Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 June 1917
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Title Section20 1917-06-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 142. VOL. LXXV. MONDAY, 18th JUNE, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1161 1917-06-18 1 p iodltoc oDcioDaaaaaaaaDaaaaaaQ r WANTED g c D D [{(7BBEH CONSIGNMENTS n o for our bi-weekly auction sales, g and private sales. Cash Ad- 0 vances made. r orders FOR estate supplies. g goods for forwarding to any 0 part of the world. p FIKE INBU RANCE business. a ALLEN1,161 words
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Advertisement91 1917-06-18 1 ■mrnmmßonaoMOßnDMßQßooir 8 IX7®** 100 ARK AWAY 2 Cl VV on leave you want to keep a n hi toacb with Malayan aflairw, Oy u fioeial, Commercial, Mining. a Planting, Ac. Thia you earn do a O in no better way than by aubtujriu- D ing to the Weekly Edition of91 words
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Article892 1917-06-18 2 HUNTING THE U-BOATS J Mr Joseph W. Grigg, with the British Grand Fleet, writes :—An order has come to the flagship of the hornet squadron, the name of whose chief officer was in the mouths of all England after the naval battle ofl Jutland. U-boats have been892 words
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Article582 1917-06-18 2 BRITISH FORCE OF 5,000,000. The British Army is alone as numerous and as well-equipped as the entire army of the Kaiser.” General Fonville makes this notable statement in a leading article in the Paris Matin on British tenacity.” Lord Kitchener declared that by the582 words
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Article190 1917-06-18 2 The latest Our Day subscriptions to the Red Cross Fund include the very substantial additional gift of 1,496 from the people of Siam, and a prominent donation amongst the general subscriptions is the sum of £Bl5 4s. from tbe Hongkong Jockey Club. Subscriptions to the190 words
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Article24 1917-06-18 2 Penang :—The E. »fc O, Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. SINDANGLAJA PrEANGBR, JAVA Grand Hotel,24 words
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Advertisement990 1917-06-18 2 wanted. “SUNBEAM” MOTOR CAR ToTT*r -x-r The undersigned are instructed to sell by OUNG ENGLISHMAN wishes to t-i/mu better himself seeks billet on Rubber PUBLIG AUUIIUIN, Estate. At present No. i assistant on On Wednesday, the 20th June, 1917, fairly large Estate. Can leave present employment with one At 11990 words
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Advertisement1275 1917-06-18 2 ORDERS are now being booked for YWITAITA Paia Rubber Seuds from fine old IENAIIV liAKdOIIR RftADh trees, with a guarantee of 75% germination. Price $1 50 per 1,000 packed in bags ENDERS will and $2 packed in cases F. 0.8. or F.O.R 1 Harbour Board at th. Teluk Anson. Delivery1,275 words
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Article820 1917-06-18 3 S.T.” COMPARISON IN THE PRICES OF FOODSTUFFS. Singapore has now its Food Committee an d in this respect is the equal of Hongkong. But whereas the Food Committee jn Singapore seems to have been appointed to see that we do not over-eat ourselves (God wot, if the—“ S.T.” - 820 words
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Article84 1917-06-18 3 Notice is given that each of the following companies was struck off the register on lune 1, 1916 Penang Ice Co, Ltd Straits Tin Smelting Co. Ltd Thaipeng Tin Mining Co, Ltd Bukit Mas North Goh] Mining Co, Ltd Sharikatol-al-Rawa Go, Ltd Penang Hills Hotel Co Ltd84 words
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Article178 1917-06-18 3 S. T.” The Eastern Extension will have to look to its laurels else it will have the mails beating the cables. the Post office mail notice this morning has this Telegrams from G.PO., London. Date mail Packet by despatched which Date delivered from S’pore. sent.“ S. T.” - 178 words
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Article269 1917-06-18 3 A Chinaman named Lai Theng was charged before Mr Justice Farrer-Manby, at the Ipoh Assizes with criminal breach of trust in respect of the sum of $750, the property of Towkay Tai Chong 800, Tanjong Malim and Tapah. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years’ rigorous269 words
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Article139 1917-06-18 3 Enlarging Thur Powers. In the current F M S Gazette is published the draft of a Bill to amend the Sanitary Boards Enactment, the objects and reasons being stated as follows This Bill provides for enlarging the sphere of operations of Sanitary Boards by bringing within their scope139 words
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Article290 1917-06-18 3 A new recruit was on sentry duty for the first time at night, when he saw someone approaching. Who comes there he challenged sharply. The officer of the day,” said the other. Then,” was the sentry’s unexpected irquiry, what are you doin’ out at night The Government290 words
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Article862 1917-06-18 3 A CONVICTION QUASHED. Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby heard an appeal at the Ipoh Assizes in which Mr H Melbye, proprietor and manager of Edward Estate, Teluk Anson, appealed against the conviction and sentence by the Teluk Anson Magistrate on a charge against him of having neglected to send862 words
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Advertisement40 1917-06-18 3 I .PINKETTES prevent morning beadaches, cure f 1 biliousness and constipation. 50 cents per phial at your druggrist’s or direct by mail on re- ceipt of price from DR. WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY, 2 a e <••••••■• ob bop •mb bb 60*40 words
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Advertisement552 1917-06-18 3 Greatest of ail Tonic I an J JK An absolute cure for functional nerve K //A' trouble of every kind from temporary L Dhw l JmV debility to long standing Neurasthenia. B His common knowledge that Phosphorus is good for B Jnerves,” but few people realise that in addition, it552 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous266 1917-06-18 3 A Chinaman named Lai Theng was charged before Mr Justice Farrer-Manby, at the Ipoh Assizes with criminal breach of trust in respect of the sum of $750, the property of Towkay Tai Chong 800, Tanjong Malim and Tapah. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years’ rigorous imprisonment. It266 words
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Article520 1917-06-18 4 IN AID OF THE RED CROSS FUND. TO BE HELD ON THE POLO GROUND, SEPOY LINES, (Kindly Lent by the Penang Polo Clnb,) ON SATURDAY, JULY 14, AT 3 P.M. PROGRAMME. I.—The Steady Hand Stakes. Open to all cars: To compete in two classes. Two-seater cats520 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article62 1917-06-18 4 OVERCOME BY SUBMARINE Washington, June 16. An official report says the American oil tank steamer Moreni was set on fire, and sank, by a German submarine, following a battle in which 300 shots were fired, of which the Moreni fired 200. Four Americars were killed. The submarine62 words
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Article42 1917-06-18 4 NO CASUALTIES. Paris, June 16. The transport Annam of 6,000 tons, was torpedoed, and sank in the lonian Sea on June 11th, while being escorted. Bombs were thrown at the submarine, which did not reappear. There were no casualties.42 words
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Article70 1917-06-18 4 190 MISSING. Paris, June 16. The French steamer Sequana was torpedoed in the Atlantic with 650 aboard, of whom 190 are missi< g. Two Vessels Escape. Paris, June 17. It '8 officially announced that two French steamers report that they were attacked by large submarines near the70 words
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Article73 1917-06-18 4 WITH ENEMY U BOATS. London, June 16. The Japanese Naval Attache in Loudon communicates that <ne of the Japanese destroyer flotillas on June 11th engaged enemy submarines in the Mediterranean. The result is unknown. The Sakuki was damaged by an enemy torpedo and towed safely to port.73 words
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Article58 1917-06-18 4 RESCUERS FIRED ON. London, June 17. An Admiralty statement discloses that men from a British destroyer, while rescuing German survivors who jumped overboard during the naval action on June sth, were fired on by the German destroyer S2O before the latter sank, also by the shore batteries,58 words
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General News
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Article95 1917-06-18 4 A STRIKING SUCCESS. Washington, June 16. The Liberty Loan was over-subscribed by many hundreds of millions of dollars. Mr. MacAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, in a statement says: It is impossible at present to state the exact amount of oversubscription, but the figures are being published95 words
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Article58 1917-06-18 4 REPLY TO U.S. NOTE. The Hague, June 16, Reuter understands that replies have now been despatched to the Note of the United States regarding China. While agreeing in general principles with the view of the United States some of the other t'owors wi’’ net find it possible58 words
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Article192 1917-06-18 4 EXTRAORDINARY DEVELOPMENTS. London, June 16. The dearth of news from Spam is exciting comment. After a silence of three days two Madrid messages were received, dated June 15th. One denies that a Bilbao regiment refund to go on a route march, the other states that a group192 words
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Article144 1917-06-18 4 Madrid, April 30.—The Epoca,” commenting on what it calls Mi. Lloyd George’s brilliant speech at the Guildhall, says that it was marked by the two great qualities of sincerity and faith in the destinies of the country. Mr. Lloyd George,” the journal says, speaks in the name144 words
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Article215 1917-06-18 4 Inquest in Kuala Lumpur. Before Mr. A. W. Jast at Ue Kuala Lumpur Police Court ou Thursday the inquest was concluded into rhe circumstances of the death of Mohomed Amin who on Ap r il 4*h, through the explosion of a spirit lamp in the instrument repair215 words
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Article209 1917-06-18 4 The following are the latest quotation! in Messrs Kennedy and Co.’s share list t Saturday. f o-day. Shares J 2 ffl 00 M Z Rubber (Dollar). Kelemak s7| $7 J $7 Pantai $1.55 $165 P.-Perak $2.40 $2.50 $2.30 $2.40 Radella $U| $l2l Scudais s6£ $7 $6.60 $6.80209 words
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Article242 1917-06-18 4 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The tenth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Eastern Shipping Company Limited, was held at the company’s registered office, Beach Street, Penang, on Saturday. Mr Quah Beng Kee presided. The report and accounts were adopted, Messrs Khaw Joo Tok, Lim Cheng Teik,242 words
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Article596 1917-06-18 4 RED CROSS GYMKHANA. As will be seen from our advertisement columns, the Pena g Automobile Club is planning to hold a Gymkhana at the Polo Ground, Sepoy Lines, on Saturday, July 14th, at 3 p.m. in aid of the Red Cross Euni. The event should prove an596 words
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Advertisement55 1917-06-18 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. AN ORDINARY MEETING of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office, at 4 p.m., on Tuesday, the 19th instant. (By Order), L. A. COUTIER BIGGS, to the Municipal Commissioners. MARTIN’S A Remedy for all Irregularities. Supers-din? Bitter Apple. Pennyroyal, Pil Cochia. ORDER OF ALL till»55 words
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Advertisement132 1917-06-18 4 I HEINEKEN’S BEER I STAR BRAND. i* BENSDORP’S COCOA AND CHOCOLATES OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. SOLE AGENTS: THE HOLLAND SIR Uis TRADING CO., LN. t (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) J (Late BOELEN Co.), 4-9, Beach Street, Penang. 4 bfV XXXXXXXKXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXK I SANAGEN I H TONIC NERVE FOOD 9C q Prepared by Casein Ltd..132 words
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Miscellaneous176 1917-06-18 4 ARE WE DOWN Why should we be when we lead the followers and show to capacity Business every night—every night at the Empire- THEATRE Penang’s—Popular—Play-House -Where Everybody Goes, Come and See for Yourself To-night. The Longest—Strongest—Biggest- -Brightest Grand Double Bill ever presented. VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES both of the highest order.176 words
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Obituary41 1917-06-18 4 Obituary. COLONEL WATSON, V. C. London, June 17. The death has occurred of Colonel Thomas Colclough Watson, V. C, Royal Engineers, Military Works Department, India, aged 50. He gained the V. C. on the North-West Frontier in the operations of 1897-98.41 words
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Article946 1917-06-18 5 A VISIT TO A BUNGALOW. In the first magistrate's court* Singapore, Mr L W Holland pleaded not guilty to a .charge of house trespass brought at the instance of Mr H Roland Llewellyn. Mr R L Eber appeared for the defendant. Mr Llewellyn said be owned a946 words
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Article334 1917-06-18 5 The General Bules made by the Inspector General of Police and approved by the Governor in Council have been amended as follows Rule 2 is hereby rescinded and the following rule substituted 2. No person in charge of any carriage or vehicle of any kind shall draw up334 words
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Advertisement179 1917-06-18 5 ‘fifie Necessities of Svery -Housefjold The following are some of de SOUZA’S T»U>M MARS* FAMOUS DAH MARK. «Mim**». PREPARATIONS WHICH KIM KENS LEONG COMPANY, of 127, fßeaef) Street. HAVE IN STOCK. For Chil ren. AN SH D MIXTURE For wind. a.idry of the stomach, and constipation. S V OIDS For179 words
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Advertisement620 1917-06-18 5 44 Just look, Mary, at those Robinsons. Three months ago they were as thin as you and I. And Robinson says all they have done is ’Take Sargol and grow fat.' HOW THIN PEOPLE MAY PUT ON FLESH. We believe, the thinnest man or woman can fill out,” become plump620 words
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Advertisement113 1917-06-18 5 li-TON ALKA n I I 8 TII E BRITISH APERIENT WATER. Pleasant in taste. Painless in action. I SOLD EVERYWHERE. Lime Juice Brings to your lips the juice of the lime fruit. if/ It is a drink that is always cooling and refreshing. The children love it. Order a few113 words
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Article1027 1917-06-18 6 The idea that aeroplanes would carry our all farther bomb-dropping expeditions to England has been exploded quickly, by the visit of two Zepp lins to Kent and East Anglia respectively. The facts that all the aeroplanes, with the possible exception of one, which carried out the recent1,027 words
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Article724 1917-06-18 6 On the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo (fought 18th June, 1815), it is natural that the mind should revert to the great struggle of just over a hundred years ago which is the only struggle in English history that bears any near resemblance to the present. Turning724 words
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Article1035 1917-06-18 6 Of 600 applications received under the man-power voluntary What is the scheme, since the beginnDiffieulty ing of the yea** half have been successful and the applicants passed for general service. The percentage of those who have left or are leaving under this scheme is higher in some1,035 words
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Article30 1917-06-18 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin Penaog WftB 109.50 per pieal done—an increase of $l. Tin was quoted in London on Saturn at £241 spot, and £239 10s three30 words
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Article581 1917-06-18 6 Kampong Kamuntiog Tin Dredgin? Limited, Record for the first fortnight of Jane, was hours run (both dredges) 566 cubic yards treated 87,000 Total nick 692.10; realised on sale $41.510.19. Mr Khaw Joo fok notifies jg that Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Coy (No Liability) declared No 25 Dividend of581 words
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Advertisement252 1917-06-18 6 ■y— ESTABLISHED 1872. Under the Distinguished most Patronages of «H. R. H. The Duke of Connaught T.S. <& R. H. Prince Princessof Took ®£lBg: s N. M. Kina of Slam. R. H. The Sultan of Johor*. B. P. de SILVA. Manufacturing Jeweller and Diamond Merchant. The Largest The Best Assorted252 words
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Advertisement25 1917-06-18 6 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Bungalows for families also single and double rooms. Laundry on the Premises.25 words
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Article230 1917-06-18 7 ZEPPELIN DESTROYED. NAVAL INCIDENTS. THE ALLIES AND GDEECE. The British captured a further portion of the Hindenburg Line north-west of Bullecourt, after a stubborn enemy resistance, 43 Germans being taken prisoners. Later fig iting in this area resulted in further progre?s and more prisoners. Sir Douglas Haig’s230 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration422 1917-06-18 7 (Reuter’s Telegrams.) A BRITISH SUCCESS. London, June 16. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports Early this morning we attacked and captured a further portion of the sector of the Hindenburg Line north-west of Bullecourt. The hostile garrison stubbornly resisted and suffered heavily. We took prisoner 43. Successful(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 422 words
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Article177 1917-06-18 7 SOCIALIST SUPPORT. Paris, June 17. In the French Chamber, the War Minister, M. Painleve, said it would be a crime to speak words which might disturb the unity and spirit of the country. The task of the soldiers, like that of the leaders, is sufficiently heavy. The present177 words
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Article46 1917-06-18 7 GERMANY’S NOTIFICATION. London, June 17. A German official statement says As Britain has announced that the withdrawal of all German war prisoners to 30 kilometres behind the front has been completed, the German Army Administration has had all the British war prisoners similarly withdrawn.46 words
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Article36 1917-06-18 7 GOVERNMENT’S STRONG LINE. London, June 16 The Observer says Mr. Lloyd George has resolved to deal drastically with profiteers. Lord Rhondda takes office in complete agreement with Mt. Lloyd George in regard to the matter.36 words
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Article16 1917-06-18 7 Amsterdam, June 17. Grave rioting is reported from Essen and other German towns.16 words
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Article27 1917-06-18 7 London, June 15. The silver market is steady and featureless. London, June 16. There is nothing doing in the silver market, which is steady.27 words
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Article167 1917-06-18 7 ONE AIRSHIP DESTROYED. London, June 17. A British official report says Early this morning some enemy airships approached the east and south-east coasts. Two came a short distance inland, one crossing Eas: Anglia, the other coming over Kent. The latter dropped bombs. Some damage was done, and a167 words
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Article42 1917-06-18 7 OVER 500 CASUALTIES. London, June 17. In the House of Commons, Sir George Cave, the Home Secretary, stated that the air raid casualties were 104 killed, 154 seriously injured, and 259 slightly injured. The casualties included 120 children.42 words
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Article44 1917-06-18 7 London, June 16. The Admiralty reports that naval aeroplanes dropped a large number of bombs on an aerodrome at St. Denis Westrem this morning. Many direct hits were observed, dense columns of smoke and flames arising. All the planes returned.44 words
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Article260 1917-06-18 7 GOVERNMENT AND SINN FEIN PRISONERS. London, June 15. Tn tno House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law said the Government hid long and anxiously considered the position of the Irish political prisoners, aud had arrived at the decision which it was now his duty to announce. The Government260 words
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Article34 1917-06-18 7 THE CASUALTIES. London, June 17. The Press Bureau states that by the explosion at Ashton-under-Lyne 49 are dead and 130 injured, A fire caused the explosion. The majority of the workpeople escaped.34 words
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Article25 1917-06-18 7 London, June 17. There is a further heavy fall in tbe mark on neutral exchanges. It is now worth less than 6fd.25 words
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Article509 1917-06-18 7 i SWITZERLAND AS INTER I MEDIARY. Stockholm, Jane 16. Facta have come to light showing that the Swiss Government has been acting as intermediary between Germany and Russia in promoting peace aims. A telegram despatched from Berne on June sih in cypher of the Swiss Federal Council509 words
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Article27 1917-06-18 7 Petrograd, June 16. In the Municipal elections the Socialist bloc polled 507,972 votes, of which the Extremists polled 117,760. The Bourgeois parties polled 166,309.27 words
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Article89 1917-06-18 7 M. BRANTING INTERVIEWED. Copenhagen, June 16. The Swedish Socialist, M. Branting, in a remarkable interview with the Politik says the better Russian elements are accepting M. Kerensky’s policy. M. Lenin is losing his influence M. Branting said he did not dare to say when peace would89 words
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Article102 1917-06-18 7 AMERICA AND RUSSIA’S FREEDOM. New York, Jun? 17 A message from Petrograd says Mr. Eiihu Root, the leading member of the American Mission to Russia, in greeting the Provisional Government laid stress on the fearful danger of German military autocracy, which was threatening Russia’s new-found freedom102 words
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Article140 1917-06-18 7 PEACE PROPOSALS. London, June 16. A full report is now published in Stockholm of the German Majority Socialist delegation’s statement of its peace aims, which is most interesting in vi-w of ihe probability of it being inspired. Atier reaffirming no annexations, and no iudemnitie 9 it says the140 words
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Article374 1917-06-18 7 London, June Ist.—Herr von BethmannHollweg’s organ, the Norddeutscher Zeitung,” declares with his authority that Germany wishes no increase of territory nor political or economical power. She merely wishes to defend her own territory and secure guarantees for future defence and self-protect ion. These guarantees are supposed to include374 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article65 1917-06-18 7 ITALIAN GAIN. London, June 16; An Italian official, report says; We attacked and carried ths strongly fortified position of Cornocavento, in the eastern Trentino. We took prisoner the remainder of the garrison, and captured two guns and a large quantity of supplies and ammunition. The enemv, continually reinforced,65 words
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Article48 1917-06-18 7 FOUR APPOINTMENTS. Rom’, June 16. Signor Dallolio has promoted Minister of Munitions, from the UnderSecretaryship. Signor Arlotta becomes a Minister, without portfolio. The Ministers for War and Marine have resigned, to re>ume active service. General Giardino becomes Minister for War, and Rear-Admiral Triangi, Minister of Marine.48 words
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The Balkans.
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Article470 1917-06-18 7 BEPA.RA.TION. Paris, June 16. In the Senate M. Ribot, referring to Greece, declared reparation would be exacted for the treachery at Larissa against the British and French Thessaly column. Alexander and Constantine He added The succession of Prince Alexander was subject to ratification by the constituent assembly.470 words
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Article26 1917-06-18 7 Athens, June 16. Subsequent to Constantine’s departure M. Jonnait took steps to raise tbe blockade, which is expected to brighten the situation*26 words
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Article189 1917-06-18 7 The Anglo-Hellenic League learns that the Greek Provisional Government has issued a proclamation in the Islands calling to the colours eight clashes of reservists (1886-94) and eleven classes of Mohammedans in the districts of Edessa. The latter are destined to replace Greek labour battalions at the base. Telegrams189 words
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Article888 1917-06-18 8 VISIT TO BLACKMORE END. Through the medium of the photographs circulated by the Committee, subscribers are already well acquainted with the beautiful house so kindly lent by the owner Airs. Vincent. Taking advantage of far* lough in England, several F.M.S. residents have paid visits to Blackmore End, and888 words
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Advertisement353 1917-06-18 8 Js .0. Ii STROPPING NO It is not many years ago since every man who shaved used an open-blade razor that deadly despoiler of chins. To-day over 7,000,000 men allMjver the world are using the Gillette Safety Razor. Can there be any other reason for this than the fact that353 words
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Advertisement811 1917-06-18 8 FOUL BREATH. WOMEN’S GREATEST MISFORTUNE. The old saying that “distance lends enchantment” was nevermore aptly to the point than when anolied to those people whose breath is laden with evil smelling odours. Many persons appear most attractiv ata distance, but produce a feeling of pity and disgust when close to811 words
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Article1731 1917-06-18 9 The Bishop of Singapore and Mrs Fergu-son-Davie have left for Borneo. Mr P AF David is granted eight months leave of absence on full pay. Dr Biddell, formerly Police Surgeon, Bangkok, has joined Dr Tilake as a partner. Mr C H G Clarke is appointed to officiate1,731 words
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Article279 1917-06-18 9 The opening of the Oriental Cinema, Ipoh’s new picture house, by H.H. the Sultan of Perak took place on Saturday night. The function was in every way a big success. The gross takings on the opening night were in aid of the British Red Cro?s Fund,279 words
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Article633 1917-06-18 9 LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION LIST. Amount previously acknowledged $130; Anonymous $lO Mr G H Pritchard $lOO Mr W K Sharpe $5; Mrs R N Goodwin $lO Mr W E Cleaver $5O. Amounts collected by Mrs G H Goh Rev B J Baughman $lO Mes-rs Oag Chin Oon $5633 words
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Article335 1917-06-18 9 The marriage of Dr. Teoh Cheng Toe and Miss Chuah Gim Yew took place in Penang on Saturday, at No. 15, Love Laue, the residence < f the bride, where some 200 people, friends and relations, were present. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Chuah Teug Kee335 words
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Article54 1917-06-18 9 LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The following ties were played at the Golf Club on Saturday:— Mixed Doubles Handicap—Mrs Powell and Threlfall —15.5 beat Mrs Samuel and Gregson 7—9, 6—4, 6—4. Ladies’ Singles Handicap—Miss Hooper —15.1 beat Mrs Clarke 6—2. 3—6, 6—4. Men’s Open Single*—A M Forrest beat M54 words
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Article102 1917-06-18 9 The busines* for the meeting on June 19th is as follows 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Some bills to be passed. 5. Proposed revision of Municipal Clerical Scheme. 6. Contract102 words
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Article222 1917-06-18 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m till 7 p.m to-day 1. Selection Welsh ...Hare 2. Two Step Anona ...Grey 3. Waltz The Morning Glory Burns 4. Polka Wot Cher ...Crook 5. March The Jolly Bachelor Carter There were222 words
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Article570 1917-06-18 9 Messrs B*ker Morgan »fc Co, L d, Kua'a Lumpur da e sa ur“av, 16 lost There is very little in the way of share business to comment on for the week closing to-day. All markets show a minimum of dealings and rubbers are weak. The Rubber price in570 words
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Article494 1917-06-18 9 Taiping.—lnt. divd 10 p c. Sunkai-Chumor —Second int divd 15 pc. Toerangie.—Profit to Oct 31 £394; loss brought forward £13,636 net loss £13,242. South Perak—Report to Nov. 30 last states crop was 43.241 lb, realising 2s 4.18 d per lb A credit balance of is carried494 words
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Article, Illustration217 1917-06-18 9 41 Stageplay at Athens. A'hens, May I. During the last few days new* has been received at the Palace which has caused consternation. The news toacnes particularly on the attitude to King Constantine of the French people, who ar« at the pitch of hot fury, burning tor final217 words
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Article31 1917-06-18 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES, To-day. Ban Whatt Soon for Deh. Jin Ho for Langat and Pangkalan Rrandan. MAILS. For Per Close. To-Morrow. Port Swettenham Singapore Klang 3.30 p.m,31 words
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Article49 1917-06-18 9 June 18.—Empire Theatre, 9.15 p.m. June 19.—Penang Turf Club, Special Meeting, 4.15 p.m. June 23.—Semanggol Rubber Co., Ltd, A.G.M. 1 Dewning Street, 12 noon. June 23.—P.V.R.C. Shoot 3 p.m. July 14.—Penang Automobile Club, Gymkhana for Red Cross Fund, Senoy Lines, 3 p.m. July 17, 19, 21—Penang Races.49 words
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Article117 1917-06-18 9 Pbnang, June 18 1917. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Loudon Demand Bank 2/4 1/4 4 months'sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ..2/4 27/32 Oaicctts Demand Bank R<?. it 3 days' sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank 3 days' sight Private ►B r Madras117 words
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Article149 1917-06-18 9 Penang, June 18, 1917. S. P. Tapioca $ll.OO sales M. P. Tapioca $lll sales. Gold leaf $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6j buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper s4onom; Trang Pepper $32.00 season over Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $49 sellers. Cloves $5O sellers. Nutmegs149 words
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Miscellaneous39 1917-06-18 9 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times.__ High Water. Low Water. To-day. 11.23 a.m. 5 11 am. 6.14 p.m. To MOBROW. 00 02 a m. 5.57 a m. 11.59 a.m. -6.51 p.m.39 words
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Article2289 1917-06-18 10 «-o i I j i •&2 Capital. Paid up. a8 3 Dividends. NAMES. I I OS i 5* T I go 1914 1915 1916 1917 RUBBER (Dollar.) 1909 120,000 120.00* SI 1 20 45 Go 20 int. Aler Gajah Rubber Estate $4 $4 10 1909 $450,000 180,440 SI 12,289 words
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Article644 1917-06-18 10 The conversion of Singapore Island into urban and suburban districts is proceeding apace though perhaps not so fast as in some parts of the Peninsula says the S F P.” Well within the memory of some Europeans still living here the Teluk Ayer District, extending from where the644 words
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Article302 1917-06-18 10 Investigations During 1916 The Director of Agriculture F M S in his 1916 report says The crop of *****6 is generally reported to have been good, but so far as can be judged now the yield from the coming harvest will be distinctly below the normal.302 words
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Article1276 1917-06-18 11 Summer Meeting, 1917. (Under S. R. A. Rules of Racing.) 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. Value1,276 words
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Article455 1917-06-18 11 When the submarine campaign began, it was freely predicted in t> e German Press that in three weeks we should be brought to our knees. As wet ks grow into months the B it’sh official figures g've no indication that the submarine toll has nearly approached German455 words
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Article277 1917-06-18 11 In The New Europe tbe Japanese writer, Mr Tokiwo Yokoi, defines with unusual frankness the interests which impelled Japan to enter the war. Briefly they are (1) The desire to destroy Tsingtao, the military and commerical stronghold of Germany in the Far East, from which,277 words
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