Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 December 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1914-12-17 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. V ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 292 VOL. LXXII. THURSDAY. 17th DECEMBER, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Advertisement1161 1914-12-17 1 IP YOU WANT TO SHIP BUY OR SELL f rubber: 1 OR TO FORWARD GOODS ITO ANY PART or TH! WORLD n GOTO ALLEN DENNYS. Co., t. vxiox rncxfrr. LIPTON’S TEAS SUN LIFE <«. BEACH STREET. PENANG. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. 1 JL Qp fkJl fa I j” /j A SUBSCRIPTION. DIRECT1,161 words
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Advertisement52 1914-12-17 1 aooaaoaauaaDXDoaaaXDDDaDM FOK $3O g YOU can have the "Pinang g Gaaette posted every day n ior a wbole year co your address. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). Proportioifate Quarterly and o Half-yearly rates. Subscriptions are payable in advance and remittances sltould be addressed to q O PIXANA OAXETTK PftCSS Lid. Pssssa. 052 words
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Article379 1914-12-17 2 LIES AND BRIBES. The official story of the rupture of relations with Turkey has been published as a White Paper. It shows quite conclusively that the hand of Germany has directed the. whole affair. Thus on August 21 Sir L. Mallet was told by the Grand379 words
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Article917 1914-12-17 2 HER UNREADINESS FOR WAR. A Calcutta correspondent writes that when the first news came through of a state of War with Turkey the ordinary Hindu in the street “heard” (sub koi kaicha hai) that Turkey—“ Rum was the largest State in the world that the Sultan was a917 words
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Article391 1914-12-17 2 KAISER’S SIGNIFICANT ORDER A characteristic order issue! by the Emperor William to his troops has been found on a German soldier wounded in East Prussia. It is as follows My dear faithful soldiers, you have not forgotten the day when crafty, barbarous Russia, having secretly prepared an391 words
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Article117 1914-12-17 2 German cartographists are doing their best to keep up the war enthusiasm of the Kaiser's subjects by constructing maps of the new Europe with which the GermanAustrian triumph is to replace the old. One of these is reproduced in the Daily Mail. In it Ireland a pears as117 words
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Article442 1914-12-17 2 THE HOME OF THE GURKHAS. A Nepalese correspondent writes to the Statesman” Treaties are mere scraps of paper so says the German Chancellor; but may it not be because of Britain's scrupulous regaid for treaties that the world has witnessed to-day the unique phenomenon of potentates of442 words
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Article378 1914-12-17 2 Enrolling Volunteers in England. The enrolment of vo’unteers for the Belgian Army is at present proceeding at the Military Bureau, 10 Finsbury-square, and ab the refugees' waiting-room in Aldwych, and the results so far obtained are regarded as satisfactory. The majority of the’volunteers are enrolled at the378 words
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Advertisement976 1914-12-17 2 FaF A DVERTISER, English, 30 years of lUT r\, a g e> shortly disengaged, seeks re1 A J j engagement as Accountant or Financial vASUAI Advertisements* Assistant in mercantile firm, 6 years’ experience in Straits and F.M.S. Salary not so much consideration as prospects. FOR SALE. TO LET. SITUIfrIONS VACANT.976 words
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Advertisement61 1914-12-17 2 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 Heun, Railway Buildings. Penang who represent firms of the highest repute, which is a guarantee of reliable power and satisfactory running.61 words
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Advertisement599 1914-12-17 2 Central Sales Room. By Order of the Harbour Master, TO BE SOLD By Public Auction, On Saturday, 19th December, AT 11 A.M., AT VICTORIA PIER. 1 Ship’s Life Boat 2 Rowing Boats. Terms :—Cash Before Delivery. Cunningham, clark co., Licensed Auctioneers. Grand X’mas Bazaar, NOW IN FULL SWING, To Cheer599 words
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Article, Illustration1196 1914-12-17 3 THROUGH A BLIZZARD OF SHRAPNEL. STIRRING NARRATIVE OF LONDON SCOTTISH. Lance-Corporal—of the London Scottish (he was too unassuming to give hi name) lay back on the pillows in a ward of St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, bis head and hand swathed in bandages, bis pipe merrily going, and bis eyes beaming1,196 words
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Article269 1914-12-17 3 The following is a partial list cf German prisoners (mostly Shanghai residents) who have arrived in Japan from Tsingtau C Albers, Ehlers Co, Dr Adamczewski, A Ehlers Co, H Bohmer, W Droge, H Desebrock, Carlowitz <k Co, P Engel, L Euler, F Schnock, E Geier, B269 words
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Article1249 1914-12-17 3 PROJECTILES. None of the present-day laige naval guns fire solid shot, though at one time solid shot was supplied for use against very heavily protected position, and was known as armour piercing shot." There are three classes of projectiles used now (a) Con mon shell, which has a1,249 words
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Article224 1914-12-17 3 The Calcutta Bomb Outrage. Mr. F. K. Dobbio, Coroner, held an inquest in connection with the death of Head Constable Ram Bhajan Singh, the victim of a bomb outrage. In the report of the police, read out by the Coroner, it wa> stated that as soon as the224 words
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Article235 1914-12-17 3 The summary of the second forecast of the rice crop in Burma for the year *****5 says The second provinoal forecast of the rice crop shows 10,097/207 acres against 10,056,273 acres on which crops were obtained last year, an increase of 40,934 acres. This increase is235 words
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Article32 1914-12-17 3 Pbnang :—The E. A O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The New Sea View Hotel. Singapori Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Cbylon :—Nuwara Eliya.32 words
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Advertisement49 1914-12-17 3 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. Sold everywhere. 80 cents a bottle.49 words
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Advertisement76 1914-12-17 3 When man asserts his disbelief in advertising, ask him whose soap ha uses, whose beverages he drinks. In nine cases out of ten they will be advertised articles, and though As states that he has not changed his taste for years it proven not so much that he is not76 words
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Advertisement275 1914-12-17 3 Nicholson’s Old Tom Gin A For the Connoisseur. HiM Inl In ll|lKt'll im'N Excellent for OLD TOM GIN LONDON SOLE AGENTS: SELLAR, MURRAY Co., Nawara Eilijd, teflon. 6,200 feet aboK dea Level. FAMOUS FOR ITS 60LF LINKS. BOTANICAL GARDENS, TENNIS AND TROUT FISHING. TUI? tvDANB largest and but appointed hotel275 words
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Article851 1914-12-17 4 meeting of the board. A meeting of the board of Licensing Justices for Penang to c insider applica- tions for renewals of, and new licenses for, public home* and billiard saloons lor 1915 was held in the District Court yesterday afternoon, Mr. G. A. Hall, District Judge, presiding.851 words
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1178 1914-12-17 4 BRITISH AMBULANCE COMMITTEE. [To the Editor oj the Pinanj Gazette'} Si Kj —Franca has used up nearly all the motor-cars available for ambulance work. The wounded of our gallant ally are suffering terribly owing to the delay in transport from the front to the nearest1,178 words
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Article472 1914-12-17 4 Lance-Corporal William McGillicuddy, of the Irish Guards, writes to bis brother from a hospital in France. I sleep in a bed now, as you may see by the above address, and I am well—wounded slightly. I’ve copped two small bullet holes in the left hand ooe in the472 words
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2394 1914-12-17 4 FACTS AND FIGURES. INTERESTING REPORTS FROM SINGAPORE. Although published over a month ago, we find th it the repot ts of sub-Committees of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce on the possibilities of capturing the trade of alien enemies in the Colony have not received2,394 words
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Article132 1914-12-17 4 The Weights and Entries. Following are tho entries for the Negfi Sembilan Sporting Club’s Christmas meeting, with the handicaps for the first day, Dec. 24th Races 1 and 7 :—Weribee, 11 7 Aho Ran, 11.4; Rifleman, 11.4; Faugh au Ballagh, 11,1; Tigablas, 11,1; Klawong, 10.12. Races 2 and132 words
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Advertisement9 1914-12-17 4 P. MOIR CRANES’ Cylinder Oil. Sandilands, Buttery 8* Co.9 words
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Article1300 1914-12-17 5 THE ALL-ABSORBING TOPIC. The reviews and magazines last month once more dwote a very large amount of space to the great European War in all its aspect?, as is natural, considering that on the issue of that world-event depends the future, nay, the very existence, of the1,300 words
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Article258 1914-12-17 5 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended Dec. 5, there were 70 deaths —46 males and 24 females, equal to a death-rate of 35.21 per mille per annum, compared with 30.18 in the preceding week and with 32.42 in the corresponding week of last year. The following258 words
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Advertisement207 1914-12-17 5 18 THE PROPER PEN FOR YOU WvSiqAw and ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO HAVB It the pen which will supersede every other. Its features must appeal to every pen user. It > s quite safe from leakage in any position and tarts writing the instant the pen touches I<kper T tak207 words
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Article1210 1914-12-17 6 In yesterday’s issue we reprinted the Ordinance now in force for winding up the trade affiirs of the various German and Austrian firms and companies which have been established in the Colony. We take it this piece of legislation registers the decision of the community and the1,210 words
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Article575 1914-12-17 6 It was on November 3rd that shots were fired near Yarmouth and Lowestoft by a German squadron engaged upon a comparatively harmless raid in the North Sea. It was grandiloquently described in Germany as a bombardment of coast defences, but no damage was done. The575 words
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Article833 1914-12-17 6 MR. J. HEIM SUMMONED. Mr. J. Heim, who holds a power of attorney from Messrs. Hug Co. of Penang, was yesterday summoned by Mr F. P. Scully, Inspector under the Arms and Gunpowder Ordinance,for dealing in daggers without a license from the Licensn; Officer under Section 8833 words
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Advertisement447 1914-12-17 6 IT Weak Lungs, t I «‘Angier’s is the B U only Emulsion I can retain.** gjj 8 Prince’s Road, Richmond. Surrey. el B Dear Sirs, I wish to send you a few words of praise and gratitude for benefit g= Fl derived from the use of Angier's Emulsion. It is447 words
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Advertisement44 1914-12-17 6 In aid of the Belgian Relief Fund. E. O. HOTEL. XMAS EVE DINNER, Thursday, 24th December. DANCING. Town Band and E. O. Orchestra. DINNER $3.00. 50% of the net profits on the Dinner and Drinks will be handed to the above Fund. NO CHITS.44 words
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Obituary27 1914-12-17 6 DEATH. Drummond.—On the 12th instant at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Dorothy, wife of P. Campbell Drummond of Chimpul Estate, Ayer Kuning South, N.S. Aged 26 years.27 words
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Article218 1914-12-17 7 NAVY ASSISTS TROOPS. [Reutbr’s Special and Ordinary Services.] HEAVY FIGHTING IN POLAND. SER VI AS KING RE-ENTERS CAPITAL. Although a complete forward movement has not yet been attempted, the Allies are making progress at different points in Belgium. British warships have assisted the advance in the Nieuport region,[Reutbr’s Special and Ordinary Services.] - 218 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article194 1914-12-17 7 [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 16. A Paris evening official communique says: French and Belgian troops debouched from Nieuport and occupied a line of trees from Lombaertzyde to the farm of St. George’s. We mads an attack, south of Ypres, in the direction or194 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article197 1914-12-17 7 A GERMAN CONCENTRATION. Petrograd, December 16. An official communique says the Russian offensive in the Mlawa region continues successfully. Large enemy forces coatinue to concentrate on the left bank of the Vistula and several new detachments have been discovered close to the river, near Hoff. There197 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article86 1914-12-17 7 THE AUSTRIAN VERSION. Amsterdam, December 15. An Austrian communique says the retirement of the Austrian right wing involved a change in the military situation, consequently Belgrade was evacuated, without fighting. The Austrian troops fought long and fatiguing battles, but are in the best of spirits. KING AND86 words
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Article18 1914-12-17 7 A TOTAL OF 60,000. The Serbians have taken a total in prisoners of sixty thousard.18 words
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Article55 1914-12-17 7 —Reuter. London, December 16. The Stock Exchange position, fundamentally, is improving generally. It is believed that thirty millions have been repaid of the original eighty millions in loans to the Stock Exchange. INTERCESSION SERVICE. London, December 16. A twenty-four hours service of Intercession began in St. Paul’s—Reuter. - 55 words
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Article170 1914-12-17 7 THE LATEST DIVIDENDS. [P. G. Special Cable.] [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 16. The following dividends are announced United Serdang (Sumatra) Rubber Plantations, Ltd., final, 15 per cen% placing to reserve £40,000. The producing cost was 1/HKong Lee (Perak) Plantations, Ltd, 2| per cent. Anglo-Malay170 words
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Article98 1914-12-17 7 MANY CASUALTIES. BATTLE OFF YORKSHIRE COAST. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 16. The War Office announces that the commander of the fortress of West Hartlepool reports that German warships engaged the fortress between eight and nine o’clock. The enemy were driven off. A small German98 words
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Article187 1914-12-17 7 FOUR GERMAN CRUISERS ATTACK. London, December 16. A Scarborough message says four cruisers bombarded the town in the morning. Rain of Shells. Later. The shelling of Scarborough began at eight in the morning. People rushed from their bouses in considerable excitement and some entrained for Hull. These declare187 words
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Article42 1914-12-17 7 London, December 17. It is officially announced that 7 soldiers and 22 civilians were killed, and 14 soldiers and 50 civilians wounded, at West Hartlepoo 1 There were 13 casualties at Scarborough and four at Whitby. No panic occurred anywhere.42 words
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Article135 1914-12-17 7 London, December 17. The Evening Standard says the Captain of a ketch, off Saltburn (between Whitby and West Hartlepool) saw a British squadron engage three German ships, one of which was blown up, another bolted, and the third, when last seen, was still being engaged.135 words
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Article104 1914-12-17 7 London, December 17. On sighting the British ships the Germans returned at full speed, and favoured by the mist, they succeeded in escaping. The losses on both sides were small, but full reports have not yet been received. The Admiralty points out that such a demonstration, though104 words
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Article435 1914-12-17 7 Scarborough is almost in the centre c’ the coast of Yorkshire, and Whitby, which is 22 miles to the north-west, is nearly midway between Scarborough and West Hartlepool, in Durham. West Hartlepool is on the estuary of the Tees. Scarborough fortified ock") the “Queen of Watering-places” is435 words
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Article36 1914-12-17 7 CREW SAVED. Amsterdam, December 16. A Constantinople despatch says the battleship Massudiyeh sank at her anchorage in the Dardanelles, after being torpedoed by the British submarine 811. The crew were able to leave.36 words
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Article68 1914-12-17 7 —Renter. RESULT OF ENQUIRY. London, December 15. The Press Bureau announces that the Court of Enquiry regarding the loss of the battleship Bulwark, at Sheerness, finds that the explosion was due to the accidental ignition of ammunition aboard the ship, and that there is no evidence—Renter. - 68 words
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Article86 1914-12-17 7 The following ties have been fixed for to-day Single Handicap—R H Reid v Allan Wilson (1); G E Wright-Motion Sr. v W Houston (2). The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Single Handicap—McPherson v Cunningham (2); W S Dunn v F N Syer (1). Mr. Short,86 words
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Article750 1914-12-17 7 THE HANDICAPPING QUESTION. Mrs. Wright-Motion forwards us the following communication dealing with a question raised at the annual meeting of the Penang Volunteer Rifle Club Under the present system of handicaping a person’s average is taken, the scale is hoked up and they are handicapped accordingly. The (.core750 words
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71 1914-12-17 7 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contribution to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Dec. 15 ...$47,514 19 C. R. A. Goatly 25.00 Dr. G. Sutherland 100.00 Rev. F. W. Haines 100.00 Pangkor Mess, monthly subscription 20.0071 words
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Article26 1914-12-17 7 Balance Dec. 14 $1,800.46 Dr. G. Sutherland 50.00 S. R. Naidu 5.00 Balance on Deo. 16 $1,855.46 Amount previously acknowleged $4,266.66 Total $6,122.1226 words
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Article476 1914-12-17 7 THE “KROSANG3” CASE. The case against £he Chinese nonis,. Chia Soh Goat, who was arrested last week for alleged d shonest misapp opriation of of three diamond krosangs, was again mentioned before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, in the Second Court, Penang, to-day.’Mr. Samuel produced a fist to prosecute476 words
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Article187 1914-12-17 7 RESUMPTION OF ENQUIRY. The preliminary enquiry into the charge of alleged abetment of unlawful marriage brought against Syed Ou»r, an Ex-Kathi,. was resumed in the second court, Penang, before Mr. V. G. Eztchief to-day. Th’s was a case in which accused was charged by Ismail, the husband187 words
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Article137 1914-12-17 7 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $71.40 p r picul, buyers, no sellers. Tin in London was quoted at £149 10s. and spot £l4B Is. three months. The output of the Deebook Tin Dredging Co. for the fortnight, December Ist till 15th, was 116 piculs.137 words
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Article308 1914-12-17 8 ADMIRAL JELLICOE’S VIEWS. Admiral Sir J. R. Jellico?, Commander-in-Chief of the Fleets, speaking at a meeting at Gibraltar, on Nov. 19. h, 1911, said Any officer holding a command which carries with it any measure of responsibility for the defence of the Empire, must recognise as I308 words
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Article313 1914-12-17 8 Purifying Rangoon. In furtherance of the campaign initiated by Mr, John Cowan and the Purity League of Rangoon several months ago, a petition signed by the Bishop of Rangoon, many clergymen and others prominent in various walks of life in Rangoon was made to the Lieutenant-Governor, asking that the segregated313 words
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Article188 1914-12-17 8 Travels of Von Kuhlmann. Baron von Kuhlmann, whose appointment to the German Embassy at Constantinople is is the same who was Councillor of the German Embassy in London ab the outbreak of war, says the “Pall Mall Gazette.” His mission in London was to disseminate a belief188 words
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Advertisement577 1914-12-17 8 BANKS, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. Incorporated by* Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,00 Reserve Fund £1,800,00; Keaerve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,00< Hbad Ornos: 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.O Agnnoixs and Branohm. Amritsar Hongkong Puket Bangkok Iloilo Rangoon Batavia Ipoh Saigon Bombay Karachi Serembar Calcutta Klang Shanghai Canton Kobe Singapore577 words
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Advertisement73 1914-12-17 8 You personally cannot see all the goods trade and sold in this world. You cannot visit all the factories, or go gazing into all the shop windows. Apart from the fatigue of such an adventure, time and your lack of mobility pievent it. Put the advertiser can and does bring73 words
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Advertisement604 1914-12-17 8 1 11 1 /llnq£&0rg&IV” Whisky WlinburgW 1 <—JL— Sole Agents: -TONG JOO Co., Penang. 777 7 INSURANCE. JNuns"e> n/anJy raco/n/nends WWte "XT T T/*VT THTf the corporation of the PtLx ULI O g XlyA ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE COCOA I? IJ| I I Exchange London <"'OMMENCED business in a.d. 1717 and604 words
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Article682 1914-12-17 9 AGRICULTURAL DIFFICULTIES. Two circumstanc >s in particular have had a considerable influence upon the usual run of European agricultural companies in Java for the list few months and these were the war in Europe and continuous drought. A period of tense anxiety prevailed over the estates682 words
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Article240 1914-12-17 9 Messrs. Guthrie Co.’s weekly rubber report dated Tuesday, December 15th, states The auction sale held by the Rubber Association to-day must be classed as extremely satisfactory. A large quantity was again on offer but in spite of a heavy fall in values advised from London prices were240 words
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STOP PRESS WAR NEWS.
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Article97 1914-12-17 9 —Reuter. DAMAGE AT SCARBOROUGH. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Dec. 17,12-20 p.m. It is understood that soon afterjjthree German cruisers started shelling West Hartlepool four British destroyers rushed out and engaged them. A Scarborough eye-witness of the shelling of that tows says there is much debris—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article57 1914-12-17 9 [From Our Own «c,. [S’ngapore,’December 17* __/The French JConsular cable Reuter’s wires,*aad add that} Petrograd re- ii «’m-w ports the Russians have route! the Tuks in the Caucasus, a’ong front, and driven ’them back ia the direction of the Euphrates, with heavy loss. g In57 words
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Article320 1914-12-17 9 A letter has been received bv the Rubber Growers’ Association from the Foreign Office, in reply to one addressed by them to Sir Edward Grey, pointing out that owing to the war shipments of rubber from the East direct to French ports have become very difficult,320 words
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Article185 1914-12-17 9 Expression of Klang Opinion. The following resolution was passed at the Klang District Planters’ Association meeting held on December 7th “In view of the fact that at the inquest held regarding the death of the late Mr. C. Warren Jones the Coroner decided that185 words
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266 1914-12-17 9 WEEKLY EDITION. The following are the contents of the current issue of our Weekly Mail Edition ou sale to-morrow at 3 p.m., price 40 cents. Editorials P<W A Long War 1443 The Naval Victory 1443 German Characteristics 1444 Recruiting 1445 Shipping and Shipping Notices266 words
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Article105 1914-12-17 9 Theraday, December 17, Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 0.23 a.m. Low Water 6.33 a.m. and 6.27 p.m. St. George’s Xmas Tree, Town Hall. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Friday, December 18. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water 0.23 a.m. and105 words
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Article19 1914-12-17 9 December 29.—Penang Turf Club, Meeting, Entries close 5 p.m. January 7 and 9.—Penang Turf Club, January Meeting.19 words
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Article42 1914-12-17 9 CLEARANCES. To-day. Port Swettenham, Singapore and Japan 11 a.m. Deli noon. Setul 1 p.m. Batu Bahru 1 p.m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca 2 p.m. Trang 3 p.m. Dindings, Sitiawan, Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson 3 p.m. Trang 4 p.m.42 words
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Article88 1914-12-17 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Alor Star (Kedah) 7 a.m. Deli and Asahan 10 a.m. Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan 11 a.m. Batu Bahra 1 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan 2 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore 3 p.m. Teluk Anson 4 p.m. P u 1 a88 words
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Advertisement290 1914-12-17 9 WANTED TAMIL CONDUCTOR with knowledge of Tapping. Apply Manage-», Jin Seng Estate, Bagan Serai, WANTED IMMEDIATELY. TO ELIABLE CHINESE CLERK. Good IV writer and expert typist essential. Salary $5O. Reply X. Y. Z„ c/o Pinang Gazette. LOST TOETWEEN the Golf Club and Gardens, a Silver Cigarette case. Finder will be290 words
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Advertisement178 1914-12-17 9 HORLICK’S MALTED MILK. THE FOOD DRINK FOR ALL AGES. A delightful beverage, instantly available by the addition of hot or cold water only. NO COOKING REQUIRED. Supplies ample nourishment to meet the needs of all ages and conditions from Infancy to Age. NO ADVANCE IN PRICES iof the various sizes,178 words
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Miscellaneous37 1914-12-17 9 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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Miscellaneous116 1914-12-17 9 By special request and in honour of the Penang-Taiping Rugby Teams. The Clement-Holt Empire Entertainers” Will stay for 3 more nights till Saturday, with an entire Change of Programme. Augmented by FuM Pictures Programme including the Latest News of the War AT GEORGE TOWN KINEMA. A New Monster Programme. Charming116 words
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Article901 1914-12-17 10 Though officers and men of the Royal Navy and most of the seafaring community experience little difficulty in identifying the warships of various nations, the same cannot be said of landsmen, to whom the principal means of identification are the following features i. Funnels and funnel casings. ii.901 words
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Advertisement1044 1914-12-17 10 NV IZ’ Nervousness a M Anaemia, Indigestion, and Awful Nervous Terrors v if r» I j cured by Dr. Cassell’s Tablets. Japan Mai! Steamship Co. Id. Mrs of road, Peckham, London, S.E., says:— “I owe my life to Dr. Canoe Tb Tablets. I was so weak and nervous that Vk1,044 words
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Advertisement36 1914-12-17 10 no increase’; IN PRICES OF MICHELIN TYRES Uninterrupted supplies during the war. Obtainable from all Leading Agents. GOODRICH TYRES Sole Importers: Straits Settlements, Malay Peninsula Siam, I ADAMSON, GILFILLAN s Ce., IM., SINGAPORE, PENANG d MALACCA.36 words
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Article614 1914-12-17 11 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 stated614 words
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Article478 1914-12-17 11 ADVENTURES OF BRITISH PASSENGERS. A remarkable story was told, says the Manchester Guardian and Daily Telegraph” correspondent at South Shields, of the experiences of British passengers who had come from Australia. They were bound from Fremantle to Southampton, Mr. Graham was one and he states that they478 words
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Article354 1914-12-17 11 British Navy in Hiding! German Lie Bureau Excels Itself. After a ten days’ course of reading nothing but German newspapers, I am almost ready to swear that black is white, that the Biitish Empire is a Republic, and that the Kaiser is the greatest pacifist tne world has ever known,354 words
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Article500 1914-12-17 11 NERVE-SCATTERING ARTILLERY. The following graphic description of life in the trenches has been forwarded by the mother of the writer. It is from a British infantry officer, and is dated October 31: Thank you very much for all the parcels. Yesterday there arrived cigarettes, pillows, soap,500 words
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Article221 1914-12-17 11 Income and Personal Taxes to be Imposed. The Russian Minister of Finance has drafted a Bill for raising a war levy, and the measure is now being considered by the Council of Ministers. The levy will be made up as follows (1) By a general tax221 words
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Article98 1914-12-17 11 (Contributed.) The following news appears in the latest telegrams to Dutch Indies papers The Dutch Government has formed a committee to look after the feeding of inhabitants of villages along the frontier. The Belgian representative Van Chunvelaer has gone to Feish to calm the interned Belgian soldiers. Minister98 words
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