Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 October 1918
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Title Section20 1918-10-07 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 235. VOL. LXXVI MONDAY, 7th OCTOBER, 1918, PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Article227 1918-10-07 2 KILLING THE SICK. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Paris, October 4. German aeroplanes twice bombed Chalons sur Marne on the night of October let. A score of bombs were dropped, several on a clearing hospital. Sixty sick were killed and an equal number injured Germany’s Crimes. Paris, October 5 M[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 227 words
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Article45 1918-10-07 2 London, October 4* The Press Bureau stares that the Independent Air Force at night on October 3rd bombed railways at M-tz-Sablon, and aerodromes at Morhauge and Frisc»ty. Observation was difficult, bu h a fire and explosion were observed at Frescaty. All returned.45 words
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Article155 1918-10-07 2 New York, July 29. —Major-General W. S. Brancker, Controller-General of Equipjnent of the British air force, declares that an air offensive against Germany is possible. The United States, he says, ought to have an Air Secretary to organise a great air army. Great Britain found155 words
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Article52 1918-10-07 2 Paris, October 4 The Parliamentary Group of Representatives of the invaded French Departments passed a reso’ution asking the French Government to agree with the Governments of the Entente with a view to intimating to Germany that reprisals will be exacted for all crimes an i destruction in52 words
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Article29 1918-10-07 2 Washington, October 4. Mr. Lansing officially announces that America will make reprisals if Germany carries out the threat to execute American prisoners found in possession of s-hot-guns.29 words
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Article106 1918-10-07 2 DESTRUCTION IN ST. QUENTIN. Pa; i?, October 5. M Ringuier, Depu y for St. Quentin, who has visited the town, states that the Germam de-oroyeri by fire a; d dynamite spinning mills, lace fac’Oiies, and metal works. The bombardment continues. A number of houses were106 words
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Article59 1918-10-07 2 London, October 2. It i? officially announced tha* the prices of coal, of wh’ch Germany agreed to supply Holland 120,000 tons monthly for five months, have been raised by 45 guilders a ton, m king the aveiage pit lead price 90 guilders a too. Holland also59 words
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Article65 1918-10-07 2 Loud m, Oc ober 3 The “Times says a n«-w combination in the Egyptian spinning trade, involving a million spindles, i« foreshadowed. Apparently a big London financial syndicate is coucen ed It is understood that hitherto a defini e Agreement for the purchase of the whole controlling inter»65 words
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Article144 1918-10-07 2 PRINCE BORIS SUCCEEDS. Bale, October 5. A Vienna message of October 4th says it is reported that King Fedinsnd of Bulgaria abdicated yesterday in favour of Prince Boris, who has assumed power. Abdication Confirmed. Copenhagen, October 5. A Vienna official message confirms the abdication of King Ferdinand,144 words
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Article142 1918-10-07 2 London, August 21.—The “Daily Telegraph,” discussing the Madrid report that King Ferdinand of Bulgaria is dying, says the proclamation of a Bulgarian Republic may' be expected. The paper says that neutral newspapers attributed the removal of the royal family from Sofia to internal political unrest, the economic142 words
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Article116 1918-10-07 2 “STRAINED RELATIONS London, October 4. Reuter is reliably informed that TurcoGerman relations more strained. The Turks are increasingly uneasy regarding the agreements supplementing the Brest-Litovsk Treaty, and are greatly incensed at the Germans checking Turkish activities in the Caucasus. As regards the possibility of peac\ Tu key116 words
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Article159 1918-10-07 2 AUSTRO-GERMAN TROOPS ENCOUNTERED. London, October 5. A French Eastern cimmuniquĕ says the Allied troops on October 3'd we.e in contact with Austrian and German forces in Southern Serbia, south of Vranya. I he Serbians on September 30th carried Preuys. on the Eibusan ro»d, west of Lake Ochrida, taking159 words
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Article19 1918-10-07 2 Faris, October 4. A Vienna telegram says martial law has been proclaims I at Bukharest.19 words
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Article61 1918-10-07 2 Amsterdam, October 4. The Reichsp rst’s correspondent at Moscow says tha Tsaritsa and her daughter?, who, after t'»e ex cution of the Tsar, were to be tak-n from Ekaterinburg to a safe place by an armed escort, vanished during transport. Presumably the escort was bribed, and the Imperial61 words
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Article387 1918-10-07 2 PREMIER’S STATEMENT. Amsterdam, London 4, The Cologne Gazette states that Herr Weckerle, Count Tisza, Count Andra?sy and Count Apporyi met in Vienna to discuss the peace question, in regard to which, on Baron Burian’s initiative, a new decisive step may be taken to-day. Subsequently, in an interview,387 words
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Article157 1918-10-07 2 APPEAL TO PRESIDENT WILSON. Copenhagen, October 6. Toe Imperial Chancellor announced in the Rjichstag that lie had seat a Note to President Wilson, through the Swiss Government cn Friday night, requesting President Wilson to take up the question of bringing about» peace, and to conmunicate in regard157 words
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Article66 1918-10-07 2 Lend in, October 4. A Berlin official report confirms that Prince Max of Baden has been appointed Imperial Chancellor, with Herr Scheidemau and Herr Groeber as Ministers, without portfolios. Herr Groeber is a centre Party Deputy. Dr. Self’s Appointment. Copenhagen, October 5. A Berlin official message says66 words
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Article76 1918-10-07 2 The Hague, October 3. It is officially stated th st a n°w department of the Foreign Office, headed by Jonkheer Sncuuk Hurgronje, Departmental Chief of the Foreign Office, assisted by an Advisory Council, consisting of Heeren Colyn Loder, van Asl-?t, Hetdiog, Kroeller and Waller, his been76 words
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Article151 1918-10-07 2 PANIC-S’RICKEN MINISTERS. Amsterdam, October 4 The “Weser Zsitung,” commenting on the threat impression caused in Austria by Balkan events, stares that the Ministers Cave become panic-srrick n, and, fearing tbe collapse <f their political edifice, are now advocating conciliation with political opponents, consequently federalization plans are again prominent.151 words
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Article52 1918-10-07 2 Amsterdam, October 4. The “Mittags Zsitung” Budapest correspondent stages that tha formation of a Coalition Ministry in Hungary is on foot, bringing Count Tisza, Count Apponyi and Count into the present Cabinet, without port’olio. Count Ti-za his already approved of the plan. The Lower Hous? wi'l on52 words
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Article68 1918-10-07 2 79,000 PRISONERS. London, October 5. A Palestine official report says tbe general situa’ion is unchanged. Our cavalry, north and west of Damascus, clearing the country, have pria ners over 15,000. Since September 18th, w? have captured 71,00 J prisoners and 350 guns King Hussein’s Arabs have68 words
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Article106 1918-10-07 2 London, October 6. A French Eis ern communique says the Allies in A b<nii forced the Austrians to retire along the Elbasan road, beyond the confluence of the Saumui and the Laugai’zt. The enemy was also driven back beyond Dibra. Push in Albania. London, October 4.106 words
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Article242 1918-10-07 2 Tepelin, July 31.—General von PflangerBaltin, who in consequence of the recent Austrian reverses has been sent to command on the Albanian front, emjoys a reputation for great energy. It was under his orders that the recent redaction of the enemy on the Semeni and the242 words
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Article73 1918-10-07 2 London, October 3. Messrs. Mintagu and Co’s report says the silver market continues good, with a fair enquiry for manufacture. After receding to 5/2, official China Exchange reacted to 5/3 owing to the action of Chinese speculators. Th® Indian silver holding has risen from 1,842 to 2/3073 words
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Article886 1918-10-07 2 PRINCE MAX’S SPEECH. London, October 6 The new Imperial Chancellor, Prince Max of Baden, speaking in the Reichstag on October stb, said by an Imperial D cree of September 30 h tbe Empire’s political leadership has undergone fundamental al'eration. In accordance with the methods the Government now886 words
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Article303 1918-10-07 2 London, Octtb r 6 Field Mar h«l Haig report g Bi fighting all day a Month ehhq )fII Beaurevoir. Hav ng captured t[ !e f in the early morning, with 509 pri. rar the Australian? severely aitacked. The enemy, *hrou 4 hout remainder of tho day, repeatedly303 words
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Article93 1918-10-07 2 [Uavas Telegrams.] Paris, October 7 —The e is every indication of the early abandonment of the Flanders C «a-t, it eluding Ostend and Z b-ugge. The e r emy will retire to the Antwerp-Meuse line—a severe blow to German pride. The pau-Getmans insisted on the retention of[Uavas Telegrams.] - 93 words
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Article90 1918-10-07 2 In the Argonne, General Pershing's firs? Army is uea:ly on top of the Argonne forest. Saint Quentin is a skeleton, planderd and shell-swep The work of vandal destruction is lamsn able. The Church is hardly recognisable. The French Government, inviewofthe systematic outrages, addressed a solemn warning90 words
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Article28 1918-10-07 2 In reply to a delegation, Genertl Frauchet d’Esperey said the next blow be against Constantinople The Turk w-" definitely be driven back to Asia.28 words
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Article29 1918-10-07 2 Franca is amused but i.o‘ dfcaiv^ 8 the trap-door Chancellor. The pike of* Prussian helmet is sticking through tbs phrygian bonnet—an oid sort of P eSi,e philgrim.29 words
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Article40 1918-10-07 2 Mr. Lloyd George sent a niesstt?® Marshal Foch on his birthday, sayio- tfl Allies, under his direction, hav a wrouabri tremendous change in the m'h'asi'nation, and referring to his wondergenius and leadership and unshaka e faith in victory.40 words
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Article82 1918-10-07 2 A mail from Europe is expected to arrn e Pei ang on Wednesday morning. Christmas and New Year letter mails be posted for despatch about October November 6th, Bth. 13 and 22nd, and P ari L r about October 14th and 25th, and Nove® Bth and 22nd. According82 words
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Article81 1918-10-07 3 London- Angusf 21.—The Hague corresponnt f the Central News” states that dislTvnt among the working class in Germany odiously increasing. An agitator named Breese, a friend of M. Joffe, Bolshevik am--1 i at Berlin, has formed a workers’ an d soldiers’ association. The l’" nle Giornale d’ltalia81 words
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217 1918-10-07 3 London. Vugust 20.—Mr. G. N. Barnes, Lab. ur Minister in the War Cabinet, had a hostile reception when he att mpted t<> address another meet" i n .r in Glasgow yesterday UpT ar prevailed,’and it was nearly an hour before he* was granted a «hearing. The217 words
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Article103 1918-10-07 3 London, August 25.—The “Observer -fates that a general election in November is tactically certain, as the Government is unwilling to ask for the further prolongation of he life of Parliament. The Sunday Times says:—“Mr. Lloyd George regards a general election from the institutional standpoint, and considers that103 words
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183 1918-10-07 3 London, August 26. —News from Amstetrlam states that a remarkable demonstration took place in the poor quarters of Berlin, following a report that the military age limit was shortly to be raised. Excited crowds assembled in the streets, but dissolved on the appearance of the183 words
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Article150 1918-10-07 3 London. August 26.—From an early hour on Sunday thousands flocked to the Champs de Mars to see the great gun captured by the Australians on the Somme front, and who baptised it “Little Bertha.” The gun. which was taken with its own locomotive, was exhibited, with the150 words
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Article202 1918-10-07 3 L n lon, August 26.—The Amsterdam cor*es[ ndent of the Daily Chronicle” reports that the relations between Germany and Spain seem to be causing much uneasiness in Derma'y. It is stated in reliable quarters th;.t tl c situation is regarded very seriously, and that the German reply202 words
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Article208 1918-10-07 3 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —I should be obliged if you would allow’ me a little space in the column of your valuable paper to mention the deplorable state of Rangoon Road, especially during rainy days, when it is fairly swamped with all sorts of208 words
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Article83 1918-10-07 3 Washington, July 27.—The Argentine ambassador. Dr. Naon. in the course of a speech yesterday, said —“The ship workers have made a valuable contribution to the success of the great cause, the justice of which has always been recognised by my Government and my country. Although I83 words
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Article91 1918-10-07 3 The King’s decision that no alcohol should be-consumed at the Royal table or by the household during the war is strictly adhered to in every particular at Buckingham Palace. One of the organisers of the recent women’s procession was seized with an attack of influenza while in the91 words
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Article74 1918-10-07 3 London. July 29. —Rear-Admiral Hintze, the new German Foreign Minister, made his first public speech a* a banquet held to welcome Abbas Hilmi, and declared that the ex-Khedive was the rightful ruler of Egypt. The pan-German press rejoices that Hintze is taking up the Egyptian, Indian74 words
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Article61 1918-10-07 3 Paris, August 19.—The Camavalet Museum has secured a facsimile of a German medal bearing the dates 1871-1914. It shows the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, and bears the inscription. “Entry of German troops into Paris.” The medal was struck in anticipation of the Kaiser61 words
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Article227 1918-10-07 3 Shanghai. September 22.—1 t is reported that General Li How Ki has telegraphed from Kulangsu Island that Foochow and Amoy have been lost to the North and he and General Tung Pao Hin are on board the cruiser Paosing, bound for Shanghai. Traffic is still227 words
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Article, Illustration27 1918-10-07 3 The Germans are preparing to evacuate the Belgian coast. They are retreating between the Lys and the Scarpe, and north and east of Rheims.27 words
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Article767 1918-10-07 3 A DIPLOMAT’S REVELATIONS. Following the example of Mr Gerard and Mr Whitlock, Mr Morgenthau, formerly American Consul in Constantinople, courinues in the “World’s Work” bis outspoken narrative of events in Constantinople after August 4, 1914. His story has still barely arrived at the date at which relations767 words
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Article143 1918-10-07 3 Prnang, October 7, 1918. S. P. Tapioca 56.95 sales M. P. Tapioca 57.00 sales. Gold leaf s7*2 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 over143 words
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Article32 1918-10-07 3 The following were tho rubber quotations in London on Oct 4th, received yesterday Plantation Ist latex crepe -s 4d Smcked Sheet 2s 3d [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]32 words
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Advertisement92 1918-10-07 3 THERE are four roads by which the poisons generated in the body escape from it —the breath, perspiration, the kidneys and bowels. Constipation closes the greatest of these roads, throws the poisons into the circluation» and trouble promptly follows. piNKETTEQ THE TINY LAXATIVES correct constipation by gently assisting the sluggish92 words
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Advertisement157 1918-10-07 3 iitoy mB mB The Worlds 8 en^'^r(ce world-famed dentifrice is British now, Hl 1 and sold by all Stores. -Ji Odol knows no rival. Its cleansing properties are unequalled —it prevents decay and safeguards the teeth. It protects the delicate membranes of the mouth and throat from 3 disease and157 words
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Article16 1918-10-07 4 Naughton.—On October 1, af, the Maternity Hospital, Singapore,'the wife of T., 0. Naughton, a son.16 words
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Article1484 1918-10-07 4 The hopes that were cherished by those who advocated unity of command and the appointment of Marshal Foch as allhmo, as means towards producing a change for the better iu the military situation from the Allied stand point, have been realised to such a remarkable extent that1,484 words
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Article1430 1918-10-07 4 That the German resistance is formid able, more especia ly betThe Battle ween St. Quentin and Intensified. Cambrai, and in the south is clear from the latest telegrams, but Haig’s pressu e is producing results, despite a series of strong counterattacks. General Gcuraud pu-hed on to Challerange1,430 words
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Article386 1918-10-07 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $149.12| per picul, buyers and for refined tin, no sellers. As it is surmised that the deceased European found in the canal at Singapore, on Tuesday night, might have either been a passenger or one of the crew of the386 words
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Article1200 1918-10-07 4 Mr. W. G. Stirling is appointed to act as assistant Superintendent, Government Monopolies, Singapore. We regret to learn that the death has occurred at Home of Mr. W T. Wood, late of the Survey Department. M.M. Mr. W. A. Sims left for Soerabaya on Friday and expects1,200 words
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Article72 1918-10-07 4 Our Day Scottish Red Cross. The following further subscriptions have been received Total previously acknowledged... $4,5550.00 Mr. J. A. Cunnison 50.00 The Hon. Mr. J. Mitchell 250.00 Mr. J. Rutherford 20.00 Mr. W. K. Sharpe 25.00 Mr. J. P. Souter 200.00 Mr. J. Sellar 250.00 Mr.72 words
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Article130 1918-10-07 4 Inter State Mafch. Kedah, in agreeing to transfer the venue of the second Inter State Match from Alor Star to Penang, for Friday next, at 5 p.m. on the Esplanade, have communicated the names of their Selection Committee, in accordance with the agreement, as follows: H. H. Tunku Kassim,130 words
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Article98 1918-10-07 4 The October Monthly Medal competition viz. 100 yards handicap for “A” Class and 75 yards handicap for “B” Class were held at the Swimming Club 011 Sunday morning with the following results A Class. H’cap. Actual Timo* min. secs. S. A. Yell Ist Scratch 1 30 F.98 words
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Article95 1918-10-07 4 Singapore, October 7. The report of Tambalak Rubber shows a profit of $5,781. $15,000 is written off the book value of the estate. The balance is cairied forward. The all-in cost was 67 against 56 cents in the previous year, and t te sale price 71 cents, against95 words
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Advertisement24 1918-10-07 4 OUR DAY." E. O. DANCE &c., AT THE TOWN HALL, Saturday, 26th October, 1918. Gentlemen’s Tickets SIO. No other Charge fof Dancing. LADIES FREE.24 words
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Miscellaneous50 1918-10-07 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 12.56 a.m. (6ft. 7in.) 7.32 a.m. (Ift. Oin.) 1.7 p.m. (6ft. sin.) 7.31 p.m. (Ift. lin.) To-mokrow. 1.19 a.m. (7ft. Oin.) 7.56 a.m. (Ift. 2in.) 1.32 am. (6ft. 2in.) 7.51 p.m. (Ift. 3in.)50 words
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Obituary19 1918-10-07 4 DEATH. Stubbs.—On October 1, at 110, River Valley Road, Singapore, Nathaniel, fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stubbs.19 words
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Article379 1918-10-07 5 RETREATS IN FRANCE. BRITISH SUCCESSES, f/ SOUTH OF CAMBRAI. king FERDINAND OF BULGARIA ABDICATES. Ffh-* Germans are reported to be preparing the evacuation of the Belgian coast, <• his being subjected to bombardment. The enemy’s retirement on t he Lys-Scarpe e has been carried farther to the379 words
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Article, Illustration2655 1918-10-07 5 BRITISH SUCCESSES. 'Reuter’s Telegrams] London, October 4. Fieri Marshal Haig reports that at dawn British infantry and tanks attacked on eight miles of front from Sequehart to the cam Qorih <. f Bony. The attack was saccessful at all points. On the right, the attack by'Reuter’s Telegrams] - 2,655 words
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Article133 1918-10-07 5 REMARKABLE TRANSPORT FIGURES. London, October 5. Striking figures respecting the transport of American troops to Europe show that the total up to the 30th September was 1,760,0c0, of which British ships carried appreximately 1,000,000, while 70 per cent, of the work of convoying was performed by the British133 words
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Article31 1918-10-07 5 Amsterdam, October 4. The Mittags Zeitung announces the itauguration of a German Propaganda Min.stry, This is apparently a sequel to widespread complaints in Germany against the efficiency of British propaganda.31 words
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Article32 1918-10-07 5 London, October 5, A British steamer collided on the 3rd inst. with the steamer Burutu (3,902 tons, of Liverpool) which sank immediately. 41 survivors, including a lady, were landed.32 words
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Article509 1918-10-07 5 BRITISH TROOPS’ PART. London, October 4. Field Marshal Haig, in a supplementary despatch, says In the operations by the 2nd British Army in Flanders on September 29th and subsequent days, the 9th, 29th and 35th Divisions rendered distinguished service in most unfavourable weather. They advanced- to a509 words
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Article79 1918-10-07 5 EXCHANGE OF COMPLIMENTS. London, October 7. Mr. Lloyd George, in sending his birthday congratulations to Marshal Foch, said: ‘'l do not know which to admire most, your wonderful genius and leadership or your undaunted courage and unshakeable faith in victory which you have displayed during the whole79 words
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Article150 1918-10-07 5 Before the first battle of the Marne. Ferdinand Foch said to one of his chaplains:] “We are to make our supreme effort in arms to-morrow. Do yoa also make a supreme effort in prayer. All my trust is in God.’the victory he wrote to the Bishop of Cahors:150 words
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Article42 1918-10-07 5 London, October 4. The Pres? Bureau states that the Allied Maritime Transport Council reached important agreements on the policy governing the allocation of tonnage in the ensuing year for the American Army and Inter-Allied food, munitions and other commodiaee.42 words
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Article276 1918-10-07 6 SIGNIFICANT PRESS ARTICLES. [Reuter’s Telegrams London, October 4 The Kaiser presided over a Grand Council at Berlin yesterday. That the deliberations dealt with a rt treat on the west is evidenced by inspired articles in the German pres?, preparing the public for the evacuation of the[Reuter’s Telegrams ] - 276 words
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Article162 1918-10-07 6 [Hatas TaLaGXAMS.J Paris, October 4—The great battle begun a week ago by the French and Americans on either sid? of the Argonne forest is still raging with unabated fury. Between St. Quentin and Cambrai the iutenei y of the fighting has been unsurpassed in the war. The enemy[Hatas TaLaGXAMS.J - 162 words
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Article16 1918-10-07 6 Paris, October 4 —The Belgian Coast was again bombarded by the British Fleet.16 words
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Article77 1918-10-07 6 Paris, October 4 —Damascus has been won. The enemy troops were withdrawn, but were afterwards surrounded, and 7,000 prisoners were taken. The Bulgarian su-render and the British victories in Palestine and Syria have caused great excitement in Constenunople, on the part of hostile Young Turks, who are not77 words
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Article40 1918-10-07 6 Paris, October 4 —The situation is grave, not critical, says the Aus’rian Premier. The armis ice concluded by Bulgaria has undhputedly created a grave ai'nation for the dual Monarchy. A panic occurred on Vienna and Budapest Bourses.40 words
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Article69 1918-10-07 6 [Reuter’s 1 elegrams] London, October 4. Sir Henry Ddziel has purchased the United Newspapers, Limited, including the “Daily Chronicle.” “To Support Mr. Lloyd George” London, October 5. The Sa’utday Review,” prior to the announcement of Sir Henry Da’ziel’s purchase of the United Newspapers, said the Daily Chronicle[Reuter’s 1 elegrams] - 69 words
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Article28 1918-10-07 6 London, October 4. Sir N J. Moore has been returmd unoppo ed for Sc Georgb’r, Hanov-r Square, tn succe*sion to the late Sir George R-id.28 words
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Article221 1918-10-07 6 SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS. Rome, October 4. In the Italian Chamber, Signor Orlando announced that Italian warship? and Bri tish cruisers appeared off Durazzj at noon on October 2nd, effectively protected by Italian and Allied torpedo boats anG American submarine-chasers, succeeded in passing the minefields, and eluding sub221 words
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Article104 1918-10-07 6 SUCCESSFUL BRITISH RAID London, October 4. A British Italian official report says the Warwickshire? successfully raided enemy trenahes facing Asiago, taking 142 prisoners. Ours casualties numbered 12. Attack in Monte Grappa Region. London, October 5. An Italian official report says The Briti-h broke into the enemy lines at Ave,104 words
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Article50 1918-10-07 6 ENEMY RETREAT. London, October 4. A Portuguese East African communique says the Germans, pursued by our forces co operating with the British, have been forced to cross the river Rovuma, abandoning great material and many prisoners The en> my is retiring into the fores s in the interior.50 words
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44 1918-10-07 6 /Amsterdam, October 5. A Berlin message announces that the battleship Volga, and other units completed in war time, are now under Gt rman control protecting the Black Sea and Straits. This step was taken in agreement with the Moscow Government.44 words
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Article41 1918-10-07 6 Madrid, October 4. It is officially stated that, the Spanish Government steamer Francoli was torpedoed fourteen miles off Cape Palos. The crew of the Francoli state that the submarine sank the Franco i by shell fire without warning41 words
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Article27 1918-10-07 6 Pari*, October 4. General Moinier ha? been appointed Military Govern >r of Paris, in succession to General Guillauma* who has been assignrd other duties.27 words
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Article22 1918-10-07 6 Fa i j October 4 The Military Medal has been awarded to General Gui laumat and General Franchet d’Esperey.22 words
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Article20 1918-10-07 6 Washington, October 4. The Senate accepted, for reconsideration, am amendment to the constitution, granting woman suffrage.20 words
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Article29 1918-10-07 6 Washington, October 4. The House of Representatives passed a Bill authorising the exclusion of anarchistic immigrants. The Bill now goes to President Wikoa for signa* ure.29 words
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Advertisement532 1918-10-07 6 A Great STATESMAN Lg And A Great Tonic Iron Jelloids. Strength of Character, Strength of Will, Strength of Intellect make the Great Statesman. WILLIAM PlTT—the Younger. All have their source in the material body—all depend upon the red corpuscles of the blood. Maintain the number of your red corpuscles, these532 words
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Advertisement294 1918-10-07 6 pwtchardl Company, limited. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) Gentlemen s j are shewing in this Department a magnificent range of New Goods, all carefully selected, which affords the widest choice to the prospective purchasei eithci lui tropical or Home Wear, and at prices which should be taken advantage of Now.294 words
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Article437 1918-10-07 7 —“S.T.” Fines for Illegally Conveying Letters. Recently before Mr. W. Langham Carter, in the Senior Magistrate’s Court, Singapore, there have been further prosecutions under Post Office Ordinance No. XVI. of 1915, for illegal conveyance of letters to and from the Colony. Capt. Hitam bin Abrahamin, of the—“S.T.” - 437 words
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Article136 1918-10-07 7 Reports from the Dutch frontier speak of the remarkable work done by the British air service, which has recently greatly improved. The aeroplanes are provided w’ith a range-finding apparatus, by w’hich bombs can be dropped with almost as great accuracy as shells from long-range guns. The attacks136 words
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Article86 1918-10-07 7 In “Overseas” war anniversary supplement, Sir L. Worthington Evans, late Financial Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions, states that British factories are nowmaking in a single w-eek more aeroplanes than were made during the whole of 1914 in a single month more than were made in86 words
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Article79 1918-10-07 7 There is much to master in the art of instructing recruits—especially as regards modes of expression. In all cases, of course, the sergeant-major is the authority. Newly Made Corporal (meekly).—“On the word ‘bayonets’ you pull your bayonet out of the scabbard, place it on the standard of79 words
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Article34 1918-10-07 7 Peking, September 21.—Two yings of General Lung Chai Kwong’s troops, recently recruited in Shantung mutinied w-hile en route to the South, and caused an interruption of the traffic on the Tientsin-Pukow railway.34 words
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Article168 1918-10-07 7 Peking, September 21. —General Lung Chai Kwong proposes to mortgage the Kinchow mines for a loan of $5.000,000 to meet his military expenses. The greetings of all the Alliocl people went to King Peter of Serbia, who was 75 rcently. None of us have forgotten the tragic168 words
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Advertisement1669 1918-10-07 7 WANTED. TENDERS INVITED. ~*a P.UTX'W* irS" PE "*"6 HARBOUR BOARD. KXce of C £4o/. with fc’?q«‘to». D y «AIE OF SCRAP IRON. Ijw -F V“ I .dBl A man with mechanical knowledge is 4 -f’’ ft o „.iirad and one who is a competent a 9‘t, Eb 4 require _.i1,669 words
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Advertisement995 1918-10-07 7 Tenders for Toddy Shop Licences for Penang, Province Wellesley and the Dindings, 1919. NOTICE is hereby given that Tenders, to be forwarded in sealed covers and marked on the outside u Toddy Shop Tenders will be received at the Resident Councillor’s Office until noon on the 19th October, 1918, for995 words
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Article, Illustration640 1918-10-07 8 AN AMBITIOUS KING’S PERFIDY. The modern history of Bulgaria, since it was established as a sovereign Power, is a tangled skein. When Prince Alexander of Battenberg abdicated, a tour of European Courts in seach of a Sovereign” resulted in the offer of the throne to Prince640 words
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Article52 1918-10-07 8 Peking, September 21. —Efforts are Ireing made to secure the issue of a mandate t< stop the fighting, but the Premier is trying to prevent the issuance of the mandate until President Fung Kong Chang has retired, his contention being that without his coun-ter-signature no mandate can52 words
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Advertisement360 1918-10-07 8 gnmiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM A Economy. With LEA PERRINS’ Sauce, g a drops only are necessary to give a delicious and appetizing flavour to the plainest dish. A far larger quantity of EE cheaper sauce fails to give the EE same satisfaction. i jESSB i fl 9 I w =S A tj «a360 words
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Advertisement138 1918-10-07 8 HOW CAN YOU STAND A HEADACHE? There is nothing more maddening than a dull grinding headache, or short sharp twinges in the temples, over the eyes and at the base of the brain. How can you stand it You could stand it if you had to, perhaps, but you don’t138 words
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Advertisement320 1918-10-07 8 5 I hHI I O vn rw vrwww t-.Mr—,,r-i—r-|TZIgSCZI«i-Z3glCJaßa|—Q—-lß. YOUNG S CO., LttL, S U PENANG. 0 0 fancy ‘MOSAIC” I I I Lj Pressed Concrete Flooring Tiles. Q Run I Great Variety in Artistic Colors Patterns. 1 10 0 8 M WW 0N VIEW AT OUR OFFICES. In J320 words
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Article1768 1918-10-07 9 THE COMPENSATION CASE. The hearing was continued on Satu-day in the Supreme Cou r t, Penang, befo r e Mr. Justice L M. Woodward, with Me>s™. Allen Dennys and J. H. Brown as As e-sorg, of case in connection with the a.quisitim of 23 acre- 1 31,768 words
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Article120 1918-10-07 9 The business for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners of Eeorgetown, to be held to-morrow, is as follows: 1 Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2 Any special business the President may bring forward. 3 Questions. 4 Some bills to be passed. 5 Proposed regrading120 words
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Article34 1918-10-07 9 (Post Office, Official Report.) Lkft Penang. Arrived London July 10 B Sept. 10 8 M C 4 m 18 H v 10 20 F 18 23 G „8 27 H 2834 words
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Article160 1918-10-07 9 The foil ,wing are the latest quotations io Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list:— Friday. To-day. <n g w SHARES. s zl CQ OQ SQ cq Rubber (Dollar.) c. c. c. c. Alor Gajah 2.80 2.95 285 3.05 A. Molek 1.70 1.80 1.80 2.00 A. Panas 8.00 8.25160 words
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Article101 1918-10-07 9 The following are additional rubber outputs for September Bernam Perak lbs 24,322 Bundar Sumatra 32,622 Bukit Mertajam 39,380 Cicely 36,121 Consolidate Malay 45,626 Chulsa (Selangor) 15,200 Dindang 10,000 Eastern Sumatra 27,219 F.M.S. 19,620 Gloucester 19,434 Glenealy 32,000 Gleirßervie 23 433 Hill Rise 14,000 Hopeland 6,690 Johore 107,600 Jelebu101 words
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Article123 1918-10-07 9 The return of Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd, for September is output 1,125 piculs, valued at $103,270/- yardage treated 255,800 Cb.Yds. The output of the Middleton Tin Mines Ltd, for September was: Sluicing piculs 115 ,tribute piculs 30. Total piculs 145. The North Taiping Tin Dredging Co Ltd has123 words
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Article131 1918-10-07 9 Oct 10.—Butterworth. Oct 11.—Tiffin, Shaftesbury Cafe. Oct 11.—Football, Penang M. F. A. v Kedah M. F. A. Esplanade. Oct 11.—Boria Performances, Free School Ground. Oct 12.—Malakoff. Oct 16.—Nibong Tebal. Oct 19. Grand Theatre of Varieties, Town Hall. Oct 19.—Red Cross Gymkhana, Race course. Oct 19 and 20.—Kuala131 words
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Article165 1918-10-07 9 The “Malayasia Message” whilst disapproving of the lotteries says Let there be no sulking because the lotteries are to be held anyway Never mind if the promoters do claim that owing to the lotteries, this will be the biggest gift on record from Malaya. Let it be165 words
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Advertisement314 1918-10-07 9 POSITION WANTED. n, n on- European (British subject). nce Estates and Shipping agency; hxp a| ’e j (U cr!9 Commercial travelling EX l ,n?lin<rca?e3. First-class references. A- Nu> 240 c Pi ~"8 Gazette. PHOTO-LITHO Military Sketch Map OF NORTH WESTERN EUROPE Size 23" x 35 Price: $l.OO each By Post314 words
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Advertisement185 1918-10-07 9 r THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS $2,000,000 “OUR DAY” 1918 SF/ 0 WAR LOAN LOTTERY. SANCTIONED BY GOVERNMENT and run under the auspices of Our Day Committee. TICKETS $lO EACH. (Singapore Currency). The amount of the lottery will be Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) or such lesser amount as may be subscribed. L185 words
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Miscellaneous215 1918-10-07 9 Iscncmj a; .ulull ajuxl wxl ajllxi. AiuxijajM I MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY'S H H CHANGE OF PROGRAMME S IS GREAT. EMPIRE THEATRE I 3 THE MANAGEMENT HAVE RECEIVED CONGRATULATIONS H 5 FROM MANY SOURCES—IN HAVING SECURED FOR H 3 PENANG PATRONS THE CHARMING—YET FORCEFUL Q 3 SERIES PHOTO-PLAY ENTITLED M i215 words
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Advertisement1591 1918-10-07 10 xXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXKXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXg I Pessimists Optimists 1 Andrew Usfer (So s g TOGEIHER WIIH THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE .X j£\ SpCCidl X I Being Invited I w T Z"V I I T 0 THE I lfl B >/ fl 1 1 P. W. Our Day Sports and Entertainment EUROPEAN LINE. j jflfi1,591 words
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Advertisement775 1918-10-07 10 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIAN AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Royal Charter Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £_’,ooo,o<y) Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,(XX) Head Office 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.C, Agencies and Branches. Amritsar, Bangkok. Batavia, Bombay, Calct/t Canton, Cebu, Colombo, Delhi, Foochow, Haiphoi Hankow, Hongkong, Iloilo, Ipoh, Karachi,775 words
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