Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 February 1915
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Title Section20 1915-02-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833» No. 38 VOL. LXXIII. WEDNESDAY. 17th FEBRUARY, 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1067 1915-02-17 1 B U YOU WANT TO SHIP, F BUY OR SELL mu B B E Re t OB TO fc FORWARD goods I r 0 ART PART or THI WORLD n g 60 TO I ALLEN DENNYS Co., I t. V*IOM ITUn. Ajwy“W BB lll~n 11 K BB ILJ *IZ nnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnririn1,067 words
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Advertisement74 1915-02-17 1 SUOtDLiUOMUUt .■(L-'dl.u: □□■□□oooBB u o E FOB *3O a D a V OD car. have the Pinnng D 3 X Gnawtte pont-d every day c f fwr a wltnle y«**r to yonr azi<lr«a«*. I D 1 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTtON. san. CJ g Proponi(Mi*tf) Guiarteriy and I Half-yearly rates. a jj Babecriptionn74 words
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Article228 1915-02-17 2 ACCUSED SENTENCED TO DEATH. At the Assizes, this afternoon, the trial of the Chinese named Teh Hun Seang, charged with murder by causing the death of Chin Fook Khim on November 27 last was conc’uded. His defence was that on the night in question he went to228 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article106 1915-02-17 2 \To the Editor of the tl Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —l find so manv of my old patrons have been informed tint I have disposed of my Hotel, and am leaving the country, that I would ask you to kindly insert this contradiction. I regret that no such good106 words
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Article161 1915-02-17 2 Arrivals. By Klang (February 15) from Singapore, Dr Galloway, Mrs O Mitchel, Messrs P B Ford, G S Hill, A S Harrington, Mohd Hussin, D L Barnet, Sandheimer, W J Gallagher, F David, R Rule and W Kerr from Malacca, Mr P M Robinson from Port Swetteuham, Mr and161 words
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47 1915-02-17 2 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance, Feb. 12 ...$85,513 92 Staff (both ashore and afloat) of Eastern shipping Co., Ltd. »98.37 Balance on Feb. 13 ...$86,112.2947 words
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Article192 1915-02-17 2 The Petrograd “Bourse Gazette” correpondent at Tiflis telegraphs In the battle ofc Kara Ourgan, which has already lasted five days, the Cossacks have captured Noury Bey, the Chief of Staff of the Third Ottoman Army Corps, who was sent to the theatre of war by the192 words
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Article463 1915-02-17 2 SUCCESSFUL SPORT. Alor Star, February 16. This annual meeting was held on Monday, the 15th inst., on the new race course, which is over 1 mile round. Th°re was a large number of spectators, including H H the Sultan of Kedah. The band of the India Minikan Opera463 words
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Article384 1915-02-17 2 The annual report on Hongkong for 1913, compiled by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Claud Severn, has recently been issued as a Parliament try pap=>r. We can only regard it as a somewhat archaic document, which presents, nevertheless, a useful record of the affairs of the Colony from384 words
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Article221 1915-02-17 2 S.F.P.” as it was getting in the afternoon it was decided to camp on the river bank t ear the flying bridge. The two Battalions, with a couple of mountain guns which had been brought across, bivouacked for the night, expecting to continue the attack on Kurnah221 words
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Article125 1915-02-17 2 Mr. Henry Dalhs, the well-known theatrical impressario, is bringing to Penang The Quaints, who have an ex-c-l’ant L'ndon reputation, and have qui*e a record to their credit, in the shape of no less than seven London Theatre engagements. The Company have played a long s as,u125 words
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Article360 1915-02-17 2 S.F.P.” The f diowing ties have been fixed for to-day Mixed Double? Handicap Clas? A.—Mr and Mrs W S Duun v Miss Heim and M K Whitlock (6); Mrs Harrop and Hargrave v Miss Rickett and Everest (2). Championship—R E H Oliver v H G R Leonard—“ S.F.P.” - 360 words
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Article35 1915-02-17 2 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Kalmoa, Dut., 170, Weerde, Feb. 16, Asahan, gen., K.P.M, Jin Ho, Brit, 94, Harding, Feb. 16. Asahao, gen., E.S. Co. Pin Seng, Brit., 378, Davidson, Feb. 16, Tavoy, gon., E. S. Co.35 words
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Article27 1915-02-17 2 To-day. Kedah for Langkat Pungah for Pangkalan Brandan. Hok Canton for Bagan Datoh Teluk Anson. Pangkor for Bindings and Sitiawan. Flying Dragon for Portweld and faiping-27 words
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Article50 1915-02-17 2 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per c!oW Alor Star (Kedah) Ngi Thye 3 a.m. Negapatam, Madras and Durban Fazilka H Friday. Ceylon, Australasia, x India, Aden, Mauri- I Oriental tins, Egypt and > Parcels Europe, I Reg- up to 1 a etc. Singapore, China and Japan Sardinia50 words
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Advertisement327 1915-02-17 2 The Resident Councillor will be At Home on Thursday, the 25th February, at 5 p.m. No separate invitations will be issued. TO UET. HOUSE No. 14, Barrack Road. Apply to E. O. MATHIEU, 5, Ar ratoon Road. WANTED for May, June delivery 25,000 young rubber stumps. Please give full particulars327 words
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Advertisement156 1915-02-17 2 Driven to Death by the unbearable torments of Neuralgia—piercing, torturing, nerve-destroying pains taht rob life of all its pleasures. Don’t let Neuralgia drive you to death. Don’t let it make life miserable, intolerable. Just use Little’s Oriental Balm and get the speedy, sure relief thab this great remedy provides. It156 words
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Advertisement121 1915-02-17 2 town hall. THURSDAY) PRIM? HENRY DALLAS PRESENT K. B. SALISBURY’S Co THE QUAINTS In their Original Fantasy “The Quaints in Pierrot Land.” Prices: $3, $2 and $l. Plan Open at The Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. 163—17-2 AN UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY, ONE MONTH’S CLEARANCE SALE OF JEWELLERY From sth Feb. to sth121 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous85 1915-02-17 2 THE TIDES. Pbnakg—February, 1915. High Water. Water 1 n t Standard Uate Staudard Ht. Date< Time. Tl,ue h m ft. 11 Wl7m 1 fs 17 8 31‘ 0 9 2 18 7 on 03 Th 18 m 2 13 fi l 18 n 8 4 2 40.6.5 1»H F 1985 words
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Article366 1915-02-17 3 TERRIBLE promises of the STARS. Paris, January 12.—The war is to come to an end in February or March. This is the horoscope cast by the Paris experts. Coffee grounds, magic mirrors, and candle denies unite in this prediction. Mme. Albane de Siva deduces from the stars366 words
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Article476 1915-02-17 3 IHE PROPOSED EXPEDITION TO EUROPE. Those who have been agitating in favour of sending an expedition to Europe to the assistance of the Allied forces, have decided to organise a volunteer force and have established its headquarters at the Seiyoken Hotel, Tokyo, and issued a prospectus.476 words
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Article, Illustration1121 1915-02-17 3 [BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] London, January 14. 1915. The Indian Wounded. There was natural gratification among the wounded Indian soldiers at Brighton when they were visited by the King Emperor and Queen Mary. It was evident, too, that their Majesties were glad to be among the coloured heroes,1,121 words
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Article382 1915-02-17 3 German General’s son Killed. A thrilling account of an aerial duel that resulted in the forced descent of a T’aube sear Amiens has reached Paris. On Sunday an experienced French pilot was carrying out a reconnaissance over the enemy’s lines, accompanied by a young Lieutenant of382 words
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Article451 1915-02-17 3 W. T. Massey - W. T. Massey. WITH THE INDIANS IN THE DESERT. Eastern Egypt, January 2.—lt has been my good fortune to see some portion of the army entrusted with the duty of defending the Canal, and if campaigns are won by the zeal and enthusiasm of highly-trained and disciplined451 words
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Article208 1915-02-17 3 Reports cf Illness Cause Anxiety. Montreal January 13.—A good deal of uneasiness is being shown throughout Canada owing to persistent reports of an outbreak of meningitis and the prevalence of other diseases amongst the Canadian contingent on Salisbury Plain. Many people consider it would be bet*208 words
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Article241 1915-02-17 3 The size, shape and texture of the hands have been regarded from very distant times as highly indicative of character. From the hands also it is possible to form a substantially accurate opinion ss to their possessor’s health. For instance cold, clammy hands prove poor blood241 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement555 1915-02-17 3 TO LET. HOUSE No. 63, NORTHAM ROAD. For particulars apply to KENNEDY <fc M Co. 1273—u c TO U&T. House no. 9, pangkor road, fitted with Electric Installation throughout. Immediate entry. Apply to E. A. MANASSEH, IJfG, Panting Street 1119. —m w 8-uc ST. GEORGE’S BALL. SUBSCRIBERS to the above555 words
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Article748 1915-02-17 4 It may be said that war is a time for deeds rather than words, yet, when a nation, and a democratic nation like the British, is engaged in a struggle for life and destiny it is only right that, when they can opportunely take the people into their748 words
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Article17 1915-02-17 4 Tin is quoted in London to-day at £l7B Spot, and £153 15s. three months.17 words
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Article86 1915-02-17 4 P. O. STEAMER MOVEMENTS. The extra steamer Namur is expected to arrive here from Colombo at 4 p.m. on Thursday and to sail for Singapore, China and Japan on Friday. The R.M.B. Sardinia is expected to arrive here from Colombo at 2 a.m. on Saturday and to sail for Singapore86 words
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Article193 1915-02-17 4 An accident which resulted in the death of a seaman of the Russian Volunteer boat Orel occurred on Monday afternoon. It appears that as the unfortunate man was coming up from below a wire rope snapped and cut his head so severely that he bad to be193 words
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Article822 1915-02-17 4 We trust the police will devote their attention to the bazaars, and ferret out the people who di seminate malicious stories for an ignorant and gullible section of the populace. Io may be argued that ’t is extremely difficult to bring them home to those responsible. Doubtless822 words
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Article297 1915-02-17 4 AMBASSADOR LEAVES THE TURKISH CAPITAL. GERMANY AND THE SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN. THE FIGHTING IN EAST PRUSSIAOn the Western front, the ar illery has been busy at several points. Between Lethune and La Bassee the Allies have made slight progress by carrying a short trench. In the Argonne some sharp297 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article203 1915-02-17 4 [Reuter’s Services J [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, February 15. A French official communique says There was an uninterrupted artillery engagement on the dunes. We carried 250 metres of a trench between Bethune and La Bassea. There were intermittent cannonades further to the south.[Reuter’s Services J - 203 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article139 1915-02-17 4 CONTINUED RUSSIAN SUCCESSES IN CARPATHIANS. (By Submarine Telegraph [Copyright Telegram Petrograd, Feburary 15. A Russian communique says On the right bank of the Vistula fighting is gradually developing on the front from Mochow to the Myschin*tz-Ostrolenka road and is of the character of isolated engagements.139 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article37 1915-02-17 4 DIPLOMATIC RUPTURE. Athens, February 15. The Greek Minister has left Constantinople owing to the Turks not fulfilling their promise to give satisfaction for a Turkish Secret Service policemin’s insulc to a Greek Naval Attache.37 words
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Article61 1915-02-17 4 ITALIANS DISPERSE REBELS. Rome, February 15. A mixed Italian column attacked a gathering of rebels south of Syrta, in Tripoli, and burned their camp. The fight la-ted all day, and resulted in the dispersal of the rebels, with enormous lots. The Italians lost twenty whites and61 words
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Naval Operations.
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85 1915-02-17 4 THREAT TO SOW MINES BROADCAST. London, February 15. It appears that Count von Bernstorff, the German Ambassador in the United States, in his interview with Mr. Bryan, intimated that Germany would partly rescind the war zone decree if Mr. Bryan insisted on the Wilhelmina’s cargo85 words
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Article363 1915-02-17 4 THE DANGER OF WAR. London, February 15. The American Ambassador in Berlin has been interviewed by the National Zeitung.” He dwelt on the insanity of a war between Germany and America, which would be fatal to Germany economically in view of the German millions invested in363 words
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General News.
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Article48 1915-02-17 4 London, February 15. As a result of direct negotiations between the Railway Managers and Trade Union officials, increases of pay of 3/- weekly have been granted to railwaymen with less wages than thirty shillings, anil 2 to m Q c with more than thirty shillings.48 words
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Article136 1915-02-17 4 FRENCH NEWSPAPER’S VIEW, Paris, February 15. With reference to the reported Japanese demand to China regarding the possible leasing of Chinese territory to foreign powers, the Temps says The Japanese demands do not conflict with French interests. M. Sazonoff, the Russian Foreign Minister, does not consider136 words
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STOP PRESS NEWS.
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Article96 1915-02-17 4 FURTHER DAMAGE. London, February It is officially announced that in the raid, bombs were also dropped on transport waggons on the Ostend-Ghistellies road..»» the locks at Zeebrugge, on barges outs trawlers outside brugge. French Aviators Assist. Eight French aeroplanes assisted the British Naval machines by96 words
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Advertisement105 1915-02-17 4 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. Sarkibs* Brothbrs Proprietors. NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE ‘‘PINANG GAZETTE." The subscription accounts of the Pinang* Gazette,” for the ensuing,105 words
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Article2640 1915-02-17 5 SPEECHES BY FIRST LORD AND CHANCELLOR. MEASURES TO MEET SUBMARINE MENACE. London, February 15. In the Hou e of Common?, Mr. Winston Churchill made an important speech on the Navy. He intimated that further action would be taken by the Allies to prevent the importatif n2,640 words
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Article1432 1915-02-17 5 Reuter. CHANCELLOR’S CHEERFUL SURVEY. London, February 15. In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George was Icudly cheered when he made an announcement of the arrangements come to by the three Ministers of Finance at the recent Conference in Paris. IFe emphasised that the recommendationReuter. - 1,432 words
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Article41 1915-02-17 5 London, February 17.* The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation let Latex Crepe 2/3. [*By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead <fc Co.] To-day’s quotation for unrefine 1 tin in Penang waa $75.00 per picul, buyers no Milers.41 words
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Article522 1915-02-17 5 GOVERNMENT MEASURES EFFECTIVE. The following important news was communicated to us by the Hon. A. T. Bryant, Resident Councillor, yesterday A serious emeute has occurred in Singapore. One wiog of the sth (Punjabi) Light Infantry Regiment mutinied and killed Europeans on the roads. The situation is now522 words
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Article75 1915-02-17 5 LATE MR. KEITH ARBUTHNOT. ORDER FOR 200.000 RUBBER BOOTS,. [P. O'. «S/MCtal.] London, February 15. The fortune of the late Mr. Keith F. Arbuthnot, the well-known rubber company director, is £208,000. It is reported that an Army contract has been given to the United States Rubber Company75 words
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Article76 1915-02-17 5 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. advise us that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender to-day, 53,000 lbs. sold Smoked Sheet $ll4 to $llB plain 105 110 Unsmoked Sheet 97 103 Pale Crepe 105 110 Blanket Crepe 90 108 No.76 words
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Article664 1915-02-17 6 THE DUPES. A Cairo message (three weeks old) says the Turks are undoubtedly advancing in considerable force, but the general opinion is that they will never reach the Suez Canal. Reuter’s Agency has received from an Englishman who has just reached London from Jerusalem an664 words
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Article371 1915-02-17 6 A New Spirit of Hope, The Cairo correspondent of the Daily Chronicle writes:— The blighting influence cast by the shadow of Turkey has been removed, and under British protection Egypt’s future should be as brilliant and progressive as her laborious peasantry, who till the most fertile371 words
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Article607 1915-02-17 6 WATERLESS SANDS TO BE TRAVERSED. The difficulties which face the would-be invaders of Egypt were strikingly described by Mr. George Renwick in a long message from Eastern Egypt,” printed in the Daily Chronicle of 13th ulto. Imagine the softest loosest, driest seaside sand more than boot-deep and a607 words
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Article320 1915-02-17 6 Remarkable Utterance The Bourse Gazette Petrograd publishes from its correspondent at Alex mdropol a remarkable interview with a lieutenant colonel iu the Turkish army, who was captured near Alti during the recent retreat. The officer said he was without any sympathy for the Party of Union and320 words
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Article340 1915-02-17 6 The following is taken from The Australasian You saw the world’s grey fathers march In all their ancient glory The monuments they left behind, Their mummies tell the story. How many men have passed since then Along your desert places, Ere we appeared to greet you here,340 words
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Article84 1915-02-17 6 The following is the business for the meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners to be held bo-morrow 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. Applications to84 words
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Article22 1915-02-17 6 Penang The E. &O. Hotel, The Crag, Runny mede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Singapore:—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—strand Hotel. Nuwara Eliya.22 words
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Advertisement595 1915-02-17 6 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £l»200,00t Reserve Fund £1,800,001 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,001 Hi ad Ottioi 38, BIBHOPSGATE, LONDON, 8.0 ▲gbmcibs and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Penang Bangkok Iloilo Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangoon Bombay Karachi Saigon Calcutta Klang Serembar Canton Kobe595 words
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Advertisement65 1915-02-17 6 There are a good many reasons why Ceregen has caught on so successfully. Here are a few.— (i) It is a tonic-food of unquestioned value. (ii) It is a British preparation. (iii) Its cost is approximately one-half of similar articles of German origin. If you feel run-down from over-work or65 words
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Advertisement122 1915-02-17 6 SPECIAL SHOW OF M I BRASS BEDSTEADS. NEW DESIGNS. MASSIVE BLACK and BRASS BEDSTEADS. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Pritchard Co, PENANG. GOSNELL’S EAU de COLOGNE BEST AND BRITISH. 35 cts., 50 cts., $l.OO, $1.50, $3.00 per bottle. THE DISPENSARY, Ltd, 2 d 6, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. I RANCH: 26, Campbell Street. Telephones122 words
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Article2392 1915-02-17 7 CRI II ISMS AT THE ANNUAL M E ETING. The sixth ordinary general meeting of Glei oaly Plantation», Ltd was held at the retered offices, Gresham House, Battery Road, Singapore. There were present Messrs. G. V Derrick (presiding), VV. H. Macgregor, X Kenion, H. Robinson (director', W. Lowther2,392 words
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Article519 1915-02-17 7 I hear that Mr. G.B. Work, the official representative of the rubber trade associations of the automobile industry of the United States, has arrived in London for tl e purpose of talking with the Government about the termi upon which they will agree to withdraw519 words
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Article249 1915-02-17 7 S.T.” There used to be in Singapore a factory for the splitting of rattans by machinery—a work which is mostly done by hand, so far at this hemisphere is concerned, in Hongkong, Borneo and soma of the Dutch islands. Like many, another small local industry of promise,“ S.T.” - 249 words
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Article407 1915-02-17 7 A RECKONING IN THOUSANDS OF MILLIONS. Amsterdam, January 6.—From the official statis ics of the various belligerent countries, the “Vorwaerts” estimates the costs of the present war. The British Government, stat s the journal, recently declared that its daily war bill amounted to £1,000,000 Thus407 words
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Article251 1915-02-17 7 Allahabad Feb. 5, —A special London cablegram to the “Pioneer dated London, 3rd Feb. says:—The Germans in both theatres of the war continue to attack at selected points with g eat vigour. Both in the East and the West intermittent assaults are now the plan of campaign251 words
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Article241 1915-02-17 7 According to a Manila contemporary, but for the know-all spirit on the part of a lieutenant of a British submarine, the Emden would never have lived to do the damage she did. In point of fact, her moments were numbered very shortly after she slipped out of241 words
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Miscellaneous468 1915-02-17 7 The Charge of the Light Brigade.” This sentence has been aptlv applied to the rush of spec'ators to THE ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE. Just ask your friends about us. A Grand Change of Programme AT THE ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE CO., LYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLE ROAD. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I! A Change of Administration 2468 words
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Advertisement1772 1915-02-17 8 P intended sailings. I stpalte steam Ship Co., Ltd. feb Ocean Steam Navigation Co. MRITISH INDIA For j Intended to Sail. Steamer. I STEAM SHIP (fl Wireless Telegraphy fitted on all Every Tuesday, at 5-30 p.m. steamer». STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. Port m g,,porl> CH,NA MUTUAL BTEAM N co., ltd1,772 words
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