The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 15 February 1917
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section15 1917-02-15 97 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1917 No. 1,51215 words
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Article266 1917-02-15 97 LEADERS PAOE Western Education m the Kast 97 (iracdcourt taken gg Germany's War failures 98 Spain's Sea trade 98 The British advance 98 (iermany's real aim* 99 >übojariu« failures 99 Germany m the We6t Indies 99 War Fads 100 POLICE AMD COURT NEWS. A Sugar Deal 102 Motor Car266 words
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Article47 1917-02-15 97 V. ;tf*B<VFRD II? TO Fab 14 1 *ci i „4 r- I 24$ U&hZ'l m .2 41 *>ival# cr«Jiis 8m a 2431 32 j '■aret i§manc Bank 825 IfiDU. T. T. Jttr.jird k 4 106* 3*riiax-d iB7 ?-*tGSOK, a^nftiii 86 J •ov»sji!3*?fc y^k Bcytnt »9.M LguJck47 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article72 1917-02-15 97 Van Dort.— At the Hospital, Toiping, en the sih February, to Mr. and Mrs. A. YiN Dort of Kuala Lompur, a son. McKie— At the Maternity Hospital, Penang, on February 7U\ to Mr. and Mrs h. McKie, a daughter. Wells —On February 9th at the Matcrnit?* nospital, Singapore, to72 words
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Article90 1917-02-15 97 Davey-Hamiltcn —Dec 28, at Kensington, P. F. Davby, of Bitang Mahka, to Evelyn Louisa Hamilton. Stutchbury-Simivos.— At St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singarore, on 2th Feb., Samuel Stutchbury, Government 1 ost Telegraphs, to Matilda Simpson. Yzolaun -Mkykr.— On Feb. 12th, 1867, m St. Andrew's Church, Singapore, by the Rev. C. J.90 words
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Article49 1917-02-15 97 Mason.— ?n sth instant, at Malacca Hospital, Charles John Mason, of Sungei Separcp Estate, Johore, youngest fon of the late Frederick Ashley Mason, Demerara. Douglas. Alexander George, at the General Hospital, Knala Lumpur, on February, 10th, 1917, 47 years of age. Straits and Chic a papers please copy.49 words
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Article24 1917-02-15 97 In atTectionate remembrance of those Residents cf Singapore, Military aud Civil, who loft their lives during the Mutiny of Feb 15th, ;BJS.24 words
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Article138 1917-02-15 97 Feb 14. Tin (50 tons) 598 80 Qmtmm s# lo.co G'-n-'-esOs^ No. 1 28.00 I'f.^Si*? Oo*«; 6Jo. f. 21.00 'e^fif lil&k ordiu *4'potj 30 50 F«C9*S, (Wfcilt feli) 87.25 V»!rn«fs UlO 19 fcha II 80.00 W»ln jjl '100 |q thf lfe own. SsgcB (tteuU 80.00 Cloven (Amboina) notn. VbU138 words
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Article, Illustration1412 1917-02-15 97 Fab <) r One of the peculiarities of the Brit- ish temperament is to rail at the rei Bults achieved by men or things it has i itself elevated or instituted and then inadequately supported. Probably m our national life there is no department from1,412 words
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Page 97 Advertisements
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Advertisement150 1917-02-15 97 Siihsciibcr^ to the "Singajwre Free Pres«" j veeldj returning from Enrope to the "Straits 1 1 v of the mail lines, are invited to send to i Manager the name of their steamer and date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will then i tn mailed tounaet them at varions ports150 words
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Page 97 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous190 1917-02-15 97 THE WEEK'S NEWS. gf The laet mail from Home arrived on Monday with dates to Jan 1!. This weekly leaves to day. In the Victoria Theatre this week the Randmatj Opera Company have been giving a number of very successful light opera pieces. A serious traffic accident, which fortunately did190 words
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Article119 1917-02-15 98 G randcourt Taken. The occupation of Grandcaurt, cbro niclcd by Marshal Haig, is an important minor factor on the banks of the Ancre. The village itself is among the hills that look down to Bapaume, and, rather more important, it is but six kilometres from Achiet le Grand, which is119 words
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Article1219 1917-02-15 98 Feb 10 It is a pity that owing to the com paratively foil telegraphic reports received from day to day of the fi&hting on the various fronts a sufficient interest does not remain with most people to enable them to study carefully and understand the full import1,219 words
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Article513 1917-02-15 98 Feb 12. The position of Spain as a neutral differs m degree and nature from other neutral nations. The geographical position of the country leaves her, next to the Vnited States, less concerned with the ascendancy of the armies of the Central Powers on land than any513 words
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Article438 1917-02-15 98 The steady penetration work on the British front continues wit): i tency which must be exceed ngly lift* agreeable to the enemy, e?p r^;i '> m it goes on during the winter m m\ lifi which were doubtless looked to by Iki Gpimans as affording an opportunity438 words
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Article1075 1917-02-15 99 Feb 18. The average man expresses great disgust for the diplomats, bat like barristers, they have their uses, one of which is to place the case of which they have charge m the most favourable light, and the opposition m the most unfavourable light. Apply this general1,075 words
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Article1158 1917-02-15 99 Feb 14. The last effort of Germany upon the sea (unless she chooses to risk another great naval battle) is now m fall swing, and certain figures are available which help to realise the situation caused by the unrestricted use of submarines to sink all ships met with1,158 words
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Article658 1917-02-15 99 Feb. 15. American papers are concerned with a curious tale which has been circulated of a marvellous escape which America had of being involved m war with Germany just before the present war broke out. It is unnecessary to repeat the details of the scheme658 words
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Article611 1917-02-15 100 In some respects we only began to think m August 1914, and now thirty months later the thoughts have not yet crystallised into action. But the upheaval has cleared the ground for the new national planting of crops that will help m the future. Also for many other611 words
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Article434 1917-02-15 100 Two years ago to-day since the emeute of the sth Light Infantry m Singapore. Mies Nolan, of the nursing staff of the Penang General Hospital, has been transferred to Singapore. Capt W R Sanguinetti is now with the R E in France. Mr W Friedlander, of Sungei Salak Estate, Siliau,434 words
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Article66 1917-02-15 100 Singapore, Feb. 13. Our market'continues steady. The email demand for shares that prevails at pre cent does not tend to advance prices to any appreciable extent, although it will be noted from quotations that over the week's business Rubber shares stand on the whole rather stronger. Scarcely66 words
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RUBBER MARKET REPORTS.
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Article287 1917-02-15 100 Rubber. Singapore, Feb 14. At this week's auction the quantity offered amounted to 661 tonß. There was a good demand for standard qualities, but off-qualities of all grades were neglected. Fine Ribbed Smoked Sheet sold up to $154 and Fine Pale Crepe to $155, showing no change m287 words
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Article120 1917-02-15 100 Singapore, Feb 14. For this week's Rubber Auction the quantity catalogued was unusually email, namely 673 tons, and it was found possible to complete the sale to day. There was good competition for first rate lots of Fine Pale Crepe and Kibbed Smoked Sheet at about last week's120 words
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Article120 1917-02-15 100 The Board of Trade returns for 1916 issued on Jan 6 showed that the imports were of the value of £949, 152,679, and increase over 1915 cf £97,259,329, and an £252,517,566 m excess of 1914. The exports showed a substantial ad vance, reaching a total of £506,546,212,120 words
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Article78 1917-02-15 100 They make cock tails m Rangoon very well. They are very strong, are they not?" eaid a visitor. "Yes," was the reply, two of these would make a rabbit spit m the face of a bull dog." That is tha sort of stuff the Kaiser has apparently been78 words
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Article62 1917-02-15 100 The Malay Mail regrets to learn that Mr Godwin Wagner, youngest eon of Mr Christian Wagner, is reported Miesing." Mr Wagner joined the Army as a despatch rider. Later he was given a commission m the Warwicks, and was transferred to the Flying Corps just before the Battle of the62 words
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Article716 1917-02-15 100 London, Feb 6 A Russian com muniq IJe eaye: We repulsed an enemy attack near the town of Risselin raid way between Vladimir Volynsk and Lutzk and ale 0 enemy attempts southwest of Brody. London, Feb f. Mesopotamia Official As a result of Saturday s success the enemy716 words
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Article86 1917-02-15 100 The wedding took place at the Cathe dral on Feb 12 of Mr S Stutchbury, of the Government Poets and Telegraphs depaitment, to Mrs M Simpson, of the Sisters Staff, General Hospital. Dr Giliuore Ellis gave the bride away and Mr X W Sinclair acted as best man. After the86 words
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Article73 1917-02-15 101 800 People Homeless. From Our Own Corrupondent Ipoh, Feb 18. A disastrous fire at Gopeng destroyed 360 houses. The poorest quarter was wiped out within SO minutes amidst indescribable scenes of excitement and panic. Eight hundred persons have been rendered homeless. The property was mainly attap73 words
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Article75 1917-02-15 101 Uodowns Burned down. Frorx Our Own Correspondent Penang, Feb 13. A Macassar telegram says that the godowns of the Ships Agency and the Netherland, Java, China and Japan lines have been totally burned down, and a large quantity of maize, copra, etc., destroyed. Tapers and documents were lost.75 words
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Article560 1917-02-15 101 from Out Own Correspondent Panacg, Feb 13. The wedding took place at St George?, the Rev X Gamier officiating, of Mr Percy Watts of Hocgkcng estate, Puchong, to Miss Maud Harris, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Harris, of Heine Hill, London. Mr Botteley of Sarapoh estate,560 words
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Article226 1917-02-15 101 The following report of the directors was presented at the general meeting held m London on Dec 29 The net profit for the period tinder review amounted to £21,395 19s lid, After making provision for the items shewn m the Appropriation Account and including the balance brought226 words
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Article191 1917-02-15 101 There seems to be considerable divergence of opinion among Japanese ship* owners as to the advisability of the arming of merchantmen against the submarine danger. The Imperial Japanese Navy, however, is understood to be strongly m favour of the proposition, and m all probability, the arming191 words
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Article129 1917-02-15 101 An old Chinaman of Tronoh met with his death m a strange manner a few days ago, cays the Ipoh paper. It appears that he was the owner of an unusually ferocious pig, and while taking this animal for a walk the animal became fractious and refueed129 words
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Article284 1917-02-15 101 Mr Neville Chamberlain baa been boasting about a coat, which he haa had for twelve year?, and which be is still wearing m public. Fleet Street can beat this, for the overcoat, still m splendid condition, worn by the doyen of newsvendors m the thoroughfare was new m the year284 words
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Article520 1917-02-15 101 Hlndenburf's Next Move. London, Jan 27.— One English and one French examination of the possible courses open to Hindenbarg are published here to day. The Eoglish one, m the Daily Express, begins by pointing out that it does not really matter where the enemy makes his next520 words
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Article228 1917-02-15 101 Interesting Experiments at The Hague. An interesting announcement is made of the invention of a very practical periscope for the use of riflemen. The periscope is simply fastened to the butt of the rifle, co that the soldier, safely ensconced m his trench, can see m the228 words
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Article83 1917-02-15 101 895,052 lb of plautation rubber were shipped from British North Borneo m December. The total amount exported during 1916 was 4,834,568* lb, compared with 2,358,412 lb m 1916—an increase of 84 per cent. ___mm__ The Directors of the Koniiiklye Paketvaart Maatechappy of Amsterdam have generously decided to grant an increase83 words
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Article161 1917-02-15 101 The following properties were disposed of by auction by Messrs. Ching Keng Le« and Co. at their sale- room on Monday afternoon Freehold land at Upper Serangoog Road area 2 roods and 20 poles. Bought by Nelson de Silva for 9550. Twenty six lots freehold land at Siglap,161 words
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Article167 1917-02-15 101 Contribution of £500,000. The Secretary of State for the Colonies forwards the following for publication The High Commissioner for the Malay States reports that, m view of the desire of the public of the Federated Malay States to give a contribution to Imperial war expenditure,167 words
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197 1917-02-15 101 Curious German Suggestion to Neutrai Owners. A German officer home from Romania, discussing the damage done to the instal latione on tbi petroleum fields under the command of the British Military Attache, Lieutenant Colonel Thomson, states that for each spot, for each bore hole, for197 words
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Article92 1917-02-15 101 "A single firm at Scbaffhousen has de livered to Germany 3CO motors for submarines. It is worthy of note that the Swiss people who are working m these factories are receiving very big salaries, and this constitutes for Germany an excellent means of propaganda. "In view, however, of92 words
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Article87 1917-02-15 101 "Tinned foods beef, mutton, salmon, herrings, Bardioes are m short supply owing to the demands for the Army, and prices are correspondingly high. Tinned meats have doubled m price since the war began, and tinned fish bus also men to a level beyond the reach of small87 words
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Article770 1917-02-15 102 Mr. T. A. Martin has joined the Btaff cf the Planters* Loans Board. Me T. C. Hume, of Yam Seng Estate, has obtained bis commission m the Guards. Mr. F. B. Ivens, of Ipoh, has obtained hia commission and expected to go to the Front early770 words
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Article120 1917-02-15 102 From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Feb 8. A- the Agricultural Conference of Malaya the 1917 committee appointed waa the Direotoc of Agriculture, Messrs Kindersley, Moore and Mooijaart, the Secretary of tht P A M with Mr Bunting as houorary secretary. Ie was decided to hold Conference from120 words
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Article412 1917-02-15 102 TINA To another good Louse, not quirt co good as tbe bumper for tbe Bing Bjys. but llill a very eatiefactory one financially, tbe Bandman Company played Tina, a bright musical comedy m tbree acts with a distinct story running all through it. The first scone of412 words
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Article313 1917-02-15 102 His Excellency the High Commissoner, says tbe Malay Mail, has received information from the Army Council through the right Hon the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the effect that owing to the very ragid expansion of tbe Royal Flying Corps, and the unceasing genero sity of the various313 words
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Article479 1917-02-15 102 RASH MOTOR DRIVING. The remains of what was once a gharry, but is now only four wheels and co much match-wood, lay all day yesterday and the night before, m Orchard rd, nearly opposite to Lambert the photographers. Behind this lie also a rikisha very much the479 words
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Article211 1917-02-15 102 Further argument was heard m the Supreme Court yesterday by the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, k c) on the legal point raised m connection with the euit of Ralli Bros, of Calcutta, against Ahmed Mohamed Salley Angulia. The claim was for Eome $43 656 60, being211 words
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Article139 1917-02-15 102 A review of 1916 m Sarawak states that the trade passing through Kucuing showed a slight improvement the imports totalling $5,088,078 and the exports $7, 197,502 gold exports totalled 51,590 ounces worth 81,209,050, white pepper fell cff by 10,000 pikuls but black pepper increased by a similar139 words
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Article24 1917-02-15 102 There are 5762 enemy prisoners m Japan m ekven detention camps, 148 medical officira, 188 officers, and 5025 men, of whom 301 are Austrians,24 words
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Article282 1917-02-15 102 SECOND DAY. From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lutnpor, Feh The weather wae wet for the second da\ of the lUcee and the going wa6 heav There wae a fair attendance. Results.— Civil Stakes. 1 Moment 10.2 Billett) 2. Taraan 9.12 (Logue) I I the Wisp 7.0 (Part-one Woo282 words
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Article169 1917-02-15 102 Quite a large crowd watched the Rugby match, England and Wales vpreu9 The Rest, which was played on the Esplanade yesterday evening. The field was m a wretched condition at the commencement of play and towards the finish m simply a quagmire. The game was a fast one, all169 words
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Article23 1917-02-15 102 The Sepoy Lines Club's gold medal wft& won by Dr Campbell with a score of 43 45 A 84.23 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Article219 1917-02-15 102 To the Editor, Sir, A correspondent m your paper asked the other day for a rough and ready way of fiudiog the time of sunrise and sunset here. The following is the answer Whitaker'a Almanack on page 74 (I refer to 1916 edition) gives the apparent time219 words
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Article36 1917-02-15 102 The Hon Mr C 11 Nivec hna beeu graut ed leave of absence from bia duties ac Member of the Legislate e Council of the Coloiiy for three mouths, with tfft c; from the 29th iaet.36 words
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Article358 1917-02-15 103 The Classification Question. Pircussicg this subject the Malay Mail ms the following note on it we understand that at present only men who are physically iv Clasa A are being accepted for service. And we realise the soundi§M of this policy, for information from Home indicates that the358 words
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Article241 1917-02-15 103 THE BING BOYS ARE HERE. The bookiug for the first two nights of '•.lcdman's present season was very good indeed, but tor last night it was exceptionally strong and when the curtain went up en The Bing Boys Are Here, a musical production by George Grossmith and241 words
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Article164 1917-02-15 103 Parrington Brock. ycriaci took place on Dec. 9th at > 1 Koval, Savoy, of Second Lieut. •-rioston, of Klang, Selangor, Fell ilajf States, elder son of the I'Hrringtca, M.A and Mrs ParBl Bj.«t lolomew's Vicarage, Mtlii^ent, younger daugh Mr F W Brock, of Heyes trtlocd164 words
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Article745 1917-02-15 103 Sec Lieut Seah Cheng Joo has been placed upon the Reserve of officers, S V C. The Straits and Protected States Fagi tive Offender Order m Council came into force from Feh l. Mr Alexander Hoo.: tt-c?* is appointed temporarily a member vi the Legislative Council,745 words
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Article1090 1917-02-15 103 Quicquid agunt homines nos ri eat farrago libelli Juvenal. One of the blessings from the war here is the stoppage of the German mail, with its blatant braes bands and other discomforte. According to the German Postal Administration, however, it is only a matter of a1,090 words
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Article281 1917-02-15 103 THE LATE MR LEE KENG KEAT. There passed away at noon yesterday at the age of 67 Mr Lee Keng Keat, one of the most prominent and highly respected members of the Straits Chinese community. The news of hie death will cause a shock to many, for although it was281 words
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Article199 1917-02-15 103 Singapore, Feb 8. Rubber and tin have advanced steadily and a more general enquiry for local shares of both groups has been prevalent. Mining Middleton Tins have had r\ substantial set back with only small buyers at $15. Malayan Collieries have been enquired for but there are199 words
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Article111 1917-02-15 103 New Year has brought the usual crop of Scots or almost Scots phrases to town, among them A quid New Year tae ye." Now," writes an indignant London Scot from Wimbledon, "no Scotsman ever says or writes tae when he means to. 1 It is only m London comic paper111 words
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Article118 1917-02-15 104 At the usual Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association auction on Thursday and Friday there was offered for sale 13,492.67 pk!6 or 1,799.022 !b. (Tons 603.13). Prices Realized. The next nucticn will be held ou Weint 3ay, the 14. Sheet Sm. Fine Ribbed «145 to 0154 Good Ribbed118 words
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Article256 1917-02-15 104 RUBBKB. Singapore, Feb 9. Th« quantity offered at this werk's rvuctions, which occupied two dayt, was BCO toi\9, of which 630 tons were told. A gooil dtrniinl wag experienced for ell grades with tha exception ol Untmoked Sheet and prices were higher. The highest price paid on the256 words
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Article153 1917-02-15 104 Singapore Feb 9. Following the steady rise m price reported from London, the Weekly Rubber Auction which commenced yesterday opened with a strong tone a& a substantial increase m prices. At the continuation of the Auction to day, prices were more than maintained, Fine Pale Crepe and Ribbtd153 words
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Article159 1917-02-15 104 yewv ew York, Jan V 8. The German raider bjs captured the American British Bteatuer Yarmouth and taken it to Cape Verde, with a prize crew. It appears tbat Americans traveling on board the ship have boen made prisoners by an armed vessel of Germany. There have159 words
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Article26 1917-02-15 104 Father, when ptcp!e go to Heaven, do they get to be angels right away, or do they have to pasa a lot of darn old examinations26 words
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Article396 1917-02-15 104 Tha following is tbe eeventh yearly report of the directors to be presented at tbe ordinary general meeting of tbe share holders to be held at Derrick Co on Feb 12 at noon. Tba directors have pleasure m submitting tbe biilanca sheet and profit ond lot"? account for396 words
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Article136 1917-02-15 104 BAN DM AN OPERA CO. THE GIRL FROM CIRO'S. Tha Victoria Thoatro was again pretty well filled last night, when the Bandman Compauy staged The Girl from Ciro'a, a comedy farce with music by Mr Gordon Stamford. The play is m four acts end has to do with the love136 words
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Article87 1917-02-15 104 The following property was disposed of by auction by Messrs Ching Kang Lee and Co, at their saleroom, Tuesday afternoon Freehold land and bouses Nos 6-1 to 17 3 Tanglin-rd, Area 106,561 sq ft, being pare of Grant No 4, subject to an indenture of statutory mortgage dated87 words
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Article157 1917-02-15 104 Mr. P. L. Lynch hci3 arrive:] from Home to join the firm of Logan and lioss at Ipoh. The total amount of the duty collected on tin exporte from the F. M. S. during 1916 was 57,954,551.76, an increase of 589c,7'26.06 as compared with 1915. The Bt:ntong Hindu Templs was157 words
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Article274 1917-02-15 104 Heavy Turkish Losses. London, Jan 13th.— The Russian Nord Sud Agency states that tbe German stub horn resistance en the Riga front led to the almost complete destruction of their 14tb, 2nd, aud SS9th regiments. The attack was so uaexpfcted that tbe enemy could not destroy a274 words
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Article138 1917-02-15 104 RUHKER. Singapore, Feb 8. For thif week's auctions, which commenced to day, some 922 tens were catalogued, A good demand wae experienced for all grades, with the exception of Uasraoked Sheet, and prices were higher. Ribbed Smoked Sheet and Fine Pale Crepe touched $153, an advance of138 words
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Article183 1917-02-15 104 Winding Up Process. London, Jan. sth. The report of Sir William Plender, Treasury Controller of German, Austrian and Turkish banks, refers to the winding up of five German and Austrian banks m London. The liabilities discharged to the end of Sep tembsr amounted to JC27,600 000, Stcuri ties183 words
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Article134 1917-02-15 104 Mi-. A. P. Baker, late of Inch Kenneth Estate, has been gazetted to the 3rd H. L. T. and leaves for France shortly. The announcement of hia marriage was m one of the Homo papers recently. (\I. M.) Accordirg to a Berlin telegram, the Berlin papers state that tbe Order134 words
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Article314 1917-02-15 104 A correspondent of tbe "AJgemeen Hdn deleblad (Amsterdam) publish^ an j n terview with a Hanoverian farmer who stated that the outlook for the winter H&; very bad m his country. 11 Not only the food rations were very limited, but another drawback Tor the country314 words
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Article560 1917-02-15 104 The death baa taken place et Hongkong of Mr Otto Kong Sing, wbo has practised for fifteen years at the Bat therr, and secured many tributes from the Lieiich and hie colleagues. This is a tale now making the rounds of Lloyd's cud the RFC. Young flying officer recently got560 words
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458 1917-02-15 105 Monday, February, 12, 1917. CUP FOOTBALL. <HROPSHIREB WIN THE TFxOFIIY. There was a largo crowd on the Eaplanon Saturday to watch tha final m occer cap coiupfctitiou between the i-hropshires' first team and the SRC. H E the Governor (sir Arthur Young) aJy Evelyn Ycucg weie present, as r e458 words
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Article157 1917-02-15 105 *isso Vsndersmagt. I solemnisad at the A-* umption on Monday R v. L M Duveile, the Bg Mr Eloy C Misso, Jmttd Woodward VftodsnHMgti Beeond Justin Vanderstersmagt oi Colombo. raiii:;nt m a dress of r a sitia slip with a I cc and pearls dep6cdi shoulders and attached157 words
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Article234 1917-02-15 105 From Our Own Corretpondeni v Koala Lnmpur, Feb 10. bplPrdid weather and a good attendance eneured a successful day. The going was good and there were Eome exciting finishes. Tanjong Stakes- Myrtic (Norman) 10* l; Tocsin IP .r, on 8 2,2. Won by half length. Time i DB234 words
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Article106 1917-02-15 105 Gool Year Expected. From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Feb 10. The Terak River Valley Co. adjourned annual meeting was held, Mr Demean preeidiug. Tho report aud accounts were adopted. Tho Chairman seated that with Mich a email capital per acre there was nothing to fear for106 words
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Article253 1917-02-15 105 "THEODORE AND CO." The Victoria Theatrt was a*ain packed oa Saturday nighc, wheu Bandmau's played Theodore und Co," and gava as enjoyable and refreshing a performance as ha 9 been seen here *or many moons. The piece itself is a sparkling bit of fun, re volving round253 words
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Article168 1917-02-15 105 The Hon Mr F Sotoa James, C M G Colonial Secretary and Mrs James were at the races on Thursday. (If M.) Mr C M Ma« on, whose illness wo an nounced yesterday, has, wo regret to hear, died m Malacca hospital. Ha was quite a young man and belonged168 words
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Article231 1917-02-15 105 From the eecertaries of the Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, Messrs Gattey and Bateman, we have received the annual chart cf the Association's sales oaring the year. The total quantity offered during 1916 was 24,699 tons of which 16.659 waa sold. These figures compare with 11,000 odd231 words
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Article112 1917-02-15 105 Batavia, Feb 9. Rubber. The market has asjain advanced, Crepe and Sheet soiling at F. 1.75 per half kilo, while outputs changed hoods at F. 1.70 per half kilo. Coffta. The market is much easier, Kobnsta being quoted at F 83 per piku!. Rice. The position112 words
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143 1917-02-15 105 The Bishop of Chelrasfotd has recently sbared a strange experience with members of the Springfield Lodge of Freemasons. The brethren, deeiring to hold their annual meeting, were unable to gain admission to the Church Hall which they use as a ''Temple en such143 words
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Article349 1917-02-15 105 la Hongkong tba Benevolent Society does i work akin to our Children's Aid and Destitute Strangers Fur.da. It maintains 25 orphans at an expense of about $100 each a year. The Hon. P. H.Hoiyonk, at the annual meeting, thus referred to the work of the Society: Most business naeu m349 words
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Article896 1917-02-15 105 A Victim's Account. A sick soldier v.bo was on board the Braemar Castle when that vessel was torpedoed early m Dec, gives an interesting account of bis experiences. The one outstanding fact," he says, m connection with the affair was that tbe Braemar Castle cculd not have896 words
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Article46 1917-02-15 105 The f-uper-tax oa tin during January realised $->6,719.G3. A letter received here from Franca briug? the news that M Harold de Bondy, son of the late Corate R de Bondy, who has served since the early days of 1915, has been sent to Algeria. (M. M.)46 words
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707 1917-02-15 106 CROP SHORTAGE EXPLAINED. The eighth ordinary general meeting of Pantai, Limited, was held yesterday at Gresham House, Battery rd, Singapore. There were present Messrs W L Watkms (presiding), J M Sime (directors), H Smith, R C Wesion, A Cook and W P Plummer for707 words
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Article161 1917-02-15 106 Mr Sheedy A S P, m the eecond police court yesterday charged Gwk Pong Chiong, a nonia residing at 33 Grange rd, with assisting m carrying on a Chap Jee Kee lottery, and further with being the occupier of premises used as a common gaming house. Nonia Tan Swee Cheng161 words
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Article1181 1917-02-15 106 One of the charges made against those of us who are m favour of continuing to make our chief effort m the West is that we do not appreciate the need for cutting off Germany from the East. This is far from being true. It is open1,181 words
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Article239 1917-02-15 106 There seem to have been some fierce things happening at the X L Races, one gentleman wrote to the Malay Mail apologising to those who backed his horee for a place and then Eaw not his horse returned second but another which he alleged was far down the239 words
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Article212 1917-02-15 106 Traffic Inspector Hills brought the usual Monday's batch of summons ca6e before Mr Langham-Carter m the fir6t police court yesterday, for offences under the Motor Car Regulations. Mr F A Teale for failing to have his head lights effectively screened at 7 20 p m, on December212 words
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Article88 1917-02-15 106 Our custom of eating turkey at Christmas seems to be due to Scottish iufluences. Until James I. came to the throne the boar'B head retained its pra eminence on the aletide board, but the Scottish Solomon detested pork his cupper to the Devil comprised a loin of pork and a88 words
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Article756 1917-02-15 106 London Chamber of Commerce Third Report. The Third Report of the Special < 3m mittee of the London Chamber of Com. merce on Trade Daring and After the War" was adopted at a special meeting of the Council on December 20. The Committee affirm their conviction756 words
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Article1781 1917-02-15 107 Batj m every sense of the word. A jtV of prosperity is fast dawning for the inb*!> tanta of the country, and they know No longer ground down by the heel of the oppressor, raught by the endless machinations of the Hun, machinations üb'.ch have ruiced whole families,1,781 words
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Article19 1917-02-15 107 Accelerator, the Straits racehorse mak ing Hi first uppearuuee at the February meeting, at Bangkok was renamed Koyai Flush.19 words
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Article1050 1917-02-15 107 Mr Rawlinson (1) considers the coming of the Mogui3 at the end of the fifteenth century the dawn of a new era for India, and terw6 the Taj Mahal M on epitome cf their aspirations their achievements, and their failures." Mahmud cf Qhazai captured Hariha'l capital, Kanouj, m1,050 words
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Article586 1917-02-15 107 If the greatest of ali wars euae m a draw it will not lorg hold its place as the greatest of all wars. i New York Sun.") The following resolution was passed at the Headmaster' Conference which was held at Rugby School ''That this coofeMOOi reefiitine its conviction that Greek586 words
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Article160 1917-02-15 108 THE HAPPY DAY. The Victoria Theatre was well filled last night, when the curtain went up at 9.15 on The Happy Day, a new musical play m two acts by Seymour Hicka. The play is well staged and the* ladies' dreeses m this, as m the other160 words
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Article90 1917-02-15 108 From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Feb 12. New Serendah Rubber Co, reports a net profit of $151,724, making with the balance 9176,812. A final dividend of 15 per cent is recommended making 25 per cent m all and leaving 148,656 to carry forward. The output was 250,53490 words
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Article545 1917-02-15 108 A Supreme Court, including appeals, sits at Seremban on Feb 22nd, instead of Feb 19th as previously fixed. Mr G J Houtsma who will be well remembered m Singapore has been appointed a Director m Batavia of the Netherlands Trading Society. From Feb 16 to Feb 22 the value of545 words
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1781 1917-02-15 108 Wednesday, February, 14, 1917. London Letter. From Our Own Corretpondeni War Loan Week. London, 11th Jan, 1917. This is tbe week of The War Loan. If we can't raise the money to win the War now we never will. The Government; has everything m its favour,— Money There niuet be1,781 words
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Article717 1917-02-15 108 The Directors' Report for the year c- r d ed 8 1st October 1016 ie The profit for the period, after making full allowance (or depreciation on Stock, Build iugs, Farnitare, Garage Equipment, etc., but Eubject to Directors' Fees, amounts to 1270,528.90 To which has to be717 words
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Article88 1917-02-15 108 STAGE vs SCC The above eoccer match drew quite a large crowd of spectators to the Esplanade yesterday evening The Stage team m eluded members of Bandman'e and the local ADC, with several SCC players assisting. The ground was m a horrible condition, and con6equeutly falls were very frequent.88 words
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Article2428 1917-02-15 109 London, Feb 5. Sinkings: Steamers Nic of Arran (British), Gamma (Dutch), Yraer and Ueimland first (Norwegian), Helican (Greek), Butron, Doedenoviembre Algorta (Spanish), also a British trawler, and a Russian barquentine. Ten Norwegians and three Spaniards were drowned. London, Feb 5. A German wireless press message to2,428 words
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Article2238 1917-02-15 109 London, Feb 6, French communique The enemy after a violent bombardment attacked northwest of the forest of Parroy m Lorraine. A detachment penetrated our first line but was immediately driven out. Our reconnaissances, after artillery preparation, penetrated the German trenches at three points m the region of Aspach2,238 words
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Article49 1917-02-15 110 Gloucestershire Chamber of Agriculture recently supported a resolution that the Crown should set an example to local authorities by breaking up land m the Forest of Dean, employing German pri soners, and they appointed a sub-commit-tee to undertake a survey of the county m accordance with Mr Prothero's scheme.49 words
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Article4704 1917-02-15 110 The New York Committee of National defence estimates that ten and a half millions of Americans are available for military service. The movement of European neutrals seems to be gradually crystallising under the leadership of Spain, but the process is naturally Blow. It is reported that Holland, Switzerland4,704 words
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Article49 1917-02-15 111 The United States Chief of Coaat Artil Irry t=ay that American sua coipl c:titAtlaotiti and Pacific, wi!! beeqnipp i with 16 inch 90,000 yard rau^s guns w this year. Ther.* will alto be rai way mounts for big coast defence gans easily tranepotttd to bt 1 1> tegtc oiL?>49 words
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Article3219 1917-02-15 112 The following is the fall judgmfnt given by Mr Justice SproaU m the above case m the Supreme Court oo Tuesday The following prayers were included m the statement ot claim (1) A declaration that the whole of the goodwill and capital of Alsagoff k Co be3,219 words
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Article77 1917-02-15 112 A Tekka Tragedy. From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, Feb 14. Mr Marguet, chief electrical engineer i at French Tekka, was electiocuted ■..teleokorjittpjlv. death being instantaneous He was a native of SwitTsrftttiu, *ul Lii?fl been employed here for eleven months. Aged Chief's Funeral. There was an imposing ceremonial this77 words
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Article168 1917-02-15 112 We arc informed that Hi§ MajeEty the King has been graciously pleaeed to confer the honour of C M G on Dr Sanscm tbc Principal Medical Officer of the Federated Malay States. The honour will be greatly appreciated by everybody m the F M S168 words
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Article113 1917-02-15 112 The second cor. of Mr H Secular, managing director of Mesar? Jobn Little k i. has received Li? coroniieeioc, after beinc for some time iv the O T C. The e Meet eoi: was at the front loDg ago, was iir.aiidec and now is 1 a^ain. A Malay woman named113 words