Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 November 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-11-23 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 271 VOL. LXXII. MONDAY. 23rd NOVEMBER. 1914. PRICE 10 CENVS.20 words
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Advertisement911 1914-11-23 1 4 IT YOU WANT TO SHIP, Q BUY OR BELL 'RUBB ERj I OR TO 3 FORWARD GOODS U TC ANY PART or THB WORLD R QO TO ALLEN DENNYS Co., 0 7. DMtOM ITMET. R g-°™™«™ n aa g|s UN lfe Weakness Debilitv BEA6H STREET, PENANG, STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, WBW911 words
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Advertisement69 1914-11-23 1 MaaaunoanaaDDßaanaDßG|flantm 0 aS g FOR $3O Jk g h X7OU can have the 44 jgKng D X GamMte” posted evaS/day b for a whole year to your adA*** B 3 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. MH. O g Proportionate Quarterly and g g Half-yearly rates. O I Bubecriptions are payable in q I69 words
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Article1130 1914-11-23 2 BOXERS IN THE SERVICES. ASHORE AND AFLOAT. If the great combat could have been settled by the arbitrament of straight, quick lefts and solid right punches our boys” would have in Berlin long ago. That is something like the way a member of the National Sporting Club1,130 words
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Article276 1914-11-23 2 Honorary Degrees. German professors, following the example set by their Emperor in surrendering the British uniforms, are giving up honorary degree? which they received from British universities. A model for the correspondence appropriate to such transactions is to be found in the Life of Pasteur. In 1868276 words
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Article246 1914-11-23 2 Under the heading Tommy as a prisoner in Doeberitz,” the Vossische Zdtung gives details of the life of the British prisoners of war in Germany. It says that huge sleeping tents have b en erected in the open fields not far from the high road and that246 words
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Article134 1914-11-23 2 Lahore, Oct 30. On Thursday the editors of six local vernacular papers, the Paisa, Akhbar, Desh Watan, Deepak Shar-i Punjab and Bijti met by invitation Mr. H. P. Tollinton, Deputy Commissioner, who requested them, and through them, the whole vernacular press at Lahore, to see that134 words
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Advertisement1390 1914-11-23 2 A DVERTISER, English, 30 years of TO LET I /1 age, shortly disengaged, seeks re- the Ist October, 1914, Compoand engagement as Accountant or Fmandal p H No gj Northam R oad> lately Ass.s ant tn mercantde firm, 6 years expe- in the occuf 4 tion of C apt. 8.1,390 words
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Advertisement307 1914-11-23 2 ty lent me X w I i e’ Snow” Vh Trade Mark) V (I ul and successful means 1 zing the beauty of the and prevent wrinkles md inflammation keep I jar and youthful. W .XxX. \III I f K 11 tuts and Stores Mu fl J Wellcome X- Co.307 words
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Article5434 1914-11-23 3 THE AISNE BATTLE. MANY COUNTER ATTACKS BEATEN OFF. Sir Douglas Haig’s Great Work. The following is the second of Field Marshal Sir John French’s despatches dealing with the operations of the British army in France since September 10th. The first despatch appeared in our issue of5,434 words
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Article181 1914-11-23 4 (To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sib,— l shall be much obliged if you will publish the sub-joined statement of takings and expenses in connection with the Patriotic Concert held in Taipiag on November 7. The committee proposes to give to each suitable Perak recruit intending181 words
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Article120 1914-11-23 4 \To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —With reference to the advertisement in your paper as to the holding of a public meeting in the Town Hall on the 30th inst., to deal with a scheme for collecting subscriptions to the Prince of Wales's,Relief it appears strange120 words
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Article345 1914-11-23 4 EVENTS OF A WEEK. Nov. 14—Russians continue their advance in Prussia and Galicia. Fighting proceeds near Masurian Lakes, and e.t Soldau. Allies advance slowly in the west, the German attacks being less severe. Offensive movements by the Germans at other parts of the front are unsuccessful.345 words
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Article656 1914-11-23 4 F.M.S. MAN IN TRANCE. I Private A. St. Alban Smith, Pioneer, H.A.C., writes to the Editor of the Malay 1 Mail ”as follows Expeditionary Fore»», France 16-X-14. As the F.M.S. is represented in the Honourable Artillery Company, it might interest you to hear little about us. The656 words
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Article204 1914-11-23 4 Commercial Men’s Protest. The following resolution was unanimously adopted at a meeting of the Committee of the Selangor Chamber of Commerce held on the 17th instant, and has been forwarded to the Hon. the Acting Chief secretary for transmission to H. E. the High Commissioner204 words
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Article538 1914-11-23 4 OFFERS OF COMMISSIONS. A Straits Government Gazett- Extraordinary states His Excellency the Gov mor is authorized to offer to suitable candidates commissions in the new service battalions which are now being raised these commissions will be temporary for the duration of the war. Candidates must be not538 words
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Article214 1914-11-23 4 Per P and O steamer Morea. From London, Oct. 31.—T0 Penang Mr F A van Reuen, R=v E M Gnling, Rev H J Henham and party, Dr W J Dixon, Mr F J Hubble, Mr G Tomlinson, Mr and Mrs J J Stewait, Miss J C Martin,214 words
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47 1914-11-23 4 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contribution to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Nov. 20 ...$28,593 99 O. M. (A Volunteer’s pay) 16.20 A Motor Scout’s pay 94.29 Balance on Nov. 21 ...$28,704.4847 words
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Article747 1914-11-23 4 LETTER FROM MESSRS HARRISONS AND CROSFIELD. The Penang Chamber of Commerce have issu-d copies of the following letter from Messrs. Harrisons and Crosfield, Ltd., Medan, dealing with subject of Cargo in German and Austrian ships interred in centra! ports Medan, Sumatra, 14th November, 1914. The Secretary,747 words
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Advertisement46 1914-11-23 4 Why remain in misery with digestive trouble when a certain alleviative for that heavy overloaded feeling is at hand in Woods’ Great 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 bottle.46 words
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Advertisement615 1914-11-23 4 1 pfr or Debility > M A retired Colonel of the Indian Medical Service gj| t jg writes I s Dear Sirs, —Following repeated attacks of influenza and debility due to long service in the tropics, I was left with obstinate chronic bronchitis, severe flatulent l dyspepsia and a general615 words
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Article849 1914-11-23 5 HOW L. BATTERY R.H A. SAVED THE GUNS. The surviving members of L. Battery Royal Horse Artillery, who have returned from the front to enjoy a b»i j f rest at Woolwich whilst their guns are being repaired and refitted in their Arsenal and their depleted strength849 words
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Article723 1914-11-23 5 ROYE CHANGES HANDS A DOZEN TIMES. Whatever may be hippening now bet wean Arras aud the North Sea, which has become the new theatre of action, the greatest satisfaction is f It that the line of the three rivers of the Ais >e, Oise, and Somme, East723 words
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Article40 1914-11-23 5 The Wandering Queen.” The Temps states that every night Queen Elizab Q th of Belgium visits the hospitals in Flanders, consoling the wounded and encouraging the fighters. She often makes the round unaccompanied. The troops call her the wandering Queen.’,40 words
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Article514 1914-11-23 5 I rom the reply sent by for. the German Court chaplain, and other c ergymen, to a request to sign an infer national manifesto by Christian ministers appealing for the humane conduct of the war: We refuse to sign because we cannot conceive the remotest necessity514 words
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Article186 1914-11-23 5 German Officers’ Tribute to Our Men. The Tribuna” publishes a long article, entitled “The Difficulties of the English Army,” in which it reproduces all the opinions expressed in England for and against the British resistance against conscription. It enumerates the enormous obstacles which have now to be186 words
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Article86 1914-11-23 5 Addressing the Grand Jury at Worcestershire Assizes, Mr. Justice Ridley said that when we had victory in the European war we must make an end of spies. The German nation appeare 1 to dream that they could conquer Europe by a system of espionage. We would86 words
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Advertisement276 1914-11-23 5 Oil Gas Power. Diesel, Semi-Diesel, and Suction Gas Engines and Plants—Enquirers for this class of power would do well to consult. Agents “The Borneo Coy., Ltd., Singapore, and Joseph Heim, Railway Buildings, Penang,” who represent firms of the highest repute, which is a guarantee of reliable power and satisfactory running.276 words
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Article1068 1914-11-23 6 '1 he two despatches of Field Marshal Sir John French to the Secretary of State for War recounting the story of the last few days of the great retreat, and the earlier offensive operations, which General Joffre declared his intention to initiate on Saturday, September1,068 words
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Article815 1914-11-23 6 We understand from Mr, Knight of the Southern Siamese Railways, who is in illhealth and going Home, that construction work is proceeding on the trans-peninsular section from the Siugora junction of Ootapa, linking ap with the Kedah railway on the Perlis border. In about a ye*r it815 words
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Article842 1914-11-23 6 A great-great-grandson of Pasco, whohoisted Nelson’s signs!, England expectsthat every man will d) his duty” is a member of the first Australian Contingent Father Bernard Vaughan has appealed for subscriptions on behalf of a fund towards the publishing of a newspaper in London, in the Flemish language,842 words
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Advertisement111 1914-11-23 6 JIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIII I °The Top Notch ZZ S of Scotch.” s I SCOTCH x»V 2 WHISKY S universally appeals E .by reason of its a IE genuine merit as a J E pure beverage, and E by virtue of its slim- E ulating medicinal properties. E the Distillers Company, Limited, E111 words
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Advertisement33 1914-11-23 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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Article1121 1914-11-23 7 Reuter. ADVANTAGE WITH THE FRENCH. DESPERATE AQSTRO-GERMAN ATTACKS. EFFECTIVE RUSSIAN COUNTER-STROKE. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 21, 3-46 pm. A Paris evening official communique says nothing notewcrthy has occurred. MORE ARTILLERY DUELS. FRENCH ADVANCE AT VERDUN AND IN VOSGES. Recd. Nov. 22, 8-22 a.m. A ParisReuter. - 1,121 words
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Article40 1914-11-23 7 The French Consular cable to Singapore states that the whole of the region eas: of Dixmude is under water. We made a slight advance on the eastern part of the line and repulsed three attacks in Argonne.40 words
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Article14 1914-11-23 7 OUTPUT FOR OCTOBER. The following is an output for Oct.: Jendarata lbs. 39,50014 words
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Article126 1914-11-23 7 The following is the business for the meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners to be held to-morrow To consider and pass Supplemental Budget No. lof 1914. To pass Budget for 1915. Business fok Ordinary Meeting. 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any126 words
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Article81 1914-11-23 7 The handicap shoot on Sunday morning resulted as follows Mr D Dun with H’cap ’76 made 95.16 Mrs Wright-Motion ’53 V4.l* Sergt Wright-Motion [29 87.2 a Cor’plHoeden «7.14 1- «> 8580 Batt Q. M. S. Murray scr. 81.00 Lieut Neubronner scr. 7V. Lieut Owen ’8.60 Col81 words
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Article1078 1914-11-23 7 CHARGES AGAINST MAHOMEDIN. A general Court Martial assembled in the Third Court, Penang, this morning for thetr .al of VI ho nei Ebrahim, a Mahomed»n, charged with, in a time cf war, creating reports calculated to cause alarm or despondency, in that he, at the beginning1,078 words
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Article131 1914-11-23 7 —Reuter. THE RUSSIAN CAMPAIGNS. BIG BATTLE IN PROGRESS. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submtrine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 23, 3-21 p.m. A Petrograd official message says the fighting, from the Vistu’a to the Warta, continues with supreme determination. There is no es-ential change on the Czenstocho wa-Cracow front. The—Reuter. - 131 words
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Article359 1914-11-23 7 TWO MEN REPORTED KILLED. A serious affray occurred on Saturday afternoon in Bridge Street, Penan?, between two sections of Chinese. It is alleged that a dispute arose between some sampan men and shore coolies, which culminated in a fight. They we e joined by others, with359 words
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Article496 1914-11-23 7 BIRTHDAY OF H. H. THE SULTAN. [From a Correspondent.] Last Tuesday was observed as a public holiday at Pulau Langkawi, in honour of the birthday of His Highness the Sultan. In celebration of this aud also of the destruction of the German cruiser, Emden, by the Sydney, a496 words
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Article207 1914-11-23 7 In honour of the birthday of H. H. The Sultan of Kedah sports were also held at Kots, Kuala Mud,h, the events comprised a prahu race, swimming race, ricksha race, tug-of-war, etc. The following were among those present Che Abamat D O, Che Md Murat, A D207 words
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Article49 1914-11-23 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at th? Esplanade from 6 to 7 p.m. this evening 1. Overture Fra Diabolo ...Aubor 2. Barn Dance Teasing ...Pether 4. Waltz Fesche Geis ter ...Strauss 4. Polka Aleatidn ...Brewer 5. March L'drmee Francaiee au Tonkin ...Deiormes-49 words
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Article41 1914-11-23 7 Arrivals. By Klang (November 23) from Singapore, Major Cottoo, Mr and Mrs Dureg?, Mrs Donald Ross, Messrs PSA Georgeson, G T Cuignard, Mr Dove and Mr Yap. Choe Ee; from Port Mr W W Douglas and Mr Yeob Paik Tatt.41 words
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Advertisement30 1914-11-23 7 A GENTLEMAN of quiet tastes who would like to share a furnished bungalow for a few months might find his requirements met by replying to No, 62, c/o Pinang Gazette.30 words
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Article679 1914-11-23 8 —“S.T.” ALLEGED SHIPPING IRREGULAR ITIES. In the first court, Singapore, Mr A V Brown, senior magistrate, resumed the heading of the case in which Messrs Behn, Meyer and Co, Ltd, are alleged to have committed ii regularities in their shipping business prior to the outbreak of war. At—“S.T.” - 679 words
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264 1914-11-23 8 One of the correspondents at the Aiene remarks that the German trenches which have been recently evacuated supply a striking commentary qf the conditions under which the fighting has taken place. Rotting green stuff speaks of a diet of beetroot for many weary days; piles264 words
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Article342 1914-11-23 8 This year there will be ab>om in Christmas card». On the face of it that seems a bold prophecy, but it is one that it justified by pist expedience. And the reason is perfectly simple. It was given to a Daly Graphic representative by Sir Adolph342 words
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317 1914-11-23 8 The Egyptian Government have notified the representatives of foreign maritime Powers in London that they intend to remove from the Suez Canal those ships whose con inued presence, owing to their desire to use it as a haven of refuge, tends to interfere with317 words
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Article258 1914-11-23 8 Lady Jellicoe, wife of the British Naval Commander-in-Chief, formally handed over a 'rubber-floor to the Children’s Hospitals on behalf of the RG.A. on the 16? h iust. The flooring covers an area of 200 square yards, and is laid in three consulting rooms and the dental258 words
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Advertisement1144 1914-11-23 8 r i| BANKS. 9 CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA I T *WW AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. BEAVER BOARD. H Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 g H? Hbad Office I I- 1 g 38 BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E C B Agencies and Branches. I Your Walls and Ceilings should be of Beaver Board. yjj'1,144 words
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Article528 1914-11-23 9 TRIBUTE TO THEIR WORK. London, November 10.—The Press Bureau h*s issued na'.ei by an observer who is serving with the Indian Army. Referring to the entirely novel circumstance! under which the Indians are fighting, he says it is a subject for satisfaction that the Indians have so528 words
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Article160 1914-11-23 9 Monday, November 23. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water 3.13 a.m. and 4.40 p.m. Low Water J 0.27 a.m. and 10.26 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Tuesday, November 24. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 3.52 a.m. and 6.24 p.m.160 words
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Article31 1914-11-23 9 Nov. 30. —St. Andrew’s Society Concert in aid of Prince’s Fund. December 29.—Penang Turf Club, Meeting, Entries close 5 p.m. January 7 and 9.—Penang Turf Club, Ja uary Meeting.31 words
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Advertisement215 1914-11-23 9 Motor Cars. TISM I—■ IJ I mil I L ,-LLML -J.IJ.~L,_WT A FULL RANGE TO CHOOSE FROM C S I*4l Si 1> C it l9 i A T* l6 most taxurions British ■<sll illlO OmUIFv Car. Jjmple and strong 1» H.P. with French grey cann body. C 11/ i f215 words
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Advertisement66 1914-11-23 9 It will interest you to make a list from memory of the foods you eat, the beverages you drink, the goods you use, which pleote you most. You 11 be surprised to find that most of them are advertised goods. Your favourite drink—the dentifrice y< u enjoy using best, are66 words
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Advertisement491 1914-11-23 9 NOTICE. JUST ARRIVED. LABOUR CODE, 1912, F M.S. TUCK’S Most Artistic and Up-to-date hereby remin Jed that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be 1 KJ sent to the Office of the Dy. Controller xXITaSLS 2LEICI IXGAAT I CcL* of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October,491 words
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Article317 1914-11-23 10 The report of the directors submitted to the shareholders at the fifth annual ordinary general meeting, held at the Council Room of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 38, Eastcheap, London, EC, on November 2nd, states :—The profit for the year is £11,910 19 5, Add balance of317 words
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Article319 1914-11-23 10 Tl ere is a feeling of resentment in Aberystwyth at the action of the college authorities in bringing back Dr. Ethe, the German professor. The feeling is shared by all classes, and on the morning of the 15th u't. arrangements were made to hold a319 words
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Article115 1914-11-23 10 The following verses from the Fleet have been sent to the Morning Post To The Boys Lost In The Cruisers. Sailors so young, just started on their way, Perhaps they feared the part they played was small, In serving England. England knows that they Have served her best115 words
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Article72 1914-11-23 10 Mr Asquith, at the opening of Parliament on 10th inst., referring to the Antwerp expedition, said that it was a material and useful factor in the conduct of the campaign and the responsibility for it was shared by the whole Government. Everything was done with Earl Kitchener’s72 words
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Article658 1914-11-23 10 THE SL’aNDvRD MARKET. There is only a limited volume of transactions in the tin market, and the resumption of trading on the old lines is being looked forward to with keen anticipation, for the protracted period of closed markets has been a most difficult time for the brokers, says658 words
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Article354 1914-11-23 10 Princip’s Uncensgred Avowal A report of the trial of Princ p and his fellow-piisoners on the charge of assassinating the Archduke Francis Ferdinand >nd the Duche-s of Hohenberg has secretly reached Italy. From this account it appears that the version of Princip’s speech to the Court as354 words
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Article751 1914-11-23 10 January Meeting, 1915. (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING.} RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Thursday, 7th January, 1915. SECOND DAY... Saturday, 9th January, 1915. FIRST DAY. Thursday, 7th January, 1915 1 THE OPENING STAKES. Value $5OO. A Handicap for all Horses to be entered at a stated751 words
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Advertisement447 1914-11-23 10 You have theen all jgl Mhu ov&r 'World, Jack What have you seen In mostplaces, sonny VC> soen t|9 [4 JI? VAN W W HOUTENS I S COCOA I DREADFUL I 1 “if" 7l L kas: '~~~'-n p Q| Cured by Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills/ g n That torturing447 words
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Advertisement61 1914-11-23 10 Quality» g* With Lea Perrins’ sauce, a few drops sprinkled over the meat, fish or cheese, &c., are all that is required to Jgp impart the most delicious piquancy and flavour. (MM The QUALITY and concentration of its inSfifl gredients make a little of this sauce go a long way.61 words
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Article1088 1914-11-23 11 AWFUL DESTITUTION. From a lady who has returned from Flushing I have heard many heartrending things about affairs there, and the endless trooping in of refugees from Belgium in the extremity of destitution and mental ago»y, e »yB a correspondent. The Dutch people receive them with1,088 words
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Article372 1914-11-23 11 A LESSON FOR BRITONS. The following letter written by an officer at the front, was despatched on September 21: “We have had awful weather the last ten days, nothing but rain, and, as we have been at it hard for the past week trying to keep372 words
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Article202 1914-11-23 11 WAR OFFICE’S MESSAGE. In view of the fact that many enquiries regarding voluntary service in the present war have lately been received at H. B. M. Legation from British subjects in Siam, H. B. M. Charge d’Affaires applied for directions in this connection to the War Office, Loudon,202 words
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Advertisement889 1914-11-23 11 N*V If HOTEL NORMAN, Penang’s Select Residential Hotel. 9 JL YM Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. Co,d Btorage Foo<L Special Terms to G ivernment Officials and F.M.S, Visitors. A Specialty is made of the D H° tc at $1 \r u fcne large Dining-room, or $1.25 in Private Rooms. EUROPEAN889 words
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Advertisement122 1914-11-23 11 The One Great Remedy for Sciatica Why suffer Why endure the tortures, the agonie?, the sharp, thrusting, stabbing, shooting pains of Sciatica? Why not apply the Magic balm that will banish the pun and give you quick relief from suffering Littles’ Oriental Balm is the best and truest friend of122 words
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Advertisement284 1914-11-23 11 Pwas not until the Gillette did away with stropping and honing that men got into the habit of the every-moming shave. Three minutes with the GILLETTE slips your beard off clean —tones up your face —starts you off brisk and cheery for the day. The Gillette is the only razor284 words
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Advertisement1343 1914-11-23 12 fo». Rr'tish India STRAITS STEAM SHIP C0.,1Q Ocean IHEg; 1 LIMITED. r“* S S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. china mutual steam ha», 00.. ltb. r For Port Swettenham and Singapore. THS OompudM 1 from Liverpool outwards for the Straits. Fnr CUfltcr Ancirp Teluk Anson. Ohina, and Japan t/ery week,and from1,343 words
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