Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 8 January 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-01-08 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 6 VOL. LXXIII. FRIDAY. Bth JANUARY. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement1047 1915-01-08 1 QgMODULJOOCMr-W M-CC=> y ir YOU WAN I' TO SHIP, F buy on SELL kUBBEIV OB TO n FORWARD GOODS EAhY PAhT or TH» WORLD GO TO O LEW DENNYS Co., 1, UMION BTRKJET. p SX“ Em lIDTON’S TFAS sun life <O, BEACH STREET. PENANG. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, HST M VJ? S1,047 words
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Advertisement61 1915-01-08 1 □onDDOinnennwaoiiODSODDCua o FOB S3O g YOU eau have the Pin ant Gftfbgtte posted every day q for a whole y***r to yonr eddfSAS. O (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). O P?oporti<’ •at-» Quarterly and Half -yearly ratea. Subscriptions are payable in ."t •durance 'and remittance» shook 1 a be addrwiaed to q61 words
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Article359 1915-01-08 2 EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF A FRENCH TROOP. The “Figaro” describes from an authentic source an extraordinary adventure of 150 French soldiers This detachment has held its position behind the German line, and has succeeded in eluding the G rmans. It appears that the detachment formed part of359 words
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Article492 1915-01-08 2 Thur Effict in Wafare. In the British Medical Journal is an illustration of tbe arrows which are employed on the battlefield by the airmen of the Allies. These arrows consist of two parts, a head and a short flanged shaf r The head measures 5.7 cm. (about492 words
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Article1087 1915-01-08 2 FIGHT TO THE DEATH. “Sincathe opening of the war the AngloIndian Army under Fie'd-Marshall Sir John French has suffered 84,0 JO casualties, losses equal approximately to the strength with which it origin illy took the field.” This sentence is taken from an important and deeply interesting article1,087 words
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Advertisement903 1915-01-08 2 Rates for estate assistant TXTANTED for Rubber Estate in Perak Casual Advertisements. W Knowledge of Tapping, fidd work and Malay essential. Applications with FOR SALE, TO LET, SITUATIONS VACANT, ETC. copiea of teBtimo ial to f r ard l to X. X., c/o Pinang Gazette. Minimum Charge $2.00 1244 mw903 words
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Advertisement478 1915-01-08 2 FOR SALE. Thoroughbred griffin, 5 years old, a good hack, up to 16 stone, thoroughly broken and quiet in harness. Any reasonable trial given. Price $250. Apply to H. B. PIKE. 7-9-1 FOR SALE. FORD MOTOR CAR, two seater with double dickie in first rate running order, electric light, Stepney,478 words
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Advertisement591 1915-01-08 2 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 Head Office 38, BISHOPBGATE, LONDON, E.Q Agencies and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Puket Bangkok Iloilo Rangoon Batavia Ipoh Saigon Bombay Karachi Serembae Calcutta Klang Shanghai Canton Kobe 6mgapors591 words
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Article1019 1915-01-08 3 SOME COMPARISONS. Military Corre pondent. writes.— Modern warfare throws upon the Army Medical Service a far greater r.esponeibility for the treatment of sick and wounded than was the when armies were smaller and armaments less powerful. The South African War taught us many lessons, and perhaps the1,019 words
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Article377 1915-01-08 3 TRENCHANT CRITICISM OF U S. GOVERNMENT. An energetic protest against the American official attitude in regard to the war is made by Mr John J Chapman in the “New York Times." Mr Chapman was admitted to the American Bar in 1888 and gave up practi<e iu 1898.377 words
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Article332 1915-01-08 3 It is becoming more plain that the bru balities of ths Germans are the outcome of teaching d-liberately inculcated. In any war in any country, in the army of any nation, the conduct of the soldiers depends ultimately upon the tone set by the sup-eme authority. Theie is332 words
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Article892 1915-01-08 3 HOME METHODS. St*p by step says a home exchange, the Government ae evolving some s»rt of a reasonable scheme for coping with the problem of trading with the enemy. The measures hitherti adopted have left many difficulties unsolved, and have proved to be in some892 words
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Advertisement74 1915-01-08 3 Advertisers cannot make money on oi e transaction. Every person who n-plies io an advertisement must be given such attention and value that the oi e sale will pave the way to further sales. Businesses are built up upon frien« ship and trust twixt the buyer and seller, for a74 words
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Advertisement174 1915-01-08 3 Little Peterisms.” X 4 i 777 < x .x'f' xJlageblP* 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. Good RICH TYRES I f •y Sole Importers: Straits Settlements, Malay174 words
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Article3159 1915-01-08 4 FEW FAVOURITES WIN ON OPENING DAY. Doubtle s the war and an acknowleged ■scare ty of money were largely reiponsible this year, bat there is no doubt that the opening days of oar local race meetings are steadily diminishing in popularity. The appearance of the lawn and pad3,159 words
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Article563 1915-01-08 4 AMERICAN OPINION. Washington, December I,—Reviewing the four months of the campaign, the military expert of the New York Evening Sun decla-es that certain things h ve become unmistakably clear. Above all else, it is plain, first, that the great German design has failed utterly and irretrievably. Whatever563 words
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Article74 1915-01-08 4 OUTPUTS FOR DECEMBER. The following are rubber outputs for Dec. Ayer Hitam lbs. 20,446 Beverlac 21,167 Blackwater 11,416 Bukit Cloh 21,000 Bukit Selangor 3,918 Chota 10,380 Dusun Durian 40,035 FM.S. 131,837 J eram 14,284 Kuang 15,096 K. L. 128,242 K. M. 8. 5,638 Kapar Para 40,780 Langat River 24,07674 words
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Advertisement333 1915-01-08 4 NOTICE. I BEG to inform my customera that owi n to my departure for home on the 15th instant, they can see me in connection with any orders before that date. It is also hereby notified that during t absence I have appointed my brotheZ D. A. D. Costa to333 words
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Article65 1915-01-08 5 CLEARANCES. To-day. Menggal» for Deli and.Asahan. Fushimi Mani for Colombo and Tuticorin. Padang for Batu Bahra. Pin Seng for Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. Perlis for Trang, Tongkah and Pang Nga. Omapere for Port Swettenham Singapore. Hebe for Teluk Anson. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis65 words
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Article80 1915-01-08 5 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. y or Per Close. Singapore, China and Japan Nubia 9 am. Alor Star (Kedah) Tong Chuan 9 a.m. Trang Tran S 2 P Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson Hok Canton 3 p.m. Tongkah and Renong Rotorua 6 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Lama80 words
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Article124 1915-01-08 5 Penang, January 8, 1915. (By Courtesy of ths Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 3 8 3 Credit ...2/4 3/4 n 3 Documentary ...2/5 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174* 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay Demand Bank 174} Moulmein Demand Bank 173 3 days’sight124 words
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Article26 1915-01-08 5 Hok Canton, Brit., 287, Gully, Jan. 8, T. Anson, gen., E. 8. Co. Lama, Brit., 957, Sinclair, Jan. 8, S’pore, gen., Huttenbach Liebert Co.26 words
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Article266 1915-01-08 5 Fenang, January 8, 1915. 8; P. Tapioca 53.80 buyers. M. P. Tapioca $4.10 buyers Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper 530} sales. Trang Pepper $19.00 no stock. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings s—nom: or no market.266 words
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Article160 1915-01-08 5 Friday, January 8. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water 3 54 a.m. and 5.3 p.m. Low Water 10.37 a.m. and 11.9 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Saturday, Jin nary 9. Rand, Golf Club. 6 p.m. High Water 4.46 a.m. and 6.15160 words
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Article32 1915-01-08 5 January 7 and 9.—Penang Turf Club, JaLuary Meeting. Jan ary 18.—Meeting of Penang Athenaeum in Masonic Hall, 9 p.m., Lecture on Nietzsche and the War by Rev. William Cross m.a.32 words
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Advertisement127 1915-01-08 5 NO INCREASE IN PRICES OF MICHELIN TYRES Uninterrupted Supplies during the war. Obtainable from all Leading Agents. |advertising IS TO COMMERCE WHAT THE POSTAL SYSTEM IS TO the ceseMUJunIt ia a scientific time-saving device which promotes the spread of knowledge and the development of business. Not to accept it is127 words
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Article1082 1915-01-08 6 In the course of Lord Kitchener’s latest speech in the House of Lords he is reported to have paid a glowing tribute to General Botha, who has succeeded in stamping out the rebellion and has shown to the world how widespread and deeply seated is the spirit of loyalty1,082 words
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Article768 1915-01-08 6 ENTERTAINMENT AT THE TOWN HALL. Yesterday evening, at the Town Hall, Penang, under the stage managership of Mes-rs. A. E. Watson V. A. Reutens and E. McCallum, a company of amateurs from Taiping of gave a capital performance of the Beauty and the Beast” from the768 words
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Article933 1915-01-08 6 The weather yes erday was ideal f or rac ing; cool but fine, and the turf WaB j u perfect condition. Not a speck of dust wa* to be seen, yes the cjuiss was by no mean, on the soft side The results were excitiua > and933 words
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Advertisement130 1915-01-08 6 BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V. Motor, Motorcycle, solid and Cycle Tyres. No interruption of supplies. No alteration in prices. The Dunlop Company is in a position to meet any demands which may be made upon it. It is to your best interest, at this time especially, to130 words
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Advertisement18 1915-01-08 6 E.&O. HOTEL. SPECIAL RACE DINNER. SATURDAY 9th Jan., 1915. E. S’ O. ORCHESTRA AND TOWN BAND IN ATTENDANCE.18 words
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Article264 1915-01-08 7 A SATISFACTORY STATEMENT. the loss of the formidable, a QUIET SPELL IN THE WEST. In Belgium, quietness seems to be the feature, only a cannonade in the Ypres region breaking the spell. The Fiench are utilising the ground captured recently in tl e Argonne, and have made264 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article65 1915-01-08 7 [Reuter’s Spfcial and Ordinary Services.] London, January 7. The Times correspondent in Flanders says three Zeppelins were reported on Wednesday morning off the coast between Calais and Gravelines, and that German airmen repea‘edly appeared at Dunkirk during the day, possibly scouts covering the movements of the[Reuter’s Spfcial and Ordinary Services.] - 65 words
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Article37 1915-01-08 7 London, January 7. A Paris communique says a lively cannonade occurred in the region of Zillebeke. Our positions were maintained in the Argonne. We progressed slightly in the Shirtzbach wood, near Altkirch, in Alsace.37 words
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Article37 1915-01-08 7 ASTONISHMENT IN ROME. London, January 7. The arrest of Cardinal Mercier has created a profound impression in Rome. Papal circles are astonished, and hardly believe that Germany could be guilty of such an act,37 words
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Russian Campaign.
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77 1915-01-08 7 A SURPRISE BAYONET ATTACK. London, January 7. A Russian communique says the Russian troops made a sudden attack in the Przasnysz region, near Mlawa, and almost entirely annihilated the enemy there with the bayonet. The Russians captured some prisoners. The-e have been only minor engagements77 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article55 1915-01-08 7 517 LIVES LOST. [Copyright Telegram (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, January 7. The Admiralty has issue! a list of 517 men lost with the Formidable. German Version. According to the G rman newspapers a submarine reported by wireless that she had sunk the Formidable, and that British destroyers55 words
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General News.
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Article517 1915-01-08 7 SATISFACTORY RECRUITING. London, January 7. Earl Kitchener, continuing his speech in the House of Lords, said Germany’s initial advantage of numerical superiority and extensive war preparat ons was certain’y diminishing, while the Allies were daily iuci easing their resources of men and material, which would erable them to517 words
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Article83 1915-01-08 7 THE INDIAN TROOPS. London, January 7. In the Hcuse of Lords Earl Curzon urged that it was of the utmost importance that many men should be sent to the front with the least delay. He believed cons;derably more than two millions would be needed, possibly never three83 words
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Article71 1915-01-08 7 From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, January 8. The French cruiser Montcalm has arrived at Singapore for docking purpose®, and will stay ten days. The Montcalm is an armoured cruiser of 9,367 tons, completed in 1902. She carries two 7’6 inch, eight 6.4 inch, four 3 971 words
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Article72 1915-01-08 7 In connection with the inspection by th i General Officer Commanding, MajorGeneral Read", on Monday next, the 11th inst, the Maxim Gun Section will parade on the 25 yards range at 9 30 am. for Target Practice. The Corps will parade (including the Maxim Section) at 345 p.m.,72 words
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Article92 1915-01-08 7 There will be a short parade at 7.30 a.m. on Sunday next, 10th instant fall in on the Race Course at the back of the Golf Club. After the parade, there will be a Field Day ending at the Swimming Club for any men who care to92 words
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Article48 1915-01-08 7 Yesterday’s quotation for un r efir-ed tin in Penang was $71.60 per picul, business done. To-day's quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $7O 50 p r picu', business dore. Tin is qu ted in London ti-day at £149 spot and £143 10s. three months.48 words
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Article32 1915-01-08 7 The Perak tin expoits for the month of December, 1914, excluding Upper Perak, were as follow Block tin 3,302 piculs 21 katis Tin ore 37,453 piculs 9 katis Duty $336,127.1632 words
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Article53 1915-01-08 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 this evening 1. Two Step ...In the Gipsy's Camp ...Oscheit 2. Three Dances, Nell Gwyn ...German 3. Lancers The Army ...Burns 4. Waltz The Druid's Prayer ...Dawson 5. March So'diers in53 words
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Article773 1915-01-08 7 PRETTY TOILETTES AT THE RACES. Several charming and smart frocks were to be seen on the lawn yesterday, notably, Lsdy Ellis, who was very smartly dressed in black satin with a tunic and fichu of ecru lace. A smart black chip bat with royal mauve ostiicb plumes773 words
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Advertisement55 1915-01-08 7 THE CONTENTS BILL- Page 2.—Behind the Enemy's Lines An Unparalbled Struggle. Page 3.—Casualties in War The Disposal of Enemy Property. Pagef 4.—The Baces. Page s.—Exchange Shipping Arrivals Mails. Page 6.—Contrasts Here and There. Page 7.—Telegrams Frocks aud Frills. Page B.—Football not to Stop. Page 9.—Ahead of the Mail. Page 10.—Eight55 words
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Advertisement186 1915-01-08 7 Selangor Club. SKYE MEETING. Entries Close At 8 p.m. ou Jan. 12th. In aid of the Prince of Wales Relief Fund. The Red Riding Hood Lilliputian Combination OF TAIPING, Will perform at the PARISH HALL, On the nights of Bth 9th inst., at 9 p.m. Prices: >3 and 91. Booking186 words
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Advertisement179 1915-01-08 7 The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1888. In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. SETTLEMENT OF PENANG. In Bankruptcy. No. 21 of 1914. Re AH POH. Notice is hereby given that on a Creditor’s petition filed herein on the 6thr November, 1914, a Receiving Order against Ah Poh residing at No. 14,179 words
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Miscellaneous48 1915-01-08 7 Is “War” a “Death Game.” George Town Kinema WILL SHOW YOU “Death Game” (or the Playmates of Death) In 3 Massive Reels, AND The Latest War Gazette Together with a Grand Change of Programme. Pathe Latest Cartoon. M, Prince (Wiffles) as a Benedict, 2 Reels. Prices as usual.48 words
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Article693 1915-01-08 8 INTERNATIONALS ABANDONED. OFFICIAL STATEMENT. A meeting unique in the history of football was held at the officer of the Footbill Association. Ruasell-square, on Dec. 3, when decisions were arrived at upon momentous issues affecting the future of the game. The gath‘ ring t >ok the form693 words
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Article189 1915-01-08 8 Delhi, December 25.—The following gentlemen are appointed to the Indian Army Reserve of Officers:— Infantry Branch: To be Majors, Messrs E Dawson, W Ward and W W Coen. To be Lieut. Mr K L Mackenzie, (Cavalry) Mr A Sanders, (Infantry). To be 2nd Lieut (Cavalry): Messrs189 words
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Advertisement324 1915-01-08 8 Your «VX Grocer fjwF will vj tell you VAN HOUTEN’S COCOA has an enormous sale for if is Best and Goes Farthest Van Houfen'stnakea the best flavouring For Confectionery 4c Pastry. gpBBMBranBBi fe&dJ; 1 1— Illi 1 11 ii rrwx "Keep ths Zoar'S *’For the BiooO B Bleed Purs.*' th»324 words
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Advertisement868 1915-01-08 8 Sole Agents: -TONG JOO Co., Penang. BAD BREATH. TIIF rf vr THE TONGUE IS THE INDEX. 1111/ AH i S S W A 1 Your breath is foul. You do not perceive it yourself. You are like a M W 1 ESB I11 ;j p person who is always among868 words
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Article175 1915-01-08 9 Allahabad, December 18.—The following is a pec al London cable* the “Pioneer.” Spasmodic asrul s niw being delivered oa the Allies’ left are believed to over other movements of the Germans. There are indications of activity on the German left. There is very little method in175 words
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Article115 1915-01-08 9 Aihhabad, Dec. 24.—1 n the advance made by the Allies the British and Indian forces have made progress against severe opposition. Our foicss are much helped by increased numbers and additional gun power. We have successfully replied to all tho meohani-m whicH the Germans brought into115 words
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82 1915-01-08 9 Sofia, Dec. 16.—German agents are actively working in Sofia and Bukharest. efforts, however, are doomed to failure, as the Bu'garians and Roumanians understand their own interests better than the Turks understand theirs. Germany’s Object in Inveigling Turkey. According to s’a’emen’s made to prominent Bulgarian poli82 words
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Article86 1915-01-08 9 Calcutta, Dec. 16th —The London correspondent of the “-Statesman 1 cables:— The war correspondent of Qie Morning Post in -the Champagne district of France, describing the military situation in the centre of the main front (in ths vicinity of Rheims), says the Germans occupy an exceptional86 words
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Article67 1915-01-08 9 Allahabad, December 23.—Lieut, the Hon. E. Hardinge, who died of wounds at Folkestone, had been employed on a reconnaissance and had dme so well that his work had been brought to the notice of Brigadier-General Kavanagh. His name was sent to the General at Headquarters tor67 words
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Article57 1915-01-08 9 Calcutta, Dec. 19.—A spec’al It dia Army Order notifies that recruits to the Indi tn Army may now be enrolled for the duration of the present war. At the conclusion of the war, if desired, they will be discharged with all convenient speed, but if they57 words
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43 1915-01-08 9 Calcutta, December 24,——Messages of condolence from the King and Lord Kitchener have been received by Sir Henry Hartnoil of the Burma Chief Court on the death of his son, Lieut. H. P. Hartnoil, Worcestershire Regiment, who died in action.43 words
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Article46 1915-01-08 9 Allahabad, December 23,—The following are special cablegrams to the Pioneer r, Jtn London —An Austrian communique concludes an account of the Galicia fightlng, in which success is claimed, with the statement that the Russians recently appeared with strong forces in Galicia.46 words
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32 1915-01-08 9 Allahabad, December 23.—The “Berliner ageblatt mentions the report of Russian troops having been brought over the KieffLemburg Railway and gone forward to a tstiuation other than Przsmvsl.32 words
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Article235 1915-01-08 9 Lahore, Dec. 19—The “Civil and Military Gazette’s London correspondent cabled on the 17th inst. If the object of the coastal raid was to make the British public panic-stricken, its failure is complete, and the attitude of the Press is all that the authorities could desire. The235 words
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102 1915-01-08 9 Lahore, December 19—The Civil and Military Gazette’s London correspondent cabled on the 17th instant:— It is generally agreed that an important decisive battle will be fought between Cracow and the Carpathians. A Russian official statement, concerning the checking of the Austrian advance, says that it102 words
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Article105 1915-01-08 9 London, Dec. 8. I’he situation in Palestine is causing grave concern in B rl n German commanders there have asked for 15,000 picked Germans to defend the Christian churches and the Jewish population against the Turks and Arab*, who had already indulged in plundering. It is feared105 words
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Article91 1915-01-08 9 Lahore, Dec. 18.—The Civil and Military Gazette’s London correspondent cabled on the 15 h instant: Factories are unable to work on the Wes ern Frontier. In connection with the Western Frontier the work of the moment is “nibbling.” General J fire is said to be91 words
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83 1915-01-08 9 Lahore. Dec. 19. According to a Civil and Military Gazette cablegram, date the 17th instant, the “Times” correspondent at Petrograd says: —The Russian Army knows that the Western Allies have begun their advance. This news overshadows all other events. When Russia drew the G rman troops83 words
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Article66 1915-01-08 9 London, December 20.—The Press Bureau states that an account of the operations in the Cameroons says that a steady advance w»s made along the line northwards from Bonaberi. By 10th December the whole line was in our hands. The important native town of Bare surrendered. About66 words
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Article29 1915-01-08 9 London, Dec. 18.—Business has been renewed in insurance against bombardment and the dropping of bomb) at 255. per cent, on the East Coast, and 15s; elsewhere.29 words
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Article22 1915-01-08 9 Small German raids have occurred on the Nigerian boundary, but they were quickly withdrawn or driven back.22 words
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20 1915-01-08 9 Mr. Winston Churchill received an ovation on December 17th while walking on the Horse Guards Farad?.20 words
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Article335 1915-01-08 9 London, Dec. 11—Writing with reference to the Chilian naval engagement, a member of the crew of the auxdiary cruiser Otranto states The Good Hope, Monmouth, Glasgow, and Otranto were searching for the enemy, bel eving that three cruisers of the Dresien type had been ordered335 words
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Article247 1915-01-08 9 London, Dec. 13.—The Customs officia’s of Gravesend have sezed a huge box from a liner bound for Rotterdam. When the box was opened a German officer stepped out, and the box was found to contain a bed, food, and comfons. The German is believed to have escaped247 words
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Article121 1915-01-08 9 New York, Dec. 11.—Professor Mathews, of Chicago University and the Rev. Sidney Gurick, of New York, who were appointed to study the anti-Japanese sentiment in California, and the anti-American sentiment in Japan have reported to the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ. They state Additional anti-Japanese121 words
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Article46 1915-01-08 9 Lahore, Dec. 21.—The Civil and Military Gazette’s London correspondent cabled on the 19th instant:—A correspondent at Copenhagen learns from a high military authority that Germany has only a fortnight’s supply of cartridges. She is unable to get copper. The quantities smuggled are negligible.46 words
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Article30 1915-01-08 9 Rangoon, Dec. 18.—The first batch of Turkish prisoners of war for the Theyetmyo concentration camp will consist of about 40 officers and 1,100 rank and file.30 words
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Article27 1915-01-08 9 Port Said, December 19.—>H.H. Aga Khan has arrived, and proceeded to Cairo to assist in the ceremony of the accession of Sultan Hussein.27 words
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Article17 1915-01-08 9 London, December 19.—His Majesty the King received Sir Henry McMahon at Buckingham Palace to-day.17 words
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Article56 1915-01-08 9 London, Dec. 17. —The following Com mittee has been officially appointed to consider the detailed statements of accusations of outrage and breaches of the International Laws of War by Germany Viscount Bryce is Chairman, and the others are Sir Frederick Pollock, Sir Edward Clarke, Sir Alfred Hopkinson, Professor56 words
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Article46 1915-01-08 9 London, Dec. 13.—The Amsterdam correspondent of the Daily Telegraph reports that violent riots have occurrei between the Prussian and the Bavarian Landwehr in Antwerp barracks. Several men were killed and many wounded. The Bavarians have now been sent to the east of Belgium.46 words
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Article39 1915-01-08 9 London, Dec 18.—The Sultan of Trengganu, one of the Federated Malay States has assured His Majesty ths King of the Muslim community’s loyalty and sympathy, and prayers for the decisive victory of the Biitiah arms.39 words
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Article36 1915-01-08 9 Lahore, Dec, 18,—According to a “Civil and Military Gazette” cablegram, Petrograd is without water owing to the blocking up of the Neva conduits by ice. The last time this occurred was in 1893.36 words
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Article93 1915-01-08 9 Tne following is the result of the competition for the La lies’ Spoon for January Mrs Park 3up Mrs Powell 1 do Mrs Brereton Martin 1 do Mrs Clarke all square Mrs Crichton do Mrs Kirk 1 down Miss Dunn 2do Miss C Brown 2 do Mrs93 words
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Article110 1915-01-08 9 We note the curtain was rung down as far as original shareholders are concerned, on the venture of the Melentang Coconut Co in the Malay States, which yields up R 1.75 per RlO share subscribed aud is not singular in its misfortune, says the Ceylon Observer.” Those110 words
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41 1915-01-08 9 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Jan. 6 ...$70,270 41 A. Dennys, monthly subscription. 10.00 Balance on Jan. 5 ...$70,280,4141 words
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Article282 1915-01-08 9 EVENTS OF A WEEK. December 29.—United States protest against British interference with America’s European trade. Air raid on Thame? valley. Allies progress near Nieuport and in the Argonne. Severe fi,hting on the heights of the Meuse. Dec. 30.—General progress by Russian?, who capture over 1,700 Austrians282 words
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Article27 1915-01-08 9 At Calcutta Races, seven horses ran for the Viceroy’s Cup, which was won by Bachelor’s Wedding. Arthur B. was second and Shining Way third.27 words
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Article73 1915-01-08 9 For the p°rid from the Bth to 14th January, 1915, inclusive, the value of the highest grade < f rubb r is fixed at two shillings and three pence per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export; duty is leviable on an nd valorem73 words
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Advertisement277 1915-01-08 9 “SANITAS FLUID. As an immediate consequence of the War there will be a deal of sick nursing throughout the country for a long time to come, and it may, therefore, be as well to remind our readers of the bsnefit and comfort to sufferers to be derived from spraying the277 words
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Advertisement299 1915-01-08 9 THE PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS* CHRONICLE. WEEKLY EDITION. The following are the contents of thecurrent issue of our Weekly Mail Edition ready Saturday morning, price 40 cents. Editorials Pag*.. Home Contingents 1 Bad News 1 The Economic Factor 2 Enemies and Trade 2 The Eastern Sphere 3 The Uni ed299 words
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Miscellaneous129 1915-01-08 9 Special Attractions for Race Week. THE STRAITS CINEMA, PENANG ROAD. The Leading Premier Show in Pecaog and The People’s Favourite Rendezvous, To-morrow Night! Saturday, 9th Jan. To-morrow Night!! Commencing 9 p.m. Sharp. A THING YOU SHOULD NOT MISS 1 THE MAP OF THE GREAT WAR No. 2 Showing all that129 words
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Article458 1915-01-08 10 AN INSTRUCTIVE SURVEY. Tn the Corriere della Sera of November 8 General Ange’o Gatti makes an instructive survey of the opposing forces in the eastern theatre of war just before the retreat of the Germans from under Warsaw. General Gatti points out, Grat, how mistaken it is458 words
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Article305 1915-01-08 10 Swiss Official Statement. Berne, December 2.—The following official statement is published here “In discussing the alleged violation of Swiss neutrality by English aviators, a section of the Swiss Press has reproduced statements from the South German papers suggesting that the British Minister at Berne, Sir Evelyn Grant-Duff,305 words
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Article827 1915-01-08 11 Captain T V Walker, Chairman of the Imperial Merchant Seryice Guild, whose services in the cause of the nautical profession and seafarers generally have not with so much appreciation, has been appointed for Admiralty service as a Base Superintendent with the rank of Lieutenant, R N R. Another827 words
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Article399 1915-01-08 11 DECEMBER REPORT. Messrs. James F. Hutton Co., Ltd writing on December 14, 1914 report Liverpool Cotton 1 To-day. Last Week. Mid-American—Spot 4.40 4.48 Mid-American, Current Month 4.13 j 4.17| F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 6.85 7.05 Spot—Cents 7.50 New York Cotton. Y ster Last day. week. Spot—Cents. 7.65 7.75 London.399 words
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Article273 1915-01-08 11 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended Dec. 26, there were 56 deaths —3B males and 18 females, equal to a death-rate of 28.16 per mille per annum, compared with 30.68 in the preceding week and with 41.54 in the corresponding week of last year. The following273 words
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Advertisement1753 1915-01-08 12 naaciiim.ui ~111,11...- -a^——. r intended SAILINGS Straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd. Ocean k ka a For Intended to Sail. Steamer. STEAM SI?P CO,, Lid i&SSfeT MRITISH INDIA T V Port SwettenhMD Bnd Singapore. from the wharf CHINA BTEAM NAV. co., ltb g\ STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. E ry „t s1,753 words
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