Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 September 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-09-02 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 206. VOL. LXXVI. MONDAY. 2nd SEPTEMBER, 1918 PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement618 1918-09-02 1 JAPANESE DENTIST t. NAGATA tyext Door to Th© i Dispensary. < r .jUDannaDnaananoLinnnnnnannai < rPT TT II k>l'W*r£> SHEIC i TENNENTS i REQUISITES rpiNni a Immediate Delivery from Stock of 'JINULAY Lo. a jj-j QITKTirO HITIPIX D M p Zon”™ rILnJILJN&K PiLtblt. g the following at Lowest Prices: ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS.618 words
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Advertisement15 1918-09-02 1 IRUNNYMEDE| HOTEL, GARAGE New Cars for Hire. j PHONENOB:- {“J |T JJ| ceBBCBBiOBBiOBfIhc BBHL u15 words
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Article366 1918-09-02 2 A NOTABLE WEEKLY RECORD. [Reuter’s Telegrams] London, August 30. The Press Bureau says the details of the week’s air activity show over 200 tons of bombs dropped on the enemy’s organisations in the battle area alone. We also raided Germany seventeen times and constantly raided the Belgian coastal[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 366 words
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Article40 1918-09-02 2 EFFECTIVELY RAIDED. Amsterdam, August 30. Travellers from Germany state that 40 were killed at Cologne. Entire streets were devastated at Mannheim and the Aniline Works at Bingen and Coblentz wi re utterly destroyed in the latest air raids.40 words
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Article13 1918-09-02 2 London, September 1. The Rhine fortifications are being feverishly strengthened.13 words
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Article199 1918-09-02 2 11,000 MEN OUT London, August 30. The Metropolitan Police struck for higher pay and a war bonus. Most of the City police to-night came our, and 11,000 are now on strike. General Smuts in ewiewed the p dice representatives to-day. At a mass meeting to-night the police199 words
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Article193 1918-09-02 2 “CONDITION SERIOUS.” London August 30. A Russian official wireless message of 30th August says as the result of an attempt on his life at Moscow. Lenin has been wounded. The communique gives no further details. Hit Twice. London, August 31. A Russian wireless report says Lenin was hit193 words
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Article27 1918-09-02 2 Amsterdam, August 31. A Petrograd telegram, via Berlin, says the Commissary of Home Affairs, M. Unitski, was assassinated. The murderers have been arrested.27 words
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Article42 1918-09-02 2 NEUTRALS PROTEST. Amsterdam, August 30. A Kieflf telegram say' 1 neutral represent tives have notified the Soviet Government, protesting «gainst mas< arrests of officers in Moscow and Petrograd, and threatening to rescind right of sanctuary for Bolshevist representatives abroad.42 words
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Article47 1918-09-02 2 London, August 31. The “Times’” correspondent at Stockholm say s Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklen burg Schwerin has refused the throne of Finland, owing to lack of unanimity in favour of establishment of a monarch?, and also the stringent restriction of the Sovereign’s authority.47 words
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Article26 1918-09-02 2 London, August 31. An Dalian official message reports’ We penetrated deeply the enemy’s positions at Monte Maio, inflicting heavy casualties ano taking 25 prisoners26 words
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Article102 1918-09-02 2 PERSIUS PESSIMISTIC. Amsterdam, S< ptembtr 1. Captain Persius writes in the Berlin Tageblatt pe^simisric*!! y regarding the future of the Germa i Colonies. He is of opinion that there is no hope that KiaoChau will ever be restored to Germany, and that Anztc opposition will prevent th-*102 words
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Article36 1918-09-02 2 Loudon, September 1. There were riotous scenes at the wrecking of a pacifist meeting at Plum-tead Sticks and stones were freely used and there were numerous casualties. Mr Ramsay Macdonald sustained a cut ear.36 words
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42 1918-09-02 2 London, August 30. The Press Bureau says the King has degraded Sir Joseph Jonas from the degree of Knight Bachelor. [He was convicted and heavily fined for giving information in the course of business to the enemy42 words
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Article60 1918-09-02 2 Stockholm, August 31. Striking testimony of the difference of the Allied and enemy credit in Scandinavia is afforded By the fact that £1 is now 75 per cent of the normal value, $1 is 77 per cent and the franc 70 per cent, while the Austrian kroner60 words
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Article966 1918-09-02 2 Paris, August 31. The Journal’s Madrid correspondent reports the torpedoing of the Spanish steamer Alexandrine. L Spanish Coal Steamer Sunk. -/Madrid, September 1. The Minister for Foreign Affairs informed the Cabinet of the torpedoing of the Spanish steamer Atazmendi, bound to Spain, with coal. SPAIN, A GERMAN966 words
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Article21 1918-09-02 2 Washington, August 31. Congress passed the Man-Power Bill, extending the draft age limits from 18 to 45.21 words
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Article36 1918-09-02 2 Washington, August 31. The House of Representatives’ Committee approved of the Eight Billion Dollar War Revenue Bill, imposing an 80 per cent war profits tax and heavy surtaxes on big incomes.36 words
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Article564 1918-09-02 2 DISCOVERED IN SASKATCHEWAN London, Angus' 31 The Times Toronto correspondent reports that an immense deposit of po ash and sodium sulphate, amounting to mans millions of tons has been discove el in Saskatchewan. This dLcovery is most important in view of the boastings of Germany that we564 words
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Article40 1918-09-02 2 Amsterdam, August 31’ Manifestation of the intention of German States, notably Bavaria and Saxonv, to assert themselves individually by appointing their own diplomatic representatives to Sofia and elsewhere ha» evoked a strong rebuke from tke Vcssische Zeitung40 words
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Article24 1918-09-02 2 London, August 31. Germany is already adopting the familiar method of colonisation in E-thonia The schools are Germanised and Esthonian music forbidden.24 words
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Article30 1918-09-02 2 London, August 31. A Royal Commission has been appointed, under the Chairmanship of Lord Emmott, to investigate the advisability of adopting decimal coinage in the United Kingdom.30 words
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Article89 1918-09-02 2 London, August 29. Silver is unchanged. London, August 30. The silver market is steady. London, August 30. Messrr. Montagu and Co’s report says 1 there has been no fresh development in rhe market, and the price has not moved. Exchanges in China, which are now unable to secure remittance89 words
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Article182 1918-09-02 2 Sunday morning’s shoot resnh der:— lted as.. Deliberate at 200, 300 50n v H.P.S. 105. L/Corpl. G. N. Saye H M B.Q.M.S. A. E. Murray Sgt. E. W. F. Gihnan 95 Pte J. Meldrum 9? L. M. Woodward 94; E. Bennett ’"2? Sh E. H. Bulford182 words
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Article45 1918-09-02 2 The following ties have been Wednesday 4th September:— Championship.—R. A. Hunt v f v Shervington (4). Thursday, sth September:— A Singles (Final).—A. S. Hall v Mr, Rutley (4). Friday, 6th September: Championship.—Winner of Wednestel tie v. A. V. Perrin (holder) (4) p.m.45 words
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561 1918-09-02 2 ak This aggregation, which has praise in other parts of the East, riv e in Penang from Ipoh on Thaisfa and the opening performance here given on Friday next the 6th Septe® The show has been described as the a complete and successful of itsak - 561 words
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Advertisement579 1918-09-02 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITION WANTED? British qualified MediCal Man, would take charge of a group of estates. Applv Dr. G. P. Rogers, 74, King# Road, Singapore. As Typist, Insurance Clerk and Canvasser Travelling Statesman or Clerk «nd Conductor on Estate, Thorough knowledge of Selling, Insurance, Canvassing, General Office Work and Estate579 words
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Article1229 1918-09-02 3 ALUM AS A COAGULANT. The following resume of the minutes of a meeting of the Advisory Committee, Department of Agriculture, held at the officeof the Department on July 30, is sent officials ly rese t. —Mr L Lewton-Brain, Director of Agriculture, Chairman, the Hon Mr R C M1,229 words
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Article699 1918-09-02 3 Singapore Reports. Messrs. Sime Darby and Co., Ltd., Singapore, reported on 30th August, as follows London Quotations. —The latest wire from London received here on 28th instant dated 26th was as follows; —“Rubber 2/og, 2/lg market quiet.” Auctions 28th and 29th August. —The improvement reported last week699 words
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Article322 1918-09-02 3 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Circular. In their Singapore circular, dated August 28, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state: The share market is exceptionally dull entirely owing to the uncertain future of our two main industries, tin and rubber. As regards the tin position, the price for smelted322 words
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Article76 1918-09-02 3 There will be a special general meeting of the Malacca Planters’ Association at the Malacca Club on Sunday, at 10.30 a.m. The (agenda is as follows —To discuss the present rubber position labour (a) A reduction of Chinese Rates, (b) Tamil Labour, (c) Malay and Javanese labour agricultural76 words
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Article310 1918-09-02 3 Interesting Planting Statistics. The Secretary of the P.A.M. at the recent meeting at Kuala Lumpur, stated that circulars had been sent out to ascertain the number of Europeans there were in the districts represented by the Association. Replies had been received from about 85 per cent, of the310 words
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Advertisement1179 1918-09-02 3 WANTED.NOTICES. WANTED, For Office work smart Steno- NOTICE grapher, to commence at once. Good salary to experienced applicant. Apply Box No. 207, c/o Pinang Gazette. NOTICE is hereby given that a minimum 961 —u c price of 13 cents a gantang for standard padi will be paid by the millers1,179 words
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Advertisement108 1918-09-02 3 MOST persons subject to sick headaches have come to rely for relief upon some drug, more or less dangerous. Coal tar products, antipyrin, phenacetin, acetanilid 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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Advertisement457 1918-09-02 3 Reliable second hand CARS of various English and American makes. Suitable for hiring purposes. Guaranteed in good running order. Also several ALBION LORRIES suitable for Estate use: can be fitted and arranged according to purchasers’ requirements. Apply to The xManaging partner TAI SENG Motor Repairing Coy. OR G. J. M.457 words
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Article20 1918-09-02 4 Scheerder—On August 30, at Mildred a,” East C< ast Road, Singapore, to Mr and Mrs AWL Scheerder, a son.20 words
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Article1218 1918-09-02 4 The situation on the western front grows more interesting as the pressure of the Allied armies continues. The extensive German retreat from the salient south-west of Ypres, under pressure at some points, has restored to the Allies the mujor portion of the ground won by1,218 words
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Article1609 1918-09-02 4 Capt. Persius, the prol.fic penman, contribute another pessimis Persius and lie article on the Colonies. former German colonies, to the Berliner Tageblatt and he now comes down to the bedrock fact that Germany’s only hope lies in the possibility of these colonies being made the subject of1,609 words
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Article28 1918-09-02 4 To-<tay's quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $157.25 per picul no buyers, and for refined tin, $l5B per picul. 50 tons were on the market.28 words
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Article135 1918-09-02 4 The output of Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co, N. L. for August was hours worked 601, yards treated 70,000, output 525 piculs, estimated value of month’s output $50,000, estimated working costs $ll,OOO. Yap Pah Hee, a contractor of Cheras, has entered an action in the Supreme Court, Kuala135 words
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Article1732 1918-09-02 4 .—“S.T.” Mr. D. H. Murray, of Gula Kalumpang Rubber Estate, Gula, has left for Home to join up. The Rajah of Sarawak has appointed Dr. O. G. F. Luhn to be medical officer to do duty at Sibu. Mr. C. G. Mawson, Central Malaya Trading Co., Singapore,.—“S.T.” - 1,732 words
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Advertisement10 1918-09-02 4 Jor (Bars Jlpply to 8. 0. §arage. Taelepljone fio. 322.10 words
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Miscellaneous51 1918-09-02 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 10.42 a.m. (sft 9in.) 5 a.m. (2ft. 9in.) 11.33 p.m. (sft. in.) 5.32 p.m. (Ift. 7in.) To-morrow. 11.65 a.m. (6ft. 4in.) 5.37 p.m. (2ft. 6in 11.57 p.m. (sft. 9in.) 6.1 p.m. (Ift.51 words
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Obituary103 1918-09-02 4 DEATH. Hudson —At the Sailoi’s House, Singapore, on August 29th. Joseph Cook Hudson, aged 65, Superintendent of the Sailors’ Home. NOTICE. The rilatives and friends of the late Mr. Lcke Chow Kit of Kuala Lumpur and Penang are kindly n quested to refrain from sending offerings at his funeral, which103 words
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Article211 1918-09-02 5 AN ENEMY RETREAT. “WOTAN” LINE THREATENED. MENACE 10 PERONNE NEW FRENCH ADVANCES The British troops have reoccupied the greater proportion of the salient south-west of Ypres. between the La Bassee Canal and the region north of Mont Kemmel. The latter position, also Bailleul, and positions east and south-east211 words
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Article, Illustration3231 1918-09-02 5 TROOPS CROSS THE SOMME. 'Reuter Telegrams j Loudon, August 30. Field Marshal Haig reports despite the destruction of the river bridges, our advanced troops crossed the Somme south and west of Peronne. We have taken Clere sur Somme and Combles taking over 200 prisoners in this area with'Reuter Telegrams j - 3,231 words
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Article207 1918-09-02 5 [Havas Telegrams.] Paris, August 31.—While British troops captured Bapaume, Combles and the left baua of the Somme the French continued to advance. In the north, the canal has been traversed. The Germans are no longer in Noyon. The day before yesterday evening General Humbert's division, composed of[Havas Telegrams.] - 207 words
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Article172 1918-09-02 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Ottawa, August 30. Tbe registration of tbe manpower of Canada was taken on the 22nd June. According to an interim report by the registration board it shows that there are several hundred thousand men trained to agriculture but otherwise engaged. Tbe registrations demonstrated beyond question[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 172 words
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Article53 1918-09-02 5 Amsterdam, September 1. A Dutch newspaper reports that of two German regiments from. Russia who refused to proceed to tbe western front, 130 were shot. Seven hundred Guards at Munich mutinied and barricaded their barracks, being finally obliged to surrender. Thirty thou-and Krupp workers have been despatched53 words
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Article746 1918-09-02 6 THE HOUSING COMMISSION. An ordinary meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners was held under the presidency of Mr. v Peel. The minutes of the previous meeting held on July 26 having been confirmed the President observed that it would be as well to refer to the report of746 words
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Article90 1918-09-02 6 The auction sale of Bukit Tengah Coconut Estate took place at Bangkok on August 24, at the offices of Messrs. Tilleke and Gibbins. The attendance was very small, and not more than two or three persons bid. The property was finally knocked down to Mr. A.90 words
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Article167 1918-09-02 6 The man or woman who is suffering the excruciating agonies of Rheumatism can’t afford to waste time and money gambling with make-believe remedies.” REAL RELIEF is what is wanted —quickly and SURELY. That is why multitudes of sufferers turn to the time-tested and positively proven relief for Rheumatic167 words
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Article252 1918-09-02 6 A cricket match was played at the Esplanade, Penang, on Saturday between P.C.C. 2nd XI and Government Service 2nd XI. The latter had a somewhat easy victory. Scores: P.C.C. 2nd XI. A. Lindley c King b Nicol 1 E. R. Henderson b Smith 0 Dr. C. H. Hertz c252 words
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Article94 1918-09-02 6 A water polo match played at the Swimming Club. Tanjong Bungah between teams captained by Mr. S. A. Yell and Mr. R. B. Beattie, resulted in a win for Mr. Beattie’s side by three goals to nil. The teams were as follows: Mr. Yell’s team. —J. H. Dickson;94 words
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Article390 1918-09-02 6 Ihe case of Mr. Gordius Nielsen against the Shanghai Club, wherein the plaintiff seeks an anulment of his expulsion from the Club, was before Sir Havilland de Sausmarez in the British Supreme Court on the Ist ult. when Mr. N. C. Home, for the plaintiff, began argument390 words
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Article147 1918-09-02 6 No bugle is blown, no roll of drums, No sound of an army marching. No banners wave high, no battle-cry Comes from the war-worn fields where they lie, The blue sky overarching. The call sounds clearer than bugle call From this silent, dreamless army. No cowards were147 words
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Advertisement275 1918-09-02 6 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 are275 words
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Advertisement159 1918-09-02 6 frontier ga |j|||| Mixture lmportant Question TO 1“ Guilders Do you know OUR MOSAIC TILES do not B cost more than the ordinary Floor Tiles? I That they are more Artistic in Appearance. That there are Hundreds of Patterns to choose from instead of one Monotonous kind only. I We159 words
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Article528 1918-09-02 7 S.T.” Development of Mysterious Crime. Not since the Alsagoff murder that took place in a Pasir Panjang bungalow in April, 1907, has such a mysterious and dastardly crime been committed in Singapore as the cruel murders which took place in the Globe Hotel on North Bridge RoadS.T.” - 528 words
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Article511 1918-09-02 7 “New York World.” Shafto Stevens Case. Before Mr. Justice Whitley, presiding over the Assizes, the hearing was concluded of the charges against Mr. Shafto Sidney Stevens, former manager of Messrs. Dupire Bros.’ Rubber Department. The accused, cross examined by Mr. Mundell, said he would admit that he made“New York World.” - 511 words
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Article119 1918-09-02 7 DAILY (except Sunday). Federated Malay States, sBy train 7.15 a.m. Malacca. Johore, Singa- > pore and Hongkong— J Saturdays 5.30 p m. Parit Buntar, Bagan 5 Sera’, and Taiping J 10 a m. 3.45 p m. Kuala Kubu. Kuala Lumrur and Seremban j 1,1 Bukit Mertajam, Bukit119 words
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Article59 1918-09-02 7 (Post Office, Official Report.) Left 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 io c 10 2259 words
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Article56 1918-09-02 7 Sept 4. —Lodge Royal Prince of Wales Regular Meeting, 9 p.m. Sept 7.—Perak Club, Taiping, Fancy Dress Ball for Red Cross. Sept 13.—Penang Impressionists Exhibition, Proceeds to St. Dunstan’s. Sept 15.—P.V.R.0. Shoot (Rapids) 7 a.m. Sept 25.—Meeting, Board of Licensing Justices, District Court, 2.30 p m. Oct 1956 words
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Article143 1918-09-02 7 Penang, September 2, 1918 S P. Tapioca $7.00 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $7 30 sales. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6j buyers Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $BO nom. Mace Pickings $55 sellers. Cloves season143 words
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Article116 1918-09-02 7 Penang, September 2, 1918 [By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank London Demand Bank ...2/3 7/8 4 month»’sight Ban? 2/4 316 3 Credit ..2/4 13/32 3 lioonnwurr ...2/4 7/16 Calcutta Demanrt Bank Rs. s 3 daytf* sight Privar* Bombay Demand Bank 2 Moul mein Demand Bank 3 days' sight Private116 words
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Article194 1918-09-02 7 “AN UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT The following official statement was issued at Simla: A most unfortunate incident is reported from Jhelum in which several soldiers lost their lives and others received injuries. It appears that owing to repeated acts of indiscipline a body of recruits attached to the depot of a unit194 words
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Advertisement497 1918-09-02 7 theatre THE PREMIER THEATRE OF THE COLONY. A MONSTER PROGRAMME MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY. FIRST HOUSE AT 8 P. M. “THE METRO” His ADOPTED SON Beverley Bayne and Francis X Bushman This is a play with added vigour every time you see it {SHEWING TILL WEDNESDAY ONLY.) SECOND HOUSE. (Political Cartoons).497 words
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Advertisement397 1918-09-02 7 SKIN DISEASES Overcome by the Wonderful Blood Purifying Properties of Dr. MORSE’S INDIAN ROOT PILLS. A person suffering from eruptions of the skin has much to endure. It is not merely the discomfiture and irritation and painful sensation, but life is made miserable by depression of spirits. The liver is397 words
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