Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 August 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-08-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 179. VOL. LXXVI. THURSDAY. Ist AUGUST, 1918. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement622 1918-08-01 1 jyiriririrunrr i~\nj~_n.ru~irir~ir~/] JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA I Next Door to The Dispensary. < 1 |z IF YOU HAVE NOT TRIED State Express become the all-time I f ~~3r < W T WV Y Y I friend of every man who smokes ZTr/ft l%. K R |\n I I I I622 words
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Advertisement17 1918-08-01 1 I rvnnymede] I HOTEL, j I GARAGE I New Cars for Eire. I j «>1 I OHBKOMMBIOMKKOMBOKBMO17 words
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Article217 1918-08-01 2 THE OFFICE BEARERS. [Fbom Oub Own Cobbbsponmnt. Kuala Lumpur, August 1. Yesterday’s meeting at Kuala Lumpur resulted in the unanimous constitution of a United Council of Malaya. Rules were passed, and delegates allotted to the number of sixty, the Planters’ Association of Malaya securing seventeen. The217 words
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Article923 1918-08-01 2 A meeting of the Selangor branch of the F M S Chamber of Commerce was held in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. From the “M.M report we take thn following Mr H P Clodd, who presided, addressed the meeting as follows You have been asked to attend this923 words
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Article366 1918-08-01 2 I. —Ex. Bismarck used to wish himself back in the'days of Charlemagne; then, as he said, he might have transferred the Alsatians to Posen and have planted the Prussian Poles between the Rhine and the Vosges. As it was, he never got beyond an embarrassed persecution inI.—Ex. - 366 words
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282 1918-08-01 2 The Shanghai Club was sued before Sir Havilland de Sausmarez in the British Supreme Court by Mr. Gordius Nielson in an action charging wrongful dismissal from membershop. The claim is for a declaration that the plaintiff is still a member of the Club and282 words
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Article71 1918-08-01 2 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previousl y acknowledged $8,127.67 Mr F N Syor $5, Mr G H Syer $3, Messrs Pritchard Co., $37, Mrs Jamieson $lO, Mrs Saye $5. Total $8.187.67 M. P. Sate, Hon Treas. Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will be71 words
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Article882 1918-08-01 2 GEN. HORVATH HEADS ONE,ANOTHER DECLARED IN VLADIVOSTOK. Vladivostok, July 12.—A declaration by the Provisional Government of Siberia formed at Vladivostok has been promu'gated notifying Allies and neutrals that it has assumed the functions of government in Siberia. A proclamation was published in Vladivostok yesterday whereby General882 words
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Advertisement516 1918-08-01 2 For sale two skater Swift Light Car I l pwfect running order. Price $1,300- Apply No. 187, c/o Pinang Gazette» FOR SALE CHEAP One New 4 b.p. Triumph Motor Bicycle, engine suitable for rep acing lu old frame. Apply Box No. 186, c/o Pinang Gazette. PIANO FOR SALE Moutrie Piano,516 words
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Advertisement237 1918-08-01 2 T&o-nigbt! ’(so-nig^t!! I I empire! THEATRE PRESENTS «llllllllllllllllllllllllllliiiiinl {“UNDER HANDICAP,”! s 8 Act METRO Wonderplay. Adapted from the world-famous gs novel by JACKSON GREGORY. i LOCKWOOd! g again and “Under I Handicap S real Lockwood 1 Picture, full of 1 1 bravery, deter- i H mination ands HAROLD LOCKWOOD S237 words
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Article1003 1918-08-01 3 IMPORTANT PROPOSALS HELD IN ABEYANCE A meeting of the Legislative Council was held on Monday, H. E. the Governor, Sir Arthur Young, GCM G, KB E, presided, and the other members present were H E the General Officer Commanding MajofGeneral D H Ridout, C M G, C B,1,003 words
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104 1918-08-01 3 A very impo-tant agreement Ins been arrived at whereby the Government of the various shipbuilding and engineering centres will now be vested in committees of employersand representatives of the men. The Ad- iralty is to be the only Government Department to which the industry is to be104 words
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Article340 1918-08-01 3 VISCOONT ISHII'S PLEDGES. Boston, July B.—Viscount Ishii, Imperial Japanese Ambassador to tlm United States, speaking at a luncheon given in his honour by Mayor Andrew J Peters, said “litfell remember about two years ago I talked at the Fo eigu Office with your Ambassador. I asked His Excellency340 words
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72 1918-08-01 3 Atlantic City, July 12.—The Grand Lodge of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, one of the largest fraternal organizations in the United States, has ordered the prohibition of the use of enemy alien languages in any club house of the Elks. The Order72 words
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18 1918-08-01 3 Washington, July 12. Pres’dent Wilson has signed the $l2 000,000,000 Army Appropriatioh Bill',18 words
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Article49 1918-08-01 3 Washington, July 12.—The State Department announced the safe arrival in Teheran, Persia, of Mr Gordon Paddock, United States Consul at Tabriz. He left Tabriz more than a month ago when the Turks threatened thejtown ajd afterwards seized the Consulate and searhed the American hospital.49 words
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361 1918-08-01 3 SUICIDB OF THE MURDERER. Reports of the dastardly murder of Crown Police Sergeant Glendenning, in charge of the Tai O station, in Lantao Island reached Hongkong on the 17th. An Indian constable 818,. stationed at Tai O was charged at the Magistracy before Mr. Wolfe361 words
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Article40 1918-08-01 3 The other night I went to the theatre With a low-brow friend. And the orchestra played “Littl» Brown Jug.” And he thought It was the national anthem. And he stood up. And I did too. Darn him I—Ex.1 —Ex.40 words
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Advertisement852 1918-08-01 3 Experienced Shorthand-Typist DHOBY LIST. Wanted- Apply stating age, experience, .nd clary required to BOOK Specially Designed Box No. 183, o/o Pinang Gaulle, 852 _s_B 5 8 M and printed to suit every Household. One Book will last WANTED to purchase new or second hand Engine p'»“' 0(90 to loo for852 words
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Advertisement154 1918-08-01 3 “UTILITY" I Rubber Machines I MANUFACTURED BY I James Craig, Ltd. 1. I Bern nnmwiTa 12* 17* mini, g I MBIOB te 9' X 15* g 1 um < t i Bl 1 I g PRI6BS AND ILLUSTRATIONS ON g g APPLICATION TO LOCAL AGENTS st ~t I g I154 words
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Article1482 1918-08-01 4 Another instance of the manner in which political upheavals caused by the war are precipitating great and far-reaching changes in remote territories, which it is not yet possible to appreciate, is afforded by the action of the National Congress of Turkestan,” which has proclaimedjthe Government1,482 words
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Article1154 1918-08-01 4 The German press is telling its readers that the object of the The German offensive was not to gain Objective. ground, but to destroy the Allied forces—this after the retreat from the Marne. The argument is weak in the extreme whan applied to the events of the1,154 words
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Article54 1918-08-01 4 [From Our Own Corrbspotoent.] Singapore, August 1. At Singapore Rubber Auctions 1,170 tow were catalogued. There were very few active buyers. The demand was only fair, anj prices were down. Large quantities of all grades were bought in. Sheet was 47 to cents, and crepe cents. The54 words
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Article517 1918-08-01 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $lBO.OO per picul, business done. The Kinta Sanitary Board has decided tc name the new street, now being made, parallel to Hume Street, in the New Town, Ipoh, Russell Street. A meeting of the Council of the F.JI.S, Chamber of517 words
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Advertisement231 1918-08-01 4 Pritchard Company, Umited. I (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) I LADIES’ DEPARTMENT. I A CHOICE SELECTION OF I I MILLINERY, GOWNS, I I BLOUSES SHOES. I I Just Received. I I I I Trimmed Millinery. jrffK I I In the most up-to-date JMrnf ft/) I I kvWJS# I I Styles231 words
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Advertisement54 1918-08-01 4 TO LET. “PALM BEACH." The Largest and the Best situated seaside Bungalow at Tanjong Bungah. Twelve minutes from “E. O.” by Motor Car. Four double and two single rooms with Bathrooms attached. Spacious Lounge and Dining Room. Beautifully furnished.—Servants’ quarters, Garage, Telephone, Lit throughout by Electricity. Apply to SARKIES BROTHERS,54 words
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Miscellaneous48 1918-08-01 4 THE TIDES. The following are th» tides for to-day, Penang Standard Times High Wat»r Low Water. To-day 7.0 a.m. (sft. 4in.) 2.0 p.m. (3ft. 3in 749 p.m, (4ft. 2in.) To MOtiROW. 850 a.m. (sft. sin.) 1,14 am. (3ft. 2in.) 9.55 pm. (4ft. 4in.) 4 2 p.m. (2ft Bin.)48 words
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Article1360 1918-08-01 5 A QUIET NIGHT. [Reuter’s Telegrams] London, July 30. A French communique says nothing important occurred at night-time north of the Marne. Advance North of the Ourcq, London, July 31. A French communique says On the right bank of :he Ourcq, we advanced to north east of Tere-en-Tardenois. Iu[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 1,360 words
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Article382 1918-08-01 5 [Havas Tzugram*.] Paris, July 30.—The Germans yesterday threw in troops from their best regiment? to| dispute ground with the Allied tide. Violent counter-attacks were made along tbe whole front north of the Marne, but the Allied forces surged forward and made very important captures of ground. It[Havas Tzugram*.] - 382 words
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Article93 1918-08-01 5 CONVINCING FIGURES. London, July 30. The Rt. Hon. Mr. Massey, Premier of New Zealand, in a speech at Kew, said out of 7,500,000 srldiers contributed by the Empire, the British Dies had supplied 75 per cent, including 4,500,0(0 from England alone. The tonnage of the British Navy was93 words
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Article29 1918-08-01 5 MUNITIONS EXPLOSION. Shimonoseki, July 30. A large quantity of ammunition exploded on the pier, during transhipment, with terrific force. It is feared there are many fatalities.29 words
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Article22 1918-08-01 5 London, July 30. The Press Bureau announces that Sir Charles Fielding has been appointed Director-General of Food Production.22 words
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Article29 1918-08-01 5 London, July 30. The body of Lord Lichfield was found in a river near his Staffordshire residence, with a gunshot wound in tbe head.29 words
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Article19 1918-08-01 5 Amsterdam, July 30. The death has occurred of Hakki Pasha, tbe Turkish Ambassador in Berlin.19 words
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Article490 1918-08-01 5 A NEW FORM OF OUTRAGE SIGN OF COMING EVENTS. London, July 30. The Ministry of Information question? whether Germany is contemplating some fresh barbarous innovation, suggested by the persistent allegations of the British using unlawful bullets. Germany recently protested to tbe British Government regarding the matter. Tbe Foieign Office’s reply490 words
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Article70 1918-08-01 5 NEW PREMER’S STATEMENT. London, July 30. In tbe Up,per Ho us -of the Reichsrat, the new Premier, Baron Hu?sarek von Heinlein, stating h«s policy, said Austria was ready a* any time to make an honourable peace, but so long as her enemies adopted the standpoint of one-sided70 words
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Article361 1918-08-01 5 Berne, June 5. —To-day’-s “Democrate,” a daily paper published at Delemont, contains what claims to be the first coherent account yet published of the national Czech celebrations which took place at Prague on May 16. The town was packed that day, not only with Czechs but with innumerable361 words
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Article478 1918-08-01 5 Mr. D. L. James has left the firm of Messrs. Osborne and Chappel and has joined the firm of Messrs. J. Russell and Co. Sergt. H. McLernon, R.G.A., who was recently awarded the Military Medal, is the elder brother of Inspector McLernon, of Penang Police. A brother478 words
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Article327 1918-08-01 5 To-morrow's Demonstration. The following is the programme for Penang’s War Anniversary demonstration to be held at the Esplanade, tomorrow, at 5.15 p.m. From 4.45 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. the Penang Baad will play patriotic airs. At 5.15 p.m. (prompt) The Hon’ble Kir. John Mitchell, M.L.C., will take the327 words
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Article91 1918-08-01 5 The Board of Trade have received through the Norwegian Consul-General, a piece of plate which has been awarded by the King of Norway to the Rev. Thomas Jones. C.C., of Ballyferriter Co. Kerry, in recognition of his services in assisting to rescue eight members of the crew of91 words
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Article853 1918-08-01 6 War Taxation. The Hague, July 20.—1 n reply to questions on taxation, Heer Treub defended his proposals in a debate in the First Chamber against the criticisms of many members. He said that money had to be found in one way or another, but did not agree853 words
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Advertisement793 1918-08-01 6 “VALET” (The word "Valet” on razors, strops, and blades indicates the genuine product of the Auto Strop Safety Razor Co., Ltd., London, Eng.) Strops itself —Just a few strokes to and fro on the strop, and you have a new keen edge on the blade without removing it from the793 words
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Article1255 1918-08-01 7 —“M.M.” new toddy regulations. general meeting of the Malacca Planters’ Association was held at the Malacca Club, on Thursday, July 25th, Mr J. W. Campbell presiding. The Hon. Mr. Niven and the Chairman were appointed delegate* to the United Malaya Council. Kangany Licences. letter had been received from—“M.M.” - 1,255 words
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482 1918-08-01 7 A great sensation has been caused amongst the natives at Matu, says a correspondent in the “Sarawak Gazette.” by the recent discovery what was supposed to be a rubber man, on the sands between Tanjong Jual and Quala Matu. The figure had apparently been482 words
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Article244 1918-08-01 7 The washaway of a portion of the railway at Kuala Kubu was sufficiently repaired to allow of the up mail passing through, so that the service on the whole section became normal once more, says yesterday’s T.0.M.” It appears that very heavy rain fell at Kuala Kubu from244 words
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Article515 1918-08-01 7 HIGHLANDS LOWLANDS. REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS. The report of the directors of the Highlands and Lowlands Para Rubber Co., Ltd., for the year ended on the 31st December, 1917 states The year’s working resulted in a profit (without deduction of income tax) of £101,600 12s. Bd. which with the sum515 words
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Article332 1918-08-01 7 The growth of the Japanese rubber products industry may be seen from the steady increase in the imports of raw rubber into Japan. The official trade returns state that imports of crude rubber in 1917 were valued at 9,130,235 yen, which is an increase of332 words
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Article116 1918-08-01 7 The foil wing ere the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list:— Yesterday. To-day. UD CD X SHARES. Jg -2 a "5 "5 X 02 X 02 Rubber (Dollar.) Glenealy $1.50 $1.75 $1.35 $1.60 Jer*m K. $1 27| $1.35 $1.30 $1.35 M. Pinda $1.95 $2 $2116 words
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Article1083 1918-08-01 7 AN INTERESTING CASE. In the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, on Thursday and Friday last, before Mr. Justice Earnshaw, the civil suit, the New Serendah Rubber Company, Limited, vs. the Rice Supply Agency of Klang was heard. The plaintiff company sued defendants for the specific performance of an1,083 words
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Advertisement305 1918-08-01 7 Lumbert and Butler t*— ALL DEALERS PER TIN $l. Garrick Vo Cigarettes -H-Sak. ESTATE SUPPLIES. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY IN- GETTING WHAT YOU REQUIRE, OUR SERVICES ARE WORTH TRYING. PRICES ALWAYS REASONABLE. I I KEAT GUAN Co., I I Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents, 1 J 20, BISHOP STREET,305 words
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