Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 January 1916
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Title Section20 1916-01-25 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833» No. 19 VOL. LXXIV. TUESDAY. 25th JANUARY. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement805 1916-01-25 1 rMZjoczMx..xM -rra ws :>> ga_ lf you wirr to qhip BUY OR BELL ’rubber I ”> L FOftwAtto eooM «9 AFY FAIT or «M **ma n ALLEN DENNYS U, the pinang gazette.” m DnnnM Northam 1 am QUALITY'S LIMIT SUBSCRIPTION. M\nj (\\n w attain and moreover retain per- tvIMU U/805 words
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Advertisement64 1916-01-25 1 BtmoßaDßoooooßoewic a no u qij g KOH <3O g S X7OU ean have the Ptn»a< B X Gaaette" ported evwry day for a wbota yaar to your adilreM. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, >27). 3 Proportionate Quarterly and a Half-yearly ratea. g Buhaeriptiona are payable in a adoMaoe and remittance* «Would ba ad64 words
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Article97 1916-01-25 2 FIRST DAY’S ENTRIES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ko a 1 a Lumpur, January 25. The entries for the first day of the Selangor Tu f Club’s meeting are as follows Races 1 and 2. —Wreck, Laksfos’, Betting Bill, Charity, La Vie, Creemore, Wee W< ndilla, Jorrocks. Race 3.—Flywheel,97 words
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Article83 1916-01-25 2 LECTURE Al’ SINGAPORE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 25. Mr. Bean presided over a large meeting at the Y.M.C.A to hear a lecture by Mr. Braddell on Municipal Ideals.” Messrs. Hallifax, Cook, Meyer, Stevens, Perkins and many others were present. Mr. Braddell gave a long and interesting83 words
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59 1916-01-25 2 (From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, January 25. A long meeting of the Pulau Bulang shareholders diseased a proposal for the non foifeiture of Mr. Rowland’s shares. In course of the meeting, the Chairman said that Mr. Rowland had been a-ked to resign the managership.59 words
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Article124 1916-01-25 2 < The P.L R.C. shoot at Kampong Bahru yesterday af ernoon resulted as under. Some members did not shoot at all ranges. I |The next shoot takes place on Monday, January 31st, at 4-30 p.m., when the Club Prize will be competed for at 200, 150,124 words
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Article270 1916-01-25 2 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Lidies* Doubles Handicap—Mrs Souter and MLs M Pritchard v Miss Hog«n and Miss Pritchard (1); Mrs Ebden and Mrs A Dennys v Mrs Adamson and Mrs ODD Hogan (2); Mrs Phillips and Mrs Harrop v Mts Macdonald and Mrs270 words
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Article907 1916-01-25 2 Mr. L. Y. Bazette, Mergui Crown Rubber Estates, Ltd., Mergui, has been appointed a 2nd Lieutenant, Indian Army Reserve of officers. 2nd Lieut. Kenneth Buchanan, Black Wateb, son of Sir G. C. Buchanan and Lady Buchanan, has been wounded in Mesopotamia. In a Delhi message of January907 words
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Article951 1916-01-25 2 EASTERN SMELTING CO. SUED. The hearing of the suit brought against the Eastern Smelting Company, Ltd by two of its former employees, Messrs. Fred. Hulme Sharp and Harry John Barrett, who claimed $215 and $159 respectively, as balance of salary for December Jast, and one month’s salary951 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article343 1916-01-25 2 The Second War Xmas. London, December 31st.—London’s second war Xmas w«s certainly the strangest and the quietest ever known in the Capital. There was little gaiety abroad or at home, the thoughts of practically every household being too occup ed with those facing danger in the343 words
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Article146 1916-01-25 2 London, January 13 —Austria has informed America that she has received re ports of all her submarines in the Mediterranean. None was near the Persia when she was sunk. Austria suggests that the sinking of the Persia w.s due to a mine, or an internal explosion. The146 words
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Article120 1916-01-25 2 London, January 13 :—A despatch by Admiral Bacon is published, dea'ing with tbe Belgian Coast operations. The extreme accuracy of the fire, at necessarily long range’, fully justified the novel methods employed. The »esults of fourteen attacks were the sinking of a torpedo boat, two submarines,120 words
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Article170 1916-01-25 2 London, January 11.—Various telegrams for several days have suggested imminence of attack on Salonika. The Petit Journal’s u Salonika correspondent to-day is quite confident that attack will shortly be delivered on three aides the Germans are already massed at Monastir and Bulgars at Ghevgeli. A Zurich telegram from170 words
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Article17 1916-01-25 2 The Wiener Tageblatt says that butchers’shops selling dog’s flesh have opened in Rotherthurm strasse, Vienna.17 words
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Article170 1916-01-25 2 London, January 11.—Mr. Runciman in tbe course of a statement made in the House of Commons on the motion by Mr. Hewins, advocating the economic co-opera-tion of the whole British Empire with its Allies, said he did not desire to exaggerate the condition of the Teutons, but170 words
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Article43 1916-01-25 2 Lond in, January 12—The “Morning Post’s” correspondent attaches B>me importance to rumours that Mr. Redmond may resign. Mr. Dillon is making his position difficult, endeavouring to force him into a position inconsi-tent with his declaration at the beginning of the war.43 words
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431 1916-01-25 2 After much mature consideration, writes the Cairo correspondent of the Pioneer it was decided in January Let, that British controllers should be put in charge of the more important enemy establishments, but can it be credited that it has taken nearly a year to431 words
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Article196 1916-01-25 2 Tbe following are the latest quotations in our share list:— Yesterday. To-day. Shakes. m tc n Mining. Ayer Weng... 35c 40c 40c 50c Renong 32/- 35/- 30/- 35/Ulu Piah $1.15 SIJ $l.lO $1.20 Rubber (Dollar). K.-Bidim $9 $lO Malakoff $4 s4| $3.90 $4 S. ...10c prm 15c196 words
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Article125 1916-01-25 2 CLEARANCES! To-day. Indragiri for Deli and Langta. Van Spilbergen for Singapore and China Hebe for Teluk Anson. Pangkor for Bindings and Sitiawan. Benalder for Port Swettenham. Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore. MAILS. CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Rangoon Hong Bee <j a m> A125 words
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Article128 1916-01-25 2 Pbnang, January 25, 1916. (5y Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). 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 Moulmein Demand Bank 173 3 days'sight128 words
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Article251 1916-01-25 2 Pbnang, January 25, 1916. 8: P. Tapioca $6.40 buyers M. P. Tapioca $7.00 sellers. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $34.00 saHe”Trang Pepper ou t °f season. Mace $llO n° m Mace Pickings S6O sellers. Cloves251 words
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Advertisement52 1916-01-25 2 HOTEL NORMAN. Last Two Days of the Great Auction Sale ON Thursday, 27th January! at 11 Saturday, 29th f J’All the High-class Hotel Furniture ALSO Pianos, Deli Pony and Gharri co mp ete Large Coffee Machine, Electric Fittings and Fans, Wooden Partitions, etc., etc, etc See Detailed Catalogue. CUNNINGHAM, CLARK52 words
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Article1035 1916-01-25 3 THE FEARLESS AGES. Glimpses of Zeppelins through childish eyes were given by Dr. C. W. Kimmius. Chief Inspector of Schools for the London County Council, in a lecture to the Child Study Society at the Royal Sanitary Institute last night. Dr. Kimmins’s subject was1,035 words
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Article296 1916-01-25 3 Preliminary official estimates are at hand of the wheat crop for 1915, in the principal countries of the world outside of Europe. They give a total crop of 2,064,876,000 bushels, an increase of 300,000,000 bushels over the amount for 1913. Eleven countries are embraced in296 words
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Article159 1916-01-25 3 Berlin, January 3.—The Dutch ambulance has arrived at Berlin, whe e it was heartily greeted by delegations of the Red Cross and a special envoy of the Empress, as well as by many prominent physicians and a large crowd. Professor Lang, who is at the head159 words
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Advertisement811 1916-01-25 3 WANTEOABULET. ButtCf, Experienced mercantile HAND desire* situation in any line ,n Hermaticaliy Sealed Tins, in store or office; knowledge accounts, made by General office and Secretarial work able THE INDO COLONIAL DIARY Coy. take charge department. Engagement immediate or accordingly. Good references. L.Y.SWEE&OO., Apply No. 133, c/o Pinang Gazette. v.811 words
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Advertisement242 1916-01-25 3 AN EASY WAY TO GET FAT AND BE STRONG. The trouble wi h most thin folks who i-h to gain weight is that they insist on hugging their stomach or stuffing it with foods; rubbing on useless “flesh ■reams,” or foil >wing some foolish physical rdture stunt, while the real242 words
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Advertisement431 1916-01-25 3 I I Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so431 words
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Article1322 1916-01-25 4 It cannot be denied that the position in the Near East has materially improved from the point of view of the Allies, despite the evacuation of Gallipoli, to which Reuter again refers at length to-day, and the bombastic words of the Kais-r and King Fedinand at Nish.1,322 words
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Article1248 1916-01-25 4 The Home Government being acquainted with all the conditions, it may be taken for granted that they are in a position to apply the screw where it will achieve the best purpose in making the effort to prevent an undue indulgence by the populace in what they1,248 words
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Article98 1916-01-25 4 Shortly before midnight on the 21st» while the Straits Steamship Co.’s ss. Hebe was a few hours out of Penang, on her voyage to Teluk Anson, one of the Chinese crew, Tan Boon Seok, jumped overboard, It was a fine moonlight night, with smooth water, but although98 words
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Article35 1916-01-25 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in. Penang was $87.30 per picul buyers, no sellers—a dtcrease of 10 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £lBO spot, and £lBO 10s. three months.35 words
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Article26 1916-01-25 4 London, January 24.* The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 3/6j. [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead <fc Co.26 words
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Article261 1916-01-25 4 The P. de O. Royal Mail steamer Namu r having left Colombo is expected to arrive here at noon on Thursday, 27th inst., and will leave for Singapore, China and Japan at 5 p.m. the same day. One Chinaman has been banished from Perak for five years seven261 words
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Advertisement208 1916-01-25 4 1 I ■3 S o j s o PRODUCE OF FRANCE ’Cordon “Cordon hibbert.woodroffe&c°lt«? ROUGE. (Incorporated in England.) JAUNE. IN PEACE QTQpf IN WAB HAS WON THE HAB WON THE GRAND PRIZE Oon'iAtS GRAND PRIZE AT THE AT THt Anglo-Japan Jpk Panama-Pacific Exhibition, 1910 International and Exposition. THE MOST POPULAR208 words
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Advertisement38 1916-01-25 4 LEAP YEAR DANCE AFTBR A SPECIAL DINNER AT THE E. O. HOTEL On Tuesday, 29th Feb., 1916. E. O. Orchestra and Town Band. Successful Proposals will have the privilege of a free week’s Honeymoon AT THE CRAG HOTEL.38 words
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Miscellaneous37 1916-01-25 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 2- a.m. 9- 9 a.m. 3- 7 p.m. 9-22 p.m. 3- 0 Am. 9-35 a m. 3-40 p.m. 10- 0 p.m.37 words
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Article273 1916-01-25 5 french air attacks. ITALY AND ALBANIA. THE MONTENEGRIN ARMY. THE POPE AND BELGIUM. A heavy engagement, between Lens and Arras, in the neighbourhood of Neuville St. Vaast, is reported in a French communique. The Germans attacked and succeeded in entering the French lines on a front of273 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration180 1916-01-25 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] A SEVERE ENGAGEMENT. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). Paris, January 24. A French communique says: The Germans, after mine explosions, and a violent bombardment, attacked the French front, west of the Arras Lens Road, in the region of Neuville St. Vaast. The enemy succeeded[Reuter's Telegrams.] - 180 words
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Article173 1916-01-25 5 The details supplied by Mr H Warner Allen, the official representative of the British Press with the French Army, givrs interesting information as to the feeding and general comfort of the troops in the trenches. The poilu ’is at the outset much better off than his173 words
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Article49 1916-01-25 5 TWO HOSTILE SEAPLANES. London, January 23. The War Office announces that two hostile seaplanes again attacked the east coast of Kent, shortly after mid-day. They were heavily fired upon and disappeared, pursued by naval and military machines. No damage was done, and there were no casualties.49 words
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Article77 1916-01-25 5 A HINT TO GERMANY. London, January 24. A New York telegram says the British Embassy announces that a distinguished Belgian Jesuit Priest, who was lately received by the Pope, states that the Pope told him he would never consent to offer his good offices for the re-establishment77 words
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Article70 1916-01-25 5 A PRESS SUGGESTION. London, January 24. Dealing with the question of the double income-tax the Times” suggests an interImperial arrangement, whereby the incometax of Colonial mei chants or companies with offices in Britain should be equitably divided between the Exchequers of the Mother Country and each interested70 words
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Article34 1916-01-25 5 A GOVERNMENT MEASURE. London, January 24: The Government has decided that all public museums and galleries shall be closed, on grounds of economy. The step will be the means of saving £250,000 annually.34 words
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Article47 1916-01-25 5 INCREASED AGE LIMIT. London, January 24. The lower age limit for candidates for entrance to Woolwich, Sandhurst, or the Army Training College in India will be raised to 17 at Woolwich and 17| for the others from the examination to be held in June ntxt.47 words
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Article32 1916-01-25 5 THE SWEDISH PROHIBITION. London, January 24. Reuter is informed from a Swedish official source that the restriction of export of chemical wood pulp is not a reprisa against any one.32 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article, Illustration173 1916-01-25 5 GREAT FRENCH AIR RAID. Salonika, January 24. Forty-five French aircraft bombarded Monastir on January 23rd. They damaged heavily the railway station, railway lines, barracks and ammunition depots. Kaiser and Serbian Throne. Paris, January 24. A French war correspondent telegraphs that the Germans have r.quested three Serbian ex-Ministers to173 words
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Article200 1916-01-25 5 A COLONEL’S STATEMENT. Paris, January 24. A Petrograd telegram states that the Montenegrin Colonel, Lopovatz, declares that only 5,800 Montenegrins, with ten old guns, and little ammunition, occupied Lovtchen, and that Montenegro had not received help from any quarter. Antivari was open to bombardment by the Austrian200 words
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Article45 1916-01-25 5 ITALY’S ACTION. London, January 24. An Italian wireless message foreshadows important action by the Ttalisns in Albania. The Cabinet considered the matter, and the result -of the deliberations is not yet published, but it is understood that farreaching decisions were arrived at.45 words
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Article18 1916-01-25 5 Athens, January 23. The Greece-Entente Loan negotiations are progressing favourably and are nearing conclusion.18 words
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Article451 1916-01-25 5 CORRESPONDENT’S DESCRIPTION. London, January 24. Reuter’s correspondent with the British Mediterranean Force, describing the with drawal from Gallipoli, praises the discipline and courage of the troops, an I the efficiency of the Staff. When the Peninsula had to be abandoned in obedience to orders from borne, it451 words
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Article77 1916-01-25 5 KAISER’S HOST IN POSSESSION. London, January 24. A Salonika telegram states that 50,000 German troops have arrived at Constantinople, with the intention of supporting Enver Pasha, who is governing by terror alone. Swift secret executions of Turks, suspected of disaffection, are a daily occurrence. Twenty-one Turkish officers were77 words
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Article333 1916-01-25 5 A letter from tbe special correspondent of the New York Herald in Constantinople states that there is nothing but gloom, terror, destitution, and misery Christian and Moslem alike pray for nothing but peace, for the state of the Turks is very little better than that333 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article56 1916-01-25 5 SPOILS IN THE CAUCASUS. Petrograd, January 23. A Russian communique says: The precipitate retreat of the Turks in the Erzerum region continues. We continue to capture munitions, artillery, and provisions. Great numbers of prisoners are being taken. Persia. In Persia we occupied Sultanabad. The German Consul, and56 words
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Article68 1916-01-25 5 A RUSSIAN RUSE. Petrograd, January 24. An effective raid by Lettish Volunteers on the Libau-Romay railway is reported. They crawled up in broad daylight and kilkd a German sentry, and cut ten yards of tbe line. A Lett dressed himself in the sentry’s cloak and gave68 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article49 1916-01-25 5 TURKISH SUBMARINE BLAMED. London, January 24. Telegrams from Berlin declare that a Turkish submarine sank the Persia. An official Turkish statement will be published in regard to the matter. Austria and Germany hope this will settle the Persia question, as far as the United States is concerned.49 words
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Article157 1916-01-25 5 The panic in tbe Sea of Marmora lately reported at Constantinople is easily understood from the narrative of a British submarine officer describing his 24 days’ cruise in tbe Sea of Marmora. Tbe submarine was under fire on an average thrice daily but she penetrated157 words
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Article294 1916-01-25 5 Germany has decided, so it is reported to repudiate the terrorists who have been waging an undeclared war in the United States against Americans, says the New York Herald.” But the disavowal comes too late; and it is not comprehensive enough for it extends294 words
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Article32 1916-01-25 5 Panama, January 24. Colonel Goetbals states that be cannot predict the date for tbe reopening of tbe Panama Canal, on account of the uncertainty of movement of the slides.32 words
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General News.
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Article49 1916-01-25 5 CAMPAIGN CLOSING. Paris, January 24. The Ministry of the Colonies announces that operations in the Cameroons are drawing to a close. Arrangements have been made whereby mixed columns, under General Dobell, will deal with tbe last detachments of the enemy, who ar® roaming in the southern regions.49 words
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Article49 1916-01-25 5 WATERS AGAIN RISE. Amsterdam, January 24. The water is still rising at Ostzaan and Brock and many more houses are suffering. At Purmereud, despite a southerly wind, the tide rose to an unprecedented height, and the new south portion of the town has been evacuated.49 words
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Article23 1916-01-25 5 London, January 22. Two wellknown French playrights are completing a three act play, entitled The murder of Edith Cavell.”23 words
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Article556 1916-01-25 5 To a small Irish magazine entitled The Missionary Reco»d,” Miss Mary Boyle O’Reilly contributes a moving account of tbe work and character of Miss Cavell, with whom she was intimately associated at Brussels. We reproduce the following passages During one short, stern year Miss Cavell called me556 words
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Article62 1916-01-25 5 Tbe Band will play tbe following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 till 7-15 pm. this evening 1. Selection The Shop Girl ...Caryll 2. Polka Chant du Coq ...Short 3. Selection The Scarlet Feather ...Lecocq 4. Waltz Roeee Red and White ...Meissler 5. Schottiscbe62 words
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Article2019 1916-01-25 6 AS A CHRISTIAN POET. An athiest’s laugh's a poor exchange For Deity offended. To-day is the 157th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, the Scottish national bard, (1759 1796). We give in exlenso a discourse delivered by the Rev. William Murray, M. A., in Penang Presbyterian Church2,019 words
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Article496 1916-01-25 6 Among the many defensive methods which have been adopted by the British Admiralty against German submarine attacks on merchant shipping is the creation of a fleet of small motor-boats, armed with one rapid-fire gun apiece. Says a writer in “The Scientific American (New York, November 13): Thes* craft were496 words
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Article895 1916-01-25 6 THE SUBMARINE MENACE. Cairo, December 19.—1 did not write rs usual last week owing to the dislocation in the mails due to the non-arrival of the eastward bound P. an 1 O. the week before says the “Pioneer” correspondent. In vinw of Lord Inchcape’s statement that no mail895 words
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Advertisement209 1916-01-25 6 HEALTH INSURANCE. Some people are naturally thin. There is also a natural pallor but most people who are both thin and pale are far from well and they need a tonic. Many people neglect to take a tonic until they get so sick that a tonic is not sufficient just209 words
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Advertisement261 1916-01-25 6 Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ld. s 12-DAY STOCKTAKING 5 I SALE. I M M Bed Sheets and Plain and Fancy I Sheetings. Pillow Cases. j There is no need for us to describe these goods being our ordinary stock a J at Greatly Reduced Prices. M They are well known having261 words
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739 1916-01-25 7 HEAVY FIGHTING. Delhi, January 9.—A press communique jays; Reconnaissance by aeroplane having located a Turkish force in position on both banks of the Tigris near Sheik Saad a force under General Younghusband advanced up the river Tigris and having established contact with the Turks on 6th739 words
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Article16 1916-01-25 7 OUTPUTS FOR DECEMBER. The following are rubber outputs for Jebong lbs. 38,337 Tsiping M 11,00016 words
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Article2064 1916-01-25 7 THE ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co, N. L. was held on December I7th at Hobart, Mr. A H Aahbolt, chairman of directors, presiding, supported by Mr Henry Jones and Hon Frank Bone, m l c. directors and Mr2,064 words
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Article331 1916-01-25 7 A reference to a Penang boy, Private B. Pedley, serving with the Burma contingent in East-Africa, occurs in a letter from Gunner Dickerson, appearing in the Rangoon Times,” and addressed to the mother of Rifleman Harrison, who is also serving with tbe contingent. The writer331 words
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Article264 1916-01-25 7 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended January 8, there were 45 deaths —3O males and 15 females, equal to a death-rate of 22.46 per mille per annum, compared with 33.45 in tbe preceding week, and with 38.94 in the corresponding week of last year. The following264 words
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Article116 1916-01-25 7 Two amendments are lately notified to be colossal list of rules published by the F.M.S. Railway Department on the Ist inst. Rule 75, referring to perishable goods, has been substituted by the following Goods such as fresh fish, ice, fresh meat, vegetables, and fruit may, if convenient116 words
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Article1239 1916-01-25 7 1..« S S g ••fee, 2 sS a ■> o Ml IM I IM 1 1 Ayer Weng /Rahman/ D AP. O«, 4”o 500 10 10 Bolat Tin Mining Oo $2 *2 30 ’£l £1 Chendertang Tin Dredging Co 10/6 11/6 «> i 1 £1 Deebook Dredging N. L.1,239 words
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Advertisement2301 1916-01-25 8 P. 0.-B. I,— APGAR N.Y.K.'grv K. P. M. Japan Mill Meamsnip to. to. aJM» Q koninklijke paketvaart an PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. |j MAATSCHAPPIJ J"' CO.. lT> MAIL SERVICES. *JL I HE Companies' «te arU( rg ai Homeward (for Europe). Outward (for China and Japan). X V (Royal Packet S.2,301 words
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