The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 29 September 1917
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Title Section15 1917-09-29 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. -t» 4 SINGAPOBE, SATURDAY, -SEPTEMBEK 29. 1917. NO. 9,17415 words
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Article192 1917-09-29 1 All reports confirm the complete success of the latest British attack, and the Germans have suffered terribly in desperate counter-attacks. They are keeping silent about the loss of Zonnebeke Page 7. Germany is relaxing regarding Belgium, which she thus indicates she cannot hold." Another Swedish Legation has192 words
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Article1641 1917-09-29 1 Quicquid agunt homines metjii eat farrago libelli JcvKNAfc, The war-weary onee who rMnly en* deavour to name a period lor the end of hostilities, may console themselves that one consequence of the war will last even longer than the war itself. Rather slowly Britain suspected the1,641 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement224 1917-09-29 1 SAFETY TREAD FOR %ALE One large 4 CWinder NAPIER CAR, recently overhauled, repaired and minted and in good running orator. 4 One twin cylinder ZENITH MOTOR CYtSIJS Side Car, 5 H. P. new and in perfect condition. Apply RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE, Raffles Hotel Buildings. Telephone No. 1 1 8 1224 words
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Advertisement185 1917-09-29 1 Kelly Walsh, Ltd. (Incorporated In Boogkong.) JfISX ARWVSD JUST ARJHYED The Financier Robber Share 'fgaa-Pie" (in aid of 'Authorized" Handbook for 1917 $3.otf avalPri so°ers of War Charities) ftTull of Hot Stuff $1.00 A Dil^rSftjf Of QreatUMS by An olld-0r0 lld-0r Life and DeathRudyard Kiplftlg $2.75 f l^ Sir Oliver185 words
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Advertisement81 1917-09-29 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Hate at Robinson's— Page 7. Infotmation about a Glen steamer jPage B. "The Fire of Youth" at the Cinema Casino Page 2. Tenders invited for S V C and prison supplies Page 5. _^ak sale at Raffles Garage— Pajjei. I Most Certain Cure. I Physicians recommend them. I81 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous103 1917-09-29 1 THE WEEK, Satirdiy 29th. High Water— 9 25 a.m., 9 8 p.m. St. Michael Michaelmas Day. Lodge St. Michael Installation. Sundaj 30th. High Water -9 57 a.m., IC6 p.m. 17th Sunday after Trinity. Monday Oct Ist. 7?llh WaHer—li -tfB a ±u 10-SO p.m. Full Moon. Tabernacles. It Day (Jewish aoliday.)103 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement630 1917-09-29 2 "OUR DAY" Children's Fete Arranged Under the Auspices of The Straits Chinese British Association. Patrons H.E.TheGovernor Sir Arthur Young, G.C.M.G. and The Lady Evelyn Young. SATURDAY, October 6, 1917 3 to 6 p.m. and 7.30 to 11.30 p.m. on RAFFLES RECLAMATION GROUND. By kind permission of RE. Major General Dudley630 words
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Advertisement1018 1917-09-29 2 JJll_l ..lik JlilLlLi -iLlrll'lHill Will IHIIMP"" mmmMunmimmmMim*mmsa*ie.*xax*t:%^.., EVERYBODY ASTOUNDED Photographic Trickery Works Marvels THE GIRL IN THE I CHECKERED COAT From the novel by E. M. IDgleton Produced under the direction cf J. De Grasse NOTICE Your attention is respectfnlly called to the faci that DOROTHY PHILLIPS in playiDg BOTH1,018 words
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Advertisement260 1917-09-29 2 ALHAMISm The Pioneer and Premier House. The House of Obsii-« v Beach i m IN THE SECOND SHOW 9-15 P M. SHAR QUALITY PICTURES CORPORATION PBE E\ FRAMCIS X. BUSHMAN The Crowned King of Motion Pictures nd BEVERLY B-'VIKE Sweetest of Sum, id Win. Christy Cabaone s Master Prodttciion The260 words
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Article573 1917-09-29 3 The Bishop of Singapore presided at the opening of a email ward at the Malacca Women's Mission on Tuesday morning. The Bishop gave an address in which be referred to the pleasure which it was to work with Asiatics for a good cause. He was grateful for573 words
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Article257 1917-09-29 3 Oo Thursday, before the Chief Justice, Sir John Bucknill, k c, and a special jury, Neo Bah and Ching Ah Poh were charged with the murder of Quek Lek on Aug S at the junction of New Market rd and Upper Cross at. Mr Claude da Silva appeared257 words
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Article101 1917-09-29 3 The funeral took place in Penang, on Sunday, of the lat3 Mr Khoo Hun Teang, when his remains were conveyed for interment at the private family burial ground, Kampong Bharu. Thero was a large attendance of friends and relatives, and the procession was one of the longest seen in Penang101 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement716 1917-09-29 3 !llllllllllllllllllllllll}lll|||||||!llll|fnil||||| lIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS If Economy. I Ul Wi *h LEA PERRINS 1 Sauce, 1 a few drops only are necessary frffimtEfl tO give a delici ous and Jl|L^B§ appetizing flavour to the -^§S^^\ A far lar ger quantity of a H cheaper sauce fails to give the S Sja^sSaSfs same satisfaction.716 words
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Advertisement652 1917-09-29 3 CIGARETTES The particular man demands a particular cigarette. "State Express" are made for just such men— men of discrimination who require the best jj|k No. 555 Virginia **S2 80 cents. Packed in Patent Vacuum Tins. V x y \f v<4£ yJ&U' €.€*9i* §jW*^ Sole anufacturers ARDATH TOBACCO Co Ltd., LONDON,652 words
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Article421 1917-09-29 4 The sixth annual general meeting was held at Winchester House, London, Mr R F McNair Scott presiding, in the absence through indisposition of Sir W H Treacher, K c M o. The Chairman stated that the profit tor the year ended March 81 amounted to 1,649, or421 words
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Article24 1917-09-29 4 A Dutchman who has arrived at Geneva states that the German Government released Liebknecht fifteen days ago, fearing that he would die in prison.24 words
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Article333 1917-09-29 4 London, September 15. —The weather was unfavourable for airwork, rendering photography and observation difficult. Consequently only small local raids and attacks on small sections of the enemy linea occurred. Despite difficulties there was no cessation of these constant thrusts. On the 9th and 10th September333 words
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Article69 1917-09-29 4 Owing to the impossibility of obti ining European dairy butter, anew indu tty has sprung up in Trinidad, namely, hut: s made from cocoanute, and this new bu: i finds an ever-increasing sale owing to ltd ttrbctive flavour and fresh, full taste. L< canymade dairy butter, costing now ai >69 words
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Article387 1917-09-29 4 Commons Committee to be Appointed. The Government will at-k the House of Commons to appoint a Select Committee to consider the question of raising money by the issue cf premium bonds, said Mr Bonar Law on Aug 14. The Committee, be added, could not be set up until387 words
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Article53 1917-09-29 4 Estimates pieced tbe value of tbe estate of the late Alfred G Vanderbilt, who was drowned in the Lutitacia, at thirty mil ion dollars. Tbe ep^iaitere, bewever, put the j net value of tbe estate at the insignificant! figure of •17,860,622, only 80 percent' greater than tbe Colony's reserves of53 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter242 1917-09-29 4 To the Editor. SIR.-Mr Darl, 6l: lt£ 6 speech at the Chamber of Com! tbe idea cfempK-.^ "'e^? pools previous occupied bv P C ftll would not con meojj it ur °P£aQi toorh, or pr^ic.! a^^ BOaditfont, raieet m< re fete ca! ingpoat, and v,,, f ror.'\ ">**«* raaian242 words
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Article122 1917-09-29 4 Perhapfi Jamie preferred it. Jamef Cameron, a piper in thf- McLean Kilties of New Brunswick, wag convicted oJ rjigamy, Hi6 punibhment ie to be detailed to the bombicg equad for service at tbe front. At the annual general meeting of the Straits Chinese Recreation Club held a Wednesday. Sept 26th122 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement422 1917-09-29 4 -ST Messrs CHEB EN6 SONS, £J2 «*j CIVIL. NAVAL. MILITARY AND SPORTING TAILORS >"C*? The Managing Proprietor, who has received his training firon; Wj9fe an European Master-Tailor, Personally Cuts ever y ga«aenl thus ensuring perfect fitting with the latest West End o°* iSSr an(s Bt y ie (Minister's Gazette of422 words
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Article1547 1917-09-29 5 The following address was recently given by an officer to Borne of his men (at their request) in the firiug line on a sector of the Macedonian front I am going to talk to yon abont our religion after the war. Now, you gathering of men1,547 words
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Article208 1917-09-29 5 Tenders will be received np to noon on the Pth November, 1917, at the Colonial Secrej tary's Office, Singapore, from persons desirous of contracting for the supply of Boots, Khaki Flannel Shirts and Khaki Drill Uniforms (consisting of Tunics, Trousers, Shorts and i Gap Covers), for tve208 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement139 1917-09-29 5 INSTANT RELIEF FOR BILIOUSNESS aid other Liver Troubles. thing efficacy of Dr. CasseH's aft due to its torn eg enVct u; on t r and bowels It gives strength to the and heps them ba.cii to heal r h and al iction In other words, it enables jratem to cure139 words
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Advertisement438 1917-09-29 5 GOVERNMENT NOTICE. The public are notified that the Government has fixed the maximum prices that may be I charged for rrilk at retail shops. The prices are as follows I Nestles Milkmaid Per Case. Per tin. i Sweetened Condensed $19.00 40 tts. Bordens Eagle Sweetened Condensed $19.00 40cts. Nestles Ideal438 words
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Advertisement649 1917-09-29 5 Tenders will be received at the Office of The fcton'ble The Colonial Secretary, 8.8. j up to noon of Monday, 15th Ootober lai7, for I the supply of the undermentioned materials for manufactures to the Singapore Prison during the year 1818 j (1) Fine white rattan No. 1 (Luntee export)649 words
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Advertisement1026 1917-09-29 5 3*6. THE MERCHANTS PLATE and STAKES— 2-30 pm. and 4-80 pm. j Value of each Stake $600 and 1 100 to each Second Horse. A Handicap for sll Horeea that have run at the Meeting. Ihe horses iray be divided by the handicapper into two classes i.e., a and B.1,026 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous617 1917-09-29 5 gO^DAY* CHURCH MSRYICES. UP SUNDAY APTEIAaiNITY. Sept. 3t£(.| sT ANDREWS CATHEDRAL. Holy Communion. 'f-a'.B3 Holy Communion (Choral). Hymns. 3 a, (2), 555, 191, 547. ,< 3 u Ma* ins at d Litany. Sanday School and Bible Classes. o 'ui. Evensong Sermon. Hymns. 5)9 54*. 30>. sic MATTHEWS, SEPOY LINES. Evenaorji*617 words
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Miscellaneous997 1917-09-29 5 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. fHE AUTUMN RAGE MEETING (UNDER 8. R. A. RULES OF RACING) WILL RE HELD ON Tuesday the 16th, Thursday the 18th, and Saturday the 20th of Oct., 1917. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 16th October, 1817. 1. MALAYA PURSE— 2.30 p.m. Value 8400 and S100 to the Second997 words
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Article22 1917-09-29 6 Domestic Occurrences. BIRTH. Karl. At the Maternity Hospital, Penang, on the 25th inst. to Mr. and Mrs. Louie V. Karl, a daughter.22 words
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780 1917-09-29 6 The Singapore Free Press. Saturday, September 29, 1917. It is ncns- two months since the United States placed an embargo upon all cargoes for neutral ports. On Jaly 24 the Exports Council refused to grant further licences until guarantees had been given that none of the exports would reach Germany.780 words
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Article475 1917-09-29 6 Mr S II Langston has been appointed au Assistant Registrar of Imports and Exports. The leave of absence of Mr Justice Sproule is for four months, from Sept 22, on foil pay. Mr F C Robertson is recognised as Vice Comul for the U S A in Singapore, and Dr475 words
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Article331 1917-09-29 6 FRENCH CONSULAR TELEGRAMS. By Courtesy of the French Consulate. Paris, Sept 27, 6.10 p.m. The French 3 per cent bonds are at francs 60.76 and the 5 per cent at 88.25. There was intense artillery fighting on the right bank of the Meuse. Captain Guynemer, who left on Sept 11331 words
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Article264 1917-09-29 6 RIKLSHA PASSENGER KILLED. An inquest was held yesterday into the death of a Chinese who was a passenger in a rikieha, which vehicle collided with a motor cycle ridden by Mr J Tinsley, cf the Chartered Bank, on Tuesday night. The passenger died on the following day. Mr264 words
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Article115 1917-09-29 6 In the Gazette appears notification of the promotion of Pte H F Monk, S V C, tc be 2nd Lieut. He ie Lieutenant while attached for duty with the Malay Coy S V I. 2nd Lieut W Bart!ey becomea tem j porary captain whilst in commacd of the115 words
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Article84 1917-09-29 6 A New St Andrew's Society. From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, St p^ 28. A Perak Scote' meeting formed a St And rew's Society, and appointed a provisional committee to frame rulee. The meeting decided to ranke a special effort oi the Scottish community on October 13 to84 words
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Article465 1917-09-29 6 General FW AIIME Qp p In connection witb Ik. I Garden FetP whicb Wl u Ur Tyeraallonojtob.t l| th ak e P-^' I B eDerai P r OKrannneo:. hft(( G ow^i 6s tions, children', e,,^ etc.:- L «'de 6ho%| I oWll0 Wll j Bet M465 words
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Article231 1917-09-29 6 I By kind courtety of the proprietors of the New Java Opera Co of Muar the Company staged a gala performance at the Kinema Hall, Johcre Bahru on Tuesday night before a large audience including Mr D G Campbell, c m q, Genera! Adviser and many231 words
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Article47 1917-09-29 6 London, Sept 26.— The ifMiIMW IN dealings in cotton future ftate tM the grhdee will be JMlffoiß id dlinß. Sakellarides tmllj good, fair. RM" lDg in single montbs ittl five monthi ahead, the first being January to Ma? 1918. Fluctuations of the day irfU b«47 words
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Advertisement344 1917-09-29 6 CLARET IN BULK 0 AND IN BOTTLE PRICES on application to: CALDBECK, MAGGREGOR CO. NEW SHIPMENT Green Fireproof China Finest French Manufacture. Useful Presents N^# Green Entree Dish .i^ Ti^ With g pirit stove 112.00 4 t«« ~v« Cafetiere com pi ft t> with Hct Water Jo* com Without Spirit344 words
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Article1207 1917-09-29 7 RRriSH PROGRESf MADDENS THE GERMJNS Counter-Attacks Well Held [B««tor't fcrrin] London, 3ept 27. Field Marshal Haig r Later accounts of the fighting yes afternoon and evening show that it wa5 Bx:?edingly severe. The enemy spared t e 'jrt to regain the important ground .^tured. The enemy made1,207 words
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Article283 1917-09-29 7 Completeness of the Success London, Sept 27, General Maurice, Director of Operations, reviewing the mili tary situation, says that the pause in the western operation!, just broken, was due to the rain and mod of August rendering the bringing up of guns a most formidable task, whilst it283 words
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Article152 1917-09-29 7 Admissions and Omissions London, Sept 27.— Wireless German Official The battle in Flander* was un interrupted all day and all nigbs. At least twelve enemy divisions, often accom panied by tanks advanced between Man gelaares and Hollebeke. We repulsed repeated assaults astride Langemarck. The enemy penetrated a152 words
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GERMAN INFAMIES
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Article91 1917-09-29 7 Mexico City Disclosure [By Submarine Otbie] [Renter's Service] Mexico City, Sept 27. —It is stated on good authority that investigation shows that the passage of German code messages between the German Legation here and Berlin via the Swedish Legation extended as far back as the91 words
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Article68 1917-09-29 7 Paris, Sept 27.— Germany's verbal Note on the subject of Belgium, as mentioned in yesterday's telegram from Berne, has been much commented upon a It is regarded to be a sop to the Pope but is valueless as a basis for discussion with the Entente and as68 words
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Article61 1917-09-29 7 Washington, Sept 27. In connection with the Bernstorff telegram dealing with money to bribe Congress, Mr Lansing states he has conclusive evidence that Bernstorff knew on Jan 19 that the German Foreign Minister had telegraphed to tbe Minister in Mexico that unrestricted submarinism would begin on Feb61 words
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Article37 1917-09-29 7 New York, Sept 27. A hundred Germans have been arrested charged *ith violating permits to enter the barred zones. Important documents and also powder to be used for disabling machinery have been leited.37 words
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Article136 1917-09-29 7 MR ASQUITH 'S ELOQUENCE An Inspiring Speech London, Sept 27. Mr Asquith, in his speech at Leeds, said Franoe and Italy have been staunch and loyal to the core, reaping fresh laurels at Terdun and on the lionzo. Russia, amidst domestic troubles and distractions, repudiates with disdain the insulting offer136 words
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Article107 1917-09-29 7 U S Shipbuilding Progamme Washington, Sept 27.— The shipbuilding programme is at present that 468 American ships, with a tonnage of 2,171,000, are available for overseas service* The Emergency Fleet Corporation has com mandeered 400 steel ships with a tonnage of 9,500,000 and has contracted for107 words
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Article78 1917-09-29 7 Allies' Wearing Down Policy Woßhington, Sept 27. The flret United States war communique has been ibeued. It mainiy relates to the operations of the Allies last week and declares that the Allies, while they definitely possess the ascend enoy, are content merely to wear down the78 words
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Article57 1917-09-29 7 London, Sapt 27. A French ccramni qu£ eaya After a violeat bombardment of our positions from les Vauxcneron to west of Cerny the enemy last night attack ed 6outh of Arbre de Cerny. Our fire re pulled him with heavy losses. A second attack at dawn between tlie57 words
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Article24 1917-09-29 7 Paris Sept 26. The arrivals last week were 995 and bailings 1,010. Sinking** were seven over and five under 1,600 tons.24 words
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Article20 1917-09-29 7 Petrograd, Sept 27. General Tcheremii bo! is appointed to command the northern front and General Volestchenko the south*20 words
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Article265 1917-09-29 7 London, Sept 28. The Admiralty states Naval aeroplanes today bombed St Denis Westerm aerodrome, and also sheds find fifteen Gothas lined up at the aerodrome. A direct hit was observed on the latter. All our machines returned safely. Later. The Gothas bombed at Sb Denis Weetrem are believed265 words
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Article140 1917-09-29 7 A Short-Term Issue London, Sept 27. The issue has been decided on of British national five per cent war-bonds at a price of a hundred pounds sterling repayable on Oct 1 1922, at a hundred and two, in 1924 at a hund red and three, in 1927140 words
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Article90 1917-09-29 7 London, Sept 26. The papers are discussing the possibility of "no tea" replacing the familiar no sugar placards at the shops. It is pointed out that the sup ply of India tea on the market during the third week of September was abnormally low. Tfaere were under90 words
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Article62 1917-09-29 7 Washington, Sept 27. President Wilson has opposed the acceptance of the British Houee of Commons' invitation to Congressmen to visit the western front and the French invitation than the Congress should be represented in the inter-Allied Parliament. President Wilson does not wish to give the62 words
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Article28 1917-09-29 7 Stockholm, Sept 27. The wool meroh ant Lundiitrom has committed suicide. He lost eighteen hundred thousand ster ling in speculating and many others are ruined.28 words
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Article32 1917-09-29 7 Stockholm, Sept 27.— The result of the elections is that the new second Chamber is compueed of 86 Brautiog Socialists, 12 Independent Sooialists, 62 Liberals, 58 Conservatives, 12 Peasants Party.32 words
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Article25 1917-09-29 7 London, Sept 27. The Ptees Bureau statue The Irish Convention has con eluded the presentation stage of a scheme of government for Ireland.25 words
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Article20 1917-09-29 7 Melbourne, Sept 27. The coal miners have declined the Government terms. Government is inviting workers under Government conditions.20 words
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Article26 1917-09-29 7 Buenos Aires, Sept 27. A huge demon fitration in favour of a rupture with Gerraan\ has been held, manv Dtominent 29 23 89 3}26 words
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Advertisement112 1917-09-29 7 r- j ROBINSON 00. I Just Received I ILBOISS L90U016 i Terai Hats I I I SMART LARGE SHAPE IN LIGHT GREY WHITE I I NEW STYLES IN I I Morning Felt Hats Mr. H. N. SUCKERIDGE (late of Messrs LAFAYETTE, Photographers to Their MAJESTIES) Begs to announce that he112 words
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Advertisement709 1917-09-29 8 "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. INCORPORATED IN HNGLAND, I FOR LONDON. For particulars aa to rates of freight and passage apply to McALISTER Co.. Ltd., AGENTS (incorporated in straits settlements.) KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART NAATSCHAPPIJ (Incorporated In Holland, Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. a—3, Ccllyeb Quay, OHDBK CONTRACT709 words
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Advertisement570 1917-09-29 8 IT O« OeiTisH India AND Apcar Liine (Companies Incorporated U England.) Mail and Passenger Services. peninsulas and oriental s. n. co. (Under Contract with Hli Majesty's Government.) The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST gOF BOMBAY are at present suspended. The Company's INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FBOM LONDON are at present suspended.570 words
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Advertisement564 1917-09-29 8 JAPAN MAI! STEAMSHIP Co., Ltd (Incorporated in Japan). EUROPEAN LINE. Far Hongkong, ShßEghal, Kobi ft TtkobMi Ftp lilicsa, Panang, Celombt int England til The Cape. A service Is maintained betweea Yofeonac i via ports to Marseilles, London, nndet nUi contract with the Imperial Japanese Oovera ment. The New Twin screw564 words
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Advertisement340 1917-09-29 8 WF life "AIL UKJ BRANCH LlN£ For further lnfcrn i6 tion &w k J. de COURTDIS gijenlinTltd^ CoEßieDee? of carco r»r m i from Genoa Ac. wJU r < V( t feD its whertaboute ap On '^uf^^^k Agents. application to S9 8 BCLJSTEJID t Co. fi-10 FOR SEATTLE. Direct, sailing340 words
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Article487 1917-09-29 9 New State Department Asked For. 1914 a Departmental Committee on the Welfare of the Blind was appointed by Mr Herbert Samuel, then President of the Local Government Board. The chairman of the Committee vcas Mr W Hayee Fibber, m p, who now occupies Mr Samuel's former487 words
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Article247 1917-09-29 9 Amazing Torture to Make Prisoner Give Evidence. Shanghai. The correspondent of the North China Daily News at Hingi, in South West Kueichow, sends an appalling story of the torture of a prisoner who was a minor accomplice in a crime in which it was desired to obtain247 words
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Article71 1917-09-29 9 Police Magistrate Fitzgerald, of Omaha, says that women are far better liars than men. When men lie they hesitate, turn red, swallow, etc. One can tell they're lying just by watching their faces and necks. But yon can't tell it on a woman. They lie outrageously and71 words
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Article52 1917-09-29 9 The report of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club for the year ended Jane 80 1917, showß a credit balance of Ticals 18,096 against a debit balance of Ticals 1,245 last year, the difference being due to the reduction of expenditure. The total memher ah in waa 467 an increase on52 words
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Advertisement574 1917-09-29 9 I'-k 4 a or Piacß. Faoims or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollab. I WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? if €REAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, UMHD. (IMCOBPOBATBD IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). HEAD OFFICi Winchester Home, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE; SI, Old ifwry. EC JJ li-mr ":,i-!l OF ASSDRANCE MONEY574 words
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Advertisement519 1917-09-29 9 f THE 'YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. Incorporated in Japan j Capital Subscribed^. Y. 48,000.000 I Capital Paid Up Y. 50.000,000 II Reserve Fund Y. 81,300,000 PreridemU 3, Inouye Bsq, I'tee P'rertdmt* Y, Yainakawa En*. DISECTOB3. J> Inoaye Esq. r. rama&awa £Bf H, Soma Esq. M Odagiri Esq. K. Bonoda Esi.519 words
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Advertisement364 1917-09-29 9 Singapore Gold Storage Go., Ltd. Near Entrance to Borneo Wharf, Telephone 1261. Sea stocks of all kinds of Frozen Meats, etc., can be delivered to shipping at the Wharves, or in the Singapore Roads on shore notice. OFFICE HOURS. Weekdays Bam. to 4.30 p.m. 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Sundays364 words
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Advertisement597 1917-09-29 9 M3RTGMEIS SALE OF k VALUABLE ROBBER PLANTATION Off Tamp £is Road, Singapore. it Our Saleroom, 10. 3, Raffles Place On Wednesday, 3rd Cct, at 2.30 P.M. Valuable rubber plantation bituate off Tainpenis Road, in the District of Tebaß, Singapore, area 21 acros s roods aiui 4 polen, comprised iuhd iudenturfj597 words
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Article382 1917-09-29 10 Manchester, Aug. 15 Cotton prices at New Yotk are easier this week and there has been quite a substantial break in values, especially for Current Month Cotton. This ease may be attributed to the compulsory redaction in the consumption of Cotton on this side but more so382 words
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Article346 1917-09-29 10 In referring to the death of the late Mr Beckett, the Bangkok Times recalls the following interesting incident in the history of the Malayan States In 1895 rebels in Pahang were taking refuge in 7'renggann and Kelantan and the British Government had at>ked Siam's help in346 words
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Article95 1917-09-29 10 A working mother in the North of England (writes Vanoc said to me in the second year of the War, "a bad War I don't think. Thirty bob a week allowance coinin' in reg'lar, and I got rid of a bad 'uabiug." Olhet people have like reasons to95 words
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Advertisement349 1917-09-29 10 PROGRESS TRANSPORTATION has always been closely linked with progress, a step in advance of it, leadiog the way. Thelocomotive and the steamship made possible the tremendous strides civilization has taken in the past hundred years. With the dawn of the new century came the motor car— the long sought solution349 words
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Advertisement95 1917-09-29 10 4 A> I K&l TUT I a&ia I 1 In Tilt LONG RUN an ■■^■SBSlfll B muS| 9 Vfl la HARDWARE DEPARTMENT We Keep Large Stocks of all Kinds of IRONMONGERY and Hardware Articles— lncluding. LOCKS. Brass Rinilocks. Steel Case Double Handed Rinilocks. Brass Cupboard Locks* Four Lever Brass Locks.95 words
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Advertisement126 1917-09-29 11 GORDON'S The Oldest Established London Gin Distilleries ■s3> Famous for the Furity and Flavour of their OLD TOM" AND II DRY GINS." OF ALL DEALERS THE BORNEO CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) SOLE IMPORTERS. Buchanan's 'Black and White' There is no better value on the Market than this old and126 words
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Advertisement140 1917-09-29 11 B. W „l j If 111 JlliLsu IN TWO QUALITIES ONLY f I SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co. BULL DOG v fni I fl lj LJr I j /"I \J Jj $24 gwk $20 PER CASE PER CASE 8 DOZ. PINTS. &11 I 4 DOZi QUARTSDUTY EXTRA Sole Importers Huttenbach140 words
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Advertisement359 1917-09-29 11 POSITION WANTED Ab Medical officer to Plantation or Mi Azg Companies, if licce^sary would conseir so 3 years' engagement. Please sc^tt salary an 3 other particular*. T. R. c/o "Singa? ore Frea Fre? h 88 9 f WANTED Wi'h respeetaMe European Family, two furnished rooms or one large rocn A359 words
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Miscellaneous236 1917-09-29 11 SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. ENTKINOES— TANJOtfG PAGAR. Wharves Seot Godowns Gate Entr Bonded Ware i houses, East lYaia* Reolaoißtion gar Bt Storage 2& 1 (T PlbtAX PS EaM East I &2 iO/22 Storage B 1 Wharf-rd .Sheers S 19 1 do (DryDoohH) 3 Dock Store, Head G Tower Office, Police and236 words
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Miscellaneous616 1917-09-29 11 EXCHANGE. ■■■■■■■■■■Hi Co r«K "jd > i Sept 28 4 w I4* J u^an. a-4i c^S^reu^lli S .-a s 2 4 27-82 rB5nCli«BOT--?S->.^ ?18 :SDI&, T. T. 158 oi^fi 29%Pt*m L^njJAai, raft i -»J 2j..*jscw, tfs tnd ft. 1 y icvasmftSs, makßrtfii.t %%Jss Sank of Biig -afl R.«U B^ g«w616 words
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Article2096 1917-09-29 12 I SXVEILING OF MEMORIAL TABLET Yesterday afternoon His Excellency the Governor in the presence ot many prominent persona no vailed a tablet in too Victoria Memorial Hall in memory of all who lost their lives through the emeufce of the Fifth Light Infantry in February 1915 in2,096 words
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Article240 1917-09-29 12 League Trial Game, The first of the trial matches to BBSist in the selecting of the Rest X! to meet the S C C in the Our Day soccer match was played last evening on the S C C ground, between teams of Whites and Colours. The Whites won240 words
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302 1917-09-29 12 Correspondence. THE EURASIAN QUESTION. To the Editor. Sir, I cull the following from tha publiahed report of the hon'ble Mr Dar biehire't epeech at the half yearly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce He (Mr Darbisbire) was aware that there had been a suggestion that highly paid Eurasians might be302 words
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Article177 1917-09-29 12 The Boustead's Staff Football Club, Singapore, is exempted from registration. The Chung liua Library, Penang, is ordered to be dissolved. The Mount Wallich Reading Room is required to furnish proof of its existence to the Registrar of Sociftips, Singapore. The Cinema Casino announces a new programme of great merit, a177 words
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Article696 1917-09-29 12 The usual meeting of this Board was held in the offices yesterday afternoon, Mr Sir F J Hallifax presiding. Other membets present were Di Veerasamy, Messrs Seet Tiong Wan, W A dims. E Tessensohn, A W BeaH, M A Namazie, J A Elias, Tan Kheam Hock, J Polglase696 words
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Article62 1917-09-29 12 S.V. C. DRILL PROGRAMME. 1 Saturday, Sept 29. 2.80 p.m. Johnston's Pier Sec 8 k 4 SV A 280 B ilestfer Range 1 SV A details 300 Thompsou-rd 5} mile SVH (dismiss at Holland-rd Station 230 Drill HjII Transport do 7.30 a.m. Balestier Range Recruits and Brd Class Shots Malay62 words
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Article60 1917-09-29 12 Sunday Sept 80. Johnston's Pier, 9, 10 and 11 a.m 2.80 and 8.80 p.m. Club Bungalow 9.80 and 10.80 a.m, 12.15, 8 and 5.80 p.m. High tide 9 67 p.m. Height Bft Bin. Long Distance Race to the Sea View Hotel, This will ba swum off on60 words
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Advertisement273 1917-09-29 12 YAMATOTST Phone 432. a-, u OUR GREAT GASH CLEARANCE SA t^ COMMENCES on Ist Oct. continues until 31st (to GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPTS. ROCK BOTTOM PRICES TO BE CLEARED 4/V INSPECTION SOLICITED. AUCTION SALE OF A Consignment of Blue Coatings, Serge, Striped Alpaca Tweeds Sbeetint Flannel ete etc. At273 words
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