Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 December 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-12-07 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 283 VOL. LXXiI. MONDAY. 7th DECEMBER, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS,20 words
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Advertisement967 1914-12-07 1 i IT YOU WANT TO f-f BUY OR SELL RU B B E Re I OR TO 1 FORWARD QOOD3 L TO ANY PAST O» thb WORLD OO TO r ALLEN DENNYS Co., L 1. IJMIOM ITRKJST, r as n im-inm- M bbsmackie-s h sun life Weakness Debility BUCK STREIT.967 words
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Advertisement65 1914-12-07 1 smsoauoaaaDaaaaaaaoaaDiniDa a FOR S3O g a T7OU ean have the "Pinang g g X o—tie posted every day d for a whole year io your address, 5 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. MT). g 9 Proportionate Quarterly and n g Half-yearly rates. g g Subscriptions are payable in c edranoe and remittances should65 words
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Article406 1914-12-07 2 SECOND ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE THE ALLIES. According to Mr. G. H. Perris, who gives full details in a long message to the Chronicle from Paris, astonishing proposals for peace between the two countries have been secretly made to France on behalf of Germany. Briefly, says406 words
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Article271 1914-12-07 2 The Story of 1870. Mr. Mark Hovel], in a second lecture to tbe Workers’ Educational Association, in the Whitworth Hall of the Manchester University outlined the political events leading up to the Franco-German War of 1870 and the principal incidents of that war. It was, Mr.271 words
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Article132 1914-12-07 2 Thb Re-Shaping of Europe Amsterdam, Oct 29.—The Vaderland,” in an article from its Sasvan Gent correspondent, headed Behind the German Front in Flanders,” says Tne German officers have a cast-iron opinion th it Germany is winning. They have, therefore, disposed of all Europe. After the132 words
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Article405 1914-12-07 2 INTERESTING FIGURES. The Manches’er Association of Impotters and Exporters has issued to its members a valuable booklet, which contains statistics showing the principal exports of goods from Germany to the chief countries of the world in pounds sterling, and in marks. Generally speaking the figures given are for405 words
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Article155 1914-12-07 2 The political economist, Professor Julius Wolf, in a lecture in Berlin recen’ly said that Germany’s economic and financial losses already ran to thousands of millions of marks. The damage done by the Russians in East Prussia ani by the French invasion of Alsace Lorraine was not much less155 words
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Article127 1914-12-07 2 Prince of Wales and a New York Ball. Washington, Oct 28.—Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the British Ambtssador, has i-sued a denial of a report published here to the effect that the Prince of Wales had consented to be honorary spons r to the ball to be127 words
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Advertisement523 1914-12-07 2 ADVERTISER, English, 30 yearn of age, shortly disengaged, seeks re engagement ns Accountant or Financial Assistant in mercantile firm, 6 years’ experience in Straits and 1 4 M.S. Salary not so much consideration as prospects. Highest references. Apply Box No. 220, c/o Pinang Gazette, 1097—u c TO ESTATE OWNERS AND523 words
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Advertisement82 1914-12-07 2 The Eye-Witness with the Indian troops is ues a timely note of warning regarding our credulity when amazing exploits and remarkable adventures, attributed to the Indians, are placed in print on our breakfast table. S ill, we are not so green as you may imagine, my dear sir. For my82 words
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Advertisement1060 1914-12-07 2 BANKS. I kill il'l i 111 ■li'lj I 111 l 1 111 HI I H Illi •!‘|H I I I i |i ill liti ii i|||i Ital3jjhi wih i I I IM jr Vnnr CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. Ii Mr I OU I AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA J lil Hlr Skin1,060 words
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Article745 1914-12-07 3 ITS VALUE FOR AFRICAN WARFARE. The clash of German a* d Portuguese arms in Africa ought to settle a military controversy which I have found ragin; scores of times in the garrison towns of Spain aud Portugal, writes a correspondent in a Home paper. Daring the last years745 words
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Article172 1914-12-07 3 According to the American Press, British prestige never stood higher than it does to-day. Apart from the strong impression made by the conduct of the British forces in the field, the resolution and unity of ©very race and nation in the Empire have come as a revelation to172 words
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Article3928 1914-12-07 3 EYE-WITNESS SEVERE FIGHTING IN FLANDERS. GE! MAN ATTACKS. INSPIRING BUT PITIABLE. The Press Bureau issued the following descriptive >ccoun% communicated by an eye-witness present with General Headquarters, wr ich continues and supplements the narrat’r. a published on Oc. 27 of the movements of the British force and the French a»3,928 words
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Article465 1914-12-07 3 THE PRICE OF TIN. I At a meeting of the Council of the F.M.B. Chamber of Mines held at Ipoh the following were present: Mr. F. E. Mair (President) in the Chair, Mr. R. P. Brash (Vice-President), Messrs. L. Vaughan, O. 8. Dawbarn, F. H. Symonds,465 words
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Article100 1914-12-07 3 A statistical report from Berne show» which of the languages spoken in Switzerland are gaining and which are losing ground. In 1900 and 1910 respactively, the proportions were as follows: 1900. 1910. German 698 691 French 2*. 0 211 Italian 67 81 Romanche 12 11 Other100 words
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Article31 1914-12-07 3 Penang The E. AO. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The New Sea View Hotel. Singapore Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Cnylon Nuwara Eliya.31 words
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Article899 1914-12-07 4 JAVANESE SENTENCED. On Saturday afternooi, the steamer Van der Bosch arrived in Penang harbour flying the police fl*g. On going on board Inspector Mclntosh took into custody two Javanese by the name of Danan and Ringit, who were deck passengers from Sumatra to Penang. They were charged899 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article233 1914-12-07 4 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette""] Sib, —I have perused with interest your paragraph in Saturday’s issue regarding (he inability of the Town Band to provide something new in the way of music and I am sure that the majority of members of the Golf Club233 words
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Article259 1914-12-07 4 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette'"] Sir, —Will you please allow me a little space in your paper to appeal to the general public of Penarg for subscriptions on behalf of t' e above Fund. As there are already several patriotic funds in your259 words
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Article220 1914-12-07 4 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette”] Sir —I quite ag ee with the title of the letter written by ‘-Tiuthful James” in your issue of the 3 d inst. Surely the writer must have caught Kaiser Wilheim’s complaint. In justice to the present District Officer220 words
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102 1914-12-07 4 Mr. T. W. Patton to act as Assistant District Officer, Raub, Class V. Mr. L. Rayman to act as Assistant District Officer, Pekan, Class V. Mr. S.W. Jones to act as Assistant District Officer, Lipis, Class V. Mr. P.A. Satow to act as Warden of102 words
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Article615 1914-12-07 4 HOW WAR HAS AFFEC FED PRICES. (P. G. Special.) The war has had the effect of increasing the prices of many, indeed, most of the commodities in the local bazaars. With a view to ascertaining the extent of these increases a Pinang Gazette” representative visited the local markets,615 words
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Article834 1914-12-07 4 A USEFUL DETAIL. Mr. F. G. Spring, in the Pinang Gazette of 6th November Many are the devices for cup hangers; any hanger which does not wound the tree, nor interfere with the natural increase 111 girth, is suitable, if the price will permit. Thus speaks an834 words
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Article54 1914-12-07 4 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 this evening 1. Overture The Bohemian Girl ...Balfe 2. Sister Susie’s Sewing Shirts for Soldiers ...Darewski 3. Fantasia Carmen ...Bizet 4. Waltz The First Violin... Witt 5. It's A Long Long54 words
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Article68 1914-12-07 4 JOHORE PLANTERS’ PROPOSAL. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, December 7. A largely-attended meeting of the Johore Planters’ Association was held at Johore on Sunday. It was resolved to ask the Government to calculate the duty assessment by taking the highest and lowest prices of machined rubber, less68 words
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Article129 1914-12-07 4 OUTPUTS FOR NOVEMBER. The following are outputs for Nov.:— Asahan lbs. 10,012 Ampat 5,714 Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.). 24,060 Anglo-Sumatra 63,430 Ayer Hitam 16,390 Bradwall 16,776 Beverlac 15,016 Blackwater 8,673 Bukit Cloh 19,000 Bukit Selangor n 4,957 Bah Lias 270 Chota 10,164 Chersonese 53,862 Dennis town 37,569 Dusun Durian 33,356129 words
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Article47 1914-12-07 4 Result of mining operations during the month of September, 1914 Ore Sold Pels. 450 at $36,03 per Picul $15,494,46 Sundry Revenue 13.90 515,508.36 Less —Mining Expenses $11,828.71 Administration and General Charges... 3,031.26 Tribute to Lessors 1,882.99 516,742.96 Loss for the month $1,234.6047 words
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Article31 1914-12-07 4 For the month of November, 1914, excluding Upper Perak, the figures are as follow Block tin 1,490 piculs 51 katties Tin ore 37,429 piculs 83 katties Duty $288,380.1831 words
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Article31 1914-12-07 4 Saturday’s quotations for unrefined tin in Penang was $70.50 per picul, buyers, no sellers. To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $70.75 per picul, business done.31 words
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Article22 1914-12-07 4 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co. for the week, November 28th to December sth, was 13 tons.22 words
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Article127 1914-12-07 4 Sunday morning’s shoot resulted as follows Corpl Hoeden with h'cap made 93.50 Batt QMS Murray scratch 92 00 Sergt Motion with h’cap 90.44 Lt Nfubronner scratch 90.00 Mrs Hilt m with h’cap 89.88 Mrs Motion 89.16 Col-Sgt Hall scratch 87.00 Sergt Hogan with h’cap 86 74127 words
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Advertisement447 1914-12-07 4 WANTED FOR RUBBER ESTATE in Provine» Wellesley, TWO JUNIOR ASSISTANTS. Apply with full particulars to Box No. 60, c/o Pinang Gazette. WANTED. A YOUNG TAMIL CLERK for a Division on an Estate. Send copies of references. Salary $25. Reply Clerk, c/o Pinang Gazette. REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY. YOUNG PLANTER to take charge447 words
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Article1277 1914-12-07 5 WAS IT WORTH £300,000,000 WHY THERE HAB BEEN NO NAVAL BATTLE. A valuable article, which will reassure -those who are perturbed by the occasional losses of our Navy, appears in the Fortnightly Review,” by Mr. Archibald Hurd, entited, No Naval Battle—Why This very lucid article shows that over* whelming superiority1,277 words
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Article221 1914-12-07 5 Shots at a Church Steeplb. The following is an extract from a letter written by an officer in one of the monitors which have been doing such admirable work off the Belgian coast A mail has been brought on board—the first for some time. I had some221 words
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Advertisement432 1914-12-07 5 For a Christmas Gift —the Gillette Safety Razor is sure of a hearty welcome, life-long use and a fresh appreciation every day. Put him down on your Christmas list for a Gillette. NO HONING Weny different styles in handsome leather, silver or gold plated cases t® choose fiom. Prices from432 words
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Article19 1914-12-07 6 Knox. —On the Ist December, at Bertam Estate, the wife of Mr, J. D. Knox of a daughter.19 words
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Article1312 1914-12-07 6 From private letters and paragraphs in papers received by last mail we gather that the introduction of some form of compulsion to replace the pre ent vo’untary system of army recruitment at Home cannot long be delayed. It is estimated that in the British Isles there1,312 words
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307 1914-12-07 6 When it was brought to our notice that the F.M.S. bad imposed an import and export duty of 100 per cent, on goods emanating from enemy countries the opinion was expressed in our editorial columns on Saturday, September 26th, that traders who were British subjects307 words
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Article284 1914-12-07 6 Tt appears that Portugal will probably shortly decide upon a coalition Cabinet with the object of preparing to participate in the war at an early date. Every little helps appears to summarise the point of view in England and overseas, though the assistance which our284 words
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Article876 1914-12-07 6 Dr, J. Coronel and Mr. M. Nathan’, Singapore, have taken the oath of allegiance and have been granted certificates of naturalisation as British subjects within the Colony. *ho Resident of Pahang with the approv the Chief Secretary to Government h_ appointed Mr. W. W. Hughes to be876 words
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Advertisement220 1914-12-07 6 BWHttBWW an auto WniMM piano /07» IBSIII For $5OO. *iJ/j »2, k tfwjjj The ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd., PENANG. TO MINE-MANAGERS AND OTHERS. MALAYAN COLLIERIES, LTD., beg to announce that thay will shortly be in a position to place their COAL on the local market and should therefore be glad220 words
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Advertisement33 1914-12-07 6 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 Brothbrb 2¥oprwtors.33 words
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Article220 1914-12-07 7 ALLIES MAKE PROGRESS. FIELD MARSHAL FRENCH HONOURED. NEUTRALS AND THE WAR. The Allies have gained some ground on the Yser and the Germans are said to have fallen back short distances all along this line to new positions. Artillery actions have occurred at some points in France, while220 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article348 1914-12-07 7 [Reuter’s Special and Ordinary Services] ALLIES CAPTURE TRENCHES. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 5. A Paris communique says Nor thward of Lyz we have made appreciable progress. Our infantry, attacking ab daybreak, carried by a single charge, two lines of trenches, gaining five[Reuter’s Special and Ordinary Services] - 348 words
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Article103 1914-12-07 7 GERMANS FORCED TO RETIRE. According to Dutch reports, the Germans have retired along the Yser line, distances varying from two hundred yards to two kilome'res, partly in order to find a stronger position, and partly becau-e their positions along the river had become very insanitary, and the103 words
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Article242 1914-12-07 7 ENEMY ADOPTING SIEGE METHODS. Eye-witness with the British headquarters, says from November 26th to 28 h has been tl e quietest period experienced for weeks. Through generally inactive, the Germans continued to press at one quarter, where the Indians were stationed. Oa the 27th, the enemy242 words
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Article200 1914-12-07 7 FRENCH REVIEW OF EVENTS. Recd. Dec. 5, 3-25 a m. A Paris official Army Bulletin gives a review of the war from the beginning. It says that after General Joflre took the offensive on September 5, the Germans still hoped to turn the French left. We200 words
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Article124 1914-12-07 7 FIELD-MARSHAL FRENCH’S DESPATCH. London, December 5. A despatch from Field-Marshal Sir John French to the Admiralty, on the Naval Brigades assisting in the defence of Antwerp, declares that they were handled by Major-General Paris with great skill and boldness. It says that although the fortress was124 words
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Article600 1914-12-07 7 WANTON DESTRUCTION AT YPRES. Eye •witness with the British head- I quarters says many German soldiers are convinced that Calais and Paris are in German occupation. It is noteworthy that the Germans placarded the station of Osteni with the name “Kales,” thus doubtless aiding in the deception. The600 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article148 1914-12-07 7 Petrograd, December 5. An official message says obstinate fighting occurred on Thursday on the GlovnoLowicz front, a’so on the roads towards Lodz and Piotrkow. RUSSIAN SUCCESS REPORTED. It is reported from Petrograd that the battle of Lodz ended in a Russian success. Fighting Near Lodz. Petrograd,148 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article72 1914-12-07 7 TURKS IN FLIGHT. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 6. In the Caucasus, the Russians have taken Sarai and Kashttal. The Turks are fleeing after desperate resistance in the direction of Van, abandoning many prisoners and wounded. [Van is the province of that name, in72 words
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Article104 1914-12-07 7 INUNDATIONS NEAR PORT SAID. Cairo, December 5. British aeroplanes are constantly reconnoitring the Sinai Peninsula. They have discovered no sign of the enemy. The hostile camps at Katia and Birrelnuss have been destroyed. The enemy retreated east. It is probable that the Bedouins received an unforgettable104 words
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Britain Overseas.
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Article164 1914-12-07 7 A VICTORY FOR THE MOTOR CAR. Pretoria, December 6. The Premier, General Botha, and the Minister of Defence, the Hon. J. C. Smuts, K C aie receiving a continuous stream of congratulatory telegrams on the capture of General De Wet. A remarkable fea'ure of the capture was164 words
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Article219 1914-12-07 7 The “Figaro,” commenting on the rebellion in South Africa, says General Botha has marched upon the insurgents. The bands of General Beyers are routed. The turn of De Wet will come. Right will triumph in South A rica, as here, and the incident can have no consequence219 words
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Article231 1914-12-07 7 IMPORTANT SPEECH BY THE PREMIER. [Copyright Tilegram (By Submarine Telegraph.) Rome, December 5. Iq the Italian Chamber, the Prem er r Signor Salaodra, made a statement in regard to Italy’s policy. He said The neutrality of Italy ought to be active and vigilant, and we should231 words
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Article102 1914-12-07 7 PROPOSED COALITION CABINET. Lisbon, December 5. A semi-official note, issued to-day, says in view of the imminent possibility of the participation of Portugal in the war, it has been suggested that a coalition Cabinet be formed, in which the party leaders should be included, consequently the102 words
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Article120 1914-12-07 7 U. S. DRY DOCK AT HAWAII. Washington, December 5. A contract has been signed for the completion of the Naval Dry Dock at Pearl Harbou Hawaii, the work on which was discontinu )d two years ago. [Pearl Harbour is near the town of Honolulu, in the Island of120 words
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Article533 1914-12-07 8 ANOTHER DECISION AGAINST BEHN, MEYER. AND CO. In the first ciurt, Singapore, on Saturday morning, the senior magistrate, Mr A V Brown, gave judgment in the case in which Messis Behn, Meyer and Co, Ltd., were charged with commits Jg irregularities in their shipping business. There were originally533 words
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Article271 1914-12-07 8 Popular Flying Mbn Who Are Distinguishing Themsklvks. The various French aviators who have made themselves so popular at Hendon and Brocklands in the past have soon distinguished themselves on active service. -Garros (who did not ram a Zeppelin) got the Military Cross of the Legion271 words
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Article1136 1914-12-07 8 STRENGTH OF BRITISH FORCES.” The belief which teems to be held in some quarters that discussion of the progress of recruiting in England may convey information to Germany has do foundation, as may be seen by the articles in th? German Press. Germany has many sourcei of1,136 words
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Article166 1914-12-07 8 Monday, December 7. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water 2.10 a.m. and 2.53 p.m. Low Water 8.59 a.m. aad 8 50 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Tuesday, December 8. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 2 41 a.m. and 3.33166 words
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Article21 1914-12-07 8 December 29.—Penang Turf Club, Meeting, Entries close 5 p.m. January 7 and 9 —Penang Turf Club, Ja uary Meeting.21 words
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Advertisement70 1914-12-07 8 Advertisers cannot make money on one transaction. Every person who replies to an advertisement must be given such attention and value that the one sale will pave the way to further sales. Businesses are built up upon friendship and trust twixt the buyer and seller, for a dissatisfied customer would70 words
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Advertisement123 1914-12-07 8 Little Peterisms.” LITTLE PETER: “Are we downhearted? WOW, WOW” PETER WALKER LAGER BEER. Obtainable from all first class dealers or Sellar, Murray Co., AGENTS, PENANG. Send me 100 Used Stamps of your Country and in KXCHANGH I will give yon PICTURE POST CARDS of Famous London Views* British Scenery, etc.123 words
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Advertisement153 1914-12-07 8 vaa a A Iff Bl A Booklet giving a few specimens m |\l I—lJfl If gal I of our special lines may be had w I I w from our Singapore or Penang iOffice free on application. In all its Branches. C.A. Ribeiro Co. Ltd., Singapore th in nwirur TEL.153 words
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Advertisement259 1914-12-07 8 WHISKY FOUR CROWN f 1 I"I II M. B. «Ki tAta «mr/aaw GMd Scctci) snwkg. Robert Brown Lt 9 GLASGOW a LONDON. I’” Schmidt. KJstermann a Ct Sole Importers for PE NANG. INSURANCE. THE CORPORATION OF THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE Royal Exchange, London COMMENCED business in A.D. 1717 and was259 words
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Article333 1914-12-07 9 The report of the committee fjr the year ended 31st August, 1914, sta'es The result of the year’s working, after making all »wance for contribution to the linking fund, debenture interest, bad debts and depreciation, shows a net profit of $233.55. During the year 122 new members333 words
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Article285 1914-12-07 9 The following new books and pampbets nave been received at the Library The Navy and the War, by J R Thursfield. Italian Policy Since 1870, by Keith Feiling. Austrian Policy Since 1867, by Murray Beaven Servia and the Serb’, by Sir Valentine Chirol. India and the War,285 words
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Article106 1914-12-07 9 The following is the business for the meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners to be held to-morrow 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Some bills to be passed. 5. Application for106 words
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Article1362 1914-12-07 9 TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF AN F.M.S. RESIDENT. Among numerous letters which have been handed to m by residents in Maltya from friends who have journeyed home since the outbreak of war, the following received in Singapore by the last mail is full of interesting material. It is written1,362 words
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607 1914-12-07 9 CRUISER GEIER’S COLLIER. Theie is no longer any doubt, says the Manila Times of November 23, that Manila was used as a base of supply for German warships, and that the neutrality of the port was violated. In addition to the facts on record607 words
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179 1914-12-07 9 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following farther contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Dec. 4 ....$32,783.55 Hon. Secretary M. C. L., Surplus proceeds of the M. C. L. Bazaar 1144.14 Balance on Dec. 5 ...$33,927 69179 words
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Article231 1914-12-07 9 The death on the battlefield of the famous French aviator, Marc Pourpre, will be read with the greatest regret in Singapore, and indeed throughout the East, In the early part of 1913, M. Pourpre, who was quite a young fellow, paid a visit to India where he231 words
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Article162 1914-12-07 9 The members of the above Sabha were “At Home” on Sunday at 9 p m. in honour of the marriage of the eldest son of their President, Mr. K. Patchee Hajee Mahammed Noor. The Sabha hill was tastefully decorated. The members and guests were entertained to light162 words
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Article116 1914-12-07 9 Arrivals. By Klang (December 7) from Singapore, Mr and Mrs Han, Mr and Mrs Un, Miss Brown, Mess's Tan Cheng Hee, C Chu, S C Chu, W J Trowell, W M Foreman, Clout, J B Eicum and Jas Gallinaph from Port Swettenham, Hon. R Young, Brother James, Mrs Spring,116 words
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Advertisement53 1914-12-07 9 You judge the sincerity of silver by the hall-mark. The sincerity of an advertisement may be estimated by the consistency of its appearance. If advertisements appear persistently in the press, it is evident they are honest and worth your while to reply to. If they were not, they could not53 words
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Advertisement440 1914-12-07 9 Nicholson’s Old Tom Gin For the Connoisseur. Flm i I UlHliy UH Excellent for OLD TOM GIN ZZZ* LONDON J SOLE AGENTS: SELLAR, MURRAY Co., JOIN THE ARMY Of quality Picture Hunters-men who only see Good Features. Roll up at THE STRAITS CINEMA, To-night! To-night LOCATION PENANG ROAD. Speciality —Latest440 words
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Article1992 1914-12-07 10 THE TRADE AFFAIRS OF ALIEN ENEMIES. i BILL TO WIND UP THEIR BUSINESSES. Au important new measure rendered necessary owing to the war of the Allies •was introducad and passed through all its stages at the Legislative Council meeting at Singapore, on Friday afternoon. It was an Ordinance1,992 words
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Article559 1914-12-07 10 SELANGOR LADIES’ RIFLE CLUB. The annual report says The Club started the year 1914 with twelve active members and three absentees. During the year several members went on leave, three leagued, and eight joined. The active shooting members at the close of the year are ten, with three on559 words
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Article138 1914-12-07 10 The draft of an ordinance to provide for the safe custody of persons banished from the Protected Native States, Johore, and the State of North Borneo, is published in the Government Gazct'e. The bill repeals and re-enacts, with amendments,the Banishment (Malay States) Ordinance 1899. The amendments provide138 words
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Advertisement316 1914-12-07 10 I RYLANDS BROS. Ltd., HK WARRINGTON. Best Galvanized Steel ||3H| WIRE ROPES B gWlißWjnilfjl FOR ALL PURPOSES. MOl Full Particulars from Aflomson, Gillillan f> Co.. Ltd.. SOLE AGENTS. PENANG, SINGAPORE, Wgffipty MALACCA. THE London Directory (Published Annually) Vs2kSl\ V/IICIIIIStS, JL/tUa, Enables traders throughout the World tc communicate direct with English316 words
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Article415 1914-12-07 11 THE VENERABLE’S 12 INCH GUNS. Telegraphing from a point on the French coast to the Daily Mail Mr. Basil Clarke pays A British battleship and some doz°n smaller •’c.rcraft are getting in great work on the coast line near Nieuport-les-Bains. The Germans replaced coast batteries which had415 words
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383 1914-12-07 11 There hat been a good deal of conjecture ns to the reason for the postponement of the sale of vessels condemned by the Prize Court. Asa matter of fact the postponement simply arises out of the Government’s decision to grant to British owners who acquire383 words
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Article700 1914-12-07 11 The Imperial Merchant Service Guild have received from the Board of Trade an official notice concerning the employment of British subjects on board ship during war. The Board specially request that Masters of British ships shall engage British rather than alien seamen so far as possible during the700 words
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Advertisement512 1914-12-07 11 N. Y. K. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be* tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have L«,an specially designed and constructed, an«. Are fitted with512 words
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Advertisement50 1914-12-07 11 Those severe pains, caused by windy spasms, need not be endured one minute longer. A dose of Wood»’ Great Peppermint Cure will provide ins t antan°ous relief. It is the finest specific for this trouble, and very p’easant to take. Sold by Dispensaries and Stores everywhere, 80 cents a bottle50 words
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Advertisement132 1914-12-07 11 Don’t Grin and Bear it Tos ing and turning on a bed of wop, do you rise with an aching, painful back that unfits you for work or pleasure? Backache is serious. It should not be neglected. You should nob grin and bear it.” STOP IT by rubbing in Little’S132 words
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Advertisement707 1914-12-07 11 j THE BLOOD is the LIFE of the FLESH I Dr. Morse’s Indian Boot Pills—What they are and I what they do. Their Four Principal Ingredients. It is an established fact that all diseases spring from one source, namely Impurity of the Blood. Therefore our strength, health, and life depend707 words
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Advertisement1302 1914-12-07 12 British India STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., |te| S „9^. A gyggPfeL LIMITED. P and STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. chin* mutual steam nav. co., its. 8 For Port Swettenham and Singapore. 'T'HK Companies’ steamers are despatched w 1 from Liverpool outwards for the Straits hIL An GO n China, and Japan1,302 words
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