Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 April 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-04-25 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 95 VOL. LXXIV. TUESDAY 25th APRIL. 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement1062 1916-04-25 1 oODaDaoQ annQnaaaaDDnna Da naoa IF YOU WANT TO SHIP, g BUY or sell g RUBBER i a OB TO a FORWARD GOODS d g TO ANY PAHT OF THE WORLD a GO TO i ALLEN DENNYS Co., 7 UNION STREET. S D o annDaaan DDananaaanaaoDnaD sun LIFE [rriwwwMB 1 OF1,062 words
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Article258 1916-04-25 2 SUCCESSFUL SPORTING EVENTS. ANNUAL VISITS SUGGESTED. Socially the visit of the Singapore, Chinese to Penang has been a decided success, and although it has been run on a somewhat quieter scale than the visit of the Penang Chinese to Singapore the results should go far to consolidate the258 words
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Article277 1916-04-25 2 A dinner was given at the Chinese Recreation Club in honour of the visitors on Sunday night at which over a hundred guests and hosts sat down to a really sumptuous Chinese dinner. Mr Cheah Kee Ee presided and among those present were Messrs J S W277 words
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Article65 1916-04-25 2 A dinner in connection with the visit of the Singapore Chinese was held, under the auspices of the Chinese Mutual Improvement Association, last evening. There was a large attendance, and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed throughout the proceedings, during which speeches eulogistic of the vi-itors and the Penang Chinese,65 words
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Article140 1916-04-25 2 The Tennis Doubles were played oft on Sunday afternoon, and preved quite as interesting as on the previous day. The games centred mostly on the Champion Pairs—Tan Chong Kee and Chee Toon Cheng (Singapore) and Foo Joo Wan and Chung Ah Ming (Penang). It was a splendid game,140 words
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Article744 1916-04-25 2 THREE TO ONE WIN FOR SINGAPORE. Several thousands of spectators lined the enclosure at the C.RC. ground on Saturday, to witness the football ma r ch with the Chinese team representing the Southern Settlement. There was a fair sprinkling of Europeans, but Chinese naturally predo minated. Though the744 words
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649 1916-04-25 2 The result of the game between the Singaporeans and Central Union came as a surprise to most people, though it was very generally expected that Central Union would, as usual, put up a good fight. But the C. R. C., Penang’s premier Chinese team, had649 words
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Article323 1916-04-25 2 Yesterday a cricket match was played between the C. R C. and All Visitors.” Owing to the wretched state of the ground, due to the rain which fell steadily for three hours, the scores were low. The Visitors were s'rongly represented, and included the well-known players, Dr Khong Kassim,323 words
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Article65 1916-04-25 2 [From Our Own Correspondent Ipoh, April 25, The closing event of the Golf Championship Meeting at Ipoh—the Inter-Port match between Singapore and Penang—resulted in a remarkable victory for the Southern Settlement, Singapore scoring eleven points, Penang failing to get even a single point. On Monday evening, an65 words
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Article141 1916-04-25 2 SPECIAL EASTER COMPETITION. The play for this competition resulted as follows RD Actin 37 3=34 T S Nash 41— 6=35 P T Allen 41— 4=37 W S Goldie 40— 3=37 D Duncan 43 6=37 C G May 42—25=39| AA J Warner 52—12 =4O Mr H B Pike,141 words
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Article215 1916-04-25 2 A cricket match, on the Esplanade on Saturday, between Mr. C G. May’s XI and a naval team, ended in an easy win for the Penang side. In the course of the play, two of the naval men collided, and the lighter man sustaining a slight fracture of the215 words
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Article255 1916-04-25 2 There were fairly large congregations in the various Christian Churches on Easter Sunday, despite the large numbers who had taken advantage of the lengthy weekend to seek the relaxation afforded by a change of scene and air. At St. George’s Church, the Rt. R°v the Bishop of Singapore255 words
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Article30 1916-04-25 2 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Championship—F W Harris v E H Everest (4). Doubles Handicap A—Sells and Sayers v Prentis and A VV Harries.30 words
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Article68 1916-04-25 2 The following are the latest quotations in our share list:— Yesterday. To-day. Shares. g, GJ S Q M oo S) cq General. S. Steamship $4OO $425 $390 $4OO A-Pongsu 35/- 40/- 37/6 40/tferlimau 4/- 4/6 4/6 5/. Nordanal 18/6 20/- 20/- 21/6 Rubber (Dollar). 8.-Kepong 50c 60c68 words
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Article815 1916-04-25 2 Mr F. G. Penny returned from Taiping by the mail train last evening. The death has occurred of Mrs E Chart, wife of Mr E Chart, of Messrs A C Harper Co, wires our Kuala Lumpur correspondent. The four men of «B Company Penang Volunteers who left815 words
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Article54 1916-04-25 2 The double rikisha question is to stand over. The Gazette has the draft of a proposed ordinance empowering the Governor to postpone the coming into operation of the section of the Municipal Ordinance dealing with their abolition. The reason for granting this power is that many licensed double54 words
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Article390 1916-04-25 2 DOMESTIC SERVANTS registration. ANd [To the Editor of the Pinang Sir,—Mr. A. C. J. Towers’ c letter which you reprint i Q V our' Saturday is a question upon which 3 15 o| intelligent European must feel tn o -t ly. I was under the impres-i On Registration of390 words
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Article57 1916-04-25 2 The Band will play the following programme of music ar, the Golf Club from 5-45 till 7-15 this evening 1. Overture The Fair Maid oj Perth ...Hartmann 2. Quadrille Olympia ...Williams 3. Selection The Lily oj Killarney ...Godfrey 4. Waltz The Gay Parisienne ...Kiefert 5. Melody Senorita57 words
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Article95 1916-04-25 2 Further heavy earthquakes are reported from the Bandoeng, Soekaboemi and Garoet districts on the night of the 3rd instant. The shock which was an abnormally heavy one was felt at all three cen f res at 1.30. The Seismograph on Malebar Estate (Garoet) registered the quake at95 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article113 1916-04-25 3 General Joffre’s Message to Verdun. Paris, March 26th.—General Joffre, addressing the Verdun Army, in an order of the day, states For three weeks you have heen sustaining the most formidable assault the enemy has yet attempted. The Germans expected success and consecrated their best tooops and113 words
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Article70 1916-04-25 3 Geneva, March 23.—Advices from Berlin announced that the German defeat at Verdun has had a disastrous effect upon public opinion. The Bavarian Staats Zeitung" denounces a sinister agitation undermining confidence in the Government and recommends the publication of the figures showing the approximate losses on both70 words
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Article93 1916-04-25 3 Amsterdam, March 26.—The stormiest sitting of the Reichstag on record was held yesterday during the Budget debate. Herr Haase, Socialist, created a tremendous uproar by denouncing the German ambition for an expansion of world power and declared no one would win the war. A series of exciting93 words
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Article207 1916-04-25 3 The Daily Chronicle’s naval expert, commenting on the torpedoing of the second Dutch liner in two days, discusses the question whether there is any calculation in this apparently demented act, and whether Admiral von Tirpitz took fright at the prospect of such enormities. He adds Holland has207 words
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Article124 1916-04-25 3 Paris, March 26.—The French Admiralty reports The captain of the Sussex” saw the torpedo 100 yards away. He manoeuvred to avoid it, but the ship was struck in the bows, and the fall of a mast destroyed part of the wireless aerial equipment. When a temporary apparatus was124 words
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Article46 1916-04-25 3 Washington, March 26—Stocks declined sharply on receipt of the news that the Sussex had been torpedoed, and that four Americans had perished on board the Englishman. John Hearly, a passenger on the Sussex, states three Americans saw the torpedo coming towards the vessel.46 words
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Article102 1916-04-25 3 London, March 26—The Observer,” commenting upon the incident, says:— The case of the Sussex is the same in principle as that of the Lusitania, and imposes newer and mdYe- acute problems upon America and Great Britain. It is imconceivable that America will allow her citizens to be murdered102 words
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Article62 1916-04-25 3 Copenhagen, March 23.—The Norwegian newspapers protest against the German policy of submarining neutral ships without warning, regardless of the fact that they may be non-combatants. One organ describes the policy as a breach of international law, which may lead to most dangerous consequences. The Ministerialist newspaper,62 words
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Article72 1916-04-25 3 New York, March 22.—Public meetings, calling for definite action by the United States on behalf of the Allies, and also for the dismissal of Count Bernstorff (the German Ambassador), have been held in the large centres in the Eastern States. German interrupters appeared at several meetings, bub72 words
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Article49 1916-04-25 3 London, March 26.—The Rotterdam correspondent of the Daily News telegraphed on Saturday Germany has at least 200 submarines. She will shortly inform all neutrals that a complete submarine blockade of Britain exists, and will warn them that any vessel in British waters is liable to be sunk.”49 words
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Article32 1916-04-25 3 Amsterdam, March 26. —The Leipziger Tageblatt,” discussing the recent activity of German submarines, urges the Reichstag to consider whether the trustworthy neutrals will remain so if their merchantmen are sunk.32 words
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Article71 1916-04-25 3 London, April 3.—Reports from Verdun and Russia both refer to the new German grenades. An Exchange telegram from Petrograd says they have a range beyond the throwing powers of the Minenwerfer. The Russians declare the latest 12-in. guns emit blue flames and strange, non-injurious fumes. The conclusion71 words
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Article23 1916-04-25 3 London, April 6.—A Copenhagen telegram reports naval activity in the Baltic. The Gulf of Riga is now free from ice.23 words
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Article37 1916-04-25 3 London, April 6.—The “Idea Nazionale’s” Constantinople correspondent states Three-hundred workmen under a German engineer are repairing the Goeben. It is hoped that she will be fit for service by the end of the month.37 words
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Article54 1916-04-25 3 Rome, Mar. 24.—A report received by the Vatican states that the Germans are requisitioning all food stuffs in Poland and are starving the peasantry. They have ordered that dogs shall be killed to provide food for the people. There have been numerous deaths from starvation especially54 words
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Article29 1916-04-25 3 Copenhagen, March 26.—The Politiken states that steamers report having seen many of the newest and lastest German submarines in the North Sea near the British coast.29 words
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Article38 1916-04-25 3 London, April 4—An Exchange telegram from Copenhagen states that the Norwegian Government have asked Germany to ascertain whether German submarines torpedoed the numerous Norwegian ships recently lost, in which case she will demand full compensation.38 words
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Article148 1916-04-25 3 London, March 22 —The Daily Telegraph’s Rome correspondent reports The Allies will shortly be publishing evidence contained in documents proving that Austria and Bulgaria are guilty of massacres in Serbia exceeding in horror those of Turkey in Armenia. The Serbian Premier (M. Pasitch) has communicated to Italy148 words
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Article82 1916-04-25 3 London, April 3.—An Exchange telegram from Athens says that neutrals are forbidden to traverse Bulgaria. Travellers from Greece are especially affected. Diplomatic circles regard the prohibition as an unfriendly act towards Greece. London, April 4.—The Idea Naziouale’s Berne correspondent says that Sidi Mahomed Heral, the Grand Senussi’s82 words
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Article79 1916-04-25 3 A report from Bukharest declares that the Rumanian Government is requisitioning vehicles, horses and boats. Germans and Austrians are leaving the country en masse. The French resistance at Verdun is being celebrated by popular demonstrations and flag flying. German correspondents admit that Rumania is now closer79 words
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Article26 1916-04-25 3 Athens, March 25.—Rumania has completed the formation of 40 new regiments, thereby making her mobilised army consist of 120 regiments of 3,806 men each.26 words
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Article43 1916-04-25 3 London, April 6.—Greece urgently needs a loan. The Entente Ministers are unsympathetic. Negotiations in the United States are reported to be proceeding. The Morning Post’s” Washington correspondent is of opinion that it is impossible, unless Greece joins the Allies.43 words
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Article67 1916-04-25 3 Paris, March 23.—The rope of a balloon held captive at a height of 11,500 feet on the French front broke yesterday. The occupant of the balloon used a parachute, which did not open until after the balloonist bad dropped 150 ft. The balloonist then planed gently and67 words
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Article308 1916-04-25 3 London, March 23 —A sensational case is being beard before Justice Sir The 8. Horridge in the Divorce Court. The King’s Proctor is opposing the divorce of Mrs Eva Black, an Australian from Horace Black, a company director. Mrs. Black had previously married Mr. Frank Austin, but308 words
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Article482 1916-04-25 3 S.T.” Consul for France Passes Away Suddenly. With painful suddeness to most people in Singapore on Saturday morning came the sad news that Count de Bondy, the Consul for France, bad died. It was not even generally known that he was seriously ill and the“ S.T.” - 482 words
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Article402 1916-04-25 3 Municipal and Companies Laws. A Government “Gazette extraordinary issued on Thursday contains the text of two bills about to be introduced into the Legislative Council. An ordinance to amend the Municipal Ordinance of 1913 gives power to the Governor to postpone for a given period of time the402 words
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Advertisement1009 1916-04-25 3 situation w anted. Federated Malay States Railways, v-*NGINEER with experience of rubber manufacturing, well acquainted with WA N T E F> iS and oil engine, And electric machinery, U good draughtsman, seeks billet from Ist European Assistant Storekeeper. JulyAnolv No. 180, c/o Pinang Gazette A are invited for the 4161,009 words
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Advertisement175 1916-04-25 3 WHAT HEADACHES POINT TO. When a patient mentions headaches the doctor seeks for the cause, and in most cases finds it in some derangement of the nervous or digestive system. Headache, as is well known, is one of the commonest symptoms of a weak disordered stomach, or exhausted nervous system175 words
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Article19 1916-04-25 4 Waugh.—At the Maternity Hospital Penang, on the 24th in-t., the wife of Mr. H. Waugh of a son.19 words
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Article1192 1916-04-25 4 While we are. at the moment, without knowledge of what Germany’s reply to the latest and final American Note will be, there are small grounds for believing that the Kaiser and his Government will discard the illegal and inhuman submarine methods that they have been using practically1,192 words
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Article141 1916-04-25 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $95.25 per picul business done. The Selangor Griffins were drawn for yesterday. They appear a very promising lot, says our Kuala Lumpur correspondent. A daring robbery was committed by three Chinese, about 8 o’clock on Wednesday night, in North141 words
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Article1798 1916-04-25 4 Ib would not have needed the brain of an Arsene Lupin to detect that in the few lines that were printed in the Kuala Lumpur paper announcing briefly and somewhat vaguely that two Europeans had been concerned in what was, obviously, a serious shooting affray, there lay1,798 words
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Miscellaneous25 1916-04-25 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 9-14 a.m. 1 48 a.m. 8-16 p.m. 2-39 p.m.25 words
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Article279 1916-04-25 5 CAPTIVE in attempted landing IN IRELAND. GERMAN AUXILIARY SUNK. fighting east of canal. GALLIPOLI landing anniversary. The week end cables recorded the defeat of German attacks of both sides of the Meuse, and also successful forward movements by the French on the fronts N.E. and N.W. of279 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article540 1916-04-25 5 [Hiuter’B Telegrams."' PRISONERS TAKEN. [Copyright Tblbgrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) London, April 24. A British communique says: Last night, we successfully raided the enemy’s trenches, of Thiepval. Thirteen prisoners were captured, in addition to a number of casualties inflicted on the enemy by bombing their dugouts. Our casualties[Hiuter’B Telegrams."' - 540 words
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Article29 1916-04-25 5 DRIVEN OFF FROM DOVER. London, April 24. An enemy aeroplane approached Dover in the morning. The anti aircraft guns drove off the intruder, which dropped no bombs.29 words
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Article136 1916-04-25 5 THE KING’S MESSAGE. London, April 24. On the occasion of the anniversary of the landing in Gallipoli, the King sent the following message to the Governor-General of Australia and the Governor of New Zealand “Tell my people in Australia and New Zealand, to-day, that I join them in136 words
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Article65 1916-04-25 5 EASTER MESSAGES. I London, April 25. King Gecrge, in an Easter message to the Tsar, expressed congratulations and renewed confidence in victory for the Allied Armies. I have followed with delight the recent victorious achievements of your gallant Army.” The Tsar replied, expressing warmest thanks for the65 words
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Article32 1916-04-25 5 London, April 24. The Lancashire cotton spinners have decided to ballot on the question of a strike to enforce their demand for a ten per cent, advance in wages.32 words
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79 1916-04-25 5 SIR ROGER CASEMENT CAPIURED. London, April 24. The Admiralty announces that an attempt was made to land an army and ammunition in Ireland, by a vessel under the guise of a neutral merchantman, but in reality a German auxiliary, in conjugation with a German submarine.79 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article140 1916-04-25 5 SHARP FIGHTING. London, April 24 An official message from Egypt reports fighting in the Katia district, east of El Kantara, on tie 23id inst. An aerial reconnaisance indicated hostile partits in strength from 2CO to 500, assembling in the neighbourhood of Dueida r 500 of the enemy140 words
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Article20 1916-04-25 5 London, April 24. The bombardment of the Sanna-Iyat position was maintained throughout the day of the 23. d inst.20 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article39 1916-04-25 5 London, April 24. The vessels sunk are the steamers Feliciana (4,277 tons of West Hartlepool) and Tiegantle (3,091 tons of St. Ives) Jozsef Agost Foherczeg (Italian, 2,651 tons) and the barques Chanaral (French) and Olga (Norwegian).39 words
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General News.
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Article90 1916-04-25 5 A “TIMES” EULOGY. London, April 24. On the occasion of Lord Hardiuge’s return the Times gives a three column review of his work, and in an editorial welcomes the return of a great administrator, who has served the Empire manfully and well. In the gravest emergency, India never90 words
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Article289 1916-04-25 5 The foHowing is a quotation from Lord Hardinge’s speech at the garden party in Bombay April 3. I think you will agree with one that when po many representative bodies have surveyed the outstanding features of my administration in eulgoistic phraseology it would hardly become me to289 words
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Article40 1916-04-25 5 THE BRITISH ADVANCE. London, April 24. General Smuts reports that the British troops, after defeating the enemy before Koanda-Irangi, on April 19th, occupied that place. The Germans, who sustained considerable losses, retreated in the direction of the railway.40 words
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Article104 1916-04-25 5 JAPAN’S ATTITUDE. London, April 21. The Times” correspondent at Washington says in view of the passing by the House of Representatives, and the likelihood of the Senate passing the bill excluding Asiatics, and legalising the agreement of 1908 restricting the entry of Japanese, the Japanese Ambassador told104 words
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Article44 1916-04-25 5 TRANSPORT SUNK. Shanghai, April 24. In a fog, south of Chnsan Is’ands, the convoying cruiser Hai Yung collided with and sank the Chinese t r ar.sport Hsin Yu Only thirty persons hitherto are saved, out of a thousand soldie>s and crew.44 words
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Article197 1916-04-25 5 The annual general meeting tf the Penang Hindu Sabha was held in the Sabha premises, Dato Kramat Road, on Sunday morning, Mr. Thiruvengadasamy Pillay was Chairman. The notice convening the meeting was read and the minuses of the last meeting read and confirmed. The Chairman proposed that197 words
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Article39 1916-04-25 5 According to telegraphic advice from Negapatam the ss. Tara, with European mails, may be expected here at daylight on Friday, the 28 h inst. The R.M.S. homeward mail steamer Mongol's, arrived at London on Friday 21st instant.39 words
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Article119 1916-04-25 5 Some of the mails recovered from the Sussex the cross-channel steamer which was torpedoed on the 24th ultimo between Dieppe and Folkstone, arrived at Bombay on the P. O. steamer Salsette. An inventory of the mail bags carried by the Sussex is being made. The definite number119 words
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Article63 1916-04-25 5 NEGRI SEMBILAN’S PART. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 25. A meeting in connection with the F.M.S. War Loan was held at Seremban Mr. McCullcch presided. There was a good attendance, the speakers being of all nationalities. It was announced that $300,000 had been subscribed63 words
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Article21 1916-04-25 5 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging (N. L.) for the week ending 22nd inst. was 28 tons.21 words
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Article187 1916-04-25 5 RUSSIA’S BLACK SEA TASK. London, April 12.—At Amsterdam the Shipping Council’s report states that two torpedoes struck the Palembang, and it is impossible for either to have been from the British destroyer. The first was possibly aimed at the destroyer, but the second was aimed at the187 words
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Article144 1916-04-25 5 London, April 10th.—The Times, correspondent at Washington telegraphs that the submarine issue is again attracting great public interests as the result of unofficial intelligence received from Berlin which sta’es that Germany has decided to deny the torpedoiug’of the Sussex. She will, it seems, renew her old assurances144 words
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Article79 1916-04-25 5 London, April 17. Sir John Hewett in a letter to the Morning Post urges the circulation throughout India of an Urdu translation of the documents seized at Moshi, showing the anti-Islam propaganda of Germany in East Africa. The effect would ba very salutary if action were taken79 words
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Article110 1916-04-25 5 London, April 12The Daily Chronicle’s Petrograd correspondent says that news is daily received of the weakening of Turkish resistance on every part of Russia’s Asian front. Thia weakening is despite the drawing of reinforcements from every Ottoman Front except Baghdad and the south thereof. Five divisions (Turkish110 words
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Article58 1916-04-25 5 Salonika, April 12—The Allied troops in advanced positions in Greece are partaking in an artillery duel. Reuters Salonika correspondent says The firing started on the unfounded report to the effect that an enemy offensive had com menced. The report alarmed the villagers, who flocked into Kukush. There is58 words
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Article147 1916-04-25 5 London. April 16.—According to reports from neutral sources, Germany resolved last November to sacrifice half a million men in an attempt to crush France, hence the assault on Verdun, the failure of which is now compromising the hope of a spring offensive against Russia. German newspapers evince147 words
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Article235 1916-04-25 5 London, April 14:—M. Pashitch, interviewed by the Daily Chronicle,” dwelt on the importannee of the Balkan fronts. While the fortified lines on tue West and the Russian Fronts were immovable without heavy sacrifices, there were no considerable enemy fortification» in the Balkans. There was a wide ares235 words
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Article27 1916-04-25 5 London, April 14 The Greek Cabinet denies the danger of crisis. Press correspondents opine that M. Ralli will most probably be the new Piemier.27 words
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Article54 1916-04-25 5 London, April 14: The “Daily Telegraph’s Milan correspondent learns that Austrian financiers are anxious concerning the fourth loan. Germany refused to provide the third part thereof as in the cases of previous loans. The peace agitation among the burgher classes is growing. The Archbishop of Vienna openly leads54 words
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Article30 1916-04-25 5 The Morning Post’s Copenhagen correspondent says that shippers are perturbed at the report that Britain requires Scandinavian ships obtaining cargoes of coal to carry a cargo to England.30 words
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Article43 1916-04-25 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 25. The report of Cheras Rubber Co., Ltd., recommends a final of 7| per cent, making ten per cent for the year ended 31st December, 1915, and a carry forward of £1,253.43 words
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Article34 1916-04-25 5 [From Our Own Correspondent J Kuala Lumpur, April 25. Sungei Porun Rubber Co’s report recommends writing off preliminary expenses £1,094, a dividend of 8 per cent, and carry forward £1,678.34 words
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Article41 1916-04-25 5 [From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, April 25. At the annual meeting of the Negri Sembilan Planters’ Association, Mr. Dupuis Brown was elected Chairman and Mr. Fane Secretary. It was decided to invest $3,00') in the war loan.41 words
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Article46 1916-04-25 5 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on April 14 ...$10,316.18 EWJ 100.00 Balance on April 20 ...$10,446.18 Less Drafts London £23 11/11 S/4 5/16 200.00 $10,246.1846 words
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Article128 1916-04-25 5 Episodes 5 and 6 of the Girl Detective” in 4 p*rts will be included in to-nighi’s change at the Electric Polyscope, A Romance of the Sawdust Ring,” and Gaumont’s War Graphic with the “Masked Amrzon” in 3 reels. The Electric Polyscope Coy., was by the courtesy of Mr.128 words
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Article520 1916-04-25 6 {From Our Own Correspondtnt). Ipoh, April 23. The Perak Chamber of Commerce have decided that; it would be beneficial bo the commercial interests of the country to form a Federal Chamber of Commerce, and a committee has been appointed to confer with a committee from the Selangor Chamber520 words
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Article347 1916-04-25 6 Thirty Per Cert. Per Annum for Shareholders. The report of the Board of Directors of Fraser and Neave, Ltd., for the year ended December 31st, is as follows After making ample provision for depreciation and bad debts, the net profits amount to $116,399.80, which with the347 words
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Article2845 1916-04-25 6 M.M.” HUSBAND SHOO US WIFE’S VISITOR. ACQUITTAL OF THE ACCUSED. The case was heard by the Koala Lumpur Magistrate, on Thursday afternoon, of the case in which John George Grey, assistant telegraph engineer in the P. and T Department, Kuala Lumpur, was charged with that he,“ M.M.” - 2,845 words
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Advertisement454 1916-04-25 6 1 Hr** 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 in454 words
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STOP PRESS NEWS.
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Article79 1916-04-25 7 [Reuter Service NORFOLK COAST VISITED. London, April 24. The War Office announces that three Zeppelins are reported to have arrived from seawards over the Eastern Counties, to-night. Two crossed the coast of Norfolk shortly before 10-30 p.m. and another about 11 p.m. A few incendiary bombs are reported[Reuter Service ] - 79 words
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Article218 1916-04-25 7 Astoundins News from Buitenzorg. The following paragraph appeared in a recent issue of the Sourabaya Handelsblad Acting under instructions from the Colonial Secretary at The Hague, the new Governor-General of the Du'ch East Indies is personally conducting an investigation into the case of two Germans, Messrs Keil218 words
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Article242 1916-04-25 7 The Hong Wan I plying between Rangoon, the Straits and Chinese ports was not allowed to leave Rangoon, says the local '‘Gazette” of April 17, on Friday by the port surveyor until nearly 500 tons of cargo were unloaded, it having been found, it was242 words
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Article75 1916-04-25 7 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at our auction rale to-dsy, (25,400 lbs. offered, 17,800 lbs. sold): Smoked ribbed sheet $167 to $176 plain 158 No. 2 smoked sheet diamond 161 166 Unsmoked sheet 156 15875 words
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Article78 1916-04-25 7 On 20ch April, at 3-30 p.m., in Rajah Una Co., Erik estate, a buff do was killed by lightning and another one seriously injured. A part of the cattle shed was destroyed, in which about 20 buffaloes and 7 men were living. A coconut tree just behind78 words
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Article261 1916-04-25 7 Colonel Found With Throat Cut. Bombay, March 23.—Lieut. Colonel F. H. Wintie, of the 87th Punjabis, who came to Bombay on the 19th instant, and was staying at the Byculla Club, was found dead in his bed with his throat cut at 7 am. to-day. An261 words
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Article199 1916-04-25 7 Messrs. Guthrie Co., Ltd., in their weekly repo't date Singapore, Wednesday, 19th inst. says At the auction held to-day prices declined on the average about $7 per picul. Bidding throughout was slow and of a total of 354 tons catalogued only 233 tons changed hands. Fine Pale199 words
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85 1916-04-25 7 Calcutta, April 4.—A remarkable story of kidnapping was related yesterday to the Commissioner of Police by a European woman, Miss Augiar, aged tweoty-five. She said that on Sunday last just after she had left church she was seized by four persons and forcibily pushed into a85 words
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Miscellaneous292 1916-04-25 7 A Great Treat for Every Lover of Great Movie Plays. AT THE STRAITS CINEMA, Phone No. 628. EMPIRE HALL. PENANG ROAD. PRESENTS 3 Reels “THE YELLOW STAR” 3 Reels A sensational 101 Bison underworld Detective Drama, an extraordinarily thrilling story of the slums and dens of San Francisco Chinatown, The292 words
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