Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 September 1920
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1920-09-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 220. VOL. LXXVIII. THURSDAY, 23rd SEPTEMBER, 1920. PRICE 15 GENTS.20 words
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Advertisement642 1920-09-23 1 II STnbt' everywhere wholesale from y, 11 ii; A&taU®» s t e i E ong Sam Leong Co., Penang. fcl iWSXUCX .UuumuwIU 1> 11 ,1 > AtMWBIIIIIHIUIIMim lHlwmmuiniiiiuiiiui l uuHimM M MM»«^Mm»im lwtffMmH|M|B^n^,^ H >H H OT>n 8 YOU have not tried. 1 W I BEAR BRAND MILK I HUDSON'S642 words
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Advertisement18 1920-09-23 1 ITHE BESI CAR IN TOWN Ir 1 Maeerca «ur-M-Mue Sale AAeuts S.S. a p.M.S. Ong ‘Sam Leong Co,18 words
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Article341 1920-09-23 2 ALLEGED ILLEGAL GRATIFICATION. Police constable 119, Hassan, was charged before Mr A C Baker, yesterday, with receiving an illegal gratification of $1 on the 14th inst. He pleaded not guilty. Mr B W Allen, Asst. Superintendent of Police, prosecu'ed, and Mr ODD Hogan appeared for the defence. Oh341 words
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Article114 1920-09-23 2 Penang, September 23 1920. (Bt Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) London Demand Bank 2/3 25/32 4 months’ bight Bank 2/4 5/16 3 Credit 2/4 25/32 3 Documentary 2/4 7/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 120 3 days’ sight Private 127 Bombay Demand Bank 120 Madras Demand Bank 120 3 days’114 words
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Article2431 1920-09-23 2 PURCHASE OF VERDUN ESTATE. Au extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Semanggol Rubber Company, Limited, was held in the registered offices of the Company, No 9 Union Street, Penang, yesterday. Mr DAM Brown presided, and there were also present Messrs J Sellar, A R Morgan,2,431 words
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Article86 1920-09-23 2 The following are tbe latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list:— Yesterday. To-day SHARES. 2 J 2,-2 o "3 s'» a -JQ SJ 0Q Rubber (Dollar c. o. c. f c. Semanggol Or 3.20 3.40 3.40 3.00 Minins. Chenderiang 16/6 17/6 16/- 17/-cum Hitam Tin 2.7086 words
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Article48 1920-09-23 2 Tin «as qaned in London yesterday at £270 ?po’, and £276 three month on he 2kt, £272 10s and £278. Today’s quotation for refined tin in Penang was $136.25 per picul, sellers, no buyers: raw tin $134.50, business done, tin ore 34.50 per picul, business done.48 words
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Article30 1920-09-23 2 The following were the rubber quotations in London yesterday*; Plantation Ist latex crepe Is 6|d Smoked Sheet is 4|d Market steady. [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.)30 words
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Article22 1920-09-23 2 The following are additional rubber outputs for August:— Holland American lbs>l,l 17,000 Netherlands 31,926 Si Pare 63,040 United Malacca 14,24322 words
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Article150 1920-09-23 2 Penang, September 23, 1920 SP. Tapioca $7.75 sellers M. P. Tapioca $9.00 sales Cold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (Vi. Coast 3 lbs. b oz) sellers. Black Pepper 11 nominal. White Pepper nominal Trang Pepper nominal Mace Pickings 560 sellers Cloves $llO nominal Nutmegs average of $55 sellers. f No.150 words
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Advertisement77 1920-09-23 2 A BOON PLANTERS. Every employer of Telugu Labour should have a copy <ff the indispensable TELUGU HAND-BOOK By A. St. ALBAN SMITH. It is written in an easy style and contains phrases in common use on the Estates. FOR SALE AT P. G. PRESS. LTD Price SI each PRINTING T.I.77 words
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Advertisement45 1920-09-23 2 I RICE I I Price Reduced to $l. Our Moderate Prices I (reduced] I 40 per cent, a [save money, I By Buying During Our I SALE j Now in full Swing. j I Wassiamull Assomull Co., 20, 22, 22a, Beach Street, Penang. Telephone 626.45 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous282 1920-09-23 2 LEST YOU FORGET I •Think to-day and speak to-morrow* and say what Is well and what is better. Don’t fail to call at the IMPERIAL EMPIRE THEATRE PENANG ROAD, Thursday, 23rd, to Sunday, 26th September, 1920. To see the ail round and all Good Programme. In Second House at 9-15282 words
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LATE INDIAN NEWS.
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Article140 1920-09-23 3 Simila, September 14.—A Press communique says: A special Indian Army Order which is shortly to be published states that in the event of the Auxiliary Force Bill becoming law it will be necessary for all officers of the Indian Defence Force to relinquish their present commissions, whilst140 words
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Article205 1920-09-23 3 Allahabad, Sept. 10.—The Pioneer says: Some of the nominations of the home press for the office of Viceroy have been obviously grotesque. In the changed conditions of India the position will be more onerous than ever, and it is out of the question that Lord Chelmsford would205 words
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146 1920-09-23 3 Madras, Septemoer 14.—A fata! gun accident is reported, the victim being Mr F M Wainwright, Executive Engineer, P W D, Gcdavery, while on tour in the Agency. On the morning of the 11th instant, when proceeding up Godavery River on a tour of inspection,146 words
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Article114 1920-09-23 3 Calcutta, September 13.—While Mr Spalding, a tailor’s assistant, was sleeping in his house in Entally, on Wednesday last, he is said to have been seriously burnt on his face and chest by someone pouring nitric acid over hi.n. When he raised an alarm, Mrs Spalding, who was114 words
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Article110 1920-09-23 3 Lahore, September 14. —The ‘‘Tribune” writes: We understand that the Ceylon Government have asked the Government of India for a colony of Tamil settlers on the rice and waste laud of Ceylon and that the matter is engaging the se’ious attention of the Government of110 words
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Article76 1920-09-23 3 Lahore, September 15 —Maulvi Zafar A i Khan, editor and proprietor of the Zemindar’’ of Lahore, arrived here to day by the Calcutta Mail, afeer attending the Special Sessions of the Congress, and was proceeding to Muree to attend the Kach»gsrhi murder trial when he was arrested76 words
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Article70 1920-09-23 3 Shangba', Sep’emo->r 11.—In connection 1 with the jade robbery (details of which J we have given), the police have arretted Ernes' Charles J revor, alias Erm st in rman, a naturalised Biitsb subject, aged 30 years, described as a winchman formerly of Tientsin and latterly engaged,70 words
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Advertisement1582 1920-09-23 3 POSITION WANTED. BIOUSeS, I TENDERS INVITED. ojllet wanted- —As Fitter and Driver or Hats, Frocks, The Municipal Commissioners of Gaorge a take charge of Rubber factory Engine T OOOG Town, Penang, hereby invite tenders for n d Machinery and can make any grade of the undermentioned work abber- 1G yeara’1,582 words
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Advertisement127 1920-09-23 3 1 SPECIAU Value 1N 11 Ladies W OWING to the cold and adverse summer which they are just coming to the close of in the home country, the manufacturers have had a large stock of the LATEST FASHIONED morning and afternoon DRESSES left on their hands and which naturally have127 words
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Article1270 1920-09-23 4 People who have acquired the habit of reading the Straits and States administration reports, will probably agree with us when we assert that auri-malarial measures, which ought to have a conspicuous place in them, do not take up much space. That however is due to the fact that1,270 words
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Article1571 1920-09-23 4 The nineteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United The Army of States provides that the Women Voters, right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex.’’ This was the1,571 words
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Article184 1920-09-23 4 Slavery Charges Refuted. Tbe following message, which has been received by Messrs Guthrie and Co agents for B N B Government, has reached then; by cable from H E The Governor of British North Borneo Communicate to pres? following Letter received by Chartered Company from Colonial Office184 words
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Advertisement215 1920-09-23 4 MOTOR CARS LORRIES MOTOR CYCLES AND BICYCLES. IN STOCK—IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. DE DION OVERLAND SEDANS AND ESSEX CARS. APPERSON STUTZ CARS, j BROCKWAY LORRIES 2|&3|Tq DS J 18. SA. ENGLISH EXCELSIOR I INVICTA MOTOR CYCLES. I DUE SHORTLY. S HUDSON, OVERLAND AND CHANDLER CARS. BOOK NOW! DON’T DELAY!! Catalogues and Prices215 words
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Advertisement11 1920-09-23 4 Dancing after Dinner On Friday, Sept. 24th AT THE “E. O.”11 words
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Miscellaneous37 1920-09-23 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tide» for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Time High Water. Low Water To-Day. 9.24 a.in. 3.39 a.m. 10.27 p.m, 4 12 p.m. To-morrow. 1014 a.m. 4.30 a.m. 10.50 p.m. 4.51 p.m.37 words
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Article209 1920-09-23 5 A NATIONAL CONFERENCE. [Reuter’s Telegrams. London, September 20. After the tea interval, the Miners Executive met privately for two hours art the Board of Trade, and subsequently dispersed without meeting Sir Robert Horne who was awaiting them. It is generally assumed that the whole matter will be placed[Reuter’s Telegrams.-} - 209 words
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Article236 1920-09-23 5 The Central Council for Economic Information state that questioned regarding a published assertion that “the minfus have threatened a strike only because the coalowners have refused to stop bleeding the cdal consumers,' Sir .Robert Horne, President of the Board of Trade, replied: “The coalowners are not directly236 words
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Article252 1920-09-23 5 Householders are laying in supplies of coal in anticipation of a strike by the miners, and the various coal merchants are kept busy meeting the orders flowing in from all sides. “There is a big rush for coal, and we are snowed under with orders during the252 words
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Article27 1920-09-23 5 STOCKHOLM’S PLIGHT. Stockholm, September 20. Owing to a great shortage of houses, thousands of homeless are taking refuge in old schools and work houses.27 words
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Article133 1920-09-23 5 THE INCREASED WAGES. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Rome, September 20. A conferenc at the Ministry of the Interior, between delegates of the employers and employees, agreed that the new wages scale be retrospective to July 17th, the payment of wages sought by the workmen during the period they occupied the[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 133 words
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Article258 1920-09-23 5 —Havas. M. MILLERAND’S DECISION. Paris, September 20. It was stated in the Lobbies that M. Millerand has agreed to stand for the Presidency. M. Millerand’s Statement. Paris, September 20. M. Millerand, in a statement, expresses the opinion that nowhere could he do such useful work as in the—Havas. - 258 words
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Article59 1920-09-23 5 MR LLOYD GEORGES TELEGRAM. Paris, September 20.—Answering, M. Millerand’s and Signor Giolitti’s joint telegram on the conclusion of the Aix-les-Bains Conference. Mr. Lloyd George wired stating that he shares absolutely the conviction that a most intimate Entente between France. Italy and Great Britain is essential for the settlement59 words
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Article19 1920-09-23 5 RECEPTION IN BRAZIL. Rio de Janeiro, September 20. Their Belgian Majesties arrived, and were cordially received.19 words
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Article43 1920-09-23 5 London, September 20. The Siamese Prince Purachatra, who is making a tour of the industrial centres of Britain, is going to Newcastle, as the guest of the Lord Mayor, and will visit the works of Messrs. Armstrong, Whitworth at Elswick.43 words
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Article63 1920-09-23 5 London, September 3. —The “Times.” the “Field,” the “Morning Post,” and other papers are attacking the new Indian Arms Act Rules. The “Times’ summarises as follows We suggest that the Government of India should tear up the regulations and frame them anew more in accordance both63 words
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Article38 1920-09-23 5 BOLSHEVIK RETREAT [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, Sept-ember 21. The Bolsheviks continue their hasty retreat in the districts east and south-east of Lemberg. The Poles, pursuing, reached the Galician border at Brody and Husiatyn. The Poles, northwards, occupied Dubno.[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 38 words
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Article114 1920-09-23 5 KURA GARRISON’S REQUEST. London, September 20. The garrison at Kura has been beleagured for some weeks, but it is inferred that it is being satisfactorily supplied with necessaries and ammunition by air, for according to a War Office Mesopotamia communique the latest aerial reconnaissance assertained that a request was114 words
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Article82 1920-09-23 5 Baghdad. September 15. —The insurgents have deliberately damaged the memorial to the 14th Division, and have grossly maltreated the local Jewish community in Shahraban. In April all has been quiet since the arrival of the troops but tribes are still ’restless, probably fearing they have committed themselves82 words
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Article67 1920-09-23 5 Allahabad, September 11. —The “Pioneer'’ says Sir Percy and Eady Cox will arrive in Bombay on board the Delta on Monday. 13th September, and will be the guests of Sir George and Lady Lloyd, at Government, house, Ganesh Khind. The Hon. Mr. Dobbs, foreign secretary, has left67 words
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Article326 1920-09-23 5 Calcutta. September IL —The Frontier Correspondent of the “Englishman” writes: Reports have just been received that a Bolshevik agent, styling himself a Russian trader of an extraordinary social status and giving his name as Hanskoff. reached Kabul on the 4th September and sought an interview w326 words
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Article68 1920-09-23 5 Simla. September 11. —A communique states: News has rapidly spread throughout North-Western Afghanistan, Kharas tan and Transcaspia that the Bolsheviks have occupied Bokhara, overthrown the Amir and forced him to flee from his dominions and also that they have imprisoned all Afghans in Bokhara. This news has68 words
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Article66 1920-09-23 5 A SERIOUS DEVELOPMENT. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London. September 21. There has been a serious development in the Irish munitions dispute. The Great Northern Railway has suspended traffic from Dundalk to Enniskillen, making 563 miles on three Irish trunk lines without passenger traffic. The curtailment, which is the direct result of[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 66 words
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Article473 1920-09-23 5 The political situation in Ireland is having a bad effect on the Arts and Literature of Ireland, says Mr. Andrew Park. Plunged as it is in the chaotic influences of Sinn Fein there seems little time for the pursuit of those graceful art’s which made Ireland famous.473 words
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Article23 1920-09-23 5 London, September 3. —Lord Esher states that the publication of his report rests with Mr. Montagu. It was submitted to him.23 words
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Article46 1920-09-23 5 ACCUSED ACQUITTED ON APPEAL. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, September 22. In the Pudu murder case, in the appeal by a Jaffna Tamil named Tambiah, a draughtsman of the Survey Office, Kuala Lumpur, which created great interest amongst “Tamils. the accused was acquitted.46 words
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Article83 1920-09-23 5 All new pictures will ke shown at the Empire Theatre to-right and the three following nights. In the first show the management will present shall we Forgive He> a very impressive photoplay in five part». In the second show which commences at 9,30 will be screened a83 words
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Article51 1920-09-23 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Dato Kramat. Gardens, from 5 30 p m. to-day 1 Selection The New Burmaid ...Crook 2. Polka Susi ...Sloane 3. Walts Merry Widow ...Lehar 4. Schottische. Catch me if von Cafe Noel 5. March The Nation»! Fencibles51 words
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Article121 1920-09-23 5 A SHIPPING AGREEMENT. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Loudon, September 21. The “Times’ New York correspondent says the United States Shipping Board hag been asked to approve an agreement between the United States Mail Steamship Company and the North German Lloyd, similar to the recent agreement between the[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 121 words
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Article60 1920-09-23 5 PRESIDENT WILSON’S STEP. Washington, September 21. It is understood President Wilson has delayed the denouncing of the commercial treaties under the Merchant Marine Act affecting a score of countries in order to allow Congress to re-consider the Law when it re assembles in October. The time for60 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article185 1920-09-23 5 [To Tn Bimos m »n “Foum Guana. Sib,— “Any one who has sympathy in himself, will readily agree with A Sympathiser that financial aid .hould be forthcoming to render any help we oan to minimise the hardships and starvation of oir countrymen in China. They deserve185 words
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Article169 1920-09-23 5 Hot Spbinq Resort Ablaze, An Osaka message dated August 30 states —An extra edition of the Osaka ••Maiuichi” says that a disastrous fire broke out at two o’clock this morning at Ikabo, .he hot spring resort, where over 2,000 visitors are spending the summer, including several prominent personages.169 words
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Article173 1920-09-23 5 A party of marauders in Siam was responsible for so armed attack at Tberke chauug cn the British side last year. They returned to Siam with their booty. Information was sent at once by the district superintendent of police to the Siamese authorities, who took vp the investigation,173 words
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Article787 1920-09-23 5 Mr and Mrs Herbert Cooper are due to leave for Home at the end of next month, Mr GW Wood, has followed Mr JEB de Courcy as sub-agent of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank in Ipoh. Mr A Jackson, Manager, Messrs W Mansfield Co, Ltd, Singapore, is787 words
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Article926 1920-09-23 6 FOILED ATTEMPTS AT TYRANNY. The Council of Action is not the first body of its kind in English history to challenge the Constitution of King, Lords, and Commons, a Constitution which can trace its origin back over a thousand years writes Historicua.’’ The result of such926 words
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Advertisement233 1920-09-23 6 MIMMIIIiniMIMIMHIiniHMM 5 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. On and after Monday, J July 19th, the Offices J of the j i united Engineers, ltd. Penang: (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). -will be Removed to No. 87, Bishop Street. ■diZJßEZiizJßamT—ii it h mi —n ihi —ii —iw J LINSEED OIL. WHITE ZINC PAINTS.233 words
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Advertisement228 1920-09-23 6 I TANGYE’S I PUMPS. I All Sizes in Stock. High and Low Lift. I I I—z~\ I I -4^' -'7 A, I I 111 V i'jtss’ \7/ U/ B I W—N L I V-- i S 'I 1 ll,l 1 I II I I > -"—IIII"■ 1 < For Full228 words
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Article568 1920-09-23 7 FUNERAL OF FOUR VICTIMS. The great esteem and respect in which the late Mr Watt was held was evidenced by the large coucourse of people who attended his funeral at the Bidadari Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, reports the ‘‘Free Press.” Well known as he waa, Mr Watt568 words
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Article302 1920-09-23 7 “S F P.” A nice cool morning on Tuesday with easy g°ing was ’be order of things at the Race C> u se a id there was a was a fair attendance of those interested. Most of the horses were sent out for strong half mile gallops,“S F P.” - 302 words
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Article463 1920-09-23 7 The Hunt Club Faperchase yesterday afternoon turned out a greas success. The weather being fine and sunny. The field that turned out numbered eighteen riders. The ttart WM made from the Polo Ground at about 5 p»m. The paper was laid by Messrs W Charles and G463 words
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Article371 1920-09-23 7 —"8 F P.” Exfbcted Arrivals. Kitano Maru, Singapore, 23rd. Jeypore, Singapore, 26 r h. Elephanta, Rangoon, 26’h. Dunera, Bombay, 26 h. Ekma, Rangoon, 27ih. Yokohama M%m, Colombo, 28th. Tara, Madras, 30 h. Swazi, London, 30 r h. Teesta, Singapore, Oct 2nd. Ekma, Singapore, Oct 2nd. Khiva, Singapore, Oct—"8 F P.” , - 371 words
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Article389 1920-09-23 7 EENANG, SEPTEMBER 23, 1920. BEEF— ctsj Soup per catty 40 Roast do 60 Steaks do 60 Stew or Curry Meat do curry 40 Rump Steak do 60 Ox Tail each 60—70 do Tongue do 80 do Feet do Heart per catty 50 Liver do 80 Fillet of Beef389 words
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Article65 1920-09-23 7 Sept 23—RaoDymade Hute), Supper and Dance. Sept 24—E O Dance. Sept 24—P C C Tennis, Married v Single, “At Home,” Priz» Distribution and Dance. Sept 24 and 25—SeUngor Sky« Meeting. Sept 25—M PAA, Special General Meeting, Penang Chamber uf Commerce, 11-15 a.m. Sept 26—P S C Monthly Races.65 words
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Advertisement376 1920-09-23 7 CBTiana SOAP liui M»iaVUig,bdk.liUig *»r; J j 1 r~* The secret of •'S j 6 1 healthy up -to 7' date shaving is v use of Cuticura J Soap, the “CutiI \V( Jl—cura Way”. No roug, no slimy soap, no germs, 1 no free alkali, no irritation even when shaved376 words
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Advertisement27 1920-09-23 7 CONSULAR NOTICE. The Royal Siamese Consulate, Penang, may, as from next month, issue Drafts on Pata'oong Government Treasury to the maximum limit of Ticals 10,000 per mensem.27 words
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Advertisement257 1920-09-23 7 HEALTH HINTS FOR HOT WEATHER. How to Sustain Your Strength. The most important thing for the sustainment of health and strength during the hot season is to keep your blood in good condition. Prolonged heat makes the blood thin and watery, and thus throws the weakened system open to attacks257 words
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Advertisement269 1920-09-23 7 The Negative FLAG I jF—K of the Naval Code. yj Nfc JLV —Say “NO” when I offered ,M,TATIONS J^ ea F >errins Sauce. ill To distinguish the original and genuine Worcestershire Sauce from the many imitations, see that the signature of LEA PERRINS appears in White across the Red label269 words
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Advertisement1556 1920-09-23 8 P S O —PRITISH INDIA PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP Company, H (INCORPORATED IN U. B. A.) REGULAR MONTHLY TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE. Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu and San Francisco. W 4 -Si 2. »8 COLOMBIA From Hongkong about 6th Oct 1920 JftwA s s VENEZUELA From Hongkong about 3rd Noy 1920 Companies1,556 words
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Advertisement957 1920-09-23 8 9 By using Hall’s Distemper your home can be made brighter, f healthier and more picturesque, g at a cheaper cost than wall-paper and without Ik n u the objectionable smell of paint. f Hall’s I Distemper L/ j (Trade Mark.) is deservedly the popular wall covering of the day.957 words
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