Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 30 August 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-08-30 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 202 VOL. LXXIV. WEDNESDAY, 30th AUGUST. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement639 1916-08-30 1 nannono□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ WANTED S a o RPBBER to sell by auction or pri- vately, or for shipment. GOOPS for forwarding to any n t of the wor D n D INSURANCE risks against Fire written. n n He specialize in the above. a S Apply to— ALLEN DENNYS Co., g 6639 words
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Advertisement61 1916-08-30 1 oannDaDoaonnoaaaaao FOR $3O a a X7OU can have the Pinang I Gazette pceted every day D a for a whol« year to jrour addreaa. Q (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). g Proj ortionate Quarterly and o q Half-yearly ratee. n g Subacriptiona are payable in o advance and remittance should g g61 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article643 1916-08-30 2 To The Editor oj the Pinang Gazilte”'] Sir,—ln your paper of the Bch instant I find a long article on Siam from the pen of Mr. Shelley Thompson, Legal Adviser t j the Government of Puket, in reply to “Pro gress’s criticism of the officials and administration in643 words
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Article269 1916-08-30 2 Sir Alfred Booth, presiding at the annual meeting of the Anchor Line (Henderson Bros., Limited), held at Cuuard Buildings, Liverpool, said he had always been of the opinion that the excess profits tax was a blunder for which the country would have to pay sooner or later.269 words
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Article329 1916-08-30 2 CLAIM AND COUNTERCLAIM. In the Butterworth District Court, yesterday, the hearing was concluded in the suit brought by Ang Kip of Chop Sin Guan Aik, shopkeeper and dealer in building materials, against Mr. B. P. de Silva, a prominent Singapore jeweller and contractor now living in Kampong Gajah,329 words
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Article220 1916-08-30 2 The Blue Funnel liner Helenus (Messrs. W. Mansfield Jr Co., Ltd Agents,) is expected to ariive here on Sept 9, bound for London. The Colombo Mara, (Agents, Messrs Pa’erson Simons <fc Co,) is expected here from Rangoon on the 12th prox, bound for China and Japan The steamer220 words
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Article147 1916-08-30 2 The following ties have been fixed for Friday:— Mixed Doubles A—Mrs Harrop and E A Swan —.4) v Mr and Mrs E Reimann (—15.) 8. Mixed Doubles B—Mr and Mrs F T Kinder —3.) v Mrs Welham and W Duncan (—3) 3 Mrs Van der Zee and147 words
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Article49 1916-08-30 2 Friday Doubles Handicap—Hall and Hamilton (scr) v Harries and Threlfall 3) The District Chief announces to the District in genera! orders the fact that in the Province of Sulu there is not a single known outlaw at large—all have been either killed, captured or have surrendered.49 words
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Article789 1916-08-30 2 ALLEGED THEFT AS SERVANTS. In the Third Court, Penang, to-day, before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, the trial was commenced of the case against Uin Kim Cheng, clerk, to Messrs. Boustead <fc Co., Mohamed Hassan Assistant Storekeeper, Penang Harbour Board and Tambiah, also of the Harbour Board for789 words
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Article47 1916-08-30 2 Charlie Chaplain in Charlie’s Night Out," Mary’s Lamb and the Pathe Gazette are the features at the Electric Polyseope. “The New Adventures of Terence O’Rourke (No. 2 Series), Juror No. 7’’ also two reels, and 11 Phantom Fortune are being shown at the Straits Cinema.47 words
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Article908 1916-08-30 2 JAPANESE PREMIER INTERVIEWED. On the news of the passing of Yuan Shihkai Count Okuma, the Japanese Premier, was good enough to receive the Tokio correspondent of the Manchester Guardian and express his views upon the late President of the Chinese Republic and upon the situation create! by908 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement432 1916-08-30 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. 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 Co., Ltd.’s Showroom. Well lighted, fire proof and electric lift. 5,500 eq. feet of space. For terms apply Messrs. Brown, Phillips Stewart. n432 words
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Advertisement12 1916-08-30 2 Fortify yourself with Bovril IT MUST BE BOVRIL BRITISH TO THE BACKBONE12 words
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Advertisement472 1916-08-30 2 M. 0. SHAIK MOHAMED MANIYAM (Late of G. Rahim Khan) ESTABLISHED 1869. NO. 144 PENANG ROAO Undertakes to supply the beat o f Biscuits, Cakes, Bread, etc at moderate charges. Square Loaf Bread each 5 c t B Plum Cakes per lb. $1 iq 5 per cent, discount will be472 words
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Article1340 1916-08-30 3 F.P.” SERIOUS OUTBREAK IN SINGAPORE HARBOUR. Hundreds of people visited the middle wharf at Tanjong Pagar on Sunday, to see the fire aboard the new motorship Glenartney, which had been raging since Friday evening. They saw little in the way of flames, but dense volumes of acrid•« F.P.” - 1,340 words
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254 1916-08-30 3 —Ex. The 8.3. Pangan which is now in port at Bangkok had the striking experience of passing the scene of the Jutland Battle a few days after the event on her voyage to Bangkok. As many as 300 floating corpses and many floating mines—Ex. - 254 words
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Article185 1916-08-30 3 M. M.” SELANGOR v. PERAK. An Association football match between teams representing Selangor and Perak was played at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, and resulted in a pointless draw. The match requires little description it was in every way a poor one. In the first half, when the ground.—“ M. M.” - 185 words
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438 1916-08-30 3 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS. The third report of the directors of the Wagon-Pachaung Wolfram Mines, Limited., to be submitted to the shareholders at the fourth ordinary general meeting to be held at the registered offices. Bank Buildings, Downing Street, Penang, on Saturday 2nd September, at twelve438 words
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Article461 1916-08-30 3 Riport ip the Directors. The directors of Rim (Malacca) Rubber Estate Ltd., in their sixth annual report and statement of accounts for the year ending 31st March. 1916, state The result of the year’s trading show-s a net profit, after providing for the manager’s commission and allowing461 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement391 1916-08-30 3 WANTED, A BILL COLLECTOR, security $3,000. Apjly to TIANG LEE Co. A PLANTER at present in India SEEKS RE-ENGAGEMET after August, experience eix years charge in the Straits and also Ceylon. Good knowledge of Tamil, working knowledge of Malay and has good command of Labour. Perak preferred. Apply No. 250,391 words
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Advertisement54 1916-08-30 3 To Correct Constipation and Biliousness, clear the complexion of blemishes and sweeten the breath, use the dainty laxative PINKETTES They gently assist nature and will help to keep you well. Tiny but thorough, do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine54 words
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Advertisement1099 1916-08-30 3 Lassitude y is a feeling of weariness, depression, fatigue, fl f which affects equally men, women and child- 1 ren, and it is most important that these signs 5 of a run-down condition be not neglected, 5 0 Neglect may easily lead to more serious ailments. jJ Therefore if you1,099 words
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Article1059 1916-08-30 4 Additional testimony to the importance of the entry of Rumania on the side of the Allies is afforded by the latest telegrams. From the military, political, and commercial points of view, it is a m:st serious blow to the Central Powers, the extent of which may1,059 words
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Article249 1916-08-30 4 .The as. Somali, will sail for Colombo and Europe at 8 p m. to-day. The homeward mail closes at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Registration till 9 a.m. the same day. A buffalo suddenly went mad at Labu and severely injured a Tamil and a Chinese. The public are249 words
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Article1834 1916-08-30 4 Transylvania is Rumania’s immediate objective, as disclosed by Rumaaian Arm? th e Vienna report of fightMoves Toward» w hj c h has already ransy vaaia. Btar t e( j between the other King Ferdinand’s army and Austrian troops. It is bounded by Hungary proper on the west1,834 words
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Advertisement144 1916-08-30 4 “PERFECTION” j WHISKY I H I Wnl 2 1 Um e** kiaP nH I I SCOTCH I I Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. [motorcar I The Cheapest and most economical 2 Seater In the Market. F J ONLY B ONE LEFT. z z Fitted wi h Electric L ghts Electric Starter. w144 words
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Advertisement21 1916-08-30 4 THE CRAG HOTEL PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Laundry on the Premises. Tklkgrams “Crag.” Penasg Hills.21 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous24 1916-08-30 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 1-06 a.m. 7-29 a.m. 1-05 p.m. 7-46 p.m.24 words
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Article224 1916-08-30 5 EFFECTS OF RUMANIA’S ENTRY. GREECE AND THE ALLIES. TROUBLE IN BULGARIA. DROP IN WHEAT PRICES. The first shots between Rumanians and Austrians were exchanged on the frontier in the Transylvanian Alps sooth of Brasso, situated west of the point where the Rumanian border bends and goes north to224 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration275 1916-08-30 5 [Rbctwr’s Trlrgrams.j FIVE AEROPLANES MISSING. 1 London, August 29. General Haig reports that the British took 137 prisoners in the past six hours. A heavy storm overtook eight British aeroplanes on the evening of August 26th, and five have not returned. Artillery Activity. The enemy's artillery shelled[Rbctwr’s Trlrgrams.j - 275 words
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Article39 1916-08-30 5 AN ATROCIOUS ORDER. London, August 28. The Times correspondent at Headquarters says a German prisoner’s letter reveals that the Germans have been ordered not to take British prisoners, but to despatch them all with the bayone*.39 words
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Article57 1916-08-30 5 London, August 29. Prince Alexander of Teck makes an appeal on behalf of tbe Imperial Service College at Windsor, for sons and other descendants of British officers and Civil servants. It is intended to raise a fund of £lOO,OOO in memory of Lord Kitchener and to change the57 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article, Illustration42 1916-08-30 5 EXTENSIVE RUSSIAN PROGRESS. Petrograd. August 29. The Russians advanced everywhere on tbe front from Kygbi to west of Lake Van, hurling back tbe enemy to near Ognot, west of which a Tu r kish attack was repulsed, with heavy loss.42 words
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Article20 1916-08-30 5 ENEMY REPULSED. Petrograd, August 29. An enemy attack in tbe Toboly district west of the Stokhod was repulsed.20 words
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Article72 1916-08-30 5 P. O. Company. AGREEMENT WITH NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. London. August 29. An extraordinary general meeting of the Stockholders of the Peninsular Oriental S. N. Co. Ltd. will be held on September 7th to consider a resolution confirming the conditional agreement between the New Zealand Shipping Company and the P.72 words
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Article12 1916-08-30 5 London, August 29. The Greek steamer Leandros was sunk.12 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article, Illustration931 1916-08-30 5 OPINION IN PARIS, ROME, AND LONDON. London, August 29. .Rumania’s declaration of war has evoked the most jubilant comments in Paris and Rome, where it is described as a historic stroke of justice, marking tbe beginning of a phase of great tribulation for tbe enemy. One of tbe931 words
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Article51 1916-08-30 5 PRO RUSSIAN DEMONSTRATIONS. London, August 29, The Times correspondent at Bucharest, says a German division was called out to suppress pro-Russian movements at Pbilippopolis, Yamboli, and Starazagora. The population attacked the soldiers, who fired, killing and wounding many. The position of the Radoslavoff Cabinet in Bulgaria is51 words
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Article51 1916-08-30 5 SIGNIFICANT ARMY CHANGES. Athen, August 29. Three members of tbe Greek General staff have resigned, apparently owing to their having pro-German sympathies. A Copenhagen message says a Berlin telegram states that the changes in the Greek commands are regarded as an indication of Greece’s intention to join the51 words
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Article34 1916-08-30 5 UNDERGOES SMALL OPERATION. Athens, August 29. King Constantine is suffering from inflammation of a wound. A small operation was performed yesterday. His Majesty was consequently unable to receive a deputation of Liberals.34 words
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Article46 1916-08-30 5 PENANG’S INCREASES. [From Our Own Correspondent,] Singapore, August 30. The trade returns for the Colony for June show total imports 137,486,953, and exports $125,203,771. Penang’s imports show a rise of $31,802,919 and exports an increase of $29,224,126. Rubber exports totalled 6,287 tons, against 4,370.46 words
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Article44 1916-08-30 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 30. Singapore Cricket Club report shows an excess of income over expenditure of $3,700. Tbe membership decreased to 705 from 762, owing to tbe war. There is little to report concerning various branches of sport.44 words
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Article303 1916-08-30 5 (Specially Translated.) The Leipziger Volkszeitung” has been suppressed for publishing a leader in favour of self-govenment for AlaaceLorraine. A Berlin communique reports that ail the German submarines engaged in the North Sea fight on the 18th have returned to their base. Tbe German authorities are introducing legislation303 words
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Article33 1916-08-30 5 THE LATEST DIVIDENDS. (P. G. Special). London, August 29. The following dividends of rubber companies are announced Sungei Way (Interim) 20 per cent. Mergui Crown (Final) 10 Rubber Truss 333 words
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Article61 1916-08-30 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 30 Tbe report of Sungei Bagan Rubber Co., Ltd., shows a profit of $131,557. A dividend of 15 per cent, is proposed. The allin cost was 11.05 d. The estimated output is 250,000 lbs. It is proposed to alienate 1,000 acres61 words
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Article50 1916-08-30 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 30. The report of Bukit K. B shows a profit of $34,267. A final dividend of 15 per cent, making 20 per cent, for the year is proposed. |The f o.b. cost was 33 12 cents. The estimate is 50,000 lbs.50 words
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Article27 1916-08-30 5 London, August 29. The following is the rubber quotation for yesterday Plantation Ist Latex Crepe Smoked Sheet [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead i Co.]27 words
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Article34 1916-08-30 5 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang, was $83.00 per picul, buyers, no sellers—a decrease of 25 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £173 spot, and £173 15s three months.34 words
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Article29 1916-08-30 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 30. The fire on the Glenartney is in band It is now hoped that the ship is not seriously damaged.29 words
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Article61 1916-08-30 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade .from 6 til! 7 this evening 1. Overture Comedy ...Kling 2. Galop CAampayn» ...Lumbye 3. Waltz The Shop Girl ...Bucallossi 4. Schottische Beauty of the Dance ...Buaby 5. March The Washington Post ...Sousa Major Dewar,61 words
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Article821 1916-08-30 5 Dr. Miller, of Labu Rubber Co., is going Home on leave. Tbe death has occurred at Singapore, of Mr F M Chopard, lawyer, age 4L There was a large attendance of the Eurasian community at the funeral. Mr. H. J. R. Beckett, of B.,JN. Borneo, who went821 words
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Article1454 1916-08-30 6 RUMANIAN OFFICER’S VIEWS. A correspondent who is well versed in Balkan affaire, writing on Joly 20th, incorporates the views of a Rumanian friend of his, an artillery officer who as a Subaltern took part in the Russo-Turkish war, was present at Plevna and subsequently held the post1,454 words
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431 1916-08-30 6 Wichita Beacon.” Rumania’s is of all the Balkan armies by far the most formidable, both numericaily and as a war machine, although the present day descendant of the Plevna heroĕs and the Roman legionaries of old has still to prove himself in tried valour and—“ Wichita Beacon.” - 431 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article306 1916-08-30 6 AHEAD OF THE MAIL. BOMBARDMENTS AND RAIDS. London, August 18.—One of the Press correspondents at the front invites attention to the northern part of the British line, remarking that no estimate of the enemy’s recent losses must be confined to the region of the Picardy battle.306 words
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Article204 1916-08-30 6 London, August 16th.—The Russians, by their advance south of Lemberg, have obtained control of all the main roads to the Carpathians except in the north, and occupy some of the pwes heads wi’h advance forces. Instead of retreating due west, part of the enemy force has gone204 words
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Article350 1916-08-30 6 London, August 19.—'Universal satisfaction is felt at the Prime Ministers* definite declaration that the British Government will tolerate no resumption of diplomatic inter-course with Germany till reparation has been made for the murder of Captain Fryatt who was shot by order of a Germin court-martial for having350 words
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100 1916-08-30 6 London, August 17.—The interim report of the Air Enquiry Committee is devoted solely to Mr Pemberton Billing’s charges of criminal negligence and concludes Flying anywhere is still attended with considerable danger which should be reduced to a minimum. No one could have complained bad Mr Billing100 words
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Article64 1916-08-30 6 London, August 19. —The important military coastal station of Bagamoyo, 36 miles north of Dar-es-S.-dam, was occupied by our naval forces on August 15th. General van Deventer is working along the central railway and our general south main forces are close to that line. Meantime General Northey64 words
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Article486 1916-08-30 6 We are very sorry to see that the Straits Times” in an editorial attributes, by implication, lack of patriotism or a sense of duty to the opponents of a local income tax. “Itis a fact,” it says, that straight forwa d proposals for very moderate taxation have486 words
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Advertisement165 1916-08-30 6 It’s a Bad Sign When you have that obstinate, lingering cough which will not be shaken off. There is no cough at any stage, whethe old or young, but what reeds attention A cough soon wrecks a strong constitution, «oon makes one helpless, in fact a cough is a very165 words
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Advertisement407 1916-08-30 6 The Ideal Reconstructive Nerve Food. Sanaphos. A Superb Drink for Hot Weather. “Sanaphos and Soda” To two tablespoonfuls of water add about two small teaspoonfuls of Sanaphos, stir rapidly with spoon or fork, and fill the tumbler with soda water. Try this. It will be a revelation. Better than any407 words
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Article1049 1916-08-30 7 A VIVIDLY TOLD EXPERIENCE. There is nothing of the professional publicist about the average wounded soldiers, officer or man, now landing day by day at Southampton (says the Press Bureau representative there). With matches or scraps of paper, or a nicotine-stained forefinger made to serve as1,049 words
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Article1020 1916-08-30 7 CODE OF EXCLUSION FOR ALL GERMANS. A remarkable statement of how Lord Kitchener thought Germans might be punished for their crimes against the British nation is published in the Morning Post.” It consists in the adoption of a code of exclusion. Iu the course of1,020 words
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Article397 1916-08-30 7 Appeal Against Sentence. An important appeal was argued yesterday at the Judicial Commissioner’s Court, Ipoh, when Mr Justice Farrer Manby listened to argument from Mr H Ashworth Hope, who appeared with Mr. H Throne, for the appellant, against the conviction by Mr A M Goodman, Magistrate, Kuala397 words
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Article117 1916-08-30 7 On the night of August 24th 8 gangrobbery is i eported to have taken place near Kalumpang Railway Station. It appears that a gang of Chinese, armed with bludgeons, entered a house occupied by an Bged Malay and his wife. The robbers then demanded the jewellery and money117 words
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Article23 1916-08-30 7 Tbe following undelivered cables lie at the office of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co.: Hongkong to Choyshunmee 451 Sirnee Street.23 words
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Article78 1916-08-30 7 CLEARANCES. To-day. Kaloma for Edi and Langsa. Teiresias for Port Swettenham, Singapore, China Japan. Pungah for Batu Bahra. Hok Canton for Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Hopsang for Calcutta MAILS. CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Mobbow. For Per Close. Deli and Asahau Benoa 10 a.m Negapatam and Madras Thongwa78 words
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Article99 1916-08-30 7 August 31.—Chin Seng Co., Ltd., Meeting, noon. Sept 2.—Wagon-Pachaung Wolfram Mines, Meeting, noon. Sept 4.—P.L R.C. Shoot, 4.30 p.m. Sept. 4.—Penang Schools re-open. Sept. 6.—Lodge Royal Prince of Wales, 9.15 p.m. Sept. 7.—Coronation of Sultan of Perak, Kuala Kangsar. Sept 9.—Rah trail Hydraulic Tin Ltd., noon. Sept. 10.—P.99 words
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Article128 1916-08-30 7 Penang, August 30, 1916. (By Courtesy ot 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. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174| Moulmein Demand Bank 173| 3 days'sight128 words
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Article246 1916-08-30 7 Penang, August 30, 1916. S. P. Tapioca $7.55 sales. M. P. Tapioca $B.OO sellers Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper $25.00 buyers. White Pepper $38.00 sellers. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $5O buyers. Cloves $4O buyers246 words
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Advertisement39 1916-08-30 7 Used the World Over ...CARS THE All Reuter’s Telegrams up to 1 p.m. are promptly issued and delivered to subscribers in town by a special staff of tambies. Subscription $4 a month. Orders registered with Managing Editor, Pinang Gazetted39 words
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Advertisement62 1916-08-30 7 MARTIN’S APlOLasrm |lor Ladies, PILLS A Franeh Remedy fbr all Irregularities. TbouMeds of Ladles keep bos of Martin’s Pills in the bouse, so that on the flnt d«n of in. Irregularity of the Systeo. a timely dose may be administered. Those who use them rscuwsissn-t them, hence their enormous sale.62 words
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Advertisement256 1916-08-30 7 J ♦nnnnnnnnnnnnnsunnnnncnnntinnnf I Second Anniversary of the g I Great European War I n 1 n DEMONSTRATION AT PENANG. g PHOTOS ™r E o N R A s R A E LE N g AT MODERN ART PHOTOGRAPHIC NIKKO STUDIO i n 21, PENANG ROAD, TELEPHONE 579. 9 K. S.256 words
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Advertisement2242 1916-08-30 8 p. 8 0.-B. i. apcar in. y. k. (fcx k. p. wr. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. j KON,N |JkATS E CHAPPU PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. I CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. CO, LTA MAIL SERVICES. (INCORPORATED INJHOLLAND.) (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) Homeward dor Europe).2,242 words
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