Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 February 1918
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Title Section20 1918-02-13 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 36. VOL. LXXVI. WEDNESDAY, 13th FEBRUARY, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement977 1918-02-13 1 I JAPANESE DENTIST <[ If. NAGATA |l I Next Door to The Dispensary. i I® PINANG GAZETTE.” ■HMtinnMMHnnwiMnnnMM«nnnMm I office and press m jKION STREET. PENANG. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS M M fc I SATES of subscription. BRITISH 5 5. mw w w™» L paHy Issue H H H, |j JU g977 words
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Advertisement75 1918-02-13 1 □□□□□□□■■■■■■■■■■■saDaaaQß g XA7 HEN YOU ARE AWAY g c V on leave you want to keep n in touch with Malayan affairs, H Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &o. This you can do in no better way than by subs* cribing to the Weekly Edition of B the Pinang Gazette,” published75 words
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Article908 1918-02-13 2 WAR MEMORIALS. After the war is over permanent memorials will be elected in thousands of places throughout the British Empire and British Protectorates in honour of those who have made the great sacrifice. Here as elsewhere we suppose that there will be such memorials. There will908 words
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Advertisement1287 1918-02-13 2 ANG GAZETTE. BOOK-KEEPER MOTOR BUSINESS WORKSHOP. 1A 7 ANTED for Rubber Estate, Lower ftf Advertise VV Burma. Must thoroughly under. ✓'AFFERS ARE INVITED for the naies oi vasvai EBtate accouofc9< double entry> (J purchaBe o{ lhe taisbng motor meats. and have general knowledge of estate work. Repairing Company, Penang, a1,287 words
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Advertisement235 1918-02-13 2 s Special Conditions Require i Special Consideration s x it X X The Firestone Tropical Special Tyre S has been specially made to meet X local conditions. Sea-watered roads 3 climate, air pressure, etc., have X all been taken into consideration. g X I 'firestone TROPICAL SPECIALS X x are235 words
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RICE FOR JAVA.
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Article516 1918-02-13 3 EMBARGO LIFTED. We le»rn from the Secretary, «ays the Rangoon Times of 4th insc. that it has been arranged to release 12,000 tons of rice monthly for shipment to the Patch East In dies, in return for an equivalent amoent of tonnage. Negotiations are in progress516 words
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Article231 1918-02-13 3 Madras, January Jjj—The rise searkat »s quiet and speculation is sub-iding as to what the outcome of Government control in Burma is likely to be. On«* of the -oundcst authorities on the subject sees no cause for alarm, whatever the future with egaru to Rangoon rice231 words
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Article169 1918-02-13 3 Mbthod of application. A press note says —lt is notified for general information that the rice commissioner will I -r the present sanction licences for shipment to India, the Straits and Ceylon freely. Applications for sanction to obtain licences for shipment to other markets will also be considered169 words
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Article697 1918-02-13 3 Apropos of the death of Abdul Hamid, the following extracts from a book by Lord Eversley entitled The Turkish Empire Its growth and decay will doubtless be read with interest. Abdul Hamid proved to be the most mean, cunning, untrustworthy, and cruel intriguer of the long dynasty of697 words
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Article267 1918-02-13 3 Writing to the M.M,” Mr M D Fallon says While agreeing with Mr F G Harvey’s loiter, which appeared in your columns of the sth inst, rerestriction of outpu's, and that legislation is the only way to cope with this important matter, I do not how a Sunday267 words
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Advertisement391 1918-02-13 3 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXKXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Andrew Usfier Go’s X y Special Reserve 10.V.G.1 X j WHjsxy I 5 Sandilands, buttery I eo., I x Sole fßgents for Penang Perak. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxS fTHE GREAT EASTERN EIFE I lASSURA NOE Co., Ltd. Head Office .—SINGAPORE. I Tf A Marriage License and an Insurance Policy I Ought to391 words
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Advertisement149 1918-02-13 3 When Taking a Holiday Don’t Forget a KODAK. gjffi VEST POCKET KODAK COMPLETE IN LEATHER C ASE s,B<7 pSBgiS! A perfect miniature Camera easily carried in the pocket. No-la, HH| brownie KODAK gi CAM E RAS. JUNIOR No. 2, by 2| in. Takes pictures i J $6 35. 4J by149 words
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Article583 1918-02-13 4 8.F.P." We have pleasure in publishing the following appreciation of the late Brigadier General Arthur Lowe, ds 0, ora, 66th Div. Artillery: There will be many in the Colony, Federated Malay States, and Kelantan who will remember Major Arthur Lowe, the cheery owner of Angela, Venture—“ 8.F.P." - 583 words
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125 1918-02-13 4 The subscriptions to 31st January 1918, are as follows No: of Applications Amount November 1916 237 427,760 December 144 283,040 January 1917 192 243,870 February 204 331,990 March 322 246,770 April 142 314,560 May 114 264,220 June 74 159,440 July 11l 152 470 August125 words
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Article46 1918-02-13 4 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 5 p.m. to-day I. Overture To the Ballet Joko ...Lindpaintner 2 Polka Susi ...Sloane 3 Selection Ballet Music Le Prophets ...Meyerbeer 4. Waltz Lysistoata ...Paul 5. March Folies Bergere Sousa46 words
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Article328 1918-02-13 4 SHOOTING RESULTS. Over the Chinese New Year holidays, the Club held two shoots, both being Rapids. The Rapids are now practically a counterpart of the Musketry course rapids. The conditions were. 200 yards 5 shots fired at disappearing silhouette, firer in trench with bayonets fixed, each328 words
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Article300 1918-02-13 4 LAW AND CIVIL SERVI ?E v. THE REST. The holiday cricket match played at the Esplanade, Penang, on Monday proved an extremely interesting one, Law and Civil Service winning by the narrow margin of 10 runs over The Rest. For the winners, Mr. W. E. Cleaver’s 46300 words
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Article50 1918-02-13 4 Lucknow, February 2,—-The result of the Civil Service Cup, 6 furlongs, is as follows Mr John Petei’d Lady Buony (10.7) Ruiz 1 Sirdar Jewan Singh’s Toylene (8.7) Quinn 2 H H the Maharajah of Patiala’s Little Wonder (8.8) Trahan 3 Mr Sydney Smith’s Avanti (7.4) Thakur 450 words
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Article29 1918-02-13 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $142.00 per picul, business done. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £309 spot, and £’os 10s three months.29 words
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Article131 1918-02-13 4 The output of Tongkah Harbour Co, (N. L.) for the week ending 9th inst, was 26 tons. The output of tin ore from the Ngow property of the Siamese Tin Syndicate L’mited for January was 1,454 picu’s. The Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd’a January return is Output 1,050 piculs,131 words
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Article119 1918-02-13 4 The followin’ are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. 0Q GO <0 Shares. t>» >• a 5 s CQ 02 CQ 02 Rubber (Dollar). A. Molek $2 J $2.65 $2.40 $2.60 Balgownie... s6j s6| $6) s6| Changkat sB| sBf sB| sBf119 words
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Article48 1918-02-13 4 The following are additional rubber outputs for January Burma Development lbs 5,785 Clovelly 10,812 Hevea (Johore) 23,402 Jimah 27,428 Kilat 2,054 Kota Tinggi 15,500 Kuala Pergau Plant 28,200 Pondut 21,400 Pelepah 22.300 Siginting 18,000 Sitiawau 5,650 Sambtoug Rubber 2,500 Trafalgar (coconuts, 17,551) 4,050 United Malacca 14,70648 words
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Article207 1918-02-13 4 Penang, February 13, 1918 S. P. Tapioca ...$lO 50 sellers. M. P. Tapioca ...$lO 80 sellers. Gold leaf $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6| buyers Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom Trang Pepper $32.00 season coming Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $4B sellers. Cloves207 words
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Advertisement511 1918-02-13 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. PLANTER of integrity and experience, Burma and Malay States desires change. Present billet many years. No Tamil —Proficient in Malay. Managership only. Principals or Agents please address Change Box No. 33, c/o Pinang Gazette. ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT, KUALA LUMPUR. WANTED. A WIRING INSPECTOR for the above Department on511 words
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Advertisement17 1918-02-13 4 ALOR STAR March 30 th, 31st, April Ist, GREAT EASTER FETE IN AID OF THE RED CROSS.17 words
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Advertisement70 1918-02-13 4 I wassiomull Assomiill 6 I DRAPERS, JEWELLERS SILK MERCHANTS, I S 20-22, BEACH STREET, PENANG. I GRAND CHINESE NEW YEAR BAZAAR I j NOW OPEN! I SYNOLECN I The Oil Bound Washable Distemper for interior and Exterior Decorations j A soft flat finish. Does not rub off. Proclaimed unrivalled for70 words
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Miscellaneous298 1918-02-13 4 NOTICE. All those Intending Patrons of the who bought tickets on Monday and Tuesday evening to see EDDIE POLO in THE GRAY GHOST and were unable to gain admission are advised that same may be used TO-NIGHT, as this will be the last opportunity of seeing the First Two Episodes298 words
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Article1472 1918-02-13 5 SECRET INTRIGUE AGAINST ENGLAND. WHY AN INTERVIEW WAS SUPPRESSED Remarkable light is thrown by the «< Daily Mail on the suppression of an interview in 1908 with the Kaiser, which, as its author declared, would, if published, have caused an Anglo-German war in 24 hours.”1,472 words
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Article220 1918-02-13 5 Valhalla," which has since been converted into a Club, was en Jete on Saturday evening, the occasion being the formal opening of the New Catholic Club, which was got up by the untiring endeavours of Rev. Father Coppin, Parish priest of St. Michael, Ipob. The Hon. Mr. Watson,220 words
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29 1918-02-13 5 London, December 21.—The importations of paper-making materials is to be reduced from March and will be equivalent to twothirds of the previous twelve months’ importations.29 words
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Advertisement215 1918-02-13 5 TO SUFFER OR NOT TO SUFFER. There is only one answer. Little’s Orient* al Balm has forever banished the need to suffer. Rheumatism, swollen, painfal joints weakened muscles, the most unbearabel aches and pains disappear at the soothing touch of this renowned remedy. Just rub in LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM. (applied215 words
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Advertisement380 1918-02-13 5 A Great Admiral f A.nd A. Great Tonic Iron Jelloids. England Expects” and not in vain, The will is there hut may-be not strength. Perhaps the blood is poor and r thin. Poorness cf biood is Anaemia. H rut..- Visicum Nh'soh, K.B. Far ANdEMIA (shown by breathlessness on slight exertion,380 words
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Article14 1918-02-13 6 Whitelaw—On the 7th instant, to Mr and Mrs G C Whitelaw, a son.14 words
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Article1281 1918-02-13 6 As pointed oat in the Press comments on the reports of the conclusion of a separate peace between the Central Powers and the body which assumes to speak as the Government of the Ukraine, Germany and Austria are looking forward to obtain enormous food supplies from some1,281 words
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Article1727 1918-02-13 6 Abdul Hamid 11, th. d.po.ed Sultan, whose death h repo< ted, AWul Hamid. began his reign in 18™ In consequence of toe Bulgarian atrocities Russia went to war with Turkey in 1876 and by the treaty o Berlin in 1878 Turkey lost Bulgaria and other provinces. After1,727 words
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Advertisement216 1918-02-13 6 ALLSOPP'S 1 M The Finest |H» World BEER Renowned f- a. tor Absolute on the Export |Yjty; Market. Purity. SOLE AGENTS; Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., SWINE A SPIRIT MERCHANTS, I PENANG. J BWWIU I.IIWL. I JIJM. HDL. The “Leader” Cabinet Grafonola The One Incomparable Musical Instrument. Handsome Cabinet A Point to216 words
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Advertisement89 1918-02-13 6 Stay Where Everybody Stays. “E. O.” NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE “PINANG GAZETTE." The subscription accounts of the Pinang Gazette,” having been issued, subscribers are reminded that all subscriptions are PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Owing to heavy outgoings, contingent cn the war, the management cannot continue the posting or delivery of89 words
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Miscellaneous41 1918-02-13 6 THE TIDES. The following are th® tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water, Low Water. To DAT. 1.22 a m. 8.4 a, m. 2 Ipm. 8.14 pm. To MORROW. 2.1 a.m, 8.38 a m. 2.38 p.m. 8.52 p.m41 words
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Article117 1918-02-13 7 UKRAINE'S PACT. NAVAL INCIDENTS THE KAISER’S SPEECH. Sir Doughs Haig reports a succes ful raid by the Australians, south-east of Messiues, in which 37 prisoners and three machine guns and a trench mortar were taken besides serious losses inflicted on the enemy, whi se counter-attack was repulsed. The117 words
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France and Belgium
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Article209 1918-02-13 7 [Rueter’s Telegrams.] A SUCCESSFUL RAID. London, February 12. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig says the Australians in a raid last night south-east of Messines took prisoner 37, with three machine guns, also a trench mortar, and inflicted heavy casualties. It is estimated the raiders killed 100 apart from[Rueter’s Telegrams.] - 209 words
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Article43 1918-02-13 7 London, February 11. Up to the 9th February and the 2nd February respectively the Bank of England received applications of approximately £352,000.000 and the Post Office £16,700,000 for National War Bonds. Nearly £150.000,000 of 15s. 6d. War Savings Certificates w°re sold.43 words
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Article77 1918-02-13 7 London, February 12. Commenting on the possibility of the United States fixing the price of silver at a dollar an ounce the ‘‘Financier’’ contends that the abnormally high price of silver favours Germany and is against the interests of the Entente. It says the fixing77 words
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Article565 1918-02-13 7 GERMAN VICTORY MUST BE RECOGNISED.” Amsterdam, February 11. News from Berlin says thab the Kaiser, replying to an address from the Burgomaster of Hamburg, on the occasion of peace with the Ukraine» said: God is guiding Germany. Our Lord God wants peace, but a peace wherein the world565 words
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Article49 1918-02-13 7 Harbin, February 11. The Bolsheviks have arrest d members of the Siberian Provisional Government, also Deputies of the Tomsk Duma, in order to prevent the establishment of an autonomous Siberia. 1,200 sailors from Petrograd have arrived at Vladivostok to prevent the Priamur Cossacks securing control of Vladivostock.49 words
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Article163 1918-02-13 7 French Prophecy of Strong British Action Soon. Paris, December 20. —A formidable intensification of Great Britain’s economic war against Germany is foreshadowed by a writer who signs himself “Pertinax” in the “Echo de Paris,” and who says that when he was in London recently an eminent member163 words
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The Near East.
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Article46 1918-02-13 7 A ZIONIST COMMISSION. London, February 12. The Press Bureau anncuuccs that the Government has authorised a Zionist Commission to proceed to Palestine, with a view to repatriating the Jews whom the enemy compelled to leave, organising relief work, reopening institutions and restoring damage.46 words
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Article273 1918-02-13 7 Whilst we have been progressing in Palestine, the Shereeffan forces have not been idle and a belated account is now to hand of an important series of attacks which were made in November on the Hedjaz Railway, by a section of the northern army of Sherif Feisal.273 words
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Article41 1918-02-13 7 Athens, February 11. A telegram says General Danglis in erviewed said despite the attempts of a few royali ts to create disorder, the mobil'sation w ull succeed and a coneideable Greek Army wou d fight iu Macedonia shortly.41 words
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Article30 1918-02-13 7 London, February 11. The Admiralty report that the destroyer Boxer was sunk in the Channel on the Bth February, as a result of a collision. One is missing.30 words
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Article52 1918-02-13 7 London, February 12. The Admiralty reports tha" the armed boarding steamer Louvain was torp doed and sunk in the eastern Mediterranean on the 21st January. Seven officers and 217 men were ios\ [Louvain (1,830 tons) belonging to the Gerat Eastern Railway Co., and registered at Harwich. Length52 words
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Article46 1918-02-13 7 London, February 11. Tba Ministry of Shipping has added a provision to the regulatioi s regarding the purchase of ships, making the Shipping Controller’s approval necescary before a person can pu chase shaies in a company whereby he obtains control of ships.46 words
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Article286 1918-02-13 7 TOM.” Well, say that Russia is out for good. She goes out as America comes in. How is the balance affected? Russia was not, in the modern sense, a militaryppo r er. She had no economic organisation, no industrial organisaton, no welded into a great striking force." TOM.” - 286 words
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Article1011 1918-02-13 7 A number of Ipoh Chinese were in Penang to spend the New Year here. Mr J Duncan Roberts is temporarily appointed official censor of cinematographs. Mr and Mrs W Hargreaves, Kuala Kangsar were in Ipoh for the holidays staging, with Mr and Mrs W D Ssott. Mr1,011 words
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107 1918-02-13 7 With Eddie Polo”; Universal’s most popular screen artist featuring iu The Gray Ghost the management of Penang's palatial picture Theatre was not at all surprised on Monday and Tuesday evening at having to turn hundreds of intending patrons away from the Theatre The107 words
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Article69 1918-02-13 7 The Monthly Medal competitions were swum at Tanjong Bnngah on Sunday morning, with the following results 50 Yards “A Class Handicap. G N Burnham (1 sec) 1 S A Yell (ecr) 2 D R-ndle (1 sec) 3 100 Yards “B” Class Handicap. T E Dibbs (scr) 169 words
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Article297 1918-02-13 7 Our Singapore correspondent telegraphs to-day that news has been received by the mail to the effect that Mr Frank Hilton of the Borneo Company, who lost his life when on his way to the Strairs, was drowned as the result of a boat being overturned297 words
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Article362 1918-02-13 7 LANGAN—DORAL. The wedding took place in the Oh of the Assumption, Penang, on Mot morning, the Rev. L. M. Duvelle offici» of Mr. Patrick McOlear Langan of Asiatic Petroleum Co, Ltd, youngest sc the late Captain Daniel Langan, R.N.I Liverpool, who commanded a trans during the Crimean War,362 words
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Article385 1918-02-13 7 DUTCH SHIPPING The Hague, February 5 —The rumour that the Netherlands hac withdrawn the pe' mi-sion for ehip- to leavi port on account of the uncerra-niy ot «hi attitude of Germany on account of the shippir g agreement between the Nether’ lands and the United States are385 words
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Article30 1918-02-13 7 GERMANS IN SIAM SENT TO INDIA. [Fbom Our Own Cokxmpondmnt. J Bangkok, Febtu*ry 13. All Germans have been deported to India by two ex-German steamers flying the Siamese flag.30 words
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Article965 1918-02-13 8 00 UO NAMES. Jg Sj> O <D "8 OQ 02 M 3 RUBBER (Dollar.) Alor Gajah Rubber Estate «4 »4$ Amalgamated Malay f Sl6 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate SM Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates »1-30 »L 35 Ayer Molek Rubber Co. «2| $2 65 Aver Panas Rubber Estates S 0|965 words
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Article852 1918-02-13 8 Final Dividend of 25 Per Cent. Recommended. The annual report of the Directors of the Sungei Gau Tin Mining Company, Limited, states The profit for the year, subject to directors’ fees amounts to $66,353.96; to this has to be added the balance brought forward from the previous852 words
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Article348 1918-02-13 8 The rubber position just at present is an uncertain one, and it is not to be wondered at that an amount of hesitation is endangered, says the “London and China Express’’ of December 19. There can be no doubt that the rubber industry is one of those which is348 words
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Article362 1918-02-13 8 A certain amount of profit taking over speculation in Industrials and Mining shares was prevalent in the early part of the week, leaving most of the Industrial Stocks a shade easier but Mining shares are increasingly difficult to obtain. Rubber shares continue a quiet market with little362 words
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Article145 1918-02-13 8 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Singapore, reported <?n Thursday, 7th February as follows The weekly rubber auction held yesterday and to-day saw a further decline in prices, the highest paid for both fine pale crepe and ribbed smoked sheet being $9O per picul. Demand was fairly good at145 words
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Article109 1918-02-13 8 Feb 13.—Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd, Adjourned Annual General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 3 p.m, Feb 16.—Perak River Valley Rubber <’o, Ltd, Annual General Meeting, 1 Downing Street, noon. Sept 17 -MP.A.A Quarterly Meeting, Krian Club, Parit Buntar, 11 a m. Feb 19.—Penang Chamber of Commerce, Annual General Meeting,109 words
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Advertisement475 1918-02-13 8 BAD BREATH. THE TONGUE IS THE INDEX. Your breath is fouh. Vou P erc^ ays y among the oils and I'iffrit it J to those with whom you come in contact. A 1 slight Headache, a Bad Breath, and a Coated Tongue, are the first symptoms of Stomachic M I475 words
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Article627 1918-02-13 9 Col. Rcpington s Attack on Government. London, January 24.—Colonel Repington s first contribution to the “Morning Post” consists of a somewhat violent attack on the Government, which he condemns for having ever since Lord Kitchener’s death, failed adequately to maintain or reinforce our armies in France,627 words
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Article64 1918-02-13 9 New York, December 26.—A Federal officer at this port found several hundred rifles and revolvers and a quantity of ammunition concealed in a freight vessel. The cartridges are similar to those used by the Germans. It is believed that the arms were intended for64 words
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Article80 1918-02-13 9 Madrid, December 28.—The newspapers in Spain are calling attention to the increased development of German propaganda in Spain. The Madrid correspondencia of the ‘"DeEspana' asks: “Do we Spaniards realise that the Germans are building a state within the Spanish State, possessing more journals than other bodies,80 words
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Article45 1918-02-13 9 Vancouver, December 29.—Lord Montagu of Beaulieu in an interview here said that Britain was now producing aeroplanes carrying as many bombs as the Zeppelins. These machines were capable of covering 160 miles an hour. Britain’s aerial supremacy meant the Huns’ complete paralysis.45 words
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Article100 1918-02-13 9 London, December 26. —The Coal Conservation Committee’s interim report concerning post-war reconstruction recommends the establishment throughout the country of sixteen super-power stations supplying electricity to all industries. It is estimated that they will save 55.000.000 tons of coal yearly, equivalent to £10.000,000, including wastage by produce and the100 words
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Article98 1918-02-13 9 New York, December 24.—American officers state that the British are using a gun capable of hurling a bomb to a depth of one mile. It is effective (it strikes within fifty yards of a periscope) because of the tremendous concussion. London, December 19. —It is stated that98 words
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Article72 1918-02-13 9 London, December 16. —The “Evening Standard” attributes the recent destruction of Zeppelins to the Pomeroy explosive bullet. Contrary to some current gossip the Munition Inventions Department has treated Mr. Pomeroy who is an Australian, generously. New York, December 30. —The Paris correspondent of the United Press72 words
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Article30 1918-02-13 9 Petrograd, December 27. —An engineer has submitted to the People’s Commissaries a perfected guillotine electrically worked and which is capable of decapitating five hundred victims simultaneously.30 words
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Article64 1918-02-13 9 Washington, December 20. —Officials here are interested in rumours which are current in Holland that movements have begun in moderate circles with the object of dethroning the Kaiser and choosing Prince Max of Baden as his successor. The basis of the rumour is unknown, but it64 words
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Article60 1918-02-13 9 London, December 20. —The English newspapers give prominence to the New York “Tribune’s” account of the Kaiser’s interview with Mr. Hale in 1908. They point out the manner in which the German war party suppressed the report of the interview realising that Germany was not at that60 words
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Article33 1918-02-13 9 Buenos Aires. —The medical authorities here have reported that Count Luxburg who was the German Minister at Buenos Aires was known to be eccentric for years and is now insane.33 words
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Article233 1918-02-13 9 The Possibility of Peace Overtures. London, January 7. —Mr. Phillip Gibbs, writing from the Western front, says The enemy for the moment are not doing much. They are snow bound and ice bound like ourselves and there is little activity behind their lines. The233 words
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Article58 1918-02-13 9 New York, January 4. —The Washington correspondent of the “New York Times says that the maximum tonnage for the transportation of American troops to Europe will be obtained, and steps taken to restrict non-essential overseas trade. Plans are being considered for increasing to five millions the number58 words
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Article150 1918-02-13 9 London, January 3. —The magistrates are fining heavily all foodhoarders. Lady Gore Langton had to pay a fine of £BO for having bought sufficient tea for a year's consumption. Miss Marie Correlli was fined £7O. She protested that she was a patriot and denied the charge of150 words
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Article68 1918-02-13 9 London, January 2.—Many details of the Cambrai fighting are being received from the returning wounded. A company of Glamorgan miners were working when the Germans broke through. The miners did not turn tail but armed with picks and shovel, faced the Germans. Fighting alongside the Guards68 words
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Article43 1918-02-13 9 The “Exchange Telegraph’s” correspondent at Pekin says Everyone is delighted with the excellent manner in which the Chinese military are dealing with the situation at Harbin and the Bolsheviks are beginning to realise that Harbin does not belong to Russia.43 words
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Article77 1918-02-13 9 Amsterdam, December 30. —The “Berlin Tageblatt,” discussing the question of polygamy, denies that the movement has any official support but it admits the existence of polygamy instancing the Eden Colony which was established solely for the purpose of bringing into the world noble specimens of the human77 words
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Article507 1918-02-13 9 The business for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners of George Town, to be held on Thursday, at 4 p.m, is as follows: 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read I and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Some507 words
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Advertisement93 1918-02-13 9 FRESH STOCKS. BEST PERFUME. IN BEST BOTTLE CASE. Crown Perfumery’s Scent, in fancy cut bottles. Otto de Rose, White Rose, Iroma, Jasmin, Rhine Violet and Parma Violet. Zenobia Perfume, full assortment, including their famous, Natural “Lily of Valley,” Rose .Supreme and Sweet Pea Blossom. Yardley’s Perfume, Complete Selection including some93 words
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Advertisement216 1918-02-13 9 8 Appropriate, always, ffi With certain dishes, such as Game, LEA Wljy PERRINS' SAUCE is always appropriate. It is the recognised sauce for such use. zfik, In tact, for everything with which a sauce can be used, LEA PERRINS’ is invariably UMN the BEST. It has a refinement of flavour216 words
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Miscellaneous21 1918-02-13 9 WAR CARTOON. Reproduced from the World’s Press] QIS w /j |ggS^ -j g DEAR BILL—IN ANSWER TO YOURS— “New York Tribune.’*21 words
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Article639 1918-02-13 10 DAMAGES ONE FARTHING. Before Mr Justice Darling and a Special Jury an action has been brought by Mr Johann Arnold Ellert. of Inverness terrace, London, W, in the King’s Bench Division, against the Associated Newspapers (Ltd,) claiming damages for on alleged libel in the “Daily Mail”639 words
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Article126 1918-02-13 10 Pbnang, February 12, 1918 (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank} London Demand Bank ~2/4 132 4 month* 1 light) Bank ...2/4 3 8 3 Credit ...2/4 17/32 >i 3 Documentary ...2/4 9/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 3 days' sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank c 3 days'126 words
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Article62 1918-02-13 10 Scene A London bus. Enter a very important looking lady. Man in civilian clothes immediately rises and politely offers his seat. Lady (wdhering)y).—“ I never accept favours from slackers.” Male passenger (blandly)—“ Madam, I was all through Gallipoli, and had we had as much powder as you have62 words
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Article300 1918-02-13 10 MR. M. C. ENGLISH—MISS CUBITIj The wedding of Mr M C English and Miss Nellie Cubitt took place at St Mary’s, Kuala Lumpur, at 11.30. The bride arrived punctually and was given away by her brother, Mr G E Cubitt, Conservator of forests. She looked charming300 words
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Article184 1918-02-13 10 50,C00 Chinese Troops for France. Peking, January 30.—The Chinese Government has decided to dispatch 50,000 troops to the French Front. America is to finance the project and the Allied Powers will arrange for the transport of the troops. Hostilities Resumed in China Peking, January 31.—Mandates authorising the resumption184 words
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Article1346 1918-02-13 11 WHAT THE AMERICANS THINK OF HIM. America has made op its mind that this is a war between good and evil; otherwise, between God and DeviH That conviction is the reason and the justification of the following letter from Satan to the Kaiser.'’ It was written by1,346 words
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