Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 22 March 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-03-22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 67 VOL. LXXIV. WEDNESDAY. 22nd MARCH, 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement913 1916-03-22 1 0 □nDannnnn □□□□□□□□an□□□□ I IF YOU WANT TO SHIP, g BUY or sell RUBBERI OR TO a FORWARD GOODS n to ANY PART of the WORLD g n GO TO g i ALLEN DENNYS Co., 8 7, UNION STREET, g aaaan nannnnDnn□□□□□□nnnnnnn SUN LIFE r T;■ CANADA. Motor Car Guaranteed913 words
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Advertisement61 1916-03-22 1 nannnncMnnnc annaur FOR $3O a n 2 'XT'OU can have the Pinang g X Gazette posted every day n q for a whole year to your address. 5 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). 1 Proportionate Quarterly and Half-yearly rates. Subscriptions are payable in n advance and remittance should q be addressed to61 words
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Article1595 1916-03-22 2 The Rev. Canon James O. Hannay, George A Birmingham,” the author, is gazetted a temporary chaplain, fourth class. Sir Edward Grey, British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, had a long conference at the Foreign Office recently with the Rumanian Minister in London. As a remit of1,595 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article102 1916-03-22 2 MRS. EBDEN’S THIMBLE COMPETITION. The play for this competition resulted as follows Mrs Murray 68—19 49 Mrs Sellar Mrs Armstrong X 6512 53 Miss Mahler Mrs C D D Hogan 18 55 Mrs R dyk {Mrs S muel ,57 Mrs Denneys J Mrs Clarke -68—12 56 Mrs102 words
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Article49 1916-03-22 2 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Profession Pairs —Sells and Threlfall v Hall and Evans (4). Doubles Handicap A.—Stewart and Elton v Prentis and Harries (5). Doubles Handicap B.—Sinclair and Smith v Goodrich and Crabb-Watt (6); Smith and Wemyss v Adamson and Fell (1).49 words
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Article64 1916-03-22 2 A Committee meeting was held at the Malay Volunteer Club last night to consider the error made.over the replayed Cup Tie. The Stia Persenangan delegate stating that his Club preferred re-playing to claiming a walk-over, the replay between Jamathol Horea and Stia Persenangan was fixed for next Saturday. The64 words
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Article192 1916-03-22 2 For miles in rear of the British line, the flat levels of Flanders have been transformed into a sort of vast Aldershot. The front line, supports, and reserves account for only a proportion of our armies in the field. The remaining legions, whether composed of war-tried troops192 words
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Article95 1916-03-22 2 Elrctroction of Convictbd Clergyman. At Sing Sing Prison, New York, the man, Harry Schmidt, who mur dered Anna Aumuller in September 1913, under peculiarly revolting circums kances, was electrocuted. The unfortunate woman’s body was found cut into pieces and tied up in a sack in the river,95 words
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Article154 1916-03-22 2 The homeward mail closes at 10 am. on Sunday. Registration till 6 p.m. on Saturday. The outward R.M.S. Kashgar arrived at Port Said on Monday, 20th instant. The s.s. Kashmir arrived at London on the 20th inst. The Dutch Government, in a Memorandum replying to a preliminary report154 words
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Article354 1916-03-22 2 French Investigations. The following is from Mr. H W Allen, Special Representative of the Press with the French Armhs. 1 I have received on o n<lwio authority figures which make it at 8 legitimate to regard with the gravest picion all information provided bv enemy as to354 words
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203 1916-03-22 2 The statement of Mr. P. A. S. Franklin, vice president of the International Mercantile Marine Company, that if the U.S. Government will deal as liberally with the American Line as Great Britain dealt with the Cunard Line in the arrangement which led to the construction203 words
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Article248 1916-03-22 2 The Band will play the following pr gramme of music at the Esplanade from 6 till 7 this evening:— 1. Selection Rigoletto ...Verdi 2. Bolero Tricotrin ...Hume 3. Waltz Grand Valse de Concert ...Mattei 4. Polka Jolly Tars ...Reg 5. March Smart Troops ...Lehnhardt The total gifts248 words
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Article19 1916-03-22 2 Pbnang :—The E. <fc O. Hofei, The Cra?» Runnymede Hotel. Singapore: —Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.19 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement1182 1916-03-22 2 NBW ADVERTISEMENTS. TOWN hall, PENANG. Mr. and Mrs. Wright-Motion’s J/r. <fc Mrs? 11. A. Low. Tableaux Vivants p p q TO BE FOLLOWED BY A DANCE TJ'oreign stamps 470 France and 23rd and 25th March, 1916, x Colonies $3O; 135 Germany and P -M. Colonies $l2 95 Italv and Colonies1,182 words
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Article932 1916-03-22 3 •Galvaston News.” DIVIDEND of 25 PER CENT. T b e s ixth annual genera! meeting of the Kamasan Robber Co., Ltd was held at Boustead, Hampshire and Co.’s .flj ce Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, Mr. J. Russell presided. The Chairman sard Having paid off 6he Government loan, Company•Galvaston News.” - 932 words
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Article952 1916-03-22 3 A FRANK ANALYSIS OF RESULTS. The annual general meeting of the Bukit Timah Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held oa Saturday at the registered offices, French Bank Buildings Singapore. There were present the Rev. Father N J Couvreur (presiding), F S Goodall, A W Still (directors), L Dupire952 words
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Article414 1916-03-22 3 OPERATIONS IN F.M.S. AND SIAM. In the course of a review of dredging work throughout the world, the Mining and Engineering World (Chicago) says:— Dredging operations in the Federated Malay States and Siam have for the past few years assumed considerable importance. Recovery of tin is the principal414 words
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Article412 1916-03-22 3 That India is noc alone in her coal traffic troubles can be patently observed from the coal exports of the United Kingdom for the last two years says Commerce (Calcutta). In 1914, they amounted to 18,535,616 tons. Last year the exports fell to 13,630,964. The values for412 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement399 1916-03-22 3 THE PERFECTED NERVE FOOD. go- Iff I THE IDEAL RECONSTRUCTIVE NERVE FOOD B 111 A VALUABLE RESTORATIVE IN NEURASTHENIA NERVOUS WSPEPSIA AND AN/EMIA Tempting, Palatable, Wholly Digestible. Earlier and inferior products, representing Sanaphos is producing results which are the effort to give the nerves directly the truly remarkable. nourishment they399 words
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Article1466 1916-03-22 4 The seizure by a British submarine of a Norwegian steamer in the Cattegat when making for the German Holstein river port of Luebeck, near the Baltic, is a reminder that the declarations of British Ministers in the House of Parliament with reference to the blockade have something1,466 words
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Article25 1916-03-22 4 Ingram—Mactaggart.—February 19, at London, P. C. P. Ingram, M.B., Lon., Captain R.A.M.C, T.F., to Dorothy Fanny Mactaggart, widow of F. D. Mactaggart, of Singapore.25 words
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Article1219 1916-03-22 4 There are three interesting officia announcements contained in the Bangko newspapers received to-day. The first conthe abolition of the Lottery Farm from April let next, preliminary to making an end of state recognition of public gambling by similar action regarding the gambling houses of Siam’s capital; the1,219 words
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Article445 1916-03-22 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin ic Penang was $93.20 per picul, buyers, no sellers—a decrease of cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £196 spot, and £l9l three months. Sweden has protested against the action of the German Government in laying mine? in the Sound. The445 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement185 1916-03-22 4 fl- SCOTCH_WHISKY. fl BULLOCH LADE 8 Co. Ltd., IkTjJ Jn'ltwo qualities toH I WHITE LABEL Iggg tans GOLD LABEL. SOLE AGENTS CALDBKK, MACGREGOR CO. 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 casks185 words
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Advertisement49 1916-03-22 4 NOTICE. RAWING to the enhanced prices of Whisky, Brandy and Gin and difficulties of getting shipments, on and after Ist April and until further notice, the price of Stengahs and Pahits consumed at the “E. <fc O.” and “Crag” Hotels will be increased by 5 cents. Sarkies Brothers, Proprietors.49 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous24 1916-03-22 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 1- a.m. 8-21 a.m. 2- p.m. 8-49 p.m.24 words
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Article258 1916-03-22 5 INCIDENT in cattegat. dutch shipping and GERMANY. CARDINAL MERCIER ATTACKED. the latest german repulse. A British submarine in the Cattegat seized the Norwegian steamer Kong Inge (777 tons of Christiania) when the vessel was making for the German port of Luebeck. The submarine put a Prize crew of258 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article190 1916-03-22 5 [Reutrr’s Telegrams.] A GERMAN REPULSE. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, March 21. The French artillery wrecked enemy trenches in the Argonne. It destroyed gas reservoirs, releasing clouds of sulphurous gas. We vigorously bombarded the sector from Avoccurt to Malancourt, and dispersed enemy gatherings north of Bois Mont faucon.[Reutrr’s Telegrams.] - 190 words
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Article62 1916-03-22 5 VON BISSING’S AT I ACK. Amsterdam, March 21. General von Bissing, Governor of Belgium, has sent a long threatening letter against the political statements in Cardinal Mercier’s Pastoral Letters. He says it is quite inexcusable for Cardinal Mercier to raise unjustified hopes regarding the issue of the war,62 words
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324 1916-03-22 5 Amsterdam, February 19.—1 n an article dealing with the relations between Cardinal Mercier and the German authorities, the Kolnische Volkszeitung, a Catholic organ, alludes to several events which brought the Cardinal into conflict with the German military administration of Belgium. Referring to Cardinal Mercier’s pastoral letter,324 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article67 1916-03-22 5 THE NEW TURKISH LINE. Petrograd, March 21. The Russians are 70 miles west of Erzerum. The Turks, under German officers, are reported to be hastily entrenching along the line Kiresin-Kara HissarSivas. Tens of thousands of the civilians have been impressed by the military for work. Guns are67 words
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Article250 1916-03-22 5 Russia’s lightning stroke at Erzerum, although conducted with such energy and skill by the comparatively youthful LieutenantGeneral Yudenitch, was none the less the outcome of a Staff plan drawn up by the Grand Duke in person, who himself supervised the reorganisation and equipment of the Russian Army250 words
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Article18 1916-03-22 5 AMBULANCE BOATS. London, March 21. The Red Cross Society has now fifty motor ambulance boats for Mesopotamia,18 words
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Article50 1916-03-22 5 London, March 21. A serious fire occurred on the garner Ghsz e at Tilbury. The vessel left Calcutta on January 28th. fGhazee 5,086 tons, built at Glasgow in 1904 for the Mogul S. S. Co. Ltd., (Ge l a y, Hankey Co.) and registered at Rochester.]50 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article112 1916-03-22 5 PROPOSED SUSPENSION OF SERVICES. Hague, March 21. The Foreign Office denies the statement of the Neuws van den Dag that Holland has despatched a note regarding the Tubantia, but five Ministers, including the Foreign Minister, conferred at noon with representatives of the shipping companies. Amsterdam, March112 words
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Article75 1916-03-22 5 PRIZE CREW FROM BRITISH SUBMARINE. Copenhagen, March 21. The Norwegian steamer Kong Inge, which was making for Luebeck, has arrived at Frederikshavn with a Prize crew of six from a British submarine, which examined the ship’s papers in the Cattegat and ordered the steamer to proceed to75 words
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Article29 1916-03-22 5 London, March 21. The steam Q rs Port Dalhousie (Brirish) and Langeli (Norwegian) were sunk. Seven survivors from the former, and sixteen from the latter, were landed.29 words
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Article15 1916-03-22 5 London, March 21. The Danish steamer Skooeborg was sun Three were drowned.15 words
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Article183 1916-03-22 5 A survey of th° changes undergone by the Dutch mercantile fleet in 1915 shows that, as compared with 1914, it decreased in actual numbers by 8 ships but increased in tonnage by 5,319 tons gross and 1,162 tons net. Distributed over the various ports and places183 words
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Article471 1916-03-22 5 The following messages were sent out from the German Government wireless stations: The new submarine manifesto (says Segard, Berlin,” in a message to the New York World”) notifying neutrals that all armed merchantmen from March 1 will be considered and treated as warships by no means nullifies471 words
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242 1916-03-22 5 Amsterdam, February 17. —The resolution adopted by the Budget Committee of the Prussian Diet urging the Government to prosecute a vigorous submarine war does not meet with the approval of the Socialists. Before the opening of yesterday’s sitting of the Diet, the President, Count von242 words
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Article103 1916-03-22 5 Washington, February 17.—1 t is reported that Sweden hn s formally asked the United •States to co-operate in the protest against British interference with the mails. It is understood that Mr. Lansing has not acted, stating that it is not desired to press England while thextlerman103 words
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General News.
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Article71 1916-03-22 5 MR. RUNCI MAN’S STATEMENT. New York, March 21. Mr. Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, in an important interview with the Associated Press of America, announced that a forthcoming Order-in-Council would totally prohibit the importation to the United Kingdom of numerous luxuries from all countries, including71 words
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Article26 1916-03-22 5 NORWAY BUYS MOTOR BOATS. Copenhagen, March 20. Norway has purchased three motor boats from the East Asiatic Company for half a million sterling.26 words
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Article101 1916-03-22 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 21. The report of Bukit' Kepong Rubber Co., Ltd., shows a profit of $25,111. A dividend of 20 per cent, is recommended. The crop totalled 34,372 lbs. The all-in c .st was 33 17 cents. The gross price realised101 words
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Article409 1916-03-22 5 THE TUBANTIA. (Specially Translated.) The crew of the Tubantia were all saved. The fate of all the passengers is not certain. Immediately after the vessel was struck powerful lights were thrown around the vessel in order that all in the water might be picked up. Two boats409 words
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Article86 1916-03-22 5 Messrs. Allen Dennys Jc Co. advise that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at our auction sale No. 176, yesterday (46,800 lbs. offered, 34,200 lbs. sold): Smoked ribbed sheet $175 to $lB5 plain 157 164 No. 2 smoked sheet diamond 168 173 Unsmoked86 words
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Article83 1916-03-22 5 The following are the latest quotations in our share list Yesterday. To day. 02 cd on tn Shares, S, S GJ *3 Gj M 02 M W Mining. Kamunting... 30/- 31/- 30/6 31/6 Serandah 70c $1 90c $1.20 Trong 33/- 36/- 33/- 35/6 General. Duff Dev. $283 words
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Article119 1916-03-22 5 In connection with the Y.M.C.A. (Asiatic), Penang, Examinations* in Pitman’s Shorthand were conducted in the AngloChinese School on 27th December last. Six candidates attempted for ten certificates, of whom the following four passed and obtained six certificates Theory Certificates: Messrs. P. S. Sundram, S. Gurubatham and J. A.119 words
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Article974 1916-03-22 5 THE CAMP QUESTION. [/Vom Our Own Correspondent Ipob, March 2t. A general meeting of the Perak Chamber of Commerce was to have been held this afternoon to consider the question of a Federal Chamber, but in consequence of the absence of the quorm necessary under the rules it974 words
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Article540 1916-03-22 6 FAILURE OF THE HOLY WAR.” Mr H Warner Alien, special correspondent of the British Press with the French armies, writes with reference to the position of affairs in Morocco that long before August, 1914, the Germans had made their preparations for the declaration of a Holy540 words
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Article365 1916-03-22 6 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 W365 words
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Article474 1916-03-22 6 AMERICAN TRIBUTE TO BRITAIN’S CAUSE. It may not be thought a compliment in the offices of Life to call it the American Punch, for Americans are not quite sound on Punch’s humour, even occasionally denying it any humour, at all, states the “N. C. Daily News.”474 words
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Article347 1916-03-22 6 “Wetting” the Shamrock. On Friday night a most enjoyable function was held in the Central Station Police Quarters, Singapore, when the Irish Members of the Straits Settlements, Police Force, a party of between twenty and thirty, sat down to a real Irish dinner, served in the real347 words
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Article, Illustration1159 1916-03-22 6 [BY AN iARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] 25th February. The Shire Horse Show, The present week and next week are occupied with a series of horse shows at the Agricultural Hall. The first, which is illustrated above, is concerned with the Shire breed. On Thursday of next week there will be1,159 words
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Article212 1916-03-22 6 Calcutta, March 2.—At the annual meeting of the Calcutta Import Trade Association, Mr Theo. Wa'sh (Messrs Martin and Co.) in the chair, a short discussion took place on points in connection with the winding-up of enemy concerns. Au enquiry was made as to whether anything had transpired212 words
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Article315 1916-03-22 6 Indignant comment is being Madrid at the indiscreet action of p r 10 Furstenberg, the Austro-Hungarian bassador there, who has the press an ambiguous note which mj-u easily have compromised the diplomaposition the Spanish Ambassador Vienna. Without consulting the Ministry State, Prince Furstenberg announced fo P315 words
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Article232 1916-03-22 6 Berlin and the Blame for the War. A profound sensation, writes the Exchange Telegraph’s Berne correspondent, has bseo cau-ed in Switzerland by the recent publication of a book on the origins of the war written by a German domiciled at Zurich named Hermann Fernau. The author232 words
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228 1916-03-22 6 Unmoved at the murder of women and children by his own Zeppelins, it appears that the Hun has a very wholesome fear of reprisals, though it is characteristic that thia fear is confined to the populations of districts within reach of the Allies’ aeroplanes.228 words
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Advertisement34 1916-03-22 6 NO LAXATIVES are so gentle and effective as PINKETTES that’s why children can safely take them. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept. 6c, Singapore.34 words
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Article654 1916-03-22 7 CONSUL GENERAL’S LECTER. Bombay, March 4.—Apropos of the seizure of German ships lying at Goa th«-Consul-General for Portugal in Bombay writes Five German ships which sheltere in the harbour since the outbreak of war passed into the hands of Portugal as well as 37 ships at654 words
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Article201 1916-03-22 7 Britain Better, Off than Germany and Austria. Eighteen months of war has caused the price of food in the Uni'ed Kingdom to increase by 47 per cent. Berlin and Vienna are in a far worse position, for in the German capital retail prices have gone up by201 words
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Article1085 1916-03-22 7 STUDY OF GERMANY’S CHANCES Mr. Frederick Palmer, the famous war correspondent, contributes to Collier’s Weekly,” under the title of Is Germany Winning one of the most striking and lucid articles on the past present, and future of the great war that have appeared in any1,085 words
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Article219 1916-03-22 7 Discussing Germany’s recent attempts to raise the exchange value of the mark, the Telegraaf writes Some shortsighted people are wailing alould at the check put upon our commerce by Britain. But meanwhile Germany has been injuring our industry and our economic interests to such an extent219 words
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Article220 1916-03-22 7 The Lugano correspondent of the New York Tribune wires that prominent circles in Germany, fearing a financial debacle if the war lasts much longer, are bringing pressure to bear on the Government for a conclusion of peace. The correspondent learns that Germany is prepared to conclude peace,220 words
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Article78 1916-03-22 7 CLEARANCES. To-day. Will o’ the Wisp for Deli. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Moorrw. For Per Oloee. Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m. Tongkah Malacca 12-30 p m. Friday. Rangoon Phranang 8-30 a m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Gregory Apcar 2-30 p.m. Singapore,78 words
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Article46 1916-03-22 7 March 23.—Penang Library, A.G.M. Library 4-30 p.m. 23 and 25.—Tableaux Vivants and' Dance, Town Hall, for Destitute Belgians. 25.—F.M.5. Chamber of Mines, Annual Meeting, 2-30 p.m Paper on Tungsten Ores,” by Mr. Scrivenor, Ipoh Club, 9 p.m. I, 29.—Resident Councillor “At Home,” 5 p.m.46 words
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Article390 1916-03-22 7 HIS URGING OF A BREACH WITH GERMANY. The following details of the death of the Turkish Crown Prince, Yusauf Izzeddin, are given me in a letter from a reliable correspondent in Constantinople under date February 4 The Government official statement describing the death as suicide surprised390 words
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508 1916-03-22 7 The Schemb Outlined. An extraordinary general meeting of the members of the Perak Chamber of Commerce was convened for 3 p.m. on Monday, at its rooms in Hale Street, Ipoh, to consider a proposal made by the Selangor Chamber of Commerce for the formation of508 words
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Advertisement410 1916-03-22 7 As previously advertised F hulme SHARP WILL SELL Avon Estate Clean Fed Pork every Sunday, Tuesday Thursday, From 6 a.m. to 10-30 a.m. AT 220. PENANG ROAD. Without our voucher I cannot guarantee J it is oar park your boy I as bought. F. H. S. nntstations when sending to410 words
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Advertisement591 1916-03-22 7 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 Head Office 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Peking Bangkok Iloilo Penang Batavia Ipoh Puket Bombay Karachi Rangoon Calcutta Klang Saigon Canton Kobe Seremban591 words
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Advertisement2324 1916-03-22 8 P. o.—B. I.—APGAR N. Y. K. K. P. M. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). 111 BbUmP ls* koninklijke paketvaart IF (INCORPORATED IN ENa>M mail AND passenger services. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Id. maatschappij nulllM ai X B CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV nn it« PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. (INCORPORATED IN2,324 words
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