Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 January 1923
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1923-01-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 14. VOL LXXXI. WEDNESDAY, 17th JANUARY, 1923. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement452 1923-01-17 1 „„111) n.hhlilW 1 .i .hifHiihiliuiHlltliiUl 1% NIKKO” I MODERN ART 5 photographic j STUDIO I S„. 7. Xortham Road. Penang. Telephone No. S7V. 8 i .»eo a A M Haboko Tea. I THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO., (S. S.) LTD., M S (INCORPORTAED IN ENGLAND.) H I Carefully selected and free452 words
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Advertisement37 1923-01-17 1 S72 j PATRONIZED BY ROY AUY i The Only Reputable llmise for JEWELLERY: fc ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW Enquiries Carefully Attended to a SB. P. de SILVA: No. 1. BISHOP STREET, PENANG. 62-3, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. 1» a <*■■■■■■■*■■*•■■■■■37 words
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Article1770 1923-01-17 2 THE WAR MEMORIALS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Edinburgh, December 20. The other day a Glasgow man was prosecuted, and in the outcome fined .■£•>. for throwing a bottle from a football brake. He pleaded in defence that he threw the bottle at a war memorial. “That man,” remarked1,770 words
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Advertisement2139 1923-01-17 2 position wanted The Anglo-Chinese T 0 ALL WHOM IT MAY concern. I have $5OO/- and my services to invest. Will TP-OnOn TAKE NOTICE that I, S. Muthiah ff 4 Have you anythin# to offer? Please Will lv Nadar, of 65, King Street, Penang, here- ffty i communicate in the first2,139 words
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Article533 1923-01-17 3 SI :nl Nl) TEST MATCH. uil January 3. —There were (7 t Hoj- assembled in perfect I |,M .‘l iv for the continuation < 1 upail l l i'/i Match. South Africa’s totalled 243. A greac bin between Catterall, who In.l Tavlor, who made 68. a533 words
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Article99 1923-01-17 3 bee. <,U llb Hl Palladium Theatre ili pi' "p gf‘d by the officials of •liureh J" Congregational r, g servi'?' 11 b Sunday even'kter ilu'p a mon th. The milhat in th; U V ’.'‘‘"'Mp Barber, states I’'e "ho <1 r, bes many pec <bui99 words
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274 1923-01-17 3 Edinburgh, Decemliei- 20. Cambridge Vni versit y Rugby team are at present on tour in Scotland, fresh from their victory over Oxford. In Glasgow it must be said that the men did not play up to their reputation; the local Academicals won in the easiest274 words
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Article230 1923-01-17 3 The world never has lacked satirists and moralists. The extent to which sport has been denounced in all Hi? forums of human “uplift” is equalled only by the completeness with which the protestants are ignored. In telling the Chester Diocesan Conference that there was something “extraordinarily wild230 words
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Article348 1923-01-17 3 We have with us still, savs a London paper, the academic type of politician who sadly declares that “Germany cannot pay.” We do not believe it. The contrary argument is too powerful. I'he German nation is ,n the position of an insolvent debtor who throws himself upon348 words
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Article865 1923-01-17 3 THE MALAYAN SCHOOLBOYTake, him all in al], the Malayan school boy is much like his English counterpartOi' course, his dress does not fulfil the demands of “correct school outfitters. C otton troupers, a grubby baju (jumper), a black velvet cap. and a Chinese umbrella completes865 words
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Article647 1923-01-17 3 STORIES OF BUSHRANGERSAdelaide, November 29- —Herbert Cyril Curnow, charged with the murder at Maitland on Bth September of Eleanor Louise Bockman n, al girl aged 17, made a statement to the jury on Wednesday in the Criminal Court- Speaking in a clear voice, he said he647 words
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Article237 1923-01-17 3 Under the auspices of the India Societv, AL Victor Goloubeff, of the Ecolp Francaise d’Extrpmp-Orient, lectured in French at the Instifut Francais, 3, Cromwell-gardens, on Indian influence on the art of Tndo-China. Thp French Ambassador presided. AL GoloubefF pointed out that at on? time the whole, peninsula of237 words
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Advertisement19 1923-01-17 3 MARTIN’3 A Remedy for •••regulariti**». anperseding Btttar Apple, Pennvrov-fPM P" »ROER <"!- l Ht-Ml.- i mart: -i- urr*«»T U H19 words
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Advertisement429 1923-01-17 3 I I f >' A I I V x J 1 i 3*. Mother tayi At three months .U r my Baby was wasting. 1 tried 5)8 J Glaxo, and he gradually recovered |j -w j and gained weight. Since then (Mb qOi L he has never looked back.” J429 words
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Article330 1923-01-17 4 THE BOXING TOURNEY. As our readers will see from our advertisement columns, the Shij v. Shore Boxing Tournament, arranged in connection with the visit of H.M.S. Despatch has been fixed to tak place m the Empire Theatre, (Unive va! Picture House), Penang Road, morrow night at 9.15. The330 words
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Article187 1923-01-17 4 Before his honour Mr- P- A. F. Dav’d, District Judge and First Magistrate, at Singapore, the hearing was concluded of the matter in which the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore ask for an order that a nuisance nortice served on the owners of 26, Minto Road, be brought into187 words
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Article189 1923-01-17 4 Jan 17—Penang Club Dance, 9.15 p.m. Jan 20 —Perak River Valley Rubber, Annual Meeting, 9 Union Street, noon. Jan 23, 25 and 27—Penang Races. Jan 25 Tons of Money,” Bandman’s New English Farcical Comedy Company, Town Hall. Jan 25—Burns’ Night Dinner. E. O. Jan 26—Penang Club Race Ball,189 words
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Article204 1923-01-17 4 BUILDING COLLAPSES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 17. One of the Malaya-Borneo Exhibition sheds, which was being converted into temporary police barracks, collapsed, burying several workmen, of whom two were sent to hospital with broken limbs and others slightly injured. Insurance Claim Dismissed. Describing it as a204 words
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Article243 1923-01-17 4 FANCY DRESS DANCE IN IPOH. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. January 16. A meeting of Irishmen was held at the Ipoh Club this evening to consider if, and how best to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year. Dr. W. F. Samuels was voted to the chair and243 words
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Article31 1923-01-17 4 Bangkok, January 17. It is officially announced that th? law regarding the admission of former enemy aliens is extended uniil such time as new treaties are arranged.31 words
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Article203 1923-01-17 4 A writer in the “Tamilaham,’’ the leading Tamil bi-weekly newspaper of Malava, says the entry of Mr. P. K. Nambyar of Penang and some others into the Legislative Council of the Straits Settlements augurs for good. The Britisher always recognises lawful claims and yields to organised demands.203 words
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Article51 1923-01-17 4 —“S. T.” Hongkong, January 15. —Chan Kwing Ming explains that his retreat was due to financial which are now overcome. He has decided to give battle to the death to the Yunnanese and Kwangsi forces. Confidence is returning to Canton, and the exodus to Hongkong is decreasing—“S-—“S. T.” - 51 words
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Article544 1923-01-17 4 NEGRI-SEMBILAN IN THE FINAL. In fine weather and on a hard ground Negri Sembilan played Malacca in the Malaya Cup tie on Saturday at Seremban, and rattled up the record total of 47 points to nil, says the Malay Mail.” Negri Sembilan had drawn with Singapore, and scored544 words
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Article52 1923-01-17 4 PERAK’S TEAM. Ipoh, January 17. The following Rugby team has been selected to represent Perak again*/ Negri Sembilan in the “Malaya” Cup final on Saturday at Kuala Lumpur Back, Barwis; threes, Hime, Fairer. Lopes and Stafford ;Halves, Bryson and Brayshay; forwards, McGahoy, Newboult, Rendle. Wills, Greene, MeadeAylward52 words
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Article86 1923-01-17 4 The Tennis Courts at the Golf Club Avill be opened for play on Thursday, the 18th inst., weather permitting. The amount of Straits currency notes in circulation on the 31st December was $72,944,004-70, as compared' with July, 1914, $43,834,548, and March, 1920. $183,000,000. The third Test match86 words
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Article313 1923-01-17 4 FORTNIGHTLY MEETING. The fortnightly meeting of the Penang Municipal Commission, was held in the Municipal Chambers last evening. There Avere present :—Messrs. S. Codrington (President), J. D. Kemp, C. R. Samuel, J. H. Pedlow, Dr. Lim Guan Cheng. Hon. Mr. P. K. Nambyar and Hon. Mr. Yeoh Guan313 words
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Article197 1923-01-17 4 HIDDEN FOUR YEARS IN A BOX ROOMA strange story of a deserter who was hidden away in a cottage by his wife for four years without. the neighbours being aware of his presence is reported by the “Matin” from the little Normandy village of Saussay la Vacre. One197 words
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Article306 1923-01-17 4 The rice harvest which has recently been gathered in West China is a good one. and the dogs there are very much pleased Why Well, because when the new rice is gathered! and cooked the Szechuan farmer gives the first boAvl to the dogs. And this306 words
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Article632 1923-01-17 4 Something will certainly have t< done about the rents scandal sav'J i* “Malaya Tribune.” There was 0 uneasiness amongst tenants, doubt immense satisfaction landlords, Avhen the Government Hi', decided to put an end to control b/ reneAving the Ordinance which on the last day of the year jnst632 words
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Article62 1923-01-17 4 An orchestral concert Avill bf 1 the Rnnnymede Hotel to-night nesday) at 9.30, when the following^ 1 gramme of music Avill be presently --y. 1 Overture Semiramis G. &sl 2 Three Dances Morris, Shepherds Torch Dance E. German 3 Cello Solo Evening Star Wagner 4 Fantasia Madam62 words
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Article140 1923-01-17 4 A Cairo message says: It is under* that the Egyptian Governimn agreed to grant the widow of 1 10 Robson, whp was shot by ;tn December, an annuity of £7o< in e annuity of £3OO for his son until reaches the age of twenty-three. Tests are being140 words
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Advertisement489 1923-01-17 4 Want a Pick-me-Up? Milk Stout’s the Thing. Say MILK STOUT next time. You’ll never say Stout again. It’s delicious, bang full of flavour, nutriment, and invigoration. Freu'e** h. 4 n. s;»o\‘t s lm. riaO’SG. rwntejro NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITION VACANT. Wanted Medical Officer for a group of Estates. Salary commencing $BOO/P.489 words
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Advertisement15 1923-01-17 4 dog sick /X ff Dog Medicines# I will help to make, him S well V15 words
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Article223 1923-01-17 5 January 9.-— Addressing Horsham yesterday his return from t<n 'I" U'jnterton said that des to the contrary the propit* India were bet ng surely iHv fulfilleil. There had un•”>d been a dislim-1 improve general and political simen< m tl. ff) d tuatioi* ti. P improvement had223 words
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Article277 1923-01-17 5 London. January 1- —The “limes’ publishes a translation of- a- secret circular of the Political Bureau of the I’n.- .m I iiuir.iuni't party, dated November 25. sent to the Communist delegation in Germain which refers to efforts in India. It says that a mistake was made277 words
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Article89 1923-01-17 5 I( v i “'"’“her 28.—Tile annual fl w 1 hurch of England reThe !l financial depression, nd 1" n 1 )n of the natiot'Si; non n ()1 1:, year amounted to icquii """P'lted with the estimated st i ll(1 lle,n .°f £186,(100. Notwitbecol“nnva. w.i, t ■i89 words
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Article78 1923-01-17 5 ’‘‘•'l Partv I ll i iar y I°-—A new poliV, nl '"ii hel)' S n’l ,nn,e d by a con,!l,‘s »‘ht t; )u >lln t support the “ah*. Tli ““"-nt of the Irish Free ’Lies for tl ~a’ w ’b select candi■'hd th( 1 e “ounng78 words
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Article43 1923-01-17 5 c “Sdii 1 le P e 2“V\ 29 The ne,r s 1,1 “"n- r, i 11 burns oil fuel and ui.<)f t|, "''Hie world in celebr:»“u, wi]] g, 'blcn jubilee of Cook’s ”J'"l noris. -1-1,.. 1,1 t >oo to £2,500.43 words
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Article234 1923-01-17 5 London, -January I.—The jnoblem of the Indian Civil Service is the subject of a. leader in “The Limes” in connection with the first of two articles contributed on the subject by Mr. Montagu. 1 he paper agrees with him in saying that immediate and exhaustive enquiry234 words
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Article219 1923-01-17 5 Paris, December s.—Details ha .'e been published concerning the import and export trade of France for the first ten months of this year. Among the figures the most interesting are those for England, the United States, Germany and Belgium. England is the only one of these countries219 words
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Article155 1923-01-17 5 London. January 3.—A meeting of Public and Secondary Schools (’adet Associations at the Guildhall unanimously passed a resolution expressing dismay at the witlnUawal by the War Office of the grant to the Cadet Force, asking for reconsideration of the decision. “as the Cadet Force is the only155 words
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Article135 1923-01-17 5 London, January I.—Th? “Man Chester Guardian’s” annuii I’ f cotton spinning companies’ d’v;dend s for the year shows that on ibp whole companies which had not increased their capital during the boom period had done fairly well, although 26 were unable to pay dividends, while companies which135 words
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Article121 1923-01-17 5 Berlin, December 5- —The President of the Reich. Herr Ebert, to-day received the recen/tly-apointed French Ambassador, Aide Margerie, who presented his credentials- M- de Margerie assured the President that he would do his utmost to carry out the views of his Government, which desired to perfect121 words
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Article94 1923-01-17 5 London, January 3.—An optimistic view of trade prospects for 1923 is taken by the “Bulletin,” the organ of the Federation of British Industries. Dealing with the cotton industry the paper says that, although trade condi tions at present are wretched, a rather more hopeful feeling prevails in94 words
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Article55 1923-01-17 5 London, January 3.—The “Times” understands that a loan is shortly to be issued, guaranteed by the British Government under the Trade Facilities Act. for the extension of the Su dan Railways to Kassala from a point on the Atbara-Port Sudan line, maml, to open up the cotton growing55 words
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Article61 1923-01-17 5 London, January 4.—The difficu 1 ties which members of the enlarged Labour group in the House of Commons have been experiencing in finding suitable accommodation i” London not beyond their purse have resulted in the speeding up of a project to establish a Labour Club. The party61 words
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Article61 1923-01-17 5 London, December 27.—The President of the Board of Trade has informed the Association of British Chambers of Commerce that when arrange ments for the Economic Conference are definitely settled he will consult commercial men and industrialists in England. He points out that the responsibility for consultations with commercial61 words
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Article60 1923-01-17 5 LoViidon. January 8- —It is understood at Maltai that the ex-Sultan is proceeding to Mecca on the invitation of King Hussein. Before his departure, the Sultan informed the authorities that he was very much pleased at all that had been done for him at Malta. Besides distributing presents60 words
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Article88 1923-01-17 5 London, January 4. —Under the auspices of the Aidershot Command Athletic Association many improvements are bring carried out in the Command area- Thousands of feet of turf are being laid down, and thousands of tons of earth are being shifted which is dumped on marsh land, thereby88 words
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Article221 1923-01-17 5 “Germany made war upon and devastated France. America bad taken part in defeating Germany. Repar itions were due and have not been made because America had withdrawn from amongst the victors and creditors, thereby encouraging the Germans in a policy of evasion. It is America’s dut221 words
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Advertisement127 1923-01-17 5 11--— HI I■ t M.ll. u.m IM -gMJjb I UNQUALIFIED ll excellence! a] 7 TTHIS is the final verdict of hundreds of men when talking about their 555 Virginia r Cigarettes. 2. I One will say, They are irresistible”; A anot^er "They are just Perfect”; and yet Ii another, The127 words
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Article36 1923-01-17 6 GRAY. —On January 15, at the Maternity Hospital. Singapore, to Laura, wife of George Gray, a son. Ellis. —On the 13th instant, to Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Ellis, 82'Ampang Road, Kuala Lumpur, a daughter.36 words
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Article1349 1923-01-17 6 —“Siam Observer.’’ Just as nothing suceeds like success it is equally true that nothing fails like failure. What we fear most for the French, in regard to their latest policy towards Germany, is not their inability to vindicate its justice ami equity, but their incapacity—“Siam Observer.’’ - 1,349 words
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Article1366 1923-01-17 6 There was a big blaze on the Hill last night which was observA Hill Fire ed in Penang by several and Lesson. people who thought, from its location, that Highlands or some bungalow in the vicinity was being burnt to the ground. An officer of police and1,366 words
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Article285 1923-01-17 6 The homeward mail by the I’hssy. closes at 6 p.m. to-morrow. The P. O. Packet Morea. is due to arrive here at noon on Friday’ the l-'l-instant. The steamer is expected to ha'.outward European mails on hoard. The homeward mail by the An io’ Lebon. closes at 6285 words
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Advertisement320 1923-01-17 6 I BOXING. ii t iii By courtesy of the Captain and Officers of H.M.S. Despatch, SHIP v. SHORE. j CHAMPIONSHIP OF PENANG iili I (B 6lb ii Empire Irieatre, Penang <\.oad, (Universal House) THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, at 9-15 p.m. i'i ii PRICES: Ringside $3, Front Seats $2, Back of Hall320 words
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Advertisement56 1923-01-17 6 “E. O.” RACE WEEK. Monday, 22nd January, SPECIAL TIFFIN—ORCHESTRA. Tuesday, 23rd January, RACE DINNER and DANCE. Wednesday, 24th January, ORCHESTRAL CONCERT, 9.45 p.m. Thursday, 25th January, BURNS NIGHT. Under the patronage of Penang St. Andrew’s Society Scotch Dinner —Dancing —Scotch Music. Friday 26th, THE DANSANT, 5 to 7 p.m. Sat.56 words
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Miscellaneous13 1923-01-17 6 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water. To-day. 1.0 p.m. 7.12 a.m. 7.13 p.m.13 words
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Article929 1923-01-17 7 Collision With French Troops. MORE DRASTIC MEASURES ANTICIPATED. Reuter’s Telegrams.] Berlin, January 16. political demonstration at Ikxhuni'last evening culminated in a ,]|i<ion with the French troops, who fired killing one man and wounding several others. At the outset, a crowd several thousand collected outside lhe Town Hall, "hereReuter’s Telegrams.] - 929 words
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Article83 1923-01-17 7 FRENCHMEN PRISONERS. London, January 16. The fall of Memel is announced in telegrams from Kovno and Tilsit, received in Paris and Berlin respectively The latter adds that the Lithuanians took prisoner seven Frenchmen and. fifteen local policemen. A Truce at Memel. Paiis, January 16. A Memel telegram83 words
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Article87 1923-01-17 7 Constantinople, Januarv 16. It transpires that both the attacked Coldstream Gua'ds survived. One who was stabbed in the head, the wound being very deep, was unconscious for many hours. The other was stabbed in the throat and is progressing. The attack wa.s entirely unprovoked. One Death. London,87 words
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Article37 1923-01-17 7 FIGHTING IN DUBLIN. London, January 16. It is officially announced from Dublin that four men were executed at Roscrea and one at Carlow. A miniature battle raged in Dublin last evening. The casualties are unknown.37 words
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Article40 1923-01-17 7 Rome, January 16. A naval programme, which was submitted to the Cabinet, increases expenditure to 50,000,000 lire. Ihe totai personnel is 45,000. It provides for the laying down of five light-cruisers twenty destroyers and sixteen submarines by 1928.40 words
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Article53 1923-01-17 7 Geneva. January 16. The last session ot the Opium Commission adopted report for submission to the Council of the League legarding immediate measures against the sale of narcotics. It was decided to reassemble at the end of Mav to formulate, inter alia, the exact definition of what constitutes legitimate53 words
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Article64 1923-01-17 7 A White Conspiracy. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Helsingfors, January 16. A Moscow telegram says it is offi cially stated that an extensive White conspiracy was discovered in the Urals and West Siberia, the Social Revolutionists Okulitch, Chichevsky, Ostrov sky and Kuhare being members of the Central Committee of an organisation[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 64 words
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Article120 1923-01-17 7 DIVERGENT VIEWS. Washington, January 16. I’lie Anglo-American debt-funding negotiations revealed divergent views relative to the rate of interest and the length of the repayment period, the Americans considering the British suggestion for a rate of 3 per cent to be too low, while the British want120 words
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Article56 1923-01-17 7 London, January 16. A Dutch Indies Loan of £5,000,600 at 6 per cent to be issued at 98 per cent is being underwritten. A million of the Loan will be reserved for Holland, where it will be offered at an equivalent price based on the rate of56 words
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Article102 1923-01-17 7 BRITISH GOVERNMENT OBTAINS JUDGMENT. London, Januaiy 16. Mr. Justice Hill, in the Admiralt,. Court, gave judgment for the plaintiffs, in the action in respect of a ship ping deal involving £2.000,006. in which the Board of Trade (representing the late Shipping Controller) sued a Greek, M. Ambatielos. domiciled102 words
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Article77 1923-01-17 7 GREEK PORT PROBLEM. Athens, Januarv 16. A veritable death ship arrived at Piraeus from Samsoun and Constanti nople. Of 2,600 passengers, 1,600 are stricken with typhus, smallpox or cholera, including two doctors out of three. Thirty-five dead were buried it sea and 25 more died in harbour.77 words
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Article40 1923-01-17 7 Colombo, Januarv 16. It is rumoured that a Jaffna mail train, with 17 passengers, disappeared in the. flooded area of Northern Ceylon. Details are not available. A special train conveying a number of high officials will depart thither.40 words
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Article32 1923-01-17 7 London, January 16. The Canadian Pacific Railway Company announces a reduction in the first class express fares from Europe to the Far East, via Canada-, from £143 to £l2O.32 words
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Article28 1923-01-17 7 Washington, January 16. Mrs. David Jayne Hill, wife of the former American Ambassador in Ge'many, died from injuries sustained m a. motor car accident.28 words
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Article32 1923-01-17 7 New York, January 16. It is announced that the Anaconda Copper Mining Company has arranged to ac(|uire and control the Chile Copper Company for a sum of over $100,000,060/32 words
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Article80 1923-01-17 7 A Small Boom. Reuter’s Telegrams, London, January 16. Heightened activity in the. rubber share markets, in sympathy with the steady rise in the price of the commodity, yesterday developed into quite a small boom. Practically the entire list was marked higher at the close. A Calmer Market. London,[ Reuter’s Telegrams, ] - 80 words
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Article163 1923-01-17 7 AMERICA’S ATTITUDE. London, January 16. Tin* “Times” New York correspondent says American rubber manufacturers are seeking to have their Government retaliate, against the British restriction of rubber output. The United States Tariff Commission slated that it was not empowered to act on the theory I hat Britain was163 words
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Article89 1923-01-17 7 THE CHINESE MARKET. London. January 16. The “Times.” dealing with the enforcement of an effective 5 per cent. Chinese Tariff, points out that normally the Chinese market is the second best for all cotton goods manufactured in England. This relative position not maintained at present, but ther?89 words
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Article10 1923-01-17 7 London, January 16. Unemplovment last week improved by 13,000.10 words
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Article55 1923-01-17 7 It is officially stated that the number of persons in Britain wholly unemployed on January 1 was 1,484,800. This was 127,000 more than at Decern her 18 last, the previous date for which figures are available. It was, how ever, 338,000 less than the figure recorded at55 words
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Article32 1923-01-17 7 Colombo. January 16. The death has occurred of M. Maurice Long, Governor-General of Frencn Indo-China, who was taken ashore at Colombo ill when returning io the Far East.32 words
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Article155 1923-01-17 7 London, January 16. A I/ondon to Manchester Hying re cord was made by a British machin with five passengers, the time being 84 minutes'. The distance is 185 miles Late on Friday afternoon Hokien> of Jurong Road. Singapore, went in force to Choa Chua Kang Road, at the155 words
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Article1559 1923-01-17 7 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. F. N. Sanderson has returned to Ipoh from Home. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. C. Garland arrived from Rangoon on Sunday by the “Edavana Mr. R. S. Douglas, the Resident of Miri, Sarawak, has completed his service with the Government, and with Mrs. Douglas has left for1,559 words
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Article1208 1923-01-17 8 FUTURE FULL OF PROMISEThe 24th ordinary general meeting of the Dunlop Rubber Company, Limited, was held on December 17. at the Hotel Cecil. Strand, W- C., Mr. F- A. Szarvasy, chair- man pro. tem) presidingi The chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said that1,208 words
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Article415 1923-01-17 8 Messrs. Baker Morgan and Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, in their weekly market report dated sp. n?., Friday. January 12th. state:— The London Stock Exchange is about as good a barometer as can be found for reading the political weather of Europe and our daily London wires, coming415 words
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Article126 1923-01-17 8 Calcutta, January 9—The Calcutta tramway strike situation remains unchanged. After twenty days the company have brought out some cars under police protection only in two sections, Wellesley and Kidderpoire- The first car started from the Wellesley depot at eight in the morning a<nd it proceeded to the126 words
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Article233 1923-01-17 8 The Commissioner of Settlement Land Records, Burma, publishes following information on the r j p f tion. The estimated surplus availal,]!." export from the crop of I'.toi.»)-» i 2,635,000 tons of cargo rice In I?' is 1921, 70,000 tons remained f or from the crop of 1920-21.233 words
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Article238 1923-01-17 8 Firm Tone Continues. Rangoon, January 10.—As there has been no material change in the paddy position the rice market continued its upward movement yesterday. On the previous day, however, there was considerable selling by millers of both old and new crop rice, nearly 1,000 tons. Big mills238 words
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Article293 1923-01-17 8 in uenuHv t ‘Japan < iazf”‘ ALLEGATIONS AGAINST A JAPANESE PHARMACYAnother scandal in connection» with Am shipment of opium to China has been di* clo-fd among the Japanese- According to the “Jiji” and other vernacular pape’S- Sekido. Managing Director of the Sanyo Unyu Kabushiki Kaisha,in uenuHv t ~ -• ‘Japan < iazf”‘ • - 293 words
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Advertisement472 1923-01-17 8 I Have you a Stubborn Beard? 8 L —a Tender Skin? Here’s Shaving Comfort! \F p ]VJO matter how tough your beard, 0 ±AI no matter how tender your face I you can shave clean and comfortably with the New Improved Gillette. The New Improved Gillette Safety J Razor is472 words
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Article577 1923-01-17 9 HARR° wiNC DETAILS I)uih special .ones- a.lhos sides .kU aHe. I'""' 1 Greek ex-Minislers was Xov.-nibe. 27. H.e Revol.iti.muntil half-past three •iiv *****11 debiiling the issues oi 1- inally the, decided lilr 1 1 t death sentence. and ""T' execution with appalling wl barbarity. tfouualK. .uitH'f" ,IIU577 words
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Article115 1923-01-17 9 1 'be Supreme Court. Singapore, the b e f Justice, Mr. Justice Sproule, 4 an appeal by the Chetty firms of P. "I A. R A M against the assessment p nc'ime Fax Commissioners for '•9?0. mallei was originally heard bv Sir Shaw May last and his115 words
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Article95 1923-01-17 9 B T.’’ n a y strike of the S. E- C- em,iai|y tnivl" I i ll,llca hly settled- The com’dll further I,G < ()tl 'cssions which will 'be m< n 'be financial position 11 which for punishhave 1101 the cause of 'he < ,il l,)a buth'" l<B T.’’ - 95 words
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Article183 1923-01-17 9 REBBER ASSOCIATION OF AM E RIC A STAT I STI OS. A good deal of discussion has been taking place as to the imports of rubber by the United States, and we are pleased to have the following per favour of the Planters’ Association of Malaya. The183 words
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Article493 1923-01-17 9 ANNUAL MEETINGThe thirteenth annual general meeting of Glenealy Plantations, Limited, wa- held at Gresham House. Battery Road. Singapore. on Saturday. Mr- H. Robinson presiding. There were also present: Messrs. W. P- Plummer. H- L. Cowdy, and D. JWard, for the secretaries, Messrs. Derrick and CompanyIn moving the adoption493 words
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Article166 1923-01-17 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday To-day. g no tn Shares. s CO M CQ co c. c. c. c. Rubber (Dollar). Alor Gajah 1.30 1.50 1.40 1.60 A Kuning 50 60 55 60 Ayer Molek 1.35 1.50 1.50 1.75166 words
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Article67 1923-01-17 9 17th January, 1923. Local. cts. {Smoked Sheet 531 Fine Pale Crepe 53| Unsmoked Sheet No. 1... 43 Singa- (Smoked Sheet 56$ pore (Crepe 56| London and New York. t (Smoked Sheet ls.4d London Crepe lg M New York G3l The following were the rubber quotations in London on67 words
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Article113 1923-01-17 9 London. The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following London prices, on Jan. 16 Spot £180.175.6d down 75.6 d 3 mos. buying 182.10 s 75.6 d 3 selling 181.125.6 d 75.6 d Local parity $89.87 The Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd:— London. Jan. 16, £181.25.6d spot, and £182.10s three113 words
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Article122 1923-01-17 9 Talam Mines Limited, total output from all sources for December, piculs 443.29. Tin Bentong No Liability, first half of January, hours 317, piculs 103, yards 40.000. No clean up 4 days owing floods. Nawng Pet Tin, Limited, first half of January, hours run 313, yardage treated 14,600, ore122 words
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Article115 1923-01-17 9 PENANG, JANUARY 17, 1923. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 5/32 4 months’sight Bank 2/4 1/4 3 Credit 2/417/32 3 Documentary 2/4 9/16 Calcutta Demand Bank R« 173] J 3 days’sight Private 1761 y Bombay Demand Bank 1731 2 Madras Demand Bank 173} g- 3115 words
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Article1102 1923-01-17 9 KENNEDY CO’S SHARE LIST. £E i a NAMES J |.2 Z S Q "o CO an H«s RUBBER [Dollar.] c 3 c 0 Allenby Rubber Co 1 10 1 20 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 1 40 1 00 Amalgamated Malay Estates 2 50 2 75 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 131,102 words
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Article536 1923-01-17 9 TO-DA.Y’S DEPARTURES. Sam pit for Deli and Asahan. Renong for Bhuket, (Tongkah,) Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui, Tavoy and Moulmein. Aing Thye for Pang Nga. van den Bosch for Singapore. The s.s. Andre Lebon. homeward is now due here on the 21st, instead of the 22nd, instant. The536 words
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Article157 1923-01-17 9 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). BY TRAIN. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half-an-hour earlier than the Ordinary mail. FOR AT Federated Malay States. Malacca. Johore. Singapore and Hongkong Batu Gajah, Tapah Road, By train Teluk Anson,Kuala Kuhn, Kuala 7.15 a.m. Lumpur, Klang, Port Swetten- also157 words
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Article530 1923-01-17 9 LIET T-COMMANDER G W HOtH’ER KILLED. Lieut Commander G W Hooper, IL O- B. E. (of H M- »S. Hawkins) on too Staff of the Commander-in-Chief. met» with a tragic death in the early hours of January 2nd at Hongkong-Lieut-Comdr. Hoojjer, in company with five brotheir530 words
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Advertisement25 1923-01-17 9 RING OFF 1922 AND RING U P 642 PENANG’S PROMPT PRINTERS STYLISH STATIONERY PARTICULAR PRINTING ELEGANT ENGRAVING. C. A. RIBEIRO Co., Ltd., 49, BEACH STREET.25 words
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Article1568 1923-01-17 10 IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA. The extraordinary backwardness of the English telephone is brought home by a statistical statement just published by the .American Telephone and Telegraph Company which relates to January 1, 1921, writes J. Ellis Barker in the “Saturday Review.” We learn from it that at that1,568 words
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Article679 1923-01-17 11 1 he widespread popularity which the 11 h.p. Standard Light Cars have attained during recent years will assuredly l)e increased by the improvement which have been adopted for 1923, in conjunction with the considerable re ductions in prices which apply from September Ist. The modifications mainly679 words
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