Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 6 April 1915
1915-04-06
1
12
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/pinangazette
Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
-
Title Section20 1915-04-06 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 77 VOL. LXXIII. TUESDAY. 6th APRIL. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTSI20 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement698 1915-04-06 1 IF YOU WANT 'JO SHIP, BUY OK SELL <1 RUBS ER[ OB TO r FORWARD GOODS to ANY PART of thb WORLD i GO TO ALLEN DENNYS Co., ft UMIOM STBKETe Fl ra bi ii-tt~-i •the pinang gazette.” 1 'X SUN LIFE ‘I GOSNELL’S •:::=z~ Motor Car Canada, eau »e698 words
-
Advertisement62 1915-04-06 1 attnocmawaDrirrnwr e*“ g FOR $BO O ’VTGU can have the Pinang s a I GasHte poaUrl »y»ry dey c ■J fw a whote to fcrer «Mid/*«a r g y E 3 (local suaacPirnoi. tan f Prup«»rsiocax.H Quarterly and SBadf-ycazly rate*. ar* in J. and I emit lance» elronld b* aodre*»dMi62 words
-
-
Article, Illustration959 1915-04-06 2 [BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] London, March 4. Among the many warships in the famous Straits of the Dardanelles is the world’s greatest battleship, H. M. S. Queen Elizabeth, of 27,000 tons, and carrying eight 15-inch guns, which are playing tremendous havoc with the Turkish forts. The Queen Elizabeth959 words
-
Article572 1915-04-06 2 A RUSSIAN OPINION. lam afraid ib is not possible to state in as many words what changes Russians expect to accrue from the present war, writes a correspondent from Vilna on January 27. To all inquiries on the subject they return a deligh ful Nitchyvo572 words
-
Article61 1915-04-06 2 The Church Family Newspaper states We learn on unimpeachable authority that Lord Fi-her, First Sea Lord at the Admiralty, makes a habit of going to a certain church practically every day for piayer and meditation before commencing’ his responsible duties. “We understand also that Lord61 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement777 1915-04-06 2 g. /CARETAKER WANTED for Taipina K(UCS 101 Resthouse, to take entire charge, tF e engage and be responsible for his own staff. C(ISU(U Advertisements. Applications in writing to the Secretary Sanitary Board, Taiping. «22— xfi-4 FOR SALE. TO LET. SITUATIONS VACANT. ETC. VACANCY in a MESS for commercial or mercantile777 words
-
Advertisement74 1915-04-06 2 If you want your baby to thrive—feed him on “Glaxo,”—the food that builds bonny babies.” Glaxo is not an artificial food—it is simply a pure milk which has had extra cream and milk sugar added, and by the Glaxo,” process is made germ-free. Glaxo provides an ideal diet for invalids74 words
-
Advertisement586 1915-04-06 2 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,00$ Reserve Fund £1,800,009 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 Head Ofvior 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.O Agbmcies a*> Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Penang Bangkok Iloilo Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangoon Bombay Karachi Saigon Calcutta Klang Serembar □antoa Kobe Shanghai586 words
-
-
AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
-
137 1915-04-06 3 Allahabad, March 24.— A special Pioneer cablegram, dated London, 22nd March, says The number of officer casualties is not in the sauce proportion among the men and the latter are very much lei-s than one might have expected. The reason of the abnormal officer casualties137 words
-
Article96 1915-04-06 3 London, March 12.—“ Eye Witnes»,” with the British headquarters in France, declares that the accuracy of cur artillery is causing great nervousness among the Germans at certain points on the left and centre. He warns the public against ttcrifs that the German morale is weakening, atd he96 words
-
Article83 1915-04-06 3 Some changes on the Headquarters Staff of the Expeditionary Force were published on March 12th by which, Sir William Robertson became Chief of Staff to Sir John French, succeeding Sir Archibald Murray, now Sub-Chief of the Imperial General Staff at home. The new Quarter-master-General at the Front83 words
-
Article76 1915-04-06 3 Rome.—The Messagero states The headquarters of the German contrabandists is at Barcelona (in Spain), whence merchandise is shipped to Amsterdam, via Genoa, &s cargoes, leaving a neutral maritime station for another neutral port, are immune from cpptme. The German emissaries in Genoa despatch the goods to Amsterdam,76 words
-
Article45 1915-04-06 3 Paris, March 9.—German prisoners in France will henceforth be treated in a iranher similar to that in which French prisoners are treated in Germany. Various privileges they formerly enjoyed have been withdrawn owing to Germany’s refusal to give better treatment to Frenchmen.45 words
-
Article44 1915-04-06 3 London, March 12.—1 n the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. Walter Long complained that Colonel J. E. B. Seely, M. P., (formerly Secretary of State for War) and Lord Salisbury had been appointed Brigadier-Generals, thereby depriving professional soldiers of well-deserved honours.44 words
-
Article46 1915-04-06 3 London, March 12.—The Commonwealth High Commissioner’s Publicity Department recently sent a photographer to Egypt and secured a four thousand feet film of the Australian troops in training. This film will be shown at 11,000 cinematograph theatres in Great Britain commencing on Monday next.46 words
-
Article55 1915-04-06 3 Amsterdam, March 12, —A Dutch journal states that the Germans are making active preparations to prevent the British from landing in Belgium. The garrison at Heyst has been increased and strong reinforcements have been sent to Bruges. “De Tijd reports that Germans have a number of55 words
-
Article42 1915-04-06 3 Rome.—Prince Salah Eddine, the Sultan of Tui key’s nephew, bar exhorted the Sultan to welcome the British and French as liberators, and to conclude peace at the earliest moment in order to save Turkey from a catastrophe.42 words
-
Article43 1915-04-06 3 London,—ln reply to a question in the House of Commons, Mr. Herbert Samuel, President of the Local Government Board, atated that there are 65,000 Belgian men, 69,000 women, and 46,0C0 children in Er gland, biaide 18,000 wounded or convalescent soldiers.43 words
-
Article135 1915-04-06 3 Calcutta, March 28.—The Times” military correspondent anticipates renewal of a violent German offensive in Flanders but states it is no longer possible for Germany to withdraw troops from Poland. The correspondent insists that although it is contrary to all her military principles Germany must eventually revert to135 words
-
Article78 1915-04-06 3 Allahabad, March 28 —A Pioneer cable, dated London, 26th March says: The director general of the Army Medical Corps acknowledges the help of civil hospitals in the treatment of the wounded and asks for yet more assistance. He anticipates a great and early increase in the number of78 words
-
Article81 1915-04-06 3 Mfc Dan oboe wires to the Daily Chrofiifcte from Constanza that the Turkish Government on 20th March, fearing a coup d’etat held a cabinet and decided by a majori y to n gotiate with the Allies. They the American ambassador to ascertain on what terms they81 words
-
Article46 1915-04-06 3 London, March 18.—The French advance in Champagne now gives them an outlook on the northern slope of the ridge running from Perthes to Maison en-Cham pagne; greatly facilitating an attack on the railway running from Bayancourt to Apremont behind the German lines.46 words
-
Article55 1915-04-06 3 An Austrian official report indicates that the Russians are now fighting on the south-western bank of the Pruth. The Daily Telegraph’s Bucharest correspondent anticipates that the Russians will shortly recapture Czernowi z. The Daily Mail’s Bucharest correspondent says the Russians are attacking with irresistible fury and55 words
-
Article152 1915-04-06 3 Copenhagen, March 7'— Serious riots have taken p’ace in the cities in Western Germany owing to the sc*rc ty of potatoes. Yesterday crowds besieged the markets at Cologne and looted the shop’. The police and military had to use their swords and rifle butts to drive the152 words
-
Article138 1915-04-06 3 Paris, March 7.—The Matin states that the Germans, expecting the easy capture of Paris, divided the city into seven sections, each to receive a garrison of 100,000 men. The Kaiser, at the head of 1,500,000 troops, before the fallen city, was to propose a truce. The138 words
-
Article89 1915-04-06 3 London, March 12.—General Oba, who has been representing the Japanese army on the staff of the Russian Commander-in-Chief in Poland, stated in an interview that he was convinced that German efforts passed the culminating point in General Hindenburg’s operations on the Wartha in December. Since89 words
-
Article131 1915-04-06 3 Allahabad, March 30.—A Pioneer cable dated London, 29th March, says The Russian offt naive movement has continued to gain ground the line of operations now extends from the Baltic to the Bosphorus with a flank iu Aaia Minor fresh Russian troops have been brought into line everywhere; there131 words
-
Article67 1915-04-06 3 The Morning Post’s Berne correspondent sends a trustworthy report fiom Berlin to the effect that an important demonstration of working class women against the war took place in front of the Reichstag building on the 18th March the police tried twice to disperse fhe crowd but failed.67 words
-
Article39 1915-04-06 3 The Daily Chronicle's Athens correspondent says the majority of the troops have Mt Constantinople for Gallipoli all the warships are in the Golden Horn, Acept the Hamidieh, in the outer harbour, and the Goeben in dock.39 words
-
Article169 1915-04-06 3 London, March 29.—Considerable resentement is caused in Holland by the sit king of the Dutch s*earner Medea by a German submarine in the English Channel. The ship was sunk del.berately after examination of the ship’s papers so that no mistake regarding nationality is possible Two other Dutch169 words
-
Article111 1915-04-06 3 Amsterdam, March 14.—General Podbielski, President of the German Olympic Committee, now proposes to cancel the Olympiad that had been fixed for next year for competitors from Germany, Austria, Turkey, and various neutral countries. It is feared that few German athletes will survive the war unwounded. General Podbielski proposes111 words
-
Article64 1915-04-06 3 London, March 4.— Reuter’s correspondent at Cairo states that outbreaks of influenza and pneumonia have occurred in the camps of colonial troops in Egypt, the majority of the sufferers being Australians. Seven men fell whilst climbing the Cheops pyramid, and four were killed, while the others were64 words
-
Article55 1915-04-06 3 Copenhagen, March 11.—The Germans are employing Hagenbeck’s elephants to clear the roads behind the firing line in France. Koenig, the German explorer, is mine 57 Greenland dogs in the war service, although he signed an agreement with the Greenland administration that the animals would be used55 words
-
Article43 1915-04-06 3 Amsterdam, March B.—Every church in the Dixmude district has been damaged, and 40 of them have been demolished. Abbe Demao, of has been shot in the yard of his church. Burgomaster Mandzoeg, of the same town, has also been shot.43 words
-
Article38 1915-04-06 3 Amsterdam, March 7.*—The Germans have removed 48 bronze statues from the principal squares in Brussels and have despatched them to Germany. They unsuccessfully attempted to take massive bronze doors from the St Marie Church.38 words
-
Article154 1915-04-06 3 London, March 12.—1 n a message from Constanza (Roumania) Mr. W. H. Donohue Daily Chronicle” war correspondent, states There has been frequent rioting at Stamboul. The shops at Galata and Pera (suburbs of Constantinople), have been closed and the owners have fled. Soldiers are guarding Pera against154 words
-
Article83 1915-04-06 3 London, March 14.—The passenger steamer Great Sonthern, bound from Rosslare to Fisbgua r d (on the south-west coast of England) on Thursday noticed a two-funneled steamer endeavouring to head her off. When the stranger found that she could not accomplish her object, she flew signals of83 words
-
Article27 1915-04-06 3 Amsterdam,—An official Berlin message states that Britishers receiving permits to leave Germany will only be allowed to leave on the 6th of each month.27 words
-
Article21 1915-04-06 3 Paris, March 3,—Madame Haveux has been court-martialed and sentenced to twenty years* detention on a charge of espionage.21 words
-
-
Article328 1915-04-06 3 Sir John Jellicob’s Anglo-American Muffler. Freda Uden, aged ten, of 33, Shacksteadroad, Godalmiug, sent a muffler to Admiral Jellicoe fur a sailor, and an American boy, George Nelson Westbrook, aged thirteen, of 39, Sanderson-street, Battle Creek, Michigan, wrote to her: Dear Freda.—l am glad you sent328 words
-
Article177 1915-04-06 3 Among the brave English maids and matrons now serving in France there is an astonishing number of Janes,” says a letter just received in London. Why astonishing The Janes have always been hankering for honours of war, and many of them have achieved its glories and miseries; La177 words
-
Article548 1915-04-06 3 PROMULGATION OF SENTENCES ON MUTINEERS. ANOTHER SIX MEN EXECUTED. The sentences on yet another band of men of the sth Light Infantry, found guilty, by the Court Martial, of being concerned, to a lesser or greater extent, in the mutiny, were promulgated on Thursday afternoon outside the548 words
-
Article1194 1915-04-06 3 The case of Sepoy Taj Mohomed, opened’ at noon on Thursday, was awaited by the general public with much interest, bearing, as it was known to do, upon much that happened at Tanglin Barracks when the guards were shot down on the afternoon of February 15. Mr. Roland1,194 words
-
Article34 1915-04-06 4 [Other Reuter’s Telegrams on Page 7.] London, April 5. The German steamer Gretemem’otb, while taking ore from Sweden to Germany, was sunk in the Baltic. Twenty-five of the crew were drowned.[Other Reuter’s Telegrams on Page 7.] - 34 words
-
Article30 1915-04-06 4 Copenhagen April 5. The ferry be'ween Trelleborg and Sassnitz has been suspended as a result of the destruction, by mines, of two steamers. The crews were saved.30 words
-
Article38 1915-04-06 4 GERMANY ASKED TO PAY. Washington, April 5. The United States has asked Germany to pay 228,060 dollars as compensation for the sinking of the American steamer William P Frye by the Prinz Eitel Friedrich.38 words
-
Article35 1915-04-06 4 Newport News, April 5. The Commandant of the Norfolk Navy Yard boarded the Pri> z Eitel Friedrich and conferred with the Commander. It is expected that the vessel will be interned shortly.35 words
-
Article328 1915-04-06 4 AMERICA’S REPLY TO BRITAIN. London, April 5. The Press Bureau to-night issues an American note, with a covering letter from Mr. Page, the United States Ambassador, who expresses the earnest assurance that United States’ views are given in the friendliest spirit, and in accordance with the328 words
-
Article47 1915-04-06 4 Copenhagen, March 2.—A message from Bergen states that the two largest steamship companies there, the Bergenske Steamship Company,'and the Nordenfjeldske Steamship Company, to-day suspended navigation to Hamburg, inconsequence of the British blockade of Germany. Both companies had hitherto five steamers trading to Hamburg.47 words
-
Article209 1915-04-06 4 Rotterdam, March, 2.—Shipping and commercial circles in Holland are gravely perturbed at the latest development in the mercantile phase of the war. I found to-day that the general impression is very gloomy, although thore is little criticism of the Allies’ new policy, which is regarded generally as209 words
-
Article32 1915-04-06 4 London, April 5. The Rt. Hon. A. J. Balfour has placed his services unreservedly at the disposal of the Government and is constantly engaged on the Imperial Defence Committee.32 words
-
Article81 1915-04-06 4 AMERICAN PRESS DENUNCIATION. New York, April 3. Several newspapers, headed by the “New York Herald recall the American note threatening to hold Germany to strict accountability if American lives were lost by Germany’s blockade, and they ask what the United States is going to do about Mr.81 words
-
General News.
-
Article53 1915-04-06 4 MANY LIVES LOST. New York April 6. The Dutch mail steamer Prins Maurits was wrecked on Cape Hatteras (North Carolina). The crew of 49 and 4 passengers were drowned. Prins Maurits, 2121 tons, belonging to Koninkl, W.1.M., Amsterdam, built in 1800. 284 X 0 X 38.053 words
-
Article218 1915-04-06 4 VICTORY FOR COWBOY WILLARD. Havana, April 5. The white pugilist, Jesse Willard, beat Jack Johnson, for the Heavy Wright Championship of the World, in the 26th round. Crowd Threaten Johnson. Havana, April 5. The sympathy of the public was with Willard, who is a cowboy. There218 words
-
Article121 1915-04-06 4 London, April 5. At the inquest on the famous cricketer. Mr. A. E. Stoddart, who was found shot, a verdict of suicide was returned. Andrew Ernest Stoddart was one of the greatest cricketers and cricket captains the game has produced. Born at South Shields in 1863, he121 words
-
Article76 1915-04-06 4 SATISFACTORY SETTLEMENT FORESHADOWED. Tokio, March 30. The Japanese Premier, in an interview with Router, stated that the Chino-Japanese negotiations were progressing towards an early and satisfactory conclusion. The Japanese proposals were complete’y in accordance with the Anglo-Japanese Alliance and the agreements with other Powers. Count Okuma emphasised76 words
-
Article66 1915-04-06 4 London, March 19.—The Daily Telegraph’s Peking Correspondent says China’s action regarding the Japanese demands has considerably strengthened since news arrived that the American Government on Saturday called Japan’s attention of the guarantee continued in the Root-Takafira agreement of frank communication between the two Powers on all questions Pacific,66 words
-
Article58 1915-04-06 4 London, April 3. The message from the Conference of the National Union of Journalists to the Allied nation*, expresses appreciation of the co-operation of Japan, in freeing the seas and the nations of the Far East from the peril of alien aggression, and trusts that the friendship58 words
-
Article62 1915-04-06 4 London, March 5. The Daily Mail correspondent at Lisbon wires that a religious procession at Caldas da Raima on Friday was booted by Democrats. A fight ensued and shots were fired. The crowd attacked a shop kept by a Democratic leader, who bombed them, wounding several. The62 words
-
Article56 1915-04-06 4 Copenhagen, April 3. The King of Denmark yesterday underwent an operation for an intestinal fissure. His Majestj’s health is good. No further bulletins will be issued. [King Christ an X was born in 1870, and succeeded to the Throne in 1912. He married, in 1898, Princess Alexandrine56 words
-
Article36 1915-04-06 4 London, April 4. The Malakand arrived in London March Ist. The Nawab left Suez on March 2nd. The Mahanada left Liverpool March Ist, London, April 5. The Massilia ariived at Liverpool on March 4;h.36 words
-
-
Article31 1915-04-06 4 During the last mine weeks in the Carpathians and Eastern Galicia, the Russians have reported the capture of 103,000 prisoners, in addition to the 125,000 taken at Przemysl.31 words
-
Article360 1915-04-06 4 THE OPENING NIGHT. The Straits Cinema Company moved into their new home at the Empire Hall on Saturday evening, when the management had the sati faction of seeing every available seat occupied. The Town Band supplied the music, the programme was of unesual length and excellence, and360 words
-
Article73 1915-04-06 4 Miss Soulsby, speaking on the subject of Girls of the Great War,” at the Royal Sanitary Institute, said she looked to the war to put women’s life on a simpler and sounder basis. There would be more marriages, and infinitely truer marriages, she believed, in the73 words
-
Article1358 1915-04-06 4 R. N. G - R. N. G. OPINION IN MEDAN. SOME EASTER IMPRESSIONS. {P. G. Special A member of the staff who spent his Easter holiday in Medan writes While one of my main objects in leaving Penang was to try to relieve the cons*ant pressure of war news on1,358 words
-
Article155 1915-04-06 4 Arrivals. By Klang (April 5) from Singapore, Mr and Mrs H A Low, Miss J G Fernandez, Miss M Fernandez, Dr Loudon, Dr Webster, Messrs J S Abraham, T H Dennis and S B Archdeacon; from Malacca, Mr H Muir from Port Swettenham, Messrs D W Henderson, Thuug Sing155 words
-
Article58 1915-04-06 4 OUTPUTS FOR MARCH. The following are rubber outputs for March Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.) lbs. 21,238 Bradwall 25,087 Batak Rabit 14,000 Bagan Serai 12,000 Chersonese 28,498 Dennistown 22,591 High. Lowlands 75,701 Jendarata 32,600 Klabang 8,718 Krian Plant. 16,079 Penang 100,000 Rubana 34,000 Straits 145,000 Shanghai Sumatra 15,939 Sungei Krian 26,46358 words
-
Article597 1915-04-06 4 IPOH AMATEURS IN PENANG. Mrs. Dot is a charmingly wilful woman who has her own way, but though the Info controls her friends and acquaintances this same Mrs. Dot (Mrs. Herbert Cooper) j 3 herself controlled by the weather. elements were very unkind to Mrs. Cooper’s c mpany597 words
-
Article266 1915-04-06 4 French Waiting for Lord Kitchener’s Army. In an article headed, The Eogl-sh Effort,” M. Cachin, deputy for Paris, doscribes a visit to London and what bis impressions were. Needless to say, it was Kitchener’s Army that struck him most the springing up from the English soil266 words
-
Article1049 1915-04-06 5 CHANCELLOR AND THE ARMY. Llandudno, March I.—A glorious 8”. David’s Day with a brilliant sun shedding its golden shafts on the snow-clad mountain tops, and a fierce wind sweeping the waves violently against the promenade was spent bv Mr. Lloyd George and General Sir Henry Mackinnon, Commander-in-Chief1,049 words
-
Article282 1915-04-06 5 S.T.” The many friends of the late Edward James Wilson Branson will be sorry to hear of his death in his 62nd year, at Moulmein Road, on Saturday morning. Deceased was tbe eldest son of a former Law-Agent at Penang and a cousin of the—“ S.T.” - 282 words
-
Article261 1915-04-06 5 More Males to Ebbep The Balanck. The assertion has often been made that after a war in which a large part of the manhood of the country has perished there has been a marked increase in tbe proportion of male births. It is doubtful if we261 words
-
Article231 1915-04-06 5 I Fear Nothing but Mice and Rats.” Petrograd, March I.—Tbe exploits of a young Russian scoub named Vassili receive prominent mention in journals here. Vassili. a young and active volunteer, full of animal spirits, and a regimental favourite, was first in every bold adventure, and received the St.231 words
-
Article1029 1915-04-06 5 SINGAPORE FRIENDS MEET AT YPRE3. In Lieut. S. H. L. Woods, A.V.C., 11th Hussars, Isb Cavalry Division, Expeditionary Force, will be recognised one Sammy Woods, late of Singapore. His letters from the slushy, snowy plains of Belgium to friends here are things of cheerful beauty aud ringing1,029 words
-
Article295 1915-04-06 5 A Gay Drum-Major.” Apropos of Kipling’s recent articles in the newsp »peri on the urgency of providing music for our new armies, tbe necessity of providing some kind of impromotu band presented itself long ago to the men of my company, says an officer. The men295 words
-
Article137 1915-04-06 5 Describing the naval battle off the Falkland Islands, Mr W D Lacey gives an interesting bit of hitherto unrecorded history in the Wireless World.” "It was a never-to-be-forgotten sight,” he says, “to see our magnificent ships steaming away in single line ahead at 27 knots. Esch137 words
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement251 1915-04-06 5 HOTEL NORMAN, Penang’s Select Residential Hotel. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. N.B.— ln the event of change of proprietorship, tbe Hotel will not be closed, but will be handed over to the new tenant as a going concern. Large Airy Rooms facing the Sea. Under the patronsge of H. M. Judges, Medical Officers,251 words
-
Advertisement436 1915-04-06 5 f THE GENUINE ALL-BRITISH POLISH. Nubian jgh LIQUID WATERPROOF s»if-Poii.hin<. R LACKING hSSEsiIBb No Brushes required. 08-** V VWI H Also rn BROWN for brown bcots shoos, ete. U Applied with attached to the cork. Gives an instantaueousbriidant a and elastic polish, which lasts a week wet or dry weather.436 words
-
-
Article23 1915-04-06 6 Johnson.—On April 2, at the Maternity Home Singapore, the wife of Mr. E. E. Johnson, Govt. Asylum, Sepoy Lines, of a son.23 words
-
Article901 1915-04-06 6 Mr. Lloyd George in the striking speech which he delivered at Bangor a min th ago took the nation into the confidence of the Government as regards the need for ruthlessly removing every obstacle that stood in the way of British engineering works running at their full901 words
-
Article241 1915-04-06 6 The B. I. contract packet Tara is expected to arrive on Thursday morning from Negapatam with the English Mails (outward) and is intended to sail the same day at 4 p.m. for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Mr. J. de Burlet has taken over charge of Sedgeley Estate, Kajang.241 words
-
Article1171 1915-04-06 6 On looking ‘‘The English Review,” we discover that in an able article by Mr. Austin Harrison on The ProGerman danger,” the writer adopts a view similar to that which we put forward in our leader on Saturday. Mr. Harrison’s warning is timely and we hope that others1,171 words
-
117 1915-04-06 6 The Hon. Treasurer sends ns the following further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on March 31 $7,544 98 Mr and Mrs O M monthly subscription 10.00 Tan Chin Hoe Neoh 6.00 Khoo Kongsi for March 100.00117 words
-
Article68 1915-04-06 6 A collision occurred between the Straits Steamship Company’s Calypso and the Eastern Shipping Company’s Avagyee, as they were coming to anchorage in Penang Harbour on Saturday morning. The Calypso struck the Avaygee amidships, damaging several plates in her side. The latter boat was unable to make her68 words
-
Article237 1915-04-06 6 To-day’s quotation for onrefinel tin in Penang was $82.50 per picul, buyers, no sellers. The Malaya Tribune states that Capt. M. McDonald of the Straits Steamship Company’s liner Krian is now in the General Hospital with double pneumonia. Mr. F. T. Tree, A. D. 0., Ipoh, leaves237 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement141 1915-04-06 6 THE POPULAR PETER WALKER PETER WALKER f|| LAGER fU a A J I *i M®3 togs PETER FROM ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS, or SELLAR, MURRAY Co., MILKMAID MILK. Owing to increased Transport and other costs, we are reluctantly compelled to raise our k prices to MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED $13.25 per case141 words
-
Advertisement33 1915-04-06 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. Babkins Bbothsbs Proprietors.33 words
-
-
Obituary35 1915-04-06 6 DEATH. Branson.—On April 3, at 14, Moulmein Road, Singapore, Edward James Wilson Branson, late of the Supreme Court, Penang, eldest son of the late John Edward Bran son, late of the Straits Bar aged 61.35 words
-
Article402 1915-04-06 7 SUBMARINE VICTIMS. U. S. AND BLOCKADE OF GERMANY. OVERWHELMING RUSSIAN ADVANCE IN CARPATHIANS. DISASTER TO DUTCH MAIL STEAMER. On the Western front there exists a spell of comparative calm, and the Dutch reports as to activity on the Yser have not been confirmed. A French observer gives a402 words
-
France and Belgium.
-
Article260 1915-04-06 7 EXTENSIVE* DAMAGE. Reuter’s Services.] [Reuter’s Services]. [Copyright Telegram.] London, April 5. The French military authorities have received precise information regarding the damage by British aircraft on March 26th. Au airship shed at Berghen Saint Eaugathe was seriously damaged and also the airship itself. The shipbuildingReuter’s Services.]; [Reuter’s Services]. - 260 words
-
177 1915-04-06 7 “EYE-WITNESS’S” GRIM TALES. London, April 5. Eye-witness with the British Headquarters says everything is qu r et, except for some fine marksmanship by our gunners, exploding a magazine, and obtaining direct hits on German guns. Prussian’, Bavarians, and Saxons participated at Neuve Chapelle, but their co-operation177 words
-
668 1915-04-06 7 “ONE OF. THE FINEST PAGES OP MOUNTAIN WAR” FRENCH EYE-WITNESS’S VIVID NARRATIVE. Paris, April 4. A French official eye-witness gives a vivid account of the storming of Hart-manns-Weilerkopf. He recalls how the French advance guard, in January, was compelled to surrender there, owing to hunger. Hasty counter-attacks668 words
-
Article27 1915-04-06 7 Dunkirk, April 5. A Zeppelin appeared in the roadstead on Sunday night, but was sighted by torpedo boats, and returned to the German lines.27 words
-
Article87 1915-04-06 7 London, April 3. Killed—T L Frost. Dibd of Wounds —C G L Tott a nham. Wounded —AG Bruce, F A Dickinson, W H Hedges, G Mercer, D J Radcliffe, C H Stringer, (Lancers) T Thwaytes. Killed:—J. E. Marshall, end R. W. Rae. Died cf Wousds :—L.87 words
-
Article26 1915-04-06 7 April 5. The King has directed that from tomorrow no wines, spirits, or beer, be consumed in any of bis Majesty’s h -u-es.26 words
-
Article100 1915-04-06 7 London, April 4. The Archbishop, preaching in Canterbury Cathedral, affirmed that our cause in this great war was indisputably right. We had firmly resolved that we should prevail. He strongly urged all who were engaged on armaments and other supplies to do their best work. It was unthinkable100 words
-
Article138 1915-04-06 7 STIRRING SCENES. London, April 5. There were stirring scenes at Dublin yesterday when Mr John Redmond reviewed in Phoenix Park 25,000 National Volunteers, carrying rifles. There was no speech-making, as Mr. Redmc nd wished the review to be regarded as a military event. Subsequently, the band138 words
-
-
Russian Campaign.
-
Article300 1915-04-06 7 7,000 MORE PRISONERS. Petrograd, April 4. A Russian communique says the Russian offensive in the Carpathians continues to develop, particularly in the direction of Uszok, successfully, the Russians capturing prisoners, machineguns, and ammunition, despite stubborn Austrian counter-attacks. An additional 7,0J0 prisoners have been taken in the300 words
-
Article387 1915-04-06 7 HOW AUSTRIANS WERE CHECKED Petrograd, April 5. The battle which checked the Austrian invasion at Bessarabia was remarkable for the impetuosity of the Russians’ strong defensive. A position near the villages of Schilovtzy and Malintzy was held by an Austrian division of infantry and a brigade of387 words
-
46 1915-04-06 7 DEATH SENTENCE FOR ESPIONAGE. Petrograd, April 3. It is officially announced that Lieut.Colonel Miassoyedoff, Interpreter on the Staff of the Tenth Russian Army, was court-martialled for espionage and sentenced to dea*h by hinging. Other persons not belonging to the Army have been arrested.46 words
-
-
Turkey and the Near East
-
Article137 1915-04-06 7 IRREGULAR FORCE SCATTERED. Nish, April 3. Bulgarian irregulars, numbering over a regiment, attacked a Serbian blockhouse at Valendovo, and compelled the Serbian guards to retire. A Serbian regiment arrived and scattered the Bulgarians, who left 80 dead. The Serbians had 60 killed and many wounded. The Bulgarians137 words
-
Article142 1915-04-06 7 DIPLOMATIC DISCLOSURES. Athens, April 3. In correspondence between the Greek Premier and M. Venezelos, the former reiterates that M. Venezelos was prepared to cede Greek territory to Bulgaria, and says the compensations contemplated by M. Venezelos were designed to secure the abandonment of Bulgarian neutrality, and not142 words
-
-
Naval Operations.
-
Article91 1915-04-06 7 MEDJIDIEH MINED. Sebastopol April 5. The Turkish cruiser Medjidieh, last night, when near tbe Russian coast, struck a mine and sank. Mined While Chasing Mine-Sweepers. London, April 5. The Turkish headquarters admit the sinking of the Medjidieh. While pursuing Russian mine-sweepers the cruiser approached Odessa and struck91 words
-
Article39 1915-04-06 7 Battleship.— Messudiyeh. Cruiser. Medjidieh. Gunboat. Burak Reis. German Aeroplanes for Turkey. Rome, April 5, Since March, the Germans have supplied the Turkish squadron with Taube?, which have been carrying out reconnaissances in the Dardanelles and Bosphoru».39 words
-
Article63 1915-04-06 7 GOEBEN AND BRESLAU ACTIVE. Petrograd, April 5. Tbe Russian Black Sea Fleet on Saturday exchanged shots at long range with the Goeben and Breslau, off the coast of the Crimea, and pursued them till dusk. The Russian torpedo boats encountered them at night, a hundred63 words
-
Article49 1915-04-06 7 Petrograd, April 4. During the bombardment of tbe outer forts of the the Russian warships approached to within fifty cable lengths, entering the mine area within the fire of the coast forts Destroyers previously swept f r mines without result. The Turkish forts did not reply.49 words
-
Article117 1915-04-06 7 GERMAN OFFICER DESCRIBES THE SCENE. London, April 3. A German officer writes in the Cologne Gazette describing the Allies’ general attack on the Dardanelles. He says the shells caused a tremendous fire at Chanikaleh. His own party at Fort Hamidieh had four killed and fourteen wounded. He117 words
-
25 1915-04-06 7 Amsterdam, April 4. A Turkish communique states that a British cruiser, on March 31st, bombarded Mowilah in Hedjaz (Red Sea).25 words
-
Article30 1915-04-06 7 NORWEGIAN SKIPPER KILLED. Copenhagen, April 3. The Norwegian steamer Loevstakken was considerably damaged by the German bombardment of L bau on March 28th. The Captain was killed.30 words
-
Article55 1915-04-06 7 London, April 1. The Middlesbrough steamer Lochwood was torpedoed off Start Point yesterday night. The crew were saved by a smack. Lochwood, steel screw str, 2,042 tons, belonging to Constantine and Pickering S.S. Co. Ltd., Middlesbrough, and built by Craig, Taylor Co, Ltd, Stockton, in 1900. Dimensions,55 words
-
Article35 1915-04-06 7 FOUR OF CREW DROWNED. Londo’», April 5. The steamer City of Bremen was torpedoed off Land’s End, and sank. Four of the crew were drowned. Thirteen, who were saved, were landed at Penzance.35 words
-
Article78 1915-04-06 7 London, April 5. The small Glasgow st n amer Olivine, and the Russian ship Hermes, were torpedoed in the Channel. The crews were saved. Olivine, 634 tons, belonging to W. Robertson, Glasgow, and built by J. Shearer or Son, Glasgow, in 1962. Dimensions 185.2 x 29.2 x78 words
-
Article16 1915-04-06 7 Paris, April 3. A Newfoundland trawler was torpedoed off Havre. The crew were saved.16 words
-
Article33 1915-04-06 7 Amsterdam, March 30. A private telegram from Bremen states that the American steamer Greenbriar foundered in the North Sea. The crew were landed on the Schleswig coast.33 words
-
Article31 1915-04-06 7 London, April 3. The Dutch steamer Schieland was blown up in the North Sea. The crew were brought to Hull. Six were injured and Q ne drowned.31 words
-
-
Article1014 1915-04-06 8 M.M.” THE AMALGAMATION PROPOSAL. The annual general meeting of the Ku da Lumpur District Planters* Association was held at the Chamber of Commerce office in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Mr. F. G. Harvey (Petaling Estate) presided. The following report on the work for the year ending 31st—“ M.M.” - 1,014 words
-
Article365 1915-04-06 8 Installation of Makepeace Lodge. The annual installation of Makepeace Lodge, No. 3674, E.C., took place at the Masonic Hall, Kuala Lu apur on Saturday evening, Wor Bro J G T Pooley, D G Std, Eastern Archipelago, presiding over a large and representative assemblage of the Brethren. He was supported365 words
-
Article291 1915-04-06 8 Interview with Mr. Lloyd George. “You were not regarded as a Jingo; therefore why are you so whole-soully for this war Belgium was Mr. Lloyd George's reply to the interviewer, Mr. Henry Baach Needham, who in Pearson’s Magazine gives the following sayings of the Chancellor It291 words
-
Article45 1915-04-06 8 P. O. and Marseilles. Calcutta, March 25.—From the date the Homeward P. <fc O. mail steamers will resume calling at Marseilles. The running of the special train is suspended and the passengers must make their own arrangements for the overland journey on arrival at Marseilles.45 words
-
Article94 1915-04-06 8 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Ban Watt Soon, Brit., 199, Taylor, April 6, Langkat, gen., E. S. Co. Sembilan, Dut.. 372, Bron, April 5, Belawan, gen., K.PM. Co. Band, Dut., 1689, van daag Bank, April 5, Batavia, gen., K.P.M. Rhesus, Brit., 4294, Inkster, April 5, L’pool gen., W.M. Co. Klang, Brit., 732,94 words
-
Article36 1915-04-06 8 To-day. Sembilan for Deli and Langsa. Laisang for Singapore, China and Japan. Calypso for Tongkah. Sappho for Teluk Anson. Pangkor for Dindings and Sitiawan. Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Bulimba for Mergui and Tavoy.36 words
-
Article22 1915-04-06 8 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Hongkong Laertes 4 p.m. Thursday. Port Swettenham and Singapore Tara 3 p.m.22 words
-
Article126 1915-04-06 8 Penang, April 6, 1915. {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 7/32 ,i 3 Credit ...2/4f 3 Documentary ...2/4 21/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 J 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay Demand Bank 174} Moulmein Demand Bank 173| 3 days’126 words
-
Article261 1915-04-06 8 Penang, April 6, 1915. 8; P. Tapioca $6.50 sales. M. P. Taptoca $7.00 sales. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $36.00 sellers Trang Pepper $25.00 sellers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $66.00 sellers. Cloves $45 sellers.261 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement315 1915-04-06 8 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 d tes not pull on hills, it is your magneto that requires attention. Send your Car to us. O.K. in315 words
-
Advertisement238 1915-04-06 8 Did you get VW HOUTEN’S COCOA? Of course I did Mums I like any other kind Ari'don forget it when you make the Chocs this time 1 TRY 1 I PERLIS GUANO I $l7 PER TON CASH EX PERLIS STEAMER AT PENANG. g 1 Ready Delivery. Any Quantity. APPLY TO238 words
-
-
Article627 1915-04-06 9 RESULT OF DECEMBER EXAMINATIONS. The results of the Cambridge Local examination held in Penang in December, were received by the last mail. They are «is follows: JPASS LIST. SENIOR BOYS. St. Xavier’s Institution:—Maurice Mathews, Khoo Khoon Hua", second class honours Victor > Chan Foot Tet, E A Moissinac,627 words
-
Article146 1915-04-06 9 Penang Volunteers are reminded of the Battalion Drill, at. the Esplanade, at 5-50 to-morrow (Wednesday), afternoon. Dress Drill Order. Companies should fall in on their Markers at 5-25 p.m. The Corps is reminded of the conditions as to wearing uniform and carrying arms. These are to be observed146 words
-
Article827 1915-04-06 9 STRIIT3 AND F.M.■>. MEETING. The annual Straits and F.M S. Golf Championship meeting took p’ace at Penang during the Easter vacation, Many players took part, including representatives from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur Ipob and Caledonia, and some excellent sport was seen, Penang players participating in the honours to a gratifying827 words
-
Article252 1915-04-06 9 The following club shoots took place daring the holidays Sergt Hogan with H’cap ’29 made 95.77 Motion scr 93.00 ft? Arrest -60 93 60 Sharpe ’76 92 52 Corpl Goatly >5O 92.00 L/Cpl Weber .76 91.80 Capt Allan *29 91.51 Pte Saye *76 91.08 Mr Clarke252 words
-
Article45 1915-04-06 9 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Profession Pairs—Sells and Threlfall v Craigen aud Mason (4) (final) Tlie f diowing ties have been fixed for Thursday Doubles Handicap Class B—Saye and Harvey v Rickett and Evans or Sutherland and Hall (4).45 words
-
Article104 1915-04-06 9 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co. for the week ending April 3rd was 31 tons. The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co. for the month of March was 170 tons. The output of the Katoo Deebook Tin Dredging Co. was 84 piculs in104 words
-
Article48 1915-04-06 9 Paris, Feb. 26.—There is no troth in a Berlin statement that Georges Carpentier has been wounded and is now a prisoner of war. He is at S\ Pol in perfect health. He is booked to appear in Paris on March 5 at a benefit match.48 words
-
Article1418 1915-04-06 9 MR MACFADYEN’S VIEWS. A most successful function took place at the Miners’ Association building in Kuala Lumpur, onfWednesday evening, a farewell dinner being given by the Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce to Mr David Beatty, Protector of Chinese, who is short y going on leave. Mr Yap1,418 words
-
Article183 1915-04-06 9 Penang, April 6. Beep— ch. Soup per catty 18 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry 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 Mutton per183 words
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement14 1915-04-06 9 Fortify yourself with Bovril IT MUST BE BOVRIL BRITISH TO THE BACKBONE •S. v14 words
-
Advertisement387 1915-04-06 9 INSURANCE THE CORPORATION OF THE ?OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE Royal Exchange, London COMMENCED business in A.D. 1717 and was Incorporated by Royal Charter ir* a.d. 1710 and is therefore one of the oldest Companies in existence. It has granted the benefits of Assurance to the Public for period exceeding 190 years.387 words
-
-
Article1026 1915-04-06 10 FRENCH PREMIER’S VIEWS. Paris, March 4. Not another ship shall reach Germany if we can help it, and I think we can. We have observed from the start all the rules of civilised warfare, bat Germany has broken all, patting herself on the same plane as a1,026 words
-
Article235 1915-04-06 10 Sank ber Rather than lit her be Captured. Petrograd, Feb. 25. The story of the Russian naval officer’s heroic sacrifice on the occasion of an attack by the Goeben on the transport Pruth in the Black Sea, some time ago, has just been made public in235 words
-
Article242 1915-04-06 10 The Swedish s.s. Svarton, which either ran on a mine or was torpedoed off Terscheiling has been docked at Amsterdam. The Captain states that the vessel left R)tterdam bound for Oxelosand. The following afternoon, at 3.45, when 35 miles north-east of Terscheiling, it probably struck a mine.242 words
-
Article207 1915-04-06 10 In the Government Gazette is published the text of a bill, about to be introduced, to secure the better training of midwives and to regulate their practice. The objects and reasons state -This biil provides (a) that a woman, who is not registered as a midwife under207 words
-
Article25 1915-04-06 10 Penang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runny med e Hotel, Hotel Norman. Singapore: —Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. Ceylon -Nuwara Ellya.25 words
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement441 1915-04-06 10 N. Y. K. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be* tween 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 with441 words
-
Advertisement598 1915-04-06 10 I A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY. time to time exhibit the The Xht headache, bad breath, serious complamts arise, and ef are jhe index to a disordered stomach; and the of keeping a safe sure, X fo“ ®ill tO teX n ndquite a u C n O neces S ary. That Dr.598 words
-
-
Article2022 1915-04-06 11 DESOLATION NEAR YPRES. German Distrust of New Levies. The following descriptive account which has bt en communicated by an eye-witness present with General Headquarters continues and supplements the narrative published on February 27th of the movements of the British Forces and the French Armies in immediate touch2,022 words
-
Article432 1915-04-06 11 Messrs. James F. Hatton A Co., Ltd., writing on February 25, report Liverpool Cotton. To-day. Last Week. Mid-American—Spot 4.95 4,95 IMid-American, Current Month 4.35 4.871 F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 6.80 6.75 xr v in Yester- Last New York Cotton. day weak London. Yesterday. Last week. Spot—Cents. 8.35 8.55 London.432 words
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement142 1915-04-06 11 The Demon Defied The demon Rheumatism can no longer hold you in thrall of terror, pain and misery. No more sleepless nights and days of agony. For between you and your tormentor is raised the protecting shield of Little’s Oriental Balm. It defies Rheumatism. It casts it out of the142 words
-
Advertisement231 1915-04-06 11 I Planters’Jitores. LATEX CUPS EE Glass, Porcelain and Chinese Earthenware. Acetic Acid, Momi Cases, 1 Tapping Knives, Disinfecting |j Fluid, Latex Spouts, Trays, j 1 Buckets, etc., etc. 1 g WRITER FOR PRICE LIST. S SELLAR, MURRAY Co., PENANG. Rare Bargains in Jewellery F, GreM Islond cement co., LM. We231 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement2033 1915-04-06 12 p. &O. intended sailings. straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd. fcw Ocean StOi'j Navigation Co. INDIA i Intended to Sail. j steamer. STEAM SHIP C»., l|j I Every Tuesday, at 5-30 p.m. K Wireless Telegraphy fitted on all vjviriTinil fAUDiIIV I Tit *<>* Bw.tt.nhan> and Singapore. from the Wnarf. e CHINA2,033 words
-