Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 February 1916
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Title Section20 1916-02-19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 40 VOL. LXXIV. SATURDAY. 19th FEBRUARY. 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement962 1916-02-19 1 TOO W4JIT TO SHIP. »UY OB BEU. ’KUB B E R oa n ipwwAßD eoooe w A!ff PART w MOULD 4LLEH DENNYS A U, VWBMI SUN LIFE DA BUTSU CANADA I I (Former y Nikko Branch) I I I I —<™ ess ln Xd D c»„eS »218 miiii.». Amateurs Work962 words
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Advertisement69 1916-02-19 1 ■oououalaaooDi oo r -a o■a a a u g FOK >»u g SV7OU ean have the Ett.arj a X Gaaatte n pocted every ci*y n for a wtocia yuar to your trfdreM Q (VOCAL SU9ACNIPTION, $27) g Proßortbamate Quarterly anH 7 g Half yariy rates. g Bwbacrfptfamfl are payable in69 words
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General News.
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Article1314 1916-02-19 2 Reutrr’h Tblegramb.l MR. BALFOUR’S STATEMENT. London, February 17. In the House of Commons, Mr. Peto (Unionist, Devizes) suggested a central expert authority to control shipping, said the congestion as ports was largely responsible for the shortage of tonnage. Mr, Balfour said he had no doubt improvement wasReutrr’h Tblegramb.l - 1,314 words
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Article69 1916-02-19 2 GERMANY’S APOLOGY. Amsterdam, February 18. The German Government has informed Holland that its enqu ry proved that the commander of the Dutch steamer Artemis was blameless; Germany admits that the torpedoing of the Artemis was a blunder on the part of the commander of the German torpedo boat69 words
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Article92 1916-02-19 2 London, February 18. Messrs. Montagu <fc Co.’s circular says the silver market is very inactive, but is inclined to sag owing to the absence of support from the Home Mint. American supplies have almost been cut off, as the price fell away and business shrank to very92 words
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Article35 1916-02-19 2 COLONIES EXCLUDED. London, February 17. In the House of Commons, Mr. Runciman announced that the import of fruit from all parts of the Empire was exempted from the restriction of the commodity.35 words
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Article21 1916-02-19 2 London, February 18. The German exchange rate has dropped to a point which is a record low level.21 words
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Article74 1916-02-19 2 A BRITISH RECONNAISSANCE. London, February 18. In East Africa, a reconnaissance was made on February 12th, against Salaita hill, to ascertain the enemy's position and strength. We found the hill strongly held with the main German reserves in the neighbourhood. Our casualties were 172, of whom 139 were74 words
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Article85 1916-02-19 2 SERIOUS GERMAN INTRIGUE. Paris, February 18. Grave and long-standing German intrigues were discovered in Madagascar but the plotters failed comp etely to engineer a native rising. The Germans hope! to compel the French to maintain important garrisons on the Island. Hitherto, over 200 arrests have been made, and more85 words
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Article59 1916-02-19 2 END OFJTHE CAMPAIGN. London, February 18. General Dobell reports that active operations have practically ended, and the conquest of the Cameroons is complete, except for one isolated position at Morahill. The French columns have closed the frontier east of Ng>a. The Campo column has only a few miles59 words
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Article46 1916-02-19 2 RECEIVED BY THE KING. London, February 18. The King received in audience Lord Chelmsford, the new Viceroy of India, Commodore Tyrwhit k of the First Destroyer Flotilla, and Colonel W. E. Gordon, V. C. (Gordon Highlanders), who was recently re leased by Germany.46 words
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Article28 1916-02-19 2 Loudon, February 18. The “Daily N-*ws” states that Mr. Lloyd George has decided to take over the pot-still hence no more whisky will be produced.28 words
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Article138 1916-02-19 2 Following a corresponding advance in the wholesale prices by some of the principal brewery firms, many retailers in London have raised their charges for bottled beer by threepence per dozen on pint bottles and one penny each on quart bottles. According to one brewery firm the increase138 words
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Article46 1916-02-19 2 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, February 19. A special official statement announces that all enemy firms in the Colony will be completely liquidated, and lands, buildings, trade mark an I goodwill sold by auction. Private estates and partners will not be touched.46 words
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Article116 1916-02-19 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5—45 till 7-15 this evening 1. Selection Carmen up to Date ...Mayer Lutz 2. One Step Dream oj Fagtime ...Thurban 3. Selection Babylonia Williams 4. Two Step Grizzly Bear Rag ...Botsford 5. Waltz116 words
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Article251 1916-02-19 2 FURTHER PARTICULARS. A Batavia telegram of the 14th inst. to the Sumatra papers states that General J P Michielsen, commanding the army in Netherlands Indies at 11.30 that morning ascended in a hydroplane with Lieutenant H ter Poorttn, who recently returned from America where, after undergoing a251 words
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Article126 1916-02-19 2 Heer P. J. Bliek has been appointed Belgian Consul at Medan, The United Serdang Rubber Plantations Ltd. have declared a 15 per cent, interim dividend. About 130 Swiss Residents on the East Coast of Sumatra have petitioned the Swiss Government for a Swiss Vice Consul to be appointed126 words
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Article59 1916-02-19 2 Heavy earthquake shocks were experienced at Sabang on Monday night, at about half past twelve. They lasted for thirty seconds. The populace fled into the streets as many of the house walls were shaking severely. Damage was done to the godowns of the Sabang Maatscbappij, but59 words
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Article73 1916-02-19 2 At the Straits Cinema there will be shown to-night two reels of the The Broken Coin,” The in three parts, with a powerful play entitled “Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” and otlvr features. At the Electric Polyscope, to night, “The Dolly of the DaiL’s in 5 parts, the73 words
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Article186 1916-02-19 2 A Home paper says With an ever-widening interest in rubber and rubber shares, the question of health in the Federated Malay States is of general concern to this country. So much rubber now comes from Malaya that the recent anti-malaria discovery made by Dr. Strickland, the Government186 words
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Article105 1916-02-19 2 Delhi, February 11,—A press communique says* Under instructions from his Majesty’s Secretary of State for India the Government of India are prohibiting the export of pepper an 1 capsicum to all countries other than the United Kingdom, British possessions and British protectorates. In regard to the grant105 words
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Article164 1916-02-19 2 frivolous prosecutor F IXEh Tan Seog Kwee evinced not a litti. prise this morning when Mr V 0 v 8 r third magi.tr.te, fined him f loos prosecution, a >d ordered th to be paid to Chan Tek Hok i® o®'* 0 prosecuted for the theft of a164 words
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Article109 1916-02-19 2 Kim Ah Pye was this momiug charged with being in possession of fire-arm without a license. On the application of Court Inspector Nicol the case was postponed f/ a week. Inspector Nicol intimated that accused was a rikisha puller. While the police w&, making a search i109 words
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Article79 1916-02-19 2 The following were the results of the ties played yes-erday:— Mixed Doubles B.—Miss Pritchard and Tryner walk-over Mr and Mrs A W Blackstone. Ladies’ Doubles Handicap,—Mrs Phiilipt and Mrs Harrop (—.4) b-at Mrs B Martin and Mrs Samuel —l5 3) by B—6, 6-3, Doub’es Handicap B.—R N79 words
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Article62 1916-02-19 2 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the fol. lowing list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on Feb 10 $1,315.04 R Scott. February sub 25.00 E W J 100.00 R H Pinhorn 50.00 Staff of Messrs R Young A62 words
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Article333 1916-02-19 2 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin Penang was $87.50 per picul, businesr done—an increase of 35 cents. The Bulgarians have taken El Bassan. A Hague despatch states that five names have been proposed for the position of Commandant of the Dutch lndian Fleet. Mr B J Eaton, the333 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement451 1916-02-19 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. HARMSTON'S CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE. Bigger, Better, Brighter than ever. Grand Opening Night, Monday, 28th February, AT 9-15 P.M. Location: Date Kramat Gardens. New Artistes. New Acts. •HARMSTON The Apex The Crux The Acme The Alpha and Omega of all that stands for perfection in the Circus World.451 words
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Article, Illustration1105 1916-02-19 3 [BY A ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] 18th January. Moateaegro’s fate. There can now be, unfortunately, no doubt that Montenegro haa been forced to give way before the superior forces of the invader. This gallant little race of moan* tainera has put up a magnificent fight, and bason more than one1,105 words
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Article732 1916-02-19 3 SECRETS OF MONITORS. Quite as interesting as the things eaid are the things only hinted at in the dispatch of Vice-Admiral Bacon, with reference to tbe attacks made by bis squadron of tbe Dover patrol on tbe German positions along the Belgian coast during last autumn. Apart732 words
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132 1916-02-19 3 Attadassi Terunnanese, the Buddhist priest of Borelesgamuwa Temp’e, Ceylon, who was charged with having caused grievous hurt to Don William, a villager, by striking him on the bead with a rice pounder, was again before the Colcmbo Police Court. The injured man died in hospital132 words
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Advertisement218 1916-02-19 3 YOUR GIRL’S APPETITE When your growing daughter’s appetite becomes fick’e and «he shows a desire for sour, starchy or chalky articles look after the condition of her blood. If she ia pale and languid, nervosa, without ambition and irritable, her Weed ia unable to meet the manda made upon lfc218 words
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Advertisement34 1916-02-19 3 We have no intention whatever of curtailing our advertising on account of the war. We do not believe that it is ever wise to cease reminding customers of our existence.—Charles Churchill aud Co., Ltd.34 words
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Advertisement123 1916-02-19 3 ENGLISH ACETIC ACID Guaranteed 99 1 o UH3COOH In Earthenware Jars containing 45 lbs. Commercial SULPHURIC ACID In Earthenware Jars containing V/ 2 gallons. THE DISPENSARY (PENANG) Ltd., 2, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Telegraphic Address: CHEMOPTIST. Telephone 398. OFISK TYRES “America’s Best.” FISK Red-top Tyres look good and they are as123 words
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Article45 1916-02-19 4 Wbbbr.—At the Penang Maternity Hospital, on the 19th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. W. Weber, a son. Vkstrrdal.—On February 15th at Mount Austin, Johore, to Mr. and Mrs. A. T. N. Ve’terdal, a son. Wilmot.—To Mr. and Mrs. G. Wilmot, a son.45 words
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Article1051 1916-02-19 4 The President of the Board of Trade, speaking yesterday in the House of Commons, when dealing with the question of shipping, said that it was the greatest economic problem of the war. He likened the situation to an attempt to pour a quart into a pint pot,1,051 words
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Article1186 1916-02-19 4 In Holland, where tremendous damage has been caused by the floods, which have not abated, there exists a public department, the Waterstaat, which takes charge of the war against the sea.” This is a job of some magnitude, when the water rises as it has done lately,1,186 words
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Article591 1916-02-19 4 A portion of the European Mail by the Tara failed connection at Marseilles The outward P. iO. packet Nov ara j, expected to arrive here from Colombo adaylight on Monday. The Chamber of Commerce inform that the mails which lefc Penang on the 22nd ult. were delivered in591 words
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Advertisement160 1916-02-19 4 we are SOLE AGENTS for PERRIER WATER Vjfje Qfjampagne of liable Waters.” CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, 31, BEACH STREET, PENANG. L r hos I IC- z t/>v- s *n Y < wAßqvf oEPosgeu* 1 i f i l v\s j PRODUCE OF FRANCE. ’Cordon ’Cordon HIBBERT. WOODROFFE160 words
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Advertisement218 1916-02-19 4 LEAP YEAR DANCE AFTBR A SPECIAL DINNER AT THB 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. ODCHADDING IN TASMANIA. SADLJEK KNIGHT Orchard Agents and Attorneys, LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. We218 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous24 1916-02-19 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times Low Water. High Water. 7-33 a.m. 0-51 a.m. 7-41 p.m. 1-24 p.m.24 words
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Article190 1916-02-19 5 THE dash into erzerum. THE AFRICAN CAMPAIGNS. kew SHIPPING measures, the submarine notification. Genersl Dobell reports that the campaign in the Cameroons has practically ended. j a gust Africa, a British reconnaissance cost Lieut-General Smuts’ troops 172 casualtiesLord Kitchener stated in the Hoose of Lords that there was190 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article110 1916-02-19 5 ENEMY MINES. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, February 18. General Haig reports that the enemy in the morning sprang two mines, one near Fosse 8, and the other south of Loos. They attempted to occupy the crater of the latter, but were repulsed. We hold the110 words
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Article308 1916-02-19 5 A correspondent writing from the British j n F rance saysl canDcc naturally give you anything apP rc »ching to definite figures, but I think lonI on ma v take it that we outnumber the ermans- We can take their first line of inches any time we want308 words
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Article299 1916-02-19 5 Now that spring is drawing near, says a London correspondent, speculation is naturally rife in the clubs and among service men as to what military develop ments on the grand scale may be impending. I find there is a pretty general idea that, thanks to the recent299 words
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Article30 1916-02-19 5 HIS PRESENT COMMAND. London, February 18. It is announced that the German Crown Prince is in command of the group of armies in the Argonne and AlsaceLorraine*30 words
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Article471 1916-02-19 5 In an article discussing the Kaiser’s role in the war and whether he would be seriously missed by Germany, Mr. Sydney Whitman, author of Life of the Emperor Frederick <kc. says:—As long as the present Emperor was in nominal control of the Prussian man slaying471 words
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Article21 1916-02-19 5 London, February 17. The House ot Commons adopted the Address in reply to the Speech from the Throne.21 words
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Article88 1916-02-19 5 TWO AIRSHIPS SUFFER. London, February 18. In the House of Lords, Lord Kitchener said there was very good reason to believe that a second airship was placed out of action in the last Zeppelin raid Defence Against Zeppelins. Lord Kitchener said the anti-aircraft guns were now receiving88 words
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Article79 1916-02-19 5 London, February 18. It is announced that the last sick and wounded Indian soldiers have left the Pavilion at Brighton. Soldiers’ Thanks. In a letter expressing thanks to the Mayor of Brighton, on the occasion of the closing of the Indian Hospital, Colonel Campbell says he knows79 words
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Article593 1916-02-19 5 Delhi. February 12. I’he following te egrun dated 11th February, has been recei ved by tbe Viceroy from the Secretary of State.— The King to-day receive! a loyal addre-s from 27 convalescent Inrian officers. The text of bis Majesty’s reply is as follows: ‘‘Sirdars,—l nm glad to receive593 words
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Article35 1916-02-19 5 GERMAN SOCIALIST’S THREAT. Amsterdam, February 17. In the course of a debate in tbe Prussian Diet, a Socialist threatened a strike of the workers if the rise in food prices was continued,35 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article328 1916-02-19 5 COUNTING THE SPOILS. Petrograd, February 18. In addition to those previously reported, 25 guns were captured in storming the Erzerum first line forts, and 1,452 prisoners taken near one of the northern forts, twelve miles distant fromjtbe fortres*, which the Russian troop? now occupy. The town is on fire328 words
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Article250 1916-02-19 5 The following Imperial Order to the Russian Army and Navy is published on the occasion of the Russian New Year The year 1915 has passed, full of acts of self-sacrifice by our glorious forces. In the hard struggle with an enemy strong in number and rich in250 words
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Article212 1916-02-19 5 Petrograd, January 16.—1 t is likely enough that a certain proportion of Turkish troops will soon be utilised in Europe, since the failure of tbe grandio-e schemes built upon the expectation of anarchy iu Persia must have released several armies for use elsewhere. Tbe Russians have taken212 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article85 1916-02-19 5 ARAB TRIBES AT VARIANCE. London, February 18. The Times correspondent at Cairo reports that dissensions have broken out among hostile Arabs on tbe western frontier of Egypt. A petition, signed by five Sheikhs of an eastern tr.be, has been brought to Matrub, beseeching tbe protection of tbe85 words
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Article20 1916-02-19 5 Paris, February 18. Their Majesties the King and Queen of Montenegro have taken up residence at Edarmont, Bordeaux.20 words
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Article29 1916-02-19 5 Cairo, February 18. The American Minister at A'hens reports that Messrs. Cree, Whitley, Jones, and Bryant with their families from Baghdad are at Mosul, all well.29 words
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Article144 1916-02-19 5 Sine? Serbia’s defeat the Austrophile councilors in King Nich las’s Government gained the upper hand and persuaded the King of Montenegro to surrender, and avoid Serbia’s fate. Toe King listened to these counsels,and unwillingly sent General Martinovitch as a last resource to defend the approach of the capital,144 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article46 1916-02-19 5 AMERICA’S DEMANDS. Washington, February 18. Mr. Lansing informed Count Bernstorff that Germany’s latest Lusitania formula would be acceptable for that particular case, but he demanded assurances that Germany’s new submarine policy would not be extended to passenger-carrying liners, even though armed for defence.46 words
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Article60 1916-02-19 5 New York, February 18. Officials state that Sweden frequently suggested that the United States join in a conference of neutrals, with tbe object of protesting against alleg*-(i dislocation of trade, owing to the Allies’ blockade of Germany, but the United States intends to protest on its own60 words
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Article200 1916-02-19 5 Tbe Texas Farmers’ Union announced that it will begin shipment next month of 1,000,000 bales of cotton to Germany, The price named is 27 cents a pound. As each bale weighs 500 pounds, the total contract calls for $13,500,000 if the entire shipment is delivered. Shipments200 words
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Article23 1916-02-19 5 Washington, February 18. Tbe settlement of the Ancona question is witheld, pending proper assurances by Austria regarding the treatment of merchantmen.23 words
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Article27 1916-02-19 5 London, February 18. A hundred Appam passengers, who have arrived at Plymouth, include Sir Edward and Lady Merewether and Mr. James, Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements.27 words
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Article36 1916-02-19 5 FLIGHT OF INHABITANTS. Amsterdam. February 18. Anxiety is felt in Holland owing to the floods, which have not abated. Tbe inhabitants in some districts are fleeing towards Amsterdam. The Queen is visiting sufferers.36 words
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Article795 1916-02-19 5 Amsterdam, January 16.—The havoc wrought by the floods is greater than was at first supposed. The great dykes along the Zuyder Zee have at several points collapsed, and peasants with their cattle are precipitately fleeing before the constantly rising waters. The Telegraaf learns that sixteen persons, among them795 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article631 1916-02-19 6 ITo the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette"] Sir,— A few days ago Germany mentioned the conditions on which she would agree to a settlement of this world war. Among the terms there was one which the Mohammedan people should carefully take note of. She wants a Protectorate631 words
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Article146 1916-02-19 6 To avoid any possibility of confusion in the administration of contributions intended for the benefit of the distressed Serbian population, the Serbian Legation requests that subscriptions intended for the Serbian Relief Fund, of which H. M. the Queen is Patroness, should be sent to the Earl of TJeeart,146 words
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Article70 1916-02-19 6 Details of the recent strike of oil near Minhla, Thayetmyo District, Burmab, by the Twinzas Oil Company got to show tha: the find is probably one of considerable importance. When the bore, then at a dep’h of over two thousand feet, had penetrated five feet70 words
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Article1249 1916-02-19 6 THE SEIZURE AT FALMOUTH. The Associated Press publishes a long despatch giving the main points of the correspondence seized at Falmouth upon Captain von Papen, the G-rman Military Attache at Washington, who was lately rocalled at the request of the American Government. The papers show that1,249 words
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Article223 1916-02-19 6 Wife Secures Decree of Rbstitution. Mrs Dorothy Cadwell Grahame-White, wife of the avia r or, was granted a decree of restitution of conjugal rights in the Divorce Court Mr. and Mrs. Grahame-White were married in 1912, at Wiuford, Esex, and they lived together in Edgware until 1914. In that223 words
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Article345 1916-02-19 6 But for the prompt action of four soloiers, Shropshire», stationed on the sea cobs’-, th°re woud have been a bathing tatality, po-sibly a double one, on Wednesdav morning. Mr. Meyer, son of Mr. Manasseh Meyer, was bathing from the beach in front of his father’s house at345 words
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Article27 1916-02-19 6 Penang :—The E. A O. Hotel, The Craz Runny mede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Singapore:— Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Java. —Hotel Beau Sejour Lembang.27 words
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Article944 1916-02-19 6 —Ex. THE MEDITERRANEAN SWEEP. There is just at present a significant mil, but a welcome one for all that, in the campaign of the German submarines in the Mediterranean. This is entirely m accordance with expectations, and conforms, moreover, to what happened on the occasions of—Ex. - 944 words
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Advertisement332 1916-02-19 6 Stomach and Bowel Disorders and Angler’s Emulsion exercises its soothing» flammation, catarrh, ulceration. ItrukH—lubricating, anti-fermentative properties proper tone to all the digestive* throughout the entire digestive tract. That it builds up strength. Angier’s Emails why it is so valuable in stomach and bowel has proved its value in many c332 words
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Miscellaneous341 1916-02-19 6 The Premier Attraction of the Week at THE STRAITS CINEMA, Phone No. 628. EMPIRE HALL. PENANG ROAD TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT! i THE BROKEN COIN 2 Keels “The Delage” Episode 15 2 Reels 3 Reels THE TENOR 3 Reels In the dual role of the brother-i Satori, operatic tenor and brilliant surgeon341 words
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Article860 1916-02-19 7 Rev W S Kel y «8 taking Mr Hant- ,n Java Or three months before j Dick, of Messrs Hutten- Co., Penang, returned from b »re by the Tara yesterday afternoon. u j nckhart, who was formerly plantNegri Sembilan, is now H B M’s V'ce-Consul io Moscow.860 words
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Article131 1916-02-19 7 THE ANNUAL MEETING. (From Cur Java Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 19. At the annual meeting of New Serendah Rubber Co., Ltd., the Hon. Mr. Eric Macfadyen, who presided, defended the proposal to write off $31,500 from the combined property and development accounts. The alternative method of131 words
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Article72 1916-02-19 7 ANNUAL MEETING. (From Our Oren Correspondent.) Singapore, February 19. At the annual meeting of the Rubber Association, the Chairman stated that 27,000 tons had been exported from Singapore, of which 7,322 tons were sold at the auctions. The amount sold outside the auctions was still large but72 words
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Article20 1916-02-19 7 [From Our Oren Correspondent.) Singapore, February 19. The share market continues strong. Dea'ings are mainly in locals.20 words
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Article80 1916-02-19 7 The following are the latest quotations in our share list Yesterday. To day. Shares 5 *3 a a a 72 Mining. ICKamunting 36/- 37/- 30/- 36/4alayan Tin 32/6 35/Menglembu 25c 30c Siamese 57/6 61/3 55/- 57/6 General. Straits T s49j s49| Rubber (Dollar). A. Kuning $1.15 $1.2080 words
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Article328 1916-02-19 7 Messrs. Gu‘hrie <k Co., Ltd., say in their weekly report dated Wednesday A buoyant tone characterised the opening of the auction held to-day and during the initial stages high prices were realised. Fine Pale Crepe and Fine Ribbed Smoked Sheet sold up to $197, ba* this high328 words
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TIN.
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Article385 1916-02-19 7 The general position seems to be rather stronger than for the past month or two, but unless any more tin carrying steamers are lost prices will probably keep steady during the remainder of the month, as there is no consuming demand, and the statistical position is385 words
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Article270 1916-02-19 7 The military expert of the Vossische Zeitung contributes a remarkable article to his journal on the coming German offensive against Egypt. Egypt,” be says, is the link .between two continents, a natural road from Occident to Orient. It links the United Kingdcm with the greatest of270 words
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110 1916-02-19 7 The Government desires to warn importers that goods which originated in sn enemy country, even though they may have left enemy territory and become nentral property before the war, are liable to seizure under the Registrar of Imports and Exports (War Powers). Ordinance, 1915,110 words
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Article404 1916-02-19 7 BUDGET DISCUSSIONS IN THE FIRST CHAMBER. A report jmt issued by the First Chamber states that during the discussions in the Sec'ions on the Netherlands India Budget, 1916, it was regretted that the Minister was, by his indisposition, prevented, from defending this Budget. No remarks were therefore404 words
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Article233 1916-02-19 7 Allahabad, February B.—There have fortunately been few cases of the kind dealt with at Allahabad High Court on Monday, when Mr. Justice Tudball had before him a revision application made on behalf of one Ram Prachad who had been sentenced by the Magistrate of Farmkhabad to one233 words
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Article107 1916-02-19 7 The Government of India have published a list of the firms and others who have lent their machinery etc. to Government free of all charges for the purpose of manufacturing munitions. The following is the list for Burma (Rangoon): C Public Works Department, Port Commissioners workshops, Messrs.107 words
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Article83 1916-02-19 7 The Dutch papers are quoting the latest advertisements of the German Press respecting the authorised sale of food by the Chemical Food Agency ”of Berlin. This agency it seems is allowed to sell artificial food to the troops in the trenches. It makes artificial butter,83 words
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Article176 1916-02-19 7 SHIPPING ARRIVALS. Tar*, Brit., 3651, Sinclair, Feb 18, Madras, gen., H. L. Co. Trang, Bnt, 73, William Pithie, Feb 18, Trang, gen, E. S. Co. Rotorua, Brit., 555, Gully, Feb 18, Renong, gen., E. S. Co. Ceylon Maru, Jap., 3077, Fujino, Feb 18, Ccutta, gen., P. S. Co. CLEARANCES!176 words
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Article134 1916-02-19 7 Pbnang, February 19, 1916. (Bjf Courtesy of the Chartered Betnh) London Demand Bank ...2/4 7/32 4 months’ right 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 H 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 Moulmein Demand Bank 173 3134 words
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Article189 1916-02-19 7 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20. Cherek of Eaglaad. St. George’s Church.—Septuagesnua Matins, 8 a.m; Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m.; Holy Communion, (Tamil Service) 9.15 a m.; Sunday School, 5 p.m Evensong and Sermon, 6 p.m. Hymn 83 Creator of the World. Psalm CIV, Hopkins, Magnificat, Barnby, Nunc Dimittis, Lloyd. Hymn 2-’>9.189 words
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Article58 1916-02-19 7 Feb. 19.—P.L.R.C. Open Shoot. 20.—“ Pinang Gazette Sports, St. Xavier’s Ground. 28.—Harmston’s Circus and ,Menagerie, Dato Kramat Gardens. M 29.—Leap Year Dance, E. O. Hotel. 29. —Penang Chamber of Commerce, A. G. M. 3 p.m. March 3.—Penang Volunteers u B Co., Concert and Dance, Drill Hall 8 pm.58 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-19 7 At times of crisis it must be Bovril BRITISH TO THE BACKBONE.12 words
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Advertisement61 1916-02-19 7 NOTICE. LABOUR CODE. 1912. F.M.S. "INDIAN IMVII3RATIOI FUND 1911." EMPLOYERS of Indian labour are hereby remindel that assessment returns for the preceding quarter mast be sent to the Office of the Dy. Controller of Laboar, Penang, daring the months of April, Jaly, October, and January. Forms for there tarn will61 words
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