Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 December 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-12-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 300 VOL. LXXII. MONDAY. 28th DECEMBER, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement635 1914-12-28 1 If YOU WANT TO QHfp J BUY OR SELL 0 rubber OB TO 3 i FORWARD QOOD3 J *0 Alfr ’ART or THB WORLD [1 eo to n ALLEN DENNYS Co., U t. VMIOM BTKJKKT. 4 THE PINANG GAZETTE.” OFFICE AND PRESS: EJHBB MACKIE’S UnOftC U BEACH STREET. PENAN6. STRAITS635 words
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Advertisement415 1914-12-28 1 laaooaoanoanaHaDDDoaBDoatm JOB S80 g H can have the M Pinanf g j X Gazette" posted every day c < for a whole year to vour address. £> S D 3 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. S27). C Proportionate Quarterly and t 5 Half-yearly rates. Sohacri ptions are payable in c 1 adtvnoe and415 words
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Article1667 1914-12-28 2 YPRES NEVER HELD BY THE GERMANS. The following descriptive account which has been communicated by nn eye-wi r ness present with General Headquarters continues and supplements a narrative issued on November 19 of the movements of the British Force and the French Armies in immediate touch1,667 words
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Advertisement997 1914-12-28 2 ESTATE ASSISTANT r'REAT demand fob men. inTXTANTED for Rubber Estate in Perak. "PP'r ®-f'~ l«»»y VV Knowledge of Tapping, field work required men, unique opportunity, for all and Malay essential. «Applications with trades and professions, in Siam, Borneo copies of testimonials to be forwarded to and South America Remunerative salaries997 words
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Advertisement82 1914-12-28 2 BROWN Co., Monumental Sculptors, CALCUTTA. Monuments and Tombstones of every description supplied. Inscriptions done in all languages, under skilled European supervision. The best Italian and Carara Marble used. William Edward s sans. ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND. Granite Merchants and Manufacturers of Tombstones in various kinds of Aberdeen Granite. (Samples oi Granite to82 words
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Advertisement522 1914-12-28 2 f HazelincT c (Trade Mark) Snow" Helps to prevent wrinkles around eyes an d mou th. L Obtainable of all Chemists and Stores f Burroughs Wemcome Co. i Ol.vV«\ f London iso Bombay -i—i g e O “‘Hazeline* Snow” is non-rreasy. Those who prefer a L~ —preparation of a creamy522 words
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Article258 1914-12-28 3 ALLIES MAKE PROGRESS. BRITISH TROOPS HEAVILY ENGAGED. [Copyright Telbgram.) (By Submarine Telegraph.) Lon-Ion, December 25; A Paris evening official communique says “We have made a slight advance from Nieuport. An attack by the enemy at Notre Dame De’orette, north of Lens, was repulsed. We captured another trench this258 words
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Article285 1914-12-28 3 FIERCE FIGHTING FOR TRENCHES. London, December 27. Eyewitness with the British headquarters describes the continued activity of the British, cooperating with the French. He says: *Ou Fiiday, December 18, our centre made progress. Our artillery inflicted considerable damage, and every section of the enemy’s line was subjected285 words
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Article, Illustration1160 1914-12-28 3 [BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] A Daring Raid. While England is supposed to be trembling at the thought of ccmiog Zeppelins, it is the British airmen who really are doing things. Last week a ne'/spaper published at Friedrichshafen, the town on Lake Constance where the Zeppolin dirigibles are built,1,160 words
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Article176 1914-12-28 3 Paris, December 2.—The latest Gurkha expl' it is reported from Dixn For several days the British w>ie unable to dislodge a body of Germans apparently heavily reinforced. A regiment of Gurkhas arrived, ani entrenched next to the British troops, Towards Jmidnight one night the British officers noticed176 words
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Article117 1914-12-28 3 London, December 2.—Lieutenant H. L. Aubrey Fletcher, of the Grenadier Guard 4 who has been sent back wouuded to England ftom the Belgian frontier relates how the divi i>n to which he belonged, 15,000 strong, was ordered to hold a front of eight miles at all co117 words
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Article104 1914-12-28 3 Bombay, D c. 15*.—The Aden c rrespon" dent of the “Times of India,” writing on the 6 h inst:, states that Mr. and Mrs. Richardson and the British subjects at Hodeidah were still detained by the Turks ther f The Italian steamer Alexandretta left here on104 words
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Article960 1914-12-28 3 ENEMY SHIPS’ CARGO. At the High Court on 8th Decemb r tl e Chief Justice-sitting as a Prize Court disposed of three of the claims to a portion of the cargo of the German steamer Rappeufels. These three claimants were Messrs. Hari Singh Nehal Chand, Messrs. Grossman960 words
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Article773 1914-12-28 3 VISIT TO THE ISLAND FORTRESS. f STRENGTHENING THE DEFENCES, The following description of a visit to Heligoland has bsen co nmunicated to The Times.” Such a visit by a foreigner to this fortress daring the war is an undoubted achievement. The island, from wh’ch the civil inhabitants have773 words
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Advertisement117 1914-12-28 3 A Mad Elephant crushing out a man’s life with its huge foot, would not be more terrible than the cruel demon Rheumatism—Rheumatism that cripples the limbs, weakens the muscles and cmhes all comfort, peace and hope by its horrible pains. Little’s Oriental Balm cures Rheumatism. Ds phenomenal success is a117 words
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Article1497 1914-12-28 4 Mr. C. G uinmit, of Messrs. McAuliffe, Davies and Hope returned from leave. Messrs Lowe and Laville arrived here by the steamer Pangkor from a visit to the Bindings. Mr. G. M. Laidlaw, formerly Acting Adviser to the Government of Perlis, has returned from leave. Mr. N.1,497 words
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Article82 1914-12-28 4 Page 2,—Opening of Winter Campaign. Page 3.—Fierce Fighting; London Letter Calcutta Prize Court; Heligoland To-day. Page 4.—Social and Personal; Sporting News The Law of Libel. Page 5.—What Other Papers Say From the Front. Page 6.—A Welcome Amendment; Here and There. Page 7.—Telegrams. Page 8.—Singapore United Rubber Kuala82 words
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Article765 1914-12-28 4 THE E O. While the shadow of war hangs over everything it is impossible to regard the celebration of Christmas in quite the same festive spirit as of yore, hut an effort was made, not unsuccessfully, on Christmas Eve at the E. O. to recreate something of that765 words
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SERVICES.
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Article112 1914-12-28 4 The Yuletide services at St. George’s Church, Penang, were well attended and were of a very hearty description. Notwithstanding the great scarcity this year of white flowers, the Church looked very bright and pretty, the decorations being most effec ively arrang d. Plants and palms were lent,112 words
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Article38 1914-12-28 4 Both on Christmas Eve and CLrls'mas Day there were special services at the Presbyterian Church, which were well attended. Seasonable hymns and carols were sung, and appropriate addresses were delivered by the Rev. W. Cross, m.a.38 words
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Article110 1914-12-28 4 Matins at 11-15 p.m. on Christmas Eve was followed at midnight by a High Mass conducted by Rev. Pages of the Coll-ge of the Mission Etrangeres. The Rev. Father Duvelle preached on the Birth of Our Saviour. Labat de Serene’s Mas’, accompanied by a full orchestra,110 words
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Article123 1914-12-28 4 There was also a large gathering in this little church Ht MacAlister Road. Like all the other Roman Catholic Churches the service commenced with Matins at 11-15 p.m., this time being selected in order that mass might te celebrated punctually at midnight. Appropriate hymns123 words
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Article272 1914-12-28 4 PENANG v. IPOH. The A 8 7 ociation football match on the Esplanade on Christmas Day proved a strong attraction and provided a pleasant intertaioment for a large number of spectators. I'he westher was fine, the ground being in excellent condition. The teams lined up ut der the272 words
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Article54 1914-12-28 4 Business for Ordinary Meeting. The following is the business for the meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners to be held to-morrow •nd ooXmed. t0 ba bUeineM the PresMe t 3. Questions. 4. Some bills to be passed. o. Rate Lists to be signed f0r ““'-"S N r<iin54 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article82 1914-12-28 4 SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. [/*rom Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, December 27. The following are the results of the second day’s events at Seremban. Race 1. Faugh au Ballagh 1 Weribee 2 Rack 2. Cheri 1 Margin 2 Sandstone 3 Race 3. Stella 1 Barnabas 2 Race 4. Battle82 words
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Article80 1914-12-28 4 Tie competition for the Monthly Medal for December resulted as follows H G R Leonard 41 43 84—3 81 C T Beath 42 40 82 1 =83 Messrs E R Henderson, J Davidson, J C Cowap, R R Turner, F T Ellis, H Bellairs, C Cunradi, R80 words
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Article99 1914-12-28 4 The result of the December competition was Mis Brereton Martin 38 39 77— 7 70 Mrs Samuel ...35 +35 70+ 1= 71 Mrs Crichton 38 44 82—10=72 Miss Barnett 51 +42 93—20 =73 Miss Brown 39 40 79— 5 74 Mrs Park 48 40 88—14 74 Mrs99 words
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Article121 1914-12-28 4 The Christmasday hole-and-hole match between sides captained by Mr. A. 8. Evens and Mr. J. A. Hunter resulted as follows A S Evens (Capt.) 0 A Forsyth 0 J Forsyth 0 J A Hunter (Capt.)l W Duncan 1 C F Nicholas 0 J B Mair 1 G121 words
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Article39 1914-12-28 4 The following ties have been fixed for to-day Single Handicap—Goodwin v Smith (1) Reimann v Reid (2). The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Single Handicap—Houston v Cunningham (2) Dunn v A S Hall (1).39 words
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199 1914-12-28 4 A football match was played at Bakar Bata on the ground adjoining the Advisor’s House on Saturday the 26 inst. at 5 p m between the Crescent Star Sports Club (Penang) and the Sri Lindongan Bulau Football Club (Kedah). T199 words
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Article244 1914-12-28 4 On Boxing Day morning the ranges shot at were 200, 500 a-d 600 yards, a sighter and 7 counting shots at each range. Result Capt R L Cuscaden H’cap -34 made 95 Sergt Motion -09 <15™ Batt QMS Murray -09 95 qn Lieut Owen .57 Pte244 words
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257 1914-12-28 4 INTERSTATE OSBORNE SHIELD COMPETITION, 1914. The above competition was fired on Sunday morning at the Taip ng Rs D2[A. Two States only were represented,Perax and Selangor. Each team included one lady Mrs. Wallace being in the Selangor Ter.in, and Mrs. T. S McG r egor shooting257 words
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Article44 1914-12-28 4 This Shield for competition between Perak Clubs will be fired for on the range of the holders Taiping, on Sunday next, January 3rd. Ihe faipiog Team will c nsist of the following Messrs McMregor Hobson, Chill CMsidy, Dowty and Coales.44 words
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108 1914-12-28 4 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contribution to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Dec. 23 ...$51,842 71 Md. Ali Sahib and Co., 20.00 Federal Rubber Stamp Co., 25.00 J. W. L. Allan 50.00 3rd instalment contributed108 words
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Article1298 1914-12-28 5 TRADING WITH ENEMIES. Tha law as to trading by or with alien enemies is in a chaotic condition. The Imperial Government bag seen fit to pass one set of laws for Britain and to order the passing of another set of laws in Crown colonies. The1,298 words
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Article1294 1914-12-28 5 NEED FOR MORE NEWS AND MORE MEN. THE MERRY DISPATCH RIDER. The following is from an officer in the Royal Field Artillery to hi! father We have now entered upon the uncom fortable weather. Big gales from the sea and drifting, icy rain. The roads are simply1,294 words
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Advertisement446 1914-12-28 5 "Our Anonymous Army.” I note that the Press complains that news from here is so meagre that the public never learn the deeds of the county regiments. It seems to me a thousand pities that this should be so, and, incidentally an omission which might easily be obviated. At the446 words
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Advertisement53 1914-12-28 5 The Straits Cinema, Location:—PENANG HOAD. 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 For particulars vide Handbills. Tan Boon Peng, Proprietor. George Town Kinematograph. PENANG’S PREMIER SHOW KUALA KANGSAR ROAD THEATRE. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME tSvery53 words
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Article19 1914-12-28 6 Armstrong —On December 24, at Ashestiel, Orchard Road, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Armstrong, a son.19 words
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Article222 1914-12-28 6 Clayton—Hare.—Nov. 21, at London, L. H. Clayton, of F.M‘8. Civil Service, to Eva Hare. Betteridgk—Spiers.—On December 20, at St. George’s, Penang, by the Rev. F. W. Haines, T. D. Betteridge, of Kuala Lumpur, to Mrs. C. R. F. Spiers, Wimbledon, London. Mills-Carr —On the 17th December, at Ha’ton, Ceylon,222 words
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Article964 1914-12-28 6 The draft of the Bill entitled an Ordinance to amend the Law relating to Libel is printed in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette of December 24tb. We were not aware that it was the intention to introduce a Bill to afford protection to the Press of the964 words
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Article1070 1914-12-28 6 When this disastrous war is ended, it would not surprise one to see a serious attempt made, for the sake of the national well-being in the future to induce many thousands of eligible males who have hitherto shied at the matrimonial venture, to adopt an attitude towards1,070 words
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Article28 1914-12-28 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin. in Penang was $70.25 p=r picu', business done. Tin in London was qioted at £148 spot, and £145 three months.28 words
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Article95 1914-12-28 6 Two weddings were solemnised by the Rev. W. Haines, Colonial Chaplain, at St. George’s Charch, Penang, on Christmas Day, the brides having arrived from Homethat day by the P. O. mail steimer. Mr. Ernest Edward Smith, planter, of Klang, was married to Miss Katherine Roberts, daughter of95 words
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Article68 1914-12-28 6 At the Presbyterian Church, Penang, on the afternoon of Christmas Day, the Rev W. Cross m.a officiating, the wedding took p’ace of Dr. J. Hall Tennant, of the Kedah Medical Service, Alor Star, and Miss Florinda Wallace who arrived fr< rr. Home by the mail. The bride was given68 words
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Article157 1914-12-28 6 News was received at, Penang by telegram on Saturday that the Rev. Father Joseph Menard, one of the Directors of the General Colleges of the Missions Etrangeres, and one of the founders of the Penang Mission hid bsen killed in action. Father Menard, who was157 words
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Article262 1914-12-28 6 V e Admiral Jerram forwards a copy of the F lowing telegram which has been receivr- by him as Nava! Commander in Chi China Station, from London on Chri-' 3 Day. T a Queen and I send the office s ar d m°n o tiie262 words
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Advertisement126 1914-12-28 6 'ISM IHH fa ll V ''Ltfr&Qtraliy. II j 1 In ’ll BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE 19 0 6 VINTAGE. At the Guildhall Banquet of pth November, 1914. Two of the only three Champagnes served were OLLINGER AND VEUVE CLICQUOT SOLE AGENTS: Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Wine and Spirit Merchants, PENANG.126 words
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Advertisement24 1914-12-28 6 E. O. HOTEL. NEW YEAR EVE, Thursday, 31st December, 1914. SPECIAL DINNER. DANCING. E. O. Orchestra—Town Band. Patriotic Souvenirs will be presented during Dinner.24 words
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Obituary31 1914-12-28 6 DEATH. Wbarne—On December 24, at Sheron, River Valley Road, Singapore, Ella Dorothy, the dearly beloved infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. B. Wearne aged 3 years and 4 days.31 words
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Article401 1914-12-28 7 [Reuter’s Special and Ordinary Services, 1 GERMAN COAST AND SHIPS ATTACKED. BOMBS ON NANCY AND METZ. THE BATTLE OFF THE FALKLANDS. The latest news from Belgium and the western part of the front in France is that a calm had occurred, no doubt a sort of Christmas tiuoe.[Reuter’s Special and Ordinary Services,1 - 401 words
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france and Belgium.
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Article209 1914-12-28 7 PROGRESS IN FRANCE. [Copyright Telegram (By Submarine Telegraph London, December 27. A Paris communique says from the North Sea to the Lys there has been a calm with intermittent cannonading. There is nothing to report from the Lys to the Oise. There have been artillery duels209 words
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Article209 1914-12-28 7 FRENCH AEROPLANES ATTACK METZ. London, December 27. A Paris communique says A German dirigible dropped-ten bombs on Nancy, in the middle of the town, without their being any military grounds for doing so. Our aeroplanes, on the contrary, bombarded the aviation sheds at Frescati, one of209 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article40 1914-12-28 7 HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES. London, December 26. A Paris message says the Russians inflicted considerable losses on the enemy on the Bzura, whi'e battles f+rther south, although obstinately counted, are proceeding under conditions favourable to the Russians40 words
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Article295 1914-12-28 7 SUCCESSFUL BAYONET CHARGE. Petrograd, December 26. An official message says there has been no change over the whole front on the left bank of the Vistula and in Galicia. The Germans on the night of D.c 23, and the whole of the next day, delivered several atta295 words
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Article199 1914-12-28 7 MANY PRISONERS CAPTURED. Petrograd, December 27. A Russian communique says there has mostly been artillery duels in the region of the Rawka and Ezura. German attacks were successfully repelled. The Russians dislodged the enemy on the lower Nida from the village of Vi-diea. The Austrians offered an199 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article249 1914-12-28 7 FORTIFYING OUTSIDE CAPITAL Sofia, December 28. The Turks are energetically fortifying San Stefano and other villages outside Constantinople, and also the island of Prinkism. They are evidently expecting a visit of the Allied Fleet. The Turks have suddenly begun to fear that the Dardanelles are no longer impregnable.249 words
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General News.
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Article23 1914-12-28 7 INCREASE PROPOSAL REJECTED. Tokio, December 26. The Japanese Diet has rejected the proposed increase of the Army and h*s dissolved.23 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article282 1914-12-28 7 BRITISH ATTACK ON GERMAN SQUADRON. ZEPPLINS DRIVEN OFF. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 27. The Admiralty announces that seven Naval seaplanes at daylight on Christmas day attacked German warships lying in Schilling Roads, off Cuxhaven. They were light cru’ser and destroyer force, with submarines.282 words
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Article58 1914-12-28 7 DRIVEN OFF BY BRITISH AIRCRAFT. London, December 25. The War Office announces that a hostile aeroplane whs sighted at 12 30 p.m flying very high east to west over Sheerness British aircraft ascended and went in pursuit and engaged the enemy, who after being hit three58 words
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Article1088 1914-12-28 7 HOW THE GERMAN SQUADRON WAS OUTWITTED. THE STORY OF THE FIGHT. Mon’e Video, December 27. Despatches which have been receive! at New York de cribe the officers of Rear-Ad-miral Sturdee's squadron as being most gleeful at outwitting the German intelligence department regarding the bringing of two battle1,088 words
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Article74 1914-12-28 7 British Bombs on Brussels. > AIRSHIP SHED ATTACKED. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 28. The Admiralty announce that on Thursday Squadron Commander Davies visited Brussels and dropped eight bombs on an airship abed, reported to contain a Parsev»! airship. Six are behaved to have74 words
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Article149 1914-12-28 7 THREE SEAPLANES ABANDONED. London, December 28. An Admiralty announcement says that in the British raid on Cuxhaven the seaplanes were piloted by Flight Commanders Oliver, Hewlett, Ro=s, and Kilner and Flight Lieu'enan's Mi'ey, Edwards, and Blackburn. The attack was delive ed starting from a point in149 words
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Article74 1914-12-28 7 Washington, December 26. The Japane e Embassy has received official advices that Russia has ceded to Japan its half of the Island of Sakhalin in return for heavy guns. The other ha'f was ceded to Japan at t’.e end of the Russo-Japanese war. Petrograd Denial. Petrograd, December74 words
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Article213 1914-12-28 7 Arrivals. By Arcadia (December 25) from London, Mr aud Mrs G H Wilson, Mr and Mrs W Law, Mr and Mrs B C N Knight, Mrs E W Lane, Miss A Plane, Miss K Roberts, Miss Hilda Clark Miss Lamb, Miss Wallace, Messrs B K James, A L Maclnes,213 words
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Article37 1914-12-28 7 Bookings in connection with the forthcoming vi-it of “The Grotesques will open at tie Rebinson Piano Co, a.m. to-morrow. Mr. W. J. M. Muirl eid, of Takap Rubber Plantations returned from leave on j Friday.37 words
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Article, Illustration1949 1914-12-28 8 THE DIVIDEND. The third annual gene-al meeting of the Singapore United Rubber Plan’ations, Ltd. was held' at Winchester House, E.C,, General Ivor Phillips, D.S.O., M.P. (Chairman of the comp» ay), presiding. The Chairman said: The subscribed capital is £10 less than last year, the 200 s carts1,949 words
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Article574 1914-12-28 8 YIELD ANTICIPATIONS EXCEEDED. The ninth ordinary genera' meeting was held at the Cannon-street Hotel, the Hon. Everard Feilding presiding. The Chairman renrnded the shareholders that he state 1 last year that the yield for the current year might, perhaps, show an improvement of about 100,0001b on that574 words
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Article483 1914-12-28 8 Great Britain’s Influence in the World. Her Huhnes the Ranei of Sarawak gave the sec )nd of the series of Philosophical Ins ituti in lectures in the United Free Assembly Hall, Edinburgh, to a large audience Speaking of Sa*awak and its People,” she referred to483 words
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Article538 1914-12-28 8 ENORMOUS EX PORI'S OF TIN AND RUBBER. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Liverpool Geographical Society was hel i in St. George’s Hall, when Mr. A. Hale delivered a lecture on “Tne Malay States.” Mr. Tho>. A Patterson (vice-chairman of the society) presided, and there was a538 words
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Article298 1914-12-28 8 The death is announced of Mr. Thomas Maitlani Upton, which took place at his residence in Bangkok. He had been longer a reddent in Siam than moit members of the European Colony. Death was due to the inroads of cancer, from which he had298 words
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Article876 1914-12-28 8 REPORTS OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGER. Following is the report of the Malayan Tin Dredging Co., Ltd for the year ending 30th June, 1914, which was to be presented at the third annual general meeting of the shareholder’, at the Caartered Accountants’ Institute, London. The directors herewith876 words
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Article438 1914-12-28 8 THE STANDARD MARKET. The underlying conditions of the tin mark*» are quite sound, and a fair amount of bn,i ness has been transacted in the open market during the week, confidence having been t all appearances thoroughly re-established and no further difficulties are anticipated in con nection with the438 words
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Article173 1914-12-28 8 London Stock Exchange Reopening. Sir George Paish, Financial Adviser to the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, has sailed in the Adriatic from New York. In interview just before he left he expressed the opinion that the London Stock Exchange would open shortly. He did not txpect,173 words
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Article93 1914-12-28 8 Monday. December 28. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water 9.40 a.m. and 9.54 p.m. Low Water 4.21 a.m. and 3.34 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Tuesday, December 29. Penang Turf Club, Meeting, Entries close 5 p.m, Rand. Golf Club, 6 p.m.93 words
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Article48 1914-12-28 8 January 7 and 9—Penang Turf Club, January Meeting. January 11.—Meeting of Penang Athenaeum in Masonic Hall, 9 p.m., Lecture on Nietzsche and the War by Rev. William Cross m a. January 11 and 12.—The Grotesques from the Savoy and Palace Theatre, London, at the Town Hall.48 words
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Advertisement32 1914-12-28 8 Where to Stay. Pbnang The E. 4O. Hotel, The Crag, Ruunymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The New Sea View Hotel. Singapore Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Cbylon Na wars Eliya.32 words
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Article413 1914-12-28 9 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, December 26. Mr C E Carlos, Acting State Treasurer, Pahang, is shorly to be moved to Perak as Sub-Treasurer, Batu Gajah, to succeed Mr S Carthegasam who goes on six months’ leave. It is understood that the State Treasurership of Pahang413 words
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Article210 1914-12-28 9 In the Chancery Divison on 25th nlto, the action of Sir Paul Chater, of Hongkong, and Guthrie Co., Ltd., of S ngapore, agaiaet Mr. Harry Seymour Foster was to have been hr aid by Mr. Justice Astbury, a-ked for specific performance of an agreement of Aug.210 words
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Article116 1914-12-28 9 A performance of the Gilbert and Sullivan opera, H M 8 Pinafore, will be given by the above Society early io the newfyear, in aid of the War Relief Fund. Members and others who have copies of the vocal Ecore are requested to lend them for the116 words
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Article56 1914-12-28 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 this evening 1. Two Step Merry Mitzi 2. Lancers Merry Old Tyne Godfrey 3 Waltz Gold and Silver Lehar a Sone Sister Susie’s Sewing Shirts Jor Soldiers Darewski 5 Song It’s56 words
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Article44 1914-12-28 9 The Hon Secretary, Mr O Ven 1I [8 Thomas, asks u, to state that he wdl be obliged if all »>'“ we mon es b t “g Wnnd will pay the suns to him at the Municipal Offices before the 31st instant.44 words
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Article206 1914-12-28 9 GERMANS’ FATAL NEGLE3T. London, Dec. 2.—The “Daily Chronicle” has published the following report from its c in Belgium (Mr. M. H. Donohue): The Germans in Belgium are suffering acutely through the winter. As a triumphant march to Calais was anticipated, no winter quarters were provided, and206 words
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Article243 1914-12-28 9 London, Dec. 2.—Mr. Maxwell, the Daily Telegraph war correspondent, quotes an officer who is acting as intermediary between the Allied armies. The officer remarked “It is dangerous to imagine that Germany has exhausted her reserves of fighters. It is true that tremendim and irrepa able gaps243 words
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Article110 1914-12-28 9 London, Dec 3.—A Frenchman, who had confined in the Lancaster concentration camp, upon suspicion of bis being a German, received his discharge yesterday, upon his proving his nationality. He declared his intention of joining the French army and this indiscreet declaration roused the fury of his fellow110 words
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Article69 1914-12-28 9 Washington, Dec. 3.—Owing to reports that the Bethlehem (Steel Corporation is about to build numbers of submarines for a belligerent power Mr Bn an, Secretary of State has conferred with Mr Schwab, president of t b e Corpnration, pointing out to him the breach of neutrality involved.69 words
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Article60 1914-12-28 9 London, Dec. 2, —The Copenhagen correspondent of the ‘Daily Mail” states: “Most of ths German warships hitherto at Kiel have been transferred to the North Sea. Great activity continues at Kiel, where several thousands of mechanics are employed in conit noting submarine’, waterplanes, and floaring batteries. There60 words
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Article53 1914-12-28 9 London, Dc. 3.—Scandinavian newspapers report that has issued a new Ukase, strengthening the imperial authority in Finland. Toe Swedish newspapers express great satisfaction with this Ukas?, which they declare is a death blow to the ancient constitution which Finland retained when it was separated from Sweden and53 words
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Article42 1914-12-28 9 Cairo, Dec. 2,—The Egyptian Premier (Rushdi Pasha), in an interview granted to journalists here yesterday, paid a high tribute to Great Britain’s magnificent and abiding work in Egypt. “Great Britain ha’,” he declared, “fulfilled all the conditionsentitling hertoremiin Egypt’s protector,”42 words
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Article114 1914-12-28 9 London, December 6.—The Star reports that the Thames is over crowded with shipping. The Tilbury docks are full, and many steamers are lying in the river waiting for berths. This rush of shipping is due to the fact that for various reasons many ships have114 words
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Article97 1914-12-28 9 London, December 6.—The Admiralty has renamed the new battleship Almirante Latoire,” built for Chili but acquired on comp'etion by Britain. She will be christened the Canada.” Two new boats built as leaders of destroyer flotillas have been named the Botha and the Tipperary.” [The Canada is a97 words
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Article87 1914-12-28 9 London, Dec. 2.—The Daily Telegraph” points out that Germany has cinsiderab'y more submarines than was supposed, having exercised a preemption over an unknown Dumber which she was constructing at Dantzig or the Germania yard for lesser European an! other navies. The newspaper expresses the opiniun, however, that87 words
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Article70 1914-12-28 9 London, December 6 —The Daily at Dunkirk states that the Allies’ sentries at Pervyse (Belgium), at midnight one recent night were suddenly alarmei by figures creeping up in the darkness. Ou bestirring thems.lves they discovered thao 500 Germans were trying to cross the Yser, many being70 words
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Article81 1914-12-28 9 Copenhagen, Dec. 6,—A telegram from Berlin states that under German direction the Turks have undertaken to construct a military railway from Maian, south of tbe Dead Se», to the Suez Canal. Maian is on the railway from Beirut, which runs eastward to Damascus, and then southward towards81 words
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Article78 1914-12-28 9 London, Dec. 6.—An eye witness supplies a narrative to the German lately heavily pressed the Indians’ lines extending with saps for a short it distance, but none of the movement! were carried out successfully. The Germans, the eye-witness adds, are using civilians to dig trenches. Boths sides78 words
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70 1914-12-28 9 March Through Switzerland A Plan That Failed. Paris, Dec. 6.—“ Le Matin states that maps of Switzerland have been found on the cead bodies of seve.al German officers. The maps were printed in Germany, with Italian names of places, and were designed for the use of Italian officers during the70 words
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Article54 1914-12-28 9 Capetown, Dec. 6.—The Government is confiscating farm stock and effects held by the rebels, and is conside ing the inaugration of concentration camps for the dependents of rebels who are now in the field, or who have been taken prisoners, owing to the hardships which their wives54 words
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Article46 1914-12-28 9 London, Deo 5, —At Dublin, where the military authorities recently warned the editors of certain papers against continuing to publish disloyal statements and articles, the police yesterday seized the “Irish Worker.” The printing plant and all documents on the premises were seized.46 words
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Article69 1914-12-28 9 Geneva, Dec 6.—“ La Su’sse states that the Germ ins at Colmar and Mulhausen, in Alsace, have mined the big guns mounted on the fort there, so that they may be destroyed if the French capture the position’. As a further evidence of German appi ehension, preparations are69 words
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Article615 1914-12-28 9 MR. F. D. EVANS’ PAPER. At a recent Friday meeting of the Junior Institution of Engineers, Mr. F. D. Evans, A. M. Inst. C.E., Executive Engineer, Public Works Department Federated Malay States, di-coursed on the topic The Engineer and Malaria As examples of the terrible effect615 words
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Article214 1914-12-28 9 The Malays being Mahomedans, says the Financier their recent expression of loyal sympathy for the cause of Great Britain and the Allies on the outbreak of hostilities with Turkey is especially gratifying. The Sultan of Perak has communicated to His Majesty, through the High Commissioner for214 words
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Advertisement64 1914-12-28 9 It will interest you to make a list from memory of the foods you eat, the beverages you drink, the goods you ose, which please you most. You’ll be surprised to'find that most of them are advertised® goods. Your favourite drink—the dentifrice you enjoy using best, are advertised ones, and64 words
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Advertisement1039 1914-12-28 9 PA.M. Meeting. BANKS. Tbe Aokndi. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. The next meeting of the Planters AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA, Association of Malaya will beheld at 11 a.m., on Sunday, January 3rd, at the Incorporated by Royal Charter. Chamber of Commerce, Kuala Lumpur. Following i. the agenda Capital ...£1.300,000 i m: tn*1,039 words
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Article, Illustration61 1914-12-28 10 The Map shows Cuxhaven, at the mouth of the Elbe, near which fortified port a British Air Squadron and a Fleet of cruisers, destroyers, and submarines attacked a German Squadron on Christmas Day. Nancy, where German airships have dropped bombs, and Metz, which has been attacked by61 words
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Article1260 1914-12-28 10 SURPASSING SUCCESS. Mr. Lloyd Gaorge’s announcement in the Hou.e of Commons that the War Loan had been oversubscribed was necessarily the outstanding feature of his wide review of the fiaancal position in this country. We need not deal with his account of the various steps so1,260 words
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Article124 1914-12-28 10 Bombay, Dec. 14—The Mecca pilgrim reason has come to an end. Ths Bombay Persian Company’s steamer Tewa and several other ship* have sailed from Jeddah with returning Indian pilgrims en route to India. Du r ing the last fortnight or three weeks, according to Egyptian papers, the Egyptian124 words
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Article139 1914-12-28 10 Arcadia. Brit., 3567, Barcham. Dec 25, London, gen., Adamson, Giitillan Co. Malta, Brit., 3888, Cockman, Dec. 25, S’ghai, gen Adamson Giitillan Co. Menggala, Dut., 164, Esser, Dec. 28, B. Deli, gen., K. P. M. Co. Jin Ho, Brit., 93, Hardiuge, Dec. 28, Asahan, gen., E. S. Co. Avagyee,139 words
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Article26 1914-12-28 10 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Tongkah Calypso 1 p.m. Teluk Anson Hebe 4 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Klang 4-30 p.m.26 words
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Article46 1914-12-28 10 To-day. Ngi Thye for Alor Star (Kedah). Alma for Deli. Avagyee for Dindings, Sitiawan Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Kedah for Port Swettenham. Hong Bee for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. Un Peng for Ptilau Langkawi, Perlis Setul. Flying Dragon for Port Weld and Taiping.46 words
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1774 1914-12-28 11 A GENERAL REVIEW. There was a much larger gathering than usual in the House of Lords on November 25th, a number of peeresses occupying the galleries to hear Lord Kitchener’s statement. Lord Kitchener, who was received with cheers, said: Since I last addressed your1,774 words
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