Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 March 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-03-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 48 VOL. LXXIII. MONDAY. Ist MARCH. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement852 1915-03-01 1 n mr-ir mnr-»i »1 -mr= I tr TOV HAST TO SHIP, f BUY OR SELL 'RUBBER .1 OB TO »1 FORWARD goods U I ro ANY PART or th. WOULD [1 eo to I ALLEN DENNYS Co., J I V. VMBOM rrTUETT. 1 SOLICNUM. SUN LIFE Weakness Debility criRQrpiPTlON The852 words
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Advertisement68 1915-03-01 1 aotaaaaaannoaDaaaocaaaaouma U D g FOR $3O O O tr 3 can have the Pinang c y X GuMttte" posted every day o 4 for a whole year co yonr address 9 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). I Proportionate Quarterly and 8 Half-yearly rates. iftehacn ptiona are payabk» in c advaaoe and remittances68 words
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Article530 1915-03-01 2 SPECIAL MEASURES TO MEET THE DEMAND. The Sheffield works employed on the manufacture of armour, guns, and shells are running night and day and on Sundays in order to cope with the enormous amount of work on hand, primarily for the British War Office and530 words
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Article344 1915-03-01 2 Growing Determinati >n op the Allies. In an article in the Chronicle,” Mr. G. H. Perris, writing from behind the great western battle line,” discusses the present stage of the military operations. It is, for the present, on the part of the Allies, a344 words
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Article459 1915-03-01 2 DO GERMANS REALLY "HATE" WHAT THE SOLDIERS SAY. Letters from the front describe further instances of the unofficial armistice on Christmis Dayl A young French soldier, writing to his mother, says that at the place where he was on the night of Christmas Eve the Germans on the opposite trenches459 words
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Article217 1915-03-01 2 Appalled by the Dullness of the Scottish Sabbath. The greatest trial of the Be’gian refugees in Scotland is the Scottish Sabb<th. They find it to bo the longest day of the week, even with a long rest in bei and a teabreakfast. There is, of course, attendanco217 words
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Article157 1915-03-01 2 Why Swiss Route was not Chosen. Writing in the Paris Journal,” a Geneva barrister, M. Pau!Balmer, who has just returned from a long trip iu the interior of Germany, stat 8 that he was told by a Wurtemberg officer that it was only by a majority of157 words
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Advertisement1087 1915-03-01 2 Bates for wanted m 1 IKJOTOR CYCLE |and SIDECAR. 2 Casual Advertisements. iVI or 3 «Peede and free engine. Apply No. 273, c/o Pinang Gazette. FOR SALE, TO LET, SITUATIONS VACANT, ETC. 197—26, 1, 3-3 Minimum Charge $2.00 i, For 1 insertion 1.20 per inch. 2 insertions 1.10 o nQ1,087 words
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Advertisement321 1915-03-01 2 Jiave Jjcen rar t/ia world, Jack VJiui have you seen? In most places, sonny seen :jg VAN WHOUTENS ZT2 B MANURES Improve the Growth, Health H AND IJ Yield of all Cutivations. I? The Ceylon Manure Works-A Baur, I |i COLOMBO. PENANQ. USF.~ Keep your liver active and the small321 words
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Article2438 1915-03-01 3 THE DIVING BELL. «‘Lairf »nd Water” is still maintaining the repat it ion it established, whe i the outbreak of hostilities led to a comple'e change in its character, for highly interesting articles on the strategical and tactical problems of the ar In the latest issue the naval2,438 words
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Article341 1915-03-01 3 Cavalry to be Employed Largely. Mr. Granville Fortescue, in a long message to the Daily Telegraph,” declares that the first stagei of the new Russian plan are unfolding, and before a month passes a new theatre of war will hoi i the focus of the world’s attention.341 words
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Article1652 1915-03-01 3 I COUNCIL MEETING. At the monthly Council meeting h»ld on the 22nd instant the following were present Mr. F. E. Mair (President) i* the Chair, Messrs. R. P. Brash (Vice-President', O. S. Dawbarn, G. W. Wils< n, F. H. Symonds, J. H Rich and the Secretary1,652 words
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Article475 1915-03-01 3 THE WARRANT MARKET. A very satisfactory volume of business is reported in warrant tin, and the market has now and again shown considerable animation, says The Ironmonger of January 30. There is no doubt that if it were possible for tin to be cleared from ships now within the475 words
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276 1915-03-01 3 The Directors’ Report. The directors report and accounts for the year ended 30th September, 1914, show a loss on the year’s working of 11,762.28. There having been no favourable opportunity for the issue of further capital during the period under review the276 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement114 1915-03-01 3 It Cuts the Cords that bind helpless hands. It strikes off the shackles c-f Rheumatism. It restores strength and freedom from pain, brings back the ability to walk, work and enjoy life’s richest blessings. Little’s Oriental Balm has been for many years the one great liberator of suffering humanitythe marvellous114 words
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Advertisement59 1915-03-01 3 A BISHOP ON ADVERTISING. Who pays for advertising asked Bishop Welldon during a lecture at Manchester. The person who pays is the seller, but he is able to pay because he gets vastly increased profits. I do not think the person who pays is the consumer, because prices are not59 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous97 1915-03-01 3 THE TIDES. PbnangMarch, 1915. High Water. Low Water. Standard n Standard Date Time. H Date Time. Hfc h m f**. h m ft. M 1 m 0 26 6.4 1 m 6 39 -0 3 fu 2 m 027 7.0 647 a 0.6 0 59 a 6.8 2 m 797 words
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Article1162 1915-03-01 4 Two books we can recomncend to our readers’ notice are, The British Navy in War” by L. G. Carr Laughton, and The Gerimn Army in War,” by A. Hilliard At eridge. Ench is published by Messrs, Methuen, London, W. C. at 1/- net The object of Mr.1,162 words
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Article158 1915-03-01 4 Willisons Circus and Mammoth Menagerie arrive! in Penang yesterday from Ipoh. The tents are being put up to day, and everything will be in readin gs for this evening when the company will make their initial bow to a Penang audience of the many a'tractions in the repertoire158 words
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Article423 1915-03-01 4 M.M” [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, March 1. At the annual business meeting of the congregation of All Saint? Church, Taiping, it was reported that $38,975 had been transferred to the Endowment Fund, which now amounted t» $53,897. The Hon. Oliver Mzrks, the Resident, was electedM.M” - 423 words
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Article515 1915-03-01 4 THE MALAY MORTGAGE CASE. Important questions of law are involved in the case in which Mahomed Tajudin Ariffin and Mahomed Syedol Ariff, sons of the late Mahomed Ariff, the Malay mil ionaire, appeal, as defendants, against the judgment of Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith in the action brought515 words
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Article98 1915-03-01 4 MUTINEERS STILL AT LARGE. THREE MALAY STATES GUIDES. The following copy of a telegram was received from the Private Secretary, Singapore, to-day, by the Hon. Resident Councillor Today Ist March (up to 8 a.m.), estimating that 56 men have been killed, drowned or wounded and not in98 words
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Article124 1915-03-01 4 Arrivals. By Edavana (February 27) from Singapore, Mrs Inchialkah, Miss Stephen, Messrs Someridle, J D Mcßulloch and 8 L Mathian. By Klang (March 1) from Singapore, Mrs W S Fawcus and child, Mrs Dennys «nd child, Mr C B Rayner and three Chinese Ladies; from Port Swettenham, Mr and124 words
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Article469 1915-03-01 4 A WELL-KNOWN SPORTSMAN. [From Our Own Correspondent. Ipoh, February 28. The death occurred on Saturday afternoon of Mr. John A. Brown. Deceased, who was one of Malaya’s be-*t known men, had b *en ailing for some time, having several mouths ago suffered a fracture469 words
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187 1915-03-01 4 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance, Feb. 26 $2,265.97 Employees of Malakoff Rubber Co., Ltd, and Malakoff Plantations Co., L’d 3rd monthly contribution 301.00 Balance on Feb. 27 $2187 words
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Article49 1915-03-01 4 WANT TO BE VOLUNTEERS. Ipoh, February 27. The T.0.M.” states that the Straits born Chinese of Perak have approached the Resident with a request to be formed into a Chinese Volunteer Corps similar to that existing at Singapore. The Resident is submitting a scheme to the Government.49 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1915-03-01 4 ill those oa :< increased < ost of hvin». J av- evtrst pp d t.> hi,k h j of advertised a r a to i y The branded n.i.sia -J,,. soap you use— y< ur belie ..f k.-vc- with the ho seh Id name all cheap to-day as yeam a,59 words
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Advertisement115 1915-03-01 4 FOR SALE Abingdon motor cycle complete 3| H.P., 3 speed, two months on the road only $3OO cash. Apply George Town Motor Garage. FOR SALE. COCONUT ESTATE. SITUATED near Bagan Serai, Krian District; planted with 12,000 trees, partly in bearing excellent growth. Farther particulars from Coconuts,” c/o Pinang Gazette. 188-1-3115 words
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Advertisement184 1915-03-01 4 The Day of Days Initial Openin. WILLISON’S BRITISH AMERICAN CIRCUS AND Mammoth Menagerie All New this Year Heading our Cnt Professionals. The Weatherley'' Prize Packets in a Picked Programme of Procelleusmatic Pastime, See them now or never. Au a Company of Circus Celebrities Hi«hll. Educated Horses and Ponies? 7 A184 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous226 1915-03-01 4 To-night, Last Night FOR FANTOMAS" World’s Greatest Detective Drama AT George Town Kinema, Kuala Kangsa Road. Coupons Cancelled. Free List entirely suspended. By request we are naming herewith full details of Fantomaa which we are showing to-night. We start at 8 p.m. punctual from the 3rd series. The Mysterious Finger226 words
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Article514 1915-03-01 5 GERMANY AND HER GREAT ERROR. A correspondent of the Globe writes from Cairo Although by dragging Turkey into the war Germany may have worried us, nothing could be more complete than her failure to arouse sedition in Egypt. Misled by the analogies of hutory in the514 words
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Article175 1915-03-01 5 We had a Lancashire man, a private in the 2iid Manchesters. in the ward for sime days, writes a Hospital Doctor. He was quiet, but withal goed humoured and appreciative. He was perhaps the last man in that pirticu’ar ward whom one wou'd pick out as likely175 words
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189 1915-03-01 5 Statbment by Genkral Mackiunon. The Manchester Guardian reports a remarkable speech delivered by LieutenantGeneral Sir Henry Mackionon at a dinner iu Manchester. General MacKinnon related a story told to him by a relative whose company in the trenches was much troubled by a sniper who189 words
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Article330 1915-03-01 5 S.T.” For a time it has been something of an effort to keep our thoughts upon the great events that are happening in Europe. Local occurrences have absorbed our attention, and with minds full of them we have felt sometimes that it required an abnormal effort to—“ S.T.” - 330 words
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Article233 1915-03-01 5 Penang, March 1. Beef cts. Soup per catty 18 Roast 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 35 Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue ,> 36233 words
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Article25 1915-03-01 5 Penang :The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runny mede Hotel, Hotel Norman. Singapore: Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. Cbylon Nuwara Eliya.25 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement591 1915-03-01 5 Mmvflra fii’jii, ceyion. <JU Bum I 6,200 feet a bow ,4ea FAMOUS FOR ITS GOLF LINKS. dOTANIGAI GARDENS. TENNIS AND TROUT FIBHINB. THE GRAND ar 9« 9t tot appointed hotel in Nuwara Eliya. Electric Light and Bella throughout. HOTFI Superior Accommodation for over 200 visitors. Situated 11V ILu, in beautiful591 words
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Advertisement345 1915-03-01 5 ALWAYS GOING STRONG?. I PETER WALKER I LAGER IK I J ill I IP "I I 'a 1 I From all First-class Dealers, Hotels and Restaurants. I AGENTS: SELLAR, MURRAY Co. I THE ill best 1 1 IaCJF1aCJF DISINFECTANTS. All Kinds and for AH Purposes. AS SUPPLIED TO H.M. GOVERNMENT345 words
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Article923 1915-03-01 6 Tue pulverising of tha forts on the Dardanelles brings near the day when the Allies will enter Constantinople and the Turks made to realise the suicidal course to which they committed themselves when they became mere tools for working out German ambitions. It is desirable at923 words
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Article747 1915-03-01 6 It’s a long, long way to Constantinople from the western entrance to the Dardanelles—fully 150 miles—but the combined British and French Fleets have made a great start in the task which can have but one objective, the capture of the Turkish capital and the c’earing of a passage747 words
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POLICE COURTS.
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Article87 1915-03-01 6 Inspector J. Joyce prosecuted twn ntmen before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel to de firing crackers before the time alin»? the Chief Police Officer. Wed b Y Both defendants pleaded guilty but they were ignorant of the rule. 3a,(1 Inspector Joyce said that he was on krounds in Campbell87 words
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Article146 1915-03-01 6 A Chinaman was to-day sentenced k Mr. G. A. Ha'l, District Judge, f Or t u theft of four rupees, the property o f Tamil named Kristnen. It a pp J that while prosecutor was in counting his money at his stall he placed 4 rupees behind him.146 words
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Article65 1915-03-01 6 A Chinaman was charged before Mr. V. G, Ezechiel be-day with being found between sunset and sunrise with the intent to commit an offence.” Accused was arrested last night bv a police constable wearning a mask and a fancy dress. It was r festival day he did65 words
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Article320 1915-03-01 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefine 1 tin. in Penang was $78.25 per picul, business done. Mr. M. A V. Allen having returned to Kuala Lumpur from leave, Mr. J. E. Greig, who has been acting for him as XV arden of Mines, Selangor, returns to Perak. The death320 words
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Advertisement199 1915-03-01 6 RUNNYMEDE HOTEL I Extra Moonlight Dinner and Concert AS ANNOUNCED WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, 2nd March, on the ILLUMINATED SEA FRONT OF THE RUNNYMEDE HOTEL. TRY f I PERLIS GUANO I $l7 PER TON g CASH EX PERLIS STEAMER AT PENANG. H Ready Delivery. Any Quantity. APPLY TO BANKING199 words
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Advertisement106 1915-03-01 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 1 Gazette,” for the106 words
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Obituary104 1915-03-01 6 DEATH. Anderson.— Oa Feb. 28, at Sentosa,” Penang, Drummond Edward Noble, infant son of Lionel John Crossley and Mary Josephine Anderson. OBITUARY. MASTER A. HOLMBERG. We regret to announce the death of Master Albert Holmberg, the eldest son of Mr. F. X. Holmberg of the P.W.D. Deceased was very popular104 words
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THE MUTINY.
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Article179 1915-03-01 7 The following ia a copy of a telegram received from the Private Secretary, Singapore, on the 27th ult. end forwarded to us bv the Hon. Resident Councillor for publication It is estimated that 113 men are not yet account» d for, against 125 yesterday. <• Forest trackers179 words
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Article76 1915-03-01 7 Any person who has personal knowledge cf finding a dead body or bodies of men of ti e sth Light Infantry or Malay States Guides, since the 15th inst, is required to report it to the Deputy Public Prosecutor, Central Police Station, forthwith. The person making the report should76 words
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Article1400 1915-03-01 7 EXCELLENT AND VALUABLE WORK.” As the highest honour possible to be shown to the Japanese naval contingent, which has done such valuable service in co-operating with the local forces and with the French and Russian contingents in the work of re-toring order in this place, H.1,400 words
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Article198 1915-03-01 7 GREAT FLEET ENGAGED. DACIA TAKEN TO FRANCE. SPLENDID PROGRESS IN CHAMPAGNE. The Belgians are doing good work in the region of the North Sea, and at La Baesee, and in both areas further progiess has been made. The French troops continue to gain ground in Champagne, and198 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article649 1915-03-01 7 Reuter’s Services.] [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, February 27. Dutch papers report that great movements of German troops are taking place to the West, including many from the Eastern front. Germans in Belgium believe that General von Hindenburg will assume the Western command. Feat by the Belgians.Reuter’s Services.] - 649 words
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Article440 1915-03-01 7 FOUR DAYS’ FIGHTING DESCRIBEDParis, February 27. The British Eyewitness describing the four days fighting south-east of Ypres, ending on the night of the 17th inst, says During the course of the night we exploded a mine under the German trenches on h gh ground north of the YpresComines440 words
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Article148 1915-03-01 7 AVIATORS TAKEN TO LOWESTOFT. London, February 27. A trawler has landed at Lowestoft two German aviators, who were picked up in the North Sea on Tuesday morning, clinging to the wreckage (f a seap’ane. They said they left Ostend on Sunday night and the machine broke down148 words
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Article223 1915-03-01 7 London, February 27. Killed Lieut. A Trewman, Lieut. A H Dunsmure, L Fort. Previously Missing Now Killed. B Tohemach. Died of Wounds.J W Archer. London, February 27. Wounded.Second Lieutenant L Crock, (West Surreys) J Trimble, R B Upton, A Wedderburn, D Yorke, W W Arnold, W223 words
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Article410 1915-03-01 7 GREkT SPEECH IN WALES. London, February 28. Mr. Lloyd George has made a great speech at Bangor. He said he was always convinced the Allies would be victorious but victory wou'd not be secured without a long struggle. He urged Britons to leave nothing undone to achieve410 words
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Article12 1915-03-01 7 London, February 28. The Ma’akutta left Suez on February 25th12 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article347 1915-03-01 7 PRISONERS, GUNS, AND MUCH MATERIAL CAPTURED. Petrograd, February 27. A Russian communique ssys The Russian succes-es in the Przasnyez region on February 24th and 25'h and the night of February 26th were most important. The Russian troops shattered the enemy’s resistance with rifle fire and347 words
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Article293 1915-03-01 7 GERMANS ROUTED. Petrograd, February 28. It is officially announced that t l e Russians recaptured the important town of Przasnysz. The Germans on the 26th inst. apparently passed to the defensive over the greater part of the front. The retreat in many places has assumed the character293 words
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Article153 1915-03-01 7 Athens, February 27. Fortv vessels advanced in the Straits and bombarded the Turkish camps, destroyed Intepe, and reached fort Daidanus. British ships have beeu operating at a. range of eleven miles Russian Captures. Petrograd, February 28. There were many heroic feats of arm? in the recent fighting. A153 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article841 1915-03-01 8 SEVERAL FORTS DESTOYED. Athens, February 27. The Allied Fleet entered ths Dardanelles and bombarded the interior forts, particularly that of Dardano’, The lighthouse of Seddelbahr is burning. The Turkish fire was fteble. Cruiser Enters the Straits. Loudon, Feb:ua r y 27. It ir stated from Athens that841 words
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Article389 1915-03-01 8 Quesn Elizabeth, the very latest in battleships, was completed in 19 <4, and commssioneda few weeks ago. She is one of the six battleships of the 1912-13 programme, one of which is the Malaya, to be completed soon. 600 ft. in length, 90 ft 6 ins. beam389 words
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Article44 1915-03-01 8 London, Februasy 27. The French Ministry of Marine announces that the destroyer Dague, while escorting a supply convoy to Montenegro, struck an Austrian mine in the harbour of Antivar and sank. 38 or the crew are missing. The convoy is safe.44 words
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Article32 1915-03-01 8 London, February 27. The London Gazette announces that the Government has decided to to declare a' blockade of the Coast of German East Africa from February 28.32 words
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Article54 1915-03-01 8 Lon ion, February 27. The French cruiser Demix made a demonstration before Akaba. A lauding party, supported by fire from the cruiser, despersed a small force of Turks Akaba is at the head of the Gulf of Akaba, at the nort-cast comer of the Sinai peninsula, and54 words
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Article28 1915-03-01 8 Ymuiden, February 27, The Swedish steamer Svarton ha? arrived here with a hole iu the starboard bow, having been either mined or torpedoed off Texel.28 words
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Article109 1915-03-01 8 Paris, February 27. The French Press emphatically opposes the American compromise proposals and affirm? that the Allies are fighting for the liberty of American people as much as for others. Germany cannot; be allowed to receive strength to cause more ruin and spill more blood. American Proposals.109 words
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Article31 1915-03-01 8 New York, February, 27.. The Federal Grand Jury has begun an inves'igation of alleged violations of neutrality by four steamers supplying German wai ships early in the war.31 words
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Article325 1915-03-01 8 TAKEN TO BREST. London, February 28. A French cruiser has cap‘ured the Dacia in the Channel, and is bringing her to Brest. SALIENT POINTS. Dacia’s Previous Owners.The Ham-burg-American Line. At the beginning of the war the Dacia, as a German boat, avoided the certainty of capture by325 words
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Article150 1915-03-01 8 A New Y »rk cable of January 20 says The Galveston, Texas, correspondent of the United Press telegraphs that local business men interested in the Dacia’s cargo state that the ship will sail this evening for a German port. Telegrams from Washington indicate that the Administration is150 words
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Article44 1915-03-01 8 New York, Jan. 23.A telegram from Galveston states that Dacia sailed at dawn to-day after her hatches had been sealed by the port collector. Her captain declared he would take the usual course, and not make any particular effort to avoid capture.44 words
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Article215 1915-03-01 8 Washington, January 23.-—Speaking in the Senate, Mr. Lodge made a speech opposing the Ship Purchase Bill, which he declared, would bring the United States measurably within distance of war, not with England alone, but with France, Russia, and Japan. He quoted the records of the House ornmittee215 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article54 1915-03-01 8 Cairo, February 28. It is officially announced that recent reconnaissances eastwards and also by aircraft establish the fsct that a small Turkish force is still at El Nakl. The rest of Djemal Pasha's army is at El Anj and Bersheba. Djemal Pasha and many Germans54 words
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517 1915-03-01 8 A friend well known here and in Penang, who has just returned to the Straits from England, happened to ba passing through the Suez Canal at a particularly exciting and interesting time. In a private letter to a lady relative in Singapore he517 words
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Article128 1915-03-01 8 Sofia, February 27. An attempt was made to assassinate the Turkish Minister of the Interior, Ta'aat Bey, in the streets of StambouL A man fired a revolver but missed. Talaat Bey’s Guard Killed. Sofia, February 27. Private information from Constantinople has confirmed the attempt on the128 words
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General News.
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Article174 1915-03-01 8 MORE RECRUITS CALLED UP. Amsterdam, February 26. The State Council are c msidering new Bills with the obj-ct of strengthening the Dutch military power. The decision to call up the 1916 recrurs earlier than usual has cau-ed some uneasiness. The newspapers point out that the measures are174 words
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Article29 1915-03-01 8 London, February 28. It is officially announced that the King has returned to London from a visit to a portion of the British Grand Fleet.29 words
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Article53 1915-03-01 8 Rome, February 27. At a meeting at Reggio de Emilia, in Italy, in favour of war, the crowd outside stoned troops and police who were maintaining order, injuring eighteen. The latter fired, killing two and wounding three. The Italian Government has prohibited meetings likely to be53 words
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Article87 1915-03-01 8 New York, February 27. The Tribune says the United States Secret Service Attorney has forwarded to Washington evidence that Captain Boyed, the German Naval Attache at Washington, who is Count von Bernstorfi's personal representative in New York, i? head of the German Secret Service in87 words
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Article105 1915-03-01 8 London, February 28. Under the guidance of Sir J. P. Hewett and Surgeon General Sir Richard Havelock Charles, a large company of helpers of the Indian Soldiers’ Fund went to Brockenhurst Park for an inspection of the Lady Hardinge Hospital, which is now com' pleted. Lord Crewe,105 words
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Article44 1915-03-01 8 London, February 26. The King, in a message on tbe opening of the Panama Exhibition, testifies to the British Empire’s appreciation of the linking of the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific, and says happy results are to be expected therefrom.44 words
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Article57 1915-03-01 8 London, February 27. The London staff ba? presented Baron de Reuter on the occasion of the jubilee of the company with an address expressing their loyAlcy and regard, with a souvenir Greek Amphora in silver; Many letters and telegrams of congratulation were received from Ministers, Ambassadors, Dominion High57 words
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Article163 1915-03-01 8 PRODUCE PRICES. London, Februarv 2c Rubber 2/5. y Brazers £BO 10s. Spelter £33-10s. Wheats, White Karachi 60/-, De’h; Roa.fe 63/11 paid. eh M Lius ed 158,030 52/3, F.bruary, Nuxvomica 14/6 nominal. Lead £24-15?. T n £179-10s. Iron £57-1. Wheat, 61/6 sellers. Shellac spot 61/ 6O/ raid 62/-,163 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement192 1915-03-01 8 FALMOUTH HOUSE, FARQUHAR STREET, (Late Sea View Hotel). Mrs. TRENGOVE begs to announce that she has taken the above premises, and on March Ist will open the same as a Private Boarding House. Rooms single and double. Terms very Moderate. Tel. No. 485. s m w 28-2 AN UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY.192 words
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Article55 1915-03-01 9 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Indragiri, Dut., IGO, Bron, March 1, Deli, gen., K.P.M. Kalnaoa, Dut., 170, deWeerd, Mar. 1, Asahan, gen., K.P.M. Pangkor, Brit., 94, Caswell, Mar. 1, B. Datoh, gen., E. S. Co. Klang, Brit., 732, Fawcus, Mar. 1, S’pore, gen., A. G. Co. Jin Ho, Brit, 94, Harding, Mar.55 words
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Article52 1915-03-01 9 To-day. Sanuki Maru for Singapore, China and Japan. Alma for Deli. Van Riemsdijk for T. Semawe, Segli, Sabang Olehleh etc., Padang. Mambang for Setul. Ban Whatt Soon for Langkat, Pangkalan and Brandan. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Setul. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. Lycaon for Colombo, Tuticorin52 words
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Article43 1915-03-01 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Deii and Batu Bahra Sembilan 10 a.m. Langsa Edi, T. Semawe, Segli and Olehleh Indragiri 10 a.m. Tongkah Calypso 1 p.m. Teluk Anson Sappho 4 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Klang 4-30 p.m.43 words
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Article122 1915-03-01 9 Penang, March 1, 1915. {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 4 months'sight Bank ...2/4| 3 Credit ...2/4 9/16 3 Documentaiy ...2/4f Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 1731 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay Demand Bank 173} Moul mein Demand Bank 173 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras122 words
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Article265 1915-03-01 9 Penang, March 1, 1915. S. P. Tapioca $5.10 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $5.85 sales. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper 534.40 sales Trang Pepper $25.00 sellers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $64 sales. Cloves $4l nominal.265 words
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Article993 1915-03-01 10 The Times.” DUTCH RESENTMENT. SYMPATHY WITH THE ALLIES. Amsterdam, January 22.—The affront put upon Holland by the passage over her territory of the German airships has thrown a serious strain on the determination of the country to remainjneutral. It is not, however, to be expected thatThe Times.” - 993 words
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Article380 1915-03-01 10 Messrs. James F. Hutton Co., Ltd., writing on January 28, report Liverpool Cotton. To-day. Last Week. Mid-Americ&nSpot 4.95 5.13 Mid-American, Current Month 4.79 4.95 F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 6.50 6.50 New York Cotton. Y ster Uet day. week. SpotCents. 8.50 8.60 London. Yesterday. Last week. Bar Silver 22 5/8380 words
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Article248 1915-03-01 10 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended Feb. 6, there were 53 deaths 39 males and 14 females, equal to a death-rate of 26.46 per mille per annum, compared with 31.45 in the preceding week and with 36.71 in the corresponding week of last year. The following248 words
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Advertisement593 1915-03-01 10 BANKS. 1 1 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter, w Paid-up Capital £1,200,00 Reserve Fund £1,800,00. Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,00' Hkad Omci: 38, BISHOPBGATE, LONDON, E.O Agbmoiks awd B ramohm. -Amritsar Hongkong Penang Bangkok Iloilo Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangoon Bombay Karachi Saigon Calcutta Klang593 words
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Advertisement60 1915-03-01 10 There is no longer need to purchase German tonics. Ceregen is a proteidphosphate food of British manufacture and is at least the equal of any German preparation while its cost is approximately one-half. Ceregen is iu the form of a dry powder, has a dainty flavour, and is most easily60 words
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Article379 1915-03-01 11 GERMAN ESTIMATE OF WAR’S COST. Ams‘erdam, January 6.—From the official statistics of the various belligerent the Vorwaerts estimates the cost of the present war. The British Government, states the journal, recently declared that its daily war bill amounted to £1,000,000. Thus it must alreadv have spent some379 words
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Article503 1915-03-01 11 MT. Feb. 3. Effects in Madras Presidency. Everyone admits the evils of drinking, and there is evidence that the evil habit is sadly on the increase in the Madras Presidency. The toddy-shop, where the labourer spends for his disgusting gratification money that he ought to takeMT. , Feb. 3. - 503 words
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