Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 July 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-07-19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 169. VOL. LXXV. THURSDAY, 19th JULY, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1099 1917-07-19 1 B lacDLooLuuDoaaDDonDnoDaccna -WANTED- C RUBBER CONSIGNMENTS o lor our bi-weekly auction sales, D and private sales. Cash Ad- P vances made. c orders for estate supplies. GOODS for forwarding to any part of the world. 2 D EIRE INSURANCE business. D D a ALLEN DENNYS Co., o p 6 Beach1,099 words
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Advertisement80 1917-07-19 1 □t3DDDEiaia»HaßaMßHoaatitnm I \A7 HEN YOU ARE AWAY n VV on leave you want to keep q D in touch with Malayan affairs, Q h Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do a in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of a the Pinang80 words
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Article833 1917-07-19 2 Mr W Percy Pinckney has returned to Medan from Europe. Major Gough is now attached to the Royal Scots.—“ M.M.” Mr F G Gorton has gone to Singora to relieve Mr Dunn as British Vice Consul there. Mr T E O’Doherty, of Bruseh Tin and Rubber Estates,833 words
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Article, Illustration571 1917-07-19 2 Dr C Addison the late Minister of Monitions who becomes Minister of Reconstruction, without a portfolio, after a distinguished medical career entered the House of Commons as Liberal M P, for Hoxton and soon impressed his fellow members in the debates on the Insurance Act. He was571 words
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Article127 1917-07-19 2 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged $5,406.53 Mrs Cleaver $l5 Mrs Darby, Kedah $5; Mrs Speers, S Patani $5; Mrs Clayton, (per Mrs Gorman) $2 Mrs Biggs $2, Mrs Heim $l No 36 sl.—Total $5,437.53. Hospital garments for soldiers, ready cut out for workers, will be127 words
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Article45 1917-07-19 2 Mrs Stephen Anthony’s and Mrs Ebden’s list.—Amount previously acknowledged $564.50 Rev Keppel Garnier s3.—Total $56J.50. Palace Hotel, Murren, Switzerland, many thanks for parcel containing 50 cigarettes, which I received to-day in good condition yours respectfully, L/C. R. Pope, sth Sherwood Foresters.45 words
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Article103 1917-07-19 2 The subscriptions from Perak now amount to $2,530 10, being made op as follows:—sl,364 35 from North Perak; $728 55 from Ipoh and District; $437 20 from South Perak. Another $7O is required to make up the amount needed for one tent. The following have given103 words
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Article22 1917-07-19 2 The following are additional rubber outputs for June Hevea (Johore) lbs, 24,090 Kuala Pergau Plant 30,284 Trafalgar (coconuts, 23,054) 3,51222 words
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Article123 1917-07-19 2 Pbnang, July 19, 1917. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/4 ,i 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 ,i 8 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank o 3 days' sight123 words
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Advertisement274 1917-07-19 2 Swiss family in Sumatra, wants young Indian Girl to look after 2 years old child. Knowledge of sewing required. Apply Box No. 159, c/o Pinang Gazette. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT Special Race WE SHOW WHAT YOU WANT EXCELLENT MUSIC AND FIRST CLASS PICTURES AT THE Glectric polyScope Co. PROGRAMME. REGADIN DANCING MASTER,274 words
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Advertisement436 1917-07-19 2 M PIR r THEATRE Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT IN OUR SPECIAL RACE-WEEK ATTRACTIONS WE HAVE SURPASSED OURSELVES AND ARE PRESENTING A PROGRAMME AHEAD OF THE TJMES. ALL NATIONALITIES SHOULD NOT MISS THE SENSATIONAL and educational 5 ACT CHINESE DRAMA. THE. WAR OF TH£ TONGS,' COMMENCING AT 8 P.M.436 words
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Article1413 1917-07-19 3 BY PATRICK MacGILL. Shan Keown, the big Irish soldier, had disappeared and his two mates, Spudhole Bubb and Bowdy Benners, did not know where he had gone. The three men had been together au hour before in Holnon Wood, consolidating the position, for a German1,413 words
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Article375 1917-07-19 3 PRESIDENT REPORTED TO BE IN HIDING. Further details from Peking state that on Saturday all the gates of the city, the railway stations and telegragph offices were guarded by General Chang Hsun’s troops. General Chang’s troops about two o’clock on Sunday morning entered the Manchu375 words
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Advertisement875 1917-07-19 3 SITUATION WANTED. NOTICE. BY AN EXPERT Book-keeper as Clerk M OTICB IS hereby GIVEN that or Clerk Conductor thorough know- chop Heng Moh Co., carrying on ledge of Estate account, Store work, and business at No. f 5, Beach Street, the from new clearing to tapping. Excellent proprietors of which875 words
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Advertisement39 1917-07-19 3 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 Repa ing and mounting. 1900. Re- ilding.39 words
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Advertisement170 1917-07-19 3 Peiwig ipoH NEW GOODS, JUST OPENED. I r Cash Boxes. 9 in. 10 in. 11 in. 12 in. 14 in. $5-85 $6.30 $6.60 $B.lO $11.76 Cash Boxes. FITTED WITH HOBBS’ LOCKS. gp—. _i 9 in. 12 in. 13 in. 14 in. I $9.10 $11.25 $1175 $14.85 Stationary Cases. Fitted with170 words
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Article963 1917-07-19 4 The urgent appeal by the Admiralty to the members of the iron and steel trades to give the greatest assistance io their power in the building of new warships specially designed to hunt and destroy submarines, and in the construction of nr-w merchantmen, may not reflect963 words
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Article17 1917-07-19 4 Tin is quoted in London to-day at £239 10s spot, and £236 10s three months.17 words
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Article179 1917-07-19 4 Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the outputs from the following three companies for the first fortnight of July, were Bangnon Valley (No Liability) 154 piculs. Deebook Dredging (No Liability) 142 piculs. Katoo Deebook (No Liability) 130 piculs. At the general meeting of the shareholders of Chenderiang179 words
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Article1348 1917-07-19 4 Sir Eric Geddes, who succeeds Sir Edward Carson as First The New First Lord of the Admiralty, Lord. was less than nine weeks a o appointed to be an additional member of the Board of Admiralty, with the title of Controller, and the honorary and temporary rank1,348 words
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Article54 1917-07-19 4 [Zro>n Our Own Correspondent], Singapore, July 19. Lady Evelvn Young opened the new hostel of the Y. W.C. A. There was a large gathering, including Bishop tergu’on Davie, and the Chief Justice, Sir J. BucL nill. It was stated that there were 4?0 members. The new premises54 words
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Article39 1917-07-19 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 19. At the statutory Kerling tin meeting of Kerling Tin, Mr. J. M. S’me stated that good progress was being made. They hoped to begin work at the end of October.39 words
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Article224 1917-07-19 4 [Aovi Our Own Correspondent Singapore, July 19. TheJPrize Court condemned the launch Segit and part of the cargo from th® steamer Masset Over a hundred ricksha pullers arre^ eJ during the recent disturbances between two rival clans were charged in the secon-» police court, Singapore, with224 words
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Advertisement272 1917-07-19 4 BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO =C H S i —E IWgM H. R. H. The Duke of Connaught T.S. R.H. Prince Princess of Teck H. M. The King of Siam. H. H. The Sultan of Johore. |B. P. de SILVA, I |f Th e Leading Jeweller H Over 45 Years of272 words
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Advertisement70 1917-07-19 4 E. O. HOTEL. RACE WEEK. Special Dinners will be served at 8 p. tn., ON THURSDAY, the 19th JULY and SATURDAY, the 21st JULY. DANCING AFTER DINNER ON THURSDAY AND SATURDAY. SPECIAL TIFFINS ON WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. E. O. ORCHESTRA, EVERY DAY DURING TIFFIN AND DINNER. SARKIES Bros., Pinaog Gazette70 words
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Miscellaneous38 1917-07-19 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To DAY 0.41 a.m. 6.38 a.m 0.26 p.m. 7.10’p.m. Tomorrow. 1.14 a m. 7.09 a m 0.57 p.m. 7.37 p.m.38 words
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Article209 1917-07-19 5 [Route’s Telrrgramb] POSTS FOR MR. CHURCHILL AND SIR E. GEDDES. FRENCH SUCCESS AT VERDUN. THE SHIPPING LOSSES. Sir Edward Carson has joined the War Cabinet, and is succeeded as First Lord of the Admiralty by Sir Eric Geddes. Mr. Churchill becomes Minister of Munitions on Dr Addison being[Route’s Telrrgramb] - 209 words
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Framce and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration568 1917-07-19 5 THE AIRMEN’S WORK. London, July 17. Field Marshal Haig reports We somewhat improved our position east of Monchy le Preux. Despite thick clouds and strong winds, our aeroplanes aid a great deal of successful work yesterday, in conjunction with the artillery. They also bombed various points behind the568 words
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Article66 1917-07-19 5 ENEMY SUBJECTS BILL. London, July 18. The House of Commons passed the second reading of the bill depriving enemy subjects of British titles. Royal Titles Renounced. London, July 17. A Proclamation announcing the change in the name of the Dynasty renounces, on behalf of Queen Victoria’s descendants, the66 words
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Article51 1917-07-19 5 BRITISH AIRMEN CASUALTIES. London, July 17. In the House of Commons, Mr Macpherson stated that the British Air Servica casualties in the air raid on July 7th were three pilots killed and one wounded. One observer died of w< unds. Two aeroplanes were destroyed and two crashed51 words
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Article62 1917-07-19 5 MR. REDMOND’S INTENTIONS. London, July 18. The Times says Mr. John Redmond does not intend to resign the leadership of the Nationalists, or advise his colleagues to resign in order to obtain the verdict of Ireland on Sinn Feinism. No decisive step will be taken till the results of62 words
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Article16 1917-07-19 5 London, July 18. Commodore Tyrwhitt has been appointed a Knight Commander of the Bath.16 words
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Article334 1917-07-19 5 FIVE IMPORTANT APPOINTMENTS. London, July 1 J. It is officially announced that Sir Edward Carson, First Lord of the Aomiralty, has been appointed a member of the War Cabinet, without portfolio. Dr. Addison, Minister of Munitions, becomes Minister of Reconstruction, without portfolio. The Hon. Edwin Montagu succeeds Mr.334 words
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Russia.
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Article, Illustration193 1917-07-19 5 THE ENEMY'S PRESSURE. Loudon, July 18. A Russian official report says We repulsed persistent attacks north-east of Kalusz. For tactical considerations we transferred to the right bank of the Lomnica, leaving Kalusz, securing the important river crossings. Strong enemy attacks threw us out of Novica, which our reserves re-captured.193 words
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Article459 1917-07-19 5 A MILITARY DEMONSTRATION. Petrograd, July 18. A military anti-Governmeut demonstration took place on Monday night. It was provoked by extremists as a protest against 'he disbandment of mutinous regiments at the front. It ended in wild, panicky shooting in the Nevsky Prospekt, where there were a number of459 words
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Article110 1917-07-19 5 AN APPEAL FOR UNITY. London, July 18. The Executives of the Workmen’s and Soldiers’ and Peasants’ Delegates, in a manifesto, state that the time has come for all dissension to cease. All must assist the soldiers in the front line. To refrain now is to deliver them to110 words
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Article52 1917-07-19 5 GOVERNMENT’S DECISION. London, July 18. In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law announced that*' the Government had decided to drop the Mesopotamian enquiries, to leave the soldiers to be dealt with by the Army Council in the ordinary way, and to refuse Lord Hardinge’s resignation, which had again52 words
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Article17 1917-07-19 5 London, July 18. A number of papers state that Lord Hardinge’s r esigYiation is certain.17 words
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Article21 1917-07-19 5 Sau Francisco, July 18. The exports of silver in June were 6,812,500 ounces, chiefly to China and India.21 words
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Naaval Operatiotns.
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Article41 1917-07-19 5 LAST WEEK’S FIGURES. London, July 18. The Admiralty reports that the arrivals last week were 2,828 and the sailings 2,920. Fourteen vessels over and four under 1,600 tons were sunk. Twelve were unsuccessfully attacked. Eight fishing vessels were sunk.41 words
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Article117 1917-07-19 5 The list of the sinkings of British ships beginning with the week ending April Ist is as follows. Over Under Total Unsuccess--1600 1600 ful attacks April 1 18 13 31 17 8 17 2 19 14 15 19 9 28 15 22 40 15 55 27 29 38117 words
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Article176 1917-07-19 5 THE ADMIRALTY’S APPEAL. London, July 18. The Admiralty’s me-sage to the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation says there are only two kinds of weapons that can be used, both forged in the shipyards. One is the class of warship that enables the Navy to hunt and176 words
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Article155 1917-07-19 5 INCIDENT OFF DUTCH COAST. Amsterdam, July 18. Twenty British torpedo boats participated in the capture of the four German merchantmen. It is asserted several shells fell on the Dutch coast. The Handelsblad alleges the affair occurred inside territorial limits, and hopes the Dutch Government will protest155 words
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Article95 1917-07-19 5 STATEMENT IN COMMONS. London, July 17. In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil stated that since April Ist German submarines had arrested or attacked over 20 British, Allied or neutral ships in Spanish waters. Most serious representations had been made to Spain, whose Government95 words
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Article65 1917-07-19 5 PASSENGER’S STORY. Rangoon, July 17. There are no further authentic particulars regarding the British India Co.’s steamer Chilka. A passenger states that she took fire in Buruva roads, south of Gopalpore. All the Europeans were saved The deck passengers went into a panic and a large65 words
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Article296 1917-07-19 5 TO-DAY’S SCRATCHINGS. Race I.—Polar Star, Argyle, Charles K. Race 4 —High Gate. Race s.—Michael Graham. Race 6.—Prince Mimer, Knutsford, Colleen. Race 7. Manha tan, The Princess. THE LOTTERIES. Race I.—Query $l5O, Baba Ketchit $l4O, Farisha $45, Sirocco $45, Dara $4O. Race 1 (Second Lottery)—Query $lBO, Baba Ketchit $l3O,296 words
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Article33 1917-07-19 5 Lisbon, July 18. More rioting took place in the streets of Lisbon. Bombs were thrown from a. tramcar and several were injured. The Chamber extended martial law for a month.33 words
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Article252 1917-07-19 5 M.S.V R. Magazine.” Ottawa, July 18, In the Canadian House of Commons, Sir Robert Borden introduced a resolution to extend the life of Parliament for a year. He demanded practically a unanimous vote, otherwise he would not press the resolution. He deprecated an election at present, as it“ M.S.V R. Magazine.” ♦ - 252 words
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Article1413 1917-07-19 6 BY DR. A. MING AN A. With the exception of Mosul and its dependencies all Mesopotamia has fallen to British arms. The Grand Sheritf of Mecca, now King of the Hijaz, has lately obliterated the scanty Turkish vestiges from the desert land which gave birth1,413 words
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Advertisement250 1917-07-19 6 “NIKKO” Modern Art Photographic Studio, 21, PENANG ROAD, PENANG. Every Possible Assistance Tel. Experts sent for given to Amateurs. 579. Outdoor Photography. Frames made K. S. OKANIWA, Enlargements to Order. Proprietor. a Speciality. AUCTIONS. The undersigned are prepared to undertake the Sales of Landed or House Properties, Estates, Motor Cars,250 words
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Advertisement135 1917-07-19 6 N. NAKAMURA, LICENSED DENTIST, S.S. A F.M.S. AT JUNCTION OF PENANG AND ARGYLL ROADS. SUNDAY, EVERYDAY, 10 a m to 12 noon Bam to 6p m The BODEGA, PEinANG. THE ABOVE BAR RESTAURANT. Having been Purchased by Thomas SHAFTO. Is undergoing extensive Alterations and many novel improvements will be the135 words
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Advertisement255 1917-07-19 6 S DURING 11 PENANG RACES." g A T TH E I I Runnymede Hotel, I B Every Race Day Special Tiffin and g Dinner, with the Attendance of the I Runnymede Trio 3 Saturday, Evening Dance after Dinner g in the New Renovated Dining Hall. W/lIIIRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM ‘PhULtNANA M 'Reg 4255 words
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Article487 1917-07-19 7 SPECIALLY TRANSLATED. The Netherlands and the War. The Hague, July 16. —On Thursday a conference took place between the Netherlands S.S. Co., Netherlands Lloyd, the Chambers of Commerce of Amsterdam and Rotterdam and Heer Cort van der Linden, the Minister, with reference to navigation with the Dutch487 words
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Article332 1917-07-19 7 LASCARS IMPRISONED. Niinar Ali and Sharafa’h Ali, two Lascars, who were discharged by the first Magistrate, Penang, on a charge of voluntarily causing hurt with a red hot iron bar to C. M. L. Mitchell the fourth engineer of the British India Go’s S 3. Tara, owing332 words
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Article1016 1917-07-19 7 CONSERVATOR’S RE HO HP FOR 1916 Concluding his report on forest administration for 1916, Mr. F. Cubitt, Conservator of Forests, F.M.S. and S.S. says: Government has now approved in principle the proposed amalgamation of the forest services of the Federated Malay States and the Straits Settlements, but1,016 words
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Article598 1917-07-19 7 Dr. L. Wheeler writing to the Malay .Mail says :—I read (as a new arrival in the Federated Malay States) the very full account in your paper of the findings of the Toddy Commission, and must admit myself astonished that the conclusions were so inconclusive, even on598 words
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Article214 1917-07-19 7 Some interesting feature of Pahang’s economic position are disclosed in the export and import returns for the fiist quarter of this I year. Together with her sister States, Pahang has shared the present prosperity in regard to nlbber production, her output being 113 tons more than in the214 words
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Article146 1917-07-19 7 During Race Week the Management are not only giving an unusually strong picture programme but have introduced as an interlude and Terpsichorean vauderville Act by Richard <fc La Belle Gladie. To-night they will give a change of programme, including American novelties not before seen in Penang. The146 words
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Article851 1917-07-19 7 LORD HARDINGE’S DEFENCE. London, July 3. —Lord Hardinge made his statement to-day on the report of the Mesopotamia Commission. Lord Harlinge sat on the cross benches, and when he rose to speak there was a large attendance of Peers, while Peeresses and Members of the Commons thronged the galleries.851 words
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Article595 1917-07-19 7 by the great political and military advantage of the occupation of Baghdad, that they would make every effort to supply the necessary force, and asking whether Lord Hardinge was satisfied that one division would suffice. Sir J. Nixon’s reply was such that there was practically no595 words
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Article290 1917-07-19 7 We have already referred to he magnificent contributions to the various war funds that have been forthcoming from Hongkong, and it is gratifying to noe that the neighbouring communities under the British flag all vie closely with one another in these very practical demonstrations of loyalty, says the290 words
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Article111 1917-07-19 7 Germany wants an orgy of pacifism at Stockholm, knowing that she can trust her delegates to exploit it. The Kaiser’s speeches are beginning to fail as a tonic. His heart, which once bled for Belgium, is now heavy for the Fatherland. As a spellbinder he is getting111 words
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Article31 1917-07-19 7 July 19, 21—Penang Races. July 21.—P.V.R.C.'Shoot 7 a.m. July 22.—P.V.R C. Shoot 7 a.m. Julv 23.—Penang St. Andrew’s Society, A G.M. P.C.C. 7 p,m. July 29,—P.V.R.CL Shoot 7 a.m.31 words
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Article467 1917-07-19 7 German Arrogance on War Prospect. The “Matin” publishes an interview which M. Hugues Leroux has had with Sir Edward Carson. The latter said “We cannot give to the English people,, however conscientious they be, news which would give them the erroneous idea that there467 words
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Article330 1917-07-19 7 F.M.S. Resident’s Experiences. The following account of a laidies’ gardening school at Malvern may be of interest, as a oimei resident of the F.M.S. is now going through a course of training there while her husband is at the front. She writes to a friend gar^en330 words
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Advertisement165 1917-07-19 7 RECOVERY FROM MALARIA. Though an attack of Malaria lasts but a. short time it usually causes after-suffering and misery out of all proportion to its importance. The reason is this. When the acute stage of the fever has passed there often remains a neurasthenia that persists for months if not165 words
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Advertisement2176 1917-07-19 8 P. O.—British India N. Y. KJjlFx. K. P. M. I in/> Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld il Ikj»» Ba koninklijke paketvaart i. Ctollt DC SI I Lal nCI INCORPORATED IN JAPAN MAATSCHAPPIJ Rererve Fund’' "i f! (Compaq Incorporated in England.) < J? (IHCOBPOIIATBD Iff BOUAND.) Reserv. Liability£ MAIL AND PASSENGER2,176 words
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