Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 July 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-07-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 160. VOL. LXXV. MONDAY, 9th JULY, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement899 1917-07-09 1 g IDQDDDDDDUDDDQODDDDaaannQDO WANTED g g IWBBER CONSIGNMENTS a for our bi-weekly auction sales, g o and private sales. Cash Adg vances made. g D orders for ESTATE SUPPLIES, o g GOODS for forwarding to any D g part of the world. g D FIRE INSURANCE business. S ‘ALLEN DENNYS Co.,899 words
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Advertisement80 1917-07-09 1 aoaanaaEHßßßßßaaMßßuaaaacia 8 IX THEN YOU ARE AWAY g n VV on leave you want to keep o in touch with Malayan affairs, g a Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do in no better way than by subs- cubing to the Weekly Edition of g the Pinang Gazette,”80 words
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Article500 1917-07-09 2 FRENCH PREMIER’S FORECAST. M. Alexandre Ribot, the French Premier, delivered an important speech at a dejeuner given by the French section of the Inter-Allied Parliamentary Conference in Paris for the delegates of Great Britain and Italy, on May 5. In proposing a toast to the Allies, M.500 words
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349 1917-07-09 2 Plans for 3,000,000 Tons a Year. When the war was over, said Earl Cuizon of Kedleston, in the House of Lords on May 10, the result of our present nava 1 programme would be that the naval tonnage of Britain would outnumber the naval349 words
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255 1917-07-09 2 Comedies at Sea. Amsterdam, May 21.—The Dutch liner Rvndam arrived ac Rotterdam, from New York, this evening, bringing Count A. Tarnowski, the former Austro-Hungarian Ambassador at Washington, Admiral von Hintze, the former German Minister at Peking, Prince Albert von Hohenlohe and his American wife, the255 words
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Article202 1917-07-09 2 Some are inclined to call this a dead town when for some there has not been a night that something has net been going on that has been worth mentioning. A moving picture show every night, a Methodist revival with good music and gospel preaching, a202 words
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Article536 1917-07-09 2 SMUTS’ GRAVE WARNING. My eyes have been opened to a serious danger which threatens not only the future of South Africa, but of the world. That is the enormous value of the military material you have in that great black continent. It is possible to train536 words
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Article169 1917-07-09 2 The Premier’s practice of utilising the breakfast meal for the transaction of important business is only possible to a generation that gets up early. Mr. Gladstone was probably the first statesman who in vited his friends to come to an early meal, and his breakfasts were sometimes169 words
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Advertisement499 1917-07-09 2 TO LET. No. 3, Rosa Road. Apply to Messrs. Nambyar Cheng Ean. c TO LET. SPRINGFIELD, No. 65, Western Road and No. 182, Barmah Road. Fitted with Electric Lights and Fans. Immediate entry. E. A. MANASSEH, 33, China Street, m th—u c TO LET. OFFICES, suitable for commercial or professional499 words
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Advertisement154 1917-07-09 2 1 Say Emphatically That Sciatica, that most excruciating of maladies can be oared I Little’S Oriental Balm ’cured me, after five years of misery. “It will cure you.” That voices the sentiment of one grateful patient. Thousands of others are ready to join in the chorus of praising this remarkable154 words
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Advertisement351 1917-07-09 2 Sole of Valuable Rubber Estate. THE VALUABLE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PERTANG RUBBER ESTATE Situate in the district of Jelebu, Negri Sembilan, F.M.S. containing ‘3,967 acres 1 rood 01 poles, of which 1,054| acres are planted with para rubber, will be/sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, BY Messrs. GLEESON Go., At the351 words
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Miscellaneous44 1917-07-09 2 g WAR CARTOONS. [Reproduced from the World's Press.] 1 -I J, I S If l/I ,-^Zsg' J -log KIDDING HIMSELF.—“ Philadelphia Public Ledger.” ssipl MaUWw F’" 'i t"' '-t A; 1 HIS PLACE IN THE SUN IS A HOT ONE.—” New York Evening Telegram.”-44 words
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Article1551 1917-07-09 3 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. (Specially Translated). The Sugar Market. Batavia. July 3.—According to a telegraphic report, received here from America, the sugar market is very firm and bookings rose to 5g dollar cent per pound, on which basis considerable sales (about 1 million picols) were effected ior1,551 words
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Article261 1917-07-09 3 The American papers have been printing some graphic stories, sent by Associated Press corn spondents, of the rush homewards from Siberia of Russian victims of the old regime. At the beginning of April no less than 50,000 sledges were speeding in endless chain across the snows261 words
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Article154 1917-07-09 3 The death of Sir John M‘Dougall, exchairman uf the London County Council, recalls his sensational campaign for the purification of the music-halls. The MDougall,” as he was styled by the rednosed comedians of the period, shared with Mrs. Ormiston Chant a great deal of public obloquy154 words
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123 1917-07-09 3 A San Francisco correspondent writes to the Handelsblad that American merchantmen on the Pacific are not to be armed. That Ocean is considered (safe to shipping, so that such forcible measures are.nqt necessary there.) This is of so much the more importance to Dutch123 words
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89 1917-07-09 3 The Idea Nazionale states that'according to information received through a diplomatic source, the Ottoman Government has sent to the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, through a neutral Government, propositions for the conclusion of a separate peace with Russia. This peace would be based upon the89 words
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81 1917-07-09 3 The U.S. Navy Department has decided to buy from American shipbuilders the seven Austrian ships, the Cara, the Ida, the Erny, the Anna, the Clara, the Teresa and the Lucia, now anchored, in American ports. The ships total 52,621 tons. After the necessary81 words
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Advertisement235 1917-07-09 3 xxxxxxxmxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx X BY APPOINTMENT H. M. THE KING. X S CONTRACTORS TO g g The British Admiralty, War Office, India Office g g and Government Hospitals throughout'the Straits g g Settlements and F. M. S. g X g CURRENT PRICES. S <C AT SELLER’S STORE OR DELIVERED ANY RAILWAY STATION.235 words
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Article114 1917-07-09 4 MNEMY ACTIVITY. jRuUTBKS Tblkukamb] London, July 8. A Russian utfioial report tmjs: In the cHreokion ol Kovel, in the region of Volaportkn, the euetny ie eate i gas. Eoeiuy counter attacks at Godov and at a wood west of Kouiuvhy failed. Denae attacks, supported by armoured ears, west of114 words
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Article342 1917-07-09 4 A Pro German Congreea. The Dagens Myheter (Stockholm) states that Mme. Maria Staskewite, the emissary sent out by the extreme Russian Socialists, arrived at Stockholm. She declares that M. Lenin’s influence is still growing and that hie party now has nearly 200 representatives in the 'Workmen’s and342 words
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Article92 1917-07-09 4 EMPEROR’S INDEPENDENT ACTION. Zu-ich, July 7. Tie Imperial amnesty to political prisoners is absorbing attention. The German parties are bitterly indignant, but dare nob openly critici-e the sovereign. Both the Premier and Foreign Minister were surprised when they heard the new*. Tney had no previous intima ion92 words
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Article176 1917-07-09 4 Mr. Vladimir Nosek, of the London branch of the Czech Press Bureau in Paris, writes from Thanet House, 231, Strand, London, W.C. —Even such a neutral as the Swedish Professor Kjellen, who is, to say the least, not unfavourably disposed towards the Central Powers, declared that176 words
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115 1917-07-09 4 though covering only 26.4 per cetii of the whole extent of Austria-Hungary, pays 57 per eent ef the whole jprwsure (te fcwone taxes, &c.). They are forced io support their enemy end oppressor. Is there any poezibdiif of seeasiug such an anachronistic survival as Angtrin-Hnu-gary115 words
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Article248 1917-07-09 4 Drastic Act By Auswia’s Kaibbb The indications of a change in the political, economic, and social orientation of Austria, which have been evident for many months, and which are the direct resalt of the war, find notable expression in the latest act of Kaiser Charles. He248 words
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Article49 1917-07-09 4 Loudon, July 8. An Italian official report says :We drove off an enemy attempt to capture advanced posts in rhe upper Vai tel line. Our raiding squadrons dropped twu and a half tons of explosives on military mercury extracting works at Idria. causing damage and a fre49 words
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Article24 1917-07-09 4 J CONFERENCE WITH MILITARY CHIEFS Amsterdam, July 8. Marshal von Hindenburg and General von Ludendorff are conferring with the Kaiser at Berlin.24 words
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Article146 1917-07-09 4 The following is a list of French losses as recorded in Reuter’s messages Sunk 2 s ffl g "q Week ended. e Over Under o 89 E S 1600 1600 2 4* tons. tons. 4th March 859 1 1 0 Uth 707 0 2 0 18th 920146 words
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Article117 1917-07-09 4 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Saturday. To-day. Sharks .2 s -3 s’® M x M aj Rubber (Dollar). Jimah $1.75 $1.85 $l.BO $1.90 Jeram K. $155 $1.65 $1.60 $1.70 ex rt Kamasan $5.30 $5.40 $5.15 $5.30 Kedah $4.20 $4.30117 words
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Article189 1917-07-09 4 FIRST DAY’S HANDICAPS. The following are the handicaps for the cpmiing day of Penang Races, Thursday 19th inst: Race 1. Tim 9 0 Query 8 4 Polar Star 9.0 Baba Ketcbit 8.3 Bide-a-Wee 8 9 Dara 8 2 Krelis Sister 8.7 Farisha 8.2 Race 2. Mystic 11.5 Pretty189 words
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Article564 1917-07-09 4 German Kultur in Burma. “J A p" writing in the “Statesman” recalls the following incident—l have read with interest M’s letter in the Statesman of June 12 on “Dr Fuhrer and German Kultur.” It brought back to mind an incident which happened when I was io Burma about 17 vests564 words
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Advertisement347 1917-07-09 4 WANTED ASSISTANT for Rubber Estate. Must have had 2-3 years’ experience with Malay and Tamil Labour. Apply with testimonials, stating salary required, and when free. Box No. 154, c/o Pinang Gazette FOR SALE. CHEVROLET CAR bouiih» April. 1917. Stepney wheel and other extras Price $2.Z00BUCK MAS I'KR, Taiping. The Bankruptcy347 words
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Miscellaneous279 1917-07-09 4 E r MPI R THEATRE Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. AT lON NOW SHOWING AND DRAWING PACKED HOUSES. Commencing at the Empire next Thursday, July 12th, MAURICE E. BANDMAN, PRESENTS THE OPERATIC EVENT OF 1917. July 12th High Jinks. July 13th The Bing Boys are here. July 14th Mr. Manhattan* PLANS279 words
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Article519 1917-07-09 5 HOW HE OPENED A CAFE. Harry Leader seized a Martini Henri rifle, flong himself on the carpet, toofc long careful aim and blazed away. General Sir Alfred Codrington and Lady Codrington and Mr. G anville C. Cunningham, chairman of the National People’s Association, whose newest [premises with rifle519 words
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Article258 1917-07-09 5 One of the most remarkable sidelights on Germany’s decreasing man power is,the calling up of dogs for actual military service. They are not to be used for Red Cross work as dogs have been employed in the German Army throughout the war. but specifically for the purpose258 words
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Article289 1917-07-09 5 The following is a translation of an official telegram received by the Imperial Japanese Legation in Bangkok On the 26ch instant Viscount Mbtono delivered an address in the Imperial Diet regarding the external policies of Japan. After declaring that there was no need of making changes in289 words
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Article188 1917-07-09 5 The British Civil Service Estimates for the year ending March 31st, 1918, in so far as they affect Siam, are as follow There are the following votes —ConsulGeneral £l,OOO, with £2OO local allowance (temporary); Consul Chiengmai, £7OO and £2OO local allowance (temporary); Senggora, £fio9, with188 words
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Article254 1917-07-09 5 A Special Gazette gives details of the appointment of H R H the Prince of Kambaeng Bejra as temporary Commissioner of Siamese Railways, giving as a reason Hi-» Majesty’s desire to have the two lines amalgamated. Since his appointment H R H the Prince has already reported favourably254 words
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Advertisement554 1917-07-09 5 jNM 1 1 The'First Dose benefits i If you suffer from Neurasthenia, Nervous Debility, IS Dyspepsia, Anatmia, Insomnia, are too easily over- o|i tired, or convalescent from Malarial Fever, etc., mr Up every dose of VITAFER you take will help you a JP sB good step on the road to554 words
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Advertisement40 1917-07-09 5 I PINKETTES are an ideal laxative for 2 j Children. Gentle as Nature—do not Gripe. I 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on re- g ceipt of price from DR. WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY, SINGAPORE. g40 words
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Advertisement486 1917-07-09 5 Special Food tor Starved Nerves. rSANAPHOS I I I I I aS W s I B rd I oJ THE IDEAL RECONSTRUCTIVE NERVE FOOD I HH A VALUABLE RESTORATIVE IN NEURASTHENIA NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA AND AN/EMIA fl| Sanaphos supplies the element J Moreover Sanaphos contains other’ which is needed by our486 words
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Article55 1917-07-09 6 Powell. —At Tanjong Pau Estate on «nndav, July 3th, to Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Tyndale Powell, daughter. Anderson. —On July Ist, at tbe Maternity Hospital. Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Anderson, Sungei Dsngar Estate, Johore, a daughter. Baker.—On July 4tb, at Kuala Lumpur, the wife of C.55 words
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Article809 1917-07-09 6 The recurrence of an aerial raid on London and the numerous civilian casualties caused thereby have very naturally served to renew the agitation in favour of reprisals. The subject has been widely discussed in rhe home press, on the platform and in Parliament. It may be recal'ed that after809 words
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Article562 1917-07-09 6 The latest developments on tbe Russian front are not so satisfactory, from the point of view of progress and captures by General Brussiloff’s troops, as were those of the opening days of the offensive. It would be a mistake, perhaps, to allow this consideration to outweigh the562 words
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Article18 1917-07-09 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $111.50 per picul, business done—an increase of $1.50.18 words
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Article36 1917-07-09 6 Messrs Lean Co., are officially informed that the output from Ipoh Tin Dredging, Ltd., during June was 345 piculs. The output of Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging (N. L.) for last week was 22 tons.36 words
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Article32 1917-07-09 6 Tbe following was the rubber quotation in London on July 6th, received yesterday Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2s s|d Smoked Sheet 2s 5d [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]32 words
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Article1544 1917-07-09 6 Mr. Putnam Weale’s romance, The Altar Fire,” one of a "The Altar trilogy commenced with Fire.” The Eternal Priestess and to be completed with The Temple Bells,” makes its appearance at a time when political events in China have marched to the edge of civil war. Putnam1,544 words
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Article218 1917-07-09 6 Yesterday at the Hindu Sabha Halt large meeting of Hindus, both of Penang and Province Wellesley, was held to thank the Government for the grant of the Advisory Board, with Mr. V. M. Nagappa Pillay in the Chair. Mr J. Chelliah, the Secretary of the Hina® Advisory218 words
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Advertisement316 1917-07-09 6 Bantation Knives en by a SELANGOR PLANTER in Sheffield libber trees. The curve at the end is j so as to prevent the fingers from coming tapping. Samples will be given to bonaE Coy., se Star” Brand specially lined for use in Rubber Estates. I FOR SALE I MOTOR CARS316 words
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Advertisement25 1917-07-09 6 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of tbe Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Bungalows for families also single and double rooms. Laundry on the Premises.25 words
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Obituary20 1917-07-09 6 DEATH. Clkavbr. Killed in France, Lieutenant Eric Arnoid Cleaver, R F.C., fifth son ot R S. Cleaver, Liverpool; aged 36.20 words
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Article412 1917-07-09 7 FRENCH AIR REPRISALS. aebial activity at the FRONT. THE RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE. GERMAN REPULSES IN FRANCE. Another German raid on London, by aeroplnnes stated to number from twenty to twenty six, inflicted casualties, so far announced, comprising 37 killed and 141 injured. One 6f the raiders was destroyed at412 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration994 1917-07-09 7 [Reuter’s elbgrams.l FRENCH GUNS’ PART. London, July 6. Reuter’s correspondent at the French Headquarters gives further interesting details of the big German attempt on Chemin des Danes on July 3rd. The battle was most important, and it differed from most actions of its kind. Firstly in the[Reuter’s ’ elbgrams.l - 994 words
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Article, Illustration169 1917-07-09 7 ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. London. July 6. Field Marshal Haig reports artillery activity astride the Scarpe and in the neighbourhoods of Messines and Nieuport. A Slight Advance. London, July 7. Field Marshal Haig- reports that the British troops slightly advanced the line east of Wytschaete. We repulsed a raid169 words
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Article166 1917-07-09 7 EXTENSIVE OPERATIONS IN GERMANY. Paris, July 8. Eighty-four French machines carried out a series of brilliant operations on Friday night, some attacking towns far into enemy territory, as a reprisal for the German bombardments of open towns. Eleven machines dropped 2| tons of bombs on Treves, causing166 words
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Article22 1917-07-09 7 Maestricbts, July 8. “Les Nouvelles” states that 20 Belgians in Brussels, and 18 in Liege, were shot on July Ist.22 words
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Article, Illustration1702 1917-07-09 7 SEVERAL MACHINES DESTROYED. SEVERE CASUALTIES.’ London, July 7. A British official report states About 9-30 this morning considerable numbers of hostile aircraft, probably in two parties, appeared over the Isle of Thanet, and the east coast of Essex. After dropping bombs on Thanet, the raiders proceeded1,702 words
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Article596 1917-07-09 7 WAR MINISTER AND MISTAKES, Paris, July 8. The Chamber concluded a secret debate extending over severs! days on the conduct of the operations, by adopting a vote of confidence iu the Government by 375 votes to 23, after a stirring appeal by M. Painleve for a continuance596 words
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Russia.
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Article, Illustration640 1917-07-09 8 FURTHER HEAVY FIGHTING. London, July 6. A Rus’ian official report says there was increased reciprocal artillery fire in the direction of Zolotchev and Sharw, and encounters in the region of Dzikerlany. The enemy’s artillery fire was intense east of Lipi'za Dolna. The Germans showed a white flag and suggested640 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article61 1917-07-09 8 BRITISH ARTILLERY SUCCESS. London, July 6. An Egypt official ceport say< the situation is unchanged. There has been considerable artillery fire. We put out of action thirteen enemy guns during June, and destroyed many gun emplacements. The health of the troops is satisfactory. The hospital admissions are lower than61 words
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Article32 1917-07-09 8 BATTLE IN PROGRESS. London, July 6. A Russian report says a battle is proceeding in the direction of Sakkiz, in the region of Bistana, and the Abishirvan river, with reinforced Turks.32 words
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Article18 1917-07-09 8 Salonika, July 8. Greek refugees from Asia Minor state that Enver Pasha has gone to Mesopotamia.18 words
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Article62 1917-07-09 8 MISSION TO JEDDAH. Rome, July 7. A semi-official telegram from Jeddah states that a mission composed of Mussulmans from Tripoli, Cyrenaica and Erythrea and the Italian Somaliland arrived at Jeddah and were cordially greeted by the inhabitant*. The mission are studying the question of pilgrimages to the holy62 words
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The Balkans.
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Article60 1917-07-09 8 BRITISH REGAIN TRENCHES* London, July 6. A British official Salonika report says We drove out the enemy from our trenches on a ridge west of Doldzeli, in which he had gained a temporary foothold. Our aeroplanes bombed Drama, Poma and Angista stations, an aerodrome at Drama and other camps60 words
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Article48 1917-07-09 8 BANQUET AT ATHENS. Athens. July 7. The Greek Government gave a banquet to M Jonnart, toasting his health and that of General Sarrail, who was also present. M. Venez Q los said the Greek people would fulfil their obligations with ardour, especially the Alliance with heroic Serbia.48 words
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Article23 1917-07-09 8 London, July 7. The Derby will be run at Newmarket on July 31st and the Oaks on August 2nd.23 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article114 1917-07-09 8 SEVERE FIGHTING. London, July 7. An Italian official report says As the result of a surprise attack we carried forward our line north west of Selo, in the Carso sector, capturing outposts and prisoners. We maintained the ground against violent counter-attacks, throwing back the enemy in disorder114 words
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Article37 1917-07-09 8 THE WEEK’S FIGURES. Paris, July 8. During the w*ek ending July Ist the arrivals were 947 and the departures 1,053. Four vessels over and four under 1,600 tons were sunk The unsuccessful attacks numbered three.37 words
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Article38 1917-07-09 8 BY U BOAT. London, July 7. A French official report says that h French submarine was torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine in the Mediterranean. Several officers and crew were lost, nine being saved.38 words
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Article85 1917-07-09 8 Paris, Joly 7. American naval officer-, interviewed, say they believed two sub utrines were sunk by the destroyed escorting the contingent in the Atlantic. They state one submarine dived when sighted, but the sea was trau a p<rans and a destroyer manoeuvred to yet the submarine, which was85 words
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Article25 1917-07-09 8 TEN MISSING. London, July 6. The Admira’ty reports that a mine sweeper in the Mediterranean was mined and sunk. Ten are missing.25 words
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Article32 1917-07-09 8 London July 8. The Admiral y reports that a British destroyer on July 6th whs torpedoed and sunk iu the North Sea. One officer and seven men were killed32 words
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Article404 1917-07-09 8 Three Swedish ships carrying American foodstuffs from British ports to Sweden have just been torpedoed by German submarines in the North Sea, and the act has aroused violent indignation throughout Sweden. There has for some time boon a great ■carcity of food there, and some404 words
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Article145 1917-07-09 8 SECOND READING PASSED Ottawa, July 6. The Canad an House of Commons passed the second reading of the C< ascription Bill 118 votes to 55. The Voting. Ottawa, July 6. Twenty-six L berals supported the second reading. The announcement of the vote wqs followed by the singing145 words
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Article97 1917-07-09 8 LARGE SAVING IN TRANSPORT. London, July 7. The Controller of Coal Mines has arranged a scheme under which Great Britain in divided into twen«v areas, in which consumers will obtain coal from the nearest point of production. Existing contracts for supplies from long dis’ances wdl be97 words
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Article69 1917-07-09 8 A SERIOUS PROBLEM. New York, July 8. Two Germans were arrested, including the Paymaster of the spy system in the United States. The officials believe information is reaching Germany in commercial messages to neutrals, hence a more severe censorship of cablegrams is expec r ed. Investigation has69 words
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Article68 1917-07-09 8 Washington, July 8. In the Senate debate on the Food Bill, the House defeated an amendment by 52 votes to 34, seeking to prohibit the manu facture of beer and distilled liquors, but adopted an amendment by 52 to 30 votes forbidding importation of distilled liquors, also68 words
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Article20 1917-07-09 8 Washington, July 7. The United States has lent a further £20,000,000 to Britain and £12,000,000 to Italy.20 words
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Article33 1917-07-09 8 Washington', July 8. The United States has granted a Loan to France of £20,000,000 sterling, making the total loaned to France £62,000,000, and to all the Allies £260,000,000.33 words
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Article43 1917-07-09 8 TRADE DIFFICULTIES. Washington, July 8. The American Ambassador in Mexico returned and conferred with Mr Lansing. The Anglo-American companies in Mexico made representations to Washington over the increased Mexican export taxes for oil, and the new regulations regarding landholding by foreign corporations.43 words
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Article48 1917-07-09 8 BARCELONA’S ACTION. Paris, July 6. The Catalonian Deputies and Senators, assembled at Barcelona, unanimously called on the Government to establish administrative autonomy in Spain and decided to convoke an extraordinary meeting of all Parliamentarians at Barcelona on July 19, if the Government does not open the Cortes.48 words
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Article165 1917-07-09 8 PARLIAMENT AND CONTROL. London, July 6. In the House of Commons, replying to many complaints of lack of Parliamentry control of finance, Mr. Bonar Law stated that a Select Committee would be appointed to consider how control cou d best be obtained, also co examine the expenditure of165 words
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Article69 1917-07-09 8 MR. BONAR LAW’S STATEMENT. London, July 6. In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law stated that as his duties as Chancellor did not allow him to give as much time as he would like to the work of the War Cabinet probably an addition would be69 words
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Article154 1917-07-09 8 GERMAN PRESS AND HOLLAND. London, July 6. The German Press is naturally making the most of the riisturbar ces in Holland with the object of stirring up trouble between the British and the Dutch, but with no likelihood of any success. It is officially stated at the154 words
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Article86 1917-07-09 8 REPLY TO HOLLAND’S APPEAL. The Hague, July 8. Replying to representations by the Dutch Minister in London, in connection with the extension of the British danger zone in the North Sea, the British Government on July 6th declared that the measure was in no way against86 words
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Article78 1917-07-09 8 REVELATIONS IN AMERICA. San Frarcisco, July 8. The great conspiracy to promote an auti-Brirish revolution in India was wider than had hitherto been su-pected. Ninetyeight persons, ranging from millionaires to Hindu labourers, including prominent business men. German ex-Consuls in Chicago, Honolulu, and Shanghai, and exAttaches at the78 words
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Article13 1917-07-09 8 London, July 7. It transpires that Brigadier-General Holmes has been killed.13 words
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Article27 1917-07-09 8 London, July 7. Silver is at 39 13/16 and the market is quiet. London, July 81 Silver is at 39f. The market is quiet.27 words
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Article462 1917-07-09 8 A SERIOUS SITUATION. Peking, Jojy g The situatim is becoming serious. Every train in the past few days Wa3 packed with Chinese fleeing to Tientsin The interruption of communicationg caused a panic. The foreign hotels are full of refu» ees Smail American and Japanese reinforce ments462 words
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Article210 1917-07-09 8 THE FIRST MEETING. London, July 6. In the Hou°e of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George announced that the Irish Convention would meet in Dublin, on July 25th, in order to deal with preliminary business, including the appointment of a Chairman. The Government thoughl- was obviously better that the Convention210 words
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Article18 1917-07-09 8 NATIONALIST RETURNED. Loudon, July The Nationalist, Mr. Michael Hearn been returned, unopposed, f° r Dublin County.18 words
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Advertisement24 1917-07-09 8 N. NAKAMURA, LICENSED DENTIST, S.S. F.M.S. AT JUNCTION OF PENANG AND ARGYLL ROADS. SUNDAY, EVERYDAY, 10 am*to 12 noon 8 am- to 6 pm.24 words
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Article1415 1917-07-09 9 -“S F P." AVr Tyndale Powtll is leaving Taryoag Fau Estate, Alor Star for Lawderdale, Mr. W Bains is to act temporarily as Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court, Singapore. X Mr. W. J. Gunstoo, Probationer in the Police Force 5f the Stra'te Settlements, has resigned. Mr\W.-“S F P." - 1,415 words
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Article204 1917-07-09 9 The fifth anniversary of the Penang Hindu Sabha was celebrated yesterday at the Hindu Sabha Hall. There was a good attendance of Hindus, both of Penang and Province Wellesley. Mr. A. Singaram Pillay was in the chair. The Hon. Secretary, Mr. V. Nadasa Pillay, read his report,204 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article463 1917-07-09 9 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.-’ Sir, —With reference to the letter by a correspondent in your issue of July 7th regarding Civilisation now showing and drawing the public in Penang, I beg to state that in characterizing the play as a .demoralizing propaganda, your correspondent463 words
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Article483 1917-07-09 9 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —The thanks of the community are due to Signor G. Gibelli for writing and to you for publishing his letter on the above subject. A couple of events have occurred, recently, in Penang of which the production483 words
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Article55 1917-07-09 9 Subscriptions received from North Perak now amount to $843/49 f from -Central Perak $528/70; and from SoutS Perak $365/00. Total $1,737 19. The following are additional subscribers in North Perak >—Messrs O Marks, H R Owen, T B Furbes, W Sellar, C Bedford Towkays Ng55 words
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Article64 1917-07-09 9 The following message from Mr. Lloyd George appears in the annual report of the Church Army.—“ I take this opportunity of bearing my testimony to the extreme usefulness of the Church Army Recreation Huts at home and in all the theatres of war to H.64 words
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119 1917-07-09 9 The subscriptions to 30th June, are as follows No: of Applications Amount November 1916 239 429,260 December 145 January 1917 193 244,880 February 210 335,580 Mftr ch 324 247,000 A P nl 141 312,960 Ma y >» 115 265,220 June 74 159,440 1,441 $2,277,380119 words
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Article112 1917-07-09 9 Phaya Rajasena has been detailed by the Ministry of the Interior to proceed to Kanchaburi in order to investigate the wholesale manufacture of bombs reported by the Police of the District. It appears that a nice trade in these explosives is being carried on by a resident112 words
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Article79 1917-07-09 9 The management of The Electric Polyscope prides itself on the coolness cleanliness and comfort of its cosy Cinema hall in Argyll Road and on the excellence of its pictures. The present programme is a varied and attractive one and the new orchestra under Mr. W. P. P.79 words
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Article162 1917-07-09 9 The following are additional rubber outputs for June:— Ayer Kuniug lbs, 6,000 Tebrau 63,261 The rainfall as recorded by the Fort Gauge, for the four days ended 9 a.m. to-d*y was 149 millimetres (about 5.8 inches). There has just returned to the Colony after an absence of about162 words
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Article1089 1917-07-09 9 A REPLY TO CRITICS. Lord Sydenham writes in a Home paper I know of no evidence which can justify the attacks which have been made on the equipment of our afr service or the distrust of our position which is being inculcated in some quarters. The casualties1,089 words
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Article44 1917-07-09 9 THE YEAR’S PROFIT. [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, July 9 The Kiuta Association's report shows profit or $89,805. A dividend of 10 per cent, on cumulative preference shares for ’.he five years 1912 to 1917 is proposed* htjcl $l6 695 carried forward.44 words
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Article170 1917-07-09 9 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 9. At the annual meeting nf Ulu Panflatk Rubber Co., Ltd., the ChHiiman slated that the increased profir, was due to a 30 per c ut. increase in the uu'put, and a reduc- lon of in costs. Ihe debentures had nearly170 words
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Article568 1917-07-09 9 In the Court of Appeal the 'case of L. Sutro and Co. v. Heilbut, Symons and Co., has been decided before Lord Justice Swinfen Eady, Lord Justice Scratton, and Mr. Judice Bray. It was a case where Messrs. Heilbut, Symons and Co., of Minaing-lane, E.C., as sellers568 words
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Advertisement37 1917-07-09 9 Diamond and Wedding and Gem set Jewellery Engagement Rings. Jewellery of Latest Designs at very moderate prices. N. D. De SILVA, Manufacturing Jeweller and Engraver, 74, BISHOP STREET. PENANG. Re-setting and Established ing aiid mounting. 1900. ilding.37 words
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Article939 1917-07-09 10 Last year the Federated Malay States had so much surplus revenue that the Government was able to invest $13,714,285 in British Exchequer Bonds. In other words it almost covered the Public Debt of $l5, 000,030 by savings from revenue in a single year. The Government asked939 words
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Article914 1917-07-09 10 The first part of the funeral service for the Rsjah of Sarawak took place on May 23rd at the parish church, Cirencester. The coffin was covered with the national flag of Sarawak. The service was conducted by the Rev A J Kitsou. The chief mourners were914 words
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Advertisement417 1917-07-09 10 GREEN OLD AGE Assured by the Occasional Use of Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills. tTo reach a green old age and enjoy good health can only be obtained by the care of the system. It is from the little irregularities of the system that the common ailments arise, and nature417 words
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Advertisement219 1917-07-09 10 Bui Epi gj] Variety of Uses. The uses to which LEA PERRINS’ SAUCE can be put are innutnerable. At Luncheon, Dinner or Supper, it is the ideal sauce for Roast Meats, Fish, Game, Cheese, Salad, etc. In the Kitchen, k is indispensable to the/ cook for flavouring Soups, Steivs, Minced219 words
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Article622 1917-07-09 11 NEW SWISS REPATRIATION SCHEME. Berne, May 19.—0 f late indirect discussions have been taking place, through the medium of Switzerland, between France and Germany, discussions which are of great interest because their result afftets British prisoners of war in Germany and Switzerland. We are, in short, on622 words
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Article134 1917-07-09 11 French Confidence in the New Measures. Paris, May 20. The Gaulois says If we consider the situation from the point of view of the submarine war, we find in last week’s satieties good ground for hope. The fact that the torpedoing of ships has suddenly fallen about134 words
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Article327 1917-07-09 11 Copenhagen, May 20.—The Dagens Nyheter (Stockholm) states that the Swedish Minister in Berlin yesterday ordered a protest to be made against the torpedoing of three large Swedish steamers which were carrying grain from England to Sweden. To-day a secret meeting of the Riksdag will be held,327 words
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Article135 1917-07-09 11 Simla, 22nd June: The admission of the undermentioned non-commissioned officer to the Military Division of the Indi an Order of Merit is sanctioned To the 2nd class of Order, No, 3231 Naik Malik Khan, Rifles, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action on 21st April,135 words
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Article95 1917-07-09 11 For the period from the 6th to 12th July, 1917, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings and five pence per lb.. and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an advalorem basis in95 words
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Article88 1917-07-09 11 Tokio, June 21.—The Kenseikai Party has not issued a new manifesto, but has decided to move a vote of want of confidence in the Government, because the Terauchi Ministry is not founded on a Party basis. The Kokuminto Party has been invited to join in the vote, but88 words
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Article24 1917-07-09 11 Penang :—The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. SINDANGLAJA PrEANGKR, JAVA Grand Hotel.24 words
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Advertisement460 1917-07-09 11 The British Government and the Government of the Straits Settlements have both decided that One-sixth of One s Income ia a proper amount for a man to spend for Assurance of his Wife and Children and provision for his old age, And they have agreed to remit the INCOMte TAX460 words
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Advertisement473 1917-07-09 11 |R. YOUNG Co., Ltd., PENANG. CAST CONCRETE SPECIALITIES I OF OUR OWN MANUFACTURE. g FANCY “MOSAIC” J |II B j k Pressed Concrete Flooring Tiles II A 1 IN I la m tbh V Artistic Colors and Patterns. g i o ri -F 7 7 F i I|| M XyM473 words
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Advertisement2170 1917-07-09 12 9 jh.li i nmi iw— i i yiWMCg»—— r ~w ”■>> ~T »*a——' _<. P. O. British India N. Y. K. J|Tv K. P. M. An/*<sr I ino Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. fl koninklijke incorporated m England by u osa i C i, atlw ApC3r Line. IPIwaR maatschappu (Co.PA.tB.2,170 words
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