Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 December 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1914-12-08 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 284 VOL. LXXII. TUESDAY. Bth DECEMBER. IS 14. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Advertisement1021 1914-12-08 1 XXZX3L. H-nr—nrmnt rr-wir w g I» YOU WANT TO SHIP, BUY OR SELL RUSH E R OR TO r FORWARD QOOD3 L «> ANY PART op thb WORLD GO TO C ALLEN DENNYS Co., t. VMIOX STRUT. r N. Y. K LIPTON’S TEAS THE MAN OF TASTE lllllllllili!! k*... f*1,021 words
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Advertisement65 1914-12-08 1 MoaaaoonannnDaDDDaadSDntn’* n FOR $3O g a can have the "Pinang g g X Gaasttc posted every day c far a whole yelr to your address. a (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, 527). g H Proportionate Quarterly and jj g Half-yearly rate». 3 Bubecriptioni are payabkj in > advance and remittance* ihould 9 be65 words
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Article4872 1914-12-08 2 THRILLING DETAILS. FULL STORY OF THE ENGAGEMENT. The following official account of the engagement between the Sydney and Emden hu been furnished to the “Times of ■Ceylon and is published with the sanction of the naval authorities: Sydney having received information by wirele s at 7 a.m.4,872 words
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139 1914-12-08 2 The capitulation after a comparatively short artillery duel and the unconditional transfer of Tsingtau by the Germans to the Japanese has filled the Chinese with amazement. Led by German rodomontade to believe hatt there wou’d be no surrender, the Chinese expected the scenes at139 words
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98 1914-12-08 2 Calcutta, Nov 26.—Messrs. Turner, Morrison <fc Co., managing agents of the Bombay, Persia and Asiatic Steam Navigation Companies, have filed a suit for libel against t’ie Bombay Chronicle,” claiming on behalf of themselves and the two companies damages amounting to R 115,000. The action is98 words
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Article98 1914-12-08 2 The following appointments are announced Mr. Huyshe Eliot to be 2nd Lieutenants in the Rifle Brigade Mr. Lane, of Watagoda, to be 2nd Lieutenant in the Bth Battalion of th® Rifle Brigade Mr. T. H. C. Webster to be 2nd Lieutenant in the Wilts Yeomanry Mr. O.98 words
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Article90 1914-12-08 2 Calcutta, Nov. 26.—Another dastardly bomb outrage, following closely upon the Madaripur case, was perpetrated yesterday at 7-15 p.m. at Muslamanpara Lane, Calcutta. Two bombs were thrown, with the result that a Punjabi po’ice orderly was killed aud two police head constables. A relation of Basanta90 words
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Article89 1914-12-08 2 Calcu'ta, Nov. 28.—A circular is being addressed to the members of the Caledonian Society in Calcutta by the Honorary S cretary and Treasurer of the Committee. The society suggest a contribution to the War Funds from each member, equivalent to the amount he would have spent if he89 words
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Article1982 1914-12-08 3 TO DEAL WITH 500,000 LBS. OF DRY RUBBER. Mr Leonard Smith of Kapar, F.M.S., won the prize of £25 in the essay competition of the India Rubber Journal.” We quote Mr Smith’s essay from that paper. Site. —Great care must be taken in choosing the1,982 words
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Article161 1914-12-08 3 Referring to the development of now uses for rubber, it is understood that the Rubber Growers’ scheme referred to naore than once is meeting with substantial support. The intention is to for n a company, subsidised by free contributions of rubber by the plantations, primarily to161 words
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Article1301 1914-12-08 3 EXPECTED REDUCTION IN ALL-IN COSTS. The fourth ordinary general meeting of the Tanjong Malim Rubber Company, Limited, was held at Cannon Street Hotel, London, E C., Sir Frank Swetteuham, G.C.M.G. (chairman of the company), presiding. The Chairman said: The planted acreage is the same, 6.617 acres; the1,301 words
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Article552 1914-12-08 3 THE STANDARD MARKET. A quiet trade is being transacted in tin, and dealers are not anxious to make forward contracts just now, being deterred by the satisfactory statistics issued for last month, which showed a large reduction in the visible supply and small shipments, says the “Ironmonger of November552 words
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Article125 1914-12-08 3 Tuesday. December 8. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 2 41 a.m. and 3.33 p.m. Low Water 9.36 a.m. and 9 31 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Walaesday, December 9, Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water 3.15 a.m. and 4.24125 words
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Article19 1914-12-08 3 December 29.—Penang Turf Club, Meeting, Entries close 5 p.m. January 7 and 9—Penang Turf Club, January Meeting.19 words
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Article910 1914-12-08 3 BRITISH MONEY PAID INTO GERMAN BANKS. A case has been brought to our notice says the London Evening News of the 4th ulto. where the Board of Trade have given permission to a City firm to deal with goods lying in the port of Hamburg. From910 words
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Advertisement85 1914-12-08 3 Driving Belt”* Frequent’y considerable trouble arises through the ruht. Belt not being selected and the diives n »t properly arranged. The Gandy Bering which is world famous «a its streng h, durability and gripping power is especially suirable for this climate, and is not affected by be t or mois85 words
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Advertisement504 1914-12-08 3 WANTED FOR RUBBER ESTATE in Province Wellesley, TWO JUNIOR ASSISTANTS. Apply with full particulars to Box No. 60, c/o Pinang Gazette. 1242-9-12 required immediately. YOUNG PLANTER to take charge of small coconut estate in bearing. Reply giving details of experience and salary required, to No. 61, c/o Pinang Gazette. 1245—9-12504 words
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Article1111 1914-12-08 4 It ’hardly needed a life-long student of Turkish affairs to foresee the shoals towards which Turkey has been drifting since the unsucct ssful Balkan venture, the memorable and senseless outbreak by the Yourg Turkish party, which culminated in the assassination of Nazim Pasha, at the instigation of Enver1,111 words
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Article206 1914-12-08 4 Yesterday the five-o’clock tea strategical discussions among members of the Penang Cricket Club were temporarily abandoned and everyone’s interest was absorbed in wa’ching several wat*»r spouts that formed above the Provif ce shore. Oae in particular lasted several minutes. A whirling, funnelshaped cloud was first observed as206 words
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Article259 1914-12-08 4 CHINESE CONSTABLE FINED. In the Third Court, Perang, yesterday afternoon, before Mr. L. V, J. Laville, Soon Yan Soon, rikiffia coolie to Mr. V. G. charged Tan Kuan Yew, Chinese P. C. No. 637 with assaulting him on the 28th of la s t month. The complainant259 words
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Article148 1914-12-08 4 FORMERLY OF SINGAPORE. The Rangoon papers announce the death, under painfully sudden circumstances, of Mr. Sydney Ernest Horley, a gentleman well-known in Rangoon racing circles. An Australian by birth, Mr. Horley, wl o was 29 years of age, came to Rangoon about 6 years148 words
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Article114 1914-12-08 4 Before Mr. Laville, in the Third Court, Penang, to-day, Soh Ah Fah, alias Soh Chin Fah appeared on a preliminary enquiry for returning from banishment. Chief Detective Inspector Kirke produced a copy of the criminal registry bearing the pho‘o of accu ed who, he said, was banished114 words
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Article62 1914-12-08 4 WARNING TO MARINERS. Vessels leaving Penang are officially warned that the Ayesha, the yacht on which forty German officers and men made their escape from the Cocos when the Sydney caught and destroyed the Emden there, is still at large, together with the collier Exford, which62 words
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Article464 1914-12-08 4 M. M.” Capt. F. Mills has resigned his commission in the M. S. V. R. Dr. W. Fletcher, Pathologist, Institute for Medical R-searcb, went on nine months* leave on December 3rd. The marriage took place on Sunday last of Mr. Chi Chiok Lim, son of Towkay Chi—*• M. M.” - 464 words
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50 1914-12-08 4 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Dec. 5 ...$33,927 69 H. Lupton 30 00 E. James 50.00 Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Edwards 50.00 Balance on Dec. 7 ...$34,057.6950 words
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Article21 1914-12-08 4 Balance Dec 5 $1,013.06 E. James 50.00 Balance on Deo. 7 $1,063.06 Amount previously acknowkged $4,266.66 Total $5,329.7221 words
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Article198 1914-12-08 4 (Tune I Wouldn’t Leave My Littlk Wcoden Hut.) The following was the topical verse and chorus sucg at the concert iu Taiping on November 28th io aid of the Prince of Wales’s National Relief Fund which earned for the charming little singer an encore and198 words
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Advertisement105 1914-12-08 4 Lj The favourite beverage, not only here, |Pj but throughout the many lands of U| the British Empire, because of its I J| mature ripeness, soft refinement, and exquisite flavour. I ONE OF THE PRINCIPAL BRANDS OF jk/E the Distillers Company» T TD. Hvj ET' ScotchWhiskr employed, I I** Distillers105 words
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Advertisement33 1914-12-08 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. Sarkies Brothers Proprwtors.33 words
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Article215 1914-12-08 5 FEATURES OF THE FIGHTING. BEPOBTED FALL OF LODZ. SERBIAN SUCCESSES. TURKISH CRUISER MINED. The Gormans in Belgium have ceased their offensive, and the Allies have attached some trenches on the left bank of the Yfeer still held by the enemy. Over the remander of the front in the215 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article104 1914-12-08 5 [Reuter’s Special and Ordinary Services.] ALLIES ON THE OFFENSIVE. [Copyright Telegram (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 7. A Paris communique says: “In the region of the Yser we continue to attack a few trenche’, which the enemy retained, on the left bank of the canal. There[Reuter’s Special and Ordinary Services.] - 104 words
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Article511 1914-12-08 5 FEATURES OF THE FIGHTING. London, December 7. Eye-witness,” continuing his narrative, says south of Lys there has been some shelling of localities in the rear of our front line, but this annoyance is diminishing daily over the*whole front. During the past six weeks, the French Government511 words
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Article77 1914-12-08 5 MR. RUNCIMAN’S FORECAST. Mr. Walter Runciman, President of theFßoard of Trade, in a speech ia London, said the one Army on the continent which was monthly growing stronger, was the British Army. He confidently believed that early next year wa would have a suffi cient force on77 words
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Article81 1914-12-08 5 MR. REDMOND’S ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. John Redmond, M. P„ in speech at Tuam, quoted official figures showing that on November 30th there were 89,000 Irishmen including 52,000 Catholics, on service with the colours, excluding thousands recruiting in Great Britain and with the Dominions force-. When the war81 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article106 1914-12-08 5 C a >: LODZ IN ENEMY’S HANDS. [Copyright Tblegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Dec. 7, 3-10 A.M. It is offic aliy announced from Berlin that the Germans occupied Lodz on Sunday afternoon, and that the Russians are retreating, after sustaining severe losses. LODZ BOMBARDED. Later. There is106 words
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Article30 1914-12-08 5 Petrograd, December 7. An official message says there has been no essential modification of the situation since Saturdiy. The fighting continues, and German attacks have been repulsed.30 words
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Article86 1914-12-08 5 TO KEEP THE GERMANS IN POLAND. London, December 7. The Morning Post Petrograd correspondent says the Russians, at present, have no desire to drive the Germans across the frontier, as they wish to keep them in Poland and destroy them if possible, or at any rate compel86 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article32 1914-12-08 5 AUSTRIAN GENERALS CAPTURED, f Nish, December 7. It is officially announced that the Serbians have everywhere repulsed the Austrian’, ani taken 2,400 prisoners, including two Generals, and four complete batteries.32 words
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Article82 1914-12-08 5 SERIOUSLY DAMAGED. Paris, December 7. A telegram from Sevastopol says the Turkish cruiser Hamidieh fouled a mine and was so seriously damaged that she only regained Constantinople with difficulty. [The cruiser H»m’dieb, which was completed at Elswick in 1904, is of 3,800 tons displacement and82 words
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Article107 1914-12-08 5 GERMAN OFFICERS’ APPEAL. London, December 7: The Daily Chronicle Copenhagen correspondent says the German officers in Palestine have telegraphed that unless a hundred thousani more men are sent, the Turkish Army will be unable to attack Egypt successfully. The Turks are demoralised and are committing such depredations107 words
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Article210 1914-12-08 5 —Reuter. SPEECH BY THE EMPEROR. Tok io, December 7. The opening of the Japanese Diet was a most brilliant function. The Emperor’s address stated he was happy to announce that the growing cordiality of the Alliance with Great Britain and the Entente with France and Russia—Reuter. - 210 words
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Article82 1914-12-08 5 Reuter. STEAMER SUNK IN PACIFIC. BY ARMED MERCHANTMAN. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Va’pariso, December 7. The German armed merchantman Prinz Eitel landed the crew of the British steamer Charcas, sunk off Port Corral, Chile. THE MONEY MARKET. The money market is stronger in consequence ofReuter. - 82 words
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Article47 1914-12-08 5 AMERICA AND THE EMBARGO. [P. G. Special Cable.] y [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 7. America continues to buy rubber despite the export embargo, indicating the expectation of the removal of the embargo. The statistical position remains normal and prices arj steady.47 words
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Article675 1914-12-08 5 [ZVom Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, December 6. A variety entertainment in aid of the Prince of Wales’s Relief Fund was given by the old boys of the Methodist Episcopal Boy’s School at the Town Hall last night under the patronage of the Acting Chief Secretary675 words
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Article43 1914-12-08 5 Calcutta, Nov 25 —Mr. W. H Guest, the well-known Indian journalist, editor and proprietor of the News of India,” Simli, died on Monday night at R pon Hospit 1, Simla. He had 1 eeu ailing for some time.43 words
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Article70 1914-12-08 5 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. advise us that the undermentioned prices ware realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender to-day, when 32,000 lbs. were sold Smoked Sheet ~«.$lOO to $ll5 plain 95 98 Unsmoked Sheet 76 87 No. 2 Creps 76 h No. 3 Crepe70 words
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Article833 1914-12-08 5 AHEAD 0F THE MAIL. BRITISH SITLL HOLD MASTERY OF THE AIR. Allahabad, Nov. 27.—Fresh information indicates that the British airmen continue to hold the mastery of the air. It is a dangerous operation for a German aeronlane to show itself in front of our troops. Bat’le is given833 words
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Article663 1914-12-08 6 “SCIENTIFIC RECRUITING”. SUGGESTED. Tn king as its text The imperative need the hour is more men,” the Spectator has been outlining a plan for scien’ific recruiting. In the course of the article the writer says The classes from which the recruits have to be drawn, the663 words
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Article443 1914-12-08 6 The Crimes of the War Cliqub. The fo'l iw ng letter appears in the New York Times I have waited in vain till now for a real German to speak to tha world. There have been a great number of misgives from socalled representatives of my people who443 words
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Advertisement182 1914-12-08 6 TEL. NO. 258. s Petrol, Accessories, S Lubricants, Spare Parts, g Carbide, &c. Tyres &c I WEARNE BROS. Ltd., MOTOR ENGINEERS AND IMPORTERS. WE ARE NOW SOLE AGENTS 9 FOR B. S. A. CARS. FORD CARS. STUDEBAKER CARS. MORRIS OXFORD LIGHT CARS. On View at Our Showrooms: 30, ANSON ROAD,182 words
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Advertisement171 1914-12-08 6 NOTICE. WE regret to inform our customers that on account of the unprecedented rise in the price of flour, through the war in Europe, we are compelled to make a slight increase in the price of bread. From Ist December, 1914, we shall charge as follows 18 cts. for our171 words
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Article566 1914-12-08 7 DIRE DT SHIPMENTS TO AMERICA. A good deal of interest was occasioned by the paragraph iu the minutes of the Council of the F. M. S. Chamber of Mines on Saturday, in which it was stated that a letter regarding the direct shipment of tin had been laid566 words
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Article18 1914-12-08 7 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $69.00 per picul, buyers, no sellers.18 words
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Article20 1914-12-08 7 The output of the Uiu Piah Mine for the month of November was 415 piculs.20 words
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378 1914-12-08 7 Presiding at the meeting of the Tanjong Rubber Company recently Mr Arthur Lampard said The present condition of affairs is one, of course, which has caused us a great deal of anxiety. At the outbreak of war we had a very considerable amount of378 words
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Article56 1914-12-08 7 London, November 20.—Owing to the recent rubber export prohibition two plantation companies have rescinded and have postponed payment of dividend declarations. The rubber trade will arrange a deputation to the Government shortly respecting the export prohibition. There has been a very irregular plantation market since the announcement,56 words
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55 1914-12-08 7 Mr. Harcourt informs the Rubber Gorwers’ Association that the Colonial Office is prepared to entertain an application from the manufacturers of Japan for permission to export rubber from Colombo and Singapore to that country. The same applies to France, shipments being allowed to Vladivostock when55 words
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Article82 1914-12-08 7 London, November 20.—-Referring to the telegram of the 16th instant tea exports are permitted if special permission is obtained from the Privy Council. This is quickly procurable if the applications are on behalf of Russian consignees. A deputation from the Ceylon Association and the Indian Tea Association82 words
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Article46 1914-12-08 7 OUTPUTS FOR NOVEMBER. The following are outputs for Nov.:— Ayer Tawah lbs. 11,000 Bukit Mertajam 33,755 Bernam-Perak 9,000 Bruas-Perak 1,735 Cicely 23,854 Glenealy 9,900 Gloucester 3,400 Lower Perak 4,300 Ratanui 12,885 Sumatra Consol. 27,911 Sungei Reyla 7,376 Sungei Siput 5,910 Trolak 13,025 Taiping Plant. 34,5u046 words
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Article388 1914-12-08 7 Seventeen Stations In Working. Now that so much is being done with wireless talegraphy, it is interesting to learn, observes the “Englishman,” from the report of the Director-General of Posts and Teleg aobs, that the total number of wireless stations in India is now 17. Ten are388 words
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Article78 1914-12-08 7 London, November 19.—Criticisms of the incresses in the tea duty centre on the immunity of rival beverages like cocoa and and cofl e. The tea and beer taxes represent the Government’s efforts to distribute the burden of the war expenditure. The city generally co eiders the new78 words
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Article850 1914-12-08 7 AN ITALIAN’S OPINION. A correspondent sends the following translation of part of a letter he has just received from an Italian friend The strength of Germany is truly appalling; nevertheless, in my opinion she has made a mistake. She has called to arms all those capable850 words
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Article37 1914-12-08 7 London, November 21.—The Stock Exchange settlement has passed off most satisfactorily, only a few firms being compelled to liqu date. Some authorities are of the opinion that the House will be re-opened next month.37 words
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Article260 1914-12-08 7 EVENTS OF A WEEK. Nov. 27.—Germans entrenching in Kiel Canal region. German attacks south of Dixmude and in Argonne repulsed. Rheims again bombarded. Tarkish forces beaten east of Erzerum. Two steamers sunk by German submarine near Havre. November 29.—Sinking of German cruiser in Baltic is confirmed260 words
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Obituary177 1914-12-08 7 Why worry yourself so much—just b cause your wife or sister is a gambler It’s a Bad Idea *io correspond through the local paper in order to find means of putting a stop to This Gambling* Evil Why expose your family secret to the world, when you can, by good177 words
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Advertisement358 1914-12-08 7 NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the business of Heap Huat <fc Co., as a going concern has been purchased by Madam Cbeah Soh Lean, who will pay all debts due by and to the said Chop, and Notice is also hereby given that Yeoh Pok Cheang is authorised to358 words
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Advertisement49 1914-12-08 7 The soothing effect of Woods’ Great. Peppermint Cure in cases of sore, relaxed, or smoker’s throat is really astonishingt. If suffering in this direction, use a spoonful, in water, as a gargle the relief is both instantaneous and permanent. Sold by all Medicine Dealers at 80 cents a bottle.49 words
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Advertisement289 1914-12-08 7 NOTICE. LABOUR CODE, 1912, F'M.S. INDIAH 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 Dy. Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October, and January; Forms for there turn289 words
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Advertisement588 1914-12-08 7 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 Officb 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, 80. Aubnoibs and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Puket Bangkok Iloilo Rangoon Batavia Ipoh Saigon Bombay Karachi Serembac Calcutta Klang Shanghai Canton Kobe Singapore588 words
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Advertisement1804 1914-12-08 8 RR'tish India ISTRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., Ocean lUKCc I STEAM SHIP C»., IW, LIMITED. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. For p or t Swettenham and Singapore, china mutual steam nav. co., no. 1 TT*HE Companies' steamers are despatched 161 UK Anson. from Liverpool outwards for the Strait® r w f China,1,804 words
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