Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 August 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-08-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 180 VOL. LXXIII. MONDAY. 9th AUGUST. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement567 1915-08-09 1 E UP YOU WANT IO SHIP, L 8UP OR SELL ?RUB B E R OB TO ft |tWW*?D ***** ft r r. 4nl i*A£T or thb WORLD [1 ©O TO H ALLEfc DENNYS Co., L 7. VIIOM STRUCT. P u nr-n i. < THE PINANG GAZETTE." I" 1 V 1,1567 words
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Advertisement329 1915-08-09 1 MnnnnoPBnP n nn«ononaBnnnoog g FOR S30 g u X70U can have the “Pinang g g X Gasette posted every day for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). g Proportionate Quarterly and g Half-yearly rates. n g Subscriptions are payable in n advance and remittances should g be329 words
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Article914 1915-08-09 2 STRANGEST CONCERT TOUR IN HISTORY. BY LENA ASHWELL. I have ju«t come back to London from a three weeks’ tour in the North of France wi h the concert party sent out by the Three Arts Club Employment Bureau, who work in conjunction with the ladies’ committee914 words
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Article553 1915-08-09 2 COUNT REVENTLOW AND GERMANY’S OBJECTIVE Count Reventlow fiuds occasion to explain in very plain language, in the Deutsche Tageszaitung,” the importance and meaning of Calais as the German objective in the West and as the key to the des:ruction of the British Empire. A summary of553 words
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Article293 1915-08-09 2 The return jus-, issued by the Government of Bombay showing the measures taken to exterminate wild animals and snakes c mtains some very interesting statistics, remarks the Times of India.” Considering that during the year under review the mortality among human beings from snakebi e rose from 1,406293 words
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Advertisement1449 1915-08-09 2 Rates for 'GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE. T H^K. K.t Casual Advertisements. foreman printer. I contracted by my wife Alice Maude T„_ Belton who baa left, mv care and proHE Government Lave a vacancy for a tect j on Foreman Printer capable of taking R up. tqv FOR SALE. TO LET. SITUATIONS1,449 words
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Advertisement26 1915-08-09 2 Where to Stay. Fenanq The E. AO. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymedo Hotel, Hotel Norman, Falmouth House (Boarding.) Singapore:— Raffles Hotel. Rangoon •—strand Hotel. Cstxon Nuwara Eilya,26 words
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Advertisement572 1915-08-09 2 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INj|a AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA Incorporated by Royal Charts; Paid-up Capital £l ao Reserve Fund £1 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £i2o ft ‘.7? Ha ad Omoi 38, BI8HOP8GATK, LONDON 8 c Agencies and Branches.' Amritsar Hongkong Penang Bangkok Iloilo Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangoon Bombay Karachi Saigon Calcutta572 words
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Article, Illustration1163 1915-08-09 3 [BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] 17th July, 1915. Bravo Botha, There was, great jubilation in the Empire Capital, over the announcement of General Botha’s final and complete routs of the Germans in South-West Africa. Colonials in town were tremendously enthusiastic, and their delight is fully shared by all who1,163 words
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Article234 1915-08-09 3 Rikishamen on the War Path The rikisha pullers of Klang are having things entirely their own way these days, writes a correspondent of the U M. M.,” and causing much vexation and annoyance to the long suffering public by their highhanded and daring methods. At noon on234 words
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56 1915-08-09 3 Been bought up by would-be recruits, I suppose said the customer. No, sir,” replied the bookseller. It’s middle-aged gentlemen mostly. They like to lie on the floor and twist their legs round in circles, and then go down to56 words
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Article661 1915-08-09 3 A |.ublic meeting of British subjects io Malacca was held in the Malacca Club od Wednesday for the purpcse of pissing the following resolution That on the anniveisary of the declaration of a righteous war, this meeting of the citizens of Malacca, records i s inflexib’e661 words
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Article145 1915-08-09 3 The following letter was ieceived by the Hon. Mr A Payne-Gallwey, as Chairman of the Ipoh Anniversary Demonstration, from the European Warders of Taiping gaol: In answer to your invitation of the 24th ultimo, we regret that none of us are able to attend the meeting owing145 words
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Article132 1915-08-09 3 Sometimes,” confided Mrs. Longwed to her intimate friend, “I think my busband is the patientest, gentlest, pes*-natured soul that ever lived, and s metimes I think it’s mere laziness."—“ Christian Regster.” The ingenious parent thought of two ways of saving his country. He promised his children a penny132 words
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Advertisement172 1915-08-09 3 I Beware of I Hirano Imitations. I Substitutes are now being 9 U offered in this market, so I insist upon having .r REYNELL’S HIRANO The only HIRANO bottled from the original Ta d a I Spring at Hirano. SOLE AGENTS for the original HIRANO: i GUTHRIE Co., Ltd., PENANG.172 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article235 1915-08-09 4 [Rbuter’s Services]. NEGOTIATIONS WITH ALLIES. Nish, August 7. The Allies are conducting important negotiations in the Balkans, with a view to an agreement of the Balkan States and then an entente between the Balkans and the Allies. The latter sent a collective demarche to the Serbian Premier,[Rbuter’s Services]. - 235 words
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Article84 1915-08-09 4 Sofia, August, 7. The German versions of a TurooBu’garian en'ente, implying the settlement of the Dedeagatcb railway question, are not confirmed. In authoritative quarters it is declared that no progress has been made owing to the latent exorbitant pretensions of the Turks in consequence of the German84 words
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Article29 1915-08-09 4 Rome, August 8 The Italo-Turkish tension is becoming daily more acute. Italy has asked categoric explanations, and reparations, as Constantinople continues its usual policy of postponement.29 words
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Article81 1915-08-09 4 NEW FRENCH COMMANDER. Copybight Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, August 6. The Paris Gazette states that the famous French General, Sarrail, has been appointed Communuer-in Chief of the French forces at the Dardanelles. General Sarrail distinguished himself in the battle of the Marne by his defence of Troyon81 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article74 1915-08-09 4 "former driven off. Rome, August 7. An Italian communique says There is nothing important on any front, but the Italians have progressed somewhat on Carso, taking 160 prisoners. An Italian airship dropped bombs on Austrian camps around Lake Doberdo. Another bombarded Opcina railway, and when returning was74 words
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Article106 1915-08-09 4 Rome, August 8. An Italian dirigible, which was attacking Pola, where, recently, there have been many successful raids, was brought down by gun fire. The crew of six were captured. Italians Take Prisoners. Rome, August 8. The battle on Carso Plateau was still very stubborn yesterday,106 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article39 1915-08-09 4 CREW’S EXPERIENCER. London, August 7. The British steamer Midland Queen was sunk. The crew were 73 boars in open boats, without food, before being rescued. They included the Engineer’s wife and child of only eighteen months.39 words
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Article27 1915-08-09 4 London, August 8. A telegram from Athens states that a German submarine, completely disabled, was towed to the Golden Horn by a Turkish destroyer.27 words
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Article19 1915-08-09 4 Lisbon, August 7. Dr. Bernardino Machado, the Premier has been e’ected President of the Portuguese Republic.19 words
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Article24 1915-08-09 4 Petrograd, August 8 A Japanese Volunteer named Ykashimy has arrived at Vilna with both ears cut off by the Germans.24 words
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Article63 1915-08-09 4 London, August 6. A tire, originating in the bunkers, broke out on the steamer Khyber, from Bombay, which arrived yesterday at Tilbury. 1 ugs and fire brigades are pumping water into the bunkers. Later. The fire on the Khyber has been got under control. Ic63 words
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Article357 1915-08-09 4 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The Koninkljke Netherlands Steamship Company will commence a new run on the 31st August via the Panama Canal to the West Coast of South America. Allied airmen have bombed the Smyrna gasworks and a petroleum installation. Both the latter were destroyed. A Rome357 words
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Article143 1915-08-09 4 THE STRAITS. Lieut.-Commander B. A. Cator, R.N., Deputy Master Attendant, Singapore, has been appointed to act as Master Attend ant, Straits Settlements, with effect from the 1st inst It is notified in the Government Gazette that the Governor has appointed Friday, the 13th inst., to be a143 words
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Article123 1915-08-09 4 CABARET AT THE “E. O.” Our readers are reminded of the performance to be given on Wednesday next at the E. <fc O by those clever artistes, the Misses Aileen and Doris Woods. They have given the public of Penang very great pleasure daring their stay here, and this will123 words
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Article95 1915-08-09 4 The business for the meeting of Penang Municipal Commission to be held tomorrow is as follows 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. To pass the set of Building By-laws with suggested amendments. Business for Ordinary Meeting. 1. Any special business the President95 words
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Article57 1915-08-09 4 in the leaves upon the small rubber properties in Selangor, muny of which are now changing bands in ten, twenty and thirty acre blocks in bearing at about $500 an acre. Let us hope that this is the precursor of a strong breeze of general57 words
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Article786 1915-08-09 4 Mr. Oscar 8. Dawbarn, Manager o f Lahat Mines, intends leaving for shortly. Mr. H. A. Cartwright of Messrs; Edward Lloyd, Ltd., London, was a passenger by the homeward Mail yesterday. A letter from a Ceylon man, fighting i Q France, shows that the British are using786 words
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Advertisement705 1915-08-09 4 WANTED FOR BAfiAN LUAR Q OIL INSTALLATION. OHII Hp 110 S CHINESE CLERK with knowledge of simple book-keeping and type-writing. Apply in person to the iJlHi lUlU Mamas», Asiatic Petroleum (S.S.) Ltd., gy you what WANTED. Physical FOREST RANGERS. k 0 =L. Weariness Malays or persons of European extract- m705 words
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Article1852 1915-08-09 5 REMARKABLE REVELATIONS. Tribich-Lincoln, who has been arrested in New York, anct will likely be brought to England on a charge of forgery, is an extraordinary personality. His own s’ory of his careerijtn Britain and Germany js almost unbelievably but there is confirm ation for the1,852 words
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Article125 1915-08-09 5 Wor. Bro T O Mayhew has b?en elected Wor Master of Edaljee Khorv .Lodge of Mark Master Masons, No 436, E C, and was installed to the chair by Wor Bro 0 W Spriggs at a meeting at Freemasons’ Ha l, Singapore. His officers for the ensuing125 words
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Advertisement728 1915-08-09 5 r THE GENUINE ALL-BRITSSH POLISH. "IMUBIAN |Bb I Q W LIQUID WAISRPRCOF S s-9if-po!ishin4. iBiL Ar2§4liMG I NO Bruehae required. > 15so in BRO.VN far Drown taets shoes, etc. «fef3®aa|hi S** 4; with -nonce attached to thee >rk Gives an i-.stietaneotis brilliant I I an I,. ia'.ticpoh‘!>. wh.ch lasts a728 words
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Advertisement311 1915-08-09 5 Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd. PENANG. GREAT SALE CONTINUES DAILY THROUGHOUT AUGUST. Bargains in All Departments. vSgfcle» of I Ladies Millinery Woollen Coats. SOCClcll Great of Ladies Blouses Fancy Neckwear Great Sale of Window Ladies Shoes Dressing Gowns Skirts. Great Sale of OlQnlflV Gentlemen’s Hosiery AIO A-F A wA Shirts, Pyjamas311 words
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Article1162 1915-08-09 6 In this pregnant phrase, appearing in a cabled despatch to-day, is summed up Warsaw as the Germans found it after three months of the bloodiest battles in history. No wonder that we are told the German military experts are not too enthusiastic,” and that Major Moraht should1,162 words
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24 1915-08-09 6 will pass the third reading at a special meeting of Council on Thursday, says our Singapore correspondent.24 words
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44 1915-08-09 6 Sergeant-Major Frederick Barter, N. will not forget his welcome to Cardiff. He was publicly kissed by a young woman at the Exchange, and a box of chocolates thrown at him as tribute to his gallantry took the skin off t£e bridge of his nose.44 words
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Article1105 1915-08-09 6 If there is anything substantial in the rumours of Swedish “restlessness,” the latest developments in Poland many exercise an influence on the Scandinavian Power’s attitude—usually one of suspicion and distrust—towards Russia, but the reports that have found their way into the prints in certain neutral countries, may1,105 words
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Article140 1915-08-09 6 Before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, to-day a Chinese named Chu Ah Kow, an ex-detect, ive claimed to be tried on being charged with being in po’se-sion of a dagger on the night of the 7th instant at Chulia Lane. D.P.C. 558 and Sergeant No. 7 of Ipoh140 words
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Article90 1915-08-09 6 Chu Ah Pow, the notorious gang robber, who was reported to have escaped from Alor Star Gaol is still there peacefully grinding padi into rice. Dr. Hoops has no intention of allowing him to escape again. He escaped once from custody and a huge reward—$1,000—was offered for his90 words
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Article67 1915-08-09 6 Abbivals. By Klang (August 9) from Singapore, Hon C W DarbsLire, Mrs A E MacDonald and infant, Mrs A Jack, Messrs Khoo Bong Cheang, Khoo Choon Tong, Khoo Loon Teik, H W Bray, H Scully, PM Robinson and three Chinese ladies and 2 •hildren from Port Swettenham, Mr and67 words
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Article51 1915-08-09 6 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 p.m. this evening 1. Selection Moses in Egypt ...Rossini 2. Schottische Queen oj the fall Ernsh 3. Waltz Queen oj ths Heart Weldteufel 4. Japanese ...Moret 5. March Regimental Two Step51 words
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Article20 1915-08-09 6 To-day’s quotation for tin in Penang was $73.50 per picul, buyers, no sellers—a decrease of 25 cents.20 words
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Article184 1915-08-09 6 of Burmah Road, Penang has received a letter dated 15th July, 1915, from his son Captain Michael Foley, B.A., 10th Battalion Middlesex «Regiment, which Was then stationed at Bedford. His battalion and other battalions were to leave England on 18th a y» for the Dardanelles. Captain184 words
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Advertisement164 1915-08-09 6 CRAND-MARNIER. I M "€0 RD 0N ROUGE," I JIL “CORDON JAUNE.” I The Perfect After-Dinner Liqueur. H 1 H H SOLE IMPORTERS: Hibbert, Woodroffe Co., Ltd., j (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). S Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii» A Kingly Drink I aiiy /wBw I History of- the War I Title— WMW j NOW ON SALE164 words
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Advertisement29 1915-08-09 6 E. 0. HOTEL. In aid of the War Belief Funds. Wednesday, 11th August, 10 p.m., “American Cabaret” By the Misses WOODS. ADMISSION FREE. A Note Collection during the performance.29 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous33 1915-08-09 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to* day and to*morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 11-23 a.m. 5-52 a.m. 6-28 p.m. 0-14 a.m. 6-27 a.m. 0-13 p.m. 6*56 p.m.33 words
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Article289 1915-08-09 7 GERMANS BAULKED. BIG BATTLES FARTHER NORTH. BALKAN NEGOTIATIONS. KAISER SEEKS PEACE. All the activity is again reported from the right of the French line, the Germans having made further attacks in the Argonne, on the heights of the Meuse, and in the Vosges. The fighting in practically every sector289 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article315 1915-08-09 7 ALL ATTACKS‘BEATEN,. Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph,) Paris, August 6. The Germans have shown considerable activity, being evidently desirous of keeping the French busy in different sections. All the German movements were easily repuked. The Crown Prince’s Army, in the Argonne, developed intense hand-grenade actions, supported by315 words
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Article107 1915-08-09 7 London, August 8. Details of the heroic death of Captain Smart, supplied by com ades, show that he volunteert d as a bomb thrower at Festubert, and advanced coolly, heedless of showers of shells and shrapnel, which shattered his right hand. He did not falter, but107 words
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Article163 1915-08-09 7 Paris, July 12,—-The Germans operating in the Souchez labyrinth sometimes burrow 60 feet, and there is a regular system of socalled communications in the bowels of the earth. There has been a great concentration of heavy artillery on the slopes of hills near Angres and Boie-de-Folie. Much fighting163 words
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Article52 1915-08-09 7 Amsterdam, August 6. The German Government is negotiating with the political leaders for the passage of a bill calling to the colours men up to fifty. Such a decision will produce the most profound effect throughout Germany but there is little doubt it will be adopted by52 words
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Article30 1915-08-09 7 London, August 8. Subscriptions are being raised throughout South Africa to supply the Overseas Contingent with machine guns. Funds for 140 have been collected within five days.30 words
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21 1915-08-09 7 Wellington, August 6. The New Zealand National Ministry includes Mr. Myers, as Minister of Munitions and Supplies.21 words
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Article170 1915-08-09 7 RUSSIA REJECTS OFFER. Petrograd, August 8. The Bourse Gazette states that it has information from an unimpeachable source that the Kaiser made a peace offer to Russia last week, through the King of Denmark. The answer sent by Russia was that there could be no question170 words
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Article34 1915-08-09 7 London, August 7. The Daily Telegraph correspondent at Rome says the Pope is about to take a new step in faveur of peace, invoking specially the cooperation of the neutral countries.34 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article, Illustration2111 1915-08-09 7 GERMAN VERSION. Amsterdam, August 8 > Further particulars from< Warsaw, are given in to-night's Berlin communique, which says After the Russians were expelled from the outer and inner lines of fortifications, without any damage to the city, they retreated to Praga, a suburb of Warsaw, on the2,111 words
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Article588 1915-08-09 7 Mr. B. P. Kadomtzeff, Russian Consul at Colombo, in an interview with the Timas of Ceylon says The nature of the country north of Warsaw up to the fortress Kovno can be characterised as a fist country with many swamps, large and small rivers, and enormous forests.588 words
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Article242 1915-08-09 7 London, July 11.— A Times correspondent, after a visit to the Russian army holding Zlotalipa, states They fought one of the most remarkable rearguard actions in history. Despite an overwhelming concentration of German and Austrian forces, the Russians, in withdrawing, during six weeks, from the Strye to242 words
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Article135 1915-08-09 8 RUBBER OUTPUTS FOR JULY. The following are the outputs for July:— Ayer Tawah ~J. lbs. 18,500 Ayer Hitam 25.699 Beverlac 16,099 Blackwater 12,127 Bukit Cloh 22,000 Bukit Selangor 6,913 Bukit Mertajam 49,106 Bern am-Perak 18,300 Bruas-Perak 1.570 Chota 12,582 Cicely 28,480 Clovelly 5,242 Dusun Durian 31,740 Durian Sabatang 2.219135 words
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Article197 1915-08-09 8 Messrs. Guthrie i Co., L d. in -their weekly report date Singapore, Wednesday 4th, say A good general dema d characterised the Rubber A'sociation aucti n he’d to-day, and of 237 toua catalogued 146 tons changed hands. Fine Pale Crepe was u Ranged on the week, ail197 words
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Article125 1915-08-09 8 London, July 15.—In the House o f Commons yesterday, Mr. Ronald McNeill gave notice of his intention to ask the Government why the news that the German-* had recapture! Hill 60 in France on May 5 officially concealed for two months. Lord Weardale, in the H< use125 words
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Article116 1915-08-09 8 From the Turkish theatre of war there is a report that practically the whole Armenian population h*s been ma-sacred by the Turks and the Kurds. The news from Persia is better, and the Russian troops have occupied Lake Van. The town of Van was relieved only ju«t>116 words
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Advertisement420 1915-08-09 8 miniww SKIN DISEASES I Overcome by the Wonderful Blood Purifying Properties I of Dr. MORSE'S INDIAN ROOT PILLS. I A person suffering from eruptions of the skin has much to endure. It is g not merely the discomfiture and irritation and painful sensation, but life is made miserable by depression420 words
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Advertisement70 1915-08-09 8 Just as men and women read of a Royal progress in the newspaper, because distance prevents them from seei» g the actual event so advert sements, read in the same way, enable people to see consider, and appraise hundreds <>f useful artichs which in the ordinary wav they would never70 words
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Advertisement252 1915-08-09 8 piW Did you get r -W HOUTENS COCOA? Of course I did Mums I dont'Hear like any other kind Ari dont forget it when you make the Chocs this time I I «1—1 -I- I II I lUl llJDUUDDaanMlsg I DRINK g JEFFREY'S! i “CHOP KOTA” g g tl I252 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article635 1915-08-09 9 < To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette"] .g IB —Once again, I observe, is this worthy Corporation of Musicians” dragged up from its familiar and peaceful attitudes cn local various “pi ches,” dign fied by the uame of bandstands, and thrust rudely and boldly forth as635 words
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134 1915-08-09 9 CORRESPONDENCE. [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —I quite agree with Ex-Soldier and may add fur the benefit of the Mr. Charles Basil Whitehead the following In or about the year 1901 the then Superintendent of Police in Malacca com134 words
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Article302 1915-08-09 9 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir. —On Saturday I received the following letter signed Hindus Committee but w th no other means of identifying the writer. I “We have the honour to inform you that “on the 4th. instant the Government had “been advertised in302 words
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Article409 1915-08-09 9 By Yuan Shi Kai. President Wilson was at one time accredited with the authorship of an excellent limerick, but he hastened to disclaim the honour. There is a nation, however, which has a poet for President and that nation is China. Yuan Shi Kai has written a soldiers'409 words
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Article39 1915-08-09 9 Judge—“ Have you anything to say before sentence is passed Burglar—“ The only thing I'm kicking about i« bein’ identified by a man that kep’ his head under the bedclothes the whole time. That’s wrong Philadelphia Evening Ledger.”39 words
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Article22 1915-08-09 9 danger at this moment would se'tn to be that Germany and Austria may wear themselves completely out licking Russia.— Chicago.”22 words
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Article41 1915-08-09 9 Mr. Clarence Heccke r late Manager of Eraser and Chalmers, Ltd., Singapore, has been ajpointed Manager of a Rubber Estate near Teluk Anson, and will be leaving Penang with his family in a few days to take up his new duties.41 words
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Article557 1915-08-09 9 SECOND DAY’S ENQUIRY. The preliminary enquiry into the charge of alleged murder brought against Tan Kim Hoe, an Assistant Master of St. Xavier’s Institution, by causing the death of a boarder named Chin Kim Shin, on the morning of the 19th July, was continued in the Second557 words
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Article68 1915-08-09 9 A FATAL FALL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, August 8. A Chinese cook in Peta'ing Street Club Kuala Lumpur, in the early hours of Saturday morning ran amok with two choppers. He dangerously wounded two Chinese, then fl d to a roof from which he jumped68 words
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214 1915-08-09 9 A list of wounded in France and Flanders contains the name of MajorGeneral T. D. Pilcher, who succeeded Lieut.-General Sir Robt. Scallon in the Burma Command. Last October MajorGeneral Pilcher left for Home to take command of a Division in Kitchener’s New Army, being succeeded in the Burma Command by214 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article100 1915-08-09 9 GERMAN LOSSES. London, August 3,—The Daily Chronicle draws attention to the evidence of the German casualty lists to show that 35 of Mackensen’s best battalions lost in May and June an average of two-fifths of their strength, and points out that this is an important oflset100 words
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Article68 1915-08-09 9 London, August 3,—-From Copenhagen Reuter’s correspondent says The Danish Press, commenting on the year’s war, declares that victory is a matter of endurance. The Vortland recalls Herr von Jagow’s statement at the beginning of the war that speed was Germany’s greatest asset, while the enemy’s was endurance.68 words
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Article65 1915-08-09 9 London, Joly 14.—Mr. Walter Runciman announced in the House of Commons that the Government had arranged a State system of insurance for damage done by aircraft, existing companies acting as agents. The premium on private houses would be 2s. per cent., with an extra shilling to cover bombardments.65 words
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Article64 1915-08-09 9 London, July 28.—Overseas operations are progressing well, especially in the Cauaeroons, where the natives are all in favour of the Allie*. Sweeping operations are rounding up all the small posts, and the campaign promises to be a splendid counterpart to the South African operations. Progress in East64 words
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Article62 1915-08-09 9 London, August 2.—The Daily Telegraph’s correspondent says according to a special message from Berlin the German Army has been increased by about a million men, especially youths of 17 and 18. They will be traiued very quickly and the majority sent to the Eastern Front. The German62 words
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Article48 1915-08-09 9 London, August 3.—-The Daily Chronicle’s Turin correspondent, describing the Italian plan of campaign, states, whether the Tarvis group of fortifications, or those of Tolmino and Gorizia fall, the result will be the samp, namely, the collapse of the whole Austrian defence from Carnia to the Adriatic.48 words
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Article39 1915-08-09 9 London, August 3.—The Daily Telegraph's Rotterdam correspondent says: From the 2nd of August all textile factories in Westphalia are to be worked under State control, in order to ensure an equal division of the available cotton.39 words
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Article36 1915-08-09 9 London, August 3.—The Grand Duke has ordered that property in Warsaw must be destroyed only if it is necessary for military reasons. Specific routes are indicated for inhabitants voluntarily leaving the city.36 words
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Article34 1915-08-09 9 London, July 29.—An Athens correspondent foretells that an offensive on the Serbian front will be the enemy’s next move and will probably begin in August with the object of helping Turkey.34 words
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Article18 1915-08-09 9 London, July 28.—The Russian official account states that during the Narew fighting a Zeppelin was captured.18 words
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Article71 1915-08-09 9 The secret sitting of the First Chamber of the Dutch Parliament, which considered the question of national defence and the ircrease of the Landsturm, lasted n'nety minutes. Both the Premier, M. Cort Van der Linden, and M. Bnsboom. the Minis'er for War, made speeches explaining the71 words
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180 1915-08-09 9 fcThe Hon. Treasurer eends us the following list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on August 4 ...$28,699.69 A F Richards, P Bunter 10.00 Subn. by the subordinate staff of Messrs Presgrave and Matthews, July180 words
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Article75 1915-08-09 9 Balance on August 3 2’..« $2,737.05 H de Z Lancaster 25.00 F C Ebbels, monthly sub 15,00 9 B Pike Tth contribution 25 00 Balance on August 5 $2,802 05 Half Proceeds of sale of Race Horse, The Milky Way 125.00 Amt collected by the Ladies’ of75 words
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Article76 1915-08-09 9 The following are the latest quotations in our share list > Saturday. Today. 2 2 8 E Shares, ffl m M Si Mining. Deebook 17/- 17,9 17/3 18/3 K. Deebook 1/6 dis 2/- dis Pahang C. 6,9 7,3 6/3 6/9 General. E. Smelting (Or.)... $6.90 $7f $6}76 words
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Article20 1915-08-09 9 The outrul of Tongkah Harbour Tin Dradging Co., Ltd., fjt the week ending 7tb injt, was 28 tons.20 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article95 1915-08-09 9 Hebe, Brit., 346, Scott, Aug 8, T. Anson, gen., Adamson Gilfillan Co. Egremot Castle, Brit., 3342.——Aug 8, S’poM, gen, Paterson Simons Co. M. Austin, Brit., 97, Cowary, Aug 8, Asahan, gen., E. S. Co. Ban Watt Soon, Brit., 199, Taylor, Aug 9, Langkat, gen., E. 8. Co. Klang,95 words
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Article35 1915-08-09 9 To-day. Pungah <or Asahan and Batu Bahra. Alma for Deli. Fooksang for Calcutta and Durban. Kedah for Dindings, Sitiawan Began Datoh and Teluk Anson. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping Mary Austin for Asahan.35 words
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Article35 1915-08-09 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m. Singapore, Hongkong and Amoy Japan 3 pm. Teluk Anson Hebe 4 p m. Port Swettenhara and Singapore Klang 4-30 p.m.35 words
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Article124 1915-08-09 9 Pbnang, August 9, 1915. (By Courtesy O/ ths Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2>'4 4 months'sight Bank ...2/4 5/16 3 Credit ...2/4 21/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 11/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 3 days’sight Private 17 7 j Bombay Demand Bank 1751 Moulmein Demand Bank 175 3days’ sight Private 177124 words
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Advertisement65 1915-08-09 9 THE WEEK’S EVENTS Monday, August 9. Empire Theatre, Penang Road Electric Polyscope Co., Argyle Road George Town Cinema. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 10. Band, Golf Olah, 6 p.m. Wednesday, August II. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Thursday, August 12 Band, Golf Olub, 6 p.m. Friday, August 13. Band, Esplanade,65 words
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Advertisement241 1915-08-09 9 H Put real fruit into your Jellies. Jellies made from the juice of stewed fresh fruits z are much richer in flavour, W and more who'.esomc than Zz j. Hies prepared from arti/Z iicially flavoured powders. A yy Delicious, natural fruit S jellies can be quite easily \\V made by241 words
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Miscellaneous142 1915-08-09 9 THE TIDES. Pbwaeg—July, 1915. Penang Standard Times—He ghts referred to Datum of Soundings in Admiralty Charts High Water. Low Water. DM., d H,. O. t St T 7 m d d Ht. h m ft. b m ft. M 9 m 11 18 6 5 6 28a 1.2 Tu 10142 words
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Article4293 1915-08-09 10 THE AUSTRO-SERBIAN QUARREL. JUNE 28,1914.—The Archduke Francis Feidinand, heir to the throne of AustriaHungary, and his morgana’ic wife, the JDuchess of Hohenb°rg, assassinated in Strajevo, Bosnia, by a Seibiau student. JULY 23 —Austria sends an ultimatum to Serbia. 24.—Serbia requests an extension of time for consideration4,293 words
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Article1010 1915-08-09 11 AN AMERICAN’S PHILOSOPHY. I have no intention, writes Mr. George Clarke Cox, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Dartmouth College, of playing Devil’s Advocate, and my sympathies in this war will be sufficiently plain but I am amazed at the absence of theoretic justice to Germany’s position. We are unduly1,010 words
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Advertisement877 1915-08-09 11 ust ccc fro® London V AN ASSORTMENT OF 9 5 Beautiful Gem Rings, Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. Many 8et with p o White Brilliant8; EL Fancy 18 carat Gold Wristlet Watches, 7 and z Pocket Fans, Which are quite a Novelty. \.S Xs WE HAVE ALSO RECEIVED EUROPEAN LINE.877 words
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Advertisement106 1915-08-09 11 Green island cement to., ltd. PORTLAND CEMENT. In Casks and Drums of Drain Pipes, any shape. 375 lbs. net Gutter wavs In Bags of 250 lbs. net. Cement Tiles, any pattern. Firebricks and Fireclay. Glazed Paving Tiles. Paving Bricks. PricM, Samples and full particulars will be forwarded on application to106 words
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Advertisement1070 1915-08-09 12 p Q. W INTENDED SAILINGS. Sftam Navigation Co. |R|||> DritiSH InDIA Wireless Tclerranhv fitted on nil Steamers. e F steam navigation company, ltd. All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fane FREE of Charge and each berth ie furnished wkhan Electric Reading Lamp. *>* to Sail. SraAM.a. .1PECTED ARRIVALS AND HPARTBRBS.1,070 words
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Advertisement922 1915-08-09 12 Straits Steam-Ship Co., Ltd, Ocean For Intended to Sail. Steamer. STEAM SHIP (f* fort awettennam and diugapore. Every Tuesday, at 5-30 >m’ i D 0 Do. Every Saturday, at 5-00 p.m. Ipoh. from the Wnarf OHIHA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. CO. |j B T.inWn.nn Every Tuesday, at 5 p.m. Hebe. HE922 words
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