Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 3 August 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-08-03 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 180 VOL. LXXIV. THURSDAY, 3rd AUGUST. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement622 1916-08-03 1 WANTED S a a RUBBER to sell by auction or pri- n vately, or for shipment. GOODS for forwarding to any part of the world. Q a INSURANCE risks against Fire. 0 e specialize in the above. n g Apply to— ALLEN DENNYS Co., g 6 Beach Street, Penang. Established622 words
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Advertisement63 1916-08-03 1 aaantmDDaaormnnoaoc>i3aafa2sa n. FOR 830 g n d X/’OU can have the Pinang q X Gazette posted every day g g for a whole year to your address. a (LOCAL BUMCRIPTION, Proportionate Quarteily and g Half-yearly rates. q g Subscriptions are payable in a advance and remittance should g be addressed63 words
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Article5104 1916-08-03 2 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S DECISION. A FREE HAND TO THE GOVERNMENT. A special general meeting of the members of the Penang Chamber of Commerce was held in the Chamber yesterday afternoon, when the Chamber agreed that a War Tax should be levied, and undertook to assist the5,104 words
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Article165 1916-08-03 2 The members of the Central DloD Athletic Club are proceeding t 0 Lumpur tomorrow to play the Ln* te Chinese Footbril Club and the St' aD Recreation Club at football during August holidays. The following will represent the t Goal: Khoo Soo Chan; Backs: Cheng Hoe and L165 words
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Article892 1916-08-03 3 PROVIDENT FUND QUESTION. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, was held in the Municipal Offices, yesterday afternoon. The 'oilowing were present: Messrs W Peel (President), Hon John Mitchell, Yeoh Guan Seok and Quah Beng, with Mr L M Bell (Engineer), and Mr892 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article754 1916-08-03 3 A Week’s SummaryLondon, July 22;—On the Western front by July 15tb, the German second position had been carried on a front from Bizentin le-petit to Trones wood, and the enemy had been forced back to a chain of fortified woods and villages i epresenting their third754 words
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Article125 1916-08-03 3 This week in East Africa has shown a steady advance in various quarters. On July 18th, General Smuts reported that German columns which had been trjiag to cut communioations north of Handeos and on the northsrn railway had been driven coastwards down the Pangani river with heavy losses.125 words
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Article273 1916-08-03 3 The rumour has run around very rapidly that tbe death sentence on Casement will be commuted. I do not know if there is any foundation for the rumour, though the political motives for avoiding another Irish execution are strong and obvious, says a correspondent. A curious273 words
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Article204 1916-08-03 3 Amsterdam, June 28.—According to a Berlin telegram, the trial of Herr Liebknecht, the noted Socialist member of the Reichstag, for high treason concluded to-day. Accused was sentenced to two years six months and three days* penal servitude and dismissal from the army for attempted high treason, gross204 words
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Article168 1916-08-03 3 The Biitish account of the death of the Fokker star,” Lieutenant Immeimann, has been issued by the Air Board. According to tbe details supplied, on June 18, last, one of our F,E., aeroplanes, whilst patrolling over Annay at about 9 p.m., attacked three Fokkers. One immediately retired, whilst168 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement451 1916-08-03 3 WANTED. SHIFTMEN for Electric Geoeratin’ Station, Apply The Kaub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd., Pahang. 9-8 w anted. European assis pant f >r shipping Department of Commercial Firm: knowledge of Spanish and French essential. Apply s’ating previous experience, enclosing copies of testimonials to No. 231, c/o Pinang Gatetie. 704—u c451 words
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Advertisement202 1916-08-03 3 STUDY AND EXERCISE. Study does not usually hurt a child at school unless the studies occupy time that should be spent in out door exercise. Overstudy and lack of exercise make thin, bloodless children. It is a combination that provokes Sc. Vitus’ Dance especially in the lf your boy or202 words
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Advertisement232 1916-08-03 3 ■JCZZZSZZZSILZSdZ L-lOW can any man in this enlightened A age keep on stropping and honing The —the greatest thing of its kind in the world —suits all men, all beards, all faces. It makes easy that fine habit —the every morning, quick, clean, cool, velvet-smooth Gillette Shave. Get your Gillette232 words
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Article1254 1916-08-03 4 No one who was present at the meeting of members of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday, or who reads the full report of the proceedings which we publish on another page, would be disposed to deny that the overwhelming feeling of the members is against1,254 words
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Article1313 1916-08-03 4 Unofficial members of the Legislative Council at Hongkong Taxation raided very strong protests Methods. against the attempt made at the last meeting to rush through a Bill providing for the taxation of tobacco. The explanation for the haste afforded by H.E. the Governor, Sir F. H. May,1,313 words
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Article33 1916-08-03 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $80.75 per picul, buyer», no tellers. Tin is quoted in Lond n to-’ay at £167 10s spot, and £l6B 5s three mo ths.33 words
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Article372 1916-08-03 4 The output of ti e Rahman Tin Cn. Ltd., during the mon*h of July, was 7’4 piculs. Mill Pls. 372,63 Tributes 401.71. The output of Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Limited, during the month of July was 400 piculs. Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us of the outputs from the372 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement263 1916-08-03 4 ■I I— IMPROVE YOUR CROPS INCREASE YOUR PROFITS BY JUDICIOUS MANURING. THE CEYLON MANURE WORKS, COLOMBO A. BAUR PENANG. S. P. Q. R.” These letters emblazoned on the banners of the ancient Romans symbolized their political and civil liberties—But unless owners of property have their names emblazoned on a Fire263 words
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Advertisement52 1916-08-03 4 “E. O.” GARAGE. MOTOR CARS ON HIRE. Tel. No. 322. WAR ANNIVERSARY DEMONSTRATION Friday, Aug. 4lh. NO one will be admitted to the enclosure, stands, or Cricket Club before 4-45 p.m. and all who have admission cards are particularly requested not to come before that hour. ALAN W. B. HAMILTON,52 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous25 1916-08-03 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 2-26 a.m. 8-35 a.m. 2-16 p.m. 8 53 p.m.25 words
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Article197 1916-08-03 5 PROGRESS ON THE SOMME. MR. ASQUITH AND TRADE RESOLUTIONS. THE WAR ANNIVERSARY. GERMANY AND STARVING POLAND. Tlie principal activity is reported from the Verdun area, where the Germans again attacked east of the Meuse, on two portions of the front. The first attack wawest and south of Thimmont,197 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration402 1916-08-03 5 [ReUTKR’s TrIKGRAMS.] CONSIDERABLE ACTIVITY. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). Paris, August 2. The Germans, on the right of the Meuse, following a violent night bombardment attacked west and south of Ihiaumont work. Our curtain of machine-gun fire shattered all attempts. Some small enemy parties reashed our trenches. 1 hey[ReUTKR’s TrIKGRAMS.] - 402 words
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Article203 1916-08-03 5 MESSAGES TO FRANCE’S ARMY. London, August 2. Mr. Lloyd George and General Sir Donglas Haig have sent messages to the French Army on the occasion of the War Anniversary. They pay tribute to the glorious resistance by the French in repulsing the terrific assaults of the203 words
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Article241 1916-08-03 5 SPEECH BY THE PREMIER. London, August 2, In the House of Common’, Mr Asqui h» opening the discussion on the re s olut ons of the Econonrc Conference in Paris, said the conference was held to convince the enemy that the Allies had resolved to wage the241 words
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Article35 1916-08-03 5 london, August 2. The King inspected a convoy of motorambulances presented to the British Red Cross Society of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem by the United Provinces War Gifts Fund.35 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article27 1916-08-03 5 GERMAN ATTACKS. London, August 2. The Germans fiercely attacked the Russians on the west bank of the Stokhod but were repulsed with heavy losses. Fighting continues.27 words
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Article744 1916-08-03 5 While the battle is still fiercely raging along the whole Kovel front it is worth while to make a summary of the assets which Russia has at her disposal in this crisis and to mention the vast improvement which is apparent in her organisation compared with744 words
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Article23 1916-08-03 5 PROGRESS TOWARDS SIVAS. Petrograd, August 2. The Ruisians in the Caucasus again advanced west of Etzingan in the direction of Sivas.23 words
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Article58 1916-08-03 5 GERMANY REFUSES ASSISTANCE. Washington, August 2. A German note rej ets Great Britain’s offer to permit the passage of American foodstuffs to Poland, declaring that the conditions imposed are impracticable. The note ignores Mr. Wilson’s personal appeal, and say« further negotiations can be to no'purpose. “Relief will probably58 words
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Italy's Campaign
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Article71 1916-08-03 5 GREAT ATTACK BY ITALIANS. Rome, August 2. In retaliation for enemy aircraft attacking Italian open towns, a strong Italian air squadron dropped four tons of high explosives on the Whitehead Torpedo and Submarine Works at Fiume, which were greatly damaged, and set on fire. Austrian Attack Defeated.71 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article12 1916-08-03 5 London, August 2. The submarine Deutschland sailed on Tuesday afternoon.12 words
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Article166 1916-08-03 5 New York, July 15.—The State Depart ment in Washington has formally ruled that the submarine Deutschland is a merchant vessel and entitled to treatment as such. In announcing the ruling, the Acting Secretary of State, Mr Polk, said that it was not to be taken -as a precedent166 words
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Article12 1916-08-03 5 London, August 2. The Dutch steamer Zsehnd was sunk.12 words
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Article65 1916-08-03 5 TRAWLER’S ESCAPE. London, August 2. The crew of a Grimsby trawler reports that at eight o’clock on Monday evening they Biw four Zeppelins going slawly. Then they stopped, and manoeuvred about, evidently awaiting the approach of darkness. One descended cl se to the trawl r and prepared to65 words
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Article383 1916-08-03 5 The Debate in Commons. London, August I.—ln the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith, speaking to Mr. John Dillon’s motion asking the Government's intention with regard to Ireland, declared that Ulster could not be brought in under Home Rule without her consent. Replying to Mr. Dillon, Mr. Asquith affirmed383 words
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Article27 1916-08-03 5 The Club shoot which did not take place last Tuesday morning owing to rain is postponed till 7 a,tn. on Monday, 7th August.27 words
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Article285 1916-08-03 5 The following are the drawing and handicaps so far published in connection with the present Lawn Tennis Tournament Champioaahip. F W Harries bye A 0 M Forrest L 0 Hargrave E H Everest H E Mason A S Hall A V Perrin o R N Byatt E285 words
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Article118 1916-08-03 5 Twenty-eight craft have been presented to date at a cost at $441,108.90. Subscriptions are still required to complete Malaya No. 29—Fighter —subsscribed by all nationalities. Previously acknowledged $3,117.40 Per W W Kuala Lumpur 20.00 Mr F Newman 10.00 Mr JK P Peter per Mr 5.00 Mr118 words
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Article167 1916-08-03 5 Evading Guard Duty. A Sikh Police constable of Ipoh, Sham Singh, who was charged before the Ip»h Magistrate for insubordination in not ac-c-pting the orders of the Jemadar regarding sentry duty, was convicted and sentenced to two m rntbs’ rigorous imprisonment yesterday. The complaint was that167 words
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Article53 1916-08-03 5 Hongkong, July 15—The Honourable Mr Holyoak, in a letter to the Hongkong Daily Press,” refers to a meeting of the Governor and delegates from the unofficial members of both Councils, to consider the practicability of sending a direct war contribution to the H me Government, which he53 words
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Article24 1916-08-03 5 The homeward mail steamer Khyber arrived at London on Monday, 31st ultimo. The homeward mail cl ises on Saturday at 7 p.m.24 words
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Article41 1916-08-03 5 THE LATEST DIVIDENDS. (P. G. Special). London, August 2. The following dividends of rubber companies are announced Anglo-Sumatra (Interim) 10 per cent Va 11ambrosa (final) 75 Sumatra Consolidated (final) 10 Semenyik (final) 10 Selangor United (final) 8 1/241 words
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Article84 1916-08-03 5 [/Yom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 3. The report of Nyabs Rubber Co., Ltd., shows a profit of $67,335 and recommends a final dividend of 6 per cent., making 12 per cent. $30,000 is placed to Development reserve. During the year, 191 more acres were planted and84 words
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Article75 1916-08-03 5 The following are the latest quotations in our share list t Yesterday. To-day. Sharks. S 3 0 M D 2 M «2 Mining. Rahman H.... $ll sll} slo} $ll Rubber i Dollar). A. Panas $9 $9.50 $9.65 $lO Jimah $l.lO $1.20 $1 15 $1.25 K-Sidim sl6| $l775 words
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Article69 1916-08-03 5 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at their auction sale Smoked ribbed sheet $ll4 to $l2O plain 104 No. 2 smoked sheet diamond 101 104 Unsmoked sheet 101 103 Crepe fine pale thin and blanket 11869 words
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Article294 1916-08-03 5 Very Serious Outlook, With the price of chemical pulp advanced by 250 to 300 per cent, mechanical pulp at aoubie pre-war price, esparto difficult to obtain at all, and waste papers much sought after at a premium, it is not surprising that paper masers are ccmpell d294 words
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Article37 1916-08-03 5 LARGE SUM INVOLVED. [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, August 3. A warrant has been issued for the arresb of a Chinese clerk alleged to have absconded with $62 ouo the mo >ey of his employer,37 words
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Article87 1916-08-03 5 A small rubber estate, about 5| «ere- in ex-ent, sirua ed about- tw. m les from Ipoh, and belonging to the late Dis, Sclat r and Chrys’all, was recen ly put up tor -ale by public auc ion and was bought in for about $B,OOO. Tne87 words
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Article986 1916-08-03 6 TO-MORROW’B CALL TO PRAYER The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have sent the following letter to the Diocesan Bishops of England and Wales Right Reverend and Dear Brother, We have, as you are aware, been giving careful coneideration to the question of the due observance of986 words
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Article538 1916-08-03 6 FRENCH CHARACTER CHANGED BY THE WAR. A splendid tribute to France’s soldiers is paid by Sir A, Conan Doyle in the Daily Chronicle." In the course of a long article he writes: The French soldiers are grand. There is no other word to express it. It is not538 words
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Article343 1916-08-03 6 Russian Minister Points to Eminent Person in Berlin. M Sazonoff, the Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, has replied co the German Chancellor’s attempt to throw the responsibility for tbe war upon nations. M. Sazonoff drew attention to tbe reproaches and recrimination of Bethmann-Hollweg** own countrymen. It matters343 words
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Article582 1916-08-03 6 Ratanui.—lnt divd 15 p c Batu Oaves.—lnt divd 35 p c Hayoep.—Divd 10 p c for 1915 Kuala Selangor.—lot divd 7| I per share Highlands and Lowland?. —Int divd 6 p c Kinta Kellas.—Balance divd 7| p c making I2| pc for year £9,000 to reserve,582 words
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Article19 1916-08-03 6 Penang :—The E <fc O. Hotel, The'Crag, Runny mede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon ;—Strand Hotel.19 words
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Advertisement203 1916-08-03 6 THE MIRROR SHOWS PLAINER THAN WORDS WHAT A WONDERFUL IMPROVEMENT MAY BE REALISED BY A GAIN OF EVEN 10 OR 12 POUNDS. We strongly recommend every man and and woman reader of this paper, who is thin, pale, weak or run down, or who has lost his or her buoyant,203 words
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Advertisement775 1916-08-03 6 KJ I Take 2 Tablets at Bedtime L H and you will rise feeling g Refreshed, Bright Vigorous. When you feel gloomy and depressed and cannot sleep, suspect \<> K nerves. When you shrink from company and would rather be alone you P| are losing confidence in yourself, and that775 words
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General News.
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Article127 1916-08-03 7 A SERIOUS OUTLOOK. Lonck n, August 2. Reu er’s Agency is informed by a welliuformtd authori y that there is ample evidence that food and other supplies in the Central Empires are diminishing daily at*! rations are smaller. Hundreds of captured letters speak of ceaseless anxiety in127 words
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Article118 1916-08-03 7 MR. ASQUITH’S SIGNIFICANT REMARK. Loudon, Augu-t 2. A remark by Mr. Asquith in the House of C rmmons, that he is unaware who will be responsible for the Government next sesi-i m, is commenced upon, being regarded either as a hint th it he intends to retire or118 words
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Article64 1916-08-03 7 LARGE CAMP CAPTURED. London, Augu-t 1. An official message from East Africa gives details of the capture of Dodoma on July 31st. It was preceded by sharp engagements in which the enemy were beaten by the British, who c’ptured an entire German camp, quantities of ammunition and four64 words
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Article100 1916-08-03 7 QUESTION OF PENSIONS. London, August 2. Tn the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain announced that he concurred with the decision of the Ind an Governm’nt in cons'quence of the troop train incident. He had given instruc’ions so fir as lay in his power that the casualties100 words
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Article63 1916-08-03 7 THE AMENDMENT BILL. London, A r gust 2. In the House of Lords, Lord Islington announce! the withdraw»! of a provision in the Government of India (Amendment) Bill, relating ‘o the right of a subject to sue the Crown. The bill passed through Committee without discussion, the63 words
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Article61 1916-08-03 7 THE INDIAN SERVICES. London, August 1. In the House of Commons, in reply to Colonel Yate, Mr. Chamberlain said the regulation excluding conscientious objectors covered only the Indian Civil Service, but the principle wou’d equally be applicable to open examinations for the Police Service. As regards other departments,61 words
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Article21 1916-08-03 7 The following undelivered cables lie at the office of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co. From Hongkong to Suihing.21 words
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Article375 1916-08-03 7 {From Ou r Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, July 31. Mr. W. H. Toft, travelling audit clerk in the Railway Department, has been appointed to act as Assistant Revenue Auditor, Perak, in succession to Mr. W. E. Siddons, who has been transferred to the office of the Commissioner375 words
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Article223 1916-08-03 7 The shoot on Monday resulted as follows Monthly Open Prize. V) rn +-> 30 < u ce u ~o H gs o z: o o Q- Q- £>« H Mrs V. Thomas 34 30 28 92 Mrs Cantrell 30 32 28 90 Mrs Liston 31 30223 words
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Article165 1916-08-03 7 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged, $2,585.30 Mrs Jamieson 12th don $lO Mrs Ebden $lO Mrs S C G Fox, Taiping 9th don $2 “Hamburg Lottery” $l.lO. Total $2,608.40. Hospital garments fo- soldiers ready cut out for workers will be given out at the Town Hall165 words
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FIGHTING AT FATSHAN.
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Article312 1916-08-03 7 The city of Fatshan surrendered to an army of Kwangsiand Yunnan men under the leadership of Tam Hoo Ming, one of General Shum Chun Huen’s Divisional Commanders. General Lung Chai Kwong, the Gover-nor-General of the Province, had stationed about 6,000 troops in the city under312 words
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Article62 1916-08-03 7 The Huai River in Flood. Peking, June 23rd —The Huai river in flood. There has bten a rise of over ten feet. Eight districts are inundated. President Li Yuan Hui g has contributed $lOO,OOO forwards the relief of the distress occasioned by the flood. The General and the62 words
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276 1916-08-03 7 The Hsin Cid Na Pao,’ a daily paper published in Tientsin, publishes an interesting st'tem nt regarding the amount of property Yuan owned at different periods in his career and the bequests left to his sons. According to the paper. Yuan’s property was valued at something276 words
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Article75 1916-08-03 7 $47,000 on Board French Steamer. One of the largest sHzU'es of opium, which was meant for consumption in China, was made on board the French steamer Hanoi on h°r arrixa’ from Haip hong. Revenue Officers Wildin, Dawnson and Clarke, together with a large number of Chinese preventive75 words
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Article709 1916-08-03 7 A MALICIOUS RUMOUR ATTRIBUTED TO GERMANS. Extraordinary rumours of a most malicious na’ure became suddenly current in Shanghai on Saturday afternoon (Ji ly Bch) regarding the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, which was reported among the Chinese to have already closed it< doors in Hongkong and London,709 words
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Article128 1916-08-03 7 Penang, August 3, 1916. {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 7/32 4 months’sight Bank 2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 27,32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 1741 3 days’ sight Private 176 j Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank 173| 3 days’sight Private128 words
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Article402 1916-08-03 7 Considerable interest has been aroused by the report of the resignation of the Sheik-ul-lslam, Hari Effendi and his replacement by the notorious Young Turk, Mussa Kiasan Bey, who is believed to be a a lawyer. It has been gathered from an authoritative source that the following reasons are402 words
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Article240 1916-08-03 7 To-day we record the history of a case instituted eight years ago (says the Japan Chronicle ”in a recent issue). It will not be remembered except by those directly concerned that in August, 1907, the steamer T< sho-Maru, owned by Mr Koji Yonrzo, of Komamonocho, Kobe,240 words
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Article67 1916-08-03 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE.. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Deli and Asahan Benoa 2 p.m. Hongkong Laertes 2-30 p ru. Singapore and China Hong Bee 3-30 p.m. Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson Hebe 3-30 p m. Saturday. Rangoon Provide ce 11 am. Port Swettenham ano Singapore Ipoh noon. Ceylon,67 words
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Article98 1916-08-03 7 August 2.—Chamber of Commerce, Spec al G. M. Chamber of Commerce, 2.30 p m. August 4.—Second Anniversary of the War. August 5 and 7.—Cricket: Perak v. Penang at Ipoh. August 7 —Bank Holiday. August 9.—Chamber of Commerce Special, G. M. Chamber of Commerce, 2.30 p.m. August 9th and98 words
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Advertisement7 1916-08-03 7 GES— ICLE3 C 'RACTORS C IPANY-u LAND.7 words
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Advertisement296 1916-08-03 7 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Estate manager wanted fur a small Estate mar Seremban. Terms three years agreement; six months “e%ve on full pay; salary $400; $450 SSCO; and comm’ssion. Address: A DUPUIS BROWN, Labu, Negri Sembilan. PENANG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special General Meeting of the Penang296 words
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Advertisement2537 1916-08-03 8 P. 0.-B. 1.-APCAR N. Y. K. tex K. P. M. O ««AN (INCORPORATED IN GREAT BRITAIN), l| KS duh ffONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART (WCOWORATEB IN INGLING mail AND passenger services. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld ■P BS jB maatschappij I mmhuvorii i** CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAU nn PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED2,537 words
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