Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 February 1918
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Title Section20 1918-02-25 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 183$ No. 48. VOL. LXXVI. MONDAY, 25th FEBRUARY, 1918, PRICE IO CENTS20 words
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Advertisement592 1918-02-25 1 JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA > Next Door to The Dispensary, i• > 1 1 1 MIBMMi “THE PINANG GAZETTE. OFFI3E ANC PRESS g UNION STREET. PENANB. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS g S& I H un-ite t INSURE YOUR I Fo”e. S n »36 i £Bg i MOTO R C A R »18592 words
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Advertisement20 1918-02-25 1 OBMOHMioaHHOHHBOaHHIO I runnymede] I HOTEL, j GARAGE J I New Cars for Hire. I j PHONE N 08- JJ®‘ j20 words
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Article988 1918-02-25 2 Mr. J. D. Northrop, who has charge of the petroleum statistics of the United States Geological Survey, puts the world s P? tro !f um pioduction in 1916 at 19,347,000,000 gallons or 460,639,407 barrels. The details are summarised in the following interesting table: PerBarrels of centage 42 gallons988 words
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Advertisement1599 1918-02-25 2 SITUATION WANTED. THE SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE. HONGKONG. St. George’s Day, April 23,1918. good references. Apply to Box No. 47, c/o Pinang Gaulle. Dtawillg of WflT Bonds 203—m w f 4-3 GLASGOW \T OTICE is hereby given thab the above ill aid of WftT ChdfiticS. SITUATION WANTED. IM Trade Mark1,599 words
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Advertisement301 1918-02-25 2 I T PATRONIZED BY n —l I For Forty Yoars and Ove P 1 the Quality Workmanship O f i I B. P. De SILVA’S I f (THE RENOWNED JEWELLER AND DIAMOND MERCHANT). I I JEWELLERY! i Have been JUSTLY FAMOUS. An nneqoalled selection ol s I FINE DIAMOND EAR-RINGS.!301 words
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1846 1918-02-25 3 LdTOUBNED annual general AI?J MEE L ING. Tha adjourned annua] general meeting i .he Perak River Valley Rubber Co. Ltd, C held in the Chamber of Commerce, Xng, on Saturday. Mr. William Duncan 4 \:dad and the others present were Sorel" Ad.-, W H1,846 words
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Article651 1918-02-25 3 In the Government Gazette issued on Friday, it is notified that H M the King has not been advised to exercise his power of disallowance with respect to the Ordinances to amend the Currency Note Ordinance 1899 and to amend the Estate Labourers (Protection of Health)651 words
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Article596 1918-02-25 3 Tbe annual meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce was rather more interesting than such meetings usually are, because the Chairman managed to invest his record of the year’s work with some human interest, whilst Colonel Adams bad some useful remarks to make by way of comment. The596 words
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Article255 1918-02-25 3 RUBBER ASSOCIATION. The following is the report of the committee of the Singapore Chamber of Com mejce Rubber Association for the year 1917. T e Committee beg to submit herewith the au li’ed accounts for the year ended 3lst December 1917 Income am<Noted to $41,718 37255 words
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Article51 1918-02-25 3 Feb 26.—P.A.M. General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 10 3o a.m. ar 1. The Court Cards," Empire Theatre. Mar 2.—P010 Match, Selangor v. Penang, Sepoy Line», Penang, 5 p.m. Mar 30.—P V.RC. Shoot, (Deliberate) 7 a.m. Mar 3L—P.V.R.O. Shoot, Rapid») 7 am. Mar 30-31 and Apr I.—North Kedah Our51 words
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Advertisement20 1918-02-25 3 fiUBBEB STAMPS. T’HE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in position to execut* orders for all kinds of Bwbber Stamps.20 words
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Advertisement267 1918-02-25 3 :sr j i A Double Safeguard. When buying Worcestershire Sauce, always look for the signattire in IVlute J J 1 lon the Red label, and see also that the name LEA PERRINS is embossed in raised letters on the glass bottle. LEA PERRINS’ label and bottle are copied to such267 words
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Miscellaneous14 1918-02-25 3 WAR CARTOON. [Reproduced Jrom the World’s Press IOHOt MWOw O KAMERAD! New York Post.”14 words
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Article852 1918-02-25 4 Mrs. D. A. Ross, of Johore, has left for a short trip to Sydney. The Hon. Mr. A. N. Kenion has returned to Ipoh after a short holiday in India. Mr. G. Bland, who left the United Engineers and joined the army directly the war broke out,852 words
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Article422 1918-02-25 4 FIELD OPERATIONS. Penang Volunteers were engaged on a scheme of operations yesterday morning in the neighbourhood of the Ayer Ecam Reservoir. The idea was that an enemy party, 36 strong, had landed from a cruiser which had been destroyed by an Allied war vessel, the enemy party’s objective422 words
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Article202 1918-02-25 4 MR. POLAK’S VIEWS. London, February 11.—In the course of his lecture on Indian emigration before the East India Association, Mr Polsk said that India cou’d nob afford to export labour for which her own industries were starving. If voluntary emigration was in any way desirable and feasible, Indians202 words
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Article157 1918-02-25 4 Madra», January 29.—There is reason to believe that unless the Ceylon Government take action there will shortly be a shortage of bread in the island. Some time at the end of last year the Indian Governtrent in order to conserve food supplies issued a special order157 words
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Article86 1918-02-25 4 Financing Scheme. Delhi, February 9.—ln order to ensure that the purchases of rice and tea, which are being made by the Food Controller, shall be adequately financed without prejudice to the finance of other exports of national importance, the Secretary of State is arranging to86 words
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Article90 1918-02-25 4 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Saturday. To-day. an cd E Shares. >. S CQ 02 CQ CO Rubber (Dollar). A. Molek $2.30 $2.50 $2.30 $2.40 Jim ah $1.65 $1.75 $1.60 $1.70 JeramK. $1.35 $1.45 $1.30 $1.40 Sendai s7| s7j90 words
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Article413 1918-02-25 4 Messrs. Fraser and Co. in their weekly share circular, dated February 21, state: There has been a general revival in mining shares this week and a few neglected stocks have shown some life. Small transactions were recorded in local rubber shares but the temporary closing down of413 words
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Article151 1918-02-25 4 Pknang, February 25, 1918 S. P. Tapioca ...$9 70 sellers. M. P. Tapioca ...$lO 00 sellers. Pold leaf $72. Hepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) SI6J buyers Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom Trang Pepper $32.00 season coming Mace SllOnnrn. Mace Pickings $49 sales. Cloves season151 words
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Article84 1918-02-25 4 The business for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners of George Town, to be held on Tuesday, at 4 p.m, is as follows: 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Some bills84 words
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Advertisement578 1918-02-25 4 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. THE Gvneral Officer Commanding the Troops, Straits Settlements and and Federated Malay States brings the following extract from King’s Regulation’s to the notice of the Public. Under the Army Act a soldier cannot be placed under stoppages of pay for a private debt, and that, if578 words
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Advertisement61 1918-02-25 4 —IS TOWN HALL. IN AID OF THE RED CROSS Announcement Extraordinary. The Manage« ient “THE GINKS” Anxious to Commemorate the event of their first appearance before the of Penang beg to announce that they intend giving a clear half ofP accruing from the whole of their Three Performances taking p61 words
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Miscellaneous519 1918-02-25 4 Proprietor H. J. A. HOLM. Manager THOMAS SHaftq I A TREMENDOUS PROGRAMME THAT COMPELLS ATTENTION. SPECIAL RUN OF 4 NIGHTS ONLY Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., 25, 26, 27 28, Feb, At 10.40 Universals Serial, Wonderful, each reel running Hotter and Hotter. J|Og| > THE GRAY GHOST ■’Sy EDDIE POLO Featuring519 words
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Article476 1918-02-25 5 PRESENTATIONS TO H.M.A.B. SYDNEY. The Minister for the Australian Navy made available on January 16 the following information relative to the presentation of a piece of plate and medals to tbe officers and men who served on board H.M AS. Sydney at tbe time of the476 words
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Article240 1918-02-25 5 The Petrograd correspondent of th» “Mor. ning Post,” in describing the sack of the Winter Palace, says:—“The whole operation of capturing Petrograd was carried out in an admirable military manner. The approaches to the Winter Palace were taken without opposition. The cruiser Aurora and three destroyers240 words
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Advertisement364 1918-02-25 5 A Great /^_L STATESMAN And A Great Tonic Iron Jelloids. Strength of Character, Strength of Will, Strength of Intellect make the Great Statesman. All L ,L .1 WILLIAM PlTT—th* Younger. All have their source in the material body—all depend upon the red corpuscles oj the blood. Maintain the number of364 words
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Advertisement153 1918-02-25 5 JUDGE FOR YOURSELF. Is it worth while to experiment with the myriad so-called cures for Rheumatism when there Is one sovereign remedy, timetested and PROVEN, which will bring you instant relief For nearly a generation Little’s Oriental Balm has been used by all classes of people, in all countries, as153 words
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Advertisement472 1918-02-25 5 I jI. young a Qo., I PENANG. STEEL REINFORCEMENT. T FUSS IT WALLS. ‘4 This test shows- Trussit walls 2b in. thick 9 ft. high carrying 30 cwt. per foot run. No frame work of any <1 kind used in construction no shuttering required. j SELF SENTERING, Floor of this472 words
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Article34 1918-02-25 6 Lewis —On February 25, at Maternity Hospital, Penang, the wife of Herbert Lewis, a daughter. Hbath. —On 22nd February to Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Heath of Jong Lander Estate, Tapah, a son.34 words
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Article801 1918-02-25 6 Those who have acqaainted themselves with the report» that' have been filtering through from Russia since the Bolsheviks obtained control, felt no surprise at the turn events took when the Germans brew off their mask and resumed their plana of conquest and aggrandisement. Even as far bac« as801 words
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Article29 1918-02-25 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $145.25 per picul, business done Tin was quoted in Loudon on Thursday at £315 spot, and £312 three months.29 words
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Article67 1918-02-25 6 Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co, (N. L.) for the vyeek ending 23rd inst, was 17 tons. The following are the particulars of the output of Reuong Tin Dredging Company, Limited’s, for the fi<st half of th a67 words
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Article209 1918-02-25 6 The following were the rubber quotations in London on February 21st, received to-d-y Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s 3£d Smoked Sheet 2s 3d [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.] Mr H M Boelen’s race horse Krelis’ Sister, which had won a first at Penang and second at209 words
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Article1841 1918-02-25 6 A sequel to the chaos in Russia that will demand special attenA Far Eastern Hon and energetic Problem. measures, is the release of large numbers of German prisoners in Siberia, who are making for north Manchuria. This is a question which Japan may be called upon to1,841 words
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Advertisement414 1918-02-25 6 PRITCHARD’S Perfumery Department. ZENOBIA NATURAL W J’-s ROGER AND BALLETS PERFUMES. PERFUMES. it «2.25. »3.25 $5.50 $2 25. $4 75 &$7 25 /I fl SI J YARDLEYS PERFUMES- Atkinson's Perfumesk $2.10 $2.60 I $1 80s $3 00 $5 25 U I’ E^>’W-»tfincentr\l»’-I ■J I •>"?. L“ ,4/1 ye_. frgMl. 1'414 words
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Advertisement27 1918-02-25 6 Stay Where Everybody iS/ays, “E. O.” Pinang Gazette Press, 5 LIMITED. TELEPHONES. Prlatlag Works Manager and J Cashier's Offlc» 498 Managing Editor 477 > Editor's Residence*... 221 J27 words
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Miscellaneous40 1918-02-25 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for 6o- day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water, To DAV. 12.1 a.m, 6.47 a m. 12.40 p.m. 6.54 p.m. To-Moaaow. 12.30 a.m, 7.12 a.m. 1.1 p.m. 721 p m,40 words
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Article188 1918-02-25 7 ENEMY ADVANCE IN RUSSIA. BOLSHEVIK APPEALS. GUNFIRE IN THE WEST The Geiman armies continue to advance all along the line from the neighbourhood of the Gulf of Finland, where they are advancing on Reval, to the southern portion of Volhynia, where Dubuo has been occupiod. Other important centres188 words
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France and Belgium
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Article1066 1918-02-25 7 l ßuetbk’B Telegrams]. NEW ZEALANDERS’ RAID. London, February 23. Field Marshal Haig reports that the New Zealanders made a successful raid east of Polygon wood and took a few prisoners. The hostile artillery was active at Flesquirts. Hostile Raiders Repulsed. London, February 20; Fie’d Marshal Haig reports thelßuetbk’B Telegrams]. - 1,066 words
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Article138 1918-02-25 7 London, February 23. It is stated that the Inter-Allied Social! t Conference is approaching agreement on the war aims memorandum It has endorsed practically unchanged the League of Nations and the economic relations proposals of the British memorandum, and made progress on the more difficult subject of territorial138 words
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Article1872 1918-02-25 7 MOVING TOWARDS THE CLIMAX. Vasa, February 21. Events in Finland between the White Army, which is anti-Bolshevik, and the Revolutionaries or Red Guards is apparently moving towards a climax. An East Finnish White Army, 50,000 strong, is advancing south along the Mikkeli-Kuwola Railway, and a second force1,872 words
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Article180 1918-02-25 7 COMMISSION’S PROPOSALS. London, February 22. A meeting of the Imperial War Graves Commission, presided over by H. R. H. the Prince of Wales, approved of a report by Lieut-Colonel Sir Frederick Kenyon, making a recommendation as regards the provision of m-morisls in ceme'eries. The general supervision of180 words
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Article, Illustration441 1918-02-25 7 JERICHO OCCUPIED. London, February 21, A Palestine official report say? our advance to the east of Jerusalem was resumed yesterday. Despite heavy rain, storms difficult country and the enemy’s obtinate resistance, we progressed 3| miles on a front of 8 miles to within 4 miles of Jericho. Simultaneously we441 words
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Article51 1918-02-25 7 P i'is. F-hiuary 22. The “Temps” says a F non dirigible scouting near Have on he 20th inst.. accidently collided with a c iff. The bombs exploded wounding a nu nher of civilians. The Commander a e of crew were killed and th- diri» I» e51 words
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Article139 1918-02-25 7 L» F r ruary 23. An Order by General Sir B van Mahon is gazetted in Dublin, p di trying the (farryiug and keeping of fi ’in», munitions, or explosive- in ounties of Galway ana Tippeary The exploit of Second Lieut. Marchal, who has escaped from139 words
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Article52 1918-02-25 7 A large nomb-< u« PLut*r< arrived in Penang to-day for the Ger e 1 Meeting of the Planters Associat o o M uh, which will be held in the Peo+’y Chamber of Commerce to-morrow at 10 30 a.m. A meeting of the Standing C<>u>mitiee wa» held52 words
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Article283 1918-02-25 8 THE TASK OF THE ALLIES. London, February 22. Lord Milner, speaking on war aims at Plymouth, deprecated side-talk about details of the peace negotiations when the German miiita.y party was again more firmly in the saddle, and when we were fighting for our ver y uvea and283 words
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Article89 1918-02-25 8 STAGGERING FIGURES. Loudon, February 20. In the House of Commons, Mr Bona' Law stated that the daily average of national expenditure for the four werk ending 16ih February was £6,384,000. Dea'ing with the army estimates Mr Macpherson mentioned the following purchases last year. Manufactures £270,000,000,89 words
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Article39 1918-02-25 8 Zurich, February 22. The Hungarian Finance Minister stated in Parliament that despite the cessation of hos’ilities on the east front, Hungarian war expenditure is rising. The present figures are £32.000,000 monthly, compared with £28,000,000 last December.39 words
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Article88 1918-02-25 8 London, February 22, The Imperial policy adopted by the National Party advocates closer Imperial unity, with permanent machinery therefor, secondly, unity of the Empire in defence and a policy < f mutual aid with a view to the development of natural resources, food 8 aples and raw88 words
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73 1918-02-25 8 Shanghai, February 21. A Harbin telegram states that German prisoners in Siberia are entirely free. Many are openly trading in German goods. Others including many civilians who were engaged in commerce in Siberia and Manchuria before the war, are coming to north Manchuria with Russian passports73 words
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Article42 1918-02-25 8 The Associated Press correspondent at Washington announces that the low point of available Allied shipping has been passed a fortnight earlier than was expected. The officials are now confident that in the fu‘ ure available shipping w:ll steadily increase.42 words
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Article43 1918-02-25 8 Capetown, February 22. In the Union Assembly, General Botha announced that owing to the Klip river overflowing, half the town of Ladysmith is under water from two to five feet deep. A number of houses had subsided. Eightynve families were destitute.43 words
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231 1918-02-25 8 CONDEMNED BY MR. GOMPERS. London, February 21. It is noteworthy that American Socialists refused to attend the Inter-Allied Socialist Conference in London. Mr. Gompers telegraphing to Mr. Arthur Henderson expressdd his belief that German influences inspire the London conference. Moreover the British delegation is confined to representatives231 words
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Article89 1918-02-25 8 INVESTIGATION BY FIRST LORD. London, February 22. In the House of Commons Mr Bonar Law stated that the First Lord of the Admiralty went to the Mediterranean three weeks ago in connection with the work of he navy there. He expected to return .next week, Replving to89 words
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Article115 1918-02-25 8 London, February 22. Colonel Repingtou and Mr Gwynue Editor of the Morning Post fined £lOO each. Colonel Repington and Mr Gwyune were ordered to pay forty and fifty guineas costs respectively. Notice of appeal was given. Magistrate’s Rebuke. The magistrate referring to the defendants’ argument that the115 words
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Article37 1918-02-25 8 ESCAPE FROM GERMANY. Amsterdam, February 21. The famous French aviators Garros and Marchal, who flew over Berlin last year and fell near the Russian lines, have now escaped from Germany and arrived in Holland.37 words
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Article199 1918-02-25 8 [Havas Telegram.] Paris, February 22, —The second anniversary of the opening of the Battle of Verdun which was commemorated vesterday, finds, says the Times the French Army several miles nearer to the ine from which the German Crown Prince launched his great offensive on February 2lsb. 1916,[Havas Telegram.] - 199 words
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Article244 1918-02-25 8 THE COMING OFFENSIVE. Washington, February 20. Mr Baker, War Secretary, in his weekly review, points out that the Germans and their allies are apparently ready to take the offensive in the west where the bulk of the German forces are now assembled. Advices received show that244 words
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Article119 1918-02-25 8 BRITISH RAIDS. London, February 23. A British Italian official report says During the past week w« nude successfu raids across the Piave taking soma prisoners. Our aeroplanes made several successful bombiog raids and also destroyed a dirigible shed. Since we arrived in Italy we have destroyed 58 hostile aeroplanes119 words
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Article177 1918-02-25 8 London, February 21. In the Housp of Commons, Major Baird, Parliamentary Secretary to the Air Board, mentioned that in September last British airmen on the west front definitely destroyed 139 enemy machines, drove down 122 uncontrolled and in a single day enabled the artillery successfully to177 words
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Article63 1918-02-25 8 ALLIED ADVANCES. London, February 23. An East Africa official report says: We dislodged the enemy in the Lujenda valley, and forced their retirement southwards towards the Upper Lurio River. We took some prisoners in the vicinities of Mtarika and Luvwmbulaboma. The Portuguese re-occupied Maloktera. The British are following63 words
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Article54 1918-02-25 8 MR. BONAR LAW’S APPEAL. London, February 21. Mr. Bonar Law in appealing to the public to buy war bonds says •< at this moment its is more imperative than ever that we at home should do our part to support the great cause for which those dear to54 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article34 1918-02-25 8 London, February 21. French shipping returns show that arrivals were 919 and departures 876. The sinkings were nil, unsuccessfully attacked 3. The Italian returns show that two steamers were sunk.34 words
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Article175 1918-02-25 8 Sunk. j QO 00 80 O Week ended. «> Over Under o •C S 1600 1600 jg tons. tons. O 2nd Sept. 828 743 3 0 1 2th 1005 1047 1 5 3 96th 980 894 2 2 2 13rd 995 1010 7 5 0 30th 998175 words
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Article165 1918-02-25 8 ’ll e following is a list of previous Italian losses as cabled by Reuter:— Week ended. Arrivals. Sailings. Sunk. S tiling Steamships. an. 2nd Sept. 467 1 1 9th Sept. 544 460 0 0 16th Sept. 493 497 1 1 23rd Sept. 540 470 6 1 30th165 words
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Article49 1918-02-25 8 OVER A HUNDRED MISSING. Paris, February 21 The transport Dives was torpedoed on Feb. lefc on the voyage to Bougie from Marseilles with an e-'corted convoy. No submarine was sighted. There were 339 passenger’, including 301 troops, a crew of 55. One hundred and ten are missing.49 words
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Article30 1918-02-25 8 Cadiz, February 23. Twenty eight survivors of the torpedoed Spanish steamer Marcaspso, which was proceeding to New York, were picked up at sea and landed at Cadiz.30 words
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Article110 1918-02-25 8 QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT. London, February 20 In the House of Commons, Mr. Lynch asked for information regarding the recent German raid in the Channel. Dr. Macnamara replied that the answer would involve a detailed account of our despositions 'which it was undesirable to give. The contention that110 words
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Article12 1918-02-25 8 London, Februarv 22. The Navy Estimates provide for 450,000 men.12 words
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Advertisement60 1918-02-25 8 NOTICE, ADVERTISEMENTS ON TRAM CARS. 'THE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS A Ltd. having acquired from the Penang Agency Co. all the interests and exclusive rights of the Municipal Contract for advertising on and in the Tramcars of Penang, all communications regarding existing or future contracts and applications for terms &c. should60 words
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Advertisement334 1918-02-25 8 1814 ICMD* YEARS. 1914 I J JOHN K HADDON I W AND CO. K. J Export and Import K Agents I K For ONE HUNDRED YEARS in S S the CITY OF LONDON we have Bi acted as Buying and Selling v| BL Agents for Traders, Storekeepers, O Growers of334 words
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Article2189 1918-02-25 9 DR. GLENNIE’S STATEMENT. AT SINGAPORE. At Friday’s meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners, Dr. Glennie delivered an address on the subject of plague in Singapore and the steps which are being taken to -deal with it. It was to be gathered from Dr. Glenni’s remarks that the present2,189 words
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Article65 1918-02-25 9 The Band will play tbe following pro irftinme of music at the Esplanade frov 5 p.m to-day 1 Overture Soft D'Automne Bovill on 2 Alexander’s Ragtime Band ...Berlin 3 Selection Il Trov atore ...Verdi 4. Waltz The Dancing Mistress ...Higgs 5. Selection La Favourita Donizetti 6 Two65 words
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Article21 1918-02-25 9 The homeward mail I”) closes at 10 a.m. on Thursday registration till 9 am. and parcels till 8 a.m.21 words
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WAR ITEMS.
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Article300 1918-02-25 9 Allahabad, February 16.—The “Pioneer’s” Cairo correspondent confirms statements current that the ex-Khedive Abbas Hilmy Pasha took a hand in the negotiations with Italy before that power entered the European War in 1914. When the Prince was in Switzerland with his companions, one of them, Yussef Saddik300 words
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Article143 1918-02-25 9 London February s.—Mr. Ward Price says that the most striking feature of fighting on the Italian front is the prominence of aeroplanes. Italian, French and British have forced twelve enemy machines to crash on to the mountain slopes. London, February 1. —The Sassari Brigade which gained the143 words
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Article98 1918-02-25 9 London, January 31. —The Copenhagen correpondent of the “Morning Post” hears from Berlin that the Germans are greatly annoyed by the new anti-submarine devices. It is stated that British merchantmen are employing strong lights which prevent the enemy judging their distance, size, speed, or outlines,98 words
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Article119 1918-02-25 9 London, January 29. —The “Times"’ Petrograd correspondent says that the Finns have obtained the assistance of Swedish troops who have already come into contact with Red Guards near Toraea. London, February I.—The Stockholm correspondent of the “Times” says that the Finnish deputation to Sweden seeks to obtain119 words
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Article30 1918-02-25 9 London, January 31. —According to the Madrid “Heraldo,” an ex-Liberal Minister attributes to Count Romanones the opinion that the moment has come to defend Spain against Germany.30 words
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Article74 1918-02-25 9 London, February 5. —The New York correspondent of the “Times” says that Mr. Gerard, the former United States Ambassador in Berlin, told a meeting that there was no chance of starving out Germany or of winning through a German revolution. A revolution was impossible until the men74 words
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Article105 1918-02-25 9 London February 6.—The Amsterdam cor. respondent of the “Daily Express’’ says that Kuehlmann and Czemin were brought to Berlin to draft a peace treaty with the Ukraine providing for the export of large quantities of cereals to Germany. This was the chief topic at the Crown105 words
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Article33 1918-02-25 9 London, February 5. —At a meeting at Aberdeen, engineers’ apprentices decided to join the army in a body if Clyde engineers go on strike in opposition to the Manrower Bill.33 words
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Article21 1918-02-25 9 London, February s.—The employees of one Glasgow firm have passed a resolution pledging their whole-hearted support of Government.21 words
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Article112 1918-02-25 9 ’London, February 13. —An Amsterdam telegram from Constantinople says the coffin with the body of Abdul Hamid was conveyed by sea from Begler Bey Palace to the Old Serai Palace. Prayers for the dead were offered in the mosque of St. Sophia. The burial took112 words
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99 1918-02-25 9 London, February 14.—General Von Liebert writing in the “Taeglische Rundschau” says that every German soldier is now certain that an end must be made in 1918. The western battle line is occupied by the latest classes. It is their greatest undertaking and also promises99 words
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Article370 1918-02-25 9 According to the Prime Minister, the preliminary work in preparation for the commencement of the building of steel steamers is to be undertaken at Williamstown. It has also been officially stated that the Public Works Department is making arrangements for the launching of the unfinished dredge Lady370 words
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Article172 1918-02-25 9 “France is more whole-heartedly in the war than any other Allied nation on our side, not excluding Great Britain, and, though its people are tired of the war, they will not throw up the sponge until they are beaten flat,” writes Quartermaster-Sergeant J. W. Phillips,172 words
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Article196 1918-02-25 9 A Coy. and Maxims P.V. v. The Rest P.V. A match between the above sides was played at the Esplanade, on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the Rest by 43 runs, after the winners had closured with only six wickets down. The scores were as follows The196 words
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Article154 1918-02-25 9 The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday A. Singles.—E. H. Everest v. H. Waugh (4) B. Singles.—E. A. Davies v. J. Tryner (5) A. S. Hall v. C. D. D. Hogan (6) E. Reimann v. E. A. Swan (3). C. Singles.—W. A. Fell v. J. Bond154 words
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Article471 1918-02-25 9 Serang’s Testimony. In Penang Second Court, to-day, two Hylams, Chan Yam and Goh Seing, were charged with the theft of a quantity of rubber on the 17th inst. from the steamer Flying Dragon. The booty, consisting of 3 sheets of fine rubber and one sheet of crepe,471 words
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Article105 1918-02-25 9 THE FLOODS IN BATAVIA. Batavia, February 20. lu the west of Batavia, the floods ar» rising in a disquieting ma”ner. The dyke» threaten to break. Nieuw Gondangdia, Kenonairih and Parapattan are flooded and may expect a great deal more water. Th» lower portions of tbe town have105 words
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Article32 1918-02-25 9 Transit Restrictions Removed. The State Veterinary Surgeon, 'Alor Stag, asks us to notify that the prohibition of thg transit of cattle from Kedah to Penang hek now been raised.32 words
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Article130 1918-02-25 9 Penang, February 25, 1918. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2,4 4 months' eight Bank ...2/4 3,8 3 ,i Credit ...2/4 1/2 3 ,i Documentary ...2/4 17/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Mouimphi Demand Bank o 3 days' sight Private130 words
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Article222 1918-02-25 9 Penang, February 25, 1918. Beef— coSoup p- catty 16—18 Roast 28—30 Steaks >, 28—30 Stew or Curry Meat 20—30 Rump Steak 28—80 Ox Tail each 35—-40 Tongue 50—56 Feet Heart 40—60 Liver per catty 40—45 Fillet of Beef «0—64 Pork— Pork per catty 60—62 Pork with fat 40—45222 words
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Advertisement23 1918-02-25 9 ALOR STAR March 30 th, 31 st, April Ist, GREAT EASTER FETE IN AID OF THE RED CROSS. 176—w 16-3 &tth a 29-323 words
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Article945 1918-02-25 10 *4 h fl a NAMES. 1 S’! <g i a I RUBBER (Dollar.) Alor Gajah Rubber Estate «9 on Amalgamated Malay Estates »?-80 i Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate »J&? Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates »H Ayer Molek Rubber Co. 30 t Ayer Panas Rubber Estates »9» »Yj Balgownie Rubber Estate945 words
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Article1638 1918-02-25 10 PRESIDENT WILSON’S MESSAGE. London, February 12.—A Washington message says: Mr. Wilson in an address to Congress implied to the speeches of the German Chancellor and Count Czernin on January 24th. The President said that Count Czernin’s reply was directed to his address of January Bth.1,638 words
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Article144 1918-02-25 10 Oh, to be in England Now that April’s there; And whoever wakes in England Sees, some morning, unaware, That the lowest boughs and the brushwood sheaf Round the elm-tree bole are in tiny leaf, While the chaffinch sings on the orchard bough In England— now 11. And144 words
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Advertisement531 1918-02-25 10 “GUARANTEED 7 UNDER THE PURE FOOD DRUGS ACT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. On every bottle of Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills sold in the United States of America there is placed an extra label, bearing a number an d word “Guaranteed” which denotes that the proprietors of Dr. Morse s531 words
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525 1918-02-25 11 t The resolution on the reporb on the working of the 'ncome-Tax Act, 11 of 1886 in Barma for the trienniuna 1914-15 to 1916 17 says:I The average annual net collections of income-tax during the three years which ended on the 31st March, 1917525 words
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Article261 1918-02-25 11 Rome, December 7.—When the facts of the Austrian occupation of Italian territory are known, as they will be in a few day-, the world will gasp with horror. Hostages have been taken in the occupied Italian district-, exactly as in Serbia and Belgium, to be executed if any261 words
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Advertisement693 1918-02-25 11 s Special Conditions Require g Special Consideration i 3 i The Firestone Tropical Special Tyre 95 has been specially made to meet jg 'jg local conditions. Sea-watered roads, 95 .5 climate, air pressure, etc., have jg ail been taken into consideration. 95 95 m i« S ■■■■i™■*■■■HiMß■ j I 95693 words
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