Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 November 1919
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Title Section20 1919-11-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1333. No. 255. VOL. LXXVII. TUESDAY, 4th NOVEMBER, 1919. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement649 1919-11-04 1 envelopes Il all SORTS II and sizes II printed or II PLAIN I the Pikang Gazette Press I LIMITED. I IF YOU HAVE NOT TRIED. f Bk| ET I BEAR BRAND MILK I AR V I E. B you can have no idea what a SEW! DIESEL ENGINES. Pertecll, sterilised649 words
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Advertisement34 1919-11-04 1 UP-TO-DaTE printing j of every description undertaken, from a visiting card to the largest b size poster, by The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd. with care and promptitude. Estimates given free and artistic display guaranteed.34 words
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Article1296 1919-11-04 2 THE GERTAK SANGGOL DOUBLE TRXGEDY. Penang Assizes opened in the Snpre Court, yesterday morning, before M Justice P J Sproole, and a sps-cial jury. There were in all seven cases on the Calendar. The Solicitor-General wiubdres he charges against two Chinese of being in possession of counterfeit currency1,296 words
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Article604 1919-11-04 2 There are rumours in the tur as to the I AI S. Government’ll intentions with re»yard ip compulsory military service, says the They are the outcome, w« suppose, of the recent statement of policy by the acting Governor and High Commissioner. In the course of his annual address604 words
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Article724 1919-11-04 2 MR. PEEL’S VISIT TO BANGKOK. The Rice Controller has just made an extensive tour in some of the chief lice pro- j ducing districts and, from what we can understand, says the Bangkok Daily Mail has found the conditions of the crop to be unsatisfactory that there724 words
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Article113 1919-11-04 2 Penang, November 4, 1919 {By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...‘2/4 1/4 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...2/4 7/8 3 Documentary ...2/4 29,32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. > 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank g 3 days’sight Private fg113 words
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Article51 1919-11-04 2 The Band will play the following pro2>ramroe of music at the Dato Kramat Gardens from 5-30 p m. to-day 1 Two Step Ah xander’s Ragtime Baud ...Berlin 2 Reminiscences. 01 Gounod ...Godfrey 3 Gallop Mail Coach ...Leccoq 4 Waltz Espagnole Tortajada ...Morena 5. March The Great Litt’e Army51 words
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Advertisement43 1919-11-04 2 1 The I CIGARETTE, I I GARRICK I 1 MAY BE OBTAINED FROM 8 J PRITCHARD &Co Ltd. CHONG KEE Co. 1 1 TONG JOO Co. HOtING KEE &Co 8 1 M. N. NOOHU Co. 1 1 AT $l«10 PER T/ N I43 words
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Advertisement60 1919-11-04 2 YOUR HEALTH AND APPEARANCE both, suffer if you are a victim to constipation, The remedy is si y OJ Ihe little gentle-as-nature laxatives which dispel constipation, liverishness, bilious headaches i clear the complexion and purify the breath. Of all chemists, or post free 90 cents per vial, 6 vials for60 words
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Advertisement434 1919-11-04 2 POSiTIo Dresser wanted fn r Salary $BO with SI O H? yearly increments of Sin Apply Manager, E s A meeting of the Justices will be Conrt on Wedr,esJ„, tll V 919. 230 p.m. to’’ for new licences f Or ths S PPU transfer of existing pablic 9 and for434 words
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Miscellaneous363 1919-11-04 2 I Imperial Picture Palace j EMPIRE THEATRE. COMMENCING TO-NIGHT g EE The Most Enjoyable Vaudeville of the Season A Show that Cheers you up GEO* T. BATTY. H PRESENTS: ĔĔ BATTY'S VARIETY CO., What does the Rangoon Times say It did not take long for Batty’s Variety Company to catch363 words
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Article1124 1919-11-04 3 A CALL FOR ACTION. We are under no delusions as to the difficulty of exercising a strict control over profiteering, says the H Straits Times. In a country like England, where the commercial and industrial conditions are intensely complex, it is a problem that may pass the wit of1,124 words
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Article71 1919-11-04 3 H E the Officer Administering the Government, Medical Officers and P.W.D. officials made a tour of inspection at Penang General Hospital yesterday, and we understand that certain structural and other improvements, imperatively needed, are to be put in hand immediately. This is apart from a general scheme71 words
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Article285 1919-11-04 3 The report by Dr. J. Gray, on Penang General Hospital in 1917, states that on several occasions the second class Male Ward has been taxed to its utmost, patients being temporarily lodged in the European Ward of the District Hospital until such time as accommodation285 words
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Article155 1919-11-04 3 AT THE EMPIRE. The Batty Variety Company of Vaudeville eotertai; ers, a company new to this Settlement, comprising five talented artists, including a clever child actres- 1 opened a short season at the Empire Theat-e (Imperial Picture Palace) last night to an appreciative audience Following nn attractive155 words
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Advertisement1137 1919-11-04 3 p-SITIONS VACANT, PENANG TURF CLUB. wanted for Chevrolet Car GoodD f,ver No. 340 c/o Pinang Th Annual General Meeting of the ffi th coil ignition, d Members of the Penang Turf Club will (j aZ ette. be held in the Chamber of Commerce 11 on Thursday, 13th November 1919. at1,137 words
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Advertisement193 1919-11-04 3 HARD TO BELIEVE YET NEVERTHELESS TRUE AND EASILY VERIFIED. Mr. J. Sawyer living at 8, Newhall Street, Birmingham, was a great sufferer from Chronic Rheumatism, but had no faith in advertised cures and it was only after great persuasion that he was induced to I give Little’s Oriental Balm a193 words
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Advertisement575 1919-11-04 3 Applications lor shares w.ll he received up to noon on the 19th day ol Nov., 1919. The Bayan River Rubber company, Limited, (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements under the Companies Ordinance 1915)Capital $350,000. Divided into 175,000 shares of $2 each. DIRECTORS. HON. MR. WALTER FREDERICK NUTT, 0.8. E. CHEW WOON575 words
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Article37 1919-11-04 4 Pinkerton—Henderson At the Presbyterian Church, Penang on November 4, by the Rev Donald J Ross, MA W J D Pinkerton, P W D, F M S, to Mary (Mollie) eldest daughter of Robert Henderson, Denniston, Glasgow.37 words
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Article875 1919-11-04 4 It has burp'hed us to Itarn that there are people of education and some knowledge cf public afiaiis who aie opposed to our advocacy cf a tax of not less than 5 per cent on the capital worth, including unearned increment, of unoccupied or misused m ban lands875 words
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Article50 1919-11-04 4 Yesterday’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $134.50 per picul, buyers, no sellers; and for refined tin $135 per picul, buyers, no sellers. To-day's quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $135 per picul, buyers, no sellers and for refined tin $136 per picul buyers, no sellers.50 words
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Article62 1919-11-04 4 The output of Tongkah Compound for the second fortnight of October was 11 tons. The output of Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd during October was 300 pikuls. The output of Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co: No Liability for October was: 124 tons. lhe output of Tin Bentong No Liability62 words
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Article55 1919-11-04 4 With reference to Notifications Nos 28 and 132, published iu the F M S Gjvernment Gaz tte of Jannaiy 3, 1919, it is notified th*t the price of first grade rubber for the period October 31, to November 6 1919, inclusive, is 94 ctn's per pound, equivalent55 words
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Article137 1919-11-04 4 We understand that the 81. Company’s steamer Bharafa, on her voyage from India, has been directed to the scene of the wreck of the Fazilka, on Great Nicobar Island, and that she should reach there to day, when further definite news as to the state of the Fazilka,137 words
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Article1792 1919-11-04 4 We are given to understand that dealers are indulging in Flout tbeir usual games, unless Prices. the buyer is prepared to come to a secret arrangement with regard to the sale of Australian wheat flour.’’ In response to a requ est from a reader,we again give the1,792 words
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Advertisement142 1919-11-04 4 SS" j&.-; >■* W^w^r-. > .^.<y* i c3Stefc& f <:-»• W vi'" £es?3Bk ;<4 W/ 1 < »->• K.,. r, TYPEWRITERS Stocked in io", 14" and 18" Sizes. Full Particulars on Application Co M Penang. I Straits Motor Garage j I HUPMOBILE-COLE I Fulton Truck I I STOCKS NOWON HAND.142 words
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Advertisement19 1919-11-04 4 E&O. Hotel” ST. ANDREW’S DINNER, On Friday, 28tb November. At 7.30 p.m. Sharp SEATS TO BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE19 words
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Miscellaneous39 1919-11-04 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for To-day, and To-morrow, Penang StaudardTimea High Water. Low Water. To-day. 9.03 a.m. 3.09 a.m, 9.58 p.m. 3.24 p.m. TO MOBROW. 10.00 am. 4 10 a.m. 10 31 p.m. 4 17 p.m.39 words
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Article1132 1919-11-04 5 chancellor AND economy. prastic reductions. [Reuter's Telegrams.] L ndon, October 29. I, e.t public wterwt in the -vh be««» b HonBo cf Co lhlj .Iternoon on the qne.non of H cbX H,i the Che9llor Exchequer, opened with a !._X en t motion That thi s Ho™, the se'ious[Reuter's Telegrams.] - 1,132 words
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Article99 1919-11-04 5 AND THE EMPIRE. London, Octobe- 28. Earl Beatty, speaking to the Leathersellers Company, declared that the Navj must bear a share of economy, but the wisest economy was essential. It was recognised everywhere that we liv. d by the sea, and that our future as an Empire depended99 words
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Article102 1919-11-04 5 NUMBERS ENGAGED AND COST. London, October 28. In the House of Common», replying to Maj >r R. Glyn (Co. U.) Mr W. H. Forster, Parliamentary Secretary, War Office, stated that the numbers at p< esent employed upor salvage work in the war areas were: British labour102 words
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Article78 1919-11-04 5 WARSHIPS MAY CARRY TRAVELLERS. Lo don, October 29. Sir Himir Gre°nwo>d, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs in a speech in London, ann mu ced that Mr Walter Long »he Fi-sh Lord o the Admiralty had agreed to his sugg'S tion that every British battleship sailing abroad should78 words
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Article51 1919-11-04 5 A MARRIAGE PROBLEM. Pa is, October 28 In view of tie number of marriages of Chinese labourers with French women, the French Government has issued a cvcnlar warning women of th a possibility of fi i'tg themselves in the inferto r position o second wives on arriving io51 words
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Article87 1919-11-04 5 LOAG FIGHT EXPECTED. [Rium’s Tiugbami.] Reval, October 29. The Es’honian commander Laidones states that the Bolshevists have been greatly rtiofoiced from the Archangel front and the Finn'sh front er and are well equipped and tn ii ed, thus the fight for Petrograd will probably be a long one. The[Rium’s Tiugbami.] - 87 words
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Article129 1919-11-04 5 WARNING TO BOLSHEVISTS. Eondoif, October 28. In the House of Commons, replying a question, Mr, Cecil Harmsworth announced that the Soviet Government had, been informed by wireless that Lenin and Trotzky and other persons will be held strictly and personally responsible for the treatment of British129 words
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Article73 1919-11-04 5 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE. London, October 29. In a referercs in yesterday morning’s Daily Dail Lord Parmoor, the Chariman of the Fight the Famine Cou' cd,” advocates relief in Europe irrespective cf nationalities, expla n 8 tl at the Council is promoting a private international cn ference to discuss73 words
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Article142 1919-11-04 5 London, October 28. The Cambridgeshire probables are My Dear (Donoghue). Diadem (J. Childs), Tisnovia (V. Smyth), Scatwell (A. Smith), Dominion (Whalley). Royal Bucks (Hulme), Viceroy (Thorbum), Clarion (Lane). Tetrachit (Martin). Sir Berkeley (G. Colling). Dromio (Leach), Brigand (Crickmere), Lady Earn (Ringstead), Minleaf (Speak). Alasnam (Weston) and Glanmeria (Lester).142 words
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Article58 1919-11-04 5 Paris, October 28.In London, the House of Commons, last night, agreed to an amendment enabling French Masters and Mates to navigate their ships mto Newhaven and Grimsby. Mr. Bonar Law said he was sure that neither in the House nor the country was there any feeimg58 words
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Article86 1919-11-04 5 Paris, October 28.— The general election period has now fairly opened in France, the first ballot being fixed for November 16th. M. Clemenceau made public his decision to retire from political life in a letter issued last night, declining an offer by the Radical Caucus of Strasburg to86 words
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Article494 1919-11-04 5 MINISTER’S STATEMENT. [Baum’s Tbuobams.] Lond< n, October 28. In the Hon?e of Commons, Sir JEB Seely eaid hitherto 51 Handley Page machines started for Egypt, of which 26 arrived, 10 were at various stages, and 15 bad teen written off, One machine crashed badly, four lives[Baum’s Tbuobams.] - 494 words
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Article146 1919-11-04 5 SERIOUS OUTBREAKS. Cairo, October 25. Demonstrations by students and others, hitherto a weekly feature in Alexandria, culminated yesterday in serious rioting. A orowd with sticks stones and bottles attacked the native police, who attempted to check a demonstration at tbe close of a service in a Mosque.146 words
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Article50 1919-11-04 5 Washington, October 28. Women from practically all the leading countties of the worid assembled for the first International Congress of Working Women to discuss International child labour, and the emp'eyment and pro tectirn of women in hazardous industries Proposals will be submitted to the Interna‘ional Labour Conference.50 words
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Article63 1919-11-04 5 Washingtin. October 28. The voting in tha Hou»e of Representatives cn the Prohibition Bill was 176 to 55 If tbe Senate also passes tbe Bill, with tbe necessary 'wo-thirds majority, the Bill becomes law, despite the President’s veto. Senators Approve Washington, October 29. The Senate, by 6563 words
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Article91 1919-11-04 5 THE GUILDHALL CEREMONY. [Rbutw’b Tklbgbams.] Loudon, October 28 At th” ceremony of conferring the Freedom of the City of London on Prirce Albeit, the City Chamberlain, welcoming His Royal Highness, at the Guildhall, mentioned that the latter served under Admiral Jellicoe rs a Sub-LLutenant in the Battle of[Rbutw’b Tklbgbams.] - 91 words
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Article85 1919-11-04 5 AMERICAN ATTITUDE, London, October 29. The United Sta’ts has not accepted Signor T ttonis proposal for th” constitution of an independeut stale of I iume under the League of Nations, and the cession of >ha Voksa District to Italy. It is still hoped however a solution will be85 words
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Article95 1919-11-04 5 MORE AMENDMENTS IO COME London, October 28 The Times Washington correspondent «ays the defeat of Senator Johnson’s Amendin nt to equalise the American and In perial votes in the League of Nations Council does not mean the last has been heard of the mat'er. There will be95 words
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Article82 1919-11-04 5 GERMANY’S RESPONSIBILITY. London, Oct l ber 29. The supreme Council has decided to r’lafc a protocol enumera'iog Germany’s breaches <f the armis'ic and fixing Germany’s responsibility therefore which the Germans shou d he compelled to sign before the treaty comes in'o fc rce. It was agreed that the82 words
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Article66 1919-11-04 5 A N&W RECORD PRICE. London, October 29. Owing to a persistent demand from China and tbe shortage of supplies, the spot price of silver to-day reached per ounce, a new record. As this is above the price at which it would pay to melt down silver cjin«, namely, 66d,66 words
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Article113 1919-11-04 5 [To m KMioa er m Pduwg Sir,Allow me to give yet another instance of the stupid and arbi’rary way s n which the Government run the Post Office. Parit Bum ar is distant from Penang 8' me 30 miles, ba* fi r some years now it113 words
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Article153 1919-11-04 5 Temora (N. S. W.).A shocking accident occurred at Wyalong racecourse resulting in the death of a young jockey named Stoneham. It appears that Stoneham was riding a trial gallop on a horse called Jack Beck, owned by Mr. M. J. Carroll, of Temora. Just as the153 words
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30 1919-11-04 5 New York, October 6 Th? United States embargo against ships sailing to Great Britain has been lifted, and vessels are clearing from tlie Atlantic seaboard.30 words
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Article778 1919-11-04 5 M Reoll, one of the bsst known French painters of the modern school, President oi the Fine Arts National Seciety, has died io Paris. Lieut G E Mann, M C, 6th Bn, EasSurrey Regt, attached Ist Garr. Bn Manchester Regt, who left the command on October 28,778 words
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Article91 1919-11-04 5 The Monthly Compjtition was I eld on So day and re?ulted tn a win for Mr H G Harris. The following are the results Mr H G Harris 2 Up on Bogey Mr A S Hall 1 Mr T Fitzgerald 1 Down Mr J M Fave’l 491 words
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Article564 1919-11-04 6 S.T APPEAL FOR AID. Under the presidency of H E MajorGeneral D H Ridout, K B E, C B, C M G, the annual general meeting of the Singapore and South Ma’aya Boy Scout? Association was held in the hall of the Singapore YMCA. There was a“ S.T ” - 564 words
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342 1919-11-04 6 The Firestone Tire Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio, U.S.A., is pioneer of. the ship by truck movement, and is establishing in shipping centers a Ship by I ruck’’ Bureau in all centrally located sections of America. This movement, started by Mr. H. S« Firestone to342 words
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Advertisement260 1919-11-04 6 a nnno 0 0 n 0 nn *****00 n 0 0 nn n 0 I VENEER CHESTS g 0 19" x 19" x 24":—Complete with Fittings. g JAPANESE ACETIC ACID E 997 0 Guaranteed. q n ENGLISH SODIUM BISULPHITE. SULPHITE, g n g FORWARD CONTRACTS ARE NOW BEING BOOKED FOR260 words
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Advertisement261 1919-11-04 6 II SI®Ei|REGE©ESIGW ii> KIl NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that Ernest Ot Gammeter of Calcutta, India has acquired 0 the Straits Settlements the exclusive privilege making, using and selling an Invention for m° improved means for securing wrist watches upon th” wearer’s wrist.” Such Invention is made i n jk261 words
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Article184 1919-11-04 7 Yesterday’s Late Arrivals Virawa, Pocle, 2,176, Madras, Islay Kerr <fc Co, general. Knight Templar, Jones, 4,601, Liverpool W Mansfield Co, general. To-day’s Arrivals. Gala, Latiff, 48, Gala, Kennedy and Co, general. Expected Arrivals. A. Apcar, Calcutta, 6th inst. City of Florence P. Swettenham 7th inst. Peleus, Singapore, 7th184 words
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Article301 1919-11-04 7 DAILY (except Su day) Federated Malay States, VBy train 7.15 a.m Malacca, Johore, Singa- > also at 6 p.w pore and Hongkong )on Saturdays Kuala Kubu, Kuala j Lumpur and Seremban JBy train 10 a m Parit Buntar, Bagan 7 Serai, and Taiping 5 10 a m.301 words
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Article17 1919-11-04 7 The homeward ind; A by the Taia, closes a*. 10 a m. on .hur>d y.17 words
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Article225 1919-11-04 7 The Bangkok Times’’ has received another Tcs. 50 for the fund being raised by the Rev. Donald J. Ross, of Penang, foi the voung family of the late Mr. Alex. Forsyth Martin.' This is the third contribution from Siam, and again it is from a Dane.225 words
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Article81 1919-11-04 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day J? 35 m SHARES. J? "5 s 13 X 72 M Z 2 Rubber (Dollar). c. c. c. c. May held 9.00 9.50 9.50 9.75 Tambalak 1.10 1,15 1.15 1.20 Mining. North T.81 words
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Article172 1919-11-04 7 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., Singapore in their report dated Thursday, 30th October, says the usual Weekly Rubber Auctions held yesterday and to-day, opened with a good demand at prices slightly in advance of those paid last week. Ribbed Smoked Sheet fetched up to 96| cents per172 words
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Article144 1919-11-04 7 Penang, November 4, 1919. S. P. Tapioca No. 2 sl2.sosales M. P. Tapioca $13.00sales Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coaet 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6| buyer?. Black Pepper $25 nom. White Pepper $65 sellers. Trang Pepper nominal Mace $9O nom. Mace Pickings $5O sellers. Cloves $7O sellers. Nutmegs144 words
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Article72 1919-11-04 7 Nov 4.Reel Practice, Town Hail, 6 p.m Nov 4 and 9.Batty Variety Compa y, Imperial Picture Palace. Nov S.PC.C Tennis Championship (Final) 5 pm. Nov 7, 9 and 11.Cbingay Procession, Penang. Nov 13.Penang Tnrf Club Meeting, at 415 p.m. Chamber of Commerce. Nov 15.Fire Brigade Display, Dato Kramat,72 words
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Advertisement639 1919-11-04 7 I Manly Vigour and Strength Dr Cassell’s Tablets Put New Life into Weak, Nervous, Worn-out Men. Jamaica. South Africa. X pjummer. District Constable, Mr. Ernest J. Smith, 69a, Bezindenhont Mr Jay 1 j inl ai C a. 'Vest Indies, writes: street, Troyville, Johannesburg, South Hays 1 was taken in,and though639 words
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Advertisement148 1919-11-04 7 fho mark oFaccuracy in pnj indicating, recording£ cont rolling d > THE fact that we produce more temperature instrumente than any other concern in the world proves cur ability to supply a pred c.ct of «.olid worth at all times. Jjrcct Instruments are irC daily use everywhere in both home148 words
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Advertisement121 1919-11-04 7 PRITCHARD Co Ls (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS FOR FRIENDS at HOME Jsa jnsular Manila Cigars. Reina Victorias per box of 100 $22.50 BCtt High Life in the East per box of 50 $lO 75 HCtl. Londres per box of 100 $19.00 nett. Princessas per121 words
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Advertisement1510 1919-11-04 8 I NDIA K. p M JR e (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION Co.) AND fIfICOHPOBATED IN HOLLAND.) APGAR LINE. v -ST Companies Incorporated in England.) f&elepfione fto. 582. legrams. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. intend? o STEAMER PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. Belden a Znd Batavia. Fortnightly Van Noort (Under Contract with His Majesty’s1,510 words
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Advertisement605 1919-11-04 8 UNI-LECTRTci «EUCTRIC LIGHT POWES CENEIUUq r i A complete self contained unit I sleeve valve, four cycle I and electric generator mounted on I one base, with radiator and tank I No storage batteries. No complj. cations, so simple that anyone can operate it. Generates direct current at n 0605 words
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Advertisement343 1919-11-04 8 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED. (Incorporated in England), Authorised Capital £1,500,00C Subscribed Capital 1,500,0 a Paid u P iWW Reserve Fund and Undivided Profits 785,000 Board of Directors, R. J. Black, Esq., (Chairman), J. M. Kyrie, Lq. H. Melvill Simons Esq., P. R. Chalmers, Esc., Sir David Yule, Lord343 words
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