Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 30 December 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-12-30 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 302 VOL. LXXII. WEDNESDAY. 30th DECEMBER. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS,20 words
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Advertisement1087 1914-12-30 1 U TOU WANT TO SHIP, J BUY OR sell 1 jRUBBERn 1 OB TO FORWARD GOODS U ITO ANY PART or thu WORLD n •o to n ALLEN DENNYS Co., J T. vaioM strut. mr-ir-nm Bg M XT Y K S (J N L FE ASTHENO p IA n British1,087 words
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Advertisement64 1914-12-30 1 3 a FOK S3O g B X 7OU ean have the Pinang O j I Gaaette ported every day < for a whole ye«& to your addreaa a (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). a g Proportionate Quarterly and g Half-yearly rates. n Subscriptions are payabk. in adracoe and remittancee should bo addressed64 words
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Article575 1914-12-30 2 EFFECT OF TEST CASE. As wa briefly announce! in yesterday's issue a telegram has b*en received from Batavia with regard to the cargo in the interned German steamers in the Netherlands Indies ports, intimating that judgment in the case brought by the Nestle and Anglo Swhs575 words
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Article90 1914-12-30 2 GERMANS REPORTED TO HAVE DISPERSED. A wire to the British Legati-.n at Bang•kok says, Despatches were received from West Africa wi h an account of the operation* in the Cameroons. After stubborn fighting, Jubu-si Edu* was occupied by Anglo-French forces. Measures are being taken for the administration90 words
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Article85 1914-12-30 2 Wednesday, Dec. 30. Choir Practice 6-15 p.m. Thursday, Die. 31. New Year’s Eve, Evensong and short Sermon at 6 p.m. Friday. Circumcision of our Lord, 8 a m. Holy Communion, 6 p.m. Service of Intercession in Time of War. Sunday, 2nd Sunday after Clristmas, 8 a.m.85 words
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Article675 1914-12-30 2 ENTRIES. The following are the entries for the Penang Race Meeting on January 7th and 9th FIRST DAY. Thursday, 7th January, 1915. I.— The Opening Stakes. Value $5OO. A Handicap for all Horses to be entered at a stated value of $6OO. Rules of Racing Nos. 187, 188675 words
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Article196 1914-12-30 2 The Directors in submitting to the shareholders the statement of the Asset* and Liabilities of the Company, and the Profit and Loss Account for the half-year ended September 30th, 1914, eay The groi-s profits of the Company for the past half-year amount to Yen 4,798,785, out196 words
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281 1914-12-30 2 Germans as 'Gurkhas Snipe Within the English Lines. An officer at the front with a heavy battery of Ro; al Artil'ery has written a letter in which he gives an interesting account of the operation’, pai ticulai lv as regards the Fiying Corps. The letter is November 6 and, according281 words
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Article161 1914-12-30 2 A Consu'ar report recently issued shows that th re was a continued increase in the volume of trade at Port Saul during 191 3, and that the B tish Empire held a predomi ant pisition in the trade. There was an increase of i nports161 words
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Article1353 1914-12-30 2 A RACY INTERVIEW. A racy interview with General von Hindenburg, Commander-in-Chief of the German urines opera i< g against our Russian Allie®, is contributed to the “NeueFieir Press” (Vienna) of November 16 by Dr Paul Go dmaun, the well-known Berlin correspondent of that journal. Dr. Goldmanu1,353 words
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Article203 1914-12-30 2 Delhi, Decembe ’9.—A message from Colombo, dated 1* ins" says that the deputation of the Rubber Growers Association, i i London, has complained to the Secretary of State that the administration of labour had become difficult owing to the dangerous depletion of the European staffs, caused by203 words
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Article166 1914-12-30 2 Wedeetdaf. December 30. Perak River Valley Rubber Co., Annual Meeting, noon. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water 11.14 a.m. and 11.11 p.m Low Water 5.42 a.m. and 5.16 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala* Kangsar Road. Thuraday, December 31 Band Golf Club, 6 p.m.166 words
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Article49 1914-12-30 2 January 7 and 9 Penang Turf Club, January Meeting. January 11 and 12.—The Grotesques from the Savoy and Palace Theatre, London, at the Town Hall. January 18.—Meeting of Penang Athenaeum in Masonic Hall, 9 p.m., Lecture on Nietzsche and the War by Rev. William Cross m a.49 words
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Advertisement59 1914-12-30 2 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 wse individual knows that Woo ls’ Great Peppermint Cure is an uiequalled preventative of sickness,59 words
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Advertisement326 1914-12-30 2 PLANTER, wi'h 8 years’ experience in rubber is open to engagement. Speak both Tamil and Maliy fluently. Aged 28 years and Scotch. Testimonials and references on application to Planter,” c/o Pinang Gazette. FOR SALE. FORD MOTOR CAR, two seater with double dickie in first rate running order, electric light, Stepney,326 words
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Miscellaneous174 1914-12-30 2 Commencing Friday, Ist January, <915 A NEW YEAR PROGRAMME Of Exceptional Merit, at GEORGE TOWN KINEMA, Kuala Kangsa Road. The Latest News from the Front. The Bombardment of Bona and Phillippeviile by the cruisers Goeben and Breslau.” The Senegal Sharpshooters from French West Africa for the Front. A Group of174 words
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Article311 1914-12-30 3 GALLANT GARWHALIS. London, December 20.—The following from a responsible source has been communicated to the Viceroy by the Secretary of State In fighting on tl e 23rd November to 24th November it fell to the 39th Garwhal Rifles (Ist Battalion) to make a final assault which311 words
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Article109 1914-12-30 3 Allahabad, December 19, —A Pioneer cable dated London, December 17th, says: The raid on the coast has given a great fillip to recruiting, and the north-eastern counties regiments, in particular, will each, as a result, add an extra battalion. The Germans have again miscalculated the temperament of109 words
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Article93 1914-12-30 3 The Baby Killers.” London, December 20.—Mr. Churchill, 'writing to the Mayor of Scarborough, sympathises on his own and on the Navy’s account with the losses sustained. He says We admire the dignity and fortituas of Scarborough, Whitby and Hartlepool. Nothing proves plainer the effectiveness of the British Naval pressure than93 words
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Article93 1914-12-30 3 London, Dec. 20.—From the United States come? an urgent demand for tonnage for cotton and wheat exports, lhe great deficiency is due to a large number of British steamers being in Government service, and the absence of German shipping. Freights have risen steadily, almost every day93 words
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Article57 1914-12-30 3 London, December 21.—An Amsterdam cable states; The Professors ofjßerhn University have made a significant appeal to the nation to change it? diet in order to frustrate the Allies’ attempt to starve it out. ’Jbev advocate the use of potatoes, rye, vegetables .nd fruit, and «commend -skim milk57 words
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Article31 1914-12-30 3 Colombo, December 20—A T.®®’ Ceylon” London cable states: Ceylons -second contingent has arrived in London, lad has been drafted to the Rifle Brigade, 7ch Royal Fusiliers and other corps.31 words
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Article15 1914-12-30 3 London, December 19.-A purpose of discussing measures for lief of the pounded.15 words
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Article232 1914-12-30 3 Calais, Nov. 22.—Trains have been coming through Calais full of soldiers in an unfamiliar uniform of a light blue-grey colour, which makes people st)p and stare when they see it. This is the new French field service uniform which is just beginning to make its appearance. It232 words
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Article77 1914-12-30 3 Delhi, Dec. 20.—The position which the Russians now occupy on the left bank of the Vistula is along the River Bzura about 32 miles west of Warsaw, On this line the Germans reinforced from the west seem to be concentrating their efforts. The Caucasus army headquarters state77 words
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Article334 1914-12-30 3 PILGRIMS’ PLIGHT ON OF WAR, In the course of an interview, Cipt. Smith, master of the pilgrim steamer Lawoe, related his experiences at Jeldah after the dec’aratio-i of war to the “Bombay Chronicle.” The Lawoe had been at Jed ivh some days before war was actually declared. The334 words
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Article221 1914-12-30 3 Malay Hunter Shot. A Malay hunter named Mat Sam was shot by a companion whilst after a deer in the jungle near the 10 mile, Bentong-road, on Dec. 24th. It appears the men had been out some time when they came upon the tracks of a deer which221 words
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INDIAN ITEMS.
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Article445 1914-12-30 3 Calcutta, December 17.—The committee of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce h<s considered a Government letter, asking for an opinion on the proposed legis’ation against usury. There appeared to the committee to be no reasonable doubt that civil courts are being wrongly used by money lenders to enforce445 words
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Article170 1914-12-30 3 London, Dec. 19.—Mr. Roberts, Under Secretary of State for India, was present at a farewell reception to Mr. Gandhi, who is sailing for India. Mr. Gandhi was garlanded and cheered. Mr. Roberts congratulated Mr. Gandhi on his great work in South Africa, and paid a tribute170 words
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Article184 1914-12-30 3 Chandernagore, December 2.—Quite a sensation was caused at Chinsurah yesterday when fifteen wounded mill coolie*, besides the bodies of four persons who had died of injuries, all from the Gouripur Mill on the Naihati side were removed to the Imambara Hospital yesterday morning. According to Mr. Ashworth,184 words
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Article56 1914-12-30 3 Delhi, December 22.—The following sums have been given towards war expenses: The Raja of Sailana Rs. 20,000; the Raja of Dewis (Senior Branch) and Nawab of Patandi each Rs. 15,000. The Feudatory Chief of Patna State has given R*. 10,500 and the Feudatory Chief of Gangpur State R56 words
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Article161 1914-12-30 3 Delhi, December 19th.— A telegram stating that Lieut, the Hou. W. E. Hardinge, 15th Hussars, eldest son of the Viceroy, has died from blood-po soning in hospital at Home, has just been received here. It will be remembered he was recently given a D S O for161 words
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Article153 1914-12-30 3 Bombay, December 19.—1 n the suit brought by Messrs. P. Nusserwaoji Co., Coal Merchants, against the Hansa Line German steamer Wartenfels which has been adjudged a prize vessel by the Aden Prize Court, at the High Court yesterday Mr. Justice Macleod gave a degree against the153 words
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Article56 1914-12-30 3 London, December 20.—Sir James Willcocks has written to Sir John Hewett, expressing the gratitude of the Indian soldiers for the c onforts sent through the fund. He assured all concerned in thi” labour of love that their efforts are more than recognised and appreciated by all56 words
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Article22 1914-12-30 3 Allahabad, December 20. —Mr. Dobbs, Judicial Commissioner, N. W. F. P proceeds at once on special duty to Basra.22 words
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Article209 1914-12-30 3 Here advancing a bit on the right Where the French had a —of a fight On the left a few Germans were put to the Sword, And a biplane passed over A garden in Dover No damage was done, thank the Lord! There they tell us from209 words
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Article210 1914-12-30 3 Avbrbe to False Economies. H. H. the Rajah of Sarawak, at his last council meeting on Dec. 12th, said he regretted to hive to state that the time? were not favourable towards successful trade and almost a'l were severely hit by the effect of the war. This210 words
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Article362 1914-12-30 3 THE BRITISH PROTECTORATE. Delhi, December 20.—The Viceroy has received the following from the Secretary of State, dated December 19 The Press Bureau announcei in view of the action of Abbas Helini, lately Khedive of Egypt who adhered to the Kind’s enemies, His Majesty’s Government depose! hi.362 words
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Article313 1914-12-30 3 Delhi, December 19.—The news of the British Protectorate being established in Egypt has now been widely discussed in Delhi, and the news has given the liveliest satisfaction in all quarters. The selection of Sir Henry McMahon as High Commissioner is regarded as a high compliment to India313 words
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Article211 1914-12-30 3 London, December 19.—Lord Cromer, in a letter to The Time?,’’ says that all that the decision of the Government does is to sever the connection between Turkey and Egypt. This is an unmixed good. It must not be assumed that the pavment of tribute will necessarily cease. The211 words
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240 1914-12-30 3 Major Moraht, military expert of the Berliner Tageblatt,” discussing the prospects of a Tarkish march upon the Suez Canal, says be cannot deny the difficulties of such an attack, but he trusts that the energy of the Turks will overcome all obstacles. We240 words
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Article141 1914-12-30 3 London, December 19th.—At Cairo the Sultan in a rescript announces his desire to secure the moral and material welfare of the country by the perfection of education and vigilant care for the tranquility and security of the people. He expresses the conviction that the definition of Britain’s141 words
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302 1914-12-30 3 Grave disorder among the very large number of men in the aliens’ detention camp near Douglas, Isle of Man, resulted in five of the inmates being shot and fifteen wounded by their armed guards, who had been riotously attacked. The camp302 words
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Article64 1914-12-30 3 The casualties in the raid on the Easn Coast are higher than at first supposed, including women and children At Hartlepool, 82 civiliasn and eight soldier? were killed, much havoc was caused to the to wn. The whole bittery guarding the entrance wa? killed but the fort was64 words
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Article2271 1914-12-30 4 When the mail brought us a small yellowcovered American pamphlet, some 3| 6| inches in size and bearing the above title, we were inclined at first glance to drop it ignominiously into the waste paper bisket. But our curiosity was excited and closer inspection ’revealed the little2,271 words
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Article788 1914-12-30 4 PAYMENTS TO LOCAL BAR. Continuing his argument for the appointment of Mr. John Mitchell, of Messrs Barter and Co., as receiver for the Selr Yeoh Kongsi, in the Supreme Court Penang, yesterday afternoon, the Hon. A. R. A J ams (for the Attorney-Geneal) B&id there was no788 words
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Advertisement117 1914-12-30 4 MOET CHANDON CHAMPAGNE. 1906 Dry Imperial. SOLE AGENTS: SELLAR, MURRAY Co., PENANG. GLACIAL ACETIC ACID. Packed in Demijohns containing 44.1 lb. each. 96/' GUARANTEED. LARGE STOCKS NOW ON HAND AT THE LOWEST MARKET PRICE. The Eastern Trading Co., 35, PITT STREET, PENANG. Pnunq 4ip ipoH\ NEW STOCK OF TENNIS RACQUETS117 words
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Advertisement24 1914-12-30 4 E. O. HOTEL. NEW YEAR EVE, Thursday, 31st December, 1814. SPECIAL DINNER. DANCING. E. O. Orchestra—Town Band. Patriotic Souvenirs will be presented during Dinner.24 words
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Article172 1914-12-30 5 STIFF FIGHTING IN FRANCE. RUSSIANS’ CONTINUED SUCCESS. AMERICAN PROTEST TO THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT. Some particulmly severe fighting ocooriej in belg urn and France on Tuesday, following a lull necessitated by a terrific storm on the previous dav. The All es have at last established themselves in the172 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article43 1914-12-30 5 PROGRESS IN THE ARGONNE. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 29. A Paris official evening communique «ays “On December 28, a violent storm prevented operations over most of the front, but we m ide some progress in the Argonne.”43 words
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Article121 1914-12-30 5 MANY COUNTER-ATTACKS IN FRANCE. London, December 29 A Paris communique says “In Belgium our troops have carried the village of St. George’s, and establishei themselves. The enemy somewhat violently bombarded our positions from the Lys to the Somme. A calm prevails in the district northwest of121 words
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Article194 1914-12-30 5 THRILLING BRITISH ATTACKS. London, December 29; ««Eye-witness” says the fighting on D cember 21st continued with aetermination. Our efforts were directed towards lessening a small gap in on centre. The German, were g-WH ba t male a frenh eff.rr in th. afternoon. Oor men, in 'ace194 words
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Article56 1914-12-30 5 AS FIERCE AS IN YPRES BATTLE London, December 29. A Boulogne message says the number and condition of the waunded arriving at the hospitals attest the fierceness of the recent fighting in Flanders. Officers say that it equals that of the hottest days in the great56 words
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Article69 1914-12-30 5 PEOPLE STARVING TO DEATH. London, December 3). A Philadelphia binker, who ha* completed a tour in Belgium, on being asked to make an independent report to the Relief Commissions, says that people are dying for want of proper food, causing dysentery and kindred diseases. Thirty per69 words
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Article64 1914-12-30 5 AUTHORITIES’ WARNING TO CIVILIANS. London, December 29. The Naval and Military authorities call attention to persm* using the streets, in view of the d nger of fragments of shells, and bullets, from guns used against hostile aircraft attempting a raid on London. Civilians a r e64 words
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Article43 1914-12-30 5 London, December 29 The German Pres* reproduces the British accounts of a raid by a German aviatoi on the Thames valley, but does not mention his name, from which it is assumed that the aviate r is m’ssing.43 words
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Article44 1914-12-30 5 GERMAN NOTIFICATION. Washington, December 30. Germany has formal'y notified the State Department that the American Consuls in Belgium must be acceptable to the German military authorities, and that it is desirable that some of the Con-u s be withdrawn temporarily.44 words
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Article21 1914-12-30 5 London, December 28. Ttmporary Brigadiers Haking and F. C. Bh»,w have promoted Major-Generals for distinguished conduct in the field.21 words
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Article24 1914-12-30 5 The French War Ministry, which is the only Government Department still remaining at Bordeaux, returns to Paris on January 7th.24 words
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Russian Campgain.
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Article80 1914-12-30 5 THOUSANDS OF PRISONERS. L ndon, December 29 A Petrograd communique says German attacks in Central Poland were everywhere repulsed with heavy losses. The enemy aie retreating precipitately in the Carpathians, where five thousand were captured on Dec. 26th. The Russians took fifteen thousand prismers during a week’s fighting80 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article178 1914-12-30 5 DODGING TORPEDOES AND BOMBS [Copyright Telrgram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Loudon, December 30 A Harwich message says further details in regard to the raid on Cuxhaven have come to hand. The British destroyers by swift circling movements round the cruisers frustrated all the submarine attacks. All the178 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article47 1914-12-30 5 GERMANS RECOGNISE THEIR BLUNDER. London, December 29. Reports from various sources tend to confirm that depression and discontent generally prevail in Constantinople, which is causing disquietude in German circles, who apprehend that the Turkish Nationalist movement is destroying their plans in regard to Turkey.47 words
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Article54 1914-12-30 5 MANY CASUALTIES. London, December 29. Ti e wet-est December on record culminated yesterday evening in a very fierce ga’e and snowfall. Three houses were wrecked at Clapham, one person being killed an 1 three injured. There have bean many casualties in the country. A terrible sea54 words
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194 1914-12-30 5 SHARPLY-WORDED PROTEST TO BRITISH GOVERNMENT. Washington, December 29. The United States Government has sent a long note to the Government of Great Britain insisting on an early improvement in the treatment of Arce ican commerce by the British flee’, and warns Britain that much feeling194 words
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Article64 1914-12-30 5 London, December 29. In denying the report of the Russian cession of part of Sakhahen to Japan, the Japanese Embassy informs Reuter that whatever assistance Japan may give or prop se to give is the onto ime of cordial re atio; s of the two countties, and64 words
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STOP PRESS WAR NEWS.
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Article92 1914-12-30 5 [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Washirgton, December 30. The Unite! Stat°s no’e to tie British Government adds with reference to the detention of American ships at sea, the Government cannot tolera’e the undue delays in examining, or convoying to British ports, for a detailed examination, and92 words
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Article64 1914-12-30 5 A CRITICAL SITUATION. THE LATEST DIVIDENDS, [P. G. Special Cable.] [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, Dec. 29. Many companies a r e witholding dividends against contingencies, as the situation is becoming critical in consequence of the export prohibition. Bukit Rajah Rubber Co. Ltd., will pay an64 words
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Article74 1914-12-30 5 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. advise u* that the undermentioned pucs were realised for rubber s -Id by them by auction and private tender yesterday, when 42,236 lb*. were sold Smoked Sheet Good to $lOB No. 2 85 105 Unsmoked Sheet 70 86 No. 1 Crepe 101 No, 274 words
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78 1914-12-30 5 The Hon. Treasuier send* us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Dec. 28 ...$54,267 81 Teik Chin and Co Ltd., 20.00 K. Pachte 300.00 Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce 100.00 Coolies of Lee Kang78 words
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Article42 1914-12-30 5 Balance D c 28 412.08 Miss Allan 20.(0 Anglo Chinese Girls Scho 1 55 85 English and Chinese Methodist Mission Sunday School 12.03 G. T. L. 20.00 Balance on Dec. 29 $519.96 Amount previously acknowIcged $6,613.33 Total $7,133 2942 words
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Article50 1914-12-30 5 The following ties have been fixel for to-day Single Handicap—W S Dunn v A S Hall (1). Double Handicap—R Reid and Chai mers 4) v B E Mitchell and Ward <)(2) The fol'owing ties have been fixed for to-morrow Single Handicap—Goodwin v Reiman Muir v Dick (2).50 words
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Article58 1914-12-30 5 Page 2.—Penang Rac< s The Nippon Yusen Kai-ha. Page 3.—Ahead of the Mail New Era in Egypt; Indian Items. Page 4.—The War D »pe In the North Sea Seh Yeob K ongsi. Page s.—Teh grams Here and Th‘-re Escap* From Piiscn. Page 6.—Mail War Items. Page 7.58 words
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Article1094 1914-12-30 5 If any of our reaiers are in doubt as to where the War Ministers of the Allied Armies found their precedent for a military censorship such as had nevtr been experienced in Europe until the Balkan struggle, when the operations of the Bulgarians weie marked by extraordinary1,094 words
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Article271 1914-12-30 5 ACCUSED TECHNICALLY GUILTY. This case, in wh ch nineteen Tamils figured as the accuse!, atd the hearing of which had from week to week teen postponed, «as finally disposed of this morning before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel. Accused were charged wi’h being members of an unlawful socie271 words
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Article212 1914-12-30 5 BANISHEE PLEADS GUILTY. I Chu San Tok, a Hokien, pleaded guilty befjie Mr. V. G. Ez chiel, to-day, with escaping from the Civ.l Prison on the 7th in tar.t. Accused was banished from the Settlement some m nths ago a> d was arrested here at the b’ginn’ng212 words
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Article49 1914-12-30 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the E-planaie from 6 to 7 this evening 1. Two Step Camp meeting.. Mills 2. Lancers Songs oj London William* 3. Waltz Are en ciel Waldteufel 4. Two Step Billy Possum Tnurbm 5. March Dditrate ...Holmes49 words
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Article167 1914-12-30 5 “M M.” To-day's quotation for unrefined tin in Penang wa* $70.75 p r pica l buyers, no sellers. Tin in London was q toted at £143 10s. spot, and £145 15*. three months. The Negri Sembilan Sporting Club concluitdon Saturdays disti cdy successful mee-ing, ou which M-.“M M.” - 167 words
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MAIL WAR ITEMS.
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Article549 1914-12-30 6 Apart altogether from the capture of Kiao-cbow, Japan has rendered splendid service to the Allied cause, writes “G.H L.’’ in the 8 andard.” Her warships have been employed in extensive convoying operation and they have taken a prominent part iu the hunt for German crusiers in549 words
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230 1914-12-30 6 A despatch from Boulogne-sur-Mer to the Daily Express tells how Lieutenant Dimmer, of the King’s Royal Rifles, who has just been awarded the Victoria Cross, learnt the news of the good fortune in the following dramatic manner The y. ung officer, who has230 words
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124 1914-12-30 6 The New York correspondent of the Daily Telegraph cables a< follows under date of Nov. 22 The remarkable success of the British war loan has made a profound impression in American financial circles. The fact that the new loan was probably oversubscribed twice without any124 words
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Article336 1914-12-30 6 A pathetic interest attaches to Earl Rober s’s contribution t> the forthc lining King Albert’s Bo< k because it constitutes the last w rds address d by him to his country. Lord Roberts wro’e the letter a few d iys before his departuie for the front336 words
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Article194 1914-12-30 6 A Central News correspondent wires from North Eastern France: I am relitblv in’ortned—and the information at this time of day may perhaps be allowed to piss the Censir—that the British troops who heid the bastion around Yp es —a frmt of ab ut eight miles—were when194 words
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Article171 1914-12-30 6 General Sir Douglas Haig is in EnglaAtt for a brief visit, and he saw the King at Buckingham Palsce. A few weeks ago General Sir Horace Smirh-Dorrien returned for a few days, and he also was received by the King. The strain of the first171 words
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129 1914-12-30 6 It is estimated that already more than 250,000,009 dollars (£50,000,000) has been sprnt in this country for supplies by the warring nations of Europe. The E W. Bliss Company, of Brooklyn, which makes proj ctiles, rep rts that it is unable to handle all the bu*iness129 words
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Article25 1914-12-30 6 The Times of Cey’on’s London crrespondent cables that out of 140,000 miners in Northumberland and Durham, 40,000 have joined Lord Kitchener’s army,25 words
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Article378 1914-12-30 6 The following extracts from let 1 era which have been handed for publicatio i explain themselves. They are from an officer in one of the Guards Brigades to his wife a Are the English soldier» really as brave as ou- newspapers make out, or is it378 words
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Article219 1914-12-30 6 A Swedish official with a strong German bias has written a glowing account in a Stockholm paper of the hero-worship which is being Recorded General von Hindenburg by the Germans, says the Copenhagen correspondent of the Daily News The General has accepted fifty different degree*. The ruined villages219 words
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Article218 1914-12-30 6 The Press Association has been asked to circulate the following letter from Mrs. Frances E. J. Parker, a sister of Lord Kitchener;— Alexandra Club 12, Grosvenor-street. Sir—The letters I have already addressed to the Press pleading with the nation on b half of our soldiers have brought218 words
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Article145 1914-12-30 6 The “Paris Matin,” referring to the action of a German officer in striking Flight Commander Briggs in the face with a ridingwhip, says At fit st, one could not believe that an officar, instead of saluting so brave a man, would assault him. The fact145 words
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Advertisement565 1914-12-30 6 «■MM*» «i iniwii n>. T —m -TSKiWB estate ASSISTAMT I WANTED for Rubber Estate in Perak. Knowledge of lapping, fidd work and Malay essential. App'icqfions with copies of testimonials to be forwarded to X. X., g/o Pinang Gazette. 1244—m w f B I Englishman, aged 27, 24 years’ L experience,565 words
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Advertisement1151 1914-12-30 6 Cripple Walks BANKS. Paralysed for Three Years. Now Walks 5 Miles to Work. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, Cured completely by these AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA, Tablets. Here is a miracle indeed Mv. Hayes, Incorporated by Royal Charter. jl Church-street, Middleebrough, says:-“ I was cured of paf alyeis seven Pniff-up Capital ...£1,200,006;1,151 words
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Article1615 1914-12-30 7 OFFICIAL REPORT OF GERMAN FEROCITY AND CRUELTY. Another long and ghastly account of murders, pillage, and arson by the Germans in Belgium has bee a issued by the Press Bureau. It is a continuation report drawn up by a member of the Belgian Commission or Enquiry on1,615 words
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Article177 1914-12-30 7 Powers of the highest importance wi uld be conferred on the British authorities by the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Bill, which wa* introduced into the House of Commons by Mr. McKenna. It is to enable his Majesty in Council to issue regulations authorising the trial177 words
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Article584 1914-12-30 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Perak, Brit, 254, Spencer, Dec. 29, Malacca, gen., E. S. Co. Ban Watt Soon, Brit, 199. Taylor, Dec. 29, Langkat, gen., E. S. Co. Ismaila, Brit., 3381. Hauywood, Dec.. 29, Calcutta, gen.,—Order. Alma, Brit, 459, Bell, Dec. 30, Deli, gen., E. S. Co Avagyee, Brit., 247, Pithie,584 words
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