Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 March 1915
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Title Section20 1915-03-24 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 68 VOL. LXXIII. WEDNESDAYS 24th MARCH. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS,20 words
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Advertisement822 1915-03-24 1 0 IF YOU WAN I’ 'lO SHIP, BUY on SELL gRUBO ]BRu C OR Tn O 0 FORWARD GOODS 0 n TO ANY PART OF th« WORLD H D 00 To 0 ALLEN DENNYS Co., R 7. UNION STREET. U >!■ if iricinni ini minttru-M M V K < SUN822 words
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Advertisement61 1915-03-24 1 xcaaaaaaaaoaDßaanaDWauoacm a FOR $BO g 3 X7OU can have the Pinang JJ a X Gaaette n posted every day e M for a whole year io yonr addrese. a (LOCAL SUBSCRIFTION. 527). Proportionate Quarterly and Half-yearly rates. a Bubecriptions are in i edvuaoe and remittances should I be addreaeed to61 words
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Article764 1915-03-24 2 Dr. and Mrs. Connolly of Ipoh are visiting Penang. Sir Frederick Halliday, Calcutta Commission* r of Police, is gazetted for two years’ leave. Mrs L P. Wolferstan, wife of the Advisor to the Kedah Government, is paying a short visit to Penang. Dr. Heiser, of the International764 words
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Article178 1915-03-24 2 CHINESE MURDER CASE. At Penang Assizes, to-day, the Jury returned a unanimous verdit of not guilty” in the case in which Cheah Hon was charged with the murder of a woman named Ah Ho at Pematang Damar Luat on October 16, 1913. This was the second trial of178 words
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Article172 1915-03-24 2 The fourth annual general meeting of the Hutton Lane Football Club was held in the club house on Monday night. Mr. Che Teh Gulam Mydin was in the chair and there were 70 or 80 members present. After receiving the accounts and reports for last yeir172 words
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Article181 1915-03-24 2 TOM.” Claim for Damages Dismissed, Without calling upon the defence except on one point, Mr. Justice Edmonds on Saturday dismissed the claim by Towkay Hean Thoy against Towkay Lim Boon Hor for $20,000 damages for malicious prosecution. Plaintiff, in the witness box, was subjected to a long cross-examinationTOM.” - 181 words
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Article154 1915-03-24 2 New York Herald.” With the guns of the Allied fleet battering down the Turkish forts that guard the entrance to the Dardanelles, the Sick Man of Europe must realize that he soon will be beyond the skill of his German doctors. The once proud Dual Monarchy, anotherNew York Herald.” - 154 words
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Article74 1915-03-24 2 Allahabad, 17th March.ln connection with the disaffection among the Chinese troops in Szs Chuan and Yunnan, it is stated the soldiery are in rebellion again and have captured Ho Kow, and TachienLu. Foreigners in Tachieu Lu are reported to be safe, but if the position becomes dangerous,74 words
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Article812 1915-03-24 2 SECOND DAY’S ENQUIRY. The enquiry into the death of Chiam Si Choon, managing partner of Chop Teoh Soon Heng, of 14, Acheen Street Ghaut, who is alleged to have been murdered on the 9th inst., was resumed in the Second Court, Penang, yesterday afternoon, before Mr. V.812 words
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Article76 1915-03-24 2 Owing to the war this annual fixture has been abandoned until further notice. It is staged that the Rus«ian Governm nt has given an order for powder to the value of Yen 3,000,000 to the Japan Celluloid Compniy which has in fact become a powder76 words
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INDIAN ITEMS.
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Article364 1915-03-24 2 Madras, March 16.A Calicut correspondent wrote on the 14th instant Nothing noteworthy has occurred during this week but the authorities are still on the alert and are doing their utmost to bring the trouble to an end at the earliest possible moment by apprehending the gang who364 words
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Article218 1915-03-24 2 Delhi, March 18.The Viceroy has received the following message from Field Marshal Sir John French; I am glad to be able to inform Your Excellency that the Indian troops under General Sir James Wilcocks fought with great galh.atry and marked succ-ss iu the capture of Neuve Chapeile,218 words
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Article131 1915-03-24 2 The s.s. Ellora bound for Madras, met with two mishaps on March 15. In coming alongside Lewis Street Jetty in the afternoon she collided with the Jetty so hard that one of the iron stays cf the jetty was snapped. She left the wharf at 5131 words
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Article86 1915-03-24 2 Calcutta, March 16.Regarding the Government’s purchase of the indigo crop the merchants of Calcutta are of opinion the crop included that of Guatemala, Bihar, and Madras. Probably the indigo merchants succeeded in forming a ring to corner the indigo. They had been buying indigo ever since86 words
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Article53 1915-03-24 2 The Governor-General in Council has, on the recommendation of the Government of Bombay, granted special licenses for the purpose of winding up their business to the three following Companies: (1) The Austrian Lloyd Steam Navigation Co.: (2) The Continental Tyre and Rubber Co, (3) The Austrian Exchange and53 words
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Article146 1915-03-24 2 Some time back it will be remembered that it was reported that there had been some trouble with some of the men of the 130th King George’s Own Bduchi Regiment, (Jacob’s Rifles). Disciplinary measures had to be taken and several were imprisoned. On March 15, 177 of these146 words
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Article124 1915-03-24 2 Delhi, March 16.The fact that Sir Reginald Craddock is introducing a Bill in the Legislative Council on Thursday to provide special measures for the public safety, and the more speedy trial of certain offenders, is widely approved here. There has for some time been a growing feeling124 words
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Article82 1915-03-24 2 Madras, March 17th.The Madras Mail’s Bangalore correspondent writes According to intelligence from France Captain Campbe'l Ross, 20th Decan Horse has been awarded the D.S.O. for exceptionally brave conduct in the field. I understand that the affair at Givenchy lately, when Major McEwen and Captain Mackenzie were killed,82 words
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Article86 1915-03-24 2 The imports for Burma, for 1914, from all countries, dropped from fifty-two million to a little over 40 million dollars. The biggest sufferer was Germany whose imports dropped from 3,800,000 dollars to 1,700,000. The imports of the Unitec States showed an appreciable increase, having risen from86 words
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Article69 1915-03-24 2 Allahabad, March 17th.The following rewards have been given for service at the Front: Companionship of the Bath: Colonel Nanton, r.e. Brevet L eut. Colonelcy Major Charles, R.B. Military Cross Capt. Sheraton, 11th K. E. O. Lancers; Capt. Benson, lately A. D. C. to the Viceroy, and Lieut.69 words
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Article51 1915-03-24 2 Madras, March. 17.Particulars are new published which show that the Hospital Ship Madras which has been four months in commission, has made two voyages to Mombassa and two to Basrah. She has carried altogether nine hundred and fiftysix wounded and sick, of whom sixteen per cent, are51 words
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Article46 1915-03-24 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 p.m. this evening 1. Overture Morimo ...Williams 2. Lancers The Wedding Eve ...Franklin 3. Two Step Merry Soldiers Bidgood 4. Waltz Habanera Waldteufel 5. March Zenobie ...Kin46 words
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Article41 1915-03-24 2 Tokio, February 27.The Chinese in Vancouver, indignant at the Sino-Japanese negotiations, have decided not to ship their cargo on any Japanese steamers and they have cancelled the contract to carry their cargo on one of the O.S.K. steamers.41 words
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Article35 1915-03-24 2 Sim’a, March 11.Niether British nor Indian income-tax is to be recovered from the pay of officers, warrant and non-com-missioned officers, and men serving with the Indian expeditionary forces during the present war.35 words
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AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
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Article280 1915-03-24 2 Allahabad, March. 18.Tho «< d; r j 1119 Pioneer’»'» London correspondent cables- t Kitchener’s speech has created a profo?* impression throughout the couutrv regard to strikes and the output < material, Trade Union Conferences a° f to be held, as the Government gaaranu? that the men280 words
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Article55 1915-03-24 2 Calcutta, March 18.A Statesman'* London cable says The City is already discussing ti e prospect of the new war loan at the end of April, five months after the issue of the fi st loan of three hundred and fifty millions sterling, which was greatly over-subscribed iu55 words
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Article32 1915-03-24 2 Copenhagen, February 23.Advices from Sofia state that the Russians are concentrating strong forces at Oddesa with the object of slipping them to Media in European Turkey and attacking Constantinople.32 words
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41 1915-03-24 2 Geneva, February 25.Germans and Austrians, chiefly engineers, are concentrating in the Tyrol, on the Italian Frontier. Many guns have been placed in position. Miles of trenches have been dug and the principal roais have been mined.41 words
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Article41 1915-03-24 2 London, February 25.The Daily Chronicle’s correspondent at Salonika, stages that the Serbians in the bombardment against Sem’in, the Hungarian frontier town, killed 30 members of the Austrian Staff, who were sittiug in conference at the Grand Hotel.41 words
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Article54 1915-03-24 2 Amsterdam, February 25.A number of wealthy people have left Germany for Scandinavia for the sake of getting pure bread. Riots occurred yesterday in several cities; There is much discontent in Magdeburg, where bread is insufficient. .Women and children have endeavoured to loot shops and the police54 words
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Article42 1915-03-24 2 Amsterdam, Feb. 24.—A telegram from Berlin reports that State regulation of the distribution of bread and flour began yesterday. Everybody, including the Kaiser, received a card with coupons entitling the holder to 4 lb. of bread per week.42 words
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Article43 1915-03-24 2 Washington, Feb. 24.The British, French, and Russian Governments have informed Mr. Bryan that Germany is nob meeting the cost of maintenance of prisoners of war. They have asked Mr. Bryan to make representations to Berlin wu > regard to the matter.43 words
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Article29 1915-03-24 2 London, Feb. 33.—Four Yorkshire collieries, whose annual output is 4,000,0 tons have fixed the price of coal at 155., m order to prevent inflation of prices.29 words
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Advertisement13 1915-03-24 2 Fortify yourself with Bovril p IT MUST BE BOVRIL BRITISH TO THE BACKBONE13 words
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Article2306 1915-03-24 3 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SPEECHES. At R Meeting of the Burmah Legislative Council on 12th inst., The Hon’ble Mr. Mirza Abdul Hussein rose to move the following resolution That this Council records its deep conviction of the righteousness of the cause of Great Britain in the present war2,306 words
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Article357 1915-03-24 3 89 Men from the Far East. Traffic was held up in Whitehall while a small squad of men in unwontedly palecoloured khaki crossed the street towards the War Office. Who were the strangers Even those professing an expert knowledge of military matters were unable to afford enlightment,357 words
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Article66 1915-03-24 3 Delhi, March 13.—The following gifts have keen gracefully accepted by the Viceroy From the Rao of Cutch, Rs. 55,000 per month for one year for the maintenance of one Indian Infantry regiment at the Front; from the Maihar Durbar, Rs. 7,500, in connection with sick and wounded66 words
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Article680 1915-03-24 3 RULER OF THE WORLD, A book by Mr. William le Queux, entitled German Spies in England,” published iu mail week by Messrs. Stanley Paul includes the text of a remarkable speech which the author asserts was made by the German Emperor at a secret Council at Potsdam680 words
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Article188 1915-03-24 3 A Pioneer cablegram, dated London, 11th March, states that the efficiency of the new armies continues to assert itself and the recent days’ tactical work has been of a high order. The brigades move with freedom and smoothly. Some field days have been quite model in kind.188 words
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Advertisement64 1915-03-24 3 There is no longer need to purchase German tonics. Ceregen” is an all-British preparationthe product of British science and British labour. In every respect it is the equal of any foreign made article and is about half the price. As a tonic-food for brain and body Ceregen” is second to64 words
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Advertisement593 1915-03-24 3 Baby never Cries now he has his Glaxo, because it satisfies him. After Illj his food he sleeps restful ly and awakes refreshed, day by day building up health and strength and a sound constitution. f=g To baby's mother Glaxo is a comfort, because it contains only that which baby593 words
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Article18 1915-03-24 4 Berry.To Mr. and Mrs. J. Berry of Tpob, on the 23rd instant, a son and a daughter.18 words
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Article1045 1915-03-24 4 While most people have long ago made up their minds about German responsibility for the war that is deluging the world with blood, it is useful to have reminders, such as were furnished yesterday in the report of the speech of Sir Edward Grey, of the machinations1,045 words
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Article1098 1915-03-24 4 Elsewhere the remarks made by Sir Evelyn Ellis on German frightfulness” are alluded to they will, we are convinced, carry much weight. Sir Evelyn, who was appointed President of the Court of Enquiry into the mutiny, has made a deliberate statement connecting the Germans with the recent1,098 words
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Article196 1915-03-24 4 A correspondent who writes in the interests of the public, especially of the poorer families,” alleges that some Penau» dealers and shopkeepers lately raised the price of Anglo-Swiss condensed milk, as much as $3.70 per doz. or 32 cents a tin being charged in certain cases. On196 words
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Article150 1915-03-24 4 GREAT DAMAGE AT KEDAH. Damage estimated at between -$35,006 and $40,000 was caused by a fire which extended over four rubber es'ates in Kedah on Saturday afternoon. The estates, of which two are owned by Chinese, one by a Malay and one by a European, are situated,150 words
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Article69 1915-03-24 4 The Rev. William Cross, m.a. closes his ministry in Penang at the end of April, on his transference to the charge of the Presbyterian Church at Singapore. Th© Rev. Mr. Harcas, tie minister-elect of the new Presbyterian Church at Kuala Lumpur, will minister to the congregation of69 words
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Article132 1915-03-24 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefine 1 tin in Penang was $Bl.OO per picul, buyers no sellers, an increase of $l. A change of programme is announced a. the Electric Polyscope, Argyll Road tonight, the chief features of which are BalaooThe Man Monkey,” CheriBibi,” The Spectre of the Sea,”132 words
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Advertisement213 1915-03-24 4 SIEMENS! Wotan” Lamps M 4 I lIbL Q> ?l I e® "2? *g> rsL 23 J= 2” I WW\ s -5 I-Til if: *"1 f Manufactured in ENGLAND, At our Dalston Works. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS. LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) 6, BEACH STREET. PENANG, WINCHESTER HOUSE. SINGAPORE. WORKS. --ST AFFORD,213 words
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Advertisement85 1915-03-24 4 THE CRAG HOTEL. Easter Holidays. BOOK YOUR ROOMS NOW. Sarkies Brothers, Proprietors. NOTICE, TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE PINANG GAZETTE.” The subscription accounts of the Pinang Gazette,” for the ensuing, year having been issued, subscribers are reminded that all subscriptions are strictly payable: in advance:. Owing to heavy outgoings, contingent on85 words
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Article341 1915-03-24 5 [Reuter’s Services]. the fall of przemysl. BELGIAN RELIEF STEAMER ATTACKED. GERMAN LINER SEIZED BY AMERICANS There ha* been activity by French and Gerinnn acrcplanes ard airships. Th*» Fiench Lave attacked many railway stations from Belgium to Freiburg, iu Baden, and also German aviation grounds, encampments, barracks and[Reuter’s Services]. - 341 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article217 1915-03-24 5 EXTENSIVE OPERATIONS. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, March 23. The French aviators have speedily replied to the impotent Zeppelin raid on Paris. They dropped bombs on Sunday, by day and night, on sixteen Railway Stations from Belgium to Alsace, and Freiburg in Breisgau, also on several217 words
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Article97 1915-03-24 5 SEVERAL PATIENTS KILLED. Paris, March 23. Irritated by defeats at La Boisselle, 'he Germans bombarded the Civilian Hospital at Albert after an aeroplane had found the range. Five old men were killed and the Mother Superior seriously wounded. Aeroplane Attacks Rheims. Paris, March 23. A French97 words
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Article274 1915-03-24 5 Delhi, March 17.From the account by Eye-witness at British Headquarters, it appears the intention to attack at Neuve Chapelle was concealed with wonderful skill and success, and the enemy were consequently completely surprised. When the attack began on Wednesday morning the Germans had neither guns to engage274 words
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Article84 1915-03-24 5 London, March 23. Killed.B Berrill, A J Dunbar, W B Macfarlane, A Prismal), A H Wilson (R:fle Brigade). Accidentally Killed.F Staveley, Second-Lieut L White, (West Kents). Died of Wounds.R C Burton, (Rifle Brigade) G F Forbes, A Sprunt. Wounded.P Gould, J B Greensbield”, P Hockaday, H84 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article447 1915-03-24 5 REJOICINGS IN RUSSIA. Petrograd, March 23. There are great rejoicings at the fall of Przemysl, and demonstrations in the streets. The large Russian investing Army will now be relieved for service elsewhere. The experts expect it will move towards Cracow. Last Sortie from the Fortress. Petrograd,447 words
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Article173 1915-03-24 5 The Russian Order of the Cross of St. George is divided into four Classes, and might be termed the Russian Victoria Cross. After the battle before Warsaw the Grand Duke Nicholas received the Order of the First Class, and lesser grades of the decoration were173 words
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Article168 1915-03-24 5 Amsterdam, March 23. A Berlin communique says after obstinate street fighting the Russians were driven back from Memel. Memel, is a fortified Prussian seaport, on the northern extremity of the Kurisches Haff, at its opening into the Balt c, 70 miles N N E of Danzig.168 words
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Article118 1915-03-24 5 London, March 16.—“ The Daily Telegraph’s correspondent sees clear signs that the ambitions of a raid on the Narew are being abandoned, and suggests as one of reasons that General von Hindenburg is disappointed with the quality of his army. A Russian official statement asserts that the Germans118 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article59 1915-03-24 5 London, March 23. The Whitby steamer Concord was torpedoed near Royal Sovereign lightship. The crew of 26 were landed at Dover. Concord, steel screw steamer, 28G1 tons, belonging to T. Smailes and Sons S.S.Co Ltd., registered at Whitby. She was t uilt by R. Thompson and Sons,59 words
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Article87 1915-03-24 5 DESTINED FOR SWEDEN. Copenhagen, March 23. The Danish steamer Bryssel, which was arrested and taken to Swinemunde, has now been relea c ed, but Gem any has retained the cargo of oil which was destined for Sweden. Brtssel, steel screw steamer 1329 tons, Danish owned, and87 words
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77 1915-03-24 5 London, March 23* A German aeroplane in the North Sea bombarded for half an-hour the British steamer Elfland conveying wheat from Argentina for the relief of the Belgians. The Elfland was flying the Relief Commission’s enorm us flag. The cleverness of the mate in steering77 words
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Article161 1915-03-24 5 London, March 16.An order in Council is published with the object of preventing commodities of any kind reaching or leaving Germany. This action is taken because the German Government had placed themselves outside the region of ordinary rules of International law, by declaring all British and Allied vessels161 words
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Article200 1915-03-24 5 GERMAN LINER FIRED ON AND SEIZED. New York, March 23. The Hamburg Ainerika liner Odenwald attempted to leave San Juan (Porto Rico) and the forts fired blank sho‘s, but on the liner continuing, live shells were fired, upon which the Odeuwald, returned. She was seized200 words
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General News.
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Article69 1915-03-24 5 THE EXPORT TO EUROPE. Washington, March 23. The exports in the Department of Agricalture consider th it the present heavy exports of wheat and fl >ur to Europe cannot continue without endangering the home supply. Investigations made on March Ist showed that the surplus was ninety-one69 words
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Article236 1915-03-24 5 There can be no doubt that great speculation iu wheat has taken place in the United States during t! e past two months and that the gambling in the pit at Chicago has had a good deal to say to the advance in prie s, apart from the236 words
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Article35 1915-03-24 5 London, March 23. Messrs. Cox Jr Co., and the London and South Western Bank, have entered into mutual arrangements for a partnership in extension of Cox Company’s business in France.35 words
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Article20 1915-03-24 5 London, March 22. The Anchoria left’DurHee on March 19th. The MaUkand sailei from Port Said on March 20th.20 words
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Article50 1915-03-24 5 PRODUCE PRICES. London, March 23. Copper £6B-7-6. Indian Wheats, nominal, Rosafe 62/3, sellers, «float 2,585,000. Iron 63/3. Wheat nominal. Linseed Oil £3l-3s buyers. Shellac dull, spot £6l-6s, sellers March £6l paid. Tea 47,700, Ceylon 27,100, Java 2,200, to-day 24,700, fair demand, steady. Rubber 2/3f. Copra £2B sellers.50 words
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Article73 1915-03-24 5 DIVIDENDS AND PROFITS. RUBBER TRUST AMALGAMATION. (F. G. Special) London, March 24. Golden Hope Rubber Estates, Ltd., will pay 12| per cent, and carry forward £5,370. Selaba Rubier Estates, Ltd., will pay 10 per cent; reserve £3,000, forward £9,000. Profits. Bah Lias Rubber Co’s profit is £1,700,73 words
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Article56 1915-03-24 5 [Zrom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 24. At the Singapore rubber auctions there were offered 130 tons; sold 95 tons. The demand was good but it eased off as the day proceeded. Fine ribbed $l3l. Fine pale crepe $l2B. Good pale $125. Good brown $ll6. There was56 words
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Article61 1915-03-24 5 (From Our Own Correspondence.) Singapore, March 24. Tapah Rubber report shows a profit of $48,102. A dividend of five per cent is declared. The company has written off the book value of the p’antation the sum of $45,000. The all-in cost was and the profit 6|d. The estimate61 words
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Article84 1915-03-24 5 PENANG’S POSITION. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Ma r ch 24. The Straits Settlements trade returns for the last quarter show a decrease in imports of $28,000,000. Penang dropped 816,000,000. Exports decreased $7,000,000. Penang dropped $9,000,000. Singapore increased $1,000,000. Para rubber shows a great increase both in84 words
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Article40 1915-03-24 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 24 Two Chinese were sentenced to two months for giving false information to the effect that two Mutineers ware at the Chinese Club, thereby causing Special Constables to search the premi es.40 words
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Article333 1915-03-24 5 AN OPENING FOR SUITABLE MEN. A letter received in Penang from Mr. H. H. Hewlett, Assistant Secretary of the Penang Municipality, who proceeded home some time ago to euli>t for the front, says that he has joined the Artists’ Rifles, We do quite a good day’s work,” he333 words
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51 1915-03-24 5 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on March 22 $6,858.78 Staff of Messrs R Young Match subscription 100.00 Balance on March 23 $6,958.78 Remitted to London on Feb. 24.51 words
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Article32 1915-03-24 5 Balance on March 22 $3,150.98 Roman Catholic Chinese congregation Balik Pulau 24.20 Pritchard Co’s weighing machine 10.26 Balance on March 23 $3,185 44 Amount previously acknowleged $8,323.80 Total $11,509.2432 words
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Article165 1915-03-24 5 Arrival. By Alma (March 24) from Deli, Mr and Mrs Bicknell, Miss Kunz, Messrs F Tracy, Wolf, E van Engel, H Geawan, Wee Swee Bor, Sysong Uisoee and A Sencher. The s. s Alma will leave for Deli at 4 p.m. to-morrow. We have, as for a number of165 words
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Article155 1915-03-24 5 FIRST QUARTERLY MEETING. The first quarterly meeting of the Licensing Justices for the Settlement of Penang was held in the Dis’rict Court, thia afternoon, Mr. G. A. Hal), District Judge presiding. The other members of the board present were Messrs. W. Peel, A. S. Anthony, F. Duxbury, Quah155 words
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Article994 1915-03-24 6 POSITION AND PROSPECTS. A region receiving considerable attention from manufacturers aud commercial men prior to the outbreak of the war was Malaya, particularly that portion which is under the atgis of the British flag, and it is not a fanciful deduction that when the nations return994 words
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Article372 1915-03-24 6 Socialist View of the War. About 40 we l-knowu Sicialists, representative of the movement in England, France, Belgium, and Russia, met iu conference under the presidency of Mr. Keir Hardie, M.P., in the hall of the British Tin Smelters’ and Kindred Traders’ Union, and passed resolutions372 words
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Article189 1915-03-24 6 A Pioneer” cable dated March 11 says: An excellent narrative that has just made its appearance of the doings of the Indian Army corps in France shows that the press officers who have been attached to the force for this work have at length been allowed189 words
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Article603 1915-03-24 6 .—“ST.” NAVAL AND MILITARY FORCES ENTER CAINED. Steak and kidney pis, turkey, ham and sausage, followed by apple tart, bread and cheese, chased by nut brown ale, was the bill of fare placed bafore another detachment of our defenders in the Victoria Memorial Hall on Sa‘u r day.—“ST.” - 603 words
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Article224 1915-03-24 6 Among his many friends in the Straits, F.M.S. and Siam, says the S.T.”, the death of Captain J. Kerr Black, which occurred in a nursing home iu Edinburgh, on February 14, will be learned of with sorrow. It is nearly ten years since he came224 words
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Article93 1915-03-24 6 At Cuinchy, Private O’Leary practically captured the enemy’s position himself.— Official Report. Old Ireland has been proud for years of Kelly, Burke and Shea, Three gallant lads from fighting Tipperary But of all the Irish fighting men I’ve heard of in my day, There’s none to93 words
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Article394 1915-03-24 6 S.F.P.” The Chief Censor is a very nice man indeed. And his ganti is also a very amiable young gentleman. But when one or other of these emergency officials demonstrates that he has lots of time to spare in the exercise of that function by devoting thatS.F.P.” - 394 words
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Article357 1915-03-24 6 In the casualty list another name, reported as missing,” is that of an officer who was not only well-known here, but actually famous, says the S.F.P.” It appears as C. E. Higginbotham,” who is Major C. E. Higginbotham of the 2nd Northamptonshire Regiment. This officer, who for several357 words
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Article152 1915-03-24 6 S.T.” The Singapore Sporting Club committee decided on Saturday to hold the usual spring meeting on the dates originally assigned for that fixture, namely, May 18, 20 and 22. The meeting will certainly lack some of its normal interest by the fact that no griffins areS.T.” - 152 words
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Advertisement422 1915-03-24 6 MAGNETO REPAIRS No need to send your Magneto Home for Remagnetising. We have secured the services of an expert for this work. If your Engine starts badly, fires irregularly or does not pull on hills, it is your magneto that requires attention. Send your Car to us. O.K. in 6422 words
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Advertisement590 1915-03-24 6 banks. CHARTERED BANK OF IN Bia AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA Incorporated by Royal Charter Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund *L200,09q Reserve Liability of Proprietors”’ £i®S Head Ornes 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON E r Agencies and Branches Bangkok I% l ng Bat»™ Ipoh R b »r Karachi Bai Caiontta Klang Ser Canton Kobe s590 words
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Article598 1915-03-24 7 PAYMENT OF A FOUR PER CENT. DIVIDEND. The annual general meeting of the Bukit Timah Rubber E?tat 3 Limited, wai held on Saturday, at the registered Singapore offices of the company, French Bank Buildings Mr. H. B. Tundell, presiding. Others present we»e the Rev. Father Gex, Messrs.598 words
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Article253 1915-03-24 7 The pessimistically inclined who have been crying that Christianity is a failure might wait until it has been tried.— Washington Post.” The trouble with Colonel Bryan’s overtures of peace is that the other nations do not seem to be able to catch the tune.— St. Louis Globe253 words
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Article402 1915-03-24 7 March 14 Seven British steamers torpedoed. Three lives lost. Two of the vessels sunk. French liner sunk by Kron Prinz Wilhelm. Swedish steamer sunk. Further British success near Neuve Chapelle. Enemy’s losses 10,00 in thrae days. Turks defeated in Asia Minor. Russian success in Galicia. March402 words
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Article175 1915-03-24 7 The following were the results of the ties played on Monday and Tuesday:— Doubles Handicap Class AEverest and Oliver beat Whitlock and Holmes 6 2, 6—3. Championship—T B Minniken beat A S Hall 6—3| 6—3, Doubles Handicap Class BSaye and Harvey beat Oxenham and Smith 26, 6175 words
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Article89 1915-03-24 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Circe, Brit., 314, Bannatyne, Mar. 24, Deli gen., K. P.M. Co. Van Riebeck, Dut., 1670, Veler, March 24, Sourabaya, gen., K.P.M. Nellore, Brit., 4250, Gaunt, Mar. 24, B bay, gen., Adamson Gilfillan Co. Alma, Brit., 459, Bell, Mar. 24, Deli, gen., E. S. Co. Dunera, Brit.. 3403,89 words
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Article42 1915-03-24 7 To-day. Tong Chuan for Alor Star (Kedah). Indragtri for Langsa, Edi, T. Semawe, Segli Olehleh and Sabang. Circe for Deli. Hong Bee for Rangoon. Hok Canton for Bagan Datoh Teluk Anson. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. Van Riebeeck for Singapore42 words
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Article80 1915-03-24 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Leong Ho 9 a.m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson, and > Perak (E S. Co) 2 p.m. Malacca J Deli Alma 2 p.m Trang Kedah 2 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Bangala 3 p.m. Dindings, Sitiawan, Bagan Datoh80 words
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Article124 1915-03-24 7 Penang, March 24, 1915. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 5/16 3 Credit ...2/4 19/32 3 Documentary ...2/4| Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay Demand Bank 174| Moulmein Demand Bank 173| 3 days'sight Private 176124 words
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Article246 1915-03-24 7 Penang, March 24, 1915. S. P. Tapioca $5.10 sales. M. P. Tapioca $5.70 sales. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $18.(K) buyers. White Pepper $33 j sales Trang Pepper $24 00 sellers. Mace SUO nom. Mace Pickings $64 sales. Cloves246 words
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Advertisement666 1915-03-24 7 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ENGINEER w ith Mining experience wanted for temporary employment. Replies to No. 1, c/o Pinang Gazette. WANTED. JUNIOR ASSISTANT for Rubber Estate in Kedah. Apply to A. Patrick Hadow, .5, P.M.B. Railway* Buildings, Penang. j plain Crutbs S E or the subject of Henlth are the only 1*666 words
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Advertisement8 1915-03-24 7 P. MOIR CRANES’ Cylinder Oil. Sandil&nds, Buttery Co.8 words
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Advertisement83 1915-03-24 7 posted every Mf g your addreea. THE POPULAR PETER WALTXT- I n aviflhlf» in S should riLIILK WALKLK ffl LAGER J j| I 1 FROM ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS, or SELLAR, MURRAY Co 9 PENANG. I f ALLEN DENNYS Co., penang, RUBBER BROKERS, proprietors of The Penang* Rubber Auction Rooms. Sales83 words
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Miscellaneous347 1915-03-24 7 If you are looking out for something Extra Special, you cannot do better than call on us, THE ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE CO., LYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLL ROAD. A. Grand Change of Programme TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT BALAOO—THE MAN MONKEY, BY GASTON LEROUX, AUTHOR OF 2 Reels CHERI-B1BI 2 Parts The Man Who Changed His347 words
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Advertisement2099 1915-03-24 8 p intended sailings. Straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd. Ocean Steam Navigation Co. BRITISH INDIA For Intended to Sail Steamer. I STEAM SHIP C#„ |(j Wireless Telegraphy fitted on al! 'X Every Tuesday, at 5-30 p.m. Kl AND Steamers.. 5. ---.a. NAVIGATION fAUDANV ITn Port Bweti.nh.rn and Singapore. from the Wharf.2,099 words
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