Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 July 1917
1917-07-27
1
8
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/pinangazette
Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
-
Title Section20 1917-07-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 176. VOL. LXXV. FRIDAY, 27th JULY, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1113 1917-07-27 1 g »oaDDDocauDaaaaoDaD□□□□□□□& WANTED g kdbbkr consignments for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Advances made. C orders for estate supplies. 0 GOOPS for forwarding to any part of the world. E FIRE INSURANCE business. ALLEN DENNYS Co., o g 6 Beach St. and 7 Union St., Penang. 31,113 words
-
Advertisement80 1917-07-27 1 □□□□□□□!■■■■■■■■■■■□□□□□aa XA7 HEN YOU ARE AWAr 5 B v V on leave you want to keep n D in touch with Malayan affairs, 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 Pinang Gazette.”80 words
-
-
Article213 1917-07-27 2 AUSTRO-GERMAN STEAMERS DAMAGED. Bangkok, July 23. The machinery of Austrian and German steamers was damaged by small explosions. All male enemies have been interned for the duration of the war, and enemy businesses will be wound up. THE UNITED STATES AND GERMAN LINERS. Since the seizure of213 words
-
Article207 1917-07-27 2 (SPECIALLY TRANSLATED.) Batavia, July 24.—Cheribon cables that, in connection with the sugar crisis, a petition has been presented to sequestrate the estate of Tan Boen Co., and also of other Chinese sugar firms. On Friday night at 11-30. a fire broke out in the war magazine207 words
-
Article162 1917-07-27 2 [To THE EdITOB OF THE “PINANG GAZETTE.”] Sir, —I think that the Secretary of State for Colonies in acknowledging the money paid annually by this Colony towards the War Funds, and also that the refunds on the Military Contribution have been foregone, might have gone further. I162 words
-
Article81 1917-07-27 2 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co., advise that at their auction sale No 301 the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold Smoked diamond sheet No 1 $127 to $l3O Smoked diamond sheet No 2 113 121 Plain smoked sheet 112 Unsmoked sheet No 1 113 117 Unsmoked sheet81 words
-
Article50 1917-07-27 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. to-day: I. Selection Scotch Melodies ...Acker 2 Lancers The Bell of May Fair ...Williams 3 Waltz Kale Kearney ...Coote 4. Polka L'espirt Francais Waldteufel 5 March OJ Joy ...Swinstead50 words
-
Article880 1917-07-27 2 S.F.P.” Mr W N van Someren has left Kuala Lumpur for home. Mr. R. B. Bannon has obtained a commission in the R N. V. R. We are sorry to learn that 2nd Lt. Hugh Adams has been wounded in France. Mr F H Beighton of Seang—“ S.F.P.” - 880 words
-
Article407 1917-07-27 2 General Koruikff's decision to act at once upon the resolution of the Russian Soldiers’ Committee that execution was the only cure for traitors, and his prompt use the advantage I e possessed in having a preponderance of artillery recall the crisis in the fortunes of Napoleon on407 words
-
584 1917-07-27 2 The seventh annual general meeting of the shareholders of Dennistown (Krian, F.M.S.) Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on June 15 at the registered office of the company, Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., the Right Hon. Charles P. Allen, M.P. (the chairman), presiding. Mr. R. M.584 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement305 1917-07-27 2 SATISFACTION Owl JMI K^^w^'W 13 ■wfir B-|t::. 2 HSw^ĕ. Jflfe«’’X. \tA J is cnj’«yea L-y tne Motorist who deoends on a QO £B»ium for his Lighting and Starting Eceru ./>' ,2 >"-nthi AT ALL LEADING GAUGES. €\A.-'%/<cA -v <_ C-O'LP*» »cto v ondon .Eng >■ MOTOR CARS FOR SALE. One305 words
-
Advertisement158 1917-07-27 2 THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY I Which has now borne the Stamp of Public Approval for OVER FORTY YEARS. ENO’S ‘FRUIT SALT’i Pleasant to TaKe, Refreshing and Invigorating. 3 IT IS VERY BENEFICIAL IN ALL CASES OF 3 Biliousness, Sick Headache, Constipation, Errors in Diet—Eating or Drinking, Thirst, I i158 words
-
-
Page 2 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous221 1917-07-27 2 CHANGE OF PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT Empire THEATRE PROGRAMME FOR FRIDAY, SATURDAY SUNDAY. JULY 27TH, 28TH AND 29TH. “RLUEBIRD” PHOTOPLAYS PRESENT Miss MARY In the most talked about puoto drama in Ameria. “SHOE S,” In five big sensational acts, written by Stella Wynne Herron, based on a book by Jane Addams and221 words
-
-
Article1354 1917-07-27 3 VALUE OF MESSRS. LITTLE AND CO.’S PREMISES. In the Supreme Court Singapore, before the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K C) the hearing of a rating appeal by Messrs. John Little and Co. with regard to their premises in Raffles Square was continued throughout the day and adjourned1,354 words
-
Article245 1917-07-27 3 Dealing With Lottery Runnbrs. The Kelantan report for 1916 states It was found that a number of Chinese traders and shop-keepers in Kota Bharu were running lotteries dependent upon the farm’s result. One was raided by the Adviser personally, caught in the act and banished but this245 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1511 1917-07-27 3 W ANTE D. THE SEMANGGOL RUBBER Co., Ltd. AN ASSISTANT. No pre™», ex- Declaration ofDividend and IX perience necessary, must be ineligible for Active Service. Closing of Transfer Books. Apply with testimonials to 1 MANAGER, Cicely Estate Teluk Anson. MOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that XV a First Interim Dividend of1,511 words
-
Advertisement72 1917-07-27 3 BUBBEB STAMPS. 'pHE PINANG GAZETTE* PRESS, A Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps. PINKETTES are an ideal laxative for Women. They correct constipation, clear the skin of pimples and blemishes, and give the bright eye of health. j 50 cents per72 words
-
Advertisement166 1917-07-27 3 Powe jpoH X Provisions Peparbuent A few special lines just received. a Dried Fruits. Apricots per 2 lb. Tin $1.45 Prunes 2 lb. $l.OO Apple Rings 2‘A lb. $1.25 Fruits in Light Syrup. HOME PACKING GO'S. Apricots per 2'/2 lb. Tin 48C1S. Pears 2*/ 2 lb. 48C1S. Peaches 2‘A lb.166 words
-
-
Article975 1917-07-27 4 A year ago today that brave British sea captain, Charles Fryatt, was murdered for what the German authorities described as ‘•a franc tirearcrime against armed German sea forces.” The Captain of the “Brussels”, a passenger ship plying between England and Holland, in attempting to defend himself and975 words
-
Article362 1917-07-27 4 After hanging fire for an unconscionable period, it now seems certain that the big scheme for development and extension at Prai will be proceeded with in the near future. The F.M.S. Government has had this scheme before it for a year or more, and Prai has formed the topic362 words
-
Article1597 1917-07-27 4 A supplement to the F.M.S. Government Gazette” of Joly Land Aliena- 25th received to-day contion Enact- t a i QS the Enactment passed at the meeting of the Federal Council the previous day, to impose during the present war certain restrictions on alienation of and dealings in1,597 words
-
Article29 1917-07-27 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin tu Penang was $108.25 per picul busine-: done. Tin is quoted in London to-daj £241 10s spot, and £238 10s three month?.29 words
-
Article112 1917-07-27 4 The following was the rubber quotation |C London on July 25th, received yester ayPlantation Ist Latex Crepe Smoked Sheet [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead The draw for the P.C.C. tennis Tou r a ment will take place on Monday. The charge of driving his car in a112 words
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement235 1917-07-27 4 011 MIL-O |P* j^Bp&ass^i l- o xXjXc'^SsW t-? > S>-v >r Lrx L 1 Special Extra Heavy Studded Pattern 26 x 2 J* to fit 26 x 2|" rim $15.50. GUTHRIE Co., Ltd., PENANG. SOLE AGENTS FOR The Dunlop Rubber Co. (Far East) Ltd. (Incorporated in Hongkong). □□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□c.nnnaannnnn□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ o Acetic235 words
-
Advertisement28 1917-07-27 4 The “CRAG” HOTEL PENANG HILL. NO TIGERS. ♦■■■■■■■■■■■■*<■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■♦ i Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. Printing Works Manager and 2 J Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 22128 words
-
-
Page 4 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous40 1917-07-27 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 4 21 am. 10.25 a m. 4.04 p.m. 10.38 p.m. To MORROW. 5.16 a.m. 11.34 a.tn. 5 00 p.m. 11.39 p.m.40 words
-
-
Article288 1917-07-27 5 RUMANIAN SUCCESS. EVENTS IN GALICIA. FRENCH AND ITALIAN SHIPPING. IRISH CONVENTION’S CHAIRMAN. The Germans attacked on 3,000 yards of front south-east of Laon, east and west of Hurtebise (about four miles north of the Aisne). The enemy were generally defeated, only penetrating the first French line in288 words
-
France and Belgium.
-
Article695 1917-07-27 5 [Rkuter’s Telegrams] SOUTH OF THE SCARPE. London, July 26. Field Marshal Haig reports Following a heavy bombardment east of Monchy le Preux, the enemy, using flammenwerfer, attacked Infantry Hill and drove in a few of our advanced posts on a front of 250 yards. We drove off raiders[Rkuter’s Telegrams] - 695 words
-
Article644 1917-07-27 5 One of the most significant of recent developments in the German armies is the multiplication of Stosstruppen,” or special troops of assault, as to which some detailed information is now for the first time available. They are scattered through the different units, a company per brigade of644 words
-
Article182 1917-07-27 5 A NEW SCHEME. London, July 25. In the House of Commons Mr J R Clynes, on behalf of the Food Controller, foreshadowed a far-reaching scheme of local control in regard to food sales and distribution. The Government will take over all important flour mills, which supply the bakers,182 words
-
Article157 1917-07-27 5 QUESTION IN COMMONS. London, July 25. In the House of Commons, Sir J D Rees suggested that as Australia bad prohibited the import of China and Java teas, in order to help the Indian and Ceylon growers who at present are to a large extent deprived of157 words
-
Article53 1917-07-27 5 A CORRECIION. London, July 26. Mr. Bonar Law corrects his statement in the House of Commons on Tuesday as regards loans to the Allies and Dominions. It should read The total advances to the Allies were £1,025,000,000, in addition to £146,000,000 to the Dominion», the total53 words
-
Article19 1917-07-27 5 London, July 26. Silver is at 39f, with increased offerings. The market has an easy tendency.19 words
-
-
Russia.
-
Article, Illustration1013 1917-07-27 5 ALLIED SUCCESSES IN RUMANIA. Petrograd, July 26. A Russian official report says North of Krevo, our detachments occupying enemy trenches retired owing to powerful artillery fire. The Guards Corps, with the exception of a Petrovsky Brigade, voluntarily retired from Tarnopol. The Petrovsky troops are faithfully battling south-east of1,013 words
-
Article99 1917-07-27 5 CONSIDERABLE SUCCESS. Jassy, July 26. A Rumanian official report says: We took the offensive in the southern Carpathians, and occupied the villages of Meresci and Vilocsany, taking hundreds of prisoners. We captured 19 guns, including guns of heavy calibres. We broke into the strongly organised enemy line along99 words
-
-
Article71 1917-07-27 5 EXCESS PROFITS TAX. Melbourne, July 26. In the House of Representatives, the Rt. Hon. Sir John Forrest, moving the second reading of the War-Time Profits Tax, announced that the tax would be 50 per cent, for the year ending June 30, 1916, and 75 per cent, thereafter. The tax71 words
-
Article36 1917-07-27 5 TO BE HELD IN LONDON. London, July 26. A meeting of Ru s sian representatives and British Labourites of all sections decided to hold an Allied Socialist Conference in London on August 9th.36 words
-
Naval Operations.
-
Article25 1917-07-27 5 NO VICTIM. Paris, July 26. The arrivals last week were 1,063, and the departures 937. No vessel was sunk. Six were unsuccessfully attacked.25 words
-
Article184 1917-07-27 5 The following is a list of French losses as recorded in Reuter’s messages Sunk. oo on on oo Week ended. "3 Over Under 8 3 C 1600 1600 «-g tons. tons. 4th March 859 110 11th 707 0 2 0 18th 920 914 6 6 3 25th184 words
-
Article142 1917-07-27 5 The following is a list of Italian previous losses as cabled by Reuter:— Week ended. Arrivals. Sailings. SunkSailing Steamships. era. Bth March 493 464 3 4 15th March 448 457 1 H 25th March 517 489 1 4 Ist April 432 458 6 Bth April 494 447142 words
-
-
General News
-
Article124 1917-07-27 5 DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT. London, July 26. In the House of Commons, Mr. Ramsay Macdonald on behalf of a quintet of pacifist members of Parliament;, moved a resolution asking the House to endorse the sentiments of the Reichstag’s resolution already published and to re-state the peace aims, also that124 words
-
Article30 1917-07-27 5 SENTENCED TO DEATH AS A SPY. Paris, July 26. The dancer Marquerite Zell, known as Mata Hari,” born in the Dutch Indies was sentenced to death for espionage.30 words
-
Article28 1917-07-27 5 New York, July 25. A Canadian loan of $100,000,000, for two years, was negotiated with a syndicate, including Messrs Morgan and Messrs Brown Brothers.28 words
-
-
Article54 1917-07-27 5 The July Monthly Medal Competition viz. —2OO yards handicap for “A” Class and 50 yards for “B” Class will be held at the Swimming Club on Sunday, the 29th instant at 11 a.m. Entries will be received by the Secretaries up to within half an hour of54 words
-
Article1173 1917-07-27 6 A lISTINCTION WITHOUT A DIFFERENCE. Mr Zinovy N. Preev says When the Russian Democracy, flashed with victory over the Dark Forces of Old Russia, s retched out its hand to the democracies of the world, inclading those of Germany and Austria, a shout of delight went up1,173 words
-
Article, Illustration87 1917-07-27 6 On June 23, 1916, the British passenger steamer Brussels, Captain Charles Fryatt, was captured by German torpedo craft off Zeebrugge. He was separated from the other British subjects on board the ship, tried by court-martial on July 27, and sentenced to death on the charge that87 words
-
Article509 1917-07-27 6 Close Association with the Lenin Group. The Russian ship of State is pitching and tossing in a heavy sea, and the band keep a footing on the decks. Yet if only the wreckers are exposed and places feared along the coast are avoided, there is hope of509 words
-
Article23 1917-07-27 6 Penang :—The E O. Hotel, The Crag, Rannymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. SINDANGLAJA PREANGER, JAVA Grand Hotel,23 words
-
669 1917-07-27 6 Surgical Operation Needed by Kaiser’s People. Rudyard Kipling, writing from Bordeaux, says.—“ The French people need not be unduly worried about the wholesale, systematic destruction committed by the Germans in their retreat from the northern provinces. Civilised nations will never allow one669 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement183 1917-07-27 6 DO you Suffe with Rheumatism Has this terrible, nerve-racking, painfa.’ ailment fsitened itself upon you? Don't lose hope Here’s «uccour for ton. Little’s Oriental Balm has cared thousands of inveterate obrenie cases of Rheumatism— among them bandreds of cases that were pronounced hopeless by doctor*. Through this wonderful remedy sufferers183 words
-
Advertisement316 1917-07-27 6 Sale ol valuable Rubber Estate. THE VALUABLE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PERTANC 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 J acres are planted with para rubber, will be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, BY Messrs. GLEESON Co.,316 words
-
-
Page 6 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous39 1917-07-27 6 WAR CARTOON. [Reproduced jrom the World's Press.] .V»-.. i E E‘7 i 5 jr AX Ssy I i :I I: I i 5 1 I 7 I iw a I DOMINATION THAT MUST END IN DAMNATION.—“ New York Tribune.”39 words
-
-
FEDERAL COUNCIL.
-
Article1329 1917-07-27 7 We take the followin'; from the Malay Mail Kuala Kangsar, July 24.—The Federal Council opened without ceremony, three being present the High Commissioner for the F M 8, the Chief Secretary, F M S, all the Residents and Rulers except of Pahang, who was represented by Wan1,329 words
-
Article756 1917-07-27 7 The Council next considered the following motion by the Chief Secretary, in reference to the development work which it had been decided to carry out at Prai, in order to meet the expected demand for wharf accommodation consequent on the increase of trade with Siam following on756 words
-
Article262 1917-07-27 7 The Chief Secretary had still another motion to his name, involving Government expenditure to the tone of $175,000. It read as follows That this Council approves the penditure of a sum of $175,000 on the purchase by Government of Sipantas Estate, Bernam Selangor. In moving this resolution262 words
-
632 1917-07-27 7 This Enactment passed by the Federal Council, states It is expedient that during the continuance of the present war in Europe acquisition of and dealings with lauds of large area cultivated with or suitable for cultivation with rubber should be temporarily restricted to certain clashes of632 words
-
Article156 1917-07-27 7 At the adjourned meeting of Federal Council n Wednesday the to Bill amend Volunteer Enactment of 1913 providing for the promotion and discipline of Cadet Corps, disciplinary measures regarding the Volunteers, penalties, etc, was passed, with amendment. A Bill to amend the Sanitary Boards Enactment of 1916 (enlarging the156 words
-
-
Article146 1917-07-27 7 Pknang, July 27, 1917. S. P. Tapioca $ll.OO sales M. P. Tapioca SIIJ sailers. Gold leaf $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6j buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom Trang Pepper $32.00 season over Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $4B sellers. Cloves season over146 words
-
Article235 1917-07-27 7 The Sydney Cup. The following is the draw for the Sydney Cup competition, conditions, match play under ordinary handicap, the full 18 holes to be played outright. The first round to be completed by Sunday, 12th August, 'the second round by Sunday, 26th August, the third round235 words
-
Article66 1917-07-27 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 27. At Singapore rubber auctions 872 tons were offered, and 648 tons sold. There was a good demand, but the sale closed weaker, ribbed smoked sold up to $132, but most lots were lower; fine pale $l3O to $l3l, and unsmoked,66 words
-
Article22 1917-07-27 7 July 27.—War Anniversary Demonstration, Committee Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, p.m. July 28. P.V. Field Operations July 29.—P.V.R.C. Shoot 7 a.m.22 words
-
Article99 1917-07-27 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES, To-DAT. Pangkor for Bindings Sitiawan and Bagau Datoh. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. Speelman for Deli, Langsa. Edi, T. Semawa, Segli. Olehleh and Sabang. MAILS. For Per Close. To-Morrow. Deli and Langsa Van der Parra 11 a. m. Deli, Langsa, T Semawe,99 words
-
Article123 1917-07-27 7 Prnang, July 27, 1917. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Banks. London Demand Bank 2/4 1/4 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. M 3 days' sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moul mein Demand Bank o 3 days'sight Private123 words
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement72 1917-07-27 7 BROWN Co., Monumental Sculptors, CALCUTTA. Monuments and Tombstones of every description supplied. Inscriptions done in all languages, undei skilled European supervision The nest Italian and Carara Marble used william Mwart i sens, ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND. Granite Merchants and Manufacturers of Tombstones in various kinds of Aberdeen Granite. (Samples ol Granite to72 words
-
Advertisement146 1917-07-27 7 JAPANESE DENTIST. T. NAGATA. NEXT DOOR TO THE DISPENSARY. MODERN DENTISTRY. t '/?nt small inflamed itchy patch is a Ringworm—and if care is not taken to get rid of it, it will multiply itself and keep on moving about the body from one place to another DAH RINGWORM OINTMENT is146 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement2218 1917-07-27 8 P. O.—British India MY K tawv K P M BANKS > iWiWli ■T’W J g CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AND FragjJLJW AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. lin a Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld koninklijke paketvaart Incorporat ed m by R Oya i Charter II I INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. MAATSCHAPPIJ Paid-up Capital £1,200,0002,218 words
-