Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 September 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-09-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833» No. 202 VOL. LXXIII. SATURDAY. 4th SEPTEMBER, 1915.' PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement786 1915-09-04 1 WANT TO SHIP. 4 BUY OR SELL D OR TO I FORWARD GOODS J tj to ANT PART or tub WGiLD 1 ©o to “5 B ALLEL DENNYS Co., t. oBioN man. ri >rir-iir-fi n n n H NV IC :7* bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb 1 1 E J HORI HIGH-CLASS CIGARETTES AT786 words
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Advertisement58 1915-09-04 1 g FOR $3O g g can have the Pin ang g h X Gaaette posted every day q for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, 527). n Proportionate Quarterly and O Half-yearly rates, q Subscription! are payable in n advance and remittances should be addressed to a a58 words
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Article2313 1915-09-04 2 Mr. A. R. Mace has joined the Inns of Court O. T. C. Mr. A. Bellamy Brown left Kuala Lumpur for Home on Wedneslay. Mr. S. K. Sibbald, Executive Engineer, Kinta, leaves for Home shortly. The first drill of the Kuala Lumpur Civil Guard, on Wednesday, saw2,313 words
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Article35 1915-09-04 2 To-day’s quotation for unrefined ti& in Penang was $75.75 per picul, business done—a decrease of 15 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £154 10s. Spot, and £155 15s. three months.35 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement835 1915-09-04 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. wanted. AN ASSISTANT on Rubber Estate in Kri&n. Salary $l5O rising $5O per annum to $250. Reply with full particulars Mr. H. 8. Russell. and testimonials to No. 71, c/o Pinang Gazette. P. P. C. 848-6-9 JAT SIKHS. TO LET QNE HUNDRED JAT. SIKHS reT7ROM Irt October, No.835 words
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Advertisement618 1915-09-04 2 Government of Johore. REVENUE FARMS FOR THE YEARS 1916—1917, r J"ENDERS for the above Farms will be received up to noon on Tuesday, th e 28th September, 1915, by the State Secretary, Johore Bahru, from whom all f urther information regarding the above Farm, may be obtained on personal or618 words
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Article800 1915-09-04 3 VIEWS OF BALKAN DIPLOMATIST. The declaration recently made by the Russian Foreign Minister, that the Serbian army, with renewed strength, and supported by France and Great Britain, was ready to join the Allies, has turned the channel of public interest once more towards Serbia and the800 words
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Article27 1915-09-04 3 Arrivals. By Nankin (September 4) from London, Mis FA de Paula, Miss Hill and Mr Hatch from Colombo, Mr Mitchell from Adelaide, Mr and Mrs Freeman.27 words
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Article28 1915-09-04 3 Fenang :—The O. Hotel, The Crag, Runny med e Hotel, Hotel Norman, Falmouth House (Boarding.) Singapore:— Raffles Hotel. Rangoon .-—Strand Hotel. Ceylon Nowara Elly a.28 words
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Article1721 1915-09-04 3 WHY GERMAN PEACE OVERTURES ARE VAIN. The German Emperor’s reported offer of peace Ims been, it is unofficially stated rejected by Russia. The very fact that the Emperor should offer peace at a time when the German papers loudly predicted a second Sedan, writes a Russian correspondent, shows1,721 words
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Advertisement253 1915-09-04 3 ft This Genial ft Kj Amateur U Gardener, hrd like 3 sensible man, is y rj selecting his seeds from r-'J Ryders Catalogue. t-1 If you have not seen a co yof Ryders Catalogue «E i you can get one post tree r’ 0-1 by sending a postcard to the253 words
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Advertisement12 1915-09-04 3 At times of crisis it must be Bovril BRITISH TO THE BACKBONE.12 words
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Advertisement443 1915-09-04 3 pHHIBIiiIiniIUIDBHBEa IW Will PP'W"" ■r 111 1 ihii II li lilii Bnli iTj ijlßi Hiiii iii I ipwl iww i TT* S.''.. a mil I Baby’s Food should j be in liquid form j Baby’s delicate little stomach cannot digest solids and consequently he can derive nothing but pain and443 words
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Article18 1915-09-04 4 Macdonald.—On 3rd September, at Rosemeath, Logan Road, Penang, to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Macdonald, a son.18 words
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Article39 1915-09-04 4 Nason—Gawthorne —On the 25th August, 1915, at St. Leonards, Captain J. Nason of the 11 th Royal Sussex, son of the late Dr. Nascn of Hastings, to Dorothea Helen (Doris) eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gawthorne.39 words
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Article1201 1915-09-04 4 A significant sign of the radical changes in opinion that are taking place among politicians and others, in consequence of the war, is provided by an interesting letter sent to the press last month by two Liberal stalwarts in Parliament, Sir Leo Chiczzi Money and1,201 words
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Article880 1915-09-04 4 It will be within the recollection of our readers that Reuter telegraphed tbe discovery of a new and ideal antiseptic which has accomplished great things, and marks a notable advance on anything previously known. It now appears from a wire from another source that the credit must880 words
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Article122 1915-09-04 4 The wrestling competition at the Straits Cinema drew a big house last evening From the point of view of the uninitiated spectator the turn was a fair success, the purse being awarded to Professor Hagio There will be a matinee at the Straits to-’ day and for the122 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article632 1915-09-04 4 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazelle'"] Sib, —Reuter informs us that poor old Tirpitz is suffering from a nervous breakdown and requires a prolonged holiday. Might one suggest that a sea voyage would do him all the good in the world. The air of the632 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement118 1915-09-04 4 I SCOTCH WHISKY I /ililV I J 111 I I f I ■i\ X 4 socuM Afe > 3 I Lttra~ Spe clal J r <Jou? *-*> e BS W //1 I IfFim I jftUdeiG.W Gla s 9 l l 3 t S >l c ‘*'•‘‘*’7l»*-** fc 2 >1 k118 words
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Advertisement13 1915-09-04 4 “E. O.” MOTOR GARAGE. CARS ON HIRE $4 AN HOUR. TELEPHONE No. 322.13 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous36 1915-09-04 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 8- a.m. 4 23 a.m. 10-39 p.m. 9- a.m. 4- 9 a.m. 10 48 p.m. 4 53 p.m.36 words
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Article173 1915-09-04 5 AUSTRIAN ADVANCE. the submarine campaign. POPE’S PEACE EFFOBTS. On the Western front, artillery actions have again been a feature, activity being shown from the North Bea to Aleace. The Russians report no change in the Baltic Provinces, the enemy’s latest efforts at Friedrichstadt being defeated. In the region173 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article152 1915-09-04 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GRENADE FIGHTING IN ARTOIS. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, September 3. There have been only some artillery actions, and grenade fighting on the Western front The communique says the Allies effectively bombarded the enemy’s batteries ana camps in Belgium. Fighting occurred with aerial torpedoes[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 152 words
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304 1915-09-04 5 The Secolo publishes an account of an interview with the King of the Belgians, who received its representative in a modest villa somewhere on the Western front. His Majesty, whose language, accent, and whole attitude, says the correspondent, revealed the calm and tranquil304 words
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Article23 1915-09-04 5 MESSAGE TO AMERICA. Washington, September 3. Cardinal Gibbons has handed President Wilson a message from the Pope regarding peace.23 words
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Article253 1915-09-04 5 Rome, August 6.—The Pope is about to take a new step in favour of the cessation of hostilities. The Corriere d’ltalia today publishes a note to the effect that the Pope continues to work for peace, but a peace which shall be just and which shall respect253 words
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Article439 1915-09-04 5 On the occasion of the anniversary of the war the Pope addressed an appeal to the belligerent nations and their rulers, begging them to desist from the tremendous slaughter which is steeping Europe in blood. After referring to ins previous unsuccessful endeavours to put an end to439 words
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Article15 1915-09-04 5 London, Sept. 3. The New Y jrk rata has recovered to $164.15 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article607 1915-09-04 5 LESSONS OF THE SUCCESS. London, September 2. A Paris official note says the Russian success in Galicia shows that the Russian armies remain masters of the conditions of their retirement, and that they continue to be capable of assuming an offensive whenever the circumstances are favourable. Russians607 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article152 1915-09-04 5 THE LATEST ACHIEVEMENT. London, September 3. Always remembering the caution given by General Sir lan Hamilton against premature exultation in regard to progress in Gallipjli, it is evident that the latest despatch mark a substantial achievement. By the gaining of an important tactical position, the army landed at152 words
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Article308 1915-09-04 5 London, Aug. 9.—The Exchange Telegraph Company’s correspondent at the Dardanelles says This is an invisible war. Sitting on the highest observation point, I can see nothing of the war, although I know that countless men and gvns are under my very eyes. Yet in the308 words
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Article54 1915-09-04 5 TRADE AGREEMENT. Athens, September 3. An important agreement has been signed between the Enten‘e Powers and Greece, the latter undertaking to prevent the traffic in contraband, and the Entente to cease the examination of vessels between Greek ports, and allowing certain exports, within normal limits, and all54 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article56 1915-09-04 5 ENEMY ABANDON TRENCHES. Rome, September 3. An Italian communique reports vigorous artillery duels in the Alpine districts. The Italians exp’oded an ammunition depot in the Sexten Valley, and also overcame the enemy’s artillery in the Seeback Valley, beyond the Predil fortifications. The enemy abandoned trenches in Carnia,56 words
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Article284 1915-09-04 5 The Rome correspondent of our French contemporary Le Pr ogres ds Lyon sends to his journal this interesting note The question of munitions, which has assumed supreme importance in modern warfare is receiving in Italy an exceptionally practical solution. Private industry is being made to co-operate284 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article111 1915-09-04 5 GERMANY’S NEW POLICY. London, September 3. It seems certain that Germany, despite her promises, reserves the right to sink, without warning, all merchantmen which cannot be described as passenger liners. No Result Expected. Washington, September 3. Cardinal Gibbons declares that his interview with President Wilsou was highly111 words
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Article92 1915-09-04 5 THREE MEN MISSING. London, September 3. The small British steamer Savona was sunk. Three of the crew are missing. Further Victims. London September 3. The British steamers Whitefield and Roumanie were sunk yesterday. The Blockade Report. London, September 3. The" Admiralty’s official statement says three steamers, altogether92 words
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Article39 1915-09-04 5 Paris, September 3. A Turkish transport was sunk by a French aeroplane when at anchorage, off Acbashi-Liman. To this must be added two transports torpedoed there by British submarines, and two others between Gallipoli and Nagara.39 words
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General News.
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Article139 1915-09-04 5 THE TIMES EULOGY. London, September 3. The Times,” discussing the recent political crisis in Japan, says: The Allies are greatly reassured by the knowledge that Count Okuma has been able to retain the office of Prime Minister. Count Okuma is not only a fi m friend, who clearly139 words
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Article25 1915-09-04 5 BRITAIN’S SYMPATHY. London, September 3. The newspapers contain most sympathetic references on the death of Katsonusuke Inouye, the Japanese Ambassador in London.25 words
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Article25 1915-09-04 5 SENT TO PRISON. London, September 3. Three German officers, who escaped from Denbigh, were s°ntenced to seven weeks’ imprisonment, without hard labour.25 words
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Article63 1915-09-04 5 London, September 3. Ran jitsinh ji, the Jam of Nawanagar, was visiting England in connection with military matters and had been invited to shoot at Crossclifle, near Scarborough. He was struck by a few pellets from another guest’s gun, but continued shooting. It was afterwards found that the63 words
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Article195 1915-09-04 5 [Specially Translated.] The Locomotief has received the following German communique from Amsterdam sources The Russian forces are surrounded over a frontage of 30 kilometres between Galogory and Brzezanzy and 20 Russian officers and 6,000 Ru sians have been taken prisoners. The German forces are advancing to the195 words
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Article250 1915-09-04 5 Queen Wilhelmina’s birthday celebrations had a deeper significance and show of loyalty this year than ever owing to the international situation, says the Dutch Press. From Batavia, Medan, Belawau and all the principal centres of population in Java and Sumatra come descriptions of the success of the celebrations.250 words
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97 1915-09-04 5 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on Sept 2 ...$34,475 57 Chief Post Office Penang Bth instalment 49.30 Staff of Messrs Adamson Gilfillan Co Ltd, Bth in97 words
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Article71 1915-09-04 5 OUTPUT FOR AUGUST. The following are rubber outputs for August Ayer Kuning (F.M.S.). lbs. 42,700 Alor-Pongsu 21,461 Brieh h 9,629 Bradwall 21,115 Chersonese 62,101 Dennistown 50,720 F.M.S. 127,000 Foothills Malaya n 4,507 High. Lowlands 111,884 Kurau 28,500 Kuang ti 17,967 Krian Plant. 26,743 Klabang 15,015 K. L. 129,000 Merchiston71 words
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384 1915-09-04 6 An attempt was made at 1 o’clock yesterday morning, says the China Press of August 20, on the life of Admiral Tseng Ja-cheng, Commisßiqner of Defence of the Shanghai district. As he was about to get into his motor car on the Kiu Liyuen wharf384 words
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Article327 1915-09-04 6 Major L M. Bucknill, R F A, firs cousin of the Hon JAS Bucknill, Chief Justice, Straits Settlements, was mortally wounded on May 16, 1915, and die d at Bethune on May 18. He was the son of Lieut. Colonel Bucknill, late R E and grandson327 words
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Article212 1915-09-04 6 The Norwegian Professor, Dr. Ljuimbolz who recently arrived in Java on his way through to Borneo to conduct an expedition, started therefore on Wednesday last by the Van der C.tpelien, via Bandjarmassin, where he will make a ?tay of four days, proceeding thence to Borneo. The object212 words
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Article462 1915-09-04 6 A DUTCH VIEW. An excellent example of ingratitude, which would seem to be the second nature of numerous Germans, is a series of articles, from the pen of a Semarang German, appearing in the columns of tbe Frankf. Zjitung” under the title NiederlandsehIndien und der Krieg” (Netherlands India462 words
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Article242 1915-09-04 6 Kilties in India. S.F.P.” A friend sends us a circular relating to the projected formation of a Highland Rifle Company at Bombay, and also another extract with some details regarding the institution of a similar Kilted Company at Rangoon. The cutting sets forth the careful and protracted discussions, in the—“ S.F.P.” - 242 words
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Article308 1915-09-04 6 A financial correspondent in Amsterdam notes that the report of the Bank of Java contains some very interesting information. The President speaks in terms of high appreciation of the assistance received from the Batavia Agency of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Notwithstanding the disorganisation of the308 words
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Article181 1915-09-04 6 As a result of the scarcity of sulphuric- acid experienced recently in Java, tbe island has this week been visited by two eminent Japanese professors, in the persons of Professor Dr. Nakagawa, manager of the Tokio, Sulphuric Acid Co., and Professor of Chemistry at the Imperial181 words
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Advertisement144 1915-09-04 6 THE POPULAR PETER WALKER PETER WALKER 0 I LAGER [B I iJL < Ami I I, lOw teWM PETES FROM ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS, or SELLAR, MURRAY Co., Hew Stocks Just Arrived, Benger’s Food Huxley’s Nervigor Syrup Savory Moore’s Food with Formates Allenbury’s Food Nos. I, Californian Syrup of Figs 2144 words
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Advertisement366 1915-09-04 6 S HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY. I Now that food stuffs are becoming dearer, the attention of tne Publw M is drawn to Skimmed Milk. Eg THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS g S At Budapest in 1909 and at Berne in 1914 recognised that sH I i gj J WHOLESOME AND CHEAP FOOD g| *1366 words
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Miscellaneous166 1915-09-04 6 THE TIDES. Pbnang—September, 1915. Penang Standard Times—Heights referred to Datum of Soundings in Admiralty Charts High Water. Low Water. Standard CT n Standard Ir Date. q j m 9 Hh- Date -p ime HL h m ft. h m ft. 8 4 m 8 42 4 6 4 m 4166 words
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Article618 1915-09-04 7 SOME PENANG BOYS. We append a list of the sons and relatives of Penang residents in the Army and Navy, who have either gone to the front, or are in training, at Home or elsewhere. This list is, however, by no means complete, and we618 words
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Article53 1915-09-04 7 The Band will plav the following programme of music au the Golf Club from 5-45 to 7-15 p.m. this evening 1. Selection La Vestale ...Mercadaute 2. Two Step Ln the Gipsy's Camp ...Oscheit 3. Selection Macbith ...Verdi 4. Waltz Over the Waves Rosas 5. Campmeeting Mills 6.53 words
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Article113 1915-09-04 7 INTERIM DIVIDENDS. London, September 3. The following dividends are announced Cheviot Ruober, Limited, 4 psr cent, (interim). Labu Rubber Co, Ltd., 7j per cant (into .> im). Writing under Wednesday’s date, Messrs. Barlow Co. report that the copra market, since their last report, has shown very little113 words
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Article515 1915-09-04 7 LIVELY SCENE IN INTERNMENT CAMP. An American just returned f.om a tour in Germany has given an interesting account of life iu Berlin and other cities to a Central News representative. He volunteers the statement that by order of the Emperor all criminals have been granted a provisional515 words
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Article65 1915-09-04 7 B*far«iay, September 4 Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Empire Theatre, Penang Road Electric Polyscope Co., Argyle Road George Town Cinema. Suaday, September 5. Church Services. Monday, September 6. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 7. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Wednesday. September 8. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m.65 words
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Article369 1915-09-04 7 X I SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. Church of England. St. George’s Church.—l4th Sunday after Trinity; Matins 8 a.m; Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m.; Chinese Service, 10.15 a.m.; Children’s Service, 5 p.m Evensong and Sermon, 6 p.m. Psalm XXVII Myles Foster, XXVIII Foster, XXIX John Foster, Magnificat Stainer Parisian Jone, Nunc369 words
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Article60 1915-09-04 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Will-o-the-wisp, Brit., 148, Sampson, Sept 3, Deli, gen., G. H. Slot Co. Jin Ho, Brit, 93, Harding, Sept 3, T. Anson, gen., E.S. Co. Ayuthia, Brit., 694, Willirnas, Sept 3, C’cutta, gen., Adamson GHfillan Co. Suwa Mani, Jap., 6864, Sekie, Sept. 3, Y’hama, gen., Boustead Co. Nankin,60 words
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Article85 1915-09-04 7 To-day. Lian Choo fo Alor Star (Kedah). Aing Thye for Alor Star (Kedah). Singkawang for Sabang. Perlis for Trang, Tongkah and Pang Nga. Jin Ho for Bagan Datoh Teluk Anson. Rotorua for Tongkah and Renong. I’rang for Trang. Ban Whatt Soon for Langkat and PangkaHn Brandan. Ipoh for Port85 words
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Article18 1915-09-04 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. Monday. F )r Per Close. Singapore, China and Japan Kumsang 1 p.m18 words
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Advertisement129 1915-09-04 7 'CUDE mauk. H<4l S? jl £g a jk/ 1 0 XJfejj^ 7 £<l« No. 92. BEACH STREET, PENANG. o*. NOTICE is hereby given that the above Trade Mark is the property of Chop GHEE SENG” trading at No. 92 Beach Street, Penang, and is used by the «aid Chop in129 words
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Advertisement195 1915-09-04 7 THE PRICE OF SUCCESS. Many people pay a terrible price for success sacrificing for it health and happiness. Neurasthenia is a disease due to worrv over the struggle for success more than to any other oue thing. Neurasthenia is a condition of nervous exhaustion in which the system fails to195 words
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Advertisement61 1915-09-04 7 A Word to Planters. European planters have often great difficulty in making themselves understood to their coolies who talk none but their mother language Telugu. This difficulty can now be overcome by consulting the new and revised Romanised Telugu Hand-Book, edited by Mr. J. Samuel. Price $l. Obtainable at Pritchard61 words
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Miscellaneous428 1915-09-04 7 TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT 11 SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ATTRACTION, Famous Players Film Co.’s Production. THE ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE Co., LYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLL ROAD. 4 Reels THE RED CLUB 4,500 feet An exclusive feature full of novel thi ills produced by the Famous Players Film Co., of London. It bristles with sensations and these428 words
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Miscellaneous524 1915-09-04 7 You must see these! Look out for the WHAT U WANT Something really Great Stricking and Novel AT THE THE STRAITS CINEMA, Phone No. 628. EMPIRE HALL, PENANG ROAD. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT I! THE WHOLE WORLD IS TALKING ABOUT I THE THE BLACK BLACK BOX BOX J 5 EPISODES, 30 REELS.524 words
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Advertisement2403 1915-09-04 8 P. 8> o. r intended sailings. I Straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd, Ocean Steam Navigation Co. I9diticu I Kim a I 8^. steam ship II I II ■ll Lf I Port ttwettenham and Singapore. Every Tuesday, at 5-30 p.m. Klang. I/ Do. Do. Every Saturday, at 5-00 p.m. Ipoh. ND2,403 words
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