Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 3 November 1915

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  • 20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 253 VOL. LXXIII. WEDNESDAY. 3rd NOVEMBER. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1063 1 U u tou Want to qhip, BUY OR BELL n o* to L QOOM f w ANT RART ran WORLD i ALLEh DENNYS Co., F mtaoa «num. N V WZ nEinnnnnnnnnnaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnn SUN LIFE It' "i I*> n n g OF OFFICIAL Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. g British g Canada.
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    • 56 1 g FOR $BO g R ean have the Pinang o X Casetta N posted every day for a whole year to your address. (local suascnirnoN, s»n. q Proportionate Quarterly and n Half-yearly rates. n B Subocriptiona are payable in advance and remittances should bs add vs—d to S 8 g
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  • 3052 2 COMPREHENSIVE DECLARATION. TRIBUTES TO ARMY AND NAVY. l THE DARDANELLES UNDERTAKING. London, November 2. Long Ministerial speeches, including one by Mr. Asquith, are expected to-n'ght. The House of Commons was crowded and animated. Mr. Asquith, who was received with loud cheers, at the outset expressed regret at the
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  • 53 2 London, November 2. The Board of Agriculture has agreed to sl sist experiments on a large scale, with a v ew to ascertaining the possibilities of Humogen, otherwise bacterised pest, as a fertiliser, discovered by Professor Bottomly of King’s College. Some authorities believe that Humogen could double
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  • 391 2 One of the mo*t interesting of the papers in the Botany Section of the British Association meetings, at Manchester, in September consisted of examples of the achievements by Professor W, B. Bottomley, of the University of London, as a result of six years’ researches, in treating peat
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  • 56 2 IMPORTANT DECISION. Washington, November 2. The United S’ates Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional the Arizona anti-alien law, against which several foreign Governments had p'otes’ed Great interest is attached to the decision, as it is believed in some quarters that it foreshadows the decision of the Court of
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  • 16 2 London, November 2. The death has occurred of Mr. Lewis Waller, the actor.
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  • 18 2 The death is announced of Sir Arthur W. Rucker F R.S iged 67.
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  • 37 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 3. The Go: saley (Italian) Opera Company opened their season at Singapore last evening, very successfully, with Lucia di Lammeimoor.” The company has been considerably strengthened and increased.
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  • 52 2 (From Our Own Corretpindent.) Singapore, November 3 At Singapore Assizes a Hokien who had returned from banishment was sentenced to imprisonment for life. He claimed that when he returned to Laboan that place Was not British territory. The Judge pointed out that he returned to Labuan after
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  • 52 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade fr f m 6 to 7 p.m. this evening 1. Overture ...Rossini 2. Two Step Laughing Waler Hager 3. Selection Ld Favor it a ...Donizetti 4 Waltz Wedding oj the Wind ...Hall 5. March The
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  • 273 2 (speciaZZy Translated,) The Times” learns from Washington from an official source that recent movements in important diplomatic circles po r tend that Germany is ready for peace, and will take the initiative in negotiations’ The President of tbe Russian Dnma informed a correspondent of the Petit Parisian
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  • 145 2 At mid-day on Saturday a heavy wind struck tbe corrugated iron sheds on the Simbolon Estate, Simeloengeon, belonging to the Investment Rubber Trust. Fourteen coolies and a mandor, working inside, were engulfed. Three of them were killed, four seriously wounded, and five slightly hurt. Help was soon forthcoming
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  • 140 2 THE RECRUITING PROBLEM. London, November 2 An article on the Civil Service Bill, in an educational supplement to the Times states that tbe proportion of one-fourth of recruitment by examination is not necessarily to be applied each year, as the bill permits that the period to. be
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  • 53 2 QUESTION OF TROOPS. Paris, November 2. In an interview at Tokio with a correspondent of the Matin Count Okum», the Japanese Premier, said it was impossible for Jspnn to send troops, owing to lack of transport, but tbe arsenals were mobilised, and Japan was acting as sentinel of
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  • 37 2 W«4a«s4ay, Noteabar 3, Empire Theatre, Penang Road Electric Polyscope Go,, Argyle Road. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Thursday, November 4 Ministering Children League, Male of Work, Town Hall, 4.30 p.m. Band, Golf Olub, 0 p.m.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
  • 29 2 Obituary. HERR RIDDER. London, November 2. The death has occurred of Herr Ridder, Editor of the Staats Zeitung”(New York), a leade- of the German propaganda iu the United States.
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  • 1716 3 BATTLE OF KUT-EL-AMARAH. DETAILS OF THE FIGHTING. A long and detailed account of the battle with the Turks at Kut-el-Amarah, on the 27th September, appears in the Times of India.” The writer mentions that the Turkish Com-mander-in-chief, Nur-ud-Din, had under him 10,000 Turkish Regulars, with 35 guns and a large
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 1135 3 GOVERNMENT OF KEDAH. ALFRED de WINDT NEUBRONNER, DECEASED. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. W Debtors and creditors of the above are r*qu-sied to send in MASTERS for the Government particulars to the undersigned a? Solicitors English School, Alor Star. for Mr. Harrv Alfred Neunronner the Sole 1 One Grade 111 Assistant Master, executor
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    • 48 3 A Clear Head a hearty appetite, sound sleep and good digestion are anre to follow an occasional dose of the tiny laxatives. Gentle as nature. Do not gripe. Of all chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Dept. Ic, Singapore. A
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    • 546 3 I 1 As you love your Baby you must protect him against Summer Diarrhcea, which becomes epidemic in hot weather and carries off thousands of infants in a few weeks. ssĕ t- The Medical Officer of Heatth for Manchester reports that during the past week 48 deaths ot children were
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  • 24 4 Coff E y—S myths Beglxt.At the Church of Lhe Assumption, Penang, William 8. CoHey, Medical Officer, Seremban, to Doreen Smythe Begley, of Dublin.
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  • 1122 4 The offensive and defensive alliance entered into between Great Britain and the l&land Empire of the Far East in 1905 was confirmed by the Treaty of 13th July, 1911, It has for its objects (1) The consolidation and maintenance of the general peace in the regions
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  • 479 4 The capture of the Serbian arsenal town of Kragujevatz, 59 miles 8. 8. W. of Belgrade, reported by the Germans, will probably prove to be the troth. Recent optimistic statements by Serbian Ministers did not disprove the fact that the enemy’s recent advance on the right bank
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  • 1415 4 Playgoers at Home, and in America and indeed everyone who has admired Mr. Lewis Waller in any of the countless parts created by him, will learn of bis death with deep regret, for it means a great lose to the stage. When one comes to consider his
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  • 17 4 Tin is quoted in London to-day at £l6l ss. Spot, and £l6O three months.
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  • 85 4 The Output of the Rahman Tin Co., Ltd., during the month of October was 856 pikals 403.16 Mill 453.75 Tributes. The output of the Meglembu Lode Syndicate, Limited, for the month of October, 1915 is as follows:Output :78 piculs, estimated value $16,050/-. Mr Khaw Joo Tok informs us
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  • 152 4 The B. I. Contract Mail steamer Tara is expected here on Saturday at 6 am. from Negapatam and will sail the same day at 4 p.m, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. The B I 8 N Co’s (Apcar Line) steamer Itola, from China via Singapore, i» peeked here
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 194 4 srnNMWnn ms ujun dn KOMt k H’ *r i’ 5’ y K* o Motor, Motor Cycle, Solid Cycle Tyres. A PATRIOTIC DUTY. The Duty of the Buying Public is plain. They should support the British Manufacturer who is placing the whole of his resources at the service of the country
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    • 13 4 E. O.” MOTOR GARAGE. CARS ON HIRE $4 AN HOUR. TELEPHONE No. 322.
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • 34 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 8- a.m. 3-23 a.m. 9- p.m. 3-32 p.m. 9 47 a.m. 4-13 a.m. 10 22 p.m. 4-15 p.m.
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  • 362 5 SIR JOHN FRENCH’S DESPATCH. GERMAN SUCCESS IN SERBIA. another naval disaster. THE DARDANELLES. Sir John French reporta a continuance of inactivity on the British front, except for mining operations and some artillery attacks by the enemy. The Field Mar* shal states that seven of the German battalions which
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  • France and Belgium.
    • 770 5 [Ruutbr’s Sirvicbs]. KNEMY’B colossal losses. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, November 2. Field Marshal French, in his despatch, referring to the liquid fire attack at Hooge, w y« the Germans used a new device for propelling darning liquid, with a strong jet. Most of the
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    • 233 5 A remarkable article, contrasting German and French methods of warfare, appears in the M Figaro from the pen of that brilliant military expert, M. Joseph Reinach. who writes under the name of Polybe The obstacle. It Is the crenelated villages, the woods and hillocks transformed into bastions,
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    • 300 5 HIS MAJESTY’S RECEPTION London,November 2. Tbe King returned to London in the evening. Effects of the Journey. London, November 1. The Press Bureau states that the King arrived at Buckingham Palace in the evening. Although much fatigued by the journey, His Majesty’s condition is satisfactory; Still Confined
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    • 85 5 London, November 2. Mr. Asquith returned to London in th<* afternoon after which there was a full meeting of the Cabinet, Allies’ Determination. Paris, November 2. All the Foreign Ministers of the Allies, in replying to M. Briand’s notification of his assumption of office, declared that the ties
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    • 79 5 A SERIOUS POSITION. Amsterdam, November 2. The Vorwaerts" says the Committee of the Socialist Party has requested the Chancellor to convene on an early date a meeting of the Reichstag, as the question of supplies, and the state of siege, requires a speedy discussion. The announcement follows
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    • 332 5 According to tbe Humanite,” the South German newspapers, more especially in Alsace and Badon, have begun a campaign against unscrupulous speculators who are pushing up the prices of the necessities of life. In the smaller towns and villages butter is nearly 2s 6d a pound, whilst meat
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    • 157 5 On the authority of the Statistical Bureau Vorwarts” publishes a table showing the increase in the cost of foodstufis in Berlin during the war. Aitog-ther forty-one items are mentioned of these more than half have doubled in price, even more. The only article that remains unchanged
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    • 22 5 Madrid, November 2. The Spanish Premier denies that tbe Spanish Cabinet is undertaking peace negotiations on behalf of Germany.
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    • 32 5 SIR F. E. SMITH. London, November 2. Mr. Asquith announced in the House of Commons that Sir F. E. Smith, ko the Solicitor-General, succeeds Sir Edward Carson a? Vtorney-General.
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  • Russian Campaign.
    • 121 5 SEVERAL MINOR GAINS; Petrograd, November 2. A Russian communique reports that the Germans were repulsed with heavy artillery fire and fusillades. The enemy assumed the offensive, northwest of Tchartoryisk, but were repulsed, despite furious attacks. The Russians thereupon counter-attacked, capturing 400 Austrians. The Russians likewise dislodg* d the
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  • 17 5 London, November 2. A big earthquake is recorded, believed to be in or near Japan.
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  • Turkey and the Near East
    • 224 5 A GERMAN SUCCESS. Amsterdam, November 1. A Berlin telegram states that the Germans have captured the Serbian arsenal of Krjgujevatz. Serbians* Stand. Athens, November 3. Trustworthy advices from Salonika show that though the situation of the Serbians is serious, they continue to make a gallant stand against
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    • 99 5 London, October 25,—Tbe Morning Post’s Budapest correspondent says there is no enthusiasm in Hungary over the Balkan adventure but a general feeling of despair over the interminable character of the war. AustriaHungary will be unable to fight on three fronts if the present rate of losses continue
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    • 44 5 SIX MONTHS’ FIGURES. London, November 30. In tbe House of Commons, Mr. H. J. Tennant, Under Secretary for War, announced that the number of sick removed from Gallipob, between April 25th and Octob r 201 h, numbered 3,200 officers aud 75,000 men.
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    • 315 5 The Press Association special correspondent gives the following details of tbe British and Turkish lines Our line on the Suvla Bay front begins at high-water m*rk on tbe shore of the Gulf of Zeros. A high ridge runs inland from the northern born of Suvla
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  • Naval Operations.
    • 45 5 COLLISION OFF GIBRALTAR. London, November 2. The Admiralty announces that torpedo boat 96 was sunk in the Straits of Gibraltar in collision with a mercantile fleet auxiliary. Two officers and nine men are missing, and it is feared they have been drowned.
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    • 117 5 FIRST UNDER NEW ORDER. London, November 2. The Order in Council, which restores ownership instead of the flag as the determining factor in liability of vessels to seizu’e, has already been applied to the American steamer Hooking, and tbe Dutch 1 steamer Hamborn, which were taken into
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    • 64 5 London, Nov 2. The Press Bureau announces that the Government has decided co take power to deal, by. requisitioning a sufficient number of ships, with cases, wnere an emergency of national importance oxiots, in any particular market, owing to absence of tonnage and further, to regulate, by
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  • General News.
    • 39 5 ANOTHER ARREST. New York, November 2. The sixth arrest in connection with the oomb conspiracy case is that of a man named Bronkhorst, who is charged with on spiring to furnish the plotters with explosives.
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    • 80 5 TO FOLLOW DUMBA Department of Justice officials in the U. 8. are investigating ths activities of Dr. Earneat Ludwig, Austrian (Jonml staliouud in Cleveland, O, and John Hass Peknyi, vice consul, both of wh >m are said to have played a prominent pare, particularly in the neighbourhood of Detroit, in
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    • 48 5 New York, November 2. It is announeed that the wedding of President Wilson and Mrs. Galt will take place at the end <>f December, at the residence of tbe bride. The ceremony will be a quiet one, and the guests will be limited to relatives.
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  • 853 6 THE "’YMN OF ATE." An entertaining account of the repartee that pisses between oar soldiers and the enemy io the nearest trencher is given in an article in the October number of the Cornhill.*' The writer, Mr. B »yd Cable, first tells the story of The Tower
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  • 1317 6 Hawkeye in the Field." THEIR PLACE TN THE PRESENT WAR. If the inception of this movement was an inspiration, certainly the effect is an inspiration to the modern boy. Scarce seven years have passed since the publication of Scouting for Boys,” written by Sir Robert Baden-Powell, was
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  • 566 6 APPROVED BY THE ARMY COUNCIL. Total Donations and Complete Craft To Date 1. I earnestly appeal to all, to subscribe now and make the Malayan Air Squadron as powerful as posible, to enable it to take an effective part in the Great Air Offensive about to
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 116 6 No More Headaches Headaches, intermittent pains, sharp shooting spasms, or steady, dull aches, over the eyes, in the back of the bead, at the of the brain or in the temples, q*s»eklv snccwmb to the shoo’ing i;.flange* of LITTLE'S ORIENTAL BALM Every ininate you s»ffer from a headache iu lost
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    • 215 6 I HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY. 1 H Now that food stuffs are becoming dearer, the attention of tne Publte B is.drawn to Slimmed Milk. B THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS B B| I At Budapest in 1909 and at Berne in T 914 recognised that B irßmumsuymu' I a *1 WHOLESOME AND CHEAP FOOD
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    • 61 6 NX*’ K-t I°* teX AO* AO b- a A°’ < e'> c >• no* 1 < ol Obtainable V I r V\ C V\ CL i <5 a,/ Hotels vi and A C* 3 o V t 1 c\ n Q? T-X v<>\ WV e, i?. 5 also R. T.
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous
    • 190 6 Sweeping Ideal Successes. Every one knows that the Kuala Kangsa Road Theatre, (Under new management of the Straits Cinema Co.) Has the BEST PROGRAMME Going. We have an Extra-Special Selection in To-night’s change. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT 3 Parts Lily of the Valley 3 Parts Evangel of the ToilersSelig Masterpiece in 3
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  • 805 7 Mri. V. Hill is now Hon, Secretary of the Perak Nursing Association, Dr. H. Lovett Cumming, of Port Dicksou, is now a lieutenant in the R. A. M. C. Mr. C. L. Casson, late of Labu Estate, has resigned from the Army owing to ill-bsath. Mr* James
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  • 103 7 There was a great commotion in Fort Cornwallis early this morning when a huge boa constrictor (ular sawa) made its appearance in one of the Sikhs’ quarters. A woman was leaving her room when she noticed the snnke gliding from the roof. A hue and cry
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  • 77 7 At the Electric Polyscope to-night the following will be shown The Harper Mystery” and "The Haunted Castle,” both three reelers, together with several dramas and mirth provoking pictures. War pictures from the Dardane’le? will be a s'rong feature in the programme at the Straits Empire Hall to-night, but
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  • 77 7 London, October 26.50 far 34 Empire biplanes have been subscribed for. The Overseas Club is aiming at at least one aeroplane for each section of the Empire. Mr. Bonar Law has written to the Secretary stating that it is a very striking tribute to the
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  • 63 7 Position Recognised by the Chancellor. London, October 22. Regarding th? excess cf profit the Chancellor of the Exchequer ha? recognised the position f young rubber companies which have not paid a dividend up to the beginning of the war and has stated that the conditions might be
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  • 36 7 Ly Namur (November 2) from Lcadou, Mesjis McLachlan, J Campbell, James Stark, Capt F C Ferguson and Miss M Bag <y. By Alma (November 3) fron. Deli, Mr M Chita and Mr J Ru lie
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  • 67 7 Tt e following undelivered cables lie at the office of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co.:— From Medan, Ist, to Dunlop Runnymode. The Negri Sembilan Sporting Club are holding a two-day race meeting on Friday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 27th. The 3.8. Calypso has taken the place
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  • 90 7 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on Nov 1 ...140,109.89 W H Threlfall, monthly subn 10.00 Govt Servants in the the Diet of Balik Pulau, 11th subn
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  • 82 7 Messrs. Alien Dennys Co. advise that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction yesterday 75,000 lbs. oflered, 58,000 lbs. sold. Smoked ribbed sheet $l3O to $132 No. 2 smoked sheet ribbed 119 127 Unsmoked sheet 119 n 123 Plain Unsmoked sheet 117
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  • 49 7 OUTPUTS FOR OCTOBER. The following are rubber outputs for October Bagan Serai lbs. 27,250 Batak Rabit 21,400 Gula Ka’.u. .pong 107,437 Karau 11,080 Pedang 22,000 Penang 156,500 Padang Jawa 18,955 Rubana 52,000 R. E. of Krian 38,800 8. 8. Bertam 87,000 Samagaga 11,600 Straits 190,200 Tali Ayer 60,500
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  • 63 7 The following are the latest quotations in our share list: Yesterday. To-day. as PF? AB RS o Mining. Chenderiang 13/- 12/- 13/K. Kamunting 23/6 24/6 24/- 25/Lahat $3 s3j $2.40 $3 Rahman Tin sBf sBj $9 Sungei Gau... s'J| s9| s9| Ulu Piah $1.15 $1.20 (Jenera i.
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  • 195 7 The following tie is fixed for today Singles Handicap APremia v Byatt (4) (final). To-morrow Doubles Handicap ASari and Gregson v Threlfall and Harris. Friday Profession PairsJ R Bonnett and Prcntis v Craigen and Mason. The Singapore Club boy, named, Yeo Eng Beng, who was convicted of
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  • 72 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Kum Sang, Brit., 2077, Knight, Nov 3, S'pore, gen., Boustead Co. Alma, Brit., 459, Bell, Nov 3, Deli, gen., E. S. Co. Kedah, Brit. 94, Manus, Nov 3, T. Anson, gen., E. S. Co. Besitang, Dut., 270, Schaap, Nov 2, P. Soesoe, oil, K. P. M. Jin
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  • 58 7 To-DAT. Aing Thye for Alor Star (Kedah). Lian Choo fo Alor Star (Kedah). Hok Canton for Port Swettenham and Singapore Will o’ the Wisp for Deli. Mata Hari for Belawan. Jin Ho for Asahan. Pheumptnh for Hongkong. Kuiusang for Calcutta and Durban. Cornelia for Bagan Datoh Teluk Anson. Flying
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  • 28 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morbow. For Per Close. Tongkan Malacca 2 p.m. Singapore and China Hauroto 3 p.m. Friday. Rangoon, Calcutta and Durban Itolaa 11 a.m.
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 484 7 Sodium Bisulphite In cwt. cwt. Drums. Mercury Perchloride In 28 lb. and 56 lb. Jars. Sulphur (Sticks and Powder). White Arsenic. PRICES ON APPLICATION. THE DISPENSARY (Penang) Ltd. 9 2, Bishop Street, Penang. I Ml. 11l I ALLEN DENNYS Co., pbhabg, RUBBER BROKERS, OF The Penang* Rubber Auction Rooms. Salas
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous
    • 333 7 TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT 11 Grand Change of Programme at THE ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE Co., LYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLL ROAD. PRESENT THE HARPER MYSTERY 3 Reels 5,500 Feet A Gaumont detective tale full of thrills and sensations. It is one of the best detective drama ever shown here. THE HAUNTED CASTLE 3 Reels
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 2324 8 P. O. Jfoujh intended sailings. straits Steam Ship Co., Ltd. Ocean Navigation Co. lndia For intended «san. i Bte mer steam ship ct„ ud >? t*ur* ©wMrteun.ui and Mngapor». Every Tuesday, at 5-30 p.m. Klang. AND Wire: 2»» Telegraphy fitted on all Do. Do. Every Saturday, at 5-00 p.m. Ipoh.
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