Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 January 1924
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Title Section20 1924-01-16 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 13. VOL LXXXII. WEDNESDAY, 16th JANUARY, 1924. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement405 1924-01-16 1 L o» OhZS> 4UAA» «0 uWB I “NIKKO” I i MODERN ART I PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO I w, Nn. 7, Nurthaiu Road, Penang, Telephone No. 579. JF* I 111 HWWIWMMI W JMIWWMIO&> The Good s dS?k. i in all parts of the world. iEsmT jBBk <jyißr mHL»W 41 Bl i UNDISPUTABLY405 words
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Advertisement44 1924-01-16 1 X KTD ,w K fD BTMmn J SPLENDID SELECTION OF DIAMOND AND GEM j| jj SET JEWELLERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ill AT ALL PRICES. 7 g B. P. de SILVA, X 1, Bishop Street,' Penang. H (as xss>: as e:< s s:-: as :< s2*44 words
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Article132 1924-01-16 2 New Year Meeting 1924. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 19th, 21st 23rd February. RACES EACH DAY. I Three for all Horses Stakes $l,lOO, 31,000 and $9OO. Two for ex-griffin Horses Stakes :—s9oo and $BOO. Two for ex-griffin Ponies Stakes :—sBoo and $7OO. Selangor 1924 Griffins Two races each132 words
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Article, Illustration1209 1924-01-16 2 THE FESTIVE SEASON. (By a Lady Correspondent). Paris. December 19. In the Bois every morning for the past week, we have seen youths performing incredible feats of climbing, in order to cutWhe bunches of mistletoe from almost inaccesible tree-tops. All this for Christmas and New Year decoration1,209 words
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Article263 1924-01-16 2 —“M.M.” PROSECUTION OR PERSECUTION? In the Seremban police court, before luche Abdul Malek, magistrate, Yee Pin, of Chop Chui Fong, 67 Birch-rd., Seremban, was summoned by the Customs Department for a breach of the conditons of his liquor licence, by selling a bottle of samsu t<>—“M.M.” - 263 words
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Advertisement419 1924-01-16 2 S x B «NIPPON HOTEL-! ALL KINDS OF >• CAKES AND ICE CREAM To be had in the Evening. I? Separate Tables on the Lawn. f POSITIONS VACANT Dresser, fully qualified, for healthy Estate in Kedah. Apply with testimonials and specimen of hand-writing to Box No. 7, c/o Pinang Gazette.419 words
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Advertisement314 1924-01-16 2 NOTICES. BOOK-KEEPING IN 80 HOURS. Learn BOOK-KEEPING IN 80 HOURS BY POST, at your home and in spare time. Big salaries await Book-keepers trained by the Hawaid New Way. 25 easy lessons. Costs little. Send for catalogue. Tells you all. Shows you how to train for best positions. Write to-day.314 words
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Advertisement21 1924-01-16 2 Daily Mirror, Atlas of the World, $2/50 per book or $2/80 post free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., Penang.21 words
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Advertisement847 1924-01-16 2 mm Im ill 111 1 3 the INDIA, LIMITED. J (Incorporated in England.) li 111 i Authorised Capital I —and you can easily Pa id-un obtain relief from that Reserve Fund and Undivided Profits l SICK HEADACHE, Board of Directors. BILIOUSNESS, Sir R. J. Black Bart. (Chairman) j /AWUEST/OIV or847 words
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Article457 1924-01-16 3 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS. The Directors of the Majedie (Johore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., report for Hie fifteen months which ended 30th September 1923, that at extraordinary general meetings of the Company held on the 26th April and 14th May last, a Special Resolution was passed, and confirmed457 words
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Article238 1924-01-16 3 Messrs. Geo. White A Co., London, reported qil the 19th December that a generally dull tone has characterised the market during the period under review, and only a limited amount of business has been transacted. Values tended downwards at first, declines in the various positions of }d238 words
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Article127 1924-01-16 3 New York, December 10. —An easy tone featured the crude rubber market during the past wteek and due to the lack of demand, offerings of all positions were noted at concessions. Smoked ribbed sheets were available at. the clone for December delivery- at 26 7-Bc, though small127 words
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Advertisement424 1924-01-16 3 w T m ■>• E= ===3===== ,—r--r^— T J ‘—TT~~-s jj lINMM ff tofiZVS£Lf"r- r- '*®r-• x I &K™. h;j.Y? ~\YV I _x^s^ v I 1 in ZsMdeweave W Z M«S I .aQP I GUKTERS No metal c* a touch you b id£ r i BuyWideweaveParis t- —=Jt3 T- "’J424 words
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Advertisement257 1924-01-16 3 I MARTINI and ROSSI j ITALY’S CHOICEST j VERMOUTH Obtainable from all Dealers. Special Quotations for Quantities 3 from Sole Agents 3 I Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., Ltd., ;U (Incorporated in Shanghai) H IM Phone 587. PENANG. j ggmmmc? mraTr.-vrirrm g I THE “LIGHTWEIGHT” TRIUMPH MOTOR CYCLE Complete with Lamp and257 words
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Article1333 1924-01-16 4 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Incorporated Society of Planters was opened in the Venning-rd. Masonic Hall, Kuala Lumpur. There was a large attendance. Chairman’s Speech. The Hon. Mr. J. W. Campbell the newly elec’ed '•hairman of the Society, in the course of his opening1,333 words
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Article386 1924-01-16 4 SIR WEST RIDGEWAY’S VIEWS Sir West Ridgeway cannot imagine a more opportune time for Labour to come into power than at the present moment. If Labour, with a sufficiently adequate majority at its back were to form a Government, the work of Empire wrecking would at once386 words
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Article812 1924-01-16 4 THE KEY CITY OF IRAQ. The British invasion of Mesopotamia occurred during 1914, and the campaign continued with varying success until the capture of Bagdad in March, 1917. Ihis achievement was of transcedent importance Britain. It vindicated British prestige in the East, which had undoubtedly shaken by the failure812 words
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Article21 1924-01-16 4 MfS; Adams gratefully acknowledges the following contributions. Previously acknowledged $130.00 Mrs. Whitlock $25.00 Commander Peal $25.00 Total $lBO.OO21 words
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Article344 1924-01-16 4 INDIAN YOUTH KILLED. Macalister Lane, in the vicinity of Macalister Road, Penang, was yesterday afternoon the scene of a sad tragedy in which an Indian youth lost his life as the result of an accident between one of the nightsoil motor vans and a handcart with posters of344 words
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Article418 1924-01-16 4 C. N. W. Frerichs, who was, charged with cheating tha Vacuum Oil Co., in respect of a quantity of oil which he ordered and promised to pay for, appeared before Mr. Venables, the Second Magistrate Singapore when the hearing of the case was proceeded with. Mr. R.418 words
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Article89 1924-01-16 4 The health statement for the Municipality of George Town for the week ending 12th January, 1924, shows a total of 53 deaths—29 males and 24 females—the death-rate being 21.18 per mille per annum, compared with 23.57 in the preceding week and with 26.88 in the corresponding week of89 words
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Article753 1924-01-16 4 ELECTRIC TROLLEY’S SUCCESSFUL DEMONSTRATION. During the last two days some interest has been centred in the electric battery truck, manufactured by Messrs. Herbert Morris, Ltd, Loughborough, England, the local agents for which are Messrs Harrisons, Barker and Co, Ltd. The one seen about is one of the small753 words
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Article491 1924-01-16 4 The following is the draw in T j,. p C. Tennis tournament:Single Handicap Class “a >» Ser. E. Reimann -4 M. T. P. Rule v. -3 F. N. Syer —l5 A. W. Harries v. —153 Wood. —15.1 W. Meade, v. —l5 J. q —l5 A. J. L.491 words
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Article62 1924-01-16 4 C.R. C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The following ties were decided yester. day:—Open Championship, Cheah Wai Hyo beat Oh Joo Kooi 6—o, M Singles Handicap Class “A.” Oh En? Leong beat Tan Ah Tah 6—3. 6-4 Singles Handicap Class “B.” Ng He,ng beat Lim Cheng Ean 6 —3, 7 5. Singles Handicap62 words
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Article94 1924-01-16 4 Friday, 18th January: Mixed Doubles Handicap.— f 5 Wis and D. McLeod Craik v. +2 Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Hertz (4). Single Handicap.— —2 J. G. Allan v. 2 E. J. McLernon (Postponed Tie) Championship.—A. J. Plumb v. JBarrett (5) W. B. Houston v. J. W94 words
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Article37 1924-01-16 4 Weather permitting, five tennis cou rr will be re-opened for play on Friday I st inst. at the Penang Golf Club. The January monthly medal played for on Saturday, and Sunday and 20th inst37 words
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Article49 1924-01-16 4 THE SELANGOR TEAM. (From Our Own Kuala Lumpur, January The Rugby team to represent Bel 3 goron Saturday in the “Malaya 1 np 0 r 'in?' will be :—Jack; Duncan, Burton, I•• worthy, Gibb; Bryson, Me Green, Whitehorn Wilson. D’" p Riches, Kerr, Wardle and Jacks.49 words
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Advertisement80 1924-01-16 4 MANY A GOOD DINNER is wasted on a poor appetite. There's no need to waste yours, for if you eat poorly, feel liverish, headachy, “blue,” Pinketteis are perfection to set matters right. Try Pinkettes to-night, you’ll feel better in the morning. They also purify ths breath, clear the skin, relieve80 words
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Article159 1924-01-16 5 London, January 2. —The Independent Labour Party has issued a memorandum alleging that militarist reactionaries in Japan have taken advantage of the martial law regime after the earthquake to imprison and murder many Koreans and labour leaders and the severe censorship prevented publicity being given to159 words
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Article223 1924-01-16 5 London, January 3. —The Japanese Embassy referring to Independent Labour Party’s memorandum points out that citizens formed vigilance committees after the earthquake for puriJO&es of selfdefence. They were; not regularly recognised and constituted bodies and were in some cases entirely devoid of proper organisation and leadership. Their223 words
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64 1924-01-16 5 London. January 6,—A Tokio message says a demonstration took place to-day right outside the Imperial Palace, which at present is not occupied by any member of the Imperial family. A bomb was thrown by a Korean but did not explode. The assailant when arrested was found64 words
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Article39 1924-01-16 5 London, January 7.—A later cable from Reuter in Tokio says that owing to strong opposition to Baron Fujimura the portfolio for Foreign Affairs has, been accepted by Baron Matsui. Baron Fujimara is to be Minister of Communications.39 words
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Article60 1924-01-16 5 London, January 8. —A Tokio message says the outrage outside the Palace mentioned in recant cables following the attack on the Prince Regent is causing a greater sensation than the earthquake as indicating an anti-imperialist movement revealed by a Korean plot, recently discovered Shanghai to assassinate60 words
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95 1924-01-16 5 London, January 8. —A Capetown mes•sage says a measure entitled “The Asiatic (Cape Malay) Amendment Bill” will bo intorduced by Government at the forthcoming session of Parliament. The object of the Bill is to exempt Cape Malays from any legislation dealing or relating to Asiatics95 words
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Article66 1924-01-16 5 London, January 3. —A Pekin message t>ays there- were terrific explosions, believed to be due to ignition of dust in a corn products factory there, followed by a fire which reached to the adjoining buildings and burned the factory fiercely, preventing a cress. Th? causalities66 words
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Article304 1924-01-16 5 London, January 4.—A Paris message says the “Echo de Paris” in an article on the ratification of the Treaty of Lausanne by Fiance says that Mustapha Kemal is being vehemently attacked by the Committee of I nion and Progress and a number of notabilities who have304 words
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Article148 1924-01-16 5 London, January 4- —Reuter leams that considerable importance is attached in wedl-informed Arab quarters to the anticipated resu'ts of the tour of King Hussein of the Hejaz at present being undertaken. King Hussein recently left Jeddah and visited tho Red Sea jrorts en route for Maan thence148 words
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147 1924-01-16 5 London, January 2. —The dockers’ demand for increased wages has taken an imexpected turn by the Stevedores, Lightermen and Dockers’ Union, which came into prominence) in the recent unofficial strike, having followed the example of the Transport General Workers’ Union by giving notice to terminate the147 words
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62 1924-01-16 5 Loaidon. January 7. —A Paris message says the “Matin” learns that while Mustapha Kemal, accompanied by his wife, was taking a rest cure in Smyrna, a youth called’ at his villa, and requested an interview' with the Turkish President. Ha then threw a bomb.62 words
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Article62 1924-01-16 5 London, January 3. —With the arrival of Yousouf Kemal, who is en route for Lon don as Turkish representative, AngloTurkish negotiations regarding Mosul will undoubtedly have advanced a stage, since Yousouf is bound to bring instructions to discuss the question, as the Lausanne Treaty stipulates that62 words
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Article70 1924-01-16 5 London, January 7. —Captain Bennet, the foremost amateur steeplechase' jockey, ’•ega'med «Masciousneqs for tlhe first time to-day since he wa«s injured by a fall from Arden at Dunstall Park on December 27. He lay in Wolverhampton Hospital until yesterday when he was removed to a London70 words
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211 1924-01-16 5 London, January 5.—M ith referenc to Sir Basil Blackett’s speech in Bombay on the 4th December, Sir James Wilson has written a lengthy letter to the “Financial News”' urging the Government of India to ■aim at giving the rupee a fixed exchange value of 7.53211 words
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Article177 1924-01-16 5 London, January 4- —General Sir Edmund Barrow presided to-day at the Indian section of the Royal Society of Arts at which Brigadier General H. A. Young lectured on Indian Ordinance factories which hq declared were pioneer industrial establishments in India and today held a leading place in177 words
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Article144 1924-01-16 5 London, January 2- —That all broadcasting experiments are not an unqualified success is shown by the failure of an experiment at University College designed to demonstrate the possibilities of broadcasting as a factor of education. Mr. Alan M alker talked through a transmitter at the London station144 words
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Article162 1924-01-16 5 London, January 2. —“Arable cultivation in England and Wales may be said to have returned to pre-war conditions,” state® the Agricultural Statistics Report 1923 issued by the Ministry of Agriculture. The area under crops and permanent grass totals 29,744,000 acres, a decrease of 83,000 compared with162 words
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Article42 1924-01-16 5 London, January 7. —Listeners throughout the country to-night heard the first eomplbte church service broadcast in Britain. The service was held at St. .Martin’s Church, London. The preacher added a section to his sermon to “AJI you listening outside,”42 words
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Article42 1924-01-16 5 London, January 8. —A message from Ichang (Ohriia.) says brigands boarded the steamer Tsesui on th? Upper Yangtzt, killed the British Captain Brandt and a passenger, throwing their bodies into lhe river, and wounded the quarter-naaatei and two passengers.42 words
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Article918 1924-01-16 5 —“S.F.P.” SEQUEL TO SAGO STREET MURDER. The attack on a Chinese boiler-cleaner by six armed men in Sago Street on October 11th which had a fatal termination two days later had a sequel at the Singapore Assizes, when a young Chinese, Kok Kwan Leng, was changed with the—“S.F.P.” - 918 words
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Advertisement21 1924-01-16 5 Penang Sea Frontage Rights and Titt.es. $2/50 per book or $2/80 post free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press. Ltd., Penang21 words
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Advertisement318 1924-01-16 5 J: is I: E i g ’Vu < XJ K My* Our Baby buy IB kwoufht up m Glaxo. tbbik ‘.'ty V I wo '*lu thank you all if ba i V I could for the benefits he haa da|j_riv«d from tho wonderful toed." If your Baby i| lived in318 words
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Article32 1924-01-16 6 Corley.—At Maternity Hospital. Singapore, on January’ 7, to Mrs. L.G. Corley, a son (stillbornj. Franklin.—At 401, Peak. Hongkong, on Jajiuaity 6, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Franklin, a son.32 words
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Article747 1924-01-16 6 The Royal Speech on the occasion of the state opening of Parliament is so comprehensive as to suggest that if the political future had been clearer, there might have been good reason to anticipate a very fruitful session. The position, however, is so uncertain that the reading747 words
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Article145 1924-01-16 6 THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND CRIME. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. January’ 16. Koh Kwan Leng was acquitted at the Assizes of the murder of a Chinese in Sago Street. The Chief Justice, summing up. said the case was serious and important and it was not only about as145 words
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Article89 1924-01-16 6 The P. A- O. Packet Karmala. with mails despatched from London on the 27th December, is oxpected to arrive here at 7 a.m. to-morrow. The homeward mail, by the Paul Lecat. closes at 1 p.m. to-morrow. The homeward mail, by the Khiva, closes at 6 p.m. on Saturday,89 words
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Article1700 1924-01-16 6 We extend our hearty’ congratulations to Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe, J. Mr. Khoo P. on being appointed a Sian Ewe. Municipal Commissioner of Penang, vice the Hon Mr. Yeoh Guan Seek, who has retired. Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe is a well known and popular member of the1,700 words
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Advertisement223 1924-01-16 6 I GREAT REDUCTION i IN PRICE OF ROYAL TYPEWRITERS. I i I I I nsi 38 «1 I i aM^lß a ss 1 FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO.— i Hottenbach, Lazarus Sons, Limited. I s I Fleming Brothers, i Mechanical and Structural Engineers, 'j! TO &> Brass and Iron Founders.223 words
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Advertisement77 1924-01-16 6 “E. O.” Guest Nights and Dancing. Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday—Orchestra. Orchestral Concert Every Wednesday 9-45 p. m. < x x x x s x x s f RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION, Including delivery’ or i postage iii PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. I a year |j|j iii77 words
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Miscellaneous25 1924-01-16 6 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water. To-day. 9. 5 p.m. 1.53 p.m. To-morrow. 9. 37 a.m. 4. 1 a.m. 9. 54 p.m. 3. 21 p.m.25 words
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Article1813 1924-01-16 7 Speech From the Throne. THE DEBATE ON THE ADDRESS (Reuter's Telegrams.) London, January 15. The King’s Speech in opening Parliament was as follows My relations with Foreign Powers are friendly. I am glad to record definite progress in the solution of questions which have hitherto blocked the(Reuter's Telegrams.) - 1,813 words
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Article184 1924-01-16 7 GOVERNMENT AND THE FRANC. Paris, January- 15. At a meeting of the Cabinet, presided over by President Milleran i, it was decided to submit to the Chamber on Thursday, Bills to improve the financial situation, balance the budget, solve the exchange crisis by suppressing tax evasion, effecting economies184 words
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Article48 1924-01-16 7 ENCOMIUMS FOR GENERAL DAWES. New York, January 15. The morning papers praise the soundness of the reasoning of General Dawes’ statement at the first meeting of the Experts Committee in Paris, particularly the injunction that the motto of the Committee must be Business, not Politics.”48 words
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Article92 1924-01-16 7 EXTENSION TQ CARDIFF. London. January 15. Five German crews totalling 100 men struck work at Cardiff in response to a message from the London Strike Committee calling on all German seamen in British ports to strike unless the owners are prepared to give the British seamen’s rate92 words
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Article30 1924-01-16 7 GOVERNMENT CLAIMS VICTORIES. London, January 15. The Mexican Legation in London states that as a result of engagements at Jalisco and Vera Cruz, the rebels retired in disorder.30 words
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Article622 1924-01-16 7 Australian Premier’s Speech. (Reuter's Telegrams.) London, January 15. The Rt. Hon. S.M. Bruce in a at a farewell dinner given by the Australian Natives Association presided over by Lord Denman, which was broadcasted to 500,000 listeners, contended that the peace of the world orlthe reduction of armaments would(Reuter's Telegrams.) - 622 words
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120 1924-01-16 7 DISCUSSIONS RESUMED. Riga. January 15. The Russo-German discussions with regard to the settlement of commercial relations between the two countries, based on the Treaty of Rapallo. which weie begun in Berlin in June last year, have been resumed at Moscow. According to the authorities the discussions are120 words
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Article224 1924-01-16 7 Another Earthquake. TRAIN HURLED IMO RIVER. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Tokio, January ’5, As a result of the earthquake, six were killed and 200 injured in Yokohama and four killed and 25 injured in Tokio. Six hundred houses demolished in Yokohama and fire is raging in the suburbs. A train(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 224 words
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Article37 1924-01-16 7 SEISMIC PREDICTIONS VERIFIED. Faenza. January 15. Scientific circles are stirred by the verification of Signor Bendandi’s seismic predictions. All seismographs last night registered a violent and long continued shock 10,000 kilometres away.37 words
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Article133 1924-01-16 7 SALVAGE IMPOSSIBLE. London, January 15. The Admiralty officially state that the wreck found by a diver yesterday off Portland is not that of L 24. The search is continuing. No Hope of Salvage. London, January 15. From Portland it is learned authoritatively that local Naval officials have133 words
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Article30 1924-01-16 7 London, January- 15. Normal Anglo-Greek diplomatic relations have been resumed. Lord Curzon, communicating the fact, says that the British Government has every confidence in the Venizelos Ministry.30 words
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Article46 1924-01-16 7 London, January 15. Mr, Herbert James Stanley is appointed Governor of North Rhodesia from April 1, when the Chartered Company’s administration terminates. [Mr. Stanley was Resident Commissioner, Southern and Northern Rhodesia. 1915-18, and since 1918 has been Imperial Secretary in South Africa.!46 words
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Article52 1924-01-16 7 ACCUSED’S STATEMENT. Calcutta, January 15. Gopinathsaha, the Bengalee arrested in connection with the murder of Mr. Day. made a statement in Court that he intended to kill Mr. Tegart, the Commissioner of Police, but unfortunately killed an innocent man. He hoped that some patriot would complete his52 words
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Article510 1924-01-16 7 Mrs. J. Stuart Rose goes home in the Patroclus. Mr. P. K. Hazlitt who was ill with a severe attack of malaria is out and about again. Mrs. Lindley- and family and Mrs. A. H. West are leaving for home by- the Patroclus. Mr. M. Bulford was510 words
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Article114 1924-01-16 7 END OF DUTCH MINISTERIAL CRISIS. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) The Hague, January- 15. In the Second Chamber, the Premier, Heer Beerenbrouck, declared that as no alternative ministry had been formed since the defeat of his Government on October 26 over the question of building a fleet, and as a(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 114 words
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Article34 1924-01-16 7 London. January 15. A Joint Committee of Lancashire employers and employees agreed to a scheme of control in the section engaged in American cotton. Details will be published in a few days.34 words
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Obituary17 1924-01-16 7 OBITUARY. EARL OF WARWICK. > London, January 15. The death has occurrtH of the Earl of Warwick, 1% >17 words
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MOTOR NOTES.
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495 1924-01-16 8 The Cycle and Motor Cycle Show held at Olympia, London, was a remarkable display of the World’s products. The British machines were, naturally, in a vast majority, but there was a better representation of foreign machines than in previous years. America was represented by three495 words
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Article197 1924-01-16 8 At the Olympia Motor Show, there were approximately 250 exhibits of accessories, tyre and equipment, almost bewildering in their variety and number, including the following:— New double-tone electric horn with a low note for town use and a high note for country runs (Brown and Company, Strand 384197 words
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Article402 1924-01-16 8 Economy of transportation should be the underlying thought whenever vehicle weight regulations are under consideration, in the judgment of Thomas H. MacDonald. Chief of the U- S. Bureau of Public Roads, who testified recently on this subject before a United Stales senate committee on traffic conditions in the402 words
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Article52 1924-01-16 8 The Municipal Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 to-night 1 March Heath to Scotis Shore Hewitt 2 Intermezzo Cupid's Garden Eregane 3 Waltz Gold and Silver Lehar 4 Selection Rigoletto Verdin 5 Fox Trot Humming Brean God Save52 words
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Advertisement360 1924-01-16 8 jii|j The aIW SlawM qii Q LIGHT CAR AA The four-seater Standard is the I I family car de luxe. As reliable as 8 it is powerful ;as comfortable as I it is roomy, and exceptionally 111 8 easy to control. W WEARNE BROTHERS, LTD., Sole Agen€. JV. Standard 13360 words
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Advertisement343 1924-01-16 8 A. JL f 4 Companions (fell REM OIL IfSHW A lubricating, cleaning and polishing oil RtsTH fn4?T*lTl for use in the home, office or on the farm. NRMb Especially suited for firearms, sewing 1 "*"I machines, bicycles, typewriters, etc. POWDER SOLVENT fz’.Xl mESU For cleaning and removing powder resi- IRmnM343 words
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Article219 1924-01-16 9 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS. The r-ejport of the Directors of the Eastern Smelting Company, Ltd., presented at the twelfth ordinary general meeting of the Compajiy, held at Stafford House, King William, Street, E. 0. 4. on the Hist December, 1923, states: —The Directors submit the report219 words
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Article31 1924-01-16 9 Pengkalen, Ltd., 10 per cent, (less tax) on preference shares. Tukka Taiping. Ltd., 6d. per share (less tax). Narborough (F. M. SI.) Rubbey Estates, Ltd., 6 per cent, (less tax).31 words
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Article309 1924-01-16 9 END OF A QUARRELSOME COUPLE. The tale of a gruesome tragedy was told at the Ipoh Police Court during the inquest following the death, apparently within a very short time of each other, of a Chinese and his wife. Husband and wife, who were market gardeners, were309 words
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Article296 1924-01-16 9 IPOH RESIDENT’S DISCONCERTING EXPERIENCE. Some excitement occurred in Gopeng Road in the vicinity of those houses just about, the British Residency. Terrible yells rent the stillness of the night just before midnight and the noise then centred round the Asiatic Petroleum Co’s bungalow occupied by Mr296 words
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Article423 1924-01-16 9 REDUCED WORKING COSTS. The 19th annual general meeting of the Sagga Rubber Company, Limited, was held at Idol Lane, E. C. Mr. R. N. G. Bingley (the chairman) presided, and in moving the adoption of the report said that the year’s working resulted in a net profit of423 words
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Article415 1924-01-16 9 Messrs. James F. Hutton Co.. Ltd.. Manchester reported on Wednesday. Dec. 19, as follows:—» During the past week cotton prices have been subjected to more rapid and violent fluctuations than for a considerable time. Extreme nervousness and lack of confidence all round have been the outstanding415 words
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Article66 1924-01-16 9 Total value of imports of merchandise excluding Parcel Post during the year 1923 $576,337,977=£67,239,431 Total value of imports of merchandise excluding Parcel Post during the year 1922 $541,580,598=£52,684,403 Imports increased $124,757,379—£14,555,028 Total value of exports of merchandise excluding Parcel Post during the year 1923 $667,652,755=£77,892,821 Total value of66 words
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Article116 1924-01-16 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list: Yesterday. To-day. 2 E Shares. S ,5 5 "5 ffl M x Sc. sc. sc. Sc. Mining. Hitam 1.374 1.42 j 1.40 1.45 K. Kamuuting 44/- 45/- 44/- 45/Kam unting 36/6 37/- 36/6 37/- ex116 words
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Article43 1924-01-16 9 16th January, 1924. Local. cts. 'Smoked Sheet 48 steady Penang- Fine Pale Crepe 48A .Unsmoked Sheet 40 Singa- (Smoked Sheet 48i pore I Crepe 49 London and New York. London /Smoked Sheet... 1.2 d U.dull (Crepe ls.2d New York G 26443 words
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Article52 1924-01-16 9 The General Produce Agency, Ltd., Beach Street, Penang, report that the following prices were realised at their auction rooms to-day Good F.A.Q. Smoked diamond sheet $62 to 63 F.A.Q. do 60 „61 Off quality and low F.A.Q. Smoked diamond sheet 56 59 Loose Scrap 30 „40 Plain Sheet52 words
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Article19 1924-01-16 9 The following are additional rubber outputs for December:— lbs. Perak River Valley 26,064 Semanggol 23,877 Juru 17.83619 words
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Article85 1924-01-16 9 London. The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following prices, on January 15 Spot £251 up £2.15$ 3 mos. buying 252.5 s 2.175.6 d 3 selling 252.10 s 3 Local. January 16th Singapore sold 200 tons at $126.62L Penang buyers no sellers at $126.45. Messrs. Boustead and Co.,85 words
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Article80 1924-01-16 9 Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd., first half of January, hours run (two dredges) 601, cubic yards treated 91,000, total piculs 635.54, nett value $42,470.28. Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging, Ltd., first half of January, hours run 284, cubic yards treated 65,000, total piculs 325.97, nett value $22,285.45. Ulu Yam80 words
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Article121 1924-01-16 9 PENANG. JANUARY 16, 1924. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 1/8 4 months’sight Bank 2/4 5/16 3 Credit 2/4 5/8 3 Documentary 2/4 21/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs 1625 1 3 days’sight Private 1655 3 Bombay Demand Bank 162 5 Madras Demand Bank 162| S121 words
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Article1093 1924-01-16 9 KENNEDY CO’S SHARE LIST. A 8 NAMES S Bo 1 J £1 RUBBER [Dollar.] S c|S o I Allenby Rubber Co 1 10 1 20 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 1 10 1 X Amalgamated Malay Estates 2 00 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 11 00 12 00 Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates1,093 words
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Advertisement1207 1924-01-16 9 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Tekka Tai Liciited- (Incorporated in England). POSITIONS VACANT. Advice has been received by cable that Wanted Ayah or Amah travel a Dividend of Sixpence per share (less Australia. February, two children. income Tax) has been declared and is Gibbings, Sungei I’atani. payable on 31st January, 1924. Local Shareholders1,207 words
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Article115 1924-01-16 10 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES Kalmoa for Deli and Asahan. m/s Selandia for Deli. Port Swettenham and Singapore. Phemius for Port Swettenham, Singapore and China. Kudat for Bhuket, (Tongkah). Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point/ Mergui. Tavoy and Moulmein. Hong Hwa for Singapore and China. The s.s. Patroclus, will leave Penang for Colombo,115 words
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Article434 1924-01-16 10 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday) 81 TRAIN. Eederated Malay States, Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half-an-honr earlier than the Ordinary mail Resumption of Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) by the 7-30 p.m. train:434 words
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Article98 1924-01-16 10 Jan 17—Soccer, Colours v Whites. Esplanade, 5.15 p.m. 19— Cricket League, P.S. v P.R.C., Esplanade. 20— P.S.C.. Pritchard Cup and “B” Class H’cap. 26—Cricket League. C.R.C. v P.S.. Victoria Green. 26—Perak Mark Lodge. Tai ping, Installation Meeting. 6.30 p.m. 26—Kedah Branch Incorporated Society of Planters’ dance (fancy dress)98 words
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Article545 1924-01-16 10 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang. January 16. 1924 cts Government Mutton Mutton Indian per lb 5$ Mutton Head, sheep or goat each I.QO Liver with heart lung do 1,20 Tripe do i.qq Goat or Sheep per lb 5Q Sweet Bread pair "39 Leg of Mutton lb gQ Lamb do 5$545 words
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Article26 1924-01-16 10 The following are non-delivcifO cables for the week ending loth inst, at the E. E. A. and C. Telegraph Co: Maduraeo, .Mien, Fraser Sharebroker»26 words
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Advertisement267 1924-01-16 10 I PIANO BARGAINS. J We have a few re-conditioned Pianos in stock r which are being offered at extremely low S r prices. e 5 I all of the instrument» carry our usual guarantee 5 <nd are equal to new. Casings have been re- polished and the Actions, etc., have267 words
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Article348 1924-01-16 11 From Messrs. Morrison and Co’s weekly market report, dated Rangoon January 4 Paddy.—For old crop supplies have been trifling since our last report and principally against contracts. We quote:— Rs. 195 for boat paddy. Rs. 204 to Rs. 305 for Meedoung paddy. In new crop supplies have348 words
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Article192 1924-01-16 11 A stir has been caused throughout the province of Quebec by a decree issued by Cardinal Begin, Archbishop of Quebec, the Roman Catholic Primate of Canada, placing dances, including the waltz, foxtrot, and the one-step, under the ban of the Church. The decree threatens to ban theatres192 words
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Article218 1924-01-16 11 Chinese bandits ended 1923 by killing three missionaries at Suichow, Hupeh, wounding two and capturing one at Tsaoyang, Hupeh, and releasing Dr. E. W. Schmalzreid after holding him a captive in Honan since last October, according to information received in Shanghai. Detai sof the reported murder218 words
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Advertisement286 1924-01-16 11 Q. a ij P.D. is an old old whisky, wJEIJ matured by time and mellowed in wood. The kind of whisky which is none too plentiful to-day. If you cannot get it easily, DaWSON make your demand a little “specat more insistent, because you will find it worth pressing tor.286 words
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Advertisement48 1924-01-16 11 Planters’ Medical Guide, by Dr. E. N. Graham, $3/- per book or $3/30 post free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press. Ltd., Penang. Pitman’s Shorthand Rapid Course, (New Era Edition) Complete Edition with supplementary Exercises (a s3'or $3/30 post free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press Ltd.. Penang48 words
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Advertisement285 1924-01-16 11 Three Cats CIGARETTES rrJhk UB y° U see the i making of “THREE BbS mH CATS” Cigarettes from Fr\ beginning to end, you c, would know, without our f ti\ telling you, just why they are so exquisite in flavour and aroma. I From the time when I Em Wv\285 words
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Advertisement1422 1924-01-16 12 1. a NY K N Y Kr rxH? JAPAN-CALCUTTA line RegularFreifihlandPassengerServ.ee L? TIT I TIT Fl TN NKi a I -«I IV A Freight service maintained between for Colombo and Bombay. *»-> LJ IL 1 1 Kobe and Calcutta, calling at Hongkong, Steauier due Penang weekly'service London and n"continent d1,422 words
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Advertisement697 1924-01-16 12 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. I (Companies Incorporated in England.) I MAIL. PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. I PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. I (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government.) P. O. SAILINGS. I LONDON—FAR-EASTERN SERVICE. I From London Due Penang. To Marseilles A London Lease I about about I697 words
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