Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 July 1912

Microfilm: NL1872
Total Pages: 8
1 8 Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 161 VOL. LXX. TUESDAY, 16th JULY. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.
    20 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      1409 1 IBIBB DDnnDDaDaaannDB»B««B For $3O J Vou can have the “Pinang JL Gazette” posted every day D fcr a whole year to your address. D (LOCAL SUBCRtPTION. $27.) D Proportionate Quarterly and Half-yearly rates. c Subscriptions are payable in c advance and remittances should D be addressed to Th* Managing Director:
      1,409 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      81 1 RHMuaaDaaaDaHaQDaQiHss») XX Thrnyou AM AWAYonleav. V V you want to keep in touch with Malayan affairs, social, Com- B mercial, Mining, Planting, ftc. o a This you can de in no better way g than by subscribing to the Weekly g D Edition of the “Pinang Gazette,” B D published
      81 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      2477 2 The Subscription List opens in London on the ISth July. London on the IBth July, closes for WANTED 1 the East on the 2Oth July, 1912. TWO furnished rooms, with or without B board, for European bachelor. The Malayan properties under offer to this Trust (one of which adjoins a
      2,477 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Article
    MARINE MOTOR TROUBLES.
    556 3 SUPERINTENDENT ASKS DAMAGES FOR DISMISSAL. Troubles affecting the internal management of the Singapore Marine Motor Service Co., Ltd., were aired in the District Civil Court on Wednesday afternoon when the company defended a claim for damages for wrorgful dismissal brought by Mr. E A Ehrman. The amount
    556 words
  • Article
    BISHOP OLDHAM.
    669 3 —S.T. RELINQUISHING HIS WORK IN MALAYSIA. Definite news has reached Singapore from New York stating that Bishop W. F. Oldham will not be returning to thi=* diocese of the American Methodist Episcopal Church, and that Bishop W. P. Eveland will succeed him. The report will be received with
    —S.T.  -  669 words
  • Article
    FOR THE MAN OF 40.
    193 3 MORE WATER; LESS MEAT. A habit that the man of forty may cultivate with great benefit to his afterhealth is water-drinking. In the majority of cases the wear and tear of approaching age shows itself in the kidneys. One can appreciately lessen the strain on
    193 words
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      309 3 PENANG RACES, Ist Day, July 16th. FRED LANDER IS BETTING 2000/40 Treble Events 2000/40 On Races 1, 38 5. 1,4 85. 1500/25 Treble Events 1,5& 8. RACE 1. RACE 3. RACE 5. RACE 8. Yeoval 10.7 Brown Comet 10.7 Wellington 10,7 Riversdale 9 0 Jessie 9 8 St. Brendan 9.0
      309 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      198 3 PENANG RACES RUN 16, 18, 20 JULY. C.H. WILLIS OF RANGOON AND SINGAPORE 18 HERE AND DOING BUSINESS ON THE FORTHCOMING RACES. BETS Straightout win and place on all events. Treble events I, 3 and 5 and Doubles any two Races. All wires must be prepaid. No reply means,’ no
      198 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • Article
    THE MILITANTS.
    592 4 The militant suffragists in their mischievous self-advertising methods have so far shown little of the saving sense of humour. There is nothing particularly funny or even original about the depositing of imitation infernal machines, filled with harmless concoctions, in the offices and homes of Cabinet Ministers, They may
    592 words
  • Article
    MR. CONWAY BELFIELD.
    543 4 MADE A GOVERNOR-GENERAL. AN EAST AFRICAN APPOINTMENT. We are officially informed that Mr, H. Conway Belfield 0. M.G., British Resident, Perak, has been appointed Governor of the British East African Protectorate in succession to H. E. Sir E. P. C. Girouard. Mr. Belfield is the head of
    543 words
  • Article
    H.E. THE GOVERNOR.
    253 4 ARRIVAL IN PENANG. His Excellency the Governor, Sir A. H. Young and Lady Evelyn Young arrived in Penang yesterday evening by the mail train. They were accompanied by Mr, H. Marriott, Private Secretary. The Hon. W. C. Michell, Actg. Resident Councillor, with Captain R. Crofton A. D.
    253 words
  • SPORTING NEWS.
    • Article
      OLYMPIC GAMES.
      5 4 Reuter. OLYMPIC GAMES.
      Reuter.  -  5 words
    • Article
      THE FIFTH TEST.
      43 4 —Reuter. SOUTH AFRICA v. AUSTRALIA. London, July 16. At Lords, the Fifth Test Match was commenced between South Africa and Australia. The Africans scored 263 in their first innings, Taylor making 93. The Australians have scored 86 for two wickets.—
      —Reuter.  -  43 words
    • Article
      PENANG RACES.
      179 4 LOTTERIES AND AUCTIONS. There was a large attendance at the Cricket Club when the drawing for the lotteries took place, the auctions afterwards being conducted by Mr. J. A. Brown. The prices realised were below the average of former years. Detail:— Rack I.—Pool value $6OO. Melodist $lO, Lossie
      179 words
    • Article
      SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY.
      61 4 Ist Race.— Lossie, Yeoval, Satis. 2nd Rack.— Seronok, Lodestar, La Cocotte. 3rd Race. Never-was a, Royalty, Brown Comet. 4th Race.— Lassie, Mistral. sth Race.— The Friar, Lady Flower, Millionaire. 6th Race.— Dimlight. 7th Race.— Orsino, Nantisikit. 9th Race.— Necia, Chanticleer, Grafton King. If these horses run up
      61 words
    • Article
      TO-DAY'S SCRATCHINGS.
      28 4 Race I.—The Friar, Sweet Marie, Gold Nugget. Race 3.—St. Brendan. Race 4.—Olga. Race s.—Millionaire, Charybdis, and Pip. Race 6. Riversdale. Race B.—Skirmish. Race 9.—Chanticleer, Melodist, Darleydale.
      28 words
    • Article
      CHANTICLEER’S SUSPENSION.
      122 4 A special meeting of the members of the Straits Racing Association was held at Penang yesterday for the purpose of considering the appeal of Mr. Lee Toon Tock, the owner of Chanticleer against the suspension of his horse and Gabell, the j >ckey, at the last Kuala Lumpur
      122 words
    • Article
      PENANG LEAGUE MATCH.
      361 4 HUTTON LANE K. C. v. P.F.B. A large ciowd gathered round the ropes yesterday evening to witness the second match of the League. The tear lined up punctually at 5-30 pm. 00 Free School ground, Mr. Lee Tiang Liat officiating as referee. The Huttonites started well with
      361 words
    • Article
      VISITORS AT THE E. AND O. HOTEL.
      250 4 The following is a list of visitors at the E. and O. Hotel Major L B Hulke, Mr G H Garnett, Mr F H May, Mr P J McDonald, Mr S C Johannes, Mr Whitham, Mr Maxwell, Mr Faithfull, Mr Duncan, Miss Webber,
      250 words
    • Article
      PENANG LADIES' RIFLE CLUB.
      92 4 At the weekly shoot yesterday the following were the scores, Practick Shoot. yds. yds. T t j 200 200 Miss Joan Smith 30 31 61 Mrs. Webster 23 27 50 Mrs. Bayley 23 18 41 Miss W. Gawthorne 17 18 35 Miss Gawthorne 11 19 30
      92 words
  • Article
    TO-DAY’S CONTENTS.
    47 4 Page 3.— Marine Motor Troubles; and Bishop Oldham. Page Editorial: The Militants H. E. The Governor; Mr. Conway Belfield and Sporting News. Page s.— Telegrams; and Taiping Assize. Page 6.— Taiping Tattle. Page 7.—Shipping and Mails Exchange and Produce; Share List; and L<><a Steamer Service.
    47 words
  • Article
    RUBBER OUTPUTS.
    19 4 The following outputs of rubber t 1 1,11 month of June are to hand Hoyoep 4,262 lbs.
    19 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      77 4 Siemens Manufacturers of, and Dealers in, ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, Apparatus and Accessories for ELECTRIC LIGHT, POWER and TRACTION purposes. Head Office Caxton House. Westminister London. Works —Stafford. Woolwich, Dalston. p LECTRIC DRIVING FOR MINES AND RUBBER FACTORIES. ENQUIRIES TO SIEMENS, 6, Be&ch Street, Penang. Pritchard Co. FRESH CONSIGNMENT OF Perambulators AND
      77 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    176 5 TO-DAY’S CHANGES. The following are the changes (buyers RO d sellers only) in our share list on page 7 to-day Yesterday. To-day. w O O SHAHS’. 2* 3 =g M oj M W Ku ta I 6 17 l c 16 17 P Lama 1.60 2 1.70
    176 words
  • Article
    A DANGEROUS CHARACTER.
    84 5 {From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 16 A special Chinese Constable was charged with threatening to hurt a Chinese Detective Lance Corporal. It appeared from the evidence of the accused that he threatened to kill the complainant, alleging that the complainant had l>een instrumental in getting accused's
    84 words
  • Article
    CHANDU OFFICER ARRESTED.
    68 5 ALLEGED BRIBE FROM A CHINAMAN. [From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, July 16 Mr. J. C. Fitzgerald, formerly connected with the Tramways Department at Singapore, now of th- Chandu Department, Perak has been arrested on a warrant charging him with accepting a bribe of $lOO from a Chinaman
    68 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE PRICES.
    25 5 [t rom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 16, Copra (bali) $lO 30 Copra, best 10 45 Sago, flour 4 25 Dpium uncertified 11.00
    25 words
  • Article
    POLICE CHARGE STRIKERS.
    188 5 —Reuter. WILD SCENES IN HYDE PARK. London, July 15. Riotous scenes were witnessed in Hyde Park this afternoon on the occasion of a strike demonstration The strikers endeavoured to release a comrade who had been arrested whereupon the police charged with batons. 1 here was a wild
    —Reuter.  -  188 words
  • Article
    HEAT WAVE IN ENGLAND.
    45 5 —Reuter. A London, July 15. dn h as een sweltering in a inn. f° r f° ur days. There have been dr,,' Us deaths, due in many cases to i, v f| hUl r Much damage has been caused y thunderstorms.-Reuter.
    —Reuter.  -  45 words
  • Article
    OUTRAGE IN TURKESTAN.
    49 5 —Reuter. RUSSIAN SUBJECTS KILLED. CHINESE TROOPS IMPLICATED St. Petersburg, July 15. It is officially announced that Chinese troops and villagers at Khotan in Turkestan surrounded and burned the house of a Russian subject, Saideffendi, and a hundred compatriots who were therein, many of whom were killed.—
    —Reuter.  -  49 words
  • Article
    THE TURKISH CABINET.
    51 5 —Reuter. TOTTERING TO A FALL. Constantinople, July 15. Nazim Pasha, ex-Governor of Bagdad, has declined the port-folio of War, except on sweeping conditions including the abolition of martial law and the dissolution of the Chamber which the Government rejected. The Cabinet is tottering and its resignation is
    —Reuter.  -  51 words
  • Article
    THE WAR.
    45 5 —Reuter. HEAVY DEFEAT OF TURKS. London, July 15. The Italians have captured the position of Sidiali, midway between Tripoli and the Tunisian frontier. The enemy were reinforced, and then delivered a fierc assault, but were repulsed with enormous losses after six hours’ fighting,-
    —Reuter.  -  45 words
  • Article
    MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S ASSAILANT.
    57 5 —Reuter. TWO MONTHS’ IMPRISONMENT. London, July 15. The student, who assaulted Mr. Lloyd George as he entered the Mansion House, on Saturday, was sentenced to two months’ hard labour. Mr. Lloyd George deposed to being pulled violently to the ground. The Magistrate said these frequent assaults
    —Reuter.  -  57 words
  • Article
    THE IMPERIAL EXHIBITION.
    60 5 —Reuter. MAKING GOOD PROGRESS. London, July 15. At a Committee meeting of the Imperial Exhibition for 1915, Capt. Sir Pieter Bam presiding, Earls’ Court was selected for the site and it was decided to raise a guarantee fund of £30,000. Lord Strathcona guaranteed £5,000. All the High
    —Reuter.  -  60 words
  • Article
    AMERICAN PARCEL RATES.
    56 5 —Reuter. WHOLESALE REDUCTIONS. Washington, July 15. The report on the Inter-state Commerce Commission’s investigation into the operations of express companies prescribe! sweeping reductions in the. parcel rates in all parts of the United States, which, the Commission is of opinion, constitutes a long step towards the solution
    —Reuter.  -  56 words
  • Article
    THE AMERICAN SENATE.
    44 5 —Reuter. A BOSS EXPELLED. Washington, July 15. The Senate has expelled Senator Lorimer, a notorious political boss, for extensive bribery at an election. Lorimer was most defiant for three hours, and made a fiery speech in self defence before he collapsed.-
    —Reuter.  -  44 words
  • Article
    THE P. AND O. PERSIA.
    43 5 —Reuter. UNDAMAGED AND READY TO CONTINUE. London, July 16. The P. and O. liner Persia returned to Marseilles under her own steam. The divers found her undamaged, and she continues the voyage when she has re-shipped her cargo.-
    —Reuter.  -  43 words
  • Article
    NEWS FROM BERLIN.
    106 5 Arbitration Court. —Der Ostasiatische Lloyd. Berlin, July 15. The Northern Albanian insurrection is increasing. The riots in Southern Morocco are spreading. Berlin, July 16. An official report from St. Petersburg says that Russia has demanded from Pekin a satisfactory explanation for the shooting of Russian subjects in
    Arbitration Court.—Der Ostasiatische Lloyd.  -  106 words
  • Article
    TAIPING ASSIZES.
    1211 5 WELL-KNOWN INDIANS AT LAW. From Our Own Correspondent Taiping. July 13. Upon Mr. Justice Woo I ward taking his seat this (Saturday) morning the case of K. S. N. Mohame i Sul tan of Main R)ad, Taiping, v M Ramasamy Pillay of Kota Road, Taiping, was called, Mr.
    1,211 words
  • Article
    IN THE POLICE COURTS.
    580 5 ALLEGED HOUSEBREAKING. Before Mr. R. B. Osborne, this morning, the preliminary enquiry was commenced in the o«se in which a Chinaman named Li Tak was charged with housebreaking. Tong Hoon Poon, a widow, occupying house No. 4, Cross Street, stated that on the 29th of last
    580 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      373 5 A RACE HOLIDAY. Bank in Medan (Deli) for cashdepartment. Some experience required. State full particulirs with copies of testimonials to mi n L. w n No. 500. e/o Pinung Ga«U,. IHe Exchange BaDKS NOTICE n will be closed on ThursPenang Auction Mart. A large assortment of valuable articles best day,
      373 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    TAIPING TATTLE.
    1999 6 [From Our Own Correspondent,] Taiping, July 13. Rev. J. D. Bolton has been appointed, I hear, Chaplain, Perak North, in place of the late Canon Barton Parkes. Tne Rev. Mr. Bolton came to act for our late poor Padre when he was taken ill and likes the place
    1,999 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 1
      1143 6 w» CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA J AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA. gT Incorporated by Royal Charter. X A Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 .< r> <• a ij lieserve Fund ...£1,650,000 J IDAD Nk dll AIDS DIP vOa LG* Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 Hbad Orvioi: < JL 58, BISHO PS GATE, LONDON, H.
      1,143 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 6 Advertisements Column 2
      331 6 ARE YOU LOSING WEIGHT? as a RESULT o OF ,LLNESS I I ..........••.■••.1 I If so, your body is using up its reserve of vitality I instead of thriving upon the food you eat. I Consumption will follow unless this waste is I checked. I B ‘Kepler’ Solution I s
      331 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Article
    SHARES.
    2316 7 a. .x i a k Num er of Issue p Capita»- Bubacnhed. ghftreB Value. 2 Dividend». Name S I m uj or 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 MINIS®. <ww tfWJ.OOO $300,000 30,000 $lO $lO 10 30 30 10 int Belat Tin Mining Oo 3 Ti 300 000 225 000
    2,316 words
  • Article
    SHIPPING.
    661 7 ARRIVALS. Goldenfels, Ger., 4704, Diedrichse, July 15, Hamburg, gen., Behn Meyer Co. Glenesk, Brit, 2275, Williams July 15, Hankow, gen., Boustead Co. Hok Canton, Brit., 294, Gully, July 16 T. Anson, gen., E. 8. Co. Kedah, Brit. 94, Morris, July 15, Kedah, gen., E. S. Co. Malaya, Ger., 348,
    661 words
  • Article
    WEEK’S ENGAGEMENTS.
    171 7 Tuesday, July 16. Homeward German Mai). Governor Visits P. Jerejak. E. O. Race Dinner. Govt. House, Dinner Party, 8 p.m. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road Matsuo’s Cinematograph, Penang Road. Wednesday, July 17. Outward German Mail. Governor lunch, Town
    171 words
  • Article
    SPORTING FIXTURES.
    130 7 PENANG FOOTBALL LEAGUE. The following provisional fixtures have been fixed for July Date. Tesms. Ground* Wed. 17... C.R.C. v. C.U.A.C. V. Green. Fri. 19... P.FJB. v. E.A.C. F. School. Mon. 22... P.S.A.A. v. G.S.R.C. F. School. Wed. 24... C.U.A.C. v. Crescent... V. Green. Thurs 25... C. Star v.
    130 words
  • Article
    CRICKET.
    41 7 July 18 Gentlemen v. Players Lords. July 29 England v. Australia Manchester, Aug. 3 5 Singapore v. Selangor... K. L’pur. Aug. 5.. Australia v. S. Africa N’ham. Aug. 12... England v. S. Africa Oval. Aug. 21... England v. Australia Oval.
    41 words
  • Article
    RACE MEETINGS.
    39 7 July 16.—Penang Races. July 16, 18, 20 and 23.—Bangalore Races. July 18.—Penang Races. July 18.—Newmarket Summer Handicap. July 19.—Eclipse Stakes. July 20.—Penang Races. July 24.—Molyneux Plate July 26.—Liverpool Cup. July 30.—Stewards’ Cup, Goodwood. July 31.—Good wood Plate.
    39 words
  • Article
    European Mails.
    53 7 Homeward, Steameb. Abbives. Mails Bans. ('loss. N.D.L. P.E. Friedrich Tues. 16/7 6 p.m 8.1. Taroba Sat 20/7 >oa.m. noon* P. &O. Devanha Sat. 27/7 *Singapore. f Mails close in Penang. Outward. N.D.L. Luetzow Wed. 17/7 5 p.m. 6 p.m. 8.1. Teesta Thurs. 18/7 3 p.m. 4p.m, P. O.
    53 words
  • Article
    EASTERN EXTENSION CABLEGRAMS.
    26 7 The following cablegram remains undelivered at the office of the Eastern Extension, Australia and China Telegraph Co. in Beach Street: Facility from Hongkong.
    26 words
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      355 7 RUBBER SEEDS AND RUBBER STUMPS I Can Supply You Any Number Required. NO ORDER TOO LARGE. Price Lists Free. DAVID F. LAING, KUALA; LUMPUR. Tel. Address Laing, Kuala Lumpur, F.M.S FOR CIVILITY AND ATTENTION VISIT The Leading Hairdressing Saloon, 25, Beach Street, AND AT THR E>. O. HOTEL. RANG AS
      355 words
  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 7 Miscellaneous Column 1
      19 7 The Moor. First Quarter July 21 O Full Moon mi »> 29 Last Quarter August 6 O New Mnou 13
      19 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Page 7 Miscellaneous Column 2
      104 7 The Tides. Date H. W. LW. H. W. L. W. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. July 16 1-44 7-45 1-31 8-39 17 2-30 830 2-18 9-10 18 3-10 9-15 2-51 9-40 19 3-51 943 339 10 15 „20 4-35 10 37 4-10 10-57 „21 5-21 11 28 4-40 11-15 H 22
      104 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      2480 8 p. lntendcd SailiK a Norddeutscber Lloyd. Bremen. Steam Navigation Co. British India Steam Navigation Co., e ,mc,,D f --*->■ ocmi stem snip t»„ IM MAIL SERVICE OUTWARD. Fob Intended to Sail. Stbambb. J. M Thur. 18th July at 4 p.m. Teesta CHINA MUTUAL 'STEAM NAV. CO.. LTD July 25 India
      2,480 words