Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 June 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-06-15 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 135 VOL. LXXII. MONDAY. 15th JUNE. 1914 PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement944 1914-06-15 1 gar q E !OU $3O D D D g \/0U can have die Pinang n d J Gazette posted every day for whole year to your address. g (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, 527). D Proportioi ate Quarterly and H Half-yearly rates. a Subscriptions are payabk; in a 6 advance and remittances should944 words
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Advertisement39 1914-06-15 1 Mi irh —im r~r~~jCh i 1 3 BUCHANAN’S J SCOTCH WHISKIES. r J “ROYAL HOUSEHOLD” Q 2 (AS SUPPLIED TO ROYALTY). E J BLACK WHITE t THE OLD FAVOURITE. “BED SEAL” F ALLEN DENNYS Co. ll—im—nr, m mTr l39 words
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Article1331 1914-06-15 2 —“M. Guardian.” THE HOME VARIETY. In the May evenings the strange purring note of the nightjar vibrates over furzeclad heaths and through the bracken covered, woods. No other bird-note resembles it; indeed it sugges’s the whirr of distant machinery, rising and falling, on the breeze rather than the—“M. Guardian.” - 1,331 words
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Article427 1914-06-15 2 The Late Mr. Hamel’s Projected Atlantic Trip. Bathetic interest attaches to the following in a Home paper by the Lst mail in view of the disappearance of the famous aviator, Gustav Hamel. Fur some time past a big monoplane has been under c ms'ruction at Brooklands to427 words
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Advertisement937 1914-06-15 2 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. EXPERIENCED DRIVER for Siddeley AN ORDINARY MEETING of the Deasy Car in Kedah. Good wages. /1 Municipal Commissioners will be held Apply WEARNE BROS., LTD., 'he “““"‘P* l o at 4P n Bishop Street. I“ B d.y, the 16th lo8 t»nt. (By Order), 653—18-6 L A937 words
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Advertisement75 1914-06-15 2 To Mine Managers. Why be despondent concerning the low price of tin. It is the cost of production that counts The GARRETT Superheated Steam Engine will save 50% of your fuel account over other types of Steam Power. Think—what 50% of your Coal Bill represents, and the dividend it would75 words
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Advertisement333 1914-06-15 2 THE REINDEER I is an inhabitant of the Arctic Region, and it is possibly the most useful of all the animals which dwell in this part of the world. Unlike the Reindeer, Sunlight Soap is to be found in all parts of the civilised world, and its great utility is333 words
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Article1319 1914-06-15 3 CHARGES AGAINST MINISTERS. CORRUPTION, BRIBERY. AND ATTEMPTED MURDER. Mr Radyard Kipling was the principal speaker at one of the platforms at a large anti-Home Rule demonstration at Tunbridge Wells recently and was responsible for a speech astonishing in its virulence, even for one of his occasional1,319 words
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Article524 1914-06-15 3 Autho’S Breezy Writing Pays is the arresting advertisement of a recently published manual which tells you how to do it, says a Home paper, and low in Playwriting for the Cinema”—a little shilling volume published by Messrs A. and C. Black for Mr. Ernest Dench—we524 words
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Article31 1914-06-15 3 Psnang The E. AO. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The New Sea View Hotel. Simgaporb: —Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Cbylon :—Nuwara Eliya.31 words
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Article872 1914-06-15 3 Autumn Meeting, 1914. (UNDER 3. R. A. RULES OF RACING.) NOTICE. No amendmends to this Programme will be con<ider- <1 unless due notice is given in writing to the Secietary at least a-ven «lays befo e the date of the Special General Meeting. The Notice must give872 words
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Advertisement292 1914-06-15 3 The Best Lager and Gin in the East. Ha IPETER WALKER j M E® LAGER M I a. KHB J® siun iw lo"’1 «in m i /M A Ait < f A l^~ nPETinilJCjb Jfflf *II 1 M >Ssk .w v ''.gSJSii \|BEER.:tk Little Peter p X I (■'l HkiiiPfflr292 words
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Advertisement115 1914-06-15 3 RUBBER. The Jackson Runner curing and Drying Apparatus now needs no puffing. It has steadily worked its way to the extreme front. Estates using this system are able to ship their rubber within a week from latex and get better prices in London than they realized before. Orders now come115 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article385 1914-06-15 4 GREAT WIN FOR ENGLAND. A FINE EXHIBITION. Meadow prook, June 14. England beat America at polo by 8| goals to 3. The winners had the best of the game throughout The Englishmen gave a surprising exhibition of teamwork and stickwork and especially back hand driving. Their fast riding385 words
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Article46 1914-06-15 4 Penang will play Taiping at polo on Saturday. The team, we understand, has not yet been chosen. The Polo Club will be at Home on the ground on Saturday afternoon at 5 o’clock, and those interested will doubtless seize the opportunity of attending.46 words
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Article24 1914-06-15 4 Reuter. “RESOLUTE” SELECTED. New York, June 13. Resolute won the third test race and she will be the America Cup defender.—Reuter. - 24 words
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Article44 1914-06-15 4 London, June 13. At Birmingham, Warwfckeshire beat Derbyshire by 125 runs. At Lords, Middlesex and Yorkshire drew, the home eleven leading on the first innings. At Trent Bridge, Notts played a drawn game with Lancashire. Notts led on the the first innings.44 words
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Article24 1914-06-15 4 CANADIAN CUP WINNER. London, June 14. Lieutenant Geoffrey Brooke won the Canadian cup for jumping at the Royal Horse Show.24 words
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Article72 1914-06-15 4 The following ties have been fixed for to-day Championship.—Dunn v. G E W Motion. Double Handicap.—Rev. W M Cross and Collins v. Dick and Henderson Webber and Strack v. A. S. Hall and McLean. The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Championship.— A S Hall v.72 words
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Article48 1914-06-15 4 SoHCirt st 1 Q Ji or winch eight dilion, with medal The play ended in a tie mI/k M B Slldl 'y i Mrs Kershaw and C. C. Brown f o4 84 6 Mr/Kend°i!V layed ff lat r O“the prize. k ndly providei tea and48 words
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Article1145 1914-06-15 4 EXCELLENT SPORT ON THE ESPLANADE: The gymkhana arranged by the Penang Cricket Club took place on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon in favourable weather, an excellent afternoon’s sport being witnessed by a large number of spectators. It was a matter for regret that both the mile and 4401,145 words
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Article144 1914-06-15 4 Some members of the M.S.V.R. fired off part of their musketry course at the Rifle Range, Taiping, yesterday morning, at the 100 yards grouping, 200 yards snap shooting, 200 yards rapid firing and 500 yards slow firinj». Firing commenced in a fine light, which very shortly afterwards144 words
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Article58 1914-06-15 4 The scores of the PL.R.A on June 10th were:— Deliberate 200 Yards. Mrs. McGregor 31—26 Sibbald 18 L e es 10 Moir 24 Hope 23 Kershaw 19 Wantage 150 Yards. Mrs. McGregor 18—24 Sibbald 4 Hope 23 Kershaw 20 Quick Firing 100 Yards. Mrs. McGregor 2058 words
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Article259 1914-06-15 4 His Career. It is with great regret which will be shared by his many friends in Selangor that we(“M.M.”) have to announce the death of Mr. Geoffrey V. A. Sanderson, which took place at his brother’s residence in Singapore on Wednesday The deceased gentleman, who259 words
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F.M.S. SPORT.
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Article624 1914-06-15 4 PERAK DEFEATS SELANGOR AT ASSOCIATION. [Special Report] Perak defeated Selangor at soccer at Ipoh on Saturday, but on the whole they hardly deserved their victory. In point of fact they were the inferior team The game was an interesting one, and was witnessed by a large gathering, including624 words
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Article87 1914-06-15 4 We have despatched quite a useful contingent to the Federal Capital to take part in the Selangor meeting which starts on Friday afternoon, and with any luck should play a very prominent part. The handicaps are a bit confusing. Our Kinta correspondent, who expresses the above opinion,87 words
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Article116 1914-06-15 4 The weekly challenge matches came off as usual yesterday afternoon, the sides being Ipoh v. Outstations. There was some fine play all round, the games being beet of three setts, but Ipoh battled it out longest and eventually won by three games to two. Out Stations v. Ipoh. Mrs.116 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article554 1914-06-15 4 [To the Editor of the Pina ng Gazette.”] Sir,—No one who cares at all for the movement of ideas in the Modern World could fail to be extremely interested in the read by Dr. L. Marian Liyman befoie the Penang Athenaeum, and reported in the Gazette of the 10th554 words
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STOP PRESS NEWS.
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Article128 1914-06-15 4 MR. SAMUEL'S OPINION. London, June 15. Mr. Herbert Samuel, President of the Local Government Board, at Cheltenham declared that the Government meant to go on with social reform and scouted the idea of an Election on Home Rule. The Daily Chronicle says the Liberal agents throughout the128 words
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Article22 1914-06-15 4 Berlin, Jane 15. The Military airship Z 1 was wrecked at Diedenhofen during a thunderstorm. Nobody was hurt.22 words
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Article28 1914-06-15 4 —Reuter. THE FRENCH LOSSES. Paris, June 15 The French had 5 killed and 17 wounded, including four officers, in a desperate fight near Ujda, Morocco.-—Reuter. - 28 words
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Advertisement49 1914-06-15 4 Beware of that chill which strikes you in the loins if disregarded, serious disease will follow. A dose or two of Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, taken immediately the trouble is noticed, throws off all bad symptoms. Never be without it in the home. So’d everywhere. 80 cents a bottle.49 words
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Advertisement385 1914-06-15 4 CLERKS WANTED knowledge of book-keeping an 8 routine for a merchant’s office i n Ip 0 9 Apply in own handwriting with testimonials to e Co pies of EHBASBY C FOR SALE, An Exceptionally Fine Collection of CROCODILE SKINS In perfect condition and cured w i t k any poisonous385 words
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Article498 1914-06-15 5 OFFICER AND SOLDIERS SHOT. The revolt in the Scekadana district of Borneo seems fast a-sumiog s* rious proportions. J he trouble has been brewing for a long time, and is said to be in a large measure due to the attitude adopted by the sen'Or Dutch officials498 words
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Article207 1914-06-15 5 It is becoming an increasing practice with hostesses that only those who give balls are asked to balls. The motto is, Unless you ask you won’t be asked,” and so you ask everyone who has ever asked you. This is having the rather curious result that207 words
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Article121 1914-06-15 5 Motorist injured. An alarming accident occurred to Mr. W. M. Williamson, acting manager of Sungie Puloh Estate, at the third mile, Kapar Road, Klang. Wnilst motor cycling back to the estate, he co”ided with a Tlalay, who was riding a motor cycle, and sustained severe injuiies *to121 words
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Advertisement377 1914-06-15 5 Telegraphic Address: 4 RUNNYMEDE,” PENANG. Cede: A. B. C. sth Edition. P 1 Telephone No. 543 635. PENANG. WELL-KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE EAST. I Clearance Sale. 11 > i g s I I I The Malayan Trading Co. g 1 In Liquidation. 49, Beach Street. The Trustees are Selling E f377 words
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Advertisement260 1914-06-15 5 pV')ITl> BROWN Co., Monumental Sculptors, CALCUTTA. Monuments and Tombstones of every description supplied. lnscriptions done in all languages, under skilled European supervision. The nest Italian and Carara Marble used Willi» ERWIN 5 SRIS. MT jry ww yjr Aberdeen, Scotland. BvWF I < Granite Merchants and Manufacturers of A B Tombstones260 words
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Article614 1914-06-15 6 Having the Planters’ Loin Fund in mind, perhaps, ard the great measure of assistance it has been since its inauguration, our Ipoh morning contemporary, which can justly lay claim to a knowledge of the mining i' dustry, discusses the advisability of establishing a new Loan Fund which614 words
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Article174 1914-06-15 6 Considerable interest must have been taken iu the fit st public function performed by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, for his 20th birthday is now approaching. The Prines was born on June 23, 1894, and may now be said to have definitely entered upon174 words
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369 1914-06-15 6 It is quite in the natural order of things that with the Chief Secretary at Home, ‘on leave,” and His Excellency the Governor on the eve of departure to Europe, also “on leave,” there should be much speculation upon the chance of either returning369 words
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Article528 1914-06-15 6 A STRENUOUS FIELD DAY. MANOEUVRES IN THE RAl*’. The rain, which fell throughout yesterday morning, made it very unpleasant for the Volunteers and the Sikh Police who were out on field day operations south of Ayer Etam Village; but on the whole the manoeuvres were well carried out.528 words
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Article232 1914-06-15 6 Page 2.—The Night Jar A Cancelled Flight. Page 3.—Outbreak by Mr. Kipling How to Write Kinema Plays. Page 4.—Sporting News Correspondence The Late Mr. G. V. A. Sanderson. Page s.—Revolt in Borneo j The Invitation to Dance Accident Near Klang. Page 6.—F.M.S. Loan Funds; The Prince in232 words
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Article769 1914-06-15 6 Mr. A. Irving is expected back in Selaugor next month. Mr. P. C. Russell, of Kuala Lumpur, leaves for Home on Wednesday next. 1 Mr. G. Mac Bain, of Messrs. Boustead Co., returned from the F.M.S. this morninc, 5 Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Michell arrived at769 words
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Advertisement168 1914-06-15 6 lIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIWIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIU Z “The Top Notch Z \Mng “I I SeogplVX I SCOTCH I WHISKY f universally appeals Z\ EE by reason of its V |z genuine merit as a a Z pure beverage, and V Z by virtue of its slim- z ulatmg medicinal properties. z the Distillers Company, Limited,168 words
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Advertisement33 1914-06-15 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 Brothers, Proprietors.33 words
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Article643 1914-06-15 7 M. VIVIANI THE NEW PREMIER. FINANCIAL DEADLOCK. Paris, June 13. The political crisis is considered the most serious in the history of the third Republic, marking an open conflict between President Poincare and the majority. The Republic and Socialist Deputies are inci easing the divergence in Senate and643 words
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Article34 1914-06-15 7 -Reuter. Sydney, June 13. Three new large wharves at Millers Point have been burned and also a quantity °f wojl. The total damage is over a hun- ”rej thousand pounds.—-Reuter. - 34 words
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THE SUFFRAGISTS.
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Article139 1914-06-15 7 —Reuer. cricket pavilion fired. London, June 13 Militants raided theatres in the west-end yesterday evening and made futile attempts to speak. were roughly treated. Scotland Yard states that the Abbey bomb was mA de of two domes and an exceptionally large doub’e bicycle bell was tied—Reuer. - 139 words
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Article64 1914-06-15 7 London, June 4. —It is stated that Mrs. Pankhurst has taken a house from which she will be able to overlook the grounds of Buckingham Palace. The police are most anxious and are watching the house night and day. The force irside the grounds has been increased64 words
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110 1914-06-15 7 —Reuter. HIS FIRST PUBLIC FUNCTION. London, June 13. The Prince of Wa’es receive! an ovation at the laying of the foundation stone of St. Anselm Church, South London. It was His Royal Highness’s first public function. Many flags were to be seen, and there—Reuter. - 110 words
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Article124 1914-06-15 7 .—Reuter. SUCCESSFUL BANQUET IN LONDON. London, June 13 The Chinese Minister prerided at the annual banquet of the China Society, there being a representative gathering of over 150, including Sir W C. Hillier and Sir R. E. Bredon. The Minister, in proposing The Republic of China,” said.—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article69 1914-06-15 7 —Reuter. COLONIAL OFFICE AND THE MULLAH. London, June 13. Reuter reports that the Colonial Office confirms the presence of two British aeronauts, Lieut.-Commander Boothby and Naval Lieutenant Davids at Berbera. It does not deny the inference that the visit is connected with action by aircraft against—Reuter. - 69 words
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Article66 1914-06-15 7 —Reuter. FEARFUL DISASTER NARROWLY AVERTED. New York, June 13. Another appalling ocean disaster, 200 miles east of Nantucket was narrowly averted. The Imer “New York was struck a glancing blow, in a densa f>g at n'gbt, by the steamer Pretoria and badly holed above—Reuter. - 66 words
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34 1914-06-15 7 Paris, June 13. Salvationist, of all nationalities passed in procession through Central London to Hvde Park. The procession was a memorable one, and took an hour to pass through the gates.34 words
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Article257 1914-06-15 7 —D.O.L. UNPARALLELED SITUATION. WAR BELIEVED IMMISENT. Au e s, June 13. Six steamers, chartered by the Government, are contiuuou ly transpoitiug refugees to the Aegean Islands. M. Venezelos, in the Chamber, said that the Turkish persecutions were unparal eled in history, and aimed at the elimination of populations—D.O.L. - 257 words
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Article95 1914-06-15 7 —Reuter. CORDIAL MEETING WITH KING. Constauza, Jule 14. Tiie Tsar and the Russian Imperial family arrive! this morning. The meeting between the Tsar and King was a most cordial one Rumania and the Balkans. The Rumanian and Russian foreign ministers and Prince Charles of Rumania have—Reuter. - 95 words
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Article31 1914-06-15 7 RETURNS TO BERLIN. London, June 14. The Kaiser and Admiral ven Tirpiz, the Minister of Marine, left Konopischt for home yesterday evening. Count von Berchtold arrived at Konopischt to-day.31 words
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Article62 1914-06-15 7 —Reuter- OPENING BY THE PRESIDENT. Washington, June 14. It is officially stated that President Wilson starts to open the Panama Canal on March sth, 1915. Washington, June 15. On the occasion of the Panama Canal opening President Wilson will proceed to Colon with an international fleet nine—Reuter- - 62 words
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Article57 1914-06-15 7 POLICE AID STRIKERS. London, June 14. Viscount Milner, the Duke of Norfolk and Lord Charles Beresford were the speakers at a British Covenanters’ outdoor demonstration at Leeds, where disorderly scenes took place. A crowd of Nationalists stormed one of the platforms, and the speakers had57 words
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Article36 1914-06-15 7 Reuter. CONFERENCE IN PARIS. Paris, June 13. The Committee of the International Federation of Master Cotton Spinners’ and Manufacturers’ Associations has opened its meetings. Sixteen countries are represented, including India and Japan.Reuter. - 36 words
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Article115 1914-06-15 7 REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT SUPPRESSED. London, June 15. Interesting accounts are coming in of the revolutionary movement which has b?en sweeping the Adriatic provinces from Ancona to Bevenna which has now been practically suppressed by judicious handling by the authorities and troops. It appetrs tl at anarchists, republicans and115 words
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Article87 1914-06-15 7 Reuter, PRESIDENT WILSON OPTIMISTIC. Washington, June 13. President Wilson considers that the progress made by the mediation conference at Niagara is most encouraging. He expects a favourable outcome in a few days The Landing of Munitions. Tampico, June 13. The Antilla has discha r ged her cargo, which wasReuter, - 87 words
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Article159 1914-06-15 7 Arrivals. By Klang (June 15) from Singapore, Mr H Re’d and Mr A Schaap from Malacca, Mr N Montgomery, Miss Atkins and Miss Satcbell from Port Swettenham, Mr and Mrs A N Rattray, Messrs E D McPherson, Geo MacBain, R Luttwig and J W Williamson. By Syria (Jane 15)159 words
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Article99 1914-06-15 7 The following is the business for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to be held on the 26th instant 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the Deputy President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. To consider Rules under Minor Offences99 words
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Article53 1914-06-15 7 The Band will play the following programme of music on the Esplanade from 6 to 7 this evening:— 1 Overture Das Versprechen II inter rn Baumann 2 Two Step La Croupinett... Jose 3 Cavatina Roberto Diabolo II Meyerbeer 4 Waltz IFer Kann Dajur Gilbert 5 March Hand53 words
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Article132 1914-06-15 7 The B. I. contract packet Tara,” with the mails from Europe, left Negapatam at 1 a.m. on Sunday and may be expec’.ed to arrive here on Thursday at 7 a.m. She is scheduled to sail for Port Swettenham and Singapore at 4 p.m. the same day. The N.DL.132 words
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Article136 1914-06-15 7 SHOOTING PRIZES AND SILVERWARE TAKEN. Taking advantage of the presence of workmen at the residence of Mr, G. E. Wright-Motion, 7, Pangkor Road, a neatly dressed Chinaman entered the dining-room on Friday afternoon and carried away a good deal of sdverware, including a few cups won by136 words
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Article397 1914-06-15 7 AT THE CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION. The solemnity of the Feast of Corpus Christi was celebrated at the Church of the Assumption, Penang, yesterday. The interior of the church presented a grand spectacle with its numerous decorations and the grounds were gay with bunting. In the397 words
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Article105 1914-06-15 7 H.E. The Governor has been pleased to recognize Mr. Robert Spencer Jarvis as Norwegian Vice Consul at Penang. H.M. The King has approved the appointment of the Hon. C. W. Darbishire to be an unofficial member of the Legislative Council for a further period of three years. Mr.105 words
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Article96 1914-06-15 7 The weather over the week-end in Penang was much cooler then it has been for months. On Sunday morning early rain fell and continued for a part of the afternoon. This made things somewhat unpleasant for the Volunteers, who were out on a field day, but doubtless96 words
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Article123 1914-06-15 7 TO-DAY'S CHANGES. The following are the changes (buyers and sellers only) in our ihare list on page 9 to-day Saturday. To-dav 3HABS-. a a Gopeng C. p 6/- 9/- 3/- 6/tfalayan Tin 33/6 37/- 32/3 35/9 Rambutan 8/- 10/6 5/- 7/6 Renong 43/9 47/6 41/3 45/Tongkab H.123 words
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Article22 1914-06-15 7 OUTPUTS FOR MAY. The following are outputs for May Clovelly lbs 3,592 Kota Tinggi 4,000 Pelepah Valley 7,280 Siginting 2,40022 words
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Article56 1914-06-15 7 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $69.60 per picul, business done. No London quotations. The following business in tin was done to-day Penang Tin Exchange 25 tons at $69.60 Straits Trading Co. no sellers. Eastern Smelting Co. nil. Leong Fee <fc Co. nil. Singapore:— Straits Trading56 words
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Article51 1914-06-15 7 The Secretary reports that the contract for this Company’s bucket dredge has been placed in Melbourne with the firm of Chas. Ruwolt Pty., Ltd., who have, nearing completion, its sister Company’s (Kampong) dredges. The contract time of delivery f.o.b. Melbourne is ten mouths from date of51 words
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45 1914-06-15 7 Arrangements have been made for the shipment of this Company’s No. I dredge per ss. Houtman from Melbourne on July 15th next. Mr. J. S. Henry, the Company’s contracting engineer, will be leaving for the East in the same steamer.45 words
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Article52 1914-06-15 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, June 15. Heavy rain du r ing the week-end caused flooding in Kuala Lumpur and district; No serious damage is reported, although several roads are under water. Port Dickson line is flooded, and the train this morning was unable to52 words
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Article41 1914-06-15 7 —Reuter. SIX PEOPLE KILLED AT WANDSWORTH. London, June 15. During a severe thunderstorm iu the south of England six persons were killed while sheltering beneath a tree at Wandsworth. Cases of injury and damage by flooding are reported elsewhere.-—Reuter. - 41 words
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Article77 1914-06-15 7 When the steamer Hong Moh arrived in Singapore from Amoy, Capt. Bainbridge at once reported to the Master Attendant that he passed the Messageries Maritimes intermediate cargo steamer Annam,” on her way to Singapore from Saigon, 175 miles off the coast of Kelantan, says the77 words
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WHAT OTHER PAPERS SAY.
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Article564 1914-06-15 8 —“M.M.” Hi* Excellency the High Commissioner, we understand, is proceeding to England next (this) week His Excellency lives most of. bis time in the Colony, and only appears in the F.M.S. at comparatively long intervals. We suppose Government House in Kuala Lumpur is inhabited for about one—“M.M.” - 564 words
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Article361 1914-06-15 8 “S. F. P.” It may be that one of the chief inducements to the Chinese to come and live in Malaya and the Straits, and carry on business, is the certainty that here money is money.” That is to say, that the currency is what it purports“S. F. P.” - 361 words
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Advertisement228 1914-06-15 8 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. PRICES: cts. If* Black Record 1 75 if i 75 F 1 75 rr" 175 If" Purple Copying 1 75 1 75 F -1228 words
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Advertisement758 1914-06-15 8 BANKS. w CHARTERED BANK AUSTRALIA. AND CHIN* V H Incorporated by R oy& MM Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund 2 00,00 t M W Reserve Liability of Proprietors cio —-—5 Hiw Omo.: M X 38» BISHOPSGATE, LONDON M M Agencies amd Branches V M Hongkong Pe S Bangkok Iloilo p„l r‘.758 words
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Article2232 1914-06-15 9 SHARES> I £I apital. Paid up. Number of I'.ue b I ĕc Share». Value. 2 DWld*ud*, S t S t o -5 §5 ’T— l g nil .100.000 ,m,ooo 00.000 i 1,10 1,11 1J ~u 1,14 Mlimi N W 3 300,000 300,000 30,000 10 10 30 2R* "a Ayer Wen2,232 words
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Article616 1914-06-15 9 The directors’ first annual report for the period ending the 31st day of December, 1913, being the first financial year of the Company states Incorporation.—The Company was incorporated on the 30th day of November, 1912 and commenced business on the 28 h day of January, 1912. Area616 words
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Article392 1914-06-15 9 A CABLE TO THE KING. London, June 4—At Victoria the Indians on board the “Komagata” have cabled to the King and the Duke of Connaught, stating that they have been starving for the last two days, and that they also have been without water, and have not392 words
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Advertisement254 1914-06-15 9 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 you, 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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Advertisement94 1914-06-15 9 EXPORT AGENCY. WHOLESALE buying agencies undertaken for all British and Continental goods including Books and Stationery, Boots, Shoes and Leather, Chemicals and Druggists’ Sundries, China, Earthenware and Glassware, Cycles, Motor Cars and Accessories, Drapery, Millinery and Piece Goods, Fancy Goods and Perfumery, Hardware, Machinery and Metals, Jewellery, Plate and Watches.94 words
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Advertisement85 1914-06-15 9 HOTEL NORMAN. PENANG, THE ENGLISH HOTEL Unrivalled Position Cold Storage Food. Special Terms to Government Officials, Planters and Commercial Visitors. Telegrams Normans, Penang. Telephone No. 392. THE BODEGA, £a, BEACH STREET, The Rendezvous of Penang, Chops and Steaks from the Grill. Slings and Cocktails a noted feature. N.B.— The Bodega85 words
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Miscellaneous338 1914-06-15 9 The Tides. Penakg—June 1914. Penang Standard Times—Heights referred to Datum of Soundings in Admiralty Charts High Water. Low Water. r Standard Standard u Dice. m Ht. Date Ht. Time. Tune. h m ft. h m ft. M 15 m 5 27 5.2 15 m 11 7 3.8 4 21 a338 words
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Miscellaneous294 1914-06-15 9 George Town Kinematograph, Kuala Kangsa Road Theatre. Offer for This Wednesday’s Superb Change, The Gipsy Girl as Government Spy OR A Diplomatic. Mission, (Melano Film) in 2 Reels. 2 Parts This fine feature is a genuine Thriller This exceptional A. I. Feature will make you talk I A Film that294 words
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Article180 1914-06-15 10 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Rotorua, Brit, 354, E Sampson, June 13, Renong, gen., E. S. Co. Seang Choon, Brit., 3722, Graves, June 13, R'goo gen., Ban Eng Joo Sin Kee. Cornelia, Brit., 194, Mathews, June 13, Malacca, gen., E. 8. Co. M. Austin, Brit., 105, M. Cxwaray, Jnne 15, Langkat, gen.,180 words
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Article66 1914-06-15 10 Cornelia for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Padang for Batu Bahra. Syria for Port Swettenham, Singapore, China Japan. Lovat for Singapore, China and Japan. Avagyee for Dindings, Sitiawan, Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Rotorua for Tongkah and Renong. Gregory Apcar for Calcutta. Seang Choon for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow66 words
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Article79 1914-06-15 10 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFIC» To-Morrow. For Per Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Kedah 9 a.m. Tongkah Malacca 1 p.m. Langkat and Pangkaian Brandan Ban Whatt Soon 2 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Omapere 3 p.m Dindings Sitiawan Pangkor 4 p.m. Teluk Anson Hebe 4 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore79 words
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Article123 1914-06-15 10 Pknang, Junk 15, 1914. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/3 31/32 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 316 3 Credit ...2/4 5/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 3/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174} 3 days’ sight Private 175} Bombay Demand Bank 174} 3 days’sight Private 175] Madras Demand123 words
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Article233 1914-06-15 10 Pbnanq, Junk 15, 1914. 8. P. Tapioca $4.00 sales. M. P. Tapioca $4.25 sales Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers White Pepper $27.75 buyers. Trang Pepper $19.00 no stock. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $95.00 sellers. Cloves $46 sales. Nutmegs 110 $22.75233 words
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Article160 1914-06-15 10 Monday, June 15. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water ft. 27 a.m. and 4.21 p.m. Low Water 11.7 a.m. and 11.39 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road.. Tuesday, June 16. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 6.52 a.m. and 5.14 p.m.160 words
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Article32 1914-06-15 10 June 26.—Penang Veterans* Fancy Dress, Ball, Town Hall. July 13 to 18—Hongkong University, Matriculation Examination. September 7 to 12.—International Rubber Congress, Batavia. September 8 to Oct. 10.—International Rubber Exhibition. Batavia.32 words
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Article159 1914-06-15 10 The compauie» do not guarantee the date» of arrival of these vessels, but will endeavour as far as possible to ensure punctuality. Alor Star, (Kedah). —Tong Chuan, June and 15 and Kedah, June and 16. Bagan Serai.—Daily. Bagan Datoh.—Pangkor, every Monday. Deli.—lndragiri, every Sunday, Merkus or Van159 words
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Article606 1914-06-15 11 STEAMER COMPANY’S ENTERPRISE. Indians who go to Mecca on Haj pilgrimage have of late years had many faults to find with the steamer services between Bombay and Jeddah, declaring the accommodation and general conditions existing on the steamers to be unsatisfactory. A better day is coming now.606 words
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Article111 1914-06-15 11 The world is a ĕhild who roams all day* Through wind-swept meadows of gold and gray. The gold flowers fade he falls to sleep, And night is his cradle wide and deep. The moon-mother creeps from behind God’s throne And steals up the skies to protect her own.111 words
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Advertisement2401 1914-06-15 12 p s’ 9- British India me» ST 7JZ>b'» sa P iwL LTD I IMPERIAL ’gBRMAN MAIL LINE. WT.BMMPIAT. 8T.4M.85. INTENDED SAILINGS. M fMt aod weU kno Mail StMmer s of this Otmpany sad fortaa.tM.na Jn.yH s.s. t Namur ng. at A p.. Ta. S^^’k.^ 00 HOMEWARD Sun. 21st June at2,401 words
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