The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 7 June 1917
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section15 1917-06-07 353 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1917 No 1,558,15 words
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Article244 1917-06-07 353 LEADERS PAOS 'Jerraan Socialistic Aims 858 Housing accommodation 354 kuiaift's Whirlpool 854 <05t of living 314 The HicdeDburg line 854 (ierraany'B Economic campaign 855 The New Albania 356 Ku.- tan Doioioytoli 356 POLICfc AND COURT KEWS Al-a^-t? Case 356 Criminal Appeals 364 LETTERS TO THE EDITGR. Food prices 357244 words
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Article52 1917-06-07 353 iob^ncTieD Of to Jane 6J ittMkS 2 4} Fci'bi* c^: i-3 d cj d 2 4 27-8 2 Ffiun iti^QDd Bark 819 I*Dl*. '1. T, ficaeaos3. immmi Bj%Prern TOIOEAMA, i^ttAfd 108 Java, dtnibnd 184} Babbkos, dtmaoi S6i aovßtii :?9* Bank Baying »8.e4 BuU ol Hn|lAnd Hate 6% Bm Silvti52 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article91 1917-06-07 353 Monklind.— Od thej 4th Juno, 1917, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. Monkland, of Segambut Estate, Sentu], a son, stillborn. Lamott.— On Whit- Monday, the 28th inst., at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpnr, to Mr. and Mre. H. L. Lamott, of Taiping, a daughter. Laird.—91 words
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Article97 1917-06-07 353 Sedwiok-Clare —On June sth, at Singapore, N. A. Bedwick, Straits Settlements Civil Rervice, to Irene M. Clare, daughter of E. P. Clare, of Scremban. Weston— Grocutt.— At the Cathedral Singapore, on June 2nd, by the Rev. F. G. Swindell, John Sydney Weston to Edith Lynn Grocutt. Cruickshank— Adam Laing.—97 words
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Obituary48 1917-06-07 353 Emerson.— Killed m action m France, T. A. Emerson, son of the late Lieut-Colonel T. B. Emerson, 19th Yorks. Aged 37. Baumoarten. At the General Hospital, Singapore on May 81, Eliza Maria Banmgarten, aged 70, daughter of the late Christian Baumgarten, one time Registrar Supreme Court, Singapore.48 words
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Article149 1917-06-07 353 June 6. Tin (125 tous) 1108 30 GhhZßfctM mm, 15.5 C OftrtiMtl <>«*•# .No, 1 26.20 fturihlw 0«i« No, 28.00 V*fl;?*fl BiaCk GCdia. 5D2*» 82.50 Ptpp*l (Wfclfti toll! 89.00 N«UMgI (11U la .iin !»> 42.00 N«^a9£« (80 fee tn« )fc 52.00 •Jc.ee (Baada) 30.00 0*5T95 (Amboiuaf nom. Bail OtflM149 words
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Article, Illustration1192 1917-06-07 353 «;t .r T.-ath >•: £!or*djr nr*r.«pc< (faro.. **s v I Beta. ismMa tud June 1. It is comparatively easy to under stand the mental attitude of Socialists towards war and towards militarism. With them the worker is everything the capitalist, the middle-man, the ruler, are merely adjuncts1,192 words
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Page 353 Advertisements
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Advertisement212 1917-06-07 353 Subscribers to the "Singapore Free Press" woUj retanteg farou Europe to the Straits by am ol th» luaii lims, are invited to send to Manager the name of their steamer and dau of Mitral m Singapore. Copies will then bt Bulled to meet them at various ports of call. Subscribe212 words
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Page 353 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous215 1917-06-07 353 THE WEEKS NEWS. The 2a6t mail from Home arrived on Sanday with dates to April 26. This weekly leaves to day. At the V M C A this week, the annual exhibition of work of members of the Singapore Art Club was held. No prizes were given this year, so215 words
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Article1091 1917-06-07 354 June 2, We are led at times to wonder why it is men become possessors of house property and co put on all those objectionable characteristics which are supposed to be the natural garments of a Landlord. Excepting slum property, which is seldom empty, requires no frillish fittings,1,091 words
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Article631 1917-06-07 354 June 4. Whilst the confusion of opinion m Russia appears superficially to he dai)y growing worse, we are inclined to dis cern a gradual approach to a situation where at least the position of the Ex treme element will be so defined as to allow the Allies to631 words
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Article669 1917-06-07 354 There is hope that our local bill to remove rack renting may be successful, judging by an effect noticed m the last Board of Trade returns. Taking the bulk of articles used m a house and making no allowance for considerable economies resulting from changes of dietary,669 words
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Article954 1917-06-07 354 June i* The first news c f fresh Bt iiNb ifl came through a French wire that on Sunday, and this is confirmed today's news from Elaig himself, c fined to the approximate |feOi < advance, south of the Souchc/ R' N and to the fact that954 words
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Article937 1917-06-07 355 Jane 0. The coming of the world war cut short all hope of solving one of the most interesting economic problems of modern times, which may be briefly snramed up m the question "Does such a campaign of industrial and commercial penetration largely at the cost of937 words
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Article748 1917-06-07 355 Juno 7. Matters of considerable importance, very possibly likely to have great m fluence on the course of the war m the Balkan area, are hidden behind the simple announcement cabled yesterday that the independence and unity of all Albania under an Italian protectorate has been proclaimed748 words
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Article275 1917-06-07 356 The Russian situation continues very slowly to grow a little clearer. It is plain that the extremists, who are creating most of the difficulties, are as patriotic m their way as the moderates, but they have their own ideas of Government and are obsessed by impractical dreams of275 words
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Article367 1917-06-07 356 Mr E G Leggatt, late of Bukit Kepong, is now on a mine sweeper. A casualty list dated April 27th contains the name of 2nd Lieut G A Wright, Lincolns, as wounded. Mr Wright was formerly on North Labis Estate, Johore. The April rubber plantation imports into the United Kingdom367 words
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Article715 1917-06-07 356 The Deadly Waterspouts. The following accounts are from enemy newspapers. One of the most vivid descriptions of the effect of shell- fire m a naval action was that given by a wounded survivor of the Bluecher to a Times correspondent. His story deserves to rank with715 words
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Article146 1917-06-07 356 London, April 18. It is learned from a high Rumanian source that big events may be confidently expected to develop m the Russo Rumanian region within the next few weeks. The Rumanian army, close upon 400,000 strong, is completely reor ganized and full of confidence m victory. It146 words
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411 1917-06-07 356 A HALF CENTURY OLD WILL. Another Alsagoff case came before the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, Xc) m the Supreme Court yesterday. It related to the will of the late Syed Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Alsagoff, dated Dec 80, 1868. The applicant was Syed Hassan411 words
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Article119 1917-06-07 356 The following were the winners m the recent tournament, which ended on Tuesday with the final of the Cham pionship Pairs. Championship Singles. Mrs Towler. Singles Handicap. Mrs Thomas. Ladies 1 Doubles. Mrs Van de Sande Bakhuyzen and Mrs Griffiths. Runners up, Mrs Saunders and Mrs119 words
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Article103 1917-06-07 356 As a sequel to a motor accident at ;"i miles, Bukit Timah rd, where half the road is up for repairs, a Straits born Bengali chauffeur named Abdul was charged yesterday before Mr J C Sugars, second magistrate, with driving car No. 656 m a rash and103 words
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Article96 1917-06-07 356 The German Conservative newEpaper Die Post, discussing the question of Germany's economic guarantees for the supply of raw materials, which it consider* more important than European annexations, says After the war Germany will resemble a big storehouse which has been completely sold out. Over 65 per cent of all raw96 words
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Article429 1917-06-07 356 SEVEN BURNED TO DEATH thr** KILLED. IREB Inmates Trapped by Flam* A fire involving the deaths of at least t persons occurred early yesterday morn r at 16 Trenganu st. This was a four store ed bouse, the ground floor being used a shop, the first floor as429 words
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Correspondence.
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311 1917-06-07 356 The Editor, Sir, We shall be glad if you will pub lish the following facts m connection with the working of the Tobacco Ordinance of 1916. An owner or importer who desire* to remove tobacco from one bonded ware house to another or from a steamer to311 words
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Article102 1917-06-07 356 Zurich. Following the slaughter for food of the elephants belonging to the Dresden Zoolo gical Garden, the Hagenberk bears at Hamburg have been sold as meat for hu man consumption. The wall known Berlin restaurant Kempinsky, recently bought two beat* from Hagenbeck for £50, and the102 words
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Article1218 1917-06-07 357 It ia difficult to remember, after nearly three years of War years mainly of die and disappointment with what high hopes and easy optimism we embarked upon this life- and death struggle. We bave learned caution now, and indeed ive more to fear from pessimism1,218 words
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481 1917-06-07 357 We have an Empire whose resources can supply all our wants if only we will develop. Hitherto not only have we not exploited our riches to the fullest advantage of ourselves and our Dominions, but we have over and over again allowed nations who481 words
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Article46 1917-06-07 357 It has been decided that the next Far Eastern Olympic Games will be held at Manila m May, 1919. The Emperor of Japan has been pleased to decorate Mr G Russell Frampton, a British resident of Seoul, with the Fourth Class Order of the Sacred Treasure.46 words
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Article915 1917-06-07 357 We m the homeland are being taught, m unexpected, surprising, and rather picturesque fashion, the derivation of the word 'earth," which it is not merely a joke to call a common or garden noun. We rarely think of their derivation when we use words, but915 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter310 1917-06-07 357 To the Editor. Dear Sir, I note from the local papers, a Food Control Committee has been appointed, to enquire into food condition! m this Colony, and this I take to mean regulate prices as regards its sale, and see that no exorbitant prices are extorted, particularly by310 words
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Article230 1917-06-07 357 The late General von Biasing belonged to that raw-limbed, hard-living Silesian petty nobility which m times gone by supplied the Prussian army with some of its roughest material. Like others of his type he did not get on very well with the Kaiser. On one230 words
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Article104 1917-06-07 357 The June monthly medal competition was competed for on Saturday and Sunday, and resulted m a tie between Mr F Binnie and Mr J R Morrison, who returned net scores of 80. Twenty one cards were taken out and the following were returned. R F Binnie 40104 words
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Article159 1917-06-07 357 A curious outcome of the Emden raids m Indian waters is to be found m the report of a brief inspection visit Mr F B Evans, I c s, the Collector of Malabar, paid to the island of Androth one of the Laccadives group, which is attached for administrative purposes159 words
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Article815 1917-06-07 358 Woe to them that oppress a man and his house (ilicah II 2.) A house m Mansur Etreet before the war $10 a mciith. Two years ago raiEed to $15. Notice given that from June Ist current the rent will be $17. 50 War rack rent815 words
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Article256 1917-06-07 358 GOVERNMENT TO BRING IN LEGISLATION. A G. zstto extraordinary iesued late last evenic contains the draft of an Ordi car.Ci. to restrict, m connection with the pr< =ent war, the increase of the rent of j-mu! dwelling bouse 3". The bill is about to be256 words
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Article318 1917-06-07 358 An interesting letter on the future of the Holy Land ia contributed to the Times by Mr J G Bartholomew. Could Palestine, he saje, not be internationalised set opart aa a terra eancta for the nations of Christendom It might be kept as an international reserve, m318 words
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Article79 1917-06-07 358 A special general meeting of the shareholders of the Wagon Pachaung Mines was held, m Panang, on Saturday May 26, to consider the following resolution That m consideration of mining lands acquired by the company being 525 acres m excess of the area originally estimated by the79 words
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Article68 1917-06-07 358 The annual report of the directore of the above company, states that the profit on the year, including interest on invest ments, waa 916,481.69, which with 112,377.73 brought forward ftom last account, makes a total profit of 827,859.4 2. The directors recoromend that $5,979 be written off for68 words
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Article75 1917-06-07 358 On theevotiing of Saturday, May 26, at tho Ipoh Club, nn tratertuiu-nent m aid of the Union Jack Club. Singapore, was given, and proved a decided financial success. The entertainment was under the patronage of L:eui, Colonel J H Tyte, and the officers of C Company MSVR The club wa75 words
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Article951 1917-06-07 358 ANNUAL EXHIBITION. The r»nnuai exhibition of work of members of the Singapore Art Club wu* opened at the V M C A Rooms yeeterday after noon, n:d contirr^ri today. Fci!owing lapt v n 6 pcecedeaft, thtre was co adJ idicaltmii rdq tLp fuels m re act depleted951 words
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Article510 1917-06-07 358 As Told by the A very inters Jrj tttttt <■■• fc fen ceived from Mis* Winifred Q at the tine of v rit: n^ irmi In injured kg, as the result of a c eat. la Ler le*ter the dercrih work which her eibtor cl510 words
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Article140 1917-06-07 358 RUBREB. Singapore. May 21. For tbie week's auction the M logued amounted to 800 toes 6 a fair demand for BCMi Kr prices showing very lif.ic c.L. those of laet ye h. TLa bigb^s pail whs «152 for Fine Palo On pp. f ing no change. Plot140 words
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Article53 1917-06-07 358 Mr Meyer, of the Kedah Moment, had a Rren npfroff M Scar to join up lie but I ed for a commit I m It I A Kedahman wbo "ill*:i»li" ie Mr Moore, who wa* thj othej m Sungei Patam aud made lk> ofiasold eiunet ricg by the Volunteer, the53 words
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Article613 1917-06-07 359 The Committee recently appointed to consider the formation of a Choral Society for Mngapore, haß drawn up the following rules, which it is proposed to place before the Society at its first meeting. 1. The Society shall be called "The Singapore Choral Society." j. The Society shall613 words
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Article47 1917-06-07 359 There was a large crowd to watch the eoccer league match on the SRC ground last evening, between the SRC and the Sea Defences. A keen but far from artis tic game was won by the SRC, who scored the only goal shortly before the end.47 words
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Article88 1917-06-07 359 Lahore, May 6th. London, May 4th. The Westminster Gazette expresses the opinion that Sir 'ouglas Haig's purpose is to compel the enemy to aacrilice men. Further retreat will ehortly become a vital matter for him. Meanwhile, the pressure compels him to hold positions from which he88 words
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Article21 1917-06-07 359 The announcement that the Ceylon Government is raising a Sanitary Corps for service m Mesopotamia ia made m the Colombo papers.21 words
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Article310 1917-06-07 359 WIDE POWERS TAKEN. Important regulations by order of Governor m Council regarding the regulation of food supplies m the Colony were published m last night's Gazette The Committee and sub Committees of control include the following The Colonial Secretary, Resident •'"•nncillor Penang, Acting Treasurer, the \l+n% C310 words
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Article428 1917-06-07 359 Mr W G Maxwell's annual report shows a revenue of $26 million, and an expenditure of 916 millions. The excess of assets over liabilities m $38} millions. The export of rubber was 28,240 tons of a value 955 millions, an increase of nearly 50 per cent. The428 words
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Article69 1917-06-07 359 Allahabad, May sth. London, May 2nd. Le Temps' correspondent with the British states that while we have not fought a battle among the bloodiest of the war without heavy losbcs, our losses are not half those the Germans suffered. While the Germans were obliged to use new reserves,69 words
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Article738 1917-06-07 359 The constitution of the Mohamedhan Advisory Board is published m the Government Gazette. The Eurasian Literary Association, Singa pore is exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance. The Singapore Pineapple Planters Association and the Muhabatal Islam Club, Penang, have ceased to exist. Mr W Ingold is738 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter597 1917-06-07 359 To the Editor, Dear Sir, Surely Mr Braddell mast know the Singapore Mottoes It will do my time" and Never do to-day anything yon can possibly pnt off till next week." That and the love of showing a surplus at the end of the financial year will explain Mr597 words
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Article122 1917-06-07 359 Sir, There seems a huge outcry against the raising of house rents, no doubt there are cases where this has been done purely to pay for the War Tax but surely a reasonable return for one's outlay cannot be regarded as greed. Personally I have no interest122 words
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Article117 1917-06-07 359 Sir, With reference to the letter from home printed on the back page to day does it not seem a waste of labour and money growing marigolds to feed cows on If a floral diet is necessary, surely the humble butter cup would be more suitable and117 words
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Article15 1917-06-07 359 Capt V T Eagles, RAMC, late of Kuala Lumpur, has been awarded the Military Cross.15 words
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Article1456 1917-06-07 360 Quicguid agxint homines noswi esi arrago ÜbeUi Juvenal. The Topiciet having no fixed abiding place does not experience the tormre of the rack-renter but his ganerously sympathetic natura embraces the woea of all classes of mankind. It is therefore with Borrow that be reads of the1,456 words
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Article231 1917-06-07 360 Information has bean recaivsd m Kuala Luropur from the Secretary of State for the Colonies thafc Lt-Col RSF Walker, cm o, is dead. Deceased was born m 1850, and after passing through the Royal Military College at Sandhurst, was ap pointed Ensign m231 words
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Article35 1917-06-07 360 Marjorie When be proposed to her ahe asked him what kind cf answer he wanted, and he told her the shatter the better. Madge—Did ehe say Yen Marjorie Of course not. She eaid No."— Judge.35 words
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Article120 1917-06-07 360 At tbe Singapore Chamber cf Commerce Rubber Association 297tb. Auction, on the 81st M«y and lei June, there wus offered for bule pkis 12,566.89 or 1,675,585 ibe. (font 748 02). Priceo Realized. Sheet bin, Fine Ribbed 3145 to 5150 Goou* Etibi l IW 145 Fise Plain 128120 words
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Article209 1917-06-07 360 Rubber. Singapore, June 1. At this week's auction, which commenced yesterday and finished this morning, the quantity offered amounted to some 748 tons of which 454 tons were sold. There was a fair demand for most grades, with prices showing very little variation from there of last209 words
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Article129 1917-06-07 360 Singapore, June 1. The weekly Rubber Auction opened yesterday with a good demand for high grade Rubber. Fine Pale Crepe Felling up to 9162, and Ribbed Smoked Sheet to $150 per pikul. At the continuation of the sale to day the demand was maintained, one lot of129 words
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Article188 1917-06-07 360 If thro' this roar o* the guns one prayer may reach Thee. Lord of all life, whose mercies never Bleep, Not m our time, not now, Lord, we beseech Thee To grant us peace. The sword has bit too deep. We may not reet. We hear tbp,188 words
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Article572 1917-06-07 360 Two matters of great i mpor Bl stirring Germany to the depths i concerns the possibility cf n f speedy peace with tbe d w regta ei>. The second concerning the demand for the "Xeu-orientiPrnV-regard to the first it it o hat J M btdlfal «Dtf» being572 words
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Article96 1917-06-07 360 The SRC played a return match ou Saturday against a team selected from b warship m port acd won with a co fortable number of wickets m hand, the naval team Moms 40, and for thi Club Leyßeiufi with 55 fcfcttt eixc* and four fours) did beet. Scores. Morris96 words
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Article69 1917-06-07 360 In view of the practic il prohibit! import of eire her*, thr bOffrfflf American (gold) pfietl of Bin b aiwic is of interest. They are total f rorl last advices from tbr- CniteJ S Hupmobile 11/285 (Roll 1,250 Buick 6 cylinder 1,070 Stud 985 Oakland 875 Overland69 words
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Article44 1917-06-07 360 It is reported that Prince Eitel I the second son of the Kaiser, Lag died f typhus. Mr P M Murphy is appointed Lieutc m the Coast Defence Volunteers vic< B W B Powell and Dr. O E Brooke appointed Surgeon to the Force44 words
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Article836 1917-06-07 361 The Hop Mr R O Watson. PHHab p^ri dent of Perak. returned from If on by the mail. Th-i Hon Mr C H Niven is nppoint- Commissioner for Taxes (War Tax Ord a ance for Malacca. m Canrcil provi*°« for >reic»n cjia other tbta fol tba836 words
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915 1917-06-07 361 TRANSFORMATION OF THE OFFICERS' MESS. !"-»t i ;anv of the young subalterns that ewura tie ..it. %J of Lj^qlu to d-y Lv ever t od up m fn!l rnesß kit m an of!i cer6' i ss to Btp'j to *V">+ oM service l oaat, Mr Vice, t c E-; jhe915 words
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Article18 1917-06-07 361 A K:i- eiiin peasant named Romanoff bai asked the consent of the local government to call hir.ipi.lf Ke?publiscansky.18 words
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Article914 1917-06-07 361 The Next Half Million. From Our Oxn Correspondent London, April 19th. Can wo get tbe reserve? we need Thi-j f q/n/.'Cj whiclj is* urcoccupy--1 C» •> since o~ it torci the Batiifactorj of the War. There are •.7, mci ie v:: X we are coasting to not914 words
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Article405 1917-06-07 361 Netd'cEe tj e&y iha peact ki:.d have been up again this week. They now rise with unfiilsrg re^ul.r. Moit of :L2lq a-o rot kites si all -.t to d'citai. Aua.ila lo L.Ujo.i «.ii^ I -vest pttff ff IHlflt a. the basinets. Only tL.i waeh I Vienna Foreign Office405 words
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Article321 1917-06-07 361 Singapore, May 81. Our Market continues very steady the volume of business passing is confined to local Rubbers almost entirely. There have been a few deale m sterling Ehare3 and certain section of the Tin market are more often enquired for. In Industrial Stocks the business has321 words
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Article100 1917-06-07 361 Rukher. Thera has bceu a li.^htr droo m price?, both ftfffl gradti and outputs being quoitd as follovrb First Latex Ciepe per hall kilo F 1.76; R'bbed Smoked Sheet pic bat kilo W 1.76 Output* (75% first) per balfkUo F 1.70 Coffee This market is a100 words
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Article42 1917-06-07 361 Capt A ft Spark, Yorkshire Ligul lufan try, who bae been killed m. action, was m the Straits Settlements and F M S for several yeare, bib last appoiiUnunt, m 1912, being ud agent for tho Strait* Trading Company at Kampar. PjtaV,42 words
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Article576 1917-06-07 362 The Manila Bay Incidents. It is a thrice told tale, bat it never loses anything m the re- telling, as Major General Sir George Younghusband's A Soldier's Memories, juet published, gives it- A chapter is devoted to the Spanish Ameri can War, and recalls how576 words
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Article202 1917-06-07 362 The following is the list of passengers on board the S S which left here recently and was sunk a day or two ago near the end of her voyage. Only one life wae lost of the passengers, but seven of the crew are missing. H I202 words
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Letter587 1917-06-07 362 To the Editor, Sir, While I am delighted to see that Government proposes to tackle the housing problem I am more than doubtful as to the value of the proposed legislation. The Bill is too draßtic, it is utterly inelastic and does not seem to hit at587 words
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Article208 1917-06-07 362 If you have any intention (or if you have not) of helping m the production of food supplies, why not keep goats By doing so yon would combine interest with utility, provide against a possible shortage of milk, and, with very little trouble, make your own208 words
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Article69 1917-06-07 362 At Penang on Friday last, Mr Justice Ebden fined a chetty $100 for giving false evidence m a bill of sale case. The number of Chinese who entered Selangor by sea during 1916 was 26,963 against 17,114 m 1915. The number leaving the State by sea was 15,757. These figures69 words
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Article806 1917-06-07 362 From the Bth to 14th June, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at three shillings and one farthing per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber assessed on a price of 9160 per pikul. Telegrams from Parana, Brazil, confirm that the806 words
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834 1917-06-07 362 HAS GERMANY HADE A CHANGE IN HER DEFENCE SYSTEM As the war hae progressed it has become more and mo*e the custom to here and there throughout the entrenched lines what are called centres of resistance A centre of resistance may be a vil! which has been put m a834 words
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Article38 1917-06-07 362 Mr Richard B Thomas, who died on Feb 14th and left property of the value £447,588, owes some of that to Singapore He was the managiDg director of largest steel and tin plate manufacturer 1 the United Kingdom.38 words
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Article1799 1917-06-07 363 Liberal Split In Edinburgh. Fro ,7i Our Own Corrtspondtni Edinburgh April 25 An i xtraordinary amount of inter it was fchawn about the filling up of the comio vacancy m tha representation of South !>Jinbnrgb. It agitated the Lobby cf the Boom of Commons quiu as much as1,799 words
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Article427 1917-06-07 363 His Honour Judge Parry m the coarse cf an acticlo on Legal Reform," which appears m tbo April number of The Fortnigbftly Iteview, severely criticises the Gftrr;>w. minded and short lighted attitude which the Bar Council and the Law Society have recently adopted towards the question427 words
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Article255 1917-06-07 363 Up you go with the beet of luck, When you've said good-bye to the ward. Back you go to the mud and muck, When you're passed A 1 by the board. Your leave is done an 1 your eyes are wet, Your swallers choked and your teeth255 words
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Article68 1917-06-07 363 From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, June 4. Me Jobs Efiraond?, Resistant manager of Meijgletnbu Lode Mice, vrhen roturnii from the Maeoaic Lodge on Saturday night v d«. attacked by five armed ChineFe. A knife, peceL -ting his lung, entered the Le^ct, death occurring m ppproximately couple of68 words
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Article726 1917-06-07 363 b. C. C. Selanqor Side v. the Rest. On the Esplanada ye= 4 rr Jnr. the P C C team vrhich ms rccenih fofntH rr f L-» So!aDj;cr mitoit last ft Umub NptemUof tho Rest. Thn wicket 7733 m f.T«ellent condition though sligh^vcn fcb r roll side, and some726 words
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336 1917-06-07 364 A Liquors Case. Mr Justice Sproule m the Supreme Court y ester iay heard several appeals against magistrates' decisions. The first was that of Tan Tiak Hoo, who was charged before the senior magis* trate, Mr W Langham Carter, first that he, being licensee336 words
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Article452 1917-06-07 364 Admiral Sir Richard Poore, kcb, who is one of those senior naval officers who have voluntarily gone on retired pay to facilitate the promotion of young officers, was a sub-lieutenant m the Philomel that look part m the Perak Expedition of 1875- 6. The Council of Mercantile Marine Service Association452 words
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Article642 1917-06-07 364 For a sandy garden there are few flowers which make a brighter display m so short a time and for so little trouble and expense as the Zinnias. The wide range of colours now to be had even m the double sorts would be a revelation to most people.642 words
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Article238 1917-06-07 364 The Ceylon Government is taking steps with a view to bringing a closer scrutiny to bear on the work of alien missionaries and teachers m this Colony. Recent experience m India and m the Colonies, it is remarked m the "Statement of Objects and Reasons" affixed238 words
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Article43 1917-06-07 364 The following property was disposed of by auction on 6th instant by Messrs Powell and Co, Ltd, at their sale-room. Freehold land and house No 87- 1 Kampong Java Road, area 5,168 square feet, bought by R M S Ramasamy Chitty for 12,100.43 words
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Article694 1917-06-07 364 THE "BALLARAT Australians' Admirable Behaviour. London, May Brd.— The Press Bureau states that the Admiralty, m announcing that the Australian transport Ballarat had been torpedoed when 35 miles from the nearest land, says that the magnificent discipline and steadiness of the troops was m keeping with the finest traditions of694 words
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Article59 1917-06-07 364 Copenhagen, April 18. Among the Kaiserin's jewels which have just been sold m Copenhagen is a magnificent diamond necklace consisting of 3 r 5 large and small brilliants. It was a gift from the late Mr Pierpont Morgan. A diamond hair ornament worn by the Empress at Court59 words
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Article78 1917-06-07 364 Considering the vast work they are engaged m, the comparative cheapness of naval defence is greatly to be wondered at. We learn that the war at present is costing nearly seven million pounds a day, and of that, the cost of maintaining the Navy is less than one-twelfth, or 4579,28878 words
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Letter385 1917-06-07 364 To the Editor. Sir,— Referring to Landlords remark* no mention hae been made about Hoteli Why should they be exempt Let us tak for example the Hotel. r nt quite recently their charge for upstairs accommodation was $90 per moutb. Thu it now raised to $180. Granted that food385 words
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463 1917-06-07 364 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle write 6 to the Editor of the Daily Chronicle It may be of interest to remind your readers how completely, judged by every test, the British soldiers have mastered the German during the war. After the foolish gibe of the Emperor,463 words
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Article715 1917-06-07 365 London. May 80. The death has occnrred of Colonel Newnham Davis, the well known anther and journalist, for raany years connected with the Pink Tn. He was on duty m the Straits many years ago. London, May 31. Renters correspondent at Shanghai wiree that the military governors of several715 words
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Article2326 1917-06-07 365 London, May 30. Marshal Haig We repulsed hostile raiders near Fontaines Croisilles and west of Lens. We raided trenches south of Neuve Chapelle. London, May 80. (11.25 p.m.)— Marehal Haig There is nothing of interest to report. London, May 80. F. nch communique: There was a fairly vio)eu2,326 words
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Article37 1917-06-07 365 Sir Francis Watts, Imperial Commissioner of Agriculture for the West Indies, has prepared a scheme for the establishment of Government-aided central eugar factories m Jamaica. The Legislative Council vull be asked to give effect to the proposal.37 words
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Article736 1917-06-07 366 London. May 80 (5 p.m.) Italian official There was very heavy artillery work on the Jalian Front, from Mount Cucco to Mouct Vodice, eastward of Gorizia. The eaamy thriea unsuccessfully attacked our treachea on bill 652, between Jamiano and the Coast. We extended our gains west of Mtdsazba.736 words
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Article40 1917-06-07 366 The anr.uh] general meoting of tha Selangor S: Andrew's Society was held on Monday. The following hold office for this sear Chieftain Mr J Argyll Robert eon Hon Treas Mr C J X Grieve Hon Sec Mr A J Robertson,40 words
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Article4859 1917-06-07 366 Odeeea, May 30. A congress of three thoueand Rae-siane of German origin has opened here and decided to conduct its debates both m German and Russian. Petrograd, May 30. Two startling articles reflecting the revolutionary war policy are published by the organ cf tha Council of Soldiers' and4,859 words
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Article1345 1917-06-07 367 London, May 80. Admiralty The arri vals for the week v/erc 2719 vessel*, eail inge 2768. Eighteen cf over !600 too* and one under were Eur.k. Seventeen were unsuccessfully attacked. Two fishing ves6e!3 were sunk. Paris, May 31. M Bouseenot, eecretary of the Naval Committee of1,345 words
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Article273 1917-06-07 368 Exhibition at the V.M.C.A. To day and to-morrow, Mr M Kinseu, a Japanese artist, is holding an exhibition of his watercolour paintings at the YMCA, which should attract all of artistic tern perament who can spare half an hour or an hour. Many local amateurs, as was273 words
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Article735 1917-06-07 368 (The dates given are those of the despatch of the telegrams from London.] May 29. Germans seeking to concentrate attacks m Champagne, bat French are prepared for any eventuality. Ten attacks m Huttebise region all repulsed. Besides occupying important positions. Italians have inflicted great wastage on Austrians.735 words
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Article452 1917-06-07 368 The annual report on the State of Kedah by Mr G A Hall, Acting Adviser to the Government, for the sear 1334 A H, states that the revecne for the year amounted to 13,276,732. showing an increase of 9664,708 over the preceding year. The expenditure was $8,021,878,452 words
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Article241 1917-06-07 368 It is difficult to believe that even the most arrogant and self-complacent German can fail to be impressed and shaken m his belief by the extraordinary unanimity of civilised opinion against his country. On the side of Germany stand the almost medieval Au6tro Hungarians, the241 words
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Article72 1917-06-07 368 Two hundred students of the Illinois University Agricultural College have vol lunteered to do farm work m Canada. Eighteen German subjects residing m Switzerland have been sentenced, m their absence, by the Criminal Court of Karlsruhe to six months' imprisonment for failing to return to Germany to do military service.72 words
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Article461 1917-06-07 368 The annual report by Mr H c Rm,l Acting adviser to the Perlis Gov dt on the State of Perils, for the vT** AH, says that the total revenue i U year was •224,774, showing an il lh of $42,478. The total expenditure ll"** ed461 words
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Article380 1917-06-07 368 The carious thing to bis mind was that people m Nottingham, and m two or three other places, did not eeero to realize what this war meant or, indeed, that we were condncting a great war at all. They mast not look at the situation through peace380 words