Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 March 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-03-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 69 VOL. LXXV. FRIDAY, 23rd MARCH, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement977 1917-03-23 1 c loDDnnaanuoooaananDnannounD WANTED D D g k(TB BEK CONSIGNMENTS o for our bi-weekly auction sales, g S and private sales. Cash Ad- D vances made. g ORDERS for estate supplies. g goods' for forwarding to any b part of the world. g g FIRE INSURANCE business. n ALLEN DENNYS Co.,977 words
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Advertisement75 1917-03-23 1 utiuuuD □annQgQf.gm WHEN YOU ARE AWAY gw on leave you want to keep 1 in touch with Malayan affaire, Social,- Commercial, Mining’ Planting, Ac. Thia you can de g in no better way than by eubecrib- 1 a ing to the Weekly Edition of the J g Pina ng Gazette,”75 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article, Illustration237 1917-03-23 2 SPLENDID ASSISTANCE. London, March 22. Mr. Edmucd Candler, writing from Azizie, on March 3rd, describes the splendid work of the Tigris Fleet, which jointly with the cavalry, turned the Turkish retreat into a rout. The Fleet encountered a desperate resistance at Nahr Kellah, where the river turns237 words
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Article63 1917-03-23 2 TURKISH FORCE ISOLATED. London, Ma’ch 22, In the House of Commons, Mr Balfour sta’ed that the most important Chiefs in Arabia had revolted against the Turks. As the Turkish force was isolated, and the Turkish Headquarters could ascertain its position only through the British Press, he preferred not to63 words
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Article, Illustration125 1917-03-23 2 FRENCH AND ITALIAN SUCCESSES. London, March 22. Reuter’s correspondent at the French Headquarters in Macedonia sajs: Despite snow and rain for weeks, the fighting on the Allied front from Lake Ochrida to the Cerna has successfully prepared the ground for more serious operations. We have taken 1,500125 words
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STOP PRESS.
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Article30 1917-03-23 2 ANOTHER EFFORT AT SETTLEMENT. London, March 22. In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law announced that another attempt would be made to settle the Irish question.30 words
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Article23 1917-03-23 2 (London, March 22. The House of Commons unanimously passed, amid loud cheers, the resolution sending greetings to the Duma.23 words
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Article62 1917-03-23 2 t [London, March 22. A Russian wireless o®cial report says In the direction of Lida, the enemy attacked, after a long bombardment, and occupied positions. Our counter-attack partly restored the position We drove back an attack, after a stubborn battle, north-west of Brody. There is62 words
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Article159 1917-03-23 2 Pari j March 22. A French communiquĕ says After a lively struggle, we succeeded in extending our positions east of St. Qientin Cana'. In the region north of Tergnier we drove out the enemy from several important points which he was stubbornly defending. We advanced at night159 words
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Article40 1917-03-23 2 DROUGHT AND LOCUSTS. Buenos Aires, March 22. It ia vmvlally HUtIUUUCt-il lliab UwtngWW» drought and locust», about 1 alf of the maze crop has been ruined. The net production will be a million and a half tons.40 words
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Article343 1917-03-23 2 Watchman Acquitted. Mr A J Sturrock, Magistrate, has held a preliminary e- quiry in Gopeng into a charge of sbootirg preferred against a watchman, which resulted from what appears to have been a very deliberate and audacious attempt at robbery of a large quantity of rubber343 words
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Article79 1917-03-23 2 M. Andre Lefevre has just introduced a bill in the French Chamber providing that a reward be given to the crews of merchant ships attacked by hostile submarines The bill is couched in tbe following terms: “The Chamber asks the Government to take the necessary79 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article331 1917-03-23 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, From a notice appearing in your much-read journal it is seen that the ManPower Advisory Committee, Penang, will hold their next meeting in the Governor’s office, on the 24th instant, at 11 am. If it is intended to send331 words
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Article342 1917-03-23 2 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette."] Sir, —Adverse criticism seems to come with bad grace from the pt ssing traveller, but I cannot understand how it is that, if our fieely expressed local opinion has not brought about an improvemtnt in the quality of our picture342 words
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Article108 1917-03-23 2 Mr. Peter Manager of the Penang branch of the Chartered Bank advises us that he is in receipt of cabled advice from the head office that at the approaching Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in London, the Directors will recommend that a dividend be declared for the108 words
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Article54 1917-03-23 2 The March Monthly Medal Competition viz. 200 yards handicap for A Class and 100 yards for B Class will be held at the Swimming Club on Sunday, 25th Marcb, at 11 a.m. Entries will be received" by the Secretaries up to within half an hour of the54 words
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Advertisement277 1917-03-23 2 B] 'I Hi'<d I I X M tULATORS your Electric and Starting They are ;h made UGHOUT practically proof eakdown—howthe strain—hence Vi tneir wond-wide reputation Motorists are int'iie'l to write for the C.A.V. literature. I. Efe*—" IT ALL LEADING '/.■g i «WIGES. KS» c A VANDE-RVELL Eta CO. Ltd. Electrical277 words
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Advertisement88 1917-03-23 2 ASPIRIN TABLETS. (BRITISH MADE.) GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE. BOTTLES OF 25 TABLETS 75 cts. THE GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY Lid., THE LEADING CHEMISTS, PENANG, TAIPING IPOH. w I fiUNNYMEDE HOTEL.I PENANG, g SEA SIDE. Every Wednesday and Saturday, Musical Selection WILL BE GIVEN BY J The “RUNNYMEDE TRIO.” S Every Possible88 words
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Miscellaneous115 1917-03-23 2 THE HIT OF THE SEASON. HARMSTON'S CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE, Locauuu .r-n, naf Gardens. To-night! To-night!! AT 9-15 P.M. OUR SECOND GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME Last Nights Last Nights Of this Great Show in Penang. MATINEE, Saturday, 24t/j March, 1917. Doors Open 3 pm- Commence 4 pmWhen children will be115 words
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Miscellaneous146 1917-03-23 2 Penang’s Popular Play-House. Empire THEATRE Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. To-night! To-night Fl To-ttightTl~! AT 9.15 P.M. UNDER THE ESTEEMED PATRONAGE OF The Acting Resident-Councillor W. PEEL, Esq, Under the Auspices of H. M. Government will be presented the Remarkable Pageant BRITAIN PREPARED IN TWO SERIES The British Army, Munition Makins146 words
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Article4518 1917-03-23 3 Bangkok Dailv Mail." NEW WAR TAX ON INCOMES BILL. ALIEN ENEMY PROPERTY. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held on Tuesday afternoon. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, G C M G) presided, and the other members present were :—H E the General Officer Commanding (Major-General“ Bangkok Dailv Mail." - 4,518 words
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Advertisement494 1917-03-23 3 WAN TED. BILLHT as MANAGER or SENIOR ASSISTANT on a rubber estate by a planter with nearly 9 years experience in rubber. Age 25, married, speaks both Tamil and Malay fluently, and good with labour. At present employed as Divisional Superintendent on a large estate in Johore, Excellent reference?. Please494 words
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Advertisement37 1917-03-23 3 •aßaai aaa iaaiaai«aiiaiaaic«acaiaaiaii!aii«oa»i| s PINKETTES clear the complexion and sweeten the breath 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on re- ceipt of price from DR. WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY, 5 SINGAPORE. g *~~“~“TTiT*~TTrrT-“*T37 words
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Article1258 1917-03-23 4 The more we learn of the actual facts about the conditions surrounding the Russian Court and Government, the greater is our wonderment that the nation did not rise in righteous wrath long ago and sweep away the Romanoff dynasty and the parasitical gang of reactionaries that1,258 words
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Article1521 1917-03-23 4 The great mass of Americans, including influential men in all The U. S. People walks of life are beand the War. coming more insistent in their demand that the situation they regard as intolerable, shall be remedied by recourse to the arbitrament of war between the United1,521 words
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Article32 1917-03-23 4 Two days’ price in London was £2OS spot, and £2OB 10s three months. To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $lOO 00 per picul, business done—an increase of $2.25.32 words
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Article66 1917-03-23 4 The output of Tungkah Coniponna dredge for February was 600 piculs. The output for the fortnight ending 15th March, was 17 tons. The following are the particulars o output of the Rer.ong Tin Dredging Company, 'Limited’s tin ore for the first ha of March No 1 Dredge 4866 words
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Article120 1917-03-23 4 The homeward mail closes at 10 B>tn on Sunday; registration till 6 pm. morrow. Letters posted at Dato Kramav and E. and O. Hotel Sub-Post Offices and in the Pillar-boxes before 9 a.m. on Sunday, will be in time. Letters, etc., may 0 posted at the Head Office120 words
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Advertisement179 1917-03-23 4 ISTELASTICI TYBES. -J The only Tyres holding the R.A.C. Certificate J for 5,000 miles without Cuts or Punctures. BRITISH AND MADE IN BRITAIN. J p AGENTS FOR PENANG: the Eastern Pacific Trading 1 COMPANY. LIMITED. ss (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) Hrriving Shortly. f J t Jeffery Cars. A FAST GOING179 words
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Advertisement42 1917-03-23 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. Printing Works Manager and J Cashier’s Office 1 498 J Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 22142 words
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Miscellaneous41 1917-03-23 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day 0.07 a.m. 6.22 a.m. 0.36 p.m. 6 47 pm. To MORROW. 0 46 a m. 6.57 a.m, 1 08 p.m. 7.25 p.m.41 words
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Article248 1917-03-23 5 the german resistance. SUCCESS THE SHIPPING LOSSES. INCIDENTS IN RUSSIA. The British troops have pushed ten miles east from the Somme, and are less than five miles from St. Quentin, the French on their right being slightly nearer that town, having advanced over seven miles east from Ham.248 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration776 1917-03-23 5 [Reuter’s Services.] CONSIDERABLE PROGRESS. London, March 21. A French communique says Skirmishes between our cavalry and detachments of the enemy occurred on the road from Ham to 8 St. Quentin. We brilliantly carried last evening Chateau-de-Savriannois and the village of Jussy, east of Ham, despite a keen[Reuter’s Services.] - 776 words
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Article41 1917-03-23 5 London, March 22. A supplementary vote of credit is neces9ary to wind up the financial year, as the £200,000,000 voted on February 12th is insufficient, owing to heavy demands of the new departments, notably that of the Shipping Controller.41 words
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Article175 1917-03-23 5 THE GERMAN RETREAT Paris, March 2i. In the Chamber, M Ribot, the Premier, read a ministerial declaration, stating that the Government are determined to carry on tbe war to victory. Referring to the German retreat, the declaration says although it is doubtless the prelude to further battles, in175 words
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Article148 1917-03-23 5 CONCENTRATION ON THE WAR London, March 21. An authoritative statement, which has been issued regarding the Imperial War Conference, says during to-day’s discussion, which dealt purely with preliminaries, the general desire to concentrate all energies on the prosecution of the war was unmistakeabla. The absence of148 words
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Article31 1917-03-23 5 A VISITOR TO ENGLAND. London, March 21. German telegrams now make it clear that Zeppelin L 39, brought down at Compiegne, was one of the raiders on England.31 words
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Article80 1917-03-23 5 Mr. HODGE’S STATEMENT. London, March 22. In course of a speech Mr. John Hodge, the Labour Minister, outlined the scheme for the settling of soldiers after the war. He states that he was forming a great Central Committee, composed equally of representatives of capital and workmen, and80 words
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Article62 1917-03-23 5 ALLEGED CORRUPTION. Melbourne, March 22. The Senate, after a lengthy debate, in which anger was exhibited, adopted by 18 votes to 13 an anti-Government motion pressing for the appointment of a Royal Commission to investigate charges against Mr Hughes alleging some form of corruption for the purpose of62 words
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Article36 1917-03-23 5 VICTORY AND INDEMNITY.” Amsterdam, March 22. Herr Havenstein, President of the Reichsbank, addressing the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, appealed for subscriptions to the victory loan, which would bring peace and a great indemnity36 words
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Article38 1917-03-23 5 Aids erdam, March 22. The by-election at Potsdam, for a successor to Dr. Liebknecht, resulted in an overwhelming victory for the Socialist, Herr Mehring, who has for a long time been under preventive arrest.38 words
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Article33 1917-03-23 5 BREWERS’ AMALGAMATION. London, March 22. The Daily Mail says 30,000 public houses will probably be closed in the next few months as the result of an amalgamation of brewers' houses.33 words
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Article791 1917-03-23 5 COMPROMISING LETTERS. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS. Petrograd, March 22. The Bourse Gazette” says correspondence between the Tsaritza and Mr. Protopopoff has been discovered, proving the Germanophil tendencies of the late Government, and confirming the reports of tbe efforts of adherents of the old regime to conclude a separate peace with791 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article50 1917-03-23 5 THE WEEK’S FIGURES. London, March 21. The Admitalty reports that the arrivals for the week were 2,528, and the sailings 2,554. Sixteen vessels over 1,600 tons and eight under 1,600 tons were sunk. Nineteen vessels were unsuccessfully attacked, Twenty-one fishing vessels, including 17 sailing craft, were also sunk.50 words
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Article30 1917-03-23 5 London, March 21. The Admiralty announces that two mine sweepers were mined. In one case there was no casualty, but in the other case 14 were drowned.30 words
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Article176 1917-03-23 5 SUGAR, MEAT AND POTATOES. London, March 22. Lord Devonport has announced drastic sugar regulations, making it a punishable offence to sell more than a fortnight’s supply to any customer, and a penal offence for any consumer to possess more than the same amount The police are empowered176 words
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Article59 1917-03-23 5 Amsterdam, March 21. A telegram from Oldenzaal, on the Dutch-German frontier, dated March 21st, says there are persistent rumours of great rioting in Berlin, whither regiments from the eastern frontier are reported to have gone to maintain order. Hunger Riots in Berlin. Amsterdam, March 22. The riots59 words
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Article152 1917-03-23 5 London, Feb 25th.—A short supply of potatoes in I ondon yesterday led to the selling of restricted quantities in many districts Wholesale dealers attribute the shortage to army requirements. It is predicted that the requirements of public will be more fully met very shortly. The grocers’ shops152 words
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Article28 1917-03-23 5 London, March 21. An Italian official report says: We repulsed with heavy loss repeated attacks, which were preceded by violent bombardments with gas shells, at Costa-Bella.28 words
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Article236 1917-03-23 5 OFFERS TO THE GOVERNMENT. Washington, March 22. Tbe principal copper producers have agreed to furnisa the Government with forty-five million pounds of copper for the Army and* Navy in a year at half the market price. Many State Governors, Congressmen, officials and influential citizens have sent messages236 words
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397 1917-03-23 5 With the United States on the brink of war with Germany, there is much speculation among the American aviators with the French army in the field and in training behind the lines as to the possibilty of their obtaining their release from the French Government397 words
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Article28 1917-03-23 5 London, March 22. Silver is at 36, with Indian selling. The market is dull. London, March 23. Silver is at 35 7/8 Eastern selling steady.28 words
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Article184 1917-03-23 5 An informal meeting of leading Chinese of Penang was held at the Chinese Protectorate on 21st February, 1917, at which it was decided that support should be given to a proposal from Sir Ch tries Elliot, ViceChancellor of Hongkong, that subscriptions should ba raised for the creation of184 words
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REUTER TELEGRAMS.
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Article278 1917-03-23 6 The following messages appeared as a supplement to yesterday’s issue: THE VICTIMS OF BLOODY SUNDAY.’’ Perograd, March 21. Lieut-General Korniloff, the new commander of the troops at Petrograd, has issued a manifesto appealing for national unity and trusty support for Russia’s fighters. The council of workmen’s and soldiers’ delegates278 words
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Article35 1917-03-23 6 London, March 21, A Russian official wireless message says In the direction of Sakkiz we are pursuing the Turks. We entered Turkish territory. There is great reconnoitring activity on the west front.35 words
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Article60 1917-03-23 6 BULGARIAN CLAIM. London, March 21. The Bulgarian commuuiquĕ says :—We repulsed new enemy attacks between Lakes Ocbrida and Prespa, also west of Monastir. The German Report. A German official message says: We ■repulsed French attacks at Fosses wood, on the right bank of the Meuse, also west and north60 words
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Article68 1917-03-23 6 NOT THE TIME FOR DISCUSSION, London, March 21. In the House of Lords, Lord Fisher stated when the country is in great jeopardy it is not the time to tarnish great reputions, asperse the dead, and discover ©ar supposed weaknesses towards the enemy, therefore I shall not discuss the68 words
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Article24 1917-03-23 6 Melbourne, March 21. Four-hundred iron firms in Victoria, employing 13,000, will close on March 28, owing to a strike of ironmoulders.24 words
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35 1917-03-23 6 Shanghai, March 18. Bombs were discovered on three of the German ships which were seized. It is believed it was the intention to sink the ▼easels in the fairway.35 words
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Article18 1917-03-23 6 "SUMMER TIME.” Paris, March|2l. Summer time begins on March 24 and will end on October 7th,18 words
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Article81 1917-03-23 6 IMMEDIATE PARTICIPATION URGED. New York March 21. At a meeting of the Union League Club, Mr Roosevelt, Mr Root, Mr Hughes and other prominent citizens urged the entry of the United States into the war. Mr Harding, Governor of the Federal Reserve Board, urges that Congress81 words
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Article41 1917-03-23 6 SPECIAL SESSION CALLED. Washington, March 21. President Wilson has called an extra session of Congress for the 2nd April, in order to take action regarding the state of war which admittedly exists between the United States and Germany.41 words
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Article96 1917-03-23 6 SECOND DAY’S MEETING. London, March 21. The public again manifested interest in the opening of the Imperial Conference to-day at the Colonial Office, where the members were welcomed by Mr. Long. General Smuts, being in uniform, was easily recognised. He was greeted by the public and returned their96 words
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Article36 1917-03-23 6 London, March 21. In the House of Commons, Mr. Hope stated that the War Cabinet was considering a mutual arrangement for interning in a neutral country war prisoners who had been longest in captivity.36 words
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Article114 1917-03-23 6 Berne, March 21. The most significant admission of the pro-German newspapers is that of Der Bund which says the retreat of the Germans spells the abandonment of the policy of pledges on the war map. The Germans have been forced to retreat in order to effect re-concentration in114 words
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Article47 1917-03-23 6 BALLYMACATE WINS. London. Myrch 21. The National Steeplechass, run at Gatwick, resulted as follows: Ballymacate Chang Ally Sloper. Betting 100 to 9 agst Ballymacate. 11 to 1 Chang 20 to 1 Ally Sloper. Nineteen ran. Won by eight lengths four between second and third.47 words
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Article47 1917-03-23 6 London, March 21. The Association of Chambers of Commerce has passed a resolution in favour of the metric system of weights and measures, and urging that enemy subjects only be allowed to trade in the United Kingdom after the war by license47 words
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Article686 1917-03-23 6 LIFE STORY OF CAPTAIN VON DER GOLTZ. Captain Horst von der Goltz, alias Bridgeman Taylor, dynamite plotter and self confessed German spy, whose avowed leadership in the plot to blow up the Welland Canal in Canada is on record in the files of the United686 words
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172 1917-03-23 6 Madrid, Feb. 14—The Minister of Foreign Affairs has just issued a Note dealing with the foreign interests confided to Spain’s representatives. The latter are at present entrusted with the task of looking after the interests of France in Germany, Belgium, Palestine and172 words
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Article364 1917-03-23 6 ACCIDENTAL DEATH. The inquest: on the late Mr. G. J. Vickery, who died after being severely scalded at Butterworth, was held yesterday in the Coroner’s Court, Penang, Mr. Langston presiding. The Asst.-Surgeon at Butterworth Hospital said the deceased was received into hospital there at 1-30364 words
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Article152 1917-03-23 6 March 23 and nightly.—Harmston’s Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens. 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 24.—Hatmston s Circus, Matinee 4 p.m. March 26.—Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate, Ltd, Annual152 words
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Article117 1917-03-23 6 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES, To-day. D. van Twist for Deli, Langsa T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh Sabang, Padang etc, Batavia. Rotorua for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hebe for Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Pangkor for Bindings Sitiawan and Bagan Datoh. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. For117 words
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Advertisement104 1917-03-23 6 The Ancient Tortures could hare devised nothing more cruel than the frightful twinging pains of Sciatica. Modern Medicine can be devise nothing more effective than LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM wherewith to combat tbi« terrifying affliction. It does its work and does i well. All pain immediately relieved. Simply rub it in.104 words
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Advertisement83 1917-03-23 6 PREPAID TO YOUR.PORT. «Ten Days' Trial allowed. Direct from Factory. Highest-grade British-made MEAD COVENTRY FLYERS WARRANTED FIFTEEN YEARS. Defiance Puncture-Resisting or Dunlop lyres, Coasters, Variable-Speed Gears, Flyer or Brook's Saddles, etc, MODELS JS3,IOs. to £9 T yres and accessories at half usual prices. Write at once, using sufficient postage, for83 words
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Advertisement264 1917-03-23 6 .<IIII III I I I II IIIIIIIQJ 111 11 nJI THE BRITISH SUPPLY AGENCY, 3A, UNION STREET, PENANG. Phone No. 404. 3 i AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, DUBASHES AND STEVEDORES, j| GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. 4 EUROPEAN PROPRIETORSHIP AND MANAGEMENT. I: i i RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE. nnll n. 11264 words
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Article249 1917-03-23 7 Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Low returned to Penang to-day from Home. Mr. Maurice Maude, of Cicely Estate, is on a visit to Penang. Mr. E. Lewis of the Mercantile Bank is being transferred to the Calcutta branch. His Excellency Sir John Anderson is making very good249 words
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Article257 1917-03-23 7 Letter from Captain May. Mr E May, late Sergt.-Major of the MS V R, is now Staff Captain at Kurna, Mesopotamia. Writing on Feb. 18th he said I am glad to say I am none the worse for my step in the great adventure. At present, I have left257 words
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Article140 1917-03-23 7 THIEF JUMPS INTO SEA. In the District Court, to-day, Mr R D Acton sentenced a Chinese to 6 months rigorous imprisonm?nt for theft of several valuables from a house in Burmah Road on March 18tb. The complainant, Ku Bu Sok, a clerk in the Resident Councillor’s Office, said140 words
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Article145 1917-03-23 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 3 p.m. till 7 p.m. this evening 1. Selection Of English Song ...Godfrey 2. Japanese Dance ...Thomas 3. Waltz L’estasi ...Arditi 4. Polka The Students ...Coote 5 March The Advance Guard Hume Heavy fines145 words
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Article1438 1917-03-23 7 In reprinting the following editorial from the scintillant pen of the editor of The Peking Gazette, we wish to say, remarks the China Press (Shanghai), that we do so in recognition of its general merit. At the same time we wish to dissociate ourselves from1,438 words
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Article54 1917-03-23 7 [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, March 23. At Singapore Rubber auctions 724 tons were offered and 390 tons sold. There was a fair demand till towards the close when prices fell off, fine ribb-d averaged $152, fine pale averaged $154 and unsmoked $126. The amount sold to54 words
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Article21 1917-03-23 7 [From Our Own Correspondent]. Singapore, March 23. Messrs Fraser Co circular reports that the share market is stagnant.21 words
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Article125 1917-03-23 7 “Britain Prepared” and Official War Films will be ex ibited at the Empire Theatre to-night. These pictures which were taken by permission of H.M. Admiralty, War Office and Ministry of Munitions, are the only complete programme of cinematograph films il'ustra*ing British activities, and they are a125 words
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Article61 1917-03-23 7 The results of the ties placed on Wednesday were as follows Singles Handicap Class A—M M Stewart beat E H Everest, 6—o, 6 3. Singles Handicap Class “B”—L O Hargrave beat J Tryner, 5—7, 6—l, 6—4. (Final). The ties played yesterday resulted Mrs L M Evans and61 words
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Article240 1917-03-23 7 MAJOR MORAHT’S VIEW. London, March 14. An Amsterdam message, dated March 14th, says the German press is still labo riously explaining the retreat from the Ancre. The Fiankfurter Zaitung” after saying it is a riddle and one of the most painful of surprises, declares that it must240 words
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Article186 1917-03-23 7 Necessity For Conservation, London, Feb. 26th.—At the Lordo School for Economics on Friday, Mr. E. Hutchcock (if the R*w Material Branch of the War Office) read a piper on the importance of Imperial wool. He said the War Office had since 1914 contracted for the supply of186 words
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Article106 1917-03-23 7 San Diego. Cal. In the presence of prominent San Diego citizens and army and navy officers the great Calles Heights naval radio s'a'ion was formally placed in commission to-day with the exchange of greetings between Mayor E A Capps and Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy,106 words
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Article42 1917-03-23 7 Members are reminded of the Club shoot st 200, 500 and 600 yards on Sunday morning next, the 25th inst., at 7 a.m. A Rapid at 200 yards will also be shot. Aperture Sights may again be used.42 words
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Article36 1917-03-23 7 Monthly Medal Competition Saturday, and Sunday 24th, and 25th March. A football match between P.C.C. and Central Union Athletic Club on the Esplanade last evening resulted in a draw of two goals each.36 words
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Article249 1917-03-23 7 At Madras, Abdulla, a resident of Kolar Gold Fields, brought a suit against Mr W Harmston, the Proprietor of the Company and his Agent Mr Deane, for the recovery of Rs 500 under the following circumstances Plaintiff had entered into a contract at the Kolar Gold249 words
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Article288 1917-03-23 7 A Striking Interview. New York Feb. 23—Pearson’s Magazine publishes a remarkable interview with Count von Bernstorff. The latter said My Government told me not to admit that the sinking of the Lusitania was illegal. President Wilson insisted that it was illegal, and I left the White House feeling288 words
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Article181 1917-03-23 7 The National Council of Adult Suffrage held a great meeting in London. While welcoming the resolutions as a step in the right direction, the speakers urged the Government to introduce a simple, generous franchise to adults, including men and women. Among others present were Mr, Appleton, secretary of181 words
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Article106 1917-03-23 7 London Feb. 7 —The Provost Marshal attended the sitting of the Licensing Bench at Wokingham yesterday, and announced that the Aidershot command considered that at least 50 per cent, of the licences in the district out ht to be cancelled When the time came for demobili-a'ion, which106 words
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Article125 1917-03-23 7 Pbnang, March 23, 1917. (jßy Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 1/4 4 month» 1 sight Bank ...2'4 11/16 3 Credit ...2 4 15/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 31/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 165 3 days'sight Private 171 Bombay Demand Bank „165 Moulmein Demand Bank „164 o125 words
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Article136 1917-03-23 7 Penang, March 23, 1917. S. P. Tapioca $8.25 buyers. M. P. Tapioca $8.55 sales. 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. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $5B sellers. Cloves $4O sellers. Nutmegs136 words
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Advertisement62 1917-03-23 7 Fa these days one often hears of tha. increased < oat of living. Eave you *rer st pped to think that the prices af advertised goods a:e never altered P The branded mustard—the advertised soap yon use—your bottle of sauce with the household name—are all just a* cheap to-day as62 words
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Advertisement101 1917-03-23 7 The BODEGA THE ONLY English Bar in the Business Quarter THE ONLY Restaurant for SNACKS and COLD COLLATIONS. The Dining-room is now separated from the Bar for the convenience of Ladies Open from 7 a.m. until IO p.m. THE BODEGA HYGIENIC HAIR-DRESSING SALOONS. Is it not preferable to have one’s101 words
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Advertisement245 1917-03-23 7 SUN LIFE OF CANADA. INCORPORATED 1865. Alness In force Dec. 31st, 1914 Gold Currency $2lB millions, fatal Assets Dec. 31st 1914 $64 millions, ■come during year 1914 $l5 millions fHE SUN LIFE does the greatest Annuity Business in the World. THE SUN LIFE’S BONUSES are the largest paid by any245 words
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Advertisement2498 1917-03-23 8 P. O —British India! N. Y. K. fex it P. M. AND NgTj» AUSTRALIA AND CHINA A r I Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld |EURVm, KONIh MA>KrHM»Mi VAART ■> Cha et ADGmI L.IIIC. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. MAA I’sul-up Capital £1.200.000 v d (Il (INCOHPOHATED IN HOLLAND.) fund £1,800,000 (Companies Incorporated2,498 words
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