Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 February 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-02-15 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 38. VOL. LXXVI. FRIDAY, 15th FEBRUARY, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement872 1918-02-15 1 ddbbbbbb onnnnDD s up-to-date PRINTING g of every description undertaken, r from a visiting card to the largest size poster, by The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., 1 with care and promptitude. .i g Estimates given free and artistic display guaranteed. 5 D 13 aaDaaaaßßßßßßDa«w*Nr«vvfaQDQna Important Notice. CALTHORPE CARS ydiir i872 words
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Advertisement10 1918-02-15 1 RUNNYMEDE HOTEL. GARAGE New [Cars for Hire. RHUM 1:- [j”10 words
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Article872 1918-02-15 2 Mr. J. H. Rich, General Manager, Tronoh Mines, is on a visit to Penang. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Lane of Parit Buntar are spending a few days in Penang. Mr. C. F. Hewett, Manager of Sungei Wangi Estate, Sitiawan, is staying up the Taiping Hill. Mr.872 words
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Article998 1918-02-15 2 ALL IN U. S. SERVICE. New York, December 18.—Everyone of the 109 German ships seized by the United States is in the transport or cargo service, the damage deliberately done to their engines having been repaired thoroughly. This information was given out; yesterday by the Committee on998 words
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Article330 1918-02-15 2 An extraordinary case of altegedrobbery was disclosed in the District Court, Penang, yes’erday Accused, a Malay named Madi, was charged with retaining stolen property to wit, jewellery valued at $287. The complainant a Malay woman named Che Nah living in Perak road in the course of her330 words
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Article294 1918-02-15 2 THE WAR SITUATION. Shanghai, February 4.—Chang King Yiu has declined the appointment of Commander-in-Chief and in doing so asks what is the Government’s idea of issuing a mandate to help Yochow when that city has already fallen He states that since Yochow has fallen the Government troops should294 words
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Advertisement609 1918-02-15 2 OENIOR ASSISTANT, wishes change, Planting six years. Latgu ges Malay and Tamil, write particulars to Box No. 38, c/o Pinang Gazette. ONE ZENITH Motor Bicycle 3| H.P. Twin, complete with all accessories. New machine 1917. Model A. not run 200 miles. Price $7OO. Apply Box No. 37, c/o Pinang Gazette609 words
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Advertisement112 1918-02-15 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Applications win be received by the undersigned up to 4 p m., on Wednesday the 20th instant, for the post of Sanitary Sub-luspector in charge of Cemeteries and Water Catchment Areas and to do any other work that may be required of him by the Municipal Health Officer.112 words
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Advertisement32 1918-02-15 2 I NOBEL’S GLASGOW I lexplosives!I explosives! I Gelignite, sextuple I Detonators, Safety Fuse ISandilands, Buttery I I a co.. Penang. I I Aylesbury s Nutter ltd., ipoh. I I Suh-Agents tor Perak.32 words
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Miscellaneous338 1918-02-15 2 'I Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I for j p ebruary Is th, 16th and 17th. Proprietor H. J. A. HOLM. Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. Two Delightful Young Ladies DOROTHY PHILLIPS and MAUD GEORGE. The captivating stars of the Blue-Bird 00., who will enchant in The Piper’s Price Five Reels Filled with338 words
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Article1315 1918-02-15 3 THE DECLINE OF OLD KOTA. [From Our Own Correspondent. Kota Bandarhari once the largest, and most important town but one in Kedah has fallen on evil days, and is now only a sad relic of its ancient glory. It was in the zenith of its prosperity less than1,315 words
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Article427 1918-02-15 3 There was completed in Rangoon last week, says the Rangoon Gazette of 4 February, the largest deal in wolfram interests since High Speed Steel Alloys Ltd acquired their interests in Tavoy two years ago. The deal in question is the purchase by Messrs Steel Bros and Co427 words
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Advertisement1092 1918-02-15 3 PLANTER of integrity and experience lAf |IJ| AAI Al Burma and Malay States desires VV IVI AA lAI |A| j change. Present billet many years, No Tamil —Proficient in Malay. Managership /JeAwiS/. only. Principals or Agents please address Change Box No, 33, c/o Pinang Gazette. Removed to 33, Farquhar Street,1,092 words
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Advertisement160 1918-02-15 3 FOR ACHES AND PAINS. For aches and pains in young and old there is nothing that will so quickly bring permanent relief and CURE as that sovereign, time-tested and proven remedy— LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM For the aches and pains of childhood and youth it is unexcelled. For the Rheumatic and160 words
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Advertisement464 1918-02-15 3 WHEEZY COUGH AND ASTHMA For Quick and Lasting Relief Take Veno’s. In those wheezy coughs that are so hard to cure by ordinary means Veno's Lightning Cough Cure acts like a charm. Veno’s loosens the phlegm which causes the cough, and so the sufferer gets relief at once. In asthma464 words
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Article1078 1918-02-15 4 We are glad to n itice that on the agenda for next Sunday’s mooting of the Malay Peninsula Agricul'ural Association, at Pari; Buntar, the subject of “Estate Hospitals and Medical Matters ’’is down for discussion. We are sure that the matter will receive adequate ventilation and, from1,078 words
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Article1320 1918-02-15 4 On Wednesday we reproduced a telegram regarding the ChinCM.. ..a Ik. Government’s decisiou War. to despatch fifty thousand troops to the French front, which had the suggestion of defin’tiveness, but nevertheless it needs corroboration. It is stated that the United States will finance the project and the1,320 words
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Article28 1918-02-15 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $144.25 per picul businesi done. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £315 spot, and £3ll three months.28 words
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Article73 1918-02-15 4 The following are additional rubbe: outputs for January Asahm lbs 41,646 Ampac 19,300 Anglo-Sumatra 69,2'7 Bila Sumatra 9 742 Bah Lias 64,257 Central Sumatra 14,046 Holland American Plant 611.352 Investment Trust 67,119 Investment Trust (Tea) 328,305 Mendaris 36,704 Netb. Langkat RCo 18 376 Sialang 126,661 Soengei Rampah 12,0473 words
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Article257 1918-02-15 4 M.T.” The homeward mail E closes at 10 a.m. to-morrow registration till 9 aud parcels till 8 a.m. This mail E will connect with the same vessel as the mail C which left Penang ou Tuesday. Letters posted in the pillar-boxes before 9 a.m to-morrow will be in—« M.T.” - 257 words
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Advertisement151 1918-02-15 4 When Taking a Holiday Don’t Forget a KODAKVEST POCKET KODAK COMPLETE IN LEATHER CASE $18,70 A perfect miniature Camera easily carried in the pocket. No. la, BROWNIE KODAK «V CAM E RAS. JUNIOR Mm 1,1 No. 2, 3Jby 21 in. Takes pictures Ttslu.' i- .'T i $6.35. 41 by 2|151 words
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Advertisement91 1918-02-15 4 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 on the war, the management cannot continue the posting or delivery of91 words
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Miscellaneous39 1918-02-15 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water, To-dat. 2.38 am. 9 9 a.m. 3.15 pm. 9.29 p m. Tomorrow. 3.13 a.m. 9.39 a m. 3.43 p.m. 10.8 p.m39 words
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Article2050 1918-02-15 5 the allied war council. effect OF RUSSIA’S LAPSE. [Rubtbr’3 Telegrams? London, February 12. Q fea t interest is bei; g evinced in the resumption of Parliament, in view of imquestions like Irish settlement, elti rationing, combing-out of engineers an d State liquor purchase, but especially of the decisions2,050 words
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Article138 1918-02-15 5 THE WAR AND AFTER. London, February 13. In the House of Lords, in the course of the debate on the Addres», Lord Curzon said the Imperial War Conferenec marked on important step in the constitutional develoment of the Empire. Geographical conditions prevented frequent meetings, but the prosecution138 words
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Article39 1918-02-15 5 EFFECTIVE ITALIAN GUNS. Rome, February 12. An Italian official report says; Our artillery decimated remarkable forces advanced by the enemy on the southern slopes of Sassorasso, and east of Vai Frenzela, preventing the development of any important action.39 words
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Article46 1918-02-15 5 M. BRANTING’S PROPOSAL Stockholm, February 12. M Branting, addressing a great meeting of workmen, advocated Swedish mediation between the parties engaged in civil war in Finland. The meeting passed a resolution in favour of Swedish mediation, and calling on Finnish Socialists not to oppose it.46 words
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Article27 1918-02-15 5 (Special Cable Service) Batavia, February 14. Batavia is flooded. The GovernorGeneral visited the flooded parts. Much damage has been done. No accidents are reported.27 words
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Article315 1918-02-15 5 ALLIED WAR AIMS. London, February 12. The following is a portion of the King’s Speech. The necessities of the war render it imperative for me, after a brief interval, to summon you again to your deliberations. The aims for which I and my Allies are continuing the315 words
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Article430 1918-02-15 5 WAR PRISONERS. Amsterdam, February 12. A Berlin mtssage says Ru-sian and German delegates in Petrograd signed an agreement whereby unfit war prisoners «ill he repatriated as s >ou as pos-ible Similar agreements were signed on behalf of Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey. Press on Russian Pact. London, February430 words
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Article193 1918-02-15 5 RAID. London, February 12. Field Marshal Haig reports We drove off raiders norrh-ea-tt of Epeby. The Manchester made a successful raid west of La Bassee. They inflicted many casualties at slight cost. Prisoners London, February 12. Field Marshal Haig reports Our patrols took a few prisoners at different193 words
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Article80 1918-02-15 5 ENEMY REPORT. Amsterdam, February 12. A Berlin official report states that the enemy carried out 31 air attacks on Ger many during January, 15 of which were on industrial districts and 14 qp open towns, including Ludwigshaven and Freiburg thrice each, Traves twice, Friedrichshaven, Rastadt, Offenburg,80 words
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Article79 1918-02-15 5 DUTCH MINISTER’S STATEMENT. The Hagu- -1 February 14. In the Second Chamber, the Dutch Foreign Minister stated th-»t Great Britain, in raisir g the embargo on commercial telegrams, to k iu'o consideration that traffic w< u!d nzt be resumed before March 15th, aud the desire to maintain,79 words
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Article89 1918-02-15 5 QUESTION OF INDEMNITY. Amsterdam, Febiuary 12. Vorwaerts reports a debate in the Bavarian Upper Chamber, which shows that Germany has not given up hope of an indemnity. The Finance Minister admitted that Bavarian expenditure was growing appallingly and would soon be at the rate of fourteen milliards of89 words
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Article71 1918-02-15 5 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged $6,421.88 Mis Jamieson $lO, Mrs Hall $5, Mrs Oxenham $5, No 99 $2, Mrs Hymes $lO, No 36 $2.50, Mrs Laing $4, Mrs L C Brown $lO Total $6,469.68 Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will be71 words
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Article29 1918-02-15 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, February 15. Messrs. Fraser Co. report that the rubber share market is very dull, but tins and industrials are fairly active.29 words
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Article85 1918-02-15 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, February 15. At Singapore rubber auctions, 919 tons were catalogued. There was a good demand and prices were better. Ribbed smoked $9O to $9l, fine pale $92, and the others up $3. The number of visitors to Raffles Museum Singapore the two85 words
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Article300 1918-02-15 5 FRENCH OPINION. [Havas Telegrams Paus, February 15. The latest message of President Wilson to Congress, affirming once more the solidarity of the nations fighting against German militarism, has met with a most favourable reception on the part of th French press. All the Allies will assuredly approve[Havas Telegrams ] - 300 words
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Article297 1918-02-15 5 Mr S H Langs'on in the Second Court, Penang, to-day, held a preliminary inquiry into a case in which a Javanese named Kartha Desoh is charged with the murder of another Javsn=se on the 21st Ja: uary last at Maxwell Roa d Penang. Kallah Khan, a wa’ch nan297 words
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Article275 1918-02-15 5 An important statement by Mr. Henry Ford is occupying the foreground of discussion, for he declares roundly that the railways are run by bankers in the interest of the terminal cities and banking men. Industries in great cities, he says, do not make a healthy nation, and275 words
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Article773 1918-02-15 6 JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF, Judgment for the plaintiff was given by Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward in the Supreme Court, Penang, yesterday afternoon, in the case in which V M Naina Maricar Muthu sued Messrs Islay, Kerr Co., Ltd Penang. The plaintiff claimed in respect of a shipment of773 words
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Article103 1918-02-15 6 Feb 16.—Perak River Valley Rubber Co, Ltd, Annual General Meeting, 1 Downing Street, noon. Sept 17.—M P.A.A. Quarterly Meeting, Krian Club, Parit Buntar, 11 a.m. Feb 19,—Penang Chamber of Commerce, Annual General Meeting, 3 p.m. Feb 20. —Penang Choral Society. Annual General Meeting, Town Hall, 6.30 p.m. Feb103 words
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Article943 1918-02-15 6 OPENING OF THE GHEE BWEE CHENG iWARD. The following is contributed to the Singapore papers On Friday afternoon the new ward which has so generously been builb for the Malacca Medical Mission by Mr Ghee Swee Cheng, was opened by Sir John Bucknill, Chief Justice, S.S. There943 words
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Advertisement387 1918-02-15 6 al LAST SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. Model 85-4 A Bigger Car —With More Power Here is a big, roomy, powerful four Along wheelbase of 112 inches—cancylinder Overland that is the last word tilever rear springs and 4 inch tyres give in motor car construction and efficiency. the greatest ease in riding.387 words
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Article978 1918-02-15 7 Trotsky and Ukraine Republic. The Hague, Feb. 8. —During the course I the resumed peace negotiations at Brest Ljtovsk, a sharp discussion arose between Trotsky and the delegates of the Ukraine Republic. The former declined to acknowj e(l e the latter as the representatives of the Ukraine978 words
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626 1918-02-15 7 “Just Like Children Playing at Secrets.” General Sir lan Hamilton, in a “Foreword” to a reprint of his Dardanelles dispatches, published in volume form (Newnes, 3s. 6d.), makes a vigorous protest against the censorship of his cabled reports from Gallipoli. These, he says,626 words
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Article135 1918-02-15 7 New York, December 19.—The Petrograd correspondent of th© New York “Sun” interviewed M. Trotsky (M. Lenin’s Foreign Secretary) who said —“The Bolsheviks are the only powerful party in Russia. We are absolute masters, and will rule Russia as we like. Millions of peace decrees will be dropped into135 words
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Article159 1918-02-15 7 Paris, December 23.—A Swiss correspondent reports that a German of high rank said recently that Germany was delaying the peace negotiations with Russia, as the onerous conditions would cause M. Lenin’s downfall. Meanwhile th© Central Powers were preparing most violent offensives for the purpose of taking Calais159 words
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Article41 1918-02-15 7 Petrograd, December 23.—1 t is announced that M. Lenin is issuirfg a decree, releasing the ex-Czar and all the other members of the Imperial family in order that they may go abroad in compliance with their requests.41 words
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Article195 1918-02-15 7 London, January 3. —The Petrograd correspondent of the London “Morning Post” publishes a remarkable article, describing Germany’s ascendancy in Russia. He writes: “Apart from the two hundred peace delegates in Petrograd, hundreds of business agents from Germany, and thousands of prisoners-of-war are enjoying complete freedom of195 words
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Article32 1918-02-15 7 New York. January 14.—Following the examp]© set by the British Government it is learned from Washington that the United States will informally establish relations with the Bolsheviki Provisional Government.32 words
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Article113 1918-02-15 7 Tokio, January 30.—A message from Vladivostok states that the Soviets have announced, through the organ published in their interests, that a financial Commission has been organised for controlling the banks, Government offices and financial transactions. Every transaction will be subject to approval by the Commission. A deposit received before113 words
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Article57 1918-02-15 7 Washington, January 4.—The House of Representatives approved a bill which provides for taking in the Philippine Natonal Guard and the Philippine Scouts for foreign war service, and authorizing the President to order the mustering of a full division of 27,000 Filipino troops into the United States army. The57 words
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Article76 1918-02-15 7 Washington, January 4. —The Senate committee on military affairs has advocated the appointment of an additional member to the president’s cabinet, to be designated as the secretary of munitions, and whose duty it will be to handle all purchases for the United States army. Washington, January 4.76 words
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Article100 1918-02-15 7 Chicago, January 6.—Judge Blbert Gary, chief executive officer of the United States Steel corporation, in an address delivered here last night, urged the importation of orientals to solve the labor problem, which threatens to become acute in this country owing to war conditions. Washington, January 4. —General Crowder100 words
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Article46 1918-02-15 7 Washington, January 6.—Civilians and Bluejackets from a warship lying in the harbour here yesterday wrecked the office of the “Daily Call,” Seattle, a socialist paper which has taken a leading part in the pacifists’ campaign. No arrests have been made by the authorities.46 words
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Article35 1918-02-15 7 Rio de Janeiro, January 10. —There is a growing hostility between Brazil and Argentina which has been recently intensified as a result of the divergent war views of the two nations.35 words
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Article48 1918-02-15 7 Washington, January 4. —Hundreds of passenger trains east of th© Mississippi riverhave been withdrawn from service in order to facilitate the movement of freight trains, but the administration plan to withdraw aIT sleepers and force travel by day only is being strongly opposed throughout the country.48 words
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Article228 1918-02-15 7 San Francisco, January 12.—Mr. George Harvey, editor in chief of the “North American Review,” in the January issue of the magazine prints a report addressed to President Wilson asking that Mr. Theodore Roosevelt be sent to Japan, as head of a military commission. The article is summarized228 words
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Article241 1918-02-15 7 New York, December 23. —Herr Nemans Bernstein ,who obtained the celebrated “Willy-Nicky” correspondence between the Kaiser and the Czat, has given the New York “Herald” the report of an interview which, he says, he had with th© Pope at the end of 1915, and which he241 words
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Article222 1918-02-15 7 The Hague, December 22.—0n e half, or 800,000, of the Armenian people who were under Turkish rule at the beginning of the war have been slaughtered or starved to death by Turks, according to an indictment issued here by several influential Hollanders, among whom are A. F.222 words
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101 1918-02-15 7 Pans, January 24,—The Chinese Military Mission has just arrived at the Belgian front. It consists of General K. H. Icheng and Ctp’aii: Tseng and Cap ain Fu of the Cavatr? ar J Caj tain Ping Chen of the Artillery I'.)© M::t>un was .evened by Gineral101 words
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Article114 1918-02-15 7 Copenhagen. December 18,— Prince Maximilian, addressing the Baden Diet, said that, to all appearances?, the war would go on until Europe was exhausted. That, he asserted, was the wish of the United States, Britain and France. “A frightful responsibility rested upon thos© who were leading the people114 words
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Article508 1918-02-15 7 Fhe rice market to-day, says the ‘‘Rangoon 1 imes of 6th February, is i n a tremendous state of excitement, and milling notices are flying about without finding any claimant. Both the rice and the paddy market are very the former being Rs. 235 for February, Rs.508 words
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Article1007 1918-02-15 7 S. F. P.” E L Hunter’s eon it in the R N A 8 anefr baa got his D S O. Pat Birch, son of Sir Ernest, is homo from Nigeria looking very well. A L Bolingbroke is a major, and in Palestine with the Australian Light“ S. F. P.” - 1,007 words
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