Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 December 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-12-14 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 289 VOL. LXXII. MONDAY. 14th DECEMBER, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement1058 1914-12-14 1 0 IF YOU WANT TO SH/P y BUY OR gRUSB F> R r OR TO H FORWARD GOODS L ANY PART or THB WORLD r F GO TO r d ALLEN DENNYS Co., n VMXOM BTKKKT. E^ maci X s ,tf Horse Weakness Debility SUBSCRIPTION. ■MI UVn’ 1 CANADA. IRON1,058 words
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Advertisement62 1914-12-14 1 <onnnQOßotinr>DKoanaa«canctm o FOR 530 g a X/'OU can have the Pinang X Gaoette posted every day b 5 for a whole year co year eddreea. 3 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). O Proportionate Quarterly and g Half-yearly rates. g Snbecription* are peyabln in S advaaaoe and remittance* altould B b« addressed to62 words
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Article2495 1914-12-14 2 THE HAVOJ OF WAR Extracts from letters from a British officer at the front hare been forwarded for publication. The writer gives a graphic account of the desolation caused by modern warfare and of the difficulties attending religions worship amid the din of battle. The extracts are as follow2,495 words
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Advertisement464 1914-12-14 2 DRESSER WANTED for Gala Estate Hospital. Apply Manager, Gula Estate, Krian, F.M.S. 1257—u c 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 Pinang Gazelle. 1244—m w f SITUATION WANTED. Young464 words
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Advertisement113 1914-12-14 2 gIR Ernest Shackleton, writing to the agent entrusted with the purchasing of the stores for the forthcoming Imperial TransAntarctic Expedition, uses these words 1“ The question of the concentrated beef supply is most important— it must be Bovril.” Advertisers cannot make money on oi e ti ansaction. Every person who113 words
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Advertisement1018 1914-12-14 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. BANKS. Applications win be received by the undersigned for the following CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, appointments:— AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA I. Cashier Abattoirs and Pigmarket at a commencing salary of $720 per annum Incorporated by Royal Charter rising by biennial increments of $6O to $B4O per annum. Paid-up Capital1,018 words
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Article1068 1914-12-14 3 MR. McEWAN’S PREDICTIONS. To-daj’a cable from our London correspondent lends topical interest to the f< 1ioffiug excellent article contributed to a home paper by Mr. John McEwan, Chairman of the Rubber Growers’ Aseocihtion When the elusive Emden sent the British steamer Troilus to the bottom of1,068 words
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RUBBER NOTES.
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Article214 1914-12-14 3 The destruction of the Emden and the arrival of the Titan in London have had the effect of depressing prices. Just how much of the Titan’s rubber cargo was damaged by the fire at Port Said is not yet definitely known, but it is thought she has enough214 words
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Article169 1914-12-14 3 It may, perhaps, be noted that at the annual meeting of a plantation company held durin'» the week the cairman stated:—“Just a remark in connection with the future of rubber. A verv conservative estimative estimate puts the shortage of supplies at not less than 30,000 tons. There are169 words
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Article240 1914-12-14 3 Very considerable importance attaches to the announcement just made by the Board of Trade that telegraphic instructions have been sent to all British Government oversea to prohibit the exportation of rubber expcet to British ports, says the “Financier.” This means that, with the expection of wild rubber240 words
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Article298 1914-12-14 3 Sialang.—lnt. d vd. 4 p.c. Tangga Batc.—lnt. divd. 3 p.c. Klanang.—Second int. divd. 15 p.c. Bukit Cloh. —Int. divd 6 1/4 per cent. Third Mile (F.M.S.) —Int. divd. 5 p.c. Damansara. —Second int. divd. 7 J p.c. Sengat.—Profit with carry forward is £18.596 proposed divd. Sung298 words
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Article310 1914-12-14 3 The report of the Lanka Plantations Company, Limited, to be submitted to the meeting on the 20th inst., states that the tea crop for the year to June 30th amounted to 1,292,206 lbs, plucked from 2,383 being at the rate of 542 lbs per acre, and realised £42,190310 words
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Article, Illustration263 1914-12-14 3 Owing to the war, shipments of rubber from the East direct to French ports have been very difficult and in many cases impossible, an! the only alternative is transhipment, generally from a British port, which renders the goods liable to the French import duty levied on263 words
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Article313 1914-12-14 3 In the King’s Bench Division Mr. Justice Bailhache and a special jury have concluded the hearing of an action brought by the Chenderiang Tin Dredging Company, Ltd., against Mr. Arthur Neil, member of the London Stock Exchange, to recover £229. money alleged to be due on the313 words
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Article858 1914-12-14 3 THE AMERICAN OFFER. A PROJECT COLD-SHOULDERED. The Malay Mail’s Ipoh correspondent says The letter from an American company suggesting direct shipments of tin from the F.M.S to the United States has created considerable interest here, though I doubt very much if it will proceed further than858 words
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Article383 1914-12-14 3 The market is firm, mainly owing to the smallness of the visible supply and the steady demand which is encounted both from the home and export trades, says the Ironmonger of November 14. There is a possibility of the position becoming even better in the near future.383 words
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Advertisement48 1914-12-14 3 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 spoenful, in water, as a gargle the relief is both instantaneous and Sold by all Medicine Dealers at 80 cents a bottle.48 words
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Advertisement356 1914-12-14 3 BUSINESS AS USUAL. There is no kind of article required in Malaya of Euro* pean 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 us356 words
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Article733 1914-12-14 4 S.F.P.” Mr. Harry Jone*, barrister-at-law, Ipob, was on a visit to Penang yesterday. Mr. D. 0. Bissell, of Kuala Lumpur, has been given a commission in the Engineers at home. Messrs. D’Arcy and Ford, of Messrs. Whiteaway Laidltw’s Penang branch, are leaving for the front. It is“ S.F.P.” - 733 words
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Article555 1914-12-14 4 ASSISTING RELIEF FUND. A meeting of the leaders of the Indian and Ceylon communities of Penang was held in the Chinese Town Hal’, on Saturday afternoon, to consider what steps should be taken to assist in securing contributions to the War Fund. Mr. H. G. Sarwar,555 words
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Article148 1914-12-14 4 The Gazette” publishes the Penal (Amendment) Code 19 4, which makes the following provisions (a) that the punishment for returning to the Colony from banishment shall be im prisonment for five years, inst* ad of penal servitude for life (b) that at the xpiration of the impaisonment148 words
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Article146 1914-12-14 4 The following new books have been received at the Library Men Around the Kaiser. The Makers of Modern Germany, by Frederic W. Wile; Why We are at War G eat Britain’s Case, by Members of the Oxfod Faculty of Modern History; Oddsfish, by Robert Hugh Benson; The ways146 words
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Article608 1914-12-14 4 A SINGAPORE CASE. Brfore Mr. Justice Earnshaw, in the Supreme Court, Singapore, the hearing was commenced of an action which Mr. J. M. Crago is bringing against Dr, J. W. Noble inrespret of an agreement entered into between them. Mr. Upcott is for the plaintiff, Mr. Carver being608 words
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Article279 1914-12-14 4 The Rapid competitions arranged for Saturday aft emo in did n it take place owing to the continuous heavy rain. Members will p ease note that this wi 1 e itail the fodowii g alteration in the issued programme. Boxing Day 7 a.m. Short Ranges. 3 p.m.279 words
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Article1155 1914-12-14 4 ANNUAL MEETING. The adjourned general meeting of the Penang Ladies’ Volunteer Rifle Club was held to-day at Mr. G. E. Wright-Motion’s office. There were present Mrs. Liston (Prebident) in the chair, Mrs Johnston, Mrs Wtbb, Mrs. Hilton, Mrs. Hart, Miss Ma hieu, Mrs. WrightMotion, (hon. sec and1,155 words
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40 1914-12-14 4 The Hon. Treasurer sends os the following farther con'ribation to the above Fand, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Dec. 11 ...$37,364.19 Heah S#ee Lee 10,000.00 Balance on Dec. 12 ...$47,364 1940 words
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Article33 1914-12-14 4 Balance Drc. 11 $1,400.46 Chetty community by Major de Hamel 200.00 Dr. Cecil F. Nicholas 50.00 M. Hellier 10.00 Balance on Dec. 12 $1,660.46 Amount previously ackuowleged $4,266.66 Total $5,927.1233 words
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Article61 1914-12-14 4 We would give a reminder of the opening performance by the Cement-Holt Empire Society Entertainers at the George Town Kinnm* to-night A mvel and varied programme is promised in which will figure those bright particu’ar stars, Mlles Mayiean and Delmar, who,e classical and other dancss created a furore61 words
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Article53 1914-12-14 4 The Baud will play the following programme of music at the Eiplana'le from 6 to 7 this evening 1. Overture The Fair Maid of Perth ...Hartmann 2. Song The Homes they Leave Behind ...Rubens 3. Selection Welsh ...Hare 4. Waltz The Chocolate Soldier ...Strauss 5. March The53 words
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Article206 1914-12-14 4 Arrivals. By Klang (December 14) from Singapore, Captain H S Shepard, Mr and Mr A C Cutler, Mr Geo Dickinson, Mr F J Davy and Mr C Boyce from Port Swettenham, Mrs Doughty an! two children, Miss Hedigan, Mr D St L Par.-ons and Mr Betteridge Wiiting to the206 words
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Advertisement91 1914-12-14 4 You can Escape the tortures of Neuralgia—these fearful, darting, shooting pains that drive you almost insane—bv rubbing the face and bead with that King of paiu destroyers, Little’s Oriental Balm. This marvellous remedy acts like magic on the quivering, pain-racked nerve?. It soothes, relieves, CURES. Its praises are sung all91 words
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Advertisement424 1914-12-14 4 Federated Malay States Railways. ON CHRISTMAS DAY, Friday 25th December, 1914, the train service will be the same as on Sundays. G. H. FOX, General Manager, NOTICE. A PPLICATIONS wi 1 be received at the Harbour Master’s Office, Penang up to noon on the 21st December, 1914* for the appointment424 words
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Miscellaneous36 1914-12-14 4 The Straits Cinema, Location:—PENANG ROAD. Speciality: LATEST PATHE PRODUCTIONS Absolutely the leading Premier Show in Penang and the People’s Favourite Rendezvous. Newest Films of Latest Features in Bi-weekly Changes. For particulars vide HandbillsTan Boon Peng, Proprietor'36 words
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Article355 1914-12-14 5 JUDGMBNT IN ACTION AGAINST DEBTORS, Judgment was given by Mr. Justice Earnshaw in the Supreme Court, Singapore in the action brought by the liquidators of the Kwong Yik Biuking Co, Ltd., against Soon Keck, Ltd Chop Chin Tai and Chop Yee Hin. Plaintiffs claimed $4,901.13 aud interest,355 words
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Article351 1914-12-14 5 Referring to the loss of the Gocd Hope and Monmouth, a writer in a Home paper says :—This squadron was none too strong and precautions were not taken to ensure its concentration before it entered the zone where the Germans were operating. The Canopus is an351 words
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Article486 1914-12-14 5 In the Banco Court, at Sydney, his Honour Mr. Justice Fergusan had before him a case in which William theatrical manager, proceeded against Miss Maud Allan, the well-known dancer, to recover £l,OOO damages on account of alleged breach of agreement in failing to peiform for486 words
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Advertisement406 1914-12-14 5 INVALUABLE for your HEALTH’S SAKE. Essence or Fluid Extract i- RED JAMAICA ■Pronounced by the HIGHEST MEDICAL AUTHORITIES The SAFEST and most RELIABLE Remedy for e lassitude. HAS OVER 75 YEARS* WORLD-WIDE REPUTAiION, SOLD BY TH Getrge Tawi Dlspeiscry. IN. THE London Directory (Published Annually) Enables traders throughout the World406 words
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Advertisement139 1914-12-14 5 KNOWN TH« WOULD OVM Going Christmas Shopping to-day? Get him a Gillette Safety Razor. Fine stocks of Gillettes shown by dealers all over the town. Precisely the set you want for the man you have in mind. Make your choice soon, while the choosing is good. British Made. Sold Everywhere.139 words
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Article1148 1914-12-14 6 There hae been a perfecG flood of literature on the war, its cames, and kindred topics. One is apt to get dazed by the mass of reading matter thrown at the public. Much of it tears the marks of hasty writing and hazy thinking. There are some useful1,148 words
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Article833 1914-12-14 6 Kanchay, a Burman and Low Ah Moey, a Kheh woman, appeared before Mr. V. J. Laville, in the Third Court, Penang, to-day charged with the theft of gold barges, i ings, anklets, etc., the property of another woman named Teh, Kim Chan at Batu Ferringhi on833 words
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Special Cables.
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Article68 1914-12-14 6 TO AUSTRALIAN NAVY AND INDIAN ARMY. [From Our Own Correspondent.} London, December 13. The Australian Government has accspted the offer of the Rubber Growers’ Association of life-saving collars for the Commonwealth Navy. The Rubber Growers’ Association is also presenting a motor ambulance to the Indian Expeditionary Fo'ce.68 words
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Article83 1914-12-14 6 [From Our Own Correspondent.} London, December 12. Rubber is weakening under selling pressure as supplies are accumulating. Tha nominal price of crepe is’2/- per lb. Interim Dividends. The following interim dividends are announced Tenom (Borneo) Rubber, Co., Ltd., 2j p r cent. Rubana Rubber Estates, Ltd., (Perak)83 words
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Article482 1914-12-14 6 NOVEMBER’S FIGURES. [/’roi/i Our Own Correspondent.} Bangkok, December 12. The Legation telegram states that the export of British produce during November amounted to £46,000,000, not including commodities sent to France for the use of the Army. Imports were £56,000,000. A Comparison in Prices. Over 7,000,000 cwts of wheat482 words
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Advertisement57 1914-12-14 6 King GeorgelV Scotch Whisky. i the Distillers Qjmpany Jimited, Edinburgh. TONG JOO Co., Penang, SOLE AGENTS. PcruriQ /Tip poH\ Sole Agents for ROVER MOTOR CYCLES. 3j H.P. Free Engine, Three Speed Gear $525.00 do do with Side Car $700.00 ROYAL ENFIELD MOTOR CYCLES. H.P. Free Engine, Two Speed Gear $475.0057 words
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Advertisement33 1914-12-14 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. Sarkies Brothers Proprietors.33 words
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Article231 1914-12-14 7 ACTIVITY IN POLAND AND GALICIA. SERBIA’S CAPTURES AND PURSUIT. another german cruiser reported SUNK. Tbe Germans have crossed to the eastern side of the Yser, between Nieuport and Dixmude bat farther south, in the Ypres region, they have made several strenuous attacks, without success. The fighting over the231 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article430 1914-12-14 7 [Reuter's Special and Ordinary Services.] ALLIES FINE ARTILLERY WORK. [Copyright Telkgram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Dec. 12, 5-40 p.m A Paris communique says The enemy have completely evacuated the west bank of the Yser Canal, to the north of the ferryman’s house. We have occupied that[Reuter's Special and Ordinary Services.] - 430 words
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Article208 1914-12-14 7 ACTIVITY AT MANY POINTS. London, December 11. A Paris communique says The enemy have displayed some activity in the region of Ypres, and delivered several attacks, three of »h ch were completely repulsedThe Germans succeeded in reaching one trench in our first line. We however, continued to208 words
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Article292 1914-12-14 7 SPEECH BY THE PREMIER. London, December 13. Mr. Asquith, in proposing the health of the King, at a tenants’ dinner at Alderly, said His Majesty's responsibilities to-day were as heavy as those of any man in the civilised world. He represented to ourselves, Allies, neutrals, and292 words
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Article232 1914-12-14 7 DISAGREEMENT WITH KAISER. [Copyright Telegram (By Submarine Telegraph.) Amsderdam, December 13. The Handelsblad learns that the change in the post of Chief of the German General Staff is due to a difference of opinion between the Kaiser and General Von Mohke. The latter wanted to concentrate the232 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article90 1914-12-14 7 GERMAN FORCES BEATEN. Petrograd, December 11. An offic’al message says: “In the Mlawa region, a vigorous German offensive on Thursday was repulsed, and the Russians are pursuing the enemy’s columns, which at some points withdrew in disorder. On Wednesday night, and on Thursday, the Russians repulsed seven desperate90 words
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Article171 1914-12-14 7 AUSTRO-GERMAN ROUT. Petrograd, December 12. A Russian Army Messenger reports th *t the Austrians, reinforced by Germans, energetically attacked, south of Cracow, and were routed, losing five batteries and a column of armoured motor car?, and leaving thousands of dead. GERMANS REPULSED BY RUSSIANS. The Russians have repulsed171 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article210 1914-12-14 7 ENORMOUS CAPTURES. [Copyright Telbgram (By Submarine Telegraph.) Nish, December 12. An official message says the recent battle extended over a front of a hundred kilometres, and was the hardest the Serbians have yet fought. The Serbians captured over a hundred officers and twenty thousand men, with saventy210 words
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Article127 1914-12-14 7 At the p-esent time when the Austrians have invaded Servia one may note the heroic spirit with which the people have all along forced the war. This spirit is well revealed in a le’ ter from a Servian cavalry officer which appears in the English papers received by127 words
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Article197 1914-12-14 7 ITALIAN WARSHIP SENT TO THE SCENE. Rome, December 12. Turkish gendarmes on November 11th forcibly arrested the British Consul at Hodeidah, who had taken refuge in the Italian Consu’ate. The news reached Erythrea on Novem ber 29, and the Italian warship Giuliana was despatched immediately, and197 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article119 1914-12-14 7 BERLIN’S OFFICIAL VERSION. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Amsterdam, December 11. A Berlin official statement announces the sinking of three German warships, Scharnhorst, Gneisenau and Leipzig, off the Falkland Islands. The German squadron was seeking the Glasgow and Canopus, when a very strong British squadron, despatched to119 words
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Article436 1914-12-14 7 AMERICAN REPORTS. Recd. Dec. 11, 6-5 am. The Admiralty has received no confirmation of despatches from Buenos Aires, received in New York, to the effect that the British squadron victorious over the German cruisers, included the cruisers Shannon, Achille», Coch aue, and Natal. The despatches state436 words
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Article288 1914-12-14 7 A NARROW ESCAPE. [Copyright Telegram.] Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 14. The Great Eastern steamer Colchester left Harwich for Holland on Friday. A submarine popped up, thirty miles out, and ordered her to surrender. The Colchester turned her bows towards the submarine and thus presented a minimum target.288 words
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General News.
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Article102 1914-12-14 7 A NEW ERA.” Tokio, December 13; Brigsdier-General Barnardiston arrived at Tokio yesterday from Tsingtau and was received by the h'ghest military atd other officials. His welcome exceeded even that of Admiral Kato and other returning Japanese commanders. The route was lined by thousands of cheering people.102 words
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Article225 1914-12-14 7 —Reuter, POPE’S EFFORT FAILS. Rome, Dec. 14. The Va’ican publishes a document showing that efforts have been made by the Pope to obtain a truce in the fighting during Christmas which, however, unfortunately failed, owing to the opposition of certain powers. MISSION TO THE POPE. London, December—Reuter, - 225 words
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652 1914-12-14 8 LARGE AMOUNT INVOLVED. On Thursday there was commenced, before Mr. Clarke in the second police court, Singapore, the preliminary enquiry into the charge of criminal bi each of trust which has been brought against Kee Ah Seng, the senior stamp vendor at the General Post652 words
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Article205 1914-12-14 8 The following notification is published in a Government “Gazitte” Extraordinary: It is hereby notified that, by an order of His Majesty the King in Council bearing date the twenty-eighth day of November, 1914, the rules and orders made in pursuance of the Prize Courts Act 1894205 words
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Advertisement236 1914-12-14 8 ar _re A Double Safeguard. When buying Worcestershire Sauce, I always look for the signature in White u J i on the Red label, and see also that the name LEA PERRINS is embossed in raised letters on the glass bottle. Lea Perrins’ label and bottle are copied to such236 words
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Advertisement58 1914-12-14 8 Want of perception is a pronounced trait in man, particularly where his health is concerned. He does not realise that nearly all serious illne s is due to disregard of chills and stomach derangement. The wise individual knows that Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure is an unequalled preventative of sickness, and58 words
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Advertisement889 1914-12-14 8 THE BLOOD is the LIFE of the FLESH Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills-What they are and 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 depend upon the vital889 words
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Article725 1914-12-14 9 humours of a battleship. Life on the North Sea is well depicted in a letter received by the brother of a Welsh officer, the humorous as well as the serious phase being c’everly pourtrayed The writer, who is a surgeon in the Navy, says Thank725 words
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Article66 1914-12-14 9 On and after the 14tfi December, 1914, the following three codes may be used, in addition to the four already authorized, upon conditions and arrangements now in force, with regard to the four codes now in use. z, 1 Bentley’s Comp’ete Phrase Code, except separate mining and oil66 words
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Article485 1914-12-14 9 AN UNDERGROUND WAR. The following is a translation of a letter received from an F.M.S. man now at the front. En Campague, le 27th Oct., 1914. The war which we are waging is really an underground war. We live underground in trenches, which are protected fairly well485 words
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Article400 1914-12-14 9 Officialdom and thb Pre?s. At noon yesterday, says the S.T.” of Friday, we were informed that in all t’ e clubs and Government offices it was known that the German warships Scharnhorst, Gneisenau and Leipzic had been sunk by a British Squadron. As the information came direct400 words
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Article33 1914-12-14 9 The following are undelivered telegrams:— 6-12-14 Nomura E. O. Hotel from Moji, 8-12 14 Berney from Portblair, 9-12-14 Fan’eehin from Tandjongpo ra, 14-12-14 Ah Kee c/o Chop Bongha from Medan.33 words
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Article983 1914-12-14 9 PERSONAL SERVICE. WHAT IS AN “OCCASION?” Before Mr. Justice Innes, in Kuala Lumpur, the case was resumed in which Dr. W. L. Braddon, of Seremban, claimed $11,925 for alleged wrongful termination of contract of service from the Planters’ (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates, Ltd. Mr. Rogers was for plaintiff983 words
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Article31 1914-12-14 9 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $71.90 p?r picul, buyers, no sellers. Tin in London was quoted at £149 Is. spot and £147 10s. three months.31 words
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Article143 1914-12-14 9 Wilson—Dadb. A pretty wed ling was solemnised at St. Mary’s Church, Kuala Lumpu r when Mr. John Swan Wilson, of Edinburgh, was united to Mis? Edith Mary Dade, second daughter of the late Mrs. Frederick and Mrs. Dade of Norfolk. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. W. Kelly,143 words
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Article499 1914-12-14 9 EVENL'S OF A WEEK. December 11.—German cruiser Nurenberg sunk in South Atlantic Reported occupation of Roulers by Allies. Ge’man submarines attempt to enter Dover Harbour, with a reported loss of one to three vessels. General Beyers’ body recovered from Vaal. Lt-General Sir James Wolfe Murray Chief499 words
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Article752 1914-12-14 9 January Meeting, 1915. (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING.) RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Thursday, 7th January, 1915. SECOND DAY Saturday, 9th January. 1915. FIRST DAY. Thursday, 7th January, 1915 1 THE OPENING STAKES. Value $5OO. A Handicap for all Horses td be entered at a stated752 words
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Advertisement61 1914-12-14 9 Oil Gas Power. Diesel, Semi-Diesel, and Suction Gas Engines and Plants—Enquirers for this class of power would do well to consult. Agents The Borneo Coy., Ltd., Singapore, and Joseph Heim, Railway Buildings, Penang, who represent firms of the highest repute, which is a guarantee of reliable power and satisfactory running.61 words
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Advertisement95 1914-12-14 9 J TROPICAL SEEDS PLANTS. Tropical Fruit Trees, Vegetable and Food Products, Commercial Products, 1 Spices, Shade, Ornamental, Foliage, and Timber Trees, Wind-belts, Fuel, and ri J Green Manuring plants, Palms, Orchids, Ac., Ac. U I beeds and Plants of above varieties and any other kinds, shipped to any R part95 words
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Miscellaneous175 1914-12-14 9 BERT D. HOLT H. KENYON SLADE PRESENT THEIR American vaudeville combination In a Programme of Mirth. MISS FLORENCE MAYDEAN, The Great Clement Holt Entertainers, o Duettists, Pantomimists and Comedy Charming Soubrette, m a variety of Catchy Songs, also introducing the -e c ris Latest American Novelty Craze Roars Shrieks I!175 words
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Article906 1914-12-14 10 TIN-PLATE WORKS. Mining men, says an Australian exchange, in looking round to find where the position created by the war offers special opportunities of rearranging matters on a basis more favourable to Australian industry, have been attracted by the prospects of increasing the amount of tin smelted906 words
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Advertisement503 1914-12-14 10 fl AI/i Kl \k fflill rifeWwiSl The 1 Tonic 1 Need 1 W you t JBL i get If you are run down—if you r<* ‘VANA’ have been ill and are slow to V I recover take Vana Tonic—- the first dose will convince you of its \A remarkable restorative503 words
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Advertisement703 1914-12-14 10 HOTEL NORMAN, to mine-managers and othebs. Penang’s Select Residential Hotel. > MALAYAN COLLIERIES, LTD., Special Terms to Government Officials w and F.M.S. Visitors. A Specialty is made of the announco tlicit tliay will shortly be in a position Table D’Hote at $1 to place their COAL on the local market703 words
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Article1628 1914-12-14 11 HISTORY OF A REMARKABLE PREDICTION. The Latin original of the prophesy given below was found among the papers of the late Adrien Peladan, author of a work in three volumes on Prophesies,” and editor of a review named The Annals of the Supernatural," by his son, who had1,628 words
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Article183 1914-12-14 11 Maurice Hewlett, in the “ Daily Chronicle. ” - Maurice Hewlett, in the Daily Chronicle.” The soldiers pass at nightfall, A girl within each arm. And kisses quick and light fall On lips that take no harm. That language serves them better Who have no parts of speech No syntax there to fetter The lore they183 words
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Advertisement519 1914-12-14 11 N. Y. K. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Id. 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 been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with519 words
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Advertisement143 1914-12-14 11 A good—Judge of Cocoa will tell you that VAN HOUTEN S is the best COCO A. pure digestible delicious goes farthest. Get the VAN HOUTEN Flavour at the Soda Fountain. Little Peterisms.” J peter I WALKER /FW DRINK IMPERIALLY. John Bull: Cheero boys don’t forget, No More German Lager.” PETER143 words
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Advertisement1286 1914-12-14 12 Ifa»> British India STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., Ocean 1 LIMITED. ««AM SHIP IM STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. port Swettenham and Singapore. MUTUAL BTE6M c m. 'THE Companies* steamers are despatched I< 1V A n Cnn fro Liverpool outwards for the Straits Fnr IC iUK /All&Uir China, and Japanevary week, and1,286 words
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