Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 March 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-03-21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 67 VOL. LXXV. WEDNESDAY, 21st MARCH. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement899 1917-03-21 1 q inQDDOHtAinoDnnnnDnDDDQanDDtj -WANTEDD KU K BEK CONSIGNMENTS 0 for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- o vances made. 2 ORDERS for estate supplies, goods for forwarding to any B part of the world. FIKE INSURANCE business. a ALLEN DENNYS Co., 6 Beach St. and 7 Union St.,899 words
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Advertisement79 1917-03-21 1 8 XX7 HKN YOU ARE AWAY S g V V on leave you want to keep n in touch with Malayan affairs, n Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can d« 5 in no better way than by subscrin- g ing to the Weekly Edition of the tj 579 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article165 1917-03-21 2 THE FAILURE OF GREECE. London, March 20. A supplement to the report of the Dardanelles Commission deals with some previously excised portions, and shows that Mr. Churchill concluded in August, 1914, that Turkey might join the Central Powers at any moment. In conjunction with Lord Kitchener he considered165 words
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Article, Illustration95 1917-03-21 2 ADVANCE ON THE DIALA. London. March 19. A Mesopotamia official report says We crossed the Diala on Saturday night, and occupied Basriz, and part of Bakubah, which is a good supply centre. The inhabitants are friendly and ready to trade. Meanwhile the enemy have retired hastily towards Khanikin. Anglo-Russian95 words
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The Balkans.
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Article95 1917-03-21 2 ALLIED ADVANCE NORTH OF MONASTIR. London, March 20. A German report says We repulsed the French between Prespa Lake and Monastir. The enemy achieved gains north of Monastir by a reckless use of troops. We ejected the English, who had occupied Poroj railway station. Sustained Fighting. London, March 20.95 words
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Article27 1917-03-21 2 ENTENTE MINISTERS RETURN, Athens, March 18. The Entente Ministers have returned to Athens. A cargo of wheat is being discharged at the Piraeus for relief purposes.27 words
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571 1917-03-21 2 M. Alexander Diomode, formerly Greek Minister of Finance, who is at present on a political mission to London on behalf of the National Government of M. Venizelos, has been interviewed by the Morning Post.” In the course of his remarks he said M.571 words
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General News.
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Article118 1917-03-21 2 MR. BONAR LAW’S FIGURES. London, March 19. In the House of Commons, in reply to Mr. McKenna, Mr. Bonar Law stated that the national expendi’nre from April Ist to March 31st would be approxima'ely £6,000,000 daily. The nominal total of the National Debt at March 31st would118 words
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Article94 1917-03-21 2 FREE TRADE MEMORANDUM. London, March 20. The Free Trade U nion has issued a memorandum setting out a series of argu ments against Colonial preference* lr contends, inter alia, that the .adoption of such a scheme would cause disappointment and heart-burnings within the Dominions and lead India to94 words
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Article114 1917-03-21 2 THE FUNERAL. London, March 20. The funeral of H.R H. Duchess of Connaught at St. George’s Chapel, at Windsor, was a dignified and simple ceremony. A feature was the presence of troops in khaki from various parts of the Empire The congregation included the High114 words
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Article395 1917-03-21 2 MR. LLOYD GEORGE’S STATEMENT. London, March 19. In the House of Commons, in reply to Mr. Asquith, Mr. Lloyd George said owing to the dramatic suddenness of events in Russia, it was impossible at present to give a detailed account of what he believed would prove a395 words
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Article43 1917-03-21 2 PROTECTION OF NATIONAL ART. Petrograd, March 19. The Government has suppressed all censorships, except the military. A Committee of Arts and Letters, presided over by M. Maxim Gorky, has been formed, to ensure the safeguarding of the Paiaces and artistic property.43 words
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Article29 1917-03-21 2 Petrograd, March 19. The Times correspondent says the Provisional Government has decided that it is necessary to appoint as Generalissimo a person unconnected with the Romanoff House.29 words
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Article24 1917-03-21 2 Batavia, March 19. A representative of the Commonwealth of Australia is proceeding to India on a mission regarding closer Indo-Australian trade relations.24 words
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Article31 1917-03-21 2 New York, March 19. Tbe railway agreement grants the men an eight hour day, and overtime pay at the rate of at least the daily rate per hour.31 words
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Article12 1917-03-21 2 London, March 20. Britain’s naval expenditure for 1915-16 was £2,011,000,000.12 words
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Article66 1917-03-21 2 The following subscriptions have been received by the Chartered Bank. By Balance on Mar. 5 $1,383.53 Employees of the Caledonia-Cum-Sections (February contributions) W B Wilson $5O, A S Evens $25, F C Marples $25, J M Kydd $21.43, K M McLeod $lB, A F Smith $l4, J66 words
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Article116 1917-03-21 2 March 21 and nightly.—Harmston’s Circus, Dato Krarnat Gardens. March 22.—Sungei Gettah Rubber Co., Ltd., Annual Meeting Chamber of Commerce, noon. March 23.—Mayfield Rubber Plantation (S S) Ltd., Annual Meeting, 1 Weld Quay, 3 p.m. March 24.—Penang Man Power Advisory Committee Meeting, Governor’s Office, Penang, 11 a.m. March 26.—Ayer116 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement403 1917-03-21 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LETHouse no. 225 d, burmah road, from Ist April, 1917—fitted with electric lights.—Apply to Jab. L. Woodford, No. 227, Barmah Road. WA Ni TED. Billet as manager or senior ASSISTANT on a robber estate by a planter with nearly 9 years experience in robber. Age 25, married,403 words
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Advertisement253 1917-03-21 2 Penny's Popular Play-House EmpireTHEATRE Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. To-night! To-night!! A GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME INCLUDING ONE OF CHARLIE CHAPLIVs BEST Entitled CHARLIE BY THE SEA. This picture is a positive scream KUMANAVE, A LAUGH SHOWING TO-NIGHT and TO-MORROW NIGHT ONLY. Coming Coming Coming/ EXTRAORDINARY FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY Friday253 words
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Advertisement94 1917-03-21 2 The Bankruptcy Ordinance, ls In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. SETTLEMENT OF PENANG. In Bankruptcy. 0, Re M. E. WEMYSS Co. Notice is hereby given that tte meeting of creditors in the above will be held at the Bankrupt l Supreme Court, Penang, on the -a April, 1917,94 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous153 1917-03-21 2 THE HIT OF THE SEASON. HARMSTON’S CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE, Tremendous Success. Popularity Achieved by Merit. I Location Dato Kramat Gardens. To-night! To-night!! AT 9-15 P.M. OUR FIRST GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. New Riding Acts New Animal Acts! New Clowns Entrees! New Songs and Dances! New Trick Horses! BY OUR153 words
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Article673 1917-03-21 3 THE GERMAN GREETING. Americans who arrived in Switzerland from Berlin at the same time as Mr. James W. Gerard, the American Ambassador, give an interesting account of the food problem in Germany. Some of their statements are contained in the following Associated Press despatch673 words
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Article172 1917-03-21 3 General Requisition. Colombo, March B.—The following telegram, dated the 7th March from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, has been received by the Government: Owing to shortage of freight space and low level of stocks of food in this country, it has been decided to requisition all172 words
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Article812 1917-03-21 3 AMERICAN TRADE UNIONIST’S STATEMENT. Remarkable statements respecting the conditions prevailing in Germany at the present time are made by an American trade union official, who has returned from a confidential mission in that country undertaken for the purpose of ascertaining the attitude of the German812 words
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Advertisement1093 1917-03-21 3 WANTED BY EUROPEAN. Berth as VJR FRANCIS JAMES HILL has Nurse or Nursery governess. Two IVA been admitted a partner in our years reference given from last place. Penang firm as from January Isb, 1917. Apply Bo x No. 68, c/o Pinang Gazette. HUTTENBACH BROS., Co. 342—21-3 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. SMART,1,093 words
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Advertisement75 1917-03-21 3 ADVERTISING is simply announcing to the world in an effective way who you are, where you are, and what you have to offer in the way of human service or commodity. All live men are advertisers, and the only man who should not advertise is the man who has nothing75 words
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Advertisement500 1917-03-21 3 Every Mother would JOSo feed her Baby |if she could 5 f ~T) UT frequently the breast-milk i 4 JD is deficient in quantity or t 1 quality, or absent altogether. I® < V This, however, can often be rectiRed if the mother herself will take M ‘y’ Glaxo three500 words
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Article23 1917-03-21 4 Dakryne—To Mr. and Mrs, N. H. Dakeyne, of Rawang, F.M.S,, on the 17th instant, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, a son.23 words
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Article1073 1917-03-21 4 The manifesto which the Russian Provisional Government has issued does well to remind everyone that the revolution is< not a mushroom movement but is the outcome of long years of struggle against an autocratic and reactionary Government. Notwithstanding promises of civic and political liberty and of a1,073 words
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Article1833 1917-03-21 4 When Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig intimated his conviction The German that the present year Retreat. would’ witness open warfare in France, the popular interpretation was that a big offensive was to be launched when the weather an'i other considerations permitted. But the British troops are already1,833 words
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Advertisement174 1917-03-21 4 HH PURITY, H|l MELLOWNESS and RARE FLAVOUR ■HBI are the distinguishing features O BL fc>< WHISKY l* Gias? 0 1 BULLOCH LADE Co., GLASGOW. Sole Hgents:— GOLD LABEL CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., PENANG. Hrritfing Sbortfe t X j*——, M X X Jeffery Cars.: A FAST GOING AND EASY RIDING HIGH CLASS174 words
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Advertisement43 1917-03-21 4 E. O." Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday during and after dinner and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during Tiffin. Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. i a Printing Works Manager and Cashier's Office I 498 J Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 22143 words
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Miscellaneous38 1917-03-21 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To day 11.26 a.m. 5.09 a m. 11.26 p.m. 5.26 p m. To MORROW. —O2 pm. 5.46 a.m. 6.08 p.m.38 words
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Obituary17 1917-03-21 4 DEATHTozer—On Sunday, March 18, at the General Hospital, Singapore. Capt. Arthur Gerald Tozer, late sth Northumberland Fasiliers.17 words
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Article169 1917-03-21 5 THE BRITISH LINE. FRENCH OCCUPY HAM AND CHAUNY. GERMAN NAVAL BASH. Heavy winds and rain squalls have interfered with operations in France. The whole of the Arras salient has been removed, and the latest telegram gives the British line as running in a sinuous form in a south-easterly169 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration1607 1917-03-21 5 [Reuter’s Services.] LATEST PROGRESS. London, March 19. Field Marshal Haig reports that the pursuit was continued, our cavalry and advanced guards driving back the enemy’s rearguards. The ground gained is to a depth of from two to eight miles. Forty more villages have been taken. Our trenches[Reuter’s Services.] - 1,607 words
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262 1917-03-21 5 In the course of an interview with the Matin’s correspondent at British Headquarters, Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig has just given an interesting expression of opinion regarding the end of the war. Do you expect that this year will see the decisive result262 words
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Article194 1917-03-21 5 London, March 20. The French Cabinet has been formed as follows Premier and Foreign Affaiis— M. Ribot. War—M. Painleve. Marine—Admiral Lacaze. Munition O—M. 0 —M. Thomas. Finance—M. Thierry. Interior—M. Malvy. Commerce—M. elemental. Food Controller —M. Violette. Labour—M. Bourgeois The New Ministry. London, March 20. The formaticn of194 words
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Article142 1917-03-21 5 EMPIRE RELATIONS. London, Ma-ch 20. The Manchester Guardian pub ishes a special number to synchronise with the first meeting of the Imperial War Cabinet. It contains a message from Mr. Lloyd George who sa\s that the Overseas representatives were asked to attend, because we feel it imperative142 words
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Article39 1917-03-21 5 London, March 19. In the House of Common’, Mr. Macpherson stated that as there was no fatality and practically no damage by the Zeppelin raid on March 16th it was unnecessary to issue a further communique.39 words
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Article37 1917-03-21 5 London, March 19. In the House of Commons, Mr announced" that if the Germans carried oat the threat to employ prisoners near the firing line, the Imperial Government would immediately decide upon appropriate action (Cheers.)37 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article105 1917-03-21 5 BRITISH VESSELS SUNK. London, March 19. The Admiralty announces that enemy destroyers shelled the undefended watering place of Ramsgate on the night of March 17tb/lBth, and hurriedly escaped in the darkness. It was impossible to ascertain the damage inflicted on them. Enemy ships engaged and torpedoed one105 words
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Article168 1917-03-21 5 LEFT IN LEAKY BOAT 200 MILES FROM LAND. London, March 20. The captain and bis wife, and eight of the crew of tne small Swedish schooner Dag have been landed, after a most terrible experience. The Dag was bound from Laguna to Falmouth with a cargo of168 words
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Article104 1917-03-21 5 FIFTEEN LIVES LOST. Amsterdam, March 20. Two of five Belgian relief vessels provided with German safe conduct were shelled by a German submarine. Seven were killed. A Stavanger telegram says the Dutch steamer Selien, from Rotterdam for New York, in ballast, and flying the Relief Flag, reports104 words
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Article95 1917-03-21 5 TEN MISSING. London, March 20. Sixteen of the crew of the American steamer City of Memphis, who have been landed, state that the steamer was to--pedoed on Saturday evening by two submarines. The steamer had no cargo. A later message °ajs the captain and nine of95 words
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Article443 1917-03-21 5 New York, February 16.—The “World’s Berlin correspondent telegraphs that during bis visit to Vienna the Kaiser was interviewed by the playwright Hans Mueller, who quotes him as saying “Look at the European neutrals 1 Read the Swedish answer,written as if for all eternity. Now the neu’rals443 words
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Article387 1917-03-21 5 The measures which Britain is taking to keep down the U boat danger have never been definitely and officially stated. But some of them are well enough known, and it is more probable that, with one exception, they represent a further development of those which proved so387 words
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Article43 1917-03-21 5 New York, February 10.—Work has been begun on a steel net, two miles in length, which, if war be declared, will be stretched across the channel each evening as a safeguard against tip-and-run attacks by German submarines.43 words
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Article86 1917-03-21 5 Milan, February 10. —The Italian newB- state that grave dissension exists among the various political parties in Austria-Hungary with regard to the submarine campaign. Emperor Charles himself was opposed, it is said, to Germany’s proposals respecting the submarine blockade, being convinced that the war would be lengthened86 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article76 1917-03-21 5 Rome, March 19. A French and Italian air squadron bombarded Pola. Five enemy aeroplanes were repulsed, after an aerial duel. A number of enemy aeroplanes dropped bombs on Grado, doing slight damage. The Italians retaliated by bombing the Lloyd Yards near Trieste. Italian Airship’s Raid. An Italian76 words
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Article829 1917-03-21 6 SUCCESSFUL EFFORT. As a result of the fete at Kajang, says the Malay Mail,” St. Dunstan’s Hostel should benefit by a very considerable sum, which is estimated less than £3,000. The Kajang Padang presented a strangely animated scene on Saturday. The ■whole of the fete buildings were enclosed829 words
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Article419 1917-03-21 6 A YOUTHFUL OFFENDER. The charge of voluntarily causing hurt brought against a Chinese youth Teh Yew, a rickisha-puller, aged 20, was heard yesterday before Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden at the Assizes, when another Chinese, Teh Meng, appeared as complainant. The accused was undefended. The Solicitor-General who prosecuted,419 words
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Article438 1917-03-21 6 THE ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report for the year ending 31st December 1916, of the Penang Nursing Association states The Committee regret to report that the activities of the Association as compared with previous years shew a marked decline due to circumstances beyond their control and to438 words
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WAR ITEMS.
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Article186 1917-03-21 6 Washington, February 19.—A high British military authority, with the approval of the War Office, has prepared a statement for the New York Times regarding the military position on the eve of the opening of the 1917 campaign. He reviews the Germans’ repeated failures to break the Allies’186 words
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Article134 1917-03-21 6 London, Feb. 9.—Cardinal Bourne, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, in a pastoral letter, says There is a spirit of hopefulness and a certainty of success abroad such as was impossible during the more anxious periods of the war. Although there was never any uncertainty as to the134 words
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Article232 1917-03-21 6 Paris, February 16.—Reymond Leetonnat, writing in "L’lllustra’ion,’ states that the British have captured an important number of small submarines in their nets, which are of two kinds. One is used to bar the entrance to the Channel ports, and the other, of lighter fabric, is employed232 words
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Article59 1917-03-21 6 Rom°, February 11 —The Agenzia Libera states that when Germany announced her new submarine campaign, she had forty new improved submarines in German ports waiting the signal. In addition to these, twenty new boats were sent to Pola and Constantinople. It is understood that 35 German and59 words
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Article36 1917-03-21 6 The Hague, February 16.—The Nieuwe Courant (Holland) remarked that FieldMarshal Sir Douglas Haig’s interview is so confident in tone and carries such conviction, that it augurs no good for the Germans.36 words
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Article73 1917-03-21 6 New York, February 19.—The terms for financing the huge munition contract with Russia have been settled, the Bethlehem Steel Company p'acing 50 million dollars of their own securities with trust companies. Mr. Schwab (the president) says the Bethlehem notes are secured by Treasury assets and British short73 words
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Article60 1917-03-21 6 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES. To-day. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. For Per Close. To-Mobbow. Alor Star (Kedah) Lian Choo 6 am. Tavoy and Moulmein 8.30 a.m. Tongkah 12-30 p.m. Port Swettenham, Malacca and Port Dickson Cornelia 12.30 p.m. Trang 2.30 p.m. Dindings, Bagan Datoh and60 words
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Article133 1917-03-21 6 Pbnang, March 21, 1917. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bt.uk-. London Demand Bank ..2/4 1/4 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2,4 15/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 21/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 165 3 days'sight Private 171 Bombay Demand Bank 165 2 Moulmein Demand Bank 164 J I133 words
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Article139 1917-03-21 6 Pbnang, March 21, 1917. S. P. Tapioca $8.25 sales. M. P. Tapioca $8.55 sales Gold leaf $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) 16} buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $42 sellers. Trang Pepper ...$33.00 sales. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $5B sellers. Cloves $4O sellers. Nutmegs139 words
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Advertisement33 1917-03-21 6 PI NKETTES banish “liverish- ness,” sick headaches from over indulgence 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on re- 1 ceipt of price from DR. WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY, SINGAPORE.33 words
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Advertisement192 1917-03-21 6 Ask the price—-— Don’t decide that an antiseptic soap is too expensive a luxury for you to enjoy; ask your dealer his price for al2 tablet box of CALVERTS No. 5 Carbolic Soap. If is low enough in price for you to use for general household purposes, as well as192 words
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STOP PRESS.
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Article128 1917-03-21 7 London March 20. A French communiquĕ reports little change at night from the Arre to the Aisne. Our advanced elements made progress slightly and continue to maintain contact with the enemy. The advance has become more difficult owing to the destruction of all means of communication and128 words
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Article45 1917-03-21 7 London, March 20. An Italian naval communique says 448 vessels of a tonnage of 429,060 entered Italian ports in the week ending March 15th, while 457 vessels of a tonnage of 461,795 left. Only a small sailing ship and a steamer were sunk.45 words
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Article62 1917-03-21 7 I. —Reuter. CREDIT BANK SCHEME. London, March 20. Sir Albert Stanley has announced that steps are being taken to establish an organisation called the British Trade Corporation, which would be given a Charter, and whose principal object would be to facilitate and establish a Trade Credit Bank, connectedI.—Reuter. - 62 words
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306 1917-03-21 7 New York, Feb. 12 —The Herald’s Washington correspondent, telegraphing bitterly assails the inactivity of the Administration in not safeguarding American rights. While we wait as we have waited through four years of chaos in Mexico and two years’ frightfulness on the high seas, we306 words
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181 1917-03-21 7 Official Germany casualty lists No. 1,326 to No. 1,358, inclusive, issued last month, give the losses for December, 1916. They show 21,846 killed, 50,602 wounded and 15,513 missing, making a total of 87,961. The total Germam casualties from the beginning of the war181 words
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Article749 1917-03-21 7 Mr W Jones, of the Hospital staff, Singapore, is leaving for Home this week to join the army. Mr W W Skeat, formerly of the F M S Civil Service, is now employed at the Colonial Office. The M.M." learns on good authority that Mr RC M749 words
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Article70 1917-03-21 7 THE WAR TAX BILL. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 21. In the Legislative Council the War Tax Bill passed the Committee stage with a few alterations, the chief of which is that the F. M.S. Government and the Indian Immigration Committee are placed in the exemption clause.70 words
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Article267 1917-03-21 7 A Government Gazette Extraordinary issued on Saturday contains rules made by the Governor in Council under the War Tax Bill, and copies of forms to be used under the ordinance. Returns have to be furnished in April, July, October, 1917, and January 1918, of deductions of tax267 words
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Article14 1917-03-21 7 The subscriptions to the Straits Settlements War loan now exceed $12,500,000.14 words
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Article74 1917-03-21 7 From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 21. At the annual meeting of Batang Benar Rubber Co. Ltd., Mr. Mauldon, the Chairman, said the whole area was clean and in good order. 820 acres are in tapping. The f.o.b. cost was 48| cents. The estimated output for the74 words
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Article42 1917-03-21 7 HEAVY FINES IMPOSED. [From Our Own Correspondent]. Singapore, March 21. In the Chap Ji Ki gambing ca»e, the two men arrested on February 18 in the motor car between Singapore and Johore were fined $3,000 and $l,OOO respectively.42 words
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Article282 1917-03-21 7 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $96.75 per picul business done. Nearly fifty young men of Hongkong who are shortly proceeding to Europe for active service were entertained to a dinner at the Hongkong Hotel, followed by an entertainment at the Theatre Royal. Harmston’s Circus give282 words
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Article669 1917-03-21 7 Nicholas 11, the Tsar, succeeded Alexander 111 on Nov 1, 1894 He is 49 years of age. Four daughters and an only son, aged 13 years The Duma is the 1 House of Parliament, according to the constitution of 1905. 442 members elected for five years. 403669 words
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Article479 1917-03-21 7 DUMA AS SAFETY-VALVE. Writing in January, a Petrograd correspondent stated that the attention of Petrograd is focussed neither on Rumania nor on Riga, but on the series of prophetic events in the elaborate drama of internal politics. The gulf between the Duma and the Ministry is reaching479 words
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Article701 1917-03-21 7 Building Up a Substantial Reserve The annual general meeting of Tapah Rubber Estates was held on Saturday at French Bank Buildings, there being present Messrs. W H Macgregor chairman D Y Perkins W P Plummer, P R Hill and Mr Ward, for the secretaries, (Messrs Evatt and company).701 words
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Article184 1917-03-21 7 Alterations Gazetted. The F M S Government Gazette ”of March 16ih contains amendments of rules made under Post Office Enactments, 1905. Telegraphic money orders for sums not exceeding the maximum amount allowed in the case of ordinary money orders may now be exchanged between the Straits Settlements184 words
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Article161 1917-03-21 7 The current issue of the Government Gazette contains a list of companies which have been struck off the register under section 253 of the Companies’ Ordinance, 1915. Those struck off this year are: The Singapore-Sumatra Timber Co., Ltd., the Pontian Kukub Syndicate, Ltd., Lenggeng Tin Prospecting Syndicate,161 words
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Article72 1917-03-21 7 Messrs Cunningham, Clark <fc Co., Penang* advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender to-day. 1. Diamond smoked sheet $l5l 2. Plain smoked sheet $145 3. Diamond uusmoked sheet $l2B 4. Plain unsmoked sheet $125 5. Bark72 words
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Article147 1917-03-21 7 New York Herald.” The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. this evening 1. Selection Marco Visconti ...Petrella 2. Polka L'esprit Francais Waldteufel 3. Waltz Alexandra ...Gung’l 4. Melody The Choristers ...Sullivan 5 March The Comrades Farewell.—“ New York Herald.” - 147 words
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Advertisement174 1917-03-21 7 it’s a Bad Sign When you have that obs r inate, lingering cough which will not be shaken off. There is no cough at any s'ag* whelhold or young, but wbat > e-ds at’entio A cough soon wrecks a strong constitute > soon makes one helpless, in fact a cough174 words
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