Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 August 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-08-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 201. VOL. LXXVI. TUESDAY, 27th AUGUST, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1054 1918-08-27 1 JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA Next Door to The i Dispensary. <, MM —-lIIT7WI IF YOU HA VE NOT TRIED I DUNLOP TYRES I BEAR BRAND MILK I v you can have no idea what a 1 0 w) DEf)EE4*TI V CTEDII HCEIk Uli K I taaßl<avEMF IVBILIw EE FORD VANS1,054 words
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Advertisement14 1918-08-27 1 OHBHOMaiOIMiOMHiOHHBO IRUNNVMEDEI HOTEL, g GARAGE I New Cars for Hire. j X j C9MiC99IO9«IO9raiCM9Ic14 words
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Article562 1918-08-27 2 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Penang St. Andrew’s Society was held in the Penang Cricket Club, last evening. Mr. J. L. Lonie was voted to the chair, the others present including Dr. Sharp, Messrs. J. R. Murray, D. Munro, J. McNeill, W.562 words
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Article431 1918-08-27 2 The May Hiring Fairs annually held in Lincolnshire and other parts of the Eastern Counties have just concluded. The old-time associations connected with Stattus Day have this year been considerably diminished —only a small remnant of the usual features being visible. Pag-rag,” or Stattus,” Day in the Fen431 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article519 1918-08-27 2 [To the Editor or the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —Without being guilty of unduly trespassing on the columns of a public journal, I wish to say a parting word to “Veritas” who wrote in your issue of the 20th instant on the subject of the “Toddy Problem.” I519 words
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Article202 1918-08-27 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —Through your valuable daily, I wish to give a, slight expression to ideas in respect of the insanitary condition of certain congested areas in Penang. There are several lanes or roads within the town limit requiring the generous202 words
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Article92 1918-08-27 2 When the Germans reproach the Bel. gians,” said Colonel House, at a lunchteon when the Germans talk about guarantees against Belgian aggression, I am strongly reminded of little Willie. Little Willie ran howling with rage to his mamma. That goat butted me! ’he roared. The bad92 words
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Article84 1918-08-27 2 Washington, August 7.—The Internal Revenue Commissioner of the United States has reported to the Secretary for the Treasury that G. 53,694,703,000 internal revenue taxes were collected during the year ending June 30, as compared with G. 5609,393,000 collected in the previous year. These collections were divided as84 words
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Article691 1918-08-27 2 Messrs Baker, Morgan Co. Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, reported on Saturday, as follows Though all sections of the market have received attention during the past week, the general volume of business has been again small. Speaking strictly locally, the Races this week have been partly responsible for691 words
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Article140 1918-08-27 2 DAILY (except Sunday). Federated Malay States,") By train 7.15 a.m. Malacca. Johore, Singa- > pore and Hongkong— J Saturdays 5.30 p.m. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, and Taiping J 10 a.m. 3.45 p.m, Kuala Kubu. Kuala 7 Lumpur and Seremban J a,m Bukit Mertajam, Bukit 10 a.m., 3.45140 words
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Article59 1918-08-27 2 (Post Office, Official Report.) Left Penang. Arrived London May 1 A June 21 9 B 20 11 ~'C 22 15 D July 9 U E 12 24 F „9 25 G „9 22 H „17 June 5 A Aug. 9 13 B 10 10 C 10 2259 words
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Advertisement409 1918-08-27 2 for sale. F. N. 5 Seater Touring Car, New in 1915. Electric Light, in perfect running order. Owner Driven. $3,500 or nearest offer. 'Apply Box No. 210, c/o Pinang Gazette. COMPLETE TAPIOCA PLANT. FOR SALE as a going concern full and complete tapioca plant and machinery belonging to Sungei Patani409 words
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Advertisement240 1918-08-27 2 HELMETS Covered with I Khaki Drill, Club Shape $3.75 White Satin Drill, Hawke Shape $7.75 LESS lO7 q FOR CASH. WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL Co., Penang. I FOR MOTO» CAR mUR4NCB! THE BEST POLICY j is ISSUED BY THE EXCESS INSURANCE CO., LTD. 1 SPECIAL ADVANTAGES LOW RATES. g =Ĕ FOR FULL240 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous178 1918-08-27 2 g Monday to Wednesday’s Programme. 5 1 ONE OF GREAT VARIETY. I IEMPIREI THEATRE AUGUST 26th TO 28th INCLUSIVE. =5 A Variety Entertainment. Full of Everything of the Best—- Cartoons —Scenery —Big Stunts —Excitement, Wonder. Everyone’s Favourite —Harry Carey and Clare Dubrey in E Six Shooter Justice EE Harry Carey178 words
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Article1896 1918-08-27 3 HYGIENE AND DEATH RATE. The report of the Singapore Housing Commission states The evidence which we have taken upon the death-rate although, by reason of imperfect registration, not as complete as we could have wished, shows, nevertheless, that the state of affairs in Singapore is one that1,896 words
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Advertisement1028 1918-08-27 3 WANTED, NT OTICE is hereby given that a minimum prrce of J 3 cent» per gantang for WANTED, For Office work smart Steno- standard paddy will be paid by the millers Grapher, to commence at once. Good salary for all paddy grown next season in the ■jo experienced applicant. Apply1,028 words
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Advertisement128 1918-08-27 3 THE BURDEN LIFTED. Sciatica causes the most acute agony, making your life a burden, but if you don’t fight the disease, it will gradually get a firmer and firmer hold on you —and then There is only one sure weapon that you can use in your fight—and that weapon is128 words
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Advertisement207 1918-08-27 3 PRITCHARD &C° L! (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) LADIES’ DEPARTMENT. THIS DEPARTMENT IS ALWAYS REPLETE WITH A LARGE AND UP-TO-DATE STOCK. Burberry w/ Weatherproof Coats. W ,/M- z Price from $42.00. rj, //’V z /1/1 V? Vvk Flue Gabardine /f I 'oil Rain coats, u/ vy Price $25.00. /MBpr These Garments207 words
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Article878 1918-08-27 4 The true meaning of rrcent events on the western front is clearly reflected in the statement by tie German War Minister, whose latest declaration contrasts remarkably wi'h the speech he delivered early n June to the Reichstag, to which he presented the information that the A lied reserves878 words
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Article64 1918-08-27 4 Mysterious Affair. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 27. A double tragedy has occurred at the Globe Hotel. Mrs. Sally Liebman, the proprietress was found dead with her head battered in. Landan an aged lodger was also found dead ir. bed strangled with a piece of mosquito netting.64 words
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Article49 1918-08-27 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 27. The Legislative Council meets on Monday. jThe agenda includes the War-funds Bill, in all stages which provides for lotteries under the Governor’s licence on condition that nofc less than a quarter of the proceeds be paid to war funds.49 words
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Article50 1918-08-27 4 Fire at Kuala Lumpur. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, August 27. A fire this morning destroyed Messrs. Chow Kit and Co.’s rubber factory at Kuala Lumpur. The* damage is estimated at $78.000. One thousand pikuls of rubber were destroyed. The damage is partly covered by insurance.50 words
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Article26 1918-08-27 4 [From Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, August 27. Mr. Justice Whitley was welcomed by the Singapore Bar on taking his seat at the Assizes.26 words
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Article205 1918-08-27 4 King of Siam’s Lead. [From Our Own Corrbspondent.] Bangkok, August 26. It is officially announced that the Royal Stables have stopped racing during tbe continuance of the war. The leading Siamese owners are following the Royal example. Mr. C. E Craig is proceeding to Kuala Lumpur205 words
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Article1601 1918-08-27 4 Our Bangkok correspondent telegraphs that the Royal racing Racing in Siam, stables in Bangkok will nob furnish any more candidates for racing during tbe war. As other owners are following the example set them in high places, war-time meetings, whether of the more familiar type, or of1,601 words
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Article204 1918-08-27 4 A suit in which a local Chinese shop (Chop Wong On Woh) sued the K.P.M., respect of a sum of $824.81 being cost or J* bags of white sugar, short delivered to >3 plaintiffs, came before Mr. Justice L. Woodward, in the Penang Supreme Coin to-day.204 words
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Article70 1918-08-27 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefius Penang was $162.25 per picul, busim Tin was quoted in London on at £371 10s spot, and £371 10s three mo The rair fall registered by the or <j9 for the 24 hours ended 9 a m. to-< sj millimetres (almost four inches). fcThe70 words
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Advertisement215 1918-08-27 4 0 Have you tried Q TOOMEY’S j TABLE ALE? H The brand is a new one to Penang, but just ask your 2 Australian friends what they think of it— They knew that pi it is the best and purest beer brewed in Australia and LJ B will tell you215 words
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Advertisement32 1918-08-27 4 TAKE YOUR CHOICE. E. O. Hotel, For Town Life and Business. The Crag Hotel, Penang Hills—for Change and Rest. Palm Beach, Seaside Health Resort and for Sea z Bathing. Telegrams SARKIES Penang.32 words
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Miscellaneous51 1918-08-27 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-DAT. 3.19 a.m. (6ft. 9in.) 9.41 am. (Ift. sin.) 3.20 p.m. (6ft. 3in.) 9.48 p.m. (Ift. 4in.) To-MORROW. 3.55 a.m. (6ft. 2in.) 10.20 p.m. (2ft. lin.) 3.59 p.m. (sft. 3in.) 10.20 p.m. (2ft.51 words
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Article205 1918-08-27 5 GENERAL BYNG’S THRUST. important captures. U-BOAT INCIDENTS. Sir Douglas Haig reports further important progress between the Somme and south-east of Arras. On the northern portion of this front, the line was advanced to the vicinity of Croisilles, and between this point and Bapaume villages were taken. The outskirts205 words
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France and Belgium
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Article, Illustration1983 1918-08-27 5 IMPORTANT SUCCESSES. London, August 25. Sir Douglas 'Haig reports continuous fighting on the battle front north of the Somme since the early morning. We a»e pressing the enemy [hard everywhere, allowing him no respite. We progressed over the whole front of our attack, despite the arrival of1,983 words
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Article153 1918-08-27 5 FRENCH ADMIRATION [Havas Telegrams.] Paris, August 25 —The whole French press emphasizes the importance of the -uccess gained yesterday by the British Armies. The newspaper “Cui says: When ore realist s the difficul ies enc Uutered by the British Government; since the beginning of this war in[Havas Telegrams.] - 153 words
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Article78 1918-08-27 5 Evidence of German euspicion of soldiers, who, being Alsatians and Lorrainers, regard themselves as French, appears in a secret order to the 42nd division, which recently cande into the possession of the French. It reports that in the Crown Prince’s Army Alsatians and Lorrainers shall on no78 words
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Article146 1918-08-27 5 Even in the haste of their departure in March, 1917, the enemy found time to make an absolute ruin of the pleasant little country town of Bapaume, which, had already suffered much, injury from our shell fire. Not one house was habitable. The Germans seemed to have taken146 words
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63 1918-08-27 5 Amsterdam, August 25. The German War Minister, General von Stain, in an interview in the Morgen P st admits that “the Germans recently suffered some setbacks, even a reverse. Such occasional fai'ures are of serious Warning to the Fatherland, and show th»» war is not yet63 words
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Article19 1918-08-27 5 London, August 24. The Daily Chronicle understands that profiteering in sp'ces is engaging the attention of the Food-Ministry.19 words
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Article261 1918-08-27 5 London, August 24. The Air Ministry reports: We dropped eight tons of bombs on Thursday night on. aerodromes at Folpersweiler, setting on fird several large sheds and hangars, and attacked chemical works, at Saaralbe, with excellent results. Fires and explosions were caused there. Three of our machines are261 words
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Article72 1918-08-27 5 SINKER OF LUSITANIA CAPTURED. Paris, August 24. The British steamer Bandy, with French troops, has been torpedoed between Malta and Sicily, without casualties. Tbe attack ing submarine was sunk by escorting patrols by means of gunfire and grenades. Seven out of the submarine’s crew of 65 were rescued,72 words
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Article114 1918-08-27 5 Washington, August 25. The Navy department announces that German submarines sank in foreign waters the following American steamships Eastbridge (5,660) tons, Cubore (7,117 tons,) and the chartered cargo transport Jakeedon. U-Boats’ Failure in U. S. Waters. Washington, August[2s. The Acting Navy Secretary, Rear Ad miral Palmer, states114 words
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Article29 1918-08-27 5 “COMPLETE VICTORY.” London, August 26. A Springfield (Illinois) message says Colonel Roosevelt, in a speech, called for stern prosecution of the war, and complete and overwhelming victory.29 words
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Article49 1918-08-27 5 Washington, August 25. The Treasury announces that the United States since its entry into the war has loaned to the Allies £1,218,000,000. This is apart from credits established of £669,000,000 to Great Britain, £413,000,000 to France, £152,000,000 to Italy and £104,000,000 to the other Allies.49 words
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Article32 1918-08-27 5 Amsterdam, August 26. A Munich official message says the King of Bavaria has announced the engagement of the Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria and Princess Antoinette of Luxemburg.32 words
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Article109 1918-08-27 5 London, August 23. In the silver market, there is little[doing. The price is steady. London, August 24. market is quiet. A Chinese Gold Dollar. London, August 23. Messrs. Montagu <fc Co’s report, commenting on the reported Chinese proposal to create a gold dollar containing .752,318 scruple says the weight109 words
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Article97 1918-08-27 5 ALLIED AIRMEN BUSY. Rome, August 25. There has been considerable reciprocal naval air raiding in past days on military works and Adriatic towns. American airmen have now joined the British and Italians, and they assisted in bombing Pola. w The Italians twice bombed Durazzo on the same day.97 words
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Article33 1918-08-27 5 SEVERE FIGHTING. London, August 25. An Italian official report says: In Albania, there is considerable fighting in the Semini region. We repulsed, with severe losses, large forces repeatedly attacking north of Fiers.33 words
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Article72 1918-08-27 5 BOLSHEVIKS DENOUNCED. Archangel, August 22. A Government organ proclamation denounces the manifesto by Lenin and Trotzky appealing to the Russian proletariat to fight the British, French and Americans who disembarked at Archangel and says the Archangel Government consists of members of th«i Constituent Assembly, therefore it is the solo72 words
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Article26 1918-08-27 5 London, August 24. The Cunard Line has arranged to take over the general passenger agency of the Japanese steamship company, Toyo Kisen Kaisha.26 words
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Article40 1918-08-27 5 Lima, August 24. The Peruvian garrison at Ancon has mutinied, and demand an immediate declaration of war against Germany, the transfer of an interned German ship to tbe United States, and the despatch of Peruvian troops to France.40 words
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Article25 1918-08-27 5 London August 24. Reuter at an Atlar tic port in America says Sir Robert Borden and party, also Mr Hoover, have arrived.25 words
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Article477 1918-08-27 5 [To thb Editob of thb “Pinano Gaz«tt».”J Previously acknowledged $795, Messrs R S Carroll $lO, Lim Boon Haw $lOO, A F Richards $lO, J Dewar $2O, H C Rendle $25, W E Speers $2O, H C Eckhardt $5O, J Fleury $2O, F E Ivery $25, L477 words
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Article914 1918-08-27 6 Th« Hanshin Kaiun Kabushiki Kaisha, a new shipping company, has been established. with its head office at Kobe. It is capitalised at Y. 250, 000, and will commence business on August 1. The Dutch steamers, which resumed the Javar-San Francisco service some two months ago, have discontinued their914 words
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Advertisement832 1918-08-27 6 REGULARITY of the BOWELS I The First Line of Defence against 111-Health. 3 Only about one man or woman in a hundred is perfectly healthy. The other 99 have some 1 digestive trouble, and perhaps more than 50 per cent of these could trac s their trouble to that prevalent832 words
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Article1578 1918-08-27 7 L. M Berengeb - x ECONOMIC value of sorgho (By L. M Berengeb, j M Berexger, Superintendent Gov- rninent Gardens, Taiping, F.M.S.) P. G.” Special.) Pests and Diseases. insect —(i) “Moth. Borers” (Chilo mplex)- These moths are often seen in plantations, and their caterpillars e inw the stems and roots of the plants,1,578 words
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Article146 1918-08-27 7 In the Government Gazette there is published the King’s order with regard to Straits Settlements coinage. It is ordered that: 600 shall be substituted for 900 in the schedules to the Straits Settlementv (Coinage) Order. 1907. as the millesimal fineness, and 5/1000ths shall be substituted for 3/1000ths146 words
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Article85 1918-08-27 7 The Borispah Court (Bangkok) was engaged recently in hearing the case in which Nai Mongkorn is charging Nai Siew Chit (Khoon Seng), the well-known rice miller with forging a promissory nofte for Tcs. 68.000 odd. After hearing some of the evidence the Court found a “prima facie”85 words
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Article29 1918-08-27 7 A “Times of Ceylon” cable from London states that the August, May and June importx of rubber into America are stated to be 40,412 tons.29 words
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AMERICAN TELEGRAMS.
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Article118 1918-08-27 7 New York, August 4.—In view of the fact that the leading tennis players of the country are in the Army and Navy, Ichiyai Kumagae. the Japanese player, announced that he would not take part in the National Championship Matches this month, which he undoubtedly could win,118 words
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95 1918-08-27 7 Washington. August 4.—Official despatches received here say that in Austria workmen who are dying of starvation recently sent delegates to a convention at Vienna. All delegates stated the population are dying of hunger. The death rate is enormous and epidemics are raging throughout the country.95 words
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Article70 1918-08-27 7 Washington. August 4. —The last of the Spanish War Debt has been paid off by the redemption of $64.000.000 of bonds, part of a block of $198.000,000 issued 13th June, 1898. seven days after war was declared. So great are the expenditures' in these days of70 words
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Article55 1918-08-27 7 New York. August 4.—The Deputy At-torney-General. after an investigation of the expenditure of Teuton funds in this country, has announced that the German Government paid several hundred thousand dollars to its agents in the United States, before the United States entered the War in return for55 words
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Article28 1918-08-27 7 Washington, August 3. —The weekly statement of the Federal Reserve Board showed a. gain of $6.700.000 in the gold reserves in member banks, which totalled $1.986.000.000.28 words
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Article43 1918-08-27 7 Washington. August 3. —President Wilson has informed the members of the Ways and Means Committee of the Lower House of Congress, which is framing the $8.000.000.000 Revenue Bill, that he is interested in a heavy tax on war profits.43 words
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Article85 1918-08-27 7 Shanghai, August 7. —The office building of the salt administration bureau at Tsoongming Island, at the mouth of the Yangtsze, was burned to the ground, several officials and civilians were hurt and much property was damaged by 600 rioters, on Sunday afternoon, according to reports reaching85 words
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85 1918-08-27 7 Peking. August 7.—France has protested against the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Vatican on the ground that it is not compatible with the terms of the Franco-Chinese Treaty of 1858, which provides for French protection of the Roman Catholic organisations85 words
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Article57 1918-08-27 7 Macao, August 7. —The new Governor, Senhor Arthur Tamagnini Barbosa, has left Lisbon for Macao. Sweeping changes are being effected in the administration and a telegram from Lisbon commands the transference of fourteen officers to Lisbon. Mozambique and Angola and, similarly, navaj officers are to be57 words
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Article25 1918-08-27 7 Hongkong, August 6. —In the Momson Hill disaster th* bodies of Mrs. Baker, Ronald Baker and the little girl have been recovered.25 words
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Article84 1918-08-27 7 The “Rangoon Gazette” of August 15 describes the situation in the rice market as unprecedented, quotations going up by leaps and bounds. The Java demand is reported to be steady, while Calcutta and Bombay remain firm. The news came through that the Straits and Singapore markets had84 words
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Article646 1918-08-27 7 Japan’s War Wealth. Mr. Bernard Falk, the Daily Mail special correspondent in the Far Last, writing from Kobe on J une 6, says Here in Kobe, the war-enriched, premier pori; of Japan, 1 find myself amid millionaires the war has created. These the J apanese call “funa nankin,”646 words
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Article329 1918-08-27 7 Count Gunther von Bemstorff (son of the former Ambassador at Washington, who is now Ambassador at Constantinople), Prince Albert of the Schleswig-Holstein, Herr Kuhlmann. brother of the Foreign Secretary; Baroness von Falkenhausen, Captain von Hoff, of the General Staff, and others of Germany’s upper ten appeared before329 words
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Advertisement75 1918-08-27 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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Advertisement495 1918-08-27 7 Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds. Bearing interest from the date of purchase at sy 2 per cent. per annum, payable half-yearly on the 2Oth January and the 2Oth July. Repayable at Par on the 20th July, 1928. PRICE OF ISSUE—IOO PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lent495 words
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