Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 November 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-11-21 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 270 VOL. LXXII. SATURDAY. 21st NOVEMBER, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement1239 1914-11-21 1 I 'if you want to" apjip rf BUY OR SELL R <J B B E) R OR TO Ĕ FORWARD GOODS L to ANY PART or thb WORLD f GO to r ALLEN DENNYS Co., L V. VMIOM BTBJKET. r XT" annnnnnnnnnnaDannnnnnnnnHnnnnn KEEP THE FLAG FLYING A s 9 M1,239 words
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Advertisement62 1914-11-21 1 laoßDaoiaoannionDDOiaoaom g FOR S3O g g X7OU c* n have the Pinang D 3 X Genette posted every day g 3or w bole year to your addreee. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, S27J. a B Proportionate Quarterly and Half-yearly rates. a 3 Bnbecriptions are payabki in advsnoe and remittances should g be addressed62 words
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Article2801 1914-11-21 2 FRENCH CONSULAR CABLE. Paris, November 17.—The cannonade has begun again with more violence at Nieuport, in front of Dixmude, in the region of Ypres. The Germans have been obliged to retreat from pa r ts of the trenches which are under water. The two German offensive attacks2,801 words
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331 1914-11-21 2 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contribution to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Nov. 19 ...$28,283.99 Penang Muslim Merchants Society 310.00 Balance on Nov. 20 ...$28,593 99 A Colombo telegram of November 12th says the second331 words
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Article691 1914-11-21 2 another account. Madras, November 14.—The “Times of Ceylon” says that when the Emden, accompanied by her collier Buresk, made her appearance off Cocos Islands excitement naturally prevailed. The German cruiser was still disguised as a four funnelled vessel and it was the fact that those ashore thought691 words
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Article149 1914-11-21 2 Messrs. Fraser Co.’s Singapore Share Circular states: Our last issue was on the 29th ultimo and during the interval a slightly better demand sprang up for local shares. This has again fallen away and our market is as dull as it was in August. 4ny improvement in149 words
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Advertisement65 1914-11-21 2 Oil Gas Power. Fn^ 1 and Suction Gas Engines and Plants—Enquirers for this class of power would do well to consult. siU J tB k J 1 Borneo Coy., Ltd., Singapore, and Joseph Heim, Railway Buildings, Penang who represent firms of the highest repute, which is a guarantee of reliable65 words
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Advertisement31 1914-11-21 2 Where to Stay. Penang :—The E. &O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The New Sea View Hotel. Singapore: —Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Cbvlon :—Nuwara Eliya.31 words
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Advertisement587 1914-11-21 2 BANKS, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 Head Office 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.O Agencies and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Puket Bangkok Iloilo Rangoon Batavia Ipoh Saigon Bombay Karachi Serembar Calcutta Klang Shanghai Canton Kobe Singapore587 words
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Article858 1914-11-21 3 OFFICERS LOSSES. London, November 10.—The following casualties are announced Killed Capt J H Brennan, Welsh Fusilers, Second Lieut Hewitt, Royal Scots, Second Lieut W B W Lawson, Scots Guards, Capt B Selby, Northumberland Fusiliers Died of wounds Second Lieut E Hickling, Gloucesters. Second Lieut Williams, Middlesex Regiment. Killed858 words
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Article, Illustration1195 1914-11-21 3 [BY A LONDON CORRESPONDENT.] Sunk the Lot! The four destroyers of the “L” class which went out to meet four German destroyers took part in an even battle as far as numbers were concerned. But there the equality ended. The British had matters all their own way, and1,195 words
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Article184 1914-11-21 3 Delhi, November, 14.—The following are appointed to the Indian Army Reserve of officers To be Capt. (Infantry branch), E. J. Arthur. To be Lieutenant (Cavalry branch) 8. A. McMillan. To be Second Lieuts (Cavalry Branch) Guy Chester Shortridge; James Watson: Harold Fairweather; John Hedley Summerskill184 words
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Article56 1914-11-21 3 Delh November 13.—1 n connection with the Indian Contingent under Sir James Willcox, it is understood that General Hudson is Chief cf the Staff, atd that the principal commanders are as follows Infantry. Generals Anderson, Watkis, Carnegy, Egerton, Mcßean, Brunker, and Johnson. Cavalry. Generals Rimington, Wadesoo, Fanshawe,56 words
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Article2183 1914-11-21 3 GOVERNMENT’S POLICY. SUPPORT OF THE INDUSTRY. The Hon. Mr. Oliver Marks, Acting British Resident, met the Council of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines at the Chamber in response to a request that he would explain the present policy of the Government with regard to the tin2,183 words
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Article1078 1914-11-21 4 When Mr. Lloyd George made his financial statement on Wednesday the members of the House of Commons loudly cheered the Government’s proposals. The war, he said, might be long or short, but we were fighting an enemy who would submit on no terms we could accept, or no1,078 words
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Article805 1914-11-21 4 FINED FOR BEGGING. Before Mr. Laville, Third Magistrate, Penang, to-day, Thomas Harding, a European, pleaded guilty to beggiug for alms. The facts of the case, as related by Inspector Lawrence, were that yesterday afternoon he saw accused stop several Europeans in Beach Stre-t. He went up805 words
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Article851 1914-11-21 4 Sheikh Isa, Sheikh of Bahrein, Persian Gulf, has contributed five thousand rupees to the Prince of Wales’s Futd. Mr. W. S. Goldie, Manager of Messrs. McAlister and Company, Penang, for whom Mr. E. D. McPherson is acting, is expected back about January. The President of the Ipoh851 words
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Advertisement60 1914-11-21 4 DRINK Jas. COUTTS Co. OLD TOM G_l hL WHISKY »SQ Blended and Manufactured by 1 Messrs. BULLOCH LADE Co., GLASGOW. The largest pure malt Whisky distillers in the World. SOLE AGENTS: Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Wine and Spirit Merchants, PENANG. DPITCMEP&S < ktrUHQ z4T!P IPOFI ARE NOW SHOWING60 words
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Advertisement33 1914-11-21 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. Sarkibs Brothers Proprietors.33 words
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Miscellaneous24 1914-11-21 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. I*sB a.m. 8-52 a.m. 251 p.m. 8-48 p.m.24 words
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Article158 1914-11-21 5 RUSSIAN SUCCESS IN EAST PRUSSIA. BRITISH LOSSES IN EAST AFRICA. THE BLACK SEA FIGHT. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Reed. Nov. 20, 7-12 p.m. A Paris evening official communique says the day has been particularly quiet. There is nothing to report. Fighting South of Ypres, Recd.158 words
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Article95 1914-11-21 5 GUNS AND PRISONERS TAKEN. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 20, 7-20 p.m. A Petrograd official message says The battles between the Vistula and Warta rivers, and on the line Cz°nsto-chowa-Cracow, assumed an extremely desperate character, constantly fluctuating between the offensive and the defensive. We are95 words
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Article123 1914-11-21 5 FIGHTING IN EAST AFRICA. HEAVY BRITISH CASUALTIES. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 20, 11-58 p.m. In the House of Lords, the Earl of Crewe was asked for information regarding operations in East Africa and the Persian Gulf. Earl Crewe emphasised the necessity of maintaining the123 words
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Article229 1914-11-21 5 RUSSIANS’ EXCELLENT GUNNERY. Petrograd, November 20. A Naval Staff report says a Russian Division, on the way to Sebastopol, sighted the Goeben and Breslau, twenty-five miles off the Chersonese lighthouse. The Russians manoeuvred in battle order and brought the enemy to their starboard, and opened229 words
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Article116 1914-11-21 5 THE RUBBER ASSOCIATION. At the 165th auction, on November 18, there was offered for sale piculs 2,129.70 or 283,960 lbs., of which 963.57 piculs or 128,478 lbs. were sold. Pi ices realized Sheet Smoked fine ribbed $lOB to $ll5 good ribbed 90 106 fine plain 96116 words
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Article198 1914-11-21 5 Mrs. Gerrard, Hon. Secretary, Soldiers Comforts Fund, Kuala Kangsar, writes Three hundred and thirty-two Viyella flannel comforters have already been sent to Lady French by the P. O. Candia free of charge through the kindness of Captain Maclntyre, Penang, and the P. &O. Company. Twenty-five pounds sterling198 words
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Article62 1914-11-21 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 till 7-15 p.m. this evening 1. Selection From N. Lambert’s The Yashmak ...Allan 2. Two Step The Gaby Glide ...Hirsch 3. Selection The Gaiety ...Rappey 4. Waltz Blue Danube ...Strauss 5. Song62 words
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Article165 1914-11-21 5 BRITISH MINE AREAS. [Copyright Telbgram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 21, 1-45 pW. The Admiralty announces an elaborate system of mine defence in the Humber, Tyne, Forth, Moray Firth and Scapa Flow regions, necessitating pilotage. Australia's Preparations. Melbourne, November 21. Mr. Fishe r in a powerful165 words
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Article177 1914-11-21 5 THE FIGHT OFF CHILL GLASGOW REPAIRING CAPTAIN S STATEMENT. [Copyright Telegram.] (Bv Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 21, 1-25 P.M. The British cruiser Glasgow was Rio de Janeiro on November 20 repairing there. She has five holes in her hull. The Captain reports that at the beginning of177 words
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Article66 1914-11-21 5 OVER £600,000,000 SUBSCRIBED.’ By Thursday evening, over six hundred millions were subscribed towards the war loan. It is estimated that the City subscriptions alone will amount to close on seven hundred millions. In order to avoid separate flotations the following advances will be made: To Canada,66 words
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Article69 1914-11-21 5 THE LATEST DIVIDENDS. [Copyright Telegram (By Submarine Telegraph.) [P. G. Special Cable.] London, November 20. The following dividends are announced Bidor 5 per cent. Bukit Kajang 10 per cent. Batu Rata 5 per cent, forward £4,400. Singapore United profit of £lB,OOO is carried forward. It is expected69 words
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Article433 1914-11-21 5 EXTORTION CHARGE FAILS. In the District Court, Penang, yesterday, before Mr. G. A. Hall, Charles Aeria, a member of the local R. A. M. C. (Volunteers) was charged by Swee Poh Sang with extortion by putting him in fear of injury, on the sth instant. Accused pleaded433 words
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Article158 1914-11-21 5 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Penang Recreation Club was held at the Pavilion on Thursday af ernoon. The Presidetit, Mr. J. D. Scully, addressed the meeting and assured the members of the c ntinued prosperity of the Club, inasmuch as they had been158 words
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Article128 1914-11-21 5 A Eurasian named William Creighton and Annie de Cruze were this morning brought up before Mr. L V. J. Laville in the third court, Penang, on the charge of criminal breach of trust of a sewing machine belonging to the Singer Sewing Machine Company of Bishop128 words
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Article117 1914-11-21 5 The Ladies’ Work Party of Telok Anson under the capable and energetic supervision of their Hon. Secretary, Mrs. Woods, collected $166 50. Materials were purchased, garments cut out and sewn all the ladies of Telok Anson were busy making clothing to be sent home to117 words
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Article962 1914-11-21 5 Mr. G. D. McLEAN’S APPEAL. THE DECISION. Mr. G. D. McLean’s appeal against his sentence of three months’ simple imprisonment on each of two charges of criminal breach of trust was concluded before Mr. Justice Ebden in the Supreme Court, Penang, yesterday. His Lordship, in summing up, said962 words
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Advertisement307 1914-11-21 5 AN AUTO PIANO For $5OO. The ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd., I 1 Kastntr. London. PENANG. I Coloured Beauties! Latest War News!! Up-to-date Dramas and Comics I! POSSIBLE ONLY AT THE STRAITS CINEMA, LOCATION .—PENANG ROAD. Speciality .-—Latest Pathe Productions. Will Present To-Night and Following 3 Nights. The Latest Pathe Animated307 words
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Article2648 1914-11-21 6 DESPATCHES FROM SIR J. FRENCH. FIELD-MARSHAL’S TRIBUTE TO THE BRITISH ARMY. On Oct. 18, there was issued iu the form of a special edition of the London Gazette” the following further long despatch received by the Secretary of State for War from Field-Marshal Sir John French,2,648 words
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Article588 1914-11-21 6 PRACTICALLY UNCHANGED.” Not much change is discernible in banking or commercial conditions, says the Daily Telegraph” of Oct. 17th. The creation of fl )ating credits by the Bank of England keeps sho t money superabundant, and, on the other hand, the supply of bills does nob seem to588 words
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Article332 1914-11-21 6 The official Belgian report on German atrocities issued removes the lust ve=tige of doubt as to the character of German warfare. It is clear, in fact, that in pursuance of the Kaiser’s famous order in China in 1900 Gain a reputation for yourselves like the332 words
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Advertisement676 1914-11-21 6 FOR SALE. Motor Boat Engine Can be fitted to any Boat or Sampan, nearly new, 3| H.P. Price $l5O. Apply No. 176, c/o Pinang Gazelle. 26 11 SADDLERY FOR SALE. ONE New Set Breast Collar Brown HARNESS hand sewn by Parker it Sons, St. Martin’s Lane, London, also 2nd band676 words
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Advertisement50 1914-11-21 6 Those severe pain*, caused by windy spasms, need not be endured one minute longer. A dose of Wood? Great Peppermint Cure will provide ins k antan?ous relief. It is the finest specific for this trouble, and very pleasant to take. Sold by Dispensaries and Stores everywhere, 80 cents a bottle.50 words
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Advertisement432 1914-11-21 6 NOTICE OF SALE. BY ORDER OF THE BAILIFF OF DISTRICT COURT PENANG. The undersigned is instructed to take possession and put up for sale By Public Auction, To the Highest Bidders, On Monday, the 23rd Not., 1914, AT 11 A.M., At No. 13, Logan Road, The undermentioned property belonging to432 words
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Article736 1914-11-21 7 THE OUTLOOK. Mr. A. Baumann, chairman of the Rubber Share Tru,t and Finance Company, Ltd, gave as his opinion, at »he annual general meeting, that the rubber position as a whole was not bad. Whatever the immediate situa ion of the ultimate prospects of solid success for the736 words
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Article372 1914-11-21 7 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22. Church of England. St. George’s Church.—The Sunday before Advent; Matins, Choral, 8 a.m.; Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m.; Chinese Service, 10.15 a m.; Sunday School, 5 p.m.; Evensong and Sermon, 6 p.m. Hymn 156. “Come Thou Holy Spirit Come.” Psalm CVIII Russell, CIX Smart and Goodenough,372 words
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Article290 1914-11-21 7 The following in an extract from a private letter received at Home With regard to what Government is doing, or intends to do, it amounts to practically nothing. At the first scare, when it was thought food supplies were insufficient, Government seemed quite ready to290 words
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Article263 1914-11-21 7 The new wet dock at Singapore, which has been under construction since 1908, and has recently been opened, adds over 24 acres to the water area of the port, but will ultimately increase the accommodation to the extent of 35 acres. It is possible to berth the263 words
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Advertisement316 1914-11-21 7 gIR Ernest Shackleton, writing to the agent entrusted with the purchasing of the stores for the forthcoming Imperial TransAntarctic Expedition, uses these words I “The question of the concentrated beef supply is most important— it must be Bovril.” The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company, Ltd. Head Office —SINGAPORE. Life Assurance316 words
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Advertisement209 1914-11-21 7 ANOTHER GRAND CHANGE To-night (Saturday) at GEORGE TOWN KINEMA, Kuala Kangsa Road, The Chief is a Bison, 2 reel masterpiece» Captain Billy and his Mate, And other Excellent Comedies. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. A SPECIAL MEETING of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at 4 p.m., on Tuesday,209 words
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Advertisement1327 1914-11-21 8 k British India STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co.,fe Ocean LIMITED. STEAM smp co, IM i STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. china mutual steam nay. co., ltq For Port Swettenham and Singapore. T he <- ompaniM X from Liverpool outwards for the Straits For Singapore. Teluk Anson. qp s I One outward steamer1,327 words
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