Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 January 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-01-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 21 VOL. LXXII. WEDNESDAY. 28th JANUARY. 19|4. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement945 1914-01-28 1 SODDOQO□□□■ a o H FOB $3O O D u you can have the Pinang g X Gazette posted every day for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). Q Proportionate Quarterly and o D Half-yearly rates. g Subscriptions are payable in n advance and remittances should h be945 words
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Advertisement10 1914-01-28 1 BUCHANANS (Scotch Whisky). Royal Household (As supplied to Royalty). MMMMHBBHBMBHBHBBBHHMBaBBHMaMBaBaaBHBBHMHBa10 words
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Article1077 1914-01-28 2 —Daily Mail. ‘TREATING IT WITH CONTEMPT.’ He was the fifth eminent physician whom I bad consulted in vain. I was hardened to the tremors of the waiting-room, inure! to the routine of examination. I had even memorised my answers to all those apparently irrelevant questions—Daily Mail. - 1,077 words
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Advertisement939 1914-01-28 2 SITUATIONS VACANT. NOTICES. Federated Malay States Railways. notice. 'T'HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SENIOR CLERK REQUIRED. 1 •*>« B i ngi|^ r Dio, i“*“ r t at tion will be held on Friday, January 3U, at 5 p.m., in the Lower Town Hall, Penang. APPLICATIONS are invited for the i. The939 words
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Advertisement259 1914-01-28 2 M Well If Disease Germs were Visible How to guard against Infectious Diseases. JF you could see the germs which cause Sore Throat aud 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 constant259 words
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Advertisement256 1914-01-28 2 r g=== THE CHAMOIS is possibly the most sure-footed ot all animals, and it is famed for its remarkable agility. SUNLIGHT SOAP is the sure friend of every careful housewife and it is famed all over the world for the K remarkable ease with which it dispels dirt from the256 words
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SPORTING LETTER.
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1455 1914-01-28 3 THE OLYMPIC GAMES FUND. L radon, January 2. What is the Special Committee for the Olympic Games of Berlin, 1916, going to do It will be remembered that five peers issued a special appeal for £lOO,OOO, to be devoted to the training of athletes for1,455 words
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Article397 1914-01-28 3 practically for fancy goods only.— Rangoon Times SITUATION IN BURMA. The telegrams from Bombay and Calcutta t hat have been published regarding the cit oti si r U%tiom hat definite interest for the trade io Rangoon. On several firms being interviewed on the subject it was learnedpractically for fancy goods only.—Rangoon Times - 397 words
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262 1914-01-28 3 The General Pose Office (according to the Press Association) is about to introduce an extension of the Baudot system of telegraphy, which is likey to be very beneficial to the public service. This system, invented by a French telegraphist and extensively used in France,262 words
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Article155 1914-01-28 3 The Kota Bharu correapt ndent of the J/. J/., writes urging the futility of peop'e going to Kelanta nin search of work.He points out that all the mercantile firms and the different estates are fully staffed, and if a vacancy occurs occasionally the post is filled in155 words
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Advertisement58 1914-01-28 3 the TAI SENG MOTOR REPAIRING COMPANY. 125. MACALIBTER LANE. PENANG. MOTOR IMPORTERS, 111 V 1 Vl\ REPAIRERS, CAD AND DEALERS vA K IN ACCESSORIES CARS ready for hire at any time in BUTTERWORTH ’phone 836. also at BUKIT MERTAJAM. REPAIRING WORK done by Expert Mechanics. The only Repair Works in58 words
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Advertisement69 1914-01-28 3 Pipe Lines. The oldest and largest makers of high pressure Pipe lines are Messrs. Boring Co., who during three years delivered approximately over 300,000 tons used especially for Hydro Electric service. For The British Aluminium Co., at Loch Leven they have installed 39 inch pipes for 980 ft. Head. The69 words
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Advertisement297 1914-01-28 3 I #AL a In the remarkable experiments on human subjects an amouut of Buvril proportionate to the small dark bottle has been prox ed to proWS§§duce an increase in flesh and muscle ccrresponding to the large shaded circle. proved to have a BodyBuilding Power of ten to twenty times the297 words
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Article1027 1914-01-28 4 THE MOSLEM OUTLOOK THE AGA KHAN’S VIEWS. London, January 14.—An article by the Aga Khan on the Indian Moslem Outlook, is given the place of honour in the Edinburgh Review, to be published to-morrow. The article says that for upwards of two years they, in common with their1,027 words
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Article147 1914-01-28 4 Well-Known Perak Planter. We regret to record the death, which took place at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, at 11-30 thi-a morning, says the J/ J/., of Friday, of Mr. J. H. Connell, manager of the Malaysia Rubber Company’s Sungei KI oh Estate, Sungkai,147 words
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Article339 1914-01-28 4 Mail Steamer Mishap. This morning, says the Rangoon Time» of the 20th instant, on the arrival of the sb. Angora, with the English Mails it was discovered that the vessel was on fire. Ib appears that the fire was first detected by a passenger, who saw339 words
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Advertisement270 1914-01-28 4 PERTUSSIN Sis a harmless and efficient remedy against all diseases of the respiratory organs, especially Whooping Cough, Catarrh of Larynx, Bronchial Catarrh, Asthma, etc.,which has 1x5611 recognized unequalled by the highest authorities. Also the Affections of the Lungs ««««y relieved by the use of it. TO BE HAD AT EVERY270 words
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Advertisement36 1914-01-28 4 Good RICH TYRES I I I I I I Sole Importers: Straits Settlements, Malay Peninsula Siam. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN A CO., Ltd., COCONUTS. JANUARY-FEBRUARY delivery 40.000 Seednuts—Glngor Estate. 30.0Q0 Seednats—Jura Estate. BROWN, PHILLIPS STEWART, —m s uc36 words
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Advertisement28 1914-01-28 4 THE Leading Hairdressing Saloons. The Best Appointed Saloons in Penang. CIVILITY AND ATTENTION is our speciality. 25, BEACH STREET, AND AT THE E. O. HOTEL. RENGASAMY BROS., Proprietors.28 words
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Advertisement247 1914-01-28 4 HOTEL NORMAN. THE ENGLISH HOTEL. The Place for Recherche Dinners. Private Dining Rooms. Large Lodge Rooms for Public Dinners. Personal attention is paid to the wholesomeness and cleanliness of the food. Special Terms to Officials and Planters. THE BODEGA, Do you consider your Health'? It will cost you less to247 words
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Article1563 1914-01-28 5 ITS PEOPLE AND THEIR GOVERNMENT. Of late years, says Sir Harry Johnston, there has been a ce’tain rapprochement bet weed the railways of Eaitern France and those of Alsace-Lorraine to facilitate international routes to and from Switzerland* For decades after the FrancoPrussian War tho-e travellers who made for Switzerland1,563 words
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Advertisement359 1914-01-28 5 MANURES FOR Rubber, Coconuts, etc., etc., BEST RESULTS OBTAINED WITH FREUDENBERG Co., SPECIAL FERTILIZERS. C. I. F. Prices with full particulars how to use and apply Manures for various produce and special booklets on manuring will be supplied on application. Complete soil analysis by the Government Analytical Chemist supplied free359 words
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LABOUR TROUBLES.
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Article606 1914-01-28 6 THOUSAND) DU. London, January 24. Thirty thousand were locked out in the building trade in London yesterday. Tney will present themselves for re-employment on Monday. Sub equmtly the leaders will hold a Council of War. An appeal will be made to the transport workers to boycott builders’ materials.606 words
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Article258 1914-01-28 6 A home exchange of 29 ulto says The lock out threatened by the London builders be.ause of the union’s campaign against nor -unionists would, if carried out, affect 50,000 organised and 100,000 unorganised workers in the building trade. The employers contend that the union’s policy violates the258 words
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Article35 1914-01-28 6 CRESWELL RELEASED. London, January 28. The Government h»ve released Mr. Creswell, President of the Trade Federation, who was sentenced to one month’s hard labour and a fine of £2O on the 24th inst.—Reuter.35 words
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Article114 1914-01-28 6 TRAGIC DEATH OF MR. J. MACINTOSH OF TRONOH. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, January 23. Mr. James Macintosh, the chief European engince' at Trouoh Mines was killed near Pusiog wh n motoring from Ipoh to Tronoh early this morning. He was thrown out of the car and died114 words
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Article46 1914-01-28 6 MAIL TRAINS DELAYED. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, January 27. A slip occurred on the railway at Labis, Johore, yesterday afternoon, but the track was cleared this morning. Both night mail trains were cancelled, but the service is now running as usual.46 words
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Article156 1914-01-28 6 Mbs tings in Penang. The annual conference of the clergy of the diocese of Singapore opened at Penang to-day. The following clergy attended The Bishop of Singapore, The Bishop of North Queensland (who will conduct the Quiet Day for the Clergy), Ven Archdeacon Izard, Rev F W Haines156 words
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Article137 1914-01-28 6 Arrivals. By Egypt (January 24) f om Shanghai, Mr RTS Durstan from Hongkong, Mr and Mrs S A Yell; from Singapore, Dr W B Wilson, Dr A G H Smart, Messrs R C Stout, B L Williams, FEW Taylor, E R Koek and Koek jr and child. By Klang137 words
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Article123 1914-01-28 6 By Egypt (January 24) to Colombo, Mr D K Michie and Mr R Bramscheid; to Marseilles, Mrs G N Saye; to London, Mr and Mrs Kelso, child and infant, Mr W G Hunter and Mr H A Alston. Mrs. G. N. Saye left for Home on Saturday by the123 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article512 1914-01-28 6 FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, January 27. At the Kuala Lumpur Rices the weather was dull but fine. There wai a small attendance. Following are the results I.—Thk Merchants and Miners’ Purse and Stakes. Value $3OO each with $5O for second if five512 words
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Article41 1914-01-28 6 Kuala Lumpur, January 27. The scratchings for the Races were Race I.—Lady Athlone and Lodestar all engagements. Race 2.—Pip, Bentworth, Bandmaster. Race 4 —Upranie. Race 6.—Hedonist. The recent rain has affected the course. At the lotteries the prices were poor.41 words
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Article98 1914-01-28 6 VISITORS BEATEN. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, January 27. The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry were defeated at cricket, hockey, and golf at Ipoh. The scores were :—Cricket— Ipoh 144, Visitors 109 Hockey—Ipoh 6, Visitors nil; Golf—Ipoh 5, Visitors 1. The M. S. V. R. gave a98 words
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Article38 1914-01-28 6 CURRAN KNOCKED OUT IN THREE SECONDS. Paris, January 26. Bam Langford knocked out ex-Petty Officer Curran in three seconds. Another Oae Round Battle. At Cardiff, Wells be it the Frenchman Pigot in the first round.—Reuter.38 words
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Article51 1914-01-28 6 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, January 27. The cricket match, Singapore v. Negri Sembilan was not played as the ground was flooded. There was continuous rain throughout the week end. Last night the teams attende i a supper and dance at the Tanglin Club which was highly51 words
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Article164 1914-01-28 6 Gold medal and monthly medal for January. Result. W N Masterton 46 43= 89— 10 =79 J Crabb Watt 38 39= 77+ 3= 80 8 F B Manin 38 42= 80 scr. =BO C G May 46 41= 87— 5= 82 RFBinnie 44 49= 93 9= 84164 words
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Article29 1914-01-28 6 The following ties have been fixed for to-day:— Single Handicap.—H Starr v. W.-Mo-tion Sr., C Cunradi v. R N Goodwin. Championship.—G E W.-Motion Jr. v E Reimanu.29 words
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Article107 1914-01-28 6 The following ties are fixed for today Championship.—E H Syer v. A M Forrest. Single Handicap B.—L M Evans v. H R Adams C D D Hogans v. J 0 Cowap C R Goatly v. F B Rickett. Single Handicap C.—W McKnight Young v. Dr Rose. Ladies’107 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article127 1914-01-28 6 CHIN SENG Co., Ltd. [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, I read with pleasure the report for the year of W earne Bros Ltd. and as a shareholder in the Chin Seng <fc Co., a similar business, I began to ask myself why this C ompany, which has127 words
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Article1503 1914-01-28 6 SUCCESSFUL CAMP. THE ANNUAL "INSPECTION. The annual camp of the Pening Volunteers was held this year from the 23rd to 28th inst. at ths Rifle Rmge, Kampong Bharu, and was most successful The weather w s favourable during the day but towards the evenings it rainei, with iha1,503 words
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Article198 1914-01-28 6 lhe second annual general meeting of the Penang Hindu Sabha was held at the Argyle Road th°atrical hall on Sunday and the following office-bearers were elected for the year 1914 President, Mr. M. M. Cathiravaloo; vice-presidents, Messrs. A. Singaram Pillay, A. Ponoosamy Pillay, S. Marathen Chettiar and198 words
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Advertisement180 1914-01-28 6 Government NotificationsThe following appointments are notified in the current issue of the Straits Sett'ements Government Gazette Messrs E T Williams, G R Sykes, G B Kellagher, N A Sedwick and B S Walton, to be Cadets, Civil Service, Straits Settlements. Mr F J Morten to act as District Officer, Jasiu.180 words
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Article543 1914-01-28 7 Che fo’bwin? sketch i< extracted from th. Daily Mail Year B>ok 1914 Crown princes and heirs-apparent are traditionally what the Germans call blank sheets,” or nnwrittei pages. oung Frederick William of Prussia, eldest son of Emperor William, is no exception to the rule. At thirty-one, two543 words
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Article435 1914-01-28 7 Peking, December 28 —lt seems likely that the question of the right of Foreign Mission to own real estate outside the Treaty Ports for other than mission purposes will soon be challenged by the Chinese Government. A letter which appeared simultaneously in several papers in North435 words
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Article718 1914-01-28 7 A DASTARDLY CRIME. Calcutta, 2(Lh January.—Another dastardly political murder was committed last evening in the Northern quarter of the Town at the junction of Gray Street and Upper C nitpore Road, when Inspector Upendra Nath Ghose, of the Special branch of the Calcutta C. I. D was718 words
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Article151 1914-01-28 7 —M.M. The interment toik place in Bidadari cemetery on Thursday afternoon of Mr. Thor Mielche, aged 31, a Dane, who met his death by accident on Mount Austin Rubber Estate, Johore, on Wednesday. Mr. Mielche was au assistant on the estate and had been in the—M.M. - 151 words
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Article50 1914-01-28 7 ’—T.O'M. Tne Chinese are getting into an objectionable habit of giving first the Chinese date and then the English date,” said Mr. Justice Woodward in the Supreme Cour* Ipoh, on Wednesday. “You never know where you are,” added his Lordship, and the dates become mixed up.”’—T.O'M. - 50 words
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Article182 1914-01-28 7 Wedaeaday, January 28. Rev. F. W. and Mrs. Haines’ At Home to meet the Bishop and Clergy. Diocesan Conference at Penang. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Thursday, Jaauary 29 Outward German Mail. Diocesan Conference at Penang. Selangor Turf182 words
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Article31 1914-01-28 7 Penang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The sew Sea View Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Cbylon :—Nuwara Eliya.31 words
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Advertisement76 1914-01-28 7 The World 5 |DenfiFriceH An indescribably delightful sensation is procured by those who accustom themselves, immediately before retiring to rest, to clean their teeth and rinse their mouths with the dentifrice and mouthwash Odol. Odol penetrates the cavities of the teeth and impregnates the whole mucous membrane of the mouth,76 words
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Advertisement208 1914-01-28 7 Rest Hud Comfort the mother and health for the baby 3S|| T follow the use of the ‘Allenburys’ Foods- J!g 1 hey resemble healthy human milk in composition, nutritive value and digestibility. S* Babies fed on the “Allenburys” Foods invariably thrive well I Bmds I MILK FOOD No. 1. MILK208 words
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Miscellaneous164 1914-01-28 7 The Straits Cinema. PENANG ROAD. TO-NIGHT, The Pilgrim's Progress OR “Sum Chong" Choot Keng, 3 Parts. 4 Reels. The Sham Sheriff, (A.K. 2 Parts. 2 Reels. M. Prince King Koko, 2 Parts. 2 Reels. A Chequered Wooing, 2 Parts. 2 Reels. A New Pathe Gazette. At 8 p.m. (sharp). Ist164 words
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Article15 1914-01-28 8 Bubk.—On January 26th, at Penang, to Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Burr, a son.15 words
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Article1305 1914-01-28 8 Yesterday’s celebraticn of the fifty-fifth anniversary of the birthday of the Kaiser was an event which, while naturally of special significance to Germans, could not fail to arouse the sympathetic inteiest of their British friends. We would add our own felicitations to the1,305 words
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Article641 1914-01-28 8 NO ABATEMENT OF THE OUTBREAK, j M. ANO MRS. IMPS ATTACWR. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Alor Star, January 27. The cholera epidearc is, if anything, getting worse, but, still, it is nothing so bad as some of the outbreaks we have Experienced in former years. About 10641 words
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Article833 1914-01-28 8 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS IN PENANG. The birthday of His Imperial Majesty the Kaiser, which is always lojally observed by the German Community in Penang, was tl is year an event of even greater interest owing to the presence in the harbour of the German gunboat Tiger.833 words
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Advertisement108 1914-01-28 8 A ltr<in<l New Piano BY FIRST CLASS MAKER FOR SIOO CASH DEPOSIT Balance in 18 Monthly Payments. WRITE FOR PARTICULARS: ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd., PENANG. mrtr MOTOR CARS. wgwyySßF v vCA' IN STOCK: One “Sperber” Car, 4 Cylinders, 15 H.P., 5-seater, complete with Hood, Screen and Lamps $2,259. For further108 words
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Advertisement20 1914-01-28 8 E. 0. “Orchestra” every night From 8 to IO p.m. AT THS E. O. AND DURING TIFFIN. Every Wednesday Saturday.20 words
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Obituary28 1914-01-28 8 DEATH. Cornell.—At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on January 23, Mr. J. H. Connell, sou of the late D. F. Connell, of Ayrshire, Scotland, in bis 31st year.28 words
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Article331 1914-01-28 9 TO-DAY’S CHANGEi. The following are the changes (buyer 8 «nd sellers only) in oar share list on page 9 to-day Saturday. To-day Bbabbr. X s "5 3 30 rr? M Mtntny. Gopeng C. 27/- 30/6 27/6 30/6 K. Deebook 3/- 4/- 3/6 4/6 Kinta Tin 13} 15331 words
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Article43 1914-01-28 9 London, January 27*. The following are the ruling quotations for rubber Plantation Fine Smoked Sheet 2/5} Plantation Unsmoked Sheet and Biscuit 2/4 Plantation Para, Ist Latex, Crepe 2/4} Para to arrive 3/1} Market firm. By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]43 words
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Article65 1914-01-28 9 At the Penang Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association’s Auction to-day there were offered for sale pikuls 89.02} or 11,870 lbs., —sold pikuls 89.02} or 11,870 lbs. Prices realized Sheet smoked $127 to $133 Sheet unsmoked 109 115 Crepe No. 1 121 122 Barky 88 100 Scrap Virgin65 words
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Article69 1914-01-28 9 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $BB 90 per picul, business done. Tin in London was quoted at £l7B spot and 179 ss. three month*. The following business in tin was done to-day Penang Tin Exchange 12} tons at $88.90 Straits Trading Co. nil. Eastern Smelting69 words
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Article47 1914-01-28 9 CELEBRATED AT KUALA LUMPUR. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, January 27. Yesterday the Selangor St. Andrew’s Society celebrated Burns’s birthday. The pipers of Malaya performed on the padang in the afternoon. A concert, supper and dance fol’owed in the evening which was well attended.47 words
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Article143 1914-01-28 9 SHARE MARKET STILL RISING. VAL DOR’S YEA». iP. G. Special Cables London, January 25. Vai d’Or Rubber Estates, Limited, report a c elit balance of £l,OOO which has been written ofl ths preliminary expenses. The share ma'k t is raoi ily rising, stimulate! by the strength of143 words
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Article80 1914-01-28 9 NOT A BELLICOSE ONE. Constantinople, January 26. A competent personality has authorised Reuter to declare that Turkey’s policy is not bellicose The military and naval activity is confined to remedyinz deficiencies cause i by the late war. —R?uter. Sale of Captered Arms. London. January 19.—A Constantinople message says80 words
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Article66 1914-01-28 9 .—Reuter. ASIATIC IMMIGRATION. Washir gton, January 24. President Wilson in a statemen' explaining his recommendation for reimmigration, did not contemplate disturbin’ the arrangements with Japan in any way but were designed primiarily to exclude Hindus He sail in view that there were no restrictions against Hindus in the.—Reuter. - 66 words
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Article42 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. BRITISH OFFICER WOUNDED. Nairobi, January 27. A convoy of African rifles had a skir mish at Bertulla with a section of th e Merahar tribe. Lieutenant Ben inck was dangerously wounded and three native soldiers seriously hurt.-—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article49 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. Londoo, January 26. The intense cold experienced in the London d’strict on Saturday held up rugger football and racing and even enabled skating on some of the ponds. It reac’ ed twenty-two degrees of frost at Esher but has now yielded to a rapid thaw.-—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article51 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. DAMAGE TO GLASGOW BOTANIC GARDENS. London, January 24. A watchman, after extinguishing the fuse of a bomb in Botanic Gardens, at Glasgow went to summon the police. Meanwhile a second bomb exploded extensively damaging the huge conservatory of valuable plants. The outrage is attributed to the—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article34 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. FRENCH OFFICIAL MURDERED. Tangier, January 24. M. Valdrome, the French agent at Tangier, has been murdered by a Frenchman who had been dismissed for getting drunk and refusing to work.-—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article41 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. THE NEW CHIEF COMMISSIONER. London, January 24. The Mayor of New York intimates that arrangements have been completed to enable Col. Goetbels, Chief Engineer of the Panama Cana), to become Chief Commis- sioner of Police, New York.-—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article120 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. PRACTISING STORMING TACTICS. SPEECH BY MB. REBMONB. London, January 24. Captain White has drille J a contingent of the Irish citizen army at Croydon Park, Dublin. Many reservists are amongst the number. The drills include storming tactics. Mr. Redtnoad and Ulster. London, January 26. Mr. Redmond,—Reuter. - 120 words
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Article95 1914-01-28 9 Reuter. DECISIONS OK REICHSTAG. Berlin, January 25. The Reichstag adopted a motion of the Centre providing for military action in purely police afiairs, so regulated as to assure the iudepende' ce of the civil authority; also a motion by the National Literals in favour of a revision ofReuter. - 95 words
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Article73 1914-01-28 9 .—Reuter. GENERAL CARRANZA ORDERS EXCLUSION. Doug’as (Arizona), January 27. A decree by the insurgent General Carranza declares that the Chine’e are a menace to the Mexican nation. He forbids their entry into Mexico except under terms similar to those of the United States Exclusion Act. The Chinese,.—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article47 1914-01-28 9 Reuter. SEEING THE SIGHTS. London, January 28. The Captain and fourteen officers of the Japanese cruiser Idzamo, lying off Manza i la, have arrived at Mex co City. They will re urn to the ship on 30th inst., after visiting the places of interest.—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article44 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. Melbourne, January 27. Lord Denman, Governor-General of Australia since 1911, has resigned owing to ill-health. Newspapers and politicians of all parties pay a tribute to Lord Denman. His Lordship has recently suffered severely from hay fever. He leaves in June.-—Reuter. - 44 words
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Article42 1914-01-28 9 .—Reuter. NATIONALISTS WILL NOT CONTEST. London, January 27. The Nationalists have decided not to contest Mr. O’Brien at Cork who resigned on 18th inst but sought re-election owing to the resu't of the Municipal Elections. The O’Brienites are jubilant.-.—Reuter. - 42 words
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Article38 1914-01-28 9 Reuter. DIVIDEND OF 10 PER CENT. London, January 27. The Hamburg Amerika Line have paid a dividend for 1913 of 10 per cent. Two and-a-quarter millions sterling are allotted to Reserve, Insurance and Emergency Account.*Reuter. - 38 words
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Article61 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. MINISTERIAL FACTION FIGHT. Lisbon, January 27. A Ministerial crisis has arisen which resolves itself into a conflict with the Presi dent and Premier. A congress of the two Houses met ye’terday and adopted a resolution supporting the latter and disapproving of the programme of the President who recommended.—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article26 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. Nairobi, January 27. Mr. Fritz Schindler, a cinematograph operator, was mauled whilst attempting to photograph a lion. He died from bias injuries.-—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article131 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. CHARGE AG UN ST A COLONEL. A LIE.BN'S CtNmtT. London, January 25. The Army Canteens case was resumed today. Counsel for the pr< secution announced that two further summonses have been issued against a soldier and a civilian. The soldier is Colonel Whittaker, formerly in command of.—Reuter. - 131 words
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Article94 1914-01-28 9 .—Reuter. ENGLISH PASSENGERS INVOLVED. London, January 24. Frost, which prevented the signals working, caused a collision of the Engadine express and a goods train nea- Calais. The dining car was telescoped and a train attendant killed. A passenger was injured. Many English pa-sengers had narrow escapes. Steel Coaches..—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article30 1914-01-28 9 Reuter. CONTRACT FOR FRENCH FIRM. London, January 25. A French company his received the contract for a railway connec'ing the Greek Railways with the rest of Europe.—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article43 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. EXTENSIVE POWERS TO PRESIDENT WILSON. Washington, January 25. The Senate has passed the Alaska Railway Bill authorising President Woodrow Wilson to purchase or construct a thousand miles of railway in Alaska at a cost not exceeding forty million dollars.-—Reuter. - 43 words
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90 1914-01-28 9 .—Reuter. THE NEV a IN SPATE. St. Peteisburgh, January 28. There was the greatest alarm yesterday night owing to the extraordinary rise of the Neva under the pressure of a violent gale which overthrew men, blew oat lamps, tore off roofs, and even starte 1.—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article66 1914-01-28 9 —Benter. WORKMEN BLOWN TO PIECES. Liverpool, January 27. An iron cylinder containing compressed gas exploded in the engine room of the Mauretania which was being repaired in the g r aviug dock. Th re 3 fitters were killed and eight injured. The explosion was deafening. The—Benter. - 66 words
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Article32 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. RUSH FOR DEBENTURES. London, January 26. Two millions sterling of the Bengal Nagpur Railway 4 per cent, debentures at 97} were subscribed in two and a half hours.—Reuter. - 32 words
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Article30 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. Paris, January 27. The Liberte states that M. Venizelos has negotiated with the French Government and tbe big banks for a loan of twenty million sterling.-—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article26 1914-01-28 9 Reuter. London, January 23. The issue of 1} million sterling 4} per cent. Pacific Eastern Railway, Loan at 95, has been ovei subscribed.—Reuter. - 26 words
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Article191 1914-01-28 9 .—Reuter. IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL SCENES. NYALTY REPRiSEhTEB. London, January 24. The pall bearers at Lord Strathcona’s funeral will iic'ude the Rt. Hon. Lewis Harcourt, Secretary of State for the Colonies, Lord Lansdowne, and the Earl of Aberdeen. Service In Westminister Abbey. London, January 27. At Lord Strathcona’s funeral.—Reuter. - 191 words
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Article85 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. London, January 26. The death is announced of the John Bacon who pointed the coronation picture of King George V and Queen Mary 1912. DEATH FORM HYDROPHOBIA. PEC MONKEY’S BITES. Bangalore, January 28. Corporal Gardiner of the forty-fourth Field Battery died from hydrophobia caused by—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article76 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. NEW TAXATION INEVITABLE. London, January 27. The Daily Chronicle says that after the most rigorous pruning the minimum amount of the naval estimates will be fifty three million, and new taxation is inevitable. The Cabinet members think that after 1914 the the naval expenditure will t*nd—Reuter. - 76 words
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Article250 1914-01-28 9 Asking in the title of an editorial article Where will it all end the Daily Chronicle says :—The year now drawing to its close will stand out in European history with sinister pre-eminence as the year that has witne-sed an unparalleled expenditure in armaments, an expenditure250 words
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Article34 1914-01-28 9 Reuter. BIRTH OF A DIRECT HEIR. London, January 24. A son has been born to Princess Victor Napoleon, the first lira t the Bonapartist claimsto I ance since the birth .ace Imperial.—Reuter. - 34 words
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Article33 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. NEW ZEALAND UNREPRESENTED. Melbourne, January 26. It is now certain that Victoria, New South Wales and New Zealand will not b® represent at the San Francisco exhibi- tion.-—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article77 1914-01-28 9 —Reu'er. OFFICERS GARUWEB. Calcutta, January 27. The manoeuvres in Eastern Be -gal, which, it was feared would excite animosity, had an effect which is described as bewildering. The regiments were cordial y and effusively welcomed, and presente 1 wi r h sifts. Triumphal a r ches—Reu'er. - 77 words
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Article429 1914-01-28 9 Barisal, Jan. I.—The Second Battalion of the Black Watch arrived here this morning and were welcomed on landing by the Chairman of the Corporation and 8. D. O„ Bab* Monmohon Chakerbartty, and leading citizens. The Colonel received them with the greatest urbanity and the citizens presented429 words
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Article143 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. THE QUESTION OF AUSTRALASIAN EMIGRATION. London, January 27. The second interim, repo-t of the Dominion’s Commission d p a’s with Australasia. It says the system uuder which emigrants are recruited in the United Kingdom is antiquated and defective. More emigrants are n eded to fill the—Reuter. - 143 words
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Article48 1914-01-28 9 —Reuter. AVIATOR KILLED IN SPIRAL FLIGHT. London, January 26. Mr. Lee Temple, the first English aviator to fly upside down, was killed while making a spiral flight at Hendon A] Second Fatality, aggl (London, January 27. The airman Gibbs wa’ killed while flying over Salisbury plain.-—Reuter. - 48 words
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Article51 1914-01-28 9 ANNUAL REPORT. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, January 28. The Rowing Club spates that there has been a fairly brisk year though the difficulties of attending getting of the boats from the boathouse through tongkangs at the river mou'h is increasing yearly. Th* balance in hand is51 words
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Article862 1914-01-28 10 REASONS FOR FRANCE’S SUCCESSES. The victory gained by the young French boxer Ledoux at the expense of the Welshman, Beynon, following the success of Carpentier over Bombardier Wells, has naturally given boxing enthusiasts much foo i for thought The question is constantly being asked Why is it that862 words
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Article56 1914-01-28 10 London, January 19.—Last week there were large demands for investments and a substantial rise in prices, including Home rails. A number of new issues, which have been failures, and have one at a discount, are now at a premium. I his is regarded in Home quarters as56 words
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Article721 1914-01-28 10 WEEKLY MARKET REPORT. Messrs. James F. Hutton de Co., Ltd. writing on the Its Jan., report Liverpool Cotton. To-day. Last week Mid-American—Spot 7.14 7.13 Mid-American, current month 6.72| 6.83| F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 9.90 9.95 mt zi a*. Yester- Last New York Cotton. dfty week Spot—Cents. 1'2.60 12.90 London. To-day.721 words
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Article89 1914-01-28 10 A woman who was sitting on the gallery at a pantomime (says the “Daily Express”) was warned by the attendant that, unless she could keep her baby quiet, she and her husband would have to take their money back and leave the theatre. The baby was silenced,89 words
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Article251 1914-01-28 10 Penang, January 28, 1914. rS P. Tapioca $4.40 sales. M. P. Tapioca $4.70 sales. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $16.00 no stock. White Pepper $29.45 sales. Trang Pepper $2l 1 /2 sellers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $74.00 sellers* Gloves $39 buyers. Nutmegs 110251 words
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Advertisement287 1914-01-28 10 I ALLDAYS MIDGET CARS JJ 10 H.P. Water Cooled Engine. g j! All the well known and good features of the Jg X Standard Touring Cars have been incorporated H in Alldays 11 Midget,” thus rendering it the W J most perfect small Car on the marketj J Jj Price287 words
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Advertisement167 1914-01-28 10 J i S s wa > A M W jwjfcs mt Iril i 1 f 111 Ft J ".1 w i WHITE LABEL, j 5 3 The Finest Liqueur M M Whisky, 20 Years Old. 5 M M W M M M M M i SOLE AGENTS: i M j167 words
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Article1635 1914-01-28 11 {Specially Reviewed.) fob dog lovers. My Doo Friends edited by the author of Where’s Master.” Pictures by Maud Ead (Hodder and Stoughton). When the compiler of this anthology wrote the touching sketch of King Edward’s lit le dog “Caesar,” Her Majesty Queen Alexandra was so impressed by1,635 words
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Article88 1914-01-28 11 London, 19th January.—The Koelnische Zeitung regards the decision of Russia to discontinue the pare?! post from Julfa and Askabsd to Tabriz and Meshed as a clear breach of the International Parcel-Post Agreement. The journal says that Germany energetically remonstrated at St. Petersburg, and aids that the88 words
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Article57 1914-01-28 11 London, January 19.—A Glasgiw despatch says that interviewed to day, manufacturers declared that the danger of the susp n-ion of the textile purchases from Bombay wa< over, at substantial orders had been received during the pa,t fort light on Indian account, and they were daily receiving cable57 words
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Article337 1914-01-28 11 .—S.T. On Friday afternoon before the Singapore senior magistrate, Mr. A. V. Brown, Joseph Ferrari, the seaman who was arrested after the fiacas which took place a few days ago at the Sailors* Hom-, was fount guilty of causing hurt to a steward and sentenced to two months'.—S.T. - 337 words
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Article263 1914-01-28 11 —Bangkok Times. Consular trade reports are not political documents and these records of the year’s variation in trade are necessarily of a placid character as a rule. But Consular officers in the Peninsula cannot well avoid touching on the possibilities of those important provinces in Siam, in which—Bangkok Times. - 263 words
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Article180 1914-01-28 11 The draft of an ordinance to amend the Court Ordinance, 1907, appears in the Government Gazette The objects and resons state :—This bill provides that when a vacancy occurs in the office of the Senior Puisne Judge any one of the other Pui e ne Judges, irrespective of180 words
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Article142 1914-01-28 11 A Pall Mall Gazette reader in Scotland sends the following story of the arrival of a German visitor at a London hotel: “From Potsdam I vos come,” he announced. A fine place,” remarked the manager. Dere vus a patter.” Yes, Berlin Nein Ohm.” Ohm In —er —Germany,142 words
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Article275 1914-01-28 11 The following are outputs for Decemlier Ayer Pawah lbs. 9, »00 AyerHitam 10,371 Ayer Kuning 5,110 Ampat 3,545 Asahan 5,585 Anglo-Sumatra 49,480 Alor-Pongau 8,786 Ayer Kuning (F.M.8.). 18,510 Bakap Plant. 18,672 Batu Ma tang 7,462 Burma Development... 1,568 Bukit JMercajam 27,075 Bradwall 29,982 Batak Rabit 10,750 Bagan Serai275 words
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Article132 1914-01-28 11 J/.J/. The summonses in the in which a well-known Klang planter was charged with beating a Tamil chauffeur on Thursday were withdrawn. Mr. A. F. Chapman, manager of Pendamaran Estate, had brought a countercharge against the chauffeur of rash driving, alleging t' at he was nearly run—J/.J/. - 132 words
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Article80 1914-01-28 11 At one time (says the We-tern Mail his Honour Juige Parry was judge’s marshal to the lite Baron Brampton (Sir Henry Hawkins), and received from him the following unique testimonial This is to certify that you acted as my marshal on the North western Circuit, and carvel old80 words
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Advertisement530 1914-01-28 11 WANTED Chinese or Eurasian PENANG LIBRARY. Assistant With knowledge of the Al/linilV LWIUIIX 1. Wine and provision business. Apply 2a, Brach Str bet ’T'HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGA of Members will be held al the LIBRARY, on Tuesday, 3rd 1914, at 4-30 p.m., for the transactitn w DANCING. I the following530 words
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Article2568 1914-01-28 12 •2 i 2 a. g Number of Issue a S ■5 cap.tel. Subsori bed. ghares. Value, Dividends. Name. g, J 5 •go M 5 5 1909 1910 1911 1919 1913 MIMING. 1919 9100.000 $60,000 60.000 1 1 Ayer Wen* Rahman, D* P* 00. —80 c 1903 300,000 300.000 30,0002,568 words
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Article341 1914-01-28 12 Edavaua, Brit., 2685, Reddock, Jan. 25, C’cutta, gen.. H. Liebert Co. Albany, Ger., 3717, Moritzen, Jan. 25, Samarang, gen., B. M Co. Egypt, Brit., <l2Ol, Summers, Jan. 24, S’hai, gen.. Adamson G Co. Indrakuala. Brit., 3607, Smith, Jan. 24, Y’hama, gen., Behn Meyer. 00. Sappho, Brit., 327, Dun, Jan.341 words
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Article46 1914-01-28 12 Lian Choo for Trang. Pungah for Batu Bahra. Circe for Deli. Alma for Deli. Hok Canton for Teluk Anson. P&Dgkor for Dindings and Sitiawan. Leong Ho for Palau Langkawi and Setul. Flying Dragon for Port Weld and Tai ping. Fooksang for Singapore. China and Japan.46 words
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Article88 1914-01-28 12 CLOSE AT GEMERAL POST OFFICB. To* Mobbow. For Per Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Ghee Thye 7 am. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah 9 am. Port Swettenham, Singapore, China and Japan Nile lla.ro. Langsa, Edi, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and > Atjeh 11 a.m. Sabang J Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy88 words
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Article128 1914-01-28 12 Pknang, January 28, 1914. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 3/8 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 3 8 3 Credit 2/4 7/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 11/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 173 f 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay Demand Bank 173| 3 days’ sight Private 175|128 words
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Advertisement209 1914-01-28 12 ADVERTISING IS TO COMMERCE WHAT THE POSTAL t SYSTEM IS TO THE COMMUNITY— It is a scientific time-saving device which promotes the spread of knowledge and the development of business. Not to accept it is to put back the dock and to hark away to the Middle Ages. ARTISTIC CALENDARS209 words
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Advertisement574 1914-01-28 12 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 Hbad Ornes: 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.C Agknciks and Bbanohbs. Amritsar Hamburg Puket Bombay Ipoh Rangoon Bangkok Karachi Serembar Batavia Kobe Singapore Calcutta Klang Shanghai Colombo Kuala Lumpur574 words
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Advertisement40 1914-01-28 13 I Guaranteed to contain the finest Highland Malt and I other Scotch Whiskies matured in sherry wood. the TOP NOTCH I X° X I I SCOTCH I I V •fl I Per Case: $18.30. Including Duty. Per Bottle: $1.60. I40 words
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Article862 1914-01-28 14 The Government of Indo-Cbina has made an appropriation of 600,000 francs for the installation of a long distance wireless station at Saigon which will be erected during the present year. The P. A O. Company denies the rumour that, in consequence of heavy additional expenses involved under the862 words
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Article1056 1914-01-28 14 W. Whittall in the P.M.G. THE REFORM OF TRAFFIC. The Road Users’ Conference, held recently at the instance of the N.C.U. and Cyclists’ Touring Club, appears to have done quite a lot of very useful work, and reached some valuable conclusions. The Conference was representative not only ofW. Whittall in the P.M.G. - 1,056 words
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Advertisement216 1914-01-28 14 MOTOR LORRIES The Modern and most Economical method of goods transportation. We can supply for either immediate or very early delivery. CHASSIS OF TRIED, PROVED AND GUARANTEED Best British or American Voter Transport Wagons Adapted to nearly every line of business. NAPIER. VULCAN. Various Prices and Load Capacities. Federal one216 words
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Advertisement362 1914-01-28 14 DO WELL FOR YOURSELF 4 and get rid of those digestive I f disorders which so greatly i interfere with your enjoy- I ment of the good things of a life. Think for a moment how much is dependent I f upon having the digestion J 4 in perfect order#362 words
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Advertisement407 1914-01-28 14 INSURANCE FIRE INSURANCE. Liverpool Victoria Insurance Corporation Limited. HEAD OFFICE: 45-49. HOLBORN VIADUCT. LONDON E C The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the Corporation are prepared to issue Polices of Insurance against loss by FIRE st current rates. WELSH is Co., Agents, Railway Buildings 1496—m th THE CORPORATION OF407 words
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Article1209 1914-01-28 15 HOW TO TELL GOOD FROM BAD. Whistler, it was, who believed that nearly every drawing-rc om had some bad ornament on the mantelpiece that gave the whole show away.” Whatever else was there to prove the fine taste of the possessor, this iitt’e tellable bit of brie a-brae contradicted1,209 words
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Advertisement217 1914-01-28 15 WllRliliri llliiißii ir gfjfMr When the Skin [i’V tlw is inflamed IHhIIIf There is an exquisite balm which will t lir immediately soothe the inflammation, and r impart a most delightful sense of comfort. 1 i It is— 1 HAZELINE’ SNOW” 1 I (Trade I So good for Prickly Heat217 words
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Advertisement416 1914-01-28 15 N. Y. K. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be* Yokohama via ports to Marseilles London and Antwerp, unde mail contract with the Imperial Japane-c Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all416 words
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Advertisement126 1914-01-28 15 NHSSIRIMMHIIMIISIIMIINIiiiaa ClilNlA HAT!, j M THE NEW PERFUME OF Delighlfttl Fragrance JJ and JJ Lasting Quality. 5 Price per large bottle g $2-25. s M 5 George Town Dispensary,: LIMITED, M Penang, Taiping and Ipoh. ■■■UUMUMUMMUUUUUMMUUUUUMUMMUU Buchanan s Famous Scotch Whiskies. IBOTTUBD IN SCOTLAND.) 9 THE Royal Household BLEND I126 words
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Advertisement2372 1914-01-28 16 P. O. R ritish I" pia S TEaM Navigation |K| I OcEAN Steam Navigation Co. Co Limiteo l,c lIHCTED ARRIVALS AN» DEPARTORES. i NTENDED SAILINGS. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAT CO.. LTD INTEEMBDIATB: STEAMERS. of tail fortnightly from Bremen, OUTWARD. 1 Hamburg via'Rot ter dam, Antwerp, Southampton,2,372 words
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