Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 February 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-02-16 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 39. VOL. LXXVI. SATURDAY, 16th FEBRUARY, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement594 1918-02-16 1 wano nnDB««"«« nB ww annanD S UP-TO-DATE PRINTING fl V D c o f every description undertaken, c 5 from a visiting card to the largest size poster, by The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., I vrith care and promptitude. >'■ K a k Estimates given free and artistic display guaranteed-594 words
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Advertisement14 1918-02-16 1 IRUNNVMEDEI HOTEL. GARAGE 8 I New Cars for Hire. I j TMK .OS:- {g,14 words
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Article224 1918-02-16 2 THE JUDGMENT. Judgment was given to-day, in the Supreme Court, Penang, by Mr Justice L M Woodward, Senior Puisne Judge, in the case on which he sat last month with two assessors, Mr Allen Dennys (for the Penang Harbour Board) and Mr Cheah Kee Ee (for Mr224 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article165 1918-02-16 2 Sir, —There are four Banks and a Treasury tn Penang and from all these I could yestero’ay get small change for $5 only. Perforce I was driven to a money changer, who charged me 45 cents or 3 per cent, —the agreed rate among members of that confraternity—for165 words
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Article122 1918-02-16 2 In the fi-st show to-night and to-morrow commencing at 8 p.m. four reels of Universal’s great serial The Gray Ghost’’ featuring Eddie Polo will be presented. This will be followed in the second show by a thousand feet of comedy, Universal’a Animated Weekly, then the Blue-Bird Special The122 words
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Article45 1918-02-16 2 Ist Sunday in Lent.—B a.m. Matins; 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion; 10 a.m. Holy Communion (Tamil) 6 p.m. Evensong. Hymns 91, 92 and 198 Psalms LXXXIX, Hopkins, Magnificat 56, Nunc Dimittis 62. Friday 6 p.m. Evensong and Intercesions 6.45 p.m. Choir Practice.45 words
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39 1918-02-16 2 Northam Road. 9 a.m.—Childrens’ Service. 6 p.m.—Public Worship. Special Collection for the Y.M.C.A. Huts’ Fund. Preacher: Rev. D. J. Ross m.a. Hymns:—6B7, 533, (special) 521, 421, 516. Choir Practice on Thursday evening at 7 p.m.39 words
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Article33 1918-02-16 2 Fitzgerald Memorial Methodist Church (corner of Anson and Burmah Roads) —Sunday February I7tb, Sunday School 8 am. Epworth League 7.15 p.m., Evening Worship 8 p.m. Speaker—The Rev. B. J. Baughman.33 words
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Article27 1918-02-16 2 Sunday, February 17.—First Sunday in Lent. Low Mass 6.15 a.m.; High Mass 8 am. Vespers, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 5 p.m.27 words
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Article64 1918-02-16 2 Sunday, February 17.—First Sunday in Lent. Holy Communion 630 a.m. High Mass Sermon, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 8 a.m. Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, McAlister Road.—High Mass, Sermon, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 8 a.m. Church of the Immaculate Conception, Pulau Tikus.—High64 words
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Article384 1918-02-16 2 Messrs. Kennedy Co., Penang, report as follows With only three working days this week owing to the Chinese New Year holidays business has been naturally curtailed and there is but little change in the position from that last reported. Rubbers are somewhat inactive but Tin Shares continue384 words
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Article297 1918-02-16 2 Messrs. Fraser and Co., in their weekly share circular dated February 14, state There was not much business doing during Chinese New Year but the market was normal again to-day. Rubber shares continue a dull market and mining shares this week were less active, although the price297 words
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Article125 1918-02-16 2 It is interesting to note from the chairman’s speech at the annual meeting of Bukit Kajang that last year’s appropriation for excess-profits duty was £24,500. and that the estimated contribution this year is £36,000, or 36 per cent, on the total capital of the company. As it125 words
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Article135 1918-02-16 2 The seventh annual general meeting of the Perak River Valley Company, Ltd., called for to-day at noon in the Chamber cf Commerce, Penang, was adjourned, for want of a quorum, till Saturday next at noon at the same piece. The Chairman (Mr. William Duncan) gave135 words
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Article404 1918-02-16 2 Writing to the “M.M.” Mr. L. Henderson says: A fact that must be known to every planter, though it may not have appeared in print before, is that the rubber tree yields latex abnormally while its leaves are falling, and then practically ceases to yield latex after what404 words
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279 1918-02-16 2 At a meeting held at the Stadt House, Malacca recently, it was decided to hold a Rubber Exhibition and Fete at Malacca on March 23, in aid of Star and. Garter Fund and St. Dunstan’s Home for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors of His Most279 words
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Article394 1918-02-16 2 The Statutory Meeting. The statutory meeting of Indragiri Rubber, Ltd., was held at the registered office, French Bank Buildings, Singapore. There were present Messrs. D. C. van L. Boomkamp (presiding), A. M. Thompson, Tan Kheam Hock, J. A. Elias (directors) and P. R. Hill (for the secretaries,394 words
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Article182 1918-02-16 2 OFFICIAL MINUTES. Minutos of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 29th January, 1918. Present :—Messrs W. Peel (President), A. F. Goodrich, A. M. Goodman, and Ch e Wor Lok. Absent:—Messrs. Qaah Beng Kee Yeoh Guan Seok and F. Duxbury 1. The minutes of the182 words
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Article93 1918-02-16 2 Sept 7.—M P.A.A. Quarterly Meeting, Krian Club, Parit Buntar, 11 a.m. Feb 19.—Court of Appeal, Penang. 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. Feb 23.—Kuala Sidim Rubber Co, Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Chamber93 words
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Article124 1918-02-16 2 Penang, February 16, 1918 {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank}. London Demand Bank 2/4 132 ,1 4 months’ eight Bank ...2/4 3 8 3 Credit ...2/4 17/32 n 3 Doeumeutat» ...2/4 9/16 Calcutta Demand Bank R«. 't i, 3 days' sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moul mein Demand Bank124 words
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Advertisement565 1918-02-16 2 MUNRO AND BROWN’S PRACTICAL GUIDE TO COCONUT PLANTING. Afresh consignment of this book has arrived from London, and Ban be obtained from Messrs, Kelly VTalsh, Singapore, Messrs Pritchard Co., Penang, Messrs. John Little Co., The Federal Robber Stamp Co., The Federal Dispensary (Kuala Lumpur and Klang), and at all Bookstalls565 words
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Advertisement20 1918-02-16 2 MARTINS A Remedy for all Irregularities. Superseding Bitter Apple, Pennyroyal, Pil Cochla, M. Order of all Chemists. jSWMI«tor:MABTIN.CheiniBt, SOUTHAMPTON, BUGS.20 words
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Advertisement765 1918-02-16 2 41AA, bAR LIGHTING ANO STARTinp British made throughou, the heav e st e% CAv equippei The C.A.V. System of Electric I,«hr Starting is so simple that the I can control it. The combined' I i^ VlCe and Starting run from the ONE BATtbd 8 —there are no complicated v Y765 words
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Article786 1918-02-16 3 —Ex. THE POLICY OF RIGHT. Speaking at a general meeting of members of the Wild Tiger Corps who are assembled for manoeuvres at Sanam Chandra on the third instant, the King of Siam delivered a stirring address, pointing out the reason Siam had for entering the—Ex. - 786 words
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Article190 1918-02-16 3 T.0.M." Planters of ths Sitiawan District have decided to form a Recreation Club at Simpang Ampat on a six-acre block of land generously presented by the Lumut Rubber Plantation Co, Ltd on the understanding that all the neighbouring es ates subscribe 75 cents per cultivated acre as“ T.0.M." - 190 words
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Article605 1918-02-16 3 S T.” AN EVENTFUL CAREER IN THE FAR EAST. We regret to record the death of an old and well-known merchant of the Culony in Captain Giovanni Gaggino, founder of the firm of Gaggino and Co., which, it is learnt, occurred in Batavia on Monday evening.—“ S T.” - 605 words
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Article319 1918-02-16 3 The Champions Libel Case, as it was termed, which has aroused very considerable interest in Shanghai, has been dismissed. The action was one in which Mr H D Rodger sued T L Wong to recover 1525,000 damages for alleged libel arising out of the purchase of319 words
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Advertisement960 1918-02-16 3 PLANTER of integrity and experience FOR SAT, >C, Burma and Malay States desires change. P sent I 5 11 6 m»oy No NEW OVBRLAND CAR d 90b Tamd-Proao.ent >n Malay. M.n.gerelnp A redoce(i for cash only Principals or Agents please address: Change Box No. 33, c/o Pinang Gazette. Box No960 words
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Advertisement156 1918-02-16 3 When inking a Holiday Don’t Forget a KODAK. fISB VEST POCKET KODAK COMPLETE IN LEATHER CASE $18.70. PRISST A Perfect miniature Camera easily carried in the pocket. No. ia, Uggl BROWNIE K 0 D A K S 1 CAM E RASJUNIOR ii? N 0.2,.2, by 2| in. ®»ll B I156 words
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Article1143 1918-02-16 4 In the admirable article which we republish to-d.iy from the “London Observer’’ Mr. Garvin, in alluding to the special difficulties that besets the path cf Mr. Lloyd George, lays stress on the fact that no Prime Minister has bad to deal in the same way with1,143 words
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Article1429 1918-02-16 4 Telegrams from Peking report that Semenoff, the Mongol Kalejia and Buriat Cossack leader, ia Alexieff. becoming the dominating personality in Far Eastern Siberia. As the result of raids in the railway zone he has accumulated a great quantity of arms and ammunition, and is daily gathering strength.1,429 words
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Article27 1918-02-16 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin ic Penang was $148.50 per picul, buyers. Tin ii quoted in London to-day at £323 spot, and £320 three months.27 words
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Article132 1918-02-16 4 The local agents have received a cable advice as follows output of the Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co (N L) Ist half of February 180 piculs, hours worked 230, yards treated 25,000. Stopped three days owing to Chinese New Year Holidays Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that132 words
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Article31 1918-02-16 4 The following were the rubber quotation! in London on February 14th, received today Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s 4d Smoked Sheet 3.jd [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.j31 words
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Article41 1918-02-16 4 [From Our Own Corrzspondbnt-] Singapore, February 16, At Singapore rubber auctions 460 toriwere sold. Prices sagged, but c ose steadier. Fine pale and ribbed smo e touched $92. Of unsmoked little was sola. Other crepes were up $3.41 words
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Advertisement449 1918-02-16 4 r ALLSOPP' 8 A i \y I V la I The Finest |H World BEER Renowned on the Export FOV Or Abso,ut Market. jj®B Purity. i SOLE AGENTS: Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., WINE tt SPIRIT MERCHANTS, PENANG. The “Leader” Cabinet Grafonola The One Incomparable Musical Instrument. Handsome Cabinet A Point to449 words
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Advertisement69 1918-02-16 4 Stay VTAere Everybody Stays. “E. O.” 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 of Jpapers69 words
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Miscellaneous47 1918-02-16 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-dat. 3.13 a m. 9.39 a.m. 3.43 p.m 10.8 p.m. To-morrow. 3 47 am. 10 8 a.m. 4.23 pm. 11.1 pm. Monday. 4.24 a.m. 10.40 a.m. 5 9 p.m.47 words
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Obituary18 1918-02-16 4 DEATH. Wright. —At Ootacsm’und on 13th inst., Dr. M. J. Wright (late of F.M.S. Medical Service, aged 59.18 words
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Article78 1918-02-16 5 MINISTERS’ STATEMENTS. action against col repington THE UKRAINE PEACEOpposition to the Ukraine p ace is being offered by the Poles. A Vienna messR ae states that the Austrian Polish Party has broken off relations with the Vienna Government owing to the Polish Government of Cho'm being assigned78 words
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Article131 1918-02-16 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams] PREMIER’S STATEMENT. London, February 13. Mr Lloyd George’s reference yesterday to the great part the British Army is now playing in France is receiving attention. The following the text: The British are holding the most important psrb of the line. I felt flattered at the[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 131 words
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Article214 1918-02-16 5 STRIKING FIGURES. London, February 15. In the House nf Commons, Mr Bonar Law, in an interesting review of British achievements, said that last year 820,000 men were added to the Army, while 731,000 men and 800,000 women were placed in employment in Britain, 850,000 tons of cereals, and214 words
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Article68 1918-02-16 5 ACTION BY THE GOVERNMENT. London, February 13. In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law announced that proceedings under the Defence of the Realm Act wou'd be taken at once in connection With the article by Colonel Repington in the Morning Post cu Feb 11th, which was published68 words
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Article174 1918-02-16 5 LORD CURZON’S STATEMENT. London, February 13. In the House of Lords, Lord Curzon said a must sympathise with Rumania. Her position was not due to the failure of the western Allies, but to her geographical isolation since she was deserted by Russia. In France, our position is one174 words
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Article233 1918-02-16 5 POLISH OPPOSITION. London, February 13. The French Press, commenting Ou the Ukraine peace, emphasises that Germany courted trouble with Poland by allocating three Polish Provinces to the Ukrainians, and consequently the Polish Army will still play a part in the struggle. German Boastings. Amsterdam, February 13. A233 words
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Article40 1918-02-16 5 Amsterdam, February 13. The Bulgarian Minister in Berlin stated that Bulgaria was willing to give Rumania Bessarabia if Bulgaria got the Dobrudja. The Central Powers would not object to this. The interview is regarded as an official feeler.40 words
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Article105 1918-02-16 5 London, February 13. In the Italian House of Deputies, Signor Orlando, emphasised Italy’s inflexible determination to continue the war from motives of selfpreservation and the attainment of national ideals. The deliberations of the Versailles Council inspired the fullest confidence in what was humanly foreseeable. One factor alone105 words
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Article301 1918-02-16 5 LT. COL. N. ELLIOTT-COOPER’S HEROISM. London, February 12. Another series of heroic acts is gazetted A list is published of twelve Victoria Cross, awards, Seven those who gained them sacrificed their lives. The exploits include that of Lieut Colonel Neville Elliott-Cooper, of the Royal Fusiliers, who on301 words
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Article33 1918-02-16 5 SUCCESSFUL RAID. Rome, February 14. Italian torpedo boats, on the night of February 10th made a daring raid into the Bay of Buccari, near Fiume, and torpedoed a large steamer.33 words
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Article51 1918-02-16 5 London, February 13. To the 3lst January, 714 Norwegian merchantmen of a tonnage of over a million had been lost owing to the war. 883 seamen have been drowned, and 53 Norwegian ships, with crews of over 700 are posted missing. About twothirds of the latter are war51 words
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Article45 1918-02-16 5 OFF NORWEGIAN COAST. Copenhagen, February 13. Large destroyers, supposed to be German, passed Mandal at the southern extremity of Norway, going at full speed westward. Many German submarines have been observed off the south coast of Norway in the last few days.45 words
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Article496 1918-02-16 5 MISSIONARIES’ AID. London, February 12. Hoping to encourage recruiting for the Labour Corps, the Government asked some of the Church Missionary Society’s missionaries to raise double companies among th°ir Christians, and to accompany them as officers and chaplains. Accordingly, three of the Society s missionaries are now in496 words
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Article59 1918-02-16 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 p.m. to-day 1. Selection From the Ballet Girl ...Retford 2 Two Step Whistling Rujus Thurban 3. Selection The Yeomen of the Guard ...Sullivan 4. Waltz Tout Paris Waldteufel 5. Polka Pliny Come59 words
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Article460 1918-02-16 5 RICE AND OIL MILLS DESTROYED. One of the most disastrous fires in the history of the Settlement occurred this morning at the Khie Heng Bee Rice and Oil Mills, situated on Brick Kiln Road and on Sungei Pinang (opposite the premises of the Asiatic Petroleum Co.460 words
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Article430 1918-02-16 5 The’Coroner, Mr. S. H, Langston, hel i a number of inques’s in the Penang Second Court, yesterday afternoon. The first was in connection with the death of a Chimsp, who was found dead with a string roun 1 his neck in a shnptuuse at Streep Penang, on the430 words
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Article1080 1918-02-16 5 Mr J C Osborne, of Sungkai, leaves shortly for Europe, where he intends to join the Army. Among those mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig’s despatches is Lt Col G Badbam Thornhill, D S O. Captain S S Sellick, formerly of Shanghai, has been gazetted Major. He is1,080 words
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Article64 1918-02-16 5 [From Our Own Corrbspondmkt.] Singapore, February 16. Pantai Rubber Co, Ltd, reports a profit of $54,619. No final dividend is proposed. The sum of $35,000 will be placed its reserve and $2,618 carried forward. The all in cost was 61 cents Weeding has been difficult and64 words
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Article69 1918-02-16 5 [From Our Own Corrbspondxnt. Singapore, February 16. At the proceedings in bankruptcy of Mr. E. M. Tt ze r the Chief Justice strongly commented on the bankrupt’s behaviour and questioned him severely as to whether money received by bankrupt from clerks and not returned was received in69 words
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Article360 1918-02-16 5 disastrous fire occurred in Siputeh, 12 miles from Ipoh, in the early hours of Thuisday morning, resulting in loss estimated at several thousand dollars, besides being the direct cau-e of tbe death of two Chinese children. Siputeh is fortunate in the possession, which many a bigger township360 words
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Article1229 1918-02-16 6 THE NATIONAL'LEADER* Writing after the Premier’s rousing speech at Gray’s Inn some weeks ago, Mr. Garvin said in the Observer After a year in office Mr. Lloyd George is marked out more than ever as the national leader. He means to see it through. And no one1,229 words
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Article478 1918-02-16 6 Mr E A Barbour, Bukit Kajang Estate, Malacca, writes to the editor of the "Straits Times giving some original correspondence which took place between himself and the Government in August last year, on the subject of spirit shops and the supply of unlimited liquor to Tamil Jcoolies478 words
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Article216 1918-02-16 7 London, December 31.—The “Daily Telegraph's” correspondent at Milan says that the full text of Russia’s demands shows many more details than have been hitherto reported. The 15 clauses include proposals for the evacuation of all Russian territory, autonomy for Poland, Lithuania, and the Lettish provinces, autonomy for216 words
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Article264 1918-02-16 7 London, January 6.—Mr. Harold Williams, the Petrograd correspondent of the London “Daily Chronicle,” telegraphs: “The German delegation is here. It admits that it only realised the true state of affairs on its arrival. It imagined that the Bolshevik Government was a real Government. But it found all the264 words
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Article312 1918-02-16 7 “M. Litvinoff (whom M. Trotsky has appointed Russian Plenipotentiary in London) as unfortunately a moderate Socialist, representing the petit bourgeoisie. In an interview he says: “The well-to-do peasantry ohose to desert the Soviets’ leaders. The moderates should have seen that the crushing of the Soviets meant the downfall312 words
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Article70 1918-02-16 7 London, January 4.—The Leipzig “Volkszeitung” accuses Baron von Kuehlmann (the German Minister for Foreign Affairs) of falsehood and fraud. It asserts that everyone in Germany, Russia, and the Allied -ountries knows now that Germany is not aiming at a just peace such as Baron von Kuehlmann depicted70 words
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Article249 1918-02-16 7 London, January 6.—The London Press Bureau has issued the following report: “The Central Advisory Committee on Meat Supplies is generally of the opinion that the position resulting from a shortage of fat cattle has improved recently. Owing to a shortage of feeding stuffs, cattle have fiot249 words
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Article77 1918-02-16 7 London, January 7.—The granting of a bonus of 12J, per cent, to skilled engineers last October has created a tangle of claims from workers in other industries, thus accentuating labour difficulties., Meanwhile the exorbitant wages earned by piece workers are fanning the flame. Instances are quoted77 words
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Article72 1918-02-16 7 London, January 7. —The identity of two famous British airmen has been disclosed. Captain Philip Fullard has received the D.S.O. and tlje Miliary Cross. He is aged only 19 years, but has downed 42 German machines, averaging two weekly Captain James McCudden, who has also been72 words
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Article72 1918-02-16 7 London, January 7. —The PostmasterGeneral (Mr. A. H. Illingworth) speaking on Saturday, said that the advent of 100,000 fresh American troops has set the seal on Germany’s fate. He hoped the war would end during 1918. Britain would have a very trying time in the matter of food72 words
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Article49 1918-02-16 7 New York, January 7. —American advices from France state that the Government has requisitioned the entire wheat crop, and has established bread rations of 7 oz daily. It is explained that the sacrifice is necessary in order to release ships for the transport of American troops.49 words
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Article222 1918-02-16 7 Washington, January 6. —President Wilson, in his address to Congress yesterday, explained that the taking over of the railways involved an appropriation of 150,000,000 dollars (about £30,000,000) for the financing of the scheme. The scheme, it was added, was only a war measure, and was not222 words
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Article87 1918-02-16 7 London, January 6.—Sir William Blender’s second report in connection with the winding up of the London branches of five Austrian and German Banks shows that the approximate liabilities ar e £11,188,000. The assets of the three German banks exceed the liabilities by £2,321,000. The two Austrian87 words
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Article658 1918-02-16 7 London, Jan. 6.—Mr. Arthur Henderson, M.P., formerly Labour* representative in the British War Cabinet, in the course of an interview regarding Mr. Lloyd George’s speech, to Labourmen predicted that Labour would welcome the speech, so far as it was a clear statement of war aims. Labour658 words
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Article90 1918-02-16 7 Lord Lansdowne, interviewed, said that he noted the nxost distinct affirmation that Britain had never aimed at the extinction of Germany as a great power, but rather at turning her aside from hex* hopes and schemes fox* miitary domination. He agreed with Mr. Lloyd George in believing that90 words
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Article159 1918-02-16 7 London, January 2.—An eye-witness supplies the following details concerning the Hon. Neil Primrose’s death: —“He was charging at the head of his men’, over two miles of a perfectly flat plain, which was being swept with shells and machine-guns by some 3,000 Turks, who were in159 words
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Article228 1918-02-16 7 London’, January 29.—The German threat against American transportation is not new. Attempts have already been made and defeated. The Americans, though successful so far, expect losses as the ordinary risks of war. German ships interned at the beginning of the wax* will be used, so that228 words
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Article42 1918-02-16 7 Paris, February 4. —The Greek authorities have arrested the fonnex* ministers M.M. Skouloudis, Lambros, Zalacosta, Tsaldari, TriantaphilakoS, Hatzopoulos, Baltazzq, Jean Khallys fils, former president of the Council, Prince Iphilanti Coumoundouros and the advocate Antassopoulos. Other arrests are imminent.42 words
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Article443 1918-02-16 7 Japanese Vessel Stranded. Batavia February 12.—The following telegram has been received about the Japanese steamer Shibitori Maru which ran ashore near to Garampi on the coast of Formosa “Salvage hopeless. The entire cargo for Japan appears to be lost.” Germans in the Netherlands. The military authorities are,443 words
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Advertisement81 1918-02-16 7 Ilf I axtef s I @o r sar's I Q O I Q a n va s j J%ll J lax I I grades. I Canvas. j 1 8 I I J eyes j ffior dens I I I Bi o g c vapor at ed j Jluid. Milk. I81 words
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Miscellaneous319 1918-02-16 7 Programme for 1 Saturday and Sunday, J February 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 Co., who will enchant in The Piper’s Price Five Reels Filled with Thrills, Cheers, Tears, and319 words
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Advertisement2427 1918-02-16 8 P&O -British India I N.Y. K. feh. K. P. M. and Japan Mail Steamship l S inn imSfAsl (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Head Office ,OtC A W company, Limiiea. (Royal Packet S. N. Company) 38, bishopsgate, London Ee jjkFli’Jll* I Agencies and Branches (Incorporated in Japan.) IwMMMD ,o Bah. Seamer. Amritgar2,427 words
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