Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 January 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-01-25 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 20 VOL. LXXIII. MONDAY. 25th JANUARY, 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement964 1915-01-25 1 fULJI ar XT 88l Ml-TULL-LJ YOU WANT TO SHIP. buy or SELL L rubber E OB TO FORWARD GOODS I to ANY PAST or th» WOftLD J i eo to I ALLEN DENNYS Co., 1 f. VMXOM ITBMT. LIPTON’S TEAS SUN LIFE Weakness Debility u BEACH STREET. PENANG. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,964 words
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Advertisement64 1915-01-25 1 duuiiuuuhuMUiiaaoui u' .uuaUi B FO« 530 g YOU can have the Pinang OaMtte postml every day c for a whole year io your ad<lr«*a. (LOCAL SUBSCaiFTIOH. $27). P Proportionate Quarterly and j; I Half-yearly rates. 7 I Bnbacnptiona are paytiblo in c I advanoe and remittances should a I ba64 words
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Article1828 1915-01-25 2 H. G. Sarwar - H. G. Sarwar. SATURDAY 9th JANUARY 1915. (P G Special). The English Admiral, whm the approach of the Spinhh Armada was announced to him, is said to have be?n engaged in a game of bowls and ii reported to have said, “There is time enough1,828 words
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Advertisement1040 1915-01-25 2 D tnc Irtt* A DIRECTOR of a large British Trading if cllvS 10l xk concern having world wide connections will be visiting Penang about early February ArtV£>f*f 1 QPHlPnf and 3 desirous of getting in touch with any VAdllAl rtUYvl HOv V g rm o j standing wishing to be1,040 words
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Advertisement111 1915-01-25 2 JL>o Not Despair even if you have suffered through dreary, dismal days and hideous nights with the affliction of a swollen knee. Do not despair even though physicians and remedies have given you no relief. Little’s Oriental Balm is what you used It will cause the swelling to disappear, and111 words
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Advertisement710 1915-01-25 2 WANTED WILD ANIMALS. TXTILLISONS CIRCUS and Mammoth IflQ ft fllltV Menagerie with 14 cage* of wild U animals want to buy more. Tigers, Lions, an j February, 1915 Elephants. $lO,OOO to invest what have U at 9-15 p m got to sell? Write to-day. BERT WILLISON, c/o Robinson Piano Co.710 words
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Article2343 1915-01-25 3 Dominion throughout the Empire?—“ Daily Teh graph.” territorial battalions and a CONCLUSION. BY RUDYARD KIPLING. Eille'ed troops are difficult to get at. There are thousands of thim in a little t ld town ly ’Io sice of an even older r k up the LotDominion throughout the Empire?—“ Daily Teh graph.” - 2,343 words
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Article406 1915-01-25 3 CONFESSION BY A GERMAN. One of the many terrible accusations against Germany's troops is that they have on seveial occasions used civilians as a shield against the Allies’ fire. This has bien indignantly denied in Germany, aid has been laughed to scorn by one or two Englishmen, who,406 words
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Article90 1915-01-25 3 Lieutenant J H S Dimmer, of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps, who was awarded a Victoria Cross for his gallant stand by bis machine-gun at Klein Zdlebeke on November 12, has, we learn, been given a Staff appointment as Brigade-Major of the 92nd Infantry Biigude,90 words
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487 1915-01-25 3 Mr. Henry Morris writes to “The Times.” Professor Siyce in The Times thoroughly pricks the bubble of Teutonic pretensions by showing that Germany’s claim to being the herald of culture and scientific progress is as hollow as her sense of chivalry and humanity. To the long487 words
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440 1915-01-25 3 Speaking at Limerick on December 20, at an Iri-h National Volunteer review, Mr. John Redmond, M. P., said that eyery day that passed showed that the attitude of their leaders was an absolutely necessary one. It was the only attitude consistent with Irish national440 words
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Article540 1915-01-25 3 The following is extracted from a recent article in the Referee As an Englshman I resent and disdain the launguage of th? Scotch Archbishop of York. He condemns the Eoglish for being addicted to the unchristian sin of lasting hate. The indictment is inaccurate. The conduct of540 words
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Article247 1915-01-25 3 ELISE COOPER - ELISE COOPER From counter, desk, and bench we come, Mechanic, tradesman, artisan, Master and servant, youth and man And some desert the plough, and some The college gown for khaki doff, And some their baser selves slough off To join us some have lived by Law, Some by247 words
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Article407 1915-01-25 3 GERMAN OPINION VEERING ROUND. The belief is spreading, says a Petro grad correspondent of the Daily Mail,” that the Kaiser is anxious to propoie peace while still in possession of Belgium and a large part of Poland. This is strengthened by the semi-official statements appearing daily to the407 words
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Article387 1915-01-25 3 Although the multitude of khaki-clad men is so great that it has changed the prevailing drab tinge of the London street crowd to y* 11 >w, yet familiarity Las not taken the edge off the curiosity with which the civilian public all look at the387 words
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Article37 1915-01-25 3 The “Port Elizabeth Advertiser” recently published the following General Christian de Wet has been deported from South Africa. He left Algoa Bay (Port Elizabeth) in the Comrie Castle. His destination is probably St. Helena.37 words
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Advertisement123 1915-01-25 3 When man assert, hi. disbelief S IK rne V Shackleton, writing to the agent enadvertising, ask him whose soap he trusted with the purchasing T» of the stores for the forthuses. whose beverages he dnnka In Imperial Trans nine caset> c-it of ten they will be ad- Antarctic Expedition, uses123 words
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Article1009 1915-01-25 4 The Straits Times is vastly amused by an article which appeared in a recent issue of the Referee.” Its subject is, Germans in British Colonies. Our contemporary’s amusement may be justified,— ■we are not in possession of all the facts, though we are familiar with a few—but,1,009 words
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Article143 1915-01-25 4 Arrivals. By Klang (January 25) from Singapore, Dr Sansom, Mr and Mrs Ho Kim Kee, Mr and Mrs W B Stevens and baby, Mr and Mrs Hardman, Miss Evans, Messrs J King, D King and de Silver from Port Swettenham, Mr and Mrs V Cape', Mrs Won Long Fun143 words
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Article476 1915-01-25 4 S.T.” Chew Ah Pow, the notorious gang robber, who was arrested by the Kedah Police at Ulu Trap a short time ago, has been found guilty of gang robbery, sentence being deferred. Wong Min, who was arrested in company with Chew Ah Pow, has been found guiltyS.T.” - 476 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article107 1915-01-25 4 [To the Editor of th* Pinanf Gazette”] Sir, Benedict enquires what the women of Penang are doing in the way of sewing and knitting in war time. The report of the Church Workers’ Association will inform him so far as that institution is concerned. The C.107 words
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Article71 1915-01-25 4 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette”] Sir, —Anent your remarks regarding rents due to enemy landlords in Penang why should not the Government place all these amounts to the Belgian Relief Fund to assist in alleviating the suffering of the poor people of that gallant country who71 words
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Article77 1915-01-25 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, January 25. At the annual meeting of the Lunas Rubber Coy., on Saturday, Mr. Robinson, presided. He said great enconomies had been effected which had reduced the all-in cost by eightpenc’. He hoped to make further reductions. The estates were in good77 words
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Article52 1915-01-25 4 At the Johore Planters Association meeting on (Sunday, Mr. Gawler who presided, paid a tribute to the large number of Johore Planters who had gone to the front. Mr. Gawler wa re-elected Chairman, Mr. Buyers, vice Chairman, Mr. Ramsay, Secretary, and Messrs. Patie and Butler as representatives on52 words
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Article97 1915-01-25 4 At the fourth annual meeting of the members of the Young Muslim Union, held yesterday evening, the following gentlemen were appointed office bearers for the current year. President, Mr Md Rouse: Vice President, Mr Hamid Khan: Honorary Secretary, Mr M H Pawanteh Hon Assb Secretary Mr C97 words
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Article206 1915-01-25 4 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 this evening 1. Fantasia Pantomania Williams 2. Two Step To My Dear Countrymen... Yupangeo 3. Waltz Orient Rosen... Ivanovice 4. Sister Susie’s Sewing Shirts Jor Soldiers Darewski 5. Il's A Long206 words
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Article859 1915-01-25 4 ANNUAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Church Workers’ A®sacistiori waa held at the St. George’s Girls’ Home on Thursday, the 21st inst. The minutes of the last general meeting having been confirmed, th 3 annual report was passed as follows The Report. The Register shows859 words
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Article264 1915-01-25 4 THE SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kua’a Lumpur, January 23. The following are the reiu’ts of the Second Day’s Races of the Selangor Skye Meeting. Rack 1. Stella (Walker) 1 Flywheel (Pe cy) 2 Barnabas (Phillips) 3 Won by two lengths. Half a length between264 words
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Article159 1915-01-25 4 ENGLISH CUP FIRST ROUND. The draw for the first round of the English Cup resulted as follows Preston v. Manchester City. Sheffield Wednesday v. Manchester United, Croydon Co nmon v. Oldham. Everton v. Barnsley. Swansea v. Blackburn Rovers. Burnley v. Huddersfield. Bolton Wanderers v. Notts County. Liverpool v. Stockport159 words
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Article184 1915-01-25 4 London, December 26. There were some very one-sided results in both divisions of the English Association League, perhaps the most surprising being Bolton Wanderers’ defeat of Aston Villa by 7 goals to 1 and Tottenham Hotspur’s victory over Sheffield Wednesday by 6 goals to one. The184 words
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Article214 1915-01-25 4 The following ties have been fixed to-day:— •<* HO^(“ apA 4VI>Wi -B S RTu£“ 8P B Singles Handicap C—G M Fer/.n,. L M Evans (1). Zin > Singles Handicap D—A R W H B de Hamel (2); A Mourin v E R 11° 7 dersen (3). HeQ214 words
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Article24 1915-01-25 4 The following ties have been fixed for to-day Championship—J D Fettes v A S Hall (I)-To-morrow Singles Handicap-Cunningham v Dick (1) (final).24 words
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Article230 1915-01-25 4 The annual sports in connection with the Penang Schoolmasters’ Athletic Association was held on Saturday afternoon on the Free School ground. The weather was fine and there was a large attendance of boys from ail the schools. The following were the results:— 1. Kicking the230 words
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Article116 1915-01-25 4 American Clergyman’s Denunciation. New York, Dec. 25th.—A sensation was created yesterday in the Plymout Congregational Church at Brooklyn by» war pronouncement from the pulpit by 1 pastor, the Rev. Dr. Newell Dwig Hillis. Dr. Hillis, who has written many books of a religious cast, including Man’s Value116 words
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Article89 1915-01-25 4 The Straits Settlements Colonial Estimates are published as a supplenient tJ Government Gazette. The assets and liabilities of the C 0 0 on January Ist 1915 (partly estima e show an excess of assets over $15,052,329 as compared with $12,80V (actual) last year. is The estimated revenue89 words
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Article811 1915-01-25 5 an ANSWER TO GERM AMY. Men and women Lave to maintain a high level for ourselves. It cannot be naintained for us by our Army and Navy. Th°y can but see that we shall have a peaceful field for our task. We have daily to maintain811 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCE.
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Article133 1915-01-25 5 The Electrical Engineer of the Blackburn Corporation said recently at Manchester “Takeaway low prices, promises of early delivery, and o her inducements offered by German competitors, and the British manufacturer will have that fair treatment to which he is entitled.” This remark was actually greeted with applause The133 words
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Article202 1915-01-25 5 In a recent isnn 'of the Vossische Z itung,” Professor J. Jastrow, of Charlottenburg, discourses on copper anxieties.” The princ'pal industrial consumers of c >pper, he says, are the electrical industry, the makers of brewers’ and distillers’ plant, armament manufacturers, ship-builders, makers of plates (including plates for textile-printing),202 words
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Article238 1915-01-25 5 Many a wise saw has cropped up for confirmation during the present war, and none bo often rs our old friend the ill wind.” Now, it looks very much as if the electrical industry is going to be one of the few British industries which will suffer238 words
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Article69 1915-01-25 5 Proposals are on foot in Birmingham to organise shortly a fair somewhat on the lines of the well-known Leipzig Fair. On December 22 the Council of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce received a deputation of business men, who urged that the Chamber should organise an exhibition69 words
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Article88 1915-01-25 5 It is reported that the Kaiser has ordered a costly lamp to be made in Turkey to be hung in the tomb of Sultan Saladin at Damascus. This, we think, must be a mistake, for Saladin always fought like a gentleman. Most probably the lamp is intended88 words
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Advertisement316 1915-01-25 5 ALWAYS GOING STRONG. PETER WALKER fS LAGER fl ir— J I UTTLK peter From all First-class Dealers, Hotels and Restaurants.. AGENTS: SELLAR, MURRAY Co. I I w NIKKO Modern Art Photographic Studio. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE PENANG RACES ARE NOW READY FOR SALE. K. S. OK ANIWA, Proprietor. Telephone No. 579.316 words
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Article1097 1915-01-25 6 In the early stages of the war there was some perturbation and disappointment among the friends of the Allies over the apparent superiority of the enemies’ big guns, which were responsible for the demolition of the reputed impregnable fortresses on the Belgian and French frontiers. Lately we1,097 words
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Article714 1915-01-25 6 The success which attended the recent raid by Get man cruisers on the English East Coast, had evidently emboldened the enemy to attempt a similar effort during the week-end, but whereas they did not encounter any serious opposition on the first outing, tl ey will have Jcause714 words
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Article833 1915-01-25 6 A MASTER OF THE ART Op HAUT ECOLE. The following appreciation of CVi Fillis’High Schoo], Wor< I U3 bn nel uh. well-known local h w im “T‘ Polo player. at| tt The writer has had many of studying Colonel Fillis, methods stages, from the breaking o f a833 words
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Advertisement39 1915-01-25 6 i \rtwj.&f<wyiJV j vfcotcfy j Im. i £?“**>> < >>’ i L The Distillers Company b? CDINBURGH TONG JOO Co., Penang, SOLE AGENTS. Petuhg iponx iSoZe i4£enZ>s for YOST Typewriters. FOOLSCAP SIZE $220.00. BRIEF SIZE $240.00. VISIBLE WRITING AND EVERY UP-TO-DATE IMPROVEMENT.39 words
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Advertisement105 1915-01-25 6 THE CRAG HOTEL, SANATORIUM'* PENANG HILL Completely Renovated. An hour and 10 minutes from the E. 0. HOTEL. Chairs and Coolies always in readiness at the foot of the Hill. Sarkies Brothers Proprietors. NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE “PINANG GAZETTE.” The subscription accounts of the Pinang Gazette,” for the ensuing105 words
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NAVAL BATTLE.
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234 1915-01-25 7 enemy armoured cruiser SUNK. TWO GERMAN BATTLE CRUISERS SERIOUSLY DAMAGED. The German armoured cruiser Blucher cf 15,500 tons his been sunk, and two others seriously danaged in the North Sea by the British Battle Cruiser Squadron. The German Flee*-, which consisted of four battle cruisers,234 words
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Article204 1915-01-25 7 GERMAN CRUISER SUNK. [Copyright Telegram] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, January 24. It is officially announced that a German naval raid was intercepted in the North Sea. Ihe German cruiser Blucher was sunk and two others seriously damaged. Strong German Fleet. Later. The Admiralty announces that early204 words
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Article210 1915-01-25 7 The Blucher was the most modern of Germany’s armoured cruisers, as distinct from the battle cruiser class. She was laid down in 19OG, at Kiel, as a reply to the British Invincibles,” then building. At that date the details of the new British ships were carefully guarded, with210 words
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Article117 1915-01-25 7 Lion, 26,350 tons, completed in 1912. Eight 13 5 inch and sixteen 4 inch guns, and two torpedo tubes. Speed 28.5 knots. Complement 980. Tiger, 28,000 tons, completed in 1914. Eight 13.5 inch, and twelve 6 inch guns. Steed 28 knots. Princess Royal, 26,350 tons, completed117 words
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Article208 1915-01-25 7 Deifflinger, battle cruiser, 28,000 tons, completed in 1014, eight 12 inch, and twelve 5.9 inch guns, and four torpedo tubes. Speed 27 knots. Seydlitz, battle cruiser, 24,640 tons, completed in 1913. Ten 11 inch, and twelve 6.9 inch guns, and four torpedo tubes. Speed 29 2 knots.208 words
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Article192 1915-01-25 7 London, January 23. Zeppelins passed Cromer at 10.30 in the evening going inland. Later. Zeppelin”, to a number unknown, flashing searchlights, proceeded souh-east from Cromer, where no bombs was dropped. The noise of the engires was first heard by coastguards and then by military patrol”. Electricity192 words
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Article100 1915-01-25 7 THE DAMAGE. London, January 24. The Admiralty announces that Squadron Commander Davies and Flight Lieutenant Pierse visited Zeebrugge on January 22nd and dropped 27 bombs on two submarines and on guns on the mole. It is believed one submarine was considerably damaged and many casualties were100 words
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Article78 1915-01-25 7 [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Amsterdrm, January 25. In the afternoon, the lookout of the British steamer Durward sighted the submarine, which, on coming up, ordered the vessel to heave to. Officers boarded the steamer, menacing the captain and crew with firearms. They gave the crew78 words
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Article32 1915-01-25 7 TEN OF CREW SAVED. Paris, January 23. The United States Embassy at Constantinople announces that; ten were saved when the French submarine Saphir was mined in the Dardanelles.32 words
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Article26 1915-01-25 7 Melbourne, January 23. A British cruiser captured and sank, on January 6th, a sh p for the German cruisers. The crew are prisoners.26 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article91 1915-01-25 7 HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES. London, January 23. A correspondent wiring from Saint Omer, on January 20th, says a fresh story of British heroism was revealed on January 18tb. The Germans attempted at night to pierce the British lines. The enemy advanced again and again in massed formation91 words
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Article792 1915-01-25 7 Paris, January 23. A French communique says: An extremely violent bombardment occurred in the forest of Apremont and prevented us from retaining 150 metres of German trenches which had been captured. The enemy in Bois le Pretre retook part of the trenches we captured on Wednesday. We792 words
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Article119 1915-01-25 7 S ATIBF AC TORY STATE MEN T. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph London, January 23. Sir Frederick Treves, speaking to ti e members of the Society of Arts, said only 212 CBB°s of typhoid had occurred in the British Expeditionary Forces since the war began, of119 words
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Article168 1915-01-25 7 CONFERENCE WITH KITCHENER London, January 24. Reuter learns that M. Millerand, the French War Minister, left for Paris to-night after a visit to London for a conference with Earl Kitchener on military matters. It has been disclosed that they are in complete accord on all168 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article64 1915-01-25 7 Petrograd, January 23. A Russian communique says the Russians continue to remain in close contact with the enemy towards Thorn. E sewhere there is the customary cannonade. The Russians noticed in Bukovina a concentration of considerable Austrian forces. Turkish Vessels Sunk, Russian warships sank several sailing64 words
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Article42 1915-01-25 7 Kieff, January, 23. Since the beginning of the war the following prisoners and war material have been brought to Kieff. 54 guns. 126 machine guos. 950 ammunition waggons. 132,000 rifles, 9 aeroplanes. 19 Generals. 5,300 officers. 194,681 soldiers.42 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article37 1915-01-25 7 London, January 23. The '‘Berliner Tageblatt correspondent at Constantinople wires that the Turkish Parliament has voted credits of thiity-nine million pounds and has authorised the Government to conclude an immediate advance of five millions.37 words
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Article131 1915-01-25 7 MOUNTAIN GUNS CAPTURED. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Petrograd, January 24. The Russians have defeated the 33rd and 34th Turkish Divisions of toe 11th Corps in the region of Chorsau, the captures including all their mountain artillery. The Russians at present occupy solidly all Turkish territory which131 words
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Article121 1915-01-25 7 FIERCE FIGHTING IN THE SNOW. London, January 25. Vivid stories have reached Petrograd regarding the battles preceding the Turkish debacle in the Caucasus. The ground at Sarykamysh was covered with snow, which had been built into trenches. The Russians had to make continuous steep ascents for five121 words
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General News.
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Article109 1915-01-25 7 MR. BRYAN’S REPLY. Washington, January 25. Mr. Bryan, United States Secretary of State, has issued a straightforward and vigorous reply to the charges by German sympathisers that the United State? is showing partiality to the Allies. Mr. Bryan affirms that Germans and Austrians appear to assume that109 words
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Article50 1915-01-25 7 Rome, Januay 23. The Pope in the consistory emphasised the Vatican’s neutrality and its strenuous efforts to alleviate the consequences of the war. His Holiness invited all the faithful to join in a great expia'ory function in Europe on February 7th and elsewhere on March 21st.50 words
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Article38 1915-01-25 7 Reuter. Paris, January 23. M. Pierre Baudin, ex-Minister of Marine has been appointed Governor of Cochin China. Later. M. Roume, Ex-Governor of French West Africa, not M. Baudin, has been appointed Governor of Indo-China.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article54 1915-01-25 7 SHIPMENTS TO AMERICA. AN IMPROVING MARKET. [P. G. Special Cable.] London, January 24. Fifteen hundred tons of rubber are being shipped to America, of which five hundred tons have already been despatched. The market is improving. Sungkai Chumor. Sungkai Chumor Estates, Limited, will pay an in*erim dividend54 words
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542 1915-01-25 8 “THE ENGLISH ARE SPLENDID SOLDIERS.” TRIBUTE TO THE FRENCH. The English first line tro>piara splendid soldiery experienced and very tough, especially on the defensiva. This striking tribu'e to the Bri ish soldier comes from the famous German veteran Gene’al von Heeringen, a former War542 words
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244 1915-01-25 8 Writing on the British Army, the Netherlander says Like the French, the British have in many respects broken with their military traditions and avoided former mistakes. It had never before happened that immediately upon the breaking out of war a fiistrate British army was244 words
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Article23 1915-01-25 8 Penang The E. &O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman. Singapore Ruffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. Ckylon Nuwara Eliya.23 words
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Article853 1915-01-25 8 Newi wis received in England on November 20 that the Hamburg American liner Ekbatana has bee 1 suik in the Persian Gulf. The vess 4 was of 4,573 tons gross register, built in 1905, and represented a value of abmt £lOO,OOO. It is reporte 1 that a contract853 words
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Advertisement232 1915-01-25 8 and Physical Fatigue, When brain or body is weary the digestive powers are weakened and distaste for ordinary food is often experienced. Under such circumstances the “Allenburys’ wBB:| Diet is especially valuable. It is pleasant to take, easily digested and assimilated and speedily restorative. Thus it helps the system to232 words
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Advertisement592 1915-01-25 8 BANKS, CHARTERED BANK OF jwn, AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA Incorporated by R oya i Ch& rtef Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors Hsad O»w, 38, BIBHOPSGATE, LONDON go Agencies and Branches Hongkong Puk t Bangkok Iloilo d._„„ Batavia Ipoh SwJ* 008 Bombay Karachi Serenfh Calcutta Klang ShanobT Canton Kobe592 words
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Article470 1915-01-25 9 HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES. London, January 11. The “Eye Witness” at headquarters says: The weather is still warm but there have been deluges of rain. The water problem is troubling both sides and continu'd bailing and pumping are necessary in the trenches. It is most difficult to pump muddy470 words
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Article126 1915-01-25 9 Britain Germany Battleships Bulwark 15,000 Kaiser W D G 10,474 Formidable 15,000 Cruifers. Good Hope 14,100 Blucher 15,550 Aboukir 12,000 Scharnhorst 11,420 Hogue 12,' 00 Gneisenau 11,420 Creasy 12,000 Yorck 9,350 Monmouth 9,800 Friedrich Karl 8,858 Hawke 7,350 Hertha 5,569 Hermes 5,600 Hela 5,000 Amphion 3,440 Magdeburg126 words
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Article914 1915-01-25 9 The second ordinary general meeting of the Bekoh Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on the 21st ult. at Winchester House, EC, Sir Earnest W Birch, KCMG (chairman), presiding. The Chairman said :—There is no change in the planted area of your land, and it remains at 1,635914 words
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Article197 1915-01-25 9 Mr. Nahapiet, of the Minto Mansions, Rangoon while looking over some of the articles left iu rooms of the hotel by guests who had left and not claimed them, came upon a tin case which on forcing it open was found to contain twentytwo very fine maps of197 words
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Article827 1915-01-25 9 THE WAGES QUESTION. You doubtless will have noticed that at the meeting of the Menglembu Lode Syndicate, the Manager, Mr. R. P. Brash, istited that M every time the price of tin went up a dollar the coolies wanted to know if they were going to get827 words
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Article87 1915-01-25 9 The following is the business for the meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners to be held to-mo-row 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4 Some bills to be passed. 5. Tenders for87 words
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Article77 1915-01-25 9 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Klang, Brit., 732, Fawcus, Jan. 25, S’pore, gen., A. G. Co. Glenfalloch, Brit., 1434, Bainbridge, Jan. 24, Amoy, g< n., Co. Rikard Nordrack, 698, Hunn, Jan. 24, Manyalone, gen., H. B. Co. Benlarig, Brit., 2510, Hastia, Jan. 25, Muji, gen., Sandilands B. Co. Indragiri, Dut., 161, Bron,77 words
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Article47 1915-01-25 9 To-day. Ngi Thye for Alor Star (Kedah). Perak (E.S. Co.) for Deli. Glenfalloch for Singapore, Hongkong, Swvtow and Amoy. Kedah for Di tidings, Sitiawan Bagin Datoh and Teluk Anson. Glenogle for Singapore. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Setul. Flying Dragon for Port Weld and Taiping.47 words
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Article36 1915-01-25 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Colombo and Tuticorin Demodocus 11 a.m. Tongkah Calypso 1 p.m. Trang Trang 3 p.m. Teluk Anson Hebe 4 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Klang 4-30 p.m.36 words
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Article126 1915-01-25 9 Penang, January 25, 1915. {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 4 months'sight Bank ...2/4 7/T6 3 Credit ...2/4 3/4 M 3 Documentary ...2/5 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174} 3 days’ sight Private u 177 Bombay Demand Bank u 174} Moulmein Demand Bank 173 3 days’126 words
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Article274 1915-01-25 9 Penang, January 25, 1915. B.’ P. Tapioca $4.30 buyers. M. P. Tapioca $4.50 buyers Gold leaf $61.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper s3l} buyers. Trang Pepper $19.00 no stock. Mace $llO uom. Mace Pickings $66 sellers. Cloves $4l274 words
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Advertisement186 1915-01-25 9 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. BILLET VVINTEI). nl ANTER. ENGLISHMAN, 28 year» r „t ase, 5 y® ar experwnce Sugar, J hbe Coconut., ute, in West Indies. ?°ea-« bber OUt llere Sb<s l<i e a a A Tamil, at P ent en S a l l "ding to change if better prospect, offered.186 words
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Advertisement277 1915-01-25 9 Clearance sale. Kewalram Chellaram, BOMBAY MERCHANTS, 34 BEACH STREET, PENANG. Indian, Chinese, Japanese and English Silks and Embroidery, Boots, Shoes, Silver, Gold, Jade Jewellery, etc. All Goods Greatly Reduced in Price FROM Ist FEBRUARY to FEBRUARY 28th, 1915. Terms: CASH. Don’t Miss this Opportunity. Traffic Regulation on the Ist Feb=277 words
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Advertisement55 1915-01-25 9 Penang Hill Little Lomond TO LET FURNISHED OR SELL with Acreage adjoining if desired. 16th January, 1915. 18, 23, 30-1 Send me 100 Used Stamps of your Country and in EXCHANGE I will give you PICTURE POST CARDS of Famous London Views, British Scenery, etc. Mias M -1.. Flore lies55 words
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Miscellaneous110 1915-01-25 9 The Straits Cinema, Location: —PENANG ROAD. Speciality: LATEST PATHE PRODUCTIONS Absolutely the leading Premier Show in Penaug and the People’s Favourite Rendezvous. THE GREAT WAR NEWS, a daily feature. 81-WEEKLY CHANGES. Wednesday. Saturday. LAST NIGHT. LAST NIGHT. FILLIS’ CIRCUS. GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT, INCLUDING “DYING TO SAVE THE QUEEN’S110 words
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Article1197 1915-01-25 10 DESIRE FOR STRAITS OF DOVER. HERR HARDEN’S AMAZING CONFESSIONS. Maximilan Harden, the famous German editor, recently penned a vitriolic article in which he made an amazing confession of Germany’s dream of world conquest. The article orginally appeared in his weekly paper Zukunft,” at d then in1,197 words
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Article244 1915-01-25 10 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended Jan. 2, there were 49 deaths —39 males and 10 females, equal to a death-rate of 24.64 per mille per annum, compared with 28.16 in the preceding week and with 32.19 in the corresponding week of last year. The following244 words
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Advertisement580 1915-01-25 10 Pure Yorkshire wool j&l suits—light and cool. /j /j| A. We’ll tailor you in latest European style in the smartest, lightest and coolest suit you’ve had. Avoid sloppy, ill-fitting garments. They’re no rv'w/ cooler and make you look slovenly. Pure wool suits absorb moisture and keep *ll/ i I r580 words
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Advertisement118 1915-01-25 10 B-111l A qood—Judge of Cocoa will tell you that VAN HOUTENS is the best COCO A pure digestible delicious goes farthest. Get the VAN HOUTEN Flavour at the Soda Fountain. Y.'il j.prsnvnHy cannot see all the <-.h h.’p and sold in this world. 11 01 visit all tt e ihctories.118 words
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Advertisement139 1915-01-25 10 a Telegraphic Address: 1 -RUNNTMEDE,- PENANd. I Cade A. BC. Sth EdiUoa. S Telephone No. 543 4 635. fO» 1 PENANG. I FRUIT. Nova Scotian Apples. Plums. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGf COMPANY. LIMITED, PENANG. Telegrams:— Storage. Telephone No. 602. I—WBIRMI bIMIM tsllMUhl l <1 Milllf II llilliilh 1111 Hillll ll I139 words
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Article1773 1915-01-25 11 CONDITIONS IN THE TRENCHES. A PERIOD OF COMPARATIVE REST* De'hi, January 13.—A well informe 1 correspondent gives a graphic picture of the present conditions of the fighting at the front. He indicates that there hss been no change in the situation as regards the Indian1,773 words
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Advertisement134 1915-01-25 11 JUST LANDED 1 NEW 1914 12/15 pOUR-SEATER FIAT CAR. Finish in dark g reeu colour witli the latest touring torpedo body, complete with 5 torpedo lamps and all tools. ON VIEW AT THE TAI SENG motor repairing COMPANY. BURMAH ROAD, PENANG. O,— The FIAT’S are the best Italian Cars in134 words
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Advertisement155 1915-01-25 11 One of the fallacies—the I have to pay for the Advertisements fallacy. You pay for them just precisely as you pay for the rent of the shop you deal with—no more, no less. A shop in a crowded thoroughfare pays a higher rent than one in a deserted street, but155 words
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Advertisement1250 1915-01-25 11 “GUARANTEED” N. Y. K, UNDER THE PURE FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 0„ every in the United Mail StM Ld of America, there is placed an extra label, bearing a number and the > word Guaranteed which denotes that the proprietors of Dr.' Morse’s Indian Root Pills guarantee that they contain1,250 words
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Advertisement1821 1915-01-25 12 F. &O. sailings. straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd. Ocean I Sleam Navigation Co. BRITISH INDIA y nr Intended to Sail Steamer. SIEAM SHIP I Wireless Telegraphy fitted on all < 4 UtVIfiTIAU fAIHHVV ITh Port Swettenham and Singapore. from the Wharf. CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAV. QQ I Steamers. |> Oil1,821 words
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