Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 December 1914
1914-12-29
1
12
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/pinangazette
Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
-
Title Section20 1914-12-29 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 301 VOL. LXXII. TUESDAY. 29th DECEMBER, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1091 1914-12-29 1 rtf you want'to* SH/p 'O BUY OR SELL 0 RUBBERS e OB TO J FORWARD GOODS to ANY PART or tub WORLD 1 K GO TO 4 ALLEN DENNYS Co., 0 I 7. VMIOX BTRKKT. 1 E "SI 418 LIPTON’S TEAS if K BEACH STREET. PENANG. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. VII vj1,091 words
-
Advertisement64 1914-12-29 1 laflooDoi □□□□□■aoann j FOB $3O I VTOU can hav. th. "Pinang g I I Ganett. posted every day q for a whole yea. to yotir addreM. i (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, S2T). a fl i Proportionate Quarterly and g I Half-yearly rates. 9 I Bnbecriptions are payable in c. I adrsDce and64 words
-
-
2522 1914-12-29 2 IMPROVED PROSPECTS UNDER THE NEW MANAGEMENT. The fourth annual general meeting o' the shareholders of the Victoria (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Limited, was held in the Council .Room of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 38, Easrcheap, E.C., Mr. Arthur Lampard (the chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman2,522 words
-
Article267 1914-12-29 2 PROTECTION FOR NEWSPAPERS. The 8.8. “Gazstte” publishes the text of a Bill to be introduced shortly to amend the law of libel. The main objects and reasons are given as under. The main object of this Bill is to extend protection to newspaper report, of the267 words
-
Article160 1914-12-29 2 Bookings in connection with the forthcoming visit of The Grotesques have opened at the Robinson Piano Co. The Grotesques are said to be one of the most artis ic and entertaining of vaudeville companies and have come east direct from the Savoy Theatre, London, where they made quite160 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1355 1914-12-29 2 Dafoe for WANTED QREAT DEMAND FOR MEN. Innaiva IUI adequate supply: Estates locally Casual Advertisements. S M t L t L H Xuie n o t r oired > a towQ trades and professions, in biam, Borneo FOR SALE TO LET, SITUATIONS VACANT, ETC. Box No. 364, c/o Pinang Gazette.1,355 words
-
Advertisement115 1914-12-29 2 LOSS OF FLESH is a common indication of an impoverished blood supply and should not be neglected. But, whatever the cause, extra nourishment is needed. SCOTT’S Emulsion is the remedy that enriches the blood, aids food assimilation, creates appetite and brings back the colour, energy and strength of glorious health.115 words
-
-
616 1914-12-29 3 TRENCHES NEAREST TO THE ENEMY ARE THE SAFEST. The following further despatch from the •< Eye-Witness with General Headquarters is published H November 23. Friday, the 20th, passed absolutely without any occurrence of special importance. By that time our line had been so much strengthened616 words
-
Article154 1914-12-29 3 Mr. Lloyd George’s Forecast. The following was a notable passage from Mr. Lloyd George’s War Budget speech Immediately after the war there must be a peri d of reconstruction, not merely here in Europe, when enormous demands will be made on the manufac uring resources of the154 words
-
Article70 1914-12-29 3 The following c mve sation was overheard by an Officer in the posing behind one our trenches Pt. “A”: Hallo, who’s that passing behind the trench Pt. “B That Why, that’s an officer Pt “A But we a u i S'-’t' n 0 oncers That’s a British70 words
-
Article269 1914-12-29 3 EIGHT GERMAN AIRMEN LURED TO DE\TH. Mr. T. E. Elias, the special correspondent of the Daily Chronicle in Belgium sends a graphic deicription of how four German aeroplanes and their eight occupants came to grief in the neighbourhood of Ypres. The wind droppei, and within a short269 words
-
Article335 1914-12-29 3 Per NY K steamer Kashima Maru. From London Dec. s—To Singapore Mr W Grieg, Mr and Mrs Kin-'ey, Mrs Huson, Mr and Mrs Lo Ke Lew, Mr D G Robertson, Mr D G Robertson, jun., Mr E B Evans, Miss L Brisley, Mr and Mrs F W I.yaH,335 words
-
Article217 1914-12-29 3 Nine men lost their lives by the explosion of a mine which had be°n cast on the Netherlands shore near Westkapelle while it was b°ing rendered innocuous. Among the victims were Captain W. C. Ockhuysen and the naval (second class) C. J J. Briunsma and N.217 words
-
Article, Illustration1698 1914-12-29 3 AN OUTSTANDING FIGURE OF THE WAR. THE EVOLUTION OF A MONARCH. In view of the recent cables annou' cing the Ttar’s presence at the front with his troops the following article by Mr. Stephen Graham written to the Times from Warsaw on Oct. 24 has a1,698 words
-
Article392 1914-12-29 3 A Gazette Extraordinary gives n tice to impo r ters ani exporters that certificates of origin an! declarat ons of ultimate destination will be required for all goods from the Straits af er Jan. 15, exported to or imported from any foreign port in Europe or392 words
-
Article453 1914-12-29 3 DIRECTORS’ REPORT. The following is the Directors’ report of the Kampar Tin Mining Company to be presented at the meeting on Dec. 30 Your Directors beg to hand you tha accoun‘3 of the company’s workin z for ths year ending 30th June, 1914, and to report thereon as453 words
-
381 1914-12-29 3 —“8 FP.’ The are some passages in a letter from Lieut. S. H. L. Woods, Army Veterinary Corps. (No. 2 Section, Veterinary Hospital, Expeditionary Force) that his friends in Singapore might like to see. He dates it from France, Nov. 10. At prr sent—“8 FP.’ - 381 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement37 1914-12-29 3 Ernest Shackleton, writing to the agent entrusted with the purchasing of the stores for the forthcoming Imperial TransAntarctic Expedition, uses these words 1“ The question of the concentrated beef supply is most important— it must be Bovril.”37 words
-
Advertisement50 1914-12-29 3 The soothing effect of Woods’ Greit. Peppermint Cure in cases of sore, relaxed, or smoker's throat is really astonishing!. If suffering in this direction, use a spoonful, in water, as a gargle the relief is bo hinstantaneous and p’rman’n I Sold by all Medicine Deilera at 80 cents a bottle.50 words
-
-
Article2044 1914-12-29 4 A GENERAL IMPROVEMENT. An Amsterdam writer gives the following interesting account of the pesent shipping position in the Netherlands When the tide runs out the buoys are shifted, the proverb says, and the truth of this has been plainly visible in Dutch shipping since the beginning of the2,044 words
-
STOP PRESS WAR NEWS.
-
Article79 1914-12-29 4 THOUSANDS OF PRISONERS. A Petrograd cimmuniqu? says German attacks in Central Poland were everywhere repuls d with heavy losses. The enemy are retreating precipitately in the Carpathians, where five thousand were captured on Dec. 26th. The Russians took fifteen thous ind prisoners during a week’s fighting to the79 words
-
Article188 1914-12-29 4 THRILLING BRITISH ATTACKS. Eye-witness says the fighting on D cemher 21st continued with determination. Our efforts were directed towards lessening a small gap in our centre. The Germans were gradually driven back but made a fresh effort in the afternoon. Our men in face of a188 words
-
Article28 1914-12-29 4 Reuter. [Copyright Telkgram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 28. Temporary Brigadiers Haking and F. C. Shaw have been promoted Major-Generals for distinguished conduct in the field.Reuter. - 28 words
-
-
Article72 1914-12-29 4 Tuesday, December 29. Penang Turf Club, Meeting, Entries close 5 p.m. Baud, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 10.29 a.m. and 10.33 p.m. Low Water 5.5 a.m. and 4.28 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Wednesday, December 30, Perak River Valley Rubber72 words
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement214 1914-12-29 4 WANTED MOTOR CYCLE and SIDE CAR. r Give full particulars and lowest cash price, to No. 400, c/o Pinang Gazette. Central Sales Room. Important High-class Household Furniture, Sale at 9, Punkar Road, On Monday, Mh January, 1915, AT 11.15 A.M. Terms :—Cash Before Delivery. CUNNINGHAM, CLARK Co., Licensed Auctioneers. HOTEL214 words
-
Advertisement296 1914-12-29 4 THE 11 BEST DISINFECTANTS. All Kinds and for All Purposes. AS SUPPLIED TO H.M. GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS. SANITAS-OKOL,” times the co-efficient of carbo’ic I acid. The ideal disinfectant for use in the Tropics. Highest efficiency and lowest cost. Powerful Larvacide. Unaffectei by organic matter, and miscible with both fresh and salt296 words
-
-
Page 4 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous125 1914-12-29 4 STUPENDOUS!! It’s a big word, but not a bit too big for the Rex production of “The Fallen Angel,” (Two Reels) The Sensational Feature of the year. A tale that will interest every home. Watch for it, at GEORGE TOWN KINEMA TO-NIGHT, together with His Mother’s Son,” A Drama that125 words
-
-
Article1680 1914-12-29 5 SUPPLY AND DEMAND. CHINESE REPATRIAI lON. Since war broke out, says the Malay Mail,” some 14,000 Chinese have been sent away from the F.M.S., and the fact that repatriation has been going on in the Straits as well, and also in a limited degre with regard to Indian1,680 words
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement376 1914-12-29 5 MOST S CHANDON CHAMPAGNE. 1906 Dry Imperial. SOLE AGENTS: SELLAR, MURRAY Co., PENANG. Top Prices for Your Rubber Any extra labour or expense incurred in curing Rubber correctly is amply compensated by the better price that is secured. Jackson’s Patent Rubber Curing and Drying Apparatus is steadily proving itself to376 words
-
-
Article1545 1914-12-29 6 Any one who doubts the side which Italy will eventually take in the great war should devote themselves to a course of Mazzini the a’dent patriot and advocate of smuggling nationalities, whose fervent writings are to-day an inspiration, not only to his countrymen but to all enemies1,545 words
-
Article753 1914-12-29 6 APPLICATION TO APPOINT A RECEIVER. In the Supreme Court, Penang, this morning, before Mr. Justice Ebden, the Hon A. R. Adams, on behalf of the AttorneyGeneral, moved for the appo’ntment of Mr. John Mitchell, of Messrs. Barker and Company, as receiver for the Seh Yeoh Kougsi. Mr.753 words
-
Article905 1914-12-29 6 Christmas Day, 1914, has provided the historian with a fascinating subjectthe first recorded ombat simultaneously j Q t )Q air and on the sea. The imagination of several writers of fiction has been fired by such a them*, and each has pictured the possibilities as he has905 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement121 1914-12-29 6 I A The “top notch” is reached Ik in this rare old Stimulant, JA reminiscent of the good A I/V old days its title re- A Wa calls. Try a“Nip” eWT j t ih the Distillers Company Ltd Edinburgh. J A?e"X—TONG JOO Co., PENANG. f I >iivi wmg pofl NEW121 words
-
Advertisement24 1914-12-29 6 E. O. HOTEL. NEW YEAR EVE, Thursday, 31st December, 1914. SPECIAL DINNER. DANCING. E. O. Orchestra—Town Band. Patriotic Souvenirs will be presented during Dinner.24 words
-
-
Article168 1914-12-29 7 [Rkutbr’s Special and Ordinary Services.] TRENCHES LOST NEAR YPRES. CLEVER WORK BY THE BELGIANS, RUSSIANS CAPTURE TWO BATTALIONS. In Belgium, further progress has been made by the Allies in the Nieuport region, where two thousand prisoners have been taken by the Belgians at small cost to themselves[Rkutbr’s Special and Ordinary Services.] - 168 words
-
France and Belgium.
-
Article149 1914-12-29 7 PROGRESS IN FRANCE. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 28. A Paris communique says: '‘We continued to advance west of Lombartzyde and reached the foot of the dunes on which the enemy had established a line of resistance. We lost a section of trenches sou149 words
-
Article108 1914-12-29 7 2.0C0 GERMANS CAPTURED. As a result of five days continuous work of sapping and trenc' ing, the Belgians captured two thousand Germans near Lombartzyde, by an attack from the flank, on trenches, which the Germans had left exposed after they were driven from their ahanced positions, near108 words
-
-
Russian Campaign.
-
Article99 1914-12-29 7 TWO GERMAN BATTALIONS SURRENDER. London.. December 29. The character of the fighting io Poland is illustrated by an attack on Bolimov, near the river Rawka. As the Germans advanced the Russians succeeded in lighting a farm and wood in their rear. The Germans, silhouetted in t99 words
-
-
Naval Operations.
-
Article238 1914-12-29 7 THREE SEAPLANES ABANDONED. [Copyright Telegram (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 28. An Admiralty announcement says that in the British raid on Cuxhaven the seaplanes were piloted by Flight Commanders Oliver, Hewlett, Ro a s, and Kilner and Flight Lieutenants Mi'ey, Edwards, and Blackburn. The attack was238 words
-
-
Article66 1914-12-29 7 GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT. [From Our Own Correspondin'.] Singapore, Dec 29. The Government has notified the Chamber of Commerce that applications for permission to slip lubber direct to France should ba made to the Government, and will probably he granted, and that applications regarding si ipment to66 words
-
Article111 1914-12-29 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Dec. 29. At the annual meeting of Alor Gajah Rubber Co., Mr. Sime, who presided, stated that 332 acres were in taf p ng, and 50 more would be by June next. The crop was less than the estimate, due to111 words
-
Article90 1914-12-29 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Dec 29. Mr. Watkins presided at the meeting of Fajam Rubber Co Ltd. He stated that f.o.b. costs had been 101, against 15|d last year. A new block of 156 acres of good rubber had been acquired cheaply and would probably be90 words
-
Article37 1914-12-29 7 QUESTION BEING CONSIDERED. Singapore, December 29. The French Consu’ar cable says that the Temps states that diplomatic conversations with a view to the Japanese Army’s intervention in the struggle in Europe are proceeding.37 words
-
Article347 1914-12-29 7 Interest in the coming meeting se=mB to be growing at last as a fairly good number of members turned up this morning to watch the training, which was a tit more lively than usual. The first hotse, to appear as the clock struck six were Glorify, Nc rsegirl,347 words
-
92 1914-12-29 7 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following fuither contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chaitered Bank, Penang. Balance Dec. 24 ...$53,132.81 Khaw Joo Tok 50.00 Chella Mutu ICO.OO Hajee Abdul Wahab Bin Osman 250.00 K. E. A. M. Marican and Co.,92 words
-
Article54 1914-12-29 7 Balance D.c. 23 $158.08 A friend 5.00 Collection at tl e King Edward VII School Taiping Entertainment by Mr. R. F. Stainer 31.00 W. Brown, Pilot 10. CO E.D.M, Pilot 5.00 Ben de C uz 3.00 Pilot Gunny 200.00 Balance on Deo. 28 412.08 Amount previously acknowleged54 words
-
Article173 1914-12-29 7 The following ties have been fixe! for to-day Single Hand’cap—Houston v Cunningham (2) Dunn v A S Hall (1). The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Single Handicap—W S Dana v A C Hall (1). Double Handicap—R H Reid and Chalmers 4) v BE Mi chell173 words
-
CORRESPONDENCE.
-
Article192 1914-12-29 7 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette-"] Sib, —Seeing the enclosed in a home paper and thinking it go)d enough for further publication I am f< rwarding it on to you. 1 should like to know what antics these men would go through on the order to Pre-ent192 words
-
-
Article342 1914-12-29 7 CHINESE DEATH ENQUIRY. In the Second Police Cour*, Penang, yesterday afternoon, before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, an enquiry was held in connection with the death of a Cninere named Low Chi as the result of a cut received on August 30 1 st in Seek Chuan Lane.342 words
-
Article196 1914-12-29 7 The following news has appeared in Netherlands Indies ptjers It has been proposed to have a lubber maiket at Brtavia, in the same wav as in Pens ng and Singapore. Several of the principal mbber planters, merchants and exporters agree to the proposal. The Germans have shot a196 words
-
Article84 1914-12-29 7 IN ALL SAINTS CHURCH. Our Taiping correspondent writes During the reading of the first lesson at All Sain's Chnrch on Sunday evening some of the Christmas decorat ons on the altar caught fi e from a caudle. The flames were extinguished by a member of the congregation,84 words
-
Article592 1914-12-29 7 AGGREGATE PRIZES FQR 1914. THE DELIBERATE AGGREGATE. The Donegal Badge for the best deliberate aggregate score, counting 4 best Short Range and 4 best Long Range scores during the yt ar. Sergt. Motion (winner) 820 Batt Q M.S. Murray 818 Lt. Neubronner 776 Sfrgt Hogan 763592 words
-
Article252 1914-12-29 7 Last evening an install-tion c?renaoney and supper took pl<ce at the Masonic Hall, Penang, in connection with the installation of Wor. Bro. B. E. Mitchell as Worship’ul Master if Lodge Piince of Wales. '1 here was a good 'attendance of members from the local ledges as well a» those252 words
-
Article66 1914-12-29 7 DECISION. A teleg’am has been received from Batavia, with regird to the cargo in the interned German eteamers in the Netherlands Indies ports, intimating that judgment in the case brought by the Nestle and Anglo Swiss Condensed Milk Coy has been given by the Dutch courts in66 words
-
Article105 1914-12-29 7 His Majesty the King having appointed Sunday, the 3rd of Jauu>ry, as adiy of Intercession throughout the Empire on behalf of the came entrmted t > the King, our Empire, and our Allies, and on behalf of the men who are fighting for it. on sea and land,105 words
-
Article53 1914-12-29 7 On Christin-’s Eve a Tamil service was held at Alor Star in the new church, the sermon being preached by Mr. Stephen. On Christmas d iy the English service was taken by Mr Cavendish and Doctor Hoops. On Sunday morning and evening tl.e services were tak*»n by53 words
-
Article28 1914-12-29 7 To-day's quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $70.50 p.r picu’, no sellers. Tin in London was qiotedat £l4B- spot, and £145 15s. three months.28 words
-
Page 7 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous104 1914-12-29 7 Town Hall, Penang. SPECIAL ATTRACTION! Mr. Maurice E. Bandmann PRESENTS Messrs. Phillip Braham Campbell’s Co. The Grotesques INCLUDING Mr. FRED WINN From the Palace Theatre. The original Company from the Savoy and Palace Tneatres, London. FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY I Monday, January 11th and Tuesday, January 12th. COMPLETE CHANGE OF104 words
-
-
Article746 1914-12-29 8 January Meeting, 1915. (UNDER S. RULES OF RACING.) RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Thursday, 7th January, 1915. SECOND DAY... Saturday, 9th January, 1915 u FIRST DAY. Thursday, 7th January, 1915 1 THE OPENING STAKES. Value $5OO. A Handicap for all Horses to be entered at a stated value746 words
-
Article1669 1914-12-29 8 The Rotterdam-Lloyd have ordered a new liner of the type of their steamer Djember. She will be of about 7,500 tons burthen and will be constructed by the Koninklijke Maatschappij de Schelde. From Lloyd’s returns of vessels totally lost we learn that in the period from April 11,669 words
-
Article252 1914-12-29 8 Some Scare Statements Contradictory Assertions. Washington, December 6 —BrigadierGeneral Weaver g ving evidence yesterday before the Parliamentary Military Committee, stated that 10,000 more men were needed to make America’s coast defences efficient. The guns were obsolete, as they were built in 1890, and they were incapable of resisting252 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement36 1914-12-29 8 I Telegraphic Address: -KURNYMEDE,- PENARS. Cade A. B C. Sth Edltioa. Telephone No. 543 4 635. a V X PENANG. r 11 n MiiiIiMHi'dBBIMMIMMWWMBMBMJiaeUJUUU-XiUmaUMI. c fe-i AL tHRST classhotels]| THE'WORLD, ::^s Ag nts: HOTTENBACH BROS. Co.36 words
-
Advertisement465 1914-12-29 8 I Pure Yorkshire wool I suits—light and cool. 1 VVe’ll tailor you in latest European style in the /»H l) smartest, lightest and coolest suit you’ve had. /ui 11// Avoid sloppy, ill-fitting garments. They’re no f'jf cooler and make you look slovenly. Pure wool I sui.s absorb moisture and keep465 words
-
-
MAIL WAR ITEMS.
-
Article315 1914-12-29 9 ITALY’S PREVENTIVE EFFORTS. London, Dec 6.—Deep'y interesting revelations of Austrian and German negotiations with Italy in respect; to the premeditated European war hive been male by the publication of despatches received by and sent to the late Marquis de Sah Giuliano, Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. Reuter’s315 words
-
Article167 1914-12-29 9 Esst Prussia is feeling once more the horror of invasion, and all the roads and towns on the way to Bsrlin are crowded again with fugitive peasantry. The correspondent of the Berlin “Tageblatt” at Insterburg gives a vivid picture of this vast exodu j Unendingly, unendingly,” he167 words
-
Article163 1914-12-29 9 Official circles in Washington, says a “Daily Chronicle” despatch, are greatly interested in the statement made in the House of Commons regarding the failure of the Republics of Colombia and Ecuador t > observe strict neutrality, and there is general satisfaction that Great Britain and France163 words
-
110 1914-12-29 9 United States Support AngloFrench Protest: A cablegram to the Daily Express from New York says: American public opinion supports the Anglo-French protest against South America’s violation of neutrality obligations by assisting German cruisers. A Washington despatch to the “Ntw York Herald says that the United States Administration does not consider110 words
-
Article278 1914-12-29 9 The Nieuws van den Dag publishes a telegram from Berlin (W. 8. The Vos-ische Zsitung” publishes an open letter appearing in the Santiago paper Gi>z?ta Militar,” in which the officers of the Chile Army adlie's themselves to the German Fnvoy (gezant) in Chile as follows: “In these278 words
-
Article189 1914-12-29 9 Shareholders in the Dunlop Rubber Company have the gratification of seeing an ample fulfilment of the directors’ fore cast of a year ago. It may be recalled that the output fur 1912-13 again showed considerable expansion over all previous records, and the directors forecasted the prospects for189 words
-
79 1914-12-29 9 Due da Montpensier leaves New York for England to accept a commission in the British navy. The duke, who gave his yacht Mekong to the British Government and presented France with two airships and all his automobilies, has just returned from the woods79 words
-
Article63 1914-12-29 9 A despa’ch from Amsterdam says the Kaiser made a speech to the Wurtemberg Brigade praising them for their bravery. He also sent a telegram to the King of Wurtemfcergpraising the Swabian regiments The correspondent adds that the German troops hope the Kaiser will return to Berlin,63 words
-
Article64 1914-12-29 9 The P and O steamer 1 India, which reached Plymouth Nov. 20th had on board eight of the officers and the crew of the steamship Benmohr, wh'ch was sunk by the Emden on October 16 The Benmohr, which was on a voyage to Penang from London,64 words
-
-
Article74 1914-12-29 9 Page 2, —Victoria (Malaya) Rubber Estates. Page 3.—German Artillery Uses Si'ent Gun An Air Battle The Great White Tsar; Kampar Tin. Page 4.—Dutch Shipping Diary of the War. Page S.—F.M.S. Labour. Page 6.—A Modern Prophet; Here and There Seh Yeoh Kongsi. Page 7.—Telegrams; Peoang Volunteer R fie74 words
-
Article46 1914-12-29 9 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Celebes, Dut., 380\ Kempff, De?. 28, Genoa, gen., K. P.M. Co. Pengreep, Brit., 3006, Mitchell, Dec. 28, Saigon, rice,—Order. Pyrrhus, Brit., 4818, Rodway, Dec. 28, B’head, gen., W. Mansfield Co. Hok Canton, Brit., 287, Gully, Dec. 29, T. Anson, gen., E. S. Co.46 words
-
Article50 1914-12-29 9 To-day. Leong Ho for Alor Star (Kedah). Menggala for Deli and Langsa. Calypso for Tongkah. Jin Ho for Asahan. Hebe for Teluk Anson. Pangkor for Bindings and Sitiawan. Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hong Bee for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. Ismaila for Singapore, Freemantle, Melbourne and Sydney.50 words
-
Article40 1914-12-29 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Ngi Thye 6 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Tong Chuan 7 a.m. Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson Hok Canton 3 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan Orissa 3 p.no.40 words
-
Article123 1914-12-29 9 Pesang, December 29, 1914. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 3 8 3 Credit ...2/4 3/4 3 Documentary ...2/5 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay Demand Bank 174| Moulmein Demand Bank 173 3 days’sight Private 176123 words
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement356 1914-12-29 9 Motor Cars, A FULL RANGE TO CHOOSE FROM Stinker squire s-asrtsss: 15 H.P. with French grey cann body. VI/ 3 jf i* finished British Car <) WH 1 at moderate price. 12 H.P. with Lincoln green body. The best American Car made and the best value Vfl iUllll or moue356 words
-
Advertisement478 1914-12-29 9 GOVERNMENT OF KEDAH. Auction Sale of «Village lots at Semiling Railway Strtion. rpORTY FIVE VILLAGE lots near I the Railway Station at Semiling will be put up by ths Laud Office for Auction Sale at Semiling Railway Station on Saturday, the 9th January, 1915, at an upset price of $25/-478 words
-
-
AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
-
Article162 1914-12-29 10 London, Dec. 4.—Reuter’s correspondent at Petrograd states The Czar is touring among the military hospitals in Central and Southern Russia. In many cases the treatment of the wounded in the battlefield by the Germans and Austrians hrs, on prima facie evidence, been so atrocious, that a162 words
-
Article117 1914-12-29 10 London, Dec. 6.—A special correspondent of the Daily Chronicle," who has paid a visit to the region of the French frontier fortress of Verdun, disposes of the German claim that that fortress is besieged, and that seme of its forts have been taken. The Germans are not117 words
-
Article111 1914-12-29 10 Paris, December 3. A French patrol has discovered a peculiar catastrophe to German soldiers in the inundated country on the Yser. A detachment of 75 Prussian infantry being severe’y harassed by French artillery, had taken refuge from shell fire in a wine cellar. They spent111 words
-
Article105 1914-12-29 10 London, Dec 6.—C irporal Minns, cf the First Queen’s Regiment, who was wounded at Ypres, reports that a section of the regiment was instructed to capture a house, but was handicapped by a woman standing at the door, before the German bayonets. A child was held at105 words
-
Article82 1914-12-29 10 Paris, Dec. 6—Special correspondents at Nancy, on the Lorra ne frontier, south of Metz, lay emphasis on apparent signs of preparation for a German retreat from Lorraine. The Germans are constructing, between Sarreburg, north-west of Strassburg and Blamont, on the frontier, further south, a huge82 words
-
Article86 1914-12-29 10 Copenhagen, December 4.—A naes-age from Berlin reports that the Imperial Chancellor, Dr von Bethman-Hollwe?, recently paid a visit to the German front iu Belgium, and narrowly escaped death while there. He was at the Ge' man head-quai ters, which a British aviator had succeeded in locating,86 words
-
Article48 1914-12-29 10 London, December 4.—Nine Australian cireoes of zinc concentrates, the bulk of which was originally destined for Germany, and which aggregates 27,000 tons, have been detained at Swansea A prop >8 »1 is on foot to es’ablish works at Swansea to deal with the material.48 words
-
Article39 1914-12-29 10 Amsteidano. Dec. 4. During a skirmish at Bixschoote 10,060 Gtrmans a’tacked a French force, but only 3,000 of them teachr d tie French trenches, and a ecu terattack by tie French practically viped these men out.39 words
-
Article81 1914-12-29 10 London, December 6.—The King has returned to Lond< n. The Central News Agency’s Paris correspondent states that at a certain point in the tour the staff suggested that it wa< not for hia Majesty to visit the trenches, as the latter had recently been the object of81 words
-
Article96 1914-12-29 10 Paris, December 6.—General Joftre, in a conversation with an officer, said the Allies' coming victory was a mathematical certainity. His first task h»d been to forge a weapon of reliable generals to take the place of thote who we’e found wanting and the French mi itary machine96 words
-
Article73 1914-12-29 10 London, Dec. 6.—A committee consisting of three members of the Committee of Imperial Defence, with Lord Esher as chairman, has been appointed to co-operate with the heads of various Treasury departments in sanctioning the expenditure for all army and navy contracts arising from the war. This is the73 words
-
Article73 1914-12-29 10 London. Dec. 6.—The Briish and French authorities have decided that they will not forward to soldiers of their armies picture post-cards ridicu'ing the Kaiser and the Crown Prince. The reason for this prohibition is that if such caricatures are found upon prisoners or wounded which fall into the73 words
-
Article32 1914-12-29 10 London, Dec. 6.—Notwithstanding the Turkish jehad, everything remains quiet and orderly in Egypt, but it is continually reported that the Turks are massing troops iu Syria for au invasion.32 words
-
Article170 1914-12-29 10 Paris, Dec. 4. Dom Jaime De Bourbon Duke of Madrid, who appealed to the Carlists of Spa n to sympathi-e with the Triple Entente, lias been arrested at his castle in Austria, on the ground that Ifb is a Colonel in the Russian Army. Dom J»ime protested170 words
-
Article115 1914-12-29 10 London, Dec. 6.—The Daily Telegraph corespondent at Cairo has forwarded a statement made by an Englishman, who escape! from Constantinople after Turkey joined in the war, in respect to the state of affairs in the Su’tan’s capital. The German war news publis' el reported that the115 words
-
Article126 1914-12-29 10 Rome, Dec. 3 \dvices from t>nna state that the war 1< an subscription is st 11 unsatisfactory, notwith tanding a forced levy upon all banks, and even upon small rural depositors for contributions. Thcivil servants have b c en notified that the Government, conec'ly interpreting their enthus'astic126 words
-
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement549 1914-12-29 10 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1.200,C0! Reserve Fund £1,800,004 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,00( Hxad Officx: 33, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, 8.0 Agxncies and Branch»». Amritsar Hongkong Puket Bangkok Iloilo Rangoon Batavia Ipoh Saigon Bombay Karachi Ser emb ar Calcutta Klang Shanghai Canton549 words
-
Advertisement67 1914-12-29 10 There is no longer need to purchase German tonics. Ceregen ”is an all-British preparation—the product of British science and British labour. In every respect it is the equal of any foreign made article a- d is about half the price. As a tonic-food for brain and body “Cerecen” is second67 words
-
Advertisement576 1914-12-29 10 0 I Mackay s Liqueur g WHISKY g 0 .u House of Lords and u B As supplied to the] ouse o f Commons. 0 a R c I Fit I’ pi d OBTAINABLE SOLE AGENTS: n o I ilFwlwi Adamson, Gilfillan from all the r Co Lt<l q LEADING576 words
-
-
Article1223 1914-12-29 11 V V looav a* 10 lAOL L/l V a U<l3 MU AKJA their desire to possess it.—C. J. A. in the Manchester Guardian.” The intensity of the German desire to possess the sand dunes of the Calais-to-Ostend coastline is a problem which has puzzled theV | «■ V looav a*10 “ * * lAOL L/l V a U<l3 MU AKJA their desire to possess it.—C. J. A. in the “ Manchester Guardian.” - 1,223 words
-
Article405 1914-12-29 11 NOVEMBER REPORT. Messrs. James F. Hutton Co., Ltd, writing on November 19th, report Liverpool Cotton. To-day. Last Week. Mid-American—Spot 4.42 4.56 Mid-American, 4.12 4.25| May, June. F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 7.05 7.15 Spot—Cents 7.50 London. To-day. Last week Bar Silver 22 7/8 22 5/8 Bank of Eng. rate 5%405 words
-
Article243 1914-12-29 11 HIS VISIT TO A HOSPITAL SHIP. The following account of a visit by Lord Roberts to a hospital ship on his last journey has been received (says the Times by the wife of the principal medical officer on board. Lo-d Roberts came yesterday to inspect the243 words
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement786 1914-12-29 11 N V insurance. 3 THE CORPORATION OF THE Japan Mail Steamship Co,Ld. BWCI /COMMENCED business in a.d. 1717 and z was Incor P orated by Royal Charter in yr Vk A D 1710 and is therefore one of the oldest Companies in existence. It has granted the X benefits of786 words
-
Advertisement358 1914-12-29 11 Weakness Debility IRON ’JELLOIDS/ the reliable tonic, strengthen your blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron ‘Jelloids,’ the blood is enriched, appetite restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debilily i sappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other diseases. Iron358 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1682 1914-12-29 12 INTENDED SAIUNGS. S JfIP OcEAN British India LIMITED. STEAM SHI f ND CO lM STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. For Port Swettenham and Singapore. Tzif A A from Liverpool outwards for the Streits 'lntended to Bail. Steamer. 9 ICi U K Afl SOH. China, and Japan every week, and from Jap»1,682 words
-