Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 September 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-09-11 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 213. VOL. LXXVI. WEDNESDAY, 11th SEPTEMBER, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement902 1918-09-11 1 jmstst oehtist < IT. NAGATA Mext Door to The i Dispensary. <, “THE PIN AN G GALETTE.” caannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnar jj n n OFFICE AND PRESS q UNION STREET. PENAN6, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS JW J W 7 WWBF WA WTT W* IFfe RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. JCi 1111WIM J W D I I for902 words
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Advertisement17 1918-09-11 1 Irunnvmede l I HOTEL, I J GARAGE I New Cars for Hire. j ™™i «"St-St j OMHBOaHBOHBBOW >17 words
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Article490 1918-09-11 2 The engagement is announced of Miss Victoria Gaulstin and Mr. Constantine A. Edgar, partner of Messrs. Edgar Bros., Singapore. The following passengers arrived per the s.s. Krian to-day:—From Singapore— Messrs. Henry Jones and Ho Boon Hoe. From Port Swettenham—Messrs. G. C. Bailey, S. Chye Huat, S. Sato490 words
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Article227 1918-09-11 2 “S.T.” The inquest into the circumstances attending the death of Mr. George Turner, which occurred, under tragic conditions, near the 7th mile, Upper Serangoon Road, on September 4, was held at Singapore by the coroner, Dr. Murray Robertson. The first witness called was Lim Teng, a coconut“S.T.” - 227 words
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Article183 1918-09-11 2 A recent reference by Lord Rosebery to the lost records of the old eighteenth century clubs of Scotland has brought to light quite a lengthy list of these institutions with titles queer and facetious, all knowledge of whose» doings has apparently vanished. Among these clubs,may be mentioned183 words
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Article943 1918-09-11 2 NEWS FROM THE NETHERLANDS. A Hague correspondent learns from a reliable source that the question whether the labanan shall make the homeward voyage in the capacity of an auxiliary cruiser has not yet been settled. It is pro cable that the ships of the hast Indian convoy943 words
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Article703 1918-09-11 2 'THE EXAMPLE OF RUSSIA. The Russian Revolution and its development have set all men to overhauling their political conclusions. The demorcrat is taunted with every failure (real or apparent) of the Revolutionary Governments, and the ghastly misdeeds of Tsarism are conveniently forgotten. The increased burden laid upon703 words
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Article133 1918-09-11 2 What woman has ever availed herself of the privilege of propos-» ing in leap year Nevertheless, it is interesting to discover whence the idea arose. “Her Maist Blessit Majestie Margaret” decreed in the year 1288 that during her reign every maid of Scotland, whether of high or low133 words
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Advertisement524 1918-09-11 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. I WANTED. An Electrical Engineer Apply to The Sungei Besi nines Ltd. FOR SALE. Seed Coconuts. Nurs from 24 year old healthy heavy-yielding trees. $6O P er thousand F. O. R. Padang Rengas. Apply The Manager, Gapis Estate, Padang Rengas A single cylinder, three speed latest model New524 words
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Advertisement143 1918-09-11 2 AN ASSASSIN. Rheumatism is like an assassin. Before you know it you are in its power, and the terrible pains and aches that follow are even worse than if the assassin’s knife was driven into your flesh. LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM is the one and the only true and sure cure143 words
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Miscellaneous401 1918-09-11 2 I empire! THEATRE =E Enormous Success and Fascinating Attraction. CAPTAIN GEO. ASH I TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ONLY. WITH A SPECIAL MATINEE WEDNESDAY. 5 ■■MH* This Matinee is being given specially for Children. H= To give them an Idea of the Skill of Cowboys on the Ranch in their Wonderful401 words
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Article730 1918-09-11 3 TROOPS OUT IN ALL BIG CITIES. Osaka, August 14. —The latest reports indicate that the rice riots are developing into the most serious in the history of modern Japan The troops have been called out in nearly every important city. Even the naval station at Maizmu has been730 words
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Article116 1918-09-11 3 Lotteries were features in the Roman Saturnalia and in the banquets of the aristocratic Romans, the object in both caaes being amusement. Some of the Emperors adopted lotteries on a grand scale. Nero’s prizes were sometimes a house, and at others a slave. Heliogabalus introduced the element of absurdity;116 words
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Advertisement1792 1918-09-11 3 WANTED. AUCTION SALE. I LABOUR CODE, 1912, F.M.S. in—i British qualified Medical Man, would an( j B compr i ge d j n Butterworth “Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911.” take charge o a group o estates Apply <p own l 0 ag per BC h e dul e appended here-1,792 words
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Advertisement68 1918-09-11 3 DINKETTEQ THE TINY taken just before retiring at night will positively prevent that morning headache and tired feeling. These dainty laxatives cure con stination, liverishness, (biliousness, sick headaches and ill-smelling breath. Slip a phial in your waistcoat pocket to-nieht and wake up fresh and fit to-morrow. Of all chemists 6068 words
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Article1022 1918-09-11 4 The spectre of defeat is throwing its terrorising influence over the enemy peoples’ Cries are being raised that the old courage and resolute spirit is beginning to waver and that the Fatherland is in danger.” This is a different spirit to that exhibited, when, drunk with cheap1,022 words
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Article55 1918-09-11 4 The output for August, of the Middleton Tin Mines Ltd, was Sluicing piculs 101.69, tribute piculs 43 00. Total piculs 144.69. The output of tin ore from the Renong Tin Dredging Company, Limited, for the second half of August was: No. 1 Dredge piculs 335.52. No. 2 Dredge55 words
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Article50 1918-09-11 4 A party of revenue c fliers yesterday morning searched the steamer Chang Chow which arrived from India on Monday, and discovered two bags of opium concealed in No cargo hold. The haul is valued at < ver $2,000 No one has been arrested in connection with the50 words
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Article407 1918-09-11 4 Mr. J. O. Davies has kindly consented to give an “Our Day” hincheen at the Shaftesbury Cafe, on Friday, October 11th, and to devote the whole profits taken that day to the Red Cross Fund. The Standard Oil Company of New York have very kindly presented a407 words
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Article1798 1918-09-11 4 In a short article on Monday Talaat Pasha’s reported declaraAn Offensive tiou that a continuance of Turkey? the war waa U9e ea9 since there was nothing more to be gained from io, was discussed, and it was pointed out that even in the Caucasu 9 where the1,798 words
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Advertisement152 1918-09-11 4 Weinberg’s Mahalla Cigarettes. JRt« -••CSBr 1 111 *"T~ Packed Specially for the Tropics i in Hermetically Salins. Sole Importers -jc .a ifvsTf Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, PENANG. -PALOL A TONIC-NUTRIENT FOR ALL AGES. CHILDREN LIKE PALOL. ITS ADMINISTRATION IN CASES OB' IMPAIRED NUTRITION HAS GIVEN RESULTS UNIFORMLY152 words
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Advertisement9 1918-09-11 4 ypr Cars Jlpply to 0. garage. fdelepfjone ffo. 322.9 words
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Miscellaneous49 1918-09-11 4 THE TIDES. The following are tides for to-day Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 2.33 a.m. (6ft. sin.) 9.3 a.m. (Ift. Gin.) 2.42 p.m. (sft. 9in.) 8.56 p.m. (Ift. Gin.) To-morrow. 2.59 a.m. (Gft. Oin.) 9.25 a.m. (2ft. Oin.) 3.6 p.m. (sft. sin.) 9.17 p.m. (2ft. Oin.)49 words
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Article185 1918-09-11 5 COUNTER-ATTACKS REPULSED. the menace to la fere. Sis Douglas Haig reports the capture of high ground south of Havrincourt wood, west of Gouzeacourt and farther south, on the front midway between Peronne and Cambrai, also further progress in the eastern portion of Havrincourt wood. Enemy counter-attacks at one185 words
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France and Belgium
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Article, Illustration915 1918-09-11 5 POSITIONS WON. [Reuter’s Telegrams] London. September 9. Field Marshal Haig reports that early this morning English and New Zealand advanced detachments attacked and carried the German positions on the high ground between Pieziere and Havrincourt wood, after sharp fighting, in which we repulsed heavy counter-attacks, with loss We[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 915 words
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Article282 1918-09-11 5 [Havas Telegram».] Paris, September 9.—The Allies have □ow reached an important front facing the Hindenburg line The enemy is actually seeking shelter inside the positions he used two months ago as the starting points for his attack. A slight pause is probable at certain parts, but should the[Havas Telegram».] - 282 words
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Article19 1918-09-11 5 Paris, September 9.—The official technical attempt at aerial postal service occurred to-day between Nice and Corsica.19 words
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Article141 1918-09-11 5 London, August 26. —All the estimated figures of prisoners for August have been surpassed. Considerably more than 100,000 have been taken since the 18th J uly. The enemy’s moral is steadily declining. His invasion, which never took permanent hold, was swept back and he is being hurled141 words
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Article194 1918-09-11 5 Simla, August 27.—‘‘A Military Onlooker” this week after reviewing events on the main front in France gives certain general conclusions. The process of reducing the numbers of the German forces on the western front is going on very rapidly. Man power is becoming a most serious problem194 words
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Article43 1918-09-11 5 M. Gaston Dumesnil, Deputy for Maine et Loire, and -M. Abel Perry, Deputy for the Vosges, who during the intermission of the French Parliamentary sittings, were among the Deputies who joined their posts at the front, have both been severely wounded.43 words
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Article60 1918-09-11 5 London, September 9. Mr. Lloyd George starts on September 11th on a great tour of Lancashire, where he receives the Freedom of Manchester on September 12th. The ceremony will be followed by various publia functions, at which the Premier will speak. He moto’B next day through Lancashire,60 words
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Article199 1918-09-11 5 THE REPRISALS. Amsterdam, September 9. A Petrograd telegram says it is officially announced that there have been 512 shootings hitherto as a reprisal for the murder of Unitzki, the Soviet Home Minister. The names of 121 hostages are published, who will be shot in case of199 words
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Article183 1918-09-11 5 LATEST “TREATIES.” Amsterdam, September 9 A Berlin message states that GermanoRussian supplementary treaties, which have been signed, provide, without delay, for the appointment of delimitation commissions with the provision of neutral zones. Germany undertakes not to support the formation of independent Russian States Russia renounces her sovereignty183 words
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Article300 1918-09-11 5 Tokio, August 16.—Official. A small detachment of the enemy attempted to assault General Kalmikoff’s troops but was successfully repulsed. According to the inhabitants, the enemy east of the railway at Usprca, east of Simacov, whi h is in the direction of our right wing, has increased300 words
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Article31 1918-09-11 5 OUTPOSTS ADVANCED ON STRUMA London, September 9. A British official Salonika report says in the Stroma valley, the Greek outpost line advanced unopposed to the general line Kakaraslta, Kalendra, Haznatar.31 words
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Article339 1918-09-11 5 Turkish Prisoner’s Lament. The special correspondent of Reuter’s Agency on the Macedonian front in a telegram from Salonika alludes to the interest aroused there by the passage through the town of some hundreds of prisoners, including Germans and Turks, captured in the recent operations on339 words
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Article37 1918-09-11 5 ENEMY DEFEAT, London, September 9. An East African official report says two British columns simultaneously attacked the enemy in the vicinity of Anguros, on the Uppdt Lurio river, driving him nestwards, killing and capturing many.37 words
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Article39 1918-09-11 5 Zurich, September 10. According to a severely censored message from Vienna, in a serious food riot at Villach hundreds of women plundered butchers’ shops, the police and military being momentarily powerless; Martial law was proclaimed.39 words
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Article87 1918-09-11 5 SAXON MINISTER’S APPEAL. Amsterdam, September A number of leading German newspapers are voicing similar and apparently inspired protests against the publication of enemy communiques. The Saxon Minister of the Interior, speaking at Dresden, emphasised the present need, because the Fatherland is in danger, for all parties, from87 words
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Article58 1918-09-11 5 London, September 10. A telegram from Copenhagen states that owing to increasing nervousness among the people of Germany, important political changes are approaching, including the resignation of Ministers. The Vossische Zeitung mentions Dr. Solf, Herr Erzberger and Herr Scheidemann as possible successors. The paper adds there is58 words
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Article25 1918-09-11 5 Washington, September 9. The Navy Department announces that 35 firemen of the Mount Vernon were killed by the explosion of the torpedo.25 words
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Article41 1918-09-11 5 Ottawa, September 10. A statement by the Finance Department showsan increase of over $12,000,000 in the revenues of the Dominion in the first five moot I 8 of the current fiscal year, The war expenditure in August totalled $11,571,723.41 words
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Article139 1918-09-11 5 London, September 10. Field Marshal Haig reports that the enemy launched a second counter-attack against one new positions west of Gouzeaucourt and was completely repulsed. Our line was advanced at night south o£ Havrincourt. We also progressed north-east of Neuve Chapelle and west and north of Armentieres. French139 words
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Article92 1918-09-11 5 London, September 10. The Admiralty reports that the Royal Aig Force, co-operating with the Navy between Ist and 7th September, attacked submarine shelters and workshops at Bruges on fouij occasions and obtained direct hits. Me also attacked Ostend docks and a coastal motofl boat depot at92 words
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Article72 1918-09-11 5 Amsterdam, September 10. The German reply to the British publication of the names of German submarine eonw manders confines itself to vague references tb| inaccuracies, the only specific inaccuracy men* tioned being wrong description of the rank ol some of the submarine officers. Otherwise the reply takes72 words
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Article191 1918-09-11 5 A daring theft on an estate comes fronS Province Wellesley. It appears that the manager of a> small privately-owned rubber estate in the Province returned to his estate from Penang on Saturday, about 11 a.m. with over a thousand dollars in an attache case. The money191 words
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Article335 1918-09-11 5 John McSweeny, a famous American lawyer, was once defending a man in a murder trial. The case looked hopeless, and McSweeny called no evidence for the defence/ So the public prosecutor, believing that conviction was assured, closed his case with a few perfunctory remarks. Then in a335 words
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Article523 1918-09-11 6 Utilising Qualifications. The following order in respect to registration has been issued from Army Headquarters, adjutant-general’s branch, under date August 9. Under the registration ordinance, 1917, all male European British subjects as defined in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. residing in India and being between the age523 words
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Article230 1918-09-11 6 Madras, Kugust 28. —No tramcars are running in Madras to-day. The conductors have all gone on strike, demanding higher wages and shorter hours of work. They allege that the hours of work under ihe piesent system are unduly long and the wages in view of the230 words
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Article125 1918-09-11 6 Madras, August 29. —A press communique announces that Government have decided that the experiments made by the department of industries for the last three years in the manufacture of pencils have reached a stage at which the industry should be made over to private enterprise. The125 words
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Article39 1918-09-11 6 The financial commisioner for Burma gives notice that for the month of September. 1918, the export royalty of 2 per cent. on rubber will be calculated on a net value of As. 5 per pouhd.39 words
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Advertisement456 1918-09-11 6 Take Dr. Cassell’s Tablets for Backache Gravel Urinary Complaints and Weak Kidneys It is weak Kidneys that cause pains to come in your back, it is weak kidneys that bring on gravel and stone and rheumatism. But when you take Dr. Cassell’s Tablets your kidneys become strong again, and then456 words
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Advertisement385 1918-09-11 6 Ip Tyre Comfort and Tyre Values i The MAXIMUM power ©f your engine is not intended for continuous use. It is a strategic reserve to be drawn upon in emergencies of load, gradient or instant necessity for speed. An underpowered car, like an overworked horse, is unequal to any unusual385 words
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Article1062 1918-09-11 7 *2 NAMES. S I g. 2 I it 3 fi* RUBBER (Dollar.) Sc. Sc, Sc. Alor Gaiah Rubber Estate 2.80 2.95 Amalgamated Malay Estates 2.00] 2.25 Aver Hitam Planting Syndicate 11.50! 12.50 Aver Kuning Rubber Estates 95c; l.tOj Aver Molek Rubber Co. 1.70 l.tOj Aver Panas Rubber Estates 7,50.1,062 words
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Article760 1918-09-11 7 INTERESTIING SUGGESTIONS FROM AMERICA. A correspondent managing a large estate in the F.M.S. sends the “S.T.” some letters he has recently received from rubber experts in the United States. One letter, dated July 10, reads as follows “Notwithstandin’g the maximum price of rubber has been fixed at 63760 words
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Article310 1918-09-11 7 Directors’ Report. The report of the directors of Kramat Pulai, Ltd., for the year ended 31st December, 1917, says the net profits for the year amounted to £32.336 15s. Bd., to which has to be added the balance brought forward from the previous year £7,766 16s. Id.,310 words
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Article62 1918-09-11 7 TEMPORARY LOANS. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpa September 10. It is <‘ffici*'ly announce 1 that o*> the recommendation of the Robber Industry Protection Commi-siou, the F. M. 8. Government has decided to grant temp irary loans to rubber cultivators, on the security of rubber, to cover immediate62 words
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Article161 1918-09-11 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list:— Yesterday. To-day. X M SHARES. Jj J» s Tu 3 "U aQ M 02 Rubber (Dollar.) c. c. Sc. Sc. A.-Hitam 12.00 13.00 11.50 12.50 A. Molek 1.80 1.90 1.70 1.90 Glenealy 1.30 1.50 1.35161 words
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Article38 1918-09-11 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for August Ayer Molek lbs 13,600 Burma 6,594 Bukit Katil 13,800 Clovelly 8.479 Jimah 17,821 Kota Tinggi 30,000 Pundut 47,000 Pelepab Valley 31,708 Siginting 15,800 Stiawan Plantations 5,312 Sembrong 3,30038 words
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Article184 1918-09-11 7 AN OUTBREAK OF SMALLPOX. An ordinary meeting of the Penang Municipality was held in the Municipal Chambers, yesterday afternoon. Mr AB Voules (Acting President) presided, and the others present were Messrs. E Duxbury, C E Craig, A M Goodman, Quah Beng Kee, Yeoh Guan Seok, Chee Wor Lock,184 words
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Article244 1918-09-11 7 On Friday morning, in the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, the acting Chief Judicial Commissioner, Mr Justice Innes, delivered a written judgment in the above appeal. The evidence taken at the trial was complicated by numerous references to various Chinese liquors and the arguments upon it in the244 words
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Article44 1918-09-11 7 The Band will play the following proi gramme of music at the Esplanade from I 6 p.m. to-day 1. Fantasia Carmen ...Bizet 2. Polka Susi ...Sloane 1 3. Selection Waltz Dream ...Strauss 4. Waltz Incognito ...Ivanovici 5. March En Route ...Rosenstein44 words
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Article145 1918-09-11 7 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 10 a m Lumpur and Seremban J Bukit Mertajam, Bukit 10145 words
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Article42 1918-09-11 7 (Post Office, Official Report.) Lbft Penang. Arrived London June 5 A Aug. 9 13 B 10 10 C 10 22 E 10 25 F „5 July 1 G 24 10 B Sept. 10 18 D 10 23 G „842 words
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Article141 1918-09-11 7 Penang, September 11, 1918 S. P. Tapioca $7.25 sales. M. P. Tapioca $7.30 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 season over141 words
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Article74 1918-09-11 7 Sept 13.—Penang Impressionists Exhibition, Proceeds to St. Dunstan’s. Sept 14.—Cricket, C. R. C. v Govt. Service, Victoria Green. Sept 15.—P.V.R.C. Shoot (Rapids) 7 a.m. Sept 15. Penang Swimming Club, Monthly Competitions. Sept 25.—Meeting, Board of Licensing Justices, District Court, 2.30 p.m. Sept 27.—Residency “At Home,” Lingerie Sale and74 words
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Article67 1918-09-11 7 Oct 11 —Tiffin, Shaftesbury Cafe. Oct 1 —Penang Swimming Club, Carnival. Oct 12.—Malakoff. Oct 19.—Grand Theatre of Varieties, Town HaH. Oct 19. —Gymkhana, Turf, Polo and Hunt Clubs. Oct 19 and 20.—Kuala Kangsar. Oct 26.—Penang. Oct 26. Steeplechase. Oct 26.—Subscription Dance, etc. Town Ball. Nov 16 and67 words
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Advertisement114 1918-09-11 7 F&cts are Eloquent. THERE is nothing to be said in favour of the Business Man who neglects to Advertise, for !T he Does not keep the public well informed •f the arrival of New Goods, current prices, etc. his business will soon become stagnant. There are two ways Of advertising114 words
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Advertisement491 1918-09-11 7 straits settlements war Loan Bonds. Bearing interest from the date of purchase at 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 lent to His491 words
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