Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 October 1918
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Title Section20 1918-10-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 249. VOL. LXXVI. WEDNESDAY, P3rd OCTOBER, 1918. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement831 1918-10-23 1 aanacuD B p O nB£M»« B-,au D I up-to-date printing I < ..mt description undertaken, o vieiting card to the largest J i u size poster, by ’inang Gazette Press, Ltd., ear# and promptitude. A‘eii gi t«d free and artistic g display guaranUtd. insurance. i THE g =S X ~N831 words
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Advertisement18 1918-10-23 1 IRunnymede Hotel, SEA SIDE. S “THE” PLACE TO STAY AT <• 1 DAY 635. d« ’PHONE J NIGHT 5A3.18 words
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Article2021 1918-10-23 2 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST newspaper. There was a large a tendance of the members of the Penang Harin the Supreme Court, thia morning, when, with Mr Justice L M Woodward, Senior Paisne Judge, and Mr Ju'tice P J Sproule, on the Bench, Mr. Herbert Welham, Managing Editor of the2,021 words
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Article604 1918-10-23 2 Mr and Mrs H E Burgess, of Johore, are leaving this week on holiday to India. The following passengers arrived per s. s. Kamptr to-day From Singapore Mr John Stuart, Mr and Mrs E B Moore, Nurse and Child, Mr W R Jacob, Mr E L Talma,604 words
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Article93 1918-10-23 2 Pbnang, October 23, 1918 Courtesy of the Chartered Bank), London Demand Bank ...2/3 15/16 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 3/16 3 Credit ...2/4 15/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 1/2 Calcutta Demand Hank Rg. 3 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank 3 days’ sight Private > Madras93 words
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Article150 1918-10-23 2 The celebration of Our Day in Penang has been provisionally fixed for Sa’urday, No-’emb-r 16 h and Monday, November 18 h when the following events will take place Saturday, November 16 h.—The Red C oss Gymkhana iru lading the j imping con petition for the Wref rd Cup150 words
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Article307 1918-10-23 2 OUR DAY” AT KUALA KANGSAR. Despite the ravages oi influ nza, th attendance at the big h zaar organised at Kuala Kangsar, in aid of the Red Cross Fund, was well attended, the function being held in the Malay College Grounds. The stallhoHers icc'uded Mrs Johnson, Mrs Scott, Mis Gordon307 words
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Article521 1918-10-23 2 Interesting Exhibition at Singapore. 1% is no exaggeration tJ say that Singapore has never had tuch an interesting exhibition of dressed dolls as that which was cpmed in ths Dutch Club, Singapore, and on which Mrs J L Van Hou k en, the proprietress, dresser and organiser,521 words
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248 1918-10-23 2 An American correspondent writes to his paper: One subject must not be passed over in silence. That is the treatment by the Germans, and especially German officers, of Chateau Thierry. The large houses and mansions along the new front were wholly uninjured by shell, shrapnel,248 words
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Article327 1918-10-23 2 A neutral who arrived from Berlin made the following reliable statement: ‘A member of the Reichstag said to me just before my departure from Berlin that the military party are bent on ruining the country on the off-chance of saving themselves. By subtle methods of corruption, mystification.327 words
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Advertisement424 1918-10-23 2 FOR A Hand Houswife Almost new. Appl y Box W W Pmang Gazette. 0, The Bankruptcy In the Supreme Co url o( Straits SETTLEMENT OF PE'q 4 u In Bankruptcy. N R» SEE NA EUSOOH. Notic? is hereby gi V 01) t Dividend of $52 pp r centJV declared in424 words
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Miscellaneous63 1918-10-23 2 CARTOONS. (Reproduced from the Worlds Press.) al 1 pV B' THE KIDDIES AND THE RAID. “I can’t sleep the day after a raid.” “What, are you still afraid?” “No fear! It’s beacuase everyone in the house makes such a noise snoring.”—“Pele Mele,” Paris. J < A WELL PLACED BOMB. Slavey:63 words
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Article323 1918-10-23 3 The Virgin Islands Purchase. The United States Government has not “seized” the Virgin Islands, as suggested in a cable message from Washington. The position is explained by Mr. Otto M adsted, Consul-General fsr Denmark, who says the islands* were acquired by purchase by the American Government323 words
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Article242 1918-10-23 3 The remarkable career of a mechanical engineer was outlined at Bow-street Police Court, when Alfred Hawkyard Hinde (36), a native of Wolverhampton, pleaded guilty tc a charge of disobeying an Order under the Defence of the Realm Act. Counsel for the prosecution described the defendant as a man242 words
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Article144 1918-10-23 3 Discussing the Russian situation with a diplomatic friend he pointed out to us that: “The reconstruction of Russia on a constitutional basis is essential to European equilibrium, but a restored Russia is precisely what Germany does not want, and it was to prevent this that the artificial144 words
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Article126 1918-10-23 3 I learn from a relative in Borneo, says a correspondent of the “Tinies”, that when the natives Last came in from all parts of a widely scattered sector of river and jungle for pay they voluntarily passed the hat round and collected the equivalent of126 words
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Article129 1918-10-23 3 “Columbus Ohio State Journal. The inquiry is sometimes heard whether England is doing all it ought to in the war, says the “Kansas City Star.’ When we suffer 30.000 to 40.000 casualties a week and have kept it up for thiee years, have stood pat under air raids,“Columbus Ohio State Journal. ’ - 129 words
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Article195 1918-10-23 3 Ships to be seized if Outrages Continue. The Note of the Spanish Government of the 17th August, which has now been received in Berlin, is of a much more definite character than any previous Spanish. Note during the war. Hie line taken, moreover, is quite different. Instead195 words
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Article111 1918-10-23 3 May myo, October 2.—The following press note was issued yesterday In view of the recent rises in the price in Rangoon of cotton piece-goods, wheat, flour, bread and other foodstuffs in common use, the Local Government is authorising the President of the Rangoon Municipality under111 words
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Article98 1918-10-23 3 London, September 16. —The New York World correspondent, at Stockholm, Mr. Dosch Fleurot, says I have received precise information that the Russian peasants are organising, and are abandoning the Bolsheviki in great numbers. Great meetings have been held, at which the peasants were ordered to withdraw their98 words
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Article77 1918-10-23 3 Osaka. September 25. —Communication between Osaka and Tukio has been partially restored. Rice prices soared on the report of the crop having been damaged by the typhoon. The full extent of the damage done is not yet known owing to the interruption of communications but it77 words
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Article50 1918-10-23 3 Peking, October 3.—The Chinese press states that General Feng Kuo-chang intends to control a company to exploit the Fenghuanshan mine which will have a capital o* twenty million dollars. Rumour connects both the latter items with the proposed Japanese loan, for the development of steel w’orks in Chinn.50 words
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Article179 1918-10-23 3 Toronto Mail and Empire.” According to a Tokio telegram carried by a Japanese news agency, the Tokio Government lias informed Mr. Chiang Chunghsian, the Chinese Minister to Tokio, that Japan has decided to forego the claim on the entire balance of the Boxer indemnity. If-“ Toronto Mail and Empire.” - 179 words
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Advertisement1031 1918-10-23 3 WANTED. EMPIRE THEATRE. Owing to the ep denaic, Performances in Pately qualified Dresser for one the above Theatre are for the time being Sa’ary $lOO. Apply Manager, suspended by the order cf the anthrri iis. IPO R vcr Valley Estate, Padang Announcement as to reopening later. Perak. 1211—u c nP1,031 words
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Advertisement196 1918-10-23 3 CURES TALK. GREAT FAME OF A GREAT MEDICINE WON BY ACTUAL MERIT. The fame of Little’s Oriental Balm has been won by the good it has done to those who have been crippled with pain. Mr. N. Elder of 14, King George Street, Greenwich, London, says I was troubled awfully196 words
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Advertisement493 1918-10-23 3 straits settlements War Loan Bonds. Bearing interest from the date of purchase at 5% per cent. per annum, payable half-yearly on the 2Oth January and the ZOth July. Repayable at Par on the 20th July, 1928. PRICE OF ISSUE—IOO PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lent to493 words
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Article31 1918-10-23 4 Burke —Ou Cctober 19, at the Maternity Hospital, Sepoy lines, Singapore, the wife of Thomas W. H Burne, of a daughter. Jenkins—To Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Jenkins, a daughter.31 words
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Article1447 1918-10-23 4 Germany’s attitude, in requesting an armistice, inviting the Allies to assent to the opening of a peace discussiui s while refu-ing to admit defeat and denying that h r military position justifies a demand’for onpituia'ion, wou’d be regarded ascxtiaordinary were it that the world has grown1,447 words
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Article1384 1918-10-23 4 When the Central Powers are compelled to accept the Allies’ peace teims unconditionally, the Hungary Austrian Emperor Karl will doubtless find that circumstances will prevent his settling or inter feriug with the future of the various States comprising the Empire of Aus ria-Hungary. That is a question1,384 words
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Article81 1918-10-23 4 Messrs. Kennedy and Co.. Secretaries hh M.P.A.A., have received a telegram ir.m Secretary of the P.A.M. saying that Oral meeting of the Planters’ Associate Malaya arranged for Monday, October Penang, has been postponed indefinite-}. Malay Peninsula Agricultural Associatioi, A general meeting of this Association held in the81 words
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Article286 1918-10-23 4 [From Our Own Correspondent]. Singapore, October 2v A military funeral was accorded the Mr. Preston of the Asiatic Petroleum U S. V. A. provided the firing party, I rick. Agnew and others were presen .igf 679 coolies arrived last evening' went to Pulau Jerejak for Q286 words
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Advertisement212 1918-10-23 4 Pritchard co. LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) N EW GOODS IN OUR DRAPERY LADIES DEPARTMENT. CRETONNES. WE have just opened out a splendid selection of the Latest Designs in Cretonnes. The goods have been carefully chosen and every piece is of exquisite Design. Prices from $1.25 to $2.00 per212 words
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Advertisement98 1918-10-23 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Bungalows for families, also single and double rooms. Laundry on the Premises. P. G. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. With effect from date, the future rates of subscription to the Daily Edition of the Pinang Gazette addressed to any country98 words
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Miscellaneous51 1918-10-23 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 1.51 a.m. (7ft. sin.) 8.34 a.m. (Oft. 2in.) 2.21 p.m. (6ft. 4in.) 837 pm. (Ift. 3in.) To-morrow. 2.26 a.m. (7ft. 2in.) 9.16 a.m. (Cft. Gin.) 3.5 p.m. (sft. 9in.) 9.14 p.m. (Ift.51 words
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Article189 1918-10-23 5 L enemy may defend. TO THE SCHELDT. 'Reuter’s 1 elegrams] I 5 a dearth of news from Belgium, howe ver further progress is recordI 4 message of the 21st, I ~j_ a further advance north of Denain, the Allies have reached St. Amand. I British Second Army reached'Reuter’s 1 elegrams] - 189 words
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Article71 1918-10-23 5 RELATIVE STRENGTH. London, October 21. ■eld Marshal Haig, in his despatch, says ■fther at least 64 German divisions ■cipated iu the operations on March I a number considerably exceeding total forces composing the entire Kh Aimy in Fiance. The total British ■on the original battle front in71 words
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Article175 1918-10-23 5 ORM AND ROWLATT REPORTS. London, October 15. the House of Lords, Lord Sydenham whether Mrs Annie Besant’s statewas correct, that she was permitted and to discuss an early draft report e Viceroy and Mr Montagu. rd Islington relied that Mr Montagu ot afford Mrs Besauv an opportunity175 words
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Article34 1918-10-23 5 London, October 16. Office states that owing to the General Andranik harassing the i a h* 5 commun ications between D Erivan the Turks were compelled considerable troops from north-34 words
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Article39 1918-10-23 5 Amsterdam, October 21. 8ho rt j P st tneB,| age says the Emperor hdfir/ anuonu ce the complete econo--1 its i Qce Hungary, which will The ti Wh arn3y diplomatic service, inue, yua9lic anion with Austria will39 words
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Article61 1918-10-23 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams] London, October 23. The Spanish influenza continues to rage in different parts of the world, and is particularly violent in Sweden, Holland, and Canada, where the hospitals are ovei flowing. Business is disorganised. -> Cape Town, October 23. On the 11th the influenza deathroll at Cape[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 61 words
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Article57 1918-10-23 5 IMPORTANT AUTHORISATION. London, October 19. The United States War Trade Board on the 10th autboiieed the issue of licenses for the importation of not more than 25,000 tons of crude rubber from overseas. Licenses was be allocated to enable one quarter of this total to be57 words
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Article43 1918-10-23 5 London, October 15. Silver is quiet. London, October 16th and 17 th. *2 TheAiiver’market is quiet. OSd i Messrs. Montagu’s report states that the market is steady and quiet. China exchanges moved substantially. Shanghai quotes 5/2| tael, after a rise to 5/4.43 words
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Article404 1918-10-23 5 The Railway News of March 30 has an. article under the heading of railway communication between Siam and Burma in which it is noted as remarkable that although Burma has now some 1.600 miles of railway or about one mile for every 7.500 inhabitants, the portion404 words
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Article157 1918-10-23 5 The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company has entered into a contract with the Government of Argentina to erect what will be the largest wireless station in the world near Buenos Ayres. The station will be operated by the PanAmerican Wireless Telegraph and Telephone Company, which is controlled by157 words
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Article94 1918-10-23 5 When the Boche shall length be defeated, And the Allies arrive in Berlin, We shall read, by his wireless’ repeated. This last bulletin We excelled in the great war of movement: How we led over Rhineland the chase, While every day an improvement Occurred in the pace. In94 words
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Article965 1918-10-23 5 MILITARY ONLOOKER’S REVIEW. Simla, October 7. —“Military Oillooker’’ in the course of his review of the general military situation says: The Bulgarians’ unconditional surrender has been the event of outstanding importance in the last week, eclipsing even the great Allied successes in France and Belgium and our965 words
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Article61 1918-10-23 5 The October monthly medal will be played for on Saturday and Sunday, 26th and 27th inst. Our Day Bridge Tournament. The nett result was $229.40. Thanks are due to the ladies who presented cakes, ices, etc., and also assisted in their sale for the benefit of the61 words
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Article600 1918-10-23 5 THE JUDICIARY. Lord Parmoor, Judicial member of the Privy Council, in an article on the character and history of British Liberties published in the Manchester Guardian a year ago, said the rule of law as it is understood in British constitutional law connotes a judiciary uncontrolled by600 words
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Article63 1918-10-23 5 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s thare list:Yesterday, To-day. CT g CO SHARES. >, .2 S 3 S 'qj CC 02 «2 Rubber (Dollar.) c. c. Sc. Sc. Changkat 6.00 6.25 6.00 6.50 Glenealy 2.00 2.20 1.90 2.10 P.-Perak 2.20 2.50 210 2.4063 words
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Article193 1918-10-23 5 A curious incident showing the credulity of the average German soldier occurred in the trenches of tho New Zealanders near Hebuteme. The New Zealanders captured a bit of devastated timber known as Rossignol Wood on the 21st. A counterattack was an utter failure, tho enemy leaving some193 words
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Article753 1918-10-23 5 S.T.” MORTALITY STATISTICS. Influenza is still rampant in Penang in spite of the measures taken to cope with the disease. The total number of deaths for the 14 days from the 7th to the 20th inst, is 618; the total death rate for the 14 days previous to“ S.T.” - 753 words
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Article32 1918-10-23 5 Previous Subscriptions $9,782 Lee Soon Poe 300 Mrs Khaw Joo Tok (Lim Chooi Boon)' 200 Leong Yaen Min, Tapab 100 Ana Valoo (Tindal) 50 Quah Cheow Kay 50 $10,48232 words
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Article95 1918-10-23 5 Calcutta, October 12.—A Balasore message says Influenza is raging fearfully in that district, and during the last three weeks the mortality has risen abnormally. Difficulty is felt in carrying away the dead bodies, the municipality supplying bullock carts for that purpose. The Districb Magistrate has formed a95 words
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Article96 1918-10-23 5 Madras, October 12.—The Director of Civil Supplies writes The Government of Madras has directed that no steamers oc sailing craft carrying chillies should be allowed to clear from any port in the Presidency without previous permission of the Director of Civil Supplies, who is prepared to allow96 words
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Article171 1918-10-23 5 For every inch of Sussex Down, and everyj English flower; For every spot where Beauty lives to light this darkened hour; For every winding English lane; for everyj woodland glade— Some English lad for England the price if* blood has paid. For every inch of England, and her171 words
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Article360 1918-10-23 5 Nov 2.—Tennis and Concert, Krian Club. Nov 2.—Empire Theatre Special Performance, Nov 3 and 10.—Caledonia Club. Nov*9,—Penang'Swirnming Club, Carnival. Nov 16 and 17.- Krian. Nov 20. —Children’s Play, Rehearsal, Town Hall, 5 p m. Nov 23.—Children’s Piay, Town Hall, 9 p.m, If vou’re waking, call me eiarly,360 words
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Article543 1918-10-23 6 ULSTER’S ADDRESS TO WILSON. London, August) 11.—An address to Prtsideat Wilson, intended as a reply to the message sen* him by the Dublin Mansion House Anti-Conscription Conference early in Joly, has be n presented to the American Embassy. The address is signed by Sir Edward Caisw, head of543 words
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221 1918-10-23 6 Hioghwa, September 26. —Hinghwa City has been besieged since the 14th inst. A few Southern troops consisting chit fly of troops that turned over from the garrison here assisted by villagers and ex-baudtts to the number of several thousand have engaged in the attack. The221 words
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Article92 1918-10-23 6 New York, October 2. —Dr. V. K. Wellington Koo, Chinese Minister to the U lited State?, was the principal speaker at a meeting held to-day in celebration of Chinese day in the Liberty Loan dri\e. A p‘Tr.de was htl I in which many Chinese m92 words
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Article435 1918-10-23 6 SIBERIAN GOVERNMENT RESIGNS. Vladivostok, September 21—Generals Gaida, Vologodsky and Colonel Semenoff are extremely nou-plussed at the acerbity of the political struggle which still, without abatement, permeates ail the activities of this town. The Exchange Committee, the Trade and Industrial Unions and the Cadet organisations are presenting an ultimatum435 words
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Article281 1918-10-23 6 Vladivostok, October 2.—The Japanese staff announces that General Semenoff’» troops from Blagovestchensk have effec ed a junction with the Japanese forces which left Habarovsk at Ruchlevo Station The defeated enemy fled northwards along the River Zee. 1,500 Magyars who were attempting to escape to Manchuria were taken281 words
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Article76 1918-10-23 6 Sienju, September 21. Although the Southern and bndit forces have jointly occupied the coun*y and Sienju City for the past three weeks, conditions are still dep’orable; shops are all closed and business is at a standstill. There is no pretence at law and no semblance of order.76 words
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Article925 1918-10-23 6 The Osaka Zinc Mining Company and the Fujita Gumi are conducting investigations into the mineral resources, particularly zinc, of Siberia. At the end of July, Japanese vessel* chartered by the French Government and other foreigners numbered 14. totalling 51,233 tons. All these vessels, except one, are to be925 words
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Advertisement232 1918-10-23 6 I Underwood a 5 --STANDARDS I Cppe writer s I n 5 The Machine You e a d I will Eventually Buy j n v r- n PgsrL i. <_r_ r s < D n n -< n PATERSON, SIMONS Co-, LIMITED. H E E (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) D B232 words
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Article837 1918-10-23 7 A Plea for Common Sense Go nun on Sense writes to the Editor of ’The Times”: ALiy I have space in The Times to say a few plain words about the Lotteries (War Chanties) Bill, which the House of Com- m ns is to consider to-morrow It837 words
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Article228 1918-10-23 7 New York World.” Some German divisional orders illustrate the importance which ’■he Germans attach tx their new ligh t machine-gun*. The General who issued the orders begins by complaining that inspection has shown that the value of the light machine-gun has not yet been properly appreciated.New York World.” - 228 words
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Advertisement305 1918-10-23 7 I. VD-WINESI IX lTj i BEST QUALITIES I Kgj AT /JHk I LOWEST PRICES. I I I ST JULIEN MEDOC MARGAUX. ST. iI g jJfcb Wp I EV.ILiON. CANTENAC. LAROSE. POMWARD. BEAUNE. MACON. CHABLIS, tI B 1 GRAVES, sparkling burgundy. II I ETC I I f/—f 1 I BOTTLED AT305 words
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Advertisement182 1918-10-23 7 p I jj CUT DOWS THE RHIIH COST OF TOUR «R BY USING I “S.C.C.” OIL FOR EFFICIENT LUBRICATION ii I II 1 I g I It is not so muoh the original outlay for r a motor oar that ceunts: it is the up-keep. H The expense of Oytlnder182 words
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Article311 1918-10-23 8 An Exciting Finish to the Day’s Rasing. The Singapore Autumn Meeting came to an end on Saturday with what might described as an afternoon full of incident and surprises—-some of them unpleasant ones—-for the general public. The weather was muggy, and the ground not too good, after311 words
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Article600 1918-10-23 8 brains, if any. of the German Army. Columbus Ohio State Journal. WAGERING IN BOMBAY AND BENGAL. Pco'a, Septemte- 20—A Bombay man tamed Vithaldas was to-day charged by I the police before Colonel Peck, Cantonment Magistrate, under sec Hon 67 of the Can- toument Act, with having received betsbrains, if any. of the German Army.—“ Columbus Ohio State Journal. - 600 words
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Advertisement331 1918-10-23 8 I I Cover cut the 1 gold flaw i S Cica ße ttßS |g 1 I i\ 1 1 i Sgdiirnmj t! 1 0 d i ZZ3 'o lu »»t»tD’6uolU«! (Pj ĔĔ 75 cts. Per Tin of 50’s. THE REASON WHY Q YOU SHOULD DRINK EL I B Asahi Beer331 words
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Article849 1918-10-23 9 sHAH E o I 00 0C fl o 5 I 5.2 ciMES. a u-g CQ__ H 1 sc. BC. S C. -rR (Doll*™ rUSS f fate 3 3-25 .h Rubb pr E tfiftes 2.25 2.40 S l g Jb^ R bberC«- Lti> 75 1.00 prem A" I 'intM' V'849 words
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Article457 1918-10-23 9 One of the most serioua difficulties with which India has recently been faced, was the shortage of metallic coins caused in a large degree by unscrupulous hoarding. The inconvenience to which the Indian public was put by this shortage has been felt almost universally throughout India.457 words
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Article376 1918-10-23 9 Communal Representation. Bombay, October 11th A notice has been issued by the Secretary of the Bombay Branch of the European Association announcing a meeting will be held on the 30th instant to consider the Montagu-Chelms-ford Reforms, when the following Resolution will be proposed by the Chairman, Mr W376 words
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Article654 1918-10-23 9 BY LIEUTENANT K. N. COLVILE. A few years ago how one would have stared to s e in au ordinary fn'd by the side of a country road “somewhere in ITrance,” rows aud rows of curious looking objects, a kind of cross between an iron shed654 words
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Article153 1918-10-23 9 The success of the five-ton Renault, or whippet,” tank and the future possibilities of this arm have given rise to the study of new technical problems. One of these is how to overcome the blindness of the tank. A tank in action can only see its immediate surroundings,153 words
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Article122 1918-10-23 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. to-day. 1. Overture The Ruler of Spirits ...Weber 2. Mazurka A Midsummer Eve ...Ora 3. Waltz Ma Belle Adoree ...Roy 4. Court Dance Bucalossi 5. March The Mountaineer ...Bidgood The Allies are122 words
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Article52 1918-10-23 9 [From Our Own Correspondent]. Singapore, October 23. The Tribunal did not exempt Messrs. Pash and Munro, but gave conditional exemption to Messrs. Janies, Lawrence and Vowler and conditional certificates with the consent of the military representative were granted without hearing to Messrs. Bissett, Kirwan Melony, Stevens, King, Stephens52 words
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Article154 1918-10-23 9 The following gives the results of the hearing on Friday, October 18: E. A. Gibson, Goodall and Co., temporary exemption to end of the year. J. O. Hamelin, Singer Sewing Machine Co., no exemption. E D. Kemp, Koneo, Ltd., conditional exemption. H. H. Pinkney, Kodak, Ltd., no exemption,154 words
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Article289 1918-10-23 9 And The Straits Caterpillar. The hearing was further continued in the Supreme Court on Saturday last, before Mr. Justice Ebden and two assessors, of the million dollar claim by the owners of the s.s. Laertes, and the master and officers proceeding for their personal against the owners289 words
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Article119 1918-10-23 9 In the Kuala Lumpur Police Court on Saturday morning, before Mr. A. W. Just, Magistrate, with Chief Detective Inspector Wyatt for the prosecution, the preliminary inquiry into a charge of murder, which has occupied the Court, on and off. for a month, was concluded. Three Mahomedan Indians.119 words
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Article85 1918-10-23 9 According to the Zurich correspondent of the “Matin” the Vienna “Arbeiter Zeitung” has published an article on the military situation*, in which it states with refreshing frankness: “Victory is on the s’de of the Allies. The Allies to-day possess a leader whose name inspires universal85 words
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Advertisement95 1918-10-23 9 SICK headaches are caused by a gradual accumulation of poison generated in the digestive organs. In many cases the use of a proper laxative before the condition of prostration is reached will force the poisons from the system and the attack will be avoided. DINKETTEC THE TINY LAXATIVES arouse no95 words
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