Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 February 1918
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Title Section20 1918-02-19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 41. VOL. LXXVI. TUESDAY, 19th FEBRUARY, 1918 PRICE IO CENTS20 words
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Advertisement762 1918-02-19 1 I' JAPANESE DENTIST <! T. NAGATA Next Door to The Dispensary. i IF YOU HAVE NOT TRIED RIDING ON i BEAR BRAND MILK Fi ***** ADC you can have no idea what a I■l■ Ml I I PERFECTLY STERILISED MILK If Vll Imi V V I IS REAL COMFORT fc’S762 words
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Advertisement19 1918-02-19 1 I runnymedFl I HOTEL. j GARAGE J I New Cars for Hire. o o I FKONt S I CHHKCHHMCMBBICMHHICMMBIO19 words
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Article225 1918-02-19 2 CHARGES AT BOW STREET. Londen, February 16 Colonel Repington and Mr Gwynne, military expert and editor of the “Morning Post” respectively, were charged at Bow Street with contravening the Defence of the Realm Regulations in respect of an article mentioned on February 13th. The Solicitor-General recalled a private225 words
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Article166 1918-02-19 2 London, February 16. General Sir W, Robertson has resigned and General Sir H Wilson has been appointed Chief of the Imperial General 8 tail. Robertson’s Resignation to be Explained. The Press Bureau says the extension of the functions of the permanent military representative decided on at166 words
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Article131 1918-02-19 2 AGREEMENT WITH ALLIES. Washington, February 15. It is officially announced that Norway has agreed to send to the United States and the Allies the bulk of her exports, in exchange for necessary supplies, and also not to export to the Central Powers American products or Norwegian products replaced131 words
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Article30 1918-02-19 2 London. February 16. The Press Bu'eau says the meat rationing scheme mentioned on February Btb and February 9th will apply to the whole of Britain from March 25th.30 words
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Article30 1918-02-19 2 Wp-shington, February 19. Capital and at the request of the Government, have each appointed five representatives to outline the basis of their relationship during the war.30 words
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Article27 1918-02-19 2 London, February 14. The British Treasury rate for three monthly and six monthly Treasury Bills has been reduced from 4 to 3| per cent.27 words
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Article139 1918-02-19 2 Montreal, February 17. The Foundling Asylum of the Grey Nuns ■was burned and the infants perished. Messrs. Khoo Theam Seng, Ipoh, James Stark, Ipoh, and J. M. P. Landon Slim River, have been granted first class licences for Perak under the Appraisers’ Enactment, 190?- M r139 words
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Article974 1918-02-19 2 NEW CHIEF OF STAFF Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Wilson must be included among the many distinguished soldiers that Ireland has given to the military service of the Empire. In fact, there are many who believe that Henry Wilson in certain circumstances might have been the greatest soldier of974 words
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Article752 1918-02-19 2 FACTORIES ABLAZE. Following closely on tbe record fire at the Kbie Heng Bee Rice and Oil Mills, at Sungei Pinang, in which the damage is estimated at $531,330, the Penang Fire Brigade received a call last night at 10-18 to a fire at the groundnut oil752 words
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Article70 1918-02-19 2 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, Chamber of Commerce, 11.30 a.m Feb 23.—Perak River Valley Rubber Co, Ltd, Adjourned70 words
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Article914 1918-02-19 2 TO-DAY’S HEARING AT PENANG. There were thirteen cases on the list for the Court of Appeal which opened in the Supreme Court, Penang, this morning. The Chief Justice (the Hon Sir JAS Bucknill K C) Mr Justice L M Woodward, Senior Puisne Judge, Mr Justice L P914 words
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Advertisement34 1918-02-19 2 W A M T D, ENDERS for the supply of 2,500/ 3,000 tons firewood. Price to in elude delivery at Butterworth and st*te quantity deliverable weekly. THE MANAGER, Toe Straits Trading Coy Ltd., Butterworth,34 words
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Advertisement264 1918-02-19 2 Indigestion and Stomach Pains. Dr. Cassell’s Tablets Make Your Stomach Strong to Digest Food, and Cure AH Your Pains. If you cannot digest your food and get all the good nourishment out of it you cannot be well. The food just lies in the stomach and will not dissolve, and264 words
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Miscellaneous416 1918-02-19 2 ANNOUNCEMENT COMMENCING MONDAY. FEBRUARY Early doors 6.45 First Show at 7-45 Sharp. EDDIE POLO’S feats of strength and fighting can be seen in to-niffhts instalments and when once he is in action, he will always be in the thick: till the end of this story, EDDIE POLO APPEARS TO-NIGHT AS416 words
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Article1077 1918-02-19 3 THE DUTCH POINT OF VIEW. The long expected has happened at last! In consequence of her far-reaching agreement with the Allies, Holland has, virtually, ceased to be a neutral state. The difficult circumstances assailing our country, says the “Sumatra Post,” economic importance, hunger, cold, innumerable1,077 words
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Article393 1918-02-19 3 INJUNCTION GRANTED AGAINST HUSBAND. In Sydney, Mr Jus’ice Harvey continued the hearing of the partnership suit brought by Adelaide .Mary Cotton (Ada Reeve) «gainst her husband, Wilfred Cotton. Asked whether her husband had winked at his partner at the card table. Miss Reeve stated that it393 words
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Article184 1918-02-19 3 Export of Butter and Milk to the Straits. Australian manufacturers and exporter? should note that a new set of regulations will come into force in Singapore, Georgetown and Penang (Straits Settlement}) on Ist May, 1918 says a Melbourne paper These prohibit the importation of butter containing184 words
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Article172 1918-02-19 3 The Society of St George, of Hongkong are aiming at a total of half-a-m lhon dollars for the War Bond Drawing on April 23. The total is a formidable ore, but there is little doubt that if the scheme is worked vigorously not only in Hongkong but throughout172 words
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Advertisement1111 1918-02-19 3 PLANTER of integrity and experience DTTRI IP AITPTTIAM CAID Burma aud Malay States desires change. Present billet many years. No of a comfortable 6 seater, 4 cylinder Tamil —Proficient in Malay. Managership 16 H, P., 1912 Model only. Principals or Agents please address WOLSELEY MOTOR CAR (No. P. 61) Change1,111 words
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Advertisement140 1918-02-19 3 When inking n Holiday Don’t Forget a kodak; 168 VEST POCKET KODAK COMPLETE IN LEATII ER CASE EgKKm $18.70. llllHSlf A perfect miniature Camera easily carried in the pocket. no. ia, Ugg) BROWNIE KODAK r 1 CAM e raS JUNIOR No. 2, 31 by 2i in. Takes pictures fill JJJU140 words
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Article20 1918-02-19 4 Kellar.—On the 16 inst., at the Maternity Hospital, Penang, the wife of Mr R Kellar, ipoh, of a son.20 words
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Article779 1918-02-19 4 The comparative modernity of Malaya should be a great factor in its favour when reforms are suggested, if only for the reason that, speaking generally, sufficient time has not elapsed to allow vested interests to dig their roofs so deeply into the body politic as to make the779 words
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Article27 1918-02-19 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $144.50 per picul, business done. Tin is quoted in London tc-day at £3l4Jspot, and £317 three months.27 words
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Article268 1918-02-19 4 The record of Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Limited, for the first fortnight of February, was hours run 537 cubic yards treated 74,000. Total piculs 422.16 realised on sale $33,542.98. Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the outputs from the following three companies for the first fortnight we268 words
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Article1925 1918-02-19 4 The future of the Pacific Islands will form one of the principal In (he South questions for the Dominion Paelfie. representatives at the next Imperial Conference. Sir Joseph Ward, and his colleagues from New Z-aland and Australia are adamant on the main point—we had almost said issue—that1,925 words
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Advertisement245 1918-02-19 4 I C E MENtI 3 New Shipment Just Arrived of Our Specially m Approved Brand “Tiger Head.” g 'W Best Portland Cement of Great g P Tensile Strength. 0 H Suitable for use in Buildings. Reinforced *5 H Concrete Work and Manufactures Etc. g Hi t I 'I MOM I245 words
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Advertisement70 1918-02-19 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 arc PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Owing* to heavy outgoings, contingent on the war, the management cannot continue the posting or delivery of70 words
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Miscellaneous41 1918-02-19 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water, Low Water. To DAT 5.48 a m. 12 16 a.m. 7.24 pm. 11.30 a.m. To-mobbow. 10 6 a.m. 3.22 a.m. 9.20 p.m. 3 6 p.m.41 words
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Article171 1918-02-19 5 GENERAFROBERTSON’S SUCCESSOR. COL REPINGTON CHARGED. THE UKBAINE AGREEMENT General Sir William Robertson has re. gisned the position of Chief of the Imperial General Stafi, and General Sir Henry Wilson, who has been British military representative on the Allied .•5up r Tme War Council, succeeds him. flotilla of large171 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article324 1918-02-19 5 [Rubter’b Telegrams.] PATROL ENCOUNTERS. London, February 15. Field Marsha! Sir Douglas Haig report j considerable activity by the enemy’s artillery in the Qaeant sector. We secured prisoners in patrol encounters in the neighbourhood cf Lens. A raid on a Belgian post east of Merckem was repulsed Enemy Party[Rubter’b Telegrams.] - 324 words
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Article21 1918-02-19 5 London, February 16. Mr. Lloyd George .has recovered from B and has gone into the country for a rest.21 words
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Article283 1918-02-19 5 RAID IN DOVER STRAITS. Loudon, February 15. The Admiralty reports that a flotilla of large enemy destroyers made a swift raid at one this morning on our patrol forces in the Dover Straits and sank a trawler and seven drifters which were hunting a submarine. The destroyers returned283 words
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Article82 1918-02-19 5 PROSECUTOR’S SPEECH. Pans, February 17. The 8010 court-martial was most crowded. The prosecutor, Lieutenant Mornet, in his speech, built up a most damning case, recapitulating Bolu’s past history, and con eluding by declaring that this was the most serious case of treason since the war. As a82 words
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Article13 1918-02-19 5 Paris, February 16. Counsel for 8010 is app°aling against the conviction.13 words
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Article87 1918-02-19 5 SCENES IN BRUSSELS. Amsterdam. February 16. The Germans arrested and sent to Germany three presidents of the Brussels Court of Cessation, for arresting two leaders of the Flemish Activist movement which proclaimed the autonomy of Flanders. The Germans released two of the Activists. The news spread in Brussels87 words
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Article25 1918-02-19 5 London, February 16. The Dutch Minister at Brussels energetically protested to the German authorities against the arrest of the three Belgian judges.25 words
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Article45 1918-02-19 5 THE BRITISH THREAT. London, February 15. Reuter learns that the Dutch. Minister in Berlin handed Germany on February 12th a month’s notice of British reprisals regarding Lt. Scholtze and Lt. Wookey, who were imprisoned for dropping pamphlets. No answer has hitherto been received.45 words
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Article58 1918-02-19 5 AN ENEMY IN ENGLAND. London, February 15. The King's Bench Division ruled that a German naturalised in Australia, who was fined in London for not complying with the aliens registration orders, was not entitled to claim that he is a subject of the Empire. The Court ruled58 words
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Article37 1918-02-19 5 London, February 15. The Board of Trade figures for last month show a decrease of exports amounting to £5,194,607 and an increase of imports to the extent of £8,465,747, compared with January last year.37 words
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Article130 1918-02-19 5 CALMER FEELING. London, February 15. The Times Lobby correspondent says the Lobby yesterday was generally disposed to forget Tuesday’s regrettable demonstration in the House of Commons. There was unusually bad humour on Tuesday, but there was a sharp reaction when members reflected on the possible consequences of130 words
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Article167 1918-02-19 5 AUSTRALIAN PREMIER’S ORGANISATION SCHEME. Melbourne, February 16. The Premier, Mr Hughes, had a warm reception in addressing employers. He emphasised the necessity for the organisation of industry and referred at length to Germany’s vast preparations for trade after rhe war. Mr Hughes outlined the following organisation scheme.167 words
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Article145 1918-02-19 5 GERMANY AND THE BRITISH EMPIRE. London, February 15. Lord Denbigh, in a lecture to the London Chamber of Commerce on German war aims and the dangers of a premature peace said the Germans were manoeuvring for a strategical position to enable them to squeeze the British Empire, whose145 words
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Article67 1918-02-19 5 Pari«, February 16. The French Socialists received the British and Belgian delegates to arrange au Inter-Allied Conference. Mr Arthur Henderson and Mr Ramsay MacDonald expressed the opinion that they could not be satisfied with a halting peace, but it was essential to hold an international conference for the67 words
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Article32 1918-02-19 5 AMERICAN OPINION. New York, February 15 A referendum of the National Association of Manufacturers showed the Association is not iu favour of the suggested post-war trade boycott of Germany.32 words
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Article25 1918-02-19 5 Amsterdam, February 15. The Courts-martial in Berlin imprisoned the ringleaders in the recent strike, the maximum sentence being 42 months’ penal servitude.25 words
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Article23 1918-02-19 5 New York, February 15. Mr Hoover has prohibited breweries purchasing malting grains. The brewers have six mouths’ stock.23 words
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Article15 1918-02-19 5 New York, February 16. Colonel Roosevelt is recovering, and is leaving hospital shortly.15 words
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Russia
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Article947 1918-02-19 5 AT WAR WITH RUSSIA.” Amsterdam, February 15. The German account of the closing scenes at Brestlitovsk shews that the delegates failed to agree regarding the new Ukiainian frontier south of Brestlitovsk. The Russian delegates contended that the proposed new frontier would strategically be disadvantageous to Russia. The whole of947 words
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Article38 1918-02-19 5 AGAINST BOLSHEVIKS. London, February 16. A Berlin official announcement states that all the members of the Quadruplice’s commissions left Petrcg r ad. This confirms the impression that Germany is preparing military action against the Bolsheviks.38 words
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Article42 1918-02-19 5 Zurich, February 16. A Vienna semi official report shows alarm at the fate of Austrian prisoners in Russia, and states that they are free hut without means of subsistence, the Bolshevik Government being incapable of organising means for repatriation.42 words
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Article36 1918-02-19 5 NEUTRAL ACTION. Amsterdam, February 15. In th? Dutch Second Chamber, the Foreign Minister stated that Holland proposed joint action by neutrals regarding the anruimenr of Russian foreign loans, Spam has already assented thereto.36 words
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Article66 1918-02-19 5 FORCES LANDED. London, February 16. A telegram from Copenhagen states that a Swedish expedition has arrived on the Aland Islands. A Swedish gunboat de. manded that Russian soldiers leave the Islands, whereupon the Russians destroyed a signal station and blew up munitions dumps. The Bolshevik representative66 words
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Article49 1918-02-19 5 THE ENEMY FORCES. Paiis, February 15. The Matin states that the Germans still have 32 divisions of infantry and several divisions of cavalry on the Rumanian frmt. Rumanian Armistice. Amsterdam, February 15. A Berlin telegram states that the extension of the armistice with Rumania is now being discussed.49 words
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Article68 1918-02-19 5 BOLSHEVIKISM AND RUMANIA. Amsterdam, February 15. In an interview with the Vossische Zeitung M Radoslavoff, the Bulgarian Premier, expressed a significant sentiment. He said the Quadruplice must take measures to present the spread of Bolshevikism, which was endangering civilization. Referring to Rumania, he declared the Rumanians did not68 words
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Article41 1918-02-19 5 Rome, February 16. The Commission of Enquiry into the Italian retreat on the Piave has opened, General Caniva presiding. The Premier, Signor Orlando, who attended, explained that no limit was placed on the Commission's powers to establish responsibility.41 words
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The Near East.
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Article87 1918-02-19 5 FURTHER ATROCITIES FEARED. London, February 16. A recurrence of the Armenian atrocities is expected. German newspapers recently printed official Turkish communiques resembling those preceding the earlier massacres, accusing armed Armenian bands of committing atrocities on Ottoman inhabitants. A Turkish Armenian telegram from Constantinople speaks of the resistance87 words
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Article38 1918-02-19 5 CONSIDERABLE ADVANCE. London, February 15. A Palestine official report says: Our line was advanced to a depth of two miles, on a front of six miles, astride the village of north-north east of Jerusalem, meeting little opposition.38 words
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Article104 1918-02-19 5 GERMAN LIES EXPOSED. London, February 16. A correspondent of the Morning Post says that German agents in Moslem countries for many years mendaciously accused Britain of the robbery of religious trusts. He collected evidence through Zeki Pasha, Minister of Wakfs, who allowed him to examire the ministerial records104 words
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Article37 1918-02-19 5 MTARIKA OCCUPIED. London, February 15. An East Africa official message says: We occupied Mtarika, in the Lujenda valley, on the 3rd January. The enemy has now been driven out of the area west of Lujenda37 words
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Article62 1918-02-19 5 GERMAN HUMOUR. Amsterdam, February 15. Commenting on Mr. Lloyd Gerrge’s speech, Vorwaerts states that iu Count Hertliug’s remarks about coaling stations, no one in Germany saw anything but a light and ironical interpretation of President Wilson’s principles as regards the freedom of the seas. The journal62 words
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Article63 1918-02-19 5 Washington, February 15. The House of Representatives favourably reported $1,000,000,000 for an urgent deficiency in the Appropriation Bill for various military activities, and provision therein to expend $81,000,000 for the heaviest forts and artillery, supplementary to over $1,780,000,000 already spent or authorised. It is intended to erect63 words
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Article109 1918-02-19 5 London, February 14. In the House of Commons, Mr. J. R. Clynes announced the early standardisation of all Government tea at a flat rate of 2/8 per lb. Although time would be allowed in order that holders may clear existing stocks, the Government would not make109 words
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Article53 1918-02-19 5 London, February 14._ Messrs Montagu and Co’s report says the tone of the silver market is easy. The price has fallen both here and in New York. London, February 15. The silver market is very quiet. London, February 16. Silver is at 42 5/Bd. There is aa53 words
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Article726 1918-02-19 6 A Straits Born Chinese, Ksmpir, writes to the Editor of the Malaya Tribune Having studied the customs of Chinese in the Straits, I venture to suggest the following in the hope that some, if not all may suit the requirements if the Straits born Chinese generally It726 words
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Article305 1918-02-19 6 A Famous Racehorse and Sire. Wallace the famous son of Carbine wns put out of his misery by a merciful dose of chloroform, administered by Mr S O Wood, the well-known veterinary surgeon at Melbourne. Wallace, who was in 26th year, was got by Carbine from Melodious,305 words
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Article216 1918-02-19 6 Fire broke out on a kota lying on the sea side of Anderson Bridge shortly before eight o’clock on Thu r sday night. Tt>e vessel was fully loaded with a cargo, chiefly Manila rope, which formed an easy meal for the flames, and in a216 words
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NEWS FROM INDIA.
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Article398 1918-02-19 6 Home Comment. Madras, January, 18.—A “Madras Mail” special cable, dated London, 15th January says: Unless he goes to the Persian Gulf Mr. Montagu is expected to reach England in March. There is no likelihood of his recommendations, even if approved by the Cabinet, being decided upon by the398 words
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Article286 1918-02-19 6 Gangs Now Broken Up. Allahabad, January 18. A case just decided in the Allahabad High Court showed the extent of the operations of kidnapping gangs in these Provinces. Seven persons, including a woman, were convicted of kidnapping, and sentenced to five years’ rigorous imprisonment. Each evidence286 words
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Article193 1918-02-19 6 Madras. January 21. —Considerable excitement has been prevailing among the Madura Brahmin community regarding the conversion of two Brahmin students to Christianity. A meeting was held on the 18th instant in Victoria-Edward Hall, presided over by Mr. V. Srinivasachari, municipal chairman. Major Ganpat Rai, 1.M.5., addressing the193 words
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Advertisement643 1918-02-19 6 IXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXfe “ip/fe Superior” g and tde Reason Wfjy X QIXTY YEARS of reseaioh and experiment have made the factory of 5? the North British Rubber Co., Ltd., one of the most perfectly organised X and completely equipped works in the Empire. Neither time, money, nor skill have been spared to643 words
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Miscellaneous26 1918-02-19 6 WAR CARTOON. [Reproduced from the World's Press I iMliw KOWjll I j I? 7 i>br I rdWto Wlfcr ?tm GERMANY BEATS THE STORM GOD.— “Hvepsen,” Christiania,26 words
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WAR ITEMS.
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Article287 1918-02-19 7 Melbourne. January B.—Reference was yesterday by the Prime Minister, Mr. W. A! Hughes, to the speech of Mr. Lloyd George, dealing with the war aims of the allies. Mr. Hughes said he hailed Mr. Lloyd George’s great and statesmanlike declaration of the views of the Empire287 words
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Article128 1918-02-19 7 London, December 29.—The report of the Pacific Cable Board for 1916-17 shows that th© receipts exceeded the expenditure by £90.926, but the contribution to the renewal fund was increased to £90,000, and £lO.OOO was contributed to the provident fund, to meet depreciation of securities, in which this128 words
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Article79 1918-02-19 7 London, December 16.—The Athens courts have concluded their investigation into th© charges against M. Lanxbros and M. Skouloudis, two former Premiers. Their property has been sequestrated. In addition, Lambros has been ordered to enter into a bond for the payment of nearly £320,000 as indemnities for the victims79 words
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Article129 1918-02-19 7 London, December 29. —It is reported from Amsterdam that Dr. Fensch, 'a member of the Majority Socialist party, speaking at Chemnitz, said that Germany’s colonies would remain in Great Britain’s hands only if the Allies won such a series of victories on land, on the sea129 words
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Article59 1918-02-19 7 London, January 2. —A statement from an 'authoritative source shows that 967 mine sweepers employed around the British Isles swept up 4.615 mines in 1917, and about 9.000 since the outbreak of the war. The average area swept was 2,000 square miles daily, and the employment of between59 words
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78 1918-02-19 7 Vancouver, December 31. —Ottawa advices -efer to criticism in the Canadian press regarding Mr. W. M. Hughes’s announcement, received by mail, that the Australian 'overnment had allotted contracts for wooden ships in the United States. It is pointed out that, notwithstanding the fact that on her cast78 words
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Article42 1918-02-19 7 London, January 6. —Madame Regina Giane, a Swiss singer and dancer, said to have come originally from Batavia, who was s entenced. to death by a court-martial at Marseilles in September, 191,7, on a charge espionage, has been shot.42 words
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Article42 1918-02-19 7 New York, January I.—The United Press Association correspondent at Washington states that owing to the general shortage of wheat caused by the war, white bread is likely to be abolished in th e United States early in the year.42 words
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Article31 1918-02-19 7 London, December 28.—1 t is understood that the New Year honours will include several girl telephone operators, who remained at their posts heroically during the London air raids.31 words
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Article72 1918-02-19 7 London, December 27.—The schools at Ghent have been closed owing to the lack of coal. The scholars over fifteen years of age have been given the choice of following courses at the Flemish-German University at Ghent, or of military service in Flanders for five marks (nominally72 words
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Article61 1918-02-19 7 New York, December 27.—1 n consequence of the decision of the Government to control the railway systems of the United States for the period of the war, the stock market is enormously active. Prices have risen by as much as 14 points, and more than 1,000,00061 words
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Article76 1918-02-19 7 London, January 1. —Mrs. Lloyd George, the Duchess of Marlborough, Lady Rhondda, Miss Ellen Terry and other well-known women have inaugurated a childrens’ “jewel fund” in connection with National Baby Week, in order to open 5,000 ante-natal and post-natal welfare centres. They ask every woman to give76 words
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Article154 1918-02-19 7 London, January 7. —Rev. Joseph Fort Newton, a leading Baptist minister, preaching at the City Temple, made a remarkable denunciation of the British liquor policy. “Our cause is righteous,” he said, “but the nation is not. Upon the very day a warning was issued that starvation was154 words
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Article74 1918-02-19 7 New York, January 5. —As the outcome of the investigation into the loss of the Ward liner Antilles, which was torpedoed on 17th October while returning to the United States after landing American troops for the West front. Rear-Admiral Fletcher, who was in charge of the74 words
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Article71 1918-02-19 7 New York, January 4. —The London correspondent of the New York “Times” states that he has learned from a high source that the tonnage of British ships of more than 1.600 prior to the war aggregated 16,841,519 tons, and the losses, after deducting captures, purchases and ships71 words
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Article109 1918-02-19 7 Brisbane, January 7. —Over 13 inches of rain fell at Mackay on Saturday. Through the inadequacy of the drainage system portion of the main streets were inundated to a depth of a foot. In the southern part of the town the water entered dwellings, in some109 words
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Article108 1918-02-19 7 London, December 25. —The Coal Conservation Committee, in an interim report concerning post-war reconstruction, recommends the establishment throughout the country of sixteen super-power stations to supply electricity to all industries. It is estimated it will save 55,000,000 tons of coal yearly, which is equivalent to £100,000,000, including108 words
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Article1493 1918-02-19 7 THE ANNUAL MEETING. The eleventh annual general meeting of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Company (no liability), whose place of operations is at Puket, Siam, was held at the Masonic-hall on December 21. Mr. A. H. Ashbolt (chairman of directors) presided, supported by Mr. Henry Jones,1,493 words
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Article564 1918-02-19 7 Proposal to Place $35,000 to Reserve. The following is the eighth annual report of Pantax, Ltd., to be presented at the annual general meeting at Gresham House on Saturday, February 23 lour directors have pleasure in submitting the balance sheet and profit and loss account for the year564 words
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Article387 1918-02-19 7 The directors’ report to the shareholders is as follows: Gentlemen, —Youx directors' submit herewith the company’s accounts for the year ended 30th September, 1917 showing a profit of $15,901.85 after deducting all mining and general expenses and providing in full for the cost of the new watex387 words
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Article367 1918-02-19 7 Messrs. Baker, Morgan and Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, in their report dated Saturday, 16th inst. say Chinese New Year holidays break perhaps more into regular business than any other holidays, as there is usually nothing doing” either just before or just after them, and as, this year,367 words
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Article186 1918-02-19 7 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report: —Singapore, February 15. —Owing to Chinese New Year the quantity catalogued for this week’s rubber auction was rather less than usual, amounting to some 940 tons. The auction opened yesterday with a fail 1 demand at prices slightly in advance of .those186 words
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Article212 1918-02-19 7 Lieut. Chapman, Protector of Chinese, Ipoh, was entertained at dinner at the Grand Hotel last night by his Coy. of Chinese Volunteers numbering 50 in all. After dinner was over and the toast of H.M. the King was called Dr. Khong in a neat and appropriate speech, thanked212 words
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Article292 1918-02-19 7 S T.’’ The great drop in the price of this country s’ staple export and the consequent depression of the money market did not appear to meet the gaiety and rt joicings which contribute much towards converting this proverbial dull hole into a jolly hollow during the—“ S T.’’ - 292 words
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Article277 1918-02-19 7 8.D.M.” A communication from the Siamese Ministry of Marine states that the 8 8 Yiam Samudh (formerly the Trautenfels), while on her way back from Japan, stranded off Fuchow during the night of the 3rd instant. No lives were lost, and all necessary measures for the succour—“ 8.D.M.” - 277 words
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Article342 1918-02-19 7 Work Nearing Completion. We understand that the work in connection with the last portion of the railway from the F.M.S. to Siam is nearing completion, and bhab there is a likelihood that through passenger traffic will commence about April 1. The last portion of the F.M.S. line is342 words
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