File 4722/1918 Pt 8 'Mesopotamia: Situation' [‎126r] (262/995)

September, 23rd 1920.
THE BAGHDAD TIMES.
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SITUATION NEWS.
looting op anah by rawiin.
Trustworthy ae * nnts have reached ns of the
looting of ' Anah by the Rawiin. The people of
Rawah had long been suspected of being in close
Bommunication with hostile tribes, and it is widely
reported that the house of Saiyid Muhsin al Rawi
was the meeting place of the Shaikhs of the
Aqaidat, Jaghaifah, Shaikh Nijris ibn Qa’ud of the
Dulaim, and other disaffected persons. It was
from this centre that the order emanated
for an attack on ‘ Anah as soon as it was
evacuated by the friendly Dulaim under Shaikh
Ali ibn Sulaiman. Special directions were
given for the looting of the Haqmn Quarter,
which had supplied Shabanah to the British
Administration, and of the two Jewish Quar
ters of the town. The assailants were about
2,000 strong, of whom half were tribesmen and
half Rawiin. The Haqum Quarter was gutted,
and the Mudir Mai Matiub Effendi, together with
Yusuf Efifendi, a JKatib in the Maliyah. were put
to death. A wealthy inhabitant of Al Khutubah
Quarter, Mahmud, together with his son, and
Abdul Salam of the Dalla ’Ali mahallah, were
also killed. No motive for these murders is dis
cernible save the desire for plunder. Six mahal-
lahs in all, including the two Jewish mahallahs,
were sacked. The women and children who
were unable to take flight were at the mercy of
their assailants, who robbed them of clothes and
jewellery, looted and burnt their houses, and
left them without means of subsistence. Many
boat loads of booty were carried off from ’Anah
by the Rawiin.
(REUTERS TELEGRAMS.)
DEVASTATING EXPLOSION IN
NEW YORK.
MYSTERIOUS DISASTER IN WALL
STREET.
33 KILLED AND MO INJURED.
New York, September 16th.
A huge explosion took place in ^all Street
during the lunch hoar to-day when the street
was thronged. Eye-witnesses in the immediate
neighbourhood were all either killed or seriously
injured. Mystery surrounds the disaster.
Messrs. Morgan’s offices were completely wreck-
ad. It is estimated that thirty three people were
killed and two hundred wounded. The material
damage is estimated at 1 , 000,000 dollars.
INVITATIONS TO TENDER.
Tenders are invited for making and sewing
120,000 Sbeleefs at Advanced Supply Depot, Right
Bank for a period of (3) three months.
The Sheleefs are to be made of double thick
ness of Hessian, and double string will be used
for sewing.
Hessian and String will be provided by
Government.
Each Sheleef will measure 9 feet X 4 feet.
Tenders are to be submitted in writing.
Tenderers mast deposit Earnest money to the
value of Rs. 300 which will be refunded to the
unsuccessful tenderers.
All tenders must be Disced in the box kept
for that purpose at the Office of the O.O., R.A.S.C.,
17th Divisional Area, Karradah, Billet No. 11.
SALE!! SALE!!
THE GREAT CLEARANCE SALE
AT THE
GALLERIES OF PARIS.
COMMENCES FROM SEPT. 23rd
TO OCTOBER 10th.
Tenders must be submitted by 12 o’clock
noon on 24th September 1920.
No tenders subsequently received will be
considered.
We are going to sell all articles
at very reduced prices.
The D. D. of S. A T. does not bind himself
to accept the lowest or any tender.
G. B. COLEMAN, Lieut.-Col.
O.O., R.A.8.O., 11th Divisional Area.
Baghdad,
15th Sept., 1920.
Tenders are invited for the supply and
delivery of Logwood to all Supply Depots in the
Baghdad Military area for a period of (4) four
months commencing from 1st October, 1920.
DON’T MISS THIS UNIQUE
OPPORTUNITY.
THE GALLERIES OF PARIS,
NEW STREET,
The approximate maximum quantity required
is 1,000 tons per month, or such less quantities
as may be required.
Tenderers must state from what locality they
propose to supply the wood giving the name and
place of the forest or forests from which it will
be cat.
Tenderers may quote alternatively for deli
very (a) on the foreshore of the Supply Depot or
(b) into the Supply Depot.
which can be obtained on application to O.C.,
R.A.S.C., 17th Divisional Area, Billet No. 11,
Kerradah.
Tenderers must deposit ‘ Earnest money ’ to
the value of Rs, 1,000 (one thousand). “ Earnest
money ” will be refunded to the unsuccessful
tenderers.
All tenders must be placed in the box kept
for that purpose at the Office of the O.O., R.A.S.C.,
I7th Divisional Area, Billet No. 11 Karradah.
Opposite Y. M. C. A.,
BAGHDAD. * 1 2 3
BAGHDAD-KARRADAh kiLRRY.
S.L. “ KAMAR-EZ-Z AMAN.”
Down Trip. Up Trip.
1. Baghdad leaves 6-15 a.m. Karradah: leaves 7 a. i
2. „ 12 noon. „ „ 1 p. i
3. „ „ 5-i5 p a,. „ Z 6 p. i
Will stop at the following stations :—
Chard bl-Pa^ha, Abu Khedoury, and
Karradat-kl-Zawhyah,
Leave Baghdad ... 4-15 p.m.
Chard-el-Paaha ...^A?0 p.m.
Chard-el- Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. on.--
Fares From and to any station.—
6 annas per passenger,
Explosion due to time Bombs.
London, September 11th.
A New York wire states that the police, fire and
explosive experts are absolutely of opinion that the
explosion was due to time bombs, loaded with
T.N.T. This would appear to be found inthefact
that a letter was sent to the French High Commis
sioner’s Office on Wednesday, warning the officials
that a catastrophe would occur in Wall Street at
half-past two, but not mentioning the date. The
police are searching for the writer The lowest of the four classes into which East India Company civil servants were divided. A Writer’s duties originally consisted mostly of copying documents and book-keeping. .
Injured Estimated at 500.
Bombay, September 18th.
The New York Police last night reported that
they had found evidence that the explosion was
caused by a huge bomb. The disaster caused
panic throughout the entire New York financial
district. It occurred during the luncheon hour,
when Wall Street was thronged. A tremendous
hole in the middle of Wall Street marks the spot
where the explosion occurred. According' to
latest estimates the number of injured is five
hundred.
bolsheviks routed.
CONTINUED SUG ESS OF WRANGEL’S
TROOPS.
Paris, September 17th.
A message from Constantinople states that
General Wraugel’s troops have routed the Bolshe
viks and have pushed their offensive as far as
Mogaiak, which they have occupied. They are
now advancing iu the direction of Bergamek.
Prisoners are streaming in.
Tenders must be submitted by 12 o’clock
noon on the 25th September, 1920.
No tenders subsequently received will be
considered.
The D.D. of S. & T. does not bind himself
to accept the lowest or any tender.
G. B. COLEMAN, Lieut.-Col.,
O.G., R.AJS.G., 11th Divisional Area,
Karradah,
17th Sept., 1920.
Tenders are invited for the daily supply and
delivery of 4001ba. (four hundred pounds only)
of fresh Milk for Butter-making for a period of 6
months commencing from 8 sh October 1920.
2. Delivery will be made at the Dairy Farm,
Kut.
3. Contract form with particulars as to the
rules for the Supply may be seen at the office of
the Military Dairy Farm, Kut.
4. Tenderers must deposit Earnest money to
the value of Rs. 500.
5. Earnest money will be refunded to the
unsuccessful tenderers.
6 . All tenders must be placed in the Tender
Box at the office ot the Manager, Dairy Farm,
Kut by lO'OO hours, the 25.h September 1920.
7. No tender subsequently received will be
considered.
8 The D.D. of S. & T. does not bind him
self to accept the lowest or any tender,
(Sd.) H. J. RIDDICK, Lt.-Col.,
Deputy Director of Farms,
Mes. Ex. Force.
Return fare 8 annas.
THE EUPHRATES AND TIGRIS STEAM
NAVIGATION Co., Ltd.
EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES.
The best Egyptian Cigarettes are K. & G. MELKONf AN
cigarettes, established in Cairo, 1880. Purveyors to H.E.
the High Commissioner for Egypt, H.E. the Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. , the
British Army, Japanese Government, etc,, etc.,
Smoke Fleur Maden Samson, Naturelle cigarettes, and
yon will appreciate them highly.
Sole Agent for Mesopotamia and Persia, : H. TURABIAN,
Office, opposite Customs Office, Baghdad.
For retail please apply Royal Cinema Restaurant and
corner New Street and Abakhana Road, opposite Central
Cinema.
FOR SALE Upright grand piano, specially construc
ted for Rose and Coy. of Bombay in Oak case-sweet tone.
Thoroughly overhauled, rewired, and renovated only
this Summer by Rose, and again tuned this month-in
tin-lined wooden case for travelling. Price : Rs. t,3O0.
Apply to Lieut -Col., Voice Hay, G H Q.
FOR SALE.-FordTouring Car, bought new, less than
three months ago. Price Its. 3,000, or near offer, can,be
seen any time. Apply Boi No. 34 c/o ‘ Baghdad Times.’
WANTED Good Indian Cook, for Officers’ Mess.
Apply sharp to Box No. 31 c/o " Baghdad Times
FOR SALE Blue fl me Perfection Oil Stove with
oven : two burners. Price Rs. 75, Apply to Mrs. Coningham,
the Serai.
FOR PRIVATE SALE —R.F.A. Mess Kit and Blue
complete. Height 5 feet 10 : chest 38 inches Must be
disposed of. Apply Box No- 33 c/o Bagndad Times.
FOR IMMEDIATE SALE PIANO in perfect condi
tion, with cpedal tin-lined case. Price : Rs, 1,800, or open
to offer. Apply Box No. 30, c/oBagh’ad Times .
FOR I vtMEDIATE SALE.—Triumph Motor Cycle,
in perfect running order. Recently overhauletd. One new
tyre. No reasonable oti er fdused. Apply Box No. 32 c/»
Baghdad Times,