Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 March 1915
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Title Section20 1915-03-29 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 72 VOL. LXXIII. MONDAY. 29th MARCH, 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement680 1915-03-29 1 ZJ g J IF YOU WANT TO SHIP 0 8 BUY OR Se t 7 6 RUBBER D 3 OR TO S FORWARD GOODS U TO ANY PART OF thb WORLD H go to g ALLEN DENNYS Co., T. CIION STREET. n -■I int rm iijgr~inr n,jr~in~~m •‘THE PINANG GAZETTE.”680 words
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Article732 1915-03-29 2 THE COUNTRY’S MADNESS DENOUNCED. z In sharp contrast to the official and other declarations that Germany has bat one mind, one will, and one object comes a suppressed article of the Vorwarts which I am enabled to transmit to you, says a correspondent writing to732 words
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Article974 1915-03-29 2 It has been decided by the Japanese authorities to sell the hulls of the steamers at present lying on the bottom of Tsingtau Harbour as they lie with the exception of the Durreudart. Michael Jebsen and Ellen Rickmers, which lie at the entrance of Main Harbour and are974 words
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Advertisement1232 1915-03-29 2 Dnine frtf T7XPERIENCED MANAGER required NOTICE. KaiCS tor JtS {or a healthy Rubber Estate (750 TaQIIaI AdvPftkemPnß m reB P 1 Ind f a iri Sumatra, rpo LET “WELBECK,” No. 1, PangVaSUal Huverlisemenis. Terms: salary.and commission on profits. kor Road. Entry Ist Ap il next. Apply m writing with references1,232 words
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Advertisement130 1915-03-29 2 Where Doctors and Embrocations Fail Swelling of the knee can be immediately relieved and promptly cured by the use of Little’s Oriental Balm. Read this letter, from A. C. Lehman Waynesboro, Pa. I was the victim of a large swelling on the knee for TWO YEARS. Doctors and embrocations failed130 words
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Article, Illustration1300 1915-03-29 3 CAMPAIGN ACROSS SANDY DESERT. Sometimes one hears it said th*t South Africa is not doing much for the Empire in the war. But I venture to assert, says a correspondent, writing from JohnnesLurg, last month, that South Africa’s task at least equals in difficulty that1,300 words
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Article240 1915-03-29 3 Rich Haul of German Government Cash. Mr. Nonami Seiji, a translator in the Japane-e War Office, who was recently sent to Tsingtau to examine the accounts of the Deutsch-Asiatische Bank and to look into affairs relating to the construction of the German railways in Shantung arrived240 words
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Article161 1915-03-29 3 Mr. Dan Rolyat was married at the Hen-rietta-street Registry Office, London, to Miss Constance Worth, of the Shaftesbury Theatre. Rolyat” is Taylor spelt backwards, and Mr Rolyat’s real name is Alfred Herbert Taylor. He is 35 years of age. His wife’s full name was Constance Emily Wadsworth161 words
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Article2544 1915-03-29 3 WILLS AND PROPERTY. IMPORTANT JUDGMENT. In the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, in the suit Shaik Eliar Bux vs. Shaik Abdul Latif Bux and two others, Mr. Justice Innes delivered a judgment which is of importance to Malay and other Muhammadan owners of property in these States, reports the2,544 words
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Article331 1915-03-29 3 Mr. A. E. Baddeiey, as chairman, signa the report of the Jessslton Ice ar»d Power Co Ltd., for the period ended December 31. The company was registered in November, 1913, bat it waa not until March, 1914, that the details of the agreement with the331 words
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Article269 1915-03-29 3 According to the Berlin correspondent of the Nieuwe Courant,” the greeting when friends meet in that city now is not “How are you?” but “How many potatoes have you got The answer received, he says, is nearly always discouraging. We have not eaten potatoes for several days,269 words
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Article423 1915-03-29 3 SINGAPORE JUSTICES AGAIN REFUSE LICENSE. The Licensing Justices re-assembled at Singapore in order to hear the final stage» of the application made by Sim Soo Kim. that his license for the Army and Navy Bar in High Street might be renewed. The first sitting was a423 words
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Article344 1915-03-29 3 A serious accident took place at Tanjong Priok recently when a gasometer containing sulphuric acid burst while being conveyed from that place to Batavia. Two cart drivers were severely mutilated, and their condition was hopeless. A new method of theft hss been discovered by members of the light-fingered344 words
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Advertisement118 1915-03-29 3 ADVERTISING. The force which enables the modern business man to disregard the distance between himself and his prospective customers. The force which gives him a million eloquent tongues with which to tell his business story to the world. The force which enables him to create new desire», and to point118 words
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Article28 1915-03-29 4 RUSSIAN SUBMARINE’S ATTACKS. Stockholm, March 28. Three German steamers with cargoes of iron ore are reported sunk in the Baltic by a Russian submarine.28 words
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Article108 1915-03-29 4 London, March 26. A German submarine sank the Liverpool steamer Delmira in the Channel. The crew were given ten minutes to take to the boats. Vessel Goes Ashore. London, March 27. The Delmira was sighted a derelict and on fire and it was then seen to be108 words
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Article243 1915-03-29 4 U 37 BELIEVED SUNK. London, March 28. It appears certain that the steamer Lizzie wank the U 37 off the Isle of Wight. The L'zzie sighted the submarine towing three of the Delmira’s boat*. The submarine cut the painter and approached the Lizzie. The latter’s captain suddenly243 words
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Article150 1915-03-29 4 The U 37 is the latest in German submarines, having been completed s nce the war began. She has a surface radius of action of about 3,000 miles—that is to say, she can travel that distance without refilling her oil tanks, remaining visible at a considerable distance. These150 words
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Article132 1915-03-29 4 CHIEF ENGINEER KILLED. London, March 22. The Liverpool steamer Vosges was sunk by shell fire off the Cornish Coast, presumably by a submarine. The Chief Engineer was killed, and three of the crew badly injured by shrapnel. Thirty of the crew were landed at New Quay, Three132 words
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Article55 1915-03-29 4 London, March 27. The Wilson liner Tycho, from Bombay, was attacked in the Downs yesterday by a German submarine, which is alleged to have fired a torpedo fruitlessly. Tycho, steel screw str, 3216 tons, built in 1904 by Earle’s Co. Ltd., Hull, and owned T. 8 hJo.,55 words
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Article34 1915-03-29 4 London, March 28. The French trans-Atlantic liner Niagara had an exciting experience off Cherbourg. She encounted a German submarine, which pursued her, but the Niagara escaped owing to her superior speed.34 words
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Article41 1915-03-29 4 DARTS FROM GERMAN AEROPLANE. London, March 26. A German aeroplane showered about five hundred darts on the Norwegian steamer Diana in the North Sea, many of which struck the decks. The crew took shelter and none were hurt.41 words
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Article108 1915-03-29 4 Copenhagen, Monday.—lt is stated in well-informed quarters that the experience of the Norwegian steamer Belridge has brought home to the conference of the Scandinavian Governments at Copenhagen the seriousness of the situation. Germany’s offence to the Norwegian flag has created a feeling of anger all over Norway.108 words
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Article191 1915-03-29 4 GOVERNMENT ACTION. The Hague, March 26. An official inquiry has opened in the case of the Dutch steamer Mecklenburg. I The Dutch Cabinet an! Naval authorities are conferring on the whole situation. It is announced that the steamer Medea had a cargo of 16,000 boxes of191 words
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164 1915-03-29 4 Amsterdam, Fe. 25.—New bills for strengthening the military power of the Netherlands have already been submitted to the State Council. The announcament of the intention of the Government to call up earlier than usual the recruits of the 1916 class had caused some uneasiness and164 words
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Article233 1915-03-29 4 Undernoted is a list of British merchant steamers sunk by German submarines. Jan. 21. Durward sunk off Holland. 31. Ben Cruachan sunk off Fleetwood. 31. Unda Blanche, sunk off Liverpool. Feb. 1. Kilcoan, sunk off Liverpool. 1. Tokomaru, sunk off Cape Antifer. 9. Oliole, sunk in233 words
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Article106 1915-03-29 4 Tho Politiken,” the Danish Government organ, in a leading article states that the risk to neutral vessels going to England is unimportant, and that it is virtually certain that the German attack on the English coast will not depend upon submarines but on an air raid106 words
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Article73 1915-03-29 4 New York, March 28. It is reported that the Prinz Eitel Friedrich attempted to put to sea yesterday evening. The American authorities, however, were watchful, ahd searchlights played on the harbour at Newport News. An American submarine and three destroyers are anchored in the roadstead, and73 words
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Article52 1915-03-29 4 The 1 Odenwald. New York, March 28, Legal proceedings have begun at Puerto Rico against the Odenwald for violation of neutrality. The Odenwald, an interned German liner, attempted to leave San Juan, to provision, it was supposed, the Kron Prinz Wilhelm, but was obliged to return on the forts firing52 words
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Article43 1915-03-29 4 BLOWN UP BY GERMANS. New York, March 27. Trie Karlsruhe struck a reef in the West Indies. The office r s blew up the vessel after hoisting a flag and saluting while the band played the German National Anthem-43 words
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Article264 1915-03-29 4 PRODUCE PRICES. London, March 26. Copper £6B-’ 5», Selected £76-15s, Braziers £B6-10s Spelter nominal. Linseed Argentine £4B-9s paid sellers. Cotton seed £153-9s. Wheats inactive. Hemp £34 pa d. Tin £l7O. Iron 66*. Linseed £52-9« value, export 298,009. Oil £3l-9s paid. Shellac dull spot, £6l, March unquoted, May264 words
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Article215 1915-03-29 4 SELANGOR. A LARGE DEFICIT. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, March 28. The Selangor Club annual meeting on Saturday discussed the estimated deficit of $5,040, and decided to waive for the present the item for depreciation $7,790. A proposal ter wipe out the deficit by a temporary increase215 words
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Article20 1915-03-29 4 (From Our Own Correepondent.) Ipoh, March 28. Ipoh race meeting was postponed till June 4th and sth20 words
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Article264 1915-03-29 4 Anton Lang Fighting in the Vo ges. Paris, February 23.—Many of the OberAmmergau peasants who are familiar to thousands of English people who have seen the famous passion play are in the ranks of the new corps of soldiers on skis which the Germans have formed264 words
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Article47 1915-03-29 4 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on March 25 $3,195.44 Mr and Mrs G A J Smith Steinmetz 50.00 Balance on March 27 $3,245.44 Amount previously acknowleged $8,323.80 Total $11,569.2447 words
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Article115 1915-03-29 4 Arrivals. By Klang (March 29) from Singapore, Messrs H Bolter, A E Cleaver, H O Miles, Hardman, Hindson, Allan, Chua Kee Ee, Ng Kiat Kheng and Choong Lye Hin from Port Swettenham, Mr and Mr* Tan Khiam Oon and child, Miss Browne, Miss Gibbons, Messrs Ko Yew Khi, J115 words
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Article413 1915-03-29 4 INTERESTING LETTER. Mr. F. A. Cox, local manager for John Roberts, Ltd. has forwarded us the following letter which has been received by his father in England from a former employe 3rd Squadron Royal Flying Corp*, c/o G. P. 0., London. 12-2-15. Dear Sir, —I have at413 words
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Article138 1915-03-29 4 NIBONG TEBAL MURDER CASE. Penang Assize* were resumed to-day, when the trial took place of Lim Ah Oh, who was charged with the murder of Yeoh Chye Keng at Nibong Tebal on February 26th. The Solicitor-General, stating the case for tbe prosecution, said that on the afternoon in138 words
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Article271 1915-03-29 4 LAWSON—BARRACLOUGH. Two members of the Howitt Phillips Co. were married by special licence on Friday morning at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Singapore They were Mr Carl Lawson and Miss Beryl Barraclough. The ceremony was performed by the Colonial Chaplain, the Rev. F. G. Swindell. Mr Jack Elagert was best271 words
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Article661 1915-03-29 4 PROPOSED FORMATION IN PER\k [From a Correspondent.] A highly representative meeting o f the Chinese Community was held yesterday afternoon at the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Ipoh, to consider the advisability of forming a Perak Chice« 6 Volunteer Force to assist the Government in the defence661 words
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Advertisement82 1915-03-29 4 The first trading was an exchange of goods in kind, but as civilisation became more complex, the coin, a symbol of worth, was invented. That aimplfied trading. Then the methods of trading were improved and shops established. Shopping developed, and finally came the advertisement. That simplified the shopping, because It82 words
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Advertisement35 1915-03-29 4 INVALUABLE for your HEALTH’SSAKE. Essence or Fluid Extract of Pronounced by the HIGHEST MEDICAL AUTHORITIES The SAFEST and most RELIABLE Remedy for HAS OVER 75 YEARS' WORLD-WIDE REPUTAiION, SOLD BY The George Town Dispensorg. Ito.35 words
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Article1874 1915-03-29 5 BRITISH -‘OBSERVER” OF THE WESTERN LINE. A British Observer” with the French forces has the permission of General Joffre to send communications home from time to time which will be of interest to the Bri tish reader. He says The Allied Armies have been stationary on1,874 words
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Advertisement198 1915-03-29 5 THE POPULAR PETER WALKER] PETER WALKER s| I LAGER 11 I I PETER W FROM ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS, or SELLAR, MURRAY Co., PENANG The Extra Moonlight Dinner and Concert AS ANNOUNCED WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, Ist APRIL, ON THE ILLLUMINATED SEA [FRONT OF THE RUNNYMEDE HOTEL MBwa Hya, Ceylon,198 words
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Advertisement379 1915-03-29 5 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 is restored, vitality increased, Weak* t ness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other379 words
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Article1070 1915-03-29 6 Norway, Sweden, and Denmark have had good reason to be angry at Germany for insults to their flags by deliberate attacks on peaceful Scandinavian merchant ships, and although these incidents appear to have been forgiven, it is certain that they will not be forgotten should any further attacks1,070 words
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Article804 1915-03-29 6 8. F. P.” J Lieut R C Kinder is promoted captain in the M.S.V.R. Mr. R. N. Holmes is leaving for Home next week, having obtained a commission in the New Army. We understand that Mr, Justice Sercombe Smith is proceeding Home on retirement next month, Mr..—“ 8. F. P.” J - 804 words
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Article845 1915-03-29 6 At a meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commbaioners, Mr. E. T. Tessensohn drew attention to one of the indirect results of the war, which may have escaped the notice of the majority of people, both in the southern settlement and in Penang—this is a dearth of rikisha845 words
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Article22 1915-03-29 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefine I tiu in Penang was $81.40 per picul, business I done, an increase of $l.22 words
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Advertisement340 1915-03-29 6 TOWN HALL, PENANG. EASTER MONDAY, APRIL sth, 1915. IN AID OF Queen Mary’s Work for Women Fund. Mr». HERBERT JVI Farce ln COOPER presents IVIIS. OO 1 Acts. Br W. 8. MAUGHAM. The audience is respectfully requested to be seated at the commencement of the Play. Booking on and after340 words
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Advertisement12 1915-03-29 6 THE CRAG HOTEL. Easter Holidays. BOOK YOUR ROOMS NOW. Sarkies Brothers, Proprietors.12 words
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Obituary19 1915-03-29 6 DEATH. Cameron. —On March 23, at Tampat, Kelantan, Even Donald Cameron, aged 42, of heart failure following internal hemorrhage.19 words
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Article494 1915-03-29 7 BRITISH AND GERMAN STEAMERS SUNK. INDIGNATION IN HOLLAND. THE DARDANELLES OPEBATIONS. FRENCH SUCCESS IN THE VOSGES. Attacks by French and Belgian airmen on German airship sheds and barracks and also on the station at Metz, and a victory for the French in the Vosges are the chief items494 words
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Franee and Belgium.
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Article312 1915-03-29 7 [Reuter’s Services]. PRISONERS AND MATERIAL TAKEN. [Coptright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, March 27. A French communique says: After an energetic engagement lasting several days we took a submit at Hartmanns-Weiler-kopf and also advanced on the north-eastern and south-eastern slopes, taking prisoners, including officers. Hartmanns-Weilerkopf Taken; Amsterdam, March[Reuter’s Services]. - 312 words
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Article208 1915-03-29 7 PLENTIFUL SUPPLY OF MUNITIONS. London, March 27. A French official review of the war says the famous 75 cm. guns are as perfect to day as on the first day of the war, although their use has exceeded all calculations. The consumption of projectiles had been so208 words
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Article63 1915-03-29 7 Paris, March 27. Six airmen dropped twelve bombs on airship sheds at Frescatz, and the station at Me'z, and camed a panic. They returned safely though violently cannonaded. Bombs were also dropped on barracks east of Strasburg. Three Soldiers Killed at Metz. London, March 27. A63 words
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Article198 1915-03-29 7 London, March 26. Killrd.—R J Croft, Second Lieut R Harker, (North Staffordshires) L Pownall, L N Ramsay, R C S Smith. Died of Wounds.—K Gilroy, A Robinson (East Lancashires). Died by Accident—*-C S Rich. Wounded J Bothby, C L Boyd, J W Cannon, H Hazledine, R198 words
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Article21 1915-03-29 7 London, March 27. The Bishop of London has gone to spend Easter in the trenches.21 words
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Article116 1915-03-29 7 London, March 26. The Transport Workers have written to Mr’ Lloyd George strongly approving of the Government campaign against excessive drinking by a small minority of the workers, and supporting the restriction of the hours of public houses, and also suggesting food canteens for night workers. The116 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article243 1915-03-29 7 Petrograd, March 27. An official message says the Russian offensive west of the Middle Niemen encountered enemy counterattacks. Fighting continues. 'The Russians continue to progress between Bartfeld and Uzsok, although the enemy have been reinforced. We captuied 1,700 prisoners and taro guns. Austrians Repulsed. Petrograd, March 28.243 words
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Article181 1915-03-29 7 THE PLIGHT OF THE PORTE. London, March 26. Reuter has interviewed a distinguished personage who has just arrived from Vienna, aud brings the latest and most reliable information of the situation. He states that trains of Bavarians are continually passing to the Carpathians, and equally181 words
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Article48 1915-03-29 7 Rome, March 26. Tl e Austrian official newspaper Fremdenblatt declares that the whole of the Austrian people now know the terrible struggle imposed on the Monarchy, that the existence of the nation is imperilled, and that victory will only be possible through the greatest sacrifices.48 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article61 1915-03-29 7 London, March 27. The Press Bureau announces that the Birtish losses in the skirmish east of El Khubri on March 23rd were 3 men killed and 16 wounded. The enemy left 50 killed and 250 rounds of three inch ammunition, but succeeded in removing nearly all61 words
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Article92 1915-03-29 7 New York, March 27. A cablegram to the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions says all the men at Gulpashan village, near Urumiah, in Persia, were shot by Kurds and the women violated. 65 refugees were taken from French and American Missions and hanged on gibbets erected in92 words
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Article81 1915-03-29 7 London, March 26. The Rumanian Minister, M. Nicholas MLu, has returned to London after conferring with bis Government. He emphasised that Rumania is honestly fulfilling its duties and safeguarding its interests as a neutral, and said all rumours as to military supplies passing from Rumania to Turkey81 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article342 1915-03-29 7 INEFFECTIVE TURKISH FIRE. Malta, March 26. Invalided sailors from the Dardanelles speak derogatorily of the Turkish artillery fire in the Dardanelles. One warship engaging the forts of the Narrows was under fire for several hours, during which shells were falling thick and fast allround, but she was struck342 words
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99 1915-03-29 7 Athens, March 28. The latest reports state that the Queen Elizabeth has been bombarding the forts of the Narrows from the Gulf of Saros. The Admirals of the Allied fleets had a prolonged conference, after which the Captains of various vessels received sp -cial instructions.99 words
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Article30 1915-03-29 7 Tons. Guns. Completed. Q. Elizabeth 27,500 10 13.5 in., 12 6in. 1914 Agamemnon 16,500 4 12in., 10 9.2 in. 1908 Cornwallis 14,000 4 12in., 12 6in. 190430 words
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Article218 1915-03-29 7 Some of the ships engaged in the bombardment of the Dardanelles repay examination. The battleship Vengeance on the eve of war had what would have been described probably as a scratch crew,” and was acting as gunnery ship at the Nore before she began prosecuting the Germans218 words
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Article217 1915-03-29 7 The Ark Royal, which has made such a dramatic appearance off the Dardanelles, is the first ship of a new type —a seaplane carrier. The vessel is well named. She revives one of our old warship names. The name Ark Royal dates back to the time of217 words
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Article151 1915-03-29 7 The Berlin papers state that 25 transports, with 43,000 troops on board, escorted by a squadron of British and French warships, have left Malta for the Dardanelles. The Bukharest correspondent of the Petrograd Agency states that the Ist and 2nd Turkish Army Corps are concentrated between151 words
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68 1915-03-29 7 London, March 29. It is reported that the Turkish Ministry of War has decided on a great raid by the entire Turkish Fleet in the Black Sea, with the object of engaging the Russian Fleet. The Goeben, Sofia, March 28. Constantinople reports that the68 words
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Article15 1915-03-29 7 Turkey. Russia. Battleships 4 8 Cruisers 5 5 Small Craft 30 5515 words
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General News.
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Article80 1915-03-29 7 GERMANS IN RETREAT. Swakopmund, March 27. The sudden successful dash by General Botha’s forces over the desert is a brilliant achievement. All arms performed their allotted tasks most effectively. The Burghers are bewildering the enemy with their tactics and the latter have been forced to retreat80 words
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Article29 1915-03-29 7 Swakopmind, March 27. A captured German officer reports that Colonel Maritz escaped towards Central Africa. He added that the Germans longed to get hold of him.29 words
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Article50 1915-03-29 7 Rome, March 28. A great National Congress was held here to-day in favour obmtervention. Delegatee from the Province attended, also several of the Garibaldi's, who received ovations, and many of the Legislators. The Congress passed a resolution calling on the Government to attain Italy’s national aspirations.50 words
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Article268 1915-03-29 7 I dined at an Italian restaurant the other night (writes a Paris correspondent) a quiet, simple enough place, where the chanti really tastes as if it had once known Tuscany, and diners wind their maccaroni round their forks—instead of cutting it into pitiful sections as the heathen do.268 words
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Article93 1915-03-29 7 Tangier, March 29. The English 7,000 tou cargo boat Trostburg is wrecked on Cap Spartel and is expected to become a total lo?s. Thirteen of the crew of seventy have been rescued. Heavy seas prevent further rescuer but renewed efforts are being made fruin the shore. The93 words
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Article40 1915-03-29 7 Tokio, March 28. The Government has had a sweeping victory at the general elections. The majority will be at leasb forty. The result is welcomed by all shades as affording favourable conditions in domestic and foreign policy.40 words
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Article25 1915-03-29 7 Paris, March 30. The Japanese mission of ten officers has arrived. Accompanied by a Russian officer they afterwards departed for the front.25 words
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Article22 1915-03-29 7 London, March 28. The Observer n says Lord Rothschild has undergone a serious operatiou and that his condition is satisfactory.22 words
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137 1915-03-29 7 Rotterdam, February 22.—Information, th» accuracy of which is vouched for by eyewitnesses, reaches the Nieue Rotterdamche Courant that the Germans are building submarines at Antwerp. Some time ago a high wall was erected round Cockerill's yard and wharves at HoboVen. What was taking place on the137 words
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Article546 1915-03-29 8 GERMAN SQUADRON FIRST SIGHTED BY A LITTLE GIRL. Soma interest ng episodes in connection with the naval tight off the Falkland Islands, which ended in disaster to the German squadron under Admiral von Spee, are related by a leading stoker on H.M.S. Cornwall, which took part in the546 words
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Article361 1915-03-29 8 There will be many people in Singapore who will be pleased to hear tidings of Mr. A. G. Townsend, who went home some six months or so ago to offer his services, although they will regret to hear that he has been wounded. In a letter received361 words
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Article493 1915-03-29 8 SORDID SIDELIGHTS ON GERMAN PRESS INTRIGUE. Rome, February 23.—Some delicious revelations of German me hods for bribing the Italian Press have just been made by Signor Pontremoli, the managing director of the “Il Secolo,” the foremost Radical newspaper in Milin, during the hearing of a493 words
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Article250 1915-03-29 8 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended Mar. 6, there were 54 deaths —3B males and 16 females, equal to a death-rate of 26 96 per mille per annum, compared with 36.95 in the preceding week and with 36.71 in the corresponding week of last year. The250 words
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Advertisement410 1915-03-29 8 PETTER OIL ENGINES. Suitable Mines use and on Estates. STOCKS’ OF THE FOLLOWING SIZES ARE HELD BY SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., who are prepared to dispose of same for cash at a considerable reduction on cost price. Five 68. H. P. Engines Two 10 B. H. P. Engines Two BB.H. P.410 words
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Advertisement370 1915-03-29 8 The Hig Show THE STRAITS CINEMA, PENANG ROAD. SPECIALITY IN LATEST PATHE PRODUCTIONS WILL SCREEN TO-NIGHT I I THE MYSTERY of the 3 Reels 3 parts CRYSTAL SALTS of special quality, it is a powerful and most elaborately stage detective film, and it attracts attention nob only on account of370 words
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Article399 1915-03-29 9 THE AMENDING BILL. In the Straits Government Gazette of March 26th, is included the draft of a Bill to amend the Trading with the Enemy Ordinance. This Bill, which will shortly come before the Legislative Coun* cil, has for its primary object provision for the appointment399 words
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Article206 1915-03-29 9 STORY OF A BRILLIANT RING. Mr. Tan Boon Swee is claims clerk on the Government Wharves, and wears a brilliant ring worth $560. On Saturday afternoon he was so busy that he took it off and put it in his trousers pocket. When he looked for it206 words
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Article74 1915-03-29 9 A water polo mitch wis played at the Penang Swimming Club yesterdiy morning between teams representing the Volunteers and Civilians. The Volunteers won an interesting game by the only goal of the match. The teams were Penang Volunteers. Civilians. Pte. Beattie 0 M Henderson 2nd Lieut. Oliver74 words
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Article93 1915-03-29 9 The following is the business for the meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners to be held to-morrow 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Some bills to be passed. 5. Tenders for93 words
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Article51 1915-03-29 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from o to 7 p.m. this evening 1. Overture Don Juan Canepa... Velasco Two Step Mrs. Sippi ...Russick 3. Lancers The Bric-a-Brac Will L Waltz Have You Forgotten Ring 5. March >tt Tommy's Fir ewell51 words
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TIN.
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Article431 1915-03-29 9 Fluctuations during the past few days have been more marked than usual wi’h thia market, the movements at times being of a panicky nature, says the Ironmonger of Feb. 27. Early deliveries of warrant tin are still very difficult to obtain and the troublesome conditions naturally attract431 words
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Article673 1915-03-29 9 Tn the same paper it wa? mentioned that the delay in the handling of goods at ths London Docks had caused some sellers of tin-warrants on the Metal Exchange to claim the right to postpone delivery under Rule O of the Rules and Regulations of the673 words
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Article229 1915-03-29 9 Penang, March 29. Beef— cts Soup per catty 18 Roast 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Carry Meat 20 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 36 Mutton229 words
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Article1240 1915-03-29 9 ANNUAL MEETING. The following is an official account of the Meeting of the Company forwarded by the Secretaries: Minutes of the 6th ordinary general meeting of share-holders of the Teluk Anson Rubber Estates, Limited, held at the Registered Office of the Company, Gresham House, Battery Road,1,240 words
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Advertisement155 1915-03-29 9 A BISHOP ON ADVERTISING. Who pays for advertising asked Bishop Welldon during a lecture at Manchester. The person who pays is the seller, but ho is able to pay because he gets vastly increased profits. I do not think the person who pays is the consumer, because prices are not155 words
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Advertisement114 1915-03-29 9 HOT BUNS FOR GOOD FRIDAY, the 2nd prox. IORDERS NOW BEING BOOKED. War Price 7 cents each. Excelsior European Bakery, LEITH STREET. PHONE No. 570. Debility enfeebled nerves, poor health and weakened blood —these are troubles that can be overcome. SCOTT’S Emulsion never fails. It repairs waste, enriches the blood,114 words
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Advertisement351 1915-03-29 9 INSURANCE. THE CORPORATION OF THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE Royal Exchange, London COMMENCED business in a.d. 1717 and was Incorporated by Royal Charter in a.d. 1710 and is therefore one of the oldest Companies in existence. It has granted the benefits of Assurance to the Public for a period exceeding 190351 words
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Article674 1915-03-29 10 EXECUTION OF TWENTY-TWO RENEGADES. The sentences of the court-martial on a batch of 45 mutineers of the sth Light Infantry were promulgated in public on Thursday outside the walls of Singapore prison and, in the case of 22 who were condemned to death, the sentences were executed on674 words
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Article52 1915-03-29 10 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Klang, Brit., 732, Fawcus, Mar. 29, S pore, gen., A. GJ Co. Sappho, Brit., 329, Scott, Mar. 28, Tongkah, gen., Adamson Gilfillan Co Glenfalloch, Brit., 1434, Bainbridge, Mar. 28, S pore, g< n., K. G. *fc Co. Pangkor, Brit., 94, Caswell, Mar. 29, B. Datoh, gen., E.52 words
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Article81 1915-03-29 10 To-day. Leong Ho fo Alor Star (Kedah). Fooksang for SingaP ore > China and Japan. Mambang for Setul. Mary Austin for Tort Swettenham and Singapore. Circe for Deli. Alma for Deli. Aladdin for Rangoon. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Setul. Cornelia for Pangkalan Brandan. Rochussen for T. Semawe,81 words
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Article125 1915-03-29 10 Penang, March 29, 1915. (5y Oourtosy o/ CAaHsrsd London Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 5/16 3 Credit ...2/4 19/32 3 Documentary ...2/4f Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days* sight Private f 177 Bombay Demand Bank 174} Moulmein Demand Bank 173 j 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras125 words
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Article45 1915-03-29 10 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Deli and Batu Bahra Sembilan 10 a.m. Tongkah Calypso 1 p.m. Teluk Anson Sappho 4 p.m. Rangoon Kamor 4 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Klang 4-30 p.m. Wendesday. Rangoon, Calcutta and Durban Dunera 1 p.m.45 words
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Article262 1915-03-29 10 Penang, March 29, 1915. S. P. Tapioca $5.70 sales. M. P. Tapioca $6.00 sales. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $34.50 sales Trang Pepper $24 50 sellers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $66.00 sellers. Cloves $45262 words
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Article25 1915-03-29 10 Penang :—The E. A O. Hotel, The Crag, Runny med e Hotel, Hotel Norman. Singapore:—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Cbylon :—Nuwara Eilys.25 words
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Advertisement340 1915-03-29 10 THAIS WHAT I LIKE? -~-'~^^zy > V /l/ot/cr s'ees sfie yets it /ecause. t£at -&s■ rJI r' I ma£es Tier so Loiinu jt J J kJ and (Joo/ says s/ie VM > ifjou/cfht /e uitdout it for ffavouriny ttie. yuddinys ant/sauce RUBBER cured by the use of the Jackson Patent340 words
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Advertisement691 1915-03-29 10 A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY. IN the best regulated families the little ills of life will creep in. Some member of the family circle may occasionally suffer from Biliousness and Indigestion, and one or the other will from time to time exhibit the well-known symptoms of Constipation. From these little troubles more691 words
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Article237 1915-03-29 11 WELLS’ ONE-HIT VICTORY OVER BANDSMAN RICE. Ex-Bombardier Wells, the heavy weight boxing champion, won his contest with Bandsman Rice in Belfast iu the sixth round, but it was not the easy victory the result suggests. At no time did Wells box with complete confidence. Indeed, it may he said237 words
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616 1915-03-29 11 One of the best boxeis ever seen,” was the opinion of those who watched Jerry Delaney make J. Denny, of America, look like a novice. This happened at the Naticnal Sporting C üb, and this etrong, young fellow from America was so plucky616 words
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Article472 1915-03-29 11 WONDERFUL DOINGS ON SUEZ CANAL. Tie “Berliner Tageblatt publishes a communication from Constantinople giving a Turkish version of the recent fighting on the Suez Canal. The account, which is not lacking in unconscious humour, says the commander of a Turkish detachment who with bis men crossed472 words
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Article78 1915-03-29 11 Monday, March 29. Band, Esplanade, 9 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road Electric Polyscope Co,, Argyle Road. Tuesday, March 50. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Wedee«d»y, March 31. Golf Club Meeting, 6-30 p.m. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Thursday, April I. Band, Golf78 words
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Article22 1915-03-29 11 April 3 and s.—lpoh Races. April s.—“ Mrs. Dot” at the Town Hall, Penang, in aid of Queen Mary’s Fund.22 words
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Advertisement544 1915-03-29 11 N, Y. K. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be\ween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all544 words
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Advertisement60 1915-03-29 11 There is no longer need to purchase German tonics. Ceregen is a proteidphosphate food of British manufacture and is at least the equal of any German preparation while its cost is approximately one-half. Geregen is iu the form of a dry powder, has a dainty flavour, and is most easily60 words
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Advertisement36 1915-03-29 11 Send me LUO Used Stamps of your Country and in EXCHANGE 1 will give you PICTURE POST CARDS of Famous London Views, British Scenery, etc. Miss M -1., Florence Villas. Heroe Hill. Lou de a, England.36 words
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Advertisement188 1915-03-29 11 I Planters' Stores, j J LATEX CUPS I EĔ Glass, Porcelain and h= Chinese Earthenware. Acetic Acid, Momi Cases, Tapping Knives, Disinfecting 1 Fluid, Latex Spouts, Trays, j 1 Buckets, etc., etc. gl H WRITE FOR PRICE LIST. SELLAR, MURRAY Co., PENANG, j lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllN MARSEILLES TILES. "SWAN BRAND.” Large Supplies188 words
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Miscellaneous95 1915-03-29 11 THE TIDES. Penakq—March, 1915. High Water. Low Water. Standard w n Standard Dftte Time. Ht Date Time. HL h m f» h m ft. M 29 mll 20a 6.3 29 m 529 0 3 11 26 a 6 7 5 44 a 1.0 fu 30 m 11 54 6.9 3095 words
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Advertisement1942 1915-03-29 12 P. O. intended sailings. Straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd. Ocean Co ‘Bx< British India For Intended to SaiL Steamer. STEAM SHIP C®., Wireless Telegraphy fitted on all v t Every Tuesday, at 5-30 p.m. AND Steamer*. ST STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LTD fr”*»”-»» ac lngapore from th. wnarf. g CHINA MUTUAL1,942 words
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