Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 February 1915
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Title Section19 1915-02-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 25 VOL. LXXIII. MONDAY. Ist FEBRUARY, 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.19 words
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Advertisement991 1915-02-01 1 j iF YOU "WAN r TO SHIP; 1 V BUY OR SELL I m <J B B E RD f OB.TO R forward GOODS y f TO ANY PAST Of Tfc» WORLD ivioro Q t ALLEN DENNYS Co., fi t. WHO» ITBKTT. H •■THE PINANG GAZETTE.” OFFICE AND PRESS: |HMM|991 words
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Article666 1915-02-01 2 TERRIBLE HAVOC BY OUR ARTILLERY. Striking tributes to th© wonderful efficiency of the artillery of the Allies are contained in a seriei of extracts from the diarie? of German soldiers which have been forwarded by “An Eye wituesi” from the General Headquaitcrs in France. These666 words
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139 1915-02-01 2 Tsinan'u. January 4. —The society for maintenance of peace in Eastern Asia, which has been established by a certain number of Chinese gentry in Shantung, is still continuing its activities, but its influence is becoming weaker. The views of Chinese official circles about the society139 words
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Article41 1915-02-01 2 Tokio, January 4.—ln accordance with the report made by the Bank of Japan the capital involved in the banks and companies projected during 1914 was about Yen 250,000,000, a decrease of about Yen 140,000,000, from 1913.41 words
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Article575 1915-02-01 2 A British officer describing the fighting at the front writes: The shelling commenced at 7 30 on the morning of the 15th (Sundai) and went on without ceasing (except for a half-hour’s break between 12 30 and 1 p.m.) till 4.30 in the afternoon. They fed575 words
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Article363 1915-02-01 2 Munroe Doctrine Ridiculed. Washington, Dec 21.—Mr. Poultney Bigelow, the well-known American author and traveller who was educated partly in Germany, where he was a school-chum of the Emperor, and has always had a warm admiration for him, writes to the New York Times warning Americans to363 words
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Advertisement1094 1915-02-01 2 O&tCS for* W-ANTCE/D I PERSONS with outstanding claims A N ASSISTANT, knowledge of Tamil arising car. of The Defence Scheme j/^dVCrflSCmerits» previous experience essential. are requested to Bjnd8 j nd toem in with full Apply No. 463, c/o Pinang Gazette, particulars to the Resident Councillor as FOR SALE/-TO LET. SITUATIONS1,094 words
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Advertisement595 1915-02-01 2 BANKS, GHARIERED DANK OF INDIi J AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA Incorporated by R oy& i Charter Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund J 7.} Reserve Liability of Proprietors’’' Hxad Ofh Cr 38, BISHOPSGATK, LONDON E n Agknoiks and Bbanchei Amritsar Hongkong Pen Bangkoa Iloilo Pul™ 8 Batavia Ipoh p- r n Bombay Karachi595 words
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Article1367 1915-02-01 3 EXPERTS ON HYSTERIA IN GIRI S. A defence in pait depending on medical opinions concerning hysteria in girls was forward in what is known as the Thoens atrocities hoax,” at Dumfries. Kate Hume, a clerk, aged 17, was brought up for trial in the High Court of1,367 words
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Article385 1915-02-01 3 Hopes and Prospects of 191 j. We take the following extracts from the New Year comments in the editorial columns of the papers of January 1 For England. We are net merely cut of good will sending cur armies to help a fiiend in385 words
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Article1502 1915-02-01 3 A TERRITORIAL’S EXPERIENCES. Jack Turner worked in the engine-shed at a boot and shoe factory. He was married, had two children already, anl lived in a decent street of red brick houses. He made thirty shillings, and gave a pi und to his wife. The rest1,502 words
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Article23 1915-02-01 3 Fenang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. Ceylon :—Nuwara Eliya.23 words
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Article804 1915-02-01 3 AN ILLUMINATING INTERVIEW. Mr. B. P. Kadomtz ff Russian Consul, speaking to a representative of the Ceylon Observer gave some interesting information wi h regard to the operations by the Russian troops. He said that the AustroGerman Army for the third time are trying to defeat the804 words
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Advertisement68 1915-02-01 3 9 SWEEPING o V|V B ||j|V REDUCTIONS p CLEAR-OUT SALE WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co, Ltd, PENANG. g®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® L,™ I Mond ay> FebI f AT 9 A.M. six days, g I®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® CIR Ernest Shackleton, writing to the agent entrusted with the purchasing of the stores for the forthcoming Imperial Trans-, Antarctic Expedition,68 words
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Article1158 1915-02-01 4 THE ACCUSED CONVICTED. Before Mr. G. A. Hall, in the District Court, L F. Alexander, an American negro, was charged, on remand with cheating in respect of suns of $3, $5, and $lO. Court Inspector Nicol prosecuted. Accused defended himself with considerable ability. Chief Detective Inspector Kirke1,158 words
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Article129 1915-02-01 4 Office No. 3, Railway buildings, was the scene of a happy meeting to-day. It was the opening of a new office in Penang of Messrs. William Gossage and Sons, Ltd., the well known soap manufacturers. There was a large gathering of the principal European and Chinese communities.129 words
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Article69 1915-02-01 4 The following ties have been fixed for Tuesday Singles Handicap A—J R Brown v H A Neubronner (5); A V Perrin v C C Rogers (6). Singles Handicap D—H Muir v B E Mitchell (1); A Mourin vG H Gartside (3), Veterans.—A R Adams v M Duncan69 words
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Article38 1915-02-01 4 Arrivals. By Klang (Februaay 1) from Singapore, Mrs Shephard and two children, Mrs C C Ehprawm, Messrs Yap Cbor Ee, H T Earle and Cowdrey from Malacca, Mr C Forbes Brown from Port Swettenham, Miss de Mornay.38 words
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Article48 1915-02-01 4 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 this evening 1. Overture Raymond ...Thomas 2. Two Step The Filipino People ...Yupangco 3. Waltz Wedding oj the Winds ...Hall 4. Cuban’s Dance ...Espinosa 5. The Motor March Roeey48 words
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Article63 1915-02-01 4 Calcutta, January 18.—The Englishman hears that one of the narrowest escapes at the front was thab of Major Rudolph Jelf, who will be remembered as a member of Lord Minto’s Staff. He was hit in the jaw by a bullet, which passed out through his63 words
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Article56 1915-02-01 4 Calcutta, January 18.—A Statesman’s cablegram says :—1 he participation of Italy and Rumania in the war has become a momentous question which has found a reflection at Lloyds. To-day 80 guineas per cent, was paid to insure against Rumania’s entry into the war within six months, and56 words
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Article1425 1915-02-01 4 HALF YEAR’S OPERATIONS, The Directors’ report to the shareholders of the Tongkah Compound, N.L. for the half-year ended 39th September 1914, states:— At an extraordinary meeting of shareholders held on 12th May, *1914, it was unanimously decide! to increase the capital of the Company. The method adopted was1,425 words
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Article255 1915-02-01 4 Penang, February 1, 1915. S. P. Tapioca $4.45 buyers. M. P. Tapioca $5.00 sales Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper s32| buyers. Trang Pepper $19.00 no stock. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $65 sellers. Cloves $4l255 words
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Advertisement571 1915-02-01 4 FOR SALE. BANCNON VALLEY NO liability. DELI PONY, Ribber tyred Victoria, IJirivrtKci a»./ Basket trap and Harness complete. 1 MI AM. Apply Box. 29, c/ _> Pinang Gazette. is hereby given that a n (the I’t) of ONE SHILLING C, Share (making Share, 6/S p. M J* WANTED bee de571 words
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Article1054 1915-02-01 5 dispatch from captain GLOSSOP. Admiralty, Jan. I,—The following dishas been received from Captain John T Glossop, reporting the capture of the German cruiser Emden by H.M.A.S. Sydney. jl m.A.S. Sydney at Colombo. Nov. 15, 1914. <ir i have the honour to re- ,< that whilst on escort1,054 words
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237 1915-02-01 5 An issue of the Boston Evening Transcript just to hand contains an interesting editorial comment on the moral effect in war. Plainly (it says) Germany has a high service spirit,” but sudden dashes by a few swift cruisers on undefended or weakly d fended coast237 words
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Article1067 1915-02-01 5 FAREWELL TO THE STAFF. One of the most gracious of the many kind acts performed daring Sir Thomas Sutherland’s long life, says Fairplay of Dec. 24, was the way in which he took leave of the staff of the City and dock offices on Friday last. His1,067 words
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Article253 1915-02-01 5 The Home Office says an exchange has wisely remitted the more grievous of the enemy alien restrictions in the case of Poles whom the accident of birthplace has made technically German or Austrian subjects, and thus ended the anomaly of ranking some of our warmest well253 words
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Advertisement205 1915-02-01 5 B (All LKMAI D~l Sterilized Natural Milk 5 SU Y SIVAND NEVER VARIES. *C w IWOm ji < c Urn 7 TWi/TT Pure Fresh Cows’ Milk. “MILKMAID" iff <piri s ana iy S i3 i g given by T. H. Pearman Sterilized Milk. ’Si and C. C. Moore, Members of205 words
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Article1195 1915-02-01 6 Those who were disposed to ridicule the idea of a Germano-Turkish invasion of Egypt from Syria must now realise that the undertaking is taking form and substance. Whether it will succeed is quite another matter. But as the Cairo cables of Saturday informed us, the1,195 words
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Article1228 1915-02-01 6 The defeat and rent of an Austrian Army of 300,000 men by the Serbians, it is now quite clear, was one of the most wonderful achievements in the annals of modern warfare, for, short of guns and ammunition, the Serbians were steadily falling back in the face1,228 words
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Article122 1915-02-01 6 The fortnight’y Handicap Shoot took place yesterday morning and resulted as under. The events contested were Rapid and Wantage at 200 yards and Rapid at 500 yards:— made. Col-Sgt G B Southam with H’cap *46 97.32 Pte A P Candler -72 96 76 L/Corpl R M122 words
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Article31 1915-02-01 6 As His Majesty’s Government has requisitioned another of the P. i. O. Company’s mail steamers, the ss. Nubia has had to be withdrawn from the intermediate voyage in March.31 words
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Article35 1915-02-01 6 The R.M.S. Malta is expected to arrive here from Colombo at 8 a.m. on Friday, the 5 h instant, and to sail for Singapoie de China at 10 a m. the same day,35 words
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Article311 1915-02-01 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $79.60 p-r pica', buyers, nc sellers, an increase of $1.85. At the Philippino Society Club at ArguLane, Penang, yesterday, a farewell breakfast was given in honour of the departure of Mr. G. Limuco, President of the Society There was311 words
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Advertisement92 1915-02-01 6 ALLSOPPS BRITISH PILSENER I IS BRITISH THROUGHOUT I BREWED AND BOTTLED AT S BURTON on TRENT. o P THE BEST BEER EVER P EXPORTED. s D Strongly Recommended by n all Connoisseurs of every Continent. T STOCKED IN TWO SIZES: I QUARTS and PINTS. S H SOLE AGENTS: P Caldbeck,92 words
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Advertisement105 1915-02-01 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. NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE “PINANG GAZETTE.” The subscription accounts of the Pinang Gazette,” for the ensuing105 words
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Article233 1915-02-01 7 GERMANS DEFEATED BY BRITISH. BRITISH STEAMERS SUNK BY SUBMARINES. OUTPOSTS IN CONTACT IN SUEZ CANAL REGION. «jhe Germans have made a number of desperate offensives, particularly at Nieuport, in Belgium, and at La Bassee, Craonne, and in the Argonne, in France, but in every case the result has233 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article195 1915-02-01 7 [Reuter’s Special and Ordinary Services J GOEB AGAINST GERMANS. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, January 28. A Paris communique says: The Germans announced that the Kaiser’s birthday would be made the occasion of a great eßort, but it was not turned to their advantage. Rather was[Reuter’s Special and Ordinary Services J - 195 words
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Article165 1915-02-01 7 London, January 28. A Paris communique says There was Bn artillery duel at Rheims, our heavy guns mastering the enemy’s. We again completely defeated three attacks to the south-east of Saint Mihiel. The enemy weie also repulsed at Parroy and Boures. We progressed appreciably to the north165 words
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Article131 1915-02-01 7 THREE GERMAN BATTALIONS REPULSED. Paris, January 30. A coa munique says Before Cuinchy, near La Bassee the British Army repulsed an attack by three German battalions. The enemy sustained heavy losses. Heavy German Losses. London, January 30. The Press Bureau announces that the Germans in some force131 words
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Article97 1915-02-01 7 London, January 29. A Paris communique says: There have been only local actions, all of which were favourable to us. Our infantry at Nieuport gained a footing on the great dune. Our guns wrecked a German aircraft. At other parts of the front there have been artillery97 words
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Article183 1915-02-01 7 Paris, January 31. A French communique says; It is comfirmed that the enemy left a large number of dead on the battlefield at the foot of the great dune, north of Lombaertsyde, and also in front of the British lines near La Bassee. Serious Losses183 words
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Article69 1915-02-01 7 Paris, January 30. Several aeroplanes bombarded Dunkirk on the night of January 28th, killing and wounding some persons. The damage to property was insignificant. French Aviators Busy. Two French aeroplanes early this morning dropped numerous bombs on the enemy’s camps in the regions of Laon, La Fere,69 words
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Article444 1915-02-01 7 BRITISH RETIRE BUT ARE VICTORIOUS. London, January 29. Reuter’s correspondent, wiring from Boulogne, says the battle in the mud near La Bassee was the biggest affair the British have been engaged in this year. A rapid advance, in the slough of despond into which two444 words
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Article334 1915-02-01 7 THE BRITISH SUCCESS. Paris, January 31. A French official account of recent operations singles out as the most important the great and costly German reverse to the east of Ypres, and the still more costly reverse at La Bassee, and lastly, the absence of any German attack at334 words
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Article21 1915-02-01 7 Amsterdam, January 27. 141 German casualty lists to January 21sb show that the Prussian losses alone are 988,960.21 words
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Article92 1915-02-01 7 AGAINST RUMANIA OR SERBIA London, January 29. It is stated from Petrograd that the Austrians and Germans are massing forces in the Carpathians over an eighty miles’ front. Three Bavarian Corps have been definitely located in Hungary on the western border of Transylvania, and south92 words
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Article144 1915-02-01 7 ENEMY IN FLIGHT. Petrograd, Janua r y 29. A Russian communique announces an important Russian victory in the Carpa'hians, after a two days’ battle from the Dukla pass to the south-east. The victory will have most important results. The Russians forced the enemy to retreat at144 words
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Article237 1915-02-01 7 Petrograd, January 30. A Russian communique says there has been no important change in Eastern Prussia, or on either bank of the Vistula. Fighting continues in the forest region north of Pillkallen and Gumbinnen. The Germans renewed their attacks in the Borjimoff region, but were repulsed237 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article219 1915-02-01 7 SKIRMISHES WITH BRITISH. Cairo, January 30. The Turks occupy Katia, twenty-five miles north-east of El Kantara, with outposts at Bir el Duerdar, twelve miles nearer. Another Turkish post is at Moyaharab, twenty-five miles east of the Bitter Lakes. A third is at Bir Mabeluk, ten219 words
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Article40 1915-02-01 7 Paris, January 30. The ‘"Matin” says the Turks have suffered another crushing defeat in Persia. Their right wing has been overthrown by the Russians, who are reported to have entered Tabriz. The Tuiks are in flight.40 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article273 1915-02-01 7 INDOMITABLE OFFICER’S LETTER. London, January 31. An officer of the battle cruiser Indomitab’e in a letter says: All hands were ordered to be in fighting rig at 5-30 on Sunday morning. Breakfast was at six. He mentions that a Zeppelin dropped bombs on British destroyers besides firing273 words
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Article124 1915-02-01 7 OFFICERS LOSE THEIR HEADS. London, January 29. A correspondent who has conversed with the Blucher’s wounded in hospital at Edinburgh says they talked freely. They stated that the ship quivered and reeled under the recoil of her own guns and the deadly British broadsides. Guns were124 words
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150 1915-02-01 7 London, January 31. The steamer Ben Cruachan was torpedoed by a German submarine off Fleetwood. The crew have been landed. Submarine 221 met the Ben Cruachan, a coaster of 1,978 ton 3, early in the morning, twenty-one miles west of the mouth of the Lune. The150 words
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Article135 1915-02-01 7 Admiral von Tirpitz declared that Germany could play against England and her Allies the same game as England is playing against Germany by torpedoing every English and Allied ship that nears the British coasts, and thus cut off the greater part of British food supplies. This135 words
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Article77 1915-02-01 7 Havre, January 31. At nine o’clock in the morning when the steamer Toko Maru from New Zealand was eight miles from Cap de la Heve, an explosion occurred from an unknown cau e. The French tawler Semper rescued the crew of 57 and brought them to Havre.77 words
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Article144 1915-02-01 7 ATTACK ON WHITE SETTLEMENT. Paris, January 31. The Press Bureau announces thab the Governor of Nyassaland reports that native tribes rebelled in the Shire Highlands and attacked an estate at night time, killing three white settlers, and wounding one; besides se’ziug three white women and five children,144 words
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Article84 1915-02-01 7 INVITATION FROM CHINA. London, January 30. Swedish officers in Persia, who have for some time received no pay, have been ordered by Sweden to quit Persia by March Ist. Meanwh'le, General Hjalmarson has received a cable from the Chinese Government invi ing the Swedes to reorganise84 words
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Article43 1915-02-01 7 Venice, January 30. The Austrain Government has decided to organise a grain monopoly similar to that of Germany. The Austrian Min'ster of Agriculture says the Army grain supply will last till August, but there is a serious shortage of fodder.43 words
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Article41 1915-02-01 7 REPORTED RESIGNATION. London, January 29. It is reported that Mr. C. F. G. Masterman, who holds the office of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has resigned. Mr. Masterman is meantime without a seat in Parliament.41 words
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Article262 1915-02-01 7 THE IMMIGRATION QUESTION.’ [From Our Own Correspondent.} Kuala Lumpur, February I. At a meeting of Malacca Planters’ Association on Sunday it was reported that the deficit on the year’s working was $399 les» than than the previous year’s. The balance was $l3B. The chairman, commenting on the262 words
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Obituary45 1915-02-01 7 Obituary. London, January 31. Rear-Admiral the Hon. Victor Montagu is dead. Rear Admiral Hon. Victor Alexander Montagu, C. B. was heir presumptive to the 8th Earl of Sandwich.' Born in 1841 he joined the Navy in 1853, and after a distinguished career, retired in 1886,45 words
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Article1128 1915-02-01 8 ADMIRAL STURDEE’S speech. < Admiral Sturdee, in the coarse of a 1 «peech at Montevideo, warned British 1 merchants against employing in future < cheap German clerk?, many of whom, he 1 said, were me r ely paid spies. R ferring to i the naval battle, he said1,128 words
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Article246 1915-02-01 8 The question of whether Japanese troops should be employed in Europe seems to be much debated in France. Advocates for and against have had their say, but strange enough they seem to ignore Japan and Japan’s views on the matter. M. Pichon has advocated their use246 words
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Article269 1915-02-01 8 Queen Wilhelmina has published the following Christmas greeting in tl e form of a leaflet There is great matter of thankfulness in our great but difficult time. An exalted sense of unity and solidarity manifes s itself to us, mutual esteem and cooperation is to be269 words
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Article133 1915-02-01 8 The interesting information is sent by a Times correspondent that the Tsarevitch has arrived at Moscow from Tsarskoe Selo. It was, says ths message, practically his first journey alone. He evidently appreciated the novelty of the event and the greater responsibilities it involved. Arriving at the ancient metropolis133 words
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WHAT OTHER PAPERS SAY.
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Article11 1915-02-01 8 Times of Malaya.” Times of Malaya.”‘ Times of Malaya.” - 11 words
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Article103 1915-02-01 8 The Oetsherni Wremja” publishes the following figures iu regard to the number of prisoners of war in Russia, —ln Siberia and the northern provinces there are 870 German officers and 57,765 men, 2,970 Austrian officers and 141,012 men. In the hospitals there are 120 sick and wounded103 words
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Advertisement59 1915-02-01 8 In these days one often hears of the increased cost of living. Have you ever stopped to think that the prices of advertised goods ate never altered The branded mustard—the advertised soap you use—your bottle of shuce with the household name—are all just a» cheap to-day as years ago—and not59 words
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Advertisement370 1915-02-01 8 f NOTICE. PROWODNIK =TYRES COLUMB TREAD Made in RIGA, Russia. Messrs. Sellar Murray Co. HAVE BEEN APPOINTED Sole Stockists for Penang. LARGE STOCKS HELD. The Golumb Tyre Co. <rar East) Singapore. f 11 BROWN Co., Yorkshire Weave and British Wool. Monumental Sculptors, Get light pure wool jj? ““L™;. a O/370 words
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Article436 1915-02-01 9 Bombay, January 23.—1 n the course of RI) interview he haa accorded to the Press the Aga Khan sa d that he did not think an invasion of Egypt probable. “It is impossible,” His Highness add-id, '‘it is madness, I do not think it will be436 words
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Article96 1915-02-01 9 Colombo, January 23.—A Times of Ceylon cable states The Government’s regulations respecting the new capital issues have aroused much interest in the City. Opinions are wide’y divergent. Some claim that the Banks alone will benefit, while others commend the Treasury proposals as Ikely to conserve the capital96 words
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Article96 1915-02-01 9 London, January 23.- The New Zealand High Commissioner, returning from Egypt, interviewed by Reuter’s representative, said that the Australian Contingent in Egypt were in excellent health, and strongly desirous of going to Europe. He commended the excellent arrangements for arrangements for their comfort. The High Commissioner had96 words
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Article89 1915-02-01 9 London, Jan 23.—The Times” correspondent in France speaks of the steady growth of a calm as the most remarkable ~hing during the last four months, and both the French army and people are prepared to maintain the war to the very end. Much of this confidence is attributable89 words
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Article64 1915-02-01 9 London, Jan 20.—“ The Times,” in an editorial headed Consult the Dominions,” urges a Convocation on imperial unity. *e opportunity should be taken of co'jroinating what has been done by each in a widely separate centre in connection with the war. A few days’ personal intercourse with64 words
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Article38 1915-02-01 9 Allahabad, J an 19.—“JThe Times i etrograd correspondent states that iufora. l 0“ received from an excellent source n irely confirms the statement that Rouniania.is seriously preparing to open a '-ampaign in a few weeks.38 words
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208 1915-02-01 9 Lahore, January 18.—The London correspondent of the Civil and Military Gazette cabled on the 16th instant:—The Times Petrograd correspondent says The operations in the Carpathians are temporarily at a standstill on account of the deep snow and cold. The Russians hold all the important Passes, owing208 words
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Article227 1915-02-01 9 Allahabad, Jan. 12.—A special London cablegram to the Pioneer, dated London, 16th, says:—The intention seems to be to endeavour to force the French line before the British reinforcements face the fi-ld. It is doubtless well-known to the German Staff that the organi-ation of our six227 words
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Article144 1915-02-01 9 London, January 25.—The loss of the Blucher is particularly felt in Germany because she flew the flag of Prince Henry of Prussia at the beginning of the war, but it is believed that the Prince hauled down his flag with the winter. Field Marshal French for144 words
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75 1915-02-01 9 London, Jan. 19, —The’resignation of the German Finance Minister is attributed to inability to face the financial situation in Germany and the necessity for new loan It is a significant fact that the Kaiser omitted to send the customary letter of thanks for his services75 words
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Article45 1915-02-01 9 Amsterdam, Jan. 17.—The Socialist leader, Herr Liebknecht, has informed the leaders of the Internationa] Socialist Union that the anti-war movement among German Socialists is growing. He added that Socialist Unions in Germany have, almost without exception, declared against the war.45 words
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Article55 1915-02-01 9 London, Jan. 17.—Speaking in London Mr. Henderson, the Labour leader, said that before the war he desired neutrality, but after the invasion of Belgium Great Britain was bound by so’emn obligation to protect the weak from strong brutality. Young men should be given every opportunity55 words
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Article20 1915-02-01 9 Amsterdam.—A telegram from BudaPesth spates that the Landsturm classes of 1875-1881 have been called to the colours.20 words
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Article173 1915-02-01 9 Allahabad, Jan. 25.—The “Pioneer’s” London correspondent cab'es, dated London, 23rd January The most important Russian news now is that from the flanks, either Bukovina, or northward of the Lower Vistula. The Times Petrograd correspondent states that the Germans occupy a fortified position of some extent at Dobrzyn,173 words
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Article156 1915-02-01 9 Cairo, D c 28.—0 n Wednesday we had another of those route-marches which are in these times becoming regular occurrences. This time it was the turn of the Imperial Contingents from Australia, New Zealand and Ceylon to parade and a very fine show they made too. About156 words
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Article109 1915-02-01 9 Allahabad, Jan. 19.—A special London cablegram to the Pioneer,” dated London, Jan. 16th, says:—The German effjrt to break the Allied Line at Soissons is continuing most violently. This point is apparently selec ed as on the direct route to Paris and one of great strength in109 words
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Article87 1915-02-01 9 London, January 19.—A Rome despatch states: The magnificent public generosity and patriotic solidarity in face of the earthquake are regarded as proofs that Italy is anxious to emerge quickly from the distress problem and concentrate her attention on future eventualities. It is not believed that the visitation87 words
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Article33 1915-02-01 9 Allahabad, Jan. 15.—Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, in action on Saturday, lost Captain Newton (killed.) He was Aide-de-Camp to Earl Grey when Governor-General in Canada and formerly in the Middlesex-Regiment.33 words
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Article50 1915-02-01 9 London, January 25th. —An Amsterdam cable states: The Handelsblad’s” special correspondent says that a British airman completely wrecked the Government motorrepairing sheds at Essen, including fourhundred cars. Consequently the German authorities have commandeered a private motor works at Aix-la-Chapelle, where hundreds of Dutch workmen are busily engaged.50 words
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Article48 1915-02-01 9 London, 25th January.—A Washington cable states: The Government will send a formal Note to Germany, wh ch without discussing the question of the sovereignty of Belgium, will express the willingness of the United States to make arrangements for the continuance of the Consular service there.48 words
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Article39 1915-02-01 9 London, January 15. —The Germans are frantically searching for copper. They have removed the famous copper group. Way of the Cross,” from Turnhout and the bronze gates from Antwerp Station. Electric wires have been confiscated wholesale.39 words
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Article34 1915-02-01 9 London, January, 25.—Lord Fisher ha been the recipient of worldwide congrat ulations on the occasion of his birthday Messages have been received from the King and prominent men in the Dominions.34 words
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Article142 1915-02-01 9 Lahore Jan. 18-—The "Civil and Military Gazette’s London correspondent cabled on the 15th iost:— Shuja-ud-Dowleh, ex-Governor of Tabriz, Commanding the Persian Forces in Azerbatian, was wounded and is now at Tiflis. He states that the Persian authorities, bought by Ge» man invad rs, were joined by142 words
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69 1915-02-01 9 It is reported by a Wilmslow correspondent that news has bee i received of the death of Lipun. Basil Hamilton Woods, of Hale, Cheshire, an officer in the Ist East Lancashire Field Company of the Royal Engineers (Territorial Force) He wa in a launch on69 words
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Article35 1915-02-01 9 London, Jan. 16—The shortage of petroleum in Germany is serious, and has necessitated a Proclamation by the Ministry of Commerce exhorting the population not to u-e petroleum if other illuminants are available.35 words
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Article39 1915-02-01 9 London, January 23—A Cairo cable states The authorities in Egypt are satisfied that the defences on the Suez Canal are impregnable, especially against troops exhausted by a long desert march, and not supplied with heavy arti lery.39 words
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Article30 1915-02-01 9 Bombay, January 18.—“ We would rather be fighting the Germans. It is too much like shelling peas up here,” writes a British Private from the Persian Gulf..30 words
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Article27 1915-02-01 9 One Arab officer and fifty-one Turkish prisoners arrived in Rsngoon, under escort, on the s.s. They will be sent to Thayetmyo in the usual course.27 words
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Article29 1915-02-01 9 London, January 20.—An Amsterdam cable states General Baron von Ompteda has been killed. Prince Joachim, who was wounded in September, has recovered and is fighting in Poland.29 words
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Article22 1915-02-01 9 An Italian correspondent states that Austrian workmen are engaged day and night in comp’eting field defences on the Italian frontier.22 words
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Article20 1915-02-01 9 London, January 20.—The Swedish steamer Ingeborn took fire in Millwall Docks. Her cargo of jute was badly damaged.20 words
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Article21 1915-02-01 9 London, January 25th.—An Amsterdam cable states The Germans are calling up the untrained Landsturm, aged fifty.21 words
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Article74 1915-02-01 9 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Klang, Brit., 732, Fawcus, Feb. 1, S’pore, gen., A. G. Co. Ban Watt Soon, Brit., 199, Taylor, Jan. 31, Langkat, gen., E. S. Co. Cornelia, Brit., 194, Ferguson, Jan. 31, Mergui, gen., E. S Co. Hong Wan 1., Brit, 2060, Mason, Jan. 31, R’goon, gen., K. G.74 words
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Article39 1915-02-01 9 To-day. Perak (E.S. Co.) for Deli. Kedah for Bindings, Sitiawan Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Hong Wan 1 for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Setul. Flying Dragon for Port Weld and Taiping.39 words
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Article29 1915-02-01 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Langsa Edi, T. Semawe, Segli and Olehleh Atjeh 9 a.m. Tongkah Calypso 1 p.m. Teluk Anson Sappho 4 p.m.29 words
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Article247 1915-02-01 9 The removal of the embargo on the Export of Tea from Great Britain—has, we believe, (says the Statesman,”) occasioned less surprise in Calcutta than ic has apparently caused in Colombo. According to one version, the episode of the embargo was largely due to the exploits of the Emden and247 words
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Article158 1915-02-01 9 The following “communique” is issued. It will be remembered that in November last Major Anderson of the 130th King George’s Own Baluchis (Jacobs Rifles) was murdered by a Mahsud of the same Regiment, when it was embarking at Bombay for active service. As it was necessary to158 words
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Article141 1915-02-01 9 A report was received by the Barr Street Police, Rangoon, on Friday evening from the commander of the steamer China of the Irrawaddy Flotilla company, dated Baesein Creek on Friday, that Corporal H Ward, No. 1300, E. Co., 4th Shropshire Light Infantry, had been drowned that morning141 words
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Article61 1915-02-01 9 Calcutta, January 20.—The Governor of Bombay will this morning receive a deputation of Arab residents of Bombay who are Turkish subjects. The deputation desired to express to the Government of Bombay on behalf of the Arab community its appreciation of the considerate attitude of Government in61 words
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Article22 1915-02-01 9 Allahabad, Jan. 21—“ The Pioneer’s London correspondent cables: Lady Hardinge, who died intestate, left unsettled property valued at £4,808.22 words
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Article124 1915-02-01 9 Penang, February 1, 1915. (5y Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 3 8 3 Credit ...2/4 11/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 3/4 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174} 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay Demand Bank 174} Moul mein Demand Bank 173 3 days*124 words
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Article457 1915-02-01 9 Messrs. Kennedy Co., on the sharemarket for the past month report that the year opened quietly and business was not helped by the resumption of transactions on the London Stock Exchange on January 4th owing to the restrictive rules, but latterly there has been a distinct457 words
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46 1915-02-01 9 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance, Jan. 28 ...$81,733.82 The staff District Court, (civil), 56.00 Pangkor Mess monthly subscription 20 0Q Balance on Jan. 2946 words
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Article33 1915-02-01 9 Balance Jan. 27 ...$1,637.70 Capt. Macintyre, monthly 20.00 Capt. E. D. M. do 5.00 Ben de Cruz 3.00 Balance on Jan. 29 1 665.70 Amount previously acknowhged $6,613.33 Total $8,279.0333 words
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Advertisement74 1915-02-01 9 NOTICE OF SALE. By Public Auction, On Monday Ist, and Tuesday, 2nd February, 1915,. AT 11 A.M., At No. 74, Bishop Street, The undermentioned property of N. D. DE SILVA, Jeweller. A Large Assorted Collkction of DIAMOND GEMSET JEWELLERY, COMPRISING Rings, Bracelets, Pendants, Necklets, Chains, Earrings, Charms, etc. An Exceptionally74 words
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Article883 1915-02-01 10 POINTS IN THE REPORT. The following is the directors’ report to the shareholders, to be presented at the meeting on Feb. 5. Your Directors have pleasure in submitting herewith the Company’s Balance Sheet, Mining Account, and Profit and Loss Account for the year ended the 31st883 words
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Article731 1915-02-01 10 ESTATE CONDUCTOR’S APPEAL. In the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, before Sir Thomas Braddell, C.J.C., Mr. Justice Innes and Mr. Justice Edmonds, the hearing was resumed in which C. A. Panicker appealed against the decision of Mr. A. A. Taylor at Kuala Selangor, wherein appellant was fined $l5O on731 words
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Article58 1915-02-01 10 Monday, February I. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Tuesday, February 2 Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m, Wednesday, February 3. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Thursday, February 4, Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Friday. February 5. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m.58 words
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Advertisement304 1915-02-01 10 THATS WHAT I LIKE.' \Wlt jVfoiificr sees sfie if fecause. f£af "j ina£es £er so £oiuru I I l l iII l j anc£ Coo£ says s£e j iaoufc£it £e TjJihHouh if for f£avoirriny ££e puc££njs aiuf sauce SECURE $l5 MORE FOR YOUR RUBBER. Profitable results accrue from the treatment304 words
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Advertisement564 1915-02-01 10 TMlTriMiUlkl 118 Ml “GUARANTEED” UNDER THE PURE FOOD AND DRUGS ACT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. On every bottle of Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills sold in the United States of America there is placed an extra label, bearing a number and th word “Guaranteed” which denotes that the proprietors of564 words
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Article396 1915-02-01 11 DECEMBER REPORT. Messrs. James F. Hatton Co., Ltd writing on Dece nb j r 24 report Liverpool Cotton. To-day. Last Week. Mid-American—Spot 4.58 4,39 Mid-American, Current Month 4.15 F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 6.30 6.30 xt v irx xs. Vaster- Last hew York Cotton. day Keek Spot—Cents. 7.65 7.35 London.396 words
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Article257 1915-02-01 11 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended Jan. 9, there were 78 deaths —55 males and 23 females, equal to a death-rate of 38.94 per mille per annum, compared with 24.64 in the preceding week and with 29.67 in the corresponding week of last year. The following257 words
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Advertisement728 1915-02-01 11 K just landed I 1 NEW 1914 12/15 ■Japan Mai! Steamship Co. Ld. four-seater FIAT I CAR. EUROPEAN LINE. Knish d k “’O”. ith and Antwerp, under mail contract latest touring torpedo body, complete K th. Imperial Japane-e Government with 5 torpedo lamps and all tools. New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining728 words
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Advertisement123 1915-02-01 11 The One Great Remedy for Sciatica Why suffer Why endure the tortures, the agoniei, the sharp, thrusting, stabbing, shooting pains of Sc atica Why not apply the Magic balm that will banish the pain and give you quick relief from suffering Littles’ Oriental Balm is the best and truest friend123 words
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Advertisement169 1915-02-01 11 PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY BY USING IS 7 TWELVE CORNER BENT ixcip le of lructlo- v I NO j• NO I RATNER RATNER I I FIRE •> THIEF I RESISTING RESISTING g SAFE HAS SAFE KAS I EVER HAD EVER BEEN irscOHTENB OPENED* DESTROYED BY •••I BY FIRE- BURGLARS g I169 words
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Advertisement2047 1915-02-01 12 P intended sailings. straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd. Ocean Steam Navigation Co. BRITISH InDIA For Intended to Sail. Steamer. STEAM SHIP (Q., Wi^<le,STe XtV ittedOO STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, ITT) Erery »wb^° pm CHINA MUTUAL BTEAM NAMo., UJ All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans, Every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. Hebe.2,047 words
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Article2246 1915-02-01 13 to to iji Number of leeue Dividends. Nome. o 5 capital. Paldjup, share Value. 2 vrvtaeuus. o_ M 1910 1811 1912 1913 1914 M| N I N 9. „_a n Ann 1 1 Ayer Weng /Rahman? DAP- 00, 100 300 ini *lOO,OOO «00,000 in 10 80 9 Belat Tin2,246 words