Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 February 1918
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Title Section20 1918-02-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 49. VOL. LXXVI. THURSDAY, 28ih FEBRUARY, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Article82 1918-02-28 2 MONARCHIST VICTORY. Madrid, February 26. The Spanish elections, which were conducted under a Liberal Government, produced a great surprise. The Socialists and Republicans almost disappeared, the famous Republican leader, Senor Derroux, being defeated. The Monarchist parties, comprising Liberals and conservatives of various groups, secured some 300 seats. It82 words
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Article78 1918-02-28 2 Loudon, February 26. Field Marshal Hug reports ’the repulse of raids north-west of Sb. Quentin, at Ballecourt and east of Vermelles. There was reciprocal artillery fire northeast and east of Ypres. Naval Aircraft’s Raids. London, February 26. The Admiralty reports that aircraft on Monday night dropped many78 words
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Article44 1918-02-28 2 L' udon, February 26. Reuter’s correspondent with the American Army in France says the Americans had their first experience with gas in an attack to the north-west of Tout on the 26tb inst. Mutual artillerying continues. American guns are shelling Montsec.44 words
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Article28 1918-02-28 2 Zurich, February 26. A Dresden wire says .negotiations are proceeding for the union of Saxony and Li’huania with Prince Fredrick Christian as King of Lithuania.28 words
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Article51 1918-02-28 2 Roma, February 26. The Italian press is unanimous that Count Hertling’s speech leaves the situation unchanged. The Allies must discard xs an illusion the eveutul separation of Austria-Hungary from Germany and firmly prepare to meet the offensive of the enemy army which will follow the Chancellor’s pacifist51 words
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Article12 1918-02-28 2 London, February 25. The silver market is steady, with small business.12 words
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Article200 1918-02-28 2 The Colombo Exchange Banks issued the following circular on February Bth. ”In consequence of the very limited d°mand in Colombo for remittances to London and the allotment of Council Bills which the local Exchange Banks are receiving from week to week, the Exchange banks are faced200 words
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Article38 1918-02-28 2 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, February 28. At Singapore rubber auctions 1227 tons were catalogued. The demand was poor and erratic, with prices lower. Fine pale $B9 ribbed smoked $B3, and the others $ll down.38 words
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Article25 1918-02-28 2 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, February 28 Mess s Fraser Co’s report states that rubber shares are weaker, and tins momentarily quieter.25 words
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Article39 1918-02-28 2 Mar I,—“The Court Cards,” Empire Theatre, Mar 2.—P010 Match, Selangor v. Penang. Sepoy Lines, Penang, 5 p.m. Mar 30.—P.V.R C. Shoot, (Deliberate) 7am Mar 31.—P.V.R.C. Shoot, (Rapids) 7 a m. Mar 30-31 and Apr I,—North Kedah Our39 words
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Article877 1918-02-28 2 THE WESTERN FRONT. London February 16, —Taking all fronts, the past week has probably been the quietest since the out-break of war. Every where there have been only minor operations; in fact there was more actual fighting in Russia, who considers herself out of the war. On877 words
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Article834 1918-02-28 2 Mr. and Mrs. W. Frew have left Singapore for Ipoh, via Penang. Lord Montagu of Beaulieu passed through Colombo to India by the Talaimannar route. I Lieut. Joseph Lee, the “Black Watch Poet,” who was recently reported missing, is a prisoner, unwounded and well, at Karlsruhe. The834 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement443 1918-02-28 2 ’'LiAftG Ln a2LjLITJL. Rates of Casual Advertise meats. FOR SALE. TO LET. SITUATIONS VACANT. ETB. Minimum Charge $2.00 For 1 insertion 1.20 per inch 2 insertions M 1.10 w 3 0.95 4 0.85 I* h 016 9 060 M 12 or more insertions 0.50 Advertisements are charged by sp&9C A443 words
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Advertisement173 1918-02-28 2 TOWN HALL. TO-NIGHT! “THE GINKS" In NOVELTY, COMEDY and WILD WEST. HALF PROFITS IN AID OF THE RED CROSS. Under the Distinguished Patronage of THE HON. W. G MICHELL, Resident Councillor. Refreshments by SHAFTESBURY CAFE. BOOKING AT ROBINSON'S. Doors Open 9 p.m. Commence 9-3° P ,m r n efieeks When173 words
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Miscellaneous399 1918-02-28 2 I B I I" t Proprietor H. J. A. HOLM. Manager THOMAS SHAFTO 1I ‘ffiwo Important Announcements, INO. 1. Commencing at 9-15 To-morrow. The Empire Management are delighted to present to Penang Theatre Goers EDGAR WARWICK’S clever combination O f Talented Artists inc court taros I AND THEIR JOKER. Brighter399 words
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Article1047 1918-02-28 3 ESTATE HOSPITALS QUESTION. A general meeting of the Klang District Planters’ Association was held at the Klang Club on February 20th, when there were present Messrs E B Prior (Chairman), C Hammond Smith R N Hendrie, D C Ainger, R D Greenhill, V J Davidson, C A Buxton1,047 words
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Article446 1918-02-28 3 The eighth annual general meeting of Pantai, Ltd., was held on Saturday, at the registered offices, Gresham House, Singapore. The chairman, Mr. W. L. Watkins, presided, and the others present were Messrs. F. W. Collins, J. M. Sime (directors), A. W. Bean and W. P. Plummer (for the446 words
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Article459 1918-02-28 3 July 7.—Wild price movements were the rule in tin during the past week. In the thoroughly dislocated state of the market, owing to the official regulations, prices came down £l4 to £l7 per ton, to £260 for forward metal and £266 for cash metal, but almost459 words
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Advertisement968 1918-02-28 3 SITUATION WANTED. The Ayer Weng (Rahman) T) Y A EUROPEAN of long residence in Development and Prospecting Jls Straits position as Assistant on an r* A |aj gstabe, storekeeper or such work requiring VO., LfLU. g Op e vision of labour etc. Speaks Tamil (Incorporated in Penang). ftQ d Malay968 words
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Advertisement311 1918-02-28 3 n LINSEED OIL. WHITE ZINC PAINTS. COLOURED PAINTS, TURPENTINE. b 1 I J. B. White Bros. J“UON BRAND 1 ENGLISH PORTLAND CEMENT. 1 t R rj 2 Sandilands, Battery J 4 co., PCNANG. E —iai ii —ibi —h —iwj SYNOLEOI The Oil Bound Washable Distemper for Interior and Exterior Decorations311 words
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Article19 1918-02-28 4 Mans. —On February 28, ot the Maternity Hospva', Penang, to Mrs. Mann, wife of Inspect-or Mann, a daughter.19 words
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Article1167 1918-02-28 4 Those on the look-ont for food for pessimism will find iu the present situation several things on which despondent and defeatist minds unay be disposed to dwell with melancholy satisfaction. But even in the worst news from Russia and the evidence, furnished by the appeal of Mr.1,167 words
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Article1722 1918-02-28 4 Whatever may be the case ia regard to robber shipments to the Tia for American marked the America. United States is to receive tin direct from Malaya. On December 29th an announcement was made in Washington that a supp'y of tin from the Straits for import into1,722 words
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Article27 1918-02-28 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin inPenang was $146.25 per picul, business done. Tin ii quoted in London to-day an £314 spot, and £3ll three months.27 words
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Article68 1918-02-28 4 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. advise us that the under-mentioned prices wer-.-realised for rubber sold by them at their two auction sales held this week Smoked diamond sheet No 1 $76 to $B2 Smoked diamond sheet No 2 58 74 Unsmoked sheet No 2 50 51 Crepe, fine68 words
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Advertisement404 1918-02-28 4 PRITCHARD'S Perfumery Depurimeal. ’ihgjjjl ZENOBIA NATURAL feE» ROGER AND cfILLETS PERFUMES. PERFUMES. $2.25. »3.25 *5.50 *2 25. $4 75 *7 25 YARDLEYS PERFUMES. Atkinson’s Perfumes. $2.10 $2.60 I $1 80, $3 00 &$5 25 I r Jl'o n r v?B i. |jjj\ '%V^TKIHSONL u < 0 JM jk. s*T| Bo’«»<Street404 words
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Advertisement94 1918-02-28 4 Stay Where Everybody Stays. “E. O.” NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE “PINANG GAZETTE." The •übecriptlon 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 of94 words
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Miscellaneous39 1918-02-28 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard I'imea High Watar Low Water. To day. 1.22 a.m. 7.56 a.m. 144 p.m. 8 9 pm. To MORROW. 12.46 a.m. 8.15 a.m. 2.6 p.m. 8.30 p.m39 words
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Article187 1918-02-28 5 THE ADVANCE ON PETROGRAD. COUNT BERTLING’S SPEECH. SPANISH ELECTIONS. The Monarchist parties in Spain, the Liberals and Conservatives, have been returned by a large majority, the Republicans receiving surprisingly small rapport. The Germ n troops have occupied Pskoff 160 miies south-west of Petrograd, an event which is187 words
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BRITISH FRONT.
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Article332 1918-02-28 5 [Rueter’s Telegrams.] London, February 26. Fiely Marshal Haig reports We drove oft raiders near St. Quentin and Pa»schend&ne. We took a few prisoners on the northern pprt of the front. The enemy artillery was active at Cambrai, in the Sharpe va'ley, at Armentieres and Ypres.[Rueter’s Telegrams.] - 332 words
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Article62 1918-02-28 5 BRITISH ASCE N DANCY. London, February 26. lhe Air announces that from February Ist to 22nu the Royal Flying Corps brought down 7-5 enemy machines and drove down 39. T"e anti-aircraft guns brought do.wn eix. We lost 28. Our bomoers dropped 65 tons in the tame period.62 words
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Article146 1918-02-28 5 ALLIED PREPARATIONS. London, February 26. Reuter’s correspondent at the French Headquarters, wiring on February 25tb, says as the season advances, and the shadow of the expected German offensive looms larger, it is comforting to know the French are ready in every sector of the long line to146 words
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Article179 1918-02-28 5 THE NEW SCHEME. London, February 26. In the House of Commons, introducing the estimates for the Department of Overseas Trade, Sir A, D. Steel-Maitland stated that out of sixteen Imperial Trade Commissioners, thirteen were sanctioned and nine actually appointed. He emphasised the necessity for up-to-date information regarding the179 words
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Article199 1918-02-28 5 A GREAT SUCCESS Loudon, February 26. Mr. Bonar Law, in a speech at the Aldwych Club, said ths National War Bonds were an assured success. Not including money given direct by Bankers, war 'bonds had already raised more than the total new money secured by the pei cent199 words
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Article104 1918-02-28 5 A BROADER BASIS. Lon lon, February 26. A Conference of the Labour Parry met under the chairmanship of Mr Purdy, with the object! of broadening the basis of the English Labour Parry, and to arrange for admission of individuals as distinct from the organised labour parties. I.104 words
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Article22 1918-02-28 5 London, February 26. A telegram from Sydney says Mr. Cook accompanies Mr. Hughes to the Imperial Conference in England.22 words
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Article45 1918-02-28 5 Lonaon, February 26. A telegram from Rotterdam says a further batch of released British prisoners, all Mons herots, has arrived at Scbeveningen for internment in Holland. Their train was detained at Cologne three hours, apparently owing to mil?ary transports going westwards.45 words
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Article932 1918-02-28 5 SPEECH IN THE REICHSTAG. Amsterdam, February 25. Count Bertling, speaking in the Reichstag, referring to the speech of Mr. Runciman, said if the latter meant peace would be brought nearer if belligerent representatives met in conclave to discuss individual questions, he agreed, especially as regards Belgium. “As I932 words
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Russia
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Article822 1918-02-28 5 DIPLOMATISTS REAVE. Loudon, February 26. A telegram from Petrograd says the American, Japanese, Chinese and Brazilian diplomatists have departed for the Russian interior. They will probably go to Vologda and await developments. The British and French Embassies will remain till the last moment. Petrograd's Danger. Petrograd, February 26.822 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article87 1918-02-28 5 AUSTRIAN ACTIVITY. London, February 26. A correspondent at the Italian Headquarters says the Austrians have been actively organizing their forces in the past two months, broadening roads, installing aerial and cable transports, with unusually large cars, with a view to reinforcing threatened points without the delay in climbing.87 words
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Article68 1918-02-28 5 CANADA’S PARL' IN THE WAR. Montreal, Februaiy 26. The Carnegie Corporation has presented to the McGill University a million dollars in recognition of the Instituiou’s “devoted service and saciifice towards Canada’s part in the war.” The letter accompanying the notification refers to the award as an expression of68 words
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Article48 1918-02-28 5 OUTBREAK OF LAWLESSNESS. London, Februaiy 26. The Press Bureau states that an outbreak of lawlessness in County Clare necessitated on Sunday the sending of additionU troops to assist the Police. The County has been declared a special military area under the Defence of the Realm Act.48 words
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Article42 1918-02-28 5 London, February 26. The Press Bureau states that at a meeting of the Irish Convention, the Chairman reported the results of the delegation to the Cabinet, and, after discussion, the Convention adjourned till Wednesday to consider Sir Horace Plunkett’s report.42 words
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Article39 1918-02-28 5 AN ACTIVE PROPAGANDIST. Washington, February 25. Private papers which were seized revealed that Captain Henkes bad been corresponding with Count Bernstorff and had contributed to German, Austrian and Turkish funds, and that he was an active propagandist.39 words
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Article20 1918-02-28 5 New York, February 26. Revolutionary outbreaks at Costa Rica, engineered by pro-Germans, were promptly i suppressed.20 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article367 1918-02-28 5 SINGAPORE LAWYER RESCUED. Copenhagen, February 26. The Spanish steamer Igoizmendi, captured by the German raider Wolf, stranded east of the Skaw lighthouse, with a German prize crew on board, also passengers and crews of half a dozen of the sunken ships. A number of passengers were rescued,367 words
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Article27 1918-02-28 5 B Ih'-o, February 27. The Spanish steamer N'-guri, bound from New York for Ma-s-ilif-s, was torpedoed.. The crew we:e la ded <>n Fern Island.27 words
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Article55 1918-02-28 5 NO PATJEN S *>N BOARD. JL’idm-. February 26. The Admiralty reports <■ ar. tne Hospital Ship G’enart C-s le (6,807 ions) outward bound, with »11 light- burning, was sunk in the Bristol Channel at tour yesterday morning. No patients were ab >ard. An American destroyer lauded i-urvivors.55 words
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Article94 1918-02-28 5 MR. BARN EAPPEAL. Lo don, February 26. In the House of C -mmons M' G N Barnes appealed to th? m?n in the shipyards to put their backs into their work. He said in the month l as th-n half the estimated number of ships were turned out.94 words
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Article106 1918-02-28 5 VESSEL STILL VISIBLE. St John’s, February 25. Lloyd’s states that people are still on board the Flor zel, which only the forecastle is above wat.or. A rock-t line was got on board after uars. owe tnere was no response. The s?a is iug, and it is expected is106 words
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Article41 1918-02-28 5 SOLDIERS’ RETURNS. O tuwa, February 26. Voting by Canadian soldi- in France Canada and the United btaies adds eight members to the Unionist P«r>y in Parliament. The voting of the Canadians in Britain has not yet been anuoui ced.41 words
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Article377 1918-02-28 6 Expected At Verdun. London, January 14. —A well known neutral who has just arrived in Paris from Berlin states: —“A great offensive will be decided upon by Germany directly the weather conditions allow the main blow to be aimed Bt Verdun, with secondary offensives against Calais and377 words
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Article67 1918-02-28 6 London, January 19. —The Petrograd Correspondent of the United Press Association states: —“Wholesale disaffections are spreading in the Austro-German armies. Entire Austrian .companies have been shot for sympathising with Russian Socialism, ffwenty-five thousand armed Germans have joined the fast-growing number of deserters. Von Hindenburg is strenuously endeavourjug67 words
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Article107 1918-02-28 6 London, January 9. —The Post-War Reconstruction Committee, dealing with forestry, in its final report calls attention to the fact that Great Britain was poorer in timber on the outbreak of war than any European Bat ion except Portugal. Among the surprises of the war had been the107 words
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Article97 1918-02-28 6 New York, January 16.—The Washington Correspondent of the New York “Tribune” Bays: —“Dr. Romulo Naon, the Argentine ambassador, is about to visit Buenos Ayres. He will insist upon the declaration of war by the Argentine against Germany, failing which he will resign. Dr. Naon has powerful97 words
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Article39 1918-02-28 6 London, January 22. —The “ExpressI'’ 1 States that Sir Philip Nash has been appointed Director-General of Transportation for all the Allies. The paper adds that the appointment constitutes another step in the direction of unified control.39 words
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Article46 1918-02-28 6 Washington, January 16.—A bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives providing for the infliction of a fine of £l,OOO and five years' imprisonment upon restaurant proprietors who fail to observe the meatless and wheatless days proclaimed under the food economy46 words
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Article51 1918-02-28 6 New York, January 16.—M. Thomas, formerly French Minister of Munitions, stated in an interview in Paris that the French will most strongly oppose the taking of a plebiscite in Alsace to decide the future of the province, because a German ballot kWould not give a fair51 words
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Article567 1918-02-28 6 The “Spectator, referring to Mr. Lloyd George’s speech, says:—“lf the principle of redemption be not honestly and thoroughly carried out we shall have the seeds of future wars. When the veil is lifted upon the German colonies it will be found that the horrors of German rule567 words
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Article81 1918-02-28 6 Grand Admiral von Tirpitz has made the following statement in an interview in Berlin —“While we must keep the Flanders coast, the annexation of Belgium is unnecessary, and a solution could be found.” He declined, however, to make a statement about the reported resignation of Von81 words
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Article234 1918-02-28 6 The Berne correspondent of the New York “World”' states: —“I interviewed a prominent neutral, who has returned after several months spent in Germany. He says the food situation is a tragedy, and only the richest are able to stave off the pangs of hunger. Dogs ar© seldom234 words
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Article41 1918-02-28 6 London, January 22.—Several Australians are among the repatriated soldiers from Germany who have arrived in London. Thirty have been admitted to King George’s hospital, and eleven others to the Ist London General Hospital. All the men are well.41 words
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295 1918-02-28 6 A precis of the Netherlands Indies War Profits Tax, 1917, has been drawn up by Mr. Wykeham Price (Batavia). The following are the brief provisions: The tax is to the raised on increase of income or profits as the result of war, unless the contrary295 words
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Article57 1918-02-28 6 Cairo, January 9.—A Government mission, which was sent to the Red Sea coast to inspect oil fields, has returned. It reports that there are several new springs, promising a plentiful supply, and that the oil will be easy to extract. It is considered that57 words
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Article451 1918-02-28 6 Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Thursday, the 14th February, 1918. Present:—W. Peel Esq., President; A. F. Goodrich Esq. F. Duxbury Esq. Yeoh Guan Soek Esq. and Chee Wor Lok Esq. Absent: A. M. Goodman Esq. Quah Beng Kee Esq. 1. The minutes of451 words
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Article115 1918-02-28 6 —Ex. I defy any mere man to emulate the kind of courage recently shown by a lady shopper in the north of London. Seeing another person served with some butter, the heroine of the story asked for half a pound, but was refused on the score that—Ex. - 115 words
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Article137 1918-02-28 6 —“Morning Post.” That (enslavement to Germany) is the fate of Russia, and it will be the fate of this country also, as well as of her Allies, if we do not win this war. We all remember some few months ago how the Russian democrats were assuring Germany—“Morning Post.” - 137 words
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Advertisement327 1918-02-28 6 Important Notice. VV E BEQ T 0 ’NFORM the pub!k that we have secured the F. M. S. Government contract for the conveyance of His Majesty’s M aj t from Pral Station to Klian Intan and vice-versa. Seats in the Mail Cars can be reserved at our Butterworth Office. WE327 words
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Miscellaneous133 1918-02-28 6 That (enslavement to Germany) is the fate of Russia, and it will be the fate of this country also, as well as of her Allies, if we do not win this war. We all remember some few months ago how the Russian democrats were assuring Germany in the kindest terms133 words
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Article490 1918-02-28 7 RUBBER ASSOCIATION. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held in the Exchange Room Mr F H Darke (Chairman) presided and there wete also present Mr H Price (Deputy Chairman) and Messrs W P MiPer, J J Bendin, J M490 words
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Article290 1918-02-28 7 Again the arm-chair critics are crying oub for the Fleet to bombard Zeebrugge, Ostend and other naval bases of the enemy on the grounds that till they are destroyed and rhe U-boats driven elsewhere the submarine campaign will never be grappled with. A review of naval history290 words
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Article116 1918-02-28 7 The preliminary inquiry into a charge of murder against a nonia named Chan Siew Yin was concluded in the third police court, Singapore Accused, who reserved h»r defence, was committed for trial. Mr T D Parsons appeared for the defence. It is alleged that on December 29116 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article331 1918-02-28 7 [To the Editor.of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir,-— Might I trouble the writer of the letter in the Pinang Gazette of the 26th inst. under the heading Should stage plays be encouraged in schools to kindly let us know what particular form of theatricals of which particular331 words
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Article578 1918-02-28 7 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —Since Mr. S. E. Mathieu in the preface to his article The Future of Siamese Malaya has thought it opportune to give vent to his personal feelings against Swiss Firm,” we should be glad if you will reserve578 words
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Article217 1918-02-28 7 To-night at 9-30 in the Town Hall, the first of three performances will be given by the Ginks a company whose repertoire comprises grand opera, novelty, comedy and sensation. lhe company has had a fine reception in the Eash, and there should be good attendances at the217 words
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Article325 1918-02-28 7 AT THE “EMPIRE.’’ To-morrow evening lovers of good music and dainty humour will find in the opening performance of the Court Cards, a programme of exceptional quality. With artists of the calibre of the Cards with a bright sparkling and original performance and with artistic costuming and325 words
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Article288 1918-02-28 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, February 28. At a meeting of the Selangor Branch of the F.M.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Hon. Mr. Hampshire announced that he had interviewed Sir Edward Brockman with reference to the rubber export duty. Sir Edward Brockman was sympathetic. Mr. Hampshire288 words
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Article694 1918-02-28 7 WITH A FOREWORD BY MR. H. G. WELLS. The letter that follows has just reached me from France. It is too good not to print and too characteristic for comment. The writer underrates his powers when he asks me to translate him to the British public. I694 words
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Article349 1918-02-28 7 How stands the King of Spain That is a question, says a London correspondent in mail week, often asked by students of Continental politics, who find little satistion or explanation in the censored cables from Madrid. Here is the opinion of a great Spanish authority: The King,349 words
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Article421 1918-02-28 7 Germany’s Conditions for the Supply of Iron. A striking instance of the attempts of Germany to compel the Dutch shipbuilders to subscribe to the German War Loan and of the German devices to secure freight and shipping after the war, has recently come to light. Germany, having421 words
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466 1918-02-28 7 The report of the Directors to be submitted to the twelfth ordinary general meeting of shareholders to be held at the Registered Office of the Company No. 1, Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday, sth March states The directors beg to sumbit th© duly audited466 words
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Article101 1918-02-28 7 The total of the earns collected from the date of the formation of the Committee up to December 31st last amounts to $l5 469 40, which have been distributed as follows Croix Rouge $5,753.95, Seccars National $2,803.76, Vestiaire da XVlemo Arrondissement $2.803.76, Villages De-’ vahtes $1.257.09,101 words
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Article132 1918-02-28 7 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged $6,479.68 Feb 20th Night Bird $lO, Gand M P $2, John G Brown $lO, Henry Syer $lO, Mrs Bright $5, Mrs Goodrich $5, Muka Merrah slo Total $6,531.68 Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will be given132 words
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158 1918-02-28 7 The report of the Committee for the year ending 31st December, 1917, shows that the Income and Expenditure Account for the year shows a profit of $1,089.82 as compared with $1,682 95 for the previous year. Allowances amounting to $1,269.68 have been made for depreciation.158 words
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Article173 1918-02-28 7 London, January 14.—The Daily Chronicle publishes a long article from Dublin emphasising the fact that these are critical days for the Irish Convention, and urging the necessity for a settlement of the Irish question on the basis of autonomy within the Empire. “It is now,” the writer says,173 words
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202 1918-02-28 7 Washington, January 29. —Secretary of War Baker, speaking in front of the Senate committee on military affairs, made a profound impression yesterday afternoon when he stated that when the present investiga tion of the war department’s conduct of the war thus far was finished it202 words
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