Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 December 1915
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1915-12-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 299 VOL. LXXIII. TUESDAY. 28th DECEMBER, 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Article944 1915-12-28 2 WHAT THE REVIEWS THINK. Mostly of the weekly reviews comment on the Churchill-Fisher episode. The Outlook says There have been as many opinions regarding Mr. Churchill’s swan song as there have been papers in which they could be ventilated. We confine ourselves to only one opinionthat tbe944 words
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Article516 1915-12-28 2 AN APOLOGY AND WITHDRAWAL. After being suppressed for a fortnight, tbe Globe resumed publication on November 22. The correspondence between the proprietors’ solicitors and the authorities, which followed the suppression of the paper, contains the following apology and withdrawal The Globe regrets that it should have published516 words
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Article286 1915-12-28 2 Choked Mach 4 ne Gun With His Own Body, The spirit of self-sacrifice which prompted a corporal in the Black Watch to throw himself upon a German machine-gun and so choke it with his own body that the weapon was rendered useless, is described both by his commanding286 words
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Article44 1915-12-28 2 Bombay. D c Q mber BAt tbe Provincial Council to-day Government accepted a resolution to consider the feasibility of starting a paper pulp factory in Canara by private enterprise, with a public guarantee. An advisory committee has been appointed.44 words
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Advertisement1462 1915-12-28 2 Rates for situation wanted, tkonoh south, ltd. Casual Advertisements. planter «m. suction, prefers v»» No dividend. SENIOR ASSISTANT, Handwork- DIVIDEND of sixpence per share, ing, experienced in-all branches, knowledge xx free of income tax, has been declared FOR SALE, TO LET, SITUATIONS VACANT, ETC. lof book-keeping, Malay, fair amount Tamil,1,462 words
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Advertisement592 1915-12-28 2 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF lN b A AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £i, 2o(lnfi Reserve Fund £i Reserve Liability of Proprietors... fil'aoo'S! Head Ornes: 38, BISHOPBGATE, LONDON, B o Agbnoiss and Branchm,’ Amritsar Hongkong Penang Bangkok Iloilo Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangoon Bombay Karachi Saigon Jalcutta Klang592 words
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Article1407 1915-12-28 3 PERSONATION OF a MISSING” MAN. In the Crown Coart Manchester Mr. Justice Low passed sentence of three years’ penal servitude on George Parkin Had, a labourer, who had been in the army, on a charge under the Criminal Law Amendment Act. The evidence showed that he personated1,407 words
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Article255 1915-12-28 3 German Door That Turns on British Hinges The Rheinische-Westfalische Zeitung utters a warning against over-estimating the importance of German land connection with the Near East. As quoted by the Kreuzzeitung,” it Ba y B Whoever knows that sea freight to Buenos Aires from Ruhrort is less255 words
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Article929 1915-12-28 3 SOME SIMPLE EXPLANATIONS. A. Anti-Aircraft Guns.Guns on a special mounting permitting them to be fired at a sharp angle and with great rapidity. The Germans claim that they have guns of this pattern which will throw a shell over 25,000 ft. in the air. Asphyxiating Gas.—Chlorine, a929 words
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Advertisement123 1915-12-28 3 ADVERTISING. There is only one way to succeed in business. That is by constantly and persistently advertising your goods. Drive the thought of them into people’s heads, so that they will remember you when considering tbeir requirements. PREPAID TO YOUR PORT. Ten Davs’ Trial allowed Direct from Factorv. Hiehest-grade British-made123 words
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Advertisement386 1915-12-28 3 SWe are Agents for the Celebrated -i SINGER SEWING MACHINES.» > Known the World over as the Best. A full supply of Machines, Needles, Belts, Oil, and other accessories always on hand. Price complete with Slugs The World Famed Gem Air Gun, $7.50 and $8.90. DAISY AIR GUNS, Powerful and386 words
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General News.
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Article137 1915-12-28 4 [Rboter’s Sbrviors], BOXING DAY COUNCIL. Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, December 27. The Cabinet met to-day, when there was a large attendance. Mr. Asquith returned from the coun’ry, where he spent Christinas and Mr. Lloyd George from the Clyde. It is understood that the final results of[Rboter’s Sbrviors], - 137 words
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Article175 1915-12-28 4 ALLEGED CABINET CLEAVAGE London, December 27. The political situation is most inr.eres’ing, as a result of the Cabinet meeting to-day, which was presumably to discuss the Lord Derby recruiting figures. These, it is state’, reveal a fa«t necessitaing the fulfilment of Mr. Asquith’s pledge, and possibly175 words
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Article490 1915-12-28 4 It is a great pity that the question of compulsion should ever have been rai-ed at this stage of the work of recruiting, and it need not have been raised if it had not been determined to recruit everybody at the same time. It was quite right490 words
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Article246 1915-12-28 4 A British officer writes as follows to the Editor of the Manchester Guardian.” Sir,Will you kindly permit an officer to ask a few plain questions with reference to the vexed question of conscription 1. Does the Biitish public adequately realise the force of the opposition which246 words
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Article231 1915-12-28 4 GERMANY’S FATAL POLICY. London, December 27. The H on. E. H. Montagu, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, in an interview with a correspondent of the New York Tribune” made a most favourable comparison of Britain’s financial position with that of Germany. Mr. Montagu contrasted in scathing terms231 words
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Article266 1915-12-28 4 Some i teresting figures were made available in mail week as to the sums of money that have been raised by France luring the war. The Bons de la Defense Nationale” have yielded 8,320,000,000 ftanc-8 (roughly £3OO 000,000). and the Obligations de la Defence Nationale 2,735,000,000 (roughly266 words
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Article57 1915-12-28 4 WRECKS ON THE COAST. London, December 27. Stormy weather on Christmas Dav culminated in a hurricane to-day, when there was fourteen hours’ continuous rain, causing a rapid rise nf the Thames, which rose several feet above the summer level. Trees were uprooted and wooden structure» blown57 words
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Article186 1915-12-28 4 The Dutch Government has protested to Britain against the seizure of the mails on board the Noordam Frisia and Rotterdam. The British seized the mails on board the Norddijk of the DutchAmerican line* Twenty Socialist member* in the Reichstag voted against the bill for a new German186 words
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Article174 1915-12-28 4 Sabang did better trade during the fortnight ended the 21st December, for she coaled 36 ships, which bunkered 7,478 tons. Twenty-five of them were Dutch, nine English, 1 Norwegian and 1 American. The Medan papers contain long articles on the severe weather experienced during la-t week on the174 words
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Article485 1915-12-28 4 A large number of members turned out this morning to watch the horses preparing for the race meeting which opens on Thursday, January 6th. Great dissatisfaction was expressed by most of the members present at the cancelling of the two -‘Ex-Griffin Races” which were spp'oved of by485 words
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SERIOUS GANG ROBBERY.
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Article70 1915-12-28 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, December 27. A gang robbery is reported from the mining village of Menglembu, near Ipoh. A gang of over thirty armed Chinese are said to have attacked the village, barricaded the main street, and engaged the police. Definite details are meagre, but it70 words
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Article565 1915-12-28 4 T.0.M.” Armed robbers visited Menglembu ast night and, in an encounter with the Police, «hot Inspector Lewis in the arm, killed a Sikh policeman and wounded two others, one somewhat «eriously. They were, however. b-aten off and fled without any plunder. A series of wild rumoursT.0.M.” - 565 words
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58 1915-12-28 4 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the fol. lowing list of further contributions to t.he above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on Dec 23 ...$44,578.92 Chief Post Office Penang, 12th instalment 50.70 Balance on Dec 24 ...$44,629.62 Remitted to London, £lO,OOO,58 words
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Article28 1915-12-28 4 Balance on Dec 23 $3,277.15 Superintendent and staff Post and Telegraph, Perak 184.52 Balance on Dec 24 $3,461.67 Amount previously acknowleged .$18,558.21 Total ...$22,019 8828 words
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Article112 1915-12-28 4 NEW DREDGING PROPOSITION. Mr. J. A. Minto of the Austral-Siamese Tin Exploration Co. Ltd.,of Melbourne, who has been spending the holidays in Penang, is returning to the scene of his Company’s operations in Southern Siam this week. The Company have acquired mining rights over a112 words
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Article231 1915-12-28 4 .—Ex. While one has every sympathy with the feelings which pompt the Pope to desire a speedy end to the present war, it is impossible to avoid the conclusion that His Holiness has not grasped the significance of the issues at stake otherwise he would not.—Ex. - 231 words
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Article62 1915-12-28 4 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 till 7-15 p m. this evening 1. Selection The Gaiety ...Kappey 2. Two Step The Jolly Negroes Wedding ...Volstedt 3. Selection The Market Girl Offenbach 4. Waltz Frau Luna ...Lincke 5. Polka62 words
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Article36 1915-12-28 4 The P. O. Royal mail steamer Nel lore, having left Colombo is expected to arrive here at 6 p.m. on Thursday, and will leave for Singapore and China at 10 pm. the same day.36 words
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Article161 1915-12-28 4 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co, Ltd., for the week ending December 25th, was 16 tons. On Ist January, 1916, the Koninklyke Paketvaart Maatschappy completes the completion of its twenty-fifth year. Owing to present circumstances there will be do festivities, but the Agent of the161 words
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Advertisement470 1915-12-28 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Penang Harbour Board. NEW YEAR HOLIDAY. NOTICE is hereby given that on Saturday, Ist January, 1916, all work in connection with the Board will be discontinued except and only in those cases where previous notice is given. The Godowns and Bonded Warehouse will be closed for the delivery470 words
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Advertisement34 1915-12-28 4 We have no intention whatever of curtailing our advertising on account of the war. We do not believe that it is ever wise to cease reminding customers of our existence.Charles Churchill and Co., Ltd.34 words
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Obituary97 1915-12-28 4 MR. H. M. DARBY DEAD. PROMINENT STRAITS MAN. \From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, December 28. The deah hag occurred at Ootacamund whither he had gone on a health trip, fo]| ow ing an operation, of the Hon. Mr Herbert Mitford Darby, of Malacca, age 43. Deceased came East in 1893,97 words
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Article1392 1915-12-28 5 BADEN-POWELL’S RECOLLECTIONS. The life of a soldier m+kes capital reading when it is written in the light, bright, lively vein that this author adopts, and both in matter and in manner the volume seems to portray the temperament and the habits of the typical British officer,1,392 words
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Article255 1915-12-28 5 Ex. There have been various indications lately of improvement in the foreign trade of Japan. From time to time it has been asked how that country will fare after the war, and the British Vice-Consul at Osaka has taken on himself to answer the question. AlthoughEx. - 255 words
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Article159 1915-12-28 5 The man that bleeds for his country. Irishman’s Toast. Liberty all over the world, and everywhere else. May every patriot love his native country, whether he was born in it or not. St. Patrick was a gentleman, Who, through strategy and stealth, Drove all the snakes from Ireland159 words
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AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
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Article68 1915-12-28 5 London, Nov. 29.Sir J. A. Simon the Home Secretary, has assured the Miners’ Federation that men returning to civil employment, after having been attested under Lord Derby’s recruiting scheme, will never be called on to serve in any circumstances in the event of labour disputes. He adds68 words
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Article51 1915-12-28 5 London, Nov. 28.1 n the House of Commons, yesterday, Mr. Byrne, in requesting Ireland’s exemption in the event of conscription being introduced declared that compulsion would be resisted by drilled and armed forces. Mr. Asquith deprecated the threat, and said he could not enlarge upon his previous51 words
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Article44 1915-12-28 5 Copenhagen, November 29,—The Berlin authorities have banned Jorgensen’s book dealing caustically with the Huns’ treatment of Belgium. Seven editions of the book have been sold out in Denmark in five months and the book is being translated into many languages.44 words
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Article38 1915-12-28 5 London, November 29.The Observer” recommends the appointment of a nationally representative board of financial and business experts, from whom Cabinet and War Council can draw independent opinions, and secure the widest range of practical suggestion.38 words
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Article108 1915-12-28 5 Capetown, Nov. 29 The Minister for Defence, General Smuts, speaking here yesterday, said There is a tremendous cloud overhanging civilisation. South Africans should bear a share in the struggle as a part of the white race which is bleeding for the highest ideals of freedom. The Government108 words
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Article55 1915-12-28 5 London, Nov. 29.Although intoxicants are saleable only between noon and 2-30 p.m. and between 630 and 9.30 p.m. on w-ek days in London (-xcept in Woolwich, Greenwhich, Bexley, Darford, and Eritb, where the closing is half an hour earlier), public houses are open all day long55 words
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Article26 1915-12-28 5 Geneva, Nov. 28.Germany has agreed to repatriate many French subjects taken as hostages. Twenty thousand will be sent to Switzerland en route to France.26 words
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Article62 1915-12-28 5 London, November 28.Arrivals from Petrograd state that Russia hopes to put into the field in the spring 7,000,000 troops, including 1,000,000, cavalry, with 10,000 pieces of artillery. Enormous efforts are in progress to cope with the traffic on all the roads, railways and canals. The trans-Siberian trains62 words
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Article64 1915-12-28 5 London, November 28.Henry Lyons, machine printer, who with three others was arrested last week for counterfeiting British Treasury notes, was yesterday remanded at Bow-Street. The evidence showed that the police seized in Lyon’s shop, Tottenham, an engraved plate, from which the forged notes were printed, about 1,20064 words
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Article42 1915-12-28 5 Amsterdam. November 25 Mr. Gerard, the United Ambassador at Berlin has secured the release of Sir William Edward Goschen’s son, a lieut nant in the British forces in France, who was wounded and taken prisoner early in the war.42 words
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Article72 1915-12-28 5 London, December 2.lt was recently reported that a rich American had purchased the head of the famous Smiling Angel statue of Rheims demolished by the Germans on the bombardment of the cathedral. The Daily Chronicle now states that the head of the statue which was universally known72 words
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Article102 1915-12-28 5 New York, November 28.—-The st amer Zealandia, which a British cruiser searched off the Mexican coast for contraband of war for Germany, has returned to New York with her cat go unloaded. A British cruiser chased the Zealandia, on her way back, but the Zealandia kept102 words
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Article66 1915-12-28 5 London, November 26 The President of the Lncal Government Board (Mr. Walter Long), in the House of Commons yesterdav, introduced a Bill restricting rents. The measure also restricts the rates of interest chargeable on mortgages of such houses. In introducing the Bill, Mr. Long said much bitterness had66 words
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50 1915-12-28 5 London, November 29Colonel Jameson Camming, the 24th London Regiment, speaking at a recruiting rally yesterday, challenged Mr. Ramsay Macdonald and Mr. Trevelyan to resign from Parliament and contest their seats with him on the conscription issue. Colonel Jameson is a strong advocate of conscription.50 words
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Article310 1915-12-28 5 General Barretts Tribute to B. I. Officers The attention of the Mercantile Marine Service Association has drawn to the despatches recently presented to both Houses of Parliament by command of His Majesty regarding operations in the Persian Gulf and Mesopotamia, in the course of which a310 words
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Advertisement284 1915-12-28 5 TO PUT ON FLESH AND INCREASE WEIGHT. A Physician’s Advice. Most thin people eat from four to six pounds of good solid fat-making fool every day and still do not increase in weight one ounce, while on the other hand many of the plump, chunky folks eat very lightly and284 words
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Advertisement412 1915-12-28 5 IE fl Ir frj Stimulates and T ID' Restores the |k| Digestive Organs. BKfr Z 'iß/fo Zfl V’tafe- miß? w llrvKl Invigorates the Nervous System. Southall Bros. I 111 I BIRMINGHAM IlwF VA jL FT Iff British OwnedJ||\| VITAFER estores strength, I memory and the zest of life, when B412 words
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Article1199 1915-12-28 6 Having read the cabled report of Mr. Lloyd George’s straight talk to 3,000 Trade Unionists and others at Glasgow we must confess to a feeling of grave disappointment. After recent pronouncements of the Premier, of Lord Murray and the Minister of Munitions himself we had derived the impression1,199 words
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Article1768 1915-12-28 6 Before the war, Germany and Belgium supplied the children of Europe with their toys, but few playthings have come out of Hun-land since the toy pickelhaube gave way to the real one which Tommy delights to take home to his friends. And yet, was it not on1,768 words
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Advertisement126 1915-12-28 6 a=L3C3MHMaMwH /vs > ill Ml 1 vlillOyi PRODUCE OF FRANCE Cordon sole importers. I Cordon VUKUUPt HIBBERT. WOODROFFE&C? LT? Rouge. (Incorporated in England.) JAUNE, I l— <■* immbihhmkhimmhikmmhmm I The Eastern Trading Co., PENANG a IPOH. M J ESTATES SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT. K SHIPMENTS JUST RECEIVED:- M Acetic Acid 96’ and126 words
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Advertisement57 1915-12-28 6 E. 0. HOTEL. A SPECIAL NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER Will be served at 8 p.m. TABLES SHOULD BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE. THE TOWN BAND will play during Dinner and for DANCING afterwards. THE Resident Councillor will be At Home” at The Residency on Wednesday, the sth January, from 5 p.m.57 words
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Miscellaneous34 1915-12-28 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 3- a.m. 10- 6 a.m. 4- p.m. 10 19 p.m. 3-51 a.m. 10-46 a.m. 5- p.m. 11-20 p.m.34 words
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Article398 1915-12-28 7 passengers and crew MISSING. CHRISTMAS AT THE FQONT. FIGHTING IN MESOPOTAMIA. the compulsion problem. Christmas Day in the British lines in France and Macedonia was celebrated as thoroughly as possible in the trenches, and whole-heartedly behind the lines, very little activity taking place. The fraternising with the398 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article629 1915-12-28 7 [Reutbr’s Telegrams.] LITTLE FRATERNISING. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). London, December 27. Christmas at the front is graphically de cribed by Reuter’s special correspon dents in Fiance and Macedonia. Christmas morning in France broke wet, with a wind blowing, the conditions being cheerless. At noon the[Reutbr’s Telegrams.] - 629 words
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Article715 1915-12-28 7 Probably almost every form of outdoor sport with the possible exception of golf is assiduously practised by our troops at the front. No doubt, thev would play golf too, only all the links in the strategical area have either been cut up for trenches, or else715 words
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Article224 1915-12-28 7 DEPARTURE FROM FRANCE. London, December 27* The departure ef Indian troops from France is revealed in an official announcement, which says At a parade of the Indian Army Corps before its departure from France the Prince of Wales delivered a message from the King-Emperor warmly thanking them224 words
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Article14 1915-12-28 7 London, December 27. Major Winston S. Churchill, M.P., has returned to France,14 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article70 1915-12-28 7 A SEVERE BATTLE. London, December 27. A Montenegrin communique states that a Montenegrin offensive in the Sanjak of Novi Bazar led to a sanguinary engagement on December 23rd. The enemy were driven headlong towards Bilopolje, leaving on the field over 500 killed. A hundred prisoners were taken. The70 words
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Article178 1915-12-28 7 CONFLICTING STATEMENTS. London, December 27. The news from Greece is most contradictory. It is stated that the Greek military authorities, despite German threats of an advance after Christmas, believe that the enemy will not enter Greek erritory, owing to the hesitation of the Bulgarians to embark on178 words
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Article56 1915-12-28 7 Athens, December 27. General Castelnau, Chief of the French General Staff was reeeived by the King, and met the heads of the Greek General Staff at luncheon at the French Legation. He departs from Athens in the afternoon. Departure from Athens* Athens, December 27. General Castelnau his left56 words
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Article17 1915-12-28 7 Rome, December 27. King Peter of Serbia has arrived in Italy from Valona.17 words
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Article890 1915-12-28 7 In the course of a long speech in the Greek Chamber, M. Venezelos reviewed the rival policies as advocated by himself and the Government respectively, declaring that the Government knew well that it had O"ly been existing on sufferance, due in the main to the consideration890 words
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Article364 1915-12-28 7 TURKS BADLY BEATEN. Delhi, Decemcer 27. General Townshend reports that, yesterday, the enemy determinedly attacked a portion of the British position and were repulsed, losing 600 to 800. The British casualties were under 200. Fights for a Fort. London, December 27. General Townshend reports fierce fighting on December 24th364 words
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Article95 1915-12-28 7 GERMAN EM 188 ARIES. London. December 27, It appears that the Prince of Rjuss roturned to Teheran after his abortive attempt to bring off a coup d’erat, and subsequently left for Kermanshah, where he met am emissary of Marshal Von der Goltz. He afterwards proceeded to Baghdad, where he95 words
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Article70 1915-12-28 7 EGYPT’S REPLY. Cairo, November 23. General Maxwell, General Officer Commanding in Egypt, replying to the King’s message <id Toe officer* and men of your Armies in Egypt, drawn from the Uni»ed Kingdom, the Dominions, and India, unite in humble thanks for your gracious and inspiring greetings. We70 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article97 1915-12-28 7 80 LIVES LOST. London, December 27. The following steamer* were sunk The French steamer Ville de la Ciotat,. of Marseilles (6,378 tons). Part of the crew and passengers were saved and landed by the steamer Meroe. Eighty of the crew and passengers were lost. Yeddo of Glasgow97 words
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Article64 1915-12-28 7 SUBMARINES IN MEDITERRANEAN, Pari*, December 27. A French naval communique states that while exploring the Gulf of Solum, between Egypt and Cyrenaica, a French cruiser bombarded and destroyed a Turkish battery and a trawler, and simultaneously discovered and shelled two large enemy submarines, which remained at a64 words
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Article282 1915-12-28 7 ANNUAL INSTALLATION. Th' annual installation of Lodge Royal Prine 4 of Wales took place last night in the Freemasons’ Hall, Northam Road. There was a large gathering of masons from all parts of the Peninsula. The installing master was the Wor. Bro. R. Young, who was assisted282 words
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Article599 1915-12-28 8 WELSH COAL KING REORGANIZES MUNITIONS COMMITTEE. A Toronto mess age says D. A. Thomas, Mbe Welsh Coal King, has become the Canadian Shell King. He has fought b drawn battle in public controversy with Si» Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia has reorganised the Canadian Shell599 words
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Article254 1915-12-28 8 Progress of the Royal Packet Navigation Co. The Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij, (Royal Packet Navigation C 0.,) of Batavia, inform us that on January 1 next, the company will celebrate its 25th anniversary, and that on the morning of that «lay from 10 to noon, the agent will be254 words
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Article404 1915-12-28 8 THE POWER OF HIS EXAMPLE. The magic of the name of Lord Roberts in India is illustrated in the following extract from a letter written to bis mother by an officer now serving with the Indian forces in Mesopotamia, printed in the M orniog Post Now I am404 words
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Article169 1915-12-28 8 Helps 500 Eton Boys Clear Goods Yard. Somewhere in England’’ a railway goods yard w-*s becoming so congested that the carriage of certain material was being delayed. Aristocratic Eton got to hear of the trouble, and about 500 pupils, accompanied by their head master, the Rev.169 words
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Article185 1915-12-28 8 Viceroy’s Cup Prospects. Calcutta, December 19 h.Exceptional interest attached to Saturday’s racing, inasmuch as it witnessed the first public appearance on the Calcutta racecourse of Kilto and some of the other English race horses which will run in the Viceroy’s Cup and the King Emperor's Cup. They185 words
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Article406 1915-12-28 8 Messrs. James F. Hutton «fc Co, Ltd writing on November 25, report: Liverpool Cotton. To-day. Last Week. Mid-AmericanSpot 7.04 6.97 Mid-American, Current Month 6.91 6.79 F.G.F. EgyptianSpot 9.55 9.55 F.G.F. Egyptian, Current Month 9.31 9.25 New York Cotton. Yesterday. Last week. SpotCents. 11.85 11.70 Current Month 11.66406 words
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Article385 1915-12-28 8 The largest statue in ri>e world is being curved in Japan. It is a recumbent effigy of Nichiren, a Japanese patron saint, cut from a natural granite rock on a hill side on the Island of Ushigakubi, or the cow’s head," in the inland Sea of Seto,385 words
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Advertisement101 1915-12-28 8 Kill Pain Before Pain Kills ¥uo Attacks of neuralgia, constant pain, or the dread of th** sudden shooting pains are a continual wear and strain on the vital forces of the suff-rer. Unless relief is obtained a breakdown is sure to follow. Little's Oriental Balmbrings certain and speedy relief to101 words
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Advertisement26 1915-12-28 8 Where to Stay, Penang :The E. de O. Hotel, The Crag Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Singapore: Raffles Hotel. Rangoon -Strand Hotel. Java. Hot Beau Sejour Lembang.26 words
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Advertisement245 1915-12-28 8 I Champagne for Xmas I MOET CHANDON I 1906 I Zhe £est on the Jrfarket. I SOLE AGENTS I SELLAR, MURRAY Co., penanc. QJMaaaoDULiuciuauuuuLJMHHHonnaijjLiuuauaaaoaMWii 9 Fl DRINK Ĕ JEFFREY'S J b "CHOP KOTA” 'B S S n KfflNi R F I 'Milr h g E S®J3 n f D WW245 words
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Article359 1915-12-28 9 F.D.H. How I Was Saved By Cash mead Artlett. The history of this near escape will live in the memory when other important episodes of the great war have been forgotten. Without undue Jconceit, I mav mention that directly my friend Lord Southcliffe heard of myF.D.H. - 359 words
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Article526 1915-12-28 9 The Report of thi Directors submitted at the fii< st annual general meeting of the Company, held at the Cannon Street Hotel, Cannon Street, London, E.C., on Friday, the 26:b November, was as follows The Directors submit herewith State ment uf Accounts for the period ended 31st526 words
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852 1915-12-28 9 A BRITISH COMPANY WITH GERMAN AGENTS FINED. A case of considerable local interest was heard in H.M.’s Police Court, Shanghai, byMr. G. W. King (Magistrate) when the Yangtse Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd a British Company with German agents, were fined £2O each on two852 words
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Article42 1915-12-28 9 CLEARANCES! To-dat. Indragiri for Deli and Langes. Atjeh for Deli, Langsa Edi, T. Semawe, Segli and Olehleb. Hebe for Teluk Anson. Pangkor tor Dindings and Sitiawan. Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Ban Whatt Soon for Langkat and Pangkalan B randan.42 words
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Article60 1915-12-28 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Aing Thye 8 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) Lian Choo 8 am. Rangoon Hongkheng 10 a.m. Trang, Tongkah and Pang Nga Perlis 2 p.m. Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson Cornelia 3 p.m. Calcutta and Durban Yatshing 4 p.m.60 words
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Article126 1915-12-28 9 Pbnang, December 28, 1915. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Banh> London Demand Bank ...2/4 7/32 4 months'sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 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 174 3 days’sight Private126 words
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Article254 1915-12-28 9 Pbnang, December 28, 1915. 8; P. Tapioca 56.40 buyersM. P. Tapioca 56.80 sales. Gold leaf 564.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). 516 1/2 buyers Black Pepper 518.00 buyers. White Pepper 531.50 sellers Trang Pepper out of season. Mace s’lo notn Mace Pickings 558) sales. Cloves 531 sellers.254 words
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Advertisement405 1915-12-28 9 Hotel Rubens LONDON’S NEWEST HOTEL AN IDEAL POSITION. Inclusive Terms from 13/6 per day. bedrooms have Private Bath and Toilet Room. EVERY BEDROOM Running Hot and Cold Water. EVERY BEDROOM Exchange Telephone Service. The Hotel Rubens is under the S same management as Hotel Rembrandt. Thurloe Place. j Hotel Vandyke.405 words
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Advertisement186 1915-12-28 9 RUBBER COMPANIES’ ACCOUNTS By R. S. STEWART, Chartered Accountant (Penang), and F. C. Ebbels, Manager Juru Estates, Ltd., Province Wellesley, Straits Settlement. This is the first book published in this country dealing with the accounts of rubber estates. No dogmatic views are expressed; the writers recognise that the requirements of186 words
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Advertisement530 1915-12-28 9 FDebilityl n When you feel limp and washed out, weary l| i f and fatigued with no inclination for exertion— u A your body is in a run-down condition—you are A g debilitated. You need something to put fresh X go" into youyou need a fortnight’s iron 'Jelloids' g g530 words
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Article810 1915-12-28 10 THE ADMINISTRATION. The following in published by Rajah Brooke in the Sarawak Gazette With reference to the proclamation of 4th October 1915, I hereby enact the following regulations for the constitution and guidance of the Committee of Administration. 17 The Committee shall be permanent. 2. Its membership shall consist810 words
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Article33 1915-12-28 10 Bombay, December B.At the auction to-day high prices obtained for analine dyes ex ss. Gutenfels. Inditbrene blue sold at Rs. 32 per pound, the pre-war price being Rs. 1-10.33 words
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Article213 1915-12-28 10 Pbnang, Dbcember 28. Bbef— 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 Mutton213 words
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Article62 1915-12-28 10 T«e>4ay, December 28. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Empire Theatre, Penang Rond Electric Polyscope Co., Argyle Road. Wednesday, December 29, Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Tbnraday, Deember 50 Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Friday, December 31. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Saturday, January I. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m.62 words
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Article16 1915-12-28 10 Jan. 6.Penang Races. Jan. B.Penang Races. Feb. 4.P. A. M. Meeting at Johore Bahru.16 words
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Advertisement255 1915-12-28 10 SMOKE MANILA CIGARS FROM THE "LA ISABEL FACTORY. FRESH STOCKS OF Londres, Reina Victorias, High Lifes, etc., Have now arrived and can be obtained from the following. TONG JOO Co. JOO HOE Co. CHONG KEE Co. KEAN HUAT Co. HOONG KEE Co. JOO SEANG. And all other leading Stores and255 words
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Advertisement338 1915-12-28 10 ffl i fflU All exits barred. Its well nigh impossible for a bad -Tf Clincher tyre to leave our hands. J J In every stage il is ade <l u atPly tested so th 3 defects are eliminated before we let I x leave the mills. This is one of338 words
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Miscellaneous175 1915-12-28 10 THE TIDES. PbnangDecember, 1915. Penang Standard Times—Heights referred to Datum of Soundings in Admiralty Charts High Water. Low Water. r, Standard Standard Date. tP. Date m- Ht. Lime. Time. h m ft. h m ft. Tu 28 tn 3 13 6.3 28 m 10 6 1.4 4 15 a 5.6175 words
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Article1252 1915-12-28 11 CHINA’S TRANQUILISER. Writing in the Daily Mail Year Book” of 1916, Mr F A Mackenzie pays the following tribute to Yuan Shih-Kai, the new ruler of China j Yuan Shih-Kai is now, in effect, Dictator of China. The parliament* ary institutions of the young Republic are a thing1,252 words
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Article300 1915-12-28 11 T.0.M.” THE NEW ARMS ENACTMENT. The Arms Enactment, 1915, in the F.M S. comes into force on the Ist January, 1916, ani among others, the following important changes in the law have been effected In addition to all air guns, air pistols, and similar weapons must beT.0.M.” - 300 words
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Advertisement300 1915-12-28 11 THE TAI SENG Motor Repairing Co., 61 Barmah Road and Phone No 208. The Famous Automobile Hospital. The only repair shop Shat pease**** the proper repairing planta worked throughout by electricity. Only experienced meehanio em* ployed. AH worka carried out under our expert pergonal auperrUiou and guaranteed. All acooMorieo stocked300 words
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Advertisement210 1915-12-28 11 MUSCULAR BACKACHE. The muscles of the buck do the heavy work of the body. When they are overworked or ill nourished they ache and people who are looking for trouble begin to worry about th»ir kidneys Backache may be due to lumbago, which is rheumatism of the muscles of the210 words
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Advertisement601 1915-12-28 11 THE BLOOD is the LIFE of the FLESH Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills-What they are and what they do. Their Four Principal Ingredients. It is an established fact that all diseases spring from one source, namely Impurity of the Blood. Therefore our strength, health, and life depend upon the vital601 words
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Advertisement2177 1915-12-28 12 P. o.—B. I.—APGAR |N. Y. K.'grv K. P. M. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. J ap M Mail Steamship Co. Ld. HHRR KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART 1 peninsular and oriental sailings. MAATSCHAPPIJ BHIN MUTUAL BTEXM MV. 00.. ITB Homeward Her E.r.,e, MAIL <l.r China .nA Japan!- f Company). T Due Penang Steamer. .J2,177 words
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