Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 May 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-05-07 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 103 VOL. LXXII. THURSDAY. 7th MAY, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1033 1914-05-07 1 ■aDDODoaaaaoaioaDDninanooi e FOK $3O d n d n X7OU crii have the Pinang n X Gazette posted every day for a whole year to your address. n (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). a q Proportionate Quarterly and o Half-yearly rates. n 0 Subscriptions are payable in advance and remittances should g ba1,033 words
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Advertisement9 1914-05-07 1 BUCHANANSI (Scotch Whisky). Royal Household (As supplied to Royalty).9 words
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Article493 1914-05-07 2 SOME RECENT DECISIONS. Mr. E. T. Ryhmer, lecturing at Salisbury House, at the invitation of the London and District Society of Corporate Accountants, on Some Recent Decisions in Banking Law,” said the year 1913 did not produce any great case like the Vagliano case of 1891, or the Gordon493 words
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Article376 1914-05-07 2 LEADING WINE SHIPPERS’ OPINIONS. Unless the vintage this year is immeasurably superior to its two immediate predreessors, a “famine” in champagne is assured. Wine importers declare that the outlook has rarely been worse, and the steadily increasing demand must before long bring about a further increase in prices.376 words
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Advertisement377 1914-05-07 2 MISS DU PRE, Maternity Nurse, Queen Charlotte's Ho-pitd, wants cases. c/o W. R. Sanguinetti, Esq., Kuald Kubu, Selangor. 325—5, 7, 9-5 TO LET. MARBLE HALL, Northam Road. Apply KENNEDY Co. 480—u c DEEBOOK DREDGING" NO LIABILITY. NOTICE is hereby given that a Call (No. 10) of One Shilling per Share377 words
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Advertisement66 1914-05-07 2 Town Hall, Penang. Saturday, May oth, 9-15 P.M. PROMPT. Messrs. KEITH, PROWSE Co., Ltd., of LONDON beg to announce a GRAND OPERATIC CONCERT By the Distinguished Prima Do ina, Madame KALNA Soprano), and her Company. Herr ALBERT MAAS, TVnor. Mr. WEBSTER NORCROSS, Basso. Mr. RUSSELL BONNER, A.R.A.M., L.R.A.M., A.R.C.M., Solo66 words
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Advertisement530 1914-05-07 2 Tthe lock of the new century 1 RAINER INi Lt CHANGEABLE KEY WCM IHE MBS! IMPORTANT INVENTION LVLR MADE IN SAEE LOCKS, I )g I iSS TWELVE CORNER BENT j'>r‘irvc.ij>L® corvstrvctior* 'wß I I I NO NO I i RATr>iER I' ™ir F EK I I FIRE 4 i. fhlElL530 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous313 1914-05-07 2 We know the strength and we are offering To-night what our patrons really like. The word Thrill, Multiplied hy 1,000 does not describe this wonderful programme. War! War! War! One-million and one Thrills and Excitements Mohamed Ahmad OR Incidents in the Spanish=Mo rrocan War, The film that holds the audience313 words
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PLANTING AND MINING.
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Article1494 1914-05-07 3 KELANTAN FEDERATION. A feature of the statistics dealing with the situation in raw rubber on the first of the month is the fact that the receipts of the product at Para for March exceed those of the corresponding month of 1913, (writes Mr. E. L. Killick in the1,494 words
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Article253 1914-05-07 3 Mr. Thomas Christie presided on April 10th, in Glasgow, at the annual meeting of the Sungei Way (Selangor) Rubber Company, Limited. In moving the payment of a dividend of 50 per cent, he said the board was justified in feeling satisfied. The health of the estate253 words
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Article452 1914-05-07 3 We tike the following Loudon telegrams from the Times of Ceylon received by this morning’s mail:— London, April 22.—The Rani Rubber Co., Ltd., whose dividend was announced yesterday, places to reserve £6,000 and to depreciation £3,010, and carries forward £8,552. The crop estimate is 675,000 lbs. Ti.e452 words
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Article322 1914-05-07 3 The report of the Kepong (Malay) Rubber Esta'es, Limited, to be submittei to the meeting ou the 21st ult., states that the profit for the year to December 31st, after writing off £l,OOO for depreciation ou buildings ani machinery, amounts to £16,494 To this has to322 words
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Article77 1914-05-07 3 The directors of the Changkat Salak Rubber and Tin, Limited, recommend the following apportionment of p ofits on account of Lst year -.—That a dividend of 2s per share be paid, less income tax, on toe 42,500 Pieferred Ordinary share?, being at the rate of77 words
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Article683 1914-05-07 3 FUTURE FINANCE. The third annual general meeting of the Lampong (Sumatra) Coconut Estates, Ltd., was held Colombo on April 30. There were present Messrs M. Kelway Bamber (Chairman), H. C. Bibby, G. Lionel Cox (directors), J. Robson, F. O. Mackvood, and L. DcS Clayes (representing the agents683 words
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Article710 1914-05-07 3 IMPROVEMENT IN THE PROPERTY. The annual meeting of the above Company was held at the offices of Messrs. Lewis Brown and Co., Colombo, who were represented by Mr. AV. R. Donaldson. Mr. C. E. Haslop presided, and there were also present Messrs. L. O. Leefe and D. Scott.710 words
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Article106 1914-05-07 3 In view of the rise that has taken place in the raw material, we have had the elements favourable to an advance in share list price?, says the London and China Express of April 17. But the market has remained dull and quotations have scarcely moved, though the tone106 words
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267 1914-05-07 3 Capitalists’ Sensational Announcement. The latest development in connection with the standardisation of rubber is to be found in the announcement made that a group of capitalists claim to have secured a process whereby the latex can be brought direct from the rubber trees267 words
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Article148 1914-05-07 3 Messrs. Guthrie and Co.’s weekly rubber report, dated Tuesday, May 5, is as follows: The auction held this morning saw a steady demand, prices of most grades showing a slight improvement on the week, the exception being Smoked Sheet, which was down $1 at $134 per picul.148 words
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Article31 1914-05-07 3 Penang The E. AO. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The New Sea View Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon ’.—Strand Hotel. Ceylon :—Nuwara Eliya.31 words
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Advertisement100 1914-05-07 3 NURSING HOME. MADAME M. ANTONESCU. MMwlte (Diploma) u< Sick Nirse, No, 1, Barrack Road. HAS OPENED A PRIVATE NURSING HOME. Maternity cases for. Patients’ own Doctors may attend. Moderate Term’. Telephone No. 55 MORTGAGEES’ SALE OF The British Iron Screw Steamer GOLDEN CROWN, TO BE HELD AT Powell 8 Co.’s100 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article68 1914-05-07 4 RESULT. London, May 6. The i ace for the Chester Cup resulted as follows Aleppo 1 Aunecy 2 Gravelotte 3 Seventeen ran. Won by a neck. Four lengths between second and third. THE BETTING. The betting on the Chester Cup was 3 to 1 agst. Aleppo 10068 words
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Article30 1914-05-07 4 —Reuter. LATEST BETTING. The betting on the Derby is now sto 2 agst. Kennymore 4 1 The Tetrarch 100 12 Black Jesrer 100 8 Ambis-ador 25 1 Hapsburg.—Reuter. - 30 words
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Article163 1914-05-07 4 THE WEIGHTS. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, May 7. The following a e the weights for the racing which takes place t>day Sugden Stakes. La Cocotte 11.0 Ochello 8.8 Gay Gordon 9 7 Project 8.4 Sador 8.9 Cava’ier 8.0 Sempana 6.13 Up Country Stakes. Brown Comet 11.7 Flapper163 words
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Article36 1914-05-07 4 Sugden Stakes —Project, Cavalier, Sempana. Up Country Stakes and Plate. —Brown Comet, Premier, Two Lips. Tanglin States. —Tom Tom, Lossie, Lady Flower, Sirdar. Singapore Cup. —The Friar, Rigadoon. Thoroughbred Griffin Handicap.— Quaker Girl, Warrior.36 words
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Article242 1914-05-07 4 TE?NIS TOURNAMENT. The following tennis ties were pliyed last evening Men’s Singles Han Heap, Class A.— C Cuuradi v. M K Whitlick unfinished. Ladies’ Doubles Handicap.—Mrs Anderson and Mrs. Crichton beat Mrs Hogan and Miss L Heim 6—l, 6—3. Mixed Doubles Handicap.—Miss Mahler and Forrest v. Mr242 words
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Article1027 1914-05-07 4 BRIGANDAGE AS A PROFESSION. Not only in Europe, but in all the Seven Seas, jealous eyes are watching, eager bands are making ready to take advantage of Great Britain’s embarrassments, says J O P Bland in the Observer.” And in no part of the world is this1,027 words
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Article330 1914-05-07 4 Scene in Court. A suffragette, whose name has been suppressed, was arrested on a charge of having smashed several showcases in the British Museum. The police admit that she is the woman who was on March 18 last sentenced to tix weeks’ imprisonment for having entered the outer330 words
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Article202 1914-05-07 4 A Peculiar Case from Australia. The Court of King’s Bench concluded the hearing of an action in which the Commercial Bank of Australia sued Cora Braggett (alias Cora Minnett, alias Bel lew Hawker) and Herbert Cowell (alias Herbert Hawker) for the recovery of £2,600, wrongfully delivered202 words
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Article113 1914-05-07 4 The Proposed Second Big Loan. The Telegraph” correspondent, wiring from Peking, says it is too soon as yet to remark more than that the only part of the proposed loan permissible for operation is the currency portion. If the Central Government can obtain eight millions sterling in hard113 words
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Article668 1914-05-07 4 WEEKLY MARKET REPORT. Messrs. James F. Hutton Co., Ltd., writing on April 16*1», report Liverpool Cotton. To-day. Last week Mid-American —Spot 7.28 /.38 Mid-American, current month 6.92 7.02 F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 9.10 9.20 T v n xi. Tester- Last New York Cotton. day> wee k. Spot—Cents. 13.10 13.40 London.668 words
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Article139 1914-05-07 4 Police Sergeants Injured at Social Purity Meeting. Rangoon, April 29.—Duting a meeting of the Social Purity League last night, in the quarter inhabited by an unfortunate class of people, 29th Street, a fracas took place and two Police Officers were injured rather severely. After the meeting139 words
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Advertisement48 1914-05-07 4 Pains in the stomach are awful unpleasant you never know what they portend. Get a good medicine in Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure and you will find early relief from the taking of a dose or two. yt is sold by Dispensaries and Stores everywhere. 80 cents a bottle.48 words
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Advertisement693 1914-05-07 4 P E RT U S SI N KMft 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 will be greatly relieved693 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous375 1914-05-07 4 War! War! War! We have much pleasure in presenting this great real war subject for which we have purchased tl>e sole and exclusive rights for the first time in the East. (For a few nights only) Commencing from Friday, May Bth, AT The Straits Cinema, Penang Road, The Mexican Civil375 words
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Article1124 1914-05-07 5 The simp’e life which is now exhibiting itself in Vincent-square is r.ot a new thing, says the Times." Romans un der the Empire used to attempt it, and Chinese sages of the Sung Dynasty lived in the wilderness under the shadow of great treesand w1,124 words
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Article190 1914-05-07 5 77te companies do not guarantee the dates of arrival of these vessels, but will endeavour as far as possible to ensure punctuality. Alor Star, (Kedah). —Tong Chuan, May and 7 and Kedah, May and 1. Bagan Serai.—Daily. Bagan Datoh.—Pangkor, every Monday. Deli.—lndragiri, every Sunday, Merkus or Van190 words
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Article842 1914-05-07 5 A DANGER AND A DISGRACE. Everyone who has followed with intelligence the development of Rangoon in the last few yea-3 w.ll agree, says the Rangoon Times, that the enormous increase in the number of p-ofessional beggars who prow', about the streets soliciting alms may easily842 words
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Article250 1914-05-07 5 In the Penang Municipality for the week* ended April 25 there were 46 deaths —29 males and 17 females, equal to a death-rate of 23.13 per mille per annum compared with 39.23 in the preceding week and with 36.47 iu the correspon ling week of last year. The250 words
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Advertisement146 1914-05-07 5 Portable Steam Engines. The old time Portable Steam Engine st now giving place to newer ideas. R. Garrett Sons, Limited, have introduced a Piston Valve Engine using Superheated Steam in which it is claimed half a ton of coal will go as far as a ton in the older type.146 words
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Article1207 1914-05-07 6 A request, coachei in persuasive language, and spread over many pages cf neatly typed paper, reache 1 us recently from an organisation which has taken unto itself the high-sounding and impressive style and title of the Britannia Airship Commit’ee. The purticu’ar business on wh’ch the Committee has1,207 words
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Article155 1914-05-07 6 ACCIDENT ON THE PRINZ LUDWIG.” A sad accident occur, ed this morning in the harbour, causing the death of Josef Plugowak», a German sailor, aged 21 years, a member of the crew of the N. D. L. Prinz Ludwig.” The German mail, which arrived shoitly after midnight,155 words
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Article94 1914-05-07 6 CHINESE NONIA AND INDIAN. The charge against Mahamed Sultan, an Indian, for kidnapping a minor, a Chinese nonia named Tio Han, from lawful guatdif-nship, was dismissed this morning by Mr. W. C. Michell, in the District Court. The Magistrate said that the SolicitorGeneral agreed with him that there94 words
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Article94 1914-05-07 6 MALAY BOY CRUSHED TO DEATH. A distressing accident occurred at the Bagan Tuan Kechil pier, yesterday afternoon, when a Malay boy working on the s.s. J/erdau, the new ferry steamer of the Eastern Shipping Co., which has been temporarily placed on the Penang-Butter-worth run, was crushed to94 words
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Article296 1914-05-07 6 Page 2. Baukirg; Champagne Famine. Page 3. —Piantirg and Mining. Page 4.—Sporting News; Chinese Chaos Big Robbery in London; Chinese Finance; Manchester Cotton The Suffragettes. Page s.—Temptations of the Simple Life; The Beggar Nuisance in Rangoon; Public Health Local Steamer Service. Page 6. —Patriotic Money Hunters; German296 words
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Article884 1914-05-07 6 —S.T. TAMIL DETECTIVES CHARGED In the District Court, Penang, t li3 morning before Mr. W. C. Mitchell, t Wo Tamil detective?, Nocrdiu and Veerap 0D appeared, on remand, on the following charges: That ycu, the said Nooidiu on or about March 24th, 1914, at Penang did commit extortion—S.T. - 884 words
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Advertisement230 1914-05-07 6 THE KEECHUN (photographic) STUDIO, 22a, LEITH STREET, PENANG, Beg to inform the public that they have received from England a large stock of Cameras, including Kodaks and Albio, ranging from $3-50 to $650 each and a stock of Films and Papers. The same may be had at the Studio at230 words
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Advertisement33 1914-05-07 6 THE CRAG HOTEL, “SANATORIUM” PENANG HILL Completely Renovated. An hour and 10 minutes from the E. 0. HOTEL. Chairs and Coolies always in readiness at the foot of the Hill. Sarkies Brothbrs, Proprietors.33 words
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Article316 1914-05-07 7 TO-DAYS CHANGES. The following are the changes (buyers and sellers only) in our share list on page 9 to-day Yesterday. To-day ’2 2 i SWIBXS 5 fi 5 I Gopeng C. 28/6 32/6 27/6 32/Kamunting 4/- 6/- 4/- 5/9 K. Pulai 5| 6} 5} 6 Malayan Tin316 words
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Article33 1914-05-07 7 London, May 6*. The following are the ruling quots tions for rubber Plantation Para, Ist Latex, Crepe 2/7 Para to arrive 3/Market quiet. By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Jt Co.]33 words
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Article41 1914-05-07 7 $1,016 AWARDED. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, May 7. Mr. Justice Innei gave judgment yesterday in the case in which Lee Teck Tien sued the Port Swettenham Rubber Company for 17,363. His Lordship awarded plaintiff $1,016 only.41 words
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Article54 1914-05-07 7 The following are outputs for April. Benar lbs. 3,200 Bujong m 6,100 Bagan Serai 9,800 Batak Rabit 14,100 Henrietta 10,603 Kurau 14,500 Khota Tampan 8,550 K. M. S. 4 8 00 Malakoff 24,300 Penang 86,710 Rubana 43,600 Straits 153,000 S. S. Bertam 52,000 Sungei Batu 8,800 Tali Ayer54 words
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Article44 1914-05-07 7 Messrs. Boustead and Co. inform us that the Secretaries of the above Estate have telegraphed as follows Directors’ report issued. Profit for year ended December 31, 1913, £3058, Recommend dividend 5 per cent. Preliminaiy expenses written off £5OO. Carry forward £375.”44 words
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Article98 1914-05-07 7 FEATURES AT THE EXHIBI'JON. PRICES RECEDING. G. Special Cable London, May 7. A rubber tennis court is to be laid at the Rubber Exhibition, and professional and amateur tournaments w.ll be arranged, also Badminton. A rubber skating floor is proposed for skates resembling ice skates Rubber Water98 words
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Article86 1914-05-07 7 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $75.40 per picul, business done Tin in London was q toted at £149 10s. spot and £l5l 10s. three months. The following business in tin was done to-day Penang Tin Exchange 6} tons at $75.40 Straits Trading Co. no seller.86 words
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Article84 1914-05-07 7 KUALA LUMPUR CASE. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, May 7. The case was concluded in the Supreme Court here, Chalmers versus Harper Co., in which Chalmers claimed $2,500 for wrongful dismissal, and $3,031 for loss of full pay, leave, and passage money. Harper Co. counter claimed84 words
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Article68 1914-05-07 7 SOLDIER COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, May 7. Private Oldroyd, cf the K. O. Y. L. I. was charged with the attemptei murder of Corpora 1 Cobb, of the same regiment, by attacking him with a razor, in the barracks, on the evening of68 words
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Article19 1914-05-07 7 .—R°u u er. NEW COMMISSIONER APPOINTED. London, May 6. Mr. Geoffrey Archer has been appointed Commissioner in Somaliland.-.—R°uuer. - 19 words
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Article39 1914-05-07 7 —Reu’er. LORD LANSDOWNE’S BILL DEFEATED. London, May 6. The House of Lords has rejected by 104 votes to 60 Lord Selborne’s bill, which proposed to give the parliamentary franchise to women already possessing the municipal franchise»..—Reu’er. - 39 words
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Article32 1914-05-07 7 —Reuter. TWO HUNDRED ALBANIANS CRUCIFIED. Durazzo, May 6. The Epirotes crucified two hundred Moslem Albanians of the Orthodox Church at Kodra, n p ar Tepelini, and then burned the Church—Reuter. - 32 words
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Article27 1914-05-07 7 .—Reuter THREATS OF A STRIKE. Melbourne, May 6. The lakers of Melbourne, Sydney and Biisbane threaten to strike for higher wages. The masters are obdura’e..—Reuter - 27 words
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Article238 1914-05-07 7 .—Reuter. DISASTER TO BRITISH SHIP. PART OF THE CREW MISSING. New York, May 6. The Cunard finer Franconia has sent a wireless message to the effect that she picked up a boit with thirteen survivors of the British steamer Columbian,” from Antwerp to New York, which caught.—Reuter. - 238 words
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Article336 1914-05-07 7 —Reuter. SIR EDWARD GREY AND ARMAMENTS. London, May 7. In the Hou°e of Commons Mr. Morrell urged the Government to negotiate with other maritime powers with a view to securing the immunity of private property at sea except in the case of ships carrying war material—Reuter. - 336 words
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Article47 1914-05-07 7 .—Reuter. GUNLAYING TESTS, London, May 6. In the British Navy gunlaying tests, the China squadron was first with 108 33 and the battle squadron second with 108-04. The Mediterranean was ninth with 63-19, East Indies twelfth with 61-01 and the Cape seven'eeuth with 50-39..—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article33 1914-05-07 7 Reuter. WELCOMED IN ADRIATIC. London, May 6. The British squadrons visiting Adriatic ports were enthusiastically welcomed at Venice and Trieste and at Ab 1 azia, where the officials were entertained yesterday.—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article192 1914-05-07 7 —Reuter. MR. A CHAMBERLAIN'S CRITICISM. A FORECAST BY MR. MAITLAND. London, May 6. Mr. Austen Chamberlain opened the debate on the budget. He said the whole budget filled him with misgivings, principally owing to the rate at which they were travelling. He vehemently criticised the taking of a—Reuter. - 192 words
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Article20 1914-05-07 7 —Reuter. London, May 6. It is officially stated that there will he no autumn session of Parliament—Reuter.—Reuter. - 20 words
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Article211 1914-05-07 7 .—D.O.L. Berlin. May 6 A parliamentary invrstigation is being held, regarding the conducting of their offices during the war of the Bulgarian ex-Ministers Geschow and Daneff. A meeting of the international Balkan finance committee will be held in June. The Kaiser departed from Corfu on the 6th.—D.O.L. - 211 words
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Article215 1914-05-07 7 Mr. Allan Ostlrr’s Experiences. Bombay, April 27. —Mr. Allan Ostler, special correspondent of the Daily Express, who represented that piper during the wa r sin Morocco, Tripoli and the Balkans, is now in Bombay on a visit to India to study Indian questions. In an interview with215 words
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Article90 1914-05-07 7 Speaking in the Senate at Washington Mr. Lodge asserted vigorou-ly that the United States had the legal right to ex mpt American shipping from thepayment of tolls for the use of the Panama Canal, but it wss necessary to respect the opinions of other nations. The90 words
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Article1262 1914-05-07 7 A PARTNERSHIP CASE. The hearing was resumed before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith in the Supreme Court, Penang, yesterday afterno n, of the case Nirmala Rajah Partha (plaintiff) versus S. Marimoothoo, Ponnusamy Pillay and S Ranganathum Pillay (defendants). Mr. G. E. Wright-Motion appeirei for plaintiff and Mr. G.1,262 words
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Article198 1914-05-07 7 Arrivals. By Tara (May 7) from Madras Mr K R Clandins and Mr and Mrs Scroby and two children from Mr G B Gardner, Mrs Naga*thawal, Messrs Chotamea Saib, Krisna Chettiar, R-rngasamy, Kanaipa Pillay, Werapa Chetry, Nagapa Chettiar, Muthucarupen aud son, V Govinda Thas, Veerapa Mudaliar, Kasee Chettiar, Savuguin198 words
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Advertisement254 1914-05-07 7 THE COST OF PRINTING. Never lose sight of the fact that he main question in a job of printing is not what it will cost yon, but what it will bring you by way of increased business. When all these points have been disposed of, then consider the price. If254 words
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Obituary27 1914-05-07 7 OBITUARY. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, May 7. The death has occurred of Tunku Abdul Aziz, eldest sju of the Yang di Pertuan of Negri Sembilan,27 words
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THE WORLD’S NEWS.
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Article260 1914-05-07 8 ITEMS OF INTEREST. LIPPINGS FROM THE HOME PRESS Despatched by the mail leaving London O't 17th April, 1914. BUSINESS OF £110,000.000 IN SIX YEARS The sixth annual report of the Public Truetee for the twelve months to March 31st has been issued. The report is chiefly remarkable260 words
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Article149 1914-05-07 8 INDIAN MUTINY VETERAN. Major-General Henry Edmeades, J.P., of Nurstead Court, Meopham. near Rochester, died suddenly on Wednesday morning, aged seventy-eight. He v. as taken ill while travelling to Rochester by train to attend a meeting and died almost immediately. He had been suffering from heart149 words
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Article126 1914-05-07 8 CHIEF OWNER OF HUDDERSFIELD. Sir John William Ramsden, the veteran Yorkshire Baronet, died on Wednesday at hia }Juckii!t>l»am*hire «eat. He vr<- in hi« eightythird vear, and had enjoyed the title for no le.ss than seventy-five years, having succeeded his grandfather in the Baronetcy and in126 words
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Article136 1914-05-07 8 DEATH OF SIR WILLIAM WHYTE. The Times announces the death of Sir William Whyte, for many years a vice-presi-dent and the Western manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Sir William was born of humble parents at Charleston, Fifeshire, in 1843. When nineteen years of age he served as136 words
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Article116 1914-05-07 8 TO ARRIVE EARLY IN MAY. The King and Queen of Denmark, travel ling on the Danish Royal yacht Dannebrog, will land in England on the morning of May 10th, and will arrive in London on the afternoon of that day. Tiiey will Im* the guesis116 words
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Article106 1914-05-07 8 At Mancliester, on Wednesday, Edgar Atheling Hall, an assistant teller at* the Manchester offices was charged with stealing £4OO from the Governor and Company of the Bank of England. It was alleged that on April 3rd the defendant received for payment over the counter the sum106 words
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Article76 1914-05-07 8 The death occurred on Tuesday night of Mr. Hubert Bland. He was taken ill while dictating an article to his typist at Well Hall. Eltham, Kent. Mr. Bland, who was about sixty years of age. and a native of Halifax, was a contributor to newspapers76 words
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Article168 1914-05-07 8 “CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE.” A despatch from St. John a, Newfoundland, states that Captain Windsor, of th» steamer Bloodbound, reports that white steaming eighty milee south-east of Cape Race he saw a quantity of wreckage on the outer edge of the ice which included flag pole», gaffs, and other168 words
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Article157 1914-05-07 8 EMPLOYEES’ LATEST DEMANDS’. An attempt to insert “telephone worker»” in the title of the Postal and Telegraph Clerks’ Association was defeated on Tuesday at the conference at the Caxton Ball, "Westminster. The Association framed a permanent constitution,” in which are the following demands: Securing of full civil157 words
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Article169 1914-05-07 8 FATAL GLANDERS INFECTION. Dr Droba, Professor of Bacteriology at Cracow University, died on Tuesday as the result of having become infected with glanders while treating a man suffering from this disease, says the Vienna correspondent of the Daily Chronicle. The patient had been isolated from fortyfive other169 words
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Article166 1914-05-07 8 An engine-driver on the Furness Railway, named William Marr, living at Newby Bridge, Ulverston, brought his train to a standstill at Furness Abbey Station on Tuesday night, exactly at the proper place by the platform, while he himself was suffering great agony from bums. As166 words
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Article172 1914-05-07 8 REPORT OF ROYAL COMMISSION* The report of the Royal Commission on the Civil Service was issued on Tuesday night. There is a minority report. The chief recommendations of the majority include closer coordination between the educational system» of the country and Civil Service examinations, and that the172 words
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Article180 1914-05-07 8 EXCITING SCENE AT A THEATRE. Mr. Selden, the amateur snake-charmer, who appears in “Kismet” at the Globe Theatre, has had an exciting adventure with a python. The particular python had only just arrived from India, and is supposed to have been fed shortly before its arrival.180 words
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Advertisement318 1914-05-07 8 I I I A I /£V to .5 ft ///11 Gives \V//A\ IVr* /t ri Tlil Strength B 07 'P\ MI IBfl a« d I 'f(JJ< J Vitality J f-. a daily jff. dose and11=| Defy Malaria |H 22Z Sold in bottle* at all Chemists and Stores ra =.-cr B]318 words
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Advertisement406 1914-05-07 8 II 111 The “Swin pleases Ihe Ihe Swan P' eaae tbe impatient exacting H others because it has writer. Those who ex- the hardest yet smoothpect more out of a pen est writing point which than o lie: 3 have given. H years of writing do not The Swan will406 words
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Article2430 1914-05-07 9 I i C*Pit»l. ra'djip. g hareßt v a i ae S Dividends. Name. j§ I 5 5 8« so CT 1910 1911 1919 1913 1914 MINI N® ISII 9100,000 $60,000 60,000 1 1 /o IMJ 300,0T0 »».000 30.000 10 10 SO J8» 9 Z P Z 1911 250.000 250,0002,430 words
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Advertisement367 1914-05-07 9 TYPEWRITER RIBBONS. “EUREKA” Non-Type-Filling Typewriter Ribbons. Guaranteed to give absolute satisfaction. They are not affected by the atmosphere, and will remain in perfect condition for years J Oinl7 C i n 1 U L S CtS. Black Record 1 75 11» a 2 175 1 7 f 1 Purple Copying367 words
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Advertisement921 1914-05-07 9 INSURANCE. BANKS. riDC" I (\icl I d a air*G" CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. nine. I AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA. Liverpool Victoria Insurance lßeofporßW 'Viton l Corporation Limited. Paid-uo Capital £1,200,000 HUD OFFICE «.HOLBOmiAOUOT. LONDON E.C. ie UQ< er3l g ne d having been appointed Head Office the f Co oratio P921 words
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Miscellaneous21 1914-05-07 9 George Town Kinematograph. PENANG’S PREMIER SHOW vim* wiurtoin nnm Turunr num KAMSIR MID THEATRE. CHANGE OF PBOGBAMME Every Tuesday and Saturday.21 words
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Article821 1914-05-07 10 BIG HAIL STORM IN CALCUTTA. BLOCK ICE TWO AND THREE INCHES DEEP. Calcutta, April 29—A terrifij storm, accompanied with ail, pis-ed over Calcutta last evening after eight o’clock, doing considerable damage to glass window panes, stripping trees of their leaves and in many cases levelling them with the821 words
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Article606 1914-05-07 10 THE PASSENGER LIST The following list of t> the Straits is taken from the London and Chino Express and in many case? b > ikings are only provisional ani subj c; to changes: Per P and O steamer Marmora, conn cting with the steamer Devanha at Colomb). due606 words
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Article100 1914-05-07 10 Per N Y K Mishima Maru, sailing May 12. Mr A B Hubback, Mi W J Gibbie, Mr W Greig, Mr W J Lewis, MrF E Ranger, Mr Martin, Mr Catto.Mr Forbes, Mr MacDonald. Mr and Mrs McKean and children, Miss Miller. Per N Y K Kaga Maru.100 words
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Article237 1914-05-07 10 Penang, May 7, 1914. S. P. Tapioca $4.25 buyers. M. P. Tapioca $4.70 buyer» Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers White Pepper $27.70 sales. Trang Pepper $l9 00 buyers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $92.00 sales. Cloves $46 sales. Nutmegs 110 $24237 words
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Article84 1914-05-07 10 Indragiri, Dut., 160. Bron, May 7, Deli, gen., K.P.M. Co. Pangkor, Brit., 94, Caswell, May 7, B. Datoh, gen., E. S. Co. Hebe, Brit., 346, Scott, May 7, T. Anson, gen., Adamson Giltillan Co. Prinz Ludwig, Ger., 5688, von Binzer, May 2, H’burg, gen., Behn Meyer Co. Tara, Brit,84 words
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Article105 1914-05-07 10 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICf Tv- Mobrow. For P® r Close. You Jit Seng 7 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Tong Chuan 7 a.m. Langsa, Edi, T. Y Semawe, Segli, Olehleh > Singapore 7 a.m. and Sabang J Trang, Tongkah and Pang Nga Perlis 2 p.m. p ort Swettenham and105 words
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Article129 1914-05-07 10 Penang, May 7, 1914. [(By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 1/32 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 14 3 Credit ...2/4 3/8 3 Documentary ...2/4 7/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay Demand Bank 174| 3 days’ sight Private 176} Madras Demand129 words
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Article82 1914-05-07 10 Malaya for Deli. Ghee Thye for Alor Star (Kedah). Ningchow for Port Swettenham, Singapore, China and Japan. Trang for Trang. Perak (E.S. Co.) for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Ban Lee for Trang. Tara for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Avagyee for Dindings, Sitiawan, Bag in Datoh and Teluk82 words
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Article166 1914-05-07 10 Thursday, May 7. Singapore Sporting Club, Spring Race Meeting. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 10.30 a.m and 10.31 p.m. Low Water 4.11 a.m. and 4.54 p.m. Borowsky’s Circus, Dato Kramat. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Friday. May 8. S.S. Phillip166 words
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Article41 1914-05-07 10 May 15.—Penang Turf Club, Race Meeting, entries close, 5 p.m. May 17.—\ olunteer Rifle-Meeting. May 18.—Singapore Medical School, Entrance Ex mination. May 23 and 24. —Volunteer Rifle Meeting. May 30.—Penang Turf Club, Race Meeting. May 30 and 31.—Penang Bisley.41 words
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Advertisement379 1914-05-07 10 VPoor Health To face the dangers of weakness and disease with a weakened constitution, is to liken oneself to the captain who sails a disabled ship to meet the perils of the storm. In both cases disaster must surely follow. Failing appetite, nervous irritability, loss of weight and lack of379 words
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Advertisement182 1914-05-07 10 <■■■ Ml Ml MM*■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ MMMM ******»Q| i j«« 5 J I I I "WhillSiier'/ i J KATZ BROS., Ltd., sole agents. M M M jqpt jcjpL jnjx M M M M M M HOTEL NORMAN, PENANG, THE ENQLISH HOTEL. Unrivalled Position Cold Storage Food. Special Terms to Government Officials, Planters182 words
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Article850 1914-05-07 11 May/June Meeting, 1914. (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING. > RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Saturday, 30th May, 1914. SECOND DAY Monday, Ist June, 1914. FIRST DAY. Saturday, 30th May, 1914. THE MIXED HANDICAP. A alue $500» A Handicap for Horses that have never won a Race850 words
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Article535 1914-05-07 11 WAITING WIVES. A bench of the Burma Chief Court compose! of Sir Henry Hartnoil and Mr. Justice Twomey hss delivered judgment in the appeal of Ma Aung Byu and Kyaw Zan Hla v. Thet Hnin from a decree of the district court of Henzada. Mr. Justice Twomey,535 words
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Article251 1914-05-07 11 Extinctions of Old Controversies. Presiding over a dinner of the Comitĕ de I’Asie Francaise lately, M Poincarl spoke of the change in French public opinion regarding the Asiatic possessions of the Republic. The nation (he said) now considered its Asiatic c donies, the foundation of which251 words
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Advertisement547 1914-05-07 11 N Y K Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained beYokohama 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 all the547 words
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Advertisement45 1914-05-07 11 Immediate Delivery FROM STOCK. Siddeley —Deasy Cars, Studebaker Cars, Sunbeam Cars, Ford Cars, B. S. A. Cars AND Dennis Lorries. Sole Agents for BOSCH MAGNETOS for S.S. S F.M.S. WEARNE BROS., Ltd., TEMPORARY ’PREMISES: 36. BISHOP STREET. PENANG. Also at SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR and IPOH.45 words
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Advertisement111 1914-05-07 11 Do Not Despair even if you have suffered through dreary, dismal days and hideous nights with the affliction of a swollen knee. Do not despair even though phjsicians and remedies have given you no relief. Little’s Oriental Balm w what you used. It will 'cause the swelling to disappear, and111 words
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Advertisement137 1914-05-07 11 V WHITE’S I HONEY’ BRAND S I Bacon (SS Hams. I Sole Proprietors: John White (ft Co.» Bristol» England. I THE WORLD’S DRINKi Buchanans Scotch Whiskies BLACK s WHITE AND I SPECIAL’ I (RED SEAL). i......... .1 WHISKY IN CASKS. PRICES ON APPLICATION. To be obtained from all First-class Dealers.137 words
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Advertisement2629 1914-05-07 12 12 p fee»*- Rritish India N Q. L. tel ,„9,?A A /t I B I H J< STUM SHIP Co,, (jd Steam Navigation to. \lXgy AA11IW I(rik Wlkir STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. chin* MUTUAL gTEAM NAV co tOKTU MMVALS AND HPUFOHS. INTENDED SAILINGS. T H H»2,629 words
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