Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 November 1915
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Title Section20 1915-11-15 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 262 VOL. LXXIII. MONDAY. 15th NOVEMBER. 1915. PfUCE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement64 1915-11-15 1 g FOB $BO g Q X7OU can have the Pinaag g X GaasMe" posted every day for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. SS7). fl g Proportionate Quarterly and g HaM-yeariy rates. g g Bobooriptions are payable in advBBOO and remittances should g to addiesaod to c 564 words
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Article997 1915-11-15 2 HIS CARE FOR GREEK INTERESTS. Mr H Charles Woods has an interesting article on M. Venezelos, the ex-Premier of Greece, in the Standard.” The resignation of M. Venezelos and of his Cabinet, he says, at least temporarily removes from office a man whoee moderate and far-seeing policy997 words
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651 1915-11-15 2 REPORTED REVIVAL OF OLD CEREMONIALS. a i The Peking special correspondent of the Shanghai Hein Wen Pao” reports that at present the Bureau for Rites and Ceremonies is busily engaged in making all sorts of preparations for the inauguration of the new dynasty. After the651 words
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Advertisement108 1915-11-15 2 To Suffer or Not to Suffer There is only one answer. Little'S Oriental Balm has forever banished th» tn suffer. Rheumatism, swollen, painful joints, weakened muscles, the mos> unbearable aches and pains disappear at tbs soothing couch of this renowned remedy. Just rub in LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM, (applied ex'ernaii)) snd108 words
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Article885 1915-11-15 3 S F.P.’ FRIDAY’S MEETING. At an ordinary meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday, at Singapore the jury lists fcr the three Settlements were laid on the table. Additions to the estimates of 1915 were agreed to. The following bills parsed third reading Marriage of British Subjects (Facilities)S F.P.’ - 885 words
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Article807 1915-11-15 3 A PUBLIC SCANDAL.” There were some sensational developments at the Hongkong Licensing Board meeting on the 3rd inst.. when the Hen E A Hewett, c m.g again brought up the subject of alien enemies and naturalised Germans and Austrians holding hotel licences in that Colony. The scene807 words
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Advertisement34 1915-11-15 3 NO LAXATIVES are so gentle and effective as PINKETTES that’s why children can safely take them. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept. 6c, Singapore.34 words
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Advertisement275 1915-11-15 3 IMIBBHBIIIBEiaiIiiidEI I Baby never Cries I s in now he has his Glaxo, because it satisfies him. After g his food he sleeps restfuliy and awakes refreshed, day by g day building up health and strength and a sound constitution. j|g To baby’s mother Glaxo is a comfort, because it275 words
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STOP PRESS NEWS.
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Article165 1915-11-15 4 FRENCH ARTILLERY’S GREAT WORK. Salonika, Nov. 14. The Bulgarians opened the operations on the left bank of the Cernaya by attacking in considerable fore-, but they were nable to withstand the tornado f French artillery fire. Their advance was cut short and they were finally repulsed with heavy165 words
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Article29 1915-11-15 4 Salonika, November 15. Serbians, a battalion strong, defeated two battalions of Bulgarians, on Friday, and retook Tetovo (otherwise Kalkandelen), capturing a gun and a quantity of stores.29 words
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Article34 1915-11-15 4 RUSSIAN REINFORCEMENTS. London, November 15. Reuter learns that the Russian reinforcements were due to reach Teheran on November 12th. It is believed that their arrival will prevent the dangers which have been threatening.34 words
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Article41 1915-11-15 4 AMBASSADORS DECORATED. Tokio, November 14. The Emperor of Japan has conferred upon the Ambassadors of the Quadruple Entente the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Suu, the highest Japanese decoration which can be worn by foreigners.41 words
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Article17 1915-11-15 4 Brisbane, November 14. The gold returns for Que nsland for October show 21,000 ounces.17 words
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Article21 1915-11-15 4 Brisbane, November 14. A resolution in favour of abolishing the Legislative Council was carried by 35 votes to 14.21 words
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Article25 1915-11-15 4 Reuter. Melbourne, Nov. 15. The yield of wheat for New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland is estimated at 150,000,090 bushels.—'Reuter. - 25 words
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Article158 1915-11-15 4 By Alma (November 14) from Deli, Messrs Pinckney, C Davis, Khoo Kay Chee and family, Yeoh Boon Thong and Lim Biu Tieck. By Klang (November 15) from Singapore, Mr and Mrs R M Connolly, Mrs A S Darby, Messrs A H Barlow, T H Dennis, Phillip, Wilson, So Lai158 words
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Article107 1915-11-15 4 Agenda for Next Meeting. A meeting of the Planters Association of Malaya will take place at the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Nov. 29th, at 10 a.m,, to di-pose of the following agenda 1. Minutes of meeting of Sept. Bth: 2. Magistrate at Port Swettenbam 3. Outside107 words
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Article305 1915-11-15 4 (Specially Translated.) A Ymuiden trawler has been sunk by a torpedo boat of unknown nationality. The crew were raved by another trawler. The torpedo boat steamed off at full speed. Minister Cort van der Linden is asking the Dutch Parliament for a supplementary vote of 31 million305 words
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Article301 1915-11-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) -The Japanese here have been ce'ebrating the Coronation of the Mikado by fireworks and performances: the latter were given in the White Club and were attended by numerous Europeans. Quantities of German good* still come out to these markets. One firm here advertises German301 words
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Article174 1915-11-15 4 GREAT TRADE ACTIVITY. A RISING MARKET. P. G.” Cable.) London, November 13. The price of rubber is rising, despite the fact that stocks are 2,000 tons in excess of those of a year ago. There is tremendous trade activity. Consumers are accumulating reserves as they fear that,174 words
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Article820 1915-11-15 4 Dr. and Mrs R. M Connolly arrived here by the Klang from Singapore this morning. Mr. J. B. Mair of Victoria Estat*, who has been at Hjme on leave, returned by 1 the Nankin. Mrs. 8. G. Parrett and Mrs. V. G., Savi leturned to Penang by820 words
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Article270 1915-11-15 4 The annual ten-day feast of Moharram is being observed by the Mohammedans in Penang. It commenced o i Monday last and ends on Wednesday. From the third to the tenth day of the festival gang, of young men from different mukimi or sectiios of the c immunity,270 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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151 1915-11-15 4 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette,' 1 Sir,l notice in your issue of the 10th instant an except from the Times of Malaya relative to a suit taken by Messrs The United Engineers against The Hidden Streams Estate. As this account would seem151 words
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Article156 1915-11-15 4 A CINEMA BENEFIT. Mr. Sarre, at Tpoh on Friday laid himself out to help the Malayan Aircraft Fund, and his efforts were high'y appreciated by those who were lucky enough to be present. The programmes were a work of art, and were well worth the dollar. The156 words
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Article286 1915-11-15 4 Ths Germans hare inaugurated a fresh policy with a new type of submarine, writes Mr. A-chibald Hurd in the Daily Telegraph.” The vessel is another agent of outrage. It is built to lay mines, and not, apparently, to discharge torpedoes. Before the war opened Simon Lake, the286 words
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Advertisement354 1915-11-15 4 Build up Your Strength by taking ANGIER@.WION Angier’s Emulsion is invaluable for irregularities, promotes normal healthy building up health and strength in all run- appetite, overcomes nervous depression and down conditions and wasting diseases, or greatly increases vitality. It is the ideal after any serious illness. It soothes and tonic354 words
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Article1480 1915-11-15 5 MR. G. ST. LAWRENCE MOWBRAY AND HIS COMPANIES. Mr Justice Neville, in the Chancery Division, concluded the hearing of the action bungei Reyla (F M S) Rubber Estates, Ltd, v the Batavia Plantations Investments, Ltd. The plaintiff asked for an order for the specific performance of1,480 words
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Article564 1915-11-15 5 THE STANDARD MARKET. No change is to be recorded in the general position of this market. There is little interest in the actual proceedings, and, with the demand showing no sign of improvement, values continue to sag, says the Ironmonger of Oct. 16. There ba* been a persistent downward564 words
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Advertisement379 1915-11-15 5 FT MV] fll HfJ ifil i IH W PRODUCE OF FRANCE "Cordon I sole importers. "Cordon HIBBERT.WOODROFFE&C9LT9 ROUGE. (Incorporated in England) «JAUNE. ABOUT PILLS. I Many people have no hesitation in taking a dozen bottles of medicine in liquid b X*7S A form prescribed by a doctor, but view with379 words
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Advertisement172 1915-11-15 5 Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd. HOUSEHOLD LINENS. SHEETS AND SHEETINGS. W7 E are well known for g ivin B 11 Eest Vaiue in tiiis iine I I B goods. The quality is the same I we kay e been supplying for d several years, and we have not increased our prices172 words
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Article37 1915-11-15 6 Phillips.At tbe Penang Maternity Hospital on Nov. 12, to Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Phillips of Nova Scotia, Teluk Anson, a daughter. Gawthorwb.—On Nov. 14, at Greenhall, Penang, the wife of Jos. Gawtborne, of a daughter.37 words
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Article1218 1915-11-15 6 When Mr. Churchill made his statement that the British Fleet could lose one of its greatest battleships each month, and still be as strong as it was at the outbreak of war, he indicated that the Admiralty were not worried by Germany’s process of attrition,” which has1,218 words
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Article1817 1915-11-15 6 Mr. Churchill's resignation is a matter for regret, but one cannot profess to be surprised. It was not to be supposed that the ex First Lord would consent to occupy indefinitely a position of general responsibility for tbe war policy without an effective share in its guidance1,817 words
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Advertisement20 1915-11-15 6 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILLS, An Ideal Spot for spending Holidays. SPECIAL BATE $l5, from Friday Evening to Tuetday Morning.20 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous34 1915-11-15 6 THE TIDES. Tbe following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 6 39 a.m. 0-57 a.m. 8 45 p.m. 1*42 p.m. 8*22 a.m. 2-43 a.m. 9-31 p.m. 2-53 p.m.34 words
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Article356 1915-11-15 7 enemy retreat west of RIGA.. MR CHURCHILL RESIGNS. ALLIES AND GREECE. ATHENS SUSPICIOUS OF ITALY. While litHe activity, other than artillery w' rk, i” reported from the Western front, the news from the north of Rassia continues to be exc edingly satis* factory, and the Russian ascendancy in356 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article196 1915-11-15 7 [Rkuter’s Services]. AT LOOS AND SOUCHEZ. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). Paris, November 12. A communique says: There is particularly active cannonading in the Loos Aud Souchez sectors. Our miners obtained x cellent results in several districts, wreck*D? enemy galleries and damaging trenches, Otle of which, at[Rkuter’s Services]. - 196 words
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Article27 1915-11-15 7 Amsterdam, November 12. Three Belgians were executed and a fourth sentenced to twelve years’ penal servitude for communicating to the enemy movements of troops.27 words
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Article32 1915-11-15 7 London, November 14. The German Governor-General of Belgium has ordered nine Provinces of Belgium to pay £1,600,000 monthly, towards the cost of tie war and the adminstiation of occupied territory.32 words
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Article85 1915-11-15 7 THE DEFENCES OF LONDON. London, November 12, Tn the House of Commons Mr. A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the Admiralty, said the experts were not yet convinced that Zeppelins were the most desirable form of aircraft, but many airsnips were being built for scouting purposes. The85 words
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Article81 1915-11-15 7 A DEFINITE STATEMENT. London, November 11. Lord Derby, Director of Recruiting, has been authorised by Mr. A-quith to state definitely that if sufficient young men who are not indispensable to business of national importance do not volunteer before November 30th the Government will thereafter take steps to redeem Mr81 words
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Article55 1915-11-15 7 London, November 13. Acting on behalf of the King, the Queen, at Buckingham Palace, conferred Mili’ary C'Osses on Second Lieut. Rana Jodha Jang Bahadur, attached to the 39th Gsrhwal Rifles, Subadar-Major Arsla Khan (57th Wilde’s Rifles) and the Indian Distinguished Service Medal on Subadar Niaua Tullah Khan55 words
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Article60 1915-11-15 7 Paris, November 13. The French Chamber unanimously passed a bill, authorising a new 5 per cent. lo»n, for an amount which is not determined, exempt from taxation, redeemable only after 1931, carrying the privilege to convert old 3 perc-nt. rentes, amounting to one third of each subscription.60 words
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Article41 1915-11-15 7 London, November 13. Mrs. Hopley, mother of Second-Lieut. G. W. Hopley (Grenadier Guard-), who was killed in action in France, h»s given £l,OOO to Harrow School, for the endowment of a fund in memory of her son.41 words
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Article106 1915-11-15 7 COMMITTEE OF BANKERS. New Yoik, November 12. An International Committee of Bankers has been organised to regulate the rate of exchange between Britain and the Unitad States It consists of Lord Cunliffe, Gov eraor of the Bank of England, Sir E. H. Holden, Chairman of the London106 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article35 1915-11-15 7 RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE. Petrograd, November 12. The Russian operations west and sou’h west of Riga are .developing most successfully. Russian warships in the Gulf of Riga shelled German reservists, "scattering them like sheep.”35 words
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Article189 1915-11-15 7 STRIKING SUCCESSES London, November 12. Telegrams from Petrograd say the Russian pressure on the Germans in the north brought them well west of Mitau, where, apparently, an important flank movement is developing against the German positions. The Russians are also firmly established south of Lake Sventen, west189 words
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Article284 1915-11-15 7 RUSSIANS ADVANCING. Petrograd, November 13. Severe fighting on the Riga front is reported in to-day’s communique. In the vicinity of Sc'dock, the Rus-ians progressed west of Raggatz. Fighting all the way, after eleven days waht-deep in the marshes, they carried Kemmern, capturing machine guns. Tie Germans284 words
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Article130 1915-11-15 7 M. BARKS ESTIMATES. Petrograd, November 14. M. Bark, the Russian Minister of Finance, in a preamble to the Budget for 1916, estimates the general deficit at about 327,000,C00 roubles, which will be covered by credit cp“rations. New sources of revenue are necessary, chiefly direct taxation, including a .graduated130 words
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Article464 1915-11-15 7 Mr. Stephen Grahau. io the course of an article in The Times,” says that in his opinion the fundamental point in the consideration of the p*esent and future in Russia is the fact that peace loving Russia has never anticipated a long war. The aggression of Austria464 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article268 1915-11-15 7 London, November 12. The War Office announces that the transport Southland, from Alexandria, was torpedoed in the Aegean Sea, on September 2nd, but reacled Metdros the same day. The casualties were killed, 9 injured’ 2 missing and believed drowned, 22. Cool Australians. London, November 14. A sp’endid268 words
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Article77 1915-11-15 7 PART OF CREW MISSING. London, November 13. The Admiralty announces that it i’ feared that the British submarine E 20 was sunk in the Sea of Maimora. An enemy wireless message says three officers and six men were made prisoners. Turkish Confirmation. Amsterdam, Nov. 14. A Turkish77 words
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Article27 1915-11-15 7 GREAT ADDITIONS TO FLEET. London, November 13. The Daily Express states that fourteen super-Dread noughts will be added to the British Fleet by January next.27 words
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Article153 1915-11-15 7 CAPTAIN’S DECLARATION. Rome, November 12. A Tunis message states that the Captain of the Italian liner Ancona, who arrived there on November 10th, confirms the statement that the submit ine fired oo the steamer and struck the boats which were ready for launching, killing and wounding many of153 words
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Article35 1915-11-15 7 NINE AMERICANS DROWNED. Rome, November 14. An official statement says 208 were drowned from the Arcona, out of a total of 507 passengers and crew. Nine Americans were drowned out of ten.35 words
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Article154 1915-11-15 7 21 MISSING. Rome, November 13. The Italian steamer Firenze was sunk by a submarine on November 9th. 96 of the crew and 27 passengers were saved. 15 of the crew and 6 passengers are missing. Experiences on the Firenze. Rome, November 14. Details of the sinking of154 words
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Article53 1915-11-15 7 19 PERSONS MISSING. Rome, November 14. It is reported that the Italian steamer Bosnia was sunk by a submarine flying the Austrian flag. The passengers and crew embarked in four boars, three of which have reached laud. The fourth boat, containing seven passengers and twelve of the53 words
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Article32 1915-11-15 7 London, November 13. An explosion, believed to be due to a bomb, destroyed the Italian oil ship Livietta, bound from Port Arthur (Texas) for Bu r nos Airev32 words
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Article29 1915-11-15 7 23 LIVES LOST. London, November 13. Tl e Liverpool steamer Rhineland, from Middlesbrough for Msnoe, was sunk. Only one was saved of the crew of twenty-four.29 words
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Article13 1915-11-15 7 London, November 12. The British steamer Caria has been sunk.13 words
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Article25 1915-11-15 7 London, November 12. A Lloyd’s message aays 38 lascars and seven Europeans, part of the craw of tbe Clan McAlister have been landed.25 words
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Article41 1915-11-15 7 New York November 13. A Halifax telegram alleges that a piece of a time-fuse was found, curing the discharging of tbe cargo of tbe steamer Riolages, which arrived there on November stb, with a cargo of sugar cn fire.41 words
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Article47 1915-11-15 7 SEARCH IN ORDER. Paris, Nov. 12. It is au’horitatively stated that international law was not violated by the British search of the which was undertaken oatside the territorial limit There is reason to believe she was bound for Sweden and her cargo destined for Germany.47 words
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General News.
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Article71 1915-11-15 7 Cape Town, November 14. At a Government recruiting conference, General Smuts, Minis’er of Defence, announced that 10,000 South African troops would be sent to East Africa. He said the Allies had their hands full, and Great Britain could not be expected to provide men for the campaigns71 words
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Article35 1915-11-15 7 London, November 13. A large and distinguished congregation attended the service in commemoration of Earl Roberts, at St. Margaret’s, Westminster. Their Majesties and other members of the Royal Family were represented.35 words
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Article58 1915-11-15 7 London, November 5.A Lord Roberts’ memorial serviee wid be held at St. Margaret’s, Westminster, on the 13th instant, the anniversary of h’B death. Canon Carnegie informed a correspondent of the Daily Mail that such an anniversary service is probably unprecedented in applications for seat?, which have58 words
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Article41 1915-11-15 7 RUSSIAN JOURNAL’S HINT. London, November 12. The Novoe Vremya urges the seizure of German concessions in China, whence, it declares, the Germans are supplying Urms and explosives to Chinese revolutionaries, and rebels in India and organising bomb outrages41 words
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Article36 1915-11-15 7 New York, November 12. The occurrence of four big fires in twenty-four hours in muni ion factories has ltd to c fficial investigation in view of the possibility of a German plot.36 words
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Article33 1915-11-15 7 London, November 13. The well-known shipowner, Mr. J. H. Cory, has been elected, unopposed, as Unionist M. P. for Cardiff, in succession to the late Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Ninian Crichton-Stuart.33 words
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Article20 1915-11-15 7 London, November 13. The death has occurred of General Sir Charles John Barnett, K.C.8., aged 7220 words
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Article23 1915-11-15 7 London, November 12. Lord Vernon, captain in the Yeomanry,, died at Malta from dysentery. [OtHBR TILEGRAMB ON PAGE 823 words
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Article30 1915-11-15 7 OUTPUTS FOR OCTOBER. The following are rubber outputs for October Clovelly lbs. 6,749 Durian Sabatang 2,300 Jendarata 49,000 Kota Tinggi 9,750 Pelepah Valley j> 16,000 Siginting 4,500 Taiping »> 10,00030 words
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Article22 1915-11-15 7 Tbe output of tin ore from the Ngow property of the Siamese Tin Syndicate, Limited, for October, was 1,015 piculs.22 words
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Obituary34 1915-11-15 7 Obituary. SIR PATRICK PLAYFAIR. London, November 14. The death has occurred of Sir Patrick Playfair, c I e., formerly Sheriff of Calcutta, and an ex-member of the* Bengal and Viceroy’s Legislative Councils, aged 63.34 words
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Turkey and the Near Bast
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Article178 1915-11-15 8 [Neuter's Telegram<.] FRENCH SUCCESSES. [Copybight Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Athens, November 11. The news from the Serbian front is vague, bat it is announced that it is untrue that the Germans are occupying the entire line Kralievo-Kragujevatz-Patrovats. Important Serbian forces are arriving from Mitrovitza, and have reached[Neuter's Telegram<.] - 178 words
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Article376 1915-11-15 8 BULGARIANS CHECKED. London, November 12. Telegrams from Salonika dwell on the importance of the Serbian possession of the gorge of Katchanik, north of Uskub, as it prevents the Bulgarian invasion spreading to the plain of Kossovo General Boiovitch’s army defending the gorge was compelled to retreat,376 words
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Article38 1915-11-15 8 London, November 13. A telegram from Salonika, on November Hth, say it is believed that the Scottish omens Hospitals in Serbia were evacuate< in ample time, and that there is no cause for anxiety.38 words
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Article286 1915-11-15 8 A STRIKING TRIBUTE. London, November 13. There is a striking contrast in the official enemy reports regarding the Serbia campaign. A correspondent of the Vienna Nene Freie Presse admits that the Austrians and Germans are experiencing great difficulties and says It is unthinkable that an army with286 words
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Article210 1915-11-15 8 The following extract from an article by Major Moraht in the Berliner Tageb'att shows that in authoritative German military circles the Serbian venture is viewed with no great amount of confidence. The Serbian country,” he writes, is difficult; the mountains are already capped with snow the entire210 words
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Article270 1915-11-15 8 Sir Charles Carmichael Monro, k c b, who is to succeed Sir lan Hamilton in command of the Gallipoli campaign, is a Scotsman who has done fine work during the present campaign. Born in 1860. he did bis regimental work with the Royal West Surreys, and served on270 words
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Article171 1915-11-15 8 WHAT THE ALLIES HAD TO CONSIDER. London, November 12. During a discussion in the House of Commons, on a vote of credit, the question cf Serbia was raised. Sir Edward Grey replying said if the French sent more troops than we it was becau-e we partly171 words
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Article198 1915-11-15 8 TWO ESSENTIALS. London, November 12. A telegram from Bukbarest sums up the attitude of Rumania and Greece as watching each other intently, but neither is willing to take the initiative of challenging the Central Powers. M litary opinion in Rumania disapproves of the northward march ef the198 words
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Article257 1915-11-15 8 AN IMPORTANT DEMAND. Athens, November 12. The British, French, and Russian Ministers had an interview wi r h M. Skouloudis, the Greek Premier, at which they demanded that Greece define her attitude in the event of the Allies’ forces taking refuge on Greek territory. They insisted that257 words
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Article125 1915-11-15 8 ALLEGED SUSPICION. London, November 13. Suspicion in Greece is apparently strong as to the motive of Italian intervention in the Balkans. Italian despatches apprehend a Greek move on Albania, or Monastir, and state that the Greeks are already fortifying Southern Albania, whither a number of German officers125 words
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Article439 1915-11-15 8 THE ALLIES’ WARNING. London, November 12. In the H use of Commons, in reply to SirJ. D. Rees, Str Edward Grey said the warning addressed to the Persian Government was that if Persia concluded an agreement with Germany or Turkey the Anglo-Russian undertaking to maintain th' integrity and independence439 words
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Italy's Campaign.
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Article55 1915-11-15 8 HEIGHTS STORMED. Rome, November 12. An Italian communique records fierce fighting on November 11th, in the Plava sector, and on the heights northwest of Gorizia, where the Italians stormed an entrenchment, annihilating!the defenders, with the exception of 70, who were made prisoners. Heavy fighting on Carso resulted in55 words
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Article89 1915-11-15 8 BAD WEATHER ALONG ISONZO. Rom°, November 12. A communique s’ate»; The enemy’s attack in theCampele Valley was supported by numerous guns which were hauled over adjacent peaks. It was repulsed. We continued a vigorous pressure against the mountainous ridge of Cordevole and began an advance in the Plava89 words
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Article520 1915-11-15 8 GOING *lO THE FRONT. London, November 11. Mr. Winston Churchill, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has resigned. Mr. Churchill’s Letter to Premier. London, November 11. Mr. Churchill’s letter to Mr. Asquith shows that he resigned owing to his non-inclusion in the War Council of the520 words
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Article70 1915-11-15 8 PREMIER EULOGISES MR. CHURCHILL. London, November 12. In the House of Commons, at question time, Mr. Asquith said the papers could not be laid on the table regarding the Antwerp expedition during the continuance of the war. The Premier added that Mr. Churchill might treat with indifference70 words
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Article145 1915-11-15 8 PREMIER REBUKES M.P. London, November,-12. In the House of Commons Mr. J. M. Hogge, referring to the seizure of the Globe,” said he believed Earl Kitchener did resign. Mr. A < quith rose immediately and said Mr. Hogge had ascribed to him the infamy of being a145 words
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Article25 1915-11-15 8 London, November 13. The Gazelle, Gilbert, and Ellice islands, which have hitherto been protectorates, have been annexed by desire of the native governments.25 words
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AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
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Article483 1915-11-15 9 London, November 1; The Central News’ Amsterdam correspondent states that the losses of the Bulgars before capturing Pirot were enormous. The Serbian artillery annihilate! regiments, and others were brought up. The orders were to rake Pirot at all costs. Twenty mutinous Bulgars at Istid have sentenced to483 words
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Article279 1915-11-15 9 London, November 4.—The Matin’s Milan correspondent says the Montenegrins’ success south-east of Vishegrad is really important. Four guns and 200 prisoners were taken and 400 enemy dead were picked up. The Fighting for Kragujevatz. London, November 3.The Geneva Tribune’s” Bucharest correspondent states that the fighting for Kragujevatz lasted279 words
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Article185 1915-11-15 9 London. November 3.—The Petrograd communique states that the Russians carried two strongly organised heights near Dvinsk, capturing numerous prisoners. They likewise repuls 'd an attack in the vici nity of Komanovo. The Austrians, who had crossed the Putilovka, were driven back, and their pontoons were185 words
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Article70 1915-11-15 9 London, November 5 The Daily Telegraph’s Milan correspondednt says arrivals from Bulgaria state the situation is very serious. They confirm reports that have already appeared. For instance, they say a mob at Stanazagora received Turkish troops with stones and during the antiGerman riots at Jambole the70 words
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Article75 1915-11-15 9 London, November 4.—The Het Volk’ states that th-s recent German peace proposals were communicated by a neutral to Sir Edward Grey, who laughed them to scorn. The Nieuws Van Den Dag,” of Amsterdam, dots not doubt the accuracy of the report concerning a peace proposal made75 words
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Article41 1915-11-15 9 Paris, November 6 An A’hens correspondent describes the Bulgarian repulse as irreparable. The dead were piled up on the neighbouring ground. Information las been received in Athens from Sofia which puts the present total of Bulgarian losses at 90,000.41 words
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Article50 1915-11-15 9 London, November 4.The Petit Parisieu’s Salonika correspondent says The French Commissariat has sent several train loads of flour, corn and maize, via Monastic, towards the Ochrida, and Peto valleys, bordering on Albania, fur the Serbian population. Several thousand tons of corn were previously sent to Albania.50 words
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Article44 1915-11-15 9 Paris, November 5.The Matin’s Bucharest correspondent telegraphs that demonstrations in fav< ur of intervention lasted from Sunday morning to Monday afternoon. The troops were called out to disperse the participators and the Police restored order with bayonet charges. Several fatalities occurred.44 words
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Article67 1915-11-15 9 London, October 31The Morning Post’s Petrograd correspondent spates Formerly, the German losses in guns and Maxims were immediately replaced. Now there are signs that the supply is not in exhaustible. After Baranovich’s fighting. Prince Leopold demanded reinforcements, staging:One-sixth of my men are sick, and67 words
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Article69 1915-11-15 9 Colombo, November Ist:—The Chairman of the Municipal Council made the following statement re-plague at the last meeting of the Council: There have been twentyeight cases of plague as compared with 17 in the corresponding mouths of last year. The total number of cases for the year is69 words
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Article96 1915-11-15 9 The Italian Grand Opera Coy wh’ch has had an extended and successful tour of the Orient, opens to-morrow (Tuesday) night at the Town Hall. A popular repertoire is promised (as per advertisement in this issue) and Penang audiences are sure of a musical treat such as96 words
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Article60 1915-11-15 9 The V. R. C. Derby. Colombo, Nov. I.—The following is the result of the V. R. C. Derby, run at Flemington in Victoria on the 30;h of October Mrs Wilde’s ch c PATROBAS, by Wallace-Sizzle 1 Mr Q Garnett’s b c CETIGNE, by Grafton-Pretty Nell 2 Mr D60 words
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Article69 1915-11-15 9 Colombo, Nov. 4.The Flemington correspondent of the Times of Ceylon telegraphed on the 2nd inst. The following is the result of the Melbourne Cup (two miles) run at Flemington to-day Mrs Wilde’s ch c PATROBAS, by Wallace-Sizzle, 6 7 1 Mr D U Seaton’s br c WEST69 words
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Advertisement264 1915-11-15 9 A competitor, considering that Michelin is a foreign firm, because he is French, has advertised that Michelin has contributed nothing to the War. We are forced to reply that: MICHELIN has contributed more to the War than any other tyre maker. Here are a few facts: MIGHELIN has given £40,000264 words
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Miscellaneous270 1915-11-15 9 Yes It’s the Big Gaos that possess the advantage and Now It’s the Top Notches Picture Plays that will surely give you that advantage. USUAL MATINEE, SATURDAY 5 P.M. THE STRAITS CINEMA. 'Phone No. 628. EMPIRE HALL. PENANG ROAD. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT 11 Commencing Saturday, the 13th November. The Latest and270 words
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Article, Illustration2094 1915-11-15 10 [BY AN ARTIBT CORRESPONDENT.] October, 20th 1915. East and West. The maps above indicate approximately ths position of trie armies on the Western and Eastern fronts as a resalt of the most recent operations The Germans Lave made several attempts to attack near Souchez, and in particular on2,094 words
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Article283 1915-11-15 10 Estimates Disocssed is Private At a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners at Singapore, Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President) presiding the question of the Estimates for 1916, was then brought up, and Doctor Fowlie -uggest d that this should be done in committee only. It was not really283 words
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Advertisement474 1915-11-15 10 <nnn 0 1916 n $2,130 0 Model 83 Touring* Car 0 n Electric Lights Roadster (Price) $2,130 D 0 Electric Starter. j-j r V w wr i niwMrii D B 9 n a X A Beautiful Car g E Abounding in Comfort and Conveniences. n n This newest Overland has474 words
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Miscellaneous149 1915-11-15 10 Announcement Extraordinary Announcement Extraordinary 1 OF A BIG CAPTURE AT THE Kuala Kangsa Road Theatre. (Under the management of the Straits Cinema Co.) TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT Commencing Friday, the 12th Nov., 1915, The Mystery of the Riviera, A Startling and realistic Detective Drama thrilling with incidents tbrough- < ut. The B<>rt149 words
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Article743 1915-11-15 11 VEHEMENT APPEAL. As the outcome of a strike against increased rents for the smaller houses in Olasgoyr, a deputation appeared before the Corporation to urge that Parliament be asked to restrain the extravagant increases that are being demanded.” The deputation were accompanied to the City Chambers743 words
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692 1915-11-15 11 MANY PASS AS CANADIANS. As a part of the work put upon him by the war, Mr. Page, the American Ambassador in London has been bunting up American youths, who have enlisted in the British Army and seeing that anxious parents in the United Stater692 words
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