The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 24 October 1918
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Title Section15 1918-10-24 257 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1918, No 1,6£0,15 words
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Article225 1918-10-24 257 '">~' PAOi: Po si tl 2CI X rlievii g bille 7 An Appei 2c* a Rubi I lorn otion lffi r j Returning '>f,B i; i Hungary L'sB I «j g vrategi< l issib II; -_i 59 q > Blnfl •-'od POLICE AMD Cl Dl f NEWS. don 360,261,162,264,225 words
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Article157 1918-10-24 257 Subscribers to tbe "'Singapore Free Press* 1 weekly returning from Europe to the Straits by any of tbe mall lines, are invited to send to tbe ifanager the name of thoir steamer and date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will then be mailed to meet them at various ports of157 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article69 1918-10-24 257 U/iorcroKN —On October Ind a k 21 Pasir Panjang Hoad, (Singapore, tj W.r. ar.d Mra. j O. H-c. Dl RK, adau-htcr. Beld.-- At the Bnropean Hospital, Km! Lnmpnr, ro ihe t£tb Oct, Isle to ihe wile of Mr Ii ii. 8..:.L, Kcpo. g El tat* a:00. Bcrve —On Oc69 words
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Article167 1918-10-24 257 Baktlly Brown —Oa 2 rd October at Bt. Andrew's Cathedral, :.i ngapore. by tne fen Acehd' aeon L* O. Rwind 11, Co or. ial Chaplain, William Baktlly, Straits Settlcm> n r s d ilde. vie* ,*< cor.d ton ot Bf r. Ohaslefl j irtley, Fatrriew, Ecnlskillen, to Lmui I167 words
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Obituary46 1918-10-24 257 TH**MPiFiLL-kY M Knall Lv p ir, ou tbe 16th Oct., 1918, Mrs. R. Thampipii.lay, \vi?e of Mr. R. ThKir-pipilißy. of the Victoria Institution, aged ft yairs Padday.— On the »*rd Aua at 1\ Hol'ingbourne gardens, West Baling, auths-i Cumming Vadday -late of filngapureb ag^d 44.46 words
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Article118 1918-10-24 257 CLA.RE.rc Died ot wounds m rrance, on i^GtobtV Ist. OBOtli ANDREW CLAhKB, 2nd Manchester Regt, By Cable. Law. Killed m action ou Angus! Ith, 131*, Edward MiCHaBL Fitzgerald Law, Lieut. Dorset Regt., aged twenty, deanyloved younger sou of btr Archibald Law atd Lady Law, of StanoH.^ge.118 words
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Article369 1918-10-24 257 No mail from Home was recaivaa litre this week. The wedding took place In 81 Andrew*'* Cathedral -act week of Mr F M Still of j Lamng Estate, BMB and Miaa F M. Drysdale, daaghler of Mr J H Drysdals of SingSporSi m*d thi* week of Me369 words
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Article, Illustration16 1918-10-24 257 VaswW Vy Ivfz^ry. j. iV Wim). Traih r glocftM fn Vit-OMd ta y. .'xlo*. LftVAh d16 words
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Article641 1918-10-24 257 It is ondei id tl the Governor m Council has had lhe subject of M ie Rubber Commission *t under con** s* '.deration during the ptfst days md presumably we may exp verj shortly to "earn tbe decision h have been oome to. Tbere a641 words
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Article393 1918-10-24 257 Th-* continuation of the Belgian ad vance is a proper oorollary of the recent British push north oast trom Cambrai m the direction of Valenciennes. This latter ia tbe lower arm of the pincers which will, eventually, meet probably somewhere m tbe neighbourhood of Toornai we:! to the393 words
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Article726 1918-10-24 258 In spite of the vast amount of matter being wired cut about the state of Germany and tho possibility of the Kaiser abdicating, we cannot recommend thai any confidence be placed m the hope of putting Germany out of tbe war except by a severe military726 words
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Article302 1918-10-24 258 We have to correct an error m our remarks on tho Rubber Commission which makes it appear as a recom mendation of tho Report that the Government should purchase rubber stocks at a minimum pi ice. The main prinoiple that underlies the recom mendationa of the Commission302 words
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706 1918-10-24 258 It appears as if affairs m regard to the campaign iv the west are beginning to enter upon a new stage. It is quite plain that the Germans, owing to the heavy pressure to which they have been subjected, are carrying out a wide706 words
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Article410 1918-10-24 258 Emphasis placed on the condition made by President WILSON, that a change must take place m Germany and Austria m the direction of democratic reform, is already beginning to bear green fruit m the shape of alleged reforms m Germany, which do not seem to amount410 words
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Article875 1918-10-24 258 A sense of humour may v. prevent us from growing too blatantly enthusiastic over tbe recent Blag wbicl has been administered to German] by of a!! countries m tbe world, small bot gallant Denmark for if we aro q r*j te candid and maintain that Germany*!875 words
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862 1918-10-24 251 Strategic Possibilities. Oct. 23. The persistent progress which the allied troops are making from the Argonne to the Flanders coast is steadily breaking through iine after line of the permanent field fortifications which the Germans have so industriously built up during tho past two or three years Tbo fall of862 words
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Article912 1918-10-24 251 The German reply to President Wilson's note may be intended to aot either as a check on the Allied intensity of military action or merely as the preliminary sbuffl'ngs necessary m order to save face. It will certainly be safer for the Allies to look912 words
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Article456 1918-10-24 251 Battalion of Death," patterned after tht» famous Rustiaa Argtuiiseticn, is being formed m ihe Uuited States by Russian *omtn. In Bbsra w.ll bs a Red Cro s orgiu.zttt.ioo, a bo«pital uoit. and a diviticn which will dtvote its time to DB »kin g b.md fcges. President Wilson has approved the456 words
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Article415 1918-10-24 251 Tho V II C A ball was well filled la-it evening, for tbe concert cr^^nieed as n v-*- 7 wHt- merited compliment to Ble van Dam van Hi kendorp, th« brillian: violinist whese talent has for some years peat I -r been readily415 words
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Article134 1918-10-24 260 Recant deaths frooi influenza include Mr W L Stork of Tanggi estate, Berjuotsl, Mr Cyril Kinder of West Country estate. Kajang, Mr E R Scully overseer of roads Penang, besides many Asiatics. Mr Miles of Dsebook aud R-mong stages that influenza is raging there and most of the134 words
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Article359 1918-10-24 260 Bartley-Brgwn. Tbere was a very large attendance to witnets the wedding at the Cathedral ysslsseay afternoon cf Mc William Bartley of the Straits Settlements Civil Service, second eon of Mr Charles Bartley, Fair view, EonUk-.ilen, and Miss Leslie Marion, second daughter of the late Mr Robert Biown and Mrs359 words
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Article303 1918-10-24 260 THE EIGHTH DAY. Yesterday was tbe eighth day of bearing, m the Supreme Court, before Mr Justice Ebden, with Capt Rushton and Capt Stovell as assessors, cf the action, m Admiralty jurisdiction, m which the owners of the s Laertes, which was sunk m collision with the303 words
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Article85 1918-10-24 260 The following Singapore properties vrere disposed of by bucion at ths sale :001a of The Commercial Rubber Co Ltd. Freehold laod t-dfua>6 at Devonshire rd, Singapore, area ***** eg ft being lot 348 aud part of lots 245 aud 248 of Grant No. 2. Bjught br L< c85 words
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Correspondence.
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Article139 1918-10-24 260 To the Editor, Dear Sir, I shall be glad if you will be so good as to correct the statement made m your iaens of lf th instant, that Mr N Mamat had resigned from tha Honorary Secretaryship of the Mo-lorn Institute. Mr Mamat never tendered his139 words
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Article268 1918-10-24 260 Two fa.ol cases of lockjaw have occur ted m Ponang, among Chinese. The first followed en a scratch by a rusty nail and the olher from an ulcerated wound. These illustrate the importance of cauterising or disinfeoting wounds or sores against germs. Acting under instructions received from Msisra Rodyk and268 words
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Article1473 1918-10-24 260 Scots, Scotch, snd Scottish. From Our Ovn Corrupondent August 26. Tbe suggestion of the Scottish Grand Committee that the official description ot our Edncation D?partment should be changed from scotch to Scottish ought certainly to be carried cut, m spite of the surprise, already m evidence South of1,473 words
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Article220 1918-10-24 260 Darlow's Rubbbb Report Siugapore Oct J3 The Marked Fiuce lost Aoetiool hiß shown a weaker tendency, bui al 'he s^les which coaimen^d to* day a f.vir demand was expericncfd and prices generally were on a levc-d with thoaa of Lost week. Fine Pale Crone met with a220 words
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Article39 1918-10-24 260 Hongkong oapers eta.c tk the King hay bc<m pleased to app Hon Mr E R Hellifax, Ssc t i 3 r Affaire and tbe Hon Mr C Mci all be Officers of the Ordtr of the Bit*-* 11 Empire.39 words
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Page 260 Advertisements
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Advertisement291 1918-10-24 260 FREE INFLUENZA MEDICINE During tbe prevailing ep'demic of Influenza tha public will bo supplied with free modicioos at the Go^Mnoi*-nt Dispensnies, Jalan Klapn, and North Canal Roed. Mr N Grenier, R a gi<strar of Vehicles, Kuala Lumpur, is leaving m a fe-.v days fcr a short trip to New Zealand.291 words
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Article787 1918-10-24 261 Ws regr< t to h?ar of tho death, at Pen marsu Batsts on Wsdnesoay, ol broncho paeomonio follow! og laasaeas*, of Mrs diver, wife of Mr i: n W Oliver, and other ol Mr W J k Stark, of Klang M X*K According to tbs Telegcaef'l787 words
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Article388 1918-10-24 261 STILL— DRYSDALE. Bk lateseel was taken m the wedding at H Andre W a Cathedral, yesterday. of I Mri sok Mogfoed Still, of La»sg estate, BN B»rneo, and Miss Florence M.v Drya W« Mi Still is the soa of Mt and Mrs l C Sail, of Hornsey, London,388 words
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Article232 1918-10-24 261 r.N INNOCENT LAWYER. The Lsestss*— Warrimoo collision was contin.'d lv the Supreme Court jester day, b rors Mr JueSice Ebden and two asses&o: a. Cap* Alex joder .TLnkjn-i, master of the Laertes, gava evideoce, m the cour-e of which abked what m his experience was the men232 words
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Article105 1918-10-24 261 Simla, Stpt 30th. Sanction is accordMl to the f .nation cf a serifs of olsssss lo PeshEwur for the training of the person nel cf armoured motor batteries m tactical handling and also m mscbauiem and driving anJ cf twe schools of Inatruo tion for junior nou105 words
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Article141 1918-10-24 261 Tbe Mn Vincent. Bszendala who announc I recently as tbi r< o Nt of tbe Fif f s: ClafS of tba OruH- of m. Empire ia tbs owner of Kimpton End Hertford *'<■>, -.cnore thu F If S Hoapltal i 3 housed. Amon? :';p aoecloLea related p.t ths Grafton G141 words
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Article1160 1918-10-24 261 JUDGMENT IN CROdd ST ACQUISITION CASE. Money Value op Amenities. Ia the Supreme Court yp P tprj B y the Chief Justice (Sir John Buckaill kc) delivered Judgment m the Bcrion under the Acquisition of Land for Public Purposes Ordinance 1890 to determine the com pentatiou pas able1,160 words
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Article242 1918-10-24 261 The following list gives tbe results of the hearing on Wednesday, Oct 16: 119 H W Riper, Great Eastern Life; conditional exemption. 120 G C Knox, Great Eastern Life conditional exemption, 145 II D Campbell, Orient Co; no ex emption. HOP Griffith Jones, Nestles Milk Co conditional242 words
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Article172 1918-10-24 261 The earlier indiscreUors of Gens rai von Berubardi continue to be raked up with good effect by the Berlin Socialist journal Vorwarts Io these tragic times ao occasional reference to the Pan Oertxou military prewar literatute is apt to provide some entertainment, la his famoua book,172 words
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Article73 1918-10-24 261 Selangor members of tho FMS Bar Committee arrived m Ipoh by the mail train on Saturday last, when ihey had tiffin with Mr F J Bryant at the Railway Restaurant- At the meeting amongst other impending matters coming up for discus sion certain suggestions for amendments to the Civil Procedure73 words
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Article789 1918-10-24 262 The Second Hand Dealers Ordinance came into effect on Oct 18, m Singapora. Dr P H Hennessey becomes a member of tbe Council of King Edward's Medical School vice Dr Fletcher. Mr Raymond M Dawson, Tanjong Pau Estate, Alor Star, has rsosivsd a commis aion In789 words
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Article625 1918-10-24 262 TBE SANCTITY OF TRUTH. Tbe heariog continued m tfco Supreme j Court yesterday, before Mr Justice Ebden nnd two asf-eseors, of tbe million dollar claim by the owners of tha c s Laertes, and thu master and officers p-oeeedirg for their personal effect*, against th* ownert of th*625 words
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Article208 1918-10-24 262 Major Robert Loraine, tbe actor aim an, has been wounded. From the pioneer days of aviation be wae a familiar figure at Hendon, and made several long flighte with the late Gustav Hamel. At the outbreak of war be at once forsook the stage for the Air Force, and has208 words
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Article399 1918-10-24 262 THE PRODUCE MAR KET. BARLOW'S RUBBEa BBPOR Singapore, Go' Sth. Rubbib Thi steady soqairy which marked lbs close of the Auction:, on the llth ioetonl ba«. rooiinusd, sud rsluea have improved Prices al tbe Amotions on Wednesday and tod opened slightly above la»t week's level m j rote aa the399 words
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Article289 1918-10-24 262 Singepore, O: 18. Since our last report the mo.k*3t has been very erratic, the fact of the Govern ment issuing the Rubber Comn.Msion's recommendations had the effect cf resettling an otherwise steady market with a rising tendency owing to tbe general ntws. Before the report was289 words
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Article126 1918-10-24 262 Singapore, Oct 18. Tbe immediate effect of Ibe report issued by the Rubber Commit is ion was a sharp rife m prices, and Ibe weekly auction opened on Wednesday lo a strong market. Fine Palo Crepe solo up to 68} cents and Ribbed Smoked Sbf*_is op to126 words
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Article149 1918-10-24 262 Siogapore Oct 17. Local rubbers have advanced again very considerably and a moderate business has been done ou the rise tbe outside de mand continues strong aud locally the enquiries are suboUnhal wi M are lifeless and Induatrtsl .tock.? claimed much attention. hh e' e Dot Mining.—149 words
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Article244 1918-10-24 262 Tbe past week has assn a sharp riae h, various rubber shares. Rubber.— Robber again rivenee* a f flw cents on the strength of *ooi wai n!m! and tbe possibility of restricted ou 'nuts' (now officially recM.r.ru-nded). Lsitweek'l auction extended to 3 days (artcM-rj) wil] the following244 words
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Article228 1918-10-24 262 At the Second Court yesterday before Mr David, a Japaoese named Bnnkichi Orioka was charged under the Seditious Publications Prohibition Ordinance with reference to certain matter which appeared m bie paper Nan\o Sbimbon" on Sejit 24 and 28. Mr A V Brown, the DPP appeared on behalf228 words
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152 1918-10-24 262 Lahore, Sept 21.— The factory cf the Multan Spinning Mills and Co, whi:b went into liquidation sdnas four year-i ago and wae purchased m suetlon by two IOOSI mill owners has jujt chancei bsnde. bas been purchased hy the. Jap>n CollOS Trading Co, whic i152 words
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Article224 1918-10-24 263 TWO MEN DIS FBOU WOUNDS. 51 cki and kulve* nlnyod a prominent part lo s fracas a, vilnng Pudding on :H 2Mb ult bo ,<■■ Mncaos and Hokiens ,r.d ti tierce was tLe struggle that one d was killed on tb< spot end another since succumbed tb224 words
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Article168 1918-10-24 263 M UNIC IPAL E STIM ATES. Tha Municipal estin es for Singapore record a consolidated rate for 1919 of twelve per cent on I cd and buildings Other thau sgricultor 1 land, a con* ■olideted rr.tc> of nve p i cent on agriculture! lard, n three por rent water rate,168 words
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Article339 1918-10-24 263 Apparently the Home lovernment does not escape criticism on c rubber policy, for says the Times of Au 27. A corres pondent, who ie obvious y well versed m the different factors aff. .ting the robber position, writes lo poiut vut an important reason wby tin Departmental339 words
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Article86 1918-10-24 263 w :.on with tho minutes of last of the Penang Chamber cf Com der «be besdlng of M r l rade After Chmrraan rt a recent meet iited a press reporl of the al a special meeting of the > Chamber of Commerce held on mb ->t which it wae86 words
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Article1248 1918-10-24 263 Q ncquid agunt homines tiostri est farrago libelli Juvenal. Do the needs of the Times always pro ducc the Man In tba ciee of the Cora inistioner General of Malaya it .ooks like it. The High Commissioner is lucky to have had at hie disposal Mr1,248 words
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Article238 1918-10-24 263 To the Editor of the Times Si-f. A touching instance of admiration of our cause by the semi Bavage jungle races far off Borneo may be of as much interest to your readers as it is to myself. Id this mail's letters from Borneo I238 words
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Article69 1918-10-24 263 Our Ku-Ja Lumpur Correspondent wires tbat two wjves of the Sultan of Selangor died one of them on Wednesday morning nud w&*3 buried nt Kuala Langat, the District Officer, Mr N X Bain, representing tbe Chief Secretary. The body oi the other lady, Bister of the Sultan of Perak, married69 words
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Article182 1918-10-24 263 From s circular to the sharsholdsrs of Fraser aod Chalmers, it apneas that the original scheme providing for the purchase Of a large proportion o! its acstts by tbe General Electric Company b^s been completely altered, It wa-* «r. firat intended that 'he General Electric Company should LC^uiro the wo»-k?182 words
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Article500 1918-10-24 263 A RETREAT TO THE MEUSE Possible enemy line of Retirement. The eidelights thrown on the eitnation by the captured Ludendorff orders, by the inspired German Preßß whining*?, and by General vr n B^hn',. nppo .ntment are pregnant with indications cf future developments. Initiative has passed from the German High Command,500 words
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Article293 1918-10-24 263 The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company has entered into a contract with the Government of Argentina to erect what will be tha largest wireless station m the world near Buenos Ayres. Tho station will be operated by tbe Pan American Wireless Telegraph and Telephone Company, which is controlled293 words
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Article291 1918-10-24 264 AND THE STRAITS CATERPILLAR The hearing was further continued m the Supreme Court on Saturday, befcre Mr Justica Ebden nnd two assessors, of the million dollar claim by the owners of the b s Laerteß, and the master nnd officers proceeding for their personnl effects, against the291 words
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Article219 1918-10-24 264 An At Home was held at the YWC A on Saturday afternoon by tbe ladies of the committee for tbe purpose of bidding goodbye to Miss Hughes, the gensral secretary, on her pending departure tiorn Singapore. Afcor tea the guests assembled m the garden when tho219 words
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Article275 1918-10-24 264 The Police brought m no fewer than four dead bodies during Friday morning, all of them Tamils. (M M The Penang agents of the Renong Tin Dredging Co, Ltd, bave been advised by cablegram tbat a final dividend bas been recommet ded of 16 per cent, payable on November 1,275 words
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Article2103 1918-10-24 264 FIRST D4TB RRSULTS The rein of the early morning, whilst making tne going a little bit slow wub not sufficient to make conditions underfoot at th* Racecourse yesterday too unpleasant for tboso attending, whilst it Furred to temper tbe heat of the ufternoou consid erab'r- There bad2,103 words
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Article1808 1918-10-24 264 Witb very few scratchings, a tribute tc the handicapper, and with fine weather and good going there was a very pleasant afternoon's racing yeaterday. Despite the rain m the early hours of the morning there was nothing to complain of as regards the course and the going1,808 words
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Article942 1918-10-24 265 It is necessary bo go back a very long lime indeed to find an afternoon's racing so generally unsatisfactory as to parallel that of Saturday. Thi6 had nothing to do with the weather or the attendance, which were equally good, but it bad a great deal to942 words
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Article275 1918-10-24 265 NOVEL EXHIBITION OF DOLLS. PR I NCB WELL REPRESENTED. Under the patronage cf Lady Evelyn Young, the exhibition of French dolls m aid of tbe British Red Cross and the Frercb Orphans' Fund was formally opened m the Dutch Club yesterday after noon. Tbe exhibition is as novel as it275 words
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Article91 1918-10-24 265 R'porU from the various r« n forced Concrete shipyards m Eogland. tland, and Ireland thow, saye the B>a d of Trade Journal, that good progress is being made iv tbe construction of 1 000 f o*i sea going barges for tbe Admiralty I; partment of Merchant Shipbuilding. Vessels of this91 words
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Article802 1918-10-24 266 In Shanghai they are now receiving French official war news by wireless direct from Lyons to tbe French Kou ka-za station. Jewellery and clothing to the value of f1,4 iS ia reported missing from 6 Peck Scab st, m the occupation of Lo T'sit Pang, a802 words
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Article305 1918-10-24 266 CAPT BENFIELD IN THE EOX. The Laertes Warrimoo ca?e, m Admiralty jurisdiction, wae continued m the Supreme Court yesterday, before Mr Justice Ebden ani two assessors. The owners of the s s Laertes which was sunk m collision with the s s Warrimoo m the Straits m305 words
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Article178 1918-10-24 266 Tho following list gives tbe results of tbe bearing ou Friday. October 18 202 E A Gibsor, Goodall and Co; tern porary exemption to end of the year. 204 J O Hamelin, Singer Sewing M lebine Co; no exemption. 205 E D Kemp, Roneo, Ltd conditional exemption. 206178 words
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Article190 1918-10-24 266 After the races on Saturday Mr Farrant presautei Black Buck to be auctioned for tbe benefit of the Red Cross funds and it was bought by Mr Hewllaoo for $275. Messrs Sibary and Greggie then put up Midas fcr the benefit of ths Blue Cress190 words
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Article77 1918-10-24 266 There is not a tirglo bianch of m. dusty connected with the war m which we Cannot b .»b ths Germans said Lord I Sydenham sl the opening ci ths Brlti^li Scientific Products Exhibition af King's Ccllrge, Lonuon. We bed mastsrsd Gormany'a secret? process for hard porcelain we cou'.d maka77 words
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Article191 1918-10-24 266 Owing to he influenza epidemic all the schools m Singapore have been closed for a week. A Gazette Extraotdinay issued last night state 3 that owing to the prevalence of influenza m Penang. the Chinese and Malaya Theatres, and the Cinematographs will be closed until further notice. Tbe191 words
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Article127 1918-10-24 266 We regret to learn of the death st tbe General Hospital, yesterday morning, cf Mr E P O Preston, of tbe Asiatic Petroleum Co. He joined the firm m September, 1914, after a spell of planting, and wae on the Singapore stp.ff until the end of127 words
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Article117 1918-10-24 266 The Gold xMedal for 1917 18 played for oa 19 th and 20th Oct. wai won by J Kennedy with a net score of 76. The following cards were returned J Kennedy 78 2 T6 J Binnie 88 7 81 H J Jones 79 plus 8 82117 words
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Article357 1918-10-24 266 President Wilscn has awarded tho Dis tinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism m action to Sing Kee, a Chinese who was born m tbe USA. At a placj of worship m Bedfordshire a member of the congiegation went to sleep during the sermon and slipped off tbe seat just as357 words
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Article300 1918-10-24 266 "No can do,'' said Wc^-r Kn c. sionately. n| d,i PMThs officer sighed. Ths job wss nrssu, ana here was ihe llrooffest member aflk' Labour Corps proving a 'wssh oul It turned ou*; that Wong Pon_t well He diagnosed his SOm^nt^ muchec jump bel'y So ba Sent r-u300 words
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Article336 1918-10-24 266 Comparison with Great Britain. Amsterdam July Slst.-— Tbe Co'cgne Gazette, m its iabue of yebi.urday, taja:— When reviewing events et heme during tbe course of the fourth year of war, the inference is obvious that a trua '.tren-ivs spirit against our enemies is lt?ckir^ at home In this336 words
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Article202 1918-10-24 266 Much has been written eb-Mit Cl Chaplin's sensational salaries botbl fa rto nobody seems to have though? i' crth while to show us bow he (am.-: th»m. "E C," writing m the September numbef of Lloyd's Magazine," inppliei tb.< 'ong felt want, and his article entitled Elusive Chaplin" makes rt202 words
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Article821 1918-10-24 267 The meeting ot the Planter*' Associa tion of Malaya arranged for Mouday, On 28i.i sl Penang, has beeu postponed md iluitely. L iw Ab Ho<\ a Teachow cle.k of Hillst, h SJ informed tho Police thaths was robbod of 1861 In Kotqoe at about 2.80 on821 words
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Corrrespondence.
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312 1918-10-24 267 DISQUALIFICATION OF I C U." Dair Sir,— Yjar remarks tbat ths I C U incident wi.l probably go furth-»r is I eirtcerelv trust correct, for until sot/n daflnite action is takMi wo lbs mambere have no actual kL.ov'-'eJg«i ab to wby the Stewards a?ted so arbitrarily m the majU r.312 words
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Article125 1918-10-24 267 Tbe funeral took place at Bidadari yea terday morning, with military honours, ol Mr E PO Preston, cf the Asiatic Petro leum Co, who had died at the Nursing Home on the previous morning from influenza after a very short illness. Men of the125 words
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Article167 1918-10-24 267 Profiteering to be Counteracted Allahabad, October 10. The following communique has been issued by the United Provinces government It has already been announced tbat m view of the pre valeut high prices the export of food grains from the United Provinces has been prohibited, except under167 words
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Article49 1918-10-24 267 KE PPEL GOLF CLUB. The Ladies' Spoon played for on 2Ui Oct was won by Mrs A Willies with a oat score of 48i Tbe following cirds were returned Mrs A Willies 68 5 48 Mrs W S Barrett 66 2 64 Mra H E Steveca 70 14 5449 words
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Article124 1918-10-24 267 Mr D*ud bin Mohamed Sheb hes, wo ar« informed, resigned the Hen A^si^'ao?" Secifc-ar\&hip the Muslim 1., titu.e. A quains sign which used to be displayed onteide tbe boose cf John Briggs, for osarly 50 ye »r« parieh otatk nr Hurelv, Berk- who died m 1914. r.geJ 76 y^-art?) baa124 words
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Article155 1918-10-24 267 The Laertes Warrimoo casa, m Admiralty jori-idiclioo, was continued m the 80 pre me Conrl yesterday, before Mr Juries Lbit.-n and c-a-o tiSi-e^rors. Tue owulib of thn Rg Laertea, wbieb wag sunk m colli moo wrn 'ha ,< ".Virrimoo m Wm. Straits io D can bee leat,155 words
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Article494 1918-10-24 267 Mr Robetrf Haroourt'a minority report nn the Luxury Tix is one of the most vivacious things of its kind since Canning alleviatfd t'u»_ tedium of State papers with bigh-apirited verse. Considered ea a htsrarj doonmsnt, tbo report is remarkable for thn amount of along -or, at I eaat,494 words
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Article158 1918-10-24 267 Ferry from England to France. Although the Channel Tunnel is still a dream, trains are now running direct from England to Franc* by means of the Channel Ferry For some time COaohes and wagons bave bt-er. transported for use on the French i ail way158 words
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Article142 1918-10-24 267 EXE M P TION TR I BUN AL. The following wlis ths resu.is of the brarir. g on Monday, 21a:--283 E G Jam's, Bogineer, SingspOßS) naibouc ij.iarJ; oooditional exemption. 234 A L f :.v:ence, Porsmsn, SlogspOOS Hai cour Board conditio.:: exsmp tion. 228 R G Pa--b. Accountsol no exemption allowed142 words
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Article342 1918-10-24 267 Failure of Recruiting Scheme San tan der, Aug 20. Tbe British scheme of .Military service n*3 applied to Spain m an cxa^-lo cf the way Departments a r bom.? waste limeand eo*Mgy through failure to gracp conditions abroad Under this scheme ILo Ministry of Natioual Sorvice, working342 words
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Article91 1918-10-24 267 The uiual weekly meeting of the Rent Assessment Board was held m the Board Room of the Municipal Buildings yesterday atternoon, the hon'ble Mr C J Saunders presiding. Apologies expressing regret at inability to attend through indisposition were read frcm Messrs A M S Angulia and Gaw91 words
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Article170 1918-10-24 267 A curious story of a death* bed confession is reported )a6t month from Sadong. Puu Shin a miner, a short time ago was seriously injured by a fall of earth and was removed to the Hospital where he died on the 6th of September. Prior to his170 words
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Article38 1918-10-24 267 In Bombay recently the laflOtOSSj death rate had dropped to about 500 pre day bco V.M-* thought to be on the decline, Calcutta, Madras, Rangoon ntd other places all reported severe visitations of the sickoesii with many deaths.38 words
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Article1061 1918-10-24 268 The I C U incident at the races on Saturday can bardlj be pas-.fd over with out comment. In this case the borse was disqualified, the ground being that by his fraudulent running ou Thursday he ob tawi->j the weight on Saturday which enabled him to win.1,061 words
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Letter54 1918-10-24 268 D'.*ar Sir. M*y I uee your columns to r q lest tha msraht-rs of the Singapore Sporting Club, wbo took ticket*, and e r ill hold them oa bor**e No 5 m the uevcnth race on Saturday last, to communicate wi:h me. Yours truly, H54 words
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Article230 1918-10-24 268 Lost With His 0 Boat The Hun who sank the Lnaitania bas been kille lat Be*. His name was Lteut* Commander Schwleger, and when killed he was i«i command cf >\\b Gsrmin sub marine UBB Tha olrenmal ances ol bn death ill os trate the tff active230 words
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Article202 1918-10-24 268 Ccrmany s Strength." The scarcity of tobacco m Germany has led to the introduction of tho stand ard cigarette, and the c;garet:e smoker of the Fatherland is loud m his con domination of it. It costs nearly a pauny, is put up m paokets of various sizss,202 words
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Article226 1918-10-24 268 The firU of ths national fabricated ships, designed by a committee of ship builders, cud recently launched by Messrs Swan. Hunter, and Wighara Richardson (Limited), is 4 lift 6in locs, 55ft sjln bread, 88ffc ljih deep, with a deadweight carrying oapaolty cf 10,500 tois on vl draught226 words
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Article899 1918-10-24 268 The d >.ta? given aro tho->e of the telegrams fvcm London J Oot 8. In coord, nee with convention, 65,000 Bulger! »ns we*t of U:kub bave surrendered to the Allies. Austrians defeated at Vra*-»j3 ?.xe fall ing back on Ni?h. French esptnrs Kaes nik Ptation, witb train899 words
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Article316 1918-10-24 268 A £co 3 illustration of the diffl Ho Production maybe found In tb< tractor ploughs. That ths Pord trsetot ia t':«e boat as yet- on tbe norld's market that it could b* procr-reri m the largest quantities nnd at tbe ihorteal no ice, and that ii haa316 words
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Article335 1918-10-24 268 Up tc Oct ir> there bad been ti 1 dei tha m Penang from Influenss ths SvOTSgC rite now being three per duv. Ton [pob niper etates there were 50 d stha on Td e _<a*ay bub this presumably is Tor ali Pen.k. The Kuala Lumour paper records a noticeable335 words
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Article481 1918-10-24 269 [By Submarine Chbls] (Renter's H«rvioe] London, Oct 16. The Coal ioaiet C icroft has been ittu.ned unopposed for Bath. London, Oct 16. The result of the Ceeatewltch was 1 Air Raid (25 to 1) j He (11 to 2) 8 Buckthorn (20 fo 1)! reentyfonr horses ran. Won by481 words
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Article135 1918-10-24 269 A telegram from Berlin says that the French airman Garros w*s killed on Oct 4. London, Oct 21.— Field Marshal Haig, Aviation We shoe down three hostile ma ohinei ard two were driven down out cf BOutrol. Two British m .chinas are missicg. Oar niphtfliers, despite a135 words
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Article95 1918-10-24 269 London, Oc'i 15. Th« Evening News I the Britieb Government hold i proof tb it the O boat which *k -rtrr wafl f nt out with deli tractions to destroy pssssngsi running between England and nd, after the German Chancellor bad peace net to Presldsnl Wilson.95 words
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Article35 1918-10-24 269 Cecil A Campbell, reported as Hirano Maru disaster, was br bet of Mr F M c impbell| ot Wardie Urn Betete, who we legret to learn has [•ow received confirmation of his death. US M.)35 words
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Article7454 1918-10-24 269 London, Oct 16.— Field Marshal Hoig reports on aviation Fine weather enabled the greatest activity all day. Our bom bers caused great damage to railway stations and junction* m rear of the enemy'a lines, obtainiL- many direct bite aud starting numerous l. ■m the railway sheds. The total7,454 words
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Article767 1918-10-24 271 London, Ojt 15. tUtttai learns tho Turkish shua'icn is unchanged and no immediate fre-.h developments are antici pated. London, Oct 16. Setbian communique: In the course of fighting tre Serbians carried the heights north of Nisb and progressed, especialiy on the Ufu of the Morava. French cavalry entered767 words
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Article4122 1918-10-24 271 London, Oct 17 (12 85 a.m.)— -The Press Bureau is officially informed that reports published this afternoon that Germany has capitulated are without foundation. London, Oct 16.— Reu'er learns that the Foreign Office bavo not received otliciai confirmation that the Kaiser bas abdicated but tbe opinion of ;vell4,122 words
