Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 September 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-09-05 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 208. VOL. LXXVI. < THURSDAY, sth SEPTEMBER, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement713 1918-09-05 1 JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA Next Door to The i Dispensary. <, 1^^ —Y.QL2.—HA}£J=.—NOJL—TRJ.ED. I state Express become the all-time BELAR BRAND h/lILK friend of every man who smokes them and recognises their refineyou can have no idea what a ment exquisite aroma and de iPERFECTLY SI ERILISED MILK HW&ggtMft really713 words
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Advertisement15 1918-09-05 1 oiK3;o«9DoeQKXiQHBKonnB^. IRINNVMEDEI HOTEL. I GARAGE I New Cars for Hire. I j PHONE "Mmr j15 words
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Article592 1918-09-05 2 Mr. and Mrs. Wolferstan have returned to the Residency, Malacca, after speadiag four weeks in Java. A “Havas message states that M. Kahn, late Consul-General for France at Shanghai, has been appointed Minister at Bangkok. Dr. C. C. Walker left Bangkok by the s.s. Kuala on a592 words
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Article146 1918-09-05 2 The management of the Empire Theatre an nounce a grand change of programme tonight. The best item is a big 5-act Metro entitled “The Half Million Bribe” featuring Hamilton Revelle and Marguerite Snow, besides eight other well-known artists. The story is based upon the sensational novel, “The Red146 words
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Article151 1918-09-05 2 “S.T.” In the Seremban Police Court, on Thursday last, before Mr. W. Burton, Magistrate, a case of considerable interest to the Sikh -community of Seremban was concluded, the hearing having occupied the Court for three successive days. Packeer Singh, who was defended by Mr. W. L.“S.T.” - 151 words
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Article805 1918-09-05 2 THEIR POSITION IN THE EMPIRE. From the self-governing Dominions, says a writer iu the New East we will now turn to the Crown Colonies, having popular institutions, but without the privilege of responsible government. Such are, to name out a few among many, Hongkong, the Straits Settlements,’805 words
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Article198 1918-09-05 2 War Allowance Increased. The following circular was issued to all local Government subordinate officers, says the “M.M.” With reference to C.S.O. Circular No. 10 of 1917. His Excellency the High Commissioner has sanctioned with effect from the Ist July, 1918, the increase to 20 per cent, of allowance198 words
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Advertisement256 1918-09-05 2 A. Sound Foundation. I During her teens a gill lays the foundation for her future health. Lack of blood at this time may rob her of healthy womanhood. It is of the greatest importance to administer to girls who grow pale and weak and lose appetite a safe, non-alcoholic tonic,256 words
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Advertisement967 1918-09-05 2 THE SHOW OF SURPRISES WILLISON WIRTH’S ANGLO-AMERICAN CIRCUS MENAGERIE COMPLETELY REORGANISED FOR A FINAL FAREWELL OF MALAYA. Many, elements have contributed to th* s erling success of the WiHj SOn and the commanding position thry now occupv in the Circus centre Not fR 3 least of them is that they967 words
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Miscellaneous417 1918-09-05 2 q ANOTHER MONSTER-WEEKEND PROGRAMME. [J l ĔMPI REi H theatre A Great Star Attraction -A METRO one of the Best. THE HALF MILLION BRIBE. S= With the Gifted Romantic Actor Hamilton Revelle and Marguerite Snow Adapted from William Hamilton Osborne’s Sensational Mystery Story “THE RED MOUSE” in 5 Acts. EE417 words
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Article560 1918-09-05 3 Osaka, August 15.—The Minister of the Interior has ordered a strict suppression of the publication of reports of the disturbances. This will undoubtedly be effective in preventing further disaffection and toning down the present frenzied feeling. In Osaka, Kobe and the other cities ample forces are now560 words
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Article72 1918-09-05 3 A Pacific Port, August 19.—Mr. F. F. Picrado of the Cuban Department of Foreign Affairs has arrived here on his way to Japan to establish in the principal cities and ports consulates for the Republic of Cuba. His mission is the outcome of the new policy of72 words
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Article93 1918-09-05 3 Hongkong. August 17.—The “South China Morning Post” states that there is an extenflood from Waichow to the mouth of the East River and from Sheklung to Tungkun City. The most serious condition of affairs is between Sheklung and Shetaan where absolutely nothing is left of the first93 words
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Article31 1918-09-05 3 Peking, August 16.—The Customs auhorities oi 1 ientsin have seized a large number of wooden boxes sealed and labelled in a foreign language containing bombs and explosives.31 words
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Article91 1918-09-05 3 Shall wear mourning for mv soldier dead, I a believer Give me red, Dr give me royal purple for the King At whose high court my love is visiting. Dress me in green for growth,’ for life made new For skies his dear feet march, dress me in blue91 words
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59 1918-09-05 3 A. E. Housman - A. E. Housman. These, in the day when heaven was falling, The hour when earth’s foundations fled, Followed their mercenary calling And took their wages and are dead. Their shoulders held the sky suspended They stood, and earth’s foundation stay; What God abandoned, these59 words
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Advertisement1851 1918-09-05 3 WANTED. NOTICE is hereby given that a minimum REMARKABLE CURES. price of 13 cents a gantang for standard padi WANTED, For Office work smart Steno- will be paid by the millers for all padi grown Mechano-Therapy—The New Method of jrapher, to commence at once. Good salary next season in the1,851 words
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Advertisement202 1918-09-05 3 PRITCHARD COMPANY, LIMITED, (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) an d see ur Line selection Btl Hngi of Silver Ei ?0 Plate Ware ■E&Sjfegjjfcu» and Household KOP A K -ft Cutlery. CAMERAS. NETT. Silver Photo Frames. No- 3> Plate CameraB $51.75 No. 3a, Post Card Cameras $62.50 $3.50 to $2O. No202 words
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Article1380 1918-09-05 4 The British advance south of the Scarpe has carried the line eight miles beyond the point reached last yeai, when, as the outcome of prolonged fighting from April onwards, it ran east of Monchy and Guemappe, west of Cherisy, east of Croiselles and west of Queant, whence1,380 words
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Article35 1918-09-05 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $154.25 per picul buyers and for refined tin. no sellers. Tin was quoted in London to-day at £353 10s spot, and £353 10s three months.35 words
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Article1270 1918-09-05 4 The struggle near Soiusons, and the desperate defence by the enemy of the Pont Rouge Near Olssons. pi ft t eau eas t o f Sois-sons-Laon railway and the line of heights along the north of the Aisne are taking place over much of the ground which1,270 words
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Article187 1918-09-05 4 Plaintiff Wins Salary Case. Judgment was delivered by Mr. Justice L M. Woodward, Senior Puisne Judge, in the Supreme Court, Penang, yesterday afternoon, in favour of plaintiff in the suit by Mr. David Graham of Ipoh, versus Mr. M. Cathiravala of Penang in which the plaintiff claimed187 words
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Article312 1918-09-05 4 A cholera outbreak has occurred in Lower Perak, which is causing some anxiety in the Teluk Anson area. Four deaths are reported to have occurred on Monday. Inspector Govland has been taking special precautions at the wharf. In the Straits Gazette appears an amending proclamation in312 words
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Advertisement8 1918-09-05 4 17or FRpply to 0. garage. telephone ffo. 322.8 words
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Miscellaneous52 1918-09-05 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 12.20 a.m. (6ft. Gin.) G. 38 a.m. (Ift. Bin 12.15 p.m. (6ft. 9in.) G. 54 p.m. (Ift. Oin.) To-morrow. 12.43 a.m. (6ft. 7in.) 7.5 a.m. (Ift. 4in.) 12.42 p.m. (7ft. Oin.) 7.18 p.m.52 words
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Article226 1918-09-05 5 BRITISH AND FRENCH SUCCESSES. FORWARD IN FLANDERS. THE AISNE BATTLE. The British and Canadian troops, since the successful offensive on Monday astride the Arras-Cambrai road, have advanced about two miles farther on a considerable front and broadened the salient whose northeasterly and south-easterly edges face Douai and Cambrai,226 words
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Article, Illustration1655 1918-09-05 5 FURTHER PROGRESS. [Reuter’s Telegrams] Loudon, September 3. Field Marshal Haig reports After the heavy defeat inflicted on the enemy on September 2nd, our progress between Peronne and the Sensee river continued. We reached the general line Ytres, Beaumetz lea Cambrai, Baralle, Rumancourt, Le Cluse. We captured or[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 1,655 words
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Article34 1918-09-05 5 London, September 4 The “Times’ expert suggests the possibility of Germany evacuating France as a preliminary to a peaca offer on the west front, conditionally on recognition of Germany’s eastern claims34 words
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Article153 1918-09-05 5 [Havas Telegrams]. Paris, September 3.—The fierce fighting iu the last days by which the British procured fine success, cannot fail, owing to the efforts of the troops of Generals Debeney, Humbert and Mangin, to have most important consequence». It is likely when Ludendorff, after the severe blows sustained,[Havas Telegrams]. - 153 words
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Article193 1918-09-05 5 HANGARS HEAVILY ATTACKED. London, September 3. The Air Ministry reports: In addition to the morning attack on the aerodrome at Buhl on September 2nd, we attacked in the afternoon the same objective, with very good results, hitting the hangars and causing a fire. On the night cf193 words
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Article107 1918-09-05 5 THE BRITISH GAIN. London, September 4 A French Eastern communiquĕ says the British west of the Vardar attacked a series of enemy works in the direction of Altchakmahle, taking 50 prisoners, and maintaining the conquered ground, despite Bulgarian counter-attacks, which were repulsed, with heavy enemy losses. Bulgarians Repulsed. London,107 words
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Article58 1918-09-05 5 MINOR INCIDENTS. London, September 4. A Palestine official report says Since August 14th activity has been mainly confined to aerial raids on the Hedjaz railway, with patrol encounters east of the Fordarl, and raids. The Arabs continue raids on the Hedjaz railway. They repelled a Turkish attack at Akunaam,58 words
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Article34 1918-09-05 5 Amsterdam, September 4 A meeting of German Steel and Ironmasters at Berlin, discussing post-war policy, deprecated a Central European Customs Union as calculated to aggravate the difficulty of obtaining extra-European raw materials.34 words
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Article107 1918-09-05 5 SHOTS AT BRITISH EMBASSY. t^JsffldS’ AmBterdana September 3. JJ PjThe Pravda says in connection with the assassination of M. Unitski, the Soviet Home Minister, numerous bouses were searched in Petrqgrad, including the British Embassy. An exchange of shots occurred at the Embassy, and a member of the107 words
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Article177 1918-09-05 5 Washington, August 14.—The recognition by the British Government of the Czechoslovaks as an independent allied nation arrayed against the Central Powers followed similar action on the part of the Italian Government. Only recently Mr. Lansing, the Secretary of State, expressed the deep sympathy with which the United States177 words
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Article563 1918-09-05 5 Sequel to Consuls’ Arrests. Washington, August 15. —The State Department has issued a statement giving a summary of the messages received from the American Consul at Moscow, as follows: July 29.—Lenin declared before an official gathering of the Soviets that war existed between the Russian Republic563 words
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Article58 1918-09-05 5 ALLIED SUCCESS. London, September 3. A British official report from North Russia says the Allies, including Russian troops, captured, on August 31st, a position north of Obozerskaya, 75 miles south of Archangel, and repulsed a counter-attack, with heavy losses. We are pushing on towards Obozerskaya, Our armoured58 words
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Article86 1918-09-05 5 Americans at Vladivostok. Vladivostok, August 15. —Yesterday the first contingent of American troops docked at mid-afternoon, seven and a half days out of Manila, after an uneventful voyage. Ini excellent spirits the men crowded the rails and filled the rigging, cheering, and received the cheers of86 words
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Article132 1918-09-05 5 Harbin, August 15. —Two more trains full of Czecho-Slovak troops passed through Harbin for Hailar yesterday, where it is supposed they will concentrate their forces before moving towards Western Siberia. Reliable information states that the first train of Japanese troops from Changchun! which was expected here132 words
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Article74 1918-09-05 5 Vladivostok, August 14.—General Diedrichs to-day submitted to the representatives of the Allies a memorandum setting forth tl.e urgency of speedier assistance on! a larger scale in order to advance to Irkutsk, pointing out that if the Allied forces did not reach Irkutsk within six weeks it74 words
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Article171 1918-09-05 5 Peking, August 15. —The Government has decided to despatch two brigades of Fengtien troops to Manchuli to co-operate with the Japanese under the terms of the SinoJapanfese Mifitary Agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed two additional delegates, Yuan Shang-ping, formerly Chinese Consul at171 words
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Article235 1918-09-05 5 Vladivostok, August 19.—General Otani has assumed command of the Allied forces. This action was announced at a general council of the Allied commanders held this morning. General Otani’s staff consists of General Yuhi, Chief of Staff General Inagaki, Chief of the First Bureau of Operations, who235 words
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Article32 1918-09-05 5 SPECIAL MEDAL AND UNIFORM. (“TTLoudon, September 4. H. M. the King has approved of special medal for war services to the mercantile marine, also a special uniform for seamen.32 words
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Article5779 1918-09-05 6 the legality of lotteries. A meeting of the Legislative Council wu held on Monday. The Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C. (Governor’s Deputy), presided, and the other members present were H.E. the General Officer Commanding (Major-General D. H. Ridout, C.M.G., C. 8.), the AttorneyGeneral (the Hon. Mr. G.5,779 words
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211 1918-09-05 6 Sir Robert Baden-Powell, in referring lt the Guildhall to the work performed by the French Boy Scouts in the neighbourhood of the fighting line, read a letter found on the body of a dead German. It ran: A traitor has just211 words
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133 1918-09-05 6 Washington, August 14.—A report received by the Department of State from sources considered reliable says that the German Government has addre-sed an ultimatum to the Finnish Government requiring the Finnish army to prepare to march against the Entente forces on the Murman133 words
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Article140 1918-09-05 6 Pbnang, September 5, 1918 S. P. Tapioca $7 00 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $730 sales. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) buyers Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $BO nom. Mace Pickings $55 sellers. Cloves season over140 words
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Article65 1918-09-05 6 Sept 6,—P W. Our Day Meeting, worth 4.30 p.m Sept 7,—Perak Club, Taiping, Fancy Ball for Red Cross. u hitioßt Sept 13.—Penang Impressionists Uxb. Proceeds to St. Dunstan s. Sept 15.—P.V.R.C. Shoot (Rapids) 7 a-®- Sept 25.— Meeting, Board of Licensing ces, District Court, 2.30 pm. Oct 1965 words
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Article1116 1918-09-05 7 FURTHER evidence in tin ORE CASE Tha hearing was continued before G A Hereford in the District Court, Penang' yesterday afternoon of the charge of abetment 'f cheating against Khoo Tek Chye, a Chines* t j n dealer, and Ong Hock Tuan, a clerk employed by the Eastern1,116 words
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Article914 1918-09-05 7 Planters and the Government. [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”} Sir, —Perhaps it is the climate, perhaps it is the unusual environment of the planters, so different from their native I country, robing with fictitious importance I the sayings and doings of men unfitted to Ibe914 words
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Article111 1918-09-05 7 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sib, —It is a pretty long time since the Government established the Board of Food Control to check the merchants from charging exorbitant prices for foodstuffs, and the public has benefited greatly thereby. A portion of the Indian Community, the Punjabis,111 words
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Article1115 1918-09-05 7 HON’BLE MR KTNi'ERSLEY ON THE SITUATION. The fourteenth ordinary general meeting of the Balgownie Rubber Estates, Ltd w-as held at the offices of the secretaries, Messrs Derrick and Co, Singapore. There were present the Hon’ble Mr R C M Kindersely (presiding), A W Bean and W P Plummer1,115 words
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Article45 1918-09-05 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 5. At Singapore rubber auctions there was a good attendance and the market was fair. Ribbed smoked was 45g cents, later 47£, and fine pale 46g, later 47 cents. The other grades were about the same.45 words
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Article94 1918-09-05 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for August Ayer Kuning FMS lbs. 58,000 Bassett 18,471 Bradwall 26,826 Bukit Slarong 15,439 Chersonese 46,378 Central Kelantan 17,000 Dennistown 42,899 Foothills (Malaya) 11,700 Highlands Lowlands 97,729 Juru 13,000 Klabang 14,351 Kong Lee (Perak) 950 Krian Plantations 17,200 Kuala Sidim 23,000 Kurau94 words
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Article85 1918-09-05 7 Messrs Allen Dennys Co. advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold at their two auction sales held this week: Cts Per Pound. Smoked diamond sheet No. 1 38c to 41 diamond No. 2 25 371 Unsmoked sheet No. 1 29 31 Unsmoked sheet85 words
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Article152 1918-09-05 7 Ihe output of the Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Limited, for the month of August, is aS follows:—Mill 120 piculs, estimated value $10,560/- .tribute 285 piculs, value to Company 4,554/The output of the Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd., for August was 1,000 piculs, valued at $97.719.00, yardage treated 283,800 cubic yards.152 words
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Article117 1918-09-05 7 Penang, September 5, 1918 By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank London Demand Banfc 2/3 7/8 month»* sight Bank ...2/4 3/16 3 Credit ..2/4 13/32 3 Ooanni*ni;»r> ..2/4 7/16 Osicuttß Demand Bank 3 dav«* sight Bombay Demand Bank I Monlmein Demand Ban* I 3 days’ sight Fri ra„ >5 Madras117 words
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Article1118 1918-09-05 7 THE WISH FATHER TO THE THOUGHT.” Mr. R. E. Cunninghame-Graham writes to the Daily Chronicle thus There is an apparently incurable tendency amongst our countrymen to believe that the thing they want is bound to happen, without any effort of their own. This was well exemplified1,118 words
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Article386 1918-09-05 7 Wu Issues Manifetso. Hongkong, August 17.—Wu Ting-fanfl has published a three-column manifesto to the Foreign Powers which purports to ba ‘a statement of the cause of the present unfortunate civil war so that the issue may be clear to the Allies and friends of the Chinese Republic and386 words
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Article167 1918-09-05 7 Peking, August 23. —Ng Pui Foo, Chiu Chun Ting, Fung Yok Tschong, Chang Chung Chong and others have sent a circular telegram advocating peace. They say that since, according to the Constitution, the President has the absolute right to declare war or make peace with foreign countries,167 words
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Article81 1918-09-05 7 ‘Penang Women Workers. Amount previously acknowledged $8.339.17 Mrs Harvey $3, Mrs Fleury. Alor Star $5, Mrs Denny’s, Alor Star $5, Mrs Aitkin, Alor Star $5. Ladies Bridge Book Golf Club, July $8.40, Mrs Jamieson $lO, The Penang Turf Club $5OO. Total $8,875.57 Hospital garments for soldiers81 words
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Article152 1918-09-05 7 DAILY r (except Sunday). Federated Malay States,") By train 7.15 a.m. Malacca. Johore, Singa- > pore and Hongkong— Saturdays 5.30 p.m. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, and Taiping 10 a.m. 3.45 p m. Kuala Kubu. Kuala j 10 a m Lumpur and Seremban Bukit Mertajam, Bukit 10 a.m.,152 words
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Article33 1918-09-05 7 (Post Office, Official Report.) Left Penang. Arrived London. June 5 A Aug. 9 13 B 10 10 C 10 22 E 10 25 F „5 July 1 G n 2433 words
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