Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 January 1916
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Title Section20 1916-01-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833* No. 13 VOL. LXXIV. MONDAY. 17th JANUARY. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement875 1916-01-17 1 J UTOU ▼A>TTO B h/P BUY OR B£ll ?RU B B ER OB TO 4 QOOM J ANY FANT or m n j ALLEN DENNYS A Qk, *”T77***' ,t “THE PINANG GAZETTE.” t» BROWN Co M office ano press: B- B Monumental Sculptors, f c'/Un p BEACH STREET. PENANG. STRAITS875 words
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Advertisement59 1916-01-17 1 ■mrewßioonnoiaoMoaDuacua FOh $3O g 3 X7OU can have the “Pinaag g b I GMatto*' posted every day yg for a wboie year to your addreae. g (LOCAL SUBSCRIFTION. S2F) C Proportkmate Quarterly and u g Half-yearly rate., g g Mtaoriptteoe are payable In n adeußoe and remittances should I** 459 words
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Article818 1916-01-17 2 ANOTHER AMERICAN BELIEVED LOST. i Mr H R Salisbury lost on the Persia, is believed to be Professor H R Salisbury, a well known member of the Seventh Day Adventist mission, who was president of the Indian union mission of the church. Professor Salisbury was an American. In818 words
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Article574 1916-01-17 2 TURF CLUB’S RIGHTS. Calcutta, January 6th.—At the High Court, on Wednesday, Mr. Justice Chaudhuri disposed of the rule obtained by Nogendra Nath Dey, calling on the Stewards of the Royal Calcutta Turf Club to show cause why he should not be admitted to the Racecourse and enclosures, pending574 words
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Article284 1916-01-17 2 As a sequel to the recent escape of German prisoners, the authorities of the Japanese War Department have carried out a series of strict searches at the residences of certain German merchants and of families of German prisoners, at Moji, Kurume, and Fukuoka simultaneou«ly. Since German prisoners284 words
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Advertisement1485 1916-01-17 2 Rates for wanted NOTICE. FOR Estate in Lower Perak a youn> smart TAMIL CLERK, able to Perak Rj ver V a J| e y Rubber vwww-B «.w.w.w.ww— typewrite. Apply with copies of recent J testimonials, and state wages expected to Company, Limited. 124, c Q p^ nan g Gazette. MR1,485 words
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Advertisement22 1916-01-17 2 e not only intend to carrv on as usual but we are endeavouring to do something better than usual. Bees Ltd., Liverpool.22 words
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Advertisement599 1916-01-17 2 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £i, Wc Reserve Fund I|B KI Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200 000 Hiad Ornoi: 38, BISHOPBGATE, LONDON, B.Q Aoxncixs and Bkamchm Amritsar Hongkong p enani Bangkok Iloilo Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangoon Bombay Karachi Saigon Calcutta Klang599 words
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Article1790 1916-01-17 3 S. T.” SEARCHING QUESTIONS TO Mr. Sl’. VINCENT B. DOWN. $lO,OOO CLAIM REDUCED TO $4OO. There w*re lively pasagesin rhe Supreme Court, Singapore, cn Friday morning, just before the adjournment, in the course of t b e hearing of the claim brought by Mr. g tt Vincent—“ S. T.” - 1,790 words
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Article423 1916-01-17 3 British Tonnage Greater than Before War. Lloyd’s return of shipping losses for the quarter ended June 30, last makes it possible to compute with some approach to completeness the total casualties the mercantile marine of the world has sustained from acts ef war during the first year423 words
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Article261 1916-01-17 3 If only cyclis‘B took real care of their tyres they would be surprised at the length of service obtainable from them—no one reeds to be fastidious or to spend the wh< le of their spare time as though cycles were pet animals, but real care is essential261 words
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Advertisement435 1916-01-17 3 I The Avon India Rubber Co., Ltd., write as follows: B fl It is an unfailing source of satisfaction to us as g B a Company to reflect that Avon Tyres are mobi- B B B lised with all arms of H.M. Service in the National B B cause. You435 words
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Article387 1916-01-17 4 HOLLAND’S ATTITUDE. (Specially Translated}. The Dutch Ambassador at Paris denies •he French newspaper allegation that Holland is helping Germany. Minister Posthuma has declined the offer from a private German source of an exchange of wallpaper for an equivalent in value of flour. Captain d’Engelbronner has been appointed387 words
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Article306 1916-01-17 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $85.10 per pical, business done. Flight Lieutenant Learmount, of Penang, has been promoted to Flight Commander. The sale of Mr Lo Beng Quang’s household furniture is again advertised, for to-morrow. The 8.8 Klang will leave here for Port Swettenham306 words
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Article793 1916-01-17 4 All the English Schools in Penang reopen to-day after the Christmas and New Year holidays. Mrs. Warsop, who has been in indifferent health for some months has entered Hospital to undergo an operation. The Rev. J. A. B. Cook who had to go into hospital for an793 words
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Article342 1916-01-17 4 ALLEGED MURDER AT DINDINGS. This morning at the Assizes, Low Kim and Low Sim were charged with the murder of Low Koon on September 21st, on Sandycroft Estate. The following special jurors were empanelled :—Messrs. C. D. Young (Foreman), A. S. Hall, A. H. Craigeu, J. C. Benson,342 words
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Article145 1916-01-17 4 The following are the latest quotations in our share list Saturday. 1 o-day. oc Sharks. 2 k s Mining. Deebook 16/- 17/- 16/Siamese 52/6 55/- 57/6 61/3 Tronoh M. SIU $l2 $ll $l2 Ulu Piah $llO sl| $1.15 sl| General. E. Smelting (Or? $6.85 $7 Straits T.145 words
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Article83 1916-01-17 4 (By Elizabeth Swift.) Oh England 1 In the smoking trenches dying For all the world We hold our breath, and watch your bright flag flying While ours is furled I We say we’re neutral 1 yet each lip with fervour The word abjures. Oh England never83 words
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Article125 1916-01-17 4 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on Jan 14 $996.14 O B Pike, 12th contribution 25.00 Balance on Jan 15 1,021.14 Amount previously acknowledged ...$22,216.50 Total $23,237.64 The list of passengers125 words
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Advertisement524 1916-01-17 4 f THE ”g7nUINe"aLL-BRITISH POLISH. INSURANCE. Nil R 8 N lUII» THE corporation of liquid waterproof ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE R yal --w Alt* m BROWN for brown shoes, etc. with snonge attached to the cork. Gives an instantaneousbrilliant and elastic polish, which lasts a week wet or dry weather. Mud can524 words
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Article1373 1916-01-17 5 HINTS TO INTENDING APPLICANTS. Living in the immediate vicinity of a large aerodrome, one has to make an effort to remember that there is still in the minds of the non-flving public a certain awe of aviation, aviators, and, in particular, the Flyiog Service. Even in1,373 words
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Article388 1916-01-17 5 THE GERMANS IN CHINA. Mr, Stewart asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can state the length of the lea»e of the concession of Shameen from the Chinese Government to the British Government whether the German Consul still flies his flag on the388 words
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Advertisement101 1916-01-17 5 v PRODUCE OF FRANCE “C ORD ON r sole p-p An AQM o HIBBERT.WOODROFFE&C9LT9 KOUGE. 1 (Incorporated in England.) <Ja,VNE. The Original London Gin GORDON’S Established 1769. The recipes of this ancient distillery for “OLD TOM” and “DRY” GIN have made these Gins famous throughout the world. /P YOU ARE101 words
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Advertisement299 1916-01-17 5 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW Co., Ltd., PENANG. SWEEPING i TWELVE-HAY i REDUCTIONS STOCKTAKING SALE nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn I starts I Monday, Jan. 17 th continue AT 9 A.M. n 12 DAYS. n an nnnnnnnnnnnnnnDannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunncaEnnnnnnn UNION s. s. co. CF NEW ZEALAND Ld., Auckland, Wellington, Lyttleton and Dunedin ALSO CALLING AT Samarang and Fiji (if299 words
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Article59 1916-01-17 6 Boudewyn.—On January 14. at No. C 1. Owen Road. Singapore, wife of Mr, F. M. Boudewyn, of a son. Bevan.—On the 16rh inst. at the Maternity Hospital, Penang to Mr. and Mrs. Bevan. Butterworth, a son. Knox. —On January 16 h. the wife of Mr. J D. Knox, of59 words
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Article17 1916-01-17 6 Palgrave—Edlin,—On January 12, at the Registrar’s office, Singapore. William Henry Palgrave to Mrs. Bertha Hilda Edlin.17 words
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Article1290 1916-01-17 6 It frequently happened that a politician who achieved great success in opposition by reason of bis power of destructive criticism,when he attained office failed hopelessly in the field of constructive statesmanship. Mr. Lloyd George stands in a different category. Apart from his career before the war, his1,290 words
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Article1472 1916-01-17 6 “A WISE AND ABLE RULER.” THE LOSS TO MALAYA. The sad news of the death of the Sultan of Perak was received in Penang on Saturday. It now appears that His Highness, who had been in failing health for a considerable period, passed away on1,472 words
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Article232 1916-01-17 6 The output of the Tonakah Harbour Tin Dredging Co, (No Liability) for t e week ending 15th inst., was 28 tons. During the first two weeks of January, the Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging. Limited., dredged and treated 50,000 cu ic yards, yielding 367.06 piculs, realising net $19,694.81. Messrs.232 words
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Advertisement466 1916-01-17 6 ujro»» L W U not, it in a sure sign that the and bodily a n h armour. The quickest restorative is VITAFKK, which, aiv s a drug or stimulant, gives simultaneous nerve and body n A results from VITAFER in my <^"“»*s Insomnia The patient took no other medicine.466 words
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Advertisement34 1916-01-17 6 Spend Your Chinese New Year Holidays AT THE CRAG HOTEL AND AT A SPECIAL RATE From Thursday Evening*, 3rd February, to Monday Morning, 7th February. THREE AND A HALF DAYS BOOK YOUR ROOMS NOW.34 words
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Miscellaneous36 1916-01-17 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 11-16 a.in. 5 32 a.m. 10- p.m. 5-18 p.m. 11- a.m. 6- 7 a m. 11-32 p.m. 6 4 p.m.36 words
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Obituary29 1916-01-17 6 DEATHS. Adam—December 10, at Waterloo, Liverpool, Maria, widow of John Lindsay Adam, Batavia, fourth daughter of William Denison, Knight, Netherlands Lion, Sindang Laut, Cheribjn, Java, in her 84th year.29 words
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Article224 1916-01-17 7 BATTLE IN MESOPOTAMIA. AUSTRIAN NAVAL LOSSES. the kaiser s proclamation. VON papen disclosures. RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE REPORTED. The enemy, following the capture of Mount Lovtchen, and other dominating poaitions, have captured Cettijne, the Montenegrin capital. A German message admits that no prisonera were taken, therefore it seems correct to224 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration276 1916-01-17 7 ARTILLERY ACTIONS. Copybight Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, January 15. General Haig reports that the enemy trenches at Givenchy were heavily bombarded, the parapets being considerably damaged. The artillery was active on both sides about Kemmel ard Hill 60. The British Guns. London, January 16. General Sir276 words
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Article88 1916-01-17 7 MR. BONAR LAW’S APPRECIATION London, January 16. Mr. Bonar Law has issued an appreciative communique with reference to the Aeroplane Fund of the Straits and Malay States. The money for the fi-st ten aeroplanes had already been handed to the War Office. The machines will be named Malaya88 words
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Article86 1916-01-17 7 RECEPTION IN ROME. Rome, January 16. Cardinal Mercier a warm welcome to Rome, being received with cries of Viva Mercier and “Viva Belgia! The crowded streets contained all the notabilities of Rome, besides obscure citizens. A pilgrimage to the Belgian College, where the Cardinal is staying, pledged themselves86 words
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Article59 1916-01-17 7 A CONFIDENT MESSAGE. Petrograd, January 16. A New Year message which Mr Lloyd George sends expres»e» warmest greetings to our valiant Allies and add», The time is soon coming when on both fronts we shall face the enemy on conditions of complete equality as regards59 words
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Article74 1916-01-17 7 THE LABOUR VOTES. London, January 15. The general belief in political circles is that the workers have oeen placed in a false position by the card votes, and that the great bulk of labour is thoroughly patriotic, and favourable to National Service consequently, the Labour leaders are supporting74 words
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Article241 1916-01-17 7 AUSTRIAN COMMUNIQUE. London, January 15. A Vienna communique reports that the Montenegrin capital has been captured. Ccttinje not Damaged. An Austrian communique says the King’s residence at JCettijne, and the town itself, are not damaged. Austria’s Proposals. The Athens correspondent of the Messagero” states that Austria proposed an241 words
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Article290 1916-01-17 7 ITALIAN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Bolugna, January 15. The first official reference to recent events in Montenegro was made in a speech by the Italian Cabinet Minister, Signor Barzilai, who said to save Mount Lovtchen would have meant saving Montenegro, which was huge task, requiring 200.000 to 300,000 troops and290 words
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Article364 1916-01-17 7 AUSTRIAN CONSUL ARRESTED. London, January 16. The Times correspondent at Athena stares that the Austrian Consul in Corfu has been arrested. Two Arrests. The arrest of two individuals followed, one of whom is reported to be a Consul, and the ocher the head of the German espionage system. Bombs364 words
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Article43 1916-01-17 7 SUFFERINGS IN SERBIA. Bukharest, January 16. Russian prisoners, who were employed at road-making in Serbia, and escaped, relate horrible accounts of sufferings at the hands of the Germans, whose treatment of Serbian women and girls is too revolting to detscri j«.43 words
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Article166 1916-01-17 7 Rome, Dec. 19th.—A Serbian official statement issued on Saturday from Scutari, in Albania, states During the Serbian* retreat the Austrians and Bulgarians armed the Mussulmans whom they found in the provinces of new Serbia and then excited them against the civil population. Numerous massacres followed, and these166 words
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Article, Illustration72 1916-01-17 7 GENERAL AYLMER’S OFFENSIVE. Delhi, January 16. The British have won an important success in Mesopotamia. General Aylmer gave battle to the Turkish forces, who bad retired to positions at Orah, astride the Tigris, 25 miies east of Kut-el-Amara. There was heavy fighting on January 13 th, until nightfall, when72 words
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Article37 1916-01-17 7 Bukharest, January 16. It is reported that Turco-Bulgarian troops have been sent to the Italian, Montenegrin and French fronts to replace the Austrians and Germans who have been sent to Salonika and Bukovina.37 words
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Article22 1916-01-17 7 THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE. Petrograd, January 15. A Russian communique says In Persia, we have occupied Kavangar, on the road to Kermanshah.22 words
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Article, Illustration184 1916-01-17 7 AUSTRIAN REPORT. Amsterdam, January 16. An Austrian communique records that a terrific battle in East Galicia and Bessaraabia continues with stubbornness. The fighting a few miles north-east of Czernowitz surpassed everything in this battlefield, as the tenacious Russians advanced six times in columns, fourteen deep. Frequently184 words
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Article36 1916-01-17 7 BY FRENCH SUBMARINE. Paris, January 15. A French communique states that the French submarine Foucault sank an Austrian cruiser of the Novara type (3500 tons, nine 4-inch guns) in the neighbourhood of Cattaro.36 words
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Article115 1916-01-17 7 LOSS OF ENEMY SHIP CONFIRMED. Rome, January 16. Detailed accounts of the fighting off Durazzo on December 29th confirm the loss already reported from several sources of another enemy ship, besides the Lika Triglav. Italian Artillery Activity. Rome, January 16. A communique mentions artillery actions at various points.115 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article247 1916-01-17 7 TERRIBLE EXPERIENCES. Malta, January 16. The experiences of the crew of the Clan Macfarlane, which was going to Bombay, were terrible. She left Malta on 28tb December and was torpedoed, without warning, on the 30th December. In a heavy sea the crew of 74 all took247 words
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Article28 1916-01-17 7 25 LIVES LOST. London, January 16. The Spanish steamer Bays was sunk by a mine, near La Rochelle. Twenty-five were drowned and onlv one saved.28 words
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Article26 1916-01-17 7 London, January 16. The Dutch steamer Maashaven has been sunk by a mine. Twenty-two of the crew were saved. The captain is dead.26 words
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Article45 1916-01-17 7 Amsterdam, January 16. A semi-official telegram from Berlin says the Kaiser has completely recovered from a slight illness. The Kaiser was cheered on Saturday while driving to the Imperial Chancellor’s palace, where he lunched, and stayed several hours. (Other Telegrams on Page 8)45 words
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Article24 1916-01-17 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 17. The Government has issued a casualty list of the Malay States Guides.24 words
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Article91 1916-01-17 7 THE ANNUAL MEETING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 17. At the annual meeting of Lunas rubber Co., Ltd the Chairman said the position was very good. They hoped soon to pay a dividend. The rubber and cash in hand nearly covered all the liabilities. A91 words
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Article88 1916-01-17 7 LADIES’ SPOON FOR JANUARY. The play for the January Ladies’ Spoon resulted as follows: Mrs B Powell 5 up Mrs Kirk 3 Mrs Ebden 1 down Miss Barnett 2 Mrs Macintyre 3 Mrs Armstrong 4 Mrs T A Martin e 5 Mrs May 8 Mrs Hoefeld 988 words
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Article67 1916-01-17 7 MR. CRxBB-WxTr WINS. In the final for the Penang Golf Championship, yesterday, Mr J Crabb-Watt beat Mr. R.' T. Reid bv 5 and 4 It was a 36 hole game, and a go d one to watch. In the first round, Mr. Crabb Watt was 3 up,67 words
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General News.
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Article480 1916-01-17 8 [RauTßß’s Services], LORD CHELMSFORD. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). London, January 15. It id officially announced that Lord Chelmsford has been appointed Viceroy of India. Successor to a Great Viceroy, London, January 16. The Daily News says Lord Chelmsford has done good work in Australia. He possesses[RauTßß’s Services], - 480 words
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Article34 1916-01-17 8 SIR HEDWORTH MEUX. London, January 16. Admiral the Hon. Sir Hedworth Meux has been returned unopposed for Portsmouth in succession to Lord Charles Beresford, who has gone to the House of Lords.34 words
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Article30 1916-01-17 8 London, January 16. An investiture took place at Buckinkham Palace. The recipients of New Year honours, who were decorated, included Sir Robert Cbalmers, late Governor of Ceylon.30 words
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Article18 1916-01-17 8 The Hague, January 16. The first Dutch Chamber has adopted an arbitration treaty wi’h China.18 words
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Article24 1916-01-17 8 Sydney, January 16. h Government estimates that f forty i I t hu-h 's of wheat will be available fr exp<24 words
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Article48 1916-01-17 8 sui u taken. S January a p e' ’hat >h Yu n<nes» troops <vl iiphl uifu, n J umary 9 h, are r e s f <>m Kuemhow, who a> e v < t. hung mg, where the rebel saia is in command of the garris n48 words
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Article246 1916-01-17 8 INHABITANTS ENGULFED. London, January 16. Considerable damage has done by floods in Holland. The island of Marken and the neighbouring town of Monnikendam have been submerged. Zwolle also is badly hP. Many cattle have been drowned. There has been no loss of life. The level of246 words
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Article65 1916-01-17 8 HIGH TIDE ON EAST COAST. London, January 16. The tidal wave in Holland coincided with a north-wesrerly gale, and an abnormally high tide on the East Coast, especially at Yarmouth, where the streets were flooded, and a severe earthquake, which lasted half a minute, in the65 words
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Article74 1916-01-17 8 £2,750,000 DAMAGE. Bergen, January 16. A great fire which swept the town yesterday and to-day is now under control. It spread to twenty different quarters. Thousands are homeless. Among the buildings destroyed are the Central Telephone Exchange, 4 hotels, and 3 schools. Stavanger is offering shelter74 words
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Article74 1916-01-17 8 Lisbon, January 16. A fire in the State military store destroyed thousands of uniforms, and a larga quantity of material and boots. Hitherto three have been killed and many injured. The fire is believed to be due to incendiarism. Later. Foul Play. The fire spread to enormous74 words
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Article23 1916-01-17 8 RETURN JOURNEY BEGUN. The Hague, January 16. The American Ford party have left for Rotterdam en route for home.23 words
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Article162 1916-01-17 8 The following is from an American comment on the Ford peace expedition Britain and her Allies are offering up human life with the entire approval of the soldier who makes the personal sacrifice and a Detroit car manufacturer, however rich he may be, has not enough money162 words
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Article230 1916-01-17 8 SENSATIONAL DISCLOSURES. New York, January 16. An Associated Press despatch gives the principal contents of the correspondence seized at Falmouth in possession of the recalled German Attache, Captain von Papen. It affords astounding revelations of intrigues, the documents showing that Captain von Papen made frequent payments to230 words
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Article429 1916-01-17 8 These Idiotic Yankees.” Almost ever vinca the war began the rumours, allegations, "nd evidences of German activities and Ge r man plots in the United States have involved officials of the German Embassy. When German cruisers were raiding the Allies’ merchant ships in the429 words
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Article91 1916-01-17 8 REPORTED NEW BRITISH MEASURES. New York, January 16. The American newspapers publish telegrams from London to the eflect that Great Britain will shortly replace the present Orders-in-Council by the declaration of a regular blockade of Germany The State Department, has no official information, but the officials believe91 words
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Article297 1916-01-17 8 THE GERMAN ANSWER. Amsterdam, January 16 The German reply to the British White Paper regarding the Baralong, says Great Britain’s attitude renders it impossible to treat the affair further. Britain is responsible for a crime which is a disgrace to international law and humanity. Germany must undertake297 words
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Article369 1916-01-17 8 The German Government has published an extraordinary report dealing with the destruction of a German submarine by rhe British auxiliary cruiser Baralong. The burden of the report is a claim that thGermau seamen were murdered by the Brit if h sailors. This amazing claim is based on369 words
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Article77 1916-01-17 8 EXPLOSION ON SUBMARINE. New York, January 16. Submarine B 6 was sunk, after an explosion at Brooklyn Navy Yard. It is reported that a score were killed. Cause of Disaster. New York, January 16. The submarine that sank was E 2. Four are dead, and a dozen77 words
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Article183 1916-01-17 8 APPEAL FOR CONCENTRATION. Amsterdam, January 16. The Kaiser in a proclamation to his people says For the second time I celebrate my birthday amid the crash of arms. Despite the heroic deeds and glorious successes of the German and our allied forces*, the ardu .us struggle for existence,183 words
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38 1916-01-17 8 Amsterdam, January 16. The Berliner Tageblatt” is disappointed at the vagueness of the passage in the -peech from the throne in reference to electoral reform in Germany and describes the whole speech as unsatisfying38 words
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Article51 1916-01-17 8 Amsterdam, January 16. The Socia’i-t, Herr Simons, in the Reichstag, attributed the shortage of foods f uff* to wrong measures taken by the Government. He said the diminution of the br»-ad ration wa* a «erious disappointment to tha wording classes and the increase of potato price* a51 words
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Article61 1916-01-17 8 Loudon, January 15. Viscount Br?ce ha* received a telegram indicatii g the final destination of t l male part of the Armenian na ion. Fifteen hundred were at S*ssur. The Armenian?, famine stricken, surrendered to the authorities, where >n the Governor of Mush ordered the men to be massacred61 words
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Article42 1916-01-17 8 GERMANS ARRESTED.' New York. January 16. The Federal Grand Jury has indicted Webber, who is related to an official of the Deutsch» Bank, and four other Germans, for conspiring to ship rubber to Germany, in violation of the Customs Laws.42 words
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Article26 1916-01-17 8 U. S. POLICY. Washington, January 16. The United States Cabinet has decided not to intervene in Mexico, relying on General Carranza to punish the murderers.26 words
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Advertisement216 1916-01-17 8 ADVERTISERS WHO ARE NOT DOWNHEARTED. Seven pages are tilled in the current issue of The Advertising World with the testimonies of leading general advertisers whom the war has not suf heed either to paralyze or to dismay. Here are a few sentences culled from the letters published Since the commencement216 words
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Advertisement415 1916-01-17 8 A Reputation of over 100 years. Cockle's ANTIBILIOUS Pills FOR BILIOUSNESS, INDIGESTION, HEADACHE, DEPRESSION. Of Chemisis throughout the world. Prices in England 1/1$ and 2/9. James Cockle 4 Co, 4 Great Ormond It., London,W.C. Milk Bread Twists, pi scones, shortbread, jam sand- rU wich, and many other delici- L F]415 words
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Article2236 1916-01-17 9 I »pital. Paid-up. N be ue M Ĕ S Share», Value, 2 Dividend,. Meme J! o* s la. o t X 1 x 1810 I®ll 1912 1913 1914 1915 M Hi I MJ. J! K ti ,1 ‘t •>— D 3 rl2O 000 4’92 SO I c 92 Vin2,236 words
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Article1010 1916-01-17 9 PENANG BRANCH. The annual general meeting of the Church Workers’ Association was held at the S% George’s Girls’ Home on 13th January. There were present Mrs. Ebden, Vice-President; Mrs. Allen D-mnys, Hon. Secretary; Mrs. J. M. Anthony, Hon Treasurer; Mr», Haines, Supt. Church Embroidery; Mrs. J. A.1,010 words
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Article193 1916-01-17 9 Mr. Lloyd George and Labour. London, December 27 :—Mr. TJoyd George addressed 3,000 Trade Union leaders ar Glasgow on Christmas morning. Mr. Lloyd George explained his proposals. The only means of getting 80,000 skilled workers for state owned, sta e-erected, s'ate-cintrolled and state-equipped munition factories now193 words
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Article146 1916-01-17 9 London, sth January.— A writer in the Echo de Paris estimates that 25 enemy submarines are now working in the Mediterranian and that they were originally supplied on the Spanish and later on the Sicilian coast. The close watching now prevents this. General Gossip asserts that146 words
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Article50 1916-01-17 9 Rome, Jauvary 10 —The Giornale d’ltalia states tnat one of the Ancona’s boats has been fou id, and towed into Inzic. It is completely riddled with fragments of shell, clearly fired when it was occupied, as the occupants had plugged the holes with parts of their clothing.50 words
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Article53 1916-01-17 9 Of the the (survivors of the ill-fated steamer Persia, those that landed at Alexandria are expected to arrive in Bombay on or ab >ut Tuesday, the 17th instant by the mai l steamer, Medion, and those landed at Malta will be brought to Bombay by the following53 words
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Article51 1916-01-17 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 till 7 p.m. this evening:— 1. Selection II Trovatore ...Verdi. 2. Two Step The Brigade .Major ...Faust. 3. Quadrille Monte Carlo ...Williams. 4. Waltz Incognita ...Franklin. 5. March Souvenir de Bd-9 ra( te51 words
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Article20 1916-01-17 9 The next Joutward mail will probably be delivered jin Penang about Monday next.20 words
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Article213 1916-01-17 9 Penang, January 17. cte: 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 Mutton per213 words
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Advertisement168 1916-01-17 9 1 Say Emphatically I’ h that most excruciating of ■tin n ii-H ran be cured 1 Little’S J ion tai Balm cured me, after five v ar- in“lt will cure you.” I liar voice* th* sentiment of one grateful a a* ens. Thou a>>d« of other» are ready to ’hr168 words
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Advertisement123 1916-01-17 9 EUROPEAN AGENCY. VX 7HOLESALE buying agencies underv V taken for all British and Conti* cental goods, including Books and Stationery, Boots, Shoes and Leather, Chemicals and Druggists' Sundries, China, Earthenware and Glassware, Cycles, Motor Cars and Accessories, Drapery, Millinery and Piece Goods, Fancy Goods and Perfumery, Hardware, Machinery and Metals,123 words
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Page 9 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous162 1916-01-17 9 THE TIDES. i Penang—January, 1916. Penang Standard Times—Heights referred to Datum of Soundings in Admiralty Charts High Water. Low Water. Standard Ir Standard D te Time. H,l D te Time. HU h m ft. h m ft. M 17 mll 16 4.4 17 m 532 1.8 10 54a 5 9162 words
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Article955 1916-01-17 10 A BRUSH ON THE CANAL. After an uneventful summer, during which we had almost forgotten the existence of a defence force on the Saez Canal, we have been reminded of the fact that there are enemy bodies in the Sinai Peninsula, which is, after all, Egyptian territory, says955 words
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Article137 1916-01-17 10 CLEARANCES! To*dat. Laisang for Singapore, China Japan. Tong Chay Un for Alor Star (Kedah). Ban Lee for Alor Star (Kedah). Hauroto for Rangoon. Perak, (E. S. Co) for Port Swettenham Port Dickson and Malacca. Alma for Deli. De Klerk for Deli, T. Semawe, Segli, Sabang Olehleh etc., Padang. Kedah137 words
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Article124 1916-01-17 10 Penang, January 17, 1916. (By Courtesy oj the Chartered Banh) London Demand Bank ...2/4 7/32 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...2/4 7/8 3 Documentary ...2/4 29/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 176$ Bombay Demand Bank 174$ Moul mein Demand Bank 173 3124 words
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Article256 1916-01-17 10 Pbnang, January 17, 1916. 8. P. Tapioca $6.35 sales. M. P. Tapioca $7.20 sellers. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $31.00 s Trang Pepper out of season. Mace $llO non. Mace Pickings $6O sellers. Cloves $3l256 words
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Page 10 Advertisements
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Advertisement265 1916-01-17 10 -~T~ I A/ 7KZ I The Ceylon Manure Works j A. BAUR I PENANG. COLOMBO. J H E IRUNNYMEDE HOTEL, j PENANG. Telephone No’s. 635 and 543. II Proprietor A Kerdyk. Tel. Address: RUNNYMEDE HOTEL.” Manager J. G. HUMMELING. THE MOST SELECTED SITUATION ON THE SEA SIDE. TERMS —Single rooms265 words
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Advertisement63 1916-01-17 10 The Great Eastern L.te Assurance Company, Ltd. Hbad Office: —SINGAPORE. Eiife Assurance and Endowment in All Forms. LIBERAL POLICIES. LOW RATES' Financial Agents for PENANG. SELLAR. MURRAY Co. General Agents, Penang Such advertising as we have done has t-hown that there is no reason why advertising is not doing as63 words
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Advertisement378 1916-01-17 10 GLACIAL ACETIC ACID EUROPEAN. QUININE SULPHATE B. P. PERCHLORIDE OF MERCURY. “CASH CHEMISTS” LIMITED, 52-Sa, BEACH STREET. PENANG. Telephone 454. ALLEN DENNYS Co., huk. RUBBER BROKERS, OF The Penang Rubber Auction Rooms. Sales Held Every Tuesday Rubber Bought or Hold by Public Auction or Private Tender- Forward Sale* Arranged. Rubber378 words
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Article511 1916-01-17 11 Apart from the upward movement at the end of last week, in consequence of some American buying, little interest has been shown in the tin market, says the Ironmonger of December 11th. Operations are of a very restricted character, as there is nothing in the position at511 words
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Article107 1916-01-17 11 Ab has already been stated the Fyenoord Co., of Rotterdam, has received the order f>r the building of 3 of the 4 new submarines of the K II type, whilst the Royal Scheldt Co. will build the fourth, of the K 111 type. The arming of107 words
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Article84 1916-01-17 11 An unfortunate altercation took place at a well known res'auiaut recently at dinner. One of the diners wishing to be funny asked for some Turkey without Greece. The waitress at the pun, «aid You must be a German No,” replied, the diner, but I’am Hungary. His friend then nudged84 words
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Article63 1916-01-17 11 London, December 31.—At a meeting of the Ang’o-Indian Empire League st Bombay on Wednesday, the Hon’ble Abbott, referring to the part taken by Anglo-Indians in the War, said not less than 8,000 Anglo-Indians «nd domiciled Europeans were serving their King and country at the present moment.63 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement671 1916-01-17 11 BAD BREATH. the tongue is the index. breath is foul. You do not perceive it yourself. You are like a lil pers who is aI "ays among the oils and I| J varnishes—you get used to what is to many people —JW S "’.‘l Obnox, us smelL I» most disagreeable671 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement2142 1916-01-17 12 P. o—B. I.—APGAR N. Y. K. ‘BP’X K. P. M. '|®l hH.WUInmM.UU. g£k Homeward d.r E»r.p., MAIL Cblna and iapan). (Rf)yal j?, Company). H y #jk wk\ homeward for London ever» fnDue Penang. Steamer. Connecting with Due Penang. Steamer. a Iwtimmd TO SAIL. BTUMIX. One outward steamer each month ->2,142 words
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