Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 August 1918
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Title Section20 1918-08-02 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 180. VOL. LXXVI. FRIDAY, 2nd AUGUST, 1918 PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article1520 1918-08-02 2 REPORT OF DIRECTORS. The report of the Directors of the Kedah Bobber Co., Ltd., to be submitted at the eighth ordinary general meeting to be heln at the Chamber of Commerce, Downing Street, Penang, on Saturday, 10th August, at 12-30 p.m. states: Your Directors beg to submit1,520 words
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Article584 1918-08-02 2 First Annual General Meeting. lhe first ordinary annual general meeting of the shareholders of Colinsburgh Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held at the registered office of the company, No. 4, Fort Road, Malacca, on Saturday, .July 27, Mr. W. M. Sime presiding. The chairman said:—Gentlemen, as the report and accounts584 words
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Article873 1918-08-02 2 The annual meeting of the sharehol lers of the United Malacca Rubber Estates. Ltd., was held at the Company’s office on Wednesday, at noon, Mr. Tan Cheng Lock, (Chairman) presiding. The Chairman said —Our profit for the year without taking into account the provision for War Tax amounted873 words
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Article40 1918-08-02 2 The following are additional rubber outputs for July Bagan Serai lbs. 31,000 Batak Rabit op qoo KM.S. 17,177 Penan S 183,000 Rubana 48 010 S t ra ’ts 20.5,000 Stiawan Plantations 14,800 Sungei Gettah 6,769 Tali Ayer 73’,00040 words
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Article81 1918-08-02 2 To-mrrrow, and on Monday, (public holidays), the Chief Post Office will be closed at noon; the Savings Bank and Money Order Branch will be closed; the Government Telegraph Office will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; the Sub-Offices will be closed at noon the SubOffices (for81 words
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Article369 1918-08-02 2 Messrs. Kennedy and Co., Penang, report as follows: The outstanding feature of the Market throughout the past week has been the renewed activity in Mines’, quotations in many instances again shewing improvements. Despite the further decline in the price of the Commodity there are few changes of any369 words
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Article199 1918-08-02 2 Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the output from Ronpibon Extended No Liability: for July, was Cubic yards 73,000, hours 676, piculs 652. Messrs Sime, Darby Co, Ltd., advise particulars of the outputs from the f« llowing companies for the month of July, 1918, as under: Kamunting199 words
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Article229 1918-08-02 2 Business Men Want the Change. Business men do not agree with the majority report of Lord Balfour’s Committee on After-War Commercial and Industrial Policy that a change to decimal coinage (counting by tens) would cause too much disturbance in these difficult times. Businesslike bodies like the Institute229 words
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Article952 1918-08-02 2 London mining papers were at the end of April and the beginning of May displaying great anxiety as to the tin position, says the Malay Mail.” The price had been forced up to a preposterous figure, and stocks at Home were being dangerously reduced without their replenishment952 words
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Advertisement108 1918-08-02 2 MOST persons subject to sick headaches have come to relv for relief upon some drug, more or less dangerous. Coal tar products. antipyrin, phenacetin, acetanilTd and the like, should be used only on the advice of a physician. The safest and most natural way of both preventing and curing headaches,108 words
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Advertisement409 1918-08-02 2 MOTORISTS! The New Electric Starter Will «tart your 120 h.p. racer a« easily as it will the tiniest light car. There's Power behind it I AT ALL LEADING GARAGES. ADVERTISER will be grateful to any Lady who wid recommend g 00( j Amah or Ayah for child two years old—409 words
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Article1354 1918-08-02 3 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. ] - [By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.] i The War Office would, in my opinion, be well advised if they were to publish at once some sort of connected narrative of the events upon the British front from March 21 to April 1 upon this year. By1,354 words
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Article294 1918-08-02 3 The representatives of the British and German Governments at the Hague have drawn up a programme the effect of which, if fully realised, will be to rescue tens of thousands of men from a living death, and restore happiness to tens of thousands of homes now sorrowing294 words
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Article237 1918-08-02 3 Ihe German newspapers have been supplied by- the Reichswirtschaftsamt with a long account of the Government plan> for tlie period of commercial reconstruction. The subject that is attracting most attention is the proposed control of shipping. The official intentions are stated in the Frankfurter Zeitung —A considerable237 words
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Article200 1918-08-02 3 At the Court of Common Council on June 13. Mr. Redding urged that the whole question of the treatment of prisoners of war should be considered. He was at King’s Cross a week ago, he said, and saw motorcars brought up for the conveyance of German prisoners.200 words
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Advertisement939 1918-08-02 3 Experienced Shorthand Typist NOTICE Wanted Apply stating age, experience, and salary required to wr 109 i n* n •>- CARDERS are now being booked for co 1 9 '.V P— Rubber Seed, from fine old trees, with a guarantee of 75% WANTED to purcha-e new or second S e a939 words
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Advertisement145 1918-08-02 3 "UTILITY" I Rubber Machines I 1 I' I MANUFACTURED BY I James Craig, Ltd. I 1 I I sun nnra mm 12* 17* mun. I umra to O’* W I 1 Bion «r »0' x is* 1 1 I 1 PRI6BS AND ILLUSTRATIONS ON g 1 APPLICATION TO LOCAL AGENTS145 words
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Article1381 1918-08-02 4 The inflexible determination,” of the people of the Empire to continue to a victories» end the struggle in maintenance of those ideals of liberty and justice which are the common and sacred cause of the Allies has never been in danger of weakening in four years of1,381 words
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Article1337 1918-08-02 4 After Count Mirbach, Field Marshal von Eichhorn and his adjutant 1 i Von Eichhorn Few tears were shed oatMurdered. side Germany over the 1 assassination of the Ambassador at Moscow, and there is not likely to be any on the news that Field Marshal von Eichhorn, with1,337 words
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Article416 1918-08-02 4 Tin was quoted in London to-day at £39g spot, and £390 three months. At the Singapore St. Andrew’s Society meeting, Dr Black suggested that in view of ths coming of conscription, which would undoubtedly affect many local Scotsmen, who would willingly go Home to join up, it was416 words
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Advertisement161 1918-08-02 4 I Pritchard’s I I Are Displaying in their Spacious I NEW SHOWROOMS, I UNION STREET. I I The Largest and Most I I Artistic Range of China I I Ware in the Colony. I I COMPRISING: I I Toilet Sets I I Dinner Sets I I Tea Sets I I161 words
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Advertisement55 1918-08-02 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 SARKIES55 words
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Miscellaneous51 1918-08-02 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 8.50 a.m. (oft. sin.) 1.14 a.m. (3ft. 2in.) 0.55 p.m. (4ft. 4in.) 4.2 p.m. (2ft. Bin.) To-morrow. 9.52 a.m. (sft. Bin.) 3.3 G am. (3ft. 2in.) 10.52 p.m. (4ft. 9in.) 5.6 p.m. (2ft.51 words
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Article164 1918-08-02 5 ALLIES AND RUSSIA. FIGHTING ON THE OUBCQ. THE BRITISH CAPTURES. Field Marshal von Eichhorn, the German Commander-in-Chief in Russia, and his Adjutant, Captain von Dressier, were assassinated at Kisff by means of a bomb. The crime is said to have been originated by Moscow Social-Revolutionaries. The Germans164 words
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Article141 1918-08-02 5 ENEMY COUNTER-ATTACKS. [Reuter’s Telegrams] Loudon, July 31. A French communique says After a strong bombardment, the Germans attacked our new positions east of Oulchy le Cbstesu We repulsed the assault and maintained our lines intact. On the right bank of the Ourcq, there weie lively engagements. North-east of[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 141 words
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Article295 1918-08-02 5 [Havas Tkmwu.] Paris, July 31—The German resistance is gradually losing its character of rearguard defence, the enemy throwing in numerous fresh divisions in an attempt to slacken our advance, and it seems he is endeavouring to establish a solid line held by the bulk of his forces.[Havas Tkmwu.] - 295 words
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Article213 1918-08-02 5 The correspondent of the Suddeutsche Zeitung says that British air raids quite spoilt the Whitsun holidays for the towns on the Middle Rhine, that defending squadrons kept the raiders off Mannheim and Ludwigshafen (opposite Mannheim) on Whit Sunday, but that at 5 a.m., on Whit Monday the213 words
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Article77 1918-08-02 5 GERMAN ATTITUDE. London, July 31. In the House of Commons, Mr Macpherson, replying to the German Government’s attempt to justify the bombing of Ktaplehospital on the night of May 19th on th*ground that the Red Cross was not show< said he was satisfied the Red Cross shown77 words
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295 1918-08-02 5 The Marquis cf Crewe presiding at a meeting in London, of the British and Foreign Sailors’ Society, said It is one of the great tragedies of this war that at the end there can be no shaking of hands and saying ‘bygones are bygones.’ The295 words
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Article57 1918-08-02 5 SIR R. BORDEN’S STATEMENT. London, Joly 31. Sir Robert Borden, speaking at the Savoy Hotel, declared that neither the Imperial War Cabinet nor the Imperial War Conference this year considered the question of Impi-rial preference. The recent announcement regarding the matter whs made on behalf of the British57 words
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Article41 1918-08-02 5 A PERMANENT COMMITTEE. London, July 31. The Press Bureau says the Food Controllers of Britain, France, Italy and America have appointed a permanent com mittee to study the food supply programmes and co-ordinate them to suit available shipping.41 words
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Article29 1918-08-02 5 London, July 31. In the House of Commons, reply to Mr Lees-Smith, Mr Balfour stated that no enemy Government had approached the British Government regarding peace.29 words
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91 1918-08-02 5 RUSSIA’S REVENGE. Amsterdam, July 31. An official message from Kieff on July 20th, via Berlin, says when at two in the afternoon Field Marshal von Eichhorn and his Adjutant, Captain von Dressier, were returning from a Casino near von Eichhorn’s house, a man drove closely91 words
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Article115 1918-08-02 5 IMPORTANT STATEMENT. London, July 31. Reuter is informed that the object of the Allies’ action in Russia is to assist the Cz<-cho-Slovak Armies, and prevent any danger thereto from Germany, also to prevent at any cost the Germanisation of any portion of Russia. The Allies have not115 words
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Article254 1918-08-02 5 Berne, June 1. —The Kieff correspondent of the “Hamburger Fremdenblatt” sends a detailed account, given him by a member of the Soviet peace delegation to the Ukraine, of the transfer of the ex-Tsar from Tobolsk, in Siberia, to Ekaterinburg, in the Urals. The Soviet Government got wind254 words
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Article271 1918-08-02 5 Berne, June 4. —I have just had an interview with a councillor of the newly-arrived Soviet Legation, M. Sgklovsky, and it is the first one accorded up to the present to a representative of any foreign Power, says a correspondent. What about the situation271 words
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Article212 1918-08-02 5 An Army Pledged to Germany. Stockholm. —A rumour, as yet unconfirmed, is current here that the following are the conditions of the Finnish-German agreement The first condition —the so-called commercial agreement—is that Germany shall have economic 'control over Finland for twenty years, and that Germany shall finance a212 words
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Article84 1918-08-02 5 ENEMY REPULSED. London, July 31. An Italian official report says: We completely repulsed a strong attack against Cornone. Italian Naval Aircraft Attacks. Rome, July 31. An Italian naval official report says in the Upper Adriatic, the Air Service, early in the morning of July 30th, bombarded military and harbour84 words
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Article181 1918-08-02 5 OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Washington, July 30. The State Department announces the new policy approving of loans by bankers to China in connection with the contemplated loan. It is understood the amount is fifty million dollars. Under an agreement between the Bankers and the State Department, the Bankers181 words
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Article36 1918-08-02 5 SAVINGS BANK (SCHEME. London, July 30. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. G. Stewart, Mr. Macpherson stated that a Savings Bank scheme was recently established for the Chinese coolies in France.36 words
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Article30 1918-08-02 5 ACCIDENTAL DEATH. London, July 31. At the inquest on the Earl of Lichfield, a verdict of accidental death from a gunshot wound while duck-shooting was returned.30 words
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Article20 1918-08-02 5 London,'July 30. The Preston card-room workers struck, demanding a 25 per cent, increase on cur rent wages.20 words
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Article38 1918-08-02 5 [Fboh Our Own Oohmspondbnt.] Singapore, August 2. At Singapore Rubber Auctions 627 tons were sold. Sheet was 47 to 50 cents a decline of three cents and crepe 50) cents, a decline of one cent.38 words
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Article37 1918-08-02 5 [From Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, August 2. Messrs Fraser Co. report that tin shares are firm as the result of the renewed advance in price, minings being persistently sought. There were some substantial advances.37 words
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Article84 1918-08-02 5 The P.W. Volunteer Rifles will parade for the Special Service to be conducted by the Chaplain of Province Wellesley on the Padang at Butterworth on Sunday evening at 5.15 prompt. Hymn sheets and full service forms will be provided. In the event of rain the service will84 words
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Article745 1918-08-02 5 NEWS FROM THE NETHERLANDS. The Hague, July 25.—The First Chamber accepted, without a vote, a Bill for the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry into the provision of food during war t’me. Heer Troelstra has gone to Switzerland. Vorwaerts reports that the Spanish Governu ent received a745 words
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Article226 1918-08-02 5 Batavia, July 26.—A fire broke out this morning on Blue F unnel liner. The fire was mastered in about three quarters of an hour, thanks to the assistance of the motor fire-engine “Jan van. der Heijden” and to a hose supplied by Hie “Tjimanoek.’'’ The vessel226 words
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Article423 1918-08-02 5 Mr H M Devitt has arrived in Kuala Lumpur from Home. We regret to learn that Mr E E Colman is confined to the General Hospital. Bishop Lefroy, of Calcutta, the Metropoli. tan of India, is expected in Singapore shortly Mr H. C Pinching, Mycologist, Rubber Growers’423 words
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Article234 1918-08-02 5 M.M.” Amusing Cask at Raub, Before the Raub Magistrate last week Vicomte de Bondy was summoned for having allowed his Broh monkey to injure certain shade trees in Raub town. He pleaded not guilty. The monkey which had been captured overnight and confinert in the lock-up was“ M.M.” - 234 words
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Article237 1918-08-02 5 10 Years Prohibition. Sir Albert Stanley announced at a meet» ing of leading dye users in Manchester, that the Government have decided to prohibit the import of foreign dyes for feu years except under licence. To meet the cost of extensions of plant and buildings and research, the237 words
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Article395 1918-08-02 6 Mr. Gabriel de Wesselitsky, the London correspondent of ths “Novo* Vremya Im ’the course of an article in the “Sunday Times’’’ on th* subj*ct of Japanes* intervention in Siberia, says One fata] mistake must be carefully avoided, viz., that of compter sans I’hote, the consent of Russia henself being395 words
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449 1918-08-02 6 Sir J. West Ridgeway’s views on the Diplomatic Service do not commend themselves to Major Haldane Macfall, author of “Germany at Bay,” and enjoying a big reputation as a Military strategist. He is rather harsh with the ex-Governor. He says Sir449 words
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Advertisement410 1918-08-02 6 Dr. Cassell’s Tablets Cure Pains in the Stomach Windy Spasms and Indigestion Dr. Cassell’s Tablets cure Indigestion because they strengthen your stomach and make it able to digest the food you eat. Then all your pain and weakness cease, your body is properly nourished, and soon you are well and410 words
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Advertisement172 1918-08-02 6 WHY SUFFER FROM A CHESi COLD. You can get rid of it so easily—By using Little’s Oriental Balm, you can gain immediate relief and soon all soreness entirely disaapears. It penetrates immediately. Goes straight to the exact spot where the trouble is and drives it away. There is nothing in172 words
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Article531 1918-08-02 7 One result of the war has been a wider realisation of the extent of German influence, and the strength of German trading interests in the South Pacific. Germany in the past has fostered her interests and neglected no chances. Heavy trading dues and export duties gave adequate protection531 words
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Article164 1918-08-02 7 Measures Against Spreading A memorandum on measures to be taken against malaria issued by the DirectorGeneral, Army Medical Service, says that malaria might spread in Britain owing to the return of infected soldiers. Last year several cases were reported. Since last spring soldiers suffering from the disease have164 words
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Article129 1918-08-02 7 “Prussia wickedly sought war, and Prussia shall have war. more war ani more war until the very thought, of war is abhorrent to the Prussian mind.” This was the keynote of an address delivered by the Secretary of State. Mr Lansing, at Columbia. University after honorary129 words
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Article312 1918-08-02 7 Sir Arthur Fell, M.P., continuing his excellent missionary work of advocating the construction of the Channel Tunnel, read a paper before the London Society at the Society of Arts Rooms, in which he outlined the reasons why the construction ol the tunnel was of utmost importance to312 words
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Article200 1918-08-02 7 At the Court of Common Council on Jane 13, Mr. Redding urged that the whole question of the treatment of prisoners of war should be considered. He was at King’s Cross a week ago, he said, and saw motorcars brought up for the conveyance of German prisoners.200 words
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Article160 1918-08-02 7 A letter from the Senior Health Officer regarding the over-crowded state of shop-houses in Kuala Lumpur through the storing of large quantities of .foodstuffs, etc.,was submitted to the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board at a recent meeting. Mr. H. N. Ferrers proposed and the Health Officer seconded that action be160 words
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Article186 1918-08-02 7 The dragging story of the War has, as its darkest and most glorious passages, the going-out of life of youths, who, had they lived, must have added to the spiritual and artistic wealth of their country. Among these innumerable victim-victors of the great tragedy, the story of one186 words
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Miscellaneous19 1918-08-02 7 WAR CARTOON. [Reproduced from the World's Press.] W M f/S 1 Y RECRUITING OFFICER Married? Your case is postponed.”19 words
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