Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 October 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-10-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833» No. 248 VOL. LXXIII. THURSDAY. 28th OCTOBER, 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement903 1915-10-28 1 J I> TOU WANT TO BHIP, BUY OR BELL RUBB ER ON TO QOOM 1 AIH PATT or no WODLD I ALLEN DENNYS Co, n v. ombow man. THE I SUN LIFE I, t OFFICE AND PRESS: THE W OF OFFTCTAT BEACH STREET. PENANG, STRAITS SEnLEMINTS Z Z nn a903 words
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Advertisement65 1915-10-28 1 aocnuianaaaaanDDcooßoaaaDg g FOK SSO g T7OU ean hav« th* "Pinang g g X GuMßtte" pouted everyday q I for a etek year to yonr »ddreM. D (LOCAL SUBSCWIFTION. MD. g g Proportionate Quarterly and o a BaU>yoariy ratee. g g Bubocriptiono are payable in S adeunoo and remittance! ehould g65 words
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Article2902 1915-10-28 2 PSYCHOLOGICALLY ANALYSED. A NATION IN MINIATOKE. The nature of the German soldier stands out clearly, writes Pierre Notbomb in Everyman’s Belgian Supple ment.” Is it the systematic brutality of the general who informs or transforms him? Is it that, in indulging in these cruel horrors, he is2,902 words
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Advertisement881 1915-10-28 2 Dates for furnished house. Casual Advertisements. tarnished house with gent'eman, or would let to good tenrnt. FOR BALE. TO LET. SITUATIONS VACANT. ETC. Convenient for town. Electric light. No. 87, c/o Pinang Gazette. Minimum Charge $2.00 *****6,28,30-10 For 1 insertion 1.20 per inch. 2 insertions 1.10 Z a 3 «.95881 words
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Advertisement116 1915-10-28 2 IdE PERAMBULATING SNOVCASE. The newspaper is a haft step window, carried about the city and deiivorod da<ly into thousands of homes, to bo exammod at t'«o leisure of the Nader. The shop wndow is unlike the actual plate gl*M« showcase only m one respect—it makes display of deecriptions instead of116 words
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Advertisement308 1915-10-28 2 NOTICE. ADVERTISEMENTS ON TRAM CARS. The pinang gazette phess Ltd. having acquired from the Penang Agency Co. all the interests and exclusive rights of the Municipal Contract for advertising on and in ti lB Tramcars of Penaug, all communications regarding existing or future contracts and applications for terms &c. should308 words
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Article753 1915-10-28 3 8.N.8. Herald.” LORD LANSDOWNE’S SPEECH. THE PLANS OF THE ALLIES. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). A portion of thia telegram appeared vesterday. It is now given in full.] London, October 26. Lord Loreburn, in the House of Lords asked whether the Government’s naval and military advisers were8.N.8. Herald.” - 753 words
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Article1557 1915-10-28 3 T.0.M.” SERIOUSNESS OF PINK DISEASE. METHODS OF COMBATTING IT. Mr A Sharp’ev, First Assistant Mycologist, F M S Department of Agriculture, delivered a lecture at the premises of the Central Perak Planters’ Association, on Sunday, under the auspices of the Association. Mr A B Milne presided overT.0.M.” - 1,557 words
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Article264 1915-10-28 3 same estate would be illegal.— Times of Ceylon.” The question whether an estate labourer has a right to hire his services on Sunday is an interesting one. The point was raised some time ago in the F. M. 8 where European Superintend- nts of estates have complair edsame estate would be illegal.— Times of Ceylon.” - 264 words
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280 1915-10-28 3 The Position very much Improved. Mr H Scoble Nicholson, the Ceylon Labour Commissioner in India, arrived in Colombo last week on business. In conversation with a•* Times of Ceylon representative regarding labour prespects and recruiting in South India, Mr Nicholson said that the position was280 words
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271 1915-10-28 3 A certain amount of conc°rn is felt in rubber circles, says the Ceylon Observer,’' as to whether the new tax of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, dealing with the 50 per cent of excess profits, will apply to rubber companies. A271 words
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Article59 1915-10-28 3 London, Oct. B.The September imports of plantation rubber amount to 4,461 tone and deliveries to 4,172 tons. The total stocks of Para and Plantations amount to 5,922 tons against 3,835 ton*. The tea imports amounted to 61 million lbs., deliveries and exports to 33 million lbs.,59 words
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53 1915-10-28 3 Exemption Asked For. London, October 14.—The Rubber Growers’ Association has approached the Chancellor of the Exchequer with a view to rubber companies’ profits being exempted from the half of war profits tax. No reply has yet been received. The prospect of the request being53 words
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Article152 1915-10-28 3 Two Million Pairs Ordered. London October 12.The authorities, it is reported, have ordered two million pairs of heavy rubber trench boots, stipulating early delivery. A woman of seventy-two has ju»t died in the hamlet tf La Fcuquerie, Calvados, from the effects of a blow with152 words
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Advertisement450 1915-10-28 3 f They're nicer baked at home. Z I T Have your bread and cakes baked at jl home. Then you can know for certain II 'll w^at they are made of, and by whom. tl vl I Baking at home is really quite easy, if your g-, c °°k ust450 words
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General News.
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Article80 1915-10-28 4 [Riutbb’s Services]. GOVERNMENT STATEMENT. London, October 27. In the House of Lords, Lord Curzon mentioned that Mr. Asquith was consider* ing the question of a smaller Cabinet. Cabinet Certainties. London, October 27. The Daily Chronicle eays there is reason to believe that Mr. Asquith is contemplating reducing the[Riutbb’s Services]. - 80 words
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Article29 1915-10-28 4 London, October 27. Mr. Lloyd George, in the House of Commons, said Mr. Asquith was completely restored to health, and would make his statement on November 2nd.29 words
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Article49 1915-10-28 4 London, October 27. At a meeting of the South African section of tin Chamber <.f Commerce, it was stated that an amendment would shortly be moved in the House of Commons, with a view to obtaining some concession in the matter of the double income tax.49 words
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Article35 1915-10-28 4 THE COMPLETE RETURNS. London, October 27. The complete of the South African lections confirm General Bo* ha's success. The full totals are Bothaites 54 Unionists 40 Independents 5 Nationalists 27 Labourites 435 words
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Article35 1915-10-28 4 GERMAN’S HEAVY BAIL. New York, October 27. The Fourth man, named Krienz'e, arrest* d on a charge of p'otting to destroy munition ships, has been released on bail, amounting to £5,000.35 words
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Article28 1915-10-28 4 Melbourne, October 27. The Hon, W. M. Hughes k c., announces that the Australian metal, industry is now completely free of the grip of Germany.28 words
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Article128 1915-10-28 4 POSITION OF ENEMY SUBJECTS. London, October 27. Sir Edward Grey, in a written reply to Colonel Yate, in regard to the position in Sbameeo, says it seems to be that China was granted a perpetual lease of the Shameen territory by the British Government, in return for certain128 words
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Article27 1915-10-28 4 Rome, October 27. v An Italian communique says the fighting continues iu the Alps, where the Italians are still pressing, despite the enemy's artillery.27 words
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Article142 1915-10-28 4 Calcutta, October 13.A man named Goldschman, of German nationality, who was charged with having applied to the Assistant Commissioner, Lahore, on August 31st last, under the name of Jones, for admission to the poor house, and who was subsequently discovered by the Police to be a runaway142 words
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Article121 1915-10-28 4 QUESTION OF LIQUIDATION. (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, October 27. At the annual meeting of Messrs Riley. Hargreaves, Ltd, Mr. Cunliffe.who presided, expressed regret at the retirement of Mr. Sanderson, and wished him many years of happiness. The Chairman said the Directors had recommended a final preference121 words
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Article68 1915-10-28 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, October 28. At the Singapore rubber auctions there were offered 282 tons. The demand wa< quiet, and prices were irregular, but a good deal was bought in, the amount sold being 200 tons. Fine ribbed smoked, at $135, was the best price,68 words
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Article239 1915-10-28 4 THE CIVIL SERVICE BILL. London, October 27. It is understood that the Imperial Gov eminent, with the full concurrence of the Indian Government has decided to postpone, for an indefinite period, the publication ot the report of the Royal Commission on the Indian Public Services, with a239 words
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Article1532 1915-10-28 4 Englishman." Mr. P. M. Bendall, late of Kapar, has joined an Officers* Training Corps. The Paddy Bird,” a Ceylon aeroplane, has arrived in France. The pilot is Lieutenant Strugnell. Mr Malcolm Cumming is, we hear, now driving a commanding offic r about in a 12 h. p.Englishman." - 1,532 words
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Article241 1915-10-28 4 JANUARY 1916 SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS. The following is a list of the drawings for the subscription Galloway Griffins for the January meeting I. Brown gilding, 5 yrs, 14.1| by General French—Cartridge. Mr M E Angullia. 2 Bay gelding, 6 yrs, 14.0 by second King Mollie. Mess's Jules Martin241 words
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Article121 1915-10-28 4 Mat bin Salleh pleaded guilty before Mr. E. E. Colman to-day to the charge of stealing a fowl belonging to one Slayman, at Kampong Java Bahru last night. Inspector John Frayne, who prosecuted, stated that the man had only recently been fined $lO by his Worship for121 words
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Article118 1915-10-28 4 An accident occurred about 8 o’clock this morning at Pitt Street in which an Indian was severely injured. The man, who was employed in one of the eating thops there, was busily cutting some fish at the back of the house, when suddenly a portion of118 words
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Article104 1915-10-28 4 The following were the results of the ties pbyed yesterday Championship—E H Everest beat F W Harris by 62, 36, 57, 63, 63 Winner meets Threlfall in the final. Profession PairsJ R Bennett and Prentis beat Hotchkis and Perrin by 6—3, 6—3. Doubles Handicap A—Savi and Gregson104 words
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Article130 1915-10-28 4 For the period from the 29th October to 4th November, 1915, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings and five pence half penny per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad130 words
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Article193 1915-10-28 4 Penang, October 28. Beep clt. Soup per catty 18 Roast 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 36 Mutton193 words
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Advertisement75 1915-10-28 4 When man asserts his disbelief la advertising, ask him whose soap be oses whose beverages ho drinka Iu nine case» of ten they will be advertised articles, and tAouyA As states that he has not changed his taste for years it proves not so much that he is not influenced75 words
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Advertisement173 1915-10-28 4 s 'OP.S < VW'.ryJ The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1888. In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. SETTLEMENT OF PENANG. In Bankruptcy. No. 4 of 1915 2?e Chop KEAT HONG.” Notice is hereby given that a First Dividend of $lO/- per centum has been declared in the above matter, and that173 words
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Miscellaneous162 1915-10-28 4 THE TIDES. PbnaegOctober, 1915. Penang Standard Times—Heights referred to Datum of Soundings in Admiralty Charts: High Water. Low Water. DB d Ht. h m ft. h m ft. Th 28 m 1 59 6.5 28 m 8 48 1.5 2 27 a 5 3 8 27 a 2 4 F162 words
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Article853 1915-10-28 5 LOND3N AND THE ORDER. Look 'ere, you’ve heard abaht this notreating order.” The landlord's mien was stern, and his voice was the voice of a man upholding the law, Garn '*E 'ain’t a treatin’ of me. E otw rne a tanner and e’s w pin’ a bit853 words
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Article418 1915-10-28 5 GERMAN WRITER ON GREEK EX-PREMIER’S POWER. Dr. Lederer, the well-known Balkan correspondent of the Berliner Tageblatt,” publi-hes an interesting article on M Ven zel os. There is no denying the fact he says, Elevtherios Venizelos is the darling of his country, and the people believe418 words
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Article343 1915-10-28 5 An Appeal to the Press. The following letter from Lord Curzcn appeared in the Daily Chronicle a month ago. I think that I have a right to protest against the manner in which I am singled out by name iu your leading article of today,343 words
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Article52 1915-10-28 5 IMPRISONMENT AT SINGAPORE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 27. Mr, an employee of Messrs. Topham, Jones, and Railton, was sent to gaol for two months, without the option of a fine for refusing to sign on fur the Volunteer Res?rve. He urged conscientious objections to all52 words
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Article407 1915-10-28 5 Messrs. James F. Hutton A Co, Ltd, writing on Sept. 30, report: Liverpool Cotton. To-day. Last Week. Mid-AmericanSpot 6.85 6.59 Mid-American, Current Month 6.69 6.43 F.G.F. EgyptianSpot 9.60 9.(5 F.G.F. Egyptian, Current Month 9.59 8.83 New York Cotton. Yesterday. Last week: SpotCents. 11.90 11.40 Current Month 11.60407 words
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Article145 1915-10-28 5 OFFICIAL MINUTES. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 12th October, 1915. Present:Messrs. W. Peel (President), P. T. Allen, John Mitchell, A. F. Goodrich, and Yeoh Guan Seok. Absent :—Messrs. Quah Beng Kee and Lim Eow Hong. 1. The minutes of the last145 words
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Advertisement250 1915-10-28 5 THE SHORT WAY TO HEALTH. When you are ill and looking for the way to become well, you cannot afford to take the wrong road. In the futile journey your health may become lost for ever. If you are exhausted and breathless through anaemia, remember you need stronger blood. If250 words
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Advertisement106 1915-10-28 5 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co., Ltd. PEN ANG. We begin our Weekly Shows for the Christmas Season on MONDAY, Ist November. We have taken large early deliveries in our various departments. New Season’s List of BRITISH-MADE TOYS will be forwarded to any address, post free on request. THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE Co.,106 words
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Advertisement30 1915-10-28 5 r MANURES i I FOR Rubber. Coconuts, coffee, etc. Write for Particulars to-day to: The Ceylon Manure Works. A. BAUR K PENANG. COLOMBO. The Largest Manure Works in the East.30 words
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Miscellaneous116 1915-10-28 5 The Emphatic Programme of the Week. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! AT THE Kuala Kangsa Road Theatre, Under the new management of the Straits Cinema Co. The Queen’s Jewel, 3 reels 3 reels A meritorious drama of high value, replete with sensational and thrilling incidents in the miJ-air, such as Aeroplane tray The116 words
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Miscellaneous215 1915-10-28 5 A Special Change of New Variety Picture-Plays! SEE THEM AT THE STRAITS CINEMA. 'Phone No. 628. EMPIRE HALL, PENANG ROAD. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I I THE GRAIL Laemmle 2 R-el Drama featuring Herbert Rawlinson and Anna Little (of Black Box fame). The Beautiful Legend of the Holy Grail and of215 words
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Article1171 1915-10-28 6 M M.” Twelve months have passed since a German raider brought death and destruction to our doors. Emden day” will long have a tragic local significance, but to most of our[readers, we believe, the anniversary comes lather in the nature of a shock reminding us of theM M.” - 1,171 words
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Article1097 1915-10-28 6 A cablegram recently announced that the Rubber* Growers’ Association had decided to approach the Chancellor of the Exchequer with the request for exemption in the matter of the profits of rubber companies coming under the war profits tax. The Association is not very sanguine concerning the result1,097 words
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Article209 1915-10-28 6 A wpll-known Penang gentleman, on his way Home, omitted to obtain passport before leaving the Colony, and has had an experience at Port Said which should be a lesson to others who may be travelling west during war time. He saysI forgot to get209 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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128 1915-10-28 6 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.' Sir— l have read in ycur issue of Oct. 22nd the paragraph headed the P. and 0. Mata Hari at Belawan and note that the Anglo Dutch Estates Agency have not yet sacked their Trading Department Manager (a128 words
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Article62 1915-10-28 6 The P. O. Royal mail steamer Sardinia, having left Colombo Is expected to arrive here at 5 a.m. on Sunday and will leave for Singapore, China and Japan at 8 a.m., the same day; We learn from the Chamber of Comme r ce that the mails which left62 words
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Article272 1915-10-28 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefine i tin in Penang was $75.75 per picul, busm’ss donean increase of $1.25. Tin is quoted in London to-day £154 10<. Spot, and £154 15i. three months, A Government of India resolution is published announcing (by mean? of an addition to the rule?272 words
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Advertisement117 1915-10-28 6 f NICHOLSON’sI DRY CIN I I Has the ,ar^est 53,6 of any Gin in I ffiq I SOLE IMPORTERS I t..;Snrt HIBBERT, WOODROFFE I Ip'!!!?! co., Ltd. I ffiDRY GINI I k\ LOND T‘ (Incorporated in England). I r U *IHIBBEf PENANG AGENTS: I SELLAR, MURRAY Co. SHERRY IS AM117 words
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Advertisement29 1915-10-28 6 SATURDAY, 3Oth OCT. THE Misses Eileen Doris Woods will appear in their renowned Cabaret Entertainment ACCOMPANIED BY Mrs. HARRY WOODS AFTER A Special Dinner AT THE E. O. HOTEL.29 words
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Miscellaneous35 1915-10-28 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 1- a.m. 8 48 a.m. 2- p.m. 8-27 p.m. 2-20 Am. 9-13 a.m. 2 52 p.m. 8 49 p.m.35 words
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Article447 1915-10-28 7 NEW GERMAN PROPOSALS THE CHAMPAGNE BATTLES. ACTIVITY IN NORTHEIM RUSSIA. THE SERBIAN OPERATIONS. BRITISH TRANSPORT SUNK. The news frem the Western front is that the British have defeated German attacks south of Loo*, and that the French have successfully dealt with further attempts by the enemy to recapture447 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article295 1915-10-28 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] COSTLY FUTILE EFFORTS. [Copybight Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, October 27; The object of the unsuccessful German attacks, on October 19th and 20th, was to capture Rheims, by envelopment. If they had succeeded the Germans expected the news would produce a decisive effect in[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 295 words
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Article58 1915-10-28 7 London, October 27. Twenty-) wo German guns were exhibited at the Horse Guards Parade, and were viewed by thousands. Nineteen of the?» guns were captured at Loo», on September 25 last, and three at Le Cateau, on August 26th, 1914. They include three trenchmortars, in the58 words
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Article164 1915-10-28 7 BRITISH AND FRENCH VISITED. Paris, October 27. President Poincare, accompanied by M’ Millerand, Minister for War, met King George at the front, and together they inspected British troops. The King, with the Prince of Wales, afterwards visited the French front, where they were received by General164 words
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Article388 1915-10-28 7 The New York World publishes the following from its Paris correspondent, Mr. Lincoln Eyre The Kaiser has reached the western front, having come through Luxemburg at great speed in a special train and he has been in continuous consultation with the Crown Prince and other generals,388 words
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Article397 1915-10-28 7 Wounded Soldiers’ Narrative. London, September 28.—A wounded soldier who took part in the great advance on the British front on Saturday gave the following particulars of the fighting. The Germans had their first real taste of a high explosive bombardment during the week that preceded the attack.397 words
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Article236 1915-10-28 7 Earl Kitchener’s assertion that the Germans had almost shot their bolt,’’ is forming the text for many interesting articles by American strategists. The conclusion at which these observers arrive is, on the whole, most encouraging to the Allies, but they all insist that much depends upon236 words
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Article77 1915-10-28 7 TWO GALLIPOLI COMMANDER 5 London, October 27. The London Gazette announces that the following are promoted Lieutenant-General for distinguished service Major-General Sir J. S. Cowans, Quar-termaster-General to the Forces. Major-General Sir Archibald Murray, Chief of the Imperial General Staff. Major-General Sir William Robertson, Chief of Staff in77 words
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Article74 1915-10-28 7 AUSTRALIA’S RESPONSE. Melbourne, October 27. In reply to the King’s call for recruits the Rt. Hon. Andrew Fisher, the Premier has cabled as follows "Confident ycur Majesty’s mees’ge will evoke a patriotic response by the people of the Commonwealth, and greatly augment the ranks of the 160,00074 words
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Article85 1915-10-28 7 PROPOSALS TO POPE AND NEUTRALS. Madrid, October 27. Tie Spanish newspapers [ubl sh a elegram from Rome, to the effect that Prince Kamporeale, brother-in-law of Prince Buelow, announces that Prince Buelow will shortly submit to the King of Spain and the President of the United States a85 words
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Article106 1915-10-28 7 QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S TRIBUTE. London, October 27. Queen Alexandra has paid a generous tribute to the late Miss Cavell. It was intended to name the new Nurses’ Home of the London Hospital Alexandra Home,” but Her Majesty has intimated that she would prefer it to be named106 words
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Article30 1915-10-28 7 MANY DEATH SENTENCES. Amsterdam, October 27. The newspaper Tyd states that 34 more death sentences have been passed, for alleged tieason an i espionage at Liege.30 words
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Article84 1915-10-28 7 THREE SENTENCES. London, October 27. The Press Bureau says the arrest is announced of a German, with a forged American passport, and a person of Turkish extraction, with a German name. They have been court-mar' ial led and sentenced Both were charged with attempting to communicate84 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article351 1915-10-28 7 ENEMY REPULSED IN NORTH. Petrograd, October 27. A Russian communique says the Germans were repulsed in endeavouring to surprise a position on the left of the Dwina, south of Ikskul, and they also failed east of Illuxt. The Rus-ians, in the Styr region, northwest of Rafalovka, rushed351 words
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Article10 1915-10-28 7 London, October 27. General Russky has been invalided.10 words
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Article50 1915-10-28 7 POPE’S ASSISTANCE. Rom?, October 27. The Pope has written to the Archbishop of Cracow, sympathising with the Polish people in their misery and sending 25,000 crowns to alleviate the sufferings of the people. His Holiness suggests a collection in all Catholic Churches throughout the world, on October 21st.50 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article424 1915-10-28 7 SERBIAN SUCCESS. Athens, October 27. An officical report states that the Serbians recaptured Kuprulu, after fierce fighting. Bulgarians in Touch with Germans. Amsterdam, October 27. A German communique says the Austrians and Germans and the Bulgarian patrols have established direct communication, south of Orsova, across the critical north-east424 words
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Article114 1915-10-28 7 KING CONSTANTINE’S STATEMENT. New York, October In xn interview at Athens, with a correspondent of the Associated Press of America, concerning the Greek reply, and the appeals by Serbia for the fulfilment of the terms of the Greco-Serbian Treaty, the King of Greece said Greece was merely loosening114 words
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Article138 1915-10-28 7 Athens, Sept. 27.Tho Nea Hemera for the first time has given publicity to a quotation from the text of the GrecoSerbian Treaty, in which the term oontre tout tiers is used as to the obligations of the assistance of the other. i J The King reserved his138 words
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Article116 1915-10-28 7 Milan, September 24.—The Bulgarian army is estimated at 233,500 combatants. The chief command will be composed as follows Generalissimo, the Crown Prince Chief of General Staff, General Zostof, commanding the 7th Division, or the present Minister cf War, who would be replaced by General Goudinchef, InspectorGeneral. The116 words
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Article75 1915-10-28 7 ABOUT A HUNDRED MISSING. London, October 27. The War Office states that the Britishtransport Marquette was the 2Eg?an Sea. It is understood that only 99 of the personnel have not been accounted for. The Marquette was a steel screw fourmasted steamer of 7,057 tons, belonging to the75 words
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Article20 1915-10-28 7 London, October 26. A British submarine sank a Turkish transport, laden with munitions,in the Sea of Marmora.20 words
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Article46 1915-10-28 7 London, October 27. The Colonial Office announces that it has been decided to appropriate £lO,OOO, a gift from the Government of Zanzibar to provide four fighting aeroplanes, and that they will be named Zanzibar 1 2—3 and 4 respectively. [Othbb Telegrams on Page 4.]46 words
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Article1166 1915-10-28 8 MR. DARBIBHIRR EXPLAINS HIS COUNCIL SPEECH. Mr. C. W, Darbyshire writes to the Straits Times Mr. Baker took me to task in your columns yesterday, firstly, for having attempted to defend the Colony against the accusation that it was not doing enough for the war secondly, for1,166 words
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Article297 1915-10-28 8 "8.F.P.” From a racing point of view the meeting was not a great success. There was some very poor riding and very little that was goo i, though we give Kirwan a tribute for a sustained effort which brought Nick home on the first day. What the"8.F.P.” - 297 words
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Article218 1915-10-28 8 The following proclamation by His Majesty the King published as a supplement to the London Gazette of September 10, 1915, is published in a Government Gazette extraordinary with reference to notifications No, 242, No. 243 and No. 344 published in the Gazette Extraordinary of March, 10,218 words
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Article189 1915-10-28 8 A German whose wife was ill at the Seney Hospital, Brooklyn, called the first evening she was there and inquired how she was getting along. He was told that she was improving. Next day he called again and was told she was still improving. This went on189 words
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Article75 1915-10-28 8 TSvrsSay, October 28 Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Empire Theatre, Penang Road Electric Polyscope Co., Argyle Road. VriJay. October 29. Homeward Mail Closes 7 p.m. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Safer Jay, October 50. Cabaret Entertainment, E. <& O. Hotel. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Seaday. October 5175 words
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Article13 1915-10-28 8 November 4.—Ministering Children League, Sale of Work, Town Hall, 4.30 p.m.13 words
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Advertisement390 1915-10-28 8 Hade in England for over 100 year». Cockle's Pills Cockle’s Pills A tried and trusted family medicine, prescribed by medical men for the common ailments of everyday life, such as ACIDITY, INDIGESTION, BILIOUSNESS, SICK HEADACHE, DISORDERED LIVER. These famous pills cleanse and regulate the whole system, leaving it free from390 words
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Advertisement159 1915-10-28 8 l'fiLli The Law of Quality is as attractive as the law of gravity. Gravity keeps you on the earth, and Quality ensures that you are on firm ground in the matter of value. Michelin Tyres, MADE IN ONE QUALITY ONLY, THE BEST, attract all motorists who have once tried them.159 words
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Article1300 1915-10-28 9 lune p 5 g Vain.. 2 gf cu a S Minin*. 1 1 Ayer Weag Rahman? DAP- On. 3W 10 10 Bela» Tin Mining Oo «.30 Cl II Cbenderlang Tin Dredging Co 13/ 1 f l Deebook Dredging JC. L. 17/6 18/6 £1 <1 Gopeng Consolidated 25/- 27/6 gl1,300 words
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907 1915-10-28 9 The following is an interesting letter from M. R. W. Ooeney, formerly of Medacotnbra. Watt ago da, Ceylon, and now a 2nd-Lieut. in the 75th Panjabis, to s friend in Colombo. Lieut. Gosney writes from the Persian Gulf under date 6th September On the907 words
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Article25 1915-10-28 9 Penang :The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Sibsapobe:—'Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Java Hotel Beau Sejoar Lembang.25 words
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Article428 1915-10-28 9 LECTURE BY THE HON. DR. LIM BOON KENG. There was a crowded attendance at the Y.M.C.A. Singapore, when the Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng gave a interesting lecture on The Peace of the World.” His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, K c m g.,)428 words
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Article417 1915-10-28 9 How thn Maxims Held up 5,000 Turks. Major Wallingford, the champion shot for many years of the British army, who went to Australia some years ago, and whose excellent work at the Dardanelles has been several limes mentioned in despatches, in a letter to his parents417 words
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65 1915-10-28 9 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following list of farther contribu*ions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on Oct 26 ...$39,921 29 The Mechanics and Fitters of Caledonia Estate, Engineering Department, August and Sept subscription 40 55 Balance65 words
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Article180 1915-10-28 9 Balance on Oct 26 $1,461.72 Caledonia Estate Cum Sections for Sept:Mr W B Wilson, Caledonia Estate $42.86, Mr H Sutcliffe, Caledonia Estate (4 months) $4O, Mr W M Miller, Caledonia Estate $28.57, Mr J M Kydd, Caledonia Estate $21.43, Mr L V Lowe, Caledonia Estate $17.86, Mr180 words
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21 1915-10-28 9 Balance on Oct 26 $80.50 DA MB” 5.00’ Balance on Oct 27 $85.5021 words
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Article109 1915-10-28 9 The following additional subscriptions to the Penang Women’s Work have been received Amount previously acknowledged $646 20, Mis R L Buckwell, Taiping $5, Mr Avery Jones, Taiping $5, Mrs W B Stephens, Taiping $5, Miss Borthwick, Taiping $5, G N M Taiping $5, Mrs S C109 words
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Article218 1915-10-28 9 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended October 23, there were 58 deaths 4O males and 18 females, equal to a death-rate of 28.95 per mille per annum, compared with 1947 in the preceding week and with 34.20 in the corresponding week of last year. The following218 words
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Article60 1915-10-28 9 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Pangkor, Brit., 94, Caswell, Octi 28, Dindiugs, gen., E. S. Co. Hebe, Brit., 346, Scott, Oct 28, T. Anson, gen., Adamson Gilfillan 00. Kedah, Brit. 94, Manus, Oct 27, T. Anson, gen., E. 8. Co. Ekma, Brit., 2356, Kilner, Oct 28, S’pore, gen., Huttenbach Liebert Co. Ellora,60 words
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Article43 1915-10-28 9 To-day. Ekma for Negapatam, Madras and Durban. Malacca for Tongkah. Speelman for Langsa, Edi, T. Semawe, Segli and Olehleh. Alma for Deli. Ellora for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hongbee for Singapore and China. Kedah for Dindings, Sitiawan Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson.43 words
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Article136 1915-10-28 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Tong Chav Un 8 a.m. Rangoon and Calcutta Ceylon Marti 9 a.m. Deli and Asahan Benoa 10 a m. Langsa Ban Lee 1 p in. Trang, Tongkah and Pang Nga Perlis 2p.m.136 words
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Article128 1915-10-28 9 Pbnang, October 28, 1915. (By Oourt6»y of Iho Oharlorod Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 3/16 4 months* sight Bank ...2/4 17/32 3 Credit ...2/4 27/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 7,'8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 175 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay Demand Bank 175 Moulmein Demand Bank 1741 3 days’sight128 words
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Article259 1915-10-28 9 Pbnang, October 28, 1915. 8. P. Tapioca $5.30 sales. M. P. Tapioca ss| buyers. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $29 sellers Trang Pepper out of season. Mace 1 110 no Mace Pickings $5B sales. Cloves259 words
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Article163 1915-10-28 10 London, October 14.The Times" military correspondent says Foor teen German Divisions bare been withdrawn from the Russian front. Eight hare been reported in the West and .the remainder bare gone to the Danube. This withdrawal has restored the Eastern position in Russia’s favour. A more fatal163 words
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Article109 1915-10-28 10 Officer prisoners are reported to be more despondent than privates. One recently remarked We shall never get out of Russia.” Again the Petit Parisien’s Petrograd correspondent quotes M. Polivanoff as stating :The past month’s labour of the whole Russian people is having such results that it is109 words
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Article22 1915-10-28 10 The Echo de Paris” learns that German counter-attacks in the West are costing them a division daily.22 words
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Article40 1915-10-28 10 London, October 17.The Amsterdam correspondent of the Central News as stating :There is a grim action daily on the heights of Vimy. The Allies artillery has destroyed the enemy’s railway communication behind that part of the front40 words
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Article85 1915-10-28 10 London. October 19.—The Morning Post’s” Petrogiad correspondent says the Germans have begun preparations for the winter defensive, constructing a triple line of fortifications in various places west of the Dvinsk meridian, concrete works and comfortable underground quarters. The field railways in the rear have already been85 words
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54 1915-10-28 10 London, Oct. 15.—The recent leaders in the Westminster Gazette” indicate an increasing readiness to accept compulsory service. The paper states that the Labourites’ recruiting effort must be given a fair trial. If it does not succeed, the Government will have the whole country’s support in taking54 words
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Article49 1915-10-28 10 London, October 19.The Central News Paris correspondent mentions a Nish telegram, which states that the Bavarian regiments in the Semendria sector intercepted a wireless from the Austrian Generalissimo to General von Mackensen, stating It is impossible to accomplish my task unless you send larger reinforcements immediately.”49 words
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Article73 1915-10-28 10 The moves of the Russian warships to destroy attempts to fortify within ten miles of the coast, the sinking of five Gerinan transports, and the forcing of a sixth ashore, by a British submarine, show what useful work these craft are doing in the Baltic,73 words
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Article23 1915-10-28 10 London, October 12 Reuter’s Athens correspondent says :lt appears that the Bulgarians are disappointed with the strength of the German forces.23 words
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38 1915-10-28 10 London, Oct. 19.The Petit Parisien’s Bokharest correspondent says the Serbians attempted to occupy Vidin in order to prevent Austria supplying Bulgaria with munitions, and to turn the flank of the forces approaching Timob.38 words
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68 1915-10-28 10 London, October 16.—A Greek steamer carrying’’ 2,000 Reeerviats for the Pirweus has returned to New York in obedience to peremptory wireless orders. The Gree Consulate there states that they are continuing to assemble Reservists. The Steamship Company states that the wireless orders were sent68 words
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Article98 1915-10-28 10 Lahore, October 17.—A Tuikish offensive in the Caucasus is indicated in recent Petrograd communiques. I he Times Petrograd correspondent says The general belief is that the arrival of the Grand Duke Nicholas presages increased Russian activity, which the Germans, directing the Turks, are endeavouring to forestall.98 words
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Article613 1915-10-28 10 London, October 18.—The Rumanian Cabinet has decided to maintain strict neutrality. AH necessary military measures will be taken on the frontiers. It is officially denied at Petrograd that Russia intends to violate Rumanian neutrality in order to attack Bulgaria The statement made to that effect is attributed to613 words
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Article922 1915-10-28 11 A NEWCOMER’S IMPRESSIONS. Mr. George A. Padgett of Idle, who is manager of a rubber plantation at Sitiawan, Lower Perak, Federated Malay States, refers to carious religious customs in a letter which he has sent to a friend at Eccleshill. He says: Since writing my last letter922 words
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