Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 August 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-08-07 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 184. VOL. LXXVI. WEDNESDAY. 7th AUGUST, 1918. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement661 1918-08-07 1 I JAPANESE DENTIST < T. NAGATA Next Door to The i Dispensary. swwwwwmaaaa4 NEWSPAPERS i Motor Can MOTOR CYCLES. I -»i_"““ g INSURANCE tg 5 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS. Q 11WM 11 Wla. q ewe (52 WEEKS). Including Postage. Q fl St •!(•> (Subject to any altwabon in prwent y.bl!»her'i price J-J661 words
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Advertisement15 1918-08-07 1 IRUNMMEDEI I HOTEL. GARAGE I New Cars for Hire. lZ" E N08 lJ"1 t zJ15 words
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Article215 1918-08-07 2 A MYSIERY SHIP. [Rbuter’B Telegrams] London, August 5 Sir Eric Geddes, Firs Lord of the Admiralty, related at a concert to American troops one of the most thrilling stories of □aval warfare, in which a decoy known as a mystery ship fought a submarine for five hours.[Rbuter’B Telegrams] - 215 words
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Article413 1918-08-07 2 MORE INFORMATION. London, August 6 On the eubject of the mystery ships, the 'Times,” supplementing the informa ion regarding the boats g in the recent speech of Sir Eric Geodes, mentions inci dentally that seveial officers, notably the Victoria Cross hero, Gordon Campbell, were decorated for services413 words
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Article53 1918-08-07 2 A SUBTERRANEAN PASSAGE. Amsterdam, August 6. Twenty-nine British officers escaped fr m Holzminden camp in Hanover A high reward has been offered for their arrest. A German newspaper states that one who was recaptured revealed that they escaped by a subterranean passage, at which the prisoners worked53 words
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Article59 1918-08-07 2 ENORMOUS LEVIES. London, August 6. In the House of Commons, Lord Robert O cil stated that from November, 1914. to November, 1917, the Germans levied war contributions of 2,3311,000,000 francs on Belgium, besides enormous fim-s on localities, firms and individuals. These monstrou< exactions must certainly be taken59 words
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Article38 1918-08-07 2 London, August 6, Mr Lloyd George’s message was read in every theatre, music hall, cinema and public meeting at nine last evening, and was received with loud cheering and the singing of the National Anthem.38 words
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Article511 1918-08-07 2 The Governor of Ceylon is expected to arrive in Singapore shortly on his way to Colombo. Archdeacon and Mrs. Swindell arrived by the Krian to-day to spend a short holiday, on Penang Hill. Brigadier-General F. S. Dawson, of the South African Forces, who was previously reported missing,511 words
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Article297 1918-08-07 2 [To the Editor of the “Pimang Gazrttr.”] Sir,—Having had the opportunity to travel lately through Southern Siam by the much talked of through mail train from Bangkok to the boundary you will permit me space to voice my criticism on the management- of the restaurant car,297 words
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131 1918-08-07 2 With reference to Notifications No. 430 and No. 1406 published in Supplement to F.M.S. “Gazette” of 6th February and the 17th May. 1918, respectively, it is notified that as from the Ist July, 1918, the allowance to importers of wolfram ore from the Malay Peninsula131 words
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Article1048 1918-08-07 2 FOCH’S COUNTER-STROKE. London, July 27.—0 n the Allied right flank north of the Marne, British, French, and Italian troops have been making steady progress, which has however encountered most determined resistance from the enemy, who have been making repeated counr ter-attacks. The ground gained by the enemy1,048 words
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Advertisement481 1918-08-07 2 PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF A 2 SEATER. 2 CYLINDER B<|by Humbereffe Car The undersigned are instructed to sell the above on Friday, 16th August, 1918, At 11 a.m. Sharp. IN LOGAN’S COURTYARD. The Car is in good running order. It can be seen and tried by arrangement. For terms and481 words
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Miscellaneous340 1918-08-07 2 [empire I THE PREMIER THEATRE OF THE COLON Y, I FIRST HOUSE I Lockwood in UNDER HANDICAP I Those who have not seen this powerful Play have still I the opportunity of doing so. 8 p.m. Sharp. I It is a Beautiful Story which lives in the minds of both340 words
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Article270 1918-08-07 3 London, July 17. —All is well. All in the Allies’ camp are confident that the case is far different with the Germans, whose failure invites comparison with the recent failure of the despised Austrian allies. This is the Crown Prince’s sixth disappointment and prisoners say that the270 words
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Article256 1918-08-07 3 London, July 19,—Th e news received from France during the next two days will have quite extraordinary importance by reason of the light it must throw on General Foch’s estimate of the enemy’s present position. The opinion expressed in Wednesday’s cable that the Germans had prepared more than256 words
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Article443 1918-08-07 3 “K. W.”, writing in the “Nieuws v. d. dag v. N. I.”’ says: —The Huns surprise us no longer. We know that, as regards cannons, brazen facedness, and caddish conduct they have long since overstepped the limits of what is “Colossal.” However! Do you know that in the443 words
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Article683 1918-08-07 3 JOINT EXPEDITION. The following teleerarws appeared in Shanghai papers before the announcement of intervention was made Peking, July 17—While Allied intervention in Siberia is not officially confirmed it is regarded as imminent. The imminence of the move is in icated By the fact that the French683 words
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Article142 1918-08-07 3 The Nizam of Hyderabad has most generously offered to Their Imperial Majesties the King A Queen on the occasion of their silver wedding the sum of £25.000 to be devoted to the relief of sufferers from the war. The offer has been graciously accepted by Theii Majestim.142 words
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Advertisement968 1918-08-07 3 BILLET WANTED LOST By an experienced dresser i CONDUCTOR able to take charge of ft Division or small property good re- X REWARD of $2O will be ferences Phase apply zA. given to the finder on reBox No. 190, c/o Pinang Gazette, turning a Gold Brooch Pin 881-13-8 lost beside968 words
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Advertisement158 1918-08-07 3 CET RELIEF QUICKLY. A twisted ankle, a sprained wrist, a strained muscle—these are t hings that demand relief in a hurry. And that is just why thousands who are liable to these mishaps always keep a bottle of Little’s Oriental Balm close at hand. There is absolutely nothing equal to158 words
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Advertisement122 1918-08-07 3 Pritchard’s Are Displaying in their Spacious NEW SHOWROOMS, UNION STREET. The Largest and Most Artistic Range of China Ware in the Colony. COMPRISING Toilet Sets Dinner Sets Tea Sets Breakfast Sets Dessert Sets Toilet Sets. JBW-/ $17.95 10 $5O 00. This Pretty Toilet Set $17.95. 1 C rv t c122 words
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Article21 1918-08-07 4 Ellison —At 5, Wilkie Road, Singapore, at 6 a.m. on August 3, the wife of I Ellison of a eon.21 words
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Article1261 1918-08-07 4 .—“Pioneer.” The British Premier’s message, Hold Fast was not addressed to the Armies in the field, but to the masses of the people of the Empire. The armed forces of the great nations forming the Alliance against the Central Powers and their less powerful partners, scarcely need political.—“Pioneer.” - 1,261 words
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Article1151 1918-08-07 4 The enemy is offering resistance to the Allied units who have crosTke Vesle. to the north bank of the Vesle, bat this may not necessarily signify that the retreat has oome to an end, for the Germans must gain time to get the vast accumulations of stores1,151 words
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Article79 1918-08-07 4 i. —Renter. RECORD RhCUITING. London, August 6. In the House of Commons, the Hon E.' Montagu said this year half a million cor. batauts would be raised in India, beaidsnumerous non-combatants. The June fign r reached the record, 50,000. It is remarj. able that the Provinces, whence hither:;i.—Renter. - 79 words
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Article121 1918-08-07 4 The output of Ratrut Basin Tin Dredgicj Co, N. L. for July was 360 piculs, worked 435, yards treated 50,000, estimated value of month’s output $31,000, estimated working costs $ll,OOO. The return of the Malayan Tin Dredge Ltd., for July is, output 1,030 piculs, valued at $107,852.00, yardage121 words
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Article409 1918-08-07 4 London, 6, The silver market is quiet.—Reuter. Queen Mary's chain of Ceylon gems wu' be, says the “Times of Ceylon,” a magnin* cent success. Adequate donations were received to ensure the purchase of the best stones available, and a selection of st<®« has been made that will make the409 words
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Advertisement56 1918-08-07 4 TO LET. “PALM BE AC H.” 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 to56 words
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Miscellaneous51 1918-08-07 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 0.41 a.m. (6ft. lin.) 6.54 a.m. (2ft. lin.) 12.37 p.m. (7ft. 2in.) 7.24 p.m. (Oft. 6in.) To-morrow. 1.12 a.m. (6ft. 6in.) 7.25 a in. (Ift. 7in.) 1.9 p.m. (7ft. 4in.) 7.52 p.m. (Oft.51 words
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Article182 1918-08-07 5 ENEMY’S RESISTANCE. SUBMARINE ATTACKS. ZEPPELIN RAIDED DESTROYED. The Germans are offering a strong resistance on the line of the Vesle, endeavouring to drive back Allied units to the southern bank. Sharp fighting took place both east and west of Fisme*, the Allies attempting to improve their footing182 words
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Article, Illustration829 1918-08-07 5 ENEMY RESISTANCE. [Reuter Telegrams.] London, August 5. A French communiquĕ says there is Dotting special to report. Our light unit», •whicn crossed 'he Vesle everywhere encountered resistance from the enemy. Loeal Actions. London, August 6. A French communique says on the who>e of the Vesle front the situation[Reuter Telegrams.] - 829 words
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Article62 1918-08-07 5 REDUCE OUR LOSSES.” Paris, Augmt 5. The Matin publishes a secret order by General von Ludendorff referring to certain new tactics, in regard to which he says: “Our situation as regards reserves compels us to perfect them. It is absolutely indispensable to avoid the old fault of attacking62 words
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Article844 1918-08-07 5 CROSSING OF THE VESLE. [Havas Telegrams.] Paris, July s.—Hurled back by Gene-al Foch’s counter-blow, the Germans continued their retreat yesterday, still making great sacrifices in a rearguard resistance. Fi-mea was stormed by the Americans. The line of the Vesle was reached, and crossed at some points. The[Havas Telegrams.] - 844 words
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Article35 1918-08-07 5 Paris, August 5 The lone-range bombardment of Paris was resumed this morning. Paris, August 6. The long-range bombardment of Paris continues. It is noteworthy that the bombardment had been suspended since July 15th.35 words
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Article117 1918-08-07 5 PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. Amsterdam, August 6. Russo-Finnish peace negotiations have opened in Berlin Lenin and Trotzky Guarded. Amsterdam, August 5. A Moscow telegram says owing to the discovery of a plot against them, Lenin and Trotzky are strongly guarded whenever they appear in public. Murman'» Future, Amsterdam, August117 words
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Article265 1918-08-07 5 Russia has announced her willingness to cede to Finland the western zone of the Murman.” An agreement was made in March between the Soviet Government and the Red Finuish Government to provide Finland with an outlet on lhe Arctic, for the old Finland had no coast-line except265 words
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Article189 1918-08-07 5 M. Plekhanov, the grand old man and founder of the Social Democratic party, and a famous Russian revolutionary leader, has died a victim of Bolshevist violence, chaos and terror. He returned to Russia from exile after the revolution and was greeted most enthusiastically by the Russian people.189 words
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209 1918-08-07 5 A correspondent who happened to be familiar with the circumstances thinks the following parallel may interest. M. Trotsky (he writes) did not take his expulsion from France in 1915 calmly. Not only did he profoundly resent it at the time, but there is209 words
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Article69 1918-08-07 5 AGE LIMIT EXTENDED. Washington, August 6. Mr. Baker’s Army Bill, extending the selective draft to men between 18 and 45, was introduced in Congress, and was referred to Military Committees. It is hoped the Bill will pass by September let. The figures prepared by Mr. Baker show that69 words
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Article70 1918-08-07 5 THE FOOD SITUATION. Vladivostok, August 5. The food situation in the eastern part* of Western Siberia is a serious factor in the military position. The importation of large supplies is essential in order to relieve the famine-stricken in the Irkutsk and Yenesei districts. Manchuria. Harbin, August 5. Five hundred70 words
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Article41 1918-08-07 5 [Havas TbmbamM Paris, August 6.—The French press commeuts sympathetically on the Japanese declaration as full of dignity and within compass. The declaration sems up in most clear, precise terms the principles which prompt the Entente’s policy regarding Russia.[Havas TbmbamM - 41 words
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Article386 1918-08-07 5 i.—Ex. The Japan papers by the latest mail devote much space to what is happening in Siberia where, as Reuter put it in a message we published a day or two ago, the situation may be characterised as a period of transition from the Bolshevik rĕgime toi.—Ex. - 386 words
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Article73 1918-08-07 5 WILD RUMOURS.” Amsterdam, August 6. The Minister for War, in the Bavarian Diet, referring to the stoppage of the offensive, said the principal task in th? fifth year of the war was to evoke united persevering will among the German people to enable them to bear the73 words
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Article54 1918-08-07 5 Amsterdam, August 5. Au official report from Treves says the Allied air raid on Treves on August Ist did considerable damage. One person was killed and four injured. At Cologne ten airmen dropped 28 bombs during the morning of August Ist. Some damage was done. 12 were54 words
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Article58 1918-08-07 5 London, August 5. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. H. B. Lees-Smith, Mr. Balfour stated that nobody authorised to act on behalf of any enemy power had recently made peace proposals or suggestions to the Government The Government bad received no communication from the Allies58 words
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Article27 1918-08-07 5 Athens, August 5. u Hestia affirms a mysterious journey which King Ferdinand of Bulgaria is making abroad in connection with a Bulgarian peace offensive.27 words
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Article21 1918-08-07 5 London, August 6. Lieutenant Fonck has now brought down 96 enemy aeroplanes, of which 56 are officially recognised.21 words
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Article374 1918-08-07 5 123 MISSING. London, August 5. The Admiralty reports that the homeward bound ambulance transport Warilda (7,713 tons) was torpedoed and sunk on August 3rd. 123 are miss-iog, including seven of the crew. A Harrowing Story. The torpedoing of the Warilda is one of the most harrowing disasters of374 words
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Article81 1918-08-07 5 SEVERAL VESSELS SUNK. WashiLg’on, August 6. A German submarine sank an American oil tank steamer 100 miles off the Virginian coast. Thirty survivors were landed. A Halifax message says three American schooners were submarined off Sea Island and Yarmouth. The crews were rescued. A Canadian schooner81 words
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Article38 1918-08-07 5 44 MISSING. Madrid, August 6. The captain and seventeen of the crew of the Brazilian steamer Maceio, formerly a German ship, which was submarined, were landed at Corcubion. Two rafts, with 44 men, are missing.38 words
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Article26 1918-08-07 5 97 LIVES LOST. London, August 5. The Admiralty reports that two British destroyers were mined and sunk on August 2nd. Ninety-seven were lost.26 words
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Article85 1918-08-07 5 REQUISITIONING TERMS. The Hague, August 6. The British and American Ministers have notified the Du'ch Foreign Minister, offering improved terms in respect of requisitioned vessels los*. Valuation per gross ton ranges from £75 for ships under 10 years old to £52-10 under 39 years. Where owners prefer replacement85 words
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Article33 1918-08-07 5 VISIT TO EAST ANGLIA. London, August 6. The Press Bureau states that hostile air. ships approached the East Anglian coast ab 9-30 on Monday night. They did not penetrate far inland.33 words
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Article960 1918-08-07 6 BRITISH SOLDIERS* VOLUNTARY WORKSHOPS. Simla, July 16.—Lady Chelmsford today opened an exhibition of work from the British soldiers’ voluntary workshops. Thei scheme of voluntary workshops, which give all their profits to the war funds, was start-| ed a year or two ago by Mrs. Lukin, wife of960 words
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Article1076 1918-08-07 6 NAMES. I I I oq RUBBER (Dollar.) Alor Gajah Rubber Estate $2.80 $3.05 Amalgamated Malay Estates $2.25 $2.40 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate j $l3 $l5 Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates $l.lO $l-15 Ayer Molek Rubber Co. $l.BO $2 Ayer Panas Rubber Estates i $8 $8.25 Balgownie Rubber Estate $4.50 $51,076 words
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Advertisement303 1918-08-07 6 0 Have you tried TOO HEY’S TABLE ALE? j H The brand is a new one to Penang, but just ask your j=i Australian friends what they think of it— They kn w that f“i LI it is the best and purest beer brewed in Australia and L will tell303 words
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Advertisement109 1918-08-07 6 f piano's 1 I FOR HIRE AT ROBINSON’S (INCORPORATED IN HONGKONG.) The House» for the Best British American Pianos. I WHAT IS GLAXO j i 1 Glaxo is the most successful food for infant feeding 7 that has ever been placed within your reach. If you f B have a109 words
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Article1869 1918-08-07 7 INDIAN-CEYLONESE ADDRESS. Those who were present on Saturday evening at the mass meeting of Indians and Ceylonese, residents of Singapore, to express their feelings of loyalty and devotion to the British Raj on the occasion of the anniversary of the war, carried away with them the happiest recollections1,869 words
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Article179 1918-08-07 7 A big fire occurred early m the morning on Sunday at Kallang Pudding, Singapore, when the old rice-mill owned by Mr. Tan Ka Kee, at present being used by Messi». Katz Bros, as a store was burnt down, the flameis practically destroying all the extensive storage179 words
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Article927 1918-08-07 7 RISING OF TIBETANS. Peking, July 15. —The Chinese Amban at Lhassa has telegraphed reporting the activities of the Tibetans on the frontier of Szechuen. He says that owing to the trouble in Szechuen between Tang Chi-yao, Hsiung Kowu and Liu Tsun-hou, the Chinese frontier is entirely unprotected, hence927 words
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Article675 1918-08-07 7 HEWS FROM THE HETHERLAHDS. 4 Nipa, July 26. —The Dutch steamer Sirrah left for America to fetch grain, for bread. July 27.—The First Chamber accepted, without a division, a Bill for the breaking up of grass land. July 28.—According to the Centrum,” the Cabinet crisis is expected675 words
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Article309 1918-08-07 7 In the third article which he has contributed to the “Times” Trade Supplement on British Trade with China under the title of “Commerce and Industry of Hongkong,” Professor C. A. Middleton Smith says: A tribute must be paid to the local Government officials of this and past309 words
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Article164 1918-08-07 7 THE ENTRIES. [Fbom Ouk Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, August 7. The entries for the Selangor Meeting to be held on August 20th, 22nd and 24th constitute a record. The entries for the first day are as follows Races 1, 4 and 7. Royal Plume, Silver Lining, Victory, Paul,164 words
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Article60 1918-08-07 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for July Ayer Kuning lbs. 5,650 Bassett 18,079 Bakap Plantations 21,200 Batu Matang 11,424 Foothills (Malaya) 11,200 Jong Landor 41,087 Kedah 45,094 Kurau 22,300 Kuala Sidim 24,000 Malakoff 46,300 Mayfield 23,000 Merchiston 7,310 Muda Syndicate 11,624 Parit Perak 11,600 Sungei Batu (Malaya)60 words
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Article14 1918-08-07 7 The homeward mail “A,” via Bombay closes on Friday at 10 a.m.14 words
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Article21 1918-08-07 7 ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. London, August 8. A French communique reports artillery activity east of Soissons and on the Vest*,21 words
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Article47 1918-08-07 7 SOVIET OPPOSITION. London, August 6. A Moscow telegram, via Berlin, «ays the Council of People's Commissaries voted 300,000,000 roubles for operationa against the Czecho-Slovaks, A counter-revolutionary plot was discovered iu Vologda. Forty officers were arrested. Trotzky has arrived in Petrograd. Cholera in Moscow is increasing.47 words
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Article126 1918-08-07 7 The following »re the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy <fc Oo.’s «hare list:— Yesterday. To-day. ■n on cd SHARES. S. a >• s 5 "15 .2 BQ GO a to Rubber (Dollar.) A. Panas $7.75 $8.25 $8 $8.25 Glenealy $1.35 $1.60 $1.25 $1.40 Kempas $7.25 $7.76 $7.50126 words
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Advertisement75 1918-08-07 7 DINKETTEQ THE TINY are greatly superior to oldfashioned liver medicines which over-stimulate the liver and, when their use is stopped, leave the liver more torpid than before. These tiny pilules are dainty to take, easy in action, do not upset the stomach or gripe. Given a thorough trial they really75 words
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