Straits Echo, 17 May 1915
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Title Section35 1915-05-17 1 Straits Echo BAILV CHRONICLE Of EVENS. CIRCIiI.ATIh THROUGHOUT Hi- HTSAIIS, TUB FEDERATES MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 17th MAY, 1915. Single Copy, l( cents No. 11l35 words
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Advertisement966 1915-05-17 1 S.L Ate.L: TIANG LEE V CO., Penang Of Kuala Ua»ur. ts 2= s The Doctor advises and recommends. It is nourishing, invigorating and strengthening. ID Irfck Nt‘i Guittew Sfcme. Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. NOW ON SHOW One 5 Sealer EMPIRE CAR AS ILLUSTRATION. BANKS. > 4«« Chartered966 words
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Advertisement16 1915-05-17 1 TO LET. 1 BUNGALOW No. 1428, BURMAH ROAD. LOCAIION QUIET U HEALTHY. APPLY 53, Bench Street.16 words
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Advertisement34 1915-05-17 2 DRINK m S3 m -y <T* IT45r»i !§f a 8&&1 Sift f m I ys&ityfi »4*3 > r m K? RECOGNISED OISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE 5 r: SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG34 words
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Article672 1915-05-17 3 LIFE in VALENCIENNES. M \tok Who Challenged the Germans to bHOOT Him Versailles, April 16 V ilenciennes has been the scene of more «lining events than many of the historic towns or cities of France during the past f,.<v months. So I learn from a talk with an672 words
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Article224 1915-05-17 3 WlAT A Nictral Observed at Doeberitz Copenhagen, April 14 A Swedish professor. Dr. Gunnaf Mystrosm, has visited the Gorman war camp, at Doeberitz, where Russian, French, 1 elcian, and English prisoners are interned Writ- ing in the Dagtnn Nyheter, he rays The j prisoners are evidently well cared224 words
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Article769 1915-05-17 3 The Grand Master of the Freemasons’ Lodge at Liege has written to the Lodge at Darmstadt suggesting that an appeal should be made to all the Armies io the field, and also to the civil populations, iu favour of humane conduct of the war and that a commission769 words
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Article195 1915-05-17 3 There have been such persistent and cir- cumstantial rumours of strained relations between Germany «nd Hollan 1 that it is a little difficult to believe there is no foundation for them Holland will doubtless struggle to preserve her neutrality as long as she can. The reports of her195 words
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Advertisement65 1915-05-17 3 For a Lame Be k. When you have pains or lameness in the hick bathe the parts with Chamberlain s I’itin Ha'm twice a day, massaging with the paUi of the ha<d for five minutes at each application. Then dampen a piece of flannel “liuhtly with this liniment and bind65 words
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Advertisement257 1915-05-17 3 f0|00o#|ooo|i The Bernese Alps Milk Co. CONTKACTOKi TO THB Admiralty 6* India Office row IMP. Be ftiij hp Mi alwye tdk flae SLEDGE BRAND MILK. aX SANDILANDS, BUTTERY 8 C». CONSTIPATION is the primary cause of most of the ills to which many persons in the Tropics are subjected Hence257 words
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Advertisement47 1915-05-17 3 Now h the Time. For rheumatism you will find nothing better than Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Now is the time to get rid of it. Trv this liniment and see how quickly it will relieve the pain and soreness. For sale by all Dispen* f saries and Dealers.47 words
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Advertisement494 1915-05-17 3 y Debility IRON ‘JELLOIDS,’ the reliable tonic, strengthen 1 vour blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron Jelloids,’ the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other diseases.494 words
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Article1996 1915-05-17 4 Travelling in a railway train recently with c a copy of Tom Paine’s Rights of Man (which i has just been re-issued in Everyman’s a Library) for companion, we experienced c what we could not help regarding at the i time as an atrocious violation of1,996 words
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Article182 1915-05-17 4 Id the Marine Court at Singapore on Thursday, before Lieut. Commander B. A Cator, R.N E Campbell, second mate of the Straits Steamship Co.’s vessel Selang»r, was charged at the instance of Captain H. P. Robinson, master of the same vessel, with wilfully damaging the vessel and182 words
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Advertisement50 1915-05-17 4 A Good Role For (he Home. Make it a rule of your home to always keep ou hand a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a safegurrd against bowel complaints It always-cure* promptly and no household is safe without it. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement347 1915-05-17 4 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed Agent for the above Corporation, and is now prepared to accept MARINE FIRE RISKS at current rates. QUAII BENG KEE, 43. Heath Street, Penang, WOULD YOU LIKE a free course of instruction in any of the347 words
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Article1018 1915-05-17 5 Tapping Results Criticised. The annual general meeting of the Sandycroft Rubber Co Ltd., was held yesterday at noon in the registered offices, Winchester House, says Saturday’s Straits Times. The Hon. Mr. W. W. Cook presided, and there were also present Messrs. W. Lowther Kemp and C. V.1,018 words
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Article411 1915-05-17 5 Members with interests or correspondents in the Far East (says the Morning Post regard the account of the disturbances at Singapore issued by the Press Bureau as incomplete and unsatisfactory, especially so far as concerns the treatment of German prisoners of war there. The matter has been411 words
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Article145 1915-05-17 5 The fortnightly Handicap Shoot took place on Sundav morning at 7 30 a.m the ranges shot at being 800, 900 and 1,000 yards, and resulted a9 under with h’cap. made. Corpl Goatly .50 100 50 Capt Neubronner .23 98 84 Mrs Murray *69 96.01 Mr Savi145 words
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Article149 1915-05-17 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Langkawi, May 16. Mr. Hall, the Acting Adviser to the Kedah Government, Dr. A. L. Hoops, Mr. Stuart, the Superintendent of Education, and Mr. Robinson are expected here early on Tuesday morning from Alor Star. They are coming on duty and will stay at149 words
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Article172 1915-05-17 5 Previously acknowledged, $646 Collected ly Mr». R. C. M. Kindertley. Mrs Haigh, $2 Mrs Drummond Hay, $1; Mrs F B Gough, $2; Mrs R D Jackson (March and April), $10; Mrs R C M Kindersley. $3; Mrs E M Schwabe, $5. Collected by Mrs.172 words
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Advertisement245 1915-05-17 5 ■J < UJ (/> Q UJ K _J < U UJ a. (A < X o o CD o 10 _i < Ruchana SCOTCH WHISKY OB P—' pn so > xv--BI/ACK WIISKV f_ X r SCOTCH JAMES “S GUkSOO W4 SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT* 66 BLACK&WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY245 words
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Advertisement355 1915-05-17 5 Sweet To6accro Because of its delicate aroma and sweetnessof flavour Sweet Chestnut Tobacco assures that pleasing contentment. THE CRITERION OF QUALITY. w E f S 7A 1 ys r &;!i X The Glorious Victory at Neuve Chapelle is a magnificent accomplishment. Polyscope” features are another. The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum355 words
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Article, Illustration97 1915-05-17 6 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THI CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per aunum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CaBLB ADDRESS ECHO— PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo 586 Printinf Department 343 S K All buainaaa communication»97 words
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Article1363 1915-05-17 6 Of all the funds which are now being raised in this country for objects connected with the war there are two especially which have a claim upon ourchirity. We refer to the Belgian Fund started by Mrs. John Mitchell and the Serbian Fund inaugurated1,363 words
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Article898 1915-05-17 6 Mr. T. H. Eber is appointed a deputy t< the Port Officer, Singapore. Lieut. W. G. Bennett, R.N.R., is to be an Examiner of Masters and Mates at Singapore. The will of the late Sir Winfield Bonser, formerly of the Straits judiciary and later of CeyloD, ha*898 words
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Article987 1915-05-17 6 What he describes "a. a significant char,» in the fashion of headgear among M I n is signalled to our attention by a correspondent up-country. p or OUr eilao t we decline to see anything nolitWii. 4rt in his discovery. It does not matter'in least what kind of987 words
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Advertisement277 1915-05-17 6 nnnnnn If our Saiisfaclioß is ear Constant Aim. Our original Maxim Flasks will keep liquids hot lor 24 hours, cold for days. The manifold uses of these Flasks have rendered them indispensable to all classes. Invaluable to Sportsmen, Travellers, Business Men, Picnic Parties and the carrying of Infant’s Food. The277 words
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Article580 1915-05-17 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Frttth Advance 500 Metre*. Paris, May 15, 4 15 p.m. A Paris communique states “Northward of Arras fighting continues as on yesterday night and we made progress for 500 metres towards Souchez. A violent, reciprocal bombardment took place on this front.” Continued Progress.580 words
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Article690 1915-05-17 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. EYE WITNESS’S DESCRIPTION. London, May 16. The "Eye-Witness” attached to the British Headquarters, continuing bis accouut of the terrific battle at Ypres, states May 10 the Germans tried to wear out the British and bitter their trenches by high explosives. Then, after the690 words
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Article584 1915-05-17 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Peace or War. New York, May 14. The U. S. Note to Germany is almost unanimously approved. It is affirmed that America, with determination but without passion, awaits Germany’s reply. President Wilson is absolutely determined to reestablish international law on the584 words
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Article402 1915-05-17 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. SENSATIONAL REVELATION. Rome, May 15. A sensational revelation was made yesterday. Ttaly a week ago'denounced the Triple Alliance but this did not cause Austria to yield any further and led to the Italian Cabinet crisis. Signor Salandra's Circular. Reuter announces that Signor402 words
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Article159 1915-05-17 7 The R.M.S. Nubia is eipected to sail homewards at 10 p.m. on Thursday, the 27th instant. The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company for the week ended 8th inst. was twenty-thre3 tons A very fair gathering of members assembled under the presidency of Mr. D. A.159 words
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Article287 1915-05-17 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. REVOLTS IN SEVERAL TOWNS. LISBON BOMBARDED BY A SQUADRON. Madrid, May 15. Information from the Ministry of the Interior, despite official reserve, indicates that grave events are taking place ic Portugal. The communications are leported to be cut. Revolts have broken out at287 words
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Article363 1915-05-17 7 (Reuter). London, May 14. The demand of a war bonus by the card workers is in connection with those engaged in coarse counts which are largely required for Government purposes. The Master Spinners at their meeting decided to refuse the application of the workers. There will be363 words
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Article390 1915-05-17 7 The Assizes opened (his morning in the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice L. P. E» deu There are only three cases on the Ct leudar, The case against Rengan, who is charged with a serious crime, was postponed to the next session owing to the serious illness of390 words
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Article257 1915-05-17 7 The Members of Lodge Scotia S. C 1003 celebrated their 10th annua! Installation on Saturday, the 15th iust. The affair was an immense success from a Masonic point of view. After the impressive ceremony of installing the R. W. M and the investing of the officers in257 words
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Article135 1915-05-17 7 Judgment. Mr. Justico Ebden delivered judgment this morning in the suit brought by Ooi Kim Tua against Ooi Kim Chuan, in which the plaintiff sought to enforce the award of the arbitrators in regard to certain partnership accounts. The judgment, which was a long one, was to135 words
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Article107 1915-05-17 7 {From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, May 11. Like the Chinese, the Malays of Perak have for some time desired to form a volunteer corps. It is understood that the authorities are now sounding the leadiug Malays on the matter and that soon definite action may be107 words
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Article3372 1915-05-17 8 THE LOCAL LIBEL LAWS Health Safeguards» 0 A meeting of the Legislative Council was u held yesterday afteruo >n (says Saturday’s Straits Ti es) at which there were present c H E. the Governor (Sir A. H. Young, K C M.G.), H.E. the General Officer Commanding (Brigadier General3,372 words
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Article291 1915-05-17 8 P.C.C. vs. P.R.C. The cricket match which was played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon, resulted in a victory for the P.C-C. by 58 runs. For the P.C C Voule3 was top scorer with 50, the only other player to get into double figures being May. With only291 words
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Article203 1915-05-17 8 Tennis Tournament. The following were the results of the tennis ties which were played off on Saturday, at the Golf Club Mixed Doubles Handicap. Mrs Samuel and Oxeuham —3 6 beat Miss Barnett and Goatley —3/6 7-5; 7—5 Mr and Mrs Everest —4/6 beat Mr and Mrs203 words
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Article36 1915-05-17 8 (From Our Own Correspondent Ipob, May 15. In a murder charge atjthe Ip >h Assizes Mr. Justice Edmonds disagreed with the verdict of the assessors of culpable homicide and ordered a ntw trial.36 words
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Article60 1915-05-17 8 (Brom Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, May 15. At the Magistrate’s Court Bong Jeok Soo was brought up on a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of 827,610 25 at Singapore in January, 1912, alleged t 0 in connection with a rubber estate transaction He60 words
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Article83 1915-05-17 8 Benlomond, Br. s.s., 3,123. Webstir, 16th May, London, 4th Apr., Gen.—S. B. Co. Hong Bee, Br. s.s 2,056, Egdson, 16th May, Rangoon, 12th May, Gen —Chiu Hm Co. Hebe, Br. s.s.. 346. Scott, Ib'h May, Teluk Aus' d, 15th May, Gen.—A. G. Co, Kedah, Br. s.s 94, Hunter, 17th83 words
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Article55 1915-05-17 8 To- DAT. Roehussen, for Singapore Alma, for Deli Cornelia, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca Hong Bee, for Singapore, HongkoDg, Swatow and Amoy Avagyee, for Dindings, Sitiawan, Bagan Datoh and Teiuk Anson Un P< ng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul Flying Dragon, for Port Weld and Taiping55 words
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Advertisement460 1915-05-17 8 WAR WAR WAR I Depicted in Remarkable Motion Pictures TO-DAY War it ttie Uppermost Thonght in the public m nd. History has never witnessed a more unpeaceful state of affairs than that whioh exists throughout the World to-day George Town Kinema PAULINE CUSHMAN: n The Federal Spy IN THREE (3)460 words
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Advertisement46 1915-05-17 8 How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining minute, And gather honey by the ton, We all knew who have seen it. How doth our coughs and colds get well, That we may life endure Why, just because we always take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.46 words
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Advertisement470 1915-05-17 8 University of tiong Kong. Matriculation, Senior and Junior local Examinations. NOTICE is hereby given that the Matriculation, Senior and Junior Local Examinations will be held on the following dates: July 12th—17th, 1915. Arrangements will be made to hold the Examinations at any town where a sufficient number of candidates offer470 words
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Article2497 1915-05-17 9 The Progress or the State The annual report on the State of Johore for the past year is signed by Mr. D. G Campbell and contains, amongst other, the following information. The total Revenue collected during the year amounted to $4,352,896 and the Expenditure disbursed to $3,899,698,2,497 words
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Advertisement459 1915-05-17 9 NOTICE LABOUR CODE, 1912, F.M.S Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911.’ Employers of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the return459 words
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Advertisement119 1915-05-17 9 Fer Children's Haoking Comgk at Night, WWi’ P*BD*r«iatiO«ra 1«. i* —————BP T vu- .1 e n wn— «aa— WANTED. APPLICATIONS will be received at tbe Harbour Master’s Office, Penang for the appointment of First Boarding Officer, Marine Department, Penang. Salary j£2 r K) per annum, rising by annual increments of119 words
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Advertisement279 1915-05-17 9 iiniiiiiiiiiitt^ See how strong and sturdy this baby is —how she is bearing the whole weight of her body on her arms, how solid are her limbs, how firm her flesh. At 12 months of age she weighed 27* lbs. She is a Glaxo-fed baby. Her limbs are not ponderous279 words
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Article1258 1915-05-17 10 It is well-known that Japan adopted her ethical principles from China, the study of the Chinese classics being still a part of the curriculum in the schools. It is not perhaps quite so well-known that the efforts—increasing efforts —to apply those principles have of recent years resulted in1,258 words
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Article868 1915-05-17 10 By The Shellback I heard a few weeks ago that the Doctor was dead lam sorry. Doctor,” be it known, is the name conferred by tbe men of the sea upou that most potent factor in the domestic life of < a ship, the cook This particular fellow868 words
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Advertisement51 1915-05-17 10 Muddy Complexion. When you sen a woman with a muddy of sallow complexion and dull ey* s, you may kfiow that her liver is out of order. A few (dose* of Chamberlain’s Tablets will correct >»t and make her look better and feel better. For sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement237 1915-05-17 10 nnnnnnnnnnnnnncnn rrmriMr 'r* HUTTENBACH 8r0..& C o. SOLE AGENTS FOR ROYAL TYPEWRITERS Have much pleasure in announcing the arrival or THE NEW MODEL No. 10. n m 24 9 i om zjggg/i M uTTTii fj I? (a Ilf >(IK &&U+&L l m Hi fi 55 V> mam M ■v. if237 words
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Article1341 1915-05-17 11 (Bt Stef hew Quhim.) The most popular toys reflect a national taate, and when we reflect that our British boys like most of all cannons and soldiers and steam-engines and sailing boats, and our little girls like dollies and dolls’ furniture, we see pretty well where our national1,341 words
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Article482 1915-05-17 11 When Lord Haldane returned from his memorable visit to Germany laden with t hose many impressions which ho has kept locked iu his breist for so long, one of the notions which he brought back was that the Germans believed the British Navy to ba old-fashioned If482 words
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Article194 1915-05-17 11 Looking into the position and prospects of Bukit Sembawang, the report of which will shortly be issued, it does not appear probable that any dividend will be paid on account of the past year, although a moderate distribution would ba possible. A sum .f j£5,OOU is still outstanding194 words
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Advertisement764 1915-05-17 11 HOTEL NORMAN, Pen&nft’s Select Residential Hotel. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. jf —ln the event of change of Proprietorship, the Hotel will not be closed, but will be handed over to the new tenant aa a going concern. URGE AIRY ROOMS FACING THE SEA. Under the patronage of i H.M. Judges, Medical Officers,764 words
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Advertisement178 1915-05-17 11 OCZDC 0 n DOC DOC DOC DOooOOC BY ROYAL DdDO APPOINTMENT. Contractors to THE ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. n o n r\ ALL Government Hospitals IN TUE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. OBTAINABLE RETAIL 9R m s VW K l&E ATUSfit u o AND ALL Leading178 words
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Advertisement1670 1915-05-17 12 P &0L I mS-ttnsg BRITISH INDIA SJEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. For Intbndhd to Sail. Stsambr. KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPU. Wireless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabinß are fitted with Electric Fans FREE of Charge and each berth is furnished with an Electric Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Singapore. (Three1,670 words
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