Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 6 January 1912
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1912-01-06 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 5 VOL. LXX. SATURDAY. 6th JANUARY, 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1085 1912-01-06 1 iiliaißDDHuusaaaaQQD»»»»»» For $3O Z V 7 au can have the Pinang Gazette posted every day D for a whole year to your address, g D (LOCAL «UaCRIPTION, *27.) D a Proportionate Quarterly and o Half-yearly rates. a Subscriptions are payable in a a advance and remittances should o g be1,085 words
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Article227 1912-01-06 2 The report to July 31 states 973 tons of black tin were produced against 908 tons in the previous year j 54 tons of alluvial tin were also produced, against 54| tons. The year’s profit is £23,548 but allowing London expenses and interest on debentures, the net amount227 words
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Article186 1912-01-06 2 In replying to a question in the House of Commons as to the method of selection of Colonial Governors, Mr. Harcourt said It must be understood that a Governorship lies quite outside of the ordinary course of- promotion in the Colonial Service.” In this connection, Sir Frank Swettenham186 words
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Article479 1912-01-06 2 The more the merrier says 1.—A.8.C. in Grenier's Rubber News. It is not, we believe, generally recognised what an important new sphere for British industry is provided by the Malay States. It is of interest to note that, contrary to the experience of almost every country,The more the merrier says 1.—A.8.C. in Grenier's Rubber News. - 479 words
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Advertisement1103 1912-01-06 2 NOTICES. notice. R. M A. Wourdin is authorised to sign my firm per procuration. M. M. NOORDIN. DEPOSITORS in the Savings Bank are 1312 reminded to send in their Pass Books between the 2nd and 15th January, «a a a 1912, for audit, in compliance with the The Siniohpak Rubber1,103 words
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Advertisement419 1912-01-06 2 < THE PERFECT DRILLS are MUIR.” Made from the very best raw materials as they are passed through the various stages of up-to-date methods of manufacture under the direct supervision of Expert European AVeavers and Dyers—“ MUIR are really perfect. The most rigorous tests have proved them Superior in Strength,419 words
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584 1912-01-06 3 SOME FACTS ABOUT A DANGEROUS OCCUPATION BY ONE WHO KNOWS. On Secret Service; what visions o ndventure and hairbreadth escapes fi t through the mind at the mere sound of the words Mr. Charles Nelson couH tell many excitini storie« of the fxneriences he584 words
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Article993 1912-01-06 3 REPORTS. DIVIDENDS. AND NOTICES Bakap lot. dir. 5 per cent. Jugra lot, dir. 30 per Sungei Buloh.— lnt. div. 5 per cent. Straits.— Third in. div. 10 per cent. Liniqi— Third int. div per cent. Pataling— Third int. div. 50 per cent. Highlands.— I hird int. div. 7| per993 words
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SPORTING NOTES.
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Article152 1912-01-06 3 Nbw Ybar’s Day Competition. There was a very large muster of members conn eting for this covetei trophy on the Ipoh Golf Links, the weather being beaa f ifully cool and fine, and the putting greens in fine order. When the cards had all been carefully checked,152 words
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Article257 1912-01-06 3 Melbourne, December 130.—At Melbourne the second Jest Match between England and Austialia in the pi esent tour of the M.C.C. team in the Commonwealth commenced this morning. Australia went in first and put together but a moderate total 184. The batsmen did not give an exhilarating257 words
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Article132 1912-01-06 3 Teluk Anson vs. Ipoh. This fixture was played off in Teluk Anson last Saturday afternoon on a very slippery ground, and heavy rain falling all the time The visitors, who played in their very best foim, had matte’s pretty well their own way, winning by four goals to nil.132 words
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Article76 1912-01-06 3 Only seven members turned up at the Ipoh range on Jan. 1 and with the exception of Mrs. Duncan Cooper, who shot admirably throughout, the firing was very poor indeed. Mr. Hemming is Range Officer for the month, Mr. J. A. Brown officiating as Umpire in76 words
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Article110 1912-01-06 3 a.— Singapore Rkcovers Possession. The Singapore team has won the match against Bangkok with an innings victory. The Singapore team made 341 at their first attempt and responding to this somewhat forpaidable total Bangkok could only put together 83 for the fit st innings, and 134 fora.— - 110 words
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Advertisement44 1912-01-06 3 STAY A r THE GRAND ORIENTAL HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR. Telegrams: Proprietor ORIENTAL.” S. M. MARTIN. ALL FOR WATSON’S f B BLUE BAND I» I CAN BE JfgJL OBTAINED FROM PRINCIPAL Ctsol’O RETAIL ★A q whisky j STORES. aMcAlister M J Co., Ltd., Wholesale Agents.44 words
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Advertisement290 1912-01-06 3 C. N. LUMB, BILLIARD TABLE BUILDER. is now in the Straits representing JOHN ROBERTS, LONDON. BILLIARD TABLES AND ACCESSORIES for immediate delivery. Repairs to any class of Old Tables. Address and Show Rooms: RAFFLES HOTEL, PENANG. 1282—m w s 26-1 EUROPEAN UA PI I’AL. Finished for attractive enterprises in all290 words
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Advertisement332 1912-01-06 3 jTO MAKE THE BEST Jp J OF A BAD TIME E 4H is l^ st P}aln commonsense. Crying over spilt milk is ever useless E 3 and undignified. When you find yourself in a hole, engineer a r way out as soon as possible. When you find yourself out-of sorts332 words
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Article829 1912-01-06 4 M. de Wywodzeff received instructions from St, Petersburg to leave Singapore as soon as possible and proceed to Nagasaki, to take over charge of the Russian Consulate General there from M. Rospopoff. Before leaving Singapore M. de Wywodzeff will hand over the Russian Consulate-General to M. le829 words
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Article140 1912-01-06 4 The following returns for December are to hand:— Ayer Kuning (Perak) lb. 1,405 Bukit Panjong 5,422 —6 months 21,339 Beverlac n 11,558 Dec. 1910 5,948 „—l9ll 118,343 „—l9lO 93.467 Blackwater 7.276 —Dec. 1910 5,112 —l9ll 69,255 —l9lO 57,331 Bertam 14,723 Edinburgh 16,000 Golconda 21,505 —Dec. 1910... 19,671 —l9ll140 words
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Article176 1912-01-06 4 LOCAL COMMITTEE TO BE FORMED. It is estimated that there will soon be over two and a quarter million people starving in the famine stricken districts of Central China. A powerful executive committee, with the Rt. Rev. Bishop F. R. Graves, D D. f of the American176 words
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Article182 1912-01-06 4 In a place like Malaya, where thirst quenchers are in constant rt quests, a welcome drink that is cooling, reviving, and non-alcoholic, is lime juice. There are various kinds of lime juice, but their quality is an uncertainty. What the public wane is something that they can182 words
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Article114 1912-01-06 4 The exports of tin aud other produce from Penang for the fortnight ended December 31, 1911, were as follows To United Kingdom. Tin Tons 1,300 Tapioca Flour 150 Tapioca Flake 25 Tapioca Pearl 125 Para Rubber 136 To U. S. of America. Tin Tons 150 Pepper Black 55114 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article169 1912-01-06 4 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, Your leading ar ide of last Saturday touches on a subject that must often cross the minds of all who have giv«n hostages to good health and long life by coming East of Suez. I hope you and your169 words
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Article138 1912-01-06 4 The funeral of the late Captain Peter August Johannes Weber, late Superintendent of Police, Tongkah, who died on the previous afternoon, took place yesterday evening from his residence, No. 11, Logxn Road. The funeral cortege left the house at 4-30 p.m., his eldest son, Mr. John138 words
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Article137 1912-01-06 4 The fifth annutl dinner of the Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation was held at the Trocadero London, on Dec. 14, when a large number of the Eastern staff home on furlough gathered with the me übsrs of the London office, and a number of guests, under the137 words
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Article65 1912-01-06 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $94.60 per picul, business done. Tin in London is quoted at £193 15s. spot and £lB9 three months. The following is the local report to-day :—Singapore Straits Trading Co., Ltd., buyers, no sellers, $94.75 Penang: Straits Trading Co., Ltd.,65 words
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Article108 1912-01-06 4 The following returns for December are to hand Rahman Hydraulic piculs 400 Rahman T. Co. 845 The M.M. states The new Klang Rest House on the top of Datoh Dagang hill has been completed and will be opened for public use very shortly. The three large European bungalows108 words
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THE WORLD’S NEWS.
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Article366 1912-01-06 4 CLIPPINGS from the HOME PRESS Despatched by the mail leaving London, Dec. 15th. FIENDISH CRIME IN AMERICA. WHOLE FAMILY MURDERED. Another tcrr’hl*' has ixcu a«2~C<I to the formidable list for which the United States is responsible by the finding in a small hamlet near Albany, the capital366 words
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Article149 1912-01-06 4 OFFICER GAGGED AND ROBBED. Two brothers named Schlumba, shop assistants, and aged sixteen and seventeen years, have been condemned, at Prague, to four years’ penal servitude for a particularly impudent railway robbery, says a Vienna correspondent. Lieutenant Franz Wolfsberger was travelling to Prague by train last November,149 words
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Article329 1912-01-06 4 THE PRINCESSES’ ESCAPE. STORY OF SWAMPING OF BOAT. The Pall Mall Gazette has received a message from Mr. G. R. Halkett. the well-known cartoonist, and the art critic of the Pall Mall Gazette, who was making a little holiday trip from London to Marseilles in the Delhi.329 words
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145 1912-01-06 4 The Chatham correspondent of the Star aays: Frank Clark, aged thirty-three, assistant master at Gordon-road Council School, Strood, has been, missing from his home at Strood since Monday night. He was secretary of the Chatham Conservative Tontine Society and a prominent member of the Constitutional Club.145 words
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Article242 1912-01-06 4 DEPARTURE FROM ENGLAND. The King and Queen of Norway, with their •on, Prince Olaf, concluded a short visit to Marlborough House on Friday, and left for Christiania, where they will spend Christmas. As the departure was an early one Queen Alexandra did not accompany her242 words
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Article176 1912-01-06 4 TRAGEDY OF JEALOUSY. Jealousy is ascribed as the cause of a double tragedy which occurred near Stockton-on-Tees late on Thursday night. Two farmer’s daughters, named Isabella Stephenson, twenty, and Jane Stephenson, eighteen, of Butterwick Hall, were returning home from a dance at Sedgefieid between eleven and twelve176 words
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Article179 1912-01-06 4 £lOO,OOO TREASURE HOUSE OF MYSTERY. The announcement is made that the unique collection of art treasures and souvenirs to the value of over £lOO,OOO, stored at the celebrated house of mystery,” 660, Parkavenue, New York, a mansion presented nine years ago to his beautiful and accomplished ward,179 words
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Article144 1912-01-06 4 AUSTRIAN ARCUDUKE REUTREMENT. Love for a woman of inferior birth has led to the retirement from Court life of another Austrian Archduke, Henry Ferdinand, son of the late Grand Duke of Tuscany and brother of the ex-Princess Louise of Saxony. The Archduke has always been noted for his artistic talent,144 words
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Article78 1912-01-06 4 THIEVES MAKE A HEARTY MEAL. Burglars broke into the residence of Mr. L. A. Farrington, Surbiton Hill, early on Friday morning, and while the occupants slept ransacked practically every room in the house. From a bedroom occupied by a gentleman boarder they took articles to the value of78 words
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Article100 1912-01-06 4 Captain H. F. Oliver, who has been serving as naval assistant to the First Naval Lord of the Admiralty, has just been relieved by Captain C. M. de Bartolome, who was FlagCaptain to Admiral Sir F. C. Bridgeman, the new First Naval Lord, when that officer waa100 words
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Article93 1912-01-06 4 The Council of the Bedford College for Women have received the following donations and promises to the Building Fund, in addition to the £7,224 recently announced: Mr. Andrew Carnegie, £500; the Worshipful Company of Skinners, 100 guineas; Sir Jeremiah Colman, 100 guineas; Lady Wantage, £100; Lady93 words
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Advertisement49 1912-01-06 4 GEORGE TOWN CINEMATOGRAPH, Kuala Kangsar Road Theatre. Good Wine Needs No Bush, The collections of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, will be given to the Chinese Revolution Red Cross Fund.” HMtra «M TNeatr* nan THE Moonlight Cinematograph, KING STREET THEATRE, Turning off Chulia Slroot. KNAMi’S PREMIER .ENTERTAINMENT HALL UNDER REPAIRS.49 words
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Advertisement311 1912-01-06 4 I You d o not clean plate with a blacking brush, nor your teeth with a saw. But as regards the teeth you want to find out the really gcod cleansing medium and use it. Everything else has its special medium nowadays, from bicycles to bath-rooms. Odol is the thing311 words
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Article1708 1912-01-06 5 THE OLD YEAR’S STORY. Twelve months ago, says the Straits Times, we closed a decade, but it was too soon to say that we bad closed one of the most thrilling and sensati.nal periods in the history of Malaya_ The great Rubber Boom still looked like a volcano1,708 words
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Advertisement621 1912-01-06 5 A Captain ia KiicLener's Scouts jlj.i A I 1 I’•• jrJ f! V -Wrvv z Z y r ”X-vA "Y Nervous Breakdown, Paralysis— The master force which conquered the most perilous afflictions and enabled him to enduie amazing hardships, sa\s Captain Henderson, is derived entirely front Phosjerine. Exposed by his621 words
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Advertisement355 1912-01-06 5 *9 -I II Bi I i I 1 jlM' Ll IA IW H I an. i a AI The Sign i °i The Best Quality in Brandy j 0 is II NnV fl i MARTELL’S BLUE SILVER LABEL. To say that a Brandy is better than Martell ■||h| is an355 words
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Article1207 1912-01-06 6 In his Taiping Topics on Thursday our sprightly correspondent inveighs against the wholesale destruction of snipe netted for sale in the Taiping district. He does not begrudge any poor man snaring a few birds for food but he voices a grievance of local sportsmen, namely, that whole1,207 words
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Article275 1912-01-06 6 Following upon the Government’s wise policy of constructing and maintaining good roads through the Colony and F.M.S an enormous stimulus has been given to motor traffic. Private cars have increased greatly of late, but even more marked is the demand for public motor services which act as275 words
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47 1912-01-06 6 Too late for publication in to-day’s issue, we have received a long and interesting letter from Mr. P. K. Nambyar giving a full statement of his views with regard to the Lunas Rubber Estate, Ltd. We shall publish it on Monday.47 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article530 1912-01-06 6 THE M.C.C AT SEELONC. Geelong, January 5. The cricket match between the M C.C. and a Geelong XV. was commenced hi dull, showery weather before a small attendance. Ihe wicket was good The local team won the toss and sent the visitors in first. The M.C C.530 words
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Article991 1912-01-06 6 The following ties in the P.C.C bowls tournament were decided yesterday Singles Handicap. (Third Round.) Riley —5) 21 Sandes (scr.) 10 (Fourth Round.) Turnbull (scr.)... 21 Wallace (scr.) 14 In the first and second rounds Riley walked over” from Wright-Mction, sen., and Sugars, respectively. Sandes disposed991 words
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Article123 1912-01-06 6 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The fourth annual general meeting of the members of the Penang Ladies’ Riflo Club was held a*", the Residency yesterday morning at 10.15 o’clock. Sixteen members were present, and Mrs. Evans was voted to the chair pending the election of a President The annual123 words
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Article33 1912-01-06 6 The Sabrul J «mil F. C. met the Magazine Police yesterday afternoon on Victoria Green under the auspices of the M. F. A. competition and won by nine goals to nil.33 words
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Advertisement364 1912-01-06 6 Coughs, I Bronchitis, I Asthma. I Ei The soothing, healing and strengthening properties of Angier’s |U Emulsion make it invaluable for the relief and cure of troublesome H coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and all inflammatory and tarr a 11 i| affections of throat and chest. n not oniy heals and the364 words
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Advertisement106 1912-01-06 6 To-Day’i Contents. 9.— Pahang Consolidated Colonial Governors and British Industry in Malaya. Pag6 S.— Rubber and Sporting Notes. Page 4. The World’s News; Rubber Crops; Famine in China Montserrat Lime Juice Penang Exports Social and Personal; Correspondence; Funeral of Captain Weber; Ihe Hongkong Bank Dinner and Tin Returns. Page 5106 words
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Article544 1912-01-06 7 TEKK'S UP; TRONOHS DOWN. STERLING RUBBERS SLIGHTLY VARIABLE. From the undernoted changes (buyers and sellers) in our share list on page 9 to-day. it may be noted that Kintas are firmer by a quarter; buyers Pahang Consolidated are asking lid more; Fusing Lamas are ten cents lower;544 words
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Article33 1912-01-06 7 (From Our Ozcn Correspondent). Singapore, January 6. The steady rise in shares continues, especially in sterlings, all of which show a considerable appreciation—in many cases as much as three-eighths.33 words
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Article42 1912-01-06 7 YESTERDAY’S PRICES IN LONDON. [From a Malacca Correspondent.) Malacca. January 6. Information has been received by the Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine hard Para in London yesterday was 45, no sellers. Plantation Para, 4/10|, buy ers.42 words
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Article33 1912-01-06 7 Our Own Correspondent.] r t Singapore, January 5. 10-day’g (Friday’s) quotations for produce are Bice, Siam No. 2 $230.00 Bice, Rangoon 181.00 Pepper, white 30.50 Pepper, black 22.12| Copra, Bali 10.5533 words
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Article173 1912-01-06 7 —Reuter. UNIONIST CAMPAIGN IN ULSTER OPENED AT OMAGH. Belfast, January 5. Sir Edward Carson, M.P., opens the Ulster anti-Home Rule campaign at Omagh to-day, contingents travelling thither from all parts of Ireland. Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, opens the Liberal campaign in Belfast on—Reuter. - 173 words
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Article79 1912-01-06 7 PUBLIC DINNER IN SINGAPORE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 6. Mr. H. N. Ridley, c.m.g., Director of Botanic Gardens, S.S., was entertained to dinner in the Singapore Club last night. The Hon. R. J. Wilkinson presided and there was a large gathering of civil and79 words
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Article58 1912-01-06 7 RESULT OF AUCTION SALE. [From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, January 6. Acting under instructions from the liquidator, Messrs Gleeson Co., auctioneers, Kuala Lumpur, sold by public auction at noon, to-day, the whole of the property of Salak South, Limited, in one lot for $40,000, the reserve58 words
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Article69 1912-01-06 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 6. Mr. Haves Marxiot has been appointed Private Secretary to H. E the Governor in succession to Mr. Claud Severn. [Mr. Marriott joined the Civil Service on Nov. 6, 1896. In addition to other appointments held elsewhere, he has been Assistant69 words
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Article36 1912-01-06 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 6. The St. Andrew’s Society has decided not to hold a Nicht wi’ Burns on January 25 owing to the counter-attraction of Matheson Lang’s Shakespearian Company.36 words
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Article37 1912-01-06 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 6. It is understood that the Hon. J. B. Elcum, Director of Education, S, S. and F. M. S goes as Adviser to the Government of Johore.37 words
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Article37 1912-01-06 7 —Reuter. Berlin, January 5. It is announced that the imprisoned Britishers, Lieut. Trench and Capt. Brandon will be subjected to more rigorous lestriction in consequence of the escape of Capt. Lux from a German fortress.-—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article22 1912-01-06 7 Reuter. Alexandria, January 5. Mr. Theodore Rodocanachi, head of the English firm of Rodocanachi, Reynolds Company, has committed suicide.Reuter. - 22 words
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Article135 1912-01-06 7 Reuter. SENS TION‘L UthEST IN LONDON. SINGAPORE BOOIMAUR MENTIONED. London, January 6. Paul de susock, journalist, formerly an official in Siam, has been arrested on receipt of a cable from Singapore. He was brought up at Bow Street charged for committal to the Indian police with receiving. Reuter. - 135 words
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Article62 1912-01-06 7 THE KUALA WRECK. —Reuter. FOREIGN OFFICE QUESTIONED. I ondon, January 6. The Foreign Office has replied to representations of the Imperial Merchant Service Guild on behalf of the Kuala which was stranded and, pillaged by natives. It savs that application should have been made at first to the Indian Government—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article124 1912-01-06 7 —Reuter. POWERS DESIRE A SETTLEMENT Berlin, January 4. The Powers were recently confidentially in touch with each other to bring about a suspension of hostilities as generally there is a desire for peace. Grand Vizier’s Views. Constantinople, January 4. Said Pasha, Grand Vizier, has sent a circular to—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article106 1912-01-06 7 Reuter. U.S. SENATORS DENUNCIATION. Washington, January 5. In the Senate Mr. Gilbert M. Hitchcock Democrat, Nebraska) denounced the Anglo-American arbitration treaty and charged the Government with blundering into an entangling alliance. Mr. Isidor Raynor (Democrat, Maryland) filed a minority report in favour of the unamended ratification of the. Reuter. - 106 words
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Article100 1912-01-06 7 —Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. THE POSITION AT TAIYUAN-FU. London, January 5. The Daily MaiVs correspondent in Peking states that the Secretary of the Italian Legation has returned from Taiyuan-fu and reports that the conditions there are critical. Brigands rule the town and thirty Italian priests are in jeopardy..—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. - 100 words
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Article52 1912-01-06 7 Reuter. MORE PERSIANS EXECUTED. Teheran, January 5 The Russians have hanged four more Persians at Tabriz. Houses Blown Up. St. Petersburg, January 6. Four houses in Tabriz, from which shots were fired at the Russians have been blown up. Three more persons have been tried by court martialReuter. - 52 words
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Article25 1912-01-06 7 There is a coal strike in Belgium. —Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. Brussels, January 4. There is a coal strike in Belgium. —Der Ostasiatische Lloyd.There is a coal strike in Belgium.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. - 25 words
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Article124 1912-01-06 7 —Reuter. .AMERICAN PREFERENTIAL RATES. MUTISM DISSENT. London, January 5. The British Press, referring to the suggested preferential rates for American shipping passing through the Panama Canal, declares that the proposal is a breach of a provision in the Hay-Paunceforte treaty stipulating for equality of treatment for all—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article114 1912-01-06 7 —Reuter. GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S DOMICILE. Sydney, January 5. Ihe New South Wales Government has intimated that Government House in Sydney will not be available for the Governor-General after June 3. Baron Denman, in a memorandum, says that it is impossible to reside in Sydney thereafter. He points out that in—Reuter. - 114 words
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Article74 1912-01-06 7 —Reuter. A SPLIT IN THE CABINET. London, Januaiy 6. The Conservatives are giving prominence to the split among the members of the Cabinet on women's suffrage and say that the Rt. Hon. H. H. Asquith, Prime Minister, favours a National Beferendum. Mr. D. Lloyd George, Chancellor of the.—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article41 1912-01-06 7 Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. MORE CANARDS IN CIRCULATION. Berlin, January 4. The Anglo-French Press reports about German military measures in South Africa against Great Britain and about German intentions on Barbadoes and Trinidad are by Germany officially described as fiction.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. - 41 words
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Article42 1912-01-06 7 Reuter. INVESTITURE IN CALCUTTA. Calcutta, January 5. Their Majesties the King and Queen held a memorable Court investiture, which was the most brilliant social event in the historv of Calcutta. The dresses and jewels worn were most magnificent.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article44 1912-01-06 7 Reuter. AN ANGLO-DUTCH ENTERPRISE London, January 5. The Anglo-Nether la nd Sugar Corporation has been formed with debentures and shares of £400,000 sterling each, to acquire the Allgemeene Suiker Maatschappij and develop the cultivation of sugar beets in the United Kingdom.-Reuter. - 44 words
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Article37 1912-01-06 7 —Reuter. CONVEYED TO A NURSING HOME. Uondon, January 6. Dr. Griffith John, of the hinese Mission, has arrived in London. His health has greatly failed, and he was forthwith conveyed to a nursing home—Reuter. - 37 words
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Article29 1912-01-06 7 Reuter. LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION. London, January 6. Sir Leander Starr Jameson sails tomorrow for the Cape to lead the Opposition in the South African Parliament.Reuter. - 29 words
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Article29 1912-01-06 7 shoitly take place.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. The Hague, January 4. De Nieuwe Cour ant says that the accouchement of Queen M ilhelmina will shoitly take place.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd.shoitly take place.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. - 29 words
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Advertisement1140 1912-01-06 7 The straits a F.M.s. Motor service co., ltd. (INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE I8«9). CAPITAL "V" $350,000. Divided into 350,000 Shares of $l-00 each. Present issue at par of 280,000 shares, of which 155.000 will be issued to the Vendors as fully paid in part payment of the purchase price1,140 words
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Article1774 1912-01-06 8 MESSRS. BOUSI’ED CO.’S VIEWS. A petition drawn up at the instance of Messrs. Edw. Boustead <fc Co., of 3 Lloyd’s Avenue, London, E C., and signed by them and by a number of firms on the London Metal Exchange interested in tin, was forwarded to1,774 words
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Advertisement714 1912-01-06 8 “Ah, This Is ■--jslSik what 1 Need for My Nerves” exclaims the man who has read what physicians and The Hon JttStice their patients say about the wonderful achievements Robertson, of Sanatogen —the food tonic with lasting effects. Cowrt, «Lahore, He has read the reports of physicians, ringing with writes:714 words
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Advertisement58 1912-01-06 8 HINTS TO BUSINESS MEN. The newspaper is superior to all other agencies as a medium of sound and skitful advertising. Its use involves thought, work and comprehension, but it does business for business men. No other printed matter grips the majority of people in any locality like the newspaper, and58 words
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Advertisement563 1912-01-06 8 I SKIN DISEASES s Overcome by the Wonderful Blood Purifying Properties L of Dr. MORSE S INDIAN ROOT PILLS. A person suffering from eruptions of the skin has much to endure. It j s not merely the discomfiture and irritation and painful sensation, hut life i s 1 made miserable563 words
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Article155 1912-01-06 9 Saturday, January 6. Epiphany. Football: Jam at hoi Phirdaus v. C.R.C., Victoria Green. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Japanese Bioscope, Penang Road. Sunday, January 7. First Sunday after Epiphany. P.A.M, Meeting, Kuala Lumpur. Volunteer Class Firing B Co,155 words
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Article69 1912-01-06 9 January 13.—Homeward P. O. Mail. January 14.—Volunteer Field Day. January 15.—Balik Pulau Boys’ and Girls' Schools Re-open. January 15.—Penang Khean Guan Insurance Co., Ltd. (In Liquidation): Shareholders’ Meeting, 55 Beach St. January 15.—Ladies’ Rifle Shooting, 4.30 p.m. January 15. —Volunteer Company Drill. January 16. Volunteer Maxim Gun69 words
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Article52 1912-01-06 9 Homeward. Steamer. Arrives. Mails Sails. Close. M. Australien Mon. 8/1* 5.30 f 6/1 P. O. Devanha Sat. 13/1 N. P.Ludwig Tues 16/1 8.1. Sat. 20/1 10 a.m. noon. *From Singapore f- Mails close in Penang. Outward. P. &O. Arcadia Thurs. 11/1 8.1. Thurs. 18/1 3 p.m. 4 p.m.52 words
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Advertisement80 1912-01-06 9 Season’s Novelties .Suitable for GIFTS N. D. DE SILVA, Manufacturing Jeweller, Diamond Setter, Engraver, Repairer, and Re-gilder, 74, BISHOP STREET. SUN LIFE OF CANADA. Incorporated 1865. BUSINESS IN FORCE £29,500,000 INCOME 1910 2,000,000 FUNDS (EXCEED) 7,500,000 Chief Office 1 Norfolk Street, Strand, Great Britain. J London Chief Office 1 C«wda80 words
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Advertisement253 1912-01-06 9 AMUSEMENTS. I- W TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! GRAND GALA NIGHT. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME AT The Japanese Bioscope, ALL ABSOLUTELY NEW AND EXCELLENT FILMS. Up-to-date Management. To-night’s Specialities are The Girl and the Judge. Heart Beats of Long Ago. Winning the Step-children. The Fair Dentist. GRAND PROGRAMME. 1. The Son of the253 words
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Miscellaneous18 1912-01-06 9 The Moor. Las» Quarter Jan. 11 O New Moon 19 First Quarter 27 O Fall Moon Feb. 318 words
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Article554 1912-01-06 10 Per P and O steamer Macedonia, connecting with the steamer Assaye at Colombo. From London, Dec. 15—To Singapore Mr T E Collcutt, Miss Cam, Mr J Buck. To Pknang Mrs H Watson, Mr A E Lawis, Mr W T Windsor, Mrs Bowers-Smith, Miss V E Howley-F>>ley,554 words
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Article206 1912-01-06 10 LOCAL FOOD STUFFS. Description. Penang, Jan. 6 Beef: cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat n 16 Rump Steak M 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 h Feet 15 Heart tt 30 Liver per catty 55 Pork: Pork 32 Pig’s Head206 words
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Advertisement1051 1912-01-06 10 NW V WP 3P HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. W Paid-mp Capital>ls,ooo,ooo g Bmibvi Fuwdb Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. £1,500,000 2/.—315,000,000 SUrer>l6,7so,ooo Jh It 131,750,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors >15,000,000 Head Office HONGKONG. Z Bbamobbs and Agencim. Amoy Hongkew Nagasaki Bangkok Iloilo New York I >-/ Batavia Ipoh Peking1,051 words
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Advertisement477 1912-01-06 10 I < ■n 1 I M O 1 I ENSIGNETTE f R I I The Camera that fits a Waistcoat rocket. 1 1 When off for your holidays don’t forget to slip in y >ur pocket an 66 Ensignette.” g With this little Camsra anyone can take good pictures right477 words
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Article238 1912-01-06 11 PENANG VITAL STATISTICS. In the Penang Municipality for the week ended Dec. 23 there were 71 deaths—--53 males and 18 females—equal to a deathrate of 36.49 per mille. The death-rate and chief causes of mortality were ■g "S Y •o *c "So •S ss •“A A A238 words
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Article446 1912-01-06 11 In the House of Commons on December 13 Mr. MacCallum Scott asked the Secretary for the Colonies whether the Treaty of 1905, whereby the Malay States were federated, had been published, and where it could be seen. Mr. Lewis Harcourt There was no Treaty of 1905. The Treaty446 words
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Article1247 1912-01-06 11 JANUARY MEETING, 1912. UNDER REVISED S. R. A. RULES OF RACING. (The new Rales come Into force on the Ist January, 1912.) RACE DAYS. FIRST DAY Tuesday, 23rd January, 1912. SECOND DAY Thursday, 25th January, 1912. THIRD DAY Saturday, 27th January, 1912. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 23rd January,1,247 words
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Advertisement215 1912-01-06 11 hUNLOP MOTOR TYRES. further Great Reductions. 15°/ off Grooved Covers. approximately. 25% Tubes As from 8 th. October, 1911. I PENANG MOTOR GARAGE, J China Street Ghaut, Penang. M Telegraphic Address: MOTOR. PENANG.” 371. B Undertake all Repairs to Cars, Boats, or anything jg connected with the Motor Trade. M215 words
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Advertisement48 1912-01-06 11 GOOD ENGI.ISH GUSS. All Sportsmen should free on application. Our Model No. 620 HAMMEMEW CUN is the best value m the world. Treble bolted action, left choke, 12, 16 or 20 bore Price £5.8.0. Post Free, B.S. K. JAMES 9 REYNOLDS, 9, Leander Road Thornton Heath, LONDON, ENGLAND.48 words
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Advertisement2868 1912-01-06 12 p. o. sniifai»». Lloyd. Bremen. Steam Navigation Co. tj r ui,i. i n jj. w aV )ffafinn Co imperial gebman mail line. i< EKPFfTFh iWIVAIt awn MDADTIIDCY ulluoll IUUIa ulcillll HdVlgdllull VjU,, q-HEfast and well-known mail steamers of this Company■sail fortnightly from Bremen g LXrECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. W 12,868 words
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