Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 September 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-09-25 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 225. VOL. LXXVI. WEDNESDAY, 25th SEPTEMBER, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement999 1918-09-25 1 i u irinrwT mnnnmrr I JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA Hext Door to Th* Dfopenaaty. ,ww LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION. |A jj supplied to tfie government. J The undersigned as agents for the Corpora- f* f W AT tion are prepared to accept I- lI.’E risks at l H current rates. V999 words
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Advertisement23 1918-09-25 1 FrpnnymedT I HOTEL. GARAGE I i New Cars.for Hire. I O I g PHDNE NOS:- l“* Y “5. j I (NIGI.T 543. CHHK.OKO&OBHKOMKOHBMI23 words
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Article, Illustration900 1918-09-25 2 FIFTEEN VILLAGES LIBERATED. London, September 23 A Serbian communique of the evening of the 22nd insb says We have liberated fifteen villages. We are forcing the German and Bulgar reinforcements to retreat. We crossed to the left bank of the Vardar and cut the main rail line900 words
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Article64 1918-09-25 2 Paris, September 25.—The French an t Serbian drive t> the Vardar has created anxiety in the enemy’s camp as it threatento cut his lines of communication to the interior of Bulgaria. The total advance is now 35 miles, the forces being 25 miles north-east of Prilep, the Bulgarian64 words
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Article449 1918-09-25 2 Continued High Figures The trade returns for the quarter ended June for the Straits Settlements again show a high value increase compared with the second quarter of last year. The totals are given below. Imposts. Singapore 150 millions, Penang 46 millions, Malacca 4| millions Total 200| million449 words
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Article239 1918-09-25 2 Mr. W. B. Monilaws has left to join up, says the "M.M. Mr. J. G T. Pooley has been staying at Los Angeles in Southern California. Mrs. Snow, wife of Capt. Snow, of the Pilot Association, has gone on a brief holiday to Australia. The following passengers239 words
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Article, Illustration523 1918-09-25 2 General Sir Edmund Allenby, who is 57, served in the Bechuanaland Expedition of 1884-5 with the Inniskilling Dragoons. He fought in Zu'.uland in 1888, and in the South African War was a dashing and successful Column Commander. He was one of those who harried General Delarey in523 words
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Advertisement649 1918-09-25 2 OUR DAY. TANK FUND. TICKETS $l. first Prize —New Elgin Motor Car. Just Landed. Value $5,000. Outstation applicants must enclose postage. 1103—uc THE TONCKAH HARBOUR TIN DREDGING COMPANY, NO LIABILITY. NOTICE OF DIVIDEND AND BONUS, Notice ia hereby given that a dividend (the thirtieth) at the rate 10 per cent,649 words
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Advertisement227 1918-09-25 2 J AUCTIONS. J S The undersigned are prepared to take n Iff I up auction sales of Z* if U'. j/ I U .-t- 1 'Wfe I i Mi ■> 1411 Properties, A l T'* >■ ->■ .i wtl i i > MMOw Houses, iUhjP Furniture, Motorcars, uiy come s227 words
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Miscellaneous333 1918-09-25 2 1 EMPIRE] THEATRE j THE PREMIER THEATRE OF THE COLONY. 8 2 It would be quite impossible for any Theatre to have a l‘ r more Powerful Programme than the Management are E able to present THIS WEEK onward. f MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY. I 2 THE FINAL EPISODE THE RED333 words
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Article605 1918-09-25 3 Retraat in Siberia. ladivostok, September s.—The stampede of the Magyar and Bolshevik forces and the subsequent desertion of thousands of Russians recruited at the point of the bayonet is related in despatches from lichgenievka, on the Ussuri front. Aftej the battle of Krafefski on August 26 the Bolshevik605 words
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Article352 1918-09-25 3 not when he proposes them. —“Detriot News. America and Reprisals. Much attention is being devoted by the American newspaper Press to the suggestion of Mr. Gerard, the former Ambassador, that reprisals in kind as regards the treatment of prisoners are alone appreciated by the German mind. In anot when he proposes them.—“Detriot News. - 352 words
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Advertisement941 1918-09-25 3 billet wanted. Federated Malays States European Planter seeks Billet on Estatp, lA/zim /wo w<r tnoriiies Pin ar* 2 Gazette. jb j| Lottery. WANTED. Tickets for this Lottery are issued under British qualified Medical Man, would tl iV a 'I nitu.vai niau, auspices of the Federated Malay States take chargp of941 words
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Advertisement271 1918-09-25 3 TRUXTON| (Formerly Hudford.) s Motor Lorries I Fitted with the famous Ford Motor g| which ensures a supply of spares throughout the Peninsula. Prices defy competition note the following: One ton capacity complete with body with 5 canopy over driver’s seat including front and side curtains, head, side and tail271 words
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Article1579 1918-09-25 4 The development of General Allenby’s offensive iu Palestine is providing the results forecasted in the earlier telegrams. It is clear that the operations are by no means ended, and there is great probability that the blow sustained by the Turk will* be rendered still more effective for1,579 words
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Article1346 1918-09-25 4 With the Palestine front swept cleaner than a newly washed doorstep A Genius in the General Allenby should Holy Land. be a proud man to-day. There can be no doubt that this brilliant soldier has achieved one of the most sensational and dramatic coups that this war1,346 words
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Article20 1918-09-25 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in P< nang was $149.12| per picul, buyers andfc: refined tin no sellers.20 words
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Article104 1918-09-25 4 First List of Exemptions. [From Oub Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 25. The first list of exemptions by the Singapore Tribunal, under the Overseas Force Ordinance is published. i r. In the first list the following firms are concerned. H ongkong and Shanghai Bank, 7 wen exempt. Mercantile Bank,104 words
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Article69 1918-09-25 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 2a. The Teutoi. ia Club was sold to Mr. E A. Manasseh for $6 ,000. [The present building was erected in 1833 and opened on September 21sr of the following year by Sir J A Swettenham, then aetmg Governor. The69 words
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Article52 1918-09-25 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 2a, A persistent report is current that the H° rae Government has decided on rubber cOC but enquiries locally have fai'en jo oconfirmation. It is thought high y !I bable that the Imperial Government wi before the resiOs of the Loca52 words
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Article55 1918-09-25 4 TO-NIGHT’S BAND PROGRAMME The Band will play the following 1 ,C>r to da y, of music at the Esplanade from 0 11''^...-,.l 1 3IIIS 1. Overture The Eclipse Kiefert 2. Barn Dance. The Circus Gir 1 uZe tti 3. Selection La Favorita Strauss 4 Waltz Blue Danube 5. March In55 words
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Article83 1918-09-25 4 There will be a Club shoot on next, the 28th inst., at 3 p.w- 200, 300 and 400 yards. Memt* please note this is the last ll dub season and that there will 1 shoots in October or Novem jer. The half-yearly very high tide damage83 words
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Advertisement405 1918-09-25 4 CLARETS VIN ORDINAIRE MEDOC, g ST. EMIMON, ST. JULIEN, ST. ESTEPHE, &c„ &c. I OOOBOKICHOBOHBBOOHBHIOMBHoaiBBOOO i r fresh Stocks Continually Arriving. Caidbeck, MacGregor Co., j WHOLESALE AND RETAIL j WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, NO. 31, BEACH STREET, PENANG. iiimiiMiniroiHMlMWlSii s aaww-w» aaßaaaav s aMM ■HMM I -Tin Important Question j405 words
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Advertisement9 1918-09-25 4 &or @ars Jlpply to 0. garage. telephone fro. 322.9 words
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Miscellaneous51 1918-09-25 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 2.49 a.m. (6ft. 9in.) 9.29 a.m. (Oft. 9in.) 3.8 p.m. (6ft. Oin.) 8.21 p.m. (Ift. 9in.) To-morrow. 3.23 a.m. (6ft. 4in.) 10.9 am. (Ift. 7in.) 3.48 p.m. (sft. Oin.) 9.54 p.m. (2ft.51 words
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Article252 1918-09-25 5 TURKISH SEDAN.” armies destroyed. BULGAR ROUT GROWS. EVENTS IN FRANCE. Allenby’s forces in Palestine have 25.000 prisoners and 260 guns, numt that are expected to be largely increased besides a tremendous amount of transfrt material. The British captured Na lus. 18 miles west of the Jordan, and British trooffc are252 words
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Article, Illustration606 1918-09-25 5 .ecter s Telegrams] GAIN NEAR EPEHY. London, September 23. F.-.i Marshal Haig reports by a succt::fu operation this morning north-east of Eptov captured astrong point which enemy iiai s übbornly defended in the three days. North of this locality, tcsti.e c unter-at’ack entered our position: at one. .ecter s Telegrams] - 606 words
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Article41 1918-09-25 5 [Havas Tilegrams.] Paris, September 25.—The British continue to push forward against redoubts, the backbone of the Hindenburg system, and to maintain their gains. Progress was made north of the Sca r pe, where the Siegfried line was attacked.[Havas Tilegrams.] - 41 words
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Article57 1918-09-25 5 Paris, September 25.—M. Clemenceau paid a visit to a British General, and saw for himself an act of vandalism committed by the enemy in the neighbourhood of Bapaume and Peronne. It is announced that the Germans are removing inhabitants from Cambrai and Douai to the Mons district57 words
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Article34 1918-09-25 5 Paris, September 25,—There is a persistent rumour that the Germans are em ploying women to fire machine guns. A woman aviator is said to have been shot down by an American.34 words
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Article65 1918-09-25 5 Paris, September 25—Mr. Havelock Wilson, President of the Seamen’s Union, spoke at a mass meeting in Paris. He said the British people has sworn to avenge the devastated Departments of France. He advocated an implacable boycott of Germans for their innumerable crimes on the high seas. Germany65 words
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Article28 1918-09-25 5 [Hava* Tbltcbam*.] Paris, Septembe r 25 —The Allies were caught by surprise by the deleterious e&s first emitted by the Germans on April 22nd, 1915.[Hava* Tbltcbam*.] - 28 words
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Article131 1918-09-25 5 The use of this is expressly forbidden by The Hague Convention of 1899. which Germany signed. Sir John French reported on May 3, 1915, regarding the first use of poison gos on the British front at Ypres “A week before the Germans first used this method they announced131 words
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Article269 1918-09-25 5 A POLITICAL FARCE. London, September 23. The London newspapers do not take the German poli-ical crisis seriously. It is the eighth such crisis in Germany daring rhe war, and it is anticipated that the farce will be re-enacted of making a change of Ministry without weakening269 words
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Article110 1918-09-25 5 BULGARIA’S SATISFACTION. Amsterdam, September 24. A Sofia telegram says Bu garia acknowledges the Austrian peace Note with the liveliest satisfaction. She alleges her aims do not conflict wrh President Wilson’s views as regards the settling of Balkan conflicts in ccmformity with the law of nationalities. Fresh Peace110 words
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Article94 1918-09-25 5 Amsterdam, September 24, A Berlin message says the resignation of Herr Helfferich, the German Ambassador in Russia, has been accepted. His Flight from Moscow. Amsterdam, September 24' Herr Helfferich's resignation of the post of German representative in Russia has been accepted. It is recalled that Helfferich, subsequent to94 words
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Article35 1918-09-25 5 London, September 20 The cotton trade dispu-e is settled on the terms of the Premier’s appeal to submit the trouble to an independent tribunal. Work will be resumed on September 23rd.35 words
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Article36 1918-09-25 5 Washington, September 24. At a recent conference of Senators representing the cotton States, President Wilson made it clear that he intended to fix the price of this year’s cotton crops and control distribution.36 words
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Article, Illustration1600 1918-09-25 5 25,000 PRISONERS. London, September 23. A Palestine comman’qae says that having seized the passages of the Jordan at Jisr ed Damieh on Sunday morning, the enemy’s last avenue of escape from west of the river was closed. The Seventh and Eighth Turkish Armies have virtually ceased to exist.1,600 words
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Article95 1918-09-25 5 [Havas Telegrams.] Paris, September 25—The Turkish forces were not merely defeated but annihilated. 25,000 prisoners and 120 guns were taken. The cavalry occupied Nazareth. All avenues of escape were blocked. For so decisive a victory the British casualties were incredibly small. The capture of the[Havas Telegrams.] - 95 words
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Article133 1918-09-25 5 Allusion, is made in Reuter’s wires to the Turks having ‘‘found their Armageddon.” The latter name occurs in th< authorized version of the English Bible id Revelations Chap. XXI. v. 16. The revised version has Harmagedon. The form ia commonly regarded as the Greek equiva» lent of the Hebrew133 words
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Article41 1918-09-25 5 JAPANESE SUCCESS. London, September 24. The Press Bureau says the Japanese Military Attache states that the Japanese cavalry occupied Blagovestchensk and Alexeievsk on September 18th. Two thousand Austrian and German prisoners surrendered at Kokka, on the right bank of Amur.41 words
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Article46 1918-09-25 5 London, September 23. An Italian official report says Oq Asiago Plateau, the French by a brilliant coup de main east of Sisemol, penetrated deeply the enemy’s lines and took prisoners. The British raided the lines nerth of Asiago and brought back prisoners.46 words
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Article45 1918-09-25 5 Loudon, September 22. Mr Havelock Wilson, in a lecture, stated that 20,000 non-combatant Allied seamen, including 15.000 British, had been murdered by submarine pirates. The meeting passed a resolution approving of tbe Br.tish seamen’s decision to boycott all Germans and German products.45 words
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Article50 1918-09-25 5 London, September 23. The "Times" correspondent at San Sebastian on September 19th says on intervention by the Qa-en Mother, the Germans offered to hand over seven interned ships, and to respect the Spanish flag at sea, provided it was flown from ships exclusively engaged in Spanish trade.50 words
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Article27 1918-09-25 5 Londnn, S'ptember 24. Mr. Lloyd George will slay iu the country till he makes a complete recovery. He is expected at Downing Street next week.27 words
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Article41 1918-09-25 5 The homeward mail “G via Singapore, closes to-day at 6 p.m. pillar-boxes 5 pm. The following undelivered telegrams are lying at the office of the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co Ltd Hingjoo. Yengee, Mana Mohamed-Kasim Tilgrie Ohuaneany.41 words
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Article971 1918-09-25 6 The Osaka Shosen Kaisha will inaugurate a regular steamship service between Japanese porte and New Orleans next October. Passengers leaving Shanghai and otheffl ports for the United States will not be *ill ow- ed to bring cameras into American ports. If the kodaks are taken along, the Customs971 words
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Advertisement240 1918-09-25 6 The Fascination of the East Is brought home to you In the perfection to which f Egyptian Cigarettes have been brought by Messrs. kt Maspero Freres j&Fz- _x in their two brands j|&- WHS Bouton Rouge Sand Felucca l|||Mßp I Egyptian Cigarettes The care with which they are made, under240 words
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Advertisement212 1918-09-25 6 jUNDERWOOo| STANDARD 1 I TYPEWRITERS) I UNIQUE I i/ n 1 g ACCURACY. > 1 g DURABILITY g j RAPIDITY g RELIABILITY 1 g MODERN METHODS. g I PATERSON, SIMONS] a CO., LTD 1 (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) I PENANG. SINGAPORE KU'LA LUMPUR. I AGENTS. I I 111 ~MI in lilW212 words
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Article1103 1918-09-25 7 I I N-‘MES. c I jiL RUBBER (Dollar.) S' 1 Sc. 8 c. Gs-ah Rubber Estate 2.8'. 2.9 V dgamated Malay Estates 2.0 2.H Hitam Planting Syndicate II.CCj 12.51 cum Kuning Rubber Estates 95* I.CO ‘»ver Molek Rubber Co. I 7» 1.80 ..r Panas Rubber Estates 7.5<, B.CI I1,103 words
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Article293 1918-09-25 7 The Smallpox Outbreak. An ordinary meeting of the Penang Municipal Coainiissioners, Penang, was held in the Municipal Offices, yesterday afternoon. Mr. A. B. Voules (acting President) presided, and the others present were Messrs. F. Duxbury Yeoh Guan Ceok Chee Wor Lok, L. M. Bell (Municipal Engineer) and L.293 words
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Article178 1918-09-25 7 Before Mr. S. H. Langston, in Penang Police Court, to-day, Mr. V. G. Savi prosecuted a Chinese named Chioh Kim Yian for failing to report to the Chief Police Officer, the presence of a Japanese woman, named Yesu Matsu Sita, in house No. 43. Presgrave Street. The178 words
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Article155 1918-09-25 7 —“S.T.” What marks a new era in the history of th£ port of Singapore was the launching of the Tanjong Rhu, the first of two wooden vessels, each of about 2.400 tons, for the Anglo-Chinese Steamship Company in accordance with the plans of and under the direct—“S.T.” - 155 words
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Article142 1918-09-25 7 Police Court Cases On 23rd inst.. at the Police Court. Bukit Mertaiam. Mr. C. H. G. Clarke inflicted fines, ranging from §2O to §25, on -'hree Chinese for being in possession of false dachings used in their trade. Mr. Scully Inspector of Weights and Measures, prosecuted. At142 words
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Article93 1918-09-25 7 In the Kuala Lumpur Police Court, on Friday. Mr. A. Wilmot, of the Posts and Telegraphs Department, charged his Hylam boy with the theft of §l3 in notes, an open cheque for §2O and a gold chain and sovereign pen clany to which a metal watch was93 words
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Article61 1918-09-25 7 Paris, September 20.—The aviator Boyav, who claimed 35 victories, is missing. The Senate and Chamber adopted the bill for the new 4 per cent. loan. Paris. September 21. —The aviator Boyan was killed during an engagement. The M. V. I. returned by special train from Singapore on61 words
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Article97 1918-09-25 7 First List of Subscriptions. Honourable W. C. Michell 8 25 Mr. Henty 15 Justice Woodward 10 Justice Sproule 10 Honourable J. Mitchell 5 Mr. Laing 5 S. Anthony 5 Grumitt 5 Chambers 5 J. Hunter 5 Cunradi 5 Stevens 5 Parrett 5 Dr. Gray 5 Mr. Mrs.97 words
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Article42 1918-09-25 7 OUR DAY 1918. The Reverend Lady Superior and the Sisters of the Convent have kin Ry arranged an entertainment in aid of the Red Cross Fund on Wednesday, October 23rd at 5 p.ra 'Rehearsal) and on Friday. October 25th at 5-30 p.m.42 words
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Article225 1918-09-25 7 OUR DAY” TANK. Mr. ind Mrs. X have kindly prese-ted a diamond and sapphire ring s-t in platinum value ioo to the Our Day Tank. In connection with “Our Day’’ at Butterworth. it has been arranged to play a football match on 10th October. 1918. betweeen Bukit Mertajam and Butterworth.225 words
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Article100 1918-09-25 7 Oct 10.—Butterworth. Oct 11.—Tiffin, Shaftesbury Cafe. Oct 12 —Malakoff. Oct 16.—Nibong Tebal. Oct 19. —Grand Theatre of Varieties. Town Hall. O t 19.—Red Cross Gymkhana. Race course. Oct 19 and 20.—Kuala Kangsar. Oct 23 —Convert Entertainrne t (Rehearsal 5 p.m Town Hall. Oct 25.—Convent Entertainm-nt, 5.30 p.m100 words
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Article75 1918-09-25 7 Tne f >'l wii'g *'e the latest quo’ations in Messrs. Kenueay *fc Co.’s *hire list:— Yesterday. To day. ac ac SHARES. >, -2 i J u "5 PQ 02 SO Mining. sc. c. c. c Asam K. 32/- 32/6 32/- 33/Deebook 24/- 24,6 23/6 -4/6 cum Trong75 words
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Article114 1918-09-25 7 A somewhat unusual incident occurred in Penang Police Court, to-day, in connection with a charge of selling fish unfit for human consumption, against a Chinese naoied Cheah Ah Chik. A Malay P. C stated that the offence was detected by him. and when he demanded that the114 words
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Article636 1918-09-25 7 It came as a great surprise to us when we heard the Government intended to introduce conscription law. But we know now that it never did so outrageously depart from its i own traditions says the Straits Times.” The Governor made an explanation while in the F.M.S., and636 words
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Article125 1918-09-25 7 Pbnang, Septembeb 25, 1918. {By Courtesy of the Chartered London Demand Bank 2/3 31/32 tl 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 7/32 3 Credit ...2; 4 1/2 3 Documentary ...2/4 9/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 'i 3 days' sight Private Bombay Demand Bank I Mon!mein Demand Bank c 3 days'125 words
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Article80 1918-09-25 7 Pbnawg. September 25, 1918 ;S. P. Tapioca $6.90 sales. M. P. Tapioca $7.10 sellers. Gold leaf t $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 season80 words
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Advertisement305 1918-09-25 7 PRITCHARD X" (Incorporated in the Straits settlements) STATIONERY DEPARTMENT. -■C Stonehenge hand=made Note Paper mw and Envelopes. TIT size per box 52.35. f IllEtl Albert size per box $1.50. I IjjRE&M Wove Lipbd Albert Durer Note Paper Envelopes, 1 Note paper per box $l.BO. l| JftENUM OCTAVO 13 j Envelopes305 words
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