Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 August 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-08-31 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 205. VOL. LXXVI SATURDAY, 31st AUGUST, 1918 PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement678 1918-08-31 1 JAPANESE DENTIST 'I T. NAGATA Next Door to The Dispensary. <, tF YOU HAVE NOT TgTED y| BEAR BRAND MILK I .fSS!ES> you can have no idea what a I CIGARETTES II F '1 TI V MIIK ie P arfcicu^ar raan demands a particular cigarette. State Express are ll' ‘rl678 words
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Advertisement19 1918-08-31 1 IRUNNVMEDEI I HOTEL. I GARAGE I J New Cars for Hire. I j {Hl., XI OHBK OHBBOaMH OHHBIC ■■Mu19 words
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Article28 1918-08-31 2 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, August 29. It is confirmed that the Italians have slightly withdrawn in Albania, but they occugy Malakastra ridge, commanding the harbour of Valona.[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 28 words
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Article66 1918-08-31 2 WAGES EQUALISED WITH MEN’S. London, August 29. The Press Bureau states that the Committee on Production awarded the women tramway and omnibus workers an advance of 25/- weekly over the pre-war rates, thus equalising the rates *ith those of the male workers. The Government bas appointed a66 words
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Article91 1918-08-31 2 London, August 30. Several hundred policemen at Bow Street, Westminster and other Stations in London and the suburbs struck at midnight, demanding an increase of £1 weekly, with a bonus of per cent, and recognition of the Constables’ Union. The men in the Strand District assembled on91 words
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Article704 1918-08-31 2 Ex-Director of Krupp’s Diary. I talked for tw<> hours with Dr, Muhlon the Ex-director of Krupp’s, at Gumligen (close to Berne), says Mr. K. Sefton Deller. He is a tall, stalwart Bavai ian in the prime of bodily and mental vigour, a real strong Herkomer-like personality, with whom704 words
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Article939 1918-08-31 2 Mrs P B Ford has returned from Australia. Mr. C. Main, F.M.S. Railways, is laid up in the Penang General Hospital. Miss Smith has resumed duty as Matron Penang General Hospital, on return from leave. Mr C A Panicker, formerly of Selangor Estates, has joined tbe staff939 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article831 1918-08-31 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —“It is as much the duty of the State to care for its sons when wounded and dying as it is to equip them for the front ranks of sacrifice.” On that declaration I base an appeal for a vote for831 words
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Article138 1918-08-31 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —The present arrangements at the Chowrasta Market need rectifying as regards the positions of the Mutton and Beef stalls, the mutton being between two beef stalls In the course of the of beef which hss to be chopped, it naturally138 words
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Article70 1918-08-31 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazbttb.”] Sir, —It has been remarked that the fines recently imposed under the Food Control Ordinance are quite inadequate for the offences committed. Fines of $5/- and $lO/ in such cases are mere fiea-bites to these men, considering the amount of profit70 words
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Article1045 1918-08-31 2 BY VICTOR MACCLURB. r rau Jx.iumiu.ei’ geu> ouu ui ouu as» eanj nowadays as sue mu oeioie me wax. ouv names me cauuren u> me siiup-ie expedient, vi wetinig uiein aiid luuuing uu me water on a paper towel j tiie soap wasii is reserved lor once a1,045 words
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Article715 1918-08-31 2 Do’s and Don’ts for Be 6 i nnWs Do read the rules, until you kni JW from memory. '“«H Do be punctual and ready on the for the start and for each chukker Do warn the secretary, if you have p u name down and for some reason, cann.715 words
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Article117 1918-08-31 2 Simla, August 3.—Private intimation h* s been received that various women’s organic, tions in Australia, representing the ft powerful interests in that country, who ha r been deeply stirred by the condition of dian women in Fiji have combined together and sent at their own expense117 words
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Article111 1918-08-31 2 Penang, August 31, 1918 (By Courtegy ot th« Charted n O i 5 Lone on Demand Bank z 9 4 month»’ eipht Ban* .24 s or.a; t -M’g 3 i'Jalcntta Demand Bank R’* 3 eigM Private n Bombay Demand Bank > MoulmeiD Demard Bank u 3 H 3 day»'111 words
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Advertisement570 1918-08-31 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. Good Amah or European Nurse, for child, 21 years. One who will not object to quiet estate life. Apply Mrs. Ryves, Temerloh Estate, Taiping. To hire for six months Oil Engine 15 B. H. P. Must be in thoroughly good Condition and stand trial. Particulars to Box570 words
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Article1147 1918-08-31 3 LINE OK DEFENCE. Before Mr Justice Whitley, in the Supreme Court, Singapore, the hearing of the Shafto Stevens case was continued, and as fiis Lordship decided that the two charges could not be taken conjointly, the trial of Mr. Stevens on the second charge, namely, that1,147 words
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Advertisement2165 1918-08-31 3 WANTED. NOTICES. TENDERS INVITED. Travelling Dressers, Salary $5O to $75 per NOTICE is hereby given that the business TENDERS to be marked Distillery mensem according to experience, with free carried on by me at No. 6 Beach Street, received up to noon o e Unfurnished temporary quarters. Apply per. Penang,2,165 words
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Advertisement263 1918-08-31 3 PRITCHARD CO., LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) Outfitting Department We have just opened out a splendid assortment of Rainproof Coats, comprising Burberry’s, etc., etc., also the Famous Ozonia Oilskin Raincoats, the latter can be recommended for lightness and durability. The prices are keenly competitive and the goods shewn are263 words
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Article1476 1918-08-31 4 We have it on the authority of the well known German military critic, von Ardenns, writing in the Berliner Tageblatt,” that the great German Geneial Staff has made a miscalculation iu ander-estimat ing Marshal Foch’s resources “thinking the AlliedJ force* had received a knock out b'ow1,476 words
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Article1417 1918-08-31 4 The assumption of supreme authority by General Horvath ad A Far Eastern ded further complications Puzzle. to the Siberian situation, which, according to a telegram received to-day is now so complex and confused that nobody understands it at all. Apparently those volunteers who went over to Horvath1,417 words
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Article43 1918-08-31 4 To-day's quotation for unrefined tin iu Penang was J 168.25 per picul, buyers, and for refined tin $159 per picul. 50 ions war» on the market. Tin was quoted in London to-day at £361 10s spot, and £361 10s three months.43 words
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Article279 1918-08-31 4 Mr. Peel and the Proposals. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 31. At a meeting of the Singapore Munieip»Commission, Mr. W. Peel, the President, referred to the proposals of the Housing Commission. He said they involved considerable expense. The financial question always a difficult one. The interest of279 words
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Advertisement282 1918-08-31 4 Weinberg’s Mahalla Cigarettes. Packed Specially I I for the Tropics in Hermetically ,^^7////^/Z// A Sealed Tins. J«L Sole Importers W ■> Hr g I- 'ejajz Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, PENANG. ■■■■■■■MHMMBMBSaHififiMISaHBMHBMHMaMBMBHHHMHHBMH r I THE NORTHAM HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, I 15, Nertham Road, Penang. Telephone 59a. S IS282 words
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Advertisement10 1918-08-31 4 &or @ars 3lpply to 0. §arage. taelep Gone fib. 322.10 words
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Miscellaneous67 1918-08-31 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 8.48 a.m. (sft. Oin.) 12.55 a.m. (3ft. 7in.) 10.23 p.m. (4ft. 6in.) 4.11 p.m. (2ft. 7in.) To-morrow. 9.57 a.m. (sft. 4in.) 4.12 p.m. (3ft. 4in 11.0 p.m. (sft. 2in.) 5 p.m. (2ft. lin.)67 words
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Article226 1918-08-31 5 BAPAUME and combles WON. PERONNE MENACED. THE ALLIED CAPTURES. Despite the enemy’s opposition astride the Arras-Cambrai road, on the front south of the Scarpe, the British forces have taken Bullecourt, 13 miles west of Cambrai, and other positions to the north and south. Bapaume was also taken, and226 words
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Article, Illustration1853 1918-08-31 5 EXTENSIVE ADVANCE. [Reuter Telegrams.] London, August 29. Reuter at the French Headquarters says I toeral Humbert’s army at 10-30 this I morning captured Noyon. General Mangin’s army crossed the Oise for the first time, and occupied Morlincourt, on the left bank. General Debeney’s army captured Quesnoy wcod. British[Reuter Telegrams.] - 1,853 words
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Article202 1918-08-31 5 NOYON FIGHTING. [Ha vis Tzuorams.] Paris, August 29.—The capture of Roye. Chaulnes and Nesle by the French made the Germans unable to bold their positions any longer. They lest thtir grip and are in retreat to the rear of the Somme, and the canal running southward from[Ha vis Tzuorams.] - 202 words
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Article59 1918-08-31 5 Tbe Spanish steamer Cara c a is reported to have been torpedoed and six men drowned. The question is whether Germany will compensate with her own tonnage, according to the Spanish demand, the loss Germany has just caused, or whether, in the event cf refusal, Spain is59 words
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Article31 1918-08-31 5 [Rbuter's Telegrams] Amsterdam, August 29. A Berlin semi-- fficial statement denies the report by the Times’ correspondent at Santander, cabled on August 27th, and says negotiations are proceeding.[Rbuter's Telegrams] - 31 words
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Article33 1918-08-31 5 London. August 29. The German press appeals for many more women to work militarily, to release men for the front. It appears that hitherto fewer than 15,000 women have been recruited.33 words
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Article43 1918-08-31 5 Stockholm, August 29. The great shortage of foodstuffs from the Ukraine is explainable by the reluctance of the peasants to accept paper money, and by demands on other parts of Russia. The Geimans are taking coercive measures against the peasants.43 words
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Article361 1918-08-31 5 ‘•A COMPLETE PUZZLE.” London, August 28. Tbe situation in Siberia on the interposition of General Horvath, and its probable effects, are all a complete puzzle to official quarters in London. The whole situation is so complex and confused that nobody understands it at all. Official news comes from361 words
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Article489 1918-08-31 5 A World-wide Organisation. The cabled news that 15,000 of the Czecho-Slovak army entered Vladivostok, captured the Soviet headquarters, the National Bank, municipal offices, and a quantity of munitions, and established Vladivostok as a commissariat for Siberia; and that another Czecho-Slovak army has completely defeated 3,000 Finnish and German489 words
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Article89 1918-08-31 5 RECORD RECRUITING. London, August 30. Tbe Times’ correspondent at Simla«ays an indication of the attitude of certain frontier tribesmen is afforded by an expression of loyalty of the Jirgas of Lower Swat, and tbe Ranizai tribe, who at same time offered to hold military posts to relieve89 words
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Article43 1918-08-31 5 Washington, Aagust 29. The firing at Nogales has quieted down. General Holbrook of tbe American Army has been placed on the border. It is reported that General Caranza’s representative is proceeding to Washington to express Mexican regrets for the incident.43 words
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Article56 1918-08-31 5 Amsterdam, August[29. A Berlin semi-official message states that Britain on Aagust 22ud notified her readiness to ratify the AngloGerman War Prisoners agreement if Germany approved of a certain modification, but did not refer to the question of a satisfactory arrangement regarding tbe position of Germans in China,56 words
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Article20 1918-08-31 5 Zurich, August 30. Spotted typhus has broken oub in Galicia and Bukovina. Fifty cases are officially admitted.20 words
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Article50 1918-08-31 5 Zurich, August 30. The German agricultural papers are greatly concerned at the alarming increase of wheat disease. Tbe crop is useless in some districts. Rye in the northern and eastern parts of Germany is Buffering badly from the wet and the millers refuse to accept it.50 words
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Article36 1918-08-31 5 London, August 30. The Telegraaf states that women and girls are being deported from Ghent for forced labour behind tbe German front, replacing men deportees, whose health has been ruined by hardships.36 words
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Article15 1918-08-31 5 London, August 30. It is confirmed that tbe Bolsheviks have shot tbe Tsarevitch.15 words
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Article32 1918-08-31 5 Paris, August 30. It transpires that the Frehch aviator» have been carrying to Germany intelligence agents, whom aeroplanes picked up [and brought back when their mission wa» accomplished.32 words
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Article28 1918-08-31 5 Washington, August 30. The Senate passed a Bill, favouring the total prohibition of the manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquors after June 30th, 1919.28 words
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Article24 1918-08-31 5 Simla, August 30. Good wide-spread rains have fallen,, completely changing the agricultural situation for tbe better over a vast area.24 words
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Article39 1918-08-31 5 London, August 27. Silver is a small trade. The market is steady. London, Aagust 28. The silver market is quiet and steady. Silver Export London,jAugust 28. The Canadian Government has prohibited tbe export of silver, except under license.39 words
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Obituary25 1918-08-31 5 Obituary. London, August 28. The death has occurred of the Ven. Arthur Evans Moule, D.D., formerly Archdeacon in the Missionary Diocese of Mid-China, aged 82.25 words
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Article318 1918-08-31 6 Autumn Examinations 1918. I The following are the results of the King Edward VII Medical School, Autumn Examinations, 1918. First Professional Examination —The following have completed the examination (not in order of merit P Varatharajah P Thillainathen, Chan Jim Swee, Miss Ha nah Tan, Miss318 words
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Article618 1918-08-31 6 Committee’s Proposals. London, August 14. —In the proposals of the Luxury Tax Committee the following are examples of prices above which various articles will become taxable luxuries: Articles for Men. —Boots £2 per pair Slippers —12s. 6d. Leather gloves —Bs. Hat?— 18s. Suits —8 guineas Overcoats —7618 words
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Article126 1918-08-31 6 DAILY (except Sunday). Federated Malay States,") By train 7.15 a.m. Malacca. Johore, Singa- > pore and Hongkong— J Saturdays 5.30 p in. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, and Taiping J 10 a.m. 3.45 p m Kuala Kubu. Kuala 7 10 a m Lum iur and Seremban Bukit Mertajam,126 words
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Article59 1918-08-31 6 (Post Office, Official Report.) Lrft Penang. Arrived London May 1 A Jane 21 9 B 20 11 C 22 15 D July 9 14 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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Article142 1918-08-31 6 Pinang, August 31, 1918 8. P. Tapioca $7.20 sales M. P. Tapioca $7 50 sellers. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6| buyers Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $BO nom. Mace Pickings $55 sellers Cloves season142 words
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Article62 1918-08-31 6 Aug 31-Sept 1. Penang Golf Club, Monthly Medal (August). Sept I.—P.V.R.C. Shoot (Deliberate) 7 a.m. Sept 7. Perak Club, Taiping, Fancy Dress Ball for Red Cross Sept 13.—Penang Impress onists Exhibition, Proceeds to St Dunstan’s. Sept 15.—P.V.R.C. Shoot (Rapids) 7 a.m. Sept 25.—Meeting, Board of Licensing Justices, District62 words
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Advertisement446 1918-08-31 6 THURSDAY TO SUNDAY NIGHT. (INCLUSIVE) SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. EMPIRE THEATRE THE PREMIER THEATRE OF THE COLONY. Dorothy Phillips—Lon Chaney —William Stowel Dorothy is a World Favourite.) in “A DOLL’S HOUSE” A BLUE-BIRD AND A GEM. From the celebrated play by Henry Ibsen- This is a play of Great Power, Charming Setting,446 words
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Advertisement134 1918-08-31 6 —<r^sßEsr. SOLE AGENTS FOR STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd., Penang and Malacca. THE BORNEO Co., Ltd,. Singapore. MORGAN’S AGENCY, Kuala Lumpur. Facts are Eloquent. THERE is nothing to be said in favour of the Business Man who neglects to Advertise, for ff he Does not keep the public well134 words
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Advertisement320 1918-08-31 6 STOMACH imTROUBLES PAINS AFTER EATING, FLATULENCE, ACIMTY, i BILIOUSNESS, HEADACHES, CONSTIPATION, INDIGESTION <v When your organs of digestion— work required of tham. Take Mother i stomach, liver and bowels —-through Seigel’s Syrup, the remedy which any cause are unable to do their has proved its value in thousands work efficiently320 words
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Article3445 1918-08-31 7 P A M. DISCUSSION. The Suppressed Cable. Xt the meeting of the Planters’ Associan of Malaya, in Kuala Lumpur, the hairman the Hon. Mr. R. C. M. Kinders'T said:. The question of crop reetric- ns is being considered by the Commis- n appointed by the Government, and it3,445 words
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Article328 1918-08-31 7 Alessrs. Kennedy and Co., Penang, report as follows: Alarkets during the week under review have been rather less active. Rubbers continue dull but there does not appear to be any particular pressure on the part of holders to realise. Alines with but one or two exceptions shew a328 words
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Article180 1918-08-31 7 The Third Meeting. [From Ouk Own Cormspondint. Ku*la Lumpur August 30. The Rubber Committee has now been appointed as a Commission, entitled. The Rubber Industry Protection Commission.” The third meeting was held yesterday, Subcommittees were formed at the first and second meetings for the purpose of obtaining necessary180 words
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Article123 1918-08-31 7 The Late Mr. Ellis MAGISTRATE’S FINDING. [Fbom Oub Own Cobbbspondent. Kuala Lumpur, August 31. At the continued enquiry into the dea"h of Mr J. W. C. Ell’s, Acting Deputy Gon'roller of Labour, F M S., Sir Edward Brockman and Mr. W. G R. Leonard gave evidence. The magistrate’s123 words
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Article137 1918-08-31 7 Kuala Lomrnr, Ausust 31. At the first ar nu-J meeting of Eas’ern Ltd., Mr Henggler, who presided, said only haif of the authorised capital bad been i sued. Theie whs an overdraft on the bank of $338.000. The directors were contemplating 'he advisability of issumg rhe balance137 words
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Article159 1918-08-31 7 A Critical Position. Bombay, August 9. —A commercial correspondent writing regarding the cotton crisis says that the position is critical. A fresh wave of speculation carried the rate of September Fine Broach to Rs. 925, the maximum fixed by the Marwaris as a temporary measure of safety159 words
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Article60 1918-08-31 7 Calcutta, August 9.—St. Xaviers, who had beaten St. Josephs in the Cadet Cup semifinal after ten drawn games, were themselves beaten in the final to-day by La Martiniĕre by a goal scored ten minutes from time. Taghat a one-sided game in the final of the Cooch Behar60 words
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Article55 1918-08-31 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Ciub fri m 6-45 p.m. to-day 1. Selection The Gaiety ...Kappey 2. The Boston Two Step ...Cavendish 3. Selection Welsh ...Hare 4. Waltz The Sefton ...Everett 5. The Belle Of The Barber’s Ball ...Cohan 6.55 words
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Article611 1918-08-31 7 CORONER’S INQUIRY. An inquiry was held before the Coroner Mr. S. H. Langston, in the Penang Police Court yesterday afternoon, into the death of Arumugam, a scavenging cooly, employed by the Municipality, who died as the result of a motor-car accident in Beach Street, Penang, on the 27th611 words
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Article57 1918-08-31 7 Sept I.—l4th Sunday after Trinity, 8 am. Matins 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion; 5 p.m. Children’s Service 6 p.m. Evensong. Hymn 209. Psalms VI Brownsmith, VII Cooke, VIII Lawes, Magnificat 46, Nunc Dimittis 60, Hymns 185, 307 anti 20. Wednesday, 10 a.m. MaXins and Litany; 6 p.m.57 words
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Article35 1918-08-31 7 All Saints’ Church, Taiping.—Sept. Ist 14th Sunday after Trinity. 7.45 a.m Litany; 8 am. Holy Communion; 9.15 a.m. Matins and Sermon (Tamil) 5.15 p.m. Children’s Service; 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon.35 words
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48 1918-08-31 7 Northam Road. 9 a.m.—Children’s Service and Sacrament of Baptism. 6 p.m. —Public Worship and Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Preacter: Rev. Donald J. Ross m.a. Hymns:—2s2, 680, 270, 277 (3 —6), 274 (4 —8), 494 (Vesper). Choir Practice on Friday evening at 7 o’clock.48 words
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Article34 1918-08-31 7 Fitzgerald Memorial Methodist Church (corner of Anson and Burmah Roads) —Sunday Sept. Ist, Sunday School 8 a.m., Epworth League 7.15 p m., Evening Worship 8 p.m. Speiker—The Rev. B. J. Baughman.34 words
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Article27 1918-08-31 7 Sunday, Sept. I.—Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Low Mass 6.15 a.m., High Mass 8 a.m. Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 5 p.m.27 words
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Article62 1918-08-31 7 Sunday, Sept. 1. —Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Holy Communion 6.30 a.m. High Mass Sermon and Bendiction of the Blessed Sacrament 8 a.m. Church of Our of Sorrows, McAlister Road.—High Madl, Sermon and Benediction of the Blessed 8 a.m. Church of tfre Immaculate Conception, Pulau Tikus. —High62 words
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Article69 1918-08-31 7 The Secretary asks us to make the foEowing adjustments in the report of the annual general meeting of the Company. The profit for the year ending February, 1916, was $3,300 the gross profit of $45,000 odd for the past year was ICO per cent of69 words
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Miscellaneous23 1918-08-31 7 WAR CARTOON. (Reproduced, from the World’s Press). Bn dnl 'a El ■»> >■ »1 In the Dutch Cottage: The shadow on the wall.—‘ Notenkraker,” Amsterdam.23 words
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