Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 October 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-10-10 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 235 VOL. LXXII. SATURDAY. 10th OCTOBER, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1063 1914-10-10 1 —m,' m -naaaaacxzjorzjaci w "Hico IF YOU WANT TO SHIP, H 1 BUY OR SELL U 3 OB TO n J FORWARD GOODS r to ANY PART of tub WORLD [j GO TO D ALLEN DENNYS Co., f 7, UNION BTRKET. Q Fag g b b l'FTTr— inr—nr irmm Nv1,063 words
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Advertisement62 1914-10-10 1 joaoaDOHaaanaaDaoaDßDatlCiDa FOB $3O g a X7OU can have the “Pinang g jL Gaaetfe posted every day d a for a whole year io yonr addreea. 3 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). D B Proportionate Quarterly and o S Half-yearly rates. g a Subscriptions are payable in r advasoe and remittances should I62 words
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Article2244 1914-10-10 2 FRENCH CONSULAR CABLES. Paris, October 5—A communique says On our left wing to the north of the river Oise, the battle continues with extreme violence the result is still undecided. The front line remains unchanged. Pari?, October 6—A communique says On our left wing the front of2,244 words
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Article121 1914-10-10 2 Saturday. October 10. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 2.23 a.m. and 2.40 p.m. Low Water 8.55 a.m. and 8.35 p m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Sunday. October 11. 18th Sunday after Trinity. High Water 2.47 a.m. and 3.12 p.m.121 words
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Article, Illustration302 1914-10-10 2 3he Papacy is recruited from all classes. In his History of England, Macaulay, no very cordial friend of the Church of Rom 1 pays a tribute to the manner in which the priesthood is open to all ranks. The last pope was a peasant; the new Pope302 words
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Article413 1914-10-10 2 The usual fortnightly auctions of plantation rubber have been indefinitely postponed. There is no evidence, however, that it is intended to drop auction selling entirely, but the experience at the lastsde was scarcely calculated t > enc .urage further experiments in this direc ion for the time413 words
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Article877 1914-10-10 2 SHOT FIRED ACROSS HER BOWS. After a most interesting voyage from Tilbury, the P. O. Moldavia,” with the London mails of August 21, put into Colombo harbour early on the morning of Sept. 23. A record number of passengers boarded her at the Home port,877 words
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Article463 1914-10-10 2 DEFENDERS BLUNDER BADLY. Ostend, September 9 —Survivors from Namur state that General Hichel and staff who had charge of the garrison, made two* mistakes. They allowed the enemy to come too close without attacking, and waited too long for h Ip from the French who were unable463 words
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Article392 1914-10-10 2 Magnificent Anglo-French Gunnery. Loudon, Sept. 3 —Mr. Philip Gibbs, the well-known war correspondent, in a description of the fighting in the north of France, states “On the 28th the Allies held (name of place censored) in crescent form on the wooded height?, their forces stretching thence392 words
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Article3203 1914-10-10 3 THE GREAT RETREAT. FIGHTING AGAINST 4 TO I. The following is a thrilling historic account of the Battle of Moos and the Great Retreat. Field-Marshal Sir J. French to Lord Kitchener. September 7, 1914. My Lord, I have the honour to report the proceedings of the3,203 words
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Article176 1914-10-10 3 M; M.” 14,000 Destitutes Repatriated. Last week a steamer called in at Port Swettenbam and loaded up with 1,500 destitute Chinese who had applied at the Chinese Secretariat, Kuala Lumpur, to be repatriated. This makes a total of over 6,500 who have left the F.M.S. for Chinese“ M; M.” - 176 words
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Article182 1914-10-10 3 Wires from Sourabaya indicate that at the present time many Chinese wholesale merchants are about to be declared bankrupt. One such trader’s liabilities alone are said to amount to no less than f 90,000. while his assets only total up to f 40,000, and one creditor182 words
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Article1035 1914-10-10 3 An Artist who was arrested by the Germans at Sb. Gerard, near Namur, and forced to march with the army for one day, writes in a Home paper After sleeping in a barn with Zouave prisoners, a soldier standing over us with fixed bayonet,1,035 words
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Article665 1914-10-10 3 The following are some of the many stories told by wounded soldiers who have returned from France or Belgium The war has brought out the good points and the bad of the British army,” said a corporal of the Cameronians, and, in spite of the long faced665 words
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Article99 1914-10-10 3 Punch,” Sept 2. Guns of Verdun point to Metz From the plated parapets Guns of Metz grin back again O’er the fields of fair Lorraine. Guns of Metz are long and grey Growling through a summer day Guns of Verdun, grey aud long, Boom an echo of—“ Punch,” Sept 2. - 99 words
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Advertisement46 1914-10-10 3 Why remain in misery with digestive trouble when a certain alleviative for that heavy overloaded feeling is at hand in Woods’ Gieat Peppermint Cure. The taking of one dose will prove its value to you. Sold by Dispensaries and Stores throughout F.M.S. 80 cents a buttle.46 words
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Article1107 1914-10-10 4 —Ex. The article published in our issue of Thursday, giving the reasons for Italy’s neutrality was interesting, inasmuch as it purported to give an Italian official view of the subject. Considerable irritation has evidently been engendered by the manner in which Austria practically ignored the Italian Government—Ex. - 1,107 words
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674 1914-10-10 4 Balance Oct. 8 ..$14,537.35 A. Duncan 25 00 Mr. and Mrs J. G. Palmer 50.00 A. S. Gulston 25.00 Balance on Oct. 9 ...$14,637.35 BELGIAN RELIEF FUND. Balance Oct 8 $506.00 George Macbain 50.00 Mrs. Anthony 50.00 Mrs. V. F. Macintyre 50.00 Major674 words
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Article498 1914-10-10 4 His Highness the Mudi will be leaving Sarawak on November 10th. Mrs. Dunford Wood ha* left London for Malaya. She is travelling on the P. and 0 Mongolia. The Government Gazette announces that Mr. E. A. B. Brown, Penang, has resigned his appointment as Justica of the Peace.498 words
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Article71 1914-10-10 4 Ladies’ Presgrave Spoon for October Result:— Mrs T A Martin 1 up Mrs Ebden 2 down Miss L Heim 3 do Mrs C D D Hogan, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Rose, Mrs Dennys, Miss Brown, Mrs Dunn, Mrs Hoefeld, Miss Barnett, Mrs Pinhorn, Miss Liebert, Mrs Crichton, Mrs71 words
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Article63 1914-10-10 4 The following ties have been fixed for Monday Profession Pairs—Waugh and Reid v Prentis and Bennett (5). Cameron and Oliver v Harvey and Saye (6). Mixed Doubles Handicap, Class B—Mr, W-Motion and Cuscaden v Mis* Cheeseman and A S Hall. Tuesday Singles Handicap Class A—Oliver v Cameron63 words
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Article21 1914-10-10 4 The following tie has been fixed for Tuesday Doubles Handicap Adams and Cun’ ningham v Southam and Houston.21 words
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Advertisement34 1914-10-10 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 Broth sr3, Proprietors.34 words
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Miscellaneous24 1914-10-10 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Tinies High Water Low Water. 2-23 am. 2-40 p.m. 8-55 p.m. 8-35 p.m.24 words
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Article367 1914-10-10 5 BOMBARDMENT OF ANTWERP. BELGIANS DESPERATE RESISTANCE. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Subma-ine Telegraph.) Recd. Oct. 9, 3-24 p.m. A communique says: The operations of bodies of cavalry are developing almost to the North Sea. The enemy are still in force in the region of Roye, but we367 words
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Article200 1914-10-10 5 t BATTLE PROCEEDING. F Recd. Oct. 9, 6-28 p.m. fc The Daily Telegraph Belgium correa- F pondent wires that Germans, covered by a artillery, on the early morning of October c 7th forced a passage of the Scheldt by 8 pontoon between Schoonaerde and 1 q200 words
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Article149 1914-10-10 5 GERMANS DRIVEN BACK Recd. Oct. 9, 5-37 p.m. A Petrograd official despatch announces that fighting on the East Prussian front continued on October 7 with undiminished despera'ion. The Germans were reinforced but the attacks near Wirballen and Fillippowo were i epulsed with great slaughter. The Tsar visited149 words
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Article334 1914-10-10 5 -Reuter. GERMAN SPIES IN ENGLAND. ORGANISATION STAMPED OUT. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Oct. 9, 1-30 p.m. The Home Office has issued a statement describing how the German spy organisation in England has been comp’etely suppressed. For three years past the ramifications of the German sec-et-Reuter. - 334 words
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Article132 1914-10-10 5 [J’ron* Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, October 9. His Lordship Sir Thomas de M. Braddell gave judgment for defendant in the Zellermayer case, holding that an Austrian subject has a right to sue in F.M.B. courts. The case, which was I eard in the Sup erne132 words
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Article17 1914-10-10 5 The total output from all sources for the month of September is piculs 2,073.17 words
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227 1914-10-10 5 Wiiliam Norman Bott, described as a mining engineer, of German nationality, a special constable for the City of London, and a member of the Royal Societies Club, the Royal Geographical Society, the Geological Society, and the Chemists’ Society, living at Penn-road, Holloway, who227 words
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Article545 1914-10-10 5 Simla, Sept. 19.—The following message has been received by the Viceroy from the Governor of New Zealand:—“New Zealand desires to express unbounded admiration at the splendid response to the Empire’s call made by all inhabitants of the mighty Empire of India and the friendly bordering States.545 words
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Advertisement76 1914-10-10 5 THE CONTENTS BILL. Page 2,—The New Pope Late War Items The Voyage of the Moldavia Siege of Namur. Page 3.—Sir John French’s Despatch A March with the German Army; What War Reveals Home to China Business Failures in Java. Page 4,—What Italy Thinks Prince of Wales’s War Relief Fund Social76 words
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Advertisement256 1914-10-10 5 Till’. CUST 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. 1256 words
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Advertisement357 1914-10-10 5 ANTED BY an Office in Medan, Sumatra, a CHINESE CLERK, knowing short hand, typewriting, and English correspondence. Apply with references to BOELEN Co., Kedah Government. WANTED, QCHOOL MASTER for English School, Alor Star, with Normal Class and Cambridge Senior or equivalent certificates and knowledge of written and spoken Malay. Salary357 words
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Miscellaneous37 1914-10-10 5 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. Tan Boon Peng, Proprietor.37 words
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Miscellaneous165 1914-10-10 5 Forty milli jus of virile men and women are taking an intelligent interest in war. There will be a Fine Revue on our Screen e «.si I lO’llliDt AT G eor j e Town Kinematojraph, still Goin g strong with absolutely all Ti P’ To P Features nlVerBal S’™' 09165 words
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Article566 1914-10-10 6 —R°uter. COOLNESS, DISCIPLINE ENERGY, AND STRENGTH. FRENCH TRIBUTE. The ‘‘Temps,*’ in a leading article says For a long time the marvellous qualities of the British soldier have been well known, and they have been demonstrated anew in this rough campaign in a manner which imposes respect and excites—R°uter. - 566 words
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Article251 1914-10-10 6 Support for Prince of Wales’s Relief Fund. The third annual general meeting of the Malacca St. Andrew’s Society was held on Saturday, the 3rd inst, at the Malacca Club, at which there was a reco-d attendance Mr. J. M. Sime was in the chair. Before proceeding with the251 words
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Article, Illustration911 1914-10-10 6 [BY A LONDON CORRESPONDENT.] No Surrender. The rumour that Paris would be surrendered to the enemy took little account of the spirit of the gallant French people, or the efficiency of their arrangements under General Gallieni. The defences were now in proper order, and the defenders are quite911 words
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Article630 1914-10-10 6 TEST OF REINFORCED CONCRETE ARCH STRUCTURE. Official tests were carried out on Tuesday at the New Victoria Bridge, Singapore, built for the Municipal Commissioners by United Engineers, Limited, reports the S.T.” The bridge is an arch of reinforced concrete of 60 feet clear span, with reinforced concrete630 words
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174 1914-10-10 6 We are glad to note (says the Ceylon Observer that the Bengal Chamber of Commerce has made a strongly worded protect to the Bengal Government with regard to the exploits of the Emden, and the apparently inefficient guarding of important trade routes. That a small cruiser174 words
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Article822 1914-10-10 6 SUBSIDISING THE FOREIGN PRESS. BRITISH AMBASSADOR'S REPORT. A White Paper published recently prints a dsspatch from Sir Edward Goschen formerly British Ambassador in Berlin* dated from the German capital February 27 last, transmitting a report on the es.ablishment under Government control of a powerful secret association for822 words
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Advertisement477 1914-10-10 6 BILLET WANTED BY A YOUNG CHINESE well up in General Office Work and Accounts. Capable of taking chargp of a group of Estate Accounts. Copies of testimonials will be sent on application to H. T., c/o Pinang Gazette. tu th s 10-10 WANTED. A TREASURER for the Selangor Club from477 words
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Article686 1914-10-10 7 EVENTS OF A WEEK. Sep 27.—Japanese at Tsingtau reported to have hemmed the enemy to within five miles of the city. Duda, the capital of the Cameroons, surrenders to a British naval force. From the allies headquarters on the Aisne it is stated that there is686 words
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Article403 1914-10-10 7 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11. Church of England. St. George’s Church.—lBth Sunday after Trinity Matins, 8 a.m.; Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m.; Holy Communion, (Chinese Service), 9.15 a m.; Sunday School, 5 p m.; Evensong and Sermon, 6 p.m. Hymn 214. Lord of our Life and God of our Salvation. Psalm403 words
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Article181 1914-10-10 7 Penang, October 10. Beef— cis. Soup per catty 15 Roast 30 Steaks 30 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 30 Ox Tail each 35 Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart 45 Liver per catty 40 Pork Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 40 Mutton181 words
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