Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 July 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-07-16 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. .166. VOL. LXXV. MONDAY, 16th JULY, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement826 1917-07-16 1 g IOUDUom-uuaoanaDnoDDQDcoDnD WANTED g 0 RUBBER CONSIGNMENTS d for our bi-weekly auction sales, v and private sales. Cash Ad- g vances made. C ORDERS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES, D fl GOOPS for forwarding to any g part of the world. 0 Fl RE INSURANCE business. o ALLEN DENNYS Co.. g 6826 words
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Advertisement84 1917-07-16 1 caaDDDDaaaaanaaaanaaaDaana 1 \A 7HEN YOU ARE away a n V V on leave you want to keep q 2 in touch with Malayan affairs, g H Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do I in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of B84 words
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Article1210 1917-07-16 2 THE LAST FIGHT FOR SAMARA. Eye-witness writing on May 10, says the last stand the Turks made before they quitted the Baghdad Railway arid fell back on Tekrit was between Istabulai and Samara. We drove the enemy from his strong position at Istabulat station on the night of1,210 words
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Advertisement876 1917-07-16 2 TDEQUIRED IMMEDIATELY for the MUNICIPAL NOTICE. I AX. Mawcbi Mine, Barmab, Mill Manager accustomed to T'.n and Wolfram dressing. Knowledge of Engineering Municipal Commissioners of the Essential. Salary about $350 per mensem. Town of Singapore invite applications Apply with copies of testimonials to f or the post of Assistant Engineer.876 words
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Advertisement261 1917-07-16 2 The British Government and the Government of the Straits Settlements have both decided that One-sixth of One’s Income is a proper amoaut for a tn*n to spend for Assurance of his Wife and Children and provision for his old aye, And they have agreed to remit the INCOME TAX on261 words
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Advertisement684 1917-07-16 2 BY ORDER OF THE LIQUIDATOR (W. H. MACGREGOR.) B In the Matter of the Alien Enemies (Winding-Up) Ordinance 1914 and B of the Amending Ordinances (Nos., I and XIX of 1915, 8 No. 16 of 1916 and No. VI of 1917) B AND In the Matter of the SINGAPORE OIL684 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article757 1917-07-16 3 AHEAD OF THE MAIL L •ndon. June B.—The Daily Telegraph’s correspondent at Athens states that Constantine offered to intervene in the v ir on the side of the Allies, the sole condit. being the recall of General Sarrail, iinnander of the Allied forces in Macedo; ia. The offer757 words
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Article154 1917-07-16 3 udon, June 26.—The “Times” corresp,, 1 at Athens stat s that M. Venezelos I 11 unreserved participation in the war, 'pposed to the coercion of the Greeks. j "Ti as Parliament assembles he will lay g s Programme before it. The army now og th o Bulgars154 words
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Article121 1917-07-16 3 Petrograd, June 15. —Details of the Kronstadt revolt show the crews of the warships Republica, Gangoot, and Diana, gave notice to the Provisional Government that the exCzar must be given over to the Revolutionaries in order that he might be sentenced. The Government took no notice of121 words
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Article569 1917-07-16 3 Washington, June 15.—1 t is stated that the Entente has concluded that Russia’s position affects the Allies’ plans especially in regard to military operations in the near future, but no action on the part of Russia can irreparably damage the Allies’ cause. A telegram from Rome say569 words
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Article79 1917-07-16 3 .London. June 10.—The “Daily Chronicle’s Roumanian correspondent says: The whole of Roumania is watching the Russian situation with the greatest anxiety. Roumania is irrevocably the boundary of the Allies. The Germans are continually showering leaflets advocating peace, saying the Roumanians are victims of French or English79 words
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Article46 1917-07-16 3 Berne, June s.—Swiss towns are swarming with Turkish diplomats, including the Minister of Finance, and Rauff Pasha, who is the brother of Enver Pasha, is seeking to get into touch with the Allies with the object of negotiating a separate peace.46 words
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43 1917-07-16 3 Paris, June 17. —In commemoration of the irrival of the first American army in France i commission has granted a remission of all military punishments and a supplementary allowance of half a litre of wine to all soldiers.43 words
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Article67 1917-07-16 3 Rome, June 12. —Austrian and German newspapers state that the reason why the Emperor Karl refrained from taking the ustomary constitutional oath, was that h< vas awaiting the preparation of a new con dilution under which five states would be •rested. The Emperor desires the creation J67 words
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Article69 1917-07-16 3 Amsterdam, June 6.—German newspapers state that Dr. von Betlimann-Hollweg visited Brussels yesterday and discussed with General von Falkenhausen the question of the administrative partition of Belgium. Practically every Belgian official declined to co-operate with Germany Dr. von Beth-mann-Hollweg and General Falkenhaussen are seeking to find an69 words
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Article40 1917-07-16 3 Rome, June s.—General Ferrero, Commander of the Italian troeps in Albania, has proclaimed the unity and independence of the whole of Albania under Italian protection. Albania will have free institutions, a national Army, courts and schools.40 words
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Article109 1917-07-16 3 London, June 16. —A disorderly scene occurred in the House of Commons on Friday on the question of air reprisals. Mr. Pemberton Billing (independent member, East Herts) asked Mr. Bonar Law to move the adjournment to discuss the question. Mr. Bonar Law refused and Mr.109 words
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Article111 1917-07-16 3 Washington, June 16.—Much interest is taken in the Japanese Note to America stating that Japan does not endorse America’s Note to China appealing for an adjustment of China’s internal differences. Japan declines to take similar action. American officials believe Japan’s attitude is based upon a claim to111 words
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Article133 1917-07-16 3 New York, June 6.—The Washington correspondent of the New York Times says, he has learned that Japan has informed the Russian Government that if it withdraws from the war Japan in consultation with Britain, will consider what measures she shall take, as she is determined to stand133 words
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Article54 1917-07-16 3 New York, June 17.—J he Hague correspondent of the New York Tinies says Democracy is fast gaining a hold in Holland. The Provincial States elected their first Chamber last Friday. It is proposed to revise the constitution providing for universal suffrage and proportionate representation with probably54 words
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Article163 1917-07-16 3 London, J use 15.—The flying fragments of boilers, bricks and gasometer frames are responsible for a large proportion of the casualties ai Ashton-under-Lyne. Some debris was hurled a mile. One spot is described as reswnbling a shambles. Flames from the munition works ignited a cotton mill163 words
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Article42 1917-07-16 3 London, June 10.—The report that Colonel M inston Churchill has been appointed President of the Air Board vice Lord Cowdray, resigned, has not been confirmed. The pr<> posed appointment meets with strong opposition. and Lord Beresford bitterly condemns it.42 words
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Article331 1917-07-16 3 PO 111 o N OF M ANU Fa CT U R HRS. Messrs. James F. Hutton Co., Ltd rep-orted on Wednesday, June Y'ester- Last day. Meek. Liverpool Cotton. Mid-American—Spot 14.91 13.45 i cl-American Current Month 1 rr’ r v P tian —Spot 27.00 r.G.r. Egyptian. Current Month331 words
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Advertisement424 1917-07-16 3 If I® jbff no is a sure sign that the brain and bodily functions are out of >l'/ harmony. The quickest restorative is VITAFER, which, although not 'i a or stimulant, gives simultaneous nerve and body nutrition. Doctor writes “I have had good results from VITAFER in my own family,424 words
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Miscellaneous37 1917-07-16 3 WAR CARTOONS. [Reproduced J om the World's Press IHW&SbA CX rX- _X\ -\i ’jGflgHfc Wi^V\VSb v J/;i ‘3 n? 4 B t—— < THE SPIRIT OF ’l7.—“ New York Evening Telegram.” X j a J FACE.—” Louisville Times.”37 words
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Article912 1917-07-16 4 MR. MANHATTAN.” Mr. Manhattan,” successfully presented by the Bandman Opera Company at the Empire Theatre, Penang, on Saturday night is a cheerful melange, and if it rather resembles the curate’s eng the parts that are good are as acceptable as the average musical play of to day,912 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article231 1917-07-16 4 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette 1 Sib, —What I wish Mr Haniffi to understand is that strictly to adhere to the calendar in these parts, which discloses the month of Sha’ban as closing with 29days, would be wrong. As this is the material point of these231 words
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Article556 1917-07-16 4 [From Our Own Correspondent]. Singapore, July 16. At the annual general meeting of the Kinta Association Mr. Cook, the Chairman, said apart from the reduction of debt mentioned in the report, they had since the beginning of the new year paid off $20,000. It was impossible to give556 words
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Advertisement307 1917-07-16 4 MEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SITUATION WANTED. TAI CETNCj By AN EXPERT Book-keeper as Clerk or Clerk Conductor thoruuxb know- Motoi" RpfiAif*ino Cfi.. ledge of Estate acccuul, Storp work, and HlVlUl Kv jJlAirillg Vv«, from new clearing to tapping. Excellent gJ Bnrmah Road. Penang, testimonials Apply to Box No. 157, c/o Pinang Gazette.307 words
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Advertisement37 1917-07-16 4 g LARGE QUANTITIES OF I ESTATE REQUISITES SUPPLIES g g ALWAYS STOCKED. 1 FOR PRICES PLEASE APPLY TO t 'i 1 I HAN TONG CO., Il Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents, 242, Beach Street, Potaang. Telephone 743.37 words
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Miscellaneous261 1917-07-16 4 V M P I R r' THEATRE Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. LAST PERFORMANCE OF THE Bandman Opera Co., 41 LONDON ARTISTS. A GALAXY OF TALENT AND BEAUTY. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! LAST AND FAREWELL PERFORMANCE July 16th The Girl from Ciro’s. The Latest London Dresses and Specially Painted Scenery. I PRICES FROM:261 words
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Article986 1917-07-16 5 «C X 4 w NAMES. i 11 I .5 "T, X RUBBER (Dollar.) Ahn* Gajah Rubber Estate 54.10 $4.20 Aver Kuning Rubber Estates Sl| 51.30 Aver Molek $2.3(< S—•; Ayer Pauas Rubber Sl°4 8‘ Balgownie Rubber Estate s’>f S' Batu Liutang 51.20 prem. Du. (7 per cent. Pref.) $l5986 words
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Article646 1917-07-16 5 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 17th July, 1917, I.—The Planters Vase—3 p.m. Value $4OO and $lOO to Second Horse A Handicap for »11 Ex Griffins. Entrance. Fee $25. Distance one mile. Tim, 9.0, Mr J R Glendinnine’a bku Polar Star, 9 0, Mr M S Ariffin’s c m Ride a646 words
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Article304 1917-07-16 5 Unsatisfactory Returns. The fourth annual ordinary general meetink, of shareholders in the Penang Coconut Estates, Ltd., was held at noon on June 30tb, at the office of Messrs. Whittali and Co., Colombo. Sir J. Thomson Broom, director, presided. The Chairman said:—l have to express the directors’ de?p regret304 words
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Article74 1917-07-16 5 The case of Tan Keng Lan, proprietor of Chop Seng Guan, and his manager, Tan Chin Keat, who were charged with attempting to trade with the enemy in breach of the Trading with the Enemy Ordinance, which case was postponed for decision, was called on at74 words
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Advertisement116 1917-07-16 5 7 1 "vltV Y\ 1 iIOSBO -’j j V X X xSgaggygsa. J WW J JI «reg. v (]T Buying a MICHELIN TYRE is buying the BEST TYRE. £ll In existence and the BEST that MICHELIN can make. I Imitated by all, MICHELIN is still unequalled. List of Stockists Chin116 words
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Advertisement329 1917-07-16 5 Penang Rubber Auction Rooms. OUR 295th AUCTION SALE will be held at 7 Union Street, ON TUESDAY, 17th JULY. 1917, AT 11-30 A.M. UCTION SALES EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY.—PRIVATE SALES DAILY. Forward Sales arranged. Consignments of Rubber solicited. Liberal Cash Advances m"de on Consignments. Prompt Settlements of Account Sales. Bankers329 words
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Article29 1917-07-16 6 Bone—Veevbrse—On July 12, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, by the Rev. Archdeacon Swindell, Harry M Bone, of Adelaide, Western Australia, to Mies Edie F. Veever?, of Anwick, England.29 words
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Article1286 1917-07-16 6 The situation in Germany today is not easy to unravel. The slimness of the Kaiser and the atroc'ou* creed of aggressive militarism, preached and practised so long by the Prussians and submissively acouieced in bv the German nation, preclude a ready acceptance of the idea that recent1,286 words
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Article1602 1917-07-16 6 Beater closed the week’s news with a a singularly mixed budget The News: on Sunday, in which the Nieuport. Russians’ progress was the brightest feature. From the British and French fronts there was very little to report of consequence, though the airmen of the British Army have1,602 words
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Article183 1917-07-16 6 WINNING NUMBERS. The Penang branch of the Mercsntil* Bank of India, Limited, has received wire from its Bombay Office, advising the numbers of the first five w n lD r tickets in the Western India Turf v Lottery are *****4, 8517, *****1, 4and *****2. A Gazette Extraordinary183 words
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Advertisement174 1917-07-16 6 J. W. MANINGTON CO., TAIPING. Momi Cases, Nails V to 6 Box Strapping, Acetic Acid, Heavy Engine Oil for Rubber Machinery, I N STOC K. H. TOKISATSU JAPANESE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER. 58. BISHOP STREET. Is prepared to attend at private residences and on estates at request. Developing, Printing and Enlarging a174 words
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Advertisement53 1917-07-16 6 E. A O. HOTEL. RACE WEEK. Spacial Dinners will be served at 8 p. m., N TUESDAY, the 17th JULY. THURSDAY, the 19th JULY and SATURDAY, the 21st JULY. DANCING AFTER DINNER OR THURSDAY ARD SATURDAY. SPECIAL TIFFINS ON WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. E. O. ORCHESTRA, EVERYDAY DURIRG TIFFIN AND DINNER.53 words
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Miscellaneous36 1917-07-16 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water, To-day. 10 40 a.m. 4.23 a m11.26 p.m. 5.40 p.m. To MORROW. 11.20 a.m. 5.22 a.m. 6.13 p.m.36 words
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Article330 1917-07-16 7 A NAVAL DISASTER. FIGHTING IN FRANCE. THE RUSSIAN FRONT. bethmanw-houwegs successor Sir Doughs Haig reports heavy aerial fighting, iu which 20 German aeroplanes were destroyed and 26 more driven down, 16 British machines being missing. The British aercplar.es carried out m«ny successful i aids. An enemy attack s330 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article622 1917-07-16 7 [lLcuter’s Telegrams] 1 8 IMPORTANCE EXAGGERATED. London, July 14. Reuter’s correspondent at Headquarters sends graphic stories of the German attack on our new front in Belgium on July 10th to which he incidentally remarks the home military critics manifestly attach an exaggerated importance. Tie scene of[lLcuter’s Telegrams] - 622 words
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Article, Illustration482 1917-07-16 7 SEVERE AIR FIGHTING. London, July 14. Field Marshal Haig reports that we drove off enemy parties west of Queant and successfully carried out bombing operations against railway stations, hutments and aerodromes at night time on Wednesday. All our machines returned. There was unceasing aerial activity on both482 words
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Article, Illustration541 1917-07-16 7 HEAVY ARTILLERY BOMBARDMENTS. London, July 14. A French communique reports fairly violent artillery fire south-east of St. Quentin and south of Filain, particularly near La Royere. Both artilleries were active in tbe Argonne and on both banks of the Meuse. Sixteen hundred shells were thrown into Rheims between541 words
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Article103 1917-07-16 7 London, July 14. A Btlgian communique says The enemy violently bombaroed the regicn of Sieenstraete and heavily shelled our communications. Naval Aeroplane Raids. London, July 14. Tbe Admi r alty reports that naval aeroplanes carried ou' bombing-raids last; night on militarv objectives at Aertrycue, Hoat ave, Nieuw103 words
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Article115 1917-07-16 7 According to a report dated the commencement of June from the Vlissingen correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph Agency, the bombardment of Zeebrugge was the most awful of the whole war. It lasted for an hoipr and a quarter. A large fleet in ths, bombardment. The shells exploded115 words
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Article523 1917-07-16 7 Seven hundred and thirteen aeroplanes were brought down on tbe Western battle front during May, only four less than iu April, when the struggle for superiority in the air reached its maximum intensity. In this period the Germans lost 442 machines, and the Allies,523 words
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Article379 1917-07-16 7 FALSEHOODS CONTRADICTED. London, July 14. Mr. Lloyd George, replying to a deputation of London members of the House of Commons, admitted there was a special case for defending London, but the safety of the soldiers at the front mast be put first. “If anyone said anything379 words
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Article37 1917-07-16 7 Jassy, July 14 Four Conservative Ministers in the Ooalia'ion Cabinet have resigned, demanding two more Conservative seats in the Cabinet, the resignation of M. Bratiano and the appointment of M. Take Jonescu a? Foreign Minister.37 words
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Article19 1917-07-16 7 Athens, July 14. The Greek Parliament will meet on July 2-sth. [Other Telegrams on Page 8,119 words
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Article112 1917-07-16 7 The fourth assizes of the year opened in the Supreme Court, Penang, to-day, before Mr Justice L M Wooward. The list comprised six cases, two returning from banishment, one attempting to commit an unnatural offence, one gang robbery ano murder one murder and one abetment of murder.112 words
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Article20 1917-07-16 7 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $106.25 per picul buyers, no sellers-—an increase of 75 cents.20 words
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Article21 1917-07-16 7 The output of Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging (N. L.) for tbe week ending 14th it st, was 23 tons.21 words
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Article33 1917-07-16 7 The following was the rubber quotation in London on July 13th, received to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2s 6d Smoked Sheet 2s s|d [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Bonstead «k Co.]33 words
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Article74 1917-07-16 7 A homeward mail closes at noon .o-morrow; parcelsand registration upto 11 a.m. Letters posted at Dato Kramat and E O Hotel Sub-Post Offices and in 'he Pillar-boxes before 11 a.m. to-morrow, will be in time. Letters etc, may be posted at the Head Office up to 12-45 p74 words
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Article1048 1917-07-16 7 THE GROWTH OF DOUBT. Swindling Respect for Authority. Mr. F. Sefton Delmer, an Australian, who has been in Germany throughout the war, from 1901 until 1914 held a lectureship in English at the University of Berlin, and when war broke out he was also director of the English1,048 words
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25 1917-07-16 7 The Hague, July 13.—The Kaiser has issued a proclamation granting Parliamentary Government and a universal franchise for the whole of Germany.25 words
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Russia.
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Article, Illustration491 1917-07-16 8 A DAY’S CAPTURES. [Reutek’s Telegrams.] London, July 13. A Russian official report says t Daring Wednesday’s battles we captured ten officers and 850 men, mostly Germans, five heavy guns and ten machine guns. Success on the Lomnitza. Petrograd, July 14. There was heavy and successful fighting on[Reutek’s Telegrams.] - 491 words
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Article199 1917-07-16 8 MR. LLOYD GEORGE’S MESSAGE. London, July 14. The Press Bureau says Mr. Lloyd George has telegraphed to Prince L’off, the Russian Premier, as follows: Please accept the congratulations of the British Government on the success of the Russian offensive. It is a splendid tribute to the practical wisdom199 words
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Article25 1917-07-16 8 FIXED FOR AUGUST 15th. Petrograd, July 13 The Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Delegates have convoked an International Socialist Conference at Stockholm on August 15th.25 words
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Article79 1917-07-16 8 At the Peasants’ Congress (says a Daily Mail telegram) the Assistant War Minister, M. Yakubovitch, made a speech insisting on the immediate preparation for an offensive. He added that technically the army is well prepared. Since the war began the Russian Army has never had so many79 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article204 1917-07-16 8 MR. ASQUITH’S DENUNCIATION. London, July 14. In the House of Commons, the Mesopotamia debate was resumed. Mr. A s quith questioned the desirability of appointing a tribunal, expressing the opinion that tbe Commons alone were able to say whether statesmen and soldiers deserved censure. Exploitlog the Report. He expressed204 words
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Article41 1917-07-16 8 "Get on with the War London, July 14. Mr Lloyd George, in a passionate peroration in the Mesopotamia debate, dwelt on the waste of time in discussing this miserable business.” He concluded, For God’s sake get on with the war 141 words
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Article54 1917-07-16 8 RUSSIAN EFFORTS. London, July 15. A Russian official report says The enemy is residing our offensive on the Slioksuaben front in the direction of Van. We drove back the enemy on the Darasi River, and dislodged the Turks in the region north of Serdesht, and from54 words
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Article18 1917-07-16 8 London, July 14. The death has occurred of the old time jockey, Tom Cannon, senior.18 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article73 1917-07-16 8 HEAVY DEATH-ROLL THROUGH EXPLOSION. London, July 13. The Admiralty reports that the battleship Vanguard (19,250 tons) while anchored, blew up on the night of July 9th, as the result of an internal explosion, and sank immediately. There were three survivors, two men and an officer. The latter73 words
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Article47 1917-07-16 8 11 MISSING. London, July 14. Tne Admiralty announces that the British transport Armadale (6,153 tons), with a small number of troops on board, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic on June 27th. Six soldiers, one passenger and four of the erew are missing.47 words
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Article18 1917-07-16 8 London, July 15. A Russian report says Our submarines sank two schooners in the Bosphorus.18 words
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Article356 1917-07-16 8 London, July 14 His Majesty the King issued a Special Order on the conclusion of his fourth visit to the British armies in the field 1 leave with feelings of admiration and gratitude for past achievements and confidence in your future t ft »rts. I have356 words
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Article57 1917-07-16 8 GERMANY’S PROMISES. London, July 14. Germany has apologi°ed to Norway for the Baron von Rautenfels affair, and states that Rautenfels has been dismissed and that the others concerned will be punished. The explosives were not intended for use in Norway and were placed in Rautenfels* luggage, without57 words
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Article103 1917-07-16 8 London, July 13. Silver is at 41. The market closed quiet. Buyers were satisfied. London, July 14. Silver is at 40|. There is no demand and slightly larger offerings. The market is uncertain. Record Priee. London, July 14. Montagu’s report of the silver market says owing to103 words
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Article391 1917-07-16 8 NEW IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR. London, July 14. The Admiralty states that a Berlin wireless message announces the resignation of Dr. von Betbmann-Hollweg, the Imperial Chancellor, who is succeeded by Dr. Michaelis, now Prussian Commissioner in the office of the Food Controller. Prussian Ministers Resign. London, July 15. The German391 words
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Article25 1917-07-16 8 Zurich, July 14. In the Reichstag, Herr Helfferich disclosed that one of the principal causes of tbe coal crisis was miners* strikes.25 words
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Article30 1917-07-16 8 Amsterdam, July 14. In the Lower House of the Hungarian Diet, Count Karolyi declared the first requisite condition of peace was the democratisation of every country.30 words
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Article45 1917-07-16 8 U. S. ACTION. New York, July 14. The U. 8. Government has decided to intern German and pro-German members of the International Workers’ World Organisation, who have been instigators of the labour troubles in the western States, ever since war was declared.45 words
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Article27 1917-07-16 8 London, July 14. The by election in South Monmouth resulted as follows Sir Garrod Thomas (Liberal) 6769 Mr. Pardoe Thomas (Independent) 727 Majority 604227 words
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Article377 1917-07-16 8 A COMPREHENSIVE NARRATIVE. London, July 13. The first despatch from the High Commissioner of South Africa is gazetted, covering the Rhodesian operations since August, 1914. It tells for the first time the story of stirring enterprise, courage and bulldog pertinacity and how the German command of Lake Tanganyika377 words
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Article317 1917-07-16 8 “NEUTRAL TO THE END.” London, July 14. King Alfonso, interviewed by a Daily Express correspondent, emphasised that Spain must be neutral to tbe end unless attacked. He said the relations with Britain and France were excellent. “We are able to supply them with necessary material. If317 words
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Article15 1917-07-16 8 CONSTITUTION SUSPENDED. Lisbon, July 14. The Constitution is suspended. No details are hitherto available.15 words
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Article20 1917-07-16 8 London, July 14. The decreases in exports were £3,622,900 and in imports £859,338, compared with June last.20 words
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Article51 1917-07-16 8 FIGHTING AT CHENGTU. Shanghai, July u A telegram from Mien-Yang say s figh t j n broke out at Chengtu on July 6th between Szechuan and Kweichow troops. bioke out in the city. The situation i 3 critical. Most of the foreigne-s of are at present at the hill51 words
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Article129 1917-07-16 8 REPUBLICAN SUCCESS. Shanghai, July 14 The Republicans are attacking Pekj U( with artillery, machine guns and Already 3,000 of Chang-Haun's t roo have surrendered. Great Conflagration in Fdrbidden City. Tientsin, July 13 Republican headquarters reports that Chang Haun’s 3,000, who occupied the Temple of Heaven, surr-ndered after two129 words
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Article193 1917-07-16 8 AMERICA’S AID. London, July 13. Continuing his speech at the Mansion House, Mr. Balfour said: The result of Germany’s aims and methods had feen that one free country after another had thrown io their lot with us So, I think, it will go on to the end,193 words
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Article166 1917-07-16 8 NO CURTAILMENT OF PRODUCTION London, January U. Sir Albert Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, attended the meeting rhe Cotton Control Board at Manchester to consider the curtailment of the production by short-time or the stoppage of 1 portion of the machinery. After a two hours’ conference,166 words
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Article197 1917-07-16 8 Ottawa, May 16. —Guests at the ta e King George of England cut their own and this is one way in which the avoids food waste in his household, aco 7 to J. D. Hazen, who has returned England with Premier Borden. 1 Premier, Mr.197 words
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Article653 1917-07-16 9 Mr. W. S. Cooksen has returned from a trip to Hodjlulu. Mr PE Cobham, of Lauderdale Estate, has left for Home on long leave. Dr Roper and Mrs Murray, of Ipoh, who travelled Home by a Japanese mail steamer, have arrived safely in London. His Excellency the653 words
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Article111 1917-07-16 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 3 p.m. till 7 p.m. to-day 1. Selection The Bohemian Girl ...Balfe Galop Mail Coach ...Leccoq 3. Waltz ZuZZaiy ...Lonth 4. Gavotte La Woffington ...Ball 5. March Tin Troopers Review ...Tyers It is announced111 words
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Article860 1917-07-16 9 GYMKHANA FOR RED CROSS. The Gymkhana arranged by the Penang Automobile Club on behalf of the Red Cross Fund, which wa« held on the Polo Ground, Sepoy Lines, kindly lent by the Penang Polo Club, was an enjoyable and successful function. The Hon. Secretary of the Club,860 words
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Article239 1917-07-16 9 P.C.C. v. THE TURF. The entertaining cricket match played on the Padang on Saturday between P. C. C. and The Turf captained by Mr. Greggie,” provided a fairly even game, P. C. C. however, coming out the better in a drawn game. One or two of the jockeys taking239 words
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Article145 1917-07-16 9 The final race in the Gibbons Cup Competition, 220 yards (handicap), was swum yesterday morning at Tanjong Bungah. A ve r y heavy sea was running, but five competitors started, and the winners are as follows Handicap. Actual time. G B Crisp Ist (28 secs) 4 mins145 words
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Article100 1917-07-16 9 The Rifle Range will be open for general practice on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons this week (Race Days). On Saturday, which is a Public Holiday, a Club Shoot will take place at 7a m. ranges 300, 600 and 800 yards deliberate and rapid at 300 yards.100 words
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Article128 1917-07-16 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Saturday. To-day. an a fe fe M fe Shakes. S "S 3 n a? m Rubber (Dollar). Alor Gajah.. $4.10 $4.20 $4.15 s4} A. Molek $2.30 s2j $2.35 s2f B. Lin tang $1.20 sl|128 words
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Article1130 1917-07-16 9 GERMAN INFERIORITY IN WEST. London, June 29.—The Allies on the Western front are at present stronger relatively to the enemy than they have been at any time during the war and this is notwithstanding the fact that the Germans, who were apparently persuaded that Russia as a1,130 words
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Article509 1917-07-16 9 In two respects our situation is less good than it was, says the military writer of the Manchester Guardian on the June 2. The situation on the eastern front this time last year was quite promising, and the new German submarine campaign had not yet begun. On the509 words
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134 1917-07-16 9 A despatch from Columbus, New Mexico, states that a Chinese regiment is being drilled in the United States to answer a call to the colours immediately on China’s declaration of war upon Germany. The regiment is composed of Chinese refugees from Mexico, who accompanied134 words
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Article495 1917-07-16 9 S.T.” We received a little pamphlet the other* day entitled Out of Their Own Mouths.*4 It 'onsists entirely of quotations Axnm Ger-* man writers on war in general and this war! in particular. There is von Bernhardi’s declaration that The German people mush learn to“ S.T.” - 495 words
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Article431 1917-07-16 9 Dr. Theobald von B-thmann-Hollweg, the ex-Imperial Chancellor, succeeded Prince Bulow in July, 1909. He has held various high positions in Germany, including Imperial Minister for the Interior in 1907. The son of a Rhenish landed proprietor,‘and grandson of a professor of law in the University of Bouo, he himself431 words
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Article1352 1917-07-16 10 THE OPENING IN SINGAPORE. The Singapore Union Jack Club, which has come into existence to help to meet the social needs of the soldiers and sailors stationed here, was formally opened on Thursday afternoon, and its many members entered into possession. His Excellency the Governor performed the1,352 words
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Article229 1917-07-16 10 T.O.M Another Arrest. At the continuation of the pielimlnary enquiry in the Second Magistrate’s Court Ipoh into the circumstances attendant on the death of Mr. John Edmunds who was murdered in Lahat Road, Ipoh, on the night of June 2, Chief Detective Inspector Cullen informed the MagistrateT.O.M - 229 words
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Article141 1917-07-16 10 MM A Chinese woman was dangerously wounded in a Chinese Club in Drury Laue, Kuaia Lumpur about 8 p m on Wednesday. She is at present in hospital with four severe woun ls, her deposition having been taken by Mr Just, Magistrate, as she is not expected—“ MM ” - 141 words
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Advertisement548 1917-07-16 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 nature548 words
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Advertisement107 1917-07-16 10 Are You Crumpled Up with rheumatism Then these words are your salvation. Perhaps you have been told that yon cannot be cured. There are thousands who have been told that before you. They tried LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM rubbed it ou to the aching parts, the swell ings, the twitching drawn107 words
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Advertisement489 1917-07-16 10 fi Appropriate, always. 1 r(i n r Ki HI F V|w With certain dishes, such as Game y LEA vljjy PERRINS* SAUCE is always appropriate. It is the recognised sauce for such use. In fact, for everything with which a sauce can be used, LEA PERRINS’ is invariably Sffi* otJJ489 words
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Article1838 1917-07-16 11 The 21st Annual General Meeting of t’te company was held at Winchester House, o.l® Broad-street. Sir William Hood Treacher, K.C.M.G. (the chairman), presiding on May 16. The Chairman said :—Gentlemen, —lt is gratifying to your directors to be able to present on the occasion of the company's 21st1,838 words
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741 1917-07-16 11 The seventh ordinary general meeting of shareholders in this company was held on May 23rd, in the Registered Office of the Company, Glasgow—the Chairman (Mr. L. Dougal presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said—these show that we have had741 words
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Article319 1917-07-16 11 The Sixth Annual General Meeting was held at the office, 16, St. Helen’s-place. E.C., on May 17, Mr. James W. Anderson (managing director) presiding. The Chairman said that the net profit per ton worked out at £4O 19s. 2d., with tin (metal) averaging £lB7 17s.319 words
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Advertisement581 1917-07-16 11 IR. YOUNG Co., Ltd., I PENANG. CAST CONCRFIFSPFCIAI ITUS OF OUR OWN MANUFACTURE. 1 ss "‘lta mmi II II I hl g I FANCY “MOSAIC” I f U 4 Pressed Concrete Flooring Tiles I 3 n i j I fca K V zd Artistic Colors and Patterns. -H y».- 1581 words
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Advertisement2265 1917-07-16 12 P.&O. —British India N. Y. K. iW’X K. P. M. AND ffSgAtoW AUSTRALIA AND CHINA I ino Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. koninklijke paketvaart i nc t po rat e4 l» Cl fte INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. S MAATSCHAPPIJ Paid-up Capital £1,200,0% (COMPANIES IhcokpouatED Enodaed.) 4 J> 11 (IHCO.POMTED IN HOLLAND.)2,265 words
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