Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 January 1923
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1923-01-11 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1838. No. 9. VOL LXXXI. THURSDAY, 11th JANUARY, 1923. PRICE 15 OENTS.20 words
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Advertisement573 1923-01-11 1 "'rp /W JBf I As 7 /TI I I I I*’ «t -X ai»'J J Made by Hand I ne at q <ime IW—I JODELITEI I MOULDY ROT. J (REGISTERED) F Ihe tollowing figures are taken from the Agricultural Bulletin of the ĔĔ The wonderful TIMBER PRESERVATIVE is too well-known573 words
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Advertisement23 1923-01-11 1 SHtfl >»« 0 9 V 4 B g i T. NAGATA, a J I DENTIST. j NKXT DOOR TO “THE DISPENSARY.” J V '«■aa»«aßiiMaatia»ai»Mß.-23 words
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Article844 1923-01-11 2 REMISSION OF BOXER INDEMNITYThe Peking Correspondent ,of tlj e “Times” says the Boxer indemnity represents the financial penalty imposed by the Powers upon China as a punishment for the deplorable uprising of 1900. It was fixed at the substantial sum of taels 450,000,000, or £67.500.000 at844 words
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Advertisement1425 1923-01-11 2 POSIT,ON WANTeo NOTICE. The Anglo-Chinese S B a on School will re-open communicate in the first instance with “Is the soul of man immortal, Box No. 276, c/o Pinang Gazette. and is it conscious in death JailUSiry loth, 1M23. 2087—21-1-1923 at the TOWN HALL cn the 26th inst. at 81,425 words
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Advertisement200 1923-01-11 2 jasMaL The Highest Point of Craftsmanship is undoubtedly reached in mak* ing Goodrich Cord Tyres. This applies not only to their structural perfection but to their appearance as well. Cream-white sides and snappy flashing black tread —a beautiful clean-cut tyre with unusual mileage qualities a tyre that the A owner200 words
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Article352 1923-01-11 3 Coni inis iolter C!e neral f the kSiain Railways reports for the year B.E. >,att r->! -.2) that the most notable event 4b4 u was undoubtedly the promuld llt t he Law on Organization of and Highways on August 15th Thi- Law establishes the Railway of the352 words
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Article239 1923-01-11 3 London's biggest suspended dancing floor that of the ballroom of Savoy Hotel— is now undergoing itg once-in-ten-years’ tuning up. The 3,820 square feet of the floor are carried on, joists to girders which in turn are borne upon 240 spiral steel springs (each assisted by pneumatic239 words
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228 1923-01-11 3 Washington, Dec- 27—The day \vhen ln t‘ican farm products will be as ex advertised throughout the counf.\ 1 e automobile and other manu U u,(< aUicles will soon arrive, Dr. W. A r P’esident of the Kansas State siintuial college declared before the hln gton228 words
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Article867 1923-01-11 3 4» FROM MINUET TO CAMEL WALK. The ballroom dancers of to-day Are wondrous to behold Upon the floor in days of yore They weren’t half as bold. -—From the Rhymes of Ragged Rudolf. Together with the semi-artnual announcement that the Waltz is coming back, modern society has867 words
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Article876 1923-01-11 3 A PLEA FOR THE TENANTS. ft is as expected, says the Malaya I’rionm-.” The withdrawal of rent control in the Colony means higher—much higher—rents. The opportunity is one which landlordly cupidity finds irresistible. That is, to use a very mild word, unfortunate. The financial position of tenants876 words
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Article141 1923-01-11 3 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Trang for Pulau Langkawi and Kan tang (Trang). Perak [E.S. Co] for Teluk Anson. Kedah for Bindings and Sitiawan. Kinta for Port Swettenham. taking mails for Klang, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Margaret Dollar for Colombo, Dhanushkodi, Port Said and New York. The following shipfSare in communication141 words
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Article383 1923-01-11 3 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). BY TRAIN. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half-an-honr earlier than the Ordinary mail. FOR AT Federated Malay States, Malacca, Johore, Singapore and Hongkong [poh. Batu Gaiah, Tapah Road,'l By train Teluk Anson,Kuala Kubu, Kuala I 7.15 a.m. Lumpur. Klang. Port383 words
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Article112 1923-01-11 3 PENANG, JANUARY 11. 1923. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 5/32 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 1/4 3 Credit 2/4 7/16 3 Documentary 2/415/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs 1741) 3 days’sight Private „177] y Bombay Demand Bank 174] Madras Demand Bank 174] g- 3 days’sight112 words
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Advertisement308 1923-01-11 3 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X X X I Pritchard’s I X X Ladies’ Department. x x S 3 55 A visit to our Showroom to inspect New Goods, X 5g ex. s. s. Delta all specially selected, will be interesting to the Customer, and appreciated X by the Firm. The display of— X308 words
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Article1043 1923-01-11 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. Barwise are returning to the F. M. S. shortly. Heer Nanta has been appointed editor of the Preanger Bode.” Mr. J. P. Davies of Ratu Arang, will referee in the Boxing Contest at the Town Hall. Kuala Lumpur, on the 20th inst. Mr. and Airs.1,043 words
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Article284 1923-01-11 4 —‘ALT’ AVAR MUST BE DESTROYED. Dr. Sherwood Eddy, the well known A". AL C. A. lecturer, who is at present in i Singapore en route to India, delivered a very interesting and illuminating lecture i on “The World Situation.” i The Bishop of Singapore took the chair and—‘ALT’ - 284 words
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Article104 1923-01-11 4 The Labour M.P., Air Charles James Alathew, K.C., whose death is announced, was born on October 24, 1872, and was the youngest son of the late Lord Justice Alathew. He was educated at The Oratory School, Birmingham, and at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, where he took his B.A.104 words
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149 1923-01-11 4 Lieut entant. Commander Hooper, R-N., of H.MS* “Hawkins” died in the Royal Naval Hospital, Hongkong, from injuries received in a- motor car smashLieutenant Commander Hooper was one of six naval officers who had spent the evening at Repulse Bay and were returning to the city149 words
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WORLD OF SPORT.
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Article79 1923-01-11 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 11. The Singapore Sporting Club’s report shows a credit balance of $20,477. The two Race Aleetings were most successful. The Cash Sweeps at the October Aleeting were very popular and their continuance is recommended. An order has been given to Mr. H.79 words
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Article123 1923-01-11 4 A golf match was played over the Penang course on Sunday last between Penang and Province Wellesley. The result was a win for Penang by 6 games to 3. Two games finished all square. The following is the draw for the Club Championship, the first round of123 words
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Article58 1923-01-11 4 The competition for the Club Championship for 1923 was played over the week-end when the following scores were returned E. P. Kyle 77 76 153 J. C. AL Bell 81 85 166 AV. H. Elkins 81 88= 169 F. Hemmant 88 87 175 Air. Kyle’s score58 words
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Article30 1923-01-11 4 The result of a bowls tie played yesterday was as under Final Alixed Doubles Handicap—Dr. and Airs. C. Henry Hertz beat Mr. and Airs. E. Reimann 21-17.30 words
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Article65 1923-01-11 4 In a friendly game of Hockey on the Ipoh Club padang the Ipoh Club thrashed the Catholic Club to the tune of ten goals to one. The teams were as follows Ipoh Club. —O’Sullivan, Jones, Preston, Ogilvie, Byers, Brayshay, Savi, Thompson, Bede-Cox, Hoblyn and Dato Panglima Kinta.65 words
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Article64 1923-01-11 4 On Saturday, Selangor played their return match with Negri Sembilan at Seremban. The ground though somewhat uneven was dry and fast and a cool afternoon made for ideal hockey conditions. Neither team was quite up to full strength, but the game was at all times fast and well contested,64 words
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Article160 1923-01-11 4 M.M.” Negri Sembilan Defeat Johore. At Segamut, North Johore, Negri Sembilan played their “Malaya” Cup fixture and defeated Johore by a narrow margin of 5 points to 3 (a converted try against a penalty goal). Rain fell before and during the game, and the ball was very—“ M.M.” - 160 words
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Article267 1923-01-11 4 Edinburgh, December 13. In the Rugby matches, Heriotonians, as might be expected, had an easy win oxer Royal High School—2o to 0. Watsonians had also a simple task against Kelvinside /Vcademicals —l9 to 0. But Edinburgh University, to the surprise of everyone, went down before Glasgow High School,267 words
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Article106 1923-01-11 4 London, December 25. —Scotland beat The Rest by 25 points to 14. Harlequins lost to the Royal Navy by 7 points to 12. Richmond lost to Blackheath by points to 11. Coventry was beaten by Leicester by 14 points to nilNorth Scots were beaten by GlasgowAcademy by 31106 words
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Article200 1923-01-11 4 The French Boxinig Federation have decided that Siki shall be allowed to fight Carpentier in a match, the whole proceeds of which shall be devoted to French science and philanthropy, on condition that before such a match takes place Siki. shall appear before the Commission which200 words
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Article91 1923-01-11 4 Tn view of the long discussed need for a Central Sports Association draft rules and by-laws of the Perak Sporis Association are published, for the control of all inter-state engagements in cricket and hockey. Delegates from each of the twelve district clubs will form the Management Committee91 words
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Article169 1923-01-11 4 A Russian Pool Handicap has been started at the Ipoh Club. The entries have been divided into two classes, class “A” players having to make 500 and Class “B” players 300. The half yearly drawing of Ipoh Club premium boonds took place last evening at the Ipoh Club.169 words
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Article906 1923-01-11 4 SPEECH FROM THE THRONp The following i s from the translation f the reply made by Hi s Majesty the Ki l|r of» Siam to the addresses from th? Princes and officials on. New Year’s dav The chief source of satisfaction, to M mind is that906 words
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Advertisement584 1923-01-11 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITIONS VACANT. Mrs. Jensen of Bukit Toh Alang Estate who is going home at the beginning of May requires the services of an Ayah to look after her little boy. Apply to the Estate. MISCELLANEOUS. 1.300 acres of virgin jungle land. 26th mile Baling Road to be opened584 words
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Article701 1923-01-11 5 HAOS ON CLYDESIDE. December 29.—A chaotic situ Clydeside owing to te. atlo n e r 4u-al to P a y renit for man y U L with the object of wiping out the n ,]v discovered over-payment, at reC ‘‘\oOOO householders in Glasgow /narticipating. The landlords are701 words
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220 1923-01-11 5 M °od th'T’T )eOem her 27.—1 t is under L*X I) Il J d urzCTh has replied to half ,1 'l7 addressed to him, on beNaji a si Klng f the Hedjaz, by Dr. Lou) r, cia envo y of King Hussein. GovernrJ ZC220 words
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Article526 1923-01-11 5 London, December 20—Sir William Joynson-Hicks was the guest of the Colonial Institute at luncheon co-day on taking over charge of the Overseas Trade Department. In his address he emphasised that the sole remedy for the present unemployment in Great Britain was the development of inter-Empire trade. H pointed526 words
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Article154 1923-01-11 5 London, December 22. —The Conservatives are making strong bid for Newcasti (East), and have adopted Captain Robert Gee, V.C., as their candidate. Captain Gee captured Woolwich from labour or the death of Mr. Will Crooks, but he failed to retain his seat at the recent General Election. The154 words
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76 1923-01-11 5 London;, December 20. —The Divorce Court has granted a decree “nisi -O Lady Ella Louisa Matheson, wife of General Sir Torquhil George Matheson, Indian Army. The suit was undefended. The petitioner, giving evidence, said she was married in 1900. There were no children. The respondent76 words
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Article52 1923-01-11 5 London, December 20. —This morning a Chertsey chemist sold a butcher’s assistant half-a-pound of black arsenic in mistake for saltpetre for pickling pork The butcher’s name is unknown. Scotland yai d have issued a warning. A later cable states the arsenic has been discovered untouched at a52 words
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Article308 1923-01-11 5 London., December 21. —When the ac tion of Viscountess Northcliffe vs. Arnholz and another was called in. the Probate Division a lady, dressed in black an 1 giving the name of Mrs. Thomas stepped forward and said that she desired to enter a “caveat”’ against the will308 words
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Article103 1923-01-11 5 London, January 3. —When Tohn Bowman pleaded guilty at the Bedford Quarter Sessions to a charge of placing his head in a gas oven in his attempt to com mit suicide, Counsel for the prosecution said that the case was. a particularly sad one. The defendant retired103 words
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82 1923-01-11 5 London, January 2.—According to in formation received by the Directors of the British World Trade Exhibition, the German Government are attempting to steal a march over the British trade ship whi?h sails at the end of March on a tour- of the Dominions and82 words
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Article74 1923-01-11 5 Rome. December 5. —The Minister Public Instruction (Professor Giovanni Gentile) has ordered the public authorities to plant some 500,000 trees to commemorate that, number of Italian: soldiers who were killed in the war. Each tree will bear a tablet giving the name, rank, and details of74 words
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Article67 1923-01-11 5 London, January 3. —A New York me sage says that Crawford, the Free Stat? Consulai representative in> succession t° Mr. McGrath accompanied by detectives rushed through a crowd of republicans outside the Irish Consulate of which he has gained possession- He intends to hold the fort67 words
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Article50 1923-01-11 5 London, December 30. —The first Ger man aeroplane to land in this country since the war arrived at Croydon to-day, carrying as passengers three Directors ef the Avolloyd-German Air Combine who will discuss plans with dhe Daimler Company for ari air service between London and Berlin-50 words
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Article52 1923-01-11 5 Statistics published by the newspaper “Motorships” show that the past yea* marked a record in motor ship building the total world tonlnage of motor vessels completed being 429,465 tons against 333,475 in 1921. In Britain 21 ships tota 1 ling 181,000 were completed against 14 vessels of 116,85052 words
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Article37 1923-01-11 5 Teheran, December 22. —Following a conference attended by British, Persian, Indian, and Mesopotamian represent? tives the Indian post offices in the Persian Gulf have now been handed over to th? Persian Government-37 words
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Article24 1923-01-11 5 London, January 3- —Sir Sydney Lawford has been promoted to be lieutenantgeneral. Colonels James Charles a,nd Lord Ruthven have been promoted majorgenerals.24 words
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Article147 1923-01-11 5 New Ycrk, December 5. —The police in Detroit (Michigan) have discovered unusua<! defalcations on the part of an em ployee of the Ford Motor Company- They have obtained a confession from a timekeeper who stole moneys for the purpose of maintaining two boys in a UniversityThe defalcations147 words
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Article101 1923-01-11 5 London, December 21. —The Vienna co respondent of the “Times” states that an old couple, residing at Oberndorf haze committed suicide as the result of the effect of the Austrian Government’s decision to repay War Loans at a nomin?! price, thus reducing the value of their101 words
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Article131 1923-01-11 5 In a message to the English peop,e published in the “Daily News,” President Cosgiave of the Irish Free State says that a strife of centuries which has sundered Britain and Ireland is now ended and Ireland is firm to promote friendship with Britain. “A handful of our131 words
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Article79 1923-01-11 5 Montreal. December 7. —Roman Catholic clergymen in* the Canadian cities have announced that they will post armed guards and watch-dogs about their churches, to prevent, incendiarism- If is also said that they will store their sacred vessels and historic records in vaults, to save them from destruction.79 words
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59 1923-01-11 5 Johanniesburg, December 4. The “Sunday Times’’ states that there is renewed activity in Communist circles with threats of violence, and the kidnapping of the children of two important personages. A counter-Communist society has been formed, somewhat resembling the Fascist! movement in Italy, with the object59 words
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Article55 1923-01-11 5 London, December 21. —Miss Aden Cusl, the first woman veterinary surgeon who has received the diploma of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in an interview said that it had taken her 18 years to get the diploma though she passed the four years’ course at Edinburgh55 words
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Advertisement154 1923-01-11 5 TAKE IT OUT SO THAT IT WOin CO HI E BACK J HI» -"T Don’t merely cut the top off with a razor or burn it off with caust:c lotions, plasters, etc. riiat doesn't do any good. It may do great harm by causing Infection or even blood poisoning. The154 words
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Advertisement83 1923-01-11 5 Whiteaway s JjjJL One I BSiS DOLLAR I i M VACUUM I I PW flasks I w Wi- I FIRST CONSIGNMENT ALL SOLD. SECOND CONSIGNMENT JUST RECEIVED Ex. s. s. “DELTA” Price 1 Each j Buy Now as the Next Consignment is not due g 1 for Another Month. g83 words
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Article1235 1923-01-11 6 It is well known that the world’s supply of mineral fuel is not inexhaustible. Every day that passes sees an increase in the use of power driven machinery and mechanical haulage, with a consequent increase in the consumption of coal and mineral oil. Man’s inventive faculty is so1,235 words
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Article1210 1923-01-11 6 A telegram from our Singapore correspondent states that an House Rents, authoritative view is that the situation which has developed, as the outcome of the withdrawal of the Rent Restriction Ordinance, will right itself. He states that houses are being rapidly built in the Southern Settlement. We1,210 words
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Article46 1923-01-11 6 (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, January 11. Enquiries in official quarters shew that landlords are putting vp rents, following the withdrawal of the Rent Restriction Ordinance; but houses are being built rapidly and an authoritative view is that the situation will right itself.46 words
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Article74 1923-01-11 6 POLICE COMMEN’DEO. (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. January 11. At the Assizes, the Hon. Mr. Justice Barrott-Lennard commended the conduct of Inspector Phoar and other Police who were concerned in the arrest of twenty Cantonese in the Sin Koh Street affair in November last, when capture was74 words
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Article141 1923-01-11 6 His Excellency, the Governor. coming down from the Hill fo-inorrow and will stay at the Residency, where he will attend the At Ilomc to-morrow afternoon. At 8-30 on Xiondaj morning, the Governor. Guillemard and staff will leave I’.' a Government launch for ButterworthIt is expected that the141 words
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Article122 1923-01-11 6 The homeward mail by the fees a. closes at 10 a.m. to-morrow. The B. I. Packet Ellenoa, with niaib from Europe, is expected to arrive ,r at 6 a.m. to-morrow. The Singapore Municipal health ment for the week ending Dec. gives the total number of deaths 1 representing122 words
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Advertisement254 1923-01-11 6 DANCE Zfir RECORDS THAT ARE JOT WORLD WIDE HITS Stumbling Foxtrot Play that Song of India again Foxtrot Roaming Foxtrot Tippy Canoe Waltz Dapper Dan Foxtrot Everybody Step Foxtrot !AII on Columbia Double Sided Records Price $2 each. ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd., (Incorporated in Hongkong.) PENANG. X —J cmtx nxrrc254 words
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Advertisement30 1923-01-11 6 66 99 Thursday. 11th The Dansant 5 to 7 p.m. (Tables can be Booked.) Friday 12th Guest Night—Dinner and Dance. Saturday, 13th Special Tiffin Orchestra. Dancing after Dinner by Request.30 words
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Miscellaneous152 1923-01-11 6 ATTENTION I' We have acquired the rights of Paramount Pictures The Best in Town and will be screened To-night at LYRIC KINEMA, From Thursday 11th to Sunday, 14th January, 1923. William Fox presents PEARL WHITE in Henri Bernstein’s greatest play “The Thief” 7 Parts. Jesse L. Lasky presents BRYANT WASHBURN152 words
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Article1446 1923-01-11 7 American Opinion. |H irEXCiHn» THE RUHR. Reuter’s Telegrams. Paris, January 10. xt the meeting of 1110 Reparations in a significant pronx.nt Mr. Boyden, the United Douiicemein, St .,t PS observer, said he considered il„. r e was technical, juridical, volun,,v default, hut he attributed the failure of GermanyReuter’s Telegrams. | - 1,446 words
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725 1923-01-11 7 MR LLOYD GEORGE PREDICTS A WAR. New York, December- 24- —The flat declaration that M. Poincare declinied Britain’s offer of a security alliance so F rance could continue indefinitely in possession: of the left bank of Rhine is contained in the fourth and concluding725 words
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Article142 1923-01-11 7 A Case for Better Terms. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Washington, January 10. The preliminary negotiations as regards the funding of the British debl convinced American official circles tbai a modification of the rate of interest and the duration of the debt fixed bv the present American Law, are necessary[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 142 words
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Article135 1923-01-11 7 London, January 10. It is stated in well-informed quarters in Amsterdam that a Dutch East Indies 6 per cent £5.000,000 I joan will shortly be issued at about 98. If is apparently intended to offer at any rate a portion in London early next week. The foregoing135 words
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Article51 1923-01-11 7 London, January 10. Subscriptions are invited for th? Anglo-Persian Oil Company’s issue of 850,000 ordinary pound shares at 755. a share, to develop the distributing organisations and complete the fleet of tankers. Lists Closed. Loudon, January Hl. The Anglo-Persian Oil Company subscription lists closed shortly aft?? the51 words
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Article39 1923-01-11 7 London, January 10. Hamburg, in 1922, outstripped Antwerp ami Rotterdam as the greatest port of tlie Continent. 10,838 ve; seis entered Hamburg. totalling 13,000.000 tons. Antwerp comes second. All three ports are still a little behind 1913.39 words
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Article31 1923-01-11 7 RUSSELL’S CENTURY. Bethlehem, January 10. Marylebone made 325 (Russell 110‘. The Northern Orange Free State scored 120 in their second innings. M.C.C. won by an innings and 3" runs.31 words
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Article20 1923-01-11 7 A BIG VICTORY. Timaru, January 10. Marylebone beat South Canterbury by an innings and 204 runs.20 words
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Article27 1923-01-11 7 London, January 10. The overseas trade figures for last year show imports £1,004.000.000, compared with £1,085,000.000 in 1921 and exports £720,000,000. compared with £703,000,000.27 words
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Article21 1923-01-11 7 Loudon, January 10. There were 4.806 bankruptcies in England and Wales last year, agains; 3,495 in 1921.21 words
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Article16 1923-01-11 7 London, January 10. The death has occurred of Mr. Cyril Gull, the novelist.16 words
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AT LAUSANNE.
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Article122 1923-01-11 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams, j Lausanne, January 10. An important result reached at a meeting of the Commission on the exchange of populations, is that the Turks abandoned their policy regarding the Greek Patriarch, who will remain in Constantinople, deprived of temporal powers, and Greek inhabitants will be[Reuter’s Telegrams, j - 122 words
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Article50 1923-01-11 7 TURKEY AND THE CONVENTION Geneva, January 10. It is understood that at to-day’s sitting of the Opium Committee of the League of Nations, it was decided to ask the Turkish delegation at Lausanne whether Turkey was prepared to insert the Opium Convention in the Peace Treaty now being negotiated.50 words
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Article42 1923-01-11 7 Copenhagen. December 2- —The Russian Soviet Government has sent to Angora a Note asking for an explanation as to whyrebels in the Caucasus have been equipped with Turkish arms, and inferring that Angora is encouraging the rising-42 words
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Article61 1923-01-11 7 172 DEATH SENTENCES. Lucknow, January 10. The cases of murder and arson arising out of a Non-Cooperation attack on a police station in the Chaurichaui? district of Gorakhpur in February la>i have concluded. Out of 228 accused, 47 were acquitted, 172 were sentenced to death, and two to61 words
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Article25 1923-01-11 7 THREATENED LOCKOUT. Calcutta, January 10. A partial strike of stevedores an 1 dock coolies has begun. A general lockout is threatened.25 words
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Article101 1923-01-11 7 Peking, December 1-—Seated on a bed in the palace of the Forbidden City on Friday morning the 16 years old ex-Em-peror Hsuani-Tung and the 15 years old Kao-Chia-Sti exchanged golden cups solemnising their marriage- The simple ceremony was preceded by an elaborate ritual, the feasting continuing for a101 words
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Article55 1923-01-11 7 The following is an approximate return shewing the values of imports and exports during the month of December, 1922: Imports.— 3 p.c- Goods 8.776,818. Wine Beer and Spirits 171,661, Gold leaf, Bui. lion and Coin 1,245,237, Opium 394.178. Total 10,587,894 ticals. Exports.—Rice Tcs. 12,438,285, Teak 709.425, Other55 words
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Article102 1923-01-11 7 Shanghai, December 29- —The Commissioner of Police, in a letter to the Municipal Counicil, supports the request of an English Company to operate “pedi-cabs in the streets of Shanghai—a coolie on a bicycle pulling a rikisha. The Company asks for a monopoly and the Council is considering102 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article102 1923-01-11 7 (To the Editor of the "‘Pinang Gazette.”) Sir, —The Pope’s proposal to convene a meeting of all the bishops is a very laudable one; but unless he has behind him some battleships and a few army corps to chastise the naughty nations the meeting will be doomed102 words
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Article83 1923-01-11 7 (To the Editor of the ‘‘Pinang Gazette.”) Sir,—The abuse of testimonials given to Hylam servants is of course a byeword. Might I suggest that if all employers were to take the trouble to make their servants place their thumb marks on their ‘‘surats”, we should be less imposed83 words
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Article49 1923-01-11 7 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir,—I suggest that if the percentage of standard production be raised, the increment be confined to scrap grades. Scrap is a check on tapping, and moreover, having been produced, should be utilised. Yours, etc., H. D. Jensen. Penang, January 11.49 words
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Article164 1923-01-11 7 The management of the Lyric Kinema, Theatre Royal, Penang Road, announce that they have acquired the rights of the Paramount-Artcraft Motion Pictures. This comfortable picture house continues to put only the best films before its patrons and commencing to-night another big picture in five parts, entitled The Witness164 words
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Article92 1923-01-11 7 The local Agent of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corponition informs us of the receipt of a telegram from the Hoad Office at Hongkong to the effect that, subject to audit, the final dividend for the year will probably be £3 per share, subject to deduction92 words
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Article75 1923-01-11 7 An inspection of the Penang and Province Wellesley Division of the Girl Guides will be held in the Pavilion of the Turf Club on Saturday, January 13th, at 10 a.m. Lady Guillemard, Patroness of the Girl Guide movement in Malaya, has kindly promised to attend and to75 words
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Article116 1923-01-11 7 The Municipal Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade to-day from 6 to 7 p.m.:— 1 March The Spirit of Liberty Rosey 2 Gavotte The Empress Hertel 3 Waltz Kiss A Miss Baron 4 Selection The Geiska Jones 5 Two Step Soko Arnold116 words
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Article1880 1923-01-11 8 “CONFUSED, IGNORANT AND I' N S Y M PATH ETIC” CRITI CI BM. At the meeting of the H< ngkong legislative Council on December 28th the Hon. Mr. J. H Kemp, K. C-, C B- E. (Attoi-ney-Generail), moved the first reading of a Bill intituled “An. Ordinance1,880 words
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Advertisement1109 1923-01-11 8 I IHII I M i! Kw 1 BL. d g hL- i (Bl ■3 VIRGINIA CIGARETTES MBMh blue! IF good judgment leads you to smoke Piccadilly Cigarettes you this patent 1 will realise that their fine appearance is but a hint of the still A|R TIGWT finer smoking qualities which1,109 words
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Article927 1923-01-11 9 <S |oN' OPEN EI) WITH DIGNIFIED POMP. The opening nf the first Singapore z for 1923 was reminiscent of Assize Lo,u x h „h. I Hi^<> fac tyaSSIZ< 9 a U was devoid of the heralding of and n 11 i,„/< arrival by the silver tnunptb( Jinig* this927 words
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Article573 1923-01-11 9 AUCTION RESULTS AND PRODUCTION COSTS. Amsterdam, December 2.—The final figures of the 1922 tobacco auctions are now available. Altogether 163,681 bales were sold, the average price realised being f 1.1.94 the half kilo, the total proceeds amounting to f 1.49,500,000. These results compare as follows with those573 words
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Article82 1923-01-11 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday To-day. co x J oc Shares. S S a, CO (X «2 U. Sc. sc. sc. Rubber (Dollar). Aver Molek LO5 1.15 1.15 1.25 Malaka P. L3O 1.40 1.35 1.45 Malakoff 2.75 3.00 2.9082 words
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Article267 1923-01-11 9 DEPOSIT IN THE DUTCH EAST INDIESIn the mineral industry report issued by the Imperial Mineral Resources Bureau appears the following relating to the Dutch East Indies: —An extensive deposit of nickel-bearing iron ore occurs on Seboekoe, an island situated a few miles off the south-east coast of Borneo-267 words
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Article134 1923-01-11 9 Attention is drawn to the Government warning about storing rubber and buying rubber without the necessary export coupons, says the “Malay Mail.” W e can understand the small producer n< t qi to understanding his obligations but thco would be no excuse for the larger estate failing to134 words
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Article129 1923-01-11 9 Messrs. Barlow and Co., Singapore, re port that a smaller volume of business has been done in this commodity, and there has been a further advance in prices during the week. Closing quotations are as follows: No. 1 Standard $lO-30 to $10.70 No. 2 Standard $lO.OO to129 words
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Article68 1923-01-11 9 11th January, 1923. Local. cts. (Smoked Sheet 51| Penang Fine Pale Crepe 51 lUnsmoked Sheet No. 1... 43 Sing a- f Smoked Sheet 52| pore (Crepe 52} London and New York. London {Smoked Sheet ls.3|d (Crepe ls.o§d New York G 29 The following were the rubber quotations in68 words
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Article19 1923-01-11 9 The following are additional rubber outputs for December lbs. Juru 18,200 Perak River Valley 20,654 Semanggol 19,90019 words
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Article90 1923-01-11 9 London. The Straits Ltd., gives the following London prices, on Jan. 10 Spot £179.75.6d up 5s 3 mos. buying 181 75.6 d 3 selling 181.25.6 d 75.6 d Local parity $89.31 Local. Jan. 11th: Singapore buyers no sellers at s9of. Penang buyers no sellers at $9l. Messrs. Boustead90 words
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Article26 1923-01-11 9 Siamese Tin Syndicate Limited, for December, 1.756 piculs. Southern Perak Dredging, Limited’s dredge, for December, 640 hours. 125,000 yards treated return 560 piculs tin-ore.26 words
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Article191 1923-01-11 9 Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 nom. Cloves 90.00 sellers Gold leaf 72.00 Mace Pickings no stocks Nutmegs 80s HOs... Coconuts per 1,000 30.00 sellers Copra Sundried 10.50 sales Rattans 11.20 sellers Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam Rice No. 1 15.00 per bag do do do191 words
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Article120 1923-01-11 9 Jan 13—Girl Guide Inspection, Turf Club Pavition, 10 a.m. Jan 14—P.S.C., A Class 100 yards Handicap, and B Class 50 yards Handicap. Jan 23, 25 and 27—Penang Races. Jan 25—“ Tons of Money,” Bandman’s New English Farcical Comedy Company, Town Hall. Feb 9 and 10—Perak Gymkhana Club’s Spring120 words
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Advertisement254 1923-01-11 9 ARE YOU ANAEMIC? Hqw To TellPain is the body’s protest against injury or neglect, whether if is the pain from a pin prick or the pain hich follows efforts of the nerves to- do their work where undernourished. Many .people are daily suffering unnecessary pain through failure to recognize in254 words
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Advertisement190 1923-01-11 9 the LiVer_ Biliousness, sick headache, giddiness, lassitude, drowsiness and depression of spirits, all result from an inactive liver. A teaspoonful of UNO’s “Fruit Salt” taken in a glass of cold water at intervals will prove soothing and refreshing, and stimulate the sluggish functions into wholesome activity. Your dealer sells H190 words
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Article580 1923-01-11 10 Rim. —Int. divd. 5 p.c. Segari- —Loss to Maj*. 31, £1,654, making, with debit brought in, £3,025. Changkat Salak. —Int. divd. 121, p.c. on Pref- Ord. shares, and 2A p.c. on Def. Ord. shares. Kelantan. —Crop to June 30, 364.023 lb., realising 7.884, at cost, 11,448580 words
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Article224 1923-01-11 10 Messrs. Geo. AVhite and Co., reported on December 13, as under: The market has been subject to fluctuations of about. |d- per lb. during the period under review with closing values about l/Bd. per lb. dearer than a week ago. Enquiry from manufacturing sources has been quieter,224 words
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Advertisement236 1923-01-11 10 i i —mi oMMaa a Trr i K J-~ Crosse tBUMs *S I -Asraffiiri. P 1 23^^ meats b" tinned soups a® the J "WWII 1 *ll* throughout tiossec? Blackwells i i USd: POTTED MEATS ■ln hot clii at es zlj c n £W L<rCiWH o vaneties of potted fish236 words
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Advertisement836 1923-01-11 10 1 I b L_i— —i LATEST MODEL I I S s CANADIAN iFORDi I CARS ARRIVED s 1 A number of improvements have i been incorporated in the new I model FORD 1 INSPECTION INVITED. a y WEARNE BROS. I ■'tiuini:i!iii LIMITED. i I PENANG. 1 BANKS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI836 words
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Article1759 1923-01-11 11 PARALLELS OF THE ILFORD TRAGEDY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Edinburgh, December 13. The Ilford tragedy has excited a great deal of interest in Scotland, almost as much as if the crime had been committed at our own door. The leading element in the criminal horror has not been1,759 words
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Advertisement272 1923-01-11 11 Of J.Collis Browmga thE original ano only genuine. Act- like Charm in Checks and arrests niARRHCEA di FEVER. CROUP. AGUE. the only Specific in The Best Remedy known for CHOLtKA anl COUGHS, COLDS DYSENTERY. asthma, bronchitis The only Palliative in lOUR4LGIA, G3Ur. RHEUMATISM. Convincing Medical Testimony accompaniea each Bottle. Sold272 words
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Advertisement335 1923-01-11 11 ■■■■l 1 I H The first essential of good health L is sound digestion. If, however, your food does not digest and I assimilate, it only causes pain and sickness, creating heartburn and flatulency, palpitation, sour stomach and inevitably causes constipation, headache and nervousness. I Nourishment is as necessary to335 words
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Advertisement1482 1923-01-11 12 -lUI or ITI7 II I TIXT I? ‘ELLERMAN” LINE, Nippon Yusen Kaisha. 1 Hfcz BLUE FUNNEL LINE ELLERMAN AND BUCXNALL (Incorporated m Japan.) STEAMSHIP CO LTD., umufr MAII CONTRACT WITH THE INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. (Incorporated in England.) MPE RIAL JAPANESE GOVERNMENT HOMEWARD. CDM am» i ime (Subject to alteration1,482 words
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Advertisement676 1923-01-11 12 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Companies Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government) P. O. SAILINGS. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE. From London Due Penang. To Marseilles London Leave P en about al) PLASSY j, n SARDINIA Fel MOREA676 words
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