Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 December 1913
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1913-12-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 279 VOL. LXXI. THURSDAY. 4th DECEMBER >913. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1074 1913-12-04 1 Jt oooo a unnMDno ß D«o aao ug FOR SBO g 0 X 70U can bare the Pinang g o Y Gawtt*" posted every day D C for whole year to your address. 0 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, »37). D 0 proportionate Quarterly and g H»if-y*'* rl y. r u d B1,074 words
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Advertisement90 1913-12-04 1 ■aaaaaaßODdoanaaaaaunucoDa a TA/HKN YOU ABE AWAY a g. V rn leave you want to keep g n in touch with Malayan affairs» t o g Social, Commercial, Mining, g a Planting, Ac. This you can do g in no better way than by subscriu- g ing to the Weekly Edition90 words
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Article1514 1913-12-04 2 ing cruise; mv first cigar-—W. B. Orme in the B. N. B. Herald - ing cruise and mv first cigar-—W. B. Orme in the B. N. B. Herald. THE BETEL CHEWING HABIT. Over the whole of th? Eastern A*chipelago the habit of mikin sirih is found widespread among the numerous nationalities of these regions Sirih is the Malay word for the betel1,514 words
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Advertisement920 1913-12-04 2 SITUATIONS VACANT. NOTICES. WANTED NOTICE. GOOD TYPIST in a Mercantile firm. UOTIONEERS licensed under OrdinGood salary to suitable man. Apply aQce xof 1906 are hereby ramindwith references to a n BUC h licences expire on the No. 3542, c/o Pinang Gazette. 31st December. Applications for renewal should be made 1408—4-12920 words
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Advertisement114 1913-12-04 2 Just Right B Contains just /«t the right amount WK at of sustenance in m its most readily digested form. B wk Requires no pre- 4W paration. Instantly /■B made, and always i Oh ready. Sold by all Chemists and Stores in three ffiWWL compact sizes. H fl Z F114 words
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Advertisement1123 1913-12-04 2 Your Weak Constitution can ibe made StrongftiM I nl\ a nd child has obtained robust M I j health by taking— 1 tF ‘KEPLER’ Cod Liver J (Trade Mark) 'hi 1 y with Malt Extract 'a fl Ii; It is all food—concentrated, delicious, digestible, I 1 U body-building, invigorating. I1,123 words
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PLANTING AND MINING.
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Article2034 1913-12-04 3 E. L. Killick in the Financier - E. L. Killick in the Financier. SUMATRA v. MALAYA. A correspondent puts the sweeping question: In what country are the best plantations fiotn an investor’s point of view? I hear that Sumatra varieties (of rubber) do mt enjoy a good reputation, as in Germany manufacturers receiv d some2,034 words
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Article543 1913-12-04 3 —M.D.C. Agriculture is not iu a normal condition, far as rubber plantations are concerne I. The r e are fluctuations in the price of almost all the commodities used iu trade, even in the very necessaries of life. Coffee has risen arid fallen, with tea there is—M.D.C. - 543 words
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Article750 1913-12-04 3 Need for Better Methods of Production. A corre a ponde 't writes to the Financial Times on the need of better methods of production. He first points out:—Most of the better managed rubber companies tap their rubber on what is known as the quarterly system, and this750 words
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Advertisement32 1913-12-04 3 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company, Ltd. Head Office —SINGAPORE. Life Assurance and Endowment in All Forms. .13SRAL POLICIES. LOW RATES. Financial Agents /or PENANG. SELLAR, MURRAY Co. H3B—tu th s 2-5-1332 words
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Advertisement91 1913-12-04 3 A TELUGU HAND-BOOK. Indispensable for Employers of Telugu Labour. The only Romanised TELUGU HAND-BOOK published. May be obtained for $2 a copy (cash with order) from THE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., Penang. MARTIN’S A French Remedy for all ties. Thousands of Ladies keep a box of martins Pills in the91 words
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Advertisement461 1913-12-04 3 Hj y&• m iy' A Beautiful Virol Child. Beautiful Virol Children. H 194. Manor Place, S.E. 29, Elphinstone Road, Ge.xtle.men. 9 It is with heartfelt gratitude July 18th, 1912. that j write t 0 express my virgl, Ltd hanks for the great benefits my 152-16 b, Old Street, London, children461 words
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875 1913-12-04 4 general meeting. At the 73rd ordinary general meeting of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, to be held on December 10, the directors, after providing for the usual dividend at the rate of 5 per cent per annum on the preferred stock, will875 words
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Article97 1913-12-04 4 Thursday. December 4. Church Workers’ Association Meeting, 10.30 a.m. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road; Penang Motion Picture Show, Penang Road. Friday, December 5. t'and, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Saturday, December 6. Marriage of Mr. A. C. Baker and97 words
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Article12 1913-12-04 4 December 31.—Fancy Dress Dance and Dinner, E. and O. Hotel.12 words
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Article63 1913-12-04 4 The following are the fixtures for the month of December Dec. 4th C RC P ORC V. Green, Mr H R Cheeseman. Dec. 10th CRCvs P C C Esplanade, Mr W E Mann. Dec. 11th EAUvs C A C V. Green, Mr Lee Tiang Liat. Dec. 17thGSRCvsCAC V.63 words
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Article287 1913-12-04 4 The following are outputs for November Ayer Tawah lbs. 8,546 Alor-Pongsu 8,020 Ayer Kuning 16,717 Bagan Serai 13,250 Brieh 1,125 Bradwall 16,805 Bukit Mertajam 23,385 Batak Rabit 10,750 Consolidated 7,135 Chersonese 36,051 Dennistown 27,030 Gula Kalumpong 72,455 Hidden Streams 12,843 Henrietta 8.610 High. Lowlands 97,409 Karan 5,949 Krubong287 words
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Article258 1913-12-04 4 The General Position. The market during the past week, says the Iron monger of November 15, has suffered from the prevailing depression. At any time this market is one of the most sensitive, and the general outlook at the moment naturally finds its reflection in the weaker tendency shown.258 words
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Article95 1913-12-04 4 The Ulu Piah Mine output for November was 436 piculs. The New Tambun Mine’s output for November amounted to 100 piculs. Menglembu Lode Syndicate’s output for November was 403 pikuls, value $21,300. The output was affected by heavy rains in the latter end of the mont’>. The output95 words
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Article125 1913-12-04 4 Penang, December 4 1913 (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 3/32 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 15 32 3 Credit 2/4 5/8 3 Documentary ...2/4 11/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 173} 3 days' sight Private 175} Bombay Demand Bank 173} 3 days’sight Private 175} Madras125 words
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Advertisement107 1913-12-04 4 That tired, depressed feeling, so prevalent in this severe climate, is in many many cases due to weakened digestive power. To remove this trouble and strengthen the system, a course of treatment with Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure is necessary. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure will make life a pleasure Sold by107 words
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Advertisement80 1913-12-04 4 FOR SALE. ONE NEW TONGKANG. 32 ft by 12 ft. by 4| ft., all of Jhim Planks. Price $6OO. Apply H. RICHTER, 86, Beach Street, Penang. [motorcars I NOW_ ON VIEW. I One 16/20 H.P. WOLSELEY I I 5 Seater, painted Dark Blue. I one 15. 8 H.P. AR RO80 words
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Advertisement142 1913-12-04 4 PERTUSSIN is a harmless and efficient remedy against all diseases of the respiratory organs, especially Whooping Cough, Catarrh of Larynx, Bronchial Catarrh, Asthma, etc., Which has been recognized unequalled by the highest authorities. Also the Affections of the Lungs win be greatly relieved by the use of it. TO BE142 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous18 1913-12-04 4 The Moon. First Quarter Dec. 5 O Full M oon 13 Last Quarter 20 O New Moon 2718 words
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Miscellaneous116 1913-12-04 4 PROGRAMME FOR TO-NIGHT AT Drury Lane Cinematograph, Drury Lane Theatre Hall. Gaumont Calino’s Boots. Lubin The Price of the Silver Fox. Eclair Arabella’s Misfortunes. B. <fc C. Hidden Wealth. Lux Bill’s Bunch of Flowers. Hepworth Pamila’s Party. S. A Twins. A. V? The First Jury Woman of America. Kalem The116 words
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1709 1913-12-04 5 PAYMENT OF CHINESE. REDUCTION AGREED TO. An extraordinary general meeting of the Negri Sembilan Planters’ Association was held at the Sungei Ujong Club at 10 a.m. on Wednesday Mr. A. D. Davidson presided. Chinese Labour Bond. The Chairman said that the resolution which he wished to1,709 words
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Article338 1913-12-04 5 On the occasion of the anniversary of the accession of H.- M. the King of Siam His Majesty made a number of promotions including the following Mom Chao Kaeo Kalya, daughter of H.R.H. Prince Vishnunath and formerly nurse to the King, to be Phra Ong Chao, with the338 words
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Article35 1913-12-04 5 Briggs—“ You must have a lot of trouble keeping your wife dressed up in the height of style.” G. iggs—“ Yes, but it’s nothing to the trouble I’d have if I didn’t.”35 words
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Article260 1913-12-04 5 —T.O.M. OBJECTS OF NEW ASSOCIATION. A meeting of local business men was held at the Times of Malaya Offices on Monday afternoon, to consider the question of forming a Traders’ Defence Association with the object of stopping the increase of bad debts. Mr. H. M. Hodges (Oldfields—T.O.M. - 260 words
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Article120 1913-12-04 5 San Francisco, November B.—The case in which Lieut. Slingsby, formerly of the British Navy, and his wife, are charged with palming off as their own offspring an adopted child, three years of age, is ex-, citing much attention here. The object of the alleged fraud is the retention120 words
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Advertisement89 1913-12-04 5 BY APPOINTMENT TO HJK. TUB KING) CONTRACTORS TO The British Admiralty. The India Office. The War Office. The Government Hospitals in Singapore, Malacca and the Federated Malay States. There is one Good Wife in the Country, I w and Every Man thinks he hath her. There is one good Brand89 words
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Article73 1913-12-04 6 —On Noveniber the 13tb, at St. G gorge’s Hamver Square, by the Rev. E R Price-Devereux Vicar of Christ Church, Woking, assi-ted by the Rev. Norimn Thickness Rector of the Parish, Walter Lowther Kemp, of Ospringe, Woking, and of Singapore, son of the late Charles Lowther Kemp, to Kathleen73 words
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Article1258 1913-12-04 6 BOY SCOUTS MILITARISM. —M.M. Any organizition with a million members, and whose operations extend throughout the British Empire, must deserve attention. It is hard y surpr.sing, perhaps, to find that the Boy Scout movement should come in both for praise and blame. One of the chief criticism passed upon it—M.M. - 1,258 words
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Article966 1913-12-04 6 PRELIMINARY ENQUIRY. The preliminary enquiry into the collision of the s earn launches Colleen and Alert on the 24th October last, resulting in the sinking of the former and the loss of some lives, were resumed in the Batterworth District Court this morning before Mr. G. A.966 words
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Article825 1913-12-04 6 ST. Mr. D. F. Roberts, the old TUrir j. and Belford three qo.rter, sile o d mber lo m B A’anAin for the F» o whoie he hu «cored ao appointment We are requested to a t a f- A «.l R. G Watson will be AtST. - 825 words
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Advertisement158 1913-12-04 6 By Special His Appointment Majesty to King George. FIRST FORE \Wz xw/ most IN EVER l«««. 'y\ M SINCE. B I I B DUNLOP TYRES SUPREME AS USUAL 1 OLYMPIA 1914. Census of Tyres fitted to Cars exhibited DUNLOPS 1,400 AU Other Makes, W f? British and Foreign Combined GUTHRIE158 words
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Advertisement10 1913-12-04 6 The Crag Hotel, PENANG HILLS. COMPLETELY RENOVATED. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors10 words
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Article182 1913-12-04 7 TO-DAY’S tUIHi. The following are the changes (buyer* and sellers only) in our share list o-i page 9 to-day X esterday. To-day SHAM». I 2. o 3 "r in JQ Mining, Kinta Tin I*l 15} 13} 15} K. Pulai 6 6-60 5.30 6} Malayan Tin 50/- 54/-182 words
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Article51 1913-12-04 7 SUCCESSFUL DINNER AT KUALA LUMPUR. [From Our o>on Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, December 4. The Old Bedfordians dinner was a very successful affair. Thirty-five attended. The Hon. W. F. Nutt presided. A Rugby match, Kuala Lumpur v. Old Bedfordians, preceded the dinner, the former winning by 10 points to51 words
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Article30 1913-12-04 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, December 4. Lady Brockman opened the Art Exhibition. A capital co'lection of pictures and applied metal work is on view.30 words
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Article218 1913-12-04 7 —Reuter. CONFERENCE OF BURGOMASTERS. Strassburg, December 3. A coherence of Burgomasters at AlsaceLorraine resolved to protest against the prejudice which was done bv authority of the State by the irresponsible behaviour of the military authorities at Zabern and demanding protection. Berlin, December 3. The National Zeitung describing—Reuter. - 218 words
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Article90 1913-12-04 7 —D.O.L. Berlin, December 3. lhe object of the investigation at Zabern is to determine whether the acts committed by the military were only those permitted during a state of sege, which w as not declared. If the answer is in the H hrmative a remedy will be—D.O.L. - 90 words
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Article167 1913-12-04 7 —Reuter. GOVERNMENT AND OPPOSITION. THE FLOOD OF ORATORY. London, December 3. Lord Haldane, at Birmingham, denied that Mr. Asqui-n’s tone had hardened the subject of Home Ru’e. The Premier was still ready to discuss amendments of the Bill. Lord‘Haldane appea’ed to the Opposition leaders to co-operate in—Reuter. - 167 words
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Article88 1913-12-04 7 Reuter. ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING IN LONDON. London, December 3. The Straits Sett’ements Dinner was most successful, Sir Henry McCallum was Chairman. There were also present Lord Inchcape, Admiral Fawk c s, Sir John Anderson Sir Brombead Mathews, Sir Owen Phibpps, and other prominent personages. Sir Henrv McCallum raidReuter. - 88 words
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Article34 1913-12-04 7 —Reuter ORIENTAL IMMIGRATION TO BE RESTRICTED. London, December 3. In consequence of the judicial decisions, the Canad an G >vernment intend* intro ducing next session a legislation restricting Orien'al immigra’ion into British Columbia.-—Reuter - 34 words
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Article40 1913-12-04 7 —Reuter. THE COURT-MARTIAL. London, December 3. It is expected the Army Canteen courtmartial will last six veeks. Major-General R. C Maxwell is Pre-ident of the Court, which includes the Duke of I’eck and Prince Alexander of Teck—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article150 1913-12-04 7 —Reuter. AN ADVERSE VOTE. Paris, December 3. The French Government were defeated by 290 vote* to 265 on the question of immunity from the new rente taxation and thereupon resigned. The Government advocated immunity. Due to Party Friction. As all parties have favoured ths exemption of—Reuter. - 150 words
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Article79 1913-12-04 7 —Reuter. REORGANIZATION SCHEME. Constantinople, December 3. A contract has been signed with the Armstrong Vickers group for the reorganisation of the Turkish naval dockyard*, includ ng the const-notion of a naval bas* and floa ii g dock in the Gu f of Ismid, which will mark—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article77 1913-12-04 7 INTERIM DIVIDENDS. SYWRETIC ROBBER. [P. G. Special Cable.] Loudon, December 3. The Synthetic Product* Company’s report states the directors expect within the next few months to pioduce commercially sati-factory synthe ic rubber at a pi ice much below the natural artic’e, though no facts appear in the77 words
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Article83 1913-12-04 7 —Reuter. PRESIDENT HUERTA CRUSHED. New York, Decemberj4. A telegram from Juarez says the backbone of President Huer:a’s rule in the north seems to be broken. Seven Federal General* have been sent on a commission to discuss terms of peace with General Villa, lhe latt r as-ured he would garrison—Reuter. - 83 words
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Article91 1913-12-04 7 —Reuter. LORD LANSDOWNE’S WARNING. London, December 4. Lord Lansdowne, at Glasgow, uttered a grave warning of the urgency of »he Irish position, w’hich it was impossible to obscure by a land campaign. The Unionists certainly did not desire to avoid a discussion on the land question, but—Reuter. - 91 words
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Article39 1913-12-04 7 —Reuter. INDIANS FOR BRITISH GUIANA. Lon ion, Decembers. Mr. Richaid Jebb in a letter to the Morning Post suggests that British Gui*na is more desirab’e than th a Sudan as a new home for South African Indians.-.—Reuter. - 39 words
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Article41 1913-12-04 7 —Reuter. Boston, December 4. A fire broke out in the Arcadia, a working class hotel. Twenty-five were killed and others are missing. Scores were sent to hospital suffeiiigtrtm hurts and injuries sustained through jumping from the windows,,—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article38 1913-12-04 7 Reuter. Loudon, December 4. A Christmas stiike of postal cleiks and telegraphists is threatening. The Men’s Union aunoutve it is determined to forci an issue and insist on increases of 15 per cent.— Reuter.Reuter. - 38 words
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Article27 1913-12-04 7 MORE VOLUNTEERS WANTED. Washington, December 4. The Hous? of Represeuta’ives has passed a Bill for raising ti e number of Volunteers in time of war.27 words
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Article21 1913-12-04 7 —Reuter. Sydney, December 4. There is a recrudescence of small-pox. A family of eight are affected at Leichhardt.—Reuter. - 21 words
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Article67 1913-12-04 7 To-day’s quota’ion for unrefined tin in Penang was $BB 35 per picul, business done. Tin in London is quoted at £177 spot and £l7B three month*. The following business in tin was done to-day Penang Tin Exchange 6} tons at $88.35 Straits Trading Co. $BB 85 Eastern Smelting67 words
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Article15 1913-12-04 7 The December Monthly Medal will not be held next Saturday and Sunday.15 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article362 1913-12-04 7 [To the Editor of the Pinang GaetteP] Sir,— Owing to pres* of busiteo I missed your “hit from the shoulder article in Monday’s Pinang Gazette. The Government has now laid out $410,000 on the purchase of Renong House and Edinburgh House. The erection and furnishing of362 words
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Article483 1913-12-04 7 Wife Refuses to Give Evidence A Tamil named Rengasamy was this morning charged in the District Court by Detective-Inspector Sheedy with voluntarily causing hurt-with a dangerous weapon—a knife—on board the steamer Tara on the 19th ultimo on the voyage from Indi* to this port. The story of483 words
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Article430 1913-12-04 7 OLD ESTABLISHED FIRMS SUSPEND. Rumours which have been disturbing commercial circles in Singapore for the past few weeks materialised yesterday says, the Straits Times of Tuesday in the closing down of a very wellknown and oil-established Chinese business. Chops Loh Kee Seng and Loh Chee Seng,430 words
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Article386 1913-12-04 7 Singapore Charge Against Mrs. Rodyk. A European lady, Mrs. Rodyk, was brought before Mr. Tree at Ipoh Police Court on Wednesday. Inspector Trechitt, of the Straits Settlements Police, produced the warrant for her arrest issued at Singapore, and asked for an order transferring her there. Mrs. Rodyk386 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article20 1913-12-04 7 —Reuter. M C.C. vs. BORDER. Eist London, December 3. Marylebine beat the Bjrder by an innings and 132 runs.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 20 words
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Article308 1913-12-04 7 P. C. C. v. GOVERNMENT SERVICE. A fast and interesting game ensued from the meeting of t e P. C. G. and the Government Service on the Esplanade last evening. Rain, which had fallen steadily for some time during the afternoon, cleared off before the start; of the308 words
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Article319 1913-12-04 7 RESULTS IN THE BIG LEAGUES. Following are the results of the matches in the three big Leagues played on November 8 Aston Villa (h) 3 Manchester U. 1 [Hamilton, Hall, [Woodcock.] Whittaker.] Sunderland 4 Tottenham H. (h) 1 [Best, Cringan, Rich- [Cantrell.] ardson, Buchan.] Derby County (h)...319 words
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Article51 1913-12-04 7 The following tie is fixed for to-day Sealed H’cap.—J Dick and E Reimann v. H Starr and A S Hall; -T S Cunningham and W K Sharpe v. R N Goodwin and H Hewlett. The following tie is fixed for to-mor-row Cunningham and Sharpe v. McKirdy and51 words
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Article603 1913-12-04 8 AU other expenditure fades into insignificance before the 24j mi'lion dollars which Mr. Anthony is to have the handling of next year says the M.M. He is jusb over 40 years ag 1 is thoroughly alive, has the backing of a first class staff, and will603 words
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Article558 1913-12-04 8 SOME USEFUL SUGGESTIONS. Much has already been written in the Press, says a correspondent of a Calcutta paper, on the reasons why every European in India should be a volunteer, bun very bttle has been said regar ling what can be done to induce men to become558 words
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Article100 1913-12-04 8 Paris, Nov. B—A flightful poisoning tragedy was perpetrated at a wedding breakfast at Cholet, in the department of Maine et Loire. Two c tuples had been married and 50 guests attended the joint breakfast, 40 of them being poisoned by the custards placed on the wedding table.100 words
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Advertisement342 1913-12-04 8 ANTI-MALARIAL ESANOFELE PILLS, The surest cure against MALARIA FEVER. Used by the Italian Government. Wonderful cures—Hundreds of testimonials. Thousands of experiments made against Anophele Bites. Celestins Vichy Table Water, INCOMPARABLE TABLE WATER FOR THE TROPICS, Quenches thirst and at the same time cures many complaints. Special Prices: Wholesale and Retail.342 words
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Advertisement160 1913-12-04 8 “RED STAR" FLUID DISINFECTANT A BACTERICIDE and DEODORANT of great efficiency. Readily miscible with water in all proportions. 1 Gallon Drnms $1.50. 5 Gallon Drums $6.50. 40 Gallon asks $35.00. Sample Bottles 40 cents each. THE D ispensary, Ltd., 2 6, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Branch 26, CAMPBELL STREET. Telephones 398160 words
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Article2431 1913-12-04 9 I x i Number of Issue ■g c»P>t #l Subscribed. shar6g> Value. 2 Dividend». Name S J 3 2 S* a. a.__ 1 M tn OP 1909 1910 1911 1919 1913 MININ®, 1911 9100,000 160.000 60,000 1 1 Aver Wpn. R»hm»nl DAP Go QOr 1903 300.000 300.000 000 102,431 words
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Article45 1913-12-04 9 Chantaboon, Ger., 260, Moyen, Dec 4, Deli, gen., Behn Meyer Co. Hebe, Brit., 346, Scott, Dec. 4, T. Anson, gen., Adamson Giltillan Co. Teesta, Brit., 3428, Willis, Dec. 4, Madras, gen., Huttenbach Liebert Co. Speelman, Dut., 636, Bis, Dec. 4, Sabang, gen., K.P.M. Co.45 words
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Article53 1913-12-04 9 Malaya for Deli. Perak (E.S. Co.) for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. De Kock for Deli and Asahan. Perlis for Trang. Chantaboon for Deli. Teesta for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Avagyee for Dindings, Sitiawan, and Teluk Anson. Seang Choon for Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow. Buelow for Singapore,53 words
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Article132 1913-12-04 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICt To- Morrow. For P ev Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah 9 a m. Alor Star (Kedah) Ghee Thye 9 a m. Batu Bahra Ptingah 2 p.m. Calcutta Lovat 3 pm. Port Swettenham and Singapore Pin Seng 3 p.m. Colombo and Tuticorin Nubia 3 p.m.132 words
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Article258 1913-12-04 9 Pewano, Dboembbr 4, 1913. S; P. Tapioca $3.90 buyers. M. P. Tapioca M.lO buyers Gold leaf Pepper (W. Coast 8 lb. 5 os). $15.75 buyers. White Pepper $27.75 buyers. Trang Pepper nominal. Mace S llO nom Mace Pickings $75.00 buyers. Cloves $39 on* of season. Nutmegs 110 $24 sellers.258 words
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Advertisement235 1913-12-04 9 BSft CARS IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Price $3,300 Free on Road or Rail, Singapore. Silent Knight Engine, Extra Detachable Wheel with Tyre and Tube, Hood, Wind Screen, Two Acetylene Headlamps, Electric Side and Tail Lamps, Horn, Pump, and Kit of Tools. SPECIAL ENGINE GUARANTEE FOR TFO YEARS. WEARNE BROS., Ltd. I THE235 words
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Advertisement573 1913-12-04 9 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF (INDIA, AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,700,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 Hkad Orvioi: 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.O Agencies and Branches; Amritsar Hamburg Puket Bombay Ipoh Rangoon Bangkok Karachi Seremban Batavia Kobe Singapore Calcutta Klang Shanghai Colombo Kuala Lumpur573 words
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THE WORLD’S NEWS.
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Article326 1913-12-04 10 ITEMS OF INTEREST, CLIPPINGS FROM THE HOME PRESS Despatched by the mail leaving London on November MANY GALE DISASTERS. A Toronto correspondent saye: A cargo steamer, 600 ft. long, as yet unidentified, ia lying at the bottom of Lake Huron, eight miles from Sarnia. It is feared326 words
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Article114 1913-12-04 10 BOY IN DEAD MINER’S ARMS. A little boy and a miner around whose neck his arms were still clinging were among the dead found on Tuesday in the Senghenydd mine, where 270 victims of the South Wales pit disaster last month are still entombed. One of114 words
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Article167 1913-12-04 10 STOCK EXCHANGE MARCONIS. MEMBERS SUSPENDED. The following notice has been posted on the Stock Exchange The committee condemn in the strongest terms the maimers and method of the introduction of the shares of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph of America in the Stock Exchange, and they give notice that all introductions167 words
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Article200 1913-12-04 10 PLIGHT OF A SEVEN FOOT YOUTH. In Los Angeles at the present moment, cays a Standard correspondent, there is a young man named J. Willis Kennelly, who is not quite twenty years of age. but who is nearly 7ft. 2in. in height and is still200 words
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Article119 1913-12-04 10 It is proposed by the London County Council to control London hoardings by means of new by laws, which will give the municipality control not only over the actual hoardings, but also over the posters. The by-laws propose that plans of hoardings must be submitted to local119 words
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Article78 1913-12-04 10 The King has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Earl Beauchamp, K.C.M.G., to be Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, in succession to the Earl Bras-sey. G.C.8., resigned. Lord Beauchamp, who has been First Commissioner of Works since 1911 is the seventh Earl.78 words
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Article426 1913-12-04 10 PRIME MINISTER ON MEXICO. MR. CHURCHILL’S NAVAL POLICY. In an impressive speech at the lord Mayor’s Banquet on Monday night the Prime Minister surveyed the field of international complications during the last twelve months. He dealt with the aftermath of the war in the Balkans, the present troubles426 words
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Article55 1913-12-04 10 209 DEAD AND A CAPITAL DESTROYED. A telegram from Lima to the New YorkTimes states that the province of Abancay, Peru, has been visited by an earthquake, and that the capital town, thirty-five miles southwest of Cuzco, has been destroyed. Two hundred persons are reported to have been55 words
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Article124 1913-12-04 10 LEADING AGRICULTURAL WRITER. One of the leading authorities on agriculture has passed away in Mr. James Macdonald. secretary to the Highland and Agricultural Society for many years and editor of the Farming World. Mr. Macdonald was sixty-one years old. and had been since his j124 words
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Article94 1913-12-04 10 3,C00 CASES IN LONDON. A serious outbreak of scarlet fever is pre vailing in London. It is the worst since 1906, and in some cases has got beyond the accommodation of the hospitals of the Metropolitan Asylums Board. There are 3.600 scarlet fever cases under treatment at94 words
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Article114 1913-12-04 10 SAD PLIGHT OF' A MALTESE. It is reported from Grenoble, states the Paris correspondent of the Standard, that a man named Frenza, a Maltese, was found by the police at midnight almost without cloth ing, though it was pouring with rain, tearing through the streets and making114 words
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Article74 1913-12-04 10 Madame Pallier has won the Coupe Femina for the longest flight made by a woman. Mlle. Dutrieu, the holder of the cup, had a record flight of 160 miles to her credit, but Madame Pallier beat this by flying 175 miles. Madame Pallier was handicapped throughout her74 words
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Article95 1913-12-04 10 Sir Francis W. Maclean, who has just died in his seventieth year, was formerly Chief Justice in Bengal, and at one time a 'familiar figure in the House of Commons, where he sat in the eighties, first as a Gladstonian Liberal and later as a Liberal Unionist,95 words
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Article60 1913-12-04 10 A new development has taken place in the scheme for All British communication round the Empire. It is intended to include Boston, establishing a line of steamers running direct from Blacksod Bay, in County Mayo, to Halifax and Boston. The scheme also involves the construction of a60 words
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Article1391 1913-12-04 11 H. G. Daniels in the Manchester Guardian - H. G. Daniels in the Manchester Guardian. HOLLAND’S PROJECT. The project for draining the Zuyder Zee ha? appeared in a speech from the 'I hrone in Holland, and it is to be tackled seriously by the Dutch Minister of Wasterstaat. It j 9i of course, not a1,391 words
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Article1369 1913-12-04 11 JANUARY MEETING, 1914. (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING.) RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Tuesday, 6th January, 1914. SECOND DAY Thursday, Bth January, 1914. THIRD DAY Saturday, 10th January, 1914. AMENDED PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 6th January, 1914. 1 THE OPENING STAKES. Value $5OO. Selling Race. A1,369 words
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Advertisement200 1913-12-04 11 ’a*,. If Disease Germs were Visible How to guard against Infectious Diseases. JF you could see the germs which cause Sore Throat and dangerous infectious diseases you would never be without Wulfing’s Formamint, the germ killing throat tablet. The habit of sucking these tablets protects you against the constant risk200 words
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Advertisement549 1913-12-04 11 N. Y. K. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles London and Antwerp, unde mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all549 words
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Advertisement2556 1913-12-04 12 P. O. Rritish |ndia steam avigation |K| I Steam Navigation Co. IjjgF* c LIMITED UFECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES, f 4 INTENDED SAILINGS. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. 6 Mill SERVICE niITWARD 'T'HE fast and well-known Mail Steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, AziA/in C 1 fliim Chinn 1913 For2,556 words
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