Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 June 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-06-11 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 136. VOL. LXXV. MONDAY, 11th JUNE, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement923 1917-06-11 1 g iaoo aD oluucoo WANTED D u c RUBBER CONSIGNMENTS d for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- a c vances made. g orders for estate supplies. g GOOPS for forwarding to any 0 part of the world. q EIKE INSURANCE business. o ALLEN DENNYS Co.. S923 words
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Advertisement86 1917-06-11 1 ■uaaaaDßaDaaDßaannaDaaKDag g TTTHKN YOU ARE AWAY 3 V V on hare you want to keep in touch with Malayan affairs, n n Social, Commercial, Mining, a Planting, &c. This you can da a a in no better way than by subscrw- g ing to the Weekly Edition of the a86 words
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Article692 1917-06-11 2 CHINESE PHILOSOPHERS DISSERTATION. The psychological genesis of the war between Germany and Europe is sexual. It is a war between the femininity of Germany and the masculinity of her neighbours—especially the masculinity of England. The female soul of Germany captured the industrial efficiency of the nation, cabled692 words
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Article156 1917-06-11 2 At the request of the Governor General of Indo-China, Mr E Chevalier, the great specialist in agricultural questions, is going to lodo-China, to study the great problem of agricultural products and food supplies for the metropolis. Following a conference by Dr A Legendre of the Colonial Troops, which156 words
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Article419 1917-06-11 2 The German newspapers report that the Auxiliary Service Committee of the Reichstag yesterday discussed among other things the recent strike movement. General Groener said, the authorities were determined to take steps regardless of consequences to suppress any attempts to spread dissatisfaction among workers and to interfere419 words
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218 1917-06-11 2 When the time comes for Sir Archibald Murray to march his Army through Paleatime and Syria, his arrival will be hailed with intense relief by the half starved and oppressed population of this country, which groans under Turkish rule. It is computed that on a218 words
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Article172 1917-06-11 2 Some people are puzzled as to where the Americans are to find the skilled labour for their admirable programme to build a thousand unsinkable wooden ships. In this country that industry is dead. Some sixteen years ago, when the Government built the Discovery for Captain Scott’s Antarctic expedition,172 words
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Advertisement1047 1917-06-11 2 W A IM TE- O NT OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that IN the Sungei P<«tani Ruboer Mil>B formerly owned by Mr. L. J. T. Aiwsworbh TNSPECTOR under Rubber Dealers is now the property of Mr. Khoo Sin Khoe. 1 Enactment, Malay, must have passed g now renamed the Ban Joo1,047 words
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Advertisement935 1917-06-11 2 IMPORTANT The AUCTION SALE 0F have both decided that High-class Quarrying Maehl- One Sixth of One’s nery, Steam and Oil Engine IflCOmC Plants, Stone Crusher, etc., is a proper amount for a m an I Consisting 0/ tde following: f r Assnra nce O f h«8 Wife and Children Lots935 words
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Article1267 1917-06-11 3 —Ranee.” H II CHARLES VYNER BROOKE PROCLAIMED. The Sarawak Gazette of Jane I contains the following His Highness Charles Vyner Brooke was proclaimed Rajah of Sarawak D Thursday, May 24, 1917, being the seventh day after the death of His Highuoss Sir Charles Brooke, thus fulfilling the—Ranee.” - 1,267 words
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Article260 1917-06-11 3 The important opium case which has been in progress at the Hongkong Supreme Court for over fify days had a sensational development on May 30th, when the defendants in the action, two very wealthy Chinese named Lee Hysan and Ma Chi Lung, were arrested early in the260 words
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Article290 1917-06-11 3 —Yours, etc. Writing to the Editor of Commerce (Calcutta) Aliquando Bonus Dormitat, Colonial Secritericus, says It is curious that whilst Holland supports Germany and Great Britain closes its ports to Dutch ships, British India and Ceylon do nothing in this direction to support «he Home Government.—Yours, etc. - 290 words
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1283 1917-06-11 3 SOLDIERS’ STORIES a Some queer things happened in Angres. There was a soldier of ours, an Irishman, who ate bis breakfast in Angres, but he was in jovial company. He came across a German at the entrance and fought with him, but in a1,283 words
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Article356 1917-06-11 3 S.T." Thanks to the hard work of all concerned, a good attendance, and ready purchase of the charming things offered, the sale of work and cafe chantant held at the Tanglin Club Singapore proved very successful and enjoyable and resulted in a subtantial sum—“ S.T." - 356 words
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Article109 1917-06-11 3 We append the programme of a series of functions in connection with Commencement week—June 11 till 15th—of the Anglo-Chinese School, at the school hall, Maxwell Road. The public are especially invited to the Graduation Exercises this evening at 8 o’clock, when the Rev W M Cross, m.109 words
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Article45 1917-06-11 3 Mr. lan Macpherson, the Under-Secre-tary for War, stated that there is no compulsion upon Volunteers to attend drills on Saturdays and Sundays. They must perform a certain number of drills under certain conditions, but this should not appreciably interfere with their week-ends.45 words
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Advertisement385 1917-06-11 3 r z ll o 111 H i If not, it is a sure sign 8 1 either your nervous M .1 or digestive system is out of 'g I order. Should these conditions obtain, f S take a course of VITAFER. s VITAFER is not a drug nor a stimulant.385 words
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Article894 1917-06-11 4 Major W. Redmond, in seconding the Home Rule motion bj- Mr. T. P. O’Connor in the House of Commons on March 7, said he would not have spoken were it not that he felt he could give some expression to the great volume of opinion held894 words
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Article890 1917-06-11 4 Dr R Cox has been appointed to act as Health Officer, Perak North. Mr C Hannigan is appointed Superintendent of Police, Singapore. Mr P T Allen is to act as Assistant Protector of Chinese, Singapore. D Beatty is to officiate as Protector of Chinese, Straits Settlements. Mr890 words
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Article178 1917-06-11 4 In the Second Court, Penang, before Mr 8 H Langston, to-day, Marugasum, formerly a servant of Mr. R. N. Goodwin, 5 kogan Road, was charged with the theft of jewellery and other articles the former valued at $377 and the latter at $6, a total of $383178 words
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Article84 1917-06-11 4 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Saturday. To day. Sharis. 3 3 S 3 02 S 3 X Rubber (Dollar). 8.-Lin tang 90c $1 prem Glenealy $2.40 $2.50 $2.30 $2.40 ex Jeram K. $1.70 $l.BO $1.70 $1.75 ex r. K.84 words
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Article96 1917-06-11 4 The following are additional rubber outputs for May Asahan 35,082 Ampat i t 17,500 Anglo-Sumatra 78.817 Bila Sumatra 2,618 Bandar Sumatra lbs. 34,215 Eastern Sumatra 15,591 Bah Li&a 26,197 Central Sumatra 5,022 Glen Bervie 24,049 Henrietta 33,600 Investment Trust 33,045 Investment Trust (Tea) 346,322 Laugkat Sumatra 30,232 Lankat96 words
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Article18 1917-06-11 4 Sturrock.—On June 9, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. A. T> Sturrock, a son.18 words
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Article34 1917-06-11 4 Saman —Oliveiro.—On June 11 before the Registrar of Marriages, Penang, Cornelias Saman, of the Royal Packet Steam Navigation Co., to Miss Helen Oliveiro, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Oliveiro.34 words
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Advertisement500 1917-06-11 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. Reliable shorthand typist. Apply with copies of testimonials, stating salary expected, to Box No. 131, c/o Pinang Gazette. Mechanical engineer British, at present in sitatt'V'D wishes change, elear about the end of Joly, First Class Board of Trade certificate, has bad experience of all kinds of Engines500 words
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Advertisement267 1917-06-11 4 Lime Juice Brings to your lips the juice of the lime fruit. r// i It is a drink that is always cooling and refreshing* j The children love it. Order a few bottles to-day. Large supplies have been lately shipped from London, y MONTSERRAT is sold by all leading Storekeepers.267 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous110 1917-06-11 4 WE LEAD THE FOLLOWERS At Penang’s -Popular—Play-House —Where Everybody Goes EmpireTHEATRE Business Manager Thomas Shafto C* To-night!! To-night! Our Programmes are steady, consistent, reliable and trustworthy. See the following programme of features FOUR NEW PARTS OF LIBERTY OR L ove’s Bat tiefield. EPISODE IS “THE FLAG OF TRUCE EPISODE 16110 words
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Obituary98 1917-06-11 4 OBITUARIES. DEATH OF MR. BONAR I AMTS SON. London, Jane 9. Mr. Bonar I.a< was ab-eiK, from the House of Common'* yesterday, c*viuu to news of the de*th of hi, son iu Palestine. MAJOR W. REDMOND DEAD. Maj ir William Redm >nd, M.P., has died of wounds L ndon, June98 words
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Article1165 1917-06-11 5 CONDITIONS OF SUCCESS. Mr A F Whyte m p. in a review of Turkey, Greece, and the Great Powers, by G F Abbott, the writer says, in Balkan affairs we are all partisans, and therefore mote than usually prone to err. The war o f 19121,165 words
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472 1917-06-11 5 Don Alvaro Alcala Galiauo, son of the former Spanish Ambassador to Russia, has recently returned from a visit to the British and French fronts in company with Conde de Albiz. Senor Alcala Galiano, who has written two books on the war472 words
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Article152 1917-06-11 5 Lloyd's.” It is nothing rare in these days for charity matinee-—one of many—at a West End theatre to make close upon £l,OOO the mere sale of programmes generally brings in about £5O, and a soldier’s cap passed up and down the rows of seats comes back“ Lloyd's.” - 152 words
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THE SHARE MARKET.
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Article652 1917-06-11 5 Messrs. Baker Morgan and Co, Kaala Lumpur, in their report of Saturday, the 9th inst., say The somewhat stronger tone that prevailed as last week’s business closed, has not been maintained during the period now reviewed. Tins have been left severely alone owing, no doubt, to the fall652 words
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Article312 1917-06-11 5 Singapore, June 7. —Very little attention has been given to the Share Market over this week and in consequence an easier tendency is prevalent. This time of the year is usually a dead time mainly because there are very few disbursements in the way of dividends and312 words
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Article134 1917-06-11 5 Singapore, June B.—The weekly Rubber Auction opened yesterday with rather a poor demand at prices averaging, for the leading grades, about $5 per pikul lower than those ruling last week. The top price for Fine Pale Crepe was $147, and for Ribbed Smoked Sheet $146 per pikul134 words
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Article205 1917-06-11 5 Messrs Guthrie <fc Co, Ltd, in their weekly report Singapore, dated Bth inst, says The weekly Rubber Auction opened yesterday with rather a poor demand at prices averaging, for the leading grades, about $5 per picul lower than those ruling last week, the top price for Fine205 words
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Article557 1917-06-11 5 Writing to the Straits Times,” a Malacca correspondent says Your suggestion that the standard rent of a house should be the rent for which is was let at June 30, 1914, would be a piece of gross injustice to land-owners, if carried out into practice in Malacca.557 words
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Advertisement21 1917-06-11 5 ROBBER STAMPS. npflE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps.21 words
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Advertisement123 1917-06-11 5 Driving 1 Pain Have you a pain anywhere in yeer bedy Is it a little pain or a big pain 7 Does it torture a single nerve er does it grind and rack your entire being Isn’t it foolish then to be driven by pains or aches, big or little,123 words
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Advertisement351 1917-06-11 5 Fl If for no other reason than that it is per- fectly safe for anyone to shave with, the L Gillette Safety Razor would be essentially M the razor for any man who shaves himself. F But in addition to its safety principle, the i Gillette Safety Razor gives you351 words
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1416 1917-06-11 6 The publication of the annual reports on Negri Sembilan and Pahang completes the record of the administration of the Federated State* for 1916. Financially it is a highly satisfactory record, and considering the abnormal times through which we are passing quite a remarkable one. Even the1,416 words
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Article1353 1917-06-11 6 Many parliamentarians having donned khaki, have yielded their Major Willie lives on the battlefield Redmoad. since the great struggle started, but the death of none of the men whose pre-war reputations were associated with politics has areused more poignant feelings, irrespective of party than that’of Major Willie1,353 words
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Article19 1917-06-11 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $lO5 56 per picul business done—an increase of $l.19 words
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Article60 1917-06-11 6 The output of tin-ore from the Ngow property of the Siamese Tin Syndicate Limited for May was 1,138 picuis. The output of the Tongkah Harb ur Tin Dredging (N. L.) for the week ending 9th inst., was 21 tons. The output for May of Middleton T.n Mines, Ltd.,60 words
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Article219 1917-06-11 6 The following was the rubber quotation in London on June Bth, 0 Plantation Ist Latex Crepe Smoked Sheet 1 [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.J Mr F Niblock has been authorised to file the specification of “Ao map lo form of tropical helmet.’ Mr Price, manager of219 words
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Advertisement298 1917-06-11 6 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx i SANAGEN a TONIC NERVE FOOD S Prepared by Casein Ltd.. London according jg Jg to the time-expired patent for Sanatogen. X 9C Contains a larger proportion of Organic 9C g Phosphorus and is much more jg agreeable in flavour. X BRITISH THROUGHOUT in Origin, S Proprietorship, and Manufacture.298 words
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Advertisement21 1917-06-11 6 “E. O." Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday during and after dinner and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during Tiffin.21 words
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Article177 1917-06-11 7 THE LATEST GAINS. heavy enemy repulses. SPANISH EVENTS IN.RUSSIA. Jue captures by the British forces in the Messines battle include over seven thousand prisoners. Seveiai German coun-ur-attacks on the new British line were repulsed, with heavy losses to the enemy, the largest effort being made over six miles177 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration2531 1917-06-11 7 (Reuter’s Tblegrams.) A TEST BATTLE. London, June 8. Field Marshal Sir Douglas reports that the position captured yesterday is one of the most important of the enemy’s strongholds on the west front, dominating the Ypres salient and giving the enemy complete observation. The Germans neglected no(Reuter’s Tblegrams.) - 2,531 words
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Article309 1917-06-11 7 Of all the dead cities of Belgium, Bruges, which has been bombed several times iji the last few days, is perhaps the msst interesting, as well as the most placid. To walk down some of its narrow old streets in the evening is to experience a loneliness which is309 words
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Article94 1917-06-11 7 CAUSES OF THE CRISIS. Madrid, June 10 The Spanish criai* is due to differences be’ween the Government and the Army. It transpires ti at. General Marina s-eut a letter to the Cabinet, requesting immediate approval of i ecommendations for an infantry defence council uimidified. It is stated the recommeudations94 words
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Article98 1917-06-11 7 INDIAN ARMY CHANGES LIKELY. London, June 10. The Times says the report of the Mesopotamian Commission is now before tbe War Cabinet. The conclusions reached are pxpecied to have an important bearing on the present organization of the higher commands in tbe Indian Army. Concentration in one individual98 words
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Article35 1917-06-11 7 London, June 10. The Hungarian political crisis has taken a surprising turn. The cause of the democratisation of the Government through a universal secret ballot is progressing. CountEszterhazy is a moderate statesman.35 words
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Article87 1917-06-11 7 London, June 8. Silver is quoted at 38§. The demand, chiefly continental, is steady. London, June 10. Silver is at 387/16. Supplies are short. The market is steady. Information has been received from the Government of India that* in consequence of the shortage of tonnage available at87 words
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Article238 1917-06-11 7 AN APPEAL TO THE ARMY. Petrograd, June 9 The Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Delegates have issued an appeal to tbe army: “The German commander on the eastern front has sent a wireless message to our troops proposing a cessation of the war without rupture with the Allies. He talks thus238 words
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Article212 1917-06-11 7 London, April 24. —The Petrograd correspondent of the Daily Express obtained an interview with M. Kerensky (Minister for Justice), who is the Lloyd George of Russia and is dominating the political situation. M. Kerensky said: The people went to war to defend themselves, and are now determined212 words
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350 1917-06-11 7 Pugnacious Pacifist.” Mr F W Jowett, M P, in his presidential address at the Independent Labour Party’s Conference at Leeds, said a declaration of faith on the great issue th*4t divides the IL. P from their fellow-countrymen who support the war would at the moment350 words
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RUSSIA.
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Article231 1917-06-11 8 [RkVxBR’B June 9. Dockers at 211 changel thrt'?*eu to strike, demanding 10 roubles daily for discharging general cargo and 14| for coal. The employers offer a minimum wage of 7 and 9 roubles respectively. A delegate from the Ministry of Labour has gone to Archangel to try and[RkVxBR’B ] - 231 words
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Article126 1917-06-11 8 ARRESTED ON WAY TO PETROGRAD. London, June 10. The Times” correspondent at Petrograd eajs a deputation from the Austrian Army has arrived. It consists of two Generals, two Colonels, twenty other officers and fifteen soldiers. They were provided with passes from the front to enable them to126 words
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60 1917-06-11 8 Petrograd, June 8. After speeches by the Belgian Minister and a representative of the French Embassy, a conference, representing all Russian commercial, industrial and financial concerns, unanimously decided to send to the Allies a declaration categorically rejecting any possibility of a separate peace and60 words
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47 1917-06-11 8 Johannesburg, June 8. Socialist Labour circles actively opposed to German militarism favour representation at the Stockholm conference in order to voice working class opinion against handing back the German Colonies. Colonel Creswell, leader of the labour p-.ri>y, 13 suggested as the delegate.47 words
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Article55 1917-06-11 8 London, June 10. At a meeting at Trafalgar Square, to protest against Mr J Ramsay Macdonald’s visit to Petrograd, the following telegram was read from a branch of the Seamen’s and Firemen’s Union. Have Macdonald and Jowett prisoners. Crew refuses to sail with them.” Cheers greeted55 words
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Article36 1917-06-11 8 Petrograd, June 9. T our regiments of the Seventh Army mutinied. One of the regiments arrested its officers. The War Minister has ordered the regiments to be disbanded. The ringleaders will be court-martialled.36 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article240 1917-06-11 8 ATTACK AFTER HEAVY BUMT .RDMENT. LoiidmJ, JuL.-J 8. An Italian official report says: We broke up an enemy attack preceded by an intensive destructive fire at Vodice. Big enemy assaulting parties covered by violent artillery fire attempted to approach southward of Castagnavizza. We counter-attacked and repulsed them, capturing240 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article65 1917-06-11 8 U. 8. AMBASSADOR’S ASSURANCE Paris, June 10. Mr. Elkins, the ex-Ambassador of the United States at Constantinople states that, generally speaking, the Turks behave generously towards their enemies. General Townshend in particular had on many occasions assured him that he had only appreciation to express for65 words
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Article12 1917-06-11 8 THE ITALIAN ADVANCE Rome, June 10. The Italians have occupied Janina.12 words
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Article14 1917-06-11 8 RECOGNITION BY JAPAN. Cairo, June 10. Japan has recognised the VenezMos Government.14 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article122 1917-06-11 8 SPEECH BY SIR EDWARD CARSON. London, June 9. Sir Edward Carson, speaking at the Ulster Conference, referring to the work of the Navy said the submarine menace was giving him daily anxiety. It was grave and serious, but he believed the genius of British sailors122 words
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Article24 1917-06-11 8 ITALIAN SUBMARINE’S SUCCESS. Rome, June 10. An Italian submarine torpedoed and sank an Austrian destroyer in the Adriatic on June 4th.24 words
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Article33 1917-06-11 8 London, June 8. The value of the mark in neutral countries is slumping daily. Amsterdam quotes it at 34 3/4. Normally 59 1/4 guilders are the equivalent of 100 marks.33 words
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General News
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Article563 1917-06-11 8 POSTHUMOUS AWARDS. London, June 9. The Victoria Cross decorations include eight posthumous awards. Lieut.-Colonel de Lavel Henderson (killed), North Staffords, brought up bis battalion under very heavy fire to the front line, incurring very heavy casualties. When the enemy counter-attack penetrated the firingline, the situation was critical. Colonel563 words
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Article192 1917-06-11 8 The much-coveted Victoria Cross was instituted in 1856. but the award includes the deeds of valour performed in the Crimean War. It takes the form of a Maltese Cross, measures 1.2/sin. sq., and is made of bronze. It is attached by a V to bar, upon which192 words
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Article185 1917-06-11 8 ULSTER UNIONISTS TO ATTEND. London, June 9. The Ulster Unionist Council has decided to accept the invitation to the Irish ConveuVUu. Ireland and the London, June 9. The Unionist resolution before the Ulster Council to participate in the Convention said the Council is influenced by the representations of185 words
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Article144 1917-06-11 8 TOWNS WIPED OUT. Lsndon, June 9. Reuter’s correspondent at San Juan del Sur cables that San Salvador, the capita! of Salvador, Central America, with a population of over 60,000, has been totally destroyed. No details are available, but undoubtedly it is clue to an earthquake or volcanic144 words
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Article100 1917-06-11 8 THEIR RETURN DEMANDED. Amsterdam, June 8. Dr. Solf, the German Colonial Secretary, speaking at the Leipzig branch of the Colonial Society, declared that the German Government and people were determined to safeguard Germany’s Colonies in the future and were insisting on the return of the Colonies. Animadverting100 words
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Article34 1917-06-11 8 PREMIER’S STATEMENT. Madrid, June 10. The Spanish Cabinet has resigned. The Premier told pressmen that the Government deemed it to be its duty to allow the Crown to consult public opinion.34 words
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Article27 1917-06-11 8 “TORONTO GLOBE”AGAINST Laurier. Toronto, June 10. The Toronto Globe the leading Canadian Liberal newspaper, has broken with Sir Wilfred Laurier on the conscription issue.27 words
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Article64 1917-06-11 8 Buenos Aires, June 9. Mr. Balfour, accompanied by the memb«*v« of the British mission to America, was welcomed by Mr Page and General Pershing at Euston Section. Mr Balfour stated that the voyage was without incident. He paid a tribute to the warmth of the reception64 words
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Article30 1917-06-11 8 London, June 9. Owing to a strike of compositors in Manchester, the evening papers were not published. It is expected the morning papers will not appear to-day.30 words
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Article14 1917-06-11 8 London, June 9. Capt. Bathurst, MP., has resigned from the Food Ministry.14 words
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Article93 1917-06-11 8 “STANDARD-BEARERS OF AMERICA.” London, June 9. General Pershing is accompanied by the entire headquarters staff, numbering 186. Speaking at L’verpjo', where he wae ceremoniously received, General Pershing said the voyage on the liner Baltic was uneventful. They were escorted by American destroyers They were glad, he93 words
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Article15 1917-06-11 8 Lindon, June 10. The King gave an audience to Genera Pershing.15 words
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Article558 1917-06-11 8 Cleveland, May 9. —Secretary of War Baker, in a public statement to-day, declared that the United States was making all its preparations and arrangements on the basis of three more years of war. Washington, May B.—Nine regiments of American engineers, to be composed exclusively of volunteers from the558 words
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Article24 1917-06-11 8 London, June 9. Turkish plotters destroy°d an enormous quantity of preserved meat at the Liebig establishment at Colon, in the Argentine.24 words
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Article19 1917-06-11 8 A BIG SUBSCRIPTION. New York, Jane 9 Messrs Morgan Co. have subscribed $50,000,000 towards the liberty bonds.19 words
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Article22 1917-06-11 8 Amsterdam, Jane 9. A Budapest message says that Coant Moritz Esterhazy has been entrusted] with the formation of a Cabinet.22 words
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Advertisement310 1917-06-11 8 Cockle’s ANTIBILIOUS Pills A sure, safe, and speedy remedy i n all cases of biliousness, indigestion and other ills of the digestive organs. Try Cockle’s Pills next time Buy a box to-day an d have them handy. Of chemists throughout the World. Prices tn England anii tM/LIS COCKLE CO. 4.310 words
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Article144 1917-06-11 9 WELL KNOWN MALAYAN MINER We regret to announce the death of Mr. Joseph Boy, managing director of the gociĕtc Franchise des Mines d’Etain de Tekkah, Gopeng, Perak, which occurred last evening. The funeral takes place this evening at five o’clock Mr. Boy was one of144 words
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Article407 1917-06-11 9 THE LATE MR. J. BOY. Sympathetic reference was made to th? death of Mr Joseph Boy, who was a director of the company, at an extraordinary general meeting of the members of the Wagon-Pachaung Wolfram Mines, Limited, held at the registered offices of the company. Bank407 words
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Article74 1917-06-11 9 The change of programme at the Empire Theatre for to-night includes four nev parts of Liberty.” In these four parts the popular Eddie Polo is at his best. Inclusive pictures in this programme are "Universal’s” latest War Gazette,” A Double Error,” Vitagraph Company comedy, Charlie Colms the Dandies74 words
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Article48 1917-06-11 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 3 pm. till 7 p.m. to-day I.Overture Juana de Areo ...Verdi 2. Polka Chie ...Wheeder 3. Selection Grand Contest Semiramide ...Rossini <• Waltz ...Life of Mine ...Nonato March Les Victimes dude Voir ...Wittman48 words
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Article73 1917-06-11 9 June 11.—Empire Theatre, 9.15 p.m June 13.—Rotan Dahan, Ltd., Annual General Meeting. 12 noon. J une 19,—Penang Turf Club, Special Meeting, 4.15 p.m. June 23.—P.V.R.C, Shoot 3 p.m. Ju, y 17, 19, 21—Penang Races. Wr H A K Pawanchee of Dr Liston’s Office was entertained to a tea73 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article79 1917-06-11 9 LAWN TENNIS 10URNAMENT. The ties played at the Golf Club on Saturday n suited Men’s Singles Handicap A—M M Stewart—5/6 beat W H Threlfall—40.4 4—6, 6—3, 6—4 M K Whitlock—3/6 beat A M Forrest scr 7—5, 3—6, 6—3. Ladies' Doubles Handicap—Mrs Powell and Mrs Ebdea—5/6 w.o. from79 words
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Article52 1917-06-11 9 The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday Champicusnip—H Starr v R Owen. Single Handicap—J M Chalmers (D) v W K Sharpe, Thursday Single Handicap—J G Allan v A W de W Harries. Double Handicap—B E Mitchell and W B Houston v R D Pitceathly aud L52 words
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Article227 1917-06-11 9 MR EZF.CHIEu’S XI v. MR. HARRIES XL A match was played on the Padang on Saturday be’ween teams captained by Mr V G Ezechiel and Mr AW Harries, the game ending in a most interesting finish. Mr Harries, tesm being only six runs behind with two wickets to fall227 words
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Article93 1917-06-11 9 The committee of the Singapore Sporting Club has decided to distribute the sum of $15,000 out of the club funds to the undernoted chaiities. Local secretaries of the various charities concerned are requested to communicate with Mr. G. P. Owen, secretary of the Singapore Sporting Club, who93 words
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Article201 1917-06-11 9 V striking suggestion of what could be cabled a Variety Church was made by the Rev. W. Y. Fullerton, of London, the new president, to the annual assembly of the Baptist Union at Bloomsbury Central Church. “My ideal for public worship in a village,” said the president,201 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article651 1917-06-11 9 Unity of the Empire. London, May 29.—Mr. Balfour had a magnificent reception at Ottawa to-day, when he addressed both Houses of Parliament. Escorted by the military, and attended by a distinguished retinue, Mr. Balfour passed along the streets from Government House to Paliament Buildings. The thoroughfare651 words
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Article50 1917-06-11 9 The Petrograd correspondent of the Daily News states M, Miliukoff speaking at Moscow yesterday, said the Government was in possession of secret documents showing that the Germans were debating whether or not they should attack Russia immediately "or wait until internal disorders should put her at Germany’s mercy.”50 words
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Article145 1917-06-11 9 Reports from Russia are causing concern in America. The New York “Times,” referring to attempts to sow dissension in Russia, says ‘lf the agents of the German Socialists and agrarian agitators produce a new revolution they will wreck the new-found liberty, which would be a calamity145 words
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Article75 1917-06-11 9 Petrograd, May I.—The soldiers and workmen’s deputies have appointed a council of 600 members to discuss current affairs. The council is composed of an equal number of soldiers and workers. The extremists only secured 92 votes out of 600 Though demonstrations are becoming every day affairs75 words
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Article107 1917-06-11 9 Petrograd, May 2.—Further details of the d?moostration by crippled and wounded soldiers show that they marched tu the Duma and demanded that the war should continue until victory was won. Their spokesman, speaking in the Duma, said We have fought in defence of those who now cry down107 words
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Article92 1917-06-11 9 Amsterdam, May 7. —The “Cologne Gazette,’ commenting on the Russian situation insists that many sections of the Russian front remain in the deepest state of calm. There are artillery fights at other points and occasionally isolated infantry attacks on narrow fronts. The Gazette adds This chaos reflects92 words
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Article202 1917-06-11 9 London, April 26—In the House of Commons yesterday Mr R E Prothero President of the Board of Agriculture, in moving the second reading of the Corn Production Bill, emphasised the necessity for greater independence of foreign supplies and said that rural life must be made more attractive.202 words
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Article103 1917-06-11 9 London, April 22.—The Press Bureau announces that after April 30 the Food Controller (Lord Devonport) will take over all the flour mills in the United Kingdom whose output exceede five sacks af flour. The Wool Advisory iCommittee recommends that in view of the heavy military needs it will103 words
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Article183 1917-06-11 9 Londonl April 25.—The Criminal Appeal Court has quashed the conviction of Dr Williams B Caley sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, with hard labour in connection with the White City recruiting frauds on February 28 In the case of the White City recruiting frauds, Dr William B Caley183 words
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Article256 1917-06-11 9 London, May 7.—M Ardre Audesq, the Paris Journal’s correspondent with the British headquarter*, refers to the mettle of the Anzacs, and to the magnificent tenacity of the Canadians. Both armies, he says, have established the following law Wherever we are installed in trenches, don’t give256 words
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Article720 1917-06-11 9 London, May 7.—The Morning Pest correspondent with the British headquarters in France reported yesterday evening The Australians maintained and extended the wedge they gained on Thursday on the Hindenburg lire east of Bullecourt against the firecest counter-attacks from all sides during three days’ continuous fighting with great bombing720 words
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Article263 1917-06-11 9 Prussian Cold-Blooded Crimes. The State Department has published the report made by Mr. Brand Whitlock, American Minister to Belgium, on the brutal methods employed by the Germans in the deportation of Belgians for forced work in Germany. The report says in part: The delegates of the263 words
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Article27 1917-06-11 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES, To-day. Ban Whatt Soon for Deh. Kedah for Bindings Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping.27 words
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Article21 1917-06-11 9 For Per Close. To-Morbow. Deli and Langsa Van der Parra noon. Teluk Anson Sappho 3.30 p.m. Port Swettenham 3.30 p.m.21 words
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Article121 1917-06-11 9 Pknang, Jone 11. 1917. {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). LooJon Demand Bank 3/4 1/4 4 months* sight Bank 2/4 11/16 3 Credit 2'4 13/16 3 Documentary -.2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank R->. 3 days* sight Privac* Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank 3 days' sight Privat* SMadras Demand121 words
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Advertisement71 1917-06-11 9 IN EXCHANGE FOR 200 used Stamps of STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. MALAY STATES, SIAM, HONG KONG, JAVA, and the surrounding countries, I will give PICTURE POST CARDS OF THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR, &c. Miss TEE,' Kia Ora,” STOCK LOWELL.NDON, England, CARS. Moderate in first cost. Low in Petrol consumption. Light on Tyres.71 words
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Miscellaneous36 1917-06-11 9 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 4 24 am. 10.22 am. 4.06 a.m. 10.59 p.m. To MORROW. 5.50 a.m. 11.24 a.m. 11.56 p.m.36 words
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Article1234 1917-06-11 10 AN EXPERIMENTAL PLANTATION. In his report for 1916 the Director of Agriculture states. A vote has been sanctioned for 1917 for starting work on an experimental coconut plantation on the Beruam river. Owing to the shortage of European supervision in the country it is doubtful whether much will be1,234 words
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105 1917-06-11 10 The sub criptiona to 31st May, 1917, are as follows No: of Applications Amount November 19IG 239 429,260 December 145 283,040 January 1917 193 244,880 February 210 335,580 March 324 247,000 April 141 312,960 May 115 265,220 1,367 $2,117,940 Less 10 transfers 10 1,357105 words
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Article150 1917-06-11 10 Pbnang, June 11, 1917. S. P. Tapioca $10.50 sales M. P. Tapioca $11.75 sales Gold leaf $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6| buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom Trang Pepper $32.00 season over Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $5O sellers. Cloves $5O sellers.150 words
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Advertisement403 1917-06-11 10 IWll b W r BnaXl» the ‘Skeleton at the Keeel.” Let SargU make you Flump and Fopulet HOW THIN PEOPLE CAN PUT ON FLESH. A New Discovery. Thin men and women —that big, hearty, filling dinner you ate last night. What became of all the fat-producing nourishment contained? You haven’t403 words
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Advertisement462 1917-06-11 10 A BLESSING TO WOMEN* Throughout the many stages of woman’s life, from peevish girlhood th womanhood, motherhood, to the deci in yearS Ol<l age tllere is n o hette"' milder, or more effective medical panion to women-folk than Dr M I l lnd l‘T R °'j t Pi S Tl,ey462 words
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Article1273 1917-06-11 11 Summer Meeting, 1917. (Under S. R. A. Rules of Racing 1 RACE DAYS FIRST DAY Tuesday, 17th July, 1917. SECOND DAY Thursday, 19th July, 1917. THIRD DAY Saturday, 21th July, 1917. proposed Programme. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, 17th JULY. 1917. 1, 3 7. Planters’ Vase, Plate and Purse.1,273 words
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Article397 1917-06-11 11 Amsterdam, April 15.—LieutenantGeneral Baron von Ardenne, who succeeded Major Moraht as military critic of the Berliner Tageblatt,” writing on the Battle of Arras, says An indentation has been made in the German front on both sides of the road to Douai, which means an inconvenient gap in397 words
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Article171 1917-06-11 11 In connection with the limitation of the export of cotton goods to India, China, and the other Far Eastern markets, and the effort that is being made by the Manchester Chamber of Commerce to secure a regular service of steamers to continue as much of th» trade171 words
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Article125 1917-06-11 11 Apart from the question of tonnage, the prohibition of imports can be justified by the desire of all belligerent Governments to reduce foreign payments as far as possible says M. Raoul Peret. This necessity we understand only too well. But France and Great Britain, who are125 words
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Article89 1917-06-11 11 An organisation composed of 25,000 men, forming the National Guard of the Philippines, is offering its assistance to the American Government, through Mr Manuel L Quezon, who left Yokohama, on the 19tb inst, for the United States. Mr Quezon will ask the United States Government to give the89 words
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