Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 February 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-02-07 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY.] ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 29 VOL. LXXIV. MONDAY. 7th FEBRUARY. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement445 1916-02-07 1 Fyiou TO SHIP. I I gUV 08 BELL |rub b e r OU TO FO*W**O GOOM „un WORLD J .HE* DBMHYS U, 1. UWBWSI STU I .•the PINANG GAZETTE.” .p- OFFICE'MO MESS: f »W SIBEET. PEHAK6. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS I M M J Z~V .-s~ Motor Car tor «alls ,n Town<445 words
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Article895 1916-02-07 2 A MILITARY SURVEY. Egypt has two frontiers, an eastern, which is much the more important, towards Turkey, and a western frontier facing towards Tripoli and the still independent tribes of the back country. Oo both sides there is desert, and the problem of Egyptian defer ce895 words
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Advertisement1356 1916-02-07 2 Bates for for sale. notice. fl A J 4 NEW YEAR OPPORTUNITY. *T*HE Engineering buswess hitherto C/AStlßl AQVCrtISCIIiCfIIS» A carried on under the name of R. THE Fastest and Prettiest Asahan Young has been converted into r private Ponv in Penang together with Limited Company under the title of FOR1,356 words
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Advertisement26 1916-02-07 2 Where to Stay. Penang :—The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Singapore: —Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Java. Hotel Beau Sejour Lembang.26 words
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Advertisement147 1916-02-07 2 ■3 6 i s > PRODUCE OF FRANCE "Cordon CoKDt >" Rouge. (Incorporated in England.) Jaune.’ NOW IN STOCK ACETIC ACID 99/100% GLACIAL Packed in wickered demijohns of 44 lbs. BOELEN Co., 49 SHERRY IB AN EXOBLLBNT DRINK AT ALL TIMM. INSIST ON SANDEMAN’S V A, k a The Ceylon147 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article240 1916-02-07 3 •Hies' Fortifications at Salonika. wdoo, 24.-The “Morning Budapest correspondent sends an post t o f t he position at Salonika, which CCOOD 'Jiied to tl e military journals by an 1 Hungarian. The latter is partif V P !v struck with the French trenches C0 een240 words
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Article51 1916-02-07 3 Amsterdam January 14.—Reports from Berlin state that tremendous indignation has been excited in Germany by the occupation of Corfu by the Allies as a depot for the remnants for Serb a's army. The occupation of the Kaiser’s Achilleion Palace in Corfu is regarded as a personal insult to the51 words
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Article164 1916-02-07 3 Amsterdam January 9.—German newspapers of all ehades of political opinion show that the country is deeply stirred by the British Compulsion Bill. Some recognise that this great change in England means business. Others hope for and some prophesy a revolution. The Cologne Gazette” anticipates the wastage164 words
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Article55 1916-02-07 3 25th January.— A French wireless message quotes a letter sent concealed in a bottle to a German prisoner in France. It describes the pillaging of provision shops »t Chemnitz extending over eight days. Ihe letter states: We have an internal well as an external war. Disorders are55 words
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Article71 1916-02-07 3 London. January 14.—In the Lords, yei'erday, the Marquis of Lansdowne, reping to Lord Sydenham’s allegations that ermaoy h securing much cocoa from Briexplained that of the cocoa sent to oliand for manufacture 90 per cent was to Britain. Nevertheless, consider- e quantities were reaching Germany ro 0?er71 words
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Article193 1916-02-07 3 ondon, January 16.—Greatly to the of Captain von Papen, the German frQ Attache, who was recalled o f m Washington at the request B le Vnited States Governbi« o' til6 aat h°ritie8 at Falmouth seized ufJ< a P er8 w hich were not protected by the lotted193 words
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Article206 1916-02-07 3 London, January IL— A survivor from the battleship Edward VII, states that the disasver occurred on Thursday at 11 in the morning when the weather was moderate, though the wind was high. All doors were closed by the shock, which also extinguished all206 words
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Article127 1916-02-07 3 London, January 10—At the Admiralty invitation, a representative of the Australian Press Association visited an important base whence the Mosquito Squadron is in readiness at two minutes’ notice to dart out. Target practice and training continue as in peace time, and war games are carried out with127 words
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Article278 1916-02-07 3 Melbourne, Jan 11.—Notwithstanding all efforts made to secure further relics from the German cruiser Emden, there is little likelihood of any more reaching Australia. According to a statement made to day by the Mini e ter for the Navy, the visit of H M A 8 Protector to278 words
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Article155 1916-02-07 3 London, January 16.—Details are now available from Malta, where the survivors of the Clan Macfarlane landed, of the submarining of the liner. She was torpedoed without warning in a heavy sea. No one saw the attacker un’il the crew, realising that the ship was doomed,155 words
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Article52 1916-02-07 3 London, January 13.—Sir E. Carson, speaking at the Constitutional Club yesterday, said he welcomed a national policy removed from all sordid party bickerings. We must recognise the loyalty and achieve ments of the Dominion», and a lasting peace that would ensure the Empire as a consolidated harmonious and52 words
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Article45 1916-02-07 3 New York, January 13 Dr W H Viocmtof the Australian A mv M» dical Corps, who has just arrived from E« gl*"d, reports that twelfb Zeppe in attempts to bombard London were made during December but failed owing to effective anti-air defence.45 words
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Article122 1916-02-07 3 Paris, January 16—-In their last flight Captain Saliier ard Lieutenant Legal!, in a biplane over the German lines, were surprised by a Fokker machine darting down on them from the clouds. An explosive bullet struck the French machine’s petrol tank which exploded enveloping the aeroplane in flames.122 words
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Article188 1916-02-07 3 London, January 16.—A British airman, an officer now a prisoner in Germany, has written a letter describing how he came to grief. He was fighting two German aei oplanes, at 10,000 feet when a shell burst nt ar his aeroplane which comm- need to go down head188 words
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Article61 1916-02-07 3 Madrid, January 16.—The authorities at Malaga, on the south coast of Spain, have discovered that 3 600 German rifleshave been imported inside blocks and ornamental pill, rs of cement lined with zinc. The disclosure was due to the cracking of the cement. A Dutch steamer brought this61 words
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Article119 1916-02-07 3 London, January 14. —The Amsterdam correspondent of the “Daily Express” reports that the Belgian spy named Cels, who denounced Nurse Cavell to the Germans, has been assassinated near Brussels His body, with two bullet wounds in it was fouu i in a street. Cels was formerly in119 words
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Article178 1916-02-07 3 London, January 16th.—A most important problem to be taken in hand after the war, namely, the care of disabled soldiers, is receiving attention in Great Britain. Among tie schemes adop’ed Australi ns wi'l particularly watch the experiment in training men with a view to their taking up178 words
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Article127 1916-02-07 3 London, January 13.—The Daily Mail’s” c m nissioner who has been invest gating in Denmark and Scandinavia the re-export of imports to Germany, sta’es that many reputab'e Danish firms do not consider themselves bound by the non-exporb agreement with Britain. They are exporting from Denmark to Sweden and127 words
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Article56 1916-02-07 3 Cope hagen, Ja. uary 9.—A leading Danish financial newspaper in a review of lat*t v ear’s shipping operations -tae* that Derma k ha-* profiled grea’ly, but 'be war is stopping the German shipping trade. Dani-h «hipping companies earned during 1915 thrice as much as in 1914, total profit56 words
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Article65 1916-02-07 3 London, January 13.—The “Daily Mail in «letter advocates compulsory war loan investments and limitation of the rate of living. The new*paper believes the drastic compulsion of money for rich and poor alike would meet less opposition than the Compulsory Service Bill. It announces that a Treasury Committee is organising65 words
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Article164 1916-02-07 3 Petrograd, 10th January.—Many well authenticated stories are published of women serving in the Russian Army. A most extraordinary one is that of twelve Moscow School girls who, at the beginning of the war, purchased uniforms, boarded a troop train, and reached Lemberg, where the soldiers164 words
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Article29 1916-02-07 3 London, Jan u try 16.—The Petrograd correspondent of ihe “Observer” states: The Austro-German losses in the recent Russian advance on the southern front numbered nearly 209,000.29 words
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Article24 1916-02-07 3 London, January 13.—The British and Foreign Bible Society has sent 2.600,000 Bibles, weighing 11 tons, to prisoners of war in Russia.24 words
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Article322 1916-02-07 3 WILLIAMS—NAIRNE. A pretty weddiug was solemnised at the Church of St. John the Divine, Ipoh, on Wednesday last, the contracting parties being Leonard Trevor Williams,| only son of the late Owen Trevor Williams, M.D., and Mrs. Williams. Ros-Y-Gar, Holyhead, and Margare'', elder daughter of the late David Nairne322 words
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Article139 1916-02-07 3 Sir Rider Haggard will visit South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, representing the Colonial Institute, for the purpose of inquiring into opportunities offering for the settlement and employment of soldiers and sailors after the war. Sir Rider Haggard has a peculiar competence and fitness for139 words
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63 1916-02-07 3 Numerous rifle and revolver shots have been fired at the material from a distance of a few yards without penetrating it. The projectiles are said to have fallen without leaving a trace63 words
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Advertisement427 1916-02-07 3 CHINESE NEW YEAR BAZAAR. JUST ARRIVED NEW STOCK OF Boots, Shoes, Terai Hats and Helmets, Shirts, Ties, Bows, etc., etc. WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL Co. 20, 22, BEACH STREET. ALLEN DENNYS Co., pbmug. RUBBER BROKERS. OF The Penang Rubber Auction Rooms. Sales Held Every Tuesday Rubber Bovght or Boid by Public Auction427 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article267 1916-02-07 4 [Reutbr’s Telegrams.] THE PRUSSO-AMERICAN TREATY; Washington, February 5. The Government has decided in favour of the German contention that the PrussoAmerican Treaty governs the case of the Appam, but the interpretation of the terms of the treaty remains to be decided. German Contentions. Washington, February 5. The sole[Reutbr’s Telegrams.] - 267 words
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Article241 1916-02-07 4 WALL STREET UNEASY. New York, February 6. Wall Street is apprehensive of complications with Germany. Values fell sharply on the publication of a statement that Berlin has refused to satisfy the American demands regarding the Lusitania completely. Germany's Latest Reply. New York, February 6. The correspondent of the241 words
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Article34 1916-02-07 4 THE LUSITANIA CASE. Washington, February 5. President Wilson returned to Washing* ton and immediately considered the Lusitania case. Count Bernstorf! has banded to Mr, Lansing Germany’s latest communication •on the subject.34 words
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109 1916-02-07 4 Washington, January 7.—Secretary of War Garrison made an earnest plea for the strengthening of the military forces of the United States when he appeared yesterday, before the committee of the House of Representatives on military affairs. The very integrity and existence of the nation may109 words
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Article154 1916-02-07 4 New York, January 20.—Mr. John Hay Hammond, the well-known writer on international affairs, has issued a very powerful exhortation through the press,which is being copied in all parts of the country, urging that additional measures of national preparedness be inaugurated at once to place the United States in154 words
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Article196 1916-02-07 4 The insolence displayed by Austria and Germany in following assurances to Washington by fresh outrages on noncombatant travellers has hardened political feeling into a determination to reduce to a minimum the menace of dual citiz p nship in the United States. Support is being given to196 words
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Article86 1916-02-07 4 A DISGRACEFUL AFFAIR. Hague, February 5. The torpedoing of the splendid tanksteamer Artemis was a most disgraceful affair. Six German destroyers bullied the Dutch steamer the night long, compelling the captain to steam in all directions and to obey the slightest command. Then the German commander brutally86 words
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Article90 1916-02-07 4 160 DROWNED. Hongkong, February 5. The steamers Linan and Dai jin Maru collided eighty mil s from Swatow on Wednesday night. The latter sank. 21 were saved and 160 drowned. The Linan is a ve sei of 2,203 tone, of the China Navigation Co. Ltd., registered in London,90 words
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Article54 1916-02-07 4 London, February 5. It is officially announced in the German newspapers that the Order of the Red Eagle has been conferred on Admiral Pohl who was appointed a year ago to command the High Sea Fleet in succession to Admiral Ingenohl. This presumably indicates that Admiral Pohl54 words
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General News.
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Article81 1916-02-07 4 MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS. Peking, February 5. A third division has left Chungking for the south. Northern troope have also left Fushun and Luchow to attack the rebels at Suifu, in co-operation with the Zcechuan troops. Mongolia Peaceful. The report that Mongolian rebels are besieging Tacunfu is81 words
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Article286 1916-02-07 4 SESSION RESUMED. Ottawa, February 5. The Canadian Parliament met at the Victoria Memorial Museum. Sir R- L. Burden, in a speech, mentioned that five had been killed, two ladies, a member of Parliament, Mr. Law, an assistant clerk of the House, a policeman, and a workman. Sir R.286 words
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Article289 1916-02-07 4 NEW CANADIAN OUTRAGES. Montreal, February 6. A man who attempted to dynamite Victoria Bridge was fu-illaded by the guards, but escaped. Ottawa, February 6. A small military uniforms factory was destroyed by fire, believed to be the work of an incendiary. A munitions factory at (Ontario) is289 words
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Article21 1916-02-07 4 London, February 5. The Times understands that a Japanese loan of five millions to Russia is being negotiated.21 words
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Article1061 1916-02-07 4 the annual inspection. His Excellency the General Officer Commanding, Brigadier-General Dudley H. Ridout, c M.G., complimented the Penang Volunteers, yesterday, on their efficiency, at the clote of the annud inspection of the battalion, which marked the termination of the period of camp training that began on Wednesday evening,1,061 words
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102 1916-02-07 4 The following is published for information Candidates for enrolment in the Singapore Volunteer Corps may choose the unit to which they wish to be attached for training. In making this announcement it is hoped that candidates will be forthcoming for the Singapore Volunteer Artillery in order to102 words
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Article63 1916-02-07 4 HOLLAND ATTACKS ZEPPELIN. (Specially Translated.) The Dutch Coast Guards fired on a Zeppelin flying over Ameland. Several shots took effect. Albaaia’s Throne. The Austrian papers announce the return of Prince William of Wied to the throne of Albania. The Niewe R itterdimsche Courant states that the German63 words
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Article195 1916-02-07 4 A very heavy earthquake shock was felt at Soekaboemi, Tjibatoe and Bandoeng on Thursday evening. The Fata via Handelsblad states that the Head Bureau of the Netherlands Indian Artillery are asking for an expenditure of 3 million guilders on munitions. During 1915, fifty-nine bankruptcies of business firms were195 words
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Article86 1916-02-07 4 Business fob Special Meeting. 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. To consider, and if approved, to pass amendmen’s to by-laws for the registration, control and destruction of dogs and for registration of dairymen, ets. Business fob Obdivabt Meeting. 1. Any special business86 words
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Article43 1916-02-07 4 Madrid, February 5. There are reports of serious troubles in Portugal. Frequent bomb outrages and strikes have occurred in Lisbon, and surrounding towns. Many troops have been sent aboard warships» and other troops have gone to the disaffected districts.— Reuter.43 words
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Article681 1916-02-07 4 Fire Chinese and two Indian, i banished from Selangor. iave Mr. A. W. Robertson, of Su» d <. Estate has left for Hw. Betong Dr. Ollerhead, of Singapore w visitor to Penang during the Chines, “v? Year holiday. Mr. C. E. Nugent, of the F Wo Survey681 words
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Advertisement59 1916-02-07 4 We are preposing to carry large and vigorous campaign coming year in order to mai f goodwill’ We hold that it money spent in previous ye» nimlop out of the Press in war tun Rubber Co., Ltd. Since the commencement of we have used, if anything, m in the newspaper59 words
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Obituary28 1916-02-07 4 Obituary. Rt. HON. RUSSELL REA. London, February 6. The death has occurred of the Rt. Hon, Russell Rea, Liberal M.P. for South Shields, and Privy Councillor, aged 69.28 words
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Article440 1916-02-07 5 NORTH v. SOUTH PERAK. The two-day match at Ipoh during the holidays between North Perak and South Porak resulted in an easy win for the South. The scores were as follows SOUTH PERAK. Ist Innings. M D Rutley, c Lambert b Mackay 5 F S Phy sick, b Mackay440 words
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205 1916-02-07 5 While the flower of the exponents of cricket of Perak were struggling for the supremacy of North and South at Ipoh, the Remnants in Taiping of the wielders of tbe willow arranged to take advantage of tbe Government holiday to arrange a game205 words
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Article225 1916-02-07 5 SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 5. There was a large attendance on the second day of the Selangor Turf Club’s meeting. The results were Race I. La Vie (Walker) 1 Laksfoes (Ross) 2 Won by three and a half lengths. Time, 1 min.225 words
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Article434 1916-02-07 5 Mr. P. Lyon’s Viswb. Calcutta, January 18.—The Hon Mr P C Lyon yesterday evening delivered an interesting lecture to students on the aspiration of the ccuutry for self-government. Referring to national development, he said that for real progress they must look to the nation and not to434 words
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Advertisement587 1916-02-07 5 BANKS. rHARTERED BANK OF INDIS AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. .Paid-up Capital SI4OW Fund £1 W0 »<»‘ Liability of £1,200,001 Hbad Ovvicb: 38 BIBHOPSGATB, LONDON, R.O AOBMCIBR AND BbAWOHM. Hongkong Peking Janfkok Jloilo Penang Batin» Ip° h i Puke Üb»y K?“ ohi R«r>oo jglcutta Klang Saigon Jnton Kobe587 words
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Advertisement283 1916-02-07 5 s Fm ft jUr SAFETY TYRES STOCKED BY ALL MB. 'GARAGES. v pff j LARGE REDUCT,ON ,N PR,CES W as f.om Ist January, 1916. 1 ft tjfthgfe'- SOLE AGENTS: .‘I'll» ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd., (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE, PENANG A MALACCA. Bwwgwwim I No Headache nor ill-effects. "< TOU CANNOT283 words
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Article19 1916-02-07 6 Russell.—On February 1, at Bushey Park, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. J. MacArthur Russell, a daughter (Catherine MacArthur).19 words
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Article1065 1916-02-07 6 It is certain that the outrages in Canada, especially the burning of the Parliament buildings at Ottawa, will have a great effect on feeling across the border. Americans had their own munition factories attacked and public buildings bombed, but the destruction of the Canadian Parliament house will1,065 words
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Article17 1916-02-07 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $87.45 per picul, buyers, no sellers.17 words
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Article39 1916-02-07 6 will leave for Port Swet- tenham and Singapore at 5*30 p.m. to morrow, the Bth instant. A Calcutta telegram state? that Mrs. Carapiet, who was shot on the previous day, died in Hospital on January 27th.39 words
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Article45 1916-02-07 6 the first four of a new series of main line passenger engines, now in hand at the London and North-Western Railway works at Crewe, will be called General Joffre,” “Tsar of Russia,” King of the Belgians,” and King of Serbia.”45 words
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Article1185 1916-02-07 6 On Saturday, Reuter telegraphed a striking passage in a speech delivered at St. Louis by President Wilson, who urged that the United States build the greatest Navy in the world. It would then be unconquerable, he said. This corroborates, broadly, the basic views of the General Board1,185 words
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544 1916-02-07 6 TO-NIGHT’S BAND PROGRAMME. A Toronto telegram The next meeting Judging from a statement It will no doubt be of interest to our readers to know what the women of the F.M.S. have done for the Malayan Aircraft Fund during the last six months, says the “M.M.” The annual general meeting544 words
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Advertisement464 1916-02-07 6 Vitaferl «I Z/ S' I V iB u P crior to and much cheaper than SANATOGEN I Lhereiore (originated in Germany) and surpasses all other -lx BEST Zf Tonic Foods. ■k/X An absolute cure for functional nerve trouble of every kind —from temporary debility to long standing Neurasthenia. It is464 words
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Advertisement38 1916-02-07 6 LEAP YEAR DANCE AFTER 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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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous35 1916-02-07 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 8- a.m. 2 13 a.m. 9- p.m. 2-52 p.m. 917 a.m. 2-42 a m. 9 39 p.m. 3-19 p.m.35 words
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Article310 1916-02-07 7 GERMANY AND LUSITANIA. the ZEPPELIN RAIDS. GERMANY'S LOST AIRSHIP. disaster off china coast. from to» 11 e 8 comeB ol ,nrther enemy ontrsges, a Montreal wire announcing an attempt to dynamite a bridge, while Ottawa records fire* at two munitions factories. Rusbian newspaper reports the evacuaation by the310 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration443 1916-02-07 7 reciprocal bombardments. Paris, February 5. There is nothing to report except reciprocal bombardments in the Vosges. Artillery Actions. Paris, February 5. The day was comparatively quiet. French heavy gu nB shelled an enemy infantry column and convoysenteringßoye. German ’orks in Champagne, the Argonne and Lorraine were bombarded.443 words
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Article72 1916-02-07 7 Vladivostock, January 11.—It is reported from Holland that the troops under the command of Generals Mackensen and Gallwitz will withdraw from Serbia and participate in the forthcoming battle to penetrate the English and French lines. The spot in Flanders where the Germans intend to attack the Allies72 words
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Article139 1916-02-07 7 London, January 9.—Mr. Philip Gibbs, special correspondent with the British troops in France, reports that the British artillery is engaged in a daily battle along i»s entire line, sometimes rising to the violence of bombardment preceding an attack. Our losses lately have been small. Our gunners139 words
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Article35 1916-02-07 7 Amsterdam, February 5. The Telegraaf says that a Belgian was executed on the 4th January for war treason. Other persona, including women, were sentenced to from fifteen to two years’ penal servitude.35 words
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Article21 1916-02-07 7 London, February 5. The Australian High Commissioner, Mr. Fisher, had a long audience with the King.21 words
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Article484 1916-02-07 7 OFFICIAL STATEMENT. London, February 5. The War Office says that serious damage was done to three breweries, three railwaysheds, one engine-shed, u tube factory, a lamp factory and a blacksmith's shop. Minor damage, like the shattering of glass and doors occurred at a muni r ion factory,484 words
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Article69 1916-02-07 7 A SPECIAL MISSION. London, February 5. It is officially announced that Lord Curzon and General Sir Douglas Haig have been deputed to proceed on a special mission to the King of the Belgians. Lord Curzon has left England for the purpose. In connection with Lord69 words
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Article33 1916-02-07 7 London, February 5. According to German newspapers, an explosion in a small arms factory at Halemee, near Berlin, killed a workman and injured four. The damage done was very great.33 words
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Article24 1916-02-07 7 London, February 5. The Lieut.-Colonel Hankey, Secretary of the Committee of Imperial Defence, has been made a Commander of the Bath.24 words
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Article31 1916-02-07 7 A msterdam, February 5. During the debate on Foreign Affairs in the first Dutch Chamber, the establishment of wireless communication between the Dutch Indies and America was urged.31 words
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Article423 1916-02-07 7 A GAZETTE NOTICE. London, February 6. An announcement in the London Gazette whereby the Chief of the Imperial General Staff will be responsible for issuing the orders of the Government re garding military operations is hailed with satisfaction, as extending the powers and privileges of the423 words
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Article71 1916-02-07 7 London, February 6. The King at Buckingham Palace conferred a Commandership of the Bath on Lieut.-General Hubert Gough, and th“ Order of British India (Second Class) with the title Bahadur on Jemadar Sada Singh of King George’s Sappers, the Indian Order of Merit (Second Class) on Subadar Dansinglama,71 words
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Article21 1916-02-07 7 Their Majesties attended the Choral Society’s performance of Verdi’s “Requiem” at the Albert Hall in memory of the fallen.21 words
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Article66 1916-02-07 7 A GOVERNMENT STATEMENT. London, February 2 An official statement regarding the Government’s wheat operations says Great Britain took 50,000 of the 200,000 tons bought by the British and French Governments from Australia. The total Argentine wheat purchases will not exceed 250,000 quarters. The statement indicates that the66 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article92 1916-02-07 7 Rome, February 5. On Wednesday nigh r the enemy after damaging Italian positions at Col di-Lana by showering hand-grenades, made a violent attack which was completely repulsed. Italian scouts examined 'h* ground in the morning unmolested and f< und the enemy had sustained heavy 1< sse-*. Austrian92 words
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Article36 1916-02-07 7 Rome, February 5. Subscriptions to the National Loan up to the 31st December amount to over 96| millions sterling. A Splendid Total. Rome, Later. The subscription? to the National Loan amount to £105,000,009.36 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article77 1916-02-07 7 ENEMY’S HEAVY LOSSES. Paris, February 6. The Temps correspondent at Athens states that French aeroplanes hovered over Petritch for 20 minutes, and dropped 200 bombs, A Bulgarian communique states that 470 men were killed in the Bulgarian camps, the total casualties being about a thousand. Bribery77 words
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Article26 1916-02-07 7 Amsterdam, February 5. A Bukharest telegram says the Rumanian Minister of Finance has introduced a bill authorising a supplementary military credit of eight-millions sterling.26 words
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Article15 1916-02-07 7 London, February 5. Admiral Troubridge has arrived in London from Serbia.15 words
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Article14 1916-02-07 7 Paris, February 5. The Allies have closed the Straits of Corfu.14 words
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Article112 1916-02-07 7 THE RELIEF FORCE. London, February 7. A correspondent of the British Press at Basra, wiring on February 2nd, states that tbe rainy spell has passed, and the mud is drying up. The relief force is in good condition, and is now encamped. Apart from the weather which is comparable112 words
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Article18 1916-02-07 7 Athens, February 6, The Young Turks have created a reign of terror in Constantinople.18 words
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125 1916-02-07 7 Landon, January 16.—Reports from Constantinople state that the German secret police discovered a vast revolutionary plot to overturn and expel the Germans. Numerous arrests were made and many Turkish officials compromised. The police force has been doubled in Constantinople. It has been transformed into a centre125 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article127 1916-02-07 7 FLAMING DEFENCES. Petrograd, February 5. Further daring and successful raids by Russian bombers dispersed enemy working patties at various points io the west. At one place they dislodged the Austrians from a mine crater where they discovered two galleries leading under the Russian trenches. Both were destroyed. The127 words
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Article102 1916-02-07 7 Petrograd, February 5. The Russians continue the pursuit of the enemy in the Caucasus, notwithstanding the absence of roads, rocky country, deep passes and snowstorms. Petrograd, February 6. The Russians continue to drive back the Turks in the Caucasus. Heavy Snow in Caucasus. In the Caucasus, despite a102 words
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Article14 1916-02-07 7 Petrograd, February 5. The Novoe Vremya” states that theTurks have evacuated Erzerum.14 words
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Article35 1916-02-07 7 Petrograd, February 6. The Germans have established a branch of Krupp’s at Shavli in the Baltic Province of Kovno. The Russian inhabitants and a number of French prisoners are compelled to work there.35 words
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Article23 1916-02-07 7 London, February 5. The Russian Government has ordered two meat fast-days weekly. A reduction of the soldiers* ration is also proposed.23 words
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Article64 1916-02-07 7 GERMAN DESERTERS. London, February 5. General Dobell reports that 58 more armed deserters from the remnant of the German forces surrendered to the French. More are expected. Strong French columns are moving towards the Spanish frontier. Spain Interns 900 Germans, Madrid, February 6. Nine hundred Germans and fourteen64 words
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Article423 1916-02-07 7 Now that this German colony which is one-third larger than German territory in Europe, has been practically subjugated, we owe it to General Dobell and his brave troops to show what they have been doing during the past fifteen months, says a London paper. After423 words
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Article1272 1916-02-07 8 UNITED STATES AND THS WAR. Mr. Charles Johnston in The Nine teentb Century and After discusses the position of America in the war under the suggestive title of The Role of the Squaw.” The writer, an American, in bringing out the main points of the1,272 words
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Article259 1916-02-07 8 Important Regulations by the Military Authorities. The following instructions have been issued by the military aurhorit es in Egypt with regard to the prohibition against persons landing in that country. 1. Wives and families of officers and other ranks will not be allowed to fand in Egyp',259 words
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100 1916-02-07 8 Washington, January 6. The original of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America was endangered by a fire which broke oat in the basement of the State, War and Navy Building here yesterday. This important document which is nearly 140 jears old is100 words
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Advertisement544 1916-02-07 8 1 11 lll r THt GENUINE AUL-BRITiSH POLISH. Nubian liquid waterproof S-lf-Polishin«. BLACKING SBMU I No Crushes required. ’'Anrlir 1 with snwe at.ached to thecork. Gives an instantaneous brilliant and elastic polish, wh.ch lasts a week wet or dry weather. Mud can be washed off an- 1 wlish remains. Does544 words
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Advertisement180 1916-02-07 8 Not Beyond Hope Those whi have suffered year after ye<r with Rheumatism will be glad to hear of remedy that has proved an absolute specific. There are no o* ndi'ions of Rheumatism, no matter how severe, nor front what cause, that cannot immediately be relieved, and permanently cured by Little’s180 words
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Advertisement270 1916-02-07 8 ARRIVING BY S.S. GLENSTRAE.F. I. A. T. CARS 5-7 seaters. 20 H.P. Model 1916. Apply to AMBROSOLI STOPPANI Co., Beach Street, Penang, Agents. Olf s e r' Lime Juice L Brings to your lips the juice of \f f/' the lime fruit. s f/ It is a drink that is270 words
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Article334 1916-02-07 9 ALLEGED FIGHT IN ABATTOIRS. In the Third Court, Penang, to day, before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel, Mut Q and Ramsamy, coolies and H, C. Rice, Assistant Superintendent, of tfo e Municipal Abattoirs, appeared ou a summons issued at the insta Qce of a Chinese butcher named Low334 words
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Article133 1916-02-07 9 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow:— Single Handicap A.—F G Penny v A W Harries (4); F N Syer vA S Hail (5). Single Handicap B.—W A Fell v A W Blackford (6); MM Stewart v CR A Goatly (1). Single Handicap C.—133 words
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Article282 1916-02-07 9 London, January 9.—An ex-Senator of tbe United States, writing to the “Times” from Washington, says the neutrality t elusion is fast being dispelled. On every hand there are expressions of regret and disappointment that America has not entered the war. It is certain that another German outrage282 words
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Article81 1916-02-07 9 The following are the latest quotations in our share list Saturday. To-day. a Sharks S? .2 o’. M OQ M co Mining. K. Kamunting 31/- 32/- 31/6 33/RahmanH.... $lO slo} $lO slo} General. Tuff Dev. s2} s2} $2 s2} E. Smelting (0r.)... $7 s7f s7} s7} Straits81 words
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Article84 1916-02-07 9 OUTPUTS FOR JANUARY. The following are rubber outputs for January Ayer Hitam lbs. 27,401 Beverlac 14,247 Blackwater 10,562 Bnkit Cloh 21,000 Bukit Selangor 11,838 Chota 17,718 Dusum Duriau 49,940 Hongkong 5,594 Jeram 22,752 Kapar Para 67,630 Langkat River 20,802 Malaysia 32,400 Pilmoor 21,495 Rosevale 7,069 Selinsing 18,986 Sengat 30,72684 words
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Article232 1916-02-07 9 The report of the committee of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, for the year 1915, reads as follows :—Receipts amounted to $23,676 61 and expenditure, including depreciation on furniture, to $5,565,02, leaving a balance of $18,111.59 which, added to tbe balance of $8,549.76 brought forward232 words
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Article37 1916-02-07 9 Colombo, January 22.—The London’corre?pondent of the Times of Ceylon says It is announced in Miuciog Lane that Government has forbidden rubber to be shipped from British ports in the East direct to America.37 words
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Article58 1916-02-07 9 The output of the Tongkah Harbour (N. L.) for the week ending sth February, was 18 tons. Messrs Nutter and Pearse inform us that tbe output and profits from the Kramat Pulai Mine for the month of January 1916, were as follows Output Est. Profit. From the Mine58 words
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Article51 1916-02-07 9 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on Feb 1 $1,113.14 M Maude, 15th contribution 15.00 Teoh Cbeow Cheang, monthly subscription 2.00 Balance on Feb 5 1,130.14 Amount previously acknowledged ...$22,216.50 Total51 words
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Article213 1916-02-07 9 Penang, February 7. els. Soap per catty 18 Roast 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Carry Meat 20 Ramp Steak 26 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Fobs— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 36 Mutton per213 words
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Article267 1916-02-07 9 Pbmawg, February 7, 1916. 8: P. Tapioca $6.50 buyers M. P. Tapioca $7.00 buyers. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $34.00 sellers. Trang Pepper out of season. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $6O sellers. Cloves $3l267 words
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Article69 1916-02-07 9 CLEARANCES* To-day. Perak (E. 8. Co.) for Deii. Perlis for Trang, Tongkah and Pang Nga. Cornelia for Port Swettenham Port Dicksora and Malacca. Chunsang for Calcutta A Durban. Van Riebeeck for Singapore. Kedah for Bindings, Sitiawan Bagan Datob and Teluk Anson. s-Jacob for Singapore and China. Ban Whatt Soon69 words
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Article36 1916-02-07 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Morrow. For Per Close. Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m. Deli and Langsa Indraghiri 10 a.m. Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson Hebe 3-30 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Klang 4 p.m.36 words
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Article126 1916-02-07 9 Penang, February 7, 1916. (JBy Courtesy of the Chartered Bank), 1 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 M 173126 words
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Advertisement461 1916-02-07 9 NE W ADVERTISEMENTS. for sale. TZ) UGGY with Hood and Lamps complete WANTED. and Waterproof driving Apron. Two sets ENGLISH HARNESS. N ASSISTANT for healthy Robber A PP J y H. D. Nicolson, jv Estate io Kedah. Apply with refer- 23 Logan Road. 'encesic. to 45-37-1 199, c/o Pinang Gazette.461 words
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Advertisement121 1916-02-07 9 THE P£« AMBULATING SHOWCASE. The newspaper is a huge shop window carried about the city and delivered daily into thousands of homes, to be ex amincd at t e leisure of the reader Th*» shop widow is w<like the actual plate glass showcase only in one respect—it makes display of121 words
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Advertisement233 1916-02-07 9 INSURANCE. THE CORPORATION OF THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE Royal Exchange, London COMMENCED business in A.D. 1717 and was Incorporated by Royal Charter in A.D. 1710 and is therefore one of the oldest Companies in existence. It has granted the benefits of Assurance to the Public for a period exceeding 190233 words
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Article2256 1916-02-07 10 01 <s a j c .p,t.i. r.tdup, 2 owu-4.. s 11 1 < J -2L_ 1911 1919 1113 1»14 1915 1916 M N I N <8 me mnn nnn —a am nnn 1 1 Ayer Weng < Rahman; DAP* Oe. 4 n o 50c 12* m2 tnnnn 10 102,256 words
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Article1090 1916-02-07 10 amazing array of crimes. New York, Dec 29 Federal indictments charging conspiracy against the United States Government have been handed down against the following named politicians and labour leaders :—Mr Frank Buchanan, a member of Congress from Illinois Mr Robert Fowler, formerly a member of Congress;1,090 words
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Article248 1916-02-07 10 One of the latest Latin-American opportunities to receive attention is the wornout banana land in Central America, which, for the past quarter of a century, has been taxed to its fullest capacity to produce bananas for shipment abroad. Now it is so deteriorated that the bananas are of248 words
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133 1916-02-07 10 Sir Herewald Wake died at his residence, Courteenball, Northampton, recently, aged sixty-three. He was the twelfth baronet and succeeded his father in 1885. He was a captain in tbe 4th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment, from 1882 to 1888. Sir Herewald ma.ried in 1874, a133 words
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157 1916-02-07 10 It is, of course, recognised that, however inconvenient, it was one of the necessary resalts of the war with its widespread ramifications. The news that vessels in157 words
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Advertisement34 1916-02-07 10 Your Morning Headache will disappear after a dose of the tiny laxatives which do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept. sc, Singapore.34 words
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Advertisement484 1916-02-07 10 I I |M| Little Lectures HI by Nurse Wincarms. I (Lecture No i.) 3C |J “Nerves” j I 43m Our nerves are similar to an <5 intricate network of telegraph M I wires. Controlled and nour- O 3E I ished by a portion of the I brain —known as the484 words
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Article636 1916-02-07 11 LETTER FROM A MEMBER OF THE CEYLONESE CONTINGENT. The Ceylon Observer publishes the following extracts from a letter by Mr. W, K. Maartensz, tbe Old Thomian, who was among the survivors from the torpedoed Ville de la Ciotat,” to a relative in Colombo Soldier»’ and636 words
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Article116 1916-02-07 11 Since the eruption nine years ago, a big new cone has been forming above the throat of Vesuvius inside the main crater until it had attained a height of nearly 200 ft. This cote was suddenly rent asunder when an enormous volume of gases, accumulated within116 words
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Article92 1916-02-07 11 Grain whisky distillers announce a further advance of sd. per gallon for new whisky. A similar advance was made six months ago. The successive advances are officially attributed to the continued rise in the cost of all raw materials, the difficulties of transport, and the scarcity92 words
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Advertisement942 1916-02-07 11 “GUARANTEED” I under the pure food and drugs act I UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I On every bottle of Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills sold in tbe United I States of America there is placed an extra label, bearing a number and the I word ‘Guaranteed which denotes that the942 words
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Advertisement1256 1916-02-07 12 P. 0.-B. 1.-APCAR N. Y. K. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. JtyM Mail Steamship VO. LO. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICES. >£k\ Homeward (for Europe). Outward (for China and Japan). J Due Penang. Steamer. Connecting with Due Penang. Steamer. Connecting with Z Feb. 19 Sardinia Khyber Feb.1,256 words
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Advertisement911 1916-02-07 12 M. tej Ocean Bdfenk STEAM SHIP IBjaaSr KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART and I MAATSCHAPPIJ OHINA UTU *> «TEAM HAT. M ITB r <sK fßoyal Packet S. N. Company). T H "o°m h,na nd Ja P» n «very week, and froJj r Iwtbmb.d'to Sail. Hwbam». homeward for London every fo® nv <>«»• outward911 words
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