Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 September 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-09-19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 217 VOL. LXXII. SATURDAY. 19th SEPTEMBER, 1914 PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1138 1914-09-19 1 JL}< KZXK. MM DCZP j if you want 'io SHIF* BBUY or sell RUBBER OR TO i FORWARD GOODS TO ANY PART OF thb WORLD GO TO ALLEN DENNYS Co., 7. UNION BTRKKT. N.Y. K LIPTCN’S TEAS THE Dispensary (Penang) Ltd. TDEG TO inform their Customers and the General UUI1,138 words
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Advertisement64 1914-09-19 1 jQQauoaiDDDnoBDaDDQMnDnnnB I FOR S3O g si X7OU can have the Pinang g X Gasette" posted every day o V for a whole year to yonr addrera. g (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). B Proportionate Quarterly and q g Half-yearly rates. g Subscriptions are payable in a advanoe and remittance» should g I64 words
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Article1721 1914-09-19 2 PROSPECTS OF PETROLEUM FIELD. Mr. F. W. Dougla’, British Resident, signs the annual report on the state of Brunei for the year 1913. He explains, however, that as he only took charge in November, the statemeat is compiled from the report of Mr. W. H. Lee Warner,1,721 words
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Article649 1914-09-19 2 —The Asahi.” NEUTRALITY NOT UPSET BY WAR ON GERMANY. New York, August 26.—The Uni ed States Government has communicated officially with the Japanese Government, in regard to the Ultimatum sent by Japan to Germany. In this communication the United States government replied first of all to the—The “ Asahi.” - 649 words
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Article248 1914-09-19 2 There were many mourners at the funeral of the late Mr. T. M. Welsh, at B dadari Cemetery, Singapore. The chapel was crowded with those who wished to pay their last tribute to one who was so well known and respected, and many, in248 words
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Article889 1914-09-19 2 AN EVENTFUL JOURNEY. A pas-enger of the Dutch steamer Tabanan has given the following account of the eventful journey of that vessel on its way from Ho’laud to Java :—Just before our arrival at Gibraltar a British squadron consisting of nine ships passed us on889 words
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Article751 1914-09-19 2 NO CHANCE FOR GERMANY.” In view of the fighting in British East Africa, it may be of interest to give a short account of the forces available, and of those that can be drafted into the country in case of necessity. The troops of the Protectorate751 words
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Article714 1914-09-19 2 EVENTS OF A WEEK. September 11.—Press Bureau states that the battle was continued -vn the 10th with successful results. In four days the enemy have been driven ba-k 37| miles. Servians gain a further success at Vishegrad and occupy Semelin. Later detail* show that H. M.714 words
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Advertisement57 1914-09-19 2 All mothers desire to see their children grow up strong and hearty. To effect this the protection from chills, stomach ailments, etc., must be sure, such as is afforded by Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, a medicine known throughout the Southern Hemisphere a* the children’s life saver. Never be without it57 words
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Advertisement77 1914-09-19 2 When a man asserts his disbelief La advertising, ask him whose soap he uses, whose beverages he drinks. In nine cases out of ten they will be advertised articles, and though he state» that he has not changed his taste for years it proves not so much that he is77 words
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Article1441 1914-09-19 3 A PRUSSIAN NOBLEMAN AT HOME. In the following article, which has been specially written for The Bombay Chronicle the writer, who possesses a wide cosmopolitan experience, gives an illuminating character sketch of a typical Prussian Yunker —the Prussian aristocrat who is the backbone of the war party in1,441 words
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Article319 1914-09-19 3 —Ex. Prominent among the exhibits in the commercial buildings at the Semarang exhibition stand the products from the Commonwealth. Giant potatoes attract the attention of the visitor immediately on entrance, exhibits too numerous to classify give amp'e testimony of the excellent fertility of Australian soil, while butter, cheese,—Ex. - 319 words
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Article690 1914-09-19 3 HOW THE DECEPTION WAS DETECTED. The statement made by the German Imperial Chancellor to the Reichstag on August 4, which wa published yesterday (says The Times aud reproduce below, lends piquancy to a communication that reached us from an influential quarter in Germany on August690 words
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Article389 1914-09-19 3 WHAT HER FOREIGN MINISTER CAN DO. Ths man of the moment, not only in Italy but also in Europe, is the Marquis di San Giuliano, Minister for Foreign Affairs. His voice and views more than these of any other man except King Victor Emmanuel will decide the389 words
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Article386 1914-09-19 3 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. Cherek of England. St. George’s Church.—lsth Sunday after Trinity; Matins, 8 a.m.; Holy Communion, 8.3 U a.m.; Sunday School, 5 p m.; Evensong and Sermon, 6 p.m. Hymn 172. Praise to the Holiest in the height. Psalm, CIV Hopkins, Magnificat, Attwood 46, Nunc Dimittis, Tonus386 words
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Advertisement567 1914-09-19 3 DRESSER WANTED to take charge of small hospital. Managbr, Walbrook Estate, Stiawan. 10-10 BILLET WANTED By a YOUNG CHINESE well tip in General Office Work and Accounts. Capable of taking charge of a group of Estate Accounts. Copies of testimonials will be sent ou application to H. T., c/o Pinang567 words
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Advertisement54 1914-09-19 3 Light Motor Trucks. A knock about Petrol Truck to carry a ton and to run up to eighteen miles per hour having 30 to 35 B. H. P. Engines hai been introduced by Joseph Heim, Railway Buildings, Penang, for general Estate and relivery work. Price $3,000 (chassis.) Total loaded weight54 words
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Advertisement127 1914-09-19 3 Rheumatism Knocked Out Rheumatism one of the most terrible foes of suffering humanity, is knocked out,” conquered by that champion of the people, Little's Oriental Balm. The miraculous cures effected by this wonderful remedy have caused astonishment in every land on the face of the earth. In Europe in America,127 words
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Advertisement605 1914-09-19 3 NOTICE TO EMPLOYERS OF LABOUR. EMPLOYERS OF LABOUR are informed that after the end of the current month the provisions of the Labour Code referring to the method and date of payment of labourers’ wages will be strictly enforced. E. S. HOSE, Acting Controller oj Labour, F.M.S, Kuala Lumpur, 10th605 words
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Article549 1914-09-19 4 The tide has turned, and to-day there is ground for quiet confidence.” This is the judgment of the great Field Marshal now at the head of the British War Office, on the military situation as it exists to-day. A little over a fortnight has elapsed since the German549 words
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Article219 1914-09-19 4 INJURIES FROM A FALL. Death by misadventure” was the verdict at an inquest conducted by Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, yesterday, into the death of a Chinaman, Ho Lian Chi, who fractured his skull by falling from the stairs of his residence Evidence produced showed that Ho Lian219 words
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47 1914-09-19 4 Mr. W. J. Hodge, Hon. Treasurer, sends us the following further list of contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Sep. 17 $6,792.70 Khoo Kongsi 500.00 Khoo Yu Bong 100 00 Balance Sept. 18 $7,392,7047 words
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Article265 1914-09-19 4 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 till 7-15 p.m. this evening 1. Overture Under the British Colours ...Kling 2. Polka I Love You ...Andres 3. Musical thought ...Spinosa 4. Waltz The Paradise ...Zacarias 5. Gavotte Lilies ...Hume 6.265 words
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Article1145 1914-09-19 4 SUIT BY HUSBAND AND WIFE. MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT DISPUTE. The hearing of the suit in which Philomena Isabella de Souza (nee D’Almeida) and Percival Aloysius da Souza, her husband, are suing Arol Charlei David, aa trustee, to have an indenture dated May 9, 1914, cancelled, was continued in the1,145 words
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STOP PRESS WAR NEWS.
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Article80 1914-09-19 4 —Reuter. LABOUR MEMBER BEGINS “NATIONAL ANTHEM.” [Copyright Telbgram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Sept. 19, 2-51 p m. An unprecedented scene was witnessed in the House of Commons, after the Speaker had read the King’s speech. Mr. Will Crooks asked permission to sing the “National Anthen” but—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article109 1914-09-19 4 This morning, Mr. Justice SercombeSmith delivered judgment in the case in which Yeoh Ooi Gark sued Mohamed Syedol Ariffn bin Mohamed Ariff to recover the sum of $29,521, the principal and interest due by the defendant on three indentures of mortgage. His Lordship gave judgment for the109 words
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Article166 1914-09-19 4 Judgment was delivered yesterday afternoon by Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden in the case in which Che Cha, wife of Nina Mohamed Merican, of Kinta Lane, Penang, and. one of the daughters of the late Mohamed Ariff, sued V. R. M. Ramanathan Chetty and V. M. R.166 words
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Article156 1914-09-19 4 The following ties were decided on Wednes lay Mixed Doubles Handicap Class A—Miss Rickett and Rickett beat Mr and Mrs Sells by 4—6, 6—2, 6—l. Mixed Doubles Handicap Class B—Mrs W-Motion and Cuscideu beat Mrs Maclean and Oxenham by 6—3. 5—7, 6 —3. Mr aud Mrs MacDonald156 words
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Article16 1914-09-19 4 The following tie has been fixed for Monday Single Handicap—Owen v Southam (final).16 words
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Advertisement204 1914-09-19 4 ASKFOR JUNORA I GunorO j| W WZ NE*OF HEALTH B ■3 fW B t |l NORA is a delicate wine |W fombiiied with old fashioned EB ■I ifpetising herbs fruit extract HH JR «cd organic g*y-ero phosphates IM II <*l Lecithin ovo I "S'" I E I caOO-»<»'CR5 I B204 words
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Advertisement33 1914-09-19 4 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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Miscellaneous24 1914-09-19 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water Low Water. 11-54 a m. 6 2 p.m. 6-23 p.m.24 words
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BATTLE OF THE AISNE.
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Article355 1914-09-19 5 BRITISH TROOPS’ TENACITY. KITCHENER AND THE ARMY. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Sept. 18, 5-36 p.m. A Paris communique sums up the position “A battle is in progress along the whole front from between the Oiae and the Meuse. The Germans occupy positions prepared for355 words
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Article175 1914-09-19 5 STIFF FIGHTING AT THE AISNE Recd, Sept, 18, 7-45 p m. The Press Bureau says that a despatch from the British headquarters describes the fighting from September 10th to 13tb. Since Thursday, the 10th, the Allies steadily drove the enemy back over undulating country, and patches175 words
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Article548 1914-09-19 5 CAPTAIN STEWART OF ESPIONAGE FAME KILLED. Recd. Sept. 18, 7-50 p.m. The Press Bureau announces that the following have been killed. Colonel Sir E. Bradford. Colonel Louis le Marchant. Captain G. Spring6eld. Captain B. Stewart, West Kent Yeomanry. The last mentioned was cmulcted with the famous espionage cas548 words
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Article62 1914-09-19 5 CHANCELLOR’S SUGGESTION TO UNITED STATES. Recd. Sept. 18, 6-45 p.m. It is announced from Washington that von Bethmann Hollweg, the German Chancellor, has discussed President Wilson’s peace enquiry with the United St it s Ambassador at Berlin and suggested that in view of the Allies’ compact regarding62 words
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Article89 1914-09-19 5 A SERIOUS BLUNDER. Recd. Sept. 18, 10-30 p.m. The “Times” Petrograd correspondent wires that the rumours of a fight between the German anl Russian fleets in the Baltic are untrue. What happened was that a fairly numerous German flotilla, attended by cruisers, which were89 words
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Article436 1914-09-19 5 PRAISE FOR THE ARMY. [Copyright Trlegram] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Sept. 18, 5-43 p.m In tbe House of Lords, Earl Kitchener, outlining the military situation, spoke of the consummate skill of Field Marshal French and his calm courage in the con. duct of the strategical withdrawal in face436 words
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Article78 1914-09-19 5 GANG TAKE THEIR OWN LIVES. Recd. Sept. 18, 10-20 p.m. A Johannesburg says that the Jackson gang of desperadoes, whose pursuit led to the shooting of General Delarey, took refuge in a cave in the East Rand. The police summoned them to surrender and the gang offered78 words
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SPECIAL WAR SERVICE.
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Article112 1914-09-19 5 BRITISH HEAVILY ENGAGED. [Copyright Telrgram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Sept. 18, 5-8 pm. Correspondents say that the hottest fighting during the German retreat was at Soissons and lasted four days. It was a river battle. It was impossible to enter the town, which was raked by artillery112 words
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Article201 1914-09-19 5 SEAMEN’S STORY OF SUBMARINE’S SUCCESSFUL TACTICS. Recd. Sept. 18, 5-45 a.m. Seamen who have arrived at Harwich, describing the torpedoing of the German cruiser Hela, state that the submarine came to the sutface at 6-30 on Sunday morning and sighted the enemy within range. The submarine201 words
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Article178 1914-09-19 5 Reuter. WOMEN AND CHILDREN SHOT. Recd. Sept. 19, 12-36 p.m. The Press Bureau says: The headquarters statement adds, It is declared on what appears to be goed authority that a poacher shot two Germans as the enemy entered Senlis. The German Commmder assemb’ed the Mayor and five leadingReuter. - 178 words
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Article80 1914-09-19 5 NIECE OF NATIONALIST EX-M.P. Recd Sept. 18, 10-22 p.m. Sir Edward Carson has been married to Ruby, daughter of Colonel Stephen Frewen, and niece of a former Independent Nationalist member of the House of Commons. —Reuter. [The Rtl Hon. Sir Edward Carson,, who was born in80 words
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Article105 1914-09-19 5 [Copyright Telegram] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Sept. 19, 1-5 p.m. The King’s speech proroguing Parliament is as follows I address you in circumstances calling for action rather than for speech. After every endeavour made by my Government to preserve the peace of the world, I was compelled,105 words
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Article44 1914-09-19 5 BUSINESS SLOW. PATALING’S TWENTY PER CENT. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph) [P. G. Special Cable London, September 18. The rubber market is slow. Standard crepe fetched 2/- per lb. The following interim dividend! are announced Anglo-Malay 6 per cent. Pataling 2044 words
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Article38 1914-09-19 5 IMPERIAL CHALLENGE SHIELDS. —Reuter [Copyright Telegram (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd, Sept. 18, 5-50 pm. The final results in the Imperial Challenge Shields were :—Senior, Saint Anne’s College (Nova Scotia), average 93 Junior, Crediton Boy Scouts, 92.— Reuter—Reuter - 38 words
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Article109 1914-09-19 5 THE PRINCE OF WALES’S FUND. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 19. At the annual meeting of Singapore Cricket Club, it was decided to vote fifty cents of the two dollars’ monthly subscription to the Prince of Wales’s Fund, until the end of June next. This was109 words
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Advertisement26 1914-09-19 5 THE PIANO FOR THE TROPICS Brinsmead MAY BE PURCHASED For SIOO down and the balance in 18 monthly payments. THE ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd., SOLE AQENTS.26 words
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Article1029 1914-09-19 6 GERMANY AS A ONE-MAN COUNTRY. It was a witty American who, hearing j once in Berlin that the Kaiser had found j time to object imperially to a proposed i tramway-line across Unter den Linden, said Say, William 11. is sure enough the logical candidate1,029 words
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Article53 1914-09-19 6 Saturday, Septrmbar 19. Band, Golf Club. 6 p.m. High Water 11.54 a.m. Low Water 6.2 a.m. and 6.23 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Sunday, September 20 15th Sunday after Trinity. High Water 0.26 a.m. and 0.32 p.m. Low Water 6.39 a.in53 words
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Advertisement281 1914-09-19 6 H 9 j I jL John Methvenj After months of suffering, Vono's—then cure absolute I suffered from a bad Chest Cough, and I tried innumerable so-called cures,’ without getting the slightest benefit. It racked my whole body, and the phlegm kept clogging up the air passages till 1 could hardly281 words
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Advertisement49 1914-09-19 6 INVALUABLE for yow HEALTH’S SAKE. U U 1 LdllllJJ E ssence or Auld Extract of RED JANAICI <w> 1 lV* w w J Pronounced by the HIGHEST MEDICAL AUTHORITIES The SAFEST and most RELIABLE Remedy for HAS OVER 75 YEARS* WORLD-WIDE REPUTkiION. SOLD BY He Getrfc Towi Dispensary, LU.49 words
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Miscellaneous38 1914-09-19 6 The Straits Cinema, Location: —PENANG ROAD. Speciality: LATEST PATHE PRODUCTIONS Absolutely the leading Premier Show in Penang and the People’s Favourite Rendezvous. Newest Films of Latest Features in Bi-weekly Changes. For particulars vide Handbills. Tar Boon Peng, Proprietor.38 words
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Miscellaneous137 1914-09-19 6 To-night! To-night!! Under thb Patronage of thb French Officers and Sailors of the French Cruiser. Lord Kitchener and the Mediterranean Squadron AND The German Emperor at Home are the Chief Contents in our GAUMONT GRAPHIC. j George Town Kinematograph, Kuala Kangsa Road Theatre. 3 Massive Programmes for one Payment (Special137 words
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Miscellaneous59 1914-09-19 6 In Aid of the Prince of Wales’s Relief Fund. TOWN HALL, PENANG. To-night! To-nigbt!! AT 9 P.M., Mary Goes First,” A Comedy in Four Acts, By HENRY ARTHUR JONES, Produced by Mas. HERBERT COOPER and her Company of Ipoh Amateurs. Booking on and after Monday, September 14tb, at the ROBINSON59 words
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AT TSINGTAU.
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Article578 1914-09-19 7 A special cable to the China Press on September 4 from its correspondent at Laichowfu, state! that several thousand Japanese were then passing that place. Kiaochau, September 6.—Floods cover the country for hundreds of li and over forty li of railway embankment near Chengyang have been578 words
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Article1342 1914-09-19 7 BATTERIES FIRE ON JAPANESE DESTROYERS. Tsingtau, Aug. 31.—Fourteen kilometers acrosi the entrance of Kiaochau Bay beyond Cape Jaescbke, lies a Japanese torpodo boat destroyer high on the rocks of the little island Lientau. Her wireless masts are tilted at a dangerous angle and through glasses one1,342 words
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Article389 1914-09-19 7 in the vicinity of New Guinea.—“ Japan Chronicle.” GERMAN WARSHIPS AT JAVA. Tokyo, 29th August.—From Java it is reported that the Japanese steamer Hokkai-maru and Itsukushima-maru cannot leave owing to the presence of German warships. Destroyer Flotillas in Typhoon. The Naval Headquarters announced on Friday afternoonin the vicinity of New Guinea.—“ Japan Chronicle.” - 389 words
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Article99 1914-09-19 7 The following further Foreign Office telegrams have bean received by the British Legation in Bangkok The Government and people of Western Australia have telegraphed expressing their intense admiration of the gallant manner in which the British troops have acquitted themseves. Their splendid valour, the telegram concludes, has made99 words
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Article91 1914-09-19 7 The French Minister of War has addressed the following telegram to the governor of Maubeuge:—“ In the name of the Government of the Repub’ic and the whole country I send to the hero c defenders of Maubeuge and to its valiant population an expression of my91 words
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Article599 1914-09-19 7 Harbin, September 6.—The Petrograd Telegraphic Agency telegraphs that the Russians, on September 4, began a general attack on the Viatula-River Pug front. Intercepted documents show that Austrian Generals have requested hasty assistance from Germany. The Russians have captured thirty locomotives and a large number of cars in599 words
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Advertisement260 1914-09-19 7 FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE. ONE HIGH DOG-CART or would take VICTORIA, BUGGY or small Dog-cart in exchange. Apply HOTEL NORMAN. The Kedah Rubber Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Penang). NOTICE OF MEETING. NOTICE is hereby given that the Fourth Ordinary General Meeting of The Kedah Rubber Company, Ltd., will be held260 words
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Advertisement113 1914-09-19 7 NOTICE. LABOUR CODE, 1912, F M.S. INDIAN IMMIGRATION FUND ORDINANCE 1011 'C' MPLOYERS of Indian labour are L-* hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Dy. Controller of Labour, Penang during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms113 words
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Advertisement588 1914-09-19 7 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,00« Reserve Fund £1,800,00C Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,006 Head Office 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.O Agencies and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Penang Bangkok Iloilo Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangoon Bombay Karachi Saigon Calcutta Klang Serembar Canton Kobe Shanghai588 words
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Advertisement1176 1914-09-19 8 Ifefe. Rritish India STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., fe OcEAN LIMITED. S.EAIH SHIP C®., u 9 STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. CHIN M(ITU T For Port Swettenham and Singapore. A from Liverpool outwards for the Strait, For Singapore. Teluk Anson. One outward steamer each month extend» TonC’kah Vancouver, Seattle, and Tacoma, taking1,176 words
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