Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 December 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-12-05 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 288. VOL. LXXV. WEDNESDAY, sth DECEMBER, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS20 words
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Advertisement794 1917-12-05 1 JAPANESE DENTIST I IT. NAGATA Next Door to The J Dispensary. |ggopBK3S SHBB* TALKING OF PRECIOUS TH P CULTURED EJ E> IR JflSpL I n vUL4uKL.D >jg«H| I wih S&«il unquestionably pearl of Ide>a- m rt iv/i i i ix I The best ROPE on the market to-day is I794 words
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Advertisement76 1917-12-05 1 auDDDDaaBBHHBBBBBBBaaaaaaa g XI THEN YOU ARB AWAY n VV on leave you want to keep a in touch with Malayan affairs, jj Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can do in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of a the M Pinang Gazette,” published76 words
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General News
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Article75 1917-12-05 2 PROPOSALS TO CONGRESS. Washington, December 4. The Shipping Board recommends to Congress more complete control and regulation of merchant shipping, especially with a view to preventing extortionate ocean freights, and asks for additional legislation to cover the transfer of American vessels to foreign registry. The Shipping Board had75 words
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Article41 1917-12-05 2 Washington, December 4. Congress has opened. There is a pronounced air of confidence and determination to prosecute the war without sparing resources. It was noticeable that the Treasury’s estimates provide for $13,500,000,000, of which $11,000,000,000 is for war purposes.41 words
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Article37 1917-12-05 2 London, December 4. Two Citizen Army Boy Scouts who landed at Belfast from Ardrossan, carrying a portmanteau were shadowed, and the portmanteau was found to contain sufficient explosives to blow up a street.37 words
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Article54 1917-12-05 2 London, December 4. In the House of Commons, on a discussion over the Electoral Ref inn Bill Sir G Cave intimated that the Government proposed to limit the disfranchisement of conscientious objectors to wartime and seven years thereafter. Conscientious objectors rendeiingvaluable war services would be54 words
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Article437 1917-12-05 2 When will the war tnd and by what final process will it be decided When and how? Many things suggest the answers, but taro indications stand. To France General Suu s has spoken with a clear, exact confidence, which is a moral event in itself. The437 words
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Article75 1917-12-05 2 Ipoh, December 5. [From Our Own Correspondent]. Mails and passengers could not be transferred from the Singapore down mail yesterday. The line is still 3 feet under water. Yehicles are unable to cross the bridge. The mail is not expected at Ipoh till 4 o’clock, today.75 words
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Article682 1917-12-05 2 CONDITIONS IN RUSSIA. The Hagut, November 30.—A1l sorts of ultra-democratic measures are being taken in Russia. Production of every kind is now regulated by the working classes. The elections for the Constituent Assembly have been in operation for the last couple of days. Official circles in the United682 words
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Article36 1917-12-05 2 The following are additional rubber outputs for November Alor Pongsu lbs 23 722 Brieh 17,248 Merbau M 15 232 Malaysia 28,098 Neilmay 7,902 North Perak 4,150 Rubber Estate of Kriau 42,500 Shanghai Sumatra 55,22036 words
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Article71 1917-12-05 2 Messrs. Cunningham, Clark Co., Penang, advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender to-day. Diamond smoked sheet sB2 $97 Plain smoked sheet s6B 78 Diamond uosmoked sheet s7l 75 Plain unsmokei sheet ss6 63 Bark crepe s3s71 words
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Article150 1917-12-05 2 THE WAR TAX. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 4. In the Legislative Couccil, the Hon Mr A M Pountney, moving the first reading of the War-Tax (Renewal) Bill said the collections would probably be $3,600,000 and the total cost of collection $70,000, or less than two per150 words
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Article146 1917-12-05 2 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Y esterday. To-day. a> e o Shares. s >* s 3 o 5 cq CO CQ 02 Rubber (Dollar). A.-Hitam sls} sls} $l5 sls} Bukit P. 15c 25c 15c 20cprem Jeram K. $1.45 $1.50146 words
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Article96 1917-12-05 2 Tokio, November 12.—The Nippon Yu sen Kaisha s.s. Chikuzen Maru will sail from Kobe, on the 24th to search for the mii-sing steamer Hi achi Maru. She will carry special equipment, such as hydro planes aud will visit the Indian Ocean and Southern Pacific. The96 words
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Article53 1917-12-05 2 A telegram from Athens reports :—“The sinking by a submarine o' the Italian mail steamer Ckta di Bari, in which 200 Greeks perished, including consular representatives who were returning from Turkey via Switzerland, is uuiver-ally believed to have been ordered by ex-King Constantine as an53 words
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Article182 1917-12-05 2 Saturday last found Taiping Town Hall crowded to the utmost on the occasion of a Fancy Bazaar, in aid of the Our Day Fund, got up by the European residents of Taiping. The bazaar was declared open by 11. H. the Sultan of Perak, who was182 words
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Article64 1917-12-05 2 Mails C of 220 d and E of 26th October despatched from Penang to London were de ivered in London on the 3rd instant. The mails from Singapore, etc, missed connection yesterday owing to floods. Our Ipoh correspondent says owing to a washout yesterday between Kuaia Kubu and64 words
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Article62 1917-12-05 2 Tokio, November 15.—The situation in Russia causes the giavest concern here. Baron Motono’s sudden departure to Hikone to meet the Emperor, who is now superintending the grand military manoeuvres, is believed to be connected with it. Baron Motono is expected back on Friday morning, when the62 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement394 1917-12-05 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. BOARD RESIDENCE in Penang with European family required by married couple. Full particulars to Box No. 260, c/o Finang Gazette. FOR SALE. A RUBBER ESTATE at Jarak-Kam-pong Cbempadab, adjoining Bukit Toh AUaog Estate, Province Wellesley, about 45 acres containing good rubber trees from 2 to 8 j394 words
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Advertisement647 1917-12-05 2 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NOTICE 0f7?I of a 5 Seater, 4 cylinder, 18/22 H. P. ITALA (Italy’s Best) BY order of the 1 MOTOR CAR penanq. (On view in our spacious showrooms.) The undersigned j 8 The undersigned are instructed to sell the above possession 1 On Wed., 12th of December,647 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous215 1917-12-05 2 J STILL PULLING WITH TREMENDOUS POWER. I PROGRAMME PAR EXCELLENCE AT THE I DjCMrT&rM I D< 1 Manager THOMAS SHAFTO, O EXTRAORDINARY COSTLY ATTRACTION FOR Tuesday Wednesday 410 510 1917. 2 To our patrons:—lf you want GOOD STUFF. —See this programme. 1 WE RECOMMEND IT. 4 Great Reels. In the215 words
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WAR ITEMS.
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Article64 1917-12-05 3 London, October 19.—A report from Athens states that the situation in Turkey is critical. The Liberals are co-operating with the Old Turks, and are openly gaining public support, thus rendering Enver Pasha’s position difficult Several mob outbreaks, however, have been suppressed. The populace, which is suffering64 words
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Article71 1917-12-05 3 London. October 23.—The Kaiser, who is at present in Turkey, visited Gallipoli and the Dardanelles on board the battle cruiser Goeben. He also visited German troops on the Asiatic coast, and bestowed decorations. Count Reventlow, in an article in the “Deutsche Tages-zeitung,” states that the Kaiser71 words
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Article69 1917-12-05 3 Official advices received at Washington show that Germany continues to bleed Belgim financially, and also of working men and materials. Incalculable economic waste has been inflicted. Belgian workmen have been seduced or forced to work on the German front in France and in German factories. Germany69 words
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Article56 1917-12-05 3 Londn. October 21. —A message received in Amsterdam from Berlin states that the “provisional total of the new German war loan is £625.000.000. The German Refchstag committee has been informed by its advisers that further limitation of the bread ration is unnecessary, as the grain supply56 words
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Article66 1917-12-05 3 London. October 20.—The Amsterdam correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says:. I have learned from reliable sources that serious friction exists between Austria and Germany. Germany sent 100.000 troops to Austria, the latter country being required to find food for them. Austria resisted this move, pointing out her food66 words
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Article36 1917-12-05 3 The Washington correspondent of New York “Sun” states that advices received from Rome show that Italy is threatened with a coal famine. There will be no coal for household use this winter.36 words
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Article129 1917-12-05 3 London, October 20.—The newspapers commend America’s trade embargo against neutrals. A Note has been issued by the United States Embassy explaining that repeated requests to Holland and the Scandinavian countries for information as to their consumption and production and requirements of commodities essential to their national life129 words
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Article27 1917-12-05 3 It is announced that the United States will spend £20.000.000 in constructing an ordnance depot and arsenal for the American troops in France.27 words
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Article78 1917-12-05 3 London, October 20.—Sir Harry Barron, who recently relinquished the Governorship of Western Australia, and the Agent-Gen-eral Sir H. Newton Moore, visited the Australian cruiser Sydney yesterday. Sir Harry Barron on behalf of the people of Western Australia, presented a piece of plate to the officers’ mess and medals78 words
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Article69 1917-12-05 3 London, October 21.—Owing to the shortage of tonnage and petrol, the Government has propounded a scheme to economise in home Transport. A road transport board has been formed. Butchers, bakers and grocers will be compelled to use the same vans, and tradesmen will be restricted to certain areas,69 words
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Article60 1917-12-05 3 British Government to Build 300,000 Dwellings. London. October 20. —The Government is building 100.000 workmen’s dwellings upon standard designs to meet urgent needs arising from the war. Later on 200.000 more will be built in anticipation of requirements after the war. All the houses have been designed60 words
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Article75 1917-12-05 3 London, October 20. —The case in which Drs. Bishop and’Sinclair, medical officers at Whitehall recruiting depot, were charged together with five civilians, with having fraudulently issued medical exemption certficates to army recruits, was concluded yesterday. It was alleged in evidence that defendants charged recruits £lOO to secure75 words
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Article50 1917-12-05 3 London. October 22. —A telegram from Rome states that Prince Mirko of Montenegro, the second son of King Nicholas, has secured a divorce from his wife. Princess Natalie, on the ground of incompatability of character. King Nicholas has undertaken the care of the children of the union.50 words
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Article261 1917-12-05 3 A telegram from Helsingfors states that the text of two new bills has been published, the first bill proclaiming Finland a republic and the second regulating Russo-Finnish relations. The two bills will be submitted to the consideration of the Diet and the approval to the Russian Constituent261 words
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Article118 1917-12-05 3 Wellington. —A fire, fanned by a howling gale, devastated the business portion of Dannevirke, Hawke’s Bay district. The fire raged for three hours, and it was not stopped till the business centre had been swept of everything save brick walls and chimneys. From Andrew's118 words
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Article104 1917-12-05 3 Sydney.—The collier Bellainbi (1162 tons) has been wrecked on a reef near New Caledonia. and is now reported to be a total loss. The Bellambi left Sydney on sth November and six days later was wrecked on the main reef near the Passe St. Vincent. No104 words
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Article99 1917-12-05 3 Evidence Before Commission. Brisbane. —Giving evidence bofore the Inter-State Corimission E. M. Land, M,L.A., attributed the high price of meat to the demand by the Imperial Government for meat for the troops. There was a meat ring. He could not say who formed the ring,99 words
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Advertisement694 1917-12-05 3 E N «“x e wsaMs Government Notification Machinery, Factories, &c.), is open to engagement. uv VIIIIVUIIVII. SIX years connection with leading Straits Engineering firm. Willing to take charge of Factory Rubber treatment, &c. Write to understands otice is HEREBY GIVEN that Box No. 236, c/o Pinang Gazette. »11 outstanding bills694 words
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Advertisement61 1917-12-05 3 Most People w a r o e t a .S hs Are Victims 2 to constipation. Dispel the trouble by taking an occasional dose of PINKETTES, the little laxatives which gently assist nature to establish regular habits of health. A 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by61 words
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Advertisement261 1917-12-05 3 PRITCHARD CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits SettlenfkntsJ Qfjoice Qfjristmas PIPES. A Large and varied assortment of PIPES from the best and well-known makers. All shapes and sizes in screwed and push mouth pieces. PETERSON’S “DEJLUXE” PIPES. I l ’si I 4 11 j 1 d 1 <?js| 1 clldhß261 words
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Article1012 1917-12-05 4 The tremendous tenacity with which Germany han clang to the last remnant of her colonial possessions may lie regarded as a measure of the great value she attached to holding German East Africa, in order that when the time came for discussing the terms of pence1,012 words
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Article32 1917-12-05 4 The following was the rubber quotation in London on Dec. 3rd, received to-day Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s s|d Smoked Sheet 2s 4id [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]32 words
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Article119 1917-12-05 4 The output of Tongkah -Harbour Tin Dredging (N. L.) for the month of November was 93 tons. The returns for November of the Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd., are as follows Output 1,300 piculs, valued at $99,080, yards treated 278,800 cubic yards. The output and profits of Kramat Pulai119 words
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Article1545 1917-12-05 4 The Secretary of State for India, Mr. E. 8. Montagu, has al- Indian Re- ready received deputations forms.” representing certain sections of Indian opinion, and numerous notabilities. Exchanges received to-day publish the full text of the address of tbe =oint deputation to the Viceroy and Secretary of1,545 words
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Article102 1917-12-05 4 The following is a certified statement of the receipts and payments in coorection with tbe A.C S. Union’s variety entertainment in aid of the Our Day Fund Recbipts—To Matinee for School children $98.20 Contribution by the Hon Michell $5; Contribution by Tye Phey T. Esq $25 Advertisement102 words
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Article25 1917-12-05 4 The Penang “Our Day” Rfd Cross Fund totals $172,337, comprising P eoaQ? $132,992, Province Wellesley $20,569, Dindings $7,427 and Scottish $11,349.25 words
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Article86 1917-12-05 4 P D N.” The Singapore Our Day Fund hareached $283,547. A Subscriber should commuuicatc with Mr. Andrew Carson, Bangkok. It is notified that the bridge a quarter of a mile beyond Penanti level crossing > closed to traffic till further notice. For the purpose of preventing“ P D N.” - 86 words
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Advertisement197 1917-12-05 4 try COCHRAN’S j (Belfast) DRY GINGER ALE I o r H v I AQUARIUS MINERAL WATER FACTORY’S H (SHANGHAI) H SODA WATER, DRY GINO ERALE, 0 H and FOSFERADO. PROPRIETORS: I caldbeck, Macgregor 6 co. ♦o iST4F AT I I f(otel, I PENANG (Sea Side.) ft Q TIN NEW ANNEXE,197 words
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Advertisement34 1917-12-05 4 0.” GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel. No. 322. Pinang Gazette Press, 5 LIMITED. telephones. J Printing Works Manager and B Cashier's Office 498 J Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 22134 words
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Miscellaneous54 1917-12-05 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day 3.17 a.m. (6ft. Oin 10.10 a m. (Ift. 9in 4.16 p.m. (sft. 3in.) 10.28 p.m, (3ft. 4in.) Tomorrow. 3 47 am. (sft. 4in.) 10.46 a.m. (2ft. 4in.) 5.4 p.m. (sft. lin.)54 words
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Article199 1917-12-05 5 allied occupation complete. THE CAMB&AI BATTLE. general dukhonin killed General Van Deventer’s troops have completely cleared German East Africa of the enemy's forces, a remnant of which have crossed the Rovuma river into Portuguese territory and is being followed up. X-vb k‘ the Maximalist Commander-in-Chief announces that199 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration952 1917-12-05 5 ■R.svtur’B Tklbcrams' ENEMY ATTACK RENEWED. T ondon, December 3 d Marsh»; Haig reports than the enenn r e sumed the offensive with sr"eat T To-day’s fighting was »x-*ction- r severe From Gonnelieu to Marcoing enenov delivered attacks in great j—-mn with arge force», and were repine i with■R.svtur’B Tklbcrams' - 952 words
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Article36 1917-12-05 5 EXPORT OF LISTS PROHIBITED. London, December 4. In the House of Commons, Mr. J. IMacpherson stated that Germany had profa bited the export of official casualty lists, hence totals could no longer be published.36 words
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Article171 1917-12-05 5 COLONEL HOUSE’S IMPRESSIONS. Paris, Decemoer 4. Toe Inter-Allied Conference has closed. Colonel House said there had oeen coordination and unity of purpose whicn promised great resmts in the future. He was profoundly convinced we wou.d thereoy reach our goal. He paid a tribute to the great deeds of171 words
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Article174 1917-12-05 5 AMERICAN REVIEW. Washington, December 4. Mr. Baker, War Secretary, in hia weekly review of the war, says the outstanding feature is the ever-increasing mooiiiry of action of the forces engaged. The enemy is apparently seeking a decision, realising tnat he cannot endure much longer the strain of trench174 words
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Article83 1917-12-05 5 GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY. London, December 4. The newspapers point out that the strength of the German a'tack at Camorai suggests that Field Marshal Ha’g was outmanned, and raises once more the questi >n of man-power. The Times understands that a Gov. ernment Committee, with executive power, will be estabii-hed to83 words
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Article53 1917-12-05 5 LAST MONTHS TOTALS. London, December 3. A British official report says the captures during Novemoer were as follows In tbe western theatre, 11,551 prisoners and 138 guns. Palestine, 10,454 prisoners and 80 guns. East Africa. 4,403 prisoners, of whom 1.312 were Europeans, and 3 guns. Mesopotamia. 437 prisoners.53 words
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Article95 1917-12-05 5 London. December 4. The Daily Express states that Doctor Addison. M mister of Reconstruction, has accepted tbe post of Minister of Public Health. Is is hoped that a bi I will be passed before Christmas, establishing the new tnwtrv, which aims at the nationalisation of the95 words
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Article37 1917-12-05 5 New York, December 4 Four large buildings of the Morse Drydock Company were destroyed by fire. Tbe less is estimated at a minion dollars. A conmderabie amount of valuable machinery was destroyed.37 words
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Russia.
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Article506 1917-12-05 5 LOCALISED ARRANGEMENTS, Amsterdam, December 3 A Berlin official report states that the localarmistices. mentioned earlier, began at ten last nig nt. Arrangements have been made with reference co mutual intercourse and military activities. At east 48 hours must e apse oefore a recommencement of hostilities, in the event506 words
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Article141 1917-12-05 5 RESULTS IN PROVINCES. Petrograd, December 3. Hitherto the election returns show a large aggregate of tbe Provinces a’e antiMaximaiist, while the miuority of the army is supporting them. The following are some examples of the polling. In Rostoff on tne Don province, the Cossacks and Cadets togetner have141 words
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The Near East.
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Article46 1917-12-05 5 A SUCCESS? CL RAID. London, December 4. A Palestine official report says the situation generally is unchanged. East county troops raided and captured the whole garrison of a Turkish post south of Nahraaja. Our aeroplanes successful, y bombed Turkish communications in the vicinity of Tulkeram.46 words
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Article73 1917-12-05 5 LORD ROBERT CECIL’S STATEMENT Landon. December 3. In the House of Commons. Lord Robert Cecil stated that no agreement was made with France and Russia, whereby France would receive the seaboard of Syria, Adana Vilavet and a port of Lesser Armenia, and Rossi* receive Erzerum. Trebizaud, Bitiie73 words
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Article135 1917-12-05 5 SERVICE AT ST. PAUL’S. London, December 4. A Memorial Service for General Sir Stanley Maude was held in St. Paul s Cathedral at noon. There was a large and distinguished congregation, including General Sir William Robertson (representing H. M. the King' Lord Islington and Mr. Waiter135 words
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Article273 1917-12-05 5 Bombay, November 23.—The following apoears in the local press Sir,—lt was with tne deenest grief that I read in the paper thia morniLZ of the death of Sir Stanley Maade, the first Christian conqueror of the rity of Baghdad His great loss will be felt bv all whom273 words
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Italy's Campaign
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Article53 1917-12-05 5 ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. London, December 4 An Italian official report says: We repuised attacks south of the Daooe valley in the Gmdicarie region. The enemy artillerv was active between Mounts Siaemol and Castei Gombertc. We carried out powerful concen*ration fire on enemy masses in Gal.io wood, and north53 words
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148 1917-12-05 5 London November 26.—General Plumer appointment has created a splendid impression m Italy, where he is recugmseu as one of the ablest generals of the war. The tact impresses the world that we can spare from France such bmliant men as Lord French. General*148 words
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Article, Illustration309 1917-12-05 5 ALLIED OCCUPATION COMPLETE. Loudon, December 4. An East Africa official report says; General Van Deventer ou December Ist reported that reconnaissances definitely show that German East Africa has been completely cleared of thus the whole of the last of the German overseas possessions has passed into our hands,309 words
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Article114 1917-12-05 5 TIRPITZ’S ADMISSIONS. London, December 4. The Hamburger Nachrichten contains a full report of a speech by Grand Admiral von Tirpitz at Essen, in the course of which, be said “Not only has England taken our Colonies, and Mesopotamia, ou, everywhere she had anchored deeper and firmer the114 words
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Article46 1917-12-05 5 THE CABINETS RESIGNATION. Peking, December 4. Tbe resignations of the Acting Premier,. Wang Tah Sieh, and the Ministers of the Interior, Justice, Finance, Education and Agriculture have been accepted. General Wang Shin Chen, at present Chief of tbe General Staff, has been appointed Acting Premier.46 words
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Article18 1917-12-05 5 Toronto, December 4. The Victory Loan totals over £80,000,000, from over half a million subscribers.18 words
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Article27 1917-12-05 5 London, December 4. 5,894,000 lbs of Indian and Ceylon tea were offered at the sales this week, equivalent to eight days’ supply for civilians.27 words
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Article33 1917-12-05 5 Washing ton,|DecemberJ 4. Senator Lodge Ren king, the Republic*» member of the foreign Relations Committee of the Senate, has urged a declara» tion of war on Germany’s allies.* z J33 words
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Article1316 1917-12-05 6 EXPERIENCES AT THE FRONT. George Moore was a master-mariner s steward by profession, and as his name suggests, an Irishman. He was, moreover, a “wandering” Irishman. Those who have met his type need no explanation of the qualifying adjective. As, however, a true appreciation of George’s subsequent1,316 words
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336 1917-12-05 6 A War Threat of 1902. Mr. Roosevelt, at a luncheon at Chicago related for the first time his version of the secret conferences between himself and the German Ambassador in 1902 regarding Germany’s proposed “temporary” occupation of Venezuela, which threatened war between the L’nited336 words
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Article66 1917-12-05 6 Dec. s.—Penang Turf Club, Annual General Meeting, 4-30 p.m. Dec. 6.—Church Workers’ Association. Meeting, St. George’s Girls’ Home, 10 a.m. Dec. B.—Athletic Sports, etc.. Lake Gardens, Taiping, “Our Day.” Dec. 9. —Penang Golf Club, Entries Close Men’s Foursome Competition. Dec. 13 and 15.—Entertainment by Taiping Convent, “Our Day.”66 words
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Article954 1917-12-05 6 frolic behind the lines. “Naw, then, lads, look alive! ’ands behind your backs and eyes on ground—just fawncy there’s a swig of ’arf-’n-’arf sittin there in the grawss.” The Sergeant-Major relapsed into silence as the Major’s soft English drawl cut into his subordinate’s razor edge954 words
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Advertisement412 1917-12-05 6 f Visitors to Peinj.; 5 Requiring a quiet, o 1 < inexpensive and comfort- lable place to stay at i should secure Rooms at Falmouth Hoose. Centrally Situated. I ON THE SEA FRONT. ]i GOOD TABLE. i ‘Phone 485. Wires TrenfOTe, Penang. 1 Proprietress Mrs. TRENGOVE. t -h > afr412 words
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Advertisement118 1917-12-05 6 To Suffer or Not to Suffer There i«i nnlv one answer. Little* g Oriental Balm has forever banished th«- i e-d t > suffer. Rheumatism, swollen, pa’nftil j lints, w aken<*d muscles, the mog’ unbearable aches and pams disappear at the soothing Much of this renowned remedy. Just rub in118 words
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Advertisement21 1917-12-05 6 RUBBER STAMPS. 'pfiE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in a position to execut* orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps.21 words
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Advertisement299 1917-12-05 6 I IMPORTANT NOTICE. a I H npHE SALE OF PUNDUT ESTATE Bindings H 1 advertised to be sold at Auction by Messrs. H POWELL Co., Ltd., U 7, Raffles Place, Singapore, on It H Thursday, 15th November, 1917, has been postponed to the 18th December, 1917, with completion one month299 words
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Article617 1917-12-05 7 Mr R Winstedt arrived from Singapore by the Krian to-day. Mr and Mrs S A Yell have returned to Penang from Home. Mr H Dove of Messrs Hottenbach Bros Co. has returned from his trip to Java. Mr A II Flowerdew has beaten Mr M B Lynch617 words
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Article164 1917-12-05 7 VOLUNTARILY CAUSING HURT. Chan L»*e Huat was brought before Mr S H Langston, to-day, in the Second Cour>, Penang, charged with voluntarily causing hurt to one Teoh Wengj at Campbell Street last night. The complainant, a coolie of a sundry shop in Chulia Street stated that he went164 words
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Article71 1917-12-05 7 The four-reel film, “The 1916 Pendleton Round up now being shown at the Empire is a splendid representation of the doings of Indians and cowboys in the wild west.” It is thrilling in the extreme, and well worth seeing. A Romance of Billy Goat Hill and Love and71 words
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Article356 1917-12-05 7 The following P V. orders have been issued in connection with the annual inspection by the G. O. C. The Penang Volunteers will parade as follows; Saturday, Bth December, at 3-30 p.m on the Esplanade. Dress—Shorts and shirts with badges, 2 pouches to be worn in centie of356 words
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Article219 1917-12-05 7 The annual inspection of C Company will take place at Ipoh on 6th December, when the Company will be inspected by the General Officer Commanding. D Company will be inspected by the General Officer Commanding at Taiping on 7th December. During the temporary absence on sick leave of219 words
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Article225 1917-12-05 7 The woman war worker refuses to be dull in the mid«t of her wiiliugly-borne hardships and during the past year or so sport has spread amazingly amongst the fair sex. Perhaps the moat startling development of all is a Rugby team of women munition workers. They don225 words
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Article490 1917-12-05 7 In the course of a letter to the Press on Dec. 3rd Mr H Ashworth Hope says:— The cables of yesterday indicate culy too clearly the serious notice being taken of the letter by the Press and oar Statesmen and I suggest that not half enough490 words
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Article281 1917-12-05 7 The decision of the American Governm°nt to encourage recruiting for the Pcbsh army io France among the 4,000,000 Poles of America has given great satisfaction in army quarters in London. The Poles are excellent fighters, and have a definite aim—to a-»e their own formula, the unity and281 words
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Article121 1917-12-05 7 Wellington.—A War Regulations Bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. which provides stringent regulations governing aliens, including power for the Supreme Court to declare that lands held bv aliens are forfeit to the Crown, and to prevent land from being left by will to121 words
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INDIAN ITEMS
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Article111 1917-12-05 7 Madras, November 26. —Writing on the secession of important sections of the Mahomedans frum the Muslim League, the Madras Mail says: The position briefly stated is this: The real leaders of the community, those who command the respect of the rank and file, have in the past111 words
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Article236 1917-12-05 7 Madras, November 26. —At the last Legislative Council meeting the Hon’ble Ranga Achanar asked a question as follows regarding the Madras Mail This Council begs to invite the attention of the Govemor-in-Council to the activities of the Madras Mail,” and of its Editor, Mr. T. E. Welby,236 words
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Article260 1917-12-05 7 Madras. November 26.—Dewan Bahadur C. Karunakara Menon, in the course of his presidential address at the South Arcot District Conference at Chidambaram, said Our patriotism and our sense of duty to the Congress and the Muslim League, our reverence for onr elders, and our appreciation of their independence260 words
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Article181 1917-12-05 7 Bombay. November 27.—The Bombay Exemption Tribunal sat two hours on Monday. Mr. Sheppherd. Collector of Bombay, presiding. The time was mostly devoted to hearing complaints, of inconvenience and loss of time of various mill employees belonging to the Bombay Artillery, as it took them five hours to181 words
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Article54 1917-12-05 7 Delhi. November 28. —With His Majesty's approval Sir Michael O’Dwyer’s tenure of his appointment as Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjab has been extended for a year. Sir M. Chaubal's appointment as Member of the Executive Council of the Governor of Bombay has. with His Majesty's approval, been extended54 words
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Article77 1917-12-05 7 Calcutta. November 26.—About 2.000 workmen of Messrs. Jessop and Company, went on strike this morning, owing, it is said, to a new office order that the main entrance gate was to remain closed during working hours. The workmen objected to this order, as it deprived them of77 words
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Article31 1917-12-05 7 Calcutta. November 26. —A fire broke out last evening in a jute godown of the Hydraulic Jute Press at Chitpur. causing damage to the extent of Rs. 10.000.31 words
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Article395 1917-12-05 7 Madras. November 23.—The further hearing of die case in which C. S. Sitarama Iyer stood charged with the offences of forgery, attempting to wage war with the King, and to communicate with the enemy, was resumed at Chingleput. The C.I.D. Inspector was recalled and filed two letters, purporting395 words
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Article110 1917-12-05 7 Lajput Rai’s Latest. London. November 22.—Replying in the Commons to Commander Wedgwood, Sir G. Cave stated that it had been decided to search the premises of the London Branch of the Home Rule of India League and seize copies of Lajput Rai’s “Young India.” He had examined110 words
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Article69 1917-12-05 7 London, November 25.—The India Office announces that, from December Ist, the Secretary of State will bear fees and stamp duty for the powers of attorney for transfer of Indian Stock and Rupee Securities of the Government of India. No fees for the issue and re-inscription of69 words
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Article86 1917-12-05 7 London. November 25. —The Army Council has ordered that the vendor of any article or material manufactured wholly or partly from jute, including yarns, must obtain from the purchaser a written guarantee that the article or material will not be exported; or if the purchaser intends86 words
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Article94 1917-12-05 7 London November 24.—The Cotton Control Board has practically decided to reduce the number of spindles using American cotton to 50 per cent, from the present limit of 60. The Board is not satisfied that the tonnage allotted to cotton in future will suffice to maintain supplies in Great94 words
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Article78 1917-12-05 7 Simla November 27. —Sir George Barnes, Member in charge. Commerce and Industry Department, leaves Delhi on tour on 6th December. He visits Rangoon 10th; the mines at Bawd win and smelters etc., in Namtu; the 14th; Mandalay, 17th Pagan. 18th; inspects the Oilfields at Singu, and78 words
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Article38 1917-12-05 7 Delhi. November 22.—Information has been received that the steamer Croxteth Hall struck a mine on 17th November in Indian waters and sank one Indian passenger and eight members of the crew were lost.38 words
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Article112 1917-12-05 7 Calcutta, November 26.—The report of tha looting of a market in the Bogra District has reached here. It is stated that on the 19th. inst. a large mob attacked Chandan Baisha Market, within the Zemindari of the Raja of Dighapatia. and looted all the cloth and salt shops.112 words
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Article64 1917-12-05 7 Delhi, November 27. —The Secretary of State granted an interview to Mr. K. C. Roy in the morning and in the course of the day the Viceroy and the Secretary of State granted interviews to the following gentlemen: Mr. B. G. Tilak. Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Dr.64 words
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Article104 1917-12-05 7 Calcutta, November 27.—A Bengal Chamber of Commerce Circular states that the Military Secretary, India Office, has been on the question whether any steps can be taken by H. M. Government to secure the early release and return to India on the termination of hostilities of the members104 words
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Article124 1917-12-05 7 Madras. November 27.—A free fight ensued in the hockey match in the Y.M.C.A. Tournament played between the Indian Infantry. and Madras Guards detachment yesterday evening. The Infantry scored five goals against one. Five minutes before the close one Infantry player hit one Guard by chance. The latter124 words
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Article80 1917-12-05 7 Mussoorie, November 27.—1 n connection with the Fenimore tragedy (reported yesterday) it is alleged it had arisen out of friction of some kind which appears to have arisen between late Headmistress Mrs. Fenimore. and her teachers, which culminated in an action at law for libel being filed against80 words
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Article85 1917-12-05 7 The Secretary, of the Burma Chamber of Commerce desires it to be known that, for the purpose of converting invoices expressed in sterling into Indian currency, the Government of India have fixed the conversion rate of one shilling five pence, per rupee for the present. This rate85 words
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Article37 1917-12-05 7 London. November 26.—The Anglo-Persian Oil Company proposes to increase its capital from £4.000.000 to £5.000.000 by the creation of a million additional preference £1 shares, for further immediate extension to meet urgent war requirements37 words
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Article89 1917-12-05 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanaue front 5 p.m. to-day l.Oveiture Bronze ...Auber 2. Indian Intermezzo Silver Heel* ...Moret 3. Selection The Bat ...Strauss 4. Waltz Habanera Waldteufrl 5 March Folverine ...Sousa The rainfall by Fort Cornwallis gauge for the 2489 words
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