Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 December 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-12-09 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 285 VOL. LXXII. WEDNESDAY. 9th DECEMBER. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement1317 1914-12-09 1 IT YOU WANT TO SHIP BUY or SELL RUBBER 1 OB TO U FORWARD GOODS g to ANY PART or thb WORLD fl GO TO k, ALLEN DENNYS Co., I 1. WHOM BTBKKT. JUT* SUN LIFE TO MINE-MANAGERS AND OTHEBS. ILJLLuu I British i Canada. MALAYAN COLLIERIES, LTD., jk II1,317 words
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Advertisement62 1914-12-09 1 inoouDoiaonnciDOODosconoua i FOR S3O g l XTOU can have the Piosng o X Gaootte posted every day a I for a whole ye»r to your addreML (LOCAL SUBJCRirTION, 527). (J Proportionate Quarterly «nd I Half-yearly rates. I Buhecriptions are payabl» in n I advance and remittances should j bo addressed62 words
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Article2168 1914-12-09 2 JAPANESE AND BRITISH TROOPS MARCH INTO CITY. SQUADRON ENTERS THE BAY. Tsingtau, November 16 —The state entry of the Japanese army into the city of Tsingtau was held at noon to-day. The function was a grand affair. About twentyfive thousand soldiers, representing the different troops of2,168 words
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Article346 1914-12-09 2 A KAISER SPEECH RECALLED. A speech by the Kaiser, at Koenigsberg, on August 25th, 1910, created a tremendous stir throughout Germany and almost precipitated a crisis. In tbe course of it, the Emperor said: Here my grandfather in his own right set the kingly crown346 words
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Article2110 1914-12-09 2 PLANTERS RUBBER DUTY. MEETING OF THE JOHORE ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the Johore Planters’ Association was held at the Johore Hotel, Johore Bahru, on Sunday, Mr W N Gawler, the chairman, presiding. Members present were Messrs E D Bryce, R Pears, RJ C Jewitti F E Becker, R Gooch, W2,110 words
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Article859 1914-12-09 2 Another batch of about 103 native sailors, belonging to two of the enemy ships captured io Australia, is due in Colombo shortly. Ou arrival tbe men will be sent to their native places in India. Pondicherry, Nov. 22.—A lifeboat belonging to the s.s. Lovat, which was recent ly859 words
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Advertisement135 1914-12-09 2 BUSINESS AS USUAL. There is no kind of article required in Malaya of European manufacture that cannot be made in Great Britain. We turn out the best goods. Our ships are running regularly and we are dispatching our manufactures every day to all parts of the world. Send us your135 words
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Article4685 1914-12-09 3 AHEAD OF THE MAIL. Allahabad, December 3.—The Pioneer’s London correspondent cables The last despatch shows clearly how the German movement towards the coast was anticipated in time, and that the foresight of 1 General French was one of the vital factors in the situation, if not the most4,685 words
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Article457 1914-12-09 3 A Novel Point. Calcutta, November 22 The Englishman says: Whether keeping the shares of a German subject in safe custody is tantamount to trading with the enemy under the Foreigners’ Ordinance is a question wh ch has arisen in connection with a case in Calcutta. A457 words
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Article824 1914-12-09 4 While the contingency of imposing compulsory military training is by no means a remote one, it would appear from the latest Home papers that it will not be resorted to until a fair trial is given to various expedients which aim at removing faulty features in824 words
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Article285 1914-12-09 4 The proposal of Mr. Bryce on the subject of the immigration of labourers, which was submitted at the meeting of the Johore Planters’ Association, is worthy of the immediate attention of the P. A. M. and of the Government, for it is undoubtedly the caae that since the285 words
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Article828 1914-12-09 4 -•‘M. M.” If any reminder is needed of the near approach of Christmas a visit to Messrs. Pritchard Co’s premises in Beach St. supplies it. Seasonable presents and delicacies are exhibited in abundance on all sides, and a customer who fails to find his or her taste-•‘M. M.” - 828 words
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Article838 1914-12-09 4 The memorial tablet to the late Mr> John Scott Mason was unveiled on Sunday at St. Barnabas Church, Klang. Mr. Adrian Hulse ot Morgan’s Agency, Kuala Lumpur, has been appointed Gunnery Instructor to the Ulster Volunteers with the rank of Captain in the Army. Capt. Hulse hopes838 words
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Advertisement178 1914-12-09 4 IWlimwaß AN AUTO PIANO For $5OO. The ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd., >• K M PENANG. I THE FALL OF TSINGTAU MEANS The thwarting o! German j&J £Jg. t Ambition in the East, SS3K so there is no cause for anxiety of the shortage f >• 8 /QJ jfg Th niy178 words
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Advertisement33 1914-12-09 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. Sabkiks Brothers Proprietors.33 words
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Article165 1914-12-09 5 GERMANS TRANSFER MANY CORPS EAST. RUSSIANS EVACUATE LODZ. THREE SWEDISH STEAMERS LOST. The Allies in Belgium and France are making headway at several points, the German ofi'naive having evidently spent it j elf, and a partial withdrawal substituted. It seems certain that large German forces, stated to be165 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article354 1914-12-09 5 [Reuter’s Special and Ordinary Services POSITIONS CAPTURED. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 8. A Paris evening official communique says: “In Belgium, the Germans bombarded Oostdunkerk, oast cf Nieuport. Between Bethune and Lens we completed the capture of the village of Vermelles, and a position at[Reuter’s Special and Ordinary Services ] - 354 words
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Article48 1914-12-09 5 AN -EDIN BURGH NEWbBOY. London, December 8. When the war began, Private George Wilson of the Highland Light Infantry, who has been awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry at Verneuil on September 14th, was selling newspapers in the streets fil -Edinburgh. t ~v48 words
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Article198 1914-12-09 5 REPRESENTATIONS BY SWISS GOVERNMENT. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Dec. 9, 12-55 a m. An interesting development has resulted over the air raid on Friedrichshafen, the Swiss Federal Council having made representations regarding the alleged passage of aeroplanes over Swiss territory. The British and French198 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article119 1914-12-09 5 A STRATEGIC MANCEUVRE. Petrograd, December 8. A Petrograd communique affirms that during the fighting in the second half of November Lodz acquired great military importance, but when the German offensive from Lodz to Liwicz failed, the former enormous city, which had drawn upon it the enemy’s bombardment,119 words
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Article32 1914-12-09 5 GERMAN REINFORCEMENTS FROM FRANCE. London, December 8. A Petrograd message to the Morning Pest says Germany has transferred nine Army Corps from France to Poland, including the Prussian Guards.32 words
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Article134 1914-12-09 5 SERIOUS SITUATION RETRIEVED. London, December 9. A Petrograd communique, describing the recent operations in Po’anl, says: The enemy on November 19, after incredible efforts and sacrifices, succeeded in breaking our front in the region of Piontek, after which the German avalanche rushed through the breach, making134 words
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Article277 1914-12-09 5 ARMIES CHANGE POSITIONS. [Copyright Telegram] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 9. One of the consequences of the Lowicz —Lodz battle was that the Germans brought large reinfurcements to the Eastern front, totalling six Army Corps and five Divisions of cavalry, part of which were from277 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article33 1914-12-09 5 Petrograd, December 8. The Russian occupation of Sarai and Tiaßchkala, in Armenia, opens the direct roads to Van, and gives the Russians the most flourishing part of Armenia.33 words
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General News.
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Article52 1914-12-09 5 MANY LIVES LOST. London, December 8; Two Swedish steamers struck mines in the Gulf of Finland. The whole of one crew was saved, and only one of the other. Later. Another Swedish steamer struck a mine and sank on the Finnish coast, the whole crew of twenty52 words
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Article62 1914-12-09 5 —Reuter. ARRIVAL OF MR. SZE. London, December 8. The new Chinese Minister, Mr. Sze, has arrived in London. Boom in Barbed Wire. The sale of enormous quantities of barbed wire, of which very little is made in Europ’, has been a feature of international trading in—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article32 1914-12-09 5 Bangkok Times.” Trang, Nov. 29.—Last night marines stabbed three Chinese here, one of whom has died. It is reported that the trouble was caused by a woman.—“ Bangkok Times.”Bangkok Times.” - 32 words
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Article242 1914-12-09 5 TROUBLE AMONGST THE INTERNED BELGIANS. (Contributed). The Belgians who are interned in Holland have given the Dutch authorities a great de»l of trouble! They wanted further freedom to move outside the camp and permission to receive more outside visitors. On the night of the sth instant, the electric242 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article111 1914-12-09 5 [2’o the Editor oj the Plnang Gazette’] Sir, —Will you please allow me a little space in your valuable paper to remind the Committee of the Turkish War R-lief Fund which was organised dming the Balkan War that.at present they have a golden opportunity to dispose111 words
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94 1914-12-09 5 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Dec. 7 ...$34,057.69 R. Scott, monthly subscription. 25.00 Staff of Ge <rge Town Dispensary Ltd., Head Office and Branch Penang monthly subscription 36.5094 words
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Article247 1914-12-09 5 In the Second Court, Penang, to-day, before Mr V. G. Ezechiel Liong Seng was charged v.lth being in fraudulent possession of sever p T oces of clothing, a watch and various articles. Tan HJ Hong, a revenue officer of the Government Monopoly stated he was on duty at247 words
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Article835 1914-12-09 5 SEANG TEK ROAD TRAGEDY. The inquest into the circumstances attending the death of Khoo Sit Hoh was opened in the Second Court yesterday afternoon, Mr. V. G. Ezechiel presiding. The accused, Khoo Puan, who stands charged with the mirder of the deceased, was present. Kho Kek Bens,835 words
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Article108 1914-12-09 5 The Medical Officer’s department of the Bangkok Sanitary Department is well represented at the the front. Dr. Fyshe and Dr. Rankin came over with the first Canadian Expeditionary Force, which left Quebec on the 30th September. They both hold the rank of Captain, and are attached108 words
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Advertisement328 1914-12-09 5 WANTED FOR RUBBER ESTATE, two European assistants. Apply with full particulars to F. W. BARKER <fc Co., Penang. SITUATION WANTED. Young Englishman seeks position on a rubber estate. Over three years’ experience, latterly as Senior Assistant. Is still employed, but wishes to leave unhealthy district. Address: Invicta,” Box 221, c/o328 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous176 1914-12-09 5 Why worry yourself so much—just bcause your wife or sister is a gambler It’s a Bad Idea to 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 good m176 words
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Article1761 1914-12-09 6 LORD KITCHENER ON THE ARMY At the Guildhall banquet on Lord Mayor’s day, the 9.h ul L >rd Kitchener, replying to the toast of The Imperial Forces of the Crown,” said The generous terms in which this toast has been proposed and the manner in which it1,761 words
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Advertisement343 1914-12-09 6 WANTED FOR RUBBER ESTATE in Province Wellesley, TWO JUNIOR ASSISTANTS. Apply with full particulars to Box No. 60, Pinang Gazette. 1242-9-12 ESTATE ASSISTANT WANTED for Rubber Estate in Perak. Knowledge of Tapping, field work and Malay essential. Applications with copies of testimonials to be forwarded to X. X., c/o Pinang343 words
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Advertisement260 1914-12-09 6 TO LET From the Ist October, 1914, Compound House, No. 63, Northam Road, lately ia the occupation of Capt. S. R. Perkins. For particulars apply to KENNEDY A Co. 953—u c TO LET. House no. 9, p angkor road, fitted with Electric Installation throughout. Entry Ist January, 1915. Apply to260 words
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Article249 1914-12-09 7 ATTITUDE TO BRITISH FIRMS. On Nov. 23rd a representative of the “Bangkok Times” called on Dr. Remy at the German Legation, and asked if it were true, as is being reported, that Germans in Siam have been ordered not to pay bills to British firms249 words
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Article174 1914-12-09 7 The motor fire engine is making headway in the Straits Settlements. Toe Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Pen mg and Johore Fire Brigades have engines of this class in service, and these machines have now been supplemented by an up todate engine of the Merryweather Hatfield174 words
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Article141 1914-12-09 7 A special Burma Divisional Order by Major-General H.A. Raitt, cb dated Maymyo, Wednesday, 18th November, states: In wishing goodbye to the Ist Border Regiment and Ist Royal Muntser Fusiliers, I desire to wish them the best of luck, and to congratulate them heartily on their prospects141 words
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Article69 1914-12-09 7 Messrs. Allen Dennys <fc Co. advise us that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender yesterday, when 32,000 lbs. were sold Smoked Sheet $lOO to $ll5 plain 95 98 Unsmoked Sheet 76 87 No. 2 Crepa 76 No. 3 Crepe69 words
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Article90 1914-12-09 7 General Weatherspoon, a retired officer, has written to the newspapers pointing out it is impossible to protect the Panama Canal, and the American Colonies with the force at present at the disposal of the United States. The army ought to be increased until half a million troops,90 words
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Article285 1914-12-09 7 EVENTS OF A WEEK. Nov. 27.—Germans eatrenching in Kiel Canal region. German attacks south of Dixmude and in Argonne repulsed. Rheims again bombarded. Turkish forces beaten eist of Erzerum. Two steamers sunk by German submarine near Havre. November 29.—Sinking of German cruieer in Baltic is confirmed285 words
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Article49 1914-12-09 7 OUTPUTS FOR NOVEMBER. The following are the rubber outputs for Nov,:— Alma lbs. 14,000 Benar 4,406 Bujong n 14,001 Bukit Toh Alang 8,776 Cluny >, 14,137 Chemor United 13,406 Kinta Kellas 18,600 Kuala Kangsar 32,930 Kota Bahroe 28,842 Sungei Duri 7,463 Shanghai Klebang 7,431 Shanghai-Malay 2,005 Tanjong Pau 5,65949 words
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Article17 1914-12-09 7 To-day's quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $69.03 per picul, business done.17 words
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Article51 1914-12-09 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 this evening 1. Selection Irish Airs ...Hartmann 2. Two Step Mwnblin Moss Thurban 3. Waltz Immense Success Krier 4* Two Step ...Oh You Beautiful Doll ...Neat 5. March The Dear Country51 words
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Article48 1914-12-09 7 The Latest Gbrman Figures. It is officially announced (by Germany) that on November 1 there were in Germany as prisonersjof war. 3,130 French officers and 188,618 men. 3,122 Russian officers and 186,779 men. 537 Belgian officers and 34,907 men. 417 British officers and 15,730 men.48 words
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Advertisement576 1914-12-09 7 A Mother’s Joy Her Little Wasted Baby made bright and well by the power of these Tablets. Mre. Edith H. Fern, residing *t 82, Dee-borough-rd., Eastleigh, Hants., speakingto a representative, said: I am convinced a that Dr. Cassell’» Tablets saved my child’s life. When baby was only a few weeks576 words
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Advertisement62 1914-12-09 7 Light Motor Trucks. A knock about Petrol Truck to carry a ton and to run up to eighteen miles per hour having 30 to 35 B. H. P. Engines has been introduced by the Agents: “The Borneo Cey., Ltrf-, Singapore, and Joseph Heim, Railway Buildings, Penang,” for general Estate and62 words
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Advertisement20 1914-12-09 7 W-nuiJt-de Proved by independent Scientific investigation to have a. Body-Bui hring Power of 10 to 20 times the amount taken.20 words
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Advertisement869 1914-12-09 7 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA,’AND CHINA. ArC Incorporated by Royal Charter. W Mz/ Wl\ Til w r Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 v IP Bi iOH W Reserve Fund £1,890,000 mW W Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 Taking B 38, BISHOPSGATE,’lONDON, 8.0. A Aobxoim AMD Bbamokm. It Amritsar Hongkong Puket Bangkok869 words
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Advertisement1222 1914-12-09 8 life». British India STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., Ocean IUITCIA STEAM SHIP Co., Lid, IWmAkv limited. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. For Port Swettenham and Singapore, china mutual steam nay. co., lto np HK Companies' steamers are despatched J6l UK AflSOn. 1 from Liverpool outwards for the Straits. CJ? China, and Japan1,222 words
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