The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 November 1917
1917-11-05
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Title Section15 1917-11-05 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 1917. NO. 9,20515 words
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Article416 1917-11-05 1 Thanks largely to brilliant and heroic cavalry work, the Italian main forces have succeeded m the difficult operation of crossing the Tagliamento. A further retreat is spoken of as possible, bat the Alließ are going to help Italy, and one' expert theory is that that country's j416 words
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Article842 1917-11-05 1 There are a lot of stories about mar* rainep, the French ladies who adopt men at the front, send them comforts and letters and entertain them when they get few days permission." Some of the stories are cynical, some of them are ludicrous, some of them make one842 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement193 1917-11-05 1 GOODRICH TYRES SAFETY TREAD I JUST LANDED I I I A few famous American "GRANT" 6 Cylinder Touring Cars, Model v X 1917, fitted with Magneto, Speedometer, I Electric Light, Demountable Spare Rim and all Accessories. Colour Brewster Green. On view at our Garage. I Raffles Motor Garage, Raffles Hotel193 words
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Advertisement103 1917-11-05 1 TH B only tyre which has won the R.A.C. certificate of 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures. "SKlastic" Supcr-Cyrcs V v'mhK'M r- M^^&fifidF ft g j Y'"\ £r r SS^ from Plantation Rubber. SOLE la ENTB International Trading Company, Limited. Keep Your Baby Healthy and Contented •^•Mlr.^Osition. each l»6» tjm103 words
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Advertisement89 1917-11-05 1 LITEST ADVERTISEMENTS. "Our Day at the Alhambra, new programmes at the Palladium and Empire, Willison Wirth Circus Pages 2 and 8. Cbing Keng Lee's auction sale at Thule House, Cavenagh-rd Page 2. Whiteaway's bargains m glass and china ware Page 3. F and N's 1918 Diary now ready Page 4.89 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous61 1917-11-05 1 THE WEEK. iondsj sth. Sign Water— 2 i a.m 1-80 p.m. Legislative Council, 2. c 0 p.tr. Alhambra "Car Day Entertainment. Tuesday 6th. High Wane?- 3 0 a.m., 2-94 pm. Singapore Assizes. Wednesday 7th. High WttoJ 1 11 a.m,, 8-29 p.m. Moon Last Quarter. Thursday Bth. HW^ Water- 5 3461 words
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Article921 1917-11-05 2 CHAIRMAN'S SANGUINE OUTLOOK. The annual general meeting of the Polaa Bulang Rubber and Produce Co, Ltd, was held on Saturday at the registered offices, French Bank. Buildings. There were present Messrs W H Macgregor (chairman), J W van de Stait and D V Perkins (directors), L O921 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement498 1917-11-05 2 A Sharp Decis ye Triumph Created By WILLISON WIRTH'S ANGLO-AMERICAN CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE Packed to the Doors on Saturday with an Enthusiastic and Demonstrative Audience. NOTE. The management much regret the inconvenience caused to the mary hundreds who were unable to gain admission on Saturday night. All tickets purchased will498 words
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Advertisement495 1917-11-05 2 I PH mm Wm IHI I Blk H W*±wirm mm \WO Im \m VIU mm 8 B Twd Imm Bl M J^ZAMrBLM i HB m JSP" Wm p^ H^^gtfiA *Sf ScfeXl Hft. tMWllKifttMißglHllWM HIM 1 1 HB H BPv a BV&ni Hp ft P &^v fIH *JMMi!x'3Mfßf U|Vxb|^klAiv IBb^B^l IB495 words
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Advertisement431 1917-11-05 2 TO-NIGHT Z SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT Tn^r 5^ ANNOUNCEMENT EXTBAOBDINABY Lewis J. belznlck'* World Renown^ "pofpTod-r.^r ALHAMBRA SECOND SHOW AT 9 15 p m c HA i, d Introdnction ft the flrsi time m ting%pore. The Inrivali^ n f Super pr.daction Featuring the Greatest Favou/ite of ii- "T*^ Bel^u, C1.4W4 KJMBALL YOUNG431 words
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Article1853 1917-11-05 3 THE NAVY'S EFFICIENCY DEMONSTRATED How the Convoy was Lost oatai No v 2 sir E Geddes D tne gum of bis speech m the House said \3 regards criticu-m ol the Admiralty two recent occasions, I believe that 'ntictsm was based upon and caused by -tte1,853 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement713 1917-11-05 3 EAT THE POPULAR PHOTOPLAY HOOSB mpirE Tanjong Pagar Road. Trams Pass tha Door. HHHHI9H TONIGHT BECOND SHOW 9-16 SHARP TO-NIGHT THE BRITISH OFFICIAL WAR FILM COMMITTEE PRESENT The BATTLE of the ANCRE The ADVANCE TANKS The magnitude of the preliminary operations, both as to gunnery and provision cf matgriel, the713 words
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Advertisement635 1917-11-05 3 WHITEAWAYS FOR moEsam GLASS CHINA WARE The Grimwade Patent Falety Hygienic, fc^^^Hft 1 milk or mixing bowls, plain white ironstone "^^^W?y*4 china. Its advantages Wont Slop over, Ns^^'^&ffiftlS^ Pours easily, Prevents flies walking into'tbe mm *+-mJ* rm milk. Hangs up when not m use. A de- Fancy Floral China Water635 words
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Article37 1917-11-05 4 Domestic Occurrences. BIRTHS. Lane.— On the 2nd November 1917 at Keppel House, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Lane, a son (still-born). Macaskill— To Dr. and Mrs. Macaskill at Klang on November 1st, a son (still-born).37 words
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1291 1917-11-05 4 The Singapore Free Press. Monday, November 5, 1917. More often than not it is extremely unpleasant to be bluntly told the truth 'and M Kerensky has, by his most recent- statement, carried out a task which probably he liked as little as we do. The first sensational statement wired about1,291 words
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Article868 1917-11-05 4 Coolie Wins First-Prize. From Our Own Corrupondmt Kuala Lompur, Nov 8. The fleet prize wag won by ticket 3813 2, value ninety gix thousand dollars. The winner is a Hylam coolie of a coffee shop m Kuala Lumpor aged twenty. The second ticket was *****, value thirty868 words
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Article236 1917-11-05 4 IGFRMAN CRUIS ER SUNk Also Ten Patrol Shi P6 Wf^| SerT 1Ot > London, N oV :i j £j( r n.val fore. op. rfitlr r U ytaie f have app«r. r.rn- b^ "•J^ force. pr >v. Wf pMt«i prifiouati bud are D^, Later.-() Ur forcea Brmed with 61xi236 words
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Article83 1917-11-05 4 Turkish First Line Taken London, Nov 2.— Egypt Official vv c I hold a position north of Beereheba &ci have encceegfully raided another position on the front, killing a large number of tie enemy. London, Nov B.— Egypt Official Ma a heavy bombardment, we attacked on Thursday83 words
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Article125 1917-11-05 4 Peace Offer to Italy Likely Amsterdam, Nov 2— Count Hertling had an audience of the Kaieer yeiterdiT at noon when, it is believed m Berlin hi« appointment ac Imperial Cbacellcr mv finally decided on. It it reported that Be!! ferich, the Vice Chancellor, and Waldow the Food125 words
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Article38 1917-11-05 4 Amsterdam, Nov 2 —The Bulpariic Government secured a narrow majority iv the «>obracje, receiving 12] votet agaiuet 110 for the Opposition, vi.- L li dißfe&tibfled with the eHtemeut of tbi Premiti on the food fSttl38 words
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Article55 1917-11-05 4 Ln:do,u N. r I I tie occas-. his Mag r jom lEJiLburyL.il,, Atuenc ti tssaaoreaid that Airuica v. aliita Mto the end, to tie last MM i flfod -r. Tbt- ft ItftOad by Hrn and might as well M- cog;.ibe n. (hi is tih fi peoples (Ui.;,..:,d b*MtttM55 words
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Article54 1917-11-05 4 i Melbourne, fefol I.— CtaTi IH r Oomianii with irat ptnttoneri dr»wiD|* total of Ct,140,000 aniiualiy. c i are forming iv hundreds cf r 5 l et vV orgauiee public meetings Eb t.-<our conscript ion. Mr Cock fetatrd that tbt Vr: r ment is watching tbe military situation54 words
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Article18 1917-11-05 4 Parie, Nov B.— A new loan ie announced ißßning at Fr 68.60 per hundred tt**18 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement118 1917-11-05 4 BULLOCH LADE'S a bl i H SCOTCH WHISKIES. H GOLD LABEL 5H WHITE LABEL, g^j 6o^ 8t Sole Agents: CALDBECK, MCGREGOR Co. r- British Hats- i Finest Velours The Tanglin eitra W^ fine quality Plain Felt I I Hat m all leading II shades I $8.50. Largest Selection of Gentlemen's118 words
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Advertisement62 1917-11-05 4 G. R. Lambert Co. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS Si Orchard Said, Telephone Ho. 1088. ThelOldest and Leading Studio. First m 1873, Foremost m 1917. Unequalled 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, Child Studies,62 words
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Article902 1917-11-05 5 GERMANS ADMIT DEFEAT AFTER SIX MONTHS STRUGGLE RETIREMENT BEYOND THE AILETTE French Army's Great Victory Sol a French commuDiqoi BH was a somewhat violent artilucrth of the Aisne m the region > ii Cbimpagno BDd en tee right ,-ri to the north of Bczonvaux. B902 words
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Article435 1917-11-05 5 Airmen Harass the Germans London, Nov 2. Field Marshal Haig says Taking advantage of a change m the weather on Wednesday, our and the enemy's aeroplanes were m the air all dayVisibility was not very good, hindering the artillery work, but many photographs were taken and much435 words
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Article118 1917-11-05 5 London, Nov 2.— A Belgian communique gays There was a most violent artillery struggle, especially before Dixmude. We scored several' direct hits on enemy bat teries and works. It is stated from Belgian official sour ces that the Germans are most active be* hind the front118 words
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ON THE TAGLIAMENTO
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Article256 1917-11-05 5 Prisoners 200,000 Gun? 1,800 [Renter'! B»rrir«] London, Nov 2. Italian Official: There was reciprocal artillery fire on Ihe Taylia mento. Oar machine gun fire repulsed enemy patrols which advanced to the river- bank. London, Nov 2. Wirnless German Official Oar attacks on the extern bank of256 words
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Article588 1917-11-05 5 Great Open Battle Probable The Times military correspondent ad mits that losses such as those claimed by the Germans entirely change the balance of power on the Italian front, and says that measures have been taksn which should almost immediately acquaint the war cabinet with the exact588 words
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Article894 1917-11-05 5 Troops Who Performed Marvels London, Nov 2 The correspondent of the Daily Mail at Italian headquarters says that the retreat of the third army waß a grandiose sight marked by lines of fire and smoke. The Italian guns, being withdrawn, were unaLlj to rtply to iLe894 words
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Article19 1917-11-05 5 Madrid, Nov 8. A new Cabinet has been formed under tbe Premiership of Sr Garcia Prieto,19 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement236 1917-11-05 5 ROBINSON Co. Gauze Silk Veils "Iffif^llillltffr Colours- White, Sliv, link, Saxe, li S 111 lull Dark Gretn > ay y acd Old Eose ffliili ladies Motor Veils /|||||lijK Silk Ninon Veils tMf^ ;^Tram Colours -Sky, Pink, Saxe, Violet, jiT'^L 4WlW''^lr^ Dark Green, Navf and Old Rose. Price $4*75 each. Size236 words
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Advertisement815 1917-11-05 6 60VERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received op to noon of Wednesday the 14th November 19 1 7 at the Office of the Colonial Secretary, Singapore, from persons of deeirona of contracting for the supply of rations for prisoners. Forms of tender may be obtained at the Office of the Inspector815 words
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Advertisement683 1917-11-05 6 THE EXCHANGE BANKS The Exchange Banks will be closed on Saturday, ,loth November 1 pabUc HolidayB Monday, lain > 5-11 32-11 A choice r election of B B B Army Briars Straight, about 82. 82 25 and 92 59 each. Meerschaum, carved or plain, gold mounted. GOSLING ft Co. 5-U683 words
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Advertisement1111 1917-11-05 6 OUR DAY AUCTION. Under .the auspices of the E Ho Hean and the Garden Clubs, an auction, will be held at the Garden Club, Raffles Chambers, on Tuesday, 20th, November 1917, at 11 a.m. m aid of Our Day fund. The Public are invited to send to Messrs Ching Keng1,111 words
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Advertisement883 1917-11-05 6 KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART UAATSfiHA^T (Incorporatafl In Hollanfl, i r "«l Eoy«l Packet Navigation Co., of Batavu >—8, 00LLT2R QDAT. *D«K OOMTBAOT WfTH THE MEIHERLAMDB ISDU DM v^m, Vanlmhoff Batavia. Sourabaya. Macaßsar, Balik Papan Donegal* 777^^— Kwandang, Amcerang, Menado Tascelandanc ffiS &khleh Peta, Tamafeo Tctok, Kota-Bo«-na, Djiko, Oorontaio eaa and Xema with883 words
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Article48 1917-11-05 7 iCORkJOTIC* Vlr NOV S.) Ba 4 lif il?£«4es»s; fc j im§ I 4 27-81 Pvftase dtrnuud Back 618 IfDiA, T. T. 165 0489X358, Itraand 22$%Pr«m T3KCHAKA, -liiuarfl 108 Jav£, damancl .180 BIBSrKOS, d/»r.M3u 65? S3YIBIIBSB, Bank Bayiat 98.64 Bulk cl Brgl&nd P.at« 6% B SiWci Londoa 4ti48 words
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Article184 1917-11-05 7 Nov. 3 Tin (10D tone) 111fe.60 }«nMM 19.00 daro*'tt« C«fe* No. 1 26.00 &ttn»liiß (Mt No. 7 25.00 Ptpptv Black crdin. Spore 81 60 Pt£?3E, (VToitf fail) 89 00 Hsw-agt (110 to tie ife J nom. KaVi/5-j (80 do Hi* It I aom at vie (Bunds) m nom. Qjo%oe184 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement662 1917-11-05 7 ivV*B of Pbacb, Fanink or Plenty, Lifk Insurance is worth ioo cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY 18 P j if GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. {INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). dFAD omc£: Wteehitttr Houm, Singaporg. LONDON OFHCE i SI, Oia Jewri. EC. P LtN>iMf mi 011.000 ttdyotllefi w?t*662 words
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Advertisement499 1917-11-05 7 THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LTD. Incorporated m Japan Capital Subscribed^ Y. 48,000.000 Capital Paid Up~ ~.~.Y. 30,000,000 Reserve Fund ~.-~~..^_.Y. 81,800,000 Preaider.t, J. Inouye Esq. Fice- President. Y. Yamabawa Es«. DIRECTORS. i. Inoaye Esq. Y. Y&makawa Esf N. Soma Esq. M Odagiri Esq. K. Bonoda Esf T. Kawaahlrua Esq. X499 words
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Advertisement549 1917-11-05 7 Gaggino&Co (Established m Simqapobe 18'6i. No. 6-a, 7, 8 MALACCA STREET, PUKET HOUSE Just received from Bordeaux, table claret m balk and bottle also light dry white wine. Vichy Celestins Table Water (for the kidneys) Vichy Grand-Grille (for liver complaint) Vicliylopital (dyspepsia and digestive organs) We have always steamers steam549 words
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Advertisement422 1917-11-05 7 WANTED. Drfsser for Johore Estate,- good salary and prospects to competent man Apply D c/o Singapore Fiee Press. 3-11 16 li WANTED Smart jaxrior Chinese clerk for shipping firm Apply 0.C.i1. c/ Free Pr s-> 111, 7 11 WASTED By the Government of the Federated Maia> states a competent translator422 words
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Advertisement42 1917-11-05 7 STOCKS AND SHARES Nov. 2, 191 7. The following are the chares as to wbcb changes are notified m Messrs Prater ond Co b jester Jiy'e share list: ROBBER DOLLAR COMPANIES. Buyers Sellers Cb<i»gtlt Sardacg 9 60 9.85 Pujam 16.10 18 00xrts42 words
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Miscellaneous348 1917-11-05 7 MAIL TABLE Ttdif. LDket mediate and local mails, triii be toocd to list below Penang, Malacca, F.M.S. (fcf Tiala) I dally (except Sunday). Johore. 8, 1.N, 11 a.m., 11.80, t, 4 A I p.m. Pulau Soegi Hong Aik 8 AM Medan Rumphiue 8 am Rhio Emely 8 80 AM Rerimon348 words
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A REST FOR RUSSIA
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Article397 1917-11-05 8 Kerensky Speaks Plainly iBy Submarine Cablo] CRoutaxr'B gorrieo] New York, Nov 2— A wire from Petro grad says that M Kereneky told an Asso ciated Press correspondent Russia is worn out. It is her right now to a* k the other Allies to shoulder397 words
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Article113 1917-11-05 8 Tillett Beats Coalitionist London, Nov 8. The bye election at North Salford resulted Mr Ben Tillets (Independent) 2,822. Sir Charles Mallet (Coalition) 1,545. Mr Tillett's return is surprising as the Coalitionist was much better organised and the views of both as regards a vigor ous prosecution of113 words
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Article129 1917-11-05 8 Panic Among Sinn Feiners London, Nov 3. A court martial at Cork sentenced two civilians to six months imprisonment for wearing military uni form, another to nine months for the lame offence and also for carrying a bayonet, and another to a year for military drilliDg. The Commander129 words
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Article52 1917-11-05 8 Now Ycrfr Nov R. An^no* Fr'fdrcb, ieadtr ut a coii-piracy to ob BtrucS the draft for the army, haß been ientenced at Sic us FdlU to fire years im ptisonmeni, nod a thousimd dollars One. Twsnty-six other .Germans were sentenced to one to two years m addition52 words
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Article18 1917-11-05 8 London, Nov 3— Major General Salmond has been appointed a member of the Army Council.18 words
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HEROES OF THE SEAS
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Article488 1917-11-05 8 Skipper Crisp's Glorious Death [Beater's Service] JBy Submarine Gable] London, Nov 2. The Gazette announces tbe award of the Victoria Gross to the late Bkippar T Crisp, m r, of the smnck^Nelson, and tbe Distinguished Conduct; Medal to i his ion. The smack was trawling488 words
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Article58 1917-11-05 8 Durban, Nov 1. The Umgeni river bas considerably subsided, revealing countless small Indian houses ruined. The police! are still recovering bodies. The rebump tioc of a partial railway service bas been attempted. Considerable damage is re ported from other parts of Natal. Communications are interrupted, bridges ewept58 words
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Article28 1917-11-05 8 Washington, Nov 4. A picket boat from an American battleship foundered m home waters. The crew of twelve are missing, and were probably loet.28 words
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Article28 1917-11-05 8 London, Nov 1. The Times Peking correspondent 6ays thai China has agreed to charter nine confiscated enemy ships of a tonnage of 29,984 to Britain.28 words
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Article100 1917-11-05 8 A Spurt and a Reaction London, Nov I.— Silver is at 4 5 1 d. The China profit-taking has increased, American cffers are easier. London, Nov 2. Silver is at 45 id, market dullLondon, Nov 1. Montagu's silver report say The rise of threeponce on Oct 30100 words
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Article30 1917-11-05 8 Petrograd, Nov 1.--The Minister of Finance baa prepared bill establishing a State monopoly of tea which ie expected to yield a revenue of 400,000,000 roubles yearly.30 words
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Article23 1917-11-05 8 Brisbane, Nov 2.— This season's Eugra crop will probably bo a record it is expect ~Jt 11 i. J.l. 123 words
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864 1917-11-05 8 IMPRISONED BY tHB RUSSIANS. Singapore Visitor's Record. Pilot Frencis Luke, an Australian member of the French aviation corps, it now passing through Singapore, spending a few daye here before proceeding to his home country, being on leave after some event fnl war experiences.864 words
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Article59 1917-11-05 8 London, Nov B.— The Post Office announces tha loss, through etiemy action of the parcel mails containing m most caees about a fortnight's postings of date ShanRhai 28-8; Hongkong 81 8; Singapore 10 9 Penang 13 9; Colombo 22-8 Basra 15-9; Calcutta 22- s>; Karachi 28-9; Madras59 words
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Article213 1917-11-05 8 Mr Tan Cheng Eec, by his own great liberality, and that of yarious friends who are paying handsome sums for boxes and seats, has ensured a big success for the Oar Day" effort at the Aihambra this' evening. The gross takings go to the Fond, which means213 words
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Article120 1917-11-05 8 ADELPHI MASQUERADE BALL. The masquerade ball at the Adetphi Hotel on Saturday evening, m aid of Our Day," proved to be very successful. After an excellent dinner, to the accom paniment of good music, the dancers gathered m good numbers, and tbe scene presented was most attractive. Prizes were awarded120 words
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Article82 1917-11-05 8 The Albambra's Our Day entertainment is referred to elsewhere. In the first show the pictures offer Charlie Chaplin, Francis X l Bushman, Beverly Bayne end other stars. The Palladium announce a film m Mr Dolan of Sew York which depicts, with bright comedy, the adventures of a82 words
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Article82 1917-11-05 8 The November Bogey was played for on Saturday and yesterday and resulted m a win for Mr F W Lyall, who returned a net score of 2 down. Twenty seven cards were taken out and the following were returned F W Lyall 8 2 down L R82 words
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Article102 1917-11-05 8 Agents Sime Darby and Co. Bukit Lintang Eatate 21,020 Chempedak 10,800 Chirapul 24,844 Jasin 20,800 Krubong 9 >ooo Lenda 18,700 Merlimau 127,800 Permata 4 964 Pe B° h 60,863 Radella 19,000 Rembia 85,246 Sangei Bahru 29,400 See Kee 9,627 Tebong 78,000 Agents Boustead and Co. Rim102 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement206 1917-11-05 8 PINEAPPLE"^ I HAMS BACON 1 gO SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO LTD i BY BPKCUL APPOIMTMENT ESTD THE FAMO(JS j H.R.H. THE DUKE OF COKHAUQHT. JEWELLERY DIAMOND IKViTEYCUTomSPECTOURUJ-CE J A w J STOCK OF JEWELLERY f SIIVREWARE j <T^ SET WITHCUT OBLICATIOB TO PURCHASE j V I SINGLE DlAßoifi SCARF SET206 words
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Miscellaneous77 1917-11-05 8 S. V. C. DRILL PROGRAMME. Sunday, Nov 4. 7.30 a.m. Balestier Range Malay Co. S V I 2.80 p.m. Monday, Nov 5. 4.80 p.m. Baleatier Range SV A Details 5.00 Jardine's Steps DRF G L Specialists 5.15 Drill Hall SV A Recruits m SRE (v) »i fi SV R atd77 words
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