Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 6 March 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-03-06 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED ,1833. No. 53 VOL. LXXIII. SATURDAY. 6th MARCH. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement869 1915-03-06 1 11 IF YOU WANT TO SHIP, BUY or sell n iRUBBERi n OR ro H FORWARD GOODS U n to ANY PART of the WORLD n g 00 TO ALLEfI DENNYS Co., D 5 7, UNION STREET. 1 >!!■■!*****11 I.l\. JAVA QUININE. j- THE MAN OF TASTE Japan Mail Steamship869 words
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Advertisement51 1915-03-06 1 lOTncnoiacnnniononDSOQGflc'* 2 n FOH $BO g a can have the Pwaap X Gaa.lt." po.ted .vwry dk»j r. fev a whf'le y*»*xr to your addr*«i 4 (LOCAL SUSSCRIPTION, 527). 3 Proportionals Quarterly and I Half-yearly rates. ftabweriptiona are payable in Aranoe and remittance. «Lould ba addressed to S i g POUMA51 words
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Article538 1915-03-06 2 GERMANY’S LATEST.” The recent visit of th? Kaiser to Wilhelmshaven and von Behnke’s warning to c ?mmerciai shipping is interpreted as a prologue to an important sea event..” It is rumoured that Germany will try to engage the British Fleet in southern waters while another squadron538 words
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Article767 1915-03-06 2 A German official communique says that near Wervicq, to the North of Ryssel, an airman of the Al ies was obliged to lani, and was taken prisoner. In the Argonne forest two mine throwers were captured. Between the Eastern side of the forest and Vanquois. Five attempts767 words
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411 1915-03-06 2 The Rumanian Professor Eugene Porn, publishes in the paper Adeverul” a series of inte views with Italian statesmen, members of Parliament diplomats, militiry men and journalists. Unanim jusly these gentlemen were of opinion that the opportunity offered to Italy by the war to411 words
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Article602 1915-03-06 2 POOLING THE FUNDS.” E quiry,” in a letter to the Malay Mail,” raises a question which has exercised the minds of a good many persons of late, both in the F.M.S and, to an even greater extent, a 1: Home. He writes: Your readers have been invited directly602 words
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Article135 1915-03-06 2 OUTPUTS FOR FEBRUARY. The following are rubber outputs for February Asahan lbs. 11,263 Ampat 6,255 Ayer Kuning 5,700 Anglo-Sumatra 59,974 Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.) 23,306 Alor-Pongsu 16,078 Brieh 12,130 Benar 3,450 Bujong 7,750 Bradwall 20,2q4 Bah Lias 3,210 Chersonese 43,920 Dennistown 33,264 Henrietta 18,937 High. Lowlands 101,579 Investment Trust 5,209135 words
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Article361 1915-03-06 2 SUNDAY, MARCH 7. Church of England. St. George’s Church.3rd Sunday in Lent Matins, 8 a.m Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m.; Children Service, 5 p m.; Evensong 6 p.m. Hymn 290 Through all the changing scenes of life Psalms XXXVII Goss Magnificat Atewood No. 46, Nunc Dimitis, Foster No. 60361 words
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Article183 1915-03-06 2 Penang, March 6. 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 35 Pork Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 36 Mutton183 words
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Article91 1915-03-06 2 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Fook Sang, Brit., 1987, Mitchell, MarHongkong, gen., Boustead Co Agapenor, Brit., 4793, Tellorson, k rp i, Liverpool, gen., W. M. A Co. Alma, Brit., 459, Bell, Mar. 6 ruigen., E. S. Co Uel Maur, Nor., 650, Fornea, Mar G gen., H. B. Co. uonaba y. Kashirna Maru,91 words
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Article85 1915-03-06 2 To-day. Ngi Thye for Alor Star (Kedah). Kashima Maru for Colombo, Tutrcorin, Mar. seilles and London. Tong Chuan for Alor Star (Kedah). Mambang for Setul. Maetsuijcker for Sabang, Olehleh c Psdang. Jin Ho for Asahan. Fooksang for Calcutta and Durban. Hong Wan I for Rangoon. Ban Lee for Trang.85 words
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Article26 1915-03-06 2 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. Monday. For Per Close. Calcutta and Durban Onsang 9 a.m. Singapore and China Suisang 3 p.m, London Antilochus 4 p.m.26 words
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Article123 1915-03-06 2 Penang, March 6, 1915. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4| 3 Credit ...2/4 19/32 3 Documentary ...2/4| Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private n 177 Bombay Demand Bank 174 Moulmein Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Private 176123 words
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Advertisement43 1915-03-06 2 Mr. U. V. Towner. P. P. C. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. AN ORDINARY MEETING of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at 4 p m., on Tuesday, the 9th instant. (By Order), L. A. COUTIER BIGGS, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners.43 words
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Advertisement194 1915-03-06 2 The Bankruptcy Ordinance, In the Supreme Court of the Straits SETTLEMENT OF PENANG. In Bankruptcy. No. 6 of 1915. Re CHOP BAN TEK LEONG. Notice is hereby given that on a Crfdi tor’s petition filed herein on the 19th day of February, 1915, a Receiving Order against Chop Ban Tek194 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous226 1915-03-06 2 LAST NIGHTS. Wl LLISON’S CIRCUS AND MAMMOTH MENAGERIE. To-night, Saturday, Monster Double Performance inc’uding all our Best and Brightest Acts in addition to the Horse Jumping Contest FOR VALUABLE PRIZES. Get in time early, see it all. Monday Night, Benefit tendered the WEATHERLEYS, who are so popular in Penang, a226 words
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Miscellaneous76 1915-03-06 2 THE TIDES. PenaxgMarch, 1915. High Water. Low Water. Dftte Time. Hb DatS Time. h m ff. h m ft 8 6 m 2 34 6.2 8 59 a 0.5 3 5 a 6.3 6 m 9 2 0.2 S 7 m 3 5 5.3 9 34 a 0.9 3 4076 words
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AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
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Article258 1915-03-06 3 pe'rograd, February 7.—The Germans have been attempting to force the defence o f Borjimoff by sheer weight of men, using their infantry as cavalry were used in the old day?, but so far their attempts have failed. Their formation was unprecedented si! ce the time of the Macedonia258 words
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Article287 1915-03-06 3 Petrograd Feb. 10.Throwing strategy to the winds General von Hiudenberg ordered massed attacks on the Fzura, and the effort resulted in appalling carnage. In the first German onset from Skiernienvice the enemy swarmed against trenches along the railway whole companies were annihilated in a dash through the287 words
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Article56 1915-03-06 3 Petrograd, Feb. 8.The Germans, in two days and nights, twept the Russian position a‘’Borjimoff with 600 massed guns, many of the shells emitting suffocating gases, covering the trenches with a poisonous pall but the Russians splendidly du» themselves in, and afterwards charged 50 qu ckfirers with irresistible56 words
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Article48 1915-03-06 3 Copenhagen, Feb. 9 Prussian casualty lists to the number of 142 have been issued since the beginning of the war. The casualties listed total 963,117. Three new regiments, which replaced regiments that had been annihilated, have been themselves "wiped out since the beginning of December.48 words
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Article145 1915-03-06 3 A special Pioneer cablegram dated London, 23rd, says:The recruiting and training of the new armies continue to advance satisfactorily. The excellent state of the Infantry i? being reflected in the ranks of tho Cavalry and Artillery. The field batteries oave now bean staffed and all equipment is145 words
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Article67 1915-03-06 3 Athens, February 11.—-The Turks are actively fortifying the const of Asia Minor, facing the Chios and Mitylene islands. Thb Goeben. The German-Turkish battle cruiser Goeben has been repaired after her battering by the Russians in the Black S a. She is now patrolling the Bosphorus67 words
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Article73 1915-03-06 3 Amsterdam, February 11.The foreign consuls at Bruges have refused to obey a German military order to remove their escutcheons from their residences. All the consuls have been suspended and they have been compelled to surrender their arms and uniforms. In some cases the escutcheons were forcibly73 words
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Article99 1915-03-06 3 Calcutta, February 22 lnteresting returns by the Department of Statistics show that in the second half of last month a further rise took place in the wholesa’e prices of wheat in India, the medium average price in the vari ,us wheat-produc-ing provinces on that date99 words
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Article53 1915-03-06 3 Paris, Feb. 14.Advices from Rome that the Italian forces will be mobilised by March. The first will exceed 1,000,000 men. Two new Dreadnought», the Contecavour and the Caroduilio, will then be completed. The Minister for Marine has ordered the formation of a squadron of five Dreadnoughts,53 words
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Article58 1915-03-06 3 Paris, Feb.M. Hanotaux, the French author and ex Minister, has written to the effect that he received information from Berlin, stating that the German General Staff is divided in opinion, and the Ch efs have been upbraiding each other bitterly, and sometimes furiously, owing to the many58 words
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54 1915-03-06 3 Amsterdam, Feb. 14.The German tf a val Staff recently invited a number of American, Italian, and Austrian journalists to accompany the German submarines in order to witness the attacks made upon merchantmen in the English Channel. The correspondents replied to this invitation by asking the authorities54 words
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Article59 1915-03-06 3 Amsterdam, February 14.The Vorwaerts,” the leading- Socialist journal published in Germany, protests against the action of certain school-masters in compelling their pupils t) learn The Hymn of Hate.” In soms cas a s, it appear», the verses directed against Russia and France in the original have59 words
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Article51 1915-03-06 3 Amsterdam, February 10At a meeting of metallurgists at Du-seldorf it was pointed out that the lack of metals in Germany was daily growing more serious. It was suggested that all bronze monuments, both of royal personages and others, should be melted down. Germany abounds with such51 words
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Article59 1915-03-06 3 London, February 9.—A leading coprer authority estimates that Germany uses 309 tons of copper daily in the manufacture of ammunition, and that she would require to import 72,000 tons yearly to maintain her supply of cartridges and shells. The price of copper in Germany has increased by59 words
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Article43 1915-03-06 3 Paris, February 14A high Russiah official, when interviewed here yesterday, stated that after the war was over the bulk of Russia’s trade with Germany, which totalled £65,000,000 a year, would be transferred to factories in Poland, Belgium and France.43 words
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Article46 1915-03-06 3 Rome, Feb. B.There has been fresh disorder at Prague (the capital of Bohemia) the inhabitants being irritated over the arrest of Czech students and j lurnalists. It is reported that five dynamite attempts against politicians were made in Bohemia during the past week.46 words
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Article133 1915-03-06 3 A special Pioneer cablegram da‘ed London 220 d February, says; While the Morning Post’s Petrograd corre s pondent is content to claim that the German rush from East Prussia is being checked The Times Petrograd correspondent states that the Russian counter offensive has begun. The133 words
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Article94 1915-03-06 3 Pietermaritzburg, February 14.1 n an interview, Sir Thomas Watt, Minister for Public Works in the Union Government, stated that the Government did not intend to take stringent measures against the rank and file of the rebel?, but probably two or three hundred leaders would be charged with94 words
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Article76 1915-03-06 3 London, February 14 Recent telegrams representing Japan as making far-reach-ing demands on China have been officially explained. It seems that Japan is only asking for the adjustment of an old, outstanding question of localities, where she (Japan) has special interests It is not true that Japan76 words
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Article32 1915-03-06 3 London, February 14Professor Milinkoff, leader of Russian Liberals, states that the Allies have agreed that at the end of the war Russia shall hold Constantinople. The Spectator of this step.32 words
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Article23 1915-03-06 3 Paris, February 14.The Sportsman states that there will be no more horse racing in France until the war is over.23 words
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Article355 1915-03-06 3 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended Feb. 13, there were 50 deaths 33 males and 17 females, equal to a death-rate of 24.96 per mille per annum, compared with 26.46 in the preceding week and with 42.25 in the corresponling week of last year. The following355 words
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Article1006 1915-03-06 3 THE TEMPS” LETTERS. Quotations ware given in The Daily Telegraph from two letters written by Mr. Rudyard Kipling to a French friend and published in the Temps.” Below further passages are tu r ned from the French translation back into English again, with every «pology1,006 words
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Article71 1915-03-06 3 A telegram has bean received at brigade office, Rangoon, announcing that the transport Dilwara has left Bjmbay for Rangoon having on board three wounded Asiatic Turkish officers, prisoners of war thirty wounded Turkish rank and file, sixty-three Turkish seamen from the prize steamer Karadeniz, and six Arabs71 words
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Article100 1915-03-06 3 Madras, February 17.With reference to the Burma Chamber of Commerce’»' proposal with regard to placing volunteering on a more satisfactory basis the Madras Chamber at its last meeting passed the following resolution Resolved to inform the Burma Chamber that while this Chamber approved generally of the principle»100 words
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Article40 1915-03-06 3 With reference to the recent embargo on the shipment of hides to Italy, the Chief Collector of Custopis, Burma, has now received instructions to permit shipments to Italy under the usual conditions for neutral countries.40 words
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Miscellaneous360 1915-03-06 3 Lest you forget 1 Think to-day, and speak to morrow and Say what is well, and do what is better. DON'T FAIL TO CALL AT THE STRAITS CINEMA, PENANG ROAD. The Leading Premier Show in Penang and The People’s Favourite Rendezvous, TO-NIGHT I TO SEE TO-NIGHT 11 THE ALL ROUND360 words
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Article34 1915-03-06 4 WardenCock.At the Presbyterian Church, Penang, on the sth March, by the Rev. W, Cross, James Warden, Padang Tjermin Estate, Biudjei, Sumatra, to Helen Grace Cook, daughter of James Cook, Esq., Ariniston, Midlothian, Scotland.34 words
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Article875 1915-03-06 4 The week has been a most satisfactory one from the point of view of the Allies. The operations against the Dardanelles forts have met with such splendid success at trifling cost that we may confidently look forward to great events in the near future in that875 words
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Article937 1915-03-06 4 A censorship of bioscope films has been established in Rangoon, and the managers of the various Cinemas recently attended at the Office of the Commissioner of the Police, where the new order was explained. The film must be shown privately before an officer deputed by the Commissioner937 words
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Article648 1915-03-06 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefinel tin in Penang was $80.65 per picul, bu B i Qe done. Tin is quited in London to-day £lB4 Spot, and £163 three months. The output of gold from Rmb was 1078 ounces, annual clean up 755 ounces. Mr. A C. Corbetta, who648 words
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Advertisement139 1915-03-06 4 ALLSOPPS BRITISH PiLSENER IS BRITISH THROUGHOUT 1. BREWED AND BOTTLED AT i 5 BURTON on TRENT. 6 THE BEST BEER EVER P EXPORTED. D Strongly Recommended by all Connoisseurs of every 0 Continent. a. r STOCKED IN TWO SIZES: _J I QUARTS and PINTS. SOLE AGENTS: 5> Caldbeck, Macgregor I139 words
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Advertisement105 1915-03-06 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, SANATORIUM 1 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. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE PINANG GAZETTE.” The subscription accounts of the Pinang Gazette,” for the ensuing,105 words
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Miscellaneous25 1915-03-06 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to morrow, Penang Standard Tinies High Water. Low Water. 2- a.m. 9-2 a.m. 3- p.in. 9-34 p.ui.25 words
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Article157 1915-03-06 5 attacks continued by THE FLEET. HEAVY AUSTRIAN LOSSES IN GALICIA. YACHT’S ATTACK ON SUBMARINE. The Allies have made further progress in the region close to the North Sea and in Champagne, besides repulsing German attacks in the Argonne. Near Verdun two German airmen have been captured, while a157 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article72 1915-03-06 5 [Reuter’s Services]. ENEMY AIRMEN CAPTURED. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, March 5. A French evening communique says Another trench has been occupied on the Belgian dunes. Our progress in Champagne has been continued. Fresh German counter-attacks on a crest north-east uf Mesnil and attacks at Four[Reuter’s Services]. - 72 words
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Article199 1915-03-06 5 FRENCH TROOPS EXACT A HEAVY PENALTY. Paris, March 5. A French Army Surgeon gives an account of terrible injuries from German petrol sprayers. He saw wounded with features horribly disfigured and limbs swollen and with uniforms burn*. Some of the less badly wounded, describing their experiences, said199 words
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Article25 1915-03-06 5 London, March 4. Killed.—E. Grantham. Wounded.H. Di-sbrowe, J. Fursdon, R. B. Warton. Missing.M. Chidson, D. Sanders. Not Wounded.— G. H. Cartwright.25 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article137 1915-03-06 5 Petrograd, March 4. A Russian communique says the Austrians In Eastern Galicia are endeavouring to maintain their positions on the river Lukwa. The Russians captur ed, during the day, in the Carpathians and Galicia, 47 officers, 3,000 men, and sixteen quickfirers. The Austrians continue abortive day and137 words
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Article296 1915-03-06 5 GERMANS CALL A HALT. Petrograd, March 5. The capture of the village of Kerjek is reported. The Grand Duke Nicholas indicates a considerable advance by the Russians in the region of Prasnysz, as the line is now 21 miles north-west of Prasnysz and ten miles south296 words
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General News.
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Article75 1915-03-06 5 London, March 4. In the House of Commons, Mr. Charles H. Roberts, Under Secretary for India, in reply to a qu stion, said the Secretary for India was rendering all assistance in his power, in conjunction wi'h the Board of Trade, to Indian users of aniline75 words
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Article36 1915-03-06 5 London, March 5. The Hon. Neil Primrose, M.P., Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, the second son of the Earl of Rosebery, is engaged to Victoria, only daughter of the Earl of Derby.36 words
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Article14 1915-03-06 5 London, March 4. The Anchoria sailed for Port Said on March 3rd.14 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article201 1915-03-06 5 OPERATIONS IN STRAITS AND VICINITY. London, March 5. The Admiralty announces that the attack on the Dardanelles forts was continued on Wednesday. The British Admit al has not yet reported the results obtained within the Straits. Warships, including the cruiser Dublin, outside the Straits, demolished the observation station201 words
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Article59 1915-03-06 5 AN ADMIRALTY PATROL. London, March 4. The yacht mentioned in The Hague telegram yesterday was offered to the Admiralty at the outbreak of war and has since been employed in patrol duty. The crew state that they shelled the German submarine U2l on February 21, between59 words
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Article177 1915-03-06 5 Admiral Henderson in a letter to the Times says It should be made known to masters of all merchant ships large or small that their chances of escape from a submarine are very great if they take no notice of them but proceed at their utmost177 words
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Article216 1915-03-06 5 A London cable to the Pioneer” on February 26 says: Continued search is being made for German submarines in the waters between Ireland and Scotland, which the latest Admiralty notice closes except for a narrow channel under strict control. It is believed one submarine in addition to216 words
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170 1915-03-06 5 The following paragraph appears in Syren and Shipping To the captain, officers and crew of the first British merchant vessel (other than an armed cruiser) which succeeds in sinking a German submarine, the Syren and Shipping’ will present the sum of £5OO, the money to170 words
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Article93 1915-03-06 5 PRODUCE PRICES. London, March 4. Copper £63 ss. Rubber 2/5. Lins°eds, Argentine, 47/9, paid, Bombay 53/-. Wheats dull, nominal, White Karachi 59/- Delhi 59/3, Rosafe 61/ Toria 53/6. Sheepskins weak, 390,000 sol i, Madras prime, meiium, two pence, and two and a half pence, ordinary a penny,93 words
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Article229 1915-03-06 5 [From Our Cwn Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, March 3. The transfer of the Rev. Mr. Parker of the Methodist Episcopal Church to Ipoh to replace the Rev. Mr. Horley, who is going on furlough, will for some time be keenly felt not only by the members of his229 words
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97 1915-03-06 5 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on March 4 $4,133 27 J. W. Wilson 75.00 Staff of Presgrave and Matthews for February 20.00 Government Monopolies, February subscription 96.50 F.97 words
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Article56 1915-03-06 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 till 7-15 p.m. this evening 1. Selection Cavalleria Rusticana ...Mascagni’s 2. One Step The Policeman's Holiday ...Ewing 3. Selection The Mikado ...Sullivan 3. Waltz Memo ies ...Holmes 5. Two Step Merry Mitzi56 words
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Article59 1915-03-06 5 The following were the results of the ties played yesterday Doubles Handicap Class B—Evans and Rickett walk over Ben?on and Crichton. Mixed Doubles Handicap Class BMrs Adamson and Saye beat Mrs Phillips and Adams (final). Singles Handicap Class BW E MacDonald walk over E H Syer. Singles59 words
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Article572 1915-03-06 5 PRELIMINARY ENQUIRY. Before Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton, to day, the preliminary enquiry was held into tie charge of piracy, against two Chines? named Tan Jit Seng and Teh Ah Kai, alleged to have been committed about noon on the 13th of last month off Kuala Juru, Province572 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article100 1915-03-06 5 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette”] Sir,It is with great interest and benefit that I read the article on Chap Goh Meh which appeared in your paper of the 2nd inst. It is only a matter of time that the views expressed therein, especially in the100 words
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Article186 1915-03-06 5 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette”.] Sir,In going through yoar valuable paper of yesterday’s date, I noticed a correspondent writing under the heading Volunteers on Tramcars,” and it is really a pity that he did not give his name. The Native Volunteers as well as the186 words
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Article339 1915-03-06 5 LETTER FROM MR. LECLERC. The following translation of a letter received by Mr. Oliver Maiks will interest» many of our readers Campagr.e 29 th January, 1915; Dear Mr. Oliver Marks:Here I have been nearly 4 months and have never been able to get ink to339 words
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Article127 1915-03-06 5 The Straits Cinema are showing a splendid Saturday programme, including three War films, On the Track of the Corkscrew gang,” a detective two-parts item, Greatness and Downfall” a three reel drama, and other featuie?. Owing to unforeseen circumstance’, the’ Adventures of Katldyn cannot be shown at George127 words
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Article350 1915-03-06 5 Ratanui.Report to Sept. 30 states net profit is £10,095, and forward £2,677 proposed final divd, 8$ p c., making 171 p.c., to reserve £3,000, forward £2,656. Val D’Or.Report to Oct. 31 gives output 104,438 lbs., costing le. 0.87 d. f.o.b, Penang, and gross price realised 2s.350 words
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Article626 1915-03-06 6 CONSTANTINOPLE UNDER A CLOUD. A correspondent in a neutral country sends a letter received from a business man in Constantinople describing the state of that city and the growing resentment against the Germans. One notices that the writer was unaware of the Turkish routs in the626 words
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Article197 1915-03-06 6 It having been represented to the Government of India that certain volunteer officers are unable for various reasons to join the Indian Army Reserve of Officers but are willing to serve with regular units for a limited period, temporary commissions in the Indian Army are197 words
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Article670 1915-03-06 6 PROSPECTS IN CHINA. CHAIRMAN’S OPTIMISTIC VIEW. The ordinary half yearly meeting of shareholders in the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was held at the City Hall on Feb 20th. Hon. Mr. David Landale, Chairman of the Court of Directors, presided. In spite of the war the670 words
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195 1915-03-06 6 A pleasant little function took place in the Guild Room, Singapore, on Tuesday afternoon, when about a dozen members of the Committee and Guild gathered as representatives of the other members, to make a presentation to Mr. Walter Makepeace, their"honorary treasurer, who has left for195 words
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Article683 1915-03-06 6 THE FAILURE OF GERMAN WIRE-PULLING. I have just returned to England from the United St «tea, writes a correspondent, aud I have no hesitation in saying that war between the two countries may ba regarded as unthinkable. Whatever breezes may seem to ruffle the surface, the underlying683 words
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Article87 1915-03-06 6 Saturday, March 6. Swimming Club, Moonlight Fete. Band, Golf Club, o.m. Circus Matinee 4-30 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road Electric Polyscope Co,, Argyle Road. Willison’s Circus Daily 9-30 p.m. Sunday. March 7 Church Services. Band, Esplanade, 6 p m. Monday, March87 words
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Article13 1915-03-06 6 March 24.Licensing Justices Meeting, 2-15 p.m. April 3 and s.lpoh Races.13 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement400 1915-03-06 6 WANTED, CHINESE CLERK, Good Typist with knowledge of Estate books. Apply in own handwriting. Manager, Foothills Estate, Kulim. 215-6 3 FOR SALE. G. W. K. CAR. Complete, first-class order, cheap for cash. Apply Falmouth House, Penang. 217—u c FOR SALE. TAPIOCA PLANT consisting of Tangyes Engine, Bjiler, Filter, Bamford Machine,400 words
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Advertisement52 1915-03-06 6 Glaxo is being largely used in the hospitals of England for building up our wounded. Nourishing, delicious, and easily prepared with water only, there is do finer food for invalids or infants than Glaxo. Babies grow fat on it. Free Sample tin obtainable from local agentsCash Chemists Ltd., 52-54 Beach52 words
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Advertisement782 1915-03-06 6 L». EE— PETTER OIL ENGINES Suitable Mines for use and on Estates. Illtl.lil'll 1 STOCKS OF THE FOLLOWING SIZES ARE HELD BY SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., who are prepared to dispose of same for cash at a considerable reduction on cost price. Five 68. H. P. Engines Two 10 B. H.782 words
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THE MUTINY.
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2291 1915-03-06 7 S. T. HOW CAPT. IZARD WAS SHOT. On Wednesday afternoon, the trial of Naik Rukhmuddin being concluded, the C.>urt Martial appointed by the General Officer Commanding, an 1 presided over by ]/eut. Col C. W; Brownlow, R. G. A., with whom me nb°ra ofS. T. - 2,291 words
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Article49 1915-03-06 7 The following is a copy of a telegram received from the Private Secretary, Singapore, on the sth inst., sent to us for publication by the Hon. Resident Councillor Four men of the sth Native Light Infantry were captured since the report of yesterday. The situation remains unchanged.”49 words
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Article40 1915-03-06 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 6. The court martial of the Sepoy, Rasullah, was concluded to-day. Counsel for accused called attention to the discrepancies in the evidence given by Native Warder Bonsi and European Warder Fane.40 words
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Article431 1915-03-06 7 By the latest proclamations practically the whole residential area of Singapore is declared safe. If there be, nevertheless, a slight degree of uneasiness among those whose homes are in the outskirts of the area, we S. T.”) think it may be stated with end e confidence that the431 words
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Article22 1915-03-06 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 6. The military authorities are allowing the Golf Links to be reopened to-day.22 words
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Article135 1915-03-06 7 In making the announcement of the receipt of a cable from the War Office thanking the troops and all who rendered assistance, the General Officer Commanding wishes to record also his high appreciation of the ready assistance he has received from all classes of135 words
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STOP PRESS NEWS.
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Article26 1915-03-06 7 [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph London, March 5. The West Hartlepool steamer Alston reports that she sank a German submarine in the Channel.26 words
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Article113 1915-03-06 7 .—Reuter. London, March 5. Field Marshal Sir John French, in a bulletin issued to-night, says the result of artillery exchanges has been consistently satisfactory. There have been daily minor enterprises on our initiative. A British aerop’ane flying behind the German lines twice attacked German machines and.—Reuter. - 113 words
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Article174 1915-03-06 7 Following on the lead given by the railwaymen practically every class of organised workers in England is now putting forward claims for higher wages to meet the increased cost of living. Up to February 3rd, says a home paper, and new wage movements on local or174 words
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Article144 1915-03-06 7 In the Prize Court on Feb. Ist, Mr. A. B. Marten applied for the condemnation of part of the cargo of the General Steam Navigation Company’s steamship Redstart, seized in the port of London, and consisting of five ca-es of human hair consigned originally from Caioa144 words
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