Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 12 October 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-10-12 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 240. VOL. LXXVI. SATURDAY, 12th OCTOBER, 1918. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement679 1918-10-12 1 JU JUTSU. i; u prol.Y.h. MurahaiU,• ANSON ROAD. j 1 1 1 Bone Setting and < 1 I* Surgical Manipulation. 17 IF YOU HAVE NOT TRIED. I BEAR BRAND MILK WATfiffiPRESS S w you can have no idea what a I JJ PERFECTLY STERILISED MILK CIGARETTES ip g 1« The679 words
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Article787 1918-10-12 2 GOVERNMENT WARNING. [Reuter Telegrams.] London, October 10. There are numerous indications of Austria’s eagernpss for peace. A rumour in Vienna that an armistice been concluded on all fronts competed the Austrian Government to issue a warning against premature hopes. Meanwhile the German National Council in Austria is[Reuter Telegrams.] - 787 words
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Article693 1918-10-12 2 London, October 3.—On the wester.; front a general offensive by the Allied Armies has been taxing place on the greater part of the front between the Meuse and the sea. The French and Americanhave broken through the German line west of the Meuse on a front of693 words
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Article567 1918-10-12 2 NEWS FROM THE NETHERLANDS. Batavia, October 2,—lt is intended to build a new prison in Amsterdam because numbers of criminals are at large, owing to the lack of prison accomodation. Batavia, October s.—The Chamber Club of liberal democrats propose the immediate introduction of the franchise for women.567 words
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Article117 1918-10-12 2 Oct 12.—Malakoff. Oct 16.—Nibong Tebal. Oct 18.—Interstate Football Match, Penang v Perak, Esplanade, 5 p.m. Oct 19. Grand Theatre of Varieties, Town Hall. Oct 19.—Red Cross Gymkhana, Race course. Oct 19 and 20.—Kuala Kangsar. Oct 23.—Convent Entertainment (Rehearsal) 5 p.m. Town Hall. Oct 25.—Convent Entertainment, 5.30 p.m.117 words
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Advertisement408 1918-10-12 2 The Government Experimental Vegetable Garden, Penang. SEEDS, AS BELOW, OF VEGETABtBS AND CEREALS, ALSO YOUNG PLANTS AND CUTTINGS, MAY NOW BE OBTAINED FROM THE GARDEN ON APPLICATION TO MR. k. C. BROWN THE HON. SUPERINTENDENT Indian Corn (Maize. White or Yellow. Cucumber and Marrow. Sninach (a very fine quality). Kidney408 words
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Advertisement30 1918-10-12 2 YULETIDE Greetings from Malaya. Private Xmas and New Year Cards with local views in colours. Also Specially designed and Selected Pest Cards. ORDER EARLY FROM The Pinang Gazette Press, Limited.30 words
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Advertisement45 1918-10-12 2 Telegram LEESAN PENANG.” ’Phone No. 765 Best British Make MOTOR HORNS Double Twisted Nickel or Brass. K. LEE SAN Co, 71, BISHOP STREET. PENANG. QTTVTYn FOR STRA,TS SETTLEMENTS A DAR BY Co., Ltd., Penang? and Malacca. RNEO Co Ltd Singapore. MORGAN S AGENCY, Kuala Lumpur.45 words
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Miscellaneous335 1918-10-12 2 g WHAT EVERYONE IS ASKING B HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE i EMr i txE I THEATRE 1 TO SEE THE SPINDLE OF LIFE? H With BEN WILSON—and NEVA GERBER. r B The Leading Players in the MYSTERY SHIP. J Q Truly the most fascinating play Ever screened. So i335 words
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Article853 1918-10-12 3 Nurse Arnold of the Penang General Hospital is laid up with influenza. The death is announced of Heer i Havelaar, late Chief Engineer of the Har- bour Works at Tandjoog Priok, (Batavia) Mr J F Johns has returned to his post pose as Vice-Consul at Puket, Mr853 words
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Advertisement1564 1918-10-12 3 billet wanted. Federated Malay States tqngkah compound no PUKET, WEST SIAM. war Charities anlicintf. Gravel. Pumpi ig rogpect- chase for prompt cash or cash and shares any )de mining. London Diploma jg proved tin dredging areas. Persons submit- Good testimonial<. Reply ting properties must state price required, and Pinang Gazette.1,564 words
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Advertisement199 1918-10-12 3 Priicftor^ co. LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) NEW GOODS I N OUR DRAPERY LADIES DEPARTMENT. CRETONNES. WE have just opened out a splendid selection of the Latest Designs in Cretonnes. The goods have ibeen carefully chosen and every piece is of exquisite Design.' Prices from $1 25 to $2.00199 words
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Article987 1918-10-12 4 It may be assumed that the Kaiser refers to the military situation when he describes the hour as a grave one for Germany. The tremendous pressure exerted by the Allied Armies continues to increase, and the German Command is facing its stifles') problem of the war. It987 words
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Article566 1918-10-12 4 S.T.” To-days quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $149.12$ per picul, and for refined tin sl49| per picul. 50 tons on the market. The baseball scandal in .Shanghai has resulted i n subsequent proceedings, Mr Eugene Chen, a former Editor of, and Mr Gordiu< Niels°n, contributor toS.T.” - 566 words
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Article1348 1918-10-12 4 Press comments on the reply of President Wilson to the Ger- Nothing to man peace note indicate Confer About,” that that reply has not given the enemy the opportunity he is looking for. At the time of writing, however, neither the text nor a summaiy is available,1,348 words
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Article68 1918-10-12 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore October Ay, Singapore Rubber Auctions, >-- lasted three days. 1.639 tons were catakp&J 1,490 tons offered and 1,115 tons sold. throughout were erratic. Ribbed sm opened at 48 cents, touched 53£ and dropwi to 46 cents fine pale 46g, and 50. other68 words
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Article35 1918-10-12 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore October 1~ The Kinta Association's half yearly rep-Tt states that 1,700 pikuls were obtained. the North Tambun property, 125 acres purchased for $9.000. The Kluang schema is working.35 words
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Article207 1918-10-12 4 ASAM KUMBANG DREDGING L T D. Telegraphic advice has b 4 ceived from Sydney that a p<urw»i of the Company s has been shipped and should arrl mine about the end of November. signment comprises the whole of the P, and will provide about three mom for the erection staff207 words
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Advertisement297 1918-10-12 4 BASS’s j LIGHT BITTER ALE. Q j (GREEN DIAMOND) IN QUARTS AND PINTS. B BOTTLED BY 0 s 1 M. B. FOSTER SONS, London. AGENTS: U CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Q COMPANY. |u N I LECTR IC 1 ELECTRIC LIGHT POWER GENERATORS. A complete self contained unit JoSjHßjr sleeve valve, four cycle297 words
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Advertisement24 1918-10-12 4 “OUR DAY.” E. O. DANCE &c., AT THE TOWN HALL, Saturday, 26th October, 1918. Gentlemen’s Tickets SIO. No other Charge for Dancing. LADIES FREE.24 words
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Miscellaneous63 1918-10-12 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 3.3 a.m. (6ft. Oin.) 9.45 a.m. (2ft. 2in.) 3.34 a.m. (4ft. 9in.) 9.32 p.m. (2ft. Bin.) To-morrow. 3.47 a.m. (sft. oin.) 11.0 a.m. (2ft. sin.) 4.50 p.m. (4ft. sin.) 10.48 p.m. (3ft. 4in.)63 words
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Article278 1918-10-12 5 thrust from cambrai. PRESSURE ON LAON SALIENT. SUCCESSES IN CHAMPAGNE. jLe successful British offensive on the Cainbrai-St. Quentin front, in which over 10,600 prisoners and many guns were captured, was followed by an enemy retreat on upwards of thirty miles of front from east of St. Quentin, east278 words
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Article2067 1918-10-12 5 A GERMAN RETREAT. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, October 9. Field Marshal Haig reports We inflicted a heavy defeat on the enemy yesterday between St Quentin and Cambrai. We took prisoners over 10,000 and between 100 and 200 guns. No fewer than 23 German divisions engaged on this front were[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 2,067 words
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Article286 1918-10-12 5 Losses That Cannot be Replaced. London, September 30.—1 t is particularly gratifying to note, as good news comes pouring in from all fronts, the extent to which our recent successes are based on what experts have been telling us throughout the war i> only sound strategy. We286 words
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Article58 1918-10-12 5 Washington, October 10. A despatch from the American Ambassador in Paris is published in which he dwells on the German devastation and poisoning of wells in the ruined districts of France which he visited. It is authoritatively stated that President Wilson does not intend to enter into58 words
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Article, Illustration43 1918-10-12 5 The French are advancing between the A isne and the Chemin des Dames in the directions of Braye and Craonne. The Chemin des Dames is eight miles south of Laon. The squares in the sketch represent ten miles.43 words
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Article150 1918-10-12 5 PURSUIT OF THE ENEMY. London, October 10. A French Eastern communiquĕ says]: French and Serbian troops continue, with extreme vigour, to pursue the beaten Austrians and Germans in Southern Serbia. The Serbs on October Bth entered Kovatz, taking 500 prisoners. The French are marching on Mitrovitza, and captured,150 words
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Article66 1918-10-12 5 THE TURKISH REMNANT. London, October 10. A Palestine communique says French and British warships entered the port of Beirut on October 6th, and found the town evacuated. British and Indian infantry occupied the place on October Bth, and were received with enthusiasm. The prisoners are now 75,000. No66 words
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Article74 1918-10-12 5 KAISER ALARMED. London, October 10. The Kaiser sent the following message to the German Industrial Associations The hour is grave. We are fighting to protect the Fatherland. The will to defend must bind all separate views.” Entrenching in Belgium. reliably reported that the fortifications around Antwerp are74 words
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Article17 1918-10-12 5 Stockholm, October 10. There is a persistent rumour here that the Kaiser has abdicated.17 words
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Article31 1918-10-12 5 Amsterdam, October 10. Les Nouvelles states that tbe population of Bruges revolted against attempts by the Germans to carry oub deportations. German soldiers killed or wounded many inhabitant*.31 words
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Article27 1918-10-12 5 Stockholm, October 8. The Finnish Landtag elected Prince Friedrich Karl, second cousin to the Kaiser, King of Finland. The Republicans did not vote.27 words
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Article37 1918-10-12 5 Madrid, October 10. It is officially announced that all the Spanish Cabinet remain in office, except Senor Alba, Minister of Public Instruction, whom Count Romanoes succeeds. The Premier, Senor Maura, becomes also Minister of Justice.37 words
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Article22 1918-10-12 5 Berne, October 10. Germany has promised to punish the airman who burned the Swiss balloon, and to pay compensation.22 words
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Article153 1918-10-12 5 London, October 12, The Nippon Yusen Kaisha liner Hirano Maru whs torpedoed, and sank in seven minutes Over 200 were on board, including 97 passengers, of -whom only a few were saved. Details and precise figures are unavailable. The Prince of Wale’ is a familiar figure on153 words
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Article885 1918-10-12 6 I ORIGINATED THE PHRASE.” In a chapter of his book. The Kaiser as I Knew Him for Fourteen Years,” Mr Arthur N Davis, the Emperor William’s American dentist, describes the Kaiser’s opinion of the Japanese, and his criticisms of the policy of the United States towards885 words
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Advertisement468 1918-10-12 6 r STRAITS SETTLEMENTS $2,000,000. "OUR DAY” 1918 SYL WAR LOAN LOTTERY. SANCTIONED BY GOVERNMENT and run under the auspices of Our Day Committee. TICKETS SIO EACH. (Singapore Currency). The amount of the lottery will be Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) or such lesser amount as may be subscribed. 30% of the468 words
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Advertisement274 1918-10-12 6 i WILLIAM HOI—L-lIXIS CO-, L-liyTilLED ia? PB CONFIDENCE. Spinners with over a hundred years’ experience, and as Mann- \Qtrxn xS facturers of the world-famous "Viyella” Blouse and Shirting Cloth, Wm. HOLLINS CO., Ltd.. (pSSf call attention to their TRADE MARK as above. Whether on tbe Selvedge of piece-goods, or on274 words
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Article237 1918-10-12 7 C. O. G. D. France in the days when out new Armies arrived there was still a ‘‘foreign” country. Behind the lines you spoke French and bought provisions in French shops. You saw an Englishwoman once in a blue moon. You dined at the Voyageurs,” you arrived atC. O. G. D. - 237 words
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Article94 1918-10-12 7 One of our returned prisoners from Germany. who arrived recently, tells me a woeful tale of the lack of proper medical treatment, and the callous indifference of the German d'<Mors. Ninety per cent, of the cases of amputation, he t* Ils me, need never have been performed. No94 words
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Article95 1918-10-12 7 The graceful gift of France (of the Military Medal) t Sir D -uglas Haig marks the day when he comes into his own. Never man wrought more w -rthily f<»r his country, nor kept a -teadier mien through ill fortune and good. He has se-95 words
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80 1918-10-12 7 A wounded soldier recently repatriated from Germany tell- the following remarkable -&>ry Whilst his batch i prt- nets were at Aix-la-Chapelle Stati n on their way to England the Crown Prince nnie in and made him-elf affable. He w .ikvb .p t a group f80 words
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Article44 1918-10-12 7 Madras. September 24. —A t th Chief Prc--idency Magistrate's Court, yesterday, sen- ’< looting at Wall Tax-r ad. Two accu-ed w< r«sentenced t six m »nths’ rig r us impri-- nment. .five to f ir m «nth> and twenty-two i three months.44 words
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Article63 1918-10-12 7 The mess sergeant approached a poulterer with a wink: f I want some fowls, but they are only for the mess. I suppose you can distinguish thold ones. Pick them out. will you?” The poulterer, with professional kn wledge. picked out half of the twenty63 words
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Article315 1918-10-12 7 I wouldn’t be in a Germaix- H ts f i worlds.” >eem- to 'uni up th sentiment < i th- British Army in France, especially of those men who were in the bar Jes f S*. Quentin and Flamjets. Fur they kn >v. wha t315 words
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Advertisement603 1918-10-12 7 NOTICE S w/ f I To Consumers of =e B KEROSENE OIL j Take Care of your Tins. s r iĕ You can get seventy cents each for them and so reduce the cost of your oil. s ĔĔ Punch a hole only in the cap when opening. Don’t punch603 words
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Article442 1918-10-12 8 iiie correspondent oi ure Matin’’ in Berne Has puohsned an, extract irom the epilogue oi the third work in wnicii the author 01 J accuse pillorres the hypocrisy of the peace otters ana the real and exation-intentions ol Hie Hun. ike work lias been prohibited442 words
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Article129 1918-10-12 8 The following new books have been received at the Library Germany 1815-1890. by A. W. Ward. A History of Egypt Volumes 1-111. by W. M. F. Petrie. Selections from the Correspondence of th< First Lord Acton, Edited by J. N. Figgis. Two Summers in the Ice-W ilds of129 words
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Article223 1918-10-12 8 The scarcity of paper and the nec*.ssitj 01 economy in its use have been brough t hom< t<> the public generally by the risejn price not only of newspapers, but also of stationery, which is, moreover, not always easy to obtain. The prices of stationery are at least223 words
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Article220 1918-10-12 8 Rangoon, September 28. —The Rice Commissioner has issued a notification that n new licences for the export of rice to foreign countries (except for the present to the Straits and Ceylon) will be granted. This is recorded as being the outcome of the shortage of rice220 words
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Advertisement784 1918-10-12 8 RECORD DEMAND FOR THE 4-fold DARLENE GIFT HAIR HEALTH harlene 4.fol<> gift beauty'for all. |C|ggj|MS 1,000,000 “Harlene Hair-Drill” Outfits YOU THE enormous demand for the Great Four-Fold Gift of Harlene Hair-Drill r- J Outfits has beaten all records. If you wish Bf ky <’ ..■<£>l to be in time to784 words
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Advertisement286 1918-10-12 8 lllllllllll■■■llllllllllll j TRUXTON] 1 (Formerly Hudford.) Motor Lorries g Fitted with the famous I Ford Motor g which ensures a supply of spares H S throughout the Peninsula. s i Prices defy competition note the following: g One ton capacity complete with body with canopy over driver’s seat including front286 words
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Article992 1918-10-12 9 LITIGATION as to management. T n the Supreme Court, Penang, yester- afternoon, before Mr. Justice L. M. W otlward, Senior Puisne Judge, the hear- w is continued of the case in which the A^orney-General for the Colony at and b v th" relation of Lee Chin Hoe992 words
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Article891 1918-10-12 9 INTER-STATE MATCH AT PENANG. There wa< a large crowd at the Esplanade, Penang, last evening, when teams representative of the Mahofhedan. Football Association (Penang) and Kedah Football Association met in, the annual Inter-State football fixture in aid of the Penang “Our Day” Red Cross Fund. This year’s891 words
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Article130 1918-10-12 9 Oct 13.—20th Sunday after Trinity 8 a.m. Matins 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Holy Communion (Chinese) 5 pm. Sunday School 6 p.m. Evensong. Hymn 197. Psalm LXIX Battishhill, Psalm LXX Baruby, Magnificat 48, Nunc Dimittis, 60, Hymns 265,180, 233. O Wednesday 10 a.m. Matins and130 words
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215 1918-10-12 9 Sixth List of Subscriptions Received. Amount previously acknowledged §61,323.20 Mr. Chan San Chuan 10.00 Mr. Yeoh Chin Kee 100.00 Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward 250.00 Mr. Cheah Lean Guan chop Yen Choon Thong 200.00 Mr. Lam Hor Phooi 100.00 Airig Guan and Co.215 words
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Article66 1918-10-12 9 The Secretary Mr. H. Oxenham informs us that at a meeting of the Committee of the Penang Turf Club held yesterday, it was decided to donate the sum of 1.000 guineas to Our Day” Fund and §l.OOO to Blue Cross Fund. It may be mentioned that during66 words
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Article274 1918-10-12 9 One of the most gratifying effects of the Haig offensive—“ Haig's revenge,” as the I’aris Press handsomely calls it —is the opportunity given to pay some compliments to England. We who live in Pans, says the correspondent of “Everyman” were sensible of a slight Foolness. The disaster to274 words
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Article131 1918-10-12 9 The Dutch immunity in Rangoon made a final attempt fßget the sentence passed upon A. F. Mahol, a Dutch subject, of the Trading Company, (late Hegt C 0.,), annulled by sending a petition to the Lieutenant Governor. The petition pointed out that Mr. Mathol had been131 words
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79 1918-10-12 9 The general balance sheet and profit and loss account to 31st December, 1917, show that the net profits amount to f. 8.824,120.69.5 (£735.343), out of which, after providing for the statutory reserve to the extent of f. 1,164,824.14 (£97.069) a dividend of 12 per cent, has been declared.79 words
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103 1918-10-12 9 Delhi, September 30.—A meeting of the Reception Committee of the Congress was held to-day. Mr. R. B. Sultan Singh presided in the absence of Mr. Sizequl Mulk. The meeting was specially called to elect the President for the forthcoming session. Eleven out of twelve103 words
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Article182 1918-10-12 9 It was an American, serving as a volunteer in our New Army, who wrote a memorable book for the purpose of telling the world what splendid stuff he had found in the collection of men of all kinds and classes who, in the early days of their182 words
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Article118 1918-10-12 9 The Agents of the N. Y. K. inform the Singapore Free Press” telegrams have been received reporting the loss of the Hirano Maru Much regret to inform you that Hirano Maru was torpedoed and sunk on October 4. Following passengers for your port safely landed Capt.118 words
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Article137 1918-10-12 9 We are informed that the lowering of the value of the smallest denomination of the Government Currency Notes to one Tical is a step which has been contemplated, for some time past, as a natural development of the use of paper money, in consonance with the137 words
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Article165 1918-10-12 9 Theatre Manager Charged. Arrested in Singapore on a warrant from Penang, M. A. Mamsa, the managing proprietor of the Parsi Theatrical Co. (appearing in the Chinese Theatrical Hall, Victoria Street), Singapore, was brought up on remand before Mr. P. F. David, Second Magistrate, on two charges of165 words
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Article407 1918-10-12 9 Messrs. Kennedy and Co., Penang, report as follows: The outstanding feature in the Share Marke during the period under review has been Dollar Rubbers for which a strong demand continues to exist but sellers in many instances are scarce in consequence of which quotations sharply advanced and407 words
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Article327 1918-10-12 9 Messrs. Fraser’s and Go ’s Weekly Circular. In their weekly share circular, dated Wednesday, Messrs. Fraser and Co. report: Last week we referred to the fact that most cheap rubber shares were exhausted and a further demand over the past few days has led to some considerable327 words
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Article131 1918-10-12 9 S.T.” The acting Consul for the Netherlands Indies writes as follows:—“ With reference to a report according to which the exportation of rubber from the Netherland East Indies had been stopped, I have the honour to inform you that the exportation of rubber and jelutong from—“ S.T.” - 131 words
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Article136 1918-10-12 9 Messrs. Barlow and Co., writing under Wednesday’s date, state: —A fair demand was experienced at the weekly auctions which commenced to-day, and values show a slight improvement on the week. Most of the buying was limited to dealers, of which the Chinese formed a large proportion. Some136 words
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Article463 1918-10-12 9 TREATMENT OF THE DISEASE We are unable* to give any official figures regarding the extent of the influenza outbreak’ locally for the reason the disease is no* a notifiable one and the patients generally call in private practitioners. The present epidemic of influenza is one of the463 words
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Article416 1918-10-12 9 Sensational Developments. Most remarkable facte have come to light concerning the brutal murders perpetrated at Johore Bahru on Tuesday night m which a whole Malay family were killed, says the Malaya Tribune.” The Chinese tapper who gave information of the affair and the Chinese servant girl (20 years416 words
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Miscellaneous162 1918-10-12 9 Theatre Manager Charged. Arrested in Singapore on a warrant from Penang, M. A. Mamsa, the managing proprietor of the Parsi Theatrical Co. (appearing in the Chinese Theatrical Hall, Victoria Street), Singapore, was brought up on remand before Mr. P. F. David, Second Magistrate, on two charges of forgery committed at162 words
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