Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 November 1914

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  • 868 2 RUSSIAN REVOLUTIONARY’S VIEWS. To the current issue of Freedom” a mos interesting Letter on the War is con tributed by Prince Kropotkin, the Russian revolutionary, who has lived for many years in England. Prince Kropotkin has suffered imprisonment in Russia for his political views. He
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  • 870 2 —Ex. FURTHER DIMINUTION. The Press Bureau has issued the following police notice, signed by Sir E. R. Henry (the Commisseoner), as to the lights of London The Secretary of State for the Home Department, under the powers conferred on him by Regulation 7a of the Defence
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  • 969 2 WOMEN’S SHARE IN THE WAR. We are often told says a lady writer in a Home paper, that women should take no part in war, and that they are a far greater hindrance than help. This statement may perhaps be true as a general rule, but
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  • 400 2 THE KAISER’S DOZEN. Surprise is expre’sad at the amazing activity of the German cruisers abroad, which were expected to fall easy prey to British warships Within a fortnight from the declaration of war the successes achieved by the Goebeo, Breslau, Emden, Karlsruhe and Leipzig have given the highest
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  • 1207 2 A TERRIBLE CHARGE.” The following is the story of his experiences told by Bandsman Tom Woodward, of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, wounded in the battle along the A-sue, and now in hospital at Brighton “On September 10 news reached our brigade that some of the Germans were
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  • 534 2 SLAV RACES NOT LIKELY TO OPPOSE THE RUSSIANS. By seizing the Dukla and Uszok Passes the Russians have indicated the line by which they intend to invade Hungary and attack Budapest. The Dukla Pass is the lower of the two, lying at at an altitude of under
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 276 2 Belting—Quality Before Price. When selecting a driving belt the quality should always be considered before the price. Every user knows of the inconvenience and loss occasioned by a belt failing to do its work, besides the uneasy feeling that it may break down again at any time. It is just
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    • 141 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the books containing the Annual Valuation of and rates imposed on all buildings and lands situated within the Municipality of George Town, Penang, for the year 1915 are open to the inspection of Ratepayers at the Municipal Office, daily on week days between
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  • 3896 3 BY JAMES BRYCE (VISCOUNT BRYCE.) The present war has had sime unexpected consequences. It has called the attention of the world outside German? to some amazing doctrines proclaimed there, which strike at the root of all international morality, as well as of all international law,
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  • 504 3 Germans* Strategic Mistake. Reviewing the strategic position on this front the semi-official Russki Invalid said last month The forces which Germany has brought to the east front are divided into two portions, each of which consists of six corps. With one of these she is supporting from Silesia
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  • 888 3 Clarence Rook. DUTY IN A DULL STREET. Sone of us, for one reason or another, are unable to enlist as young and vigorous soldiers for the firing line. But many of us in my district—family men, men at necessary work for a considerable number of hours a
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  • 72 3 To supply walking sticks for wounded soldiers is the aim of the little Surrey village of Cbiddingfold, a centre of the stick-making industry. Local factories have agreed not only to sell slicks at cost price, but to add one as a gift to every one
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 130 3 Where Doctors and Embrocations Fail Swelling of the knee can be immediately relieved and promptly cured by the use of Little's Oriental Balm. Read this letter, from A. C. Lehman Waynesboro, Pa.: I was the victim of a large swelling on the knee for TWO YEARS. Doctors and embrocations failed
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  • 952 4 The decidedly optimistic despatches of the Russian Staff since the mysterious allusions to the investment of Konigsberg caused some bewilderment to the average individual who endeavours to follow the course of military events in Poland and Galicia, and keeps his eye on the map, marking off meanwhile the
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  • 461 4 JANUARY PROCEEDS FOR WAR RELIEF FUND. The annual general meeting of the Penang Turf Club was held in the Chamber of Commerce last evening. The Hon. A. R. Adams (President) was in the chair, there being also present:—Dr. Liston, Messrs. W. Peel, A. W. B. Hamilton, D.
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  • 205 4 COUNTERFEITERS SENTENCED. The sixth and last assize of the year opened in the Sup erne Court, Penang, before Mr. Justice L. P Ebden yesterday and was concluded this morning. There were only three cases in the calendar and twelve years was the total penalty awarded The first case
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  • 138 4 MRS. SARAH DE OLIVEIRO. The death occurred at Ipoh at 7-30 yesterday morning of Mrs. Sarah de Oliveiro, at the ripa age of 70 years. After her husband’s death a little over two years ago, deceased went to live with her son-in-law, Mr. D. E. Woodford, Inspector of Vehicles,
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  • 623 4 THE ANNUAL MEETING. At the seventh annml meeting of Rahman Hydraulic Tin Ltd., held at the Registered offices, Bank Buildings, Penang, on Monday, there wera present: Messrs. G. Macbain, G. N. Saye, A. 8. Anthony, J. Mitchell, H. A. Low, Oou Keng Bok, F. N. Pearse (representing
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  • 39 4 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contribution to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Nov. 7 ...$27,354.48 G. H. Pritchard 100.00 Balance on Nov. 9 ...$27,454.48
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  • 67 4 Balance Nov. 7 $398.94 Edward Lees 25.00 Commandant Audemard 10.00 Balance on Nov. 9 $433.94 Amount previously acknowled g®d ...$2,133.33 Total .„$2,567.27 The Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company notify the public that after Tuesday, November 10th, prices are reduced as follows: Milkmaid Sweetened Condensed $12.40 per
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 167 4 Nicholson’s Old Tom Gin ft 1 For the Connoisseur. ifli lln ll|lKl*hi*4rl Excellent for —>- r Pahits and DRY GIN LONDON SOLE AGENTS: SELLAR, MURRAY Co., PENAN(L J TROPICAL SEEDS A PLANTS. j Tropical Fruit Trees» Vegetable and Food Products, Commercial Products, yl 6 pices, Shade, Ornamental, Foliage, and Timber
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    • 33 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, “SANATORIUM PENANG HILL Completely Renovated. An hour and 10 minutes from the E. 0. HOTEL Chairs and Coolies always in readiness at the foot of the Hill. Bakkies Brothers Proprietors.
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  • 14 4 DEATH. Gerrard.—Killed in action—probably near Ypres—on November 2nd, Harry Vernon Gerrard, Lieut. Border Regiment.
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  • 516 5 ENGAGED AND WRECKED. AUSTRALIAN CRUISER'S FEAT. The following official telegram was received this morning from Singapore, and was courteously forwarded to us by Capt. D. C. Maclntyre, Harbour Master Emden captured Cocos Islands Telegraph Station yesterday. She was discovered by His Majesty’s Australian ship Sydney who engaged her.
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  • 112 5 THE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. At the 56th auction of the Penang Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association there were offered for sale 274.614 piculs or lbs, of which 159.12| picu’s or 21,216 2/3 lbs. were sold. Prices realized Smoked sheet (No. 1) slloto $ll2 —l/11.52d. do (No. 2)
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  • 20 5 OUTPUTS FOR OCTOBER. The following are the outputs for Oct: Lower Perak lbs. 5,000 Sungei Limau 9,160 Trafalgar 2,149
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  • 31 5 The Perak tin export for the month of October, excluding Upper Perak figures, was Block tin 23 piculs 7 katties Tin ore 34,894 piculs 83 katties Duty $235,455.22 cents.
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  • 65 5 Page 2.—The Lights of London Under the Red Cross; Soldiers’ Stories; Prince Kropotkin on the War Hungary in Danger. Page 3.—Neutral Nations and the War Special Constables; Russia’s Superio-, rity. Page 4.—Russian Progress; Turf Club Meeting Rahman Hydraulic Tin. Page s.—Telegrams The Emden Caught. Page 6.—The Servians
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  • 552 5 WAR SECRETARY AND THE ARMY. MORE MEN ANO STILL MORE MEN.” [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 10, 7-30 a.m. The Lord Mayor’s show was a great military pageant. London’s first opportunity of acclaiming our soldiers and sailors was rapturously welcomed. Canadians, New Fouudlanders and New
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  • 439 5 DIFFICULTIES IN THE FOG. KITCHENER AND RUSSIAN ARMY. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 9, 3-8 p.m. A Paris official communique at 11 p.m. says: The enemy in the north appears to have concentrated his activity to the region of Ypres, without result. We are holding
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  • 321 5 —Reuter. BRITISH OBSTINACY WORTHY OF WATERLOO.'’ APPALLING GERMAN LOSSES. SPECIAL WAR SERVICE. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 10, 10-9 a.m. A French officer, attached to the Indian troops, describing the battle iu Flanders, in the Temps,” emphasises the courage of the British, as possibly the
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  • 75 5 [By Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 10. The French Consular cable confirms Reuter’s telegrams regarding the fighting, and adds that Japanese and British troops have entered Tsingtau. The Japanese Consular cable states that the Germans at Tsingtau accepted all the conditions. The Commissioners were to meet yesterday
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 84 5 The first trading was an axohanga at mods in kind, but as civilisation b*> came more complex, the coin, a s/®* bol of worth, was invented. That simplfled trading. Then the methods of trading were improved and shops established. Shopping developed, mid finally came the advertisement That simplified the shopping,
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    • 449 5 FOR SALE. Turnout— horse and Victoria in good order and condition. Apply Z, c/o Pinang Gazette, WANTED. A JUNIOR CHINESE CLERK for Bagan Luar Oil Installation. Apply in person to The Managbr, Asiatic Petroleum Coy. (S.S.) Ltd., 1, Weld Quay, Penang. WANTED AT ONCE FOR an Estate Hospital, near Penang,
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  • 1510 6 AUSTRIANS WORSTED IN CONSTANT FIGHTING. Since the beginning of the Servian mobilisation I have closely followed the operations of the Servian army on the western front. Now lam able to give yon an exact account of the present situation, pointing out the decisive moment of the Austro-Servian strugg’e,
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  • 164 6 Amsterdam, Oct. 2.—At Wezel, near the Dutch frontier, the Germans have established a large camp where about 18,000 prisoners of war are confined in a large compound surrounded by high fences of barbed wire. Inquisitive visitors from the Dutch side of the frontier state that the French
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  • 1483 6 WHY THEY ARE DISLIKED. The application of Prussian methods engendered a universal dislike of Germany long before the war broke out. The Prussianised German has for years past b-en paying publicly that there is room for everybody in the world, that all he asks is to be
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  • 137 6 News has reached Aldershot that Sergt. H.M. Prince, of the R.A.M.C., one of the finest footballers in the Army, was killed by the Germans during the deliberate shelling of one of the British field ambulances. Sergeant Prince was given his amateur international cap by the
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  • 99 6 TweaJay, November 10. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 3 16 a.m. and 4.24 p.m. Low Water 10.22 a.m. and 10.8 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Wcdaestfay, November 11, Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water 4.10 a.m. and 6.45 p.m.
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 594 6 WANTED. FOR IPOH OFFICE. Experienced clerk, must be expert typist and a neat writer. Good salary to competent man. Apply in own hand writing with copies of recent testimonials, to Box No. 33, c/o Pinang Gazette. 1069-10-11 TO LET From the Ist October, 1914, Compound House, No. 63, Northam Bold,
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    • 57 6 Sore throat denotes a weakness in the larynx that has been seized upon by harmful germs, who, colonising there, are prepared to create seiious trouble unless swept away by a dose of Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure, a true germicide, which at the same time, soothes and heals the tender parts.
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    • 605 6 BANKS. i CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. J AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. 1 Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 3 Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 > Head Offiob f 88, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.O Agbnoibs and Bbanohbs. Amritsar Hongkong Puket Bangkok Iloilo Rangoon j Batavia Ipoh Saigon Bombay Karachi
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  • 826 7 Ex. STORY OF ILL-USAGE. The diary of a German soldier, describes the feelings of revolt excited by the brutal treatment of the officers. Speaking of bis own captain he says in one place I do not know whether I shall stand it any longer and shoot him or
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  • 527 7 EVENTS OF A WEEK. October 31.—Germans make a general offensive movement, and at some places are successful, but the Allies by counter-attacks regain the lost ground, and advance at other points. During week ending October 20th, 7,683 Germans are taken prisoners, not including wounded. British cruiser
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 285 7 S E 0 Ja «y «-i<s«.c->2.a h, fl to be obtained from |i MU DIE’S I Prices have been reduced Sj n n,an y ca cs less RJ I nil’ lha one quarter of the W U orq mal published price, flj N feSg SPECIMEN PRICES r jr Publis' «1
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    • 84 7 Advertising spells things beautifulthings useful, things comfortable. Advertisers are leaders in taste—they are educators. They gather from the far corners of the earth, the products of the loom, the farm the mine, the studio, and the workshop, and retail them for the benefit of the community. They inspire the imagination,
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    • 32 7 Where to Stay. Penang The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The New Sea View Hotel. Singapore Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Cbylon Nuwara Eliya.
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 178 7 MOUNTAIN VIGOUR AND VALOUR. KING BAGGOT (The Famous Kinema Actor) In a New Imp. Two Parts Feature Drama. “The Stranger” One of the Best Films Ever Presented, J} Violet Merserean played the role Jcd, opposite King Baggot’s Character of Elbert Haven, the Sham-tired Millionaire. This play is environed in the
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
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