Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 June 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-06-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 151. VOL. LXXV. THURSDAY, 28th JUNE, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement832 1917-06-28 1 B icaDaDoctwoaaaaaaEiDnQQnaaDQ WANTED g HUHUEIt CONSIGNMENTS S for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- vances made. o B ORDERS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. GOODS for forwarding to any part of the world. a FIRE INSURANCE business. 3 v (-j j ALLEN DENNYS Co., P 6 Beach St. and832 words
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Advertisement86 1917-06-28 1 ■raaunDaamwt3Bao‘ 3DaoHaeao 3 g TXTHEN YOU ARE AWAY a a VV on leave you want to keep g in touch with Malays» affair», a Social, Commercial, Mnrng, J Planting, Ac. This you can do a a in no better wav than by subnet io- g ing to the Weekly Edition86 words
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Article1237 1917-06-28 2 DIARY OF A LYOOIERRANT. Marquis writes to the Pioneer,” On May Ist .-—Arrived at Notarfabad, the pasture new of second batch of parades. On the way, carriage invaded by a young civilian with a tired manner. I inferred that he hailed from Oxford. He had a comfortable snooze1,237 words
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228 1917-06-28 2 Says the Peking Gazette As ii has been the custom of the Premier to arrive at the Kuowayuan not earlier than 10 a. m. the secretaries of the said office never made it a point to come too early Yesterday, (.May 31) however228 words
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Advertisement946 1917-06-28 2 MECHANICAL ENGINEER, chief fARDERS are now being booked for Eugrueer’d certificate, age 32, marri- Para Rubber Seeds from fine old ed sixteen years Engineering experience in trees, with a guarantee of 70/ n germination. LoeoiX/ Marine 8 Testing House and Price $l5O per 1,000 packedl in.bags Drawing office work, also946 words
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Advertisement255 1917-06-28 2 Home Remedy which works wonders in making Scrawny, Undeveloped Men and Women Plump and Attractive. Thin persons, particularly those from ten to thirty pounds under weight, will be interested to learn of a marvellous discovery which puts on flesh at the rate of a pound a day in many instances,255 words
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Advertisement192 1917-06-28 2 AUCTIONS. The undersigned are prepared to undertake the Sales of Landed or House Properties, Estates, Motor Cars etc By Public Auction or Private lender. SPECIAL SPACIOUS SHOW ROOMS FOR CARS. ALL sales will be conducted* in LOGAN’S COURTYARD Opposite the entrance to our offices. ACCOUNT SALES, WITH CHEQUE, PROMPTLY RENDERED.192 words
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Article856 1917-06-28 3 ARE SHIPOWNERS SELFISH INDICTMENT OF THEIR TREATMENT OF OUR SEA HEROES. Are the shipowners doing enough for the brave men of the mercantile marine who are facing the increasing risk of submarines and torpedoes to bring food from overseas to this country Generous treatment to our seafarers and their dependents856 words
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Article504 1917-06-28 3 MR. RUNCIMAN’S TRIBUTE TO HIS COURAGE. Mr Runciman, speaking at the British and Foreign Sailors' Society said he was the son, the grandson, the great-grandson, and the great-great-grandson of sailors Tbe basis of our national strength and security was to be found afloat. The navy and the504 words
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Article63 1917-06-28 3 Lamb Duetts At Bombay. Simla, June 19th Two accidents at sea ih the Bombay area have been reported lately, the Unkac Maru having been lost on June IGtb, while on June 11th tbe City of Exeter" reached Bombay in a damaged condition. It is officially announced that63 words
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Article671 1917-06-28 3 The Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co. writes to the Singapore papers as follows Certain letters have appeared in the daily press concerning the price of milk to-day compared with the pre war days and as there has been a certain amount of speculation on tbe part of671 words
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Article232 1917-06-28 3 The facts attendant on the death of a Chinese woman named Yong Fong Thye, which occurred at Taojong Ram ba tan on April 21, and on whom Mr. H. A. Forrer, Magistrate, Ipoh, held an inquest at the end of last week, would seem to be of232 words
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Advertisement421 1917-06-28 3 PINANG GAZETTE. Rates for Casual Advertisements. FOR SALE. TO LET. SITUATIONS VACANT. ETC. Minimum Charge $2.00 For 1 insertion 1.20 per inch 2 insertions 1.10 3 0.95 v n 4 1, 0.85 ii ii 0.75 >i o’6o 12 or more insertions 0.50 Advertisements are charged by space A line of421 words
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Advertisement318 1917-06-28 3 p- EVERYDAY AILMENTS FLATULENCE ACIDITY HEARTBURN SICK HEADACHE VOMITING COLIC and PAINS DAH RED MIXTURE cures these everyday ailments and ought to be ever ready in your home. OBTAINABLE THROUGHOUT PENANG, OR FROM KIM KENG LEONG CO., 127. BEACH STREET, PENANG. SOLE MANUFACTURERS: E. M. de SOUZA Co., Rangoon. THE318 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous229 1917-06-28 3 The facts attendant on the death of a Chinese woman named Yong Fong Thye, which occurred at Taojong Ram ba tan on April 21, and on whom Mr. H. A. Forrer, Magistrate, Ipoh, held an inquest at the end of last week, would seem to be of more than ordinary229 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article194 1917-06-28 4 IMPROVEMENTS NOTED. London, June 26. H. M! the King has j<w- concluded hi’ second visit to the G'»nd Fleet. His Mr jest v, who was accompanied by Prince Albert, c on the great expansion «nd improvements in the past year to the Fleet. The King cmbarkei194 words
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Article38 1917-06-28 4 BOMBARDMENT AND A CHASE. London, June 27. A Russian officia 1 report says The cruiser Bredau bombarded a radio station and lighthouse on Ridonisi Island on June 25th Our w-ir’hips pursued the Breslau to the Bosphorus38 words
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Article58 1917-06-28 4 COMPENSATION FOR DUTCH LOSSES. The Hague, June 27. It is officially announced that Usrmanv has agreed to cede a number of German ships now in the Dutch E*sr Indies, of a value equ valent »o the seven vessels torpedoed on February 23rd. Germany will compensate58 words
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Article171 1917-06-28 4 London, June 20. A telegram from Rotterdam says 22 Oermsn ships from Hamburg and the Baltic entered a new waterwav last week. German shipping with Rotterdam is steadily increasing. The following are details of the vessels for which Germany has promised to compensate Holland from interned ships in171 words
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Article58 1917-06-28 4 THE GERMAN* PARLIAMENT. Amsterdam, June 27. The "F r ankfurter Z a itung states that there h«s been considerable export of gold recently from Germany with the obj°ct of arresting the fall of the mark. It is significant that the u Berlin Tageblatt” is now endorsing the58 words
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Article168 1917-06-28 4 The Postmaster-General announces that correspondence for the Egyptian Expeditionary Force which reached London for dispatch on April 27 (newspapers and packets only) 28, and 29 has been lost at sea through enemy action, also parcel mails from Australia, India, the Far East, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. The168 words
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General News
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Article82 1917-06-28 4 GENERAL PETAIN’S WARNING. Paris, June 27. General Peraio, in a striking article in the Bulletin des Armees says Germany, having failed to obtain peace by force, is at present scheming io secure it by a ruse, including the formula of no conquests, which the German socialists are82 words
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Article78 1917-06-28 4 RAUTENFELS’ LUGGAGE. Christiania, June 26. Norwegian state that Baron von Rautenfels possessed a German courier passport and his luggage was lead-sealed by a German foreign office stamp, and addressed to the German Legation, whose couriers have been abusing the immunity from luggage inspection since February. The Legation78 words
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Article177 1917-06-28 4 Mutual Benefit of Three Peoples. Copenhagen, May 8. —To-morrow the third Scandinavian Ministerial meeting will take place at Stockholm. The leading Scandinavian papers emphasise the importance of the meeting as indicating the desire for neutrality and the development of co-operatiun between the three Scandinavian nations. This co-operation, they177 words
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142 1917-06-28 4 In well-informed circles here the convention just concluded between Great Britain and Sweden, whereby the latter country will be enabled to get wheat and other food scuffs from overseas to tide her over till the harvest, is regarded as coming at a peculiarly opportune moment. It142 words
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Article75 1917-06-28 4 NEW COMMISSION. Berne, June 27. A Commission for Foreign Affair* ha* been appointed, consisting of President Schulthes’, Vice-President Calender and Councillor Adnr. Geneva Incident. g Apologv bas been tendered to the German fl in ie ter for recent stone-throwing at the German Consulate nt Geneva. Hoffmann's Successor.75 words
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Article88 1917-06-28 4 Rotterdam, June 27. Noisy scenes took place in the neighbourhood of lighters laden with export potatoes. Mounted and foot police charged the mob, who were demanding the distribution of the tubers. More Disturbances. Rotterdam, June 27. The total amount of potatoes pillaged on June 24th did not88 words
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Article210 1917-06-28 4 INTERESTING CONTEST AT LIVERPOOL. London, June 27. Mr. Lloyd George has wired to Lord Stanley, wishing him success in his candidature in Abercromby Division of Liverpool. “As a soldier who has fought in some of the fiercest bat les in France, you are well fitted to see justice210 words
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Article43 1917-06-28 4 CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS. London. June 27. The House rf Commons rejected by 141 vo f es to 71 an amendment to the Electoral Reform Bill to disfranchise conscientious objectors, afrer Sir George Cave declared that its adoption w< u'd wreck the measure.43 words
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Article57 1917-06-28 4 DxTO’S STATEMENT. Madrid, June 27 Senor Dato, in a statement justifying mariial law, declares th »t certain foreign correspon tents are implicated in the revolutionary movement. He stat» s that the censorship of newspapers ieesential because their disturte i views of the international sitoa iouare incompatible wi r57 words
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Article157 1917-06-28 4 Including the troops from the Kamerun and the officers and crews of the German ships interned in Spanish ports, the number of the Kaiser’s subjects in Spain is very large. Estimates differ, the Germanophiles saying that they are but a few thousand and the Liberal and157 words
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Article160 1917-06-28 4 London, Jun“ 27. The “Gazette” announces the award of eight Victoria Crosses. The recipients include Li-*uten’nt R. G Combe (Cat adians) for conspicuous gallantry in leading an artack. He reached the ohjpctive with < m."o. coiiccred others, and repeatedly charged, taking 80 prisoners. He secured the objective160 words
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Article56 1917-06-28 4 ALEXANDRIA EXCHANGE CLOSED. London, Jure 27. The Alexandria Cotton Exchange has been closed until June 30th. American Prices. New York, June 27. Renewed foreign domestic trade buying advanced cotton 80 to 95 points for July and reached $26-91, a new high record, but the market reaced on realisations, dosing56 words
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Article32 1917-06-28 4 London, June 27. An Austian communique says We completely re-captured, after tenacious fighting, positions south of the Sugana valley, still in enemy hands. All counter-attacks collapsed. We took 1,800 prisoners.32 words
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Article365 1917-06-28 4 Recent years have seen some remarkable developments in Spain, of a nature which would have very much astonished the industrial leaders of that country even 2o years ago. Trade and the aristocracy were as far apart as the poles, but the reign of Don Alfonso XIII. has365 words
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237 1917-06-28 4 Ihe secret police of New' York has arrested 19 more Germans, amongst whom are. Dr. Frank, late of the wireless station at Sayville, and five ex-employĕes of the wireless station at Tuckerton. The Daily News learns from New lork that two hundred Germans have237 words
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Article215 1917-06-28 4 Effect on Safety of Dutch Indies. The abandonment of the Monroe doctrine in the I nited States has greatly aggravated the danger to our Archipelago, writes Dr. Kuyper in the Standaard Hitherto we could always hope that America, on account of its position in the Philippines, would take215 words
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Article92 1917-06-28 4 ENLIST MARRIED MEN." Miss Jeannette Rankin, the member for Montana, told the House of Representatives that the Government should be urged to withhold young unmarried men from the army in order that girls in the next few years would not have to pick their husbands from the old and enfeebled.92 words
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Article44 1917-06-28 4 June 28.—Empire Theatre, 9.15 p.m. June 30.—P.C.C. Cricket, v. Planters, 11.30 a.m July I.—Penang Swimming Club, Gibbon’s Cup Competition, 11 a.no. July 14.—Penang Automobile Club, Gymkhana for Red Cross Fund, Sepoy Lines, 3 p.m. July 16.—Penang Assizes. July 17, 19, 21—Penang Races.44 words
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Advertisement234 1917-06-28 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE GENTLEMAN wishes to ent*r Meas abaiib or stay as Paying Guest in private LABOUR CODE, 1912, F.M g family. Apply Box No. 147, c/o Pinang .Gazette INDIAN IMMIGRATION FUND ORDINANCE 1911,” PMPLOYERS of Indian labour arfl QAT F hereby reminded that aB B e B3ment IvOK SAL!!/.234 words
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Miscellaneous133 1917-06-28 4 To-night! To-night!! Snjpire Theatre Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. Unprecedented Success Hundreds turned away Last Night. LAST 3 NIGHTS COMMENCING AT 945 SHARP. HORAGE GOLDIN The Royal Illusionist and Full Company of 35 ARTISTES Presents a Series of New Sensational Spectacular Surprises A CARNIVAL OF CONJURING INTRODUCING THE OLD AND NEW133 words
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Article623 1917-06-28 5 A CHIVALROUS SOLDIER. At the Central Criminal C art before the Recorder, Edith May Cole, 34, monition worker, and Florence Sarse*’’*’. the latter on bail, both married women, were sentenced to a nominal term of one day’s imprisonment, on an indictment for endeavouring to conceal the birth of623 words
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Article186 1917-06-28 5 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged $5,269.53 Mrs Pritchard (further donation) $lO Mrs Mitford $lO Mrs Penny $5 S B S ss.—Total $5,299.53. Hospital garments for soldiers, ready cut out for workers, will be given out at the Town Hall on Fridays from 9.45 till 11am.186 words
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Article19 1917-06-28 5 Mrs Stephen Anthony’4 and Mrs Ebden’s list Amount previously acknowledged $543.50 Mrs Heim 5.00 $548.5019 words
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Article786 1917-06-28 5 TIENTSIN UNDER MARTIAL LAW. Peking, June s.—Owing to the strict rebel censorship very few telegrams are reaching Peking f.*om loyal provinces. Nevertheless two somewhat belated messages have been received protesting against the rebellious action of the Tuchuns, one from the Provincial Assembly of Yunnan and the other786 words
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Advertisement302 1917-06-28 5 I •\T*~-~ v—> vF > ■si' iH B Electric Lights Motor Cars Electric Starter jg£i Magneto Ignition ”<?>.: Shipments of this New Model s I’ expected Shortly. f'" i M The Light Four Touring Car •>* a I t Ur-" I I Mqrl I \w< fczr“; I W/ J Af302 words
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Advertisement408 1917-06-28 5 sf)£m d-DEssim I SCENT QFARAOY A Harmony of Fragrance y from the scents of ft thousand flowers, Shem-el-L- I Nessim” perfume is fragrant and Vi 1/ lasting. It possesses just that subtle note of daintiness and refinement which appeals most strongly to the ’■E jFj person of taste. Cjl' Shem-el-Nessim408 words
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Article1113 1917-06-28 6 “The policy of playing fcr safety pursued by the Scandinavian countries is becoming less easy and profitable. In the early stages of the war neutrality had certain palpable advantages; but as the number of belligerents increased, and especially since America entered the fray, the position of the1,113 words
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Article1337 1917-06-28 6 In a letter of explanation to the public the Company which carThe Milky r i fcS on a considerable Way.” business in condensed and sterilised milk in the Straits and F.M.S. states that the present prices show the following increases comparwith pre-war days Sweetened condensed, ed 601,337 words
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Article29 1917-06-28 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $110.50 pec picul business* done. Tm is quoted in London to-day at £245 10s spot, and £241 three months.29 words
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Article347 1917-06-28 6 The following was the rubber quotation in London on June 26th, received yesterday Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2s 5d Smoked Sheet 2s 4|d [*By courtesy of Messrs. Boattead Co., Three forms of the food Campaign... the Meatless Meal, the Wheatlees Meal, and the Eatless Meal—“ S.F P.”347 words
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Advertisement83 1917-06-28 6 ‘«a iwiW n IWS7 vo i J' ZK»?^m \Vi p ir n v wit \S>< TYRES 'iSS/ BELTS ll!ill!3HlllJhMlallllllPlHllli4li7, Special Extra Heavy Studded Pattern 26 x 2J’ to fit 26 x2f rim $15.50. GUTHRIE Co., Ltd., PENANG. SOLE AGENTS FOR The Dunlop Rubber Co. (Far East) Ltd. (Incorporated in Hongkong83 words
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Advertisement47 1917-06-28 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. Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES a Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office 498 J Managing Editor 477 Editor s Residence 21 A47 words
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Miscellaneous37 1917-06-28 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides far to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 5.29 a.m. 11 22 a m. 4.54 p.m. 11.42 p.m. TO MOBBOW. 6.56 a.m. 00.50 p,M. 6.49 p.m.37 words
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Obituary12 1917-06-28 6 DEATH. Durbamt —At Penang on the 28th inst., Dr. C. E. Durrant.12 words
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Article155 1917-06-28 7 MESOPOTAMIA REPORT. THE HAGUE CONFERENCE. GERMANY AND DUTCH SHIPS. The British repulsed two strong counterattacks on the positions won north-west of Fontaine-lez-Croisilles, (south of the Scarpe) where Sir Douglas Haig’s forces had advanced on a thousand yards of front capturing prisoners and machine-guns. Progress was continued south155 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration639 1917-06-28 7 [Rbotbb’b Tbleoiiahs.] NORTH AND SOUTH OF SCARPE. London, June 26. Reuter’s correspondent Headquarters says we are steadily extending our crab’s claws formation around the environs of the mining centre of Lens. Farther sou'h our operation this morning beyond the Hindenburg line near Fontaine-lez-Croisilles, improved the position over a[Rbotbb’b Tbleoiiahs.] - 639 words
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Article439 1917-06-28 7 Mr. G. H. Perris, with the French Armies, waiting on May 3, says one of the most awful parts of the battle line in France is the Chemin des Dames and the neighbouring points of the Aisne heights, where the mutual bombardments never cease, and439 words
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Article242 1917-06-28 7 Generally the German resistance was brave and determined. In one day near Cerny ten counter-attacks were launched, only to break like spume upon the extemporised French positions. These became daily stronger, but still thousands of grey-coats were sent to the assault. In their attempts to recover the Cerny242 words
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Article91 1917-06-28 7 France, May 9.—Some idea of what the fighting on the Arras front is costing the enemy may be gained when I say that since April 1 it appears that over 35 German divisions have been withdrawn exhausted. The existing strength of the German Army91 words
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Article145 1917-06-28 7 LORD DERBY’S STATEMENT. London, June 26. In the House of Lords, on the question of reprisals, Lord Derby sxid the idea of'au eye fur an eye and a tooth for a toovh by massacring women and children was absolutely repulsive to the Briti h nation. Lord Derby145 words
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Article125 1917-06-28 7 THE HAGUE CONFERENCE. London, June 27 The following question’ will be discussed at The Hague War Prisoners’ Conference between British and German delegations The resumption and extension of repatriation of combatant and civilian prisoners under existing agreements. Transfer of combatant prisoners to neutral countries, in addition to Switzerland.125 words
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Article53 1917-06-28 7 HORSES FOR INDIA. London, June 27. A decision in favour of partial resumption of racing is expected forthwith. The following horses have left Newmarket for India Stop Watch, Corisol, Red Spear and Francis Armand. These will be joined on board by Tagamor, Mazboot, Shilborne, Foolish Fancy, Royal53 words
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Article40 1917-06-28 7 London, June 26. Silver 39 5/8. Tin £243 15s (spot), £239 (3 mon.) Cottons unchanged. Rubber 2/5. Silk 137/81/103. The Silver Market. Silver is at 39 5/8, with no demand and more offering. The market is steady.40 words
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The Balkans.
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Article101 1917-06-28 7 THE ATHENS DEMONSTRATION. Athene, June 26. The French demanded from M. Zaimis the dismissal of the Chief of Police, and th? punishment of the O’ganisers of the demonstration at Athens against the Venezelist*. Cheers for Germany. A telegram from Athena says Reservist demonstrators on Jane 24th cheered Germany. Marshal101 words
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Article153 1917-06-28 7 Athens, May 10.—Two salient characteristics of M. Zaimis, the new Premier, are unbounded uprightness and extreme reserve. The latter renders a correspondent’s task most difficult so far as obtaining an authorised statement is concerned. There is excellent reason, however, to believe that M. Zaimis is bent153 words
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Article254 1917-06-28 7 Salonika, May 6.—A mass meeting of Greeks held here this afternoon proclaimed thu deposition of the Royal dynasty. Amid cries of Lung livq Whi Greek Republic,” the meeting passed a resolution declaring that King Constantine and his dynasty had ceased to reign. The people then went254 words
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Article333 1917-06-28 7 Sympathisers with Venizelos hope very strongly that advantage will be taken of the secret session to impress upon the Government the necessity of standing by the friends of the Allies in Greece. They urge that the first point should be the handing over to the333 words
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Article40 1917-06-28 7 FROM BRUSSILOFF’S CAPTURES. Jassy, June 26 Many contingents of Romanians from Transylvania and Bukovina, whom General Brussiloff took prisoner last year, have enrolled in the Rumanian armv. takirg the oath of fidelity to the King, amid stirring scenes.40 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article605 1917-06-28 7 A LENGTHY REPORT. London, June 26. The report of the Mesopotamia Commission, constituting another historic war document, was issued to-night as a Blue Book of 188 pages. It deals comprehensively with the operations from the time of the origin of the campaign, through the various stages of the605 words
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Article594 1917-06-28 7 From various authoritative sources I have gleaned some few details concerning the characteristics of the Turkish leaders in Mesopotamia, says a correspondent. They are mostly young men, Khalil Pasha, the Commander of the whole of the Turkish forces, being himself only about 36 years old. He is594 words
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Russia.
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Article63 1917-06-28 7 AN ENEMY Al TACK. Loudon, June 27. A Rus-inn «fficial report nays South of Brzezany, the enemy forced their way into our trencher. A counter-attack compelled the enemy to retire. There was intense enemy ar’il’ery fire in th* l regions of Potu’o'y, Ribnik aud Kotov. We repuls» d a63 words
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Article76 1917-06-28 7 SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENT. Petrograd, June 26. The Cossacks’ Congress passed a resolution of confidence in the Government, and promised strong support towards ending anarchy, and the stifling of efforts for a counter revolution. New Minister. Petrograd, June 27. A Lieutenant named Debedeff has been appointed temporarily Min ster76 words
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Article154 1917-06-28 7 An experienced diplomat, intimately acquainted with Eastern Europe, assured me, writes a London correspondent, that ouxj Government would be committing a grave error of judgment in placing any embargo on the proposed visit to Petrograd—and possibly Stockholm —of pacifists like Mr, Ramsay Macdonald. Such men, he remarked,154 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article437 1917-06-28 8 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette."] Sir,— As most of the subscribers would like to know the actual position, and as some would think that this Fund is closed, I write to inform that it has been decided to keep this Fund open for437 words
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Article457 1917-06-28 8 AT THE EMPIRE THEATRE. Satisfying as the film fare at the Empi-e has been within recent weeks, the change last evening, when Mr. Horace Goldin, the celebrated illusionist, and his vaudeville company, began a short season, was a very welcome one. A splendid house rewarded the enterprise of457 words
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Article716 1917-06-28 8 MUSKETRY COURSE FOR 1917. The following is the Musketry Course for Volunteer units which have yet to shoot in 1917. QUALIFICATION. Qualification practices. —(2 grouping, 4 application). 30 rounds. No. 1. Grouping 100 yards—(all shots in 4-inch ring 25). (all shots in 8-inch ring 20), (all shots in716 words
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Article118 1917-06-28 8 Admiral Sir John Jel'icoe, First Sea Lord, has sent the following message to the Merchant Marine We have now reached the critical phase of the German piracy campaign. This campaign has developed almost exclusively against the merchant shipping of al] coun> tries. It is the118 words
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Article277 1917-06-28 8 Retaliation Justified. Bishop Welldon writes to the Editor of the Times —ls there not some possible ambiguity of thought in the present discussions upon reprisals in warfare It is impossible in a prolonged campaign to avoid reprisals. War is an evil in itself, and it engenders many other evils277 words
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Article456 1917-06-28 8 For fifteen captains to reach the rank of rear-admiral in two days is a record in naval promotion. The latest batch owe their elevation to the fact that six of the nine who were promoted previously promptly retired from active service. The reasons for their456 words
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Advertisement270 1917-06-28 8 Spiral M'lw* A Cooling and Refreshing Drink. IF The trying Climate makes demands upon the human frame which must be replaced —thus Horlick’s Malted Milk is found of inestimable value |S as a Food-Dr ink. It helps B& Nature to combat these trying H conditions and restores HB| health, energy270 words
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Advertisement184 1917-06-28 8 EATINC WHAT YOU LIKE. Not to be limited in one’s diet but to eat whatever one pleases without discomfort is the dream of every dyspeptic. Nobody can honestly promise to restore any stomach to this condition, because all people cannot eat the same kind of food with equally satisfactory results.184 words
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Advertisement343 1917-06-28 8 7 Tl U i v > 7 Never Use An Oily Polish on Any of My Furniture—just JOHJtSOtfS Nepabed Wax OILY polishes gather and hold the dust, soiling clothing, linen and everything with which they come in contact. Johnson’s Prepared Wax imparts a perfectly hard, dry, glasslike polish. It forms343 words
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Article767 1917-06-28 9 Mr F C Dubois of the East Asiatic Co, Ltd, Singora, Siam, was in Penang for a few days. The Rev Father G Auguin, who recently underwent an operation in Singapore, has ~n early recovered. Mr and Mrs Hymur a of Medan are spending a few days767 words
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Article209 1917-06-28 9 A TRAGIC OCCURRENCE. We regret to record the death of Dr. C. E. Durrant, Penang, which occurred this forenoon at his residence under distressing circumstances. He had recently been suffering from neurasthenia, and had only just come out of the General Hospital. His body was discovered today,209 words
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Article195 1917-06-28 9 Che Meh, a Malay P.C., was charged before Mr. R. D. Acton in the District Court, this morning, with receiving illegal gratifications from two hand-cart pollers. The evidence, as given by Sub-Inspector Mobd. Salleh of Magazine Police Station, was that on the evening of the 22nd inst., while195 words
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Article416 1917-06-28 9 “S.F.P.” The gross earning of the Oriental Telephone and Electric Company for the yea'-, including dividends and interest from subsidiary companies amounted to £133,990 to which should be added amounts received in respect of fees payable by subsidiary companies, 2,344, and £15,467 brought in making £151,802. Deducting“S.F.P.” - 416 words
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Article428 1917-06-28 9 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. (Specially Translated). America and Sumatra. Medan, June 25.—The Batavia Nieuwsblad understands that American capital is being interested more and more with the Dutch East Indies, especially with regard to rubber growing in Sumatra, seeing that, elsewhere, ground is practically unprocurable. Atjeh and, particularly, Perlak are428 words
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Article402 1917-06-28 9 J. R - >. J. R. in the Rangoon Times” McAlistair James McCrae, ye ken, Was one of the very canniest men That ever emerged from but and ben To sail o’er the seas for pice. He worked down below mid the engines’ beat, Where only a Scotsman couldin the “ Rangoon Times” - 402 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article203 1917-06-28 9 AFFAIRS IN TEUTONIA. London, Jane 5 —The Koelnischo Zeitung says those who thought that the peace zephyr was already blowing must change their minds. The Cantra! News Agency’s Amsterdam correspondent says a Berlin decree offers favourable terms to deserters returning before July 15th and adds: the203 words
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Article174 1917-06-28 9 London, May 25 —The Daily Telegraph’s" Milan correspondent says the downfall of Count Tisza (Hungarian Premier) was the result of the Emperor’s refusal to accept the Reform Bill which Count Tisza drew up in response to the Emperor’s suggestion. Count Tisza’s bill proposed to extend the vote to174 words
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Article62 1917-06-28 9 Amsterdam, May 27.—One hundred and fifty prominent Czech authors and professional men have sent a manifesto to the Czech deputies, insisting upon their obtaining constitutional guarantees. They declare that a number of Czech 'representatives have been deprived of their liberty, and that many have been imprisoned, and even62 words
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Article21 1917-06-28 9 Rome, May 27.—There is immense enthusiasm over the Carso victories, the populace marching in procesions through the streets.21 words
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Article96 1917-06-28 9 Rome, May 27.—The Austrian prisoners, who at e mostly from the Russian and Roumanian fronts, assert iliat if 1116 ItuSoia iiS attack near the Carpathians, they would speedily have Hungary at their mercy. The general conditions in Austria were terrible, and she could not possibly resist much longer.96 words
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Article33 1917-06-28 9 Rome, May 27.—The Idea Nazionale states that the King of Italy watched all the leading phases of the recent attacks from > most advanced observation posts, being frequently exposed to shellfire.33 words
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Article42 1917-06-28 9 Rome, May 27.—Serious riots and open rebellion are reported from Trieste, owing to the increased brutality of the police and military towards Italians, due to the Italian successes. Many civilians, including women, have been shoftor expressing satisfaction at the successes.42 words
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Article79 1917-06-28 9 London, May 25.—A wireless message from Petrograd states that the executive of the workmen and soldiers’ delegates has sent a message to the Austro-Hungarian soldiers and democracy and to neutral socialists protesting against the death sentence of Adler, the assassin of Count Stuergkh. Democratic forces, after three years79 words
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Article500 1917-06-28 9 THE PENANG RESOLUTIONS. INCREASE IN IMMIGRATION. 1 From Our Own Correspondent]. Kuala Lumpur, June 28. At the meeting of the Planters' Association of Malaya, at the Club, Sungkai, Mr. R. C. Kindersley presided. As the matter of preventive quarantine was still being investigated it was allowed to500 words
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Article76 1917-06-28 9 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. advise that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold at their auction sale yesterday and to-day Smoked ribbed sheet $llB to $124 No 2S. sheet diamond 106 117 Unsmoked sheet 110 115 No 2 unsmoked sheet 100 106 Crepe fine pale thin76 words
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Article123 1917-06-28 9 MADAME WEDS LORD ABINGER. London, June 26. Lord Abinger to-day marries Madame Deserignac, who, as Madame Steinbeil was the central figure in the sensational trial in Paris in 1908 —Reuter. It is impossible for anyone who has lived in India during the last ten years, says123 words
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Article602 1917-06-28 9 DIRECTORS’ REPORT. The directors of Ronpibon Tin (No Liability,) in their second report, for the half-year ended 31st December, 1916, state: During the period under review an attempt was made to work the Lombong (Talerm Mine), with unsatisfactory results. This Lombong, or open cast mine, is about 2|602 words
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Article264 1917-06-28 9 There is a growing demand for tin, and prices have been lifted to a level approximating that reached in 1913, when the metal was selling at £232. At the moment of writing, says the “Globe” of May 8 the market price is £220 and there does not264 words
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Article2479 1917-06-28 10 s. I 2 i 2 I Capital. Paid up. vthit Dividends. NAMES. j J; g. 2 3* > alue '5 J 1 E-Jt CX, K 72 I H 3 1914 1915 1916 1917 RUBBER (Dollar.) 1909 120,000 120,000 SI 1 20 45 65 20 iut. Alor Gajah Rubber Estate2,479 words
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Article1208 1917-06-28 10 INCREASED OUTPUT AND DIVIDEND. The 11th annual general meeting was held at 38, Eastcheap, Sir Frank A Swettenham, G C M G chairman of the company, presiding. The Chairman moved the adoption of the report and accounts, and in the course of his remarks said :—The1,208 words
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Article299 1917-06-28 10 An informal meeting of the shareholder, of the above Company was held at th Company’s office, Bangkok Mr G K Wright took the chair, in the absence of Mr. Grut, who was indisposed, and exolain ed the proposals that are being made for th amalgamation299 words
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Article266 1917-06-28 10 LON D ON MARKET. Messrs. Aldens’ Successors, Ltd.’s report dated, London, May 17th says: The market during the week has been distinctly firmer but quotations have not moved to any considerable extent. This morning the value of Crepe and Sheet is 3/o|d to 3/Id per lb. If anything the demand266 words
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Article87 1917-06-28 10 The directors of the Sungei-<- Estates, Limited, have declared a s interim dividend of 15 per cent. aa «wuh respect of :ne financial year to Juae 1917, on the paid-up capital, payable on 15th. This is equivalent to 3 3-5 d p 1 r s Dividend warrants will87 words
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Article122 1917-06-28 10 Soundness of moral fibre is t- e gaishing mark of our race. I fc been tested more sternly than in t ht >se and the courage of this peoples eJ i. superb. An unhasting d ete u, “,X possesses the nation. Britons ta -e a view.122 words
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Article1238 1917-06-28 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, 21st July, 1917. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY. 17th JULY. 1917. 1, 3 7. Planters’ Vase, Plate and Purse. Value $4OO, $6OO1,238 words
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Article851 1917-06-28 11 We commend the milk question to the Food Control Committee; let it examine stocks, cost prices ex ship, and a reasonable profit to merchant and shopkeepers. It will find daring its researches a good deal of the spirit which prompted the reply of the zealous Chinese assistant851 words
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