Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 12 October 1920
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1920-10-12 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1333. No. 236. VOL. LXXVIIL TUESDAY, 12th OCTOBER, 1920. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement598 1920-10-12 1 everywhere wholesale from 8’ H y 1 in I 5. I 2 e On* Sam Leong Co.. Penang. p t IF YOU HAVE NOT J BEAR BRAND MILK I you can have no idea what a CIGARETTES s Bflfltfl Perreclly Sterilised MIIK Perfect 3 t I =S ?Y ;>/ and598 words
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Advertisement19 1920-10-12 1 j THE BESI W IH.TOW»! s I 1 smaul' I Sole Menti B.S. P.M.S* Ong Sam Leong a 00.19 words
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Advertisement2178 1920-10-12 2 POSITIONS WANTED. Order; .re io» being booked for P»» TENDERS INVITED. DDCDADTh i f 75 per cent germination with- Separate Tenders will be received up to Accurate g BE PREPARED. Billet wanted -By an experienced Book- gn.r.ntee of 75 percent g.rniina on wi Thorjd tbe 28lh Ootober 1 920 >2,178 words
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Article470 1920-10-12 3 SIX MEN SENTENCED. London .September 28.—-One of the most dramatic trials in the history of the Turf concluded at the Old Bailey this morning when six men received sentences ranging from three years' penal servitude to binding over, for conspiracy to commit frauds in connection with horse racing,470 words
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Article221 1920-10-12 3 The "Englishman’s Frontier Correspondent writes dated 21st September: The Anglo-phobe propagandists in Afghanistan under the leadership of Obedullah. the notorious Indian agitator, whose connection -with the “Silk letter” conspiracy was shown in the Rowlatt Report has lost the sympathy of the Afghans and of the few Muhajirin221 words
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Article362 1920-10-12 3 INDIA OFFICE STATEMENT. Loudon, October 3. —The leader which was published in the "Times” yesterday on the Esher report has evoked a communique from the India office The latter quotes an extract from the leader in which the “Times.” referring to the proposals to transfer military authority to362 words
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Article71 1920-10-12 3 APPROVED BY THE KING. London, October 2. —The London Gazette” says: The King has approved of the reconstitution of the office of Governor and Commauder-in-Chief in Ceylon and its dependencies and has made further provision for reforms in the Government of Ceylon including an increase in the71 words
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Article73 1920-10-12 3 Shanghai, Sept. 25. —The Chinese and American Bank of Commerce opened auspiciously with $6,500,000 in deposits the first day. An ex-Service mkn with twenty-six years’ service having been evicted with a wife and five children at Tonbridge, a protest meeting, organised by the National Union of Ex-Service73 words
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Advertisement133 1920-10-12 3 'FEAST OF MUSIC TOWN HALL, LAST NIGHT TREMENDOUS SUCCESS F~ of IVANOFF CELEBRATES VIOLINIST ano PALMETTO FAMOUS TENOR SUPPORTED BY MR- EDGAR HOLLAND. PRICES $4 $3 $2. BOOKING AT ROBINSON’S. Prompt Deliveries at Competitive Prices. Assam Forks, Aspirin Tablets, Coagulating Pans, Emery Cloth, Sand Paper, Paints and Powders, Sodium Sulphite,133 words
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Advertisement208 1920-10-12 3 THE PRICE OF PAIN—SCIATICA, No one wants pain—still we pay for it heavily in lost health —lost energy—lost ambition —often absolute financial rum. Why pay this awful price Why suffer the terrible twitching tortures of Sciatica when everlasting relief is so near at hand? Perfect health, absolute freedom from pain208 words
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Miscellaneous277 1920-10-12 3 A Programme of Outstanding Brilliance Surpassing Anything hitherto Presented, To-night MONDAY, nth. toWEDNESDAY. 13th OCTOBER, 1020. By arrangement with Middle East Films. Ld. The Management of the IMPERIAL TOf EMPIRE THEATRE PENANG ROAD. OFFER In Second House at 9-15 p. m. The World Famous Featured Starg HOUSE PETERS AND ANNA277 words
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Article655 1920-10-12 4 A NOTABLE CLASSICAL CONCERT. To begin with a Bound piece of advice we are delighted to go and hear the Ivaacff party at the Town H4l Tbit trio of artiaUe, M. Gregory Ivanott, Signor Enrico Palmetto and Mr. Edgar Holland, have come to Penang with little655 words
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Article219 1920-10-12 4 Peking. September 16. —The Peking “Yi B*>ih Pa w in receipt of a special manage from Teinanfo to the effect that four regiments of the 17th Japanese Division arriv ed at Tsiogtao from Japan on the 13th of this month. One regiment is to be stationed219 words
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Article863 1920-10-12 4 The Hon Mr J H. Rich of Ipoh is on a visit to Kuala Lumpur. Mr H D. Kiddle, of Messrs, Osborne and Chappel, Ipoh, is due back from Home to-morrow. Dr. Travers has gone to 8 ngapore for the Races. Mr D A M Brown and863 words
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Article404 1920-10-12 4 Me IN TYRE THOMAS. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. George’s Church, Penang, on Saturday afternoon, the contracting parties being Mr Raymond Francis Mclntyre, Assistant Asiatic Petroleum Coy,, Ltd., Singapore, third son of Mr A J Me Intyre of Singa pore, and Miss Beatrice Margaret,404 words
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Article254 1920-10-12 4 Regclating Market Pricw. Readers who take a lively, though somewhat pained, interest in the regular succes B'On of reports that we glean mainly from Japanese sou’ceg of the progress of the art of forcing up prices by creating shortages, will app’eciate the progressive programme of the Kvodn Gyogyo254 words
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Article181 1920-10-12 4 Oct 12—O- ncetv, L\<wu Hall. Oo* 12. 14 and 16—Singapore Races. Oct 13—Paper Chas«. Meet at Pole Ground, 445 p.m Finish al Babingtoo. Perak R ad. Oct 13—-Penanv Chamber of Commerce, H <lf Yearly Meeting. 2 30 p m. Oct 16—Penang Automobi'e Club, General Meeting. Penang Chamber ol181 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article692 1920-10-12 4 [To Tub Editob or “Pikamo Gabaii*- *3 Si r I was much interested by your leading article of the 8&h inst. on the mosquito pest. Such an article seems to me to indicate that vary awakening of the public conscience which we have bsen so anxiously awaiting. Although692 words
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Article585 1920-10-12 4 [Te Twb Bditob or tn “Pdmbu Gabbhu. 11 Bxb,—Tne Government Medical Department) (Assistant Surgeon Branch) is now ?hort handed and understaffed. With tbe Medical School in Singapore, which is of 15 y a s' standing. sbe r e is no reason why such a state of affairs should585 words
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Article121 1920-10-12 4 Penang, October 12, 1920. (Bv CoURTBSY OF THU CHARTERED BANK). London Demand Bank 2/3 25/32 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 5/16 3 Credit 2/4 25/32 3 Documentary 2/4 7/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 130 3 days’ sight Private 142 j g Bombay Demand Bank 130 j o Madras Demand121 words
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Article238 1920-10-12 4 The Baod will play the following programme of music at the Dato Kramat Gardens, from 5-30 p m. to-day 1 Selection Manteaux Noirs Bucalossi 2. Oje Step My old world Garden ...Ess 3. Waltz Song d’Automne ...Joyce 4. Intermezzo Ceressee ...Seymour 5. March The Standa r d Bearer238 words
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Article294 1920-10-12 4 CHINESE CONVICTED. Great excitement prevailed in Quay yesterday afternoon suddenly on the road opposite the bkti of business houses between the of Messrs. Behr Co. and Messrs, tead and Co., a big blaze occurred, tk 9 flames nearly reaching the tram trolley wires- It appears that a hand294 words
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Article232 1920-10-12 4 A magisterial enquiry was held by Mr. A. C. Baker, to-day, into the charges of being in possession of three forged $5 notes using a $5 as genuine brought agaaust a Chinese named Teoh Ben Chun. The story for the Crown was, to the effect that about232 words
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Article288 1920-10-12 4 DEATH OF TOWKAY YIN FATT. [From Our Own Correspondent.) V e regret to announce the death of Towkay Chung Yin Fatt. The towkay, who was well-knowm in mining circles, left last week for Medan to consult specialist, and a cablegram was received by his eldest son stating that288 words
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THE LATE INDIAN NEWS.
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Article284 1920-10-12 5 Simla, October 1. —The rate at which the sovereign and half sovereign are legal tender in India has been altered from Rs. 15 to Rs. 10 per sovereign by the Indian Coinage (Amendment) Act, also the Indian Paper Currency (Amendment) Act authorises the issue of currency284 words
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Article223 1920-10-12 5 Calcutta. October 1. —The Frontier Correspondent of the “Englishman” says that members of the Bolshevik Mission have been openly told that they are no longer royal guests and they are kept under strong surveillance in Kotwali. Suritz is seeking for excuses to return to Tashkent and223 words
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100 1920-10-12 5 Simla, September 29. —Authentic information has been received from Mesopotamia that the British Column now operating in Diyalah Division recently brought in a party of 12 Turks from Kurrum who were en route to Karbala and Najai as pilgrims. The party had been stripped to the100 words
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Article83 1920-10-12 5 Bombay, October 5. —At an urgent meeting of the Bombay Cotton Brokers’ Association held to-day resolutions were passed (1) Expressing dissatisfaction with the results of the deputation to the secretary to Government; (2) urging business in the newcrop contracts 1920-21 shall be commenced only when decided by83 words
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Article86 1920-10-12 5 Madras, October 5. —The NonGazetted Officer’s Association, Madras, has sent the following telegram to the Government of India and President. Staff Selection Board: Non-Gazetted Officers of Madras are seriously affected by the rules for the selection of staff for the Government of India Secretariat fixing the86 words
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Article98 1920-10-12 5 Calcutta, September 30.—At the Corporation meeting last night the Markets Committee recommended the adoption of the following resolution“ That the Markets Committee regard it as a mat- gl Ve c oncern th at Government should afford facilities for transport of tFade purposeo at expense of su”e«98 words
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Article37 1920-10-12 5 Colombo, October 2.-In view of the depressed state of local industries the question of establishment of the State Bank, is being energetically revived. A Government announcement on the sub ject is expected shortly.37 words
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Article259 1920-10-12 5 FURTHER DETAILS. Allahabad, September 29.—The “Pioneers Cairo Correspondent gives full details of the Egyptein settlement. The settlement, the Correspondent points out, is essentially a compromise of the dedemand of the Egyptian extremists. Their demand for independence, complete and untrammelled, is not satisfied but short of this the259 words
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Article87 1920-10-12 5 Shanghai, Wept. 28. —A grave disaster occurred in the Flower World, a Chinese pleasure establishment on Monday night A fire in the jkinematograph led to a stampede.*’ Bodies were trampled on the staircase. The stampeders resembled wild beasts tearing, clawing, and biting. The fire brigade pluckily87 words
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Advertisement558 1920-10-12 5 GROSSMITH’S, “Golden Still” CggJ Eau de Cologne Fttflll Wonderful freshness, invigorating quality and delightful odour, distinguish this really High-class Eau de Cologne, which is undoubtedly the finest production of its kind. T It is manufactured from the purest ingredients and blended r with the knowledge derived r from nearly one558 words
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Advertisement170 1920-10-12 5 A WORD OF ADVICE. There is perhaps no place in the j world where a person voluntarily takes more risks against his health than in the Tropical East. One can- not avoid doing so on account of the severe climate, dangers of bad water and a hundred other natural causes.170 words
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Advertisement122 1920-10-12 5 PRITCHARD Telephone Telegrams i With Departmentair J PEANCO Connections. J OO.j -L 1 -LA; Q PENAN G» INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS PENANG IPOH. II I DELIVERY EXPECTED IN A FEW DAYS. THE ALL BRITISH 5/6 H. P. ROYAL ENFIELD MOTOR CYCLE COMBINATION FOR SPEED STRENGTH, RELIABILITY COMFORT, 7 raffia.jSSii.Jßj122 words
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Article51 1920-10-12 6 Mclntyre-Thcma.B—At St. George’s Chaich, Penatg, od October 9tb, by the Rev Keppel Garnier, Raymond Francis Mclntyre, Asiatic Petroleum Company, Singapore, third son of Mr Anthony Johnstone Mclntyre, and Beatrice Margaret, only daughter if Mr and Mrs A C Thomas, of Suffolk House,” Ayer Etam Road, Penang. (Singapore papers please51 words
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Article1143 1920-10-12 6 The fall text of the new constication for Ceylon is published in a Ceylon Government Gazette Extraordinary, and ia reproduced in one cf the Colombo uewspapers received to day. The Order in Council corner into operation from the date of publication, and in the ordinary course of events1,143 words
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Article1600 1920-10-12 6 A drop o£ $6 per picul >a tbe price of rice witl.io t"O d»?’- >“ After the Sb»Dgb ft i, is tbe riwlt it Profiteer. rigid measures to discover profiteers who have been attempting to buy up all the stocks in the city, whether old or new,1,600 words
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Article153 1920-10-12 6 (From Our Own Corretpondent) Singapore, October 12 A beautiful morning promises well tor the opening of the Singapore races. The entries all round are good- The scratching are as follow Paddock Purse Principal Boy. Governor’s cup—Empyrean and Peer. Paddock plate—Garibaldi and Sir. Alexander. Singapore plate^—Bush girl and Sol153 words
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Article88 1920-10-12 6 The invitation from the Penang Cricket Club, to Bangkok Royal Sports Club play Rugger here at the week-end when* the Government Holidays occar, viz: 011 the 13th and 15th November, has bee l accepted, and a telegram has been received to the effect that the Bangkok team will88 words
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Advertisement148 1920-10-12 6 I II NORTHERN ASSURANCE I COMPANY, LIMITED. I MOTOR BRANCH. MOTOR CARS. MOTOR OYCLES. Funds Exceed $70,000,000. I Seductions ire allowed if the assured has more than ene Oar lasertd. t Bonus A Liberal Bonus i« allowed Joff I I the Renewal Premium when no I claim has been made.148 words
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Advertisement10 1920-10-12 6 E. 0. PENANG. RAFFLES, SINGAPORE. STRAND. RANGOON. SARKIES BROTHERS, PROPRIETORS.10 words
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Miscellaneous37 1920-10-12 6 THE TIDES. The following are the (idea for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Time i High Water. Low Water To-dat. 12.18 am. 6.44 a.m. 12.30 p.m. 6.52 p.m. To-morrow. 12.48 a.m. 7.18 a.m. 1.03 p.m. 7.23 p.m.37 words
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Obituary12 1920-10-12 6 DEATH. w Jones, —At Penang, John Jones. Tronoh Mines, Ipob, aged 54,12 words
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Article440 1920-10-12 7 VISCOUNT GREY’S VIEWS. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, Oc.ober 7. V'isoounb Grey, in a farther communication in the Westminster Gazette,” replies to Mr Asquith’s statement, suggesting naval pow rs. He eays Mr Asquith proposes to give to Ireland only the same on paper as tfacae conceded to other Dominions, and to[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 440 words
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Article290 1920-10-12 7 a speech in wales. London, October 8. Mr Lloyd George addressed between four and five thousand people at Llandudno ou the occasion of tne annua! meeting of the Welsh National Liberal Council, The Premier w <s given a magnificent ieception. The Coalition. In the course of a long290 words
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Article36 1920-10-12 7 Milan, October 8. Owing to the non-fulfilment of the Rome agreement, a lightning strike broke out in tue electricity works. The workmen occupied the factories, The tram, lighting and water services are interrupted.36 words
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Article67 1920-10-12 7 COALITION RETAINS SEAT. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, October 8. The Ilford by-election resulted Wise (Coalition Unionist) 15,612 King (Labour) 6,577 Thompson (Liberal) 6,515 Majority 9,035 Mr King, the Labour candidate, is the ex-Liberal M P for Somerset North. The result at the last general election was as follows: Sir[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 67 words
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Article211 1920-10-12 7 FOR TRANS-ATLANTIC TRAFFIC. London, October 8, It is reliably stated, following the visit of the President of the Zeppeliu Com pany to New York, that the financing of a Europe to America airship service is assored, The first two specially built com mercial Z •ppelios will be ready211 words
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Article84 1920-10-12 7 Panama, October 7. Eight American submarine chasers are patrolling the Carribean Sea in order to facilitate an attempt by Commander Herbster and three other officers of the American Navy to fly two seaplanes from Panama to Kingston (Jamaica). An American Army officer, Lieutenant Austin, is also attempting a84 words
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Article49 1920-10-12 7 Par's, October 8. Official confirmation concerning the reported direct Franco-German negotiations as regards reparations is not yet forthcoming. An official communiqud declares that for the moment direct negotiations are confined to technical questions as regards exports and imports, and none respecting reparations is at present envisaged.49 words
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Article33 1920-10-12 7 London, October 8 The Times Toronto correspondent says Canada has never had a better year agriculturally The wheat yield is estimated at 289,000,000 bushels, compared with 193,000,000 bushels last year.33 words
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Article54 1920-10-12 7 Norfolk (Virginia), October 6. A delegation to the tercentenary celebration of the Pilgrim Fathers visited James* town Island, the tcece of the first British Settlement in America, and participated in opening cermonies, including the erection of a cross, as was done by the first settlers, a parade54 words
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Article36 1920-10-12 7 LOAN FROM U. S. BANKERS. New York, October 7. San Salvador has negotiated a loan of $20,000,000 with United States Bankers, for the construction of a railway from the Atlantic Coast to Lake Nicaragua.36 words
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Article32 1920-10-12 7 New York, October 8. The offici »1 census of the population of the United States shows shows 105,500,000, an increase of over 14 per cent, compared with the last census.32 words
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Article254 1920-10-12 7 EARL CURZON’S NOTE. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Lindon, October 8. The text of Earl Curzon’* Note to the Soviet, mentioned on October 6, is now published. The Note, which is dated October 1, points out that the Soviet has flagrantly violated the conditions under which Britain is prepared to resume[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 254 words
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Article45 1920-10-12 7 WRANGEL’S SUCCESS. London, October 8, General Wrangel, in a communique, reports the rout of two Bohsbevik infantry and one cavalry divisions, and claims a thousand prisoners. In the direction of Sinelnikovo, two-thousand prisoners, four traius, three guns and many machine guns were taken.45 words
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Article101 1920-10-12 7 PROVISIONAL FRONTIER. Warsaw, October 8. In agreement with Poland, the Lithuania Commission appointed by the League of Nations has fixed a provisional frontier stretching from the German frontier to the confluence of the Ignorka and Niemen, and along the Niemen as far as Uchis, south of Mereth.101 words
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Article155 1920-10-12 7 ITALIAN LABOUR’S REPORT. Milan, October 8. The report of the Italian Labour Mission to Russia is an impressive and significant document, coming from men originally pro-revolutionists. It severely criticises the Bolshevik regime and declares the peasants noay be better off simply becau e Bolshevism in the countryside has155 words
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Article33 1920-10-12 7 WHITES OCCUPY TOMSK. Stockholm, October 9. It is reported according to the Petrograd Isvestia that Tomsk was occupied by anti-Soviet peasants, led by White officers. Several red Commissaries were captured or killed,33 words
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Article49 1920-10-12 7 23 DEATHS IN ITALY. Venice, October 7. A serious railway accident, involving the death of at least 23 passengers, and a number severely injured, occurred on a bridge spanning a lagoon, when a train from Venice tn r»n into the rear of a train proceeding to Milan.49 words
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Article313 1920-10-12 7 THE LEAGUE ISbUE. [Reuter’s Telegrams.) New York, Oct>. be< 6. The Presidenual campaign is now approaching a climax, Both candidates leave their respective headquarters, Dayton and Marion, to-day, on extensive speechmaking tours. Senator, Harding will cover the Middle West and Governor Cox the more southerly States, Governor[Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 313 words
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Article166 1920-10-12 7 Marion, September 15—Replying to Governor Cox's Senate oligarchy” charge, Senator Harding declared that the Californians had no complaints as to the exercise of Congressional power, except those who wanted a perpetual aristocracy and personal government. Governor Stephens, of California, alter a long conference with Senator Harding166 words
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Article108 1920-10-12 7 REMARKABLE NIGHT LANDING. Mineola, October 8, American and British aviation experts witnessed a striking night demonstration by a civilian airman, Mr Collins, with an alleged fireproof aeroplane, with a patented devics permitting safe night landings. Prior to the ascent, the aeroplane was treated with a fireproof substance and108 words
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Article24 1920-10-12 7 New York, October 8. An involuntary bankruptcy petition has been filed against the Victors Fox Company and thirteen allied subsidiary organisations.24 words
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Article41 1920-10-12 7 .-—Havas. Paris, October 9.—Express and goods trains collided in the outskirts of Paris, Thirty persons were killed, and 100 injured.—Havas Two Accidents, Paris, October 9.—Two railway accidents near Paris resulted in some forty dead and 100 injured..-—Havas. - 41 words
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Article37 1920-10-12 7 —Havas. Paris, October 9.—\ message says Syria’s railway trxffij is again normal. The Hauran district is now completely pacified. The Moslem notabilities are heartily cooperating with the French authorities The sdu<.tioa in Cilicia is steadily improving—Havas. - 37 words
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Article178 1920-10-12 7 SIR AUCKLAND GEDDES AND AMERICA. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] New York, October 7. Sir Auckland Geddes, in a spe ah at dinner given by the Uni’ed States Chamber of Commerce to representatives of British Chambers of Commerce, declared that adequate world trade development by Britain and the United States required[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 178 words
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431 1920-10-12 7 London, September 27th A new political turmoil has arisen in the United States over the application of the Jones Merchant Marine Act, It is au extraordinary law designed to foster American shipping by granting to goods carried in American bottoms preferential import duties and railway431 words
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Article76 1920-10-12 7 LARGE INCREASE IN EXPORTS. London, October 8. The Board of Trade returns for September record another notable increase in exports, and the lowest total of imports since last November. The exports total £117,500,000 an increase of £51,000,000, compared with September 1919, The im ports are £152,500,000, an76 words
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Article35 1920-10-12 7 London, October 8. The Times’ says the prospectus is being issued of a new British Loan, nominally £15,000,000 3 per cent local loans stock, issued at 50, for housing and other purposes.35 words
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Article139 1920-10-12 7 THE RESTRICTION PROPOSALS, [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, October 8. The Coutcil of the Rubber Growers* Association state that they cannot present foreshadow how long it may be advisable to lestrict the output, bet the words this assent will not be binding beyond December 31st, 1921 are helijg added to[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 139 words
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Article259 1920-10-12 7 In a wire to the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, is the following Rapid decline rubber to very near average costs production has been receiving close attention of Council, (R G.A.) Whereas at the end (of) last year rubber goods manufacturers of United States who take259 words
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Article139 1920-10-12 7 FOUR REPORTS ADOPTED. Brussels, October 8. The reports of feur Committees of the International Financial Conference, dealing with international trade, international credits, currency and exchange, and public finance, were presented to the Conference, which adopted them unanimously, The reports overlap considerably, bub the most important that of currency139 words
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Article94 1920-10-12 7 LADY KILLED AT BRUSSELS, Brussels, October 8. A shocking street accident occurred here. Two Englishwomen, the wives of delegates attending the International Financ’U Conference, were knocked down by a a )tor car, furiously driven, while their husbands were attending an official reception. One was killed outright and the94 words
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Article64 1920-10-12 7 CONFERENCE AT WASHINGTON. Washington, October 9. Sir Auckland Geddes and Sir Charles Addis, London Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, met Mr Davis, Under Secretary of the State Department ou October 8 for a which it is understood was arranged with a view to hastening steps to64 words
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Article247 1920-10-12 8 The summary of the crop report for the week ended the 25th September, 1920, states; During the week, light to m iderate showers were general throughout Lower Burma and also in Upper Barms, except in Minbu Magwe, Myitkyina and Katha districts which received no rain, The deficiency247 words
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Article142 1920-10-12 8 London, September 29.—The Indian Tea Association in London haa circularised members stating that replies have been received showing that approximately eight 80 per of London controlled concerns are prepared to agree to restriction of the crop subject to general support. A meeting of the General Committee142 words
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Article244 1920-10-12 8 Calcutta Papzk’s Protest. Calcutta, October 1—“ New Empire" thia evening says:—“We consider it deplorable that the Government of India should have agreed to release four lakhs of tons of wheat for export from Karachi before the end of March next year. This export is con. tiugent on244 words
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Article261 1920-10-12 8 Cetlon Control Not Removed. In view of a letter which appeared in a morning paper from a correspondent at Ambalangoda to the effect that rice of better quality had been purchased by local merchants at Rs 35 per bag. and was being sold at prices varying261 words
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Advertisement296 1920-10-12 8 Williams Holder Top Shaving Stick One trial of Williams’ Holder Top Shaving Stick K W z will prove to you how quick ft and with what little effort you can get that deep, rich, qa® lasting Williams lather. The Holder Top feature is an added convenience. It serves as the296 words
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Advertisement209 1920-10-12 8 TO CURE SUMMER HEADACHES use Pinkettes'; they are the natural remedy for this trouble because they dispel its causes —constipation, liver disorder, biliousness, fermentation in the stomach. Equally suitable for Women as for men, Pinkettes are also particularly helpful to the aged, being so mild in action yet so efficient209 words
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Advertisement281 1920-10-12 8 MALTHOID. ALTHOI D' I* a for all kinds of Permanent and Temporary Buildings, Railway Carriages, Boat Decks etc M THOID.- I s a Floor Covering for Hospital Floors and Bathroom Floors. It is Vermin Proof and insect Proof and will last longer than Linoleum used as a Gutter Lining. Used281 words
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Article240 1920-10-12 9 To-Day’s Drparturbs. xloobusßen for Singapore. Trang for Deli. Uan Choo for Palaa Langkawi, Betnl atU Perlie. Tamba Maru for Colombo, Dhanaahkod', Suez Port) Said, Maraeillea and London. Kedah for Dindinga and Sitiawan. Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Sappho for Teluk Anson. Vogt land for Port Swettenham, Singapore,240 words
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413 1920-10-12 9 Amount previously acknowledged $11,587.65, Pei' Sooi Eng Club. Choy Weng Thoon $2O, Cheah Soo Nyan $2O, Khoo Soo Hong $l5, Cheah Keng Guan $l5, Khoo Kheng Syn $lO, Tan Chye Thuan $lO, Chew Hock Cheong $5, Khoo Kok Cheng $5, Khoo 800 Gark $5,413 words
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Article285 1920-10-12 9 The Report of the Directors of Malayan Colleries, Ld., for the year ended 30th June, 1920, states that the Company has now duly signed but not yet received delivery of titles to all its property. The total area is 8,961 acres, 2 roods, 26 poles, against an285 words
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Article52 1920-10-12 9 Following is a copy of a cable received by the Rubber Growers’ Association, London, dated October 5: —Referring tn our telegram of September 23, please add following words to form of assent: This absent is not to be binding upon beyond December 31, 1921. Advise everyone as before,52 words
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Article469 1920-10-12 9 .—“TO. Dbvelopment of *Brade with thk Straits. In the Western Australian Legislative Assembly on September 15, Mr Angelo moved That in the opinion of this House in view of the necessity for the encouragement of production for the provision of adequate markets for the results of such produce,.—“TO. - 469 words
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Article45 1920-10-12 9 Tin was quoted in London yesterday at £264 spot, and £269 three months,on Oct Bth, £266 and £270 10s. To-day’s quotation for refined tin io Pfnang was $132.25 per picul, buyers, no sellets; tin ore $l3l, raw tin $l3l per pical, business done.45 words
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Article24 1920-10-12 9 Tronoh Mines,Ltd., September, 1,648 piculs. Tongkab Harbour Tin Dredging Co, N L from 3rd to 9tb October, being one week 20 tons.24 words
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Article33 1920-10-12 9 The following were the rubber quotations in London on the llth October: Plantation Ist latex crepe Is s|d Smoked Sheet Is 2|d Market quiet. [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]33 words
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Article181 1920-10-12 9 Penano. October 12, 1929 SP. Tapioca $7.75 sales M. P. Tapioca $9.50 sellers Cold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. b oz) sellers. Black Pepper $35 sellers. White Pepper nominal Trang Pepper nominal Mace Pickings $5O sellers Cloves $llO nominal Nutmegs average of $5O sellers. {No. 1181 words
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Article270 1920-10-12 9 PENANG. OCTOBER 12, 1920. BEEF— CtR; Soup per catty 40 Roast do 60 Steaks do 60 Stew or Curry Meat do curry 40 40 Rump Steak do 60 Ox Tail each 60—70 do Tongue do 80 do Feet do Heart per eatty 50 Liver do 80 Fillet of270 words
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Article61 1920-10-12 9 DeepatvLed from Penang Delivered in Augn t Ma»l Lindor. 28th August By P& O 2nd October September Mail 4th September By B I 2nd 8 b By B I 7 b AUSTRALIAN CORRESPONDENCE. Corresf oudence from Audraiia is due to arrive by the nig'it txpres-i and61 words
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Article1007 1920-10-12 9 KENNEDY CO.’S SHARE LIST. NAMES. I j |J i J__3_ JI RUBBER (Dollar.) c Allenby Rubber Co. Ltd. 75c 80c Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 2.90 Amalgamated Malay Estates 3.50 3.75 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 22.03: 22.50 Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates 1.201 1.30 Ayer Molek Rubber Co. 290 Ayer Panas Rubber1,007 words
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Advertisement12 1920-10-12 9 NOTICE Reference »d vet lianieot N>. 392, re» Competent Clerk. Sitnatiou filled12 words
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Advertisement350 1920-10-12 9 j UNI is assured IF you install a I DELCO-LICHT PLANT D supplied in a sizes. S (a) 3/4 Kilowatt, 32 volts, will light 35-20 Candle S Power Lamps. B (b) 3 Kilowatt, HO volts, will light IsO*2B q Candle Power Lamps. ig Both plants supplied with BATTERY ensuring a350 words
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Article411 1920-10-12 10 Among the residents in this country there must be quite a Urge Dumber of those peop’e interested in the English language whom the Society for Pure English is meant to unite. Its idea is to bring into contact thore people who bave some sense of411 words
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Article447 1920-10-12 10 Progress of Scheme. The trace of the motor road from the Gap is 5| miles long and con for the whole of the earthwork for tbe road have been let The first mile of earthwoik is practically complete, and a further half mile is well in hand. All447 words
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Advertisement433 1920-10-12 10 f 11-9 BEAN (1) The Leader of its Class. MV fl (g) W «HtoT? WiH ■> iimP X M L> T dfe JL 'THE 11*9 Bean is built on very robust lines to fhto Z|»tt #Wn i long and faithful service to its owner even under the \W/ It >jf433 words
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Advertisement304 1920-10-12 10 M ICH ELl\ TYRES 1 X. I if 1 I L mm»—». 1 J r a I 1 x A\\ II /Ar > T T Have the Best of Tubes in the Best of Covers. List ot Stockists. PenHiigChin Kooi Co., Cycle Carriage Co., George Town Motor Garage. Paric Buntarßan304 words
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Advertisement693 1920-10-12 11 INSURANCE. ft LONDON ASSURANCE COBrOBAVIQN. B K kl I ICH I Vh« undersigned aa agent* for the Corp®» H A K Oft HAND a yja iw|ijw ■< I For apply to— B dßu dIL B PATERSON, SIMONS t OQ, LWD., B B jviomi Cases, (Incorporated in Inglaad). B IF Kt693 words
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Advertisement1443 1920-10-12 12 a—— ——w^—i—1———■■— xr: MAIL JTtAMSHIP Company. 3 M e REGULAR monthly transpacific service. lTfc Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu and San Francisco. W y j s s VENEZUELA From Hongkong Jbout Ist Dec IWO A 13 T 89 ECUADOR From Hongkong abou. <** W and every 28 days thereafter. d1,443 words
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Advertisement678 1920-10-12 12 THE BEN LINE°r STEAMERS Ltd LEITH. OUTWARD SAILINGS. HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Coast cargo booked at carrent rat»» on date of sailing of steamer?. For fall particulars as regards space available and freight. Apply to Sandilands, Buttery Co., Agents. BANKS •MARTIRIB RANK OF IRBIA. AUSTRALIA ANB BHIItA, (iMWporated il lulwd B°y*l Paid678 words
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Advertisement292 1920-10-12 12 SIAM COMMERCIAL BAlhr LIMITED, BANGKOK, (Incorporated by Royal Charter. BRANCH AT TUNG SONG .f (Junction Royal Siamese Stat» Rgii. Southern Line.) S Capital—Ticals 3,300.000. Reserves—Ticals 1,810,000, Agents in Penang The Netherlands Trading Society Agents in Singapore: The Jnternationa! Banking Corpora The Netherlands Trading Society Every description of Banking and gp292 words
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