Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 August 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-08-24 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 197 VOL. LXXIV. THURSDAY. 24th AUGUST. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement775 1916-08-24 1 caaoDDD □□dddd□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ WANTED E RUBBER to sell by auction or pri- vately, or for shipment. g goods for forwarding to any D part of the world. INSURANCE risks against Fire g wr j t t erh n ll> specialize in the above. Apply to— ALLEN DENNYS Co., K 6 Beach775 words
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Advertisement59 1916-08-24 1 DannnnnoonnnnonDDDDnDnvSno FOR $3O g n X7OU can have the Pinang D I Gazette posted every day q for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). g Proportionate Quarteily and Half-yearly rates q Subscriptions are payable in advance and remittance should g be addressed to a a PDUJTO GAZXTTB59 words
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874 1916-08-24 2 THE PROGRAMME. We have been supplied with the follow" ing details regarding the programme of festivities to take place at Kuala Kangsar on the occasion of the Installation of His Highness the Sultan Abdul Jalil Nasmddio Makhuaram Shah. On Monday, the 4th of874 words
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Article437 1916-08-24 2 The report of the directors to be submitted to the sixth ordinary general meeting of shareholders of Mount Austin (Johore) Rubber Estates Ltd., states The Profit and Losa Account shows, with the balance brought forward from last year, a credit balance of £73,471 19s 2d. The437 words
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Article489 1916-08-24 2 The following scheme based on the idea that our local Government is prepared to facilitate the How of local investment towards the Imperial Exchequer and is willing to bear the comparatively trivial cost incidental to doing so “is suggested by the Malay Mail.” It is not likely that489 words
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Article613 1916-08-24 2 The following is the report of the directors for the year ending 31st December, 1915: The directors present to the members the following report, together with the accounts and balance Sheet of the Sun Insurance Office for the year 1915. Fire AccountPremiums received, less Reinsurance £1,457,995 13613 words
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Article450 1916-08-24 2 Soldibb’s Message to the People at Homk. On July 13, at Southampton, a wounded soldier, interviewed just before the bearers took him ashore, handed in his message in writing, as it might have been an ambassador or a prima donna landing at New York450 words
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Article235 1916-08-24 2 China Press.” Kowloon Dock Workmen Die of Mysterious Disease. A mysterious disease which paralyses the stomach and ascends to the heart causing syncope has overtaken a gang of Kowloon Dock Chinese hands who have been engaged in salving the s.s. Wisley, which ran aground off Saigon a—“ China Press.” - 235 words
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Article48 1916-08-24 2 [JTrom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 24. At Singapore rubber auctions the record amount of 686 tons was offered. There was a good demand at over last week’s prices, but sellers were shy. Fine pale $llB, ribbed smoked $ll7, uosmoked $llO. The sale was unfinished.48 words
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Article350 1916-08-24 2 Ex.” It cannot be denied that there is B t r feeling against Lung in Canton. nearly six feet in height Lung is a representative of his race. Since he tured Canton he has ruled with an hand and was the strong man wanted keep in check—“ Ex.” - 350 words
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Article462 1916-08-24 2 OFFICIAL MINUTES. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Wednesday, the 2nd August, 1916. Present —Messrs. W. Peel (President), The Hon. John Mitchell, Quah Beng Kee, and Yeoh Guan Seok. Absent :—Messrs. P. T. Allen, A. F. Goodrich and Lim Eow Hong. 1. The minutes462 words
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Advertisement374 1916-08-24 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. HORSE AND VICTORIA WANTED. SECOND HAND IN GOOD ORDER. Apply No. 254, c/o Pinang Gazette. WANTED. A NURSE PROBATIONER Terms of appointment, Salary $l5 a month plus $25 allowance for Rations, with Free Quarters. The appointment is temporary. Further particu'ars can be obtained at the Office of the374 words
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Advertisement19 1916-08-24 2 Where to Stay, Penang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runny mede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.19 words
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Advertisement47 1916-08-24 2 THE NATIONAL MUTUAL F RE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA LTD. (Incorporated in Australia) ESTABLISHED 1869. New Business 1914... £3,576,800 Funds £8,705,490 Income £1,473,583 Increase of Funds 705,000 No Shareholders. All profits divided .mongst Policy-holders. Claims, Loans and Cash Surrenders settled locally. ensral Agents: BOUSTEAD Co. Penang and Singapore.47 words
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Article1289 1916-08-24 3 SWEEPING THE SEAS. Melbourne, July 23.—A splendid record of efficient and varied sea rervice is contained in the story of the work performed by Australia a young navy during the second year of the great war. Since August 1914, Australian warships have been widely scattered throughout the1,289 words
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Article329 1916-08-24 3 The story of the splendid defence put up by about a hundred men of the Royal West Kent Regiment, under a captain of their battalion, has already been referred to, but not correctly told. What actually happened is that this little force got separated from the main329 words
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Advertisement1019 1916-08-24 3 A PL ANTER at present in India SEEKS QRDERS ere now being booked ffor' RE-ENGAGEMET after August, ex- Para Rubber Seeds from fine nerience six years charge in the Straits ld treeB wifch a guarantee of 75% germination. .nd also Ceylon. Good knowledge of Price $1.53 per 1,000 packed in1,019 words
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Advertisement182 1916-08-24 3 HAVE YOU HAD MALARIA. There are certain disorders, such as malaria, that especially debilitate and make the body an easy prey to more dangerous diseases. Ask those who have had it regarding the present condition of their heilth, and most of them will answer: Since I had malaria I have182 words
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Advertisement329 1916-08-24 3 J\JO other razor in the world has the unique distinction that the enjoys in its adjustable curving blade. No other razor gives you that thrill of satisfaction that you experience as the smooth, keen-edged Gillette Blade passes over your face, removing each hair cleanly and closely without the slightest suspicion329 words
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Article1321 1916-08-24 4 Two years ago to-daj| began that wonderful retreat from Flanders which will ever be associated with Fiald Marshal French and the gallant troops of the British Expeditionary Force. Before the surge of the mighty German forces, the British fought the historic battles of Charleroi and Mons,1,321 words
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Article1189 1916-08-24 4 The Cabinet has declined to be cinematographed, even for charThe Modest e y This modesty, this Cabinet, shrinking from the popular gaze rather bewilders one. It also robs the country of a legitimate entertainment, besides robbing Ministers of the opportunity of finding out how the public, which1,189 words
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Article219 1916-08-24 4 Seh Yeoh Kongsi. Judgment was delivered yesterday by the Full Court of Appeal consisting of Sir John Bucknill, c J., Mr. Justice Sproule and Mr. Justice Earnshaw in the appeal of the President and trustees of the Seh Yeoh Kongsi against the judgment of Mr. Justice219 words
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Article62 1916-08-24 4 Guraja, a Tapah Roa i Estate coolie, who was charged on Munday at ihe Ipoh Supreme Court, before Mr. Jus ice FarrerManby, with the murder of his wife, was convicted. The accused totally denied his connection with the murder and said that he Ind seeu anot’62 words
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Article46 1916-08-24 4 Commander D. C. Maciutyre informs US that £4OO, has been telegraphtd horns f r otn the Chartered Bink h j re to Lord Inchcape. London, to be handed over to the proper authorities. A full list of subscribers will bo pub’ished shortly.46 words
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Article34 1916-08-24 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $81.30 per picul, business done—a decrease of 45 cen’s. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £169 10s spot, and £l7O 10s three months.34 words
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Article72 1916-08-24 4 Messrs. Aden Dennys Jk Co.,ad vise us that the under-mentioned prices were realisec for rubber sold by them at their auction sale to-d-»y. Smoked ribbed sliest $ll3 to $ll6 No. 2 smoked sheet 98 108 Uusmoked sheet 101 105 Crepe fine pale thin and blanket 114 11772 words
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Advertisement250 1916-08-24 4 MOTOR CARS: 5 SEATER Dlll pI/ is synonymous with silence, smooth DU IV rt running, low Petrol Consumption, Ele- gance and Quality. SCRIPPS BOOTH Theclassy threeseater r “eAVP Al is cheap to buy and cheap to run. The vnAU 11 most dependable runabout. “INDIAN MOTORCYCLE liability and I Flexibility. AGENTS:250 words
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Advertisement16 1916-08-24 4 “E. O.” G ARA GE. Trips Round the Island $22 Including Tiffin Baskets. Tel. No. 322.16 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous24 1916-08-24 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water, 10- a.m. 4-18 a.m. 11- p.m. 518 p.m.24 words
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Article281 1916-08-24 5 nine enemy aeroplanes DESTROYED. THE TORPEDOED BATTLESHIP. MACEDONIAN OPERATIONS. It was announced in the House of Commcns that Britain had destroyed seven Zeppelins, and five more were believed to have been damaged beyond repair. The Allies have destroyed 35 Zeppelins in all. There has been further fighting on281 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article386 1916-08-24 5 [Rbutrr’s Trlkgrams.] SATISFACTORY WORK. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). London, August 22. Reuter’s correspondent at Headquarters says we are everywhere maintaining our gains, despite heavy bombardments and counter-attacks. This is most satis factory, considering tie difficulties cf consoliaing exposed heights. The tactical successes of the last weekend[Rbutrr’s Trlkgrams.] - 386 words
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Article49 1916-08-24 5 A LARGE TOTAL. London, August 23. In the House of Commons Major Baird (Unionist —Rugby) representing the Air Board, mentioned that seven Zeppelins had been officially reported as destroyed, and five others were believed to have been disabled irremediably. The Allies altogether had accounted for 35 Zeppelins.49 words
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Article329 1916-08-24 5 —Ex. That Germany must be building Zeppelins in large quantities is obvious, but the story from Copenhagen that a factory containing fifty-aix aeroplanes was completely destroyed at Altona need not be believed. Yarns of that character invariably have preceded German developments that prove them to have been—Ex. - 329 words
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Article30 1916-08-24 5 London, August 23. In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George said the British had now 23,142 able bodied war prisoners in the United Kingdom and France.30 words
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Article34 1916-08-24 5 23. The House of Commons accepted a House of Lords’ amendment to tie Parliament Bill, limiting to two vears any Parliament elected on the old reg ster. The Adjournment. Parliament has adjourned.34 words
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Article26 1916-08-24 5 London, August 23. The Hou-e of Lords agreed to the Hou e of Commons’ amendments to the Government of India (Amendment) Bill.26 words
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Article34 1916-08-24 5 London, August 23. The abandonment of a proposal that the Cabinet si ould be cinematographtd, and the proceeds devoted to charity, was announced by Mr. Asquith in the House of Ci minous.34 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article, Illustration220 1916-08-24 5 REASONS FOR ATTACK. Salonika, August 22. The Bulgarian attack was intended to restore the moral of the Bulgarian army, and to stave off intervention by Rumania. The Bulgarian occupation of Florina is absolutely unimportant, as the heights which dominate the town are securely held by the Allies. Serbians220 words
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Article204 1916-08-24 5 Interviewed by the correspondent of the Petit Pariaien,” in January, Essad Pasha, who spoke of Serbia with affection, declared that no army could have held its own under like circumstances. He said The Allies came too late, and even the Italian help which was coming now204 words
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Article158 1916-08-24 5 ADEN, KARACHI AND MESOPOTAMIA. Loudon, August 23. In the Houss of Lords, Lord Islington, replying to Captain Peel, (Unionist, Woodbridge), said Genual Shaw was transferred from the command at Aden b cause the Indian Government was dis-satifi-d with Ins conduct of responsible duties. He was remov d from158 words
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Article33 1916-08-24 5 FIGHTING NEAR BLACK SEA. Petrograd, August 23. A Turkish offensive on the Caucasian front, near the Black Sea coast, was driven back. The Russian offensive west of Lake Van is proceeding.33 words
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Article49 1916-08-24 5 U. S REMINDER TO TURKEY. Washington, August 23. The State Department has instructed the American Embassy in Constantinople to make representations to the Porte, in the name of humanity, that it will not permit a massacre of Armenians in Persia, like that perpetrated in Asia Minor.49 words
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Article61 1916-08-24 5 London, August 23. The Mesopotamia Commission concluded the hearing of the evidence of General Sir Edmund Barrow, Secretary to the Military Department, India Office, who gave a general survey of the history of the expedition. The Commission adjourned for a fortnight, in order to master a number of61 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article122 1916-08-24 5 THE CARPATHIANS. Petrograd, August 23, Although fighting on the lower Stokhod continues, with heavy artillery fire, the experts do not anticipate a great extension south of the Pripet, owing to the marshy country. Nevertheless, the German at tacks reveal anxiety for their left wing. The Russians in122 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article34 1916-08-24 5 HEAVY AUSTRIAN LOSSES. Rome, August 23. An Italian communique says We carried strong enemy positions on the western slopes of Tofana and in the Travenai zes valley. The enemy suffered heavy losses.34 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article52 1916-08-24 5 GERMAN VERSION. Amsterdam, August 23. A semi-official Berlin message admits that the batthship Westfalen, which is of the Na-sau class, was hit by a torpedo on August 19tb, and says the damage is repairable. The message dec’ares that the Westfalen remained capable of manoeuvring, and that the second52 words
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General News.
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170 1916-08-24 5 VISCOUNT FRENCH AND THE VETERAN. London, August 22. In a speech at the unveiling by Lady Roberts of a statue to Lord Roberts, at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow. Viscount French related how two nights before he died Lord R >berts ins sted on participating in a170 words
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Article125 1916-08-24 5 RUSSIAN’S OUTBURST. Petrograd, August 23. The Russian Government is being urged to prosecute the Extreme Right Leader, M. Bulatzel, who, regarding Mr. Asquith’s declaration of punishment of Germans responsible for international crimes as directed at the Kaiser, wrote an article scurrilously dia tri bing Britain who is125 words
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Article12 1916-08-24 5 Washington, August 23 New Zealand’s £8,000,000 loan is oversubscribed.12 words
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Article269 1916-08-24 5 Island Arsenal Destroyed. New York, July 31st.—A series of terrific explosions of ammunition awaiting shipment to the Entente Allies and stored on Blackton Island, in New York harbour, off Jersey City, early this morning, caused property loss estinated at 25 million dollars. So far, two269 words
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Article63 1916-08-24 5 The following are the results of the ties played yesterday Mixed Doubles B— Miss Campbell and F B Rickett (—l5) beat Mrs C M Henderson and Savage (scr) by 3—6, 7—5, 6—l. Singles Handicap B—C D D Hogan —-4) beat S Agerholm (—3) by 6—3, 6—3. Singles63 words
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Article26 1916-08-24 5 The following was the result of the ties played yesterday Singles Handicap—RN Go’dwin 2) beat Captain W Hamilton —2) by 21 to 11.26 words
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Article268 1916-08-24 5 In answering a point raised in an address presented by the South India Chamber of Commerce Sir William Meyer pointed out that as regards the economic settlement which will take place after th© war he could only repeat what had been said by his colleague Sir George Barnes268 words
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Article862 1916-08-24 5 Mr and Mrs ROM Kindersley of Selangor are staying up Penang Hill. The British Resident, the Hon Mr R G Watson, c M G. is on a visit to Ipoh. Mr RON Anderson, Director of Public Works, V M S. is ou a visit to Ipoh. Mr.862 words
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Article789 1916-08-24 6 The steamer Pangan is expected here on the 30th inst. The Ceylon Marti is due here on the 28. h inst., bound for Rangoon. The steamer Snruga is expected here on the 28th instant, bound for New York. The B. I. s.s. (Apcir Line) Santhia is expected here789 words
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Article759 1916-08-24 6 .—Ex. ITS CESSION TO GERMANY. An article in the Contempora'y Review on The Heligoland Mistake offers an interesting object-lesson in the danger of ignoring the spec alist and the still greater danger of allowing considerations of naval strategy, which are all but permanent in their validity, to be subordinated.—Ex. - 759 words
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Article87 1916-08-24 6 New York Revelations. New York, July 23rd.—Investigations indicate the existence of a gigantic system of graft among New York police and white slavers. A Grand Jury returned indictments against five detectives charged with bribery. All were attached to the Tenderloin district and had been engaged in fighting white87 words
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Advertisement517 1916-08-24 6 Parit Buntar. THE NEW CIRQUE (CLARKE’S) EVERY EVENING AT 9-30. First Performance To-morrow (Friday) The Premier Equestrien and Variety Company. All European Artistes of the Highest Bank. Afternoon Performance Saturday at 5.30. At Your Service. Fire Insurance written st lowest current rates. Is your property insured—if not it is the517 words
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Advertisement469 1916-08-24 6 s-oJI z '1 THE WORLD knows an d admires what our Colonies are doing in the War, and these patriotic Colonies will appreciate what Michelin has done and is doing. A MICHELIN has given £40,000 to further the work of French Military 't Aviation, and is manufacturing 100 Aeroplanes, which469 words
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Article2051 1916-08-24 7 CAN THE NATION BE SAVED FROM EXTINCTION? The Russian Caucasian army has taken Erzerum, Mush, Bitlis and Trebizond, said Mr. Harold Williams writing from Petrograd last April. It is possible to hope now that the Russians will firmly hold Armenia. JJut what of the Armenians? Is Armenia2,051 words
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Article433 1916-08-24 7 The Archbishop of Canterbury, who has taken a very active interest in the work of the Committee of the Lord Mayor’s Fund, issued to his people a further appeal for support on behalf of Armenia Sunday,” and says The massacre of Armenian and Assyrian Christians in the Turkish433 words
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Article199 1916-08-24 7 A number of Chandu Monopoly Department cbintengs under Assistant HeadCbinteng Arasat made a raid at Kepong last Saturday night, as the result of which two Chinese were caught in a hut buried in the depths of the jungle in the very act of making samsu. The illicit199 words
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Article448 1916-08-24 7 A vivid story of an orang outang hunt in Borneo, in the course of which four men were killed, one crippled for life, and another seriously injured, is related in a Sourabaya journal received at Amsterdam by a recent mail from the Dutch Indies. Chai448 words
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Article46 1916-08-24 7 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged, $2,692.40 Mrs C G May $5 Birthday Hamburg Lottery” $10.60. Total $2,708.00. Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will be given out at the Town Hall on Fridays at 9.45 till 11 a.no.46 words
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54 1916-08-24 7 The “Zeitschrift fuer Frauenstimmrecht,” the German Woman Suffrage organ, has sent the following greeting to the women of France. “We feel, think and suffer like you, and swear that after this catastropbal war the women of all nations shall work unitedly to prevent54 words
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Article156 1916-08-24 7 Gallantry in th« Field. The following is an extract from the “Gazstte of India.” Army Department, Simla, 4th August, 1916. Indian Order of Merit. No. 886.—The Governor-General in Council is pleased to sanction the admission of the undermentioned non-commis-sioned officers and men to the Military Division of156 words
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Article127 1916-08-24 7 Penang, August 24, 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 Bombay Demand Bank 174| Moulmein Demand Bank 173| 3 days'sight127 words
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Article91 1916-08-24 7 CLEARANCES. To-DAT. Ban Lee for Alor Star (Kedah}. Lian Choo for Alor Star (Kedah). Perak, (E. S. Co for Deli. Malacca for Tongkah. Trang for Trang. Kedah for Bagan Datoh Teluk Anson. Padang for Trang. Namur for China. Namur for Singapore and Japan. MAILS. CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE.91 words
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Article139 1916-08-24 7 August 24.—Penang Golf Club, Ladies’ Spoon. Aug. 24.—Lodge Scotia. 9.15 p.m. August 25.—Concert Parish Hall 6 p.m. August 26.—“ Blue Cross Gymkhana Race Course, 3 p.m. August 26.—Penang Golf Club, Entries for Mixed Foursomes close. August 26.—Kedah Rubber Co., Ltd., Annus.l O. G. M. Chamber of Commerce, 12.30139 words
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Advertisement227 1916-08-24 7 UNHAPPY THIN FOLKS. One cf the readers of a popular health journal wrote to the editor, asking why she was peevish, blue and discontented, and his answer will interest all thin people. “My dear reader,” he said, when, you write that you are thin and do not weigh what you227 words
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