Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 January 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-01-04 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 2 VOL. LXXIII. MONDAY. 4th JANUARY. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1057 1915-01-04 1 c^- y rr ~nr TO SHIP. BUY on SELL R U 13 13 E) R M os to r y FORWARD GOODS I to AM >*ART or THa WORLD GO TO i ALLEN DENNYS Co., 7. BMION STRUT. irs* >■ I* aajL-JLM ii 3£Z LIPTON’S TEAS SUN O life Weakness1,057 words
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Advertisement66 1915-01-04 1 moDDoo» jrjtrncinonacaooaona c 9 2 Km »»<> 2 9 X.7OU can bare the Piuanj 9 3 1 Garotte posted every day 9 for a whole year to yeur addrena. a a (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, J27J. if g Proportionate Quarterly and Half-yearly rate*. Sohacriptiona are payable in "i advance and remittances should66 words
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Article902 1915-01-04 2 GERMAN DEPRESSION. The Dutch j jurnals, a Sourabiya correspondent say-, hai more or less lengthy articles on the severity of the loss to Germany, our leading daily here, in particular, having the following A shadow has been cast over the German enthusiasm over their success in Poland902 words
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Article1133 1915-01-04 2 THE OTHER SIDE. The other sidp has been so rationally p it by an electrician in the c lumns of the Electrician,” that it will serve a good purpo«e to see some of it instea 1 of confining our vision tn the objectionable side of German business methods.1,133 words
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Advertisement1079 1915-01-04 2 ESTATE ASSISTANT NOTICE. i ANTED for Rubber Estate in Perak. qr» H g INTEREST and responsibility o f Knowledge of lapping, find work I r j r i- A Mb. Robkrt Hendry tn our firm and Malay essential. Applications with r. l mi 4 1 r e j j ceased1,079 words
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Advertisement323 1915-01-04 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. ALL persons claiming refund of assessment in respect of dwelling hou-es vacant for anv p>r ions of the half-year ending 31st December, 1914, are hereby reminded that such claim mu-t be sent in to the Commissioners on or befere the 31st day of January, 1915. Forms of petition323 words
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Advertisement607 1915-01-04 2 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA Incorporated by Roy&I Chart?? Paid-up Capital £1,*****0 Reserve Fund *..£1,800,090 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200 OQQ Head Office J, 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.C Agencies and Branch Eg. Amritsar Hongkong Puket Bangkok Iloilo Rangoos Batavia Ipoh Saigon f Bombay Karachi Serernbar Calcutta Klang607 words
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Article656 1915-01-04 3 annual meeting. The annual meeting of this Company was held at Singapore. The Chairman said There 18 nothing in the accounts calling for special mention, and they are simple enough to be understood without explanation, exo» pt perhaps I should mention that though the full audit tee656 words
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Article127 1915-01-04 3 Beutrr’s Agency learns tl ah there is no need for anxiety regar ling the safety of the Anglo- Persian oil-fields. The fields themselves are well to the eastwa’d of the Turkish frontier, and the Bakhtiari, who are the paramount chiefs in the vicinity, are friendly, and moreover, are127 words
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Article, Illustration1100 1915-01-04 3 [BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] Mentioned in Despatches. The despatches in which Sir John French describes the doings of our troops are inspiring documents. Sir John has indeed the soldier’s bluntnes* and aversion from empty words. But the deeds he hss to relate are of the order with which1,100 words
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Article329 1915-01-04 3 What A War Corrbspondrnt Has Seen. The war correspondent < f the Dutch paper “De Tijd ”at Siu's write* Many who are following the operations on the Yser with interest, wonder what the Germans do with their dead. The mode of disposing of the bodies of329 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCE.
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Article341 1915-01-04 3 -Ex. The decision of the Governmen u to prohibit the shipment of tinplates to Denmark, Sweden, and Holland in order to prevent such goods being re-sold to Germany will entail a considerable loss of trade to the Welsh tinplate manufactu es. They are, however, submitting-Ex. - 341 words
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Article380 1915-01-04 3 As I pointed out before, says a writer in The Ironmonger,” th re is a general tendency amongst the com nercial community to conduct the so-called trade war in rather nn easy going manner It is not enough to say Ah, now that German competition380 words
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Article293 1915-01-04 3 Acco ding to the Frankfurter Zeitung,” it is expee’ed that the German Government will shortly fix maximum sei ing prices for copper, aluminium, ant mony, nickel, and ce' tain other metaland it is hoped th it by this measure stocks which have been he'd back in293 words
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Article61 1915-01-04 3 TIN OUTPUT. The production of tin in the Island of Banca is officially state! to have been 977.23 picul* in May, 2611.11 piculs in June, and 3995 80 piculs in July of the present year. The unsold s ock of Government owned Banc* tin in the hands61 words
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Article252 1915-01-04 3 A British firm has received a letter from' its foreign representative, who is a Frenchman, and who has some candid things to say about British coinmerciil apathy. Hi® remarks have that uncomfortable quality which is so often associated with the truth. He begins In your letter you252 words
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Article205 1915-01-04 3 Mr. Harry Picken, of West Hartlepool* an engineer on the staamer Nigaristan, sends home a vivid desc iption of the sinking of the Russian cruiser Jemtchug by the Emden at Penang on October 28. The Nigaristan was lying in the harbour when the Emden, dodging205 words
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Article228 1915-01-04 3 A Ban on Tipperary." New York, December 2nd.—The Secetary of the United States Navy has prohibited American Naval men from singing; Tipperary.” New York is mak’ng merrv over the order. The World asks Why should anyoie want to sing at all, when m like Mr. Dauie’s are at the 1228 words
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Advertisement67 1915-01-04 3 Insure Yourself against all sorts of aches and pains—headache, toothache, backache, sore throat, sprains, strains and bruise*—by keeping clo-e at hand a bottle of Ijittle’s Oriental Bahn. It stops the pain. Stops it quickly. Just rub it in where the pain, ache or soreness is, and see how soon you67 words
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Advertisement53 1915-01-04 3 Brise d’ Azur is a most de ightful perfume, and makes a charming addition to any toilet-table. Lilacea is another odour with a peculiar appeal of its own. These and a wellchosen assortment of other high class perfumes suitable for Christmas gifts, are on sale by Cash Chemists Ltd., 52-5453 words
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Article2394 1915-01-04 4 THREATENED SHORTAGE OF LABOUR. THE CURRENCY QUESTION. [From our Special Correspondent.'] Kuala Lumpur, January 3. A meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya was held at the Chamber of Commerce, Koala Lumpur, to-day. The Hon. E. Macfadyen (Chairman) ,pre ided, the following delegates from district associations being2,394 words
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Article250 1915-01-04 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.'] Kuala Lumpur, January 2 Ti e managem°nt of the Esana Hall Kiuema Syndicate gave their second free matinee to children on New Year’s Eve from 6.30 to 7.30 pm. The hall which is situated on Ba'u Road, though a temporary structu250 words
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76 1915-01-04 4 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Dec. 31 ...$68,643 91 B. G. Palener 25.00 Staff of George Town Dispensary Ltd., 2nd monthly instalment 36.50 W. M. Thomson 10.00 Kee76 words
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Article47 1915-01-04 4 Balance Dec 30 569.96 X. Y. Z, Taiping 60.00 William Dell, monthly 10 00 H. W. Thomson, Tsiping monthly 20.00 C. E. B, Taiping 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. O M monthly. 5.00 Balance on Jan. 2 $674.96 Amount previously ackuowleged $6,613.33 Total $7,288 2947 words
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Article298 1915-01-04 4 We are requested to again ask all who have copies of the vocal score of H.M.S. Pinafore to communicate with the Hon. Secretary, the Hon. Librarian or the Musical Director. There will be a meeting of Committee to-morrow, and it is necessary that this information be available298 words
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Article948 1915-01-04 4 A.T THE PENANG CHURCHES. In accordance wi’h His Maje ty s command, Special Services of Intercession and thanksgiving in connection with the War held in the various Churc> es in Penang yesterday, large congregations attending. Penang Volunteers piraled at tie Esplanade at 7.30 a.m. to the number 117948 words
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Article89 1915-01-04 4 [From Our Own Corresponding] Singapore, January 4. His Excellency the G >vernor, Str Arth ar You g, M .jor-General Roade, Vj Cb Admiral Je ram, military and naval o ffi and members of the Legis'ative Council attended the Special Service of Intercession in Singapore Cathedral yesterday. Bishop of89 words
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Article125 1915-01-04 4 Arrivals. By Lama (January 3) from Calcutta, M r H J Adams an i Mr A Y Pensin from Rangoon, Rev Brother Alphonse, Mrs Ah Koon, Mrs Ah Foke, Messrs R Bi lett, A K Ba-ha, E Cotter and Emanuel. By Klang (January 4) from Singapore, Captain and Mrs125 words
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Article27 1915-01-04 4 OUTPUTS FOR DECEMBER. The following are rubber outputs for Dec. Batak Rabit lbs 18,500 Bagan Serai 19,000 Penang 118,500 Rubana 43.000 Straits 178,500 Tali Ayer 40,00027 words
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Article217 1915-01-04 4 Mr H. Norman is appointed to act as assistant to the Resident, Malacca, police magistrate, assistant judge and coroner and Deupty Culltc or of Land Revenue for Ma'acca. Messrs F. K Wilson, G. C. Dodd, O. E. Venables, H. F. Monk, E. P. F. Pretty, and C.217 words
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Article128 1915-01-04 4 Penang, January 4, 1915. (5y Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 4 months' sight Bank ,*..2/4 3 8 3 Credit ...2/4 3/4 3 Documentary ...2/5 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 f 3 days' sight Private n 177 Bombay Demand Bank 174} Moulmein Demand Bank n 173128 words
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Advertisement38 1915-01-04 4 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.”38 words
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Article962 1915-01-04 5 WHAT ALLIES THINK OF ONE ANOTHER. Mr. Neil Munro, The Daily Chronicle special correspondent, writer Our redoubtable friend, the Russian, meanwhile playing lone hand, cinnot be included in any inquiry as to what the Allies think of one another, but after three months’ comradeship in962 words
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Article100 1915-01-04 5 Monday, January 4 Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water 1.37 a.m. and 2.20 p.m. Low Water 8.27 a.m. and 8.24 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Tuesday, January 5 Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m High Water 2.10 a.m. and 2.55 p.m. Low100 words
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Article49 1915-01-04 5 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 rn Masonic Hall, 9 p.m., Lecture on Nietzsche and the War by Rev. William Cross m a.49 words
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Advertisement347 1915-01-04 5 BROWN Co., Monumental Sculptors? CALCUTTA. Monumente and Tombstones of every description «applied. Inscriptions done in all languages, under skilled European supervision. The oest Italian and Carara Marble used. William Edward sobs, ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND. Granite Merchants and Manufacturers of Tombstones in various kinds of Aberdeen Granite. Rampies ol Granite to be347 words
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Advertisement192 1915-01-04 5 Yorkshire Weave and British WooL Get light pure wool for a Smart Suit. Pure Wool Suits are light, healthy, smart and comfortable. Send for 120 Suit Length Patterns Free. Get j*l your local tailor to make up suit lengths sent direct from f I' Huddersfield, the hub of the World’s192 words
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Article20 1915-01-04 6 Cleavrr. —On the 2nd Dec., at the White House, Eastbourne, to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cleaver —a son.20 words
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Article45 1915-01-04 6 Bowen —Haynrs—No. 21, at Trinidad, Harry T. Bowen, son of the late Adderley Bowen, Penang, and of Mrs. Bowen, England, to Mede», only daughter of late John Haynes, Trinidad. Ward—Waller.—Nov. 30, at London, Captain E. B. Ward to Margaret, daughter of T. W. Waller.45 words
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Article1140 1915-01-04 6 It would appear from the cabled extracts of German newspaper articles that there is a growing realization on the part of the German people, especia’ly those of the trading and commercial classes, that the cut ing off of supplies of raw &c., and the dangers of financial1,140 words
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Article1811 1915-01-04 6 Contemporary writers must envy Eye Witness his reading public, for they can only be estimated in hunbels of millions. This milita-y observer, whose technical knowledge enables him to summarise the s lient festues in the operdiots by all arms w th the instinct of a smart sub-editor1,811 words
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Advertisement124 1915-01-04 6 I 8 rrO 'MI ■Lil Extra Quality I BOLLINpER CHAMPAGNE 19 0 6 VINTAGE. At the Guildhall Banquet of pth November, 1914* Two of the only three Champagnes served were BOLLINGER AND VEUVE CLICQUOT SOLE AGENTS: I* Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Wine and Spirit Merchants, PENANG. I PtrWG124 words
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Advertisement24 1915-01-04 6 E &O. HOTEL. SPECIAL RACE DINNERS. THURSDAY 7th Jan., 1915 AND SATURDAY 9th Jan., 1915. E. V O. ORCHESTRA AND TOWN BAND IN ATTENDANCE.24 words
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Obituary396 1915-01-04 6 DEATHS. Adams.—Nov. 30th, at Tanglin,” Eltham, Kent, Arthur Passmore Adams (formerly of Singapore), aged 63. Obituary. CHIEF GOVERNMENT WHIP. L ndon, Janua'y 3, The dea h has occurred, from typhoid < f the Government Ch ef Whip, Mr. Percy H. lllingwort’, M P., P.C. Mr Percy H. Illingworth, whose name396 words
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Article303 1915-01-04 7 THE FIGHTING IN POLAND. THE ALLIES’ CAPTURES. FORMIDABLE SURVIVORS’ EXPERIENCES. Iu Belgium the Allies are holding on to the ground they have recently gained, and except in the region of Nieuport the enemy have ceased their attacks. Near the coast the artilleiy has been very active In France,303 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article638 1915-01-04 7 [Reuter’s Sprcial and Ordinary Services.] [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, January 2. A French official communique sajs the enemy delivered numerous attacks. All these were repulsed. The most violent was an artillery engagement to the north of the Lys, particularly in the dunes near Nieuport, and Zonnebeke.[Reuter’s Sprcial and Ordinary Services.] - 638 words
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Article126 1915-01-04 7 EY E WITNESS’S STORY. London, January 2. The Press Bureau issues a statement by “Eye-witness.” He says that on the December 28th there was a hurricane follow, d by a violent thunderstorm. There was nothing notable to report. The weather waterlogged the ground, which was not126 words
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Article112 1915-01-04 7 HANDSHAKING BETWEEN FOES. London, January 3. A letter from a Private of the Rifle Btigade says it was a fine picture to see British and German officers on Christmas Day, shaking hands, in the glow of a searchlight, midway between the trenches. The men were mist112 words
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Article92 1915-01-04 7 EXACTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS Loudon, January 3. German exac.ions on Belgium continue to be made. The latest is the infliction of a fine of five thousand pounds in gold on Ghent, because a few hundred yards of telephone wires were cu\ A proclamation has been issued at92 words
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Article20 1915-01-04 7 A TOTAL OF 604,200. Paris, January 3. Estimates of prisoners held by the Allied countries total 604,200.20 words
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Article22 1915-01-04 7 London, January 3. President Poincare at d his Ministers held a receftfion of rhe diplomatic body at Paris.22 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article59 1915-01-04 7 THREE THOUSAND PRISONERS. Petrograd, January 2. An official communique says that despite stubborn resistance we took the enemy’s earthworks at the village of Macbanka, iu the region of Gorlitze, taking three thousand prisoner?, sixty eight officeie, four guns, and six quickfirers. The engagement continues. Furious counter-attacks were59 words
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Article129 1915-01-04 7 RUSSIAN GAINS IN GALICIA. Ptt ograd, January 2. A Russian communique says the Russians continue to repulse German attacks at the Bzura and Rawka, dospi e the enemy’s heavy artillery and bombs. The Germans captured some tranches between Vloezezowa and Kielce, after severe fighting, but were129 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article86 1915-01-04 7 Petrograd, January 3. An official message says desperate fighting centimes at Sarykamysk. The situation at Aidahan is unchanged. The Russians blocked a Turkish offensive in the direction of Olti. Ardahan Taken by Turks. London, January 4. A Turkish communique asserts that Ardahan has been captured by the86 words
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Article26 1915-01-04 7 Belgrade, January 2. Four Austrian monitors on Thursday evening bombarled the fortress of Belgrade on the banks of ti e Save and Danube.26 words
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Article237 1915-01-04 7 RESCUE OF CUTTER’S CREW. London, January 2. Seventy of the Foimidable’s crew were saved by a trawler. TI ey had been in an open cutter for twtlve hours when rescued. The trawler, running before the gale, had to heave to owing to the force of the wind.237 words
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Article176 1915-01-04 7 FLIGHT COMMANDER HEWLETT’S EXPERIENCES. London, January 2. Flight Commander Hewlett, who has returned to Ymuiden, sail he commanded a squadron of nine aeroplanes aboard three warships. Only eight ascended, one hiving developed defects. Flight Commander Hewlett, who was leading, entered a thick fog and found himself176 words
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General News.
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Article67 1915-01-04 7 A CANDID TEUTON VIEW. London, January 3. The Vossische Z-itung says Germany is surrounded by an unbreakable chain, preventing the importation of supplies, and the scarcity of petrol is already noticeable. There are everywhere indications that the harvest in Germany will be below expections. We have not yet67 words
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Article25 1915-01-04 7 Washington, January 3. Various business interests have protected against any legislation restricting the export of munitions of war to belligerents in Europe,25 words
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Article92 1915-01-04 7 THE EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS. London, January 3. The Pops telegraphed to the Kais r appealing to his feelings of Christian charity to terminate this disastrous war, and begin the New Year with an act of Imperial generosity by accepting the propos <1 for an exchange of92 words
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Article50 1915-01-04 7 London, January 3. There were crowded congregatio s of all denominations at the Intercession Services, which were most impres s ive, es pecially those at Saint Paul’s Cathedra) and Westminster Abbey. The serv’ces were concluded with the “National Anthem There was also a special service at Westminster Cathedral.50 words
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Article50 1915-01-04 7 Washington, January 2, President Wilson’s New Year greetings from the heads cf States included the following from King George, Hearty good wis-hes for your personal happiness and the prospeii’y of the United State?, to which we are united by such close ties of friendship and intimacy.”50 words
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Article55 1915-01-04 7 London, January 3. A Russian Orange Book forms another contribution to the mass of documentary evidence proving Germany’s responsibility for the war. The Book throws a clear light on the underhand methods of Austrian and German diplomacy to force Tuikey into the war, despite the pacific efforts55 words
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Article104 1915-01-04 7 LORD WIMBORNE APPOINTED. London, January 3. It is officially announced tl at Lord Wimborne has been appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Ivor Bertie Guest, Ist Baron Wimborne, D. L., J. P., was bom at Dowlais in 1835, son of Sir Josiah John Guest, first baronet, and104 words
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Article174 1915-01-04 7 AN OLD GAOLBiRD. Ibrahim, a handcart puller, was to-day charged in the Third Court, Penang, before Mr. L. V. J. Lavdle, with criminal breach of trust of a bag of rice, valued at $7,50. It appears that at noon ou Christmas Day lan Kim, shopkeeper of B174 words
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Article75 1915-01-04 7 Page 2.—Notes From Java German Competition. Page 3.—Howarth Erskine Ltd.; Trade and Commerce London Litter; The Emden’s Visit to Penang. Page 4.—Planters of Malaja; Intercession Services From Sir John French. Page s.—Tommy’s Idea of the Piou-Piou. Page 6.—TI e Economic Factor Here and There. Page 7.—Telegrams Page75 words
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Article17 1915-01-04 7 To-day's quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $69.50 per pica', buyers,, no sellers.17 words
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Article58 1915-01-04 7 The output of the New Tambun Mines for the mouth of December, amounted to 67 piculs and 65 catties. The output of Rahman Hydraulic Tin,. Limbed during the month of December was 600 plku s. The Output of The Rahman Tin Co., Ltd., during the month of December58 words
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Article382 1915-01-04 7 Counsel for the plaintiffs (Hon. A. R. Adams) having filed an additional affidavit in this case, Mr. Justice Ebden this afternoon granted an application by counsel for the defendants (Mr. P. Simpson) for a further two weeks’ adjournment. The Vulkan Shipbuilding Works announce that since the382 words
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Article832 1915-01-04 8 Vessels launched io the United Kingdom last ysar totalled 1,247, of 1,200,489 tons. Glasgow was the leading shipbuilding centre, with a i ecord of 132 ships and 235,286 tons. The Austrian-Lloyd Line has dismissed a large number of ship captains, officers, and office employers, and has closed its832 words
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Advertisement226 1915-01-04 8 You have heen a// world, Jad Wha/ha ve you seen In snoslplaces, sonny A sesn ißuJj van WHOUTENS I B COCOA lIIIHMAXS BAIL LINE. From Japan, China, Straits, TO Marseilles, London, and Liverpool. A frequent service of fast cargo steamers of this Line will be ran in the above trade,226 words
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Advertisement191 1915-01-04 8 Little Peterisms.” uin w( i u 4% /V Mt*, rYjWWie i i-1 ilQ.ii iiAi.il x Xj LAGER pGr BRAVO, AUSTRALIA! LITTLE PETER: “Well done, Old Sport. The Mother Country won’t forget.” PETER WALKER LAGER BEER. Obtainable from all first class dealers or Sellar, Murray Co., AGENTS, PENANG. Mackay’s Liqueur j191 words
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Article1861 1915-01-04 9 THE BATTLE OR YPRESARMENTIERES. narrative of a great fight. A further dispatch from Field-Marhal Sir John French hag hreu issued by the War Office. The dispatch, which is dated November 20 covers the operations carried out by the British Forces in the region of Yj1,861 words
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AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
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Article274 1915-01-04 9 ADMIRAL STURDEE’S SPEECH, London, December 25.—At Monte Video the British Colony gave a brilliant reception in honour of the Admiral last night. The Fiench Colony was present. A Buenos Aires cables state l: The captain of the Argentine Cruiser San Martin has exchanged visits with the British274 words
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Article199 1915-01-04 9 Calcutta, Decembtr 25.—“ The Statesman’s” London correspondent cable-:—The correspondent of The Morning Post telegraphs that Germany has failed miserably to accomplish the prim. 3 object of the invasion to Poland, namely, the destruction of the Russian strategic scheme of occupying Galicia, capturing Cracow, and invading Silesia. A199 words
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Article117 1915-01-04 9 Allahabad, Dec. 24.—“ The Pioneer’s” London correspondent cables In the advance made by the Allies the British atd Indian forces have made progress against severe opposition. Our forces are much helped by increased numbers and additional gun power. We have successfully replied to all the mechanism which117 words
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Article95 1915-01-04 9 London, 24th December.—An Amsterdam cable states German extortions from helpless Belgians continues. Parents of lads who are serving in the army are being heavily fined, the amount being increased according to the length of the son s absence. Taxes of all sorts are being imposed. Even poultrykeepers are95 words
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Article57 1915-01-04 9 London, December 27 A terrible railway collision has occurred at Kahsh (Poland) between a crowded German troop train, and a train returning with wounded German offic rs. Over twenty carriages were smashed to atoms. Four hundred were killed and five hundred injured. A number of rai'way officials57 words
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Article67 1915-01-04 9 Colombo, December 27.—A Times of Ceylon London cable states: In preparation for the opening of the Stock Exchange on January 4th drastic ruleshave been laid down to prevent the sale of enemies’ securities. New rules also provide that every naturalised alien, unless able to produce denationalisation papers67 words
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Article78 1915-01-04 9 Allahabad, December 26-—“ The Pioneer” says the number of Mahommedans in the Russian Army is 150,000. There has been eager vo unt ering among the Caucasian and Central Asian regiments, all of which are anxious to go on service. The outbreak of the war with Turkey78 words
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Article61 1915-01-04 9 Loudon, Dec. 24—It was stated before the French Army Commission that 489, 773 wounded had been treated in hospitals between Sept. 15th and Nov. 30;h. Of these 79 per cent, had returned to the ranks, and two and half per cent had died. There were now 3,97861 words
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Article87 1915-01-04 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 this evening 1. Two Step The Jolly Negroes Wedding ...Vollstedt 2. Quadrille Monte Carlo Wiliams 3. Waltz Quaker Giil ...Monckton 4. Serenade La Paloma Yradier 5. March The Chinatown Rosey The87 words
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Article229 1915-01-04 9 Penang, January 4. Beef— els. Soup per catty 18 Roast 28 Steaks 28 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 28 Ox Tail each 45 Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart 45 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 46 Mutton229 words
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Advertisement922 1915-01-04 9 In the matter of the j/r. t. i. m. Gordon. Straits Settlements Companies’ Ordinance 1889 P- P‘ ln the matter of the Kwong Yik Banking Company, Ltd. Liquidation). NOTICE is hereby given that the Liouidators of the Company have declared X Electric .Installation a Becon( j dividend at the rate922 words
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Article419 1915-01-04 10 NOVEMBER REPORT. Messrs. James F. Hutton Co., Ltd writing on Novembar 26/14, report Liverpool Cotton. To-day. Last Week. Mid-American—Spot 4.48 4.42 Mid-American, Current Month 4.17 J 4.12 F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 7.05 7.05 Spot—Cents 7.50 New York Cotton. YoBter day. week. Spot—Cents. 7.75 7.50 London. To-day. Last week Bar419 words
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Article492 1915-01-04 10 Command of the Sea. It is the fifth month of the war> and the docks of London were never busier or more crowded than they are to-day. There is practically no casual labour left, and the Port of London Authority is employing 20 per cent more labourers than this time492 words
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Article352 1915-01-04 10 I learn that the prohibition of the export of rubber from this country and also from our rubber-producing colonie», except to British ports, writes a London correspondent, is certain to have disastrous conse quences for numerous London rubber companies, and has already had a very352 words
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Article555 1915-01-04 10 A Businessman’s Belief, The question posed above is being considered by the business man at the present time owing to the stagnation of trade caused by the present war. The answer is a simple one, writes Ernest C. Digby, of the Daily Express The555 words
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Article191 1915-01-04 10 Glbnshibl Rubber —Tot. diyd. 5 p.c. Ulu Rantau —Second int, divd. 5 p.c. Kapar Para.—Second int. divd. 15 p.c. Jugra.—lnt. divd. 15 p.c. last year 30 P- c Majedte (Johore). —Report to 3O states crop was 47,712 lbs, realising 2s. 1.9 d. Third Mile.—As export of191 words
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Article107 1915-01-04 10 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Lama, Brit., 957, Sinclair, Jan. 3, C’cutta, gen., Huttenbach Liebert Co. Klang, Brit., 732, Fawcus, Jan. 4, S’pore, gen., A. G. Co. Indragiri, Dut., 161, Bron, Jan. 4, Deli, gen., K.P.M. Rochussen, Dut., 2776, Wintel, Jan. 4, Batavia, gen., K.P.M. Golcouda, Brit., 3730, Mloth, Jan. 4, N’ptam,107 words
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Article46 1915-01-04 10 To-day. Rochussen for T. Semawe, Segli, Sabang Olehleh etc., Padang. Golconda for Port Swettenham Singapore. Kedah for Dindings, Sitiawan Began Datoh and Tel uk Anson. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Setul. Flying Dragon for Port Weld and Taiping. Telemachus for Singapore, Hongkong and Saigon.46 words
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Article26 1915-01-04 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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Article261 1915-01-04 10 Penang, January 4, 1915. 8; P. Tapioca $3.85 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $4 sales Gold leaf $61.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $29.00 buyers. Trang Pepper $19.00 no stock. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings s—nom:$ —nom: or no261 words
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Article31 1915-01-04 10 Penang The E. 40. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The New Sea View Hotel. Singapore: —Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Ceylon :•—Nnwara Eliya.31 words
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Advertisement264 1915-01-04 10 The Straits Sales Room. MR. G. B. MADDEN begs to inform the general Public of Penang that he has opened business at 60, Beach Street, as Auctioneer, Ship Chandler, General Estate and Commission Agent. He further begs to assure the Public that all household furniture and other goods entrusted to264 words
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Advertisement451 1915-01-04 10 NIKKO Modern Art Photographic Studio. Developing and Printing Amateurs’ Work. Out-door Photography undertaken by Experts. Mahogany and Oak Frames always in stock. Telephone No. 579. 21, Penang Road. K. S. OK ANIWA, Proprietor. THE I WiVfeBEST DISINFECTANTS. All Kinds and for All Purposes. AS SUPPLIED TO H.M. GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. SANITAS-OKOL451 words
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Article864 1915-01-04 11 WASTE OF MONB.Y AND OF LIFE. A meeting was held recently in the Houldsworth Hall, Manchester, of the St. George’s Asacciation, which has for its object the promotion of sexual purity. The Bishcp of Manchester presided, and addresses were given by Sir William Milligan and Bishop Neligan.864 words
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Advertisement1061 1915-01-04 11 J"— 11 I III—KMB—.Y. K. BAD BREATH. THE TONGUE IS THE INDEX. j3p&H Mdll utCdfDSnip vO. Ld. Your breath is foul. You do not perceive it yourself. You are like a lij i person who is always among the oils and I ia 1 j i varnishes —you get used1,061 words
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Advertisement49 1915-01-04 11 Beware of that chill which strikes you in the loins if disregarded, serious disease will follow. A dose or two of Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, taken immediately the trouble is noticed, throws off all bad symptoms. Never be without it in the home. Sold everywhere. 80 cents a bottle.49 words
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Advertisement324 1915-01-04 11 j Hazeline (Trade Mark) Snow •iit’*'* -Y* I:.:<:J t£)EVELOPS the beauty of the skin to iperfection. Obtainable of all Chemist» and Stores Burroughs Wellcome a* Co. 4/4 London and Bombay _j Hazeline Snow” >6 non-greasy. Those who prefer a preparation of a creamy nature should use ‘Hazcline’ Cream. O r~_.324 words
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Advertisement1566 1915-01-04 12 SA i LING? STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co.fe JO«an Itjfgr British India LIMITED. f and CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM HAV. CO., m STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. For Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hg Companies’ steamers are despatched M vniu •> J[ from Liverpool outwards for the Strait» 'T A111AriSOn China, and Japan every1,566 words
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