Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 August 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-08-16 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 185 VOL. LXXIII. MONDAY. 16th AUGUST. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement808 1915-08-16 1 y if you want io ship, 1 m/r oh sell E I s RVB B E R W OS TO 5 F »fl?:<V4-9D GOODS J •u Alli iAall V» Ist WO3LD > 60 TO H ALLEh DENNYS Co., V. tIMKJM BTBKXT. 1 K"? JCA 11 "if H THE PINANG GAZETTE.”;808 words
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Article441 1915-08-16 2 At the outbreak of the war the Siamese Government wisely took steps to prevent an undue inflation of prices, which we have reason to know, had, in the majority of cases, the effect desired. The action was admittedly taken with a view to preventing unscrupulous traders441 words
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Article510 1915-08-16 2 Historical Dispatch. The publication of Sir lan Hamilton’s dispatch was unusually delayed, When printed it turned out to be by far the most brilliant document of its kind that the war has produced. It will rank amongst the dispatches that live as part of our national literature510 words
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Article550 1915-08-16 2 After vidtinj all ths Grand Duke’s armies from the Bukovina to Warsaw, Mr Washburn, the special co re’pondent of The Times with the Russian forces, tells how at every point he heard of the piece meal disappearance of tbe Aus’ro-German forces and the concentrarion of a550 words
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Article223 1915-08-16 2 Two detachments of Territorials sailed from Rangoon on Saturday, August 7, in the s. s. Bharata, for Caku ta en route for the front Although their depa ture had been kept very quiet, there was a fair gathering on the wharf to say farewell, while outside223 words
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Article111 1915-08-16 2 Aeroplane and Ambulance Fund. A fully equipped 100 h.p. aeroplace of the type now most useful to the British Army costs £2.250, (Rs. 33,750). Up to date the amount subsc ibed in Burma to this fundfor aeroplanes is Rs. 20,321. His Honour the Lieutenant Governor speaking at111 words
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Article28 1915-08-16 2 Penang The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runny med e Hotel, Hotel Norman, Falmouth House (Boarding.) Singapore:—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Ceylon Nuwaia Elly a.28 words
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Advertisement895 1915-08-16 2 DIVISIONAL ASSISTANT. Bates tor j 'T'HE Vacancy on Merliman Estate has Casual Advertisements. been fined; applicants thanked. 776-16-8. FOR SALE. TO LET. SITUATIONS VACANT. WANTED, Minimum Charge $2.00 A FIRST-CLASS BOOK-KEEPER. For 1 insertion 1.20 per inch. Apply with copies of testimonials in 2 insertions 1.10 own hand writing to895 words
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Advertisement944 1915-08-16 2 LOST between the Golf Club, Western Road, Race Course, Maoaliater, Anson, Larut, Nctham Roads, Farquhar and Light Streets and the Fort a Moose CHARTERED BANK OF INDI A Skin Purse emtsining note., £2 ster- AUSTRALIA AND CHIN* ling and 2 farthings, Motor-cyde driver s licence and some private papers belonging944 words
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Article2467 1915-08-16 3 UNDESIRABLE COMPANIES IN SINGAPORE. DENOUNCED BY SIR EVELYN ELLIS. A meeting of the Legislative Council was hell on Thursday afternoon, at which there were present H.E. the Governor (Sir A. H. Y ung, K. C.M.G.), H E. the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Brigadier-General Dudley Ridout, C.M.G the2,467 words
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Article414 1915-08-16 3 Per P and O steamer Arab a. From London, July 24.—T0 Singapore Miss N A Eversky, Mr F N Teri, Mr and Mrs J M-icKean, Mr and Mrs Farrant, Mr J Berry, Mr F J Perrin, Mr W Mitchell, Mr G F Barnett, Mr D Barley,414 words
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Article924 1915-08-16 3 SOME EFFECTS OF WAR ON SPORT. The report of the committee of the Singapore Cricket Club for the year ended June 30, reads as follows Finance —The result of the year’s working shows a surplus of receipts over expenditure of $314.03. In accordance with the resolution passed924 words
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Advertisement552 1915-08-16 3 It seems there are some who are still dealing with an enemy whose vicious countrymen are killing our brave comrades by asphyxiating gases. l Will you still buy the product of an enemy, though the All-British product SANAPHOS —is superior to it Sanaphos is the property of an All-British Company,552 words
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General News.
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Article263 1915-08-16 4 [Reuter’s Services.] ENGROSSING SITUATION. Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, August 14. The Balkans is t’ e engrossing topic of interest as it is believed the Germans are contemplating reinforcing their diplomatic efforts by the invasion of Serbia. They are hoping to come to the aid of the[Reuter’s Services.] - 263 words
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Article46 1915-08-16 4 Paris, August 14. The Abies, in the North Cameroons, occupied the important post of Tingere. The enemy, who fled, re urned reinforced and attacked the garrison, who repulsed them and routed them. The Allied loss is small. The enemy left numbers of dead.—Reuter46 words
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Article320 1915-08-16 4 CAMEROONS. It is difficult for the public, from the scrappy official reports which appear from rime to time recordL g successes in the African wars, to judge of the importance of what is being achieved. A correspondent who was recen ly in Nigeria points out320 words
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Article54 1915-08-16 4 London, August 14. Negotiations which have been proceeding f r some w-*eks at Stockholm between a British commission and Swedish representatives w.th a view to arranging a modus vivendi regarding importation oversea into Sweden were adj mrned pending reference to the respective Governments. It is understood the negotiations have54 words
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Article35 1915-08-16 4 London, August 15. A Windsor (Ontario) tel-grana says a native of Detroit was eentenc d to ten years’ hard labour, for participation in a conspiracy to dynamite buildings at Windsor and Walkerville.35 words
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Article126 1915-08-16 4 London, August 14. Ernst Lissauer, auhor of the famous Hymn of Hate, apparently becoming ashamed of the work, writes in the “Berliner Tageblatt” agreeing that the song was nit intended for the young. He often deprecated its publication in school books. The song was w r126 words
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Article144 1915-08-16 4 DISASTER NEAR NORTHAMPTON. London, August 13, A serious accident occurred near Northampton. The second portion of the Iri«>h mail to-day ran off the rails at the Weedon end of Stowe tunnel. It is reported that many were killed and injured. Doctors and motor ambulances are144 words
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Article58 1915-08-16 4 Londou, July 16. h The “Tim*s” correspondent at Mityleue tays horrible accounts have been received as to the condition of the wuu ided Turks. Maqy have been left for days untended owing to the inadequacy of surgeons and antiseptics. The more seriously wounded have been depatebed58 words
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Article321 1915-08-16 4 Oie of the best informed international bankers in New York,who for several mouths has besn in constant touch with inportant financial interests in Germany, was asked by the Manchester Guardian and Daliy Telegraph correspondent his opinion about the condition of financial affairs in Germany, and whether the321 words
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Article100 1915-08-16 4 SATISFACTORY POSITION. (From Our Oton Cor-> espondent Singapore, August 16. At the annual general meeting of the Nyaias Rubber Co., Ltd., the Chairman said the posirio r was be ter than they expec ed 1» -st August, and they were now able to pay six per c-nt. A100 words
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STOP PRESS NEWS.
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Article114 1915-08-16 4 [Ritubr’s Telegram».] I A STORMY IS TERVIEW. London, August 15. M. Venezelos, after tw> hours’further audience with the Kiug, s*atei that the interview was somewhat stormy. M. Venezelos on departing from the palace received an ovati n. Reuter’s Athens correspondent states that M. Venezelos will only[Ritubr’s Telegram».] - 114 words
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Article24 1915-08-16 4 Paris, August 15. A telegram from Athens states that a Greek Royal Decree calls up to the Colours tbe 1915 Chss.24 words
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Article47 1915-08-16 4 Paris, August 16. The French crop statistics are most reassuring. The crop for 1915 has been gathered in less time than that of 1913, notwithstanding the lack of agricultural *abour. The indications are that there is an average wheat yield and of oats are abundant.47 words
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Article60 1915-08-16 4 Paris, August 15. Upon learning of tbe latest Order prohibiting the exportation of any British coal, except under licence, the French Government immediately sent a high official to London to represent the complete dependence of France upon English coal. Every assurancs has now been given that the60 words
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Article31 1915-08-16 4 Amste dnm, August 15. According to a Munich paper the Pope has sent 10,000 marks for tbe relief of suffjrers in East Prussia, whose sad fate he deplore?.”31 words
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Article53 1915-08-16 4 Wa-hington, August 16. Tne appeal to Mexico by the Latin American Conference is published. Ic contains no inrim iti n of armed intervention and calls on the Mexican leaders to meet somewhere in Mexico, or on neutral ground to “adopt the first s‘eps necessary for the co jstitutiona: reconstruction53 words
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Article356 1915-08-16 4 Some very forcible remarks were recentl? made by Mr. E. •<. Litrie at a meeting of the Shanghai branch of the Overseas Club on the subject of enemy trading in China. In the course of an interesting speech he •.aid I consider it to be the356 words
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Article354 1915-08-16 4 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. {Specially tr instated). The Dutch Consul General at Copenhagen states that mjstery still enshrouds the decision of Rumania. He is absolutely without any information as to whether they intend intervening in the war at the end of August or not. The Telegraaf,’ according to the354 words
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Article458 1915-08-16 4 A Batavia me e sage to the Medan papers states that the Dutch Gjvernment legislated on the 6tb instant that the office of the Governor of the West Coast of Sumatra be changed to that of a Resident and that the office of the Res dent of tbe458 words
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Article48 1915-08-16 4 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade frr m 6 ro 7 p.m. this evening 1. Selection Hibernia ...Gready 2. Hemptation Rag Lodge 3. Waltz Santa Fe ...Gomes 4. Two Step The Gaby Glide Hersch 5. March The Devils ...Hartmann48 words
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Article717 1915-08-16 4 STRIKING SURVEY BY ITaitin, JOURNALIST. N A careful summary of the situation i n Rjumania hm been despatched tn •'Secalo” from its correspondent J Bucharest. Her intervention, wri C Magrini, has been mdefimt ly pos p fn e °l owing, not to imputations of Itdian bad717 words
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Article84 1915-08-16 4 Bilance on August 12 $4,061.34 Flowers sold at the Crag by Misses J Magill and M Milne Balance on August 14 $4 063.19 Amount previously acknowledged Total $17,525 30 Someone with a turn for satieties tell* 09 the war ia costing Great Britain r r more than84 words
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Advertisement554 1915-08-16 4 J “Milk,” says the j Doctor, but Everybody cannot easily digest milk. In such cases put a teaspoonful of Poison’s PzJenf Com Flour %Q into a breakfast cupful of milk, Bvi g and boil for three minutes. E\\ Z <l This breaks up the curd of the I V milk,554 words
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Article1473 1915-08-16 5 ENORMOUS DAMAGE ON LAND AND WATER. MANY LIVES LOST. Shanghai, on July 28, experienced perhaps the worst typhoon in its history aud the spect»c’e presented in all parts of the settlement fairly beggared description. Enormous damage wis done both on shore and on the r.ver trees1,473 words
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Article539 1915-08-16 5 The steamer Yung Hsin, which wa: reported as missing since the typhoon, was found yesterday aground on Tsungming, sajs the “China Press” of Ju’y 31. The vessel, which is owr.ed by the Ningpo--Bhao Hsing line and was on its way to Ningpo was blown wshore early on539 words
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Article65 1915-08-16 5 Moadajr. August 16. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Empire Theatre, Penang Road Electric Polyscope Co,, Argyle Road George Town Cinema. Tuesday, August 17. Baud, Golf Club, 0 p.m. W«4a«sday, August 18. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Thursday, August 19 Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Friday. August 20. Band, Esplanade,65 words
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Article212 1915-08-16 5 Penang, August 16. Beef— Soup catty Roast >• Steaks m 2i> Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue Feet, >i 1 7 Heart 4( > Liver per Pork— Pork per catty 35 Pig's Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 36 Mutton per lb.212 words
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Advertisement544 1915-08-16 5 I Shave Yourself. I y You shaved this morning but T A how? Easily and naturally, with a A w Gillette Safety Razor and the luxury w j of the keen Gillette Blades Or with T A an old-fashioned razor stropping, A irritation, and perhaps a bit of plaster y544 words
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Advertisement115 1915-08-16 5 I Earthenware I f I Drain Pipes, I I Channels, I etc. I j 3 Prices on Application g H TO B IX I -vjz sellar, MURRAY g Co. 1 I PENANG. Never accept a substitute for e® advertised article even though you are told ’tie just as good." The115 words
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Article35 1915-08-16 6 Walkir.—On July 28, at Coonoor, S. India, the wife of R. K. Walker, Klang, of a daughter. Taylor —On August 7, at Kota Bharu, Kelantan, to Dr. and Mrs* Leonard H. Taylor, a son.35 words
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Article1325 1915-08-16 6 Were it not that the active military co-operation of the three South-Eastern State?, Greece, Bulgaria and Rumania would materially aid the Allies in bringing to a speedy and successful consummation the reopening of the Dardanelles, one might be disposed to suggest that these dilaory and self-seeking countries might1,325 words
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Article914 1915-08-16 6 We have looked through the report of the special meeting of the Legislative Council in order to ascertain what Sir Evelyn Ellis had to say in addition to what has appeared in the telegrams published in Penang, but in asking leave to withdraw the motion urging the914 words
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Article137 1915-08-16 6 Arrivals. By Klamg (August 16) from Sin*an O r P Rev and Mrs W T Cherry and" child’ Hon and Mrs J S Bucknill, Hon W W Cook, Insp and Mrs J Cannon, Mr and Thomson, Mr and Mrs R E Smith and two children, Mr and Mrs Norman,137 words
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Article516 1915-08-16 6 The output of the Tongkah Harbour i Tin Dreiging Co., Ltd., for the week i ending August 14th was 30 tons. The output of Chenderiang Tin Dredging Ltd., for the first half of August was 290 piculs. The output of Kaoiunting Tin Dredgin® Ltd., for the first half516 words
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Advertisement200 1915-08-16 6 wmmmmbwwmmmmwmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmw White Porcelain Rubber Cups i TUMBLER SHAPE. Momi Rubber Chests 19x19x24”. J Acetic Acid GLACIAL. J j Ouoda Portland Cement DRAGON BRAND. |g For Particulars and Prices apply to M S The Eastern Trading Co., J I PENANG <£ IPOH. 5 WANTED TO BUY A 'Kingly Drink th a200 words
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Advertisement14 1915-08-16 6 “E. S’ O.” MOTOR GARAGE. CARS ON HIRE $4 AN HOUR. TELEPHONE No. 322.14 words
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Miscellaneous37 1915-08-16 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 3- 5 a.m. 9-18 a.m. 2- p.m. 934 p m. 3- a.m. 957 a.m. 3-31 p.m. 10- 6 p.m.37 words
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Article533 1915-08-16 7 AUSTRIAN SUBMARINE LOSSES. THE RUSSIAN RETIREMENT. ANOTHER ZEPPELIN VISIT. THE BALKAN PROBLEM. In the Wes% the German Crown Prince has made farther attacks in the Argonne, bat all of them were defeated. Slight enemy attacks at other points, and violent artillery actions at Souchez, and in the Argonne,533 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article128 1915-08-16 7 [Reuter’s Services]. ATTACKS DEFEATED. 1 [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Patis, August 14. The German attack on Artois was easily repulsed. The Crown Prince’s army again attacked at various poiuts iu the Argonne. Every attack was defeated after a lively struggle Quiet at Nieuport. Paris, August 14.[Reuter’s Services]. - 128 words
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Article81 1915-08-16 7 EAST COAST VISITED. London, August 13. The Press Bureau s'ates that two Zeppelins visited the East Coast last night, dropping incendiary and explosive bombs at various places. Four men and two women were killed and three men, eleven women and nine children injured, all civilians. Fourteen houses were81 words
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Article134 1915-08-16 7 Immediately after the French air raid on Karlsruhe, it was suggested, says a London correspondent, that if only it could be made clear to Germany by diplomatic channels or otherwise that every Zeppe’ia attack on unfortified English, or for the matter of that, French towns,134 words
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Article29 1915-08-16 7 Amsterdam, August 15. lhe German military authorities threaten to increase the number of French prisoners draining marshes, as reprisals, unless the German prisoners are retu-ned from Dahomey.29 words
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Article67 1915-08-16 7 Paris, August 15. Two young girls were sentenced to a month’s imprisonment each, by court-mar-tial, at Colmar, for anti-German manifestations and illicit approach to the enemy.” Although their counsel pointed out that they previously had been very brave in bringing food to German soldiers in the trenches,67 words
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Article40 1915-08-16 7 A PUBLISHED THREAT. London, August 15. An explosion at the Westinghouse Shrapnel Factory, at Pittsburg, killed two men and wounded six. A newspaper had previi usly published a letter, predicting that the works would be blown up,40 words
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Article30 1915-08-16 7 Washington, August 14. The American reply to the Austrian note has been despatched to Viennal It says an embargo on the export of munitions would be inconsistent with neutrality.30 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article, Illustration698 1915-08-16 7 FALLING B iCK IN POLAND. Petrograd, August 14. An official message says the Germans south-east of Mitau were driven back across the river Aa. We continue to press the enemy in the direction of Dvinsk and Vilkomir, despite a desperate resistance. The Germans in the Kovno district698 words
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Article352 1915-08-16 7 The decision of the Russians to evacuate Warsaw must be a great disappointment to the German General Staff, says a correspondent of a contemporary. A study of the map will show that provided the Russians decided to hold Warsaw at all costs the German strategical plans in352 words
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Article301 1915-08-16 7 The Petrograd correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph Company writes The reargWNMt-wetions fought in the Dniester marshes with the army of General von Linsingen were the bloodiest aud moat desperate of the war. The wounded Captain Koltseff to'd me of dramatic incidents. The left) centre of301 words
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Article63 1915-08-16 7 London, August 15. The “Frankfurter Zaitung,” criticising manifestoes by the Austrian Polish organizations regarding the future of Poland says It must be recognised in Cracow and Vienna that a settlement in Poland will be decidea in accordance with the defen sive requirements of Germany and Austria.63 words
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Article177 1915-08-16 7 “A SIGN OF THE TIMES.” Petrograd, August 13. A noteworthy sign of the times is that M. Rodzianke, President of the Duma, has addressed a telegram to the Grand Duke regarding the Chief of Staff in the Kieff military district prohibiting the publication of speeches from the Left177 words
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Article37 1915-08-16 7 The Times’ correspondent at Toronto says that Russians in Canada who are ■unable to travel to Russia to join the army are being permitted to enlist in Canadian regiments. Many have already joined.37 words
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Italy's Campaign
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Article86 1915-08-16 7 THE ITALIAN ARTILLERY. Rome, August 16. A furious battle is raging on the Cadore frontier. The enemy, in the Mont Piana zone, concentrated batteries, and attempted to attack in fo*c% in order to regain lost ground. Eventually, after a very violent struggle, the enemy were driven back86 words
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Article39 1915-08-16 7 Rome, August 14. A communique announces a series of Austrian demonstrations on the Isonzo which were easily repubed, including a surprise attack on ths Carso Plateau on the night of the 12. h during a violent storm.39 words
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Article60 1915-08-16 7 LoncTon, August 14. In view of the Germin peace talk ths publication of t‘ e E tlish translation of of the Italian green book is timely. It confirms the rumours at the time that Austria in March or April's ught a separate peace with Russia with a60 words
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Article48 1915-08-16 7 London, August s.—The Turin “Gazzetta del Popolo states that Dalian patrols stealthily entered Gortz in the night and found that it had been deserted and that every street had been mined. The Italians will not occupy it before dislodging the enemy surrounding the heights.48 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article67 1915-08-16 7 NEW BRITISH LANDING. Paris, August 15. An official French communique regarding the recent fighting at the Dardanelles mentions that the British successfully landed at Suvla Bay, north-west of Sari Bair. Munitions Factory Destroyed. A French cruiser bombarded and destroyed a German munitions factory near Jaffa. Notice of the67 words
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Article52 1915-08-16 7 Amsterdam, August 14. A Turkish communique refers to fighting in Gallipdi for the p»st three days and claims the capture of eight Maxims and some ammunition near Ari Bums, bitring a waiship off Ari Burna and the capture of a hundred yards of trenches near Sedul Bahr during52 words
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Article46 1915-08-16 7 London, August 14. Wheat which advanced 11/6 earlier in the week finished owing to a slump in America on a report that the British Government had cancelled contracs with America for two million bushels. Corn dealers attribute this to favourable prospects in the Dardanelles.46 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article57 1915-08-16 7 RUSSIAN SUCCESS. London, August 14. It is unofficially reported in Petrograd that a naval ba'tie occurred near Oesel on the 12ih: A large German ciuiser was destroyed and several other warships were severely damaged. It is surmised that the enemy’s purpose was to bottle up tho Russian Fieet57 words
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Article146 1915-08-16 7 London, August 4. The Times correspondent at Petrograd dwells on the importance of the achievement of a British submarine in sinking a transport in the Baltic. The vess-l was conveying to Libau reserves for von Buelow, wtiottj operations between the Niemeu and Dsvina are not going146 words
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Article39 1915-08-16 7 TWELVE MEN CAPTURED. > Rome, August 14. An Italian communique siys the Au jrian submarine W 3 was sunk yesterday in he lower Adriatic. The second in command ani 'eleven of he crew were rescued arid captured.39 words
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Article82 1915-08-16 7 London, August 14. It is reported at Mytilene that after sinking th Barbarossa, a gunboat, and a transport, two submarines went inshore and shelkd a c lumn of troops marching towards Gallipoli. The destruction of ti e Barbarossa is a heavv blow to the Turk l82 words
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Article71 1915-08-16 7 London, August 15. When the British steamer Summerfield was sunk, the mate, h s wife, and the chief engineer were drowned. Two of toe wouuded were taken to hospital nnd the remainder of the crew landed at Christian! i. The Dundee steamer Jacona was sunk. All were saved.71 words
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Article32 1915-08-16 7 London, Augu t 14. The Norwegian steamrAuia was sunk. The fate of the crew is uncertain. A Copenhagen telegram says the barque Morna was sunk. The crew were landed.32 words
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Article107 1915-08-16 7 London, August 14. Commandant Kennedy remained on the bridge when the India went down and rescued subs quently many of the crew from the berths. He rushed on deck half-naked and suffered from cold and water. Several ships came and rescued many clinging to the107 words
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Article82 1915-08-16 7 MANY MINES DESTROYED. Toulon, August 14. A daring feat by a French submarine is mentioned in Army Orders. The submarine encountered an Austrian minefield in the Adriatic. She destroyed several floating mines, and continued through the minefield. The crew, diving most bravely, cut the cables of ICO82 words
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Article732 1915-08-16 8 LARGEST AMOUNT EVER bUBSCRIBBD. The total amount subscribed to the War Loan through the Bank of England was £570,000,000. This was the announcement made to an enthusiastic of Commons on July 13th by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The amount, as Mr. McKenoa pointed out, does not732 words
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Article139 1915-08-16 8 Mr. Bowen was having dinner wbh the Reillys, and the s ven-year-old son of the family was present, And what are you going to be when you grow up, young man?" asked Mr. Bowen of the little bay. “Well,” rep'ied the boy, though fully. after I’ve b139 words
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Article716 1915-08-16 8 ‘MY CONSCIENCE IS CLEAR; I DID NOT WANT THIS WAR.’ Berlin, August 1—“ Bef ore God and history, my cousc'ence is clear. I did not want this war." Thus begins the proclamation issued by the Kaiser to the German people, on the occasion of the anniversary of the716 words
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Advertisement147 1915-08-16 8 gHUTTENBACH BROS. CO. fl be<? to announce that they have been appointed K i n -uJ SOLE AGENTS FOR: g! FESANG, KEDAH, A WEST COAST Fl OF SUMATRA. g FOR l| Eg 0 HIRANO WATER. gg H r-i On sale at all the leading Stores and Chemists r-i U Obtainable147 words
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Advertisement123 1915-08-16 8 The Best Advice To give to a person suffering from Headache or Neuralgia is to use a remedy that will give instant relief.—Like a touch f th» wizard’s wand Little’s Oriental Balm acts on these painful disorders. The effects are simply marvellous. One application and the pain subsides as if123 words
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Advertisement374 1915-08-16 8 I ABDULLA| SS ABDULLA I Smoking Mixture, j E■ J s MIXTURS J s PRICE 80 cts. PED }lb. TIN mm» E RiEDILM j ii OETAINABIZ' EVERYWHERE. 3 fa Abdjll-a i th K bon -j s u I H SOLE IMPORTERS Hibbert, Woodroffe Co., Ltd., S (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). g374 words
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Miscellaneous432 1915-08-16 8 A Special Programme of four Expensive Features for the Hari Rayah ONLY POSSIBLE AT THE George Town Kinematogrnph, KUALA KANGSA ROAD THEATRE. A Scientific Film of the Highest Merit will be screened. in 3 Reels The Master of the World in 3 Parts It relates the story of a man432 words
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Article2240 1915-08-16 9 2 .A-1 -D.tA Number of Issue I w S sp«t»l. Paid up. S b M e,, Value. 2 I Dividend» Name. k o® 2 i a <p oISIO mi 1913 1113 1914 1915 M N I IM O IIIJ »100.000 J 60.000 80,000 1 1 "r 7 n L{2,240 words
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Article1005 1915-08-16 9 SUCCESSFUL AT HOME.” The At Home arrange! by the members of the Penang Ladies' Rifle Club, at the Rifle Range, on Saturday afternoon, proved a mo?t sucsessfal function. Among those present were the Hon. A T. Bryant, R sident Councillor, Major the Hon. A. R. Adam?, O. C. Troops,1,005 words
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Article102 1915-08-16 9 The following ties have be on fixed for Wednesday Championship—H Waugh vM K Whitlock (4); A W Harries v O C Rigera (5). Mixed Doubles Handicap—Miss M Pritchard and C Sivage v J P Souter (3) Mrs Dennys and R T Reid v Mrs Ebden and Seller102 words
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Article49 1915-08-16 9 The following tie were played on Thursday, 12th last Doubles Haniscap—M e ssrs G E Wright Motion beat Goodwin and Terz mo by 21—8, The following ties have been fixed for Singles Handicap—W S Dunn v R H Reid (1); A R Adams v Terzmo (2).49 words
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Article278 1915-08-16 9 Information comes to hand from Soekaboemi of the establishment of a Cocaine Factory (the first of its kind in Java, I believe) by a Mr Ligtvoet at Tjipellang in th a* district, says the "S. F. P.” Batavia correspondent. The opening ceremony was performed in the presence of278 words
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Article234 1915-08-16 9 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $73 65 per picul, business done. Those who blame the Admiralty for not arming all our merchant ships so thst they could beat off the attacks of piratical submarine s forget that there is one practical objection to ths234 words
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Article219 1915-08-16 9 Advertising is, after all, a master of hitting the eye of the public. If yotf allow too great an interval to elapse between insertions of copy the efteet of the first advertisements wilt have worn away by the time you hit again. You may continue your scattered219 words
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Advertisement296 1915-08-16 9 INSURANCE. —--r —in THE CaiPORAWOM OF THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCt Rsyal Exchange London COMMENCED business in a.o. 1717 and was Incorporated by Royal Charter A.D. 1710 and is therefore one of the oldest Companies in existence. It has granted tha benefits of Assurance to the Public for u* period exceeding296 words
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Article871 1915-08-16 10 Ratanui.—lnt divd 8£ p c. Yam Sbng.—lnti divd 2| p c. Sungei Matang.—lnt divd 5 p c. Pbgok.—lnt divd 7| p c, free tax. Klanang—lnt divd 20 pc. Last year 15 p. c. Highlands.—lnt divd 5 pc. Last year same rate. Damafsara.—First int divd 10 p c.871 words
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Article49 1915-08-16 10 CLEARANCES. To-day. Alma for Deli. Van Outhoorn for Sabang, Olehleh &c., Padang. Laisang for Singapore, China and Japan. Kedah for Bindings, Sitiawan Bagan Datob and Teluk Anson. Un Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Setul. Mambang for Setul. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. Kumsang for Calcutta and Durban.49 words
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Article58 1915-08-16 10 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Mobbow. For Per Closr. Singapore, China and Japan Hakata Maru 9 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Aing Thye 9 a.m. Deli aud Batu Bahru Indragiri 10 a.m. Teluk Anson Hebe 4 p.xn. Port Swettenham and Singapore Klang 4-30 p.m. Wbndesday. Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m.58 words
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Article15 1915-08-16 10 Gleniffer, London, August 18, B Co. Benalder, London, August 25, S B Co.15 words
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Article136 1915-08-16 10 Penang, August 16, 1915. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/16 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 3/8 3 f, Credit ...2/4 3/4 3 Documentary ...2/4 25/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 17 5 j 3 days'sight Private »17 7 j Bombay Demand Bank 17o| Moul mein136 words
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Article253 1915-08-16 10 Penang, August 16, 1915. S. P. Tapioca $5.70 sellers. 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 s29s buyers Trang Pepper out of season. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings s6osellers. Cloves $45 sellers.253 words
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Advertisement214 1915-08-16 10 f- WOTAN DRAWN WIRE Metallic Filament Lamps. X.• “ASSOCIATION” Cables and Wires. Electrical Accessories OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. ARE STOCKED BY THE PENANG ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Coy., ■5O, gishop Street, PENANG. i T^ o ORIGjfjtALGENUINE» Acts like a Charm in Cheeks and arrests 1O .DIARRHOEA, FEVER, CROUP, AGUE. B J» v>e omy214 words
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Advertisement31 1915-08-16 10 NURSING HOME. MADAME M. ANTONESCU, MIDWIFE (DIPLOMA) SICK NURSE, 350, DATO KRAMAT ROAD, HAS RE-ESTABLISHED A PRIVATE NURSING HOME. Maternity cases specially catered for. Patients’ own Doctors may attend. Moderate Term?J31 words
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Advertisement842 1915-08-16 10 WWI N. Y. K. 11 Japan Mail Steamship Co. Id. THE BEST DRINK IN HOT WEATHER. L j"SJ i EUROPEAN LINE. u I A Fortnightly service is maintained he. Large supplies have lately ;ween Yokohama via porta to Marseille, arrived from London. g London and Antwerp, under mail contract OF842 words
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Article328 1915-08-16 11 A meeting of the Council of the Robber Growers’ Association (Incorporated) was to be held on Monday, July 26 says "The Times,” when the questions of the sale of robber to German firms in London and its shipment to neutral countries will come under consideration. There328 words
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Article316 1915-08-16 11 According to official statistics there were sold during the spring auctions 181,743 bales of Sumatra tobacco, against 195,795 bales in 1914, at an average of c 105 per ha'f kilo, against c 152 in 1914. Of Borneo leaf there weie sold 11,053 bales at an average of316 words
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Advertisement789 1915-08-16 11 MARSEILLES TILES. “SWAN BRAND.” ’< Large Supplies on Hand. Orders Now Being Booked. INDIANFPATENT STONE FOR FLOORING AND PAVEMENTS, 3O.YEARS’ REPUTATION FOR DURABILITY and for being SANITARY, DAMP-PROOF, VERMIN-PROOF AND FIRE-PROOF. SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE. PENANG. MALACCA. RUBBER COMPANIES' ACCOUNTSrunnymede .hotel, "ZE ez:: (SEA SIDE) PENANG. Province789 words
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Miscellaneous164 1915-08-16 11 THE TIDES. Penang—Jslv, 1915. Penang Standard Times— He ghts referred to Datum of Soundings in Admiralty Charts High Water. Low Water. r. Standard p. Standard Dat6 Tine B Dlte Time. HU h m ft. h m ft. M 16 m 3 5 6.7 16 m 9 18 1.7 2 59164 words
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Advertisement1971 1915-08-16 12 p, O. r intended sailings. Straits Steam Ship Co.» Ltd. Ocean Meam Navigation Co. Dditicu l um a For !ntendedt B,il I 2 Ml steam t# l!4 .> I I |Oll ■ll WIA\ Port ttwettennam and Singapore. Every Tuesday, at 5-30 p.m. Ktang. EgSr' Kmmt Do. Do. Every Saturday, at1,971 words
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