Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 30 June 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-06-30 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 153. VOL. LXXV. SATURDAY, 30th JUNE, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1166 1917-06-30 1 B inoDcoaDnaDunuauaaoaaaaaaao WANTED I j rcbbei: consignments D for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- vances made. g J orders for estate SUPPLIES, a c GOO I*B for forwarding to any D part of the world. g FIRE INSURANCE business. c J* ‘ALLEN DENNYS Co., c 61,166 words
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Advertisement91 1917-06-30 1 ■aaaaoDßanaoa»DD°o° a acoß B g TTTHEN YOU ARE AWAY a D VV on leave you want to keep o in touch with Malayan affairs, g O Social, Commercial, Mining, 5 Planting, Ac. This you can do g a in no better way than by subf«cnt>- Q ing to the Weekly91 words
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Article795 1917-06-30 2 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. {Specially Translated). Strike in Berlin. The Hague, June 28.—Discountent over the distribution of foodstuffs is stated by the Vorwaerts to have been the cause of a strike in Berlin. The organisation had no influence on the movement. It broke out spontaneously and it was only795 words
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Article394 1917-06-30 2 10 PER CENT. DIVIDEND. The sixteenth annual general meeting of the members of the George Town Disp-n--4«ry, Ltd., was held at the registered office 37a, Beach Street, Penang, y-sterday afternoon. There were present Mr A Stephen Anthony (Chairman) and Dr J Sharp, D rectors, and Messrs394 words
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Article87 1917-06-30 2 The Chartered Bank acknowledges the following sums for Lodgn Royal Prince of Wales on beha f of the Children of the late Inspector Frayne Amount previously acknowledged $1,100.00 Pritchard »fc Co 100.00 Amt collected by Court Inspector C H Nicol 50.00 do 25.00 E A Manasseb87 words
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163 1917-06-30 2 New York, May 3.—Wolf Hirsch and George Meyringer, the two Germans who were arrested ju?t a* they were entering a Ninth avtnue L” train with a 21b. picric acid bomb in their possession, have coni’ sse'i that they were engaged in163 words
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Advertisement1410 1917-06-30 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE OF SALE. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. In the Court of the Judicial Commissioner at Kuala Lumpur. AN ORDINARY MEETING, of jhe APPLICATION No. I.OF 1917. Mnr-Upel Cycle and Carriage Co. Mortgagees at the Municipal Office, at 4 p.m., on vg the 3rd July, 191 Straits AND F.M.S. Mo®or Service1,410 words
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Advertisement128 1917-06-30 2 Instant Relief for SICK HEADACHE Nausea and Heartburn, You cannot have sick headache when your liver is right. Dr. Cassell’s Instant Relief sets it right, uaa that is why it cures sick headache and other bilious troubles so quickly, so surely, and so thoroughly. It is not violent, like so128 words
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Advertisement91 1917-06-30 2 RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, j PENANG. I 1 SEA SIDE. 3 Every "Wednesday and Saturday» Musical Selections During Dinner. f THE GENUINE ALL.-BRITISH POLISH. Nubian LIQUID WATERPROOF I Self-Polishing. BLACKING SoSKiJBL.I No Brushes required. Also in BROWN for brown boots shoes, etc. S Applied rng* attached to thee rk. Gives ai> in<tantai;f-cu91 words
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Miscellaneous237 1917-06-30 2 T o~ni&ht! fmpirf THEATRE Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. 1 1 11 11 11. Unprecedented Success Hundreds turned away Nightly. LAST 2 PERFORMANCES of HORACE GOLDIN Kightly acknowledged by Press and Public to be the Worlds Greatest Magician. MAT I N E B COMMENCING 5 P.M. DOORS OPEN 4 P.M. When237 words
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Article791 1917-06-30 3 Hit Excellency the Governor, Sir Arthur Young, has left Penang. Lady Evelyn Y< ung and the Hon. G. Maxwell leave Penang by boat this afternoon. Inspector J Dinovan and Inspector G Cross, of the F M S Police Force, have left for home on long leave. It791 words
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Article, Illustration296 1917-06-30 3 THE LATE SIR GEORGE BIRDWOOD. The death of Sir George C. M. Birdwood, K c i e reported to-day ar the age of 84. removes one who had a special knowledge of India, deceased having served in the Revenue and Statistics Departmens uf the India Office296 words
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Article, Illustration128 1917-06-30 3 Mr. J. R. Clynes, Labour M. P. for North-East Manchester siac 1906, who is mentioned as probable Parliamentary Secre r ary to rhe Food Ministry, is Secretary of the Lancashire District Gasworkers’ and General Labourers’ Union of the Oldham and District Trades Council. He was born at128 words
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Advertisement860 1917-06-30 3 yoo’G MAN 21 YEARS of age WAR TAX ORDINANCE 1917. 1 defi es engagement as junior assise sot; on Rubber Estate, can speak Mnlav 7T7 sod Tamil. Nut afraid of work. p OFFICERS of Companies r> kt Tie n- X anc Associations are reminded that Box No. 143, c/o *raze«4860 words
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Advertisement214 1917-06-30 3 THOROUGHLY BRITISH “MILES BETTER.” AGENTS FOR PENANG Etc SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd., Penang Malacca. 1 iLL-L WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED NEW STOCKS OF P A LO L TONIC-NUTRIENT and RESTORATIVE. “CASH CHEMISTS” Ltd., 52 54, BEACH STREET. PENANB. I- ..1... AUCTIONS. The andersigned are prepared to undertake the Sales of214 words
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Article1102 1917-06-30 4 From the annual report on education in the Federated Malay States for 19-16 by the Director of Education S S and F M 8, Mr H W Firmstone, we gather that the amount expended on education, exclusive of the expenditure on buildings, was $499,730. The revenue of1,102 words
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Article989 1917-06-30 4 Apropos of our comments a day or two ago on anti U. boat Anti-Submarine inventions, we notice Measures. that a sensational discovery said to be capable of removing all danger from submarines is announced in New York. Public opinion is all the more interested by reason of989 words
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Article128 1917-06-30 4 CUSTOM PROSECUTION Mr. R. D. Acton in the District Court Penang, to-day, beard a charge, preferred against Ulong, an Acheenese, of removing tobacco from a vessel. A second charge that of possession of dutiable tobacco wa* ho* ever, withdrawn. It was stated the accused was a quarter128 words
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Article123 1917-06-30 4 In tbe District Court, Penang, to-day the bearing was resumed in the casein which a Pathan, Firaz Khan, was arraigned in the dock on a charge of dishonestly retaining stolen property which comprised a gold chain and gold and amethyst pendant The accused bad as his witnesses123 words
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Article122 1917-06-30 4 A fair number of numbers attended the training this morning at the Race Course, watching the horses that are being prepared for the Summer Meeting, which opens on 17th July. Twenty-eight horses and ponies were ridden round, all doing long, slow work. Prince Mimer, Pretty Boy, Loaddeer,122 words
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Article51 1917-06-30 4 TENNIS TOURNAMENT The following ties were played at the Golf Club Ladies’ Single Handicap Final —-Miss Hooker—ls.l beat Mrs Powell —4/6 6—2, 6—3. Mixed Doubles Handicap.— Final—Mie? Hooker and Everest—3o.4 beat Mrs Poweh and Threlfall—3o 7—5, B—6. Men’s Singles Handicap A. Final— MK Whitlock—3/6 beat E H51 words
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Article45 1917-06-30 4 From Our Own Singapore, June 30. The Ulu Pandan Rubber Co.’s report gives a profit of $45,174 and recomuie Dd a dividend of 7 per cent The all-in was 1/2|. The gross sale price w» 3 i' The estimate is 121,000 lbs.45 words
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Article190 1917-06-30 4 To-day's quotation for unrefined c n ia Penang was $108,371 per picul, business done. Tin was quoted in London yesterday £244 lOs spot, and £240 10s three months. Tin is quoted in London to-day a £244 spot, and £238 10s three months. The course to be adopted on190 words
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Advertisement146 1917-06-30 4 A A A WEINBERG'S MAHALLA g f >M!l&r.iir' V<lT -ggtiFgi < fyirrc I 11 S IJ ft h gi h I d~; 1 /M a CZZZZZZr, SA I M z 8 -l i a r*" ’«CP® W "C H j* P>7 JS U -——-ZF'Z' g «V Ej CIGARETTES. g P146 words
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Advertisement47 1917-06-30 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG hA-LS. 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 a Printing Works Manager and J Cashier’s Office >. 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 221 ♦■■■■■■■a■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■♦47 words
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Miscellaneous51 1917-06-30 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and co-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 8.21 a.m. 00 51 a in. 8.25 p.in. 2.44 p.m. Tomorrow. 9.28 a m. 2.21 a.m. 9,42 p.m. 4.01 a.m. Monday. 10 24 a m. 3.40 a m. 10.46 a.m. 4.5851 words
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Obituary37 1917-06-30 4 DEATH. Cunico —On June 27 at Johore, Massimino Canieo, aged 55 years. Assistant Manager, btraiH Rubber Plantation, Johore. Obituary. BRIGADIER-GENERAL G. E. HOLLAND. London, June 28. The death has occurred nf BrigadierGeneral G. E. Holland, aged 56.37 words
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Article193 1917-06-30 5 BRITISH ENTER AVION. GREECE TO DECLARE WAR. THE SUBMARINES. LINER’S LOADED BOATS FIRED ON. Si Douglas Haig reports a further advance on two miles of front south of Lens, the entry of British troops into Avion, and progress over a wide area. Avion, situated south of the Souchez193 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration190 1917-06-30 5 [RrtUTBR’s TeLKGRAMS.] ADVANCE NEAR LENS. London, June 29. Field Marshal Haig reports considerable further progress south of the Souchez river. We captured a number of prisoners. Our line in this area again advanced on a front of two miles, reaching to the outskirts of Avion. We brought[RrtUTBR’s TeLKGRAMS.] - 190 words
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261 1917-06-30 5 London, June 13.—One of America’s great military assets consists of her railwaymen, who are highly expert and outnumber those of the whole of Europe. It is understood she has already arranged to give the Allies the fullest benefit of this advantage. The best of her261 words
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Article260 1917-06-30 5 RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE’S PROPOSALS. London, Jane 29. The Ministry of Labour is circulating the Reconstruction Committee’s report to Employers’ Associations and Trade Unions. Mr. Hodge intimates that the War Cabinet is deeply concerned in the effective measures to be taken to solve the questions and relations of capital260 words
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Article165 1917-06-30 5 A STUDY IN MILLIONS. London. June 29. A Memorandum by Mr. U. F. Wintour, late Director of Army Contracts, on the provision of supplies for the Army, shows that the value of purchases during the war hss exceeded £700.000,000, including £200,000,000 on beh«lf of the Allies. The present165 words
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The Balkans.
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Article457 1917-06-30 5 A oTATE OF WAR. Athens, June 29. Though war has not yet been declared the Government considers that a state of war exists since its advent to power on the 28tb iust. The recall of diplomatic repre senta’ives to the Central Powers and their alli-is is imminent. REMOVAL OF457 words
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106 1917-06-30 5 Salonika. May 11.—Eleven men from Athens have been arrested here charged with conspiring to murder M. Venizelos. An accomplice who denounced them says that their plan was to arrange a banquet to which M. Venizelos would have been invited. They are said to have106 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article103 1917-06-30 5 COLONEL REPINGTON AND INDIA. London, June 29. The Times military correspondent says the Mesopotamia Report refers to the past, not to the present. Great changes have since occurred, calculated to inspire cheerful confidence. Inoia is doing more than she is given credit for. Larger changes are contemplated, both103 words
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Article49 1917-06-30 5 London, June 28 In the House of Commons, Major Baird stated that he was not aware of any complaints regarding aeroplanes supplied to Mesopotamia. General Maude had stated he would like certain additions to the aeronautical equipment of his forces, and his wishes were being met.49 words
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Article35 1917-06-30 5 London, June 28. Mr. Protbero stated in the House of Commons that the suspension of the publication of Kew Bulletin was being reconsidered. He hoped it might be possible to resume publication.35 words
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Naval Operations.
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231 1917-06-30 5 THE BOATS FIRED ON. L >ndon, June 29. The Elder Dempster Co.’s steamer Addah (3,149 tons) was submarined v»ithcut warning on June 15th. After the vessel whs hit, the submarine, hitherto unseen, emerged and fired while the boats were being lowered. It hit the Addah seven231 words
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Article52 1917-06-30 5 FURTHER DETAILS. London, Juue 29 The P. O. Company announces that two European and on- Parsee passenger?, and six Fur< pean and fourteen of the r ative crew of the Mongolia were killed by the explosion. The balance of 450 were landed on the Indian C< ast, despite52 words
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Article372 1917-06-30 5 Madrid, May 10.—The most severe measures were taken by the Government to prevent the communication of all news regarding the outrages committed by the pirates' submarines at Bilbao and San Sebastian. No allusion to the events reported to have taken place there has been permitted, either372 words
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Article33 1917-06-30 5 HOLLAND AND SUBMARINES. The Hague, June 29. The Navy Department has signed a contract with the Scheldue Company of Flushing, for the construction of three submarines for the Dutch Indies.33 words
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Article69 1917-06-30 5 Rotterdam, May 13.—The number of Ger-man-Austrian ships reaching Rotterdam is steadily increasing. This week not fewer than nine German and one Austrian steamer entered the Hook of Holland, while six left. The names of the ships entered are:—Borussia, Hermia, Weser, Bolivia, Mareanne, Hugo Stinnes IV.,69 words
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General News
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Article240 1917-06-30 5 GOVERNMENT’S MEASURES. London, June 29. In the House of Commons, Mr. G. H. Robert?, Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, stated that the output of Lancashire cotton mills had been affected by labour and other difficulties. The import of cotton had recently fallen below the p240 words
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Article373 1917-06-30 5 The London Czech Press Bureau learns from reliable sources that the economic situation in Austria is growing worse every day, and that the Dual Monarchy is on the verge of starvation. Grave events are feared owing to the general discontent throughout Austria, and especially in Bohemia,373 words
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Article88 1917-06-30 5 London, June 28. Silver is at 39 7/8, with a little China buying. The market is steady. A Stronger Market. London, Jane 29. Messrs. Montagu Co’s report says the silver market has shown a certain amount of strength, owing to a general demand The price of 39|88 words
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Article17 1917-06-30 5 London, June 29. Sir George Birdwood has died suadenly of heart failure, aged 84.17 words
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Article52 1917-06-30 5 CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY. Petrograd, June 29. The Provisional Government has declared that the Constituent Assembly election» will take place on September 30th, and the Assembly will meet on October 13tb. Duma Declines Dissolution. Petrograd, June 30. A private meeting of the Duma declined to comply with the soliiers’ demand for52 words
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Article150 1917-06-30 5 THE ARRANGEMENT. Peking, June 28. The President ha* accep’ei a number of Chang-Hsun’s demands, including the reorganisation of the Cabinet, with a reduction of the powers of the President, the re-drafting of the constitution, and the re-election of Parliament with a reduced membership, consequently the commanding generals at150 words
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Article124 1917-06-30 5 BRITISH EXPLANATION. Amsterdam, June 29. Tbe British Legation has issued a communication to the Dutch press explaining the position of the potatoes affair previously mentioned. It emphasises that the remedy for any deficiency in potatoes in Holland rests entirely with the Dutch parties interested, for tbe Anglo-Dutch124 words
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Article62 1917-06-30 5 LORD RHONDDA’S SUCCESSOR. London, June 28. The Press Bureau says Mr Hayes Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Local Government Board, has been appointed President of the Local Government Board. Mr. Stephen Walsh becomes Parliamentary Secretary to that Board. Captain Bathurst’s Post. It is believed the Labour M P62 words
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Article37 1917-06-30 5 PREMIER TO REITERATE THEM. London, Juue 29. The Times says Mr. Lloyd George at Glasgow to-day will re-state tbe Allies’ war aims, and define the only terms on which tbe Allies can conclude peace.37 words
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Article22 1917-06-30 5 Rio de Janeiro, June 29. Brazil has revoked the decrees of neutrality in tbe war between the Allies and Germany.22 words
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Article53 1917-06-30 5 With Germany.—Austria, Bulgaria, Turkey. Against.—British Empire, United States, France, Italy, Japan, Russia, Portugal, Belgium, Serbia, Rumania, Cuba, Costa Rica, Panama. Broken. Relations. —China, Brazil, Bolivia, Guatemala, Liberia and Haiti. Neutral. —Greece, Spain, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Holland, Switzerland, Argentina, Chili, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, San Salvador, Venezuela, Honduras, Uruguay,53 words
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Article46 1917-06-30 5 London. June 29. Reuter’s Agency is informed that the King’s representative in New Zealand will henceforth be designated Governor-General, instead of Governor. The effect is to emphasise the fact that New Zealand’s status is the same as other Dominions where there are Governors-General.46 words
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Article899 1917-06-30 6 AN APPEAL DISMISSED. The Court of Appeal, Singapore, delivered judgment on a point arising in connection with the litigation concerning the Alsagofi estate. In tEe Court below action was taken by Syed Hassan bin Mohamed Alsagoff (representing the beneficiaries in the t state of the late Syed Mohamed899 words
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Article399 1917-06-30 6 We greatly regret to learn that a cable has been received announcing th® death in action on June 220 d of Capt D C P Kindersley, King’s Own Scottish Borderer-, the well-known Kajang planter, says the “M M Capt Kindersley was in Selangor in the coffee399 words
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Article55 1917-06-30 6 June 30.—Empire Theatre, 9.15 p.m. June 30.—P.C.C. Cricket, v. Planters, 11.30 a.m. June 30. —Penang Polo Club, Mounted Sports, Polo Ground, 4.30 p.m. July I.—Penang Swimming Club, Gibbon’s Cup Competition, 11 a.m. July 14.—Penang Automobile Club, Gymkhana for Red Cross Fund, Sepoy Lines, 3 p.m. July 16.—Penang Assizes.55 words
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Article119 1917-06-30 6 PENANG SUBSCRIPTIONS. As the Bishop of Singapore explained in his letter to the press dated the 14th June, a Church Army Tent which can be moved close in rear of the fighting lines in France costs $2,600/- fully furnished. These tents do splendid work amjng the119 words
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Article160 1917-06-30 6 It is hoped that Perak will contribute at least one Church Army Tent, for which a sum of $2,600 is required. Mr H W Thomson and the Rev E A Hone of T&iping will be glad to receive further subscriptions. The total amount collected up-to-date is $503-74.160 words
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Advertisement261 1917-06-30 6 I "COCK" BRAND I White Ant Powder I FOR RUBBER ESTATES. I The most powerful and economical Sublimed Sulphur <■ Powder on the market. Stock in packets of 1 lb. nett. I PLEASE WRITE FOR QUOTATION TO I L. Y. SWEE Coy., B£ SI eooo<oooeoooaooo®oooo®ooo<oooe o o o o o261 words
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Advertisement87 1917-06-30 6 fjSff THE ll RED II ft IuinERTUBE 11 ii IS MADE OF PURE PARA RUBBER IT INSURES I the MAXIMUM MILEAGE THE MINIMUMorEXPENSE BECAUSE IT LASTS 3TIMES LCFfSER THAR ANY OTHER IHNERTUBE AMO COSTS THE LEAST STOCKISTS: Chin Kooi Co. FARIT BUNTAR Ban Bee Leong Co. FENANG: Chin Seng Co..87 words
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Advertisement221 1917-06-30 6 MAN POWER. At times like the present, it seems almost criminal that any man—or woman for that matter—should be content with less than the best possible physical fitness. The nation to-day calls for our best efforts, individually and collectively, in whatever sphere we move. If, through a run-down condition of221 words
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Advertisement291 1917-06-30 6 Gent’s Gold-Filled WRIST Watch. Equal in appearance to Solid z Z Go,d ~n i 4 Guarantee. or £9.03 is a Low Price for this 9 I very strong, gentlemanly, flat, len--4a I til shape WRIST WATCH in GOLDFILLED Case, guaranteed to wear 10 YEARS. Equal in appearance to Solid Gold.291 words
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Article507 1917-06-30 7 FREEDOM OF THE CITY. THE ASSURANCE OF VICTORY. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, June 29. Mr. Lloyd George was granted the Freedom of the City of Glasgow at St. Andrew’s Hall. He was most enthusiastically ovated, especially by women munition workers. In responding the Premier said the ship of[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 507 words
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Article109 1917-06-30 7 THE DIPLOMATIC BOMBER. Christiania, June 29. The Foreign Minister in a statement to the Storthing confirmed the worst stories of the importation of explosives. He stated shells and other explosives found u> the Baron RantenMs, who was the German Imperial courier had been .«ported bv’ him into109 words
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Article76 1917-06-30 7 RACIAL TROUBLES ACUTE. London, June 29. News from Austria indicates that political and racial troubles are more acute. The Czech and Slav deputies in the Reicbsrath continue bitterly to attack ttie Government and condemn the war and urge the establishment of separate States in both halves of the monarchy76 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article238 1917-06-30 7 BRITISH SOCIALISTS AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION. London, June 3.—Mr Robert Smiliie, President of the Miners’Federation, presided at a Socialist convention of 1,000 delegates sitting at L°eds to-day. The object is to aid the Russian revolution and to organise British democracy to follow Russia’s example. A sensational238 words
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193 1917-06-30 7 London, June 4.—The National Labour Socialist Convention opuued yesterday in the Coliseum at Leeds. Mr Robert Smiliie was in the chair and he was accompanied oa the platform by Messrs Rtuis&y Macdo aid, Philip Snowdm, Jowett, Anderson (Independent Laboar members in the House of Commons,)193 words
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Article158 1917-06-30 7 The representatives of the Seamen’s and Firemen’s Union then proposed the striking out of the words no annexation and “no indemnity.” There was an angry demonstration until the Chairman put the proposal to the meeting that no amendments should be allowed. The motion was then carried. Ooe speaker158 words
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Article140 1917-06-30 7 Mr. Anderson moved a resolution demanding the co-ordinating of working class activity and the strenuous efforts for peace made by the peoples of the various countries and complete political and economic emancipation of International Labour. Mr. Williams, Transport Workers’ Federation, in seconding the resolution, corrected Mr. Smillie’s contention140 words
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Article86 1917-06-30 7 London, June 11.—The correspondent of the Paris Journal at the British front mentions the tale of a tank behind Messines which, sweeping over some gardens, turned into the trenches and drove the defenders into a cave organised as nn emplacement for a heavy gun and, blocking the86 words
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Article152 1917-06-30 7 The Matin’s Artois correspondent conversed with a prisoner, the professor of philosophy at Konigsberg, who said “It is no use deceiving ourselves England will let us go only when we are completely flattened out. Among the classes in Germany who reflect and know all are aware152 words
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Article206 1917-06-30 7 A British correspondent says We went against strong positions prepared to pay a heavy price for them and f juni our lions going through the worst places with imperceptible gaps in their ranks. One reached the appointed goal with the loss of three dead. Most thorough preparations206 words
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Article184 1917-06-30 7 London, June 12.—M Jonnart’s mission to Athens has evidently set Paris buzzing It is understood he represents France, Britain and Russia, and the securing ’of the Thessalian harvest is popularly supposed to be a very minor matter compared with others entrusted to him. Most drastic measures184 words
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Article54 1917-06-30 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5.45 p.m. till 7.15 p.m. to-day 1. Selection The Yeomen oj the Guard ...Saliivan 2. Hiawatha ...Moret 3. Selection The Gondoliers ...SulLvan 4. Waltz Gloriana ...Williams 5. Poppies Japanese Romanze ...Moret 6. March54 words
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NEWS FROM CHINA.
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Article834 1917-06-30 7 Peking, June 15.—General Cbaog Hsun entered Peking ytsterday afternoon wi’h all the pomp befitting an imperial conqueror. He arrived by special train, was met by the highest officials and was driven through the streets, which were guarded by all the armed forces in Peking, his own834 words
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Article297 1917-06-30 7 Text Of The Government Ordeh. £> Madras June 16.—Mrs. Besaut was recently summoned to Ootacamu id by G >- vernmeat in connecion with her agitation regarding Home Rule, but as the Govern »r was coming to Madras it was decided she should ses nim here.297 words
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Article157 1917-06-30 7 Bombay, June 20—Commenting on the internment of Mrs. Bessn' the Times of India says The action of the Madras Government is not only necessary io the interest of ths ordc-ed dsvelopment of Indian policy, but is years overdue No new policy of negation, the paper adds, will157 words
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Article165 1917-06-30 7 One of the most effective anti-submarine weapons we possess is the small, but übiquitous, mosquito craft, of which a considerable number has Already bean supplied by America. These boats only draw five feet of water, and are consequently bqj a small target for enemy torpedoes. They have a speed165 words
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Article131 1917-06-30 7 According to the Tidens Tegn (Christiania) 1,500 Scandinavian sailors, 1,000 of them Norwegians, arrived at Bergen from England. They belong to torpedoed ships, and many of them were very exhausted, since they had been carrie i on ships not adapted for passenger traffic. Some time ago the Norwegian131 words
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Article101 1917-06-30 7 Stockholm, May 12. —An official communique issued here states that at the conference of Swedish, Norwegian and Danish Ministers, it was unanimously agreed that the three countries shall maintain their policy of impartial neutrality. It was also decided that the Scandinavian State? will take no steps either alone101 words
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Article414 1917-06-30 7 Messr? Kennedy A Co., Penang, report as follows Markets have been quiet throughout the week but in spite of a further setback in the price of Rubber, shares are steady at the lower levels there being no pressure to realise. The London quotation is l|d below that414 words
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Article74 1917-06-30 7 Owing to the Horace Goldin Company concluding their season at tbe Empire rhis evening the public are reminded that a special and complete change of all new films will be presented to-morrow evening (Sunday) instead of Monday and the usa»l first class eafertaiomeat is promised, when further new74 words
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Advertisement180 1917-06-30 7 HOW TO CROW FST. Are you one of the many people who complain of being run down Are your muscles flabby and your nerves on edge Do yon feel greatly depressed and are you restless at nights and unrefreshed by sleep? Do you find yourself exhausted and trembling after any180 words
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Advertisement122 1917-06-30 7 Cockle's Pills go straight to the cause of liverish* ness,” constipation, biliousness, sick headache, indigestion, etc. and give you prompt relief. They act pleasantly and thoroughly, yet contain nothing injurious. They never losetheir effect on your system. That is what distinguishes them from so many other medicines. They contain none122 words
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Advertisement2302 1917-06-30 8 P. a O.—British India N.Y. K. tex K. P. M. and fceXAftvk AUSTRALIA AND china k I Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld jg| KON N iAA^cHA A p ,^j VAART w ApCdl L.lll<£. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. mtLL»» S (Companies Inoobpobated in England.) < P (INCOEPO M, ttotorv. Liability of Proprietors2,302 words
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