Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 March 1921
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1921-03-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 63. VOL. LXXIX. FRIDAY. 18th MARCH, 1921. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement486 1921-03-18 1 I Obtainable everywhere wholesale from I r*( mL fcZQwJlf -9 < I: I >. ex I Ong Sam Leong Co Penang. nnan uu a «h» p. n «innnnnn .jciliul un I bWSiiMW! Ir! “Crawford’s” I I PBfc PR VW®E|| i n SPECIAL LIQUEUR. I 7> T -1 I A High-class486 words
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Advertisement19 1921-03-18 1 > THE BEST CAR iH TOWN htevd-V I sola Menu S.S. F M.S* Ong Sam Leong 00. P dM M19 words
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Article529 1921-03-18 2 WHY “STYMIE”? As the high policy of the Stymie is being debated a glance may be taken here at the meaning of the word. It seems to have been surrounded witji quite unnecessary dubieity. Mr. James Cunningham, who with some “Royal and Ancient” sanction traced golf529 words
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Article174 1921-03-18 2 —“T.O.M.” Report has it that Government has “got a move on” in connection with the harnessing of the Perak River to supply electric power “from Prai to Tanjong Malim,” and that four hydroelectric engineers have already sailed from Home for the F.M.S. This news, if true,—“T.O.M.” - 174 words
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Article86 1921-03-18 2 The Ministry of Health has issued its first report on an intensive study of the influenza scourge. It states the cause of the pandemic is still an unsolved pro blem, and the immediate outlook does not inspire confidence. Until a universal im provement in the standard of comfort and86 words
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Advertisement1283 1921-03-18 2 POSITIONS VACANT. I J>j nan g QOZette Head Binder wan,ed. Good salab le TREATY OF PEACE. RATES OF CASUAL capable man. Apply to the W orks <c> Manager, Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd. ADVERTISEI\/lENTS, BRITISH CLAIMANTS are notified Advertisement Clerk Man ed Expe- I j ie period within which claims SALE,1,283 words
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Advertisement166 1921-03-18 2 I Australian Cheddar Cheese Gruyere Cheese HAMS BACON I “Pineapple” Brand DRIPPING Our own make from best Australian Beef Fats. < 1 Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements). 1 PENANG. i ■cziMiaMaMaMizjMczißiEziQg S VINCENT Co., Ltd., j PENANG. Q READY STOCKS. Q Metrolacs Acetic Acid 99%166 words
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Article1303 1921-03-18 3 DXNGEROUS INFLUENCES AT WORK. Peshawar, February 28,—-In addressing a I rovii ci* l Darbar held on 28tb February, Sir Hamilton G ant, in tbe comse of his speeh, said: The future peace of the frontier, depen is greatly on cur relations with Afg> aniitan. As you are1,303 words
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292 1921-03-18 3 The Royal Colonial Institute in London includes in its activities the collection and dissemination of specialised information concerning tbe Trade and industry of the British Empire, in pu r suauce of one of its principal objects—*o foster and stimulate inter-imperial trade. With292 words
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Article268 1921-03-18 3 There are not many who did not ses and enjoy tbe Warwick Comedy Company when that clever combination of artistes were here a few months ago, and it will be pleasant reading for them that we are to have a return season next week, Since tbe268 words
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Advertisement65 1921-03-18 3 PRITCHARD Telephone f Telegrams: Connections. C-/C3. L/ ID. PENANG. (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS) PENANG IPOH. Drapery Department is offering its complete stock of Evening Gowns, After=noon Frocks, Voile Dresses, Costumes, Coat Frocks, Millinery and Blouses AT HALF-PRICE FOR THREE DAYS ONLY Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The remainder of our65 words
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Advertisement78 1921-03-18 3 GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.” ri/iaimmc detachable rowboat motors if I LMew lllwß Converts Dinghies, Tenders, Cutters and kow wGb L j nto DEBENDAIJLE power boats that give a great deal of enjoyment and utility at minimum expense. Special method of balancing gives the lu est model78 words
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Miscellaneous244 1921-03-18 3 TOWN HALL, PENANG. Opening '(a burs day, I7tfi Marefi. >•♦»< THE FAMOUS H.B. WARING COY., OF WELL-KNOWN LONDON ARTISTES. THE MOST TALKED OF COMPANY THAT HAS EVER TOURED IN THE EAST (TO-NIGHT) FRIDAY 18TH. ANN Jeannette Sherwin as Ann. Supper and Dance at E. O. Hotel following to-night’s performance till244 words
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Article477 1921-03-18 4 ARRIVAL IN SINGAPORE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore March 18. The I’niwn Prince of Japan arrived by the cruiser “KatoiT’ this morning. The Governor went aboard on the arrival of the vessel and officially welcomed His Imjierial Highness. The official landing will take place to-morrow. A477 words
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Article253 1921-03-18 4 Tokio. March 3. —The citizens of the capital were astir early this morning to bid farewell to the Crown Prime Kanin and his suite. School-children, troops and people massed along the lieflagged streets through which the procession made its way from the Takanawa Palace to the253 words
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Article133 1921-03-18 4 THE RE DC CT lON IN PENANGM bile the reductions in. freight charges in Penang are not so marked a s many people seen to imagine they are nevertheless appreciable, and there is every likelihood that further reductions will take place in the near future. The following table133 words
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Article510 1921-03-18 4 —Ex. TO ENGLAND AND AMERICA, AND FROM SOUTH AFRICA. Mr. James Lochore, the Chairman of the Colombo Chamber of Commerce, at th e annual general meeting of the Chamber referred to the fact that, an appeal had been addressed to the Homeward Conference for a still further—Ex. - 510 words
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Article28 1921-03-18 4 (From our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Match 18. Ihe initiation of the two sons of the Sultan of Johore to Lodge Royal. Johore took place on Saturday.28 words
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Article73 1921-03-18 4 Monday 21st March. Championship.—A. K. A. B. Terrell v. R. N. Hamilton. 1 uesdav 22nd March. Single Handicap Class “A Final —30.4 W. H. Threlfall v. 30 R N. Hamilton. Wednesday 23rd March. Championship Pairs Final- R. N. Hamilton and A. K. A. B. Terrell v. E.73 words
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Article900 1921-03-18 4 CRIME, VICE AND CORRUPTION. An occasional correspondent, of "The Melbourne Age.” in a letter from San Francisco, dated 23rd December, paints an ugly picture of present day conditions in America, and particularly the conditions existing in the State of California, which, through its close proximity to900 words
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Article30 1921-03-18 4 Boise, Idaho, February 24.—The State Senate has passed, by 30 votes to 12, a ill prohibiting the sale and importation of cigarettes or cigarette papers.—U S Navy Radio.30 words
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Article664 1921-03-18 4 London, February 3. —Naturally the theme of discussion in almost' every club and other place where men congregrate in London has been the Reparation terms demanded of Germany by the Allies’ Supreme Council at their meeting in Paris tihis week, and for the first time the van quished664 words
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Article235 1921-03-18 4 Not many people could form any clear idea of the size of a gold “nuggel” of the value of £11,300,000,000, t he total of the indemnity which Germany is to pay over a period of 42 years. At the present price of gold, a cubic foot of235 words
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Article559 1921-03-18 4 DISCUSSION IN MADRAS COl Xt H At a meeting of the Legislative bly, Mr. Maricair moved (hat ’he pow ,p of issuing licences for the export of from India to Ceylon and the Straits Settlements be kept in the hands of l l( local Governments,559 words
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Article311 1921-03-18 4 1 The Final General Memorandum on the rice crop of 1920-21 stWtes: This memorandum is based on reports received from provinces which contain 99 per cent of the total area under rice in British India (including Burma). The statistics of acreage, outturn, etc., refer to all crops311 words
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Advertisement637 1921-03-18 4 new advertisements. MISCELLANEOUS. European wants bungalow from Ist April. 1921, or willing 3o rent part of bungalow, furnished or unfurnished. Apply Box No. 71. c/o Pinang Gazette. TO LET. Furnished Compound House on sea front, Butterworth, early in April- Apply Box No. 72 c/o Pinang Gazette. Newly-built Bungalow, No. 23,637 words
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Article635 1921-03-18 5 I I'R'l HER TROUBLE REPORTED. Lahore, March 7.—A communique slates:- omplaints continue to Im* received of excesses committed by bad characters in villages in 1 tie neighbourhood of Nahkana Sahib. It is stated that crops are 'being appropriated and that men have been seized and maltreated, and635 words
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Article123 1921-03-18 5 A Burma Press “communique says: With th»* object of assertain the number of fire-arms from time to time export»*»! from Burma anil making th»' licensing authorities to maintain a heck on th»' nunilier of arms actually remaining in their jurisdiction, it has been decided that all intending123 words
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Article229 1921-03-18 5 Delhi. March 10.—A “communique says The Mahsuds have continued their guerilla warfart* tactics with unabated energy during th»* past w»*»'k.. A party of road protection troops from Khirizi was ambushed in the Hinnis I'angi, about two miles S. E. of Jandola on 4th March. One Indian officer229 words
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Article175 1921-03-18 5 al< utta. March 10.— Fh»* final balance sheet of the Bank of Bengal showing its ojieration till the 26th ultimo says: It is notified that after transferring Rs. 2a,00.000 from sfM'cial reserv»* for depreciation of investments to writing- down banks holding of 4 per «-ent. conversion loan175 words
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Article117 1921-03-18 5 Ihe following figures are interesting as illustrating once moi»' the insatiable hunger of India for gold. In 1919 th»* world's production of gold was £75,200,000. Of this China took £13.500.00(1; industry £22,000.000 ami India absorl»e«l £*27.700,000 during the oHicial year ending Mai'h 31st 1920. leaving only117 words
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Article104 1921-03-18 5 Calcutta, March 9.—About four thousand employees of th»* Northbrook jut»* mill. ChanqxL'ny. art* idle as a result of the action of some five hundre»l spinners who on Monday while work was in full swing- suddenly dow n<*d t»»ols. Ihe work of the mill being dislo» at»*»!104 words
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Article66 1921-03-18 5 Calcuttii. March 9.—At to-day's meeting of the Cali-utta Cori»oration the »-ommis.sioners apjointed Rai Churn (’bunder halt»*rj»'»* Bahadur, vice chairman, to a»-t as a deputy chairman «luring th»* absence of Mr. 11. C. Shirk. This is th»' first time sin»»* th»* creation of.the post of deputy chairman that an66 words
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Article84 1921-03-18 5 Delhi. March B.—A “communique" states in view of th»* fall in the rupeesterling exchange th»* Government »»f India have decided to increase the charge on foreign telegrams to Eunqs* from Rs. 1-2-0 to Rs. 1-4-0 a word. Cable rates to all other countries in t»*le.graph communication with84 words
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Article98 1921-03-18 5 Bombay, March B.—'Fh»* persistent heavy decline in cotton during the past fortnight has hit the bazaar speculators who have Im*»mi continuously buying on a fallen market, hardest and when Broach closed at 258 on Saturday feais were generally expresse»! that to-day’s settlement would result in a numl>er98 words
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Article87 1921-03-18 5 Madras, Man h 9.—The “Daily Express’ which publishes its first issue to-day under the editorship of Mr. R. W. Broke formerly Editor of the “Madras limes,” ami which is controlled by a combined British and Indian Board of Directors includes aims to secure th»* sweetening of public life87 words
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Article44 1921-03-18 5 Bombay, March 10.—The Government of Bombay have appointed a committ»*»* with th»* a»lvocate-general a> chairman to examine the position with regard to th»* racing organisation known as bucket shops ami racing clubs ami to advis»* means of checking their activities.44 words
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Article84 1921-03-18 5 London. March B. Ihe Farrow’s bank case was resum»*»! to-day. Sir Gilbert Garnsey. w ho has l>een appointe»l spe<-ial manager of the bank, in place of Sir Law rem-»* Halsev, whose health has broken, down, gave 'idenco that th»* net trading losses of the bank totall»*»! £1.114.(MX)84 words
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Article75 1921-03-18 5 London. March B. In th»* House of Commons replying to Mr. Myers. Mr. Harmsworth stat<*d that li»* hat! no information that th»* Turkish Government before the war had grant»*»! to the Americans a concession for the construction of twelve humlretl miles of railway through Asia75 words
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Article247 1921-03-18 5 I notice writes Box wallah in the “Rangoon 1 imes that gambling in exchange is setting in once more, ami 1 know of one «•onsiderabie «leal that was put through the other day when ex< hauge dropped below Is. 3<l. Ihe following day th»* rate was well above247 words
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Article134 1921-03-18 5 There is a scarcity of Java sugar in the Colombo market, with the result that there lias l»een a big jump in Hie j>ri«e of this «-ommo<liiy. Last week a bag of two w ts. was soLl for Rs 72 while yester»lay th»* price had risen to134 words
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Advertisement90 1921-03-18 5 R. YOUNG Co., Ltd., g and Singapore. I Qivil Engineers Qontraetors. I for:- Stotfiert and Concrete fixers Wand or “Power) I ffiloek Maefjines. Importers of^-'RoUed. Steel joists, jungles f ‘(sees, ffiars and otijer building Materials. of :-Qement Roofing Xailes, B Mosaic 3loor ’(siles, Concrete g g slass Joined Coagulating ‘(sanks,90 words
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Article39 1921-03-18 6 Baker. —On March 15, 1921, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr and M»a A D Baker, a son. O’Farrell.—At Sister Stevens’ residence, Koala Lunnpar, on 16th March 1921. to Doctor and Mrs O’Farrell of Bahau. a daughter*39 words
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Article34 1921-03-18 6 Adams-Heim—At Bombay, cn March 14, Capt. Hugh Robert Adam?, 72nd Punjabis, eldest non of Col. Sir Arthur R. Adams to Elizabeth Dorothy (Ella) elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Heim of Penang.34 words
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Article1390 1921-03-18 6 Ou r Indian exchanges are full of reports of and references to the financial statwnen’ rrcen’lv presented to the Indian Legislative Assembly at Delhi by the Finance mem ber, 1 he Hon Mr W M Hailey. The matter of the Indian budget his mure than an academic1,390 words
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Article1095 1921-03-18 6 The method of recovery of German reparations appears to have Those met with some critic sm, Reparations. even in quarters where the total arrived at and the period over which payment will run, have been accepted as jnst. The Times contention that the scheme for applying par’1,095 words
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Article154 1921-03-18 6 Forgkd Currency Notrs. Yacoob Noordin Hakim, aq, Indian •■raveller, appeared before Mr A C Baker in the Second Court, Penang, to dav, oq the cha-ge of being in possesion of ten forged $5 Straits Settlements currency notes. It appears that accused was a pa senger by train with154 words
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494 1921-03-18 6 A meeting of the Singapore Rent Assessment Board was held in the board room of the Municipalirv With regard to an application by Mr Ho Yam Peng, to eject the tenants of houses 15, 17 and 18, Hillstreet, the Board granted lea»’ < to494 words
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Advertisement136 1921-03-18 6 I GREYS CIGARETTES I I W™e I I r I I s, tK cutvirgiN 1 I h, c° H I r Aj Oq OQAPKIN J KI M UONDO- Bl |M ’Mti UN,TtO Bl I Obtainable from GUAN KEE CO. I SOLE IMPORTERS: I I BEHR CO, PENANG. I “Carnation” Brand136 words
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Advertisement15 1921-03-18 6 SUPPER DANCE AT THE “E. O.” To-night aft or tho Performances at the Town Hall.15 words
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Miscellaneous32 1921-03-18 6 THF TIOEfi. High Water Low Water To-day 6.32 a m, 12 16 s.m 7.23 p.m. 12. 3 p.m To-morrow. 9 11 a.in. 2 48 a.tn, 9 14 p.tu. 3. 2 p id.32 words
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Obituary24 1921-03-18 6 DEATH. Rodyk—At Singapore, this morning, 18th March, Ethe 1 fourth daughter of the late Mr James Rodyk and Mrs M L Rodyk (Velge)—Dearly loved.24 words
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Article62 1921-03-18 7 THE KRONSTADT OUTBREAK. [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, March 15. The Bolshevik censorship concerning the Kronstadt oatbreak is of the strictest nature. It appears however that the rebels, while still unsubdued, are gravely short and food and probably the Soviet will be able to outstarve them if the Reda remain[Reuter's Telegrams.] - 62 words
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Article89 1921-03-18 7 PLEBISCITE DISORDERS. London, March 15. The plebi“ci*e in Upper Silesia cpens on the 20th Match. Apprehensions in Paris that Gel man reactionaries would profit by the occasion to stir op disorders are already justified by a telegram to Berlin from Koenigshutte that a Captain of the German plebiscite89 words
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Article22 1921-03-18 7 PASSES SECOND READING Loudon, March 15. In the Hoa*e of Commons the Reparations Recovery Bill passed the second reading.22 words
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Article95 1921-03-18 7 ACTION OF AMERICA. Washington, March 15. Mr. Hughes the Secretary of State has sent a note to Panama announcing that the old arbitration award made by Chief Jus'ice White in regard to the Panama, Costa Rica boundary must be put into eflect in its entirety. Diplomats95 words
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Article31 1921-03-18 7 NAVY REPORT DENIED. Washington, March 15. The navy report referred to by Mr Denby yesterday, as to the concentration of a huge American fleet in the Pacfic, is officially denied.31 words
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Article23 1921-03-18 7 ARGENTINE CHALLENGE New Y-»rk, March 15. Argentine ha’ challenged for the Davis Cun. The entries close to-day. Twelve have been recived.23 words
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Article52 1921-03-18 7 M. C. C. V. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. London, March 15. Marylebone C. C. defeated South Australia by an innings and 63 runs South Australia, first innings. 195 Fender took seven wickets for sever five. Marylebone made 627, Rhodes 210 Bussell 201 Douglas 106 (unfinished). South Australia second innings 369 Bundell52 words
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Article49 1921-03-18 7 —Vale. WORKING CLASS WELCOME. Paris, March 15. M. Millerand completed his visit to Lyons fair and also a visit to the industrial district, where the working population gave him a very hearty welcome. The president i* to proceed to-morrow on a -journey to Vsletce and Avignon.—Vale. - 49 words
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Article101 1921-03-18 7 Damaged asses-ed 8 Lakhs' Calcutta. March s—An »xttnsive fire occured in tht Daltousie Jute Mill at. Champdeno, near Sriampur. It originated in the Jute stock in <he mill compound, containing ptveisl th» o tale-, and despite the i Sorts of the mill's staff snd others, the flames,101 words
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Article306 1921-03-18 7 DEBATE IN COMMONS. London, March 2.—The attack on Government, which has been in preparation or some days, was made in the House of Commons yesterday when Captain Redmond moved the adjournment in order to discuss the resignation of General Crozier, formerly commanding the Black and Tans, who306 words
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Article38 1921-03-18 7 London, Morch 3. The quariedv meeting of the United Grand Lodge of Freemasons approved the Grar d Lodge officers’ refusal to recognise what were regarded as clandestine lodges, where Women were admitted as members.38 words
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280 1921-03-18 7 Political Idealism London, February 27.—A large gathering of Indian students this evening cordially welcomed Lord Reading at the Indian students’ hostel of the Y. M. C A. The Principal gave a lec’ure on Political Ideali-m,” after which, io response to the students’ call- Lord Reading280 words
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Article220 1921-03-18 7 ML.” EXCITING INCIDENT AT KUALA LUMPUR. Great rxcitmrnt. prevailed at the Central Police Station, Koala Lumper, on Tuesday evening, when nearly every policeman on and <fi duty turned out wuh revolvers and rifles to assist in repulsing a raid on tie station, The intrepid visitor wa-—“ ML.” - 220 words
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Article871 1921-03-18 7 H. B WARING COMPANY AT THE TOWN HALL. Local theatre-goers, if the term is permissible in a town where ic loses the usual significance attached to it at home, would be fully justified in regarding the visit to Penang of Mr H. B. Waring’s very capable, and871 words
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Article396 1921-03-18 7 Mr R T Reid returned from Singapore this morning by the Ipoh. Mr Charlton Maxwell, Director of Supply and Transport, is on a visit to Penang. He is returning to Singapore early next week. Sir Stanlev Reed is retiring from the editorship of the Times of India?'396 words
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Article454 1921-03-18 7 Writes Mr Bas-»ett Digby, FR G 8., F. Am. G S in the Daily Mail.” Each time I revisit the Far East I find myself more pleased and intrigued by its whinsicalitie» of English expression. Our tongue is it* Esperanto. It is in English that the Swede454 words
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Article321 1921-03-18 7 JUDGE DISAGREES WITH JURY’S FINDING. In another case of gang robbery at the second Assizes in the Supreme Court) Singapore before his Honour Mr Justice Barrett Leonard, the accused Ob Ah Nab, pleaded not guilty. A number of witnesses were called for the prosecution and also several321 words
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Article214 1921-03-18 7 “T. O. M.” Solid And Imposing Structure. The new premises of rhe Bank of Malava in Hugh Low Street, Ipoh. will be ready f or occupation very shortly. A solid and imposing structure of brick and reinforced concrete, the new home of this Bank“T. O. M.” - 214 words
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Article300 1921-03-18 7 Deputation Waits on Resident. It will be remembered that at the public meeting held in Ipoh,on Saturday. stb, with regard to the present financial situation, a small committee was appointed to wait on the Honourable the British Resident and lay the views <>f that gathering before him for300 words
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Article678 1921-03-18 7 A COMPARISON WITH 1801. In the Newmarch lecture at University College, Sir Josiah Stamp dealt with the distribution of income and wealth between different sections of the population. Onetwelfth of the gross total income, he said, was received by about l-480ch pari of the population, and. approximately,678 words
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Article276 1921-03-18 7 M.T.” The following is the rep »rt by the Directors of the Far Eastern Film Service, Ltd., to the second annual general meeting of shareholders to be held at the Registered Office, Chartered Bank Chambers, on Wednesday, 23rd March:— Your Directors beg to submit herewith duly—*“ M.T.” - 276 words
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Article2022 1921-03-18 8 PASSAGES AND PILFERING. Lord Inchcape has affirmed that th? P and O is now carrying its passengers, exorbitant as the passage rates are, at less than cost. Such statements writes a London correspondent of the Pioneer are na’ar ally received with a certain amount of incredulity2,022 words
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Advertisement376 1921-03-18 8 Kew and Popular Columbia Records. S A’int You Oomingr Back Mary Ann v ocal Nat. D. Ayer. Back Home in Tennessee K. K. Katy Harry Glen. Some Sunday Morning J Unity Quartette. Bells of St-Mary’s g There’s a Tramp Tramp Tramp j g N’Everythin» > g How You Gonna Keep376 words
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Advertisement261 1921-03-18 8 Mz J The Best in the Market I KANGAROO I I BASS J I Brilliant SP Invigorating I SOLE IMPORTERS J F. G. TAYLOR Co., s LIMITED. S f Penang and Singapore. JUST ARRIVED. S. A. CAKE 1 LB. AND 2 LBS. TIN. GUAN KEE CO., 17, 19, BISHOP STREET,261 words
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Article709 1921-03-18 9 L E(;] SLATJ ON EFFORTS. The. following is taken from the second report! of the Standing Committee of the Rubber Producers’ Association of Malaya Inc, to be presented at the ordinary general meeting on March 31st:- A joint meeting of the R.P.AM., P.A. M.. and R.G.A., was held709 words
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Article112 1921-03-18 9 Moving pictures of scenes and events in Shanghai and China are to he x reened in theatres all over the world by Rathe I’reres and Mr. A. Simon who arrived in Shanghai by the s.s. Khyber will shortly start work on thousands of feet of film112 words
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Article499 1921-03-18 9 ANNEAL MEETING. The tenth annual general meeting of the Permata Estate, Ltd-, was held at the company’s offices at 44 Szechuen Road, Shanghai. Before proceeding wr»h the business of the meeting, on motion of Mr. J. Frost, Chairman, a vote of condolence in connection with 'the death of499 words
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Article292 1921-03-18 9 DIRECTORS’ REPORT. The first report of the Directors of the Bagan River Rubber Co., Ltd.. Singapore which will l>e presented at a general meeting of shareholders on 23rd March states: The area under cultivation as at 30th September was as follows: Planted 1918. 10 acres; Planted 1919.292 words
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Article25 1921-03-18 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 18. The Hay tor Rubber Co., reports a profit of $31,500. No final dividend will be paid.25 words
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Article33 1921-03-18 9 Singapore, March 18. Auctions steady. Sheet, 311 «rents, Crepe 39. Tons sold 629. Copra fetched $10.50. There is a break in values and the sale is weaker on London advices.33 words
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Article600 1921-03-18 9 VIEWS OF RETURNING CEYLON PLANTERS. Several well-known Ceylon planters returned to the island by the Bibby liner “Leicestershire” on March 8 and among them were Mr. A. E. Ogilvy, J. P., U. P. M., of Hopton Group, and Mr. K. S. Smith, of Telbedde Group, Badulla.600 words
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Article101 1921-03-18 9 The “Melbourne Argus,” says: lhe directors of the Kalumpang Tin N. L., Federated Malay States, announce that they have acquired 378 acres of tin-bearing ground adjacent to the Kalumpang railway station, and contiguous to the property now being worked by the company near Kuala Lumpur, Selangor.101 words
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Article165 1921-03-18 9 “A FUTILE EXPEDIENT. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London. March 15 Reports from Lancashire and Yorkshire otate that a mere proposal of a 50 per cent, tax on Geimau imports stopped business between the North of England and Germany. The “Manchester Guardians” Duesseldorf correspondent says the huge volume of business[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 165 words
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55 1921-03-18 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 18. The Chamber of Commerce Rubber Report shows a credit balance of $15,000 and accumulated funds $169,000 during 1920, 24 firms are admitted and 12 dropped out. 8000 samples were dealt with, at 52 auctions 27,000 tons were sold compared55 words
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Article96 1921-03-18 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy <k Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. SHARES. 3 3 00 3Q 20 qQ c. c. c. c. Rubber (Dollar* Broga R 40c 35c 40c dis Jimah 1.30 140 1.30 1.35 Kedah R. 2.70 2.80 2.50 2.75 K.-Bidim 2.1096 words
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Article24 1921-03-18 9 The following are additional rubber outputs for February United Malacca lbs 3,205 Holland American 867,855 Si Pare Pare 35,676 Netherlands Langkat... 23,63424 words
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Article53 1921-03-18 9 The output of Roupibon Extended No Liability for the Ist half of March 1921 was 215 piculs. Messrs Hamilton, Oxenham and Co., are thia morning in recept of cabled quotations from Australia for the following Tin Dredging Cos —Asam Kumbaug £1.13, Kampong Kumuntings £1.14.6, Tongkah Harbours £1.9, Tongkah53 words
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Article47 1921-03-18 9 Tin was quoted in Loudon on March 16 at £153 spot, and £156 10s three months. To day’s quotation for raw tin io Pen «ng was $7B per picul, buyers no sellers, tin ore $7B per picul, buyers no sellers, refined tin $79.75 per picul.47 words
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Article177 1921-03-18 9 Pbmano, Mauch 18, 1921. SP. Tapioca $4.50 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $5.00 sales. Cold leaf $72 sellers Black Pepper $15.00 nominal White Pepper s3o| nominal Trang Pepper $25.00 nominal Mace Pickings $37.00 sellers Cloves ...$7B nominal Nutmegs 80s $40.00 sellers 110 s $35.00 sellers {No. 1 m. $23.50 per177 words
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Article804 1921-03-18 9 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Peng Fook for Langsa. Ban Whatt Soon for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Toyooka Mara for Rangoon and Calcutta (Mergui and Moulmeiu via Singapore). Kedah for Dindiogs and Sitiawan. m 8 Tongking for Singapore. Sappho for Teluk Anson. Kumsang for Calcutta. van Goens for Deli, Langea, Edi,804 words
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Article152 1921-03-18 9 DAILY (except Sunday). BY TRAIN. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Taiping, Ipoh, Batu Gajah, Tapah Road, Teluk Anson, Kuala Kubu, |By train Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, S-7.15 a.m. Malacca, Johore, Singapore 6 p.m. and Hongkong Parit Buntar and Bagan Serai By train also 10.15 a.m. 3.45 p.a. Taiping By152 words
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Article36 1921-03-18 9 The homeward mail, by the Egra, clos s at 10 a.m, to-morrow. Mails despatched from Penang to London on the 17th ultimo, by B I Packet»Thongwa, was delivered in London on the 14th instant.36 words
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Article26 1921-03-18 9 7.30 a.m. Matins. 8 a.m. Holy Communion. 9.15 a.m. Matins and Sermon (Tamil). 5.15 p.m. Children’s Service. 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon.26 words
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Article386 1921-03-18 9 Pbnano, March 18, 1921. BEEF— <•»•< Soup per catty 35 Roast do 55 Steaks do 55 Stew or Curry Meat do curry 35 stew 35 Rump Steak do 50 Ox Tail ewb 60 do Tongue do 70 do Feet do 60 Heart per catty 70 Liver do 40386 words
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Advertisement19 1921-03-18 9 FOR SALE. NINETTE 2, BEACH STREET. Fresh of Hats, also Pretty Flowers, Wreaths» etc. 397—16 lb 21-3 > *\.'i J <19 words
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Article275 1921-03-18 10 TROLBLE WITH COOLIES. Owing to the fact tihat large quantities of coal are arriving in Colomljo from all parts of the world now, and that the labour available to deal with it has not expanded to anything like the same extent, considerable trouble is being275 words
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Article175 1921-03-18 10 T 1 e “B B Herald” sa S« me I alarming ruiuoui* of «lisiurbam es among the labour forces of the coal mines were being circulated, but. as is frequently the case, the original r**l»ort> indicated a much more serious "fate ot atfaiis than was disclosed175 words
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Article348 1921-03-18 10 At the present rates we can’t under stand why they call it exchange at all. Formerly Europe objected to America's splendid isolation, but now it coming over to help enjoy it. It appears other nations wish us tc stop building warships so they can stop, while we want348 words
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Advertisement108 1921-03-18 10 STOCKS NOW ON HAND Momi Cases, Box Strapping, European Acetic Acid, Porcelain Cups, Fairbanks Scales, Mangles, Warehouse Trucks, Etc. Prices cis Application McAlister Co., Ltd. BRITISH “D Q” EXPANDED metal D D DIAMOND MESH SOLE AGENTS: Wm. JACKS A Co., Singapore. SUB-AGENTS: R. T. REID Co., Penang. Bfr tfjZXlfr Vl*108 words
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Advertisement223 1921-03-18 10 <—AVERY—, ft nA IB 111 S j 8/16 12/25 14/28 18/36 25/50 40/80 I TRACTORS AND PLOUGHS 3 r H' Avery Tractors Work on Cheapest i Grade Kerosene. Avery Tractors Made in Six Different H I Sizes. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO: s il Huttenbach, Lazarus Sons, Limited, (Incorporated in223 words
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Article220 1921-03-18 11 Peking, February 24. —With a view tc effecting the abolition of the extraterritorial rights enjoyed by the foreign Powers in this country, a Commission for the study of this question was organized by the Government some time ago. As far as Russia is concerned there220 words
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Article183 1921-03-18 11 The Government of China, recently telegraphed to Dr. Wellington Koo. Chinese Delegate to the Assembly of the League of Nations, ordering him to submit the Rill concerning the eradication of opium in China before the Session of the Administrative Council of the League, which was to commence183 words
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Article115 1921-03-18 11 Peking. March 2. —According to reports received here through Chinese sources there has been a recurrence of earth quakes which caused widespread destruc tion of property and the 1 loss of thousands of lives in Kansu and Shensi in Decern ber. The reports that have come115 words
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Article116 1921-03-18 11 AMERICAN CREDIT TO RUSSIA. A message from New York states that the Washington correspondent of the New York “Times” reports that the Assistant Secretary to the Treasury has admitted that since the fall of the Kerensky Go vernment in Russia, on 7th November. 1917, and the116 words
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Article114 1921-03-18 11 Last year was the greatest corn year in the history of the United States, according to the records of the Department of Agriculture. Besides growing a record crop of 3,232,367,000 bushels, the farmers established a new record for average yield per acre with 30.9 bushels,114 words
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Article35 1921-03-18 11 BROKERS AND DEALERS AT VARIANCE. London, March 1. —Rubber market bro kers and dealers are at variance on the question of brokerage and business is somew’hat restricted. An early settlement is indicated.35 words
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Advertisement273 1921-03-18 11 i y I L J Immediate Delivery from Stock at all Our Branches. Catalogues Free —Monthly Terms, I Cycle Carriage Co., Ltd., Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. FIAT L WSSIISI L AffiljwS-jS.hj.aAr I K-V j —~y\ ‘7* IN STOCK THE FAMOUS TON MODEL THE CHEAPEST AND MOST ECONOMICAL EUROPEAN273 words
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Advertisement265 1921-03-18 11 J Eastern Pacific Trading co., Ltd., I lmp«riers and Exporters. J Offer from Steady Stock: B H TAPPING KNIVES SWEDISH MATCHES f 1 CRYSTAL SODA SEWING MACHINES g > HUBBUCKS WHITE BEDSTEADS W g ZINC PAINT WRITING INK s CORKS RUBBER SHOES 1 SEAMING TWINE PLAYING CARDS LINSEED OIL AUSTRALIAN265 words
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Advertisement1415 1921-03-18 12 PSO -B RmsH I NDIA PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP m COMPANY. W TWJTp (Incorporated in U. S. A.) REGULAR MONTHLY TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE. Companies Incorporated In England.) Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama, Manila, Honolulu, San Francisco. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES ..-COLOMBIA- From Hongkong about 23rd Mar. 1921. 8 b VENEZUELA about 20ih April1,415 words
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Advertisement915 1921-03-18 12 BANKS. THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA LIMITED. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. (Incorporated in England Incorporated in England by Royal Charter 185.3. Authorised Capital £3,000,000 Subscribed Capital 1,800,000 Paid up Capital £3,000,000 Paid-up 1,050,000 Reserve Fund £3,500,000 Reserve Fund and Undivided Reserve Liability of Proprietors £<3,000,000 Profits 1,146,400915 words
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