Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 March 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-03-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 52 VOL. LXXIV. SATURDAY. 4th MARCH. 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement916 1916-03-04 1 adv 0R bell > R uB B B R it o* re 1 F s/twAMO doom J PEMMYS Co, SUN LIFE H. BODOM. CANADA. Northam House Photographic Studio, Penang. INCORPORATED 1866. THE ONLY STUDIO IN THE COLONY PRODUCING jj JI JM WMS!I >9l4 defined Portraiture of Artistic Merit and W916 words
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Advertisement63 1916-03-04 1 •OBQROOB oo<Mia DO r-a D a Q M D J g FOK $3O g X7OO ean have the Pinang g X Gmatt. posted every day c year to your addraea. a (LOCAL SVMCKIPTION. $27). P B Proportionate Quarterly and o HrH yearly rates. Bobaoriptioos are payable in i ndoHmo «nd63 words
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General News.
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Article22 1916-03-04 2 [Rbutbr’s Tblegram-.] BLOCKADE EFFECTS. Amsterdam, March 3. The Telegraaf states that the Germans will shortly have four meatless days weekly.[Rbutbr’s Tblegram-.] - 22 words
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Article316 1916-03-04 2 Little by little the German public are being made aware of the seriousness of their financial situation. More of the papers are claiming that the people should be officially informed of the real state of affairs, which, in an out-spoken article, the Berliner Post describes316 words
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Article72 1916-03-04 2 GERMAN IMPORTS. London, March 3. The Daily News says an inner circle of the Cabinet is considering the incorporation in the Budget announcement of the prohibition of German imports after the war also provisions to encourage imports from tbe Dominions and the Allies, by means of72 words
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Article45 1916-03-04 2 ALLIES’ ACTION. London, March 4. The Times says it is probable that, within the next few week», the Allies will sign a declaration that none of them will sign commercial agreements with Germany and Austria without the consent of the others.45 words
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Article558 1916-03-04 2 Sir George Croydon Marks, m f., sends to “The Observer" a long statement on patent law reform in view of the reorganisation of British trade after the war. To checkmate Germany’s efforts to reestablish her commerce in the Allied countries, Sir George says, it is essential that immediate558 words
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Article67 1916-03-04 2 GUARD ON GERMAN SHIP London, March 3. A telegram from Ponta Delgada (Azores) states that six of the Portuguese soldiers placed on board a German steamer, at Schwarzburg, were poisoned by drinking from a bottle labelled rum.” Two died immediately. One was taken to hospital. The others67 words
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Article38 1916-03-04 2 IN HANDS OF GERMANS. New York. March 3. Two Germans, who were arrested for swindling, were found to bs in possession of plans of United States fortifications. They describe themselves as German officer?.38 words
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Article39 1916-03-04 2 Montreal, March 3. The Vice President of the Grand Trunk Railway says the fire at Montreal station was accidental. The temperature was below zero and this hampered the firemen. Several of them were frozen to ladders.39 words
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Article94 1916-03-04 2 ROYAL COMMISSION’S REPORT. London, March 2. The first report of the Royal Commission on venereal diseases reveals very serious conditions, and makes drastic recommendations. The report says no short-sighted parsimony should prevent the utilisafion of all scientific methods or organisation to guard the present and future generations. The94 words
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Article149 1916-03-04 2 MR. BONAR LkW’S REPLIES. London, March 2. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law said he had no information regarding the resignation of schoolmasters from temperance societies in consequence of amendment of tbe Ceylon education code, but he would ask for a report. The Colonial Secretary149 words
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Article66 1916-03-04 2 A COSTLY TRIP. Hongkong, March 3. In Hongkong Legislative Council, the Governor stated that the cost of the removal of prisoners of war to Australia was £14,450. The maintenance of the pri oners was £l,OOO per month. To meet this and other increases in expenditure the Government had66 words
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Article69 1916-03-04 2 COMMONS’ APPRECIATION. London, March 3. In the House of Commons, on the Army supplementary estimate, Mr. H. W. Forster, Financial Secretary to the War Office, said they had leceived from India £6,000,000, including a most generous contribution from Native States. (Cheers.) The Rt. Hon. Colonel Lock wood said69 words
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Article713 1916-03-04 2 H E. the Viceroy, speaking at the ceremony of investing the Maharaja of Jodhpur with Ruling Powers, said Your Highness, ladies and gentlemen When my friend the Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh invited me to perform the ceremony of investing the Maharaja Judhpur with ruling powers, I acceded713 words
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Advertisement995 1916-03-04 2 11l IV AhVFDTKFUFNTt ENGINEER I. B. O. T. Certificate, nt If AV IDU norm DU 10. Hr Dredging experience 5 years. Shop charge 10 years, desires re-engagement. WANTED for Samagaga Estate, Apply No. 149, c/o Pinang Gazette Bagan Serai, Junior Assistant *****.3 knowledge of plantir g preferred bat not essential.995 words
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Advertisement352 1916-03-04 2 In the matter of Kwong Boom a. Estate, Kedah. 8 AJ OTICE is hereby given that the an H B X ed have been a levers and Managers of the above p CBl the Supreme Court, Penang, and th tV 7 appointment has been High Court of Kedah and HEREBY352 words
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Obituary17 1916-03-04 2 Obituary. CARMEN SYLVA.” London, March 3. The Queen Dowager of Rumania i Carmen bylva died this morning.17 words
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Article1013 1916-03-04 3 terrible bayonet work. The fierceness of the fighting, the rrible losses, and the devices employed for attack and defence are vividly described mail account of General Ivanoff’s recent great attack in Bukovina and Galicia The correspondent, who obtained his details from wounded officers and others back1,013 words
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Article166 1916-03-04 3 Conditions Far From Satisfactory.” Mr. Tennant, in a written answer to Mr. Macmaster, says Although letters from individuals not infrequently speak of markedly good treatment, there is reason to fear that the general conditions of internment in Turkey are far from sati-factorv, but owing to the166 words
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Article161 1916-03-04 3 From Punch." When the still silvery dawn uprolls And all the world is standing to When young lieutenants damn our souls Because they’re feeling cold and blue The bacon’s trodden in the slush, The baccy’s wet, the stove’s gone wrong— Then, purring on the morning’s hush, WeFrom “ Punch." - 161 words
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176 1916-03-04 3 Father Bernard Vaughan, at the London Mansion House, when speaking on behalf of a fund for providing concerts at the front, said: “Let ai consider the music our men have to face the most highly organised war machine that ever was made in Germany. If176 words
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Article149 1916-03-04 3 A silver medal of the Dutch flagship Zeven Provincieo, the man-of war of Admiral de Ruyter, with which he swept the seas clear of the enemies of the Netherlands two centuries ago, was presented to the USS Texas on December 29, at New York by the directors149 words
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Article555 1916-03-04 3 UPWARD TENDENCY IN THE MIDDLE EAST. There is perhaps little difference between one place and another in regard to the changed and changing conditions brought about by the war. The situation at Home is well-known already, but in the East the changes have been operating by a very555 words
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Article158 1916-03-04 3 A Search for Mysterious Correspondence. The mail for Netherlands India sent by the 8.8. Rembrandt has been held up by the British authorities, as also the mail sent to South America by the s.s, Zeelandia. According to the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant,” the reason for the holding158 words
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Article115 1916-03-04 3 Mention has already been made of disturbances which took place at Berlin towards the end of last year in connection with the stress of the war. Such reports were naturally not confirmed by Germany. The “Vorwarts” however now contains proof that something of the kind has occurred115 words
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Article951 1916-03-04 3 “LA MODE BRETONNE.” Pari», January 29th.—At the beginning of every season the people who make the fashions and the people who write about them launch a lot of novelties which do not last, or which are modified as time goes on that they are no longer951 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement140 1916-03-04 3 Ulan RED STAR Disinfectant Fluid An efficient creosote disinfectant, easily miscible with water in all proportions. 1 gallon drums $2.00 5 gallon drums $B.OO 40 gallon casks $45.00 THE DISPENSARY (PENANG) Ltd., 2 A 6, BISHOP STREET and 26, CAMPBELL STREET. PENANG. Telephones 398 and 568. Tel. Address: CHEMOPTIST. FISK140 words
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Article876 1916-03-04 4 The estimate of 135,000 German casualties in their great thrust in the direction of the fortress of Verdun is probably a conservative one. It is nevertheless on a sufficiently generous scale to enable one to grasp the extent of the blow the Germans suffered in their latest enterprise.876 words
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Article20 1916-03-04 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $88.50 per picul buyers, no sellers—a decrease of $l.20 words
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Article177 1916-03-04 4 London, March 3.* The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 3/7 [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.] There are 3,000 motor cars running in Calcutta. Harmston’s Circus aud Menagerie opens to-night at Dato Kramat Gardens. It is stated that 1,265 parcels of177 words
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Article1061 1916-03-04 4 Russia is forging ahead with her new railways, the lack of which has proved a big drawback to her extensive operations. The line from Petrograd to Kola has been referred to. It is an undertaking of great value. Eight hundred miles in length, it terminates about 2001,061 words
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Article176 1916-03-04 4 MRS. SAMUEL’B PRIZE. The play for this competition resulted follows Mrs Ebden APT Allen 45 2 Mr and Mrs SF B Martin 45—1 =44 Mrs Dennys J Sellar 51 51 Mrs Kirk iWS Goldie 48 1' =.47 Mrs Jamieson G Marshall 56—81 -.rq Mrs Tomson D M176 words
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Article53 1916-03-04 4 The following were the results of the ties played yesterday Doubles Handicap B.—Mr and Mrs Bennett beat Mrs Shepard aud Dr. Smith by 7—5, 5—7, 6—2. Singles Handicap B. —M M Stewart beat E Reimann by 6 3, 6 1; LO Hargrave beat C D D Hogan53 words
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Article65 1916-03-04 4 The following are the latest quotations in our share list:— Yesterday. To-day. Shares S’® s "o M tn M 9} Mining. RahmanH.... $lO sloj slo} $ll Renong 30/- 35/- 28/6 31/. Siputeh $ll $H Tongkah H. $l4 sl4} sl4} $1460 Tronoh S. 6/6 7/- 6/6 7/6 R65 words
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Article255 1916-03-04 4 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 till 7-15 this evening 1. Overture Ruy Blas Mendelssohn 2. Two Step Spanish Patrol ...Deshayes 3. Selection The Gondoliers Sullivan 4 Waltz Mam'selle Tralala Gilbert 5, Intermezzo Anona Grey 6. March Hurrah255 words
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Advertisement169 1916-03-04 4 we are SOLE AGENTS for PERRIER WATER XSfje Qfjampagne of toabl LVaters." t CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, 31, BEACH STREET. PENANG. jin other Small Shipment OF FIAT CARS 20 H.P. 5-7 Seaters. ARRIVING BY S.S. GLENIFFER. BOOK EARLY. AMBROSOLI STOPPANI 6 CO., PENANG, Agents for F.1.A.T., Piedmont,169 words
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Advertisement193 1916-03-04 4 “E. O.” MOTOR GARAGE. CARS ON HIRE $4 AN HOUR. Telephone No. 322. ORCHARDING IN TASMANIA SADLIER KNIGHT Orchard Agents and Attorneys, LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. We plant and manage orchards for Absentee Clients, with graduated payments, and under Government Expert supervision, until it suits them to take personal possession this enables193 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous24 1916-03-04 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times Low Water. High Water. 7-20 a.m. 1-15 p.m. 7-40 p.m 0-38 a.m.24 words
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Article356 1916-03-04 5 ARMANS AGAIN FOILED. BRITISH TAKE PRISONEDS. ASIA MINOR AND PERSIA. latest shipping victims. It is estimated that the German casualties in the battle north of Verdun were 135 000. It is pointed out in connection with the enemy’s activity in Woevre. south-east of Verdun, that there is no356 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration977 1916-03-04 5 Reuter’s Telegrams.] ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. Paris, March 3. Tlere was no infantry action in the region. The enemy continued the bombardment of the zone between Malan court and Forges, west of the Meuse, and ®lso east of the Meuse, particularly the istricts of Vaux, Damloup, and our trenches Fresnes, inReuter’s Telegrams.] - 977 words
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Article289 1916-03-04 5 Mr. Hilaire Belloc says It is only now, after a delay of more than three months, that it is possible to establish from the German casualty lists themselves the extent of the catastrophes suffered by the German armies in the great blows delivered upon them289 words
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Article542 1916-03-04 5 What next is the question the Berlin papers are asking as a result of the announcement by the General Staff that the Balkan campaign has terminated. An interesting article in the Berlin “Vorwarts” by Colonel Gadke, the well-known military critic who was for so many associated with542 words
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Article45 1916-03-04 5 GERMAN SEAPLANE. London, March 4. It is officially announced that a German seaplane passed over the south-east coast of England in the evening, and dropped several bombs. No military damage was done. A child of nine months is reported kill e 1.45 words
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Article40 1916-03-04 5 THE CALL TO THE COLOURS. London, March 3. It is authoritatively announced that eight groups of married men (19 to 26 years) will be called to the Colours during the week-end. They will begin joining from April 7th.40 words
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Article53 1916-03-04 5 A LARGE ADDITION. London, March 2. In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George announced that the Government wou’d not only revise the list of reserved occupations, but would materially reduce it, in order to free more men for the Army and public works. The estimate was a53 words
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Article47 1916-03-04 5 SPECULATION BARRED. London, March 2. A regulation is gazetted, prohibiting speculative dealings in metals required for the production of war material. Business on the London Metal Exchange and the Glasgow Iron Market is suspended, pending the Government’s reply, to-morrow, to the metal interests’ deputation.47 words
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Article40 1916-03-04 5 London, March 3. Mr. H.K. Newton (Unionist, Harwich), at the request of Mr. Asquith, tases charge of certain departments of the Foreign Office hitherto in charge of Lord Robert Cecil. Mr. Newton refuses to accept a salary.40 words
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Article37 1916-03-04 5 ALLEGED DEALINGS WITH GERMANS. Zurich, March 3. Two Swiss Colonels were acquitted of charges of communicating reports and documents to the German Military Attaches. They were, however, reported to the military authorities for disciplinary action.37 words
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Article19 1916-03-04 5 Madrid, March 3. The bakers’ strike, and resultant riots, mentioned yesterday, occurred at Valencia, not Madrid.19 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article65 1916-03-04 5 ENEMY ATTACKS DEFEATED. Petrograd, March 3. Numerous German aeroplanes dropped bombs in the Riga and Dvinsk sectors, where the Germans are also using naval guns, and aerial torpedoes, at several points The Russians bombarded Novo-Alex-androvsk, and repulsed two German attacks in Galicia. Retreat West of Lake Van. The Turks65 words
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Article20 1916-03-04 5 CIVILIAN EVACUATION. Petrograd, March 2. The Turkish civilians have evacuated Trebizond, on the Black Sea coast of Asia Minor.20 words
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Article, Illustration25 1916-03-04 5 THE RUSSIANS IN PURSUIT. Petrograd, March 3. The pursuit of the enemy in the Kermanshah region of Persia continues. Two more guns were captured.25 words
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Article51 1916-03-04 5 A PETROGRAD BANQUET. Petrograd, March 3. M. Sturmer and M. Sazonoff attended an enthusiastic Anglo-Russian banquet. The British Ambassador, dwelling on the Anglo-Russian friendship, emphasised that it would doubtless become a permanent alliance. Russian speakers affirmed Great Britain’s greatness at sea and welcomed the tightening of the51 words
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Article157 1916-03-04 5 According to a telegram to the Handelsblad from Berlin, the Sofia correspondent of the Berliner Tageblatt,” writing on the attitude of Rumania, says Four-fifths of the entire male population that is fit for service is under arms. The majority of these forces are placed along the Bulgarian-Rumanian157 words
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Article171 1916-03-04 5 The Pioneer’s correspondent from Tokio writes —ln connection with the munition orders, conversation with General Somonoff, the Russian Agmt in Japan, conveys the impression that for the preseut Russia is nob placing more orders, and the reason he gave may in some measure suggest what Russia171 words
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Article26 1916-03-04 5 HARASSING POLICY. Rome, March 4. Despite bad weather and snow, the Italians are very active in harassing the enemy, by artillery and infantry attacks.26 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article60 1916-03-04 5 A MINE-SWEEPER. London, March 3. The latest vessels sunk are The mine-sweeper Au Revoir. The crew were saved. The Russian steamer Alexander Wentzel. Eighteen were drowned. Eleven were saved. Three Lowestoft smacks. The crews were landed. The Italian sailing ship Elisa. Thornaby’s Deathroll, When the steamer West Hartlepool60 words
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Article21 1916-03-04 5 Christiania, March 3. German aircraft bombed the Norwegian steamer Modemi, en route for England. No damage was done.21 words
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Article27 1916-03-04 5 SUNK BY A MINE. London, March 3. At the inquest on the Maloja victims the verdict was that the liner was sunk by a mine.27 words
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Article147 1916-03-04 5 PRESIDENT WILSON FIRM. Washington, March 3. President Wilson intimated to Congress that he will not consent to anything less than a vote on the pro-German resolution which warns Americans not to travel on belligerents’ armed merchantmen. President Wilson refuses to consider a compromise on the measure, such as147 words
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Article48 1916-03-04 5 THE LATEST DIVIDENDS. [Special Cable London, March 2. The following dividends are announced Bagan Serai Rubber Co Ltd., 15 per cent. Labu Rubber Co., Ltd., 224 per cent. £13,000 is placed to reserve, and £ll,OOO carried forward. Banteng Rubber Co., Ltd., 10 per cent» (interim).48 words
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Article35 1916-03-04 5 The World’s Rubber Position (Messrs W. H. Rickinson and Son) estimates the rubber output for 1916 as follows Tons. Last year. Plantation 140,000 106,136 Brazil 37,000 37,220 Rest 17,000 16,625 Total 194,000 159,98135 words
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62 1916-03-04 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 4. A demonstration was given yesterday afternoon by the Shropshire Light Infantry at Alexandra Barracks in mining and bomb-throwing, in which a complete series of trenches were shown. After the explosion of the mine, the bombers advanced to the crater62 words
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Article56 1916-03-04 5 CONVICTION AT SINGAPORE. (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, March 4, Mahomed Cassi m Mansoor, a relative of Mansoor, who was executed in connection with the mutiny, was eent to jail for three months, for trading with the enemy; Accused sent his communications with Hofman of Frankfort-hn-Main, through56 words
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1313 1916-03-04 6 INCREASING PRODUCTION. Up to November it could be said that Dot for many years bad rubber prices fluctuated so little as in 1915. It is true that first latex plantation crepe began the year about 2s. per lb. and finished at 4s. per lb.,1,313 words
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Article322 1916-03-04 6 The following is the directors’ annual report to the shareholders to be presented at the meeting on March 7 at noon. The net profit for the year as shown by Profit and Loss Account am unted to $69,418.87. To this snm must be added the balance of322 words
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Article179 1916-03-04 6 The long spell of wet weather is now having evil effect on a number of people, and the tortures of rheumatism are disabling many. Victims of this malady have every reason to fear the first dull aches in the limbs and joints, followed by sharp pains through179 words
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Article747 1916-03-04 6 TURKISH COMMERCE DESTROYED. Odessa, January 22.—Yesterday, sea-ward-gazing idlers saw on the horizon a black flag of emoke trailing from the funnels of a destroyer fl >tilla which had returned from a tour southward along the enemy coast, where the North Sea blockade of German commerce has747 words
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Article98 1916-03-04 6 (Wilson Style.) I don’t want to figh\ And, by jingo if you do, You can smack my mouth, And b>ack my eye, And kill my children, too. I’ll write some earnest notes, Very solemn ones as well, But I ain’t a-goiu’ to fight, I’m too proud, and98 words
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Article369 1916-03-04 6 Review of the Military Operations. The Italian Legation at The Hague publishes a communique reviewing the military operation is up co the end of 1915. The review first of all emphasises the unfavourable position of the Italian frontier over its whole length of 800 kilometers, the situation369 words
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Article492 1916-03-04 6 Mess s. Guthrie Co. Ltd., in their weekly report date Thursday, 2nd ins\ says At the usual weekly auction held yesterday and continued to-day the record quantity of 570 tons wa* catalogued and of this quantity about 290 tons changed hands. Fine Pale’Crepe met with a good492 words
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Advertisement375 1916-03-04 6 Strengthen Weak Lungs by taking ANGIER@NUISION Those who have any weakness of throat entire mucous tract, an aid to appetite or lungs, who are subject to bronchitis, or digestion and a most invigorating gen have any tendency to consumption, should tonic. It is the standard remedy f at once begin375 words
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Miscellaneous213 1916-03-04 6 COMING! COMING!! COMING!!! The World’s Longest Detective Serial “The Exploits of Elaine” in 72 Parts. Showing Wednesday Bch March 60 YEARS A QUEEN a faithful, graphic and minute record of the life of Victoria the Good in 6 massive reels? TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT 11 the ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE Co, LYCEUM THEATRE,213 words
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Article619 1916-03-04 7 Lieutenant Matthew Hay is with bis Battery in EgyP* Mr S. E. A. Linton, of the P. W. D. ha;* been transferred from Penang to Malacca J assistant engineer. >lf L Grant Mackintosh, 3rd Middlesex and formerly of Kanaboi, Ltd., Jas been wounded in France. Mr Hugh619 words
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Article56 1916-03-04 7 Ow 8 0Q Treasurer sends us the fol»bov(»% lBt j fart^er contributions to the B iCi Pe orwar ded to the Chartered p Balance on Feb 23 $2,033.74 p2 COtt ’r? larch eubD 25.00 Chu? p BaQd 15th instalment 18 90 Post Office, Peoang Ist tB!ment56 words
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Article26 1916-03-04 7 Balance 0Q March 2 $1,950.79 V jUs tx ’ra subn.) 45.00 Balance on March 3 $1,995.79 Xd previoa9ly acknow ...$22,216.50 Total ...$24,212 2926 words
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Article914 1916-03-04 7 MEETING OF OLD BOYS. A meeting of old Free School pupils was held at the school, yesterday afternoon, there being about fi f ty persons present, including Messrs Quah Beng Kee, Lim Seng Hooi, Lim Eow Thoon, Yeoh Park Keat, J Gawthorne, Mr. M. H. M. Noordin,914 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article32 1916-03-04 7 King Nicholas. London, February 24—The “Gazetta del Popolo says the Tsar has offered the King of Montenegro the command of an army with the rank of Field Marshal.32 words
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Article76 1916-03-04 7 The Manchester Guardian commenting on the recent vote of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, says no free trader denies that it would be impossible in tbe near, perhaps even in the distant future, to leave trade to look after itself as was our custom in peace time, which76 words
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Article194 1916-03-04 7 The Times Paris correspondent describes tbe progress of the first big aerial battle on February 21st with aeroplanes skirmishing on the wings and Zeppelins holding the centre. TheZ’ppelin, whose destruction has been mentioned by Reuter, was moving slowly owing to a bead wind. Tbe first shell194 words
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Article93 1916-03-04 7 London, February 24.—Major Moraht, German military writer, admits that Erzerum is strategically and politically impor tant as the sole fortified camp in the gigantic region of northern Asia Minor; be complains of Turkish silence Germany who united Turkey has the right to know the truth; the93 words
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Article46 1916-03-04 7 London, February 25 —The Morning Post” Copenhagen correspondent says that German correspondents in Galicia are ap parently preparing the public for retreat; they explain that the weather prevents operations and maintenance of lines of communication; the situation is expected to become worse when snow melts.46 words
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Article102 1916-03-04 7 London February 25.—The u Times correspondent at Rotterdam reports that a considerable amount of English paper money is circulating in Germany, where a one pound note fetched 25.40 marks against 20 marks in normal times. The writer of the Times City article, while remarking on the102 words
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Article209 1916-03-04 7 SUNDAY, MARCH 5. Church of England. St. George’s Church.—Quinguagesima: Matins 8 a.m; Holy Communion, 8.30 a.m.; Chinese Service, 10.15 a m.; (Children’s Service, 5 p.m Evensong and Sermon, 6 p.m.; by the Right Reverend the Bishop of the Diocese. Hymn 156. Come Thou Holy Spirit come. Psalm XXVII209 words
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Article415 1916-03-04 7 THE COUNCIL MEETING. At the last monthly Council of tbe F M S Chamber of Miqps held on Monday, February 28, the following were present:— Mr R P Brash (President) in the Chair, Mr E J Vallentiue (Vice-President), the Hon Mr Eu Tong Sen,415 words
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Article218 1916-03-04 7 Information has reached Ipoh of a fire which occurred on Stratbisla Estate a few days ago, when a number of valuable rubber trees were threatened with destruction. as the fire developed very rapidly. On enquiry at the Ipoh agents of the estate, Messrs. Natter and218 words
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Article154 1916-03-04 7 March 4.—Harnaston’s Circus and Menagerie, Dato Kramat Gardens. s.—Visitation by the Right Reverend Bishop of Singapore, at Penang. 6 and 7.—“ The Scamps,’’ Bandmann Co., Town Hall, 9-15 p.m. 7.—Penang Chamber of Commerce, A. G. M. 3 p.m. 7.—Concert and Dance, “B Company, Penang Volunteers Drill Hall, 8154 words
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Article130 1916-03-04 7 OUTPUTS FOR FEBRUARY. The following are additional rubber outputs for February Ayer Kuning (F MS) lbs. 42,822 Bradwall 25,808 Batu Matang 9,020 Bukit Mertajam 31,429 Bakap Plantations 24,6*0 Bukit Jelutong 1,800 Consolidated 29,312 Chersonese 35,676 Dennistown 34,000 Foothills Malaya 4,716 Gaala Kalumpong 79,599 Highlands <fc Lowlands 101,199 Juru 7,227130 words
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Article45 1916-03-04 7 CLEARANCES* To-DAT. Zaida for Rangoon. Trang for Trang. Ipoh for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hitachi Maru for Colombo and Dhanushkodi, Durban and London. Rotorua for Tongkah and Renong. Lian Choo fo Alor Star (Kedah). Hong Moh for Rangoon. Will o’ the Wisp for Deli.45 words
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Article24 1916-03-04 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE Monday. For Per Close Singapore and China Laisang 11-30 a.m. Tuesday. Port Swettenham and Singapore Klang 4 p.m.24 words
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Article133 1916-03-04 7 Pbnang, March 4, 1916. (Bf Oourl«8y of tho Ohart«r«d Bant} London Demand Bank ...2/4 7/32 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...2/4 7/8 3 Documentary ...9/4 29/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days' sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 Moulmein Demand Bank 173 3 days'sight133 words
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Article222 1916-03-04 7 Pznang, March 4, 1916, S; P. Tapioca $8.30 buyers. M. P. Tapioca $B.BO sales. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $35.00 buyers Trang Pepper $33 sellers. Mace $llO non. Mace Pickings $62 sales. Cloves $3l selle222 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement202 1916-03-04 7 TOWN HALL, PENANG. Mr. Mrs. Wright-Motion’s Tableaux VivantsAND DANCES IN AID OF The Destitute Belgians 23rd and 25th March, 1916, AT 9-15 P.M. Dancing will start direc ly after the Tableaux. The E. 0. Orchestra kindly lent, free by Mr. A. Sarkies. Box Office open on the 13th March, 1916,202 words
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Miscellaneous107 1916-03-04 7 HARMSTON’S CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE. Bigger, Better, Brighter than ever. To-night I To-night 11 Grand Opening Night, Saturday, 4th March, AT 9-15 P.M. Location: Dato Kramat Gardens. New Artistes. New Acts. ‘HARMSTON The Apex The Crux The Acme The Alpha and Omega of all that stands for perfection in the107 words
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