Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 December 1917
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Title Section20 1917-12-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 298. VOL. LXXV. MONDAY, 17th DECEMBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement777 1917-12-17 1 I JAPANESE DENTIST I IT. NAGATA* J Next Door to The Dispensary. Important Notice. ■■■■nnniwMnnnmannMinnnMij >■— i BEG TO INFORM the public JJ DIT“ I C* I_l I' YOU HAVE NOT TRIED I that we have secured the 0 H 111 0 I F. M. S. Government contract for the777 words
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Advertisement81 1917-12-17 1 aanaaao■■■■■■■■■■■■BaoaaßS n XX 7 HEN YOU AKE AWAY V V on leave yon want to keep a b in touch with Malayan affairs, a Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can do S a in no better way than by subs* cribing to the Weekly Edition of H the81 words
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Article896 1917-12-17 2 FRENCH MINISTER’S PRAISE OF TOMMY. M. Painleve, the French ex-Premier was interviewed by an English press correspondent before the last Cabinet changes when he was War Minister. He began by making an interesting comparison between the French and English soldier. He remarked bow the qualities of896 words
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Advertisement1429 1917-12-17 2 7 years experience in this Country in Penang Sales ploom. Rubber from jangle felling to profits seeks 1 > (Ch/lff ACh||F||)9 PlX iO .pply SeniOr ABSi!tBDt r MaD ger BY ORDER OF| THE EXECUTORS. SIIUII VMFliriJ < Box No. 265, c/o Pinang Gazette. J llAtfll Jimi Filffl 1 I 1451—m1,429 words
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Advertisement141 1917-12-17 2 tu*N™®EEEEUiwwffHHnni!TOnnnwnYifflinßnninnnninirnnifTfflnnnnnißaa»B»to. I STELASTId =TYBES.= g The only Tyres holding the R.AsC. Certificate s for 5,000 miles without Cuts or Punctures. 8 BBITISH AND MADE IN BEITAIN I I i E AGENTS FOR PENANG: E B Eastern Pacific Trading I g COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) S I i xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx141 words
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Advertisement778 1917-12-17 3 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AT PRITCHARDS. 11 iIfWSMMGaRBBMMBMMWMBMBBBE— ———MBEL r 'iH w 8 Wk. i®* zJO J <(i|sg|H TJ TT 1 11 J' <1 11 If Silver Ink Pot». /tI-J H h- '!s■> f /i 1 1 f| I w $4.50," $7, ’515.50i& $l2O. 4?//r !S J. W j I IM I778 words
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Article1578 1917-12-17 4 It is reported that Mr E A Dickson has joined up.—“ M. M.” Mr J H M Robson has left Kuala Lumpur on a trip to Java. Mr W Langham-Carter returned to duty in Singapore after having been unwell for some time. Captain Cross, formerly in command1,578 words
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Article160 1917-12-17 4 COLLISION NEAR SINGAPORE. The steamer Laertes, which left Penang in ballast on Thorsday at 4 o’clock for Singapore, was euuk in collision with the steamer Worriboo off Pulau Pisang, close to the sonthern exit from the Straits of Malacca, and about 30 miles from Singapore. Fortunately, there160 words
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Article70 1917-12-17 4 We learn that a Blue Funnel steamer has been sunk, in collision with another steamer, near Singapore. Details at the moment are lacking, but the collision occurred at lat. 18.40 N., long. 03.15 E., some eight miles out from Pulo Pisang. The other colliding vessel is now lying70 words
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Article217 1917-12-17 4 Hock Lee Driven Ashore by Stress of Weather. News has reached Singapore to the effect that the local steamer Hock Lee, which trades between Singapore and Mersing, was driven ashore by stress of weather on December 7. The passengers, numbering about 90. and crew are safe, and the217 words
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Article187 1917-12-17 4 Penang Celrurations. In St. Franc’s Xavier’s Church, this feast was preceded by Novena, which was commenced on Friday, the 7th instant. During tbe Novena Mass and Li-auy were «•id daily at 6 30 a m fo’lowtd by the Bened c'ion of the B tss.'d Sacrament.187 words
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Article289 1917-12-17 4 ST.” The new position for ricksha lamps suggested by Mr. W. E. Hooper, registrar of vehicles, and unanimously approved by the Municipal Commissioners should certainly remove one of Singapore’s traffic dangers. Motor car drivers and others have complained that in their present position the ricksha lamps are invisible“ ST.” - 289 words
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Advertisement390 1917-12-17 4 CLERK WANTED. FOR KEDAH, with knowledge of Estate Accounts. Apply sending references to Box No. 272, c/o Pinang Gazette. PUBLIC AUCTION OF TWO WOODEN LIGHTERS No. 64, at Sin Tat Lee's yard. No. 68, at Foh Hock's yard. THE AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 11 A.M. On Wednesday, 19th December,390 words
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Advertisement268 1917-12-17 4 DAH BURMA BALM 1 h-xS Gften been termed. “1 he stitch ia time?’ Little ailments, such as:-chest colds; ‘2/ sore throats; Rheumatism; sprains; gout headaches stiffness Lumbago; v coughs and bruises, if not immediately t-’Y'.',. and properly treated, are the commenceL p ments of serious illness-and no one I L268 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous210 1917-12-17 4 5 Commencing To-night .bowing three night, only. Dec. 17th, 18lh 19 lh Q TO-NIGHT 4 NEW PARTS “THE VOICE ON THE WIRE.'' X K —ft ft "> ft H Q TT THE SHRINE OF THE SILENT ART. A STRONG PROGRAMME. g n J Ist Show at 8 p.m. See the210 words
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Article1410 1917-12-17 5 tributes from bench and bar There was a fall attendance of members of the bar, together with a number of Government officials, in the Supreme Court Singapore, when reference was made to the loss sustained through the death of the Registrar, Mr F H V Gottlieb.1,410 words
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Article460 1917-12-17 5 The Housing Commission of Singapore has a long and troublesome task set it, to enquire into the cause of the present he using difficulties in Singapore and the steps which should be taken to remedy such difficulties. There are many subjects to be considered, and many classes460 words
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Article471 1917-12-17 5 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB DRAWING. The drawing for the $600,000 lottery, prizes in War Loans and $150,000 to go to “Our Day” Fund, took place in the Victoria Theatre, Singapore, kindly lent for the purpose by Mr. M. S. Cowan. There was a very fine attendance, all parts471 words
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Article294 1917-12-17 5 An Engli«h Tommy recently entered the H'itel Petrograd, in the rue Caumartin, and eat down at a table next to four Americans. He looked very downhearted. When the garcon approached him, he said I shall ’ave a ghlasa of bittab.” Comment A ghlais or bi«tah "Jane294 words
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Article43 1917-12-17 5 Dec. 17.—Cash Chemists, Ltd., Fourth Annual General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce 3-30 p.m. Dec. 19.—Board of Licensing Justices, Meeting, District Court, 2-30 p.m. Dec. 27. —Installation Meeting, Lodge Royal Prince of Wales, 8130 p.m. Jan. 15, 17 and 19. —Penang Races.43 words
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Advertisement59 1917-12-17 5 MOIR CRANES’ Cylinder Oil. SandilandS' Buttery Co. 8 Every Day PINKETTES, 8 th. tin, laxatives that correct constipation, cure sick headaches, I stimulate a sluggish liver and keep one fit always. g J 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on receipt of price from DR.59 words
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Advertisement381 1917-12-17 5 1 &WAN’ I ’HE only practical way to II reform a bad correspondent is to give him a Swan Pen. El It takes away every excuse. It |||j will make him like to write. KKft The “Swan” Pen is wonderfully durable. It will write for many years without showing any381 words
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Miscellaneous41 1917-12-17 5 WAR CARTOONS. [Reproduced from ths World’s Press 1 ./R ’^BT/ilW» t r <«mM- r.*- z -r~ 1 TOO DIRTY TO SHAKE.— “Sydney Bulletin.” 1 /JWWfeF;' i 1 fegßfefrjigpl <i? i l vWf I “I come here to retrieve retreat.” —“Dayton News.”41 words
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Article53 1917-12-17 6 Mudie.—Oo December 14, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, the wife of N D Mudie, of a son. Martin. —On December 14, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr and Mrs F J Martin, a daughter. Kibble—Ontbel3th instant, at the Europein Hospital. Kuda Lntnpur. to tbe wife of E. D.53 words
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Article31 1917-12-17 6 Gilbert-Cooper—Carter —Oct 9, at Fulham, Edward Montagu Gilbert-Cooper, 2nd Lieut, R F A, son of Henry E GilbertCooper (formerly of the Strait-» Settlements C S), to Dorothy Evelyn Courtenay Carter.31 words
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Article1015 1917-12-17 6 It would be futile to deny the serious ness of the situation, from the Allies’ point of view, caused by the chaos in Russia and the set-back to Italy, and the speech of Mr. Lloyd George does not attempt to minimise the unpropitiousness of the present1,015 words
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Article29 1917-12-17 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $137.75 per picul buyers. Tin is quoted iu Loudon, to-day, at £299 10s spot, and £295 10s three months.29 words
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Article116 1917-12-17 6 Tbe output of Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging (N. L.) for the week ending 15th iust., was 31 tons. Messrs Sime, Darby Co., Ltd. advise particolars of the ou puts from the following two companies for the half month of December as unier Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd., piculs 620,116 words
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Article1735 1917-12-17 6 In a series of articles, under the caption Procedure of Peace and U.S.Professor’s the Role of the United Peace. States,” Professor James Mark Baldwin, d. 5.0., 11. d., Correspondent of the Institute of France, says much that is interesting and timely, especially in view of the British1,735 words
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Advertisement192 1917-12-17 6 I Pritchard I CO., LTD. I sewing Machines. THE ROTOSCILLO The Super Sewing Machine. |g The Rotoscillo movement gives it supremacy g= J over all others. See it before buying. A g glance at its construction will convince you g that our assertion is true. X Every Machine carries our192 words
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Advertisement34 1917-12-17 6 S. 0.” GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel. No. 322. j Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. J Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office 498 J Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 22134 words
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Miscellaneous53 1917-12-17 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 1 45 am. (7ft. Oin.) 8.23 a.m. (Oft. lin.) 2.28 p.m. (6ft. 2in.) 8.29 p.m. (Ift. 6in.) To-mobrow. 2.23 a.m. (7ft. 2in 9.3 a.tn. (Ofc. 3in 3.9 p.m. (6fr. lin.) 9.953 words
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Article205 1917-12-17 7 INCIDENTS in the west. the RUSSIAN ARMISTICE. MB LLOYD GEORGE S SPEECH e British forces in Palestine have made further advances north-east and north west of Jerusalem, 140 prisoners being taireD in the former area. General Y.enby has been awarded the Grand Cross of St. Michael and St.205 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article354 1917-12-17 7 [R/.uter'b Telegrams]. ENEMY’S ATTACK. London, December 15. Field Marshal Sir D. Haig reports local fighting to the south-east of Polygon wood, where before dawn the enemy attacked our positions in the neighbourhood of Polderhoek Chateau. They were repulsed except at one point where they entered a fiont trench[R/.uter'b Telegrams]. - 354 words
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Article276 1917-12-17 7 ENEMY BLOW PREPARING. London, December 14. The German press is fail of hints that on impending decisive blow is being prepared on the west front. Col. Repington in the Times savs that 150 German divisions are on the west front and 79 on the east, but the276 words
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Article212 1917-12-17 7 SENSATIONAL DISCLOSURES. Loudon, December 15. The Daily Chronicle correspondent with the French armies, telegraphing on the 14th inst, says a secret report issued on the 4th October last by the Chief of the German General Stall, signed by General Luiendorff himself, shows the alarming losses of the212 words
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102 1917-12-17 7 Amsterdam, December 15 A British airship descended near Utrecht. The crew of five who previously landed will be interned. British Airship Lost. London, December 16. The Admiralty reports that a British airship of the non-rigid type, with a crew of five, proceeded on patrol on102 words
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Article30 1917-12-17 7 London, December 14. The two German aeroplanes brought down in the raid of the 6th inst. were forced to descend owing to damage from antiaircraft guns.30 words
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Article74 1917-12-17 7 BRITISH AEROPLANE OUTPUT. London, December 17. Lord Rothermere, President of the Air Board, speaking at a banquet to Mr. Lloyd George, said we whole-heartedly favour air reprisals to avenge the murder of innocent women and children. We shall strive for complete and satisfying retaliation. Our output of machines74 words
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Article25 1917-12-17 7 London, December 14 General Vandeventer, in command of the forces in East Africa, has been made a Knight Commander of the Bath.25 words
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Article673 1917-12-17 7 GENERAL KALEDIN ARRESTED. Amsterdam, December 15. The Bolshevik telegraph agency says that Rostoff, Nakhitchevan and Tagan-og are in the hands of the revolutionary troops. Generals Kaledin, Pototsky and staff have been arrested. General Kaledin has asked the mayor of Rjstcff to come to Nvotcherkask to discuss the suspension of673 words
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Article241 1917-12-17 7 Speaking to a representative of the “Daily Express” General Gourko, ex-chief of the Russian Imperial Staff, said; “M. Kerensky shows a lamentable lack of political sense and tart in blaming the British Fleet for not being in hand at the time of the German descent on the241 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article405 1917-12-17 7 ENEMY LOSES HEAVILY. London, December 14. An Italian official report states that firm resistance compelled the enemy to suspend his infantry attack at Col. Capriie, ColDella Berreta. Ae r oplauea shelled his concentrated troops. The enemy launched dense masses in an encircling movement against the salient of Monte Solaroio.405 words
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The Near East.
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Article, Illustration119 1917-12-17 7 BRITISH PROGRESS. London, December 16. A Palestine official report says: We further extended our line north-east of Jerusalem, taking 140 prisoners. A Further Advance. Loudon, December 16. A Palestine official report says We advanced our left and centre yesterday northeast of Ludd on a five mile front to a119 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article171 1917-12-17 7 CLOSER CO-OPERATION. London. December 16, It is officially announced that it has been decided to create an Allied Naval Council, to ensure the closest touch and complete co-operation of the Allied Fleets, and the development of all scientific operations connected with the conduct of the war. The171 words
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Article79 1917-12-17 7 FRENCH MINISTER’S STATEMENT. Paris, December 15. M. Leygues, Minis'er of Marine, in a published statement, says Germany does not dare challenge the Allied Fleet. Each time her fleet has come out, the British severely chastised it for its temerity. M. Leygues is of opinion that the German79 words
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Article21 1917-12-17 7 London, December 16. A British destroyer was sunk on December 12th, after a collision. Two men are missing.21 words
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General News
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Article66 1917-12-17 7 INTER ALLIED COUNCIL. London, December 15. An official statement says an Inter-Ally Council on war purchases has finally been established. It will sit alternately in London and Paris. Its primary object is consideration of the needs of the Allies for purchases in the United States. The66 words
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Article72 1917-12-17 7 Washington, December 15. The fuel administration has decreed several lightless nights weekly, for the purpose not only of saving coal, but to provide startling visual evidence that the United States is engaged in the conduct of the greatest world war.” The decree bars everywhere illuminated signs, advertisements,72 words
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Article244 1917-12-17 7 REPLY TO DEPUTATION. Loudon, December 14. A deputation of members of the House of Commons, representing constituencies engaged in the cotton industry, headed by Mr. H. Nuttali, waited upon the Shipping Controller, in whose unavoidable absence Sir Leo. Chiczza-Money deputised. Replying to the several views, Sir Leo244 words
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Article156 1917-12-17 7 GALLANT RESCUE BY SEAMEN. London, December 14. The gold Albert medal has been awarded Seaman Rath and the ordinary Albert medal to Seamen Knoulton and Abbott. A seaplane carrying out exercises emerged from a cloud at high speed and struck the mast of a wireless station. The seaplane’s156 words
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Article94 1917-12-17 7 GERMANY’S WANTS IN THE WEST. Amsterdam, December 16. Admiral von Tirpitz, at Hamburg, reiterated that Great Britain at present had won rather than lost, therefore peace based on the status quo ante was out of the question. Another factor for cot sideration was the sure building of94 words
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Article68 1917-12-17 7 THE CONSCRIPTION CAMPAIGN. Melbourne, December 16, Three thousand women participated in an enthusiastic conscription demonstration at the Auditorium Mr, Hughes was accorded a great reception. He strongly appealed to women to support the Government’s proposals. Sydney, December 15; Mr, Watt, in a speech, said he was of opinion that68 words
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Article12 1917-12-17 7 L'sbon, December 15. A decree exiles ex-President Machado indefinitely.12 words
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Article97 1917-12-17 7 It is. no doubt, sad to learn that the beauties of Venice are now directly menaced by the German long-range artillery, as they have been for some time past by the Hun aerial and naval squadrons. But there is soma ground for the belief that, whatever happens,97 words
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Article67 1917-12-17 7 The following alterations have been made in the Statutory List of firms in the Netherlands East Indies with whom trading is prohibited :—Additions to List: Eastern Trading Company, The. Balikpapan; General American Trading Company, New Jersey,’ s Batavia; Lieb, C., Batavia; New Jersey,’* General American Trading67 words
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Article2255 1917-12-17 8 THE NATION’S TASK. PEACE THROUGH VICTORY. London, December 15. Mr Lloyd George, speaking at a dinner to the heads of the air service at Gray’s Inn, after emphasising the importance of the operations of the air service as a determining factor in the war referred to the Lansdowne2,255 words
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Article269 1917-12-17 8 GERMANY'S DEPENDENCE ON THE ALLIES. London, December 15. Mr Runciman M P, ex-President of the Board of Trade, sceaking at Preston, said that when we made peace with Germany we would have to bring home to her that the Allies controlled the principal raw materials of the world.269 words
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Article34 1917-12-17 8 London, December 15. An arrangement has been made for the amalgamation of the National and Provincial Bank of England and the Union of London and Smith’s Banks. The joint deposits aggregate £150,000,000.34 words
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Article239 1917-12-17 8 COMMEMORATION IN LONDON. London, December 15. A unique and historic event was celebrated in London this afternoon, when a Choral Commemoration of the “First Seven Divisions,” the men of the old British Vmy, who at great sacrifice,aud against trenendous odds, stemmed the German tide n 1914,239 words
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Article101 1917-12-17 8 LORD ROBE KT CECIL’S STATEMENT. London, December 16 Lord Robert Cecil informed Reuter that what purports to De a German reply to Mr. Balfour’s statement in Parliament regarding the German peace overture in September is quite untrue. Following the lead of President Wilson, Great Britain had been101 words
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Article247 1917-12-17 8 Lord R. Cecil on the Power of Economic War. Lord Robert Cecil, in an interview discussed the economic blockade of the Central Empires. In this regard our forces are overwhelmingly stronger than the enemy’s, he said, and are going stronger every day. "We have on our side247 words
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Article43 1917-12-17 8 DELEGATE AND PEACE. London, December 15. The Daily Mail correspondent at Washington says it is reported that Mukhtar Bey, one of the Turkish delegates conferring at Berne on the exchange of prisoners, has asked Constantinople for power to negotiate a separate peace.43 words
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Article120 1917-12-17 8 London, December 13. Messrs Montagu Sons report that the fall in price ia due to a slight slackening of demand. Shanghai exchange is firm. Yesterday’s official rate of 4/3 the highest of recent years approximates the point at which silver is profitable shippable from San Francisco, but120 words
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Advertisement452 1917-12-17 8 IMPORTANT NOTICE. H S npHE SALE OF PUNDUT ESTATE Dindi ngs S advertised to be sold at Auction by Messrs S ♦X POWELL Co., Ltd., 17, Raffles Place, Singapore, on XX Thursday, 15th November, 1917, has been postponed to S the 18th December, 1917, with completion one month tt later.452 words
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Article526 1917-12-17 9 BOUSTEAD AND CO.’S CASE London. December 14.—The Appeal Court dismissed the appeal by the Income X x Commi a sioners from the decision of Justice Atkin that Messrs Boustead d Co. were entitled to deduct the annual value of their branch premises in Singapore and Penang n526 words
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Article348 1917-12-17 9 Another excellent show is promised at the Empire to-night, when four new parts of 1 The Voice on the Wire,” a Gold Seal feature entitled “The Woman He Feared and the Universal Topical Gazette are in the programme. 1241 Coolies arrived “on Saturday’’ evening 590 went to Pulau348 words
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Article88 1917-12-17 9 THE LATEST DIVIDENDS. [■From Our Special London, December 14. The following dividends of rubber companies are announced Interims. Straits 12| per cent. Linggi 33| Kampong Kuantan 15 Rubaua 5 Tali Ayer 5 Anglo-Malay 15 Finals Gan Kee 15 per cent. Kong Lee 7| Carey United 15 Trolak88 words
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Article123 1917-12-17 9 The followin’ are the la est qujtations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Saturday. To-day. X X OD Share?. z> so x a? ax Rubber (Dollar). Bukit Katil 90c $1 80c 90c Changkat $B.BO $9.10 sBj sB| ex Jeram K. $1.40 $1.50 $1 40 $1.45 Kelemak123 words
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Article36 1917-12-17 9 The foilowirg was the rubber quotation in London on Dec. 14th, received on the 16th instant: Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s 3id Smoked Sheet 2s 3fd [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead <fc Co.]36 words
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Article352 1917-12-17 9 The following is the eighth yearly report of the directors to the shareholders to be presented to the annual meeting on December 18. Your directors have pleasure in submitting the balance sheet and profit and loss account for the year ended 20th September, 1917. The net profit was352 words
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Article248 1917-12-17 9 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co. in their weekly share circular dated December 13 state: Advices from London indicate a depressed and declining market in rubber shares, whereas locally it is only a certain number which have fallen owing to lack of support248 words
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Article309 1917-12-17 9 T.0.M.” A general meeting of the members of the Central Perak P. A. was held in Ipoh on Saturday when there was a full attendance of members under the presidency of Mr. J. S. Ferguson, and several matters of current interest were discussed. A scheme was announced—“ T.0.M.” - 309 words
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Article201 1917-12-17 9 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., in their weeklv report dated Thursday. 13th inst. say Following advices of declining prices in the London ond American markets, the rubber auction opened yesterday with a very weak tone, the earlier sellers having had to buy in practically the whole of201 words
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Article241 1917-12-17 9 T.0.M.” A Chinese nonia named Ong Ah Kan. of Brewster Road. Ipoh. was charged at Ipoh Before Mr. W. D. Scott. Magistrate, with having voluntarily caused hurt to a Chinese servant girl in the house. It was alleged by the prosecution that the accused had been svstematicallv cruel“ T.0.M.” - 241 words
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Article986 1917-12-17 9 —“S.T.” The hearing of the action brought by Mohamed Abdul Latiff against Mr. H. Reeser and Mr. R. U. Tjeerdema, proprietors of the Adelphi Hotel, was concluded in the Supreme Court, Singapore, and Mr. Justice Ebden reserved judgment. Plaintiff claimed performance of an agreement fcV the use—“S.T.” - 986 words
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544 1917-12-17 9 Modern Forms of Medizval Armour. Some interesting details of the must recent protective invention fur soldiers were given by Dr. C. AV. Saleeby in a lecture at the Royal Institute of Public Health. Alany of Dr. Saleeby’s suggestions as to the shape, and so on, of544 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article113 1917-12-17 9 [To the Editor of the “Pinano Gazette.”] Str. —Alany thanks for your letter enclosing a welcome contribution of Three Pounds. I ifteen Shillings and Fourpence towards our funds, the proceeds of a collection at the Province Mellesley Volunteer Rifles Camp, for which I send you an official113 words
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Article128 1917-12-17 9 A License Cancelled. In the Kuala Lumpur Police Court, before All. A. AA Just, Alagistrate, a Chinese youth, 20 years of age, Lim Ah Heng, the driver of a hired motor car, was charged with the reckless and negligent driving of his car at a speed dangerous128 words
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Article61 1917-12-17 9 Australian Oil Industry. The Commonwealth Government has erected a boring apparatus in Papua capable of going down to 4.000 feet. Czernin ill. C ount C zernin is ill and cannot leave for Berlin. Nobel Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Peace Prize for the year61 words
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Article87 1917-12-17 9 It is announced that through enemy action parcel mails have been lost, containing in most cases about a fortnight’s postings, from China, Hongkong. Siam. North Borneo, Straits Settlements, Ceylon. India, Alesopotamia. Aden. British Somaliland. Egypt, Cyprus and Alalta. and dated as follows Shanghai. August 28 Hongkong.87 words
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Article164 1917-12-17 9 Shanghai, Nov 30.—Sir Havilland do Sausmarez, Chief Judge, gave his findings on the principal point raised in the $68,319 suit brought by Messrs Si un Lee and Go agsiust Messrs P Heath and Co in connection with the chartering < f the s s Alma. The issues164 words
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Article698 1917-12-17 9 Halifax is Canada’s premier Atlantic shipping port. For the year 1916 i's tonnage was the greatest in its history, amounting to 6,465,188t0ns of Transatlantic ocean shipping, compared with 4,471,346 tons the year previous. The icc:ea?e, due largely to the war, has placed Halifax in keeping with698 words
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Advertisement49 1917-12-17 9 In aid of tde filed Gross fPenang XSde last of tfje lotteries: Kuala Jsumpur das been drawn. 7odor e. das been drawn. Singapore das been drawn. Penang will be drawn on January 5 th. Jiave you taken a ticket? IPs Your Last Chance OF Winning a fortune for SIO.49 words
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Article992 1917-12-17 10 NAMES. gj K M 3 I RUBBER (Dollar.) Alor Gajah Rubber Estate I Amalgamated Malay Estates I ci-a Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate S»u ay'ii, ▲yer Kuuiug Rubber Estates *42?? «*•< ▲yer Molek Rubber Co. J 72 JzTf ▲yer Panas Rubber Estates 911 W i Balgownie Rvbber Estate i c’ii992 words
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Article1437 1917-12-17 10 WHERE THE IMPOSSIBLE IS POSSIBLE. Mr Valdimir Krymofl, one of the proprietors of the Petrograd “Novoye Vremya,” (New Time) and well-known as a Russian publicist wrote the following article for the “New York World.” During the latter part of last February, when it was least expected, the1,437 words
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Article122 1917-12-17 10 Pbnang, December 17, 1917. (By Courtesy of ths Chartered Bank}. London Demand Bank ...2/4 I'4 4 months* sight Bank ...2/4 11/If 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 3 days* sight Private Bombay Demand Bank a Moulmein Demand Bank o 3 days* sight Private122 words
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Advertisement128 1917-12-17 10 Another Miracle The miracles performed by Little’s Orient*! Bftlrn Are almost countless, and women who have become crippled by the horrible agonies of Rheumatism are throwing away crutches, canes, and bandage», and walking free with elastic «tap. Rheumatism in the back or shoulders, in the arms or legs, can be128 words
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Advertisement594 1917-12-17 10 ABOUT PILLSnI Many people have no hesitation in taking a dozen bottles of medicine i Sform prescribed by a doctor, but view with alarm the sugn 1 take a course of pills. This misapprehension is no doubt l I impression that pills are merely purgative, which ybe corrl the I594 words
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Article1272 1917-12-17 11 jYew year Jrfeeting, 1918. (Under S. R. A. Rules of Racing*.) RACE DAYS FIRST DAY Tuesday, 15th January, 1918. SECOND DAY Thursday, 17th January, 1918. THIRD DAY Saturday, 19th January, 1918. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, 15th JANUARY, 1918. 1 i 7. George Town Plate and Purse. Value $4OO.1,272 words
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Article421 1917-12-17 11 The ‘‘Daily Chronicle” does not claim to be an authority on feminine fash.i< ns, but with ardent loyalty it proclaim* that it is more than satisfied with the way in which Princess Mary dressed. It chastises the lady writers of the society journals who hint that Princess Mary's421 words
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Article516 1917-12-17 11 (By Militiaman.) Because he was as kind as he was brave because he restored my faded faith in chivalry becau*e he saved me from the fear of myself becau*e he revived in me the dear, dving spirit of hero-worship because of these things. I must write of him516 words
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