Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 March 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-03-14 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 60 VOL. LXXIV. TUESDAY. 14th MARCH, 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement629 1916-03-14 1 Baonß ßannnnnaonnDDanannDDa a g if YOU WANT TO SHIP, g BUY or sell g i RUBBER I OR TO FORWARD GOODS to ANY PART of the WORLD GO TO g ALLEN DENNYS Co., 7 UNION STREET. O E n SUN LIFE H. BODOM, CANADA. Northam House Photographic Studio, Penang. *QUALITY629 words
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Advertisement55 1916-03-14 1 cnnnnnDwnnnDonDnncnnnDUDß FOR $3O can have the Pinaug X Gazette posted every day for a whole year to your address. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). g Proportionate Quarterly and n Half-yearly rates. Subscriptions are payable in g advance and remittance should g be addressed to q PINANG GAZETTE PRESS. Ltd.. g 3 Penang.55 words
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Article563 1916-03-14 2 MINIATURE BATTLE AT TRONOH For some time past sayg yesterday “T.0.M.” the Police have been trying to capture a robber of note in the local criminal world who bad his beadquarters at Tronoh, this man, whose name is said to be Chan Sew, boldly going about with563 words
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Article124 1916-03-14 2 FLOGGING AND RIGOROUS IMPRISONMENT. {From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 15. During a case of gang robbery, at Ipoh Assizes the Deputy Public Prosecutor made an appeal for flogging, after accused had been found guilty. This crime, he thought, could point to a state of sffairs that124 words
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Article87 1916-03-14 2 The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday Doubles Handicap B.—Gartside and W McK, Young v C T Smith and Wemyss (6) Mixed Doubles A.—Mrs Ebden and Savi v Mr and Mrs R O Wood (2). Championship.—Martin v Everest (4). Singles Handicap A.—Harries v Hall (5). The87 words
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878 1916-03-14 2 AIMS IN THE CARIBBEAN. An interesting story is published in Washington, to the effect that the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations have received documentary proof that before the war Germany was seriously trying to acquire rights to build an interoceanic canal in Central America, together878 words
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Article132 1916-03-14 2 A most appreciative audience was present at the Town Hail last evening when The Scamps gave their third performance. Some of the items, including the Picture Palace which had been given before, aroused great amu e ement. Encores were intis’ed on in several instance?, notably in the case132 words
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Article172 1916-03-14 2 Sachsen and Suevia at Manila. Following a recent investigation into the nature of aHeged transactions between the famous schooner Henry S. and some of the German vessels lying in port at Manila, an order was issued by the Insular Collector of Customs, in Decembe", directing172 words
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Article357 1916-03-14 2 The Germans Have Shot Their Bolt. While the declaration of a renewal of the war on merchantmen has created not the slightest surprise in circles where naval events are watched with close interest, the reported decision of the United States Government is regarded with incredulity. “The Germans have357 words
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Article120 1916-03-14 2 March 14.—St. George’s Girls' Home, A.G.M at Home, 5-15 p.m. 15,—Penang Golf Club, Special Meeting, Golf Club, 6-30 p.m. 18,—Menglembu Lode Syndicate Annual Meeting, 1 Downing Street, 12.30 p.m. —P.C.C. v. Nondescripts, Esplanade, 2 p.m. n —Penang Club Cinderella Dance. 20.—Penang Assizes Open. Penang Rural Board Meeting 3120 words
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Article232 1916-03-14 2 No Presents Allowed. The following circular, which Wa to all Government officers in Ju ne i 9l 7 e<l published for general information i„ “F.M.S. Government Gazette The Government desire that c points should be made clear in can? 1 11 with the rales 46 end 47 of232 words
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Article186 1916-03-14 2 M.JI.’ General Meeting of Members. A general meeting of the members of the Kinta Club was held at BatujGajah, on Saturday, Mr V Hill, President, iu the chair, and there was a good attendance. The minutes of the previous general meeting having been read and confirmed, the ChairmanM.JI.’ - 186 words
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Article221 1916-03-14 2 Scene.—Somewhere in the Straits Settlements. Lady and little child witness a certain Maxim Company returning from a field day with the dismantled guni Child.—Mother, what is an Officer? Lady.—An Officer, dear, is very wise and very clever, and so is put in charge of other men. Child.—Like nursie221 words
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Article96 1916-03-14 2 j t-n Greec® Enormous profits have accrued from its merchant vessels since tbe j c jn of the European conflict, the Consul at Athens reports. er9 Freight rates have reached a P oin the profit made on a single voyag e go f to be something in96 words
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Advertisement731 1916-03-14 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. wanted. <==— /""'HINESE CLERK for Estate in Perak. I GEORGE NORMAN SABAPATHY Thorough knowledge of Book-keeping 9 SITHAM BRA M will be known and typewriting essential. Good salary, from the 31st March, 1916, as GEORGE Anplv Box No 157 NORMAN SITHAMBRAM SABAPA- THY and not as hitherto known.731 words
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Article2339 1916-03-14 3 SOME IMPRESSIONS. V Sumatra reader of this journal for,l« a copy of the Deli Courant conan interesting article on Deli, by A 'speculator «nd euys “Many Englishmen Q„matra do not subscribe to the local ia n aq thev do not read Dutch, but one sXrti i-ee the Pinang Gazette2,339 words
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Article255 1916-03-14 3 The seizure by the officers of justice of the records and other documents of Mr H M C Holden’s so-called Anti-Smuggling Bureau, has made a considerable stir in Holland. Mr Holdert is the principal proprietor of the Amsterdam Telegraaf." An Amsterdam correspondent gives the following example respecting255 words
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Article141 1916-03-14 3 An announcement issued to-day by the Burma Railway Office says: A serious accident occurred at about 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon to No. 132 down mixed train at mile 673-16 between Taungni and Sawmaw stations on the Mu Valley Section of the railway. The engine ran over141 words
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Article682 1916-03-14 3 ON THE EVE OF GREAT THINGS. Gunner A. Pedley (*****) 2nd Light Battery, East African Forces, a Penang boy, writes on January 24th, from British East Africa. He says We have been lying low for a bit and have now started or will soon be on Trek682 words
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136 1916-03-14 3 Another instance of King Ferdinand of Bulgaria’s servile and theatrical behaviour towards the Kaiser is given in a telegram published by the Berliner Tageblatt.” At the service held at Sofia in honour of the Kaiser’s birthday the King caused five German soldiers to be136 words
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Article107 1916-03-14 3 A petition signed by 1,000,000 men and women of the various States of the Union, asking the Government to place an embargo on war munitions intended for Europe, has been presented to the United States Senate. The initiative of this petition was taken by the107 words
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Advertisement399 1916-03-14 3 |1 is a feeling of weariness, depression, fatigue, fl f which affects equally men, women and child- 1 ren, and it is most important that these signs g of a run-down condition be not neglected. S Neglect may easily lead to more serious ailments, ft Therefore if you are feeling399 words
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Article43 1916-03-14 4 Ritchie —Fox.—On Wednesday, March Bth, at the Church of the Sacred 4 Heart, 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 Thornleigh, Accrington, Lancashire.43 words
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Article1193 1916-03-14 4 The incident on the Danube, near Rahovo, about 70 miles from the Serbian frontier, is one that might well be fraught with high consequences. In the present state of national feeling in southeastern Europe, the firing on a Rumanian ship by the Bulgarians could easily prove to be1,193 words
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Article1734 1916-03-14 4 It would be instructive to know what General von Bernhardi (whcse works expose the German military spirit so well) thinks of the latest German attacks in the west. He has frequently given his conclusions on the enemy’s great movements in the war, but he is not so1,734 words
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Advertisement218 1916-03-14 4 .zvs <Y> o <3a7» ■•-7dT*Tiww <• < fe®|B MMWKSSrTJ I O I *£\z PRODUCE OF FRANCE "Cordon sole impor "Cordon HIBBERT. WOODROFFE C° LT? ROUGE. (Incorporated in England.) V-AUNE. IN PEACE Q*TA P f 1W WAR HAS WON TBk W HAS WON THE RIND PRIZE s>On’i^£S e-- GRAND PRIZE <7kC218 words
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Advertisement29 1916-03-14 4 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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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous26 1916-03-14 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to* morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 10 56 a.m. 4-43 a.in. 10-16 p.m. 4-51 p.m.26 words
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Article188 1916-03-14 5 ENEMY s great losses. TROUBLE ON THE DANUBE. major CHURCHILL’S FUTURE. JAPANESE PREMIER'S STATEMENT. General Haig reports mining by the enemy u ear Hobetzollern redoubt” and subsequent grenade activity. Except for a slight French success near Pont-a-Mous-ed from the French line only artillery and aerial actions are188 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article318 1916-03-14 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] RECIPROCAL BOMBARDMENTS. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, March 12. There was an active reciprocal bombardment in Bois-de-Buttes, also one of considerable violence at Bethincourt. A small German attack west of the Meuse was easily repulsed. The bombardment continues violent east of Donaumont to Fort[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 318 words
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Article146 1916-03-14 5 Paris, March 11. It is officially ann unced that the French feliid eleven German aeroplanes during February, and lost only six, of which four were from engine defects, aud the other two in fighting. French Successes. Two Ge rman aeroplanes were brought down in our lines to-day.146 words
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Article691 1916-03-14 5 Mr. John C Van Der Veer, London Editor of the Amsterdam Telegraaf says We have seen the most amazing thing of this war The giant that used to be a dwarf. It is a startling transformation. When the war began, the regular Army of Great691 words
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Article207 1916-03-14 5 The London Morning Post,” in an exhaustive inquiry into Germany’s resources, concludes that Germany is at the moment bankrupt, and finishes with this parable and prophecy In reality Germany’s financial operations are like that of a traveller who has to travel, say, 100 miles and no money to207 words
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Article17 1916-03-14 5 London, March 12. Maj ?r Churchill left to-day for the f ont.17 words
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Article18 1916-03-14 5 London, March R Major-General S. 8. Long, C.B, has resigned the Directorship of Supplies and liansport.18 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article730 1916-03-14 5 RUMANIAN SHli* ATTACKED. London, March 13. The “Daily Mail” correspondent at Odessa says the Bulgarian frontier guard near Rahovo fired ou a Rumanian ship, loading a barge in the Rumanian zone. An Austrian gunboat ordered the ship to the Bulgarian shore. Ou refusa’, the ship was shelkd. Rumanian730 words
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Article31 1916-03-14 5 Petrograd, March 11. The Russians have occupied the Persian town of Kerina, 130 miles north-east of Baghdad. The Russians attacked the Galician village of Latache, and captured trenches.31 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article, Illustration80 1916-03-14 5 BAD WEATHER. Rome, March 13. A communique says that bad weather is seriously interfering with the operations on the L’pper Isonzo, where the snow in places is ten metres deep. There is intense artillery activity from the Mid-Isonzo to the sea, and the enemy has been repeatedly80 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article27 1916-03-14 5 Loudon, March 12. It is officially announced that the mercantile auxiliary cruisir Fauvette (2,670 tons) was mined off the East Coast. Fourteen were drowned.27 words
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Article23 1916-03-14 5 Petrograd, March 12. An enemy submarine sank a Russian torpedo boat off Varna. Part of the crew were saved.23 words
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General News.
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Article45 1916-03-14 5 PORTUGAL AND BRITAIN. Lisbon, March 12. The Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs announced in Parliament that the seizures of German ships were made with the knowledge of Great Britain, which made representation? based on the Alliance between Great Britain and Portugal.45 words
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Article42 1916-03-14 5 Tokio, March 13. Count Okuma, the Premier, stated to Reuter that the feeling in Japan is overwhelmingly in support of the AngloJapanese Alliance, despite German intrigues. He affirms that the Japanese people insist that Germany must be crushed.42 words
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Article27 1916-03-14 5 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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Article57 1916-03-14 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 till 7-15 this evening 1. Overture Peche Mignon ...Langey 2. Polka May Blossom ...Millward 3. Selection Merry Widow ...Lehar 4. Waltz Gold and Silver ...Lehar 5 Duet for two Cornet Don't Forget57 words
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POLICE COURTS.
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Article212 1916-03-14 5 In the Third Court, Penang, to-day, Yeoh Eng was charged with robbery of $3OO, the property of Yiang Chun, a pig dealer. It appears that about 7 o’clock last night while the complainant was walking along Weld Quay, with a bag containing $3OO odd on his shoulder, to212 words
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Article190 1916-03-14 5 In the same Court Ham Hong was charged with attempting to commit suicide by stabbing himself with a knife. He pleaded guilty, saying that he was drunk at the time and did not know what be was doing. Inspector McLernon intimated that on the afternoon of the 19th190 words
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Article104 1916-03-14 5 The charge against Thum Keng Wye, the Poet Office clerk, of alleged cheating by inducing a money lender named Sola Singh, to deliver to him two pro-notts amounting to $lOO and two I. O. U. chits amounting to $7l, on 14th February, was concluded yesterday afternoon. Defendant104 words
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Article17 1916-03-14 5 Tin is quoted in London to-day at £192 ss. spot, and £l9l three months.17 words
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Article268 1916-03-14 5 The following are the latest quotations in our share list Yesterday. To-day. QQ 0D at Shares. Ji QJ M QQ M en Mining. Cheuderiang 11/- 12/6 11/6 12/6 Deebook 14/6 15/- 15/- 16/6 Menglembu 25c 30c 25c 2”jc Rahman H.... $ll Sllf SlOj $ll R ibber (Sterling.)268 words
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Article880 1916-03-14 5 Mr and Mrs Argyll Robertson are on a visit to Penang from Kuala Lumpur. Mr and Mrs B H Lewis left Teluk Anson, on Saturday, for a short trip to Hongkong, Mr and Mrs Malcolm Duncan are thia week going to Tanjong Bungah, Penang, for a couple880 words
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WAR ITEMS.
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Article131 1916-03-14 6 Losses at Verdun. London, March 4,—The Times’ Paris correspondent says it is becoming clear that the slaughter at Verdun does not equal that in the Yser battles. The enemy no longer crosses the shelled zones, disdaining death. The attacks once launched are carried through with great131 words
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Article380 1916-03-14 6 An important debate on the aerial defences of the country in the House of Commons on February 16 gave rise to fierce arguments among members as to competence in the past and better defences in the future. Mr. Tennant stated the Government position by saying that380 words
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Article174 1916-03-14 6 According to the Secolo the Kaiser stated to King Ferdinand at Nish that, if Rumania remained blind to the fate of Belgium and Serbia, she would have to be reminded troops could be thrown across the Danube, and Bucharest was then only 27 miles away. A174 words
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Article126 1916-03-14 6 A neutral diplomatist, who recently returned to Rome from Bulgaria, says Bulgaria’s losses so far amount to 150,000. Hence, the army is now reduced to about 180,000 men. This is absolutely insufficient to aid the Germans in the attack on Salonika. The soldiers, who are on short rations126 words
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Article290 1916-03-14 6 London, March 2.—The Times Cairo correspondent, quoting a recent arrival from Constantinople, writing in the Egyptian newspaper Al Mokkattam,” says that Prince Yuseuf Izzedin had formed a strong anti-war party, which continually urged the Sultan to break with the Germans and dismiss the Ministry. Shortly before290 words
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Article93 1916-03-14 6 London, March 4.—The Ageozia Liberale learns from Petrograd by way of Athens, that Trebizond is completely isolated. The Russian Navy are blockading the town from the Black Sea, and the Russian troops are rapidly closing in on the landward side. The garrison has been reduced to 10,000, and93 words
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Article287 1916-03-14 6 Berlin, Feb. 4. —The organ of the German railways contains an article on the works on the Baghdad railway stating that the two roads Aleppo-Moslemi-R>«s el-Ain (300 kilometers) and Samara-Baghdad (142 kilometers) have completed and inaugurated. The Ras-el-Ain-Samara road (600 kilometers) has yet to be completed. The287 words
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Article935 1916-03-14 6 PRICE PROSPECTS. The announcement is made that it is proposed to increase the accommodation at the disposal of the Ministry of Munitions by taking over the premises and plant of large whisky distilleries. These will not, it is said, include distilleries which make pot still whisky, the935 words
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Advertisement192 1916-03-14 6 CAN YOU STAND THE COLD P Some people enjoy cold weather and take annual trips to cold countries in order to enjoy the pleasures of winter sports the keen air calls the pink to their cheeks and the red to their lips. Others shrink from cold and turn blue at192 words
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Advertisement248 1916-03-14 6 I THE growing activities of our second year’s hostilities find Avon Tyres in increased demand for H.M. Transport. Tried and proven in the fierce flame of War, as they have been tried in every sort of civilian service, Avons emerge as Seasoned Campaigners worthy of the highest place in the248 words
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Article519 1916-03-14 7 iEB OPLANES PBESENTBD TO No 1 (Scout)— The En Kampar $11,168.83 No. 2 (Scout) —The subscribed by all K alities 11.172.52 3 (Scout)— The Alma M fier B«tu Gajah 11,160.08 aNo 4 (Scout)— The Wi’’XgKim. Singapore 11,127.87 i vjl No 5 (Scout)--subscribed, 11,127.88 .7« No 6 (Scout)—519 words
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Article71 1916-03-14 7 In h 0 i? on treasurer sends ns the fol--w.ng list of further contributions to the O'e Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Penang. Balance on March 8 $2,040.79 E° r op*au employees of the •lalakofl Rubber Co Ltd, and Malakoff Plantations Co F r pl m uthl71 words
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Article16 1916-03-14 7 The E Q Hotel The Hpnnymede Hotel. lNGAp oßß:—Raffl eB Hotel. -Strand Hotel.16 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article372 1916-03-14 7 [Zo Editor of the Pinang Gazette.*'] Sir, —Letters appear periodically in the papers discussing planting matters but up to date I have never seen any letters on cultivation. It would appear that managers think an estate of rubber trees requires nothing more than careful tappiog, cleaning roads and372 words
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Article295 1916-03-14 7 In an interview with the special correspondent of the “Journal” at Petrograd, General Polivanofi, Russian Minister of War, said The munitions crisis which had made itself felt at the end of 1914, reached an acute stage a year ago. In May and June, 1915, the295 words
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Article87 1916-03-14 7 CLEARANCES. To-dat. Indragiri for Deli Batu Bahra. Holies for Rangoon. Cornelia fur for Port Swettenham and Port Dickson. Rotorua for Tongkah and Renong. Jin Ho for Asahan. Trang for Trang. Rochussen for Deli, T. Semawe, Segli, Sabang Olehleh etc., Padang. Hebe for Bagan Datoh Teluk Anson. Pangkor tor Dindings87 words
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Article133 1916-03-14 7 Penang, March 14, 1916.* (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 7/32 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...2/4 7/8 n 3 Documentary ...2/4 29/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days' sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 Moulmein Demand Bank 173 3133 words
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Article243 1916-03-14 7 Pbnang, March 14, 1916. 8. P. Tapioca $9.30 sales. M. P. Tapioca $9.50 sales. 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 sales. Cloves $4O buys243 words
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Article169 1916-03-14 7 Penang, March 14. cts. 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 per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 32 Mutton per169 words
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Advertisement245 1916-03-14 7 AN EASY W*Y TO GET FAT AND BE STRONG. The ’roub'e wi h most thin folks who j»i-h to gaiti weight is that they insist on diugging their srotnach or Huffing it with gr. a-y foods rubbing on useless flesh creams,” or foil wing some foolish physical c dture s245 words
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Advertisement63 1916-03-14 7 L. Y. SWEE Coy., PENANG AND KUALA LUMPUR. STOCK HELD OF Acetic Acid, Japanese <fc European. Sulphuric Acid concentrated. Formaline. Sulphuric Powder. Box-Strappings. Nails. Momi Chests. Powdered Alum, etc., etc. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company, Ltd. Huad Office SINGAPORE. Life Assurance and Endowment in All Forme. LIBERAL POLICIES. LOW63 words
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Advertisement233 1916-03-14 7 INSURANCE. THE CORPORATION OF THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE Royal Exchange, London COMMENCED business in A.D. 1717 and was Incorporated by Royal Charter lr a.d. 1710 and is therefore one of the oldest Companies in existence. It has granted ths benefits of Assurance to the Public for a period exceeding 190233 words
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Advertisement180 1916-03-14 7 I “ELLERMAN” LINE. I FOR LONDON i The above steamers 'have accommodation for a few first i i class passengers. I j FARE TO LONDON «36 I For particulars as to freight and passage apply to McAlister co., Ltd., p enang i 1 j THE STANDARD LIFE j ASSURANCE COMPANY.'180 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous133 1916-03-14 7 Grand Change of Programme at THE STRAITS CINEMA, Phone No. 628. EMPIRE HALL. PENANG ROAD. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT 11 THE BROKEN COIN 2 Reels Rescue in Time” Episode 21 2 Reels Relates farther adventures of Kitty, Count Frederick, and Roleaux, the latter will appear in the wonderful Universal Serial GRAFT”133 words
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