Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 August 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-08-11 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 186 VOL. LXXIV. FRIDAY, llth AUGUST, 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement676 1916-08-11 1 aaananaannnnnnannnnDnanannno WANTED I a a o RUBBER to sell by auction or pri- vately, or for shipment, n g GOODS for forwarding to any part of the world. n INSURANCE risks against Fire. n Pre specialize in the above. n Apply to— ALLEN DENNYS Co., 6 Beach Street, Penang. g676 words
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Advertisement71 1916-08-11 1 enaDDDDoanaDa FOR $3O g can have the Pinang q a X Gazette posted every day n q for a whol<> year to your address. Q a (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, >37). g Proi ortionate Quarterly and Half-yearly rates. S q Subßcriptions are payable in advance and remittance should g q be addressed71 words
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Italy's Campaign
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Article, Illustration172 1916-08-11 2 WHOLE ISONZO LINE TAKEN Rome, August 9. Tbe Italians bare entered Gorizia. (Gorz Ten thousand Austrian prisoners hare been taken hitherto. Austrian Rout. Tbe Austtians were completely routed at Gorizia, where th»y abandoned large quantities cf war material. Italian cavalry and Bersaglieri cyclis's pursued the enemy beyond the172 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article, Illustration107 1916-08-11 2 AUSTRIAN MISCALCULATIONS. Petrograd, August 9. A Russian communique dwells on the military importance of Tysmienica, which is regarded as the key to Stan'slau and Halicz. The fact that this fc the flood season on the Dniester apparently led the enemy not to expect a decisive move by General107 words
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General News.
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Article84 1916-08-11 2 VISCOUNT GREY’S PROTEST. London, August 9. Viscount Grey, through the Unibd States Embassy in Berlin, has protested most strongly against the shooting of Capt. Fryatt, which can only be described as judicial murder. He denounces the circumstances in connection with the trial as unparalleled. Reprisals for Outrages. London,84 words
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Article85 1916-08-11 2 London, August 9. In the House of Commons, Mr. E. Jardine asked whether the report of tbe Commission of Ii quiry on medical supplies and transport in Mesopotamia would be laid on the tab'e before the House rises. Mr. 8. Roberts pointed out that Mr. Chamberlain promised to expedite85 words
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Article37 1916-08-11 2 THE BELGIAN CAMPAIGN. London, August 9. The Belgian Genera', Tombeur, reports that tbe north-we«t portion of German East Africa is entirely free of the enemy, who are retreating towards Labora. The Belgians are following closely.37 words
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Article68 1916-08-11 2 MR. McKENNA AND BRITISH CREDIT. London, August 10. In the Hou a e of Commons, Mr. McKenna said after deducting £800,030,000 advanced to our Allies and the Dominions, our total indeb’edi ess in March, 1917, was estimated at £2,640,0-0,000, which was less than one year’s national income. The68 words
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Article38 1916-08-11 2 London, August 9. In the Hme of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil said the Government agreed to exchange British and Germans interned, over 45, on condition that the remaining men interned were exchanged in equal numbers.38 words
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Article453 1916-08-11 2 London, July 27th.—In the summer of 1813 the armies of the European Powers who had combined to crush the domination of Napoleon were converging on the last armies of the Emperor in Saxony. In the autumn the converging armies closed like a vice at Leipzig. That was453 words
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Article294 1916-08-11 2 FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, August 10. The weather was good and there was a fair attendance on tbe fiist day of the Selangor furf Club’s Summer Meeting held at Kuala Lumpur. The results were as follows Race 1. MOMENT (E Vincent) 1 LAKSFOSS294 words
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Article399 1916-08-11 2 Vice-Presidential Candidates. Almost the first business of the National Assembly will be to elect a Vice-President. A canvass of Shanghai Chinese public opinion shows that here at least the following persons are popular candidates for the post: 1. Tsai Ao, a sincere patriot who ran a great risk by399 words
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Article999 1916-08-11 2 COLONY’S DUTY. Penang has hel i one or more meetings on the war tax question, and there has been a good deal of discussion elsewhere. In all probability Singapore will have a meeting at some early date and already the Chinese section of the community has999 words
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Article110 1916-08-11 2 CLEARANCES. To* DAT. Benoa for Deli and Asahan. Van Ncort for Langsa, t T Semawe Segli Olehleh, Sabang, Padang, etc., Batavia. Pin Seng for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hebe for Bagan Datoh <fc Teluk Anson. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Setul. MAILS. CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow.110 words
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Article133 1916-08-11 2 Penang, August 11, 1916. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). Loudon Demand Bank 2/4 7/32 4 months' light Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 h Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174] 3 days’ light Private 176] Bombay Demand Bank 174] Moulmein Demand Bank 173] 3133 words
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Advertisement420 1916-08-11 2 WARNING. REUTER’S SERVICE. ALL persons are cautioned against making unauthorised use of R°u’er’s Service of News, and any person or persons found infringing the Copyright Ordinance of the Straits Settlements will be strictly dealt with in accordance with the provisions of that Ordinance. REUTER, PENANG. 1 A Mothe- and Chili.420 words
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Advertisement204 1916-08-11 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A PLANTER at present in India SEeKm RE-ENGAGEMET after Aagw J perience six years charge in the Strait •nd also Ceylon. Good knowledge o f Tamil, working knowledge of Malay ai)(j has good command of Labour p preferred. Apply No. 250, c/o Pinang WARNING TO MOTORISTS. ALL LITHOGRAPHED204 words
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Article928 1916-08-11 3 CARGO CONSIGNEES. The Manila Daily Bulletin of the 13th ultimo, says: Although the British steamer Chinese Prince, which has been fined Pesos 960,000 by the collector of customs owing to a shortage of 1,920 packages of friegb shown on the ship, manifests as consigned co Manila merchants,928 words
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Article658 1916-08-11 3 “A DREAM OF DELIGHT.” When Mr Alfred Capper, the worldrenowned entertainer, announced that he would place on record his wanderings after a ramb'ing life of thirty years and more, one expected an enjoyable volume. And Mr Capper has not disappointed us his Rambler’s Recollections and Reflections (George Allen and658 words
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Article234 1916-08-11 3 Maxim of the Grand Old Man of India. I hope the time is soon coming when, at the head of my men, I will die fighting,” said Lieutenant General Sir Pertab Sing Bahadur, the Grand Old Man of India, who in his seventieth year is in234 words
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Article19 1916-08-11 3 Penang The E. &O. Hotel, The Crag, Runny mede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.19 words
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Article599 1916-08-11 3 BIG CLAIM AGAINST GOVERNMENT. At the Ipoh Judicial Commissioner’s Court to-day says the “T.0.M.”0f Wednesday, an application was to be heard to amend the plaint in a suit against the State of Perak by Messrs Allan Van Cuylenberg, of Batu Gajah, and David Graham, of Ipoh,599 words
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Article245 1916-08-11 3 —“TOM." Rikishas Held Up Near Menglembu. The recent raid by the gang-robbers on he little town of Chemor is being carefully investigated by the police, but no definite clue as to the actual prepetrat' rs of the deads has yet been discovered. The special Police activities in this—“TOM." - 245 words
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Article798 1916-08-11 3 1 The B I. steamer Thongwa, arrives here on Sunday. The Glenstrae, from London, is due to arrive here to-morrow. The steamer Glenartney is scheduled to arrive here on Wednesday next. The steamer Chumpon will arrive here shortly from Bangkok via Singapore. The outward bound Blue Funnel steamer798 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement589 1916-08-11 3 WANTED. A NURSERY GOVERNESS to take charge of 2 boys, ages 4 and 5 on Rubber Estate in Sumatra. Apply Mrs. THOMSON, Namoe Rimbei, Bangoen Poerba, Sumatra. 810—14-8 WANTED JJJNIOR ASSISTANT (Britisher) for Rubber Estate in Perak. One with Knowledge of tapping preferred. Apply Box No. 249, c/o Pinang Gazette.589 words
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Advertisement395 1916-08-11 3 TO LET. OFFICES, suitable for commercial or professional firms on the first floor of the new Pinang Gazette Office Building, Union Street, above Messrs. Pritchard <fc Co., Ltd.’s Showroom. Well lighted, fire proof and electric lift. 5,500 sq. feet of space. For terms apply Messrs. Brown, Phillips Stewart, u c395 words
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Article25 1916-08-11 4 The following are the tides for to* day, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 10- a.m. 4-25 a.m. 11- p.m. 531 p.m.25 words
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Article41 1916-08-11 4 Cunynghamb —At Kuching, Sa r awak, on the 19th July, 1916, the wife of Stuart Cunynghamb, Sarawak Civil Service, a daughter. Korthight.—At Kuching, Sarawak, on the 21st July 1916, the wife of Henry H. Kortright, Sarawak Civil Service, a son,41 words
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Article1314 1916-08-11 4 The expectation that the capture of the Sabotino height sealed the fate of Gorizia has been very quickly fulfilled. The Italian troops, after fighting for about a year in front of Gorizia, have crossed the Isonzo and entered the town, and have taken in the vicinity1,314 words
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Article1792 1916-08-11 4 The explanation of the extraordinary military measures taken Duteh-German by Holland in Jane, Frontier. regarding which there was considerable specu’ation, is forthcoming this morting, in the Reuter telegram attributing these elaborate precautions to the discovery of plans for retreat prepared by the Germans. The assumption is that1,792 words
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Advertisement147 1916-08-11 4 O IFWnKVT TO HiS KIND GEOREE f. r "*¥B IBMHT fr w« 7* Bl! j 3?*s ®F r 1 as&a Vi S 8 grt B i> f r 1 l-Js t o g9^/ s cs l' >^o’ •—< «> ll«M ml c/> I'iHHOi i ~i jnL„ -'S Motor, Motor Cycle,147 words
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Advertisement30 1916-08-11 4 e. &:o.” A rendezvous where you meet anybody and everybody. The Latest Music BY THE “E. O.” Orchestra Every night daring and after dinner ▲ND Tiffins on Wednesdays and Saturdays.30 words
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Obituary21 1916-08-11 4 DEATH. Westerhout.—On August 5, 1916, at Singapore, Enid Dulcie Mary, the dearly beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Westerhout.21 words
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Article228 1916-08-11 5 MANY PRISONERS TAKEN. LETCHITSKY’S ADVANCE. PROGRESS ON THE SOMME. The Italian troops have captured Gorizia (Gorz) on the eastern bwk of the Isonzo, following the taking of the Sabotino height on the opposite bank. The number of Austrian prisoners at Gorizia exceeds 12,000, and the Italians have possessed228 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article378 1916-08-11 5 [Reuter Telegrams j FRENCH ADVANCE. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). London, August 10. North of the Somme, the French entirely re-occupied a trench, north of Hem wood, in which the enemy gained a footing at night. The French continued to make progress north of Hem wood. The[Reuter Telegrams j - 378 words
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Article34 1916-08-11 5 THE CASUALTIES. London, August 9. The revised last of casualties from the latest air raid is Killed— One man, two women and three children. Injured— Five men, six women and -ix children.34 words
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Article16 1916-08-11 5 London, August 10. Another detachment of Russian troops has landed at Brest.16 words
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Article31 1916-08-11 5 Copenhagen, August 9. A German official message says the artil ery depot at Rothenstein was destroyed by an explosion, and that 50 were killed and 72 injured.31 words
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Article159 1916-08-11 5 SECOND DAYS HANDICAPS. |from Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, August 11. The following are the weights for the second day Race 1. Barnabas 10.7 Kee Huat 8.8 Sadie 10.0 Carrick Lad 8.7 Sunstar 9.0 Bonnety Bob 8.4 Idunno 811 Dat M e 8.0 Lily Elsie 7 8 Race159 words
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Article42 1916-08-11 5 [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapjre, Augmt 11. At Singapore Rubber Auctions 520 tons were offered. The sale was unfinished. It opened quiet, but improved. A special lot of ribbed smoked brought $122, the average being $ll fine pale $ll9.42 words
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Article61 1916-08-11 5 The following is the rubber quotation on Thursday Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2/3 Smoked Sheet 2/2| [*By courtesy of Messrs Boustead Co.] The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2/4| Smoked Sheet 2/3| [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.] To-day’s quotation for61 words
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Article37 1916-08-11 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 11. Messrs Fraser and Co.’s share circular says business was quiet during the holidays, but the market is now harder and most rubbers are up. Industrials are steady37 words
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Article36 1916-08-11 5 [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, August 11. Five Indian distinguished servio medals hive been awarded to the Fifth Light Infantry. Saturday, Penang Police v. Jamaithol Horea in M.F A. League Sunday, no match36 words
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Article642 1916-08-11 5 Mr. Douglas H. Morrison has been ap- pointed manager of Sipantas Estate, Teluk Anson. Mr. D. H. Laidlaw has been appointed 1 an Executive Engineer, F. M. S. Public 1 Works Department. I The Rt. Rev. Emile Barillon, Bishop of Malacca, arrived here by the s.s. Kiuta,642 words
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Article45 1916-08-11 5 The following were the remits of the ties played yesterday Single Handicap—H Smith (scr) beat W K Sharpe (scr) by 21—9. Double Handicap W Houston and W B Houston (scr) beat R N Goodwin and G M Terzino (scr) by 21 —l7.45 words
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Article30 1916-08-11 5 Single Handicap A—A V Perrin (scr) beat R E Prentis —.3) by 7—5, 6 3; M M Stewart —.5) beat F D Hindley (-u-,3) by 6—4, 6-0.30 words
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Article75 1916-08-11 5 The Three Thieves,” a Chinese drama acted by Chinese actors and actresse*, Detective Bird,” both three reel films, Sins of the Father in two parts, and Gaumont’s Graphic will be shown this evening at The Electric Polyscope. The Malay Opera Company will stage this evening at the Straits75 words
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Article465 1916-08-11 5 BUSINESS BEFORE COMMITTEE. The following are extracts from the Minutes of Meeting of the Committee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce held in the Chamber on Tuesday, Bth inst. Present Messrs Hon J Mitchell (Chairman.) A F Goodrich, J C Benson, C M Henderson, W G465 words
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Article18 1916-08-11 5 Tin is quoted in London July 29, at £169 10s. spot, and £l7O 10s three months.18 words
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Article38 1916-08-11 5 The following are the outputs of the Renong Tin Dredging Company, Limited, tin ore for the sec »nd half of July:— No. 1 Dredge 295 piculs; No. 2 Dredge 155 piculs; No, 3 Dredge ‘263 picuh.38 words
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Article37 1916-08-11 5 OUTPUTS FOR JULY. The following are additional rubber outputs for July Ayer Molek lbs. 11,037 Bukit Mertajam 59,893 Malacca Plantation 328,200 Tebrau 78,279 Taiping Plantations 58,588 Sumatra Consol 47,853 Sungei Siput 12,300 Sungei Reyla 9,67137 words
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Article50 1916-08-11 5 The following donations have been received by the Chartered Bank Balance on August 9 $2,830.05 Mr Alex Jack 10.00 Mr D Mordecai 50.00 Mr J M Cama 25 00 Mr E A Manasseh 30.00 Mr M Cathiravalo 50.00 Penang Dutchmen 215.00 Balance on August 11 $3,210.0550 words
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Article45 1916-08-11 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 til! 7 this evening 1. Selection J/adanu Favarl Offenbach 2. Polka Lucky Dog ~,Baylies 3. Waltz Lullaby ...Lmth 4. Mazurka La Czarine ...Ganne 5. March Bona Fide ...Gorin45 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article495 1916-08-11 5 Capture of Longueval* London, July 28,—Wounded soldiers arriving at Southampton after the weekend fighting on the Pozieres-Longueval line state that it was the hottest yet experienced. A French officer from Verdun admitted this. All are confident of ultimate victory. One senior officer said Our men look495 words
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Article293 1916-08-11 5 London, July 31.—Ostensibly in order to ensure that only truthful news of the war eh ill reach Germany, no English newspapers are now allowed to enter th-it country. The German Press persistently represents the Somme offensive as a failure. The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung for instance, asserts that293 words
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Article320 1916-08-11 5 Paris July 16 —The British offensive against the German second line is regarded as a magnificent eff irt to glorify the French national fete day. The battle is still raging along an expended front, but the successes attained will alreidy make the 14th July one of the320 words
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Article202 1916-08-11 5 For the period from the 11th to 17ih August, 1916, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings two pence per lb., and the du y on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in202 words
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Advertisement152 1916-08-11 5 Central Sales Room. A Great Auction Sale OF Art and Unique SPECIALLY MADE Household Furniture, AT Westlands, Burma Road, (The residence of H. Waugh E-q.) COMMENCING Saturday, 19th August, 1916, AT 11 A.M. This Choice Furniture COMPRISES Artistic Carved Sideboards and Dinner Waggons, Telescopic Table-», Drawing Room Art Suites, Hall152 words
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Article1420 1916-08-11 6 SATISFACTORY RESULTS. The ninth ordinary general meeting of the Siamese Tin Syndicate, Limited, was held at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Mr Wm. H. P. S.tevens presiding. The Chairman, after having apologised for the absence of the chairman, Mr. Cyril K. Butler, through domestic anxiety, proceeded1,420 words
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Article911 1916-08-11 6 A TEN PER CENT DIVIDEND. The ordinary general meeting of the share holders of the Kuala-Nal Kelantan Rubber Company, Limited, was held at the registered office of the company, 139, Cannon Street, E.C., Mr. R. Arnold (the chairman) presiding. Ihe Chairman said We are making steady progress,911 words
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Article74 1916-08-11 6 August 12.—Selangor Races. August 12.—Anniversary of Penang (1786). August 12.—Penang Automobile Club, Gener« al Meeting, Chamber of Commerce. 12.15 p.m. August 13.—P. V. Field Operations. August I>.—Pe ang St. Andrew's Society, Annual G. M. P.C.C. 6.45 p.m August 19th and 20 h.—Penang Golf Club, Men’s Monthly Medai. August74 words
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Advertisement376 1916-08-11 6 202 REDUCTION IN PRICE. We beg to announce that the price of Coagulates has been reduced twenty per cent, from this date—all previous price lists are consequently hereby cancelled-*-Orders now received will be executed at the reduced prices and filled in their consecutive order, We take this opportunitv of thanking376 words
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Advertisement603 1916-08-11 6 Weak Nerves Make BYou Gloomy Strengthen Your Nerves by taking Dr. Cassell's Tablets and you will feel Bright, Strong, and Self-Confident. When you feel gloomy and depressed suspect your nerves- When you shrink from company and would rather be alone you are losing con- fidence in yourself, and that can603 words
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Article2289 1916-08-11 7 FIRST SESSION OPENED IN THE STATE. THE MURDER OF MR. MAUNDRELL. The first A-size Cuu t ever held in thia State opened (on July 27) says a Straits Time?,” correspondent under the preside» cy of Sir John Bucknill, k c, Chief Justice of the Straits Settlement, sitting with2,289 words
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Article180 1916-08-11 7 Obtaining Advance Proofs of Truth. Leopold Himmel Bleau, otherwise Louie Bricknell, a Birmingham diamond merchant, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey on July 3, to offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Mr. Bodkin, prosecuting, said that the prosecution was undertaken -by the proprietors in Truth,"180 words
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Article323 1916-08-11 7 8. F. P.” European Lady Seriously Injured in Singapore. As the resulo of a mishap which occurred on Tuesday evening at the Orchard-rd and Killiney rd corner, Mrs Dickson, a nurse in the service of Mrs Ross, of Raffles Hotel, is lying in the General Hospital suffering from—" 8. F. P.” - 323 words
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Article248 1916-08-11 7 Volcanic Activity in the Pacific Ocean. A? was reported at the time, a new island appeared on January 25, 1911, at 24.16 deg N lat and 141.26 deg E long, hat is, about 4 miles east of South Sulphur Island. For some dais prior to the248 words
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Article215 1916-08-11 7 Alleged Confession. The murder of Mr. R. Kennedy on Tapah Estate, Tapah, on Friday night was enquired into in preliminary form by Mr. N. Kendall, District Officer, Tapah, in his capacity as Magistrate, in the Tapah Court yesterday. A Malayalam cook nsmed Jacob, who had been employed by215 words
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Advertisement236 1916-08-11 7 I Johnson Pickett Rope Co-1 INC, MANILA, P. I. I MANUFACTURERS OF i High Grade Manila Rope, j Standard Grade Rope and White j Dry Manila Rope, THE BEST IN THE WORLD. j Manufactured by Machines of Modern Design. a Both Renowned for their Superiority and Durability. I Great Economy236 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous297 1916-08-11 7 COMING COMING COMING Oar next great serial “NEAL OF THE NAVY" in 28 parts—an innovation in serial pictures. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT 11 the ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE Co., LYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLL ROAD. PRESENT A SPECIAL GORGEOUS CHINESE FILM PLAY 3 Parts The Three Thieves, Parts 3 A real Chinese photoplay produced in297 words
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Advertisement2478 1916-08-11 8 p. 0.-B. 1.-APCAR N. Y. K. tev K. P. M. (E* MAIL AND passenger services. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. j| Jl JkSscHAwT PBNINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAII.INGS. JNCORPORATED IN JAPAN. (IHCOBPOBATBD Bl HOUMA) Homeward (for Earopc). Oatward (for China and Japan). (Royal Packet S. N. Company) l ——l "I *TPHI2,478 words
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