Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 August 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-08-24 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 192 VOL. LXXIII. TUESDAY. 24th AUGUST, 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement821 1915-08-24 1 1-0 rii-u ir-ni—inni -Tii n h mr~ uI OU WANT TO SHIP, buy OR sell RUBBER’ oa to f FORWARD QOODB F n ANY FAST o> tb. WOHLD ALLEN DENNYS Co., I V. CMWK BTRnr. NM7 WJF KniMMMHRMMMRHMMMMMHKI» jvsolctreia Unt =B 3 B> <Va J X ZVT-»nrTTZ-V A /7TH HIGH-CLASS821 words
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Advertisement63 1915-08-24 1 FOR S3O g g X7OU can have the “Pinang g q X Gamtte posted every day o for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). O Proportionate Quarterly and o g Half-yeSMy rates. g q Subscription b are payable in o advance and remittance!» should g be addressed63 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article370 1915-08-24 2 The following was the re ult of the play for the Mixed Foursomes. The final was won by Mrs Dennys and Mr D A M Brown who beat Mrs Ebdeu and Mr Rogers 2 up. Preliminary Round, Mrs Samuel ani Macintyre(2) beat Miss Smith and Oxenham (6)370 words
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Article172 1915-08-24 2 The following is the results of the shoot at Kampong Bahru yesterday afternoon Open Aggregate Cup. 2 J »3 _2 -3 >» >» O J? o 5 5 o x o 3 o Mrs Wright-Motiou 34 30 30 94 Mrs Liston 31 31 30 92 Mrs172 words
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Article122 1915-08-24 2 A meeting has been arranged for Saturday, 18th September, by the P. L. R. C, to which men are invited. In will be a handicap shoot at 200 and 150 yards ranges with. 310 rifles. Two priz s are offered—--Ist and 2nd-—for tie two best aggregate scoies122 words
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Article94 1915-08-24 2 To-morrow, Wednesday, at Dato Kramar Gardens, AmauiAh meet Stia Taujing Tokong, in the First Division of the M F a. League. The appointment of Miss Mary Fu 1 Sro r aoh, an Indian maiden, to a position in the Interior Department at Washington is evidence of the fact that94 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article278 1915-08-24 2 [To the Editor of the Pining Gazette."] Sir,— l am glad to hear that, under the auspices of some of the leading Ceylon Tamils in Malaya, namely Dr Mclntyre, Messrs N Mude’.iar Kanagaratnem, C Thambappilly Mudeliar V Sinnappapilly and A Gabriel of Kuala Lu npur; Dr Handy278 words
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Article272 1915-08-24 2 Three Items Refussd and a Fourth Referred. The principal items in the miners’ programme which they have not secured are 1. A new "equivalent” named by them, which would in effect have given a monetary advantage to the men. 2. An immediate 5 per272 words
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Article128 1915-08-24 2 A Netherlands Indian contemporary wrre*:—Ti e remits of the war are being more and more felt in an increasing shortage of all kinds of articles indispensable to the p’anting busine-is, and which as a rule were impor ed from Germany. The position has taken on128 words
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Article31 1915-08-24 2 Loud >n, August 23.* The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2/4|. Para to arrive Oct.-Dec. [*By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead <fc Co.]31 words
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Article86 1915-08-24 2 London, August 15. L’he following are reported as hiving been lost in the auxiliary cruiser India, sunk by a mine in the North Sea Acting Lieutenants Sydney Clark and Robert Nelson. Sub-Lieutenant Andrew Dickson. Midshipmen Percival Potter and George Wood. Chief Engineer Edwin Betbell. As«.86 words
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64 1915-08-24 2 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following list of further contribu’ions to the above Fund, forwarded t > the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on August 21 ...$32,940 88 Contributed by Mrs Tan Choo Lian, t irough Dist. Officer Dindings 5.00 Balance on August64 words
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Article35 1915-08-24 2 Balance on August 21 892.20 H W Thomson, 9th contribution 10 00 Mrs Tan Choo Lian through D. O. Dindinga 500 Balance on August 23 907.20 Amount previously acknowledged ...$16,859.10 Total ...$17,766.3035 words
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Article59 1915-08-24 2 The following are further contributions which have been received by the selected committee of the Penang Hindu Sabha. Balance on 30-7-15 $121.14 Subscribed among the Labour Force, of Bukit Tjok Estate, kind favour of G. H. Anderson Esq., 3.42 Balance on August 23 $124 56 Remitted59 words
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Article580 1915-08-24 2 Friends of the la'e Dr. T. C. Avetoom in Penang have received some information about his death at home on his arrival at Marseilles. Dr. Avetoom had considerably improved iu health, but the journey overland was very trying, and he arrived in London on July 12*h580 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement957 1915-08-24 2 -WANTED IMMEDIATELY. POLICE NOTICE. EUROPEAN with knowledge of plant- Reserve Force an I Civil Guard in« as ASSISTANT. Apply by j[ Or iinance Xll of 1915 having come letter stating experience dtc. to o^o f orcQ a i] ma i e British subjects of pure Box No. 65, c/o Pinang957 words
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Advertisement446 1915-08-24 2 TOWN HALL, PENANG. Saturday, August 28 th, 9.16 P.M., THE BANDMANN GAIETY Co., The Brilliant London Revues. FROCKS AND FRILLS AND ALL FRENCH. New Scenery, New Costumes, New Effects, New Dances, New Songs, New Everything. PRICES: $4, $2 and $l. PLAN NOW OPEN AT THE ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd Beach446 words
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Article1263 1915-08-24 3 CONTROL OF NON-COMBATANT ENEMIES. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA’S POLICY. Simla, August 13. —The following communique has been issued As some misapprehension appears to exist regarding the action taken by the Government of In iia since the outbreak of war with Germany and Austria to control the movements1,263 words
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Article346 1915-08-24 3 A general court-martial, which has been sitting at the Guildhall (Westminster) under the presidentship of Major-General L rd Cheylesmore has been productive of dramatic evidence as to the conduct of Army officers in a London gambling resort. A charge was made against Lieut.-Col. Charles Lawrence-Prior, heretofore Commanding Officer346 words
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Article182 1915-08-24 3 The Vallambrosa Rubber Company’s profit at £24,873, is less than one-fifth of what it was in 1909-10, and the present dividend of per cent compares with 250 per cent for that year. It is something to the good, however, that the dividend is 12| per cent more182 words
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414 1915-08-24 3 MR. ROOSEVELT AND THE STRONG ARM POLICY. A LECTURE TO PACIFISTS. Mr. Roosevelt delivered a characteristic speech at the San Francisco Exposition on the occasion of Roosevelt Day,” in which he 41 damned the mollycoddles of America as a menace to the nation, and urged preparedness for war. Mr. Roosevelt414 words
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Article422 1915-08-24 3 Sir A. T. Quilleb-Couow Attack? Section of Pbess. Speaking at a recruiting meeting at St. Austell (Cornwall) Professor Sir Arthur Quiller-Oouch, who has a commission in the Cornwall Pioneers, eaid h« had not read the newspapers for six weeks. He was a believer in the liberty of422 words
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Article333 1915-08-24 3 REPORTED MASSACRE OF 9,000 WOMEN AND CHILDREN. The “Novoe Vretnya”h%3 received the following details of abom'nible massacres of Armenians by Turks as they came to the knowledge of the Ru’sian troops in the country of which they have alrea iy ob uained possession. It appears that all333 words
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Article339 1915-08-24 3 Petrograd, July 15th.—A large and representative meeting of the delegates of the General Admin stration of Agriculture for the purchase of land for the requirements of the troop? was held here yesterday. Opening the met’iog, M. Krivocheine, the Minister for Agriculture, indicated the nature of the task339 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement205 1915-08-24 3 NERVOUS CHILDREN. From early spring until July is the time that St. Vitus’ dance u-ually develops, and nervous children should be carefully watched during that time for symptoms of the disease. Irritability is one of the first signs noted. The child Lets, is quarrelsome, cannot be amusid and does not205 words
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Advertisement495 1915-08-24 3 Anaemia II or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent I than is generally supposed. Men, Women and 1 Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, I serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood495 words
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Article1063 1915-08-24 4 We have not had long to wait for justification of our latest appeal for a consistently optimistic attitude on the part of those who Lave tie cause for which the Allies ate fighting at heart. The recent successes of the enemy on the Eastern front are of1,063 words
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Article1113 1915-08-24 4 Many of the difficulties which President Wilson has to face in taking a decisive step that will mean war with Germany are due to the cosmopolitan ebaractor of the popu--1 lation of the United States. The nation has absorbed, in round figuroe, eight millions i of German1,113 words
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Article334 1915-08-24 4 LETTER FOUND IN PRISONER’S MOUTH. Wong Man San, who was sentenced to undergo three months’ imprisonment on the 19th instant, was to-day charged before Mr, V. G. Ezechiel, Third Magistrate, with conveying a letter into the prison. Mr. George Boyer, Senior Warder, stated that secured was334 words
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Article224 1915-08-24 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $73 00 per picul, buyers no sellers—an increase of 25 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day £149 2s. 6d. Spot, and £l5O ss. three months. Mr. Pennycuick, of the Eastern Smelting Co., has been transferred to the Kuala224 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement145 1915-08-24 4 n imnnun to ms mjesty kins geome Motor, Motor-cycle, solid and Cycle Tyres. No interruption of supplies. No alteration in prices. The Dunlop Company is in a position to meet any demands which may be made upon it. It is to your best interest, at this time especially, to SUPPORT145 words
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Advertisement81 1915-08-24 4 “E. £P O.” MOTOR GARAGE. CARS ON HIRE $4 AN HOUR. TELEPHONE No. 322. NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE "PINANG GAZETTE." The accounts of the “Pinang Gazette,” having been issued, subscribers are reminded that all subscriptions are PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Owing to heavy outgoings, con. tlngent on the war, the81 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous36 1915-08-24 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today atd to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 0- 1 a.m. 6- 8 a.tn. 11-50 p.m. 6-39 p.m. 0-36 a.m. 6-46 a.m. 0-28 p.m. 7-12 p.m.36 words
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Article290 1915-08-24 5 ELEVEN GERMAN SHIPS SUNK. battle cruiser destroyed BY BRITISH SUBMARINE. GERMANS SEEK PEACE. bethmann-hollweg foretells DISASTER. The Russian F»e«fc in the Baltic, with the co-operation of British submarines, has gainei a great victory in naval operations extending from August 16th till 21st, the German Navy having sustained the290 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article634 1915-08-24 5 [Rrcter’s Services.] BATTLE CRUISER DESTROYED. Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Petrograd, August 23. A Russian naval communique confirms that the Russians sank two German cruisers, and eight destroyers, while a British submarine sank one of Germany’s finest Dreadnoughts. German Force Crippled. Petrograd, August 23. Crowds are[Rrcter’s Services.] - 634 words
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Article30 1915-08-24 5 London, August 22. The steamers Daghestan, Carterswell, and Windsor were sunk. The crews were saved. The steamer William Dawaon was blown up. Five of the crew were lost.30 words
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Article568 1915-08-24 5 The Germans have been carrying out their submarine policy for six months, wrote Mr. Hurd a month ago. And the result In the history of naval warfare there has been no such fiasco as this much-advertised movement to starve England.” Every convention and law was568 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article120 1915-08-24 5 BRITISH ATTACKS NEAR SUVLA London, August 23. A Turkish communique ehows that hears fishting ie in progress near the scene of the fresh British landing in Gallipoli. The communique mentions the landing of naval guns on August 21st, after which the British, numbering a division, attacked in the120 words
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Article60 1915-08-24 5 London, August 15.—Reuter’s Cairo correspondent quotes the statement of a staff officer from Gallipoli that the Turks are Using morale. There is nothing like -.he same difficulty in taking their trenches as there was at the beginning of the campaign. Turkish orders found show that all kinds60 words
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Article159 1915-08-24 5 Athens J» ly 25.—Since the journal Hestia denounced the methods of bribery and corruption employed by Baron Schenk, the German propagandist in this country, a heated controversy has continued which has divided the Press into two hostile camps, the one taking up the cudgels in defence159 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article27 1915-08-24 5 London, August 22. An Italian communique reports further progress and a .r raids. Italian aviators, by dropping bombs, caused havoc at the eerodrome at Aisovitza.27 words
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General News.
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Article68 1915-08-24 5 GERMAN EFFORTS FRUSTRATED. Petrogard, August 23. M. St z off. the Russian Foreign Minister, informed a deputation of the Press that repeated attempts had been made by the enemy to inaugurate the discussion of a separate peace with France and Russia, which met an absolute negative. M.68 words
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Article225 1915-08-24 5 —Reuter. SECRET MEETING OF MINISTERS. Amsterdam, August 23 The Telegraaf learns from Geneva that Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg convokeda secret sitting of German Ministers, leading politicians, and publicists, prior to the sitting of the Reichstag, at which the Finance Minister explained that the new War Loan would—Reuter. - 225 words
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Article221 1915-08-24 5 “It is not only economic exhaustion, but its results in deeply-seated discontent and resentment that Germany has to face,” concludes the Financial News.” Hamburg has definitely broken with the Potsdam gang. The efforts of fifty years will be required to replace Hamburg where it stood on July 16th,221 words
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Article127 1915-08-24 5 Northern France, July 16.—A fierce artillery duel is still raging along the whole of the Western front, while both sides assemble men and material for the coming big clash. The men of Kitchener’s Army are the admiration of all who see them. French staff 1 officers127 words
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Article361 1915-08-24 5 Addressing the Fourteenth of July crowd at the Invalides, President Poincare made the following stirring declaration of France’s indomitable resolve to conquer, and his words will find an echo in all loyal breasts. He said Since we have been forced to draw the sword, we361 words
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Article40 1915-08-24 5 —Reu er. SWEDISH GENDARMERIE’S HEAVY LOSSES. Petr grad, August 23. A Swedish Instruct r and twelve of the Gendarmerie were killed, ai d twenfy-two •wounded in a finht with Pe sian brigands near Kbsvinr —Reu er..—Reu er. - 40 words
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Article267 1915-08-24 5 Philadelphia, July 12. —Mr. John Wanamaker, addressing a large delegation of his New York and Philadelphia employees, to whom he has presented a magnificent gymnasium on the roof of his great establshment here, made it plain what in his mind should be the attitude of'267 words
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Article268 1915-08-24 5 New York, July 22. —Acting under orders, the Secretary for the Navy, Mr. Daniels, with the approval of President Wilson and the Board of Inspection and Survey for Ships of the Navy Departments, is making a survey of all American merchant vessels with a view'268 words
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Article36 1915-08-24 5 Owing to rumors recently circulated that all SwedUh forces had been mobilised, the Cor-sul-jt?-chief for Sweien cabled the Minister for Foreign Affiirs at Stockholm for information. The following reply was reoeive.l Rumours (|ui’e unfound.d.”36 words
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Article653 1915-08-24 5 MR BEN TILLET LASHES THE POOR CREATURES.” Disorderly scene? arose at a Sociali-t demonstrati n bel lon the 21 ulto, at the Queen’s Hali, Lo-.don, under the «uspices of the S ‘Cialist National Defence Committee. Speeches were d livered by Mr. John Hodge (who presided) and653 words
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Article111 1915-08-24 5 Mr. Runciman and Bhrlin Food Prices. In a written answer to Mr. Neeiham Mr. Runciman gives tha following table, showing the retail prices of various articles in Berbn in May, 1914 and 1915, respectively 1914 1915 s. d. b. d. Rye bread.. p a r 4lb 5111 words
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Article76 1915-08-24 5 Colombo, August 14th.—The second reading of the Ordiauce cons’ituting a Special Tribunal to try a por’ion of the Riot casts was discus ed at the Le.idarive Council yusrirday, lu view of the Governor’s intimation that a enquiry would be instituted into the conduct of the Police Force,76 words
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Article1853 1915-08-24 6 AUSTRXLIAN EXPERT’S VIEWS. Just after the war broke out I wrote an article, says Sir Joseph Carruthers, the former Prime Minister and State Ireasnrer for New Soil h Wales, giving my views as to the prospects ahead of Australia. I need not recapitulate what I then *a'd,1,853 words
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78 1915-08-24 6 Tokio, August 10.—An official announcement s ates that the new Oku na Cabinet will be constituted as follows Premier and Minister fur Foreign Affairs, Count Okuma. Minister of Finance, Mr. Taketomi. Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Ichiki. Minister of C immunicationa, Mr. Minoura. Minister78 words
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Article878 1915-08-24 6 HER SHORT-SIGHTED VIEW. Signor Magrini, a correspondent of the Italian paper Sec do,” in purjuame of a mission-of inquiry into the Balkan situation, sends the following despatch from Sofia, under date June 26 The great European conflict and the prospect of a definite solution of the Eastern Question878 words
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Article301 1915-08-24 6 M.M The time is approaching when the F.M.S. Budget for 1916 will be discussed and settled. It is hoped that there will be no increased or additional taxation. Reasonable economy should bo the order of the day. Large outlay on Public Works can stand over for.—“ M.M ” - 301 words
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Article259 1915-08-24 6 An Estimate of Strength. Mr. Spenser Wilkinson, writing in the Field,” gives some interesting statistics regarding the probable numbers of troops which the six Great Powers will have under arms by the end of this month. He estimates that the forces of France, armed and259 words
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Article156 1915-08-24 6 Mr. George Sinclair, of Prestonkirk, has been informed by the British South Africa Company of the death of his son Norman, who was killed by a lioness while acting as an intelligence scout on the south west border of Northern Rhodesia. While riding ahead of156 words
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Article118 1915-08-24 6 Professor Dr. Israel, the famous surgeon has returned to Germany, from Constantinople,after having operated upon the Sultan, who is now speedily recovering, In an interview with a reporter of the “Berliner Tageblatt,” Professor Israel d< scribe* the Saltan’s condition before the operation as awful, mainly caused by118 words
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Article27 1915-08-24 6 Penang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Falmouth House (Boarding.) Singapore: —Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Ceylon :—Nuwara Elly a.27 words
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Advertisement571 1915-08-24 6 I Shave Yourself. I y Every man submits the Gillette A Safety Razor to the test of his A ft individual beard. There is the w I wonder of the Gillette: its personal I M service to seven million different A y men. Get yours to-day. British made, J Gillette571 words
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Article1991 1915-08-24 7 F.iaup. JX s DHU»!.. I I fl > I 9 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 M| N I N«. l/vl(Vk n tmnnn sown 1 1 Ayer Weng /Rahmsn/ DA P- Or, 4?o 450 Sft’MO M 15 80 28$ 9 6 Belat Tin Mining Oo 3$ S 3 IF41,991 words
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Article, Illustration1048 1915-08-24 7 FINE EXPLOITS IN MOUNTAIN REGIONS. The brilliant victory wen by cur Italian Allies in the Cano Plateau, some 20 miles to the north-west of Trieste, and the subsequent surrounding on all sides of the Austrian entrenched camp of Gorizia, writes a military correspondent on July 22nd, should help1,048 words
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Article268 1915-08-24 7 Simla, August 10.—This afternoon the United Service Institution lecture was delivered by Majjr Tarver of the General Staff on: Intelligence in peace and war on the North West Frontier.” The Com-mander-in-Cbief was present, and Brigadier General B&rratt presided. The lecturer dealing first in general terms showed268 words
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Article240 1915-08-24 7 Describing the railway and road building activity of Djemal Pasha, the commander of toe Fourth Army in Syria an 1 Palestine, tho Jaffa correspondent of the Frankfurter Zei'ung, says the Dai'y News” states that a railway already connects Jerusalem with the Htdjaz line, and this will be240 words
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Article51 1915-08-24 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Malacca, Brit., 404, Dun, Aug. 24, Tongkah, gen., Adamson Gilfillan Co. Cornelia, Brit., 194, Ferguson, Aug 24» T. Anson, gen., E. S Co. Carlyle, Brit., 250, F P Morris, Aug 24, Kelantan, gen., A. G. Co Ltd. Van Reimsdyk, Dut., 1250, Visrrnn, Aug 24»_ Batavia, gen., K.P.51 words
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Article57 1915-08-24 7 To-day. Indragiri for Deli and Langsa. Ban Lee for Alor Star (Kedah). Hebe for Teluk Anson. Pangkor for Bindings and Sitiawan. Mambang for Setul. Klang for Port Swettenham and Tong Chay Un for Alor Star (Kedah). Van Riemsdijk for Singapore. Medusa for Deli. Jin Ho for Asahan. Ban Whatt57 words
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Article47 1915-08-24 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close» Alor Star (Kedah) Aing Thye 7 a.m Deli Will o’ the Wisp ll a.m. Singapore and China Glenogle 3 p.m. Thursday. Ten Jit Seug 7 a.m. Singapore, China and Japan Nove 11 am. Tongkah Malacca 4 p.m«47 words
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Article127 1915-08-24 7 Penang, August 24, 1915. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). Landon Demand Bank ...2/4 1/8 4 months* eight Bank ...2/4 7/16 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 176 i, 3 days'eight Private 1781 Bombay Demand Bank 176 Moulmein Demand Bank 175 j 3127 words
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Article270 1915-08-24 7 Pbnang, August 24, 1915. 8; P. Tapioca 15.50 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $5.60 sales. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $28.50 sellers. Trang Pepper out of season. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $59 sales. Cloves $45270 words
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Article45 1915-08-24 7 Tuexaay, August 24 Band, Golf Club, 6 o.m. Empire Theatre, Penang Road Electric Polyscope Co,, Argyle Road George Town Cineua. Wednesday, August 25. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Thursday, August 26. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Friday, August 27. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m.45 words
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Advertisement2381 1915-08-24 8 P. &O. intended sailings. straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd, q. Ocean Nsvijatioil Co. INDIA For I Intended to Sail. Bteamer STEAM SHIP Co., Ud 111 11 ■I w rot i owettennam and Singapore. Every Tuesday, at 5-30 p.m. Klang. AN d Wireless Teleuranhv fitted on all 1 1 Do. Do.2,381 words
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