop designate cf Sarawak has arrived safely at Mar Lieut828 words
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Article940 1917-08-02 75 The Official Communique. A communique m the Bangkok Times says Whereas when the war broke out m Europe we proclaimed our neutrality and have hitherto observed strict neutrality m the Baid war. But since some timr n<\Bt we have taken due note of the manner a which the940 words
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Article666 1917-08-02 75 RECONSTRUCTION SCHEME ADOPTED. An extraordinary general meeting of the Indragiri (Sumatra) Rubber and Guttapercha Co, Ltd was held at the registered office, French Bank Buildings, yesterday for the purpose of considering a reconstruction scheme, Mr D C van L Boomkamp presided, and tho others present were Mr666 words
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Article121 1917-08-02 75 American publications m China have bee n noticed by A S Burleton, U S Postmaster General, through the U S Postal Agency m Shanghai that the Act of Congress forbidding the circulation of any American publication containing advertisements of liquor, beer, wine, or other intoxicating liquors, m dry territory m121 words
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Article821 1917-08-02 75 A Hundred per-cent Company. The thirteenth ordinary general meet* ing of the Balgownie Rubber Estates, Ltd, was held yesterday at the registered offices, Gresham House, Battery-rd, Singapore. There were present tbe hon'ble Mr R C M Kindersley (presiding) and Messrs A W Bean, W P Plummer (directors) and821 words
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Article77 1917-08-02 75 Mr and Mrs J D Pierrepout have sailed for Sydney, to take part of their holiday there before going on to Nevs Zealand. Sergsant E H Everest and Private C A Padday, Penang Volunteers, are, so far, the only markßmen m this year's new shooting course. A number have come77 words
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Article795 1917-08-02 76 Capt Ruaaell Grey, eccordirg to a cable received here, Las been ordered oversea.-. 01. M Pertang Rubber Batata was purchased by Mr J Ree, of MLb t.s. Macfadjen and Wi:Je, Tor 5175 000. Under Wor Olßee "snecial appointments" ij the Loz.iou Qaaetts eupplerner.t of Juno Bth795 words
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Article710 1917-08-02 76 THE ANNUAL MEETING. Tho annual meeting of the Singepore St Andrew's Society was held at the Cricket Club yeeterday evening, Tbe Hon. President, Mr Frank Adam was m the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. In presenting the report and accounts the chairman rer,arK-ii710 words
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Article181 1917-08-02 76 Mrs Ridout, Honorary Treasurer of the Officers' Families' Fund, begs to r.cknow ledge with many thanks the receipt cf tbe undermentioned donation to tho Fund Chop Kiat Bee (per Tan Cheng Si:^g) $50. tew, if ar>y, American Ambassadors to this country have enjoyed greater popular ity and esteem than the181 words
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Article451 1917-08-02 76 TRIBUTES IN COURT. In the Supreme Court, yesterday morning, with many members of the local bar assem bled, tribute was paid to the memory of tbe late Capt Terrell, recently reported killed m sction. On the bench weve the Chief Jus'ice (Sir Johu Buckmll, X c)451 words
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Article282 1917-08-02 76 The annual report of the Singapore Fire Brigade for the year 1916 ie to hand, and States that tho number of calls to fires or supposed fir.3s was 49, a decrease of 8 on 1915. Of these, 36 were to genuine fires, (three wore to282 words
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Article160 1917-08-02 76 Colombo is suffering from an attack oi rabieq and there have been ?8 cu j 29 reported r far. flra lis: months oi tbe ytai 1,800 days wcro dao'.royed. Tho house end grounds at Weld's Hil formerly owned by Mr Yzelman and later by Mr D Freeman, have been bought160 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter205 1917-08-02 76 To the Editor, Sir,— l am gl&d that the at Qtion of tho puhlie has by tbe artic a thi morning's i«?:.e bseu drawn to a?tic measures which— notwithstandii g ihal we are m a Stats of War— Land!.. ;a fl ict on their tenants by p,iy:ni<205 words
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Letter176 1917-08-02 76 Sir. Re the meeting 10 be held ou Aug 4th. I presume you are stron.iy of tbe opinion that Germany must be punished, and the one thing they now tear is that they are to be ostracized as regards Trade wiih the whole British Empire and perhaps176 words
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Article158 1917-08-02 76 Before Mr. Justice Sproule and special jury yesterday, the hearing of the charge of murder againet Ho Ah Thim fcr murdering Chau Ah Sam was continued. Mr M 0 Johannes appeared fcr the defence. Inspector Dyas stated be found a knife m deceased's waist m the General Hospital,158 words
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Article117 1917-08-02 76 General meetings of three companies In liquidation were htld yesterday at Gresham lirvuse, Battery rd, Singapore, the business m each casa being to receive the report end accounts, as prep^ ied by tbe liquidator (Mr H Roland Lie* allyn), to pass a resolution ror the diapashl of balance ol117 words
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Article49 1917-08-02 76 Lahore, Jul] London, July 12th. Sir L Chiozsa Money replying to a question m the flo Jce of Commons, said that the first et: ndurd ship of 5,000 tons is expected to enter service at the end of the month. Civil and Military Gazette cable.)49 words
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Article25 1917-08-02 76 Mr A P Blunt, British Vice Consul m charge of the shippiog office at Shacgbai, is leaving for England to join the Chinese Labour Battalion.25 words
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Article734 1917-08-02 77 [By Babmarins Cabla] [Heritor Barrios! London, July 25. The historic Convention summoned to draft a scheme for the future Government of Ireland assembled today at Trinity College Dublin. Long before tbe opening College Green was packed with spectators. Mr Redmond and Mr Devlin arrived early, and were followed 1734 words
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Article35 1917-08-02 77 hear that the Hon Mr E Macfadyen, *ko bas been attached to the Ministry Munitions, haß joined the Army. At the date of laat advices he was expecting bis commission m the Artillery. (M M.)35 words
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Article4592 1917-08-02 77 London, July 25. Renter's correspondent at French headquarters shows that the magnificent counter-attack of July 24, resulting m throwing out the enemy from Casemates, has practically deprived him of the gains which temporarily afforded him the coveted viewpoint over the French posit) ma. He has nothing to show4,592 words
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Article2531 1917-08-02 78 London, July 25. Wireless The Commissaries of the Russian army on the south western front, m a message to the Prime Minister and War Minister, point out that the capital punishment of traitors and deserters is necessary to restore discipline m the armies. The seventh army, which initiated2,531 words
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Article170 1917-08-02 79 According to a Havas despatch the Russian Commission now engaged m draft ing the law for tbe Constituent Assembly has decided to accord the right of voting to the former Taar and bis family. Most of the speakers were of tho opi nion tbat to act otherwise would be to170 words
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Article3786 1917-08-02 79 London, July 25.— East Africa Official 1 The action at Xarongombe on July 19 was m difficult, hilly, bush country. The I enemy's losses were heavy and he was driven cut cf ell his nositiou*. The main body retreated towards the Mb^.mturu i valley. A small deoachment retreated3,786 words
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Article883 1917-08-02 80 London, July 25. The Admiralty states that arrivals for the past week were 2,891 and sailings 2,791 21 over and 8 under 1,600 tons were sunk 15 were unsuccessfully attacked one fishing vessel was sunk. Rome, July 26. During the week ending the 22nd, 593 ships883 words
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Article399 1917-08-02 80 A Quarter of a Million Value. The undermentioned Singapore properties were disposed of by auction at the saleroom of Powell and Co. Ltd. on Tuesday afternoon, m the presence of a largo number of buyers Valuable freehold land known as Bidadari Estato, area 2 IT acres 1 rood399 words
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Article17 1917-08-02 80 -e» Mr J Parsons, F M S Railways, is now a Lieutenant m the South Lancashire Regt.17 words