Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 March 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1917-03-13 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. r No. 60 VOL. LXXV. TUESDAY, 13th MARCH. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS21 words
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Advertisement612 1917-03-13 1 g Kv C<)NBIGNMENTS g c for* pur auction sales, and‘«private Cash A<l- C vances made. j o fr£RS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. fi for forwarding to any 3 1 part °f th® world. g FIRE INSURANCE business. ALLEN DENNYS Co., 0 6 Beach St. and 7 Union St., Penang. Bankers :—Chartered612 words
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Advertisement79 1917-03-13 1 nuannnmnnnnnßnnnnnomtJEMu.a XX/ HEN YOU ARE AWAY q n VV on leave y«u want to keep g □j, in touch with Malayan affairs, q Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can de D in no better way than by subscnb- ing to the Weekly Edition of the b Pinaug Gazette,”79 words
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Article967 1917-03-13 2 DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS. Kam Kheng Chuan, sole proprietor of Chop Hok Thai Sam” of No. 148 Chulia Street, Penang, was charged yesterday afternoon before the District Judge, Mr R D’Acton, with selling and exposing for sale at bis shop at No. 148, Chulia St, Penang, goods, to967 words
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CORRESPONDENCE
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Article144 1917-03-13 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette."] Sir, —In the reports appearing in the local papers yesterday there seemed an unnecessary amount of explanations, etc. If these were necessary why not explain everyone’s hard luck Everyone has to take his chance, especially in quick firing144 words
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Article172 1917-03-13 2 Lord Scarbrough to Command the Tkrritorials The Earl of Scarbrobgh has been appointed Director-General of the Territorial and Volunteer Forces, with the temporary rank of major general, in succession to Lieutenant-General Sir Edward Bethune, whose tenure of that appoiu'tnent expired last June. Members of the Territorial Force will172 words
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Article450 1917-03-13 2 Mr J C Welliver, the London manager of the New York Sun,” tells the following s"ory which is popular in Amencan quarters in London. Some months ago Mr Gerard was discuss ing with the then Foreign Minister, Von Jagow, the possibility < f a450 words
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Article123 1917-03-13 2 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To d ft y« Shares s S S a> 03 02 M Mining. Kamunting 24/- 25/Ratrut Basin 16/2 16/9 16/- 16/6 Tongkah H. $U| sl2| $l2 sl2| Rubber (Dollar). A. Kuning $1.40 sl|123 words
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Article26 1917-03-13 2 The following are additional rubber outputs for February Alor Pongsu lbs. 18,825 Ayer Kuning 5,150 Brieh 12,174 Merbau 10,223 North Perak 3,045 Temerloh 9,11826 words
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Article62 1917-03-13 2 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES, To-day. Indragiri for Deli and Langsa. Hebe for Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Pankor tor Dindings and Sitiawan. Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Van den Bosch Deli, T. Semawe Segli Sabang, Olehleh etc., Padang. MAILS. For Per Close. To-Morrow. Alor Star (Kedah)62 words
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Article76 1917-03-13 2 March 17.—Harmston’s Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens. Mar. 18.—P.VRC. Shoot 7 a.m. March 24.—Penang Man-Power Advisory Committee Meeting, Governor’s Office, Penang, 11 a.m. March 26. —Perak Man-Power Advisory Committee Meeting, Ipoh Residency, 10.30 a.in. Mar. 31.—P.V.R.C. Shoot 3 pm. April 6.—Good Friday. April 6,7, 9.—Government Holidays. April 25.—Birthday of76 words
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Article129 1917-03-13 2 Penang, March 13, 1917. {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/4 ,i 4 months'sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 h 3 Credit ...2/4 31/32 i, 3 Documentary ...2/5 Calcutta Demand Bank Ri. 165 3 days' sight Private 171 Bombay Demand Bank ~165 Moultnein Demand Bank 164 A129 words
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Article145 1917-03-13 2 Penang, March 13, 1917. S. P. Tapioca $8.50 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $8 80 sellers. Gold leaf $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6| buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $42 sellers. Trang Pepper ...$33.00 sales. l^ ace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $56 sellers. Cloves $4O145 words
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Advertisement418 1917-03-13 2 {Fnew advertisements. Mr. W. Van der Woude. P. P. C. WANTED. AN EXPERIENCED Book-Keeping Krani, for Import and Export firm eend testimonials. Apply Box No. 65, c/o Pinang Gazette AYER KUNING ESTATE. Ltd., {lncorporated in the Straits Settlements.) Notice is hereby given that at the Annual General Meeting to be418 words
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Advertisement268 1917-03-13 2 QDnnDDnnDnaDnnnnnnannMDnnm; Fine Tonic for Puny Children El You know h(<w the average child detests medicine—how it has to Q be petted and bribed to encourage it to take even a few doses— -1 0 All thia trouble is obviated by using p Nyal’s Cod Liver Compound—children are pleased with its268 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous77 1917-03-13 2 C EMPIRE THEATRI? Business Manager: THOMAS SHAFTO. Penang's Popular Play-House. SHOWING ONLY THE PICK OF THE BEST ’Phone 628 and Book Your Seats for To-night! GRAND DOUBLE PROGRAMME. To-night n Dr. Richard Rowe Magician Hypnotist, Electrical Wizard. Lightning Exchanges. Humorous, Exciting and Sensational Greeted with Roars of LaughterALSO MORA MYSTIC77 words
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Article2522 1917-03-13 3 city hall.—" New York Morning Telegraph.” THE NEW WARFARE. [From Our Special London, February 8. The new reign of warfare as practised by Germany is excellently suomrerised by a quotation of their own logic given in the Spectator We cannot recognise the laws of humanity to whichcity hall.—" New York Morning Telegraph.” - 2,522 words
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Article859 1917-03-13 3 The Dutch Governuffent has taken powers to acquire the whole or any part of the cargo space on national steamers. From Jan. 1 to 23, 33 large Norwegian vessels have been sunk by German submarines, involving a loss of 50,000,000 kr. The Shire liner Radnorshire, which was sunk859 words
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Advertisement403 1917-03-13 3 ENGINEER requires situation. THOROUGH knowledge of dredge banding and dredging, 6 years charge of repairing workshops. Fair knowledge of boring and surveying. Willing to go anywhere. Good testimonials. Box 38, c/o Pinang Gazette. 310—14-3 WANTED. A TINE ACCOUNTANT required apply Al Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd., Batu Gajah, Perak. 304-15-3 WA403 words
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Advertisement183 1917-03-13 3 DANCER YEARS OF YOUTH. Boys and girls after reaching the age of 14 are very prone to develop a debility that predisposes to consumption. Neglected debility has often ended in consumption, and for this reason it is highly desirable to cure a bloodless condition. Whenever the lips and gums of183 words
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Advertisement499 1917-03-13 3 NOTICE. TENDERS are invited by TRONG TIN, NO LIABILITY for Clearing and Stumping 20 acres Jungle Land Full particulars obtainable from Manager at the Mine. 305-13-3 ST. PATRICK’S DAY—I9I7. TT HAS BEEN PROPOSED that a fund A be opened to raise subscriptions for Irish War Funds. The amount realised wild499 words
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Article1148 1917-03-13 4 When General Maude, following his successes in the region of Kut el-Amara, informed the Imperial Government that the Turkish army on the Tigris would reach Baghdad a routed mob” there was every reason for believing that he anticipate i the early occupation of the historic city by his1,148 words
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Article1528 1917-03-13 4 The best piece of news Reuter has telegraphed for a long time is the capture of Baghdad by In Baghdad. t^o g r jtj 9 h and Indian troops under the brilliant leadership of General Maude, after an extraordinarily rapid advance over tbe desert plain. The original1,528 words
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Article88 1917-03-13 4 f'rom Our Own Correspondent-] Singapore, March 12At the annual meeting of the Rubber Co., Mr. Addie (Chairman) saia to condition of the estate was good lhm nin out had made a distinct improveme The estate was now all in bearing directors were looking round tor tur land and88 words
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36 1917-03-13 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March Mathie, formerly of the St,ait3 ing Company, arrived in Sl P Q oUr f England to-day and was charged with cheating in respect of remanded.36 words
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Article59 1917-03-13 4 To-day’s quotation for norefi eJ bnver3 Penang was $94 50 per picul, nuy no sellers—a decrease of 75 cen s 8 y Tin is quoted in London to< £2OO 10s spot, and £2OO three monthJapanese beer is in i' lC o! J jgjnorW' in India. Last year Bombay59 words
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Advertisement172 1917-03-13 4 MMMMMMnncnEinnnnnnnnnnnnn«MMM»» J jYew J’A/jp/nefff jfrrivecL 5 GENUINE g i MOMI CASES I n H Size 19" by 19" by 24' by I" g n n g g ONLY A LIMITED SUPPLY ON HAND g SEND YOUR ORDERS NOW. n n The Eastern Trading Co., Telephone 35, Pitt Street, Telegrams:— jj172 words
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Advertisement46 1917-03-13 4 e. a o.” Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday, during and after dinner and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during Tiffin. ♦NRRHHHHRHHRHHNWaaRRRRRHHHHHR* Pinang Gazette Press, Z LIMITED. J TELEPHONES. a Printing Works Manager and J Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor's Residence 221 «■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a46 words
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Miscellaneous40 1917-03-13 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 2.16 a m. 8.26 a m. 2.33 p.m. 8.41 p.m. To MORROW. 2.42 a m. 8.48 a.m. 2.59 p.m. 9.14 p.m.40 words
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Article91 1917-03-13 5 GENERAL MAUDE’S QUICK ADVANCE. ENVER PASHA'S ADMISSION. CHINA AND GERMANY. General Maude’s forces occupied Baghdad on Sunday. Enver Pasha in the Turkish Chamber admitted that the Turks had retired in Mesopotamia and Persia. The British forces took 292 prisoners in the occupation of Irles, west of Bapaume. The91 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration86 1917-03-13 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE BRITISH CAPTURES. London, March 11. Field Marshal Haig reports that the total prisoners taken at Irles was 292. Our artillery crushed attempts to attack west and north-west of Lens. The artillery was active on the Somme, on the Ancre, near Armentieres and Ypres, and[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 86 words
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Article75 1917-03-13 5 PROGRESS IN CHAMPAGNE. London, March 12. A French communique says An enemy surprise attack in the region of Paissy, between Soissons and Rheims, was completely repulsed. The enemy sustained loss R od left prisoners. e made further progress by means of hand grenades toward Maisons-de-Cham-pagne, e successfully75 words
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Article74 1917-03-13 5 LONG-RANGE ARTILLERY AND AVIATION ACTIVITY. London, March 9. A Berlin communique says The clear v ‘Bibility ia responsible for the increased. Ong-range artillery and aviation activity Oa the western front. The firing is especially violent on the Ancre between Bucqroy and Le Transloy. of Ripont we repulsed a74 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article, Illustration443 1917-03-13 5 GENERAL MAUDE'S SUCCESS. London, March 11. A Mesopotamia official report says: We surprised the enemy and crossed the Diala by moonlight on Thursday, and established a strong post on the right bank. We bridged the Tigris below the confluence with the Diala. A strong detachment marched up the443 words
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Article130 1917-03-13 5 QUESTIONS IN COMMONS. London, March 12. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Asquith, Mr. Bonar Law said the Dardanelles commission do not recommend publication of the evidence, because parts dealing with naval and military considerations or with the relationship of the Allies cannot be published without130 words
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General News.
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Article27 1917-03-13 5 RELATIONS SEVERED. Peking, March 12. The House of Representatives approved, by a majority of over 3JO vote-, the breaking off of relations with Germany.27 words
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Article12 1917-03-13 5 Christiania, March 12. Count von Bernstorff left for Copenhagen.12 words
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Article24 1917-03-13 5 London, March 12. Replying to a question, Captain Batburst stated that it was not proposed to ration the people with potatoes.24 words
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Article546 1917-03-13 5 New Ambassador’s Statement. Tokio, February 21.—Russia, her attitude toward peace, her future after the war and other side-lights of the Tsar's Empire as viewed in official circles were discussed before a reporter yesterday by M J G Loris Melikoft, who is on his way to Bangkok546 words
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Article79 1917-03-13 5 GOVERNMENT’S DECISION. London, March 12. Replying to a Lancashire Cotton Trade deputation demanding the withdrawal of the new Indian import duty on cotton goods or a corresponding increase of the countervailing excise Mr Chamberlain said it was not practical politics to raise excise, as not a single79 words
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Article651 1917-03-13 5 London, March 12. Lt.-General Smuts has arrived in London for the Imperial War Conference. GENERAL SMUTS’S PROMISE. A brilliant welcome was accorded to General Smuts as, accompanied by a guard of honour formed of South African recruits for the Oversea Brigade he drove through the decorated651 words
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205 1917-03-13 5 Boston, February 19 —Captain Pollack of the Norddeutscher Lloyd liner Kronprinzessin Cecelie admitted today in the witness-box in the Federal Court here that he had caused to be disabled the machinery of the liner under the direction of a man officially connected with205 words
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Article883 1917-03-13 5 LITIGATION OVER TRUST DEED. An echo of the recent litigation in connection with Shanghai-Klebang Rubber Estate, Ltd., was heard in the Supreme Court, Penang, this morning, when Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward heard a suit by Mr. Murugaser Cathiravallo, against Col. Adams, who drafted the trust deed. Plaintiff883 words
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Article818 1917-03-13 5 Admiral Sir David Beatty has accepted the vice-presidency of the British and Foreign Sailors’ Society. The death has occurred after an operation of Mr Chiman Lal, Barrister, Judicial Secretary of the Patiala State. Lieutenant-General Sir E A Altham is appointed temporary QuartermasterGeneral in India, in place of818 words
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Article, Illustration3311 1917-03-13 6 THE CITY DESCRIBED. Squalor and ruin are the present characteristics of ancient Baghdad, the once beautiful city of the Arabian Nights. Of its famous hundred mosques, only about thirty are now in use. Several of these are so dilapidated that their crumbling roofs and walls threaten the lives of3,311 words
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Advertisement229 1917-03-13 6 Chivas Brothers j FOUNDED 1801 Purveyors, by Special Appointment, to His Majesty Kin? George V, Her Majesty Queen Alexandra and to The Royal Family continuously since 1843. 8 ROYAL STRATHYTHAN OLD SCOTCH WHISKY ABERDEEN $14.50 per case (Duty Extra). Agents PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) PENANG, SINGAPORE AND229 words
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Article1288 1917-03-13 7 DUTCH AND SWISS. The Times Military Correspondent iS k?, is it practicable for the Germans to resume an offensive in the West The return to the Western front of Hindenburg’s Costing balance of reserves still leaves the Germans inferior in numbers unless they can bring fresh divisions1,288 words
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Article250 1917-03-13 7 Calcutta, February 26th.—The marine insurance war risk rates on rou es in Indian waters and towards the Far East have in most cases been increased. The rate between Calcutta and Chittagong and the North America (Pacific) coast via China has been doubled from 2| per cert250 words
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Article135 1917-03-13 7 Lady Maxwell, wife of LieutenantGeneral Sir John Maxwell, has made to the Government what is equivalent to a gift of £1,750 a year. She has offered through the Prime Minister to the nation one-third of her capital, free of interest, for the duration of the war. This135 words
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Article53 1917-03-13 7 Rangoon, March Ist.—The Rangoon Derby was run last evening in fine weather, The first prize was Rs. 2,000 and a cup to the value of Rs. 500. Thaung Sein 1 Mya Sin 2 Nora 3 Also ran seven others. Won by half a length a length. Time, 153 words
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Article25 1917-03-13 7 Telegraph..” No newspaper may now be sent out of Germany —a sudden and unprecedented order, and one of the utmost significance—“ Telegraph..” - 25 words
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Article1730 1917-03-13 7 CHINA AND THE WAR. Peking, February 18.—(Chinese press reports). The Ministers of the Entente Powers in Peking met at the British Legation at noon, February 17, to discuss the final question of the Sino-German relations. The American Minister also attended. It is reported that the Chinese Government1,730 words
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Article628 1917-03-13 7 DIRECTORS’ REPORT. The Report of Directors to be submitted at the seventh annual general meeting to be held at the Chamber of Commerce, No. 1, Downing Street, Penang, on Monday, March 19th, states: After allowing for liberal depreciation, the net profit for the year amounts to $49,759.54628 words
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Article399 1917-03-13 7 Messrs Baker Morgan and Co., Ltd. of Kuala Lumpur report under date 10th. March The Hood that visited this town on Thursday, brought to a sudden standstill a market, that, with the Singapore and Penang markets, was increasing in activity and, as far as rubber shares were399 words
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Advertisement92 1917-03-13 7 In the last scrap with the German fleet, H.M. ships "Nottingham” and Falmouth were sunk, Commander Martin of the training ship Arethusa for poor boys, writes soon after the action:—“ You might like to know I have sent good conduct medallions to both the "Nottingham” and the Falmouth in the92 words
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Advertisement292 1917-03-13 7 FRESH STOCKS JUST RECEIVED. Allenbury’s Food No. 1, 2 and 3. Allenbury’s Teats and Feeders. Allenbury’s Assorted Pastilles. Bishop’s Varalettes. Clarke’s Blcod Mixture. Guy's Tonic. Wilkinson’s Sarsaparilla. Maw’s Hospital lint and Gauze. Johnson and Johnson’s Surgical Dressings. Nyal’s Family Remedies and Toilet Preparations, Pocket Dressing Instruments. B. W’s labloid Aspirin,292 words
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Advertisement2451 1917-03-13 8 P. O. British India N Y.K. 'W’x K. P. M. AND X Mb* *b k h b Australia and chin1 Dia Aocar Line j aPa nMaiisteamskipco.u. xomn m^ k s e cha a k pu vaar INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. 1 Reserve Fund 1 Kj 111 (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Liability2,451 words
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