Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 March 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-03-13 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 833. No. 59 VOL. LXXIV. MONDAY. 13th MARCH. 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement711 1916-03-13 1 (F you WAWT TO BHiP. H OR BELL n uß B E R 9« TO Utt W?u |AUEh PEMNYS > U, SUN LIFE When Ordering Canada. GUINNESS’ STOUT p 1 INCORPORATED 186 S, NCVCT 3 doubt. jF gulocss io lore* Dec. 31st, 1914 —B Gold Currency $2lB millions. AS K711 words
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Advertisement63 1916-03-13 1 OooaßMaooaanaaa n as a □dddw g FOB 180 B YOU Ma have the Pinaag' B Gaaatte" posted every day tea whole year to year addrai£, a (LOCAL WltttimON, 527). q a PraportMMiats Quarterly and o i b Half rate. 2 B Bateatpttoos are payable in q aftrawM sad rssaittances should63 words
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955 1916-03-13 2 The tenth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Jebong (Perak) Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on February 25tb, at the office of Messrs Bosanquet and Co. Colombo. The Hon Mr R Huyshe Eliot presided, and the others present were Mes«rs L A Wright,955 words
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Article508 1916-03-13 2 Directors’ Report. The Director’s report to the shareholder is as follows The net profit for the year as shown by the profit and lo’s account amounts to $114,413.35, to which must be added the balance of $2,691.09 brought forward from last account, making a total of $117,104.44508 words
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Article132 1916-03-13 2 Sialang—Second int divd 6 p c. United Serdang—lnt divd 15 pc. Sungei Buloh—Second int divd 20 p c. Malaysia—Further int divd 5 pc, tax free. Jong Landor—lnt divd 10 pc No int was made for 1914-15. Soember Ajoe—Report for 15 months Sept 30 shows profit £6,153132 words
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Article260 1916-03-13 2 .—‘-P.M.G.” The Rubber Share market is again showing to advance, with the price of the com modity improving and Java descriptions are receiving a good share of attention, despite the recent flood in the island. Latest advices by the way are more assuring, although the.—‘-P.M.G.” - 260 words
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Article213 1916-03-13 2 I. R. Journal.” We cannot recall anything at all similar to the forward rubber position which has existed for the last few weeks. No one ever anticipated that the price for forward rubber wou'd be at a premium over spot. The explanation mry, perhaps, be found in—“ I. R. Journal.” - 213 words
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Advertisement1016 1916-03-13 2 Rates for wanted. Casual Advertisements. C Hl Mu«lve F^d D ez^?en^ V a C 0 T d°te able to speak and write English. Apply to FOR SALE. TO LET. SITUATIONS VACANT. ETC. The Manager, Sungei Ular Estate, Kulim, Kedah Minimum Charge $2.00 259—16-3 For 1 insertion 1.20 per inch. 21,016 words
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Advertisement162 1916-03-13 2 A Reputation of over 100 y tare. Cockle’s ANTIBILIOUS Pills are an invaluable corrective for sick headache, biliousness, depression, and all those minor indispositions caused by a disordered state of the liver or digestion. Made from a famous Doctor's private prescription, they have won a world-wide reputation. Of throughout the162 words
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Advertisement580 1916-03-13 2 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA Incorporated by R oya P.id-up Capital Reserve Fund g Reserve Liability of Proprietor».'." Brad Ofric» 0 38, BIBHOPBGATK, LONDON Agrmcie» and Bramchii.’ hmritsar Hongkong p JL. Bangkok Iloilo p®‘ ln B Batavia Ipoh Bombay Karachi u*® 1 K>. ng □anton Kobe g n 5»l.L580 words
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Article1071 1916-03-13 3 IKI3H GUARDSMAN’S TALE. i vVe cull the following from the “Larne TiLes and Weekly Telegraph which has Ln sent to us. While the interview ia en in full as interesting reading, it contaiiu some statements which we should hesitate to endorse Standing over six feet in height,1,071 words
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442 1916-03-13 3 Annual Meeting. A rather lengthy meeting of the Central Perak Planters’ Association was held in Ipoh on Saturday. The meeting lasted for over two hours. Mr A B Milne presided and the others present were. Messrs John Whyte J 8 Ferguson, J D Dewson, B O442 words
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Article133 1916-03-13 3 March 13.—Harmston’s Circus and Menagerie, Dato Kramat Gardens. Chamber of Commerce, noon. n The Scamps,” Town Hall, 9-15 p.m. 14.—St. George’s Girls' Home, A.G M at Home, 5-15 p.m. f is.—Penang Golf Chib, Special Meeting, Golf Club, 6-30 p.m. n 18.—Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Annual Meeting, 1 Downing Street,133 words
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Article652 1916-03-13 3 READY FOR THE TURKS. Alexandria, January 24. Egypt u still kept very much in the dark as to what is going on on its frontier. Bazaar rumours of the most fantastic kind are current but there can be no doubt that the military authorities here are running652 words
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Article251 1916-03-13 3 William Gardiner Rigden, William Fownes Rigdf-n and Stanley Fownes Rigden, the three partners in the glove manufacturing firm of Fownes Brothers and Company, were found guilty, at the Old Bailey, on the charge of trading with the enemy. Mr. Justice Low fined William Gardiner Rigden £5OO251 words
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Article660 1916-03-13 3 CHINESE NONIAS IN A TRAP. L—“T.O.M.” BIG POLICE RAID IN IPOH. An event that created quite a sensation amongst the Chinese in Ipoh on Sunday night was the arrest for gambling of 15 respectable Chinese women in a house in Brewster Road. They were produced before Mr. Scott, the Magistrate,L—“T.O.M.” - 660 words
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Article248 1916-03-13 3 MM.” Lieut.-Col A B Hubhack, Commanding the 20th Battalion, London Regiment, has been appointed Brigadier-General. Mr A B Hubbick, who is nearly 45 years of age, came out to Selangor in May, 1895, as chief draftsman to the P W D, and after holding various appointments resigned the service" MM.” - 248 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement57 1916-03-13 3 Harsh Purgatives, Salts and Castor Oil, are old fashioned remedies more drastic than safe. the tiny laxatives ensure the same results, but in a perfectly natural manner. They do not upset the stomach, nor giipe, but gently assist nature Of chemists, 50 cents per phial or post free from the57 words
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Advertisement227 1916-03-13 3 They're nicer hokedhome. a TXk Have your bread and cakes baked at gl home. Then you can know for certain II 'll what they are made of, and by whom. tl IA Baking at home is really quite easy, if your I co °k uscs Paisley r lour raising powder227 words
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Article206 1916-03-13 4 A FIERCE FIGHT. [Ksutbr’s Telegram*.] New Yoik, March 11. Mexican bandits of General Villa’s party raided the town of Columbus ,in New Mexico. They were driven out by American cavalry with a hundred killed and two hundred wounded. Sixteen Americans were killed. The Americans pursued the206 words
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Article433 1916-03-13 4 ALLIES’ JOINT ACTION. London, March 12. In the French Chsmbe’-, the Minister of Marine announced that the question of freights was on the road to settlement by France, Great Britain and Italy, which were considering the establishment of an office for centralisation of the freight requirements of the433 words
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Article185 1916-03-13 4 Commenting on the recent Zeppelin raids, the naval correspondent of the “Tyd” writes: Unfortified places are bombed by these airships and, what is very much the same thing, fortified places that are nos being besieged. To say the very least of it, the legal right to do185 words
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Article283 1916-03-13 4 A LINER’S ADVENTURE. (Specially Translated The Captain of the Bandoeng reports that in the Medirerra-ieean Sea, an attempt to torpedo his ship was made by a submarine. Eight shots were also fired on the Bandoeng in ten minutes. The captain stropped and sent his second officer off283 words
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AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
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Article93 1916-03-13 4 London March I.— The German papers publish long accoun s of tiie Verdun fighting, all seeking to abay the great public anxiety on the magnitude of German losses, by strongly emphasi ing the success of the artillery preparation. This evidently is inspired offic ally. The German casualties93 words
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Article121 1916-03-13 4 London, March 2.—The Daily Mail’s Paris correspondent says The Germans have made great preparations for an offensive between the Somme and the Aisne. Only French Iccal reserves are being used at Verdun, Generals J jffre and Castelnau refusing to embark on a cou iter-offensive of any magnitude, until121 words
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Article78 1916-03-13 4 German Peace Fairy Tale." London. March 5. —The Corriere de la Sora’s New York correspondent wires that the Germans are circulating the story that Germany has noticed h r interned naval men to prepare to sail Homeward* on April 15th, her object being to induce tbe belief that the war78 words
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Article43 1916-03-13 4 London, March 6—General Sarrail, formerly Commandant at Verdun, interviewed by the Hestia (Athens) said the Germans are flinging themselves against a wall, behind which there is nothing. Verdun is merely a post in the line stretching from Nieuport to Switzerland.43 words
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Article71 1916-03-13 4 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging (N. L.) for the week ending March 11 th, was 28 tons. TIN MINE OUTPUTS. The monthly output of tin from the 3 Dredger of the Renong Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., have been as follows for the first 7 months71 words
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Article205 1916-03-13 4 SINGAPORE’S APPRECIATION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 13. Three hundred members of the M S.V.R. participated in a parade on the Padang, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, when Mr. F. Adam presented, on behalf of Singapore, the trophy for services rendered by the corps at the205 words
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Article81 1916-03-13 4 SATISFACTORY HALF YEAR’S WORKING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 13. The report of the Ipoh Club for the half year ended December 31 shows a credit balance carried to profit and loss account in the half year’s working of $2,646. During 1915 there were elected 41 new81 words
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Article493 1916-03-13 4 Paris, February I. Although there is as yet no confirmation of the report that the German Legation is preparing for the eventuality of being ob’iged to leave Bucharest, I hear on excellent authority that there are good grounds for hoping fhit Rumania will sooner or later join493 words
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Article47 1916-03-13 4 Ihe Band will play the following pr< gramme of music at the Esplanade from 6 till 7 this evening 1. Marche Aux Flambeaux Meyerbeer 2- Fid Small Drum Morena 3 Waltz The Shop Girl ...Bucalossi 4. Schotti-che Lilies ...Home 5. Ma ch Krummholfz ...Bartay47 words
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1052 1916-03-13 4 THE ANNUAL MEETING. The third annual general meeting of the shareholders of Sungei Gettah Rubber Estate, Ltd was held in the Chamber of Commerce, at noon, to-day. The Hod. Robert Young presided, and the others present were Messrs. J. Sellar, W. H Thorne, G. H.1,052 words
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Article153 1916-03-13 4 A List of Editors. Based on a list printed by the P; Gazette so far back as 1901, and extend ing that to the present time, the sennet of Edito.s of the Chief Straits Journal, during the period of 1887-1916- a apae J twenty-nine yeare—is as follows Pinang153 words
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Article16 1916-03-13 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin ia Penang was $92.65 per picul, business done.16 words
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Article93 1916-03-13 4 The following are the latest quotations in our share list:— Saturday. To day. tn as sc z Shares, g, "o S’© Mining. Belat $2 $2.30 $1.50 $2 Cheuderiang 11/- 12/- 11/- 12/6 Deebook 15/- 15/6 14/6 15/Pahang O. 8/- 8/9 8/6 9/Tronoh M. $l2 $l3 $l3 $l593 words
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Article36 1916-03-13 4 OUTPUTS FOR FEBRUARY. The following are additional rubber outputs for February Benar lbs. 4,215 Bujong 10,612 Clovelly 4,268 Durian Sabatang 2,400 Kota Tinggi 10,000 Lenggeng 4,588 Malacca Plantation 194,800 Pelepah Valley tl 20,000 Siginting 4,10036 words
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Article85 1916-03-13 4 The opening match of the Chatnpi° Cup be ween Stia Persenangan and Janwthol Horea was drawn on Saturday. The replay will be on Wednesday at 5-15, wit extra time of 5 minutes each way if require Result: J Horea 1, and Persenangan I, referee, M Shaofee. Penang Police made85 words
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Article131 1916-03-13 4 A special meeting of the oD OD Legislative Council was called at 3 0 notice on March 2nd to increase the hq® duties, the Governor explaining that imformation he gave them at the P meeting with closed doors had leake and large removals from stores were131 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement226 1916-03-13 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. $24,000. 48 acres planted in rubber, road frontage. 33 acres clean weeded. 15 acres overgrown. 6000 Para trees 5 years old tappable. 2000 4 No buildings adjoining rubber plantations could be bought. No. 158, c/o Pinang Gazette. $12,000. 45 acres planted in rubber, river frontage. 40 acres clean226 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous80 1916-03-13 4 HARMSTON’S GRAND CIRCUS AND ROYAL MENAGERIE OF PERFORMING WILD ANIMALS. Location: Date Kramat Gardens. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT I AGAIN TO-NIGHT!!! AT 9-15 P.M. Our New Programme Acknowledged by Press and Public to be better than the first. Last Night! Last Night! I Last Night!!! OF This Great Show in Penang. Prices80 words
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Article508 1916-03-13 5 THE STANDARD POSITION. The general position does not show any fresh features, and values do not alter much, says the Ironmonger ”of February 12th. There was an improvement at the end cf last week, following the stronger Eastern market, and prices have shown but little change since. It is508 words
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Article445 1916-03-13 5 Increasbd Scale of Taxation. Calcutta, March 2. At yesterday’s meeting of thelmperial Legislative Council held at Delhi, Sir William Meyer, Finance Minister, presented the Indian Budget. The following is a summary of the new taxation proposals and the enhanced customs duties The import tariff is raised to445 words
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Article84 1916-03-13 5 CLEARANCES. To-day. Ban Fo Soon for Dindings, Sitiawan Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. U n Peng for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis Setul. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE ToMoorrw. For Per Close Deii and Batu Bahra Indragiri 10 a. m. Deli, T. Semawe, Segli,84 words
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Article132 1916-03-13 5 Pbnasg, March 13, 1916. (5y Oourtety of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 7/32 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...2/4 7/8 3 Documentary ...2/4 29/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days' sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 Moul mein Demand Bank 173 3132 words
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Article252 1916-03-13 5 Pbnang, March 13, 1916. 8. P. Tapioca $8.30 buyers M. P. Tapioca $9.00 sellers. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $41.00 sellers Trang Pepper $33 sellers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $62 sA>s Cloves $3l selle252 words
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Article209 1916-03-13 5 Penamg, March 13. cfs. Soup per catty 18 Roast 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 40 Liver ee< per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head H 20 Feet 24 Tongue 32209 words
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Advertisement168 1916-03-13 5 WS3#wi //a '‘gWESgLr' i i ’^LtlCilU Jtiiv Li 11 li I \A/ P <£> P <Az: PRODUCE OF FRANCE ROUGE. (Incorporated in England.) JaUNE. 1 n n r i ■nivuHH -5> •Ay -$V <fy tkZ VZ The Ceylon Manure Works A. BAUR PENANG. COLOMBO. ‘-Li-MlllJi ..I I—■!—II Hl ILXJL-. 'TT168 words
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Advertisement172 1916-03-13 5 WEARNEBROS. LIMITED, I 30, ANSON ROAD I v/kw —WU I (Corner of fturmaf? Road). I PROMPT A T EST,MATES =1 ATTENTION fC IT> fiIVEH I I k All work sent to us is carried out under the direct supervision of a thoroughly experienced EUROPEAN ENGINEER. We do not EXPERIMENT with172 words
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Advertisement100 1916-03-13 5 EUROPEAN AGENCY. THOLESALE buying agencies under- y taken for all British and Couti□an tai goods, including Books and Stationery, Boots, Shoes and Leather, Chemicals and Druggists* Sundries, China, Earthenware and Glassware, Cycles, Motor Cars and Accessories, Drapery, Millinery and Piece Goods, Fancy Goods and Perfumery, Hardware, Machinery and Metals, Jewellery,100 words
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Article80 1916-03-13 6 Ritchie—Fox.—Ou Wednesday, March Bth, at the Church of the SacredjHeart, Singapore, Crawford Ritchie, of Batu Tiga, Klang, son of the late David Carse Ritchie, of Dublin, to Bernadette, youngest daughter of Dr. M. J. Fox, of Thornleigb, Accrington, Lancashire. Thompson— T i«bert. —O'» March 9, at the "Cathedral, Singapore,80 words
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Article1126 1916-03-13 6 About the middle of January some of the American papers were indulging in congratulations over the prospect of u a thoroughly satisfactory settlement of the entire submarine controversy.” It was said that “the trumph of President Wilson’s peaceful, patient, reasonable diplomacy was near at hand. Germany was stated1,126 words
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Article1178 1916-03-13 6 The change in the attitude of many erstwhile out-and out supporters of Cobdenism or Free Trade, has been commented on in this column. The necessity for departing from the principles of Free Trade and of endeavouring to introduce, after the war, something which will not be free1,178 words
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Article585 1916-03-13 6 Penang Volunteers were engaged i tt operations yesterday morning. The falbi c w»s at the Penang Club, the enemy, com. posed of the Cadets, mustering farther away from the town. The idea was to get a convoy, comprising coolies carrying baggage, safely through to the Springtide Hotel, Tanjoog585 words
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Advertisement432 1916-03-13 6 HBmwHßMMpgpinirMßgirrn" .Ji If not, it is a sure sign |g that either your nervous M igestive system is out of Sg □ld these conditions obtain, >urse of VITAFER. g >t a drug nor a stimulant. IE red blood, and the Phos- is puts new life and energy g r-« v432 words
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Advertisement29 1916-03-13 6 E. O. HOTEL. SPECIAL DINNER ON FRIDAY, 17th MARCH. MISS MAY CLARKE OF Drury Lane, Lyric and Palace Theatres will sing during Dinner. DANCING AFTER DINNER. E. O. ORCHESTRA.29 words
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Obituary72 1916-03-13 6 DEATHS. Bovill. —On Frbtuary 12, at Loudon, Anna, widow of E. C Bovill, formerly Chief Justice, Straits Settlements, aged 72/ Holloway.—At Northumberland House, Finsbury Park, London, about February 17, James Joseph Halloway, at er a long and serious illness. Duncan. —On March 8, at St. Thomas’s Nursing Home, Singapore, John72 words
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Article237 1916-03-13 7 NEW GERMAN EFFORTS AT VERDUN. aebial incidents. PORTUGAL'S ADHESION TO ALLIES. U.S. AND GENERAL VILLA. j D addition to a thrust by the Germans, over a short front north of the Aisne north-west of Rheims, which resulted in the enemy being driven out of almost al[ the trenches237 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article953 1916-03-13 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] A CEASELESS BOMBARDMENT. [Copybight Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, March 11. West of the Meuse, where the bombardment was ceaseless during the day, the enemy furiously assaulted our positions in Corbeaux Wood. Several attacks were repulsed successively by the artillery, infantry and maxim fire, which devastated[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 953 words
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Article, Illustration130 1916-03-13 7 AN AERIAL ATTACK. London, March 10. Yesterday, 31 aeroplanes made a successful attack on the enemy rail-head billets at Carbin. AU retured saft-ly. It is believed considerable damage was done. As a result of a fight in the air a hostile machine and one of ours were130 words
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Article582 1916-03-13 7 and in the neutral Press.—Press Association War Special The principal objectives of the German offensive in Artois in January, were four small salients in the French line between the Arras —Lens road and the western slopes of Hill 140. The main feature of these attacks was the abundantand in the neutral Press.—Press Association War Special - 582 words
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Article23 1916-03-13 7 London, March 12. Mr. W. M. Hnghes, the Australian Premier, has been sworn a Privy Councillor.23 words
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Article112 1916-03-13 7 PRESS ON HIS SUCCESS. London, March 12. The newspapers agree that the election of Mr. Pemberton-Billing iu East Herts is most surprising. The “Daily Mail which supported his candidature, declares that the Government whips are perturbed at the result, which shows that the people cannot be112 words
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Article49 1916-03-13 7 SPECIAL CORPS FORMED. London, March 12. The formation of a Non-Combatant Corps is announced. It is believed that it is to meet the case of conscientious objectors enlisted through the tribunals. They will probably be employed in trench-dig-ging, as burial partie», »n i in similar duties.49 words
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Article26 1916-03-13 7 London, March 10. Mr. Tennant announces that the Government is carefully considering the question of enlisting single men working in munition factories26 words
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Article26 1916-03-13 7 London, March 12. It is stated that the pr.iclatnation calling up married men of 27 to 35 will be posted on March 17th.26 words
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Article31 1916-03-13 7 London, March 12 There is fresh heavy slump in the German exchange ra e. It fell at Berne half a franc on Thursday aud a franc on Friday,31 words
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Article19 1916-03-13 7 London, March 11. Ibe King has signed a proclamation prohibiting the import of foreign preserved fruits.19 words
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Article27 1916-03-13 7 Loudon, March 12. The Daily Express says Major Churchill has decide! to return to the House of Commons, hoping to lead a new opposition.27 words
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Article15 1916-03-13 7 Paris, March 12. General Gallieni, the French Minister for War, is ill.15 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article40 1916-03-13 7 RUSSIAN ADVANCE. Petrograd, March 11. The Russians are forty versts from Trebizond. Russians Repulse Attack. Petrograd, March 11. An attack by considerable enemy forces east of Kosloff on the Upper Strypa was r< pu'sed with great enemy losses40 words
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Article42 1916-03-13 7 London, March 11. The British officials have no definite information regarding the Turkish peace proposals to Russia. In view of the Allies’ compact any such proposals to be successful must be made to the Allies as a whole.42 words
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Article46 1916-03-13 7 London, March 10. General Lake reports that General Aylmer, who was operating on the Bth inst, 7 miles from the right bank of the Tigris, in consequence of lack of water, was compelled to fall back on the river after sending down-river all the wounded.46 words
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Article26 1916-03-13 7 Athens, March 10. The offices of the Baghdad Railway at Adana were destroyed by fire. It is believed the cause was incendiary.26 words
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Article26 1916-03-13 7 London, March 10. In the absence of reliable news no importance is attached to reports of the attempted assassination or death of Enver Pasha.26 words
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Article17 1916-03-13 7 London, March 11. The discontent in Bulgaria and peace demonstrations are being ruthlessly suppressed.17 words
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Article174 1916-03-13 7 February B.—A shortage of food and the generally severe conditions otherwise prevailing in the Bulgarian army have combined to drive a number of deserters from King Ferdinand’s army across the Greek frontier. Several have been taken by the British and French. These prisoners declare that a state of174 words
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Article29 1916-03-13 7 London, March 11. It is believed that the mines were removed from the Dardanelles to allow German submarines to pass to the Black Sea.29 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article48 1916-03-13 7 TERRIBLE WEATHER. Rome, March 11. Snowfalls and avalanches on the mountains and torrential rains and inundations on the plain have not prevented the Italians continuing the offensive at various pointe, causing the enemy to send large forces to the trenches, which were then effectively shelled.48 words
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Article60 1916-03-13 7 PROBABLE CHANGES. London. March 12. A telegram from Milan says there is dissatisfaction with Signor Salandra, and that a desire for a more representative Italian Cabinet is growing. Signor Bissolati is indicated as the new Premier. If he accepts it will mean a closer union between Italy60 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article38 1916-03-13 7 MINE LAYING CRUISES. London, March 12. Reports of movements by the Get man Fleet, it is thought, are connected with new developments of mine-laying, which apparently will play a large part in new German frightfulness.38 words
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Article81 1916-03-13 7 AMERICANS ON BOARD. Washington, March 11. The American Consul at Havre reports that seven Americans were rescued from the Norwegian barque Silius, which was torpedoed, without warning, on March 9th. U. S. Government’s Views. Washington, March 12. The State Department officials state that in view of the81 words
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Article34 1916-03-13 7 London, March 11. The French barque Ville-du-Havre has been tunk two of the crew were lost. French Liner Sunk. Hapre, March 11. The French liner Louisiane was sunk. All were saved.34 words
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Article25 1916-03-13 7 ANOTHER FIRE. London, March 12. A fire has appeared in the P. O. Nellore’s No. 2 hold. The cargo is still being discharged.25 words
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Article18 1916-03-13 7 London, March 11. Sir George Fiddes has been appointed permanent Under-Secretary for the Colonies.18 words
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General News.
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Article201 1916-03-13 7 GERMANY’S COMPLAINTS. London, March 11.' The German declaration of war against Portugal recites what it calls a long series of breaches of neutrality including the free passage of British troops through Mozambique, the purchase of guns, etc. from the Entente, the seizure of German ships, and concludes by saying201 words
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Article217 1916-03-13 7 Bombay March 2.—Considerable sensation was caused in Goa on Saturday, writes a correspondent, when acting under orders from the Lisbon Government the local government took into its charge five German steamers which on the outbreak of war had hurried away from Bombay and taken shelter217 words
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Article75 1916-03-13 7 THREATENING ATTITUDE. Rio de Janeiro?, March 11. The “Comercial Journal,” re-calls that Germany owes Brazil nearly five millions sterling for coffee, which she will probably never be able to pay. The paper suggests that Brazil should prevent tbe sailing of German ships from Brazilian harbours and negotiate75 words
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Article62 1916-03-13 7 London, March 10. The War Office announces that General Smuts reports, after the occupation of Chala, yesterday, General Venter’s force pushed on to Taveta and found it partially evacuated. Some Germans with a machinegun surrendered to General Berenger. We occupied Simultaneously General Tighe commenced the bombard l62 words
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Article51 1916-03-13 7 London, March 11. <«0 Mr. Asquith has a statement with regard to the British non-combatants who have been killed, namely— By bombardment 49 men, 39 women aud 39 children. By air raids 127 men, 92 women and 57 children, while 2,750 have been drowned by the sinking of51 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous19 1916-03-13 7 Obituary. London, March 11. The famous Dundee philanthropist, Sir James K. Caird, is dead. [Other Telegrams on Page 4?19 words
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Article, Illustration1030 1916-03-13 8 [BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] 16th February. The Queen at St. Paul’s, It was a very representative gathering that came together under the dome of St. Paul’s when the Queen, who was accompanied by Princess Mary, unveiled the memorial to Florence Nightingale in the Crypt. The presence of representatives1,030 words
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Article399 1916-03-13 8 MAXIMS AND “A” r. VETERANS AND B COMPANY. A very good game of cricket was played on the Esplanade, on Saturday afternoon, the contesting teams being the Maxims and “A Coy. of the Penang Volunteers and the Veterans and B Companies Maxims and A Coy. were disposed of in399 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement774 1916-03-13 8 PETEB WALKER BEER. brW 'L In ’VT w x PETER!#? < walkerES§ BP* LITTLE PETEB: Good News this Morning Sir!! JOHN BULL: Splendid Sonny and my word this is excellent beer. AGENTS: SELLAR, MURRAY Co., Penang. ..INSURANCE. kFR-l Keep your livcr active and the small every-day worries and disappointments will774 words
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Article1432 1916-03-13 9 Mrs Ashworth Hope arrived in Ipoh on Sunday The Ro™ l Societ y ba9 elected Sir Leonard Rogers as a fellow. T Hon. C. W. Darbishire was a «seoger to Penang this morning by the Klangp- Park. Municipal Health Officer, Penang, has resumed duty on his return1,432 words
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Article92 1916-03-13 9 The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday Doubles Handicap B. —Cartside and W McK. Young v C T Smith and Wemyss (6). Mixed Doubles A.—Mrs Ebden aud Savi v Mr and Mrs R O Wood (2). Championship.—Martin v Everest (4). Singles Handicap A —Harries v Hall92 words
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Article707 1916-03-13 9 IN THE CLUTCHES OF A MONEY LENDER. Interesting disclosures were made to day in the evidence of Thum Keng Wye, a parcels clerk in the Post Offic», Penmg who stands charged with cheating aid thereby dishonestly inducing one, Sola Singh to deliver to him two pro-notes amounting to707 words
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Article91 1916-03-13 9 Business for Special Meeting. 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. To consider Loan Budget for 1916. Business for Ordinary Meeting. 1. Any special business the President may bring forward. 2. Questions. 3. Some bills to be passed. 4. Applications to join Provident91 words
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Article96 1916-03-13 9 Recent Promotions. H. E. The High Commissioner has been pleased to approve the following promotions in the Malay States Volunteer Rifles To be Captains (Supernumerary to the Establishment), Lieutenants C W C Parr and R F Grey. To be Lieutenants, 2nd Lieutenants W L Leonard,96 words
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Article987 1916-03-13 9 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette."! Sir,—Just a year ago the Blinded Soldiers’ Sailors’ Care Committee started to look after the men who have lost their sight in the war. We who have been privileged to help them re-construct their lives are profoundly gratified at the987 words
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Article288 1916-03-13 9 'To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette”] Sir, —In his latest appeal for peace, his Holiness the Pope statei ’.hit he cannot witness in silence Europe tearing itself to pieces.’’ The question naturally arises, who is responsible for this terrible bloodshed. Are all responsible to the288 words
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Article27 1916-03-13 9 London, March 12. It is officially announced that the mercantile auxiliary cruiser Fauvette (2,670 tons) was mined off the East Coast. Fourteen were drowned.27 words
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Article76 1916-03-13 9 Paris. March 12. There was an active reciprocal bombardment in Bois-de-Buttes, aho one of considerable violence at Bethiocourt. A small German attack west of the Meuse was easily 1 epuls d. The bomba r dment continues violent east of Donaumont to Fort Vaux. The enemy made a76 words
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Article38 1916-03-13 9 Paris, March 11. It is officially announce 1 that the French felled eleven German ae oplanes during February, and lost only six, of which four were from engine defects, and the other two in fighting.38 words
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Article16 1916-03-13 9 Back to the Army Again." London, March 12. Maj >r Churchill left to-day for the front.16 words
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Article45 1916-03-13 9 PORTUGAL AND BRITAIN. Lisbon, March 12. The Portuguese Minister of Foreign Afiaira announced in Parliament that the seizures of German ships were made with the knowledge of Great Britain, which made r?p-csentat:ons based on the Alliance between Great Britain and Portugal.45 words
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Article51 1916-03-13 9 Petrograd, March 12. An enemy submarine sank a Russian torpedo boat off Varna. Part of the crew were saved. Advance in Persia. The Russians have occupied the Persian town of Kerina, 130 miies north-east of Baghdad. The Russians attacked the Galician village of Latacbe, and captured51 words
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Article27 1916-03-13 9 Hongkong, March 9. An agreement has been signed between France and Italy, whereby Italy abandons the privileges of capitulations in the French zone of Morocco.27 words
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Advertisement240 1916-03-13 9 Neuralgia Soothed Away by Little's Oriental Balm. To all who suffer the de-perste twisting ironies and spasms of Neuralgia To all who are acquainted with any of he sufferers To all who have suft-red ytt who wish o be on the safe side Here’s news: LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM RELIEVES at240 words
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Miscellaneous25 1916-03-13 9 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 11 10 a.m. 4-30 a.m. 9-37 p.m. 4-i>7 p.m.25 words
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Article2625 1916-03-13 10 5 1 (»piUI. Paid up. N^“ of 2 Divided. Kmm tS Ifll 1918 1913 1914 1915 1916 M NI M Ml* 9100,000 18) 000 80.000 1 1 Ayer Wen» <Rahman> DAP Oe. 4*c 50e 19OT 800.000 300.000 30,000 10 10 384 9 6 Belat Tin Mining Oe 91.50 S2,625 words
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Article1546 1916-03-13 10 ENEMY VERSION OF THEIR ESCAPE. Although an inquiry has been held into the escape of the German warships Goebeu and Breslau, the mystery has never been explained in England. A semi-official version of the enemy is provided m a book of the hour in Germany, which is1,546 words
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Article304 1916-03-13 10 Indianapolis News” Nothing is to be more strongly deprecated, writes a London correspondent, than the newspaper controversy which has now arisen over the merits or demerits of Lord Fisher in connection with the efforts.of a certain section of the Pre?s to compel his re-instatement by the Government“ Indianapolis News” - 304 words
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Advertisement319 1916-03-13 10 i I I wg Little Lectures 4» M by Nurse ‘Wincarnis? ft 3c (Lecture No i.) SS fc|?| Anaemia ffl Our blood is composed of red and white corpuscles— u| the red to nourish the body, «I the white to fight diseased i I In Anaemia—or bloodless-I ness —the red319 words
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Article444 1916-03-13 11 Among the new vessels built in Germany are what may be best described as submarine monitors, states the naval writer, Mr. Archibald Hurd. They have already been seen at sea, and there is no doubt as to their existence, for they are the talk of444 words
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Article315 1916-03-13 11 Per P and O steamer Mooltan. From London, Feb 19.—T0 Singapore: Mr and Mrs Trump, Mr and Mrs Thomas, Mr and Mrs Bragg, Mr and Mrs R Humphries, Mr C B Franklin, Mr Rothman, Mr Wilky. To Penang Mr and Mrs Cummings and child, Mr W315 words
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Advertisement450 1916-03-13 11 'jaundice I ITS CAUSE AND CURE. I This distressing complaint so common in all hot countries is 1 caused by the Bile overflowing in the Blood. It is not an independent disorder but the symptoms of other complaints which cause the Bile to overflow in this manner instead of entering450 words
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Advertisement19 1916-03-13 11 Where to Stay, Penang :—The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runny mede Hotel. Singaporb:—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel.19 words
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Advertisement2358 1916-03-13 12 P. o.—B. I.—APGAR N. Y. K. ilEs. K P' (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). If '1 K’ fIH I fHvWy Wjjl koninklijke paketvaart 1 (INCORPORATED IN enq. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. Japĕß Mail Steamship to. Lo. maatschappij PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) (INCORPORATED^!J! MAIL SERVICES. A (Royal2,358 words
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