Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 May 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-05-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. N >. 100 VOL. LXXIV. MONDAY Ist MAY, 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement875 1916-05-01 1 ooaooo cnnaDDaQaaaDQaaoaaaoa I If TOU WANT IO SHIP, BUY <* b SELL v i RUBBER i C OR TO n a n FORWARD goods d a to ANY PART ok m WORLD g q GO TO g 1 ALLEN DENNYS Co., 9 7, UNION STNKET. D 2 c J aaaQo875 words
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Advertisement56 1916-05-01 1 nannnnDMtmunonnDDDnoaDnDn FOR $3O VTOU can have the Ptnang n I Gazette posted t verv day g for a whole year to your address. n (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). Proj ortionate Qnarteily and g Half-yearly rates. g Subscriptions are payable in n advance and remittance should be addressed to c PINANG GAZETTE56 words
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Article1594 1916-05-01 2 THE GENERAL MEETING. The sixty-second ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China was held on Wednesday, March 29, on the bank’s premises, 38, Bishopsgate, E C, Sir Montagu Cornish Turner (chairman of the comrany) presiding. The Chairman said In1,594 words
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Article153 1916-05-01 2 The largest order for Russian military boots ever given recently came to England. Tl anks to the wisdom of the War Office in entrusting matters to that well organised business bo iy, the Tanners’ Federation the boot and shoe trade in the important centres of153 words
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Advertisement1209 1916-05-01 2 Rates for wanted for sale. Casual Advertisements. A T wrtter or ’tvtodoX g ?od®S2JSg «tio»» wllh c °P le f t 0 be order. Owner going Home. FOR SALE, TO LET, SITUATIONS VACANT, ETC. ent t 0 n Apply A. Waterfield, Trong, Perak. No. 178, c/o Pinang Gazette. J >1,209 words
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Advertisement120 1916-05-01 2 Driving; Pain Have you a pain anywhere in your body Is it a little pain or a big pain Does it torcore a s ngle nerve or does it grind and rack your entire oeng Isn t it foolish then to be driven by pain* or ache*, big or little,120 words
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Advertisement591 1916-05-01 2 banks? CHARTERED AUSTRALIA AND CHIN* Incorporated in England by Royal Ch^ e Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors Pi' o?'’ 000 Head Office' 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON Pc Agencies and Branches U Amritsar Hongkong D Bangkok Iloilo ekln g Batavia Ipoh p ei aD g Bombay Karachi p iket591 words
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Article2576 1916-05-01 3 The Palia Doray. n irj IN MALAYA-MENTAL PABULUMTHINNING OUT-EXPERIMENTAL TAPPING i-nooestion.My the Germ.n idea of pattmachinery and equipment tor the S .tment of the product, of the 'Zoeut on the spot wouldg.rea fillip to X planting industry of Malaya, because It .Laid not only be coconut-planting th« ffectedThe Palia Doray. - 2,576 words
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Article189 1916-05-01 3 Messrs. Guthrie Co., Ltd. in their weekly report, dated Singapore, Wednesday, 27th ultm., says A commencement was made to-day with the sale of 523 tons which were catalogued for this week’s Auction. Demand at the outset was fair, but fell away in the course of the day,189 words
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Article21 1916-05-01 3 Calcutta, April 12.—T0-day’s opium sale realised Rs. 16,42,000, being an increase of Rs. 38,000 on last month.21 words
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LATE WAR ITEMS.
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Article204 1916-05-01 3 Berlin, April 12.—“ Dearest Field Marshal” begins the telegram sent by the Kaiser to von Hindenburg, congratulating him on the occasion of his 50th military jubilee. The Emperor recalls von Hindenburg’s splendid career. With uuheard-of successes, it was granted to you to fulfil tbe most difficult and204 words
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Article72 1916-05-01 3 Harbin, April 6h —A Petrograd Telegraphic Agency telegram says that, according to information from Budapest, a large demonstration took place there in favour of concluding peace The Hungarian newspapers are silent on the subject. The Zeit publishes a few lines, saying that a news agency issued notices72 words
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Article91 1916-05-01 3 Berlin, April 11.—The Swiss paper Zuricher Post reports that the first consignment of 15 centimeter howitzers, with ammunition, which were ordered from Germany, will soon arrive in Swi zerland. These howitzers are of the most modern type, such as are used in the Germany army. The papers91 words
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Article162 1916-05-01 3 Since the recent Dutch losses the premium on steamers' running to and from Holland have advanced to 455. per cent, as compared with 12s. 6d. a month ago. On all routes, indeed, quotations are higher than they were, although tbe State Insurance Department continues to accept162 words
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Article118 1916-05-01 3 Three extensive fires occurred in the South and South-west of America. The total losses ate estimated at from $8,500,000 to $11,500,000. Just what proportion of this amount is covered by insurance is not known, but it is believed that it is more than 60 per cent. The118 words
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110 1916-05-01 3 Important developments have marked the conflict between the Swidish war party and its opponents, following a resolution passed by the Radical Socialis s in Congress that peace muat be kept at any price The clamours of the pro-German newspapers against the leaders of the RadicalSocialist110 words
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Advertisement376 1916-05-01 3 GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY, Ltd.. THE LEADING CHEMISTS, PENANG, TAI PI NG IPOH. DEPOT FOR:— SIIPER-ODOL The British Substitute for German OdoL .——..——..-————l Sweetens the breath and prevents decay. In Bottles 85 cents. SUPER-ISOL Absolutely Identical with German Lysol and is an ideal disinfectant for all surgical purposes. In Bottles 85376 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article, Illustration118 1916-05-01 4 abortive effort. [Riutbr’s Tbleoram’. w London, April 29. An official message says an attempt was made on the night of April 24th to send a ship with supplies to the garrison at Kut. Though it was carried out with the utmost gallantry, unfortunately it failed. Our aeroplanes discovered the118 words
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347 1916-05-01 4 Some pictures in a French journal, Les Annales,” bear out recent strictures in Truth upon the antiquated character of the equipment in use with the AngloIndian Expeditionary Force in Mesopotamia. One of the pictures represents a gun which is mounted in a lighter for river use,347 words
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Article79 1916-05-01 4 GREECE AND SERBIAN ARMY TRANSPORT. Athen, April 29. The situation in Greece is more acute owing to the announcement of the Government's determination to continue to refuse the use of the railways for the transport of the Serbian Army. The Serbian Minister called on79 words
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Article22 1916-05-01 4 London, April 29. Colonel the Honourable C. J. Coventry, commanding the Worcester Yeomanry in Egypt, is a prisoner.22 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article, Illustration57 1916-05-01 4 Petrograd, April 30. The German artillery was active in the Dvinsk region and farther south. The enemy followed with infantry attacks with massed formations, but these were abortive except for the recapture of small German trenches previously lost. Asia Minor. The Russians at Erzinjan, after repulsing Turkish attacks,57 words
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Article18 1916-05-01 4 London, April 29. Captain T. M. L'oyd, of the Hampshire*, invalided from India, has committed suicide.18 words
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Article237 1916-05-01 4 P. C. C. v. I. R. C. The challenge of the Indian Recreation Club to the P. C. C. at Cricket was played off on the E-planade on Saturday afternoon and resulted in a hollow defeat of the Indians The P. C. C. batted first and lost five good237 words
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Article75 1916-05-01 4 The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday Championship—F W Harris v E H Everest (unfinished) (4). Doubles Handicap B—Goodrich and J Crabb-Watt v D L Adamson and Fell (5). The following ties have been fixed for Thursday Singles Handicap A—A W Harries v V G Savi75 words
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Article96 1916-05-01 4 MONTHLY MEDAL FOR APRIL. This competition was played on 29th, and 30th, April and resulted as follows Capt P M Murphy 97 less 16 =Bl Mr C W Ballantyne 92 10=82 Mr J R Ferguson 107 20=87 Mr Alex Jack 93 6=87 Mr J Lamb 105 16=8996 words
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Article17 1916-05-01 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $96 80 per picul business done.17 words
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Article21 1916-05-01 4 The output of the Tongkah Harbour (N. L.) Tin Dredging for the week ending April 29, was 25 tons.21 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article406 1916-05-01 4 [To the Editor oj the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, I beg to concur with the opinion expressed in your Here and There column anent the Kuala Lumpur shooting CaBe “No onewill quarrel with the verdict.” I am also of opinion that this view will be shared by many406 words
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Article271 1916-05-01 4 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette.'] Sir.— Nothing would afford me greater plea-ure than to meet the gentleman who signs himstlf Free Love in your to day’s issue of the Pinang Gazette,” so as to tell him and show him exactly that I think271 words
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98 1916-05-01 4 The Bodega is making a sound bid for increased patronage in these hard times by appealing to the pockets as well as the patriotism of Penangites. In spite cf the advance in wholesale prices in all liquors the Bodega has reduced its charges in98 words
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Article50 1916-05-01 4 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 till 7 this evening:— 1. Selection... Un Ballo in Maschera ...Verdi 2. Polka Les Crenouilles Winterbottom 3. Waltz Bid Me Goodbye Camors 4. Mazurka Marien ...Kuhuer 5. March Out on the Hi-Ti-Hi ...Carter50 words
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Article20 1916-05-01 4 The outward P. <k O. packet Novara, is expected to arrive here, from Colombo, at 6 a.m. to-morrow.20 words
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Advertisement633 1916-05-01 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. GARGOYLE MOBILOILS. OWING to the unusaal and unprecedented demand for lubricating oils the high freights, doubled and trebled in many instances j the increase in Marine and War insurancej labor troubles and substantial increases we have been forced to pay all employees in our refineries and c633 words
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Advertisement676 1916-05-01 4 Valuable Property insurance Salc Royal Exchange, London BY ORDER OF THE LIQUIDATOR poMMENOED^usinese Tin AD UNDER THE ALIEN ENEMIES (WINDING UP) ORDINANCE 1914. period exceeding 190 years. ü blio or Agents, TO BE SOLD LIFE MARINE BUSINESS Ebown, Phillips Stbwart p BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON The London Assurance Monday, the676 words
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Article368 1916-05-01 5 German Subject Eligible for Election. The annual meeting of the Swimming D was held on Thursday at Singapore Mf l Halk the president, r A. Sims, occupying the chair. •u.nogt those present were Messrs W a e P eace i T C Hay, (hon. secretary), u Potts368 words
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Article400 1916-05-01 5 S.T.” Officer’s Disgraceful Conduct. On Friday morning, before LieutenantCommander Cator, R N, in the Singapore Marine Court, E H Gibbons, first officer of the steamer Poh Ann, was charged with assaulting Captain F J Stack, the master of the vessel. He pleaded guilty. Mr. Dickinsun appeared“ S.T.” - 400 words
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Advertisement706 1916-05-01 5 EVERY CLOCK A GUARANTEED TIMEKEEPER. g 1 IHE Made of the very Each clock is THE 4 6 STI F* E"M B 'S~ /"FIB Best bi ass and finely thoroughly tested and ftll/krFHV VLJrrl I VII tempered steel thus regulated before des- UvLIvIA A low priced but ensuring long reliable706 words
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Article28 1916-05-01 6 Harrison.—On April 26, at Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. R. Harrison, a daughter. Campbell.—On April 28, at Malacca, to Mr. and Mis. J. W. Campbell, a daughter.28 words
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Article1334 1916-05-01 6 Regret will be general in all parts of the British Empire and throughout the countries of the Allies that General Townshend’s heroic little force of British and Indian troops, which, beleaguered in Kut-el-Amara since the first week of December, has had to capitulate. That no dishonour attaches1,334 words
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Article1730 1916-05-01 6 The news of the surrender of General Townshend’s force at Kut will create a painful impression. It is quite unexpected, which is merely another instance of the general ignorance with regard to what has happened and is happening in Mesopotamia. The remnant of the little force of1,730 words
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Advertisement533 1916-05-01 6 131 a dru g or stimulant, gives simultaneous nerve and body nutrition- A results from VITAFER in my own family, in a bad case of Insomnia. The patient took no other medicine. She is now feeling well. has be natural sleep, and is gaining flesh at the same time. VITAFER533 words
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Advertisement22 1916-05-01 6 E. O.” THE LATEST MUSIC BY THE E. O. ORCHESTRA.” Every night, during and after Dinner, AND AT TIFFIN Every Wednesday Saturday.22 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous23 1916-05-01 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 0- 7 p.m. 6-16 a.m. 6-57 p.m.23 words
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Article293 1916-05-01 7 TOWNSHEND’S SPLENDID DEFENCE. german gas recoils. the IRISH OUTBREAK. GREECE AND THE SERBIANS. Tie surrender ia announced of General Townshend’s force of British and Indian troops, (2,970 British and 6,000 Indians and followers) at Kut-el-Amara the remnant of the division which fought a t Ctesiphon. After that battle293 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article351 1916-05-01 7 [Reutkr’s Telegrams.] VERDUN CHAPTER CLOSED. Paris, April 29. The communiqud says a lively cannonade took place in the Bois Buttes and north the Aisne. There was an artillery duel *t Bois de Malancourt, west of the Mense. There was a violent bombardment °f our positions between Poivre Hill[Reutkr’s Telegrams.] - 351 words
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Article, Illustration270 1916-05-01 7 BRITISH DARING. London, April 29. The British communique says The enemy early to-day tried to enter trenches at two points north of Roclincourt, after exploding five mines, followed by an artillery and trench mortar bombardment. The attack was repulsed. The day has been quiet in270 words
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Article271 1916-05-01 7 A Paris telegram of a month ago said There is no ir.-clination in Paris to regard too lightly the possibilities of the success of the enemy’s attempt now in progress to encircle the French position of Mort Homme, which, if it succeeded, would inevitably involve a271 words
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Article479 1916-05-01 7 The following is a translation of a letter written by a Frenchman serving on the lines of communication near Verdun March 15.—You must excuse me for this long silence. Know, in my defence, that for the last three weeks while camping in this big village we479 words
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Article186 1916-05-01 7 A letter we have received from a neutral correspondent contains the following interesting passage:— Verdun is the greatest advertisement the Allies have ever had in neutral countries. In Germany it had a terrible effect. A Dutch friend of mine went the other day to Cologne to see186 words
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Article209 1916-05-01 7 Some information on the huge concentration of artillery by means of which the Germans expected to beat down the French resistance before Verdun is given by the Petit Parisien” in a message of March 19. The whole of the available German artillery, it says, was transported209 words
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Article222 1916-05-01 7 According to a New York despatch received by the Times,” American newspapers publish accounts of very serious popular uprisings which have occurred in Bavaria, Westphalia, Wurtemberg and other parts of Germany. In several Bavarian towns there have been manifestations in which many thous ands of men and222 words
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Article379 1916-05-01 7 REBUFF TO GOVERNMENT. London, April 29. The pro-Government Press acknowledges that the Government has sustained an exceptionally sharp rebuff over the Military Bill. In the lobby the opinion is that the debate strengthened the Government’s hands in the direction of bringing in a Bill giving them general379 words
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Article70 1916-05-01 7 THE CAMEROON CONQUEROR. London, April 30. The Gazette states that Major-Gene-ral Dobell, Commander in the Cameroon, becomes a Knight Commander of the Bath. Major G M Orr (11th Lancers) is appointed Assistant Adjutant-General, with the rank of temporary Lieut.-Colonel. Captains J S Marshall (35th Sikh«) and G E70 words
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Article47 1916-05-01 7 STRIKERS WHO WANT MORE MONEY. London, April 29. The Dundee calender workers are still idle. Unless they resume soon it is believed the employers will seek Government intervention. Lancashire cardroom workers as well as cotton spinners are asking a ten per cent, advance in wages.47 words
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Article44 1916-05-01 7 The Hague, April 29. Flight-Lieutenant Beare was rescued from a biplane in the North Sea, where he was for thirty hours. He was liberated, but his machine was interned. He is the officer reported missing after chasing a Zeppelin at Lowestoft.44 words
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Article268 1916-05-01 7 SNIPERS OF SACKVILLE STREET. London, April 29. Viscount French in a communique says the military operations to suppress the rebellion at Dublin are proceeding satisfactorily. The rebels are confined to a few localities, principally in the Sackville Street district, with their headquarters at the Post Office.268 words
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Article443 1916-05-01 7 London, later. The news from Ireland is reassuring. All is quiet at Drogheda. The disturbances in Dublin are being effec’ually quelled and the trouble is confined to isolated spots. The position in Londonderry is good throughout. The first mail from Ireland arrived in London to day. Dublin443 words
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Article112 1916-05-01 7 WHAT HAPPENED AT EASTER. London, April 29. Monday’s Belfast "Northern Whig” received in London saya the Sion Feiners’ arrangements for Easter manoeuvre» throughout Ireland were suddenly cancelled on Saturday, though no reasju is officially given. It is believed the leaders feared the authorities were about to arrest112 words
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Article103 1916-05-01 7 A PETITION TO THE KING. London, April 29. Sir H. Craik has given notice of motion for a petition to the King to suspend Earl Wimborne and Mr. Birrell and appoint a commission to enquire into their conduct and administration. Mr. Redmond’s Good Work. Mr. John Redmond made103 words
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Article37 1916-05-01 7 KITCHENER SEES HIS MAJESTY. London. April 29. The Court Circular states that the King came to London in the afternoon and received in audience Mr. Asquith and Lord Kitchener, returning to Windsor iu the evening.37 words
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Article67 1916-05-01 7 London, April 29. Messrs Montagu Co.’s report says that despite the establishment of a record price since November 1906, the market is still strong and even higher figures are possible owing to the exhaustion or stocks and continuous purchases for coinage. Any lull in demand would only67 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article17 1916-05-01 7 London, April 30. The Danish schooner Christian was sunk. The crew were picked up.17 words
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Article17 1916-05-01 7 London, April 29. The British steamer Industry was sunk. The crew were picked up.17 words
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Article31 1916-05-01 7 Washington, April 29. Mr. Lansing announces that another note has been despatched to Britain, asking for the release of thirty-eight enemy aliens, who were removed from the steamer China.31 words
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Article141 1916-05-01 7 Amsterdam, April 29. Mr. Gerard, the American Ambassador in Berlin, has gone to headquarters from Berlin to confer with the Kaiser. A German Allegation. Copenhagen, April 30. The Kieler Neueste Nachrichten, the organ of Prince Henry of Prussia and the advocates of extreme submarine methods, makes a most141 words
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Article1535 1916-05-01 8 THE COLONY’S PROSPERITY. A meeting of the Legislative Council •was held on Friday afternoon, at Singaproe at which there were present H E the Governor (Sir A H Youog, k c M o) H E the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Brigardiergeneral D H Ridout, C m g),1,535 words
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Article300 1916-05-01 8 A Gazette Extraordinary issued on Thursday gives the text of several bills it is proposed to introduce into Legislative Council shortly. The Trading with the Enemy Amendment Ordinance incorporates the provisions of the Tiading with the Enemy Amendment Act 1916 except certain powers of the Board of Trade300 words
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Article533 1916-05-01 8 WILLARD’S BIG FIGHI? WITH MORAN. By the consensus of opinion of the sporting writers present, Jess Willard was judged the winner in his ten round boxing contest with Frank Moran at Madisonsquare Garden, New York, on March 26. The fi st round belonged to Willard, who jabbbed Moran533 words
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Article363 1916-05-01 8 The twenty-ninth annual report of the Manufacturers Life Insurance Company is a story of progress in every direction. The net premium incjme for the year was £664,158 7s 6d, an increase of £16,894 0s 8d over 1914. The total income amounted to £901,595 5s lOd, an363 words
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Article263 1916-05-01 8 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended April 22, there were 68 deaths 39 males and 29 females, equal to a death-rate of 33.79 per mille per annum, compared with 34.29 in the preceding week, and with 24.96 in the corresponding week of last year. The following263 words
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Article214 1916-05-01 8 Penang, May 1. cts. Soup per catty 16 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat... 17 Rump B;eak 24 Ox Tail each 40 Tongue 60 Feet 20 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 40 Pig’s Head 18 Feet 22 Tongue 32 Mutton per214 words
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Advertisement110 1916-05-01 8 WARRANTED FIFTEEN YEARS Packed Free. Carriage Paid direct from onr Factory to your Port. Ten Daya’ Fra W. WM Trial. Best British-made MEAD g-T" COVENTRY FLYERS M Mx Defiance Puncture-Resisting or Dunlop tpnrt Tyres. Coasters. Variable-Speed Gears, iMfcl til ul S A Free Wheels. Flyer or Brook's fl J ffifJlH110 words
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Advertisement329 1916-05-01 8 MOMI OASEs Size 30" x 18" x 15" Size 24" x 19' x Now in Stock. Expecting Shortly. Book Your Orders Now and do not wait till prices are higher. BOELEN CO., [SHERRY IB AN SXCBLLBNT DRINK AT ALL TIMES. INSI ST ON SANDEMAN’S ALLEN DENNYS Co., PENANG, RUBBER BROKERS,329 words
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Article1242 1916-05-01 9 Mr. and Mrs.P. E. Laws are now staying at the Crag. Mr and Mrs. F Brooksbank leave for gome on holiday io the near future. Mr and Mrs. Hollyoak have left for HomeH H. Sir Pertab Singh was received by H. M. the King at Windsor, says1,242 words
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Article56 1916-05-01 9 [From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, May 1. The Military Cross has been awarded to Mr E H A Huxtable of Tanjong Malim Rubber Co., Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery. This is the second decoration gained by their company’s employees, the other being the D S O56 words
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Article35 1916-05-01 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 1. Mr. 0. G. Oliver, of Braemar Estate, Kajang, 2nd Lieutenant, 3rd Battalion, Devonshire’Regiment, has been killed in action. Both legs were shot off.35 words
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Article64 1916-05-01 9 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on April 25 $1,967.06 Miss Gwen Gawthorne 10.00 Mr Ralph Gawthorne 10.00 Mr Lloyd Gawthorne 10.00 Miss Elisabeth Gawthorne 10.00 Supdt P and T and64 words
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Article2382 1916-05-01 9 M. M.” A WIDESPREAD EVIL. At the annual meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya held on Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur, the question of the sale of intoxicants, and more particularly of toddy, arose on an address by Dr. Malcolm Watson, of Klang. Dr. Watson said he hadM. M.” - 2,382 words
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Article449 1916-05-01 9 KIANGSI’S POSITION. Chengtn, April 15. Reuter’s Agency learn» from an authontativj s >urce that General Tsai Ao has fallen in line with the suggestion made by Clien Y CAuigchun of Szechuen, and is willing ihat Yuan Shih-k’ai shall remain as president provided a responsible Cabinet is appointed.449 words
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Article92 1916-05-01 9 A Reuter’s telegram from Canton appearing in the Northern papers says The present problem facing the revolutionaries is a financial one. The treasury is empty, and the merchants of Canton are raising funds, which they will probably give to the Southern leaders instead of to Lung Chi-kwaog,92 words
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Article37 1916-05-01 9 A Chefoo telegram reports —Two of the China Merchants steamers have been captured by a Chinese torpedo-boat. It is stated that the steamers will be employed to transport northern forces for Fukien or Chekiang.37 words
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Article27 1916-05-01 9 Berlin, April 15.—During the month of March, sighty enemy trading vessals, of together 207,000 tone, wese eunk by German submarines or lost by mines.27 words
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Article125 1916-05-01 9 Penang, May 1, 1916. (By Courtesy oj the Chartered Bank). Loudon Demand Bank 2/4 1/4 4 months'sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...2/4 25/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 13/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days' sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174| Moulmein Demand Bank 174 3 days' sight125 words
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Advertisement258 1916-05-01 9 RUBBER STAMPS. ’T'HE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps. NOTICE. LABOUR CODE, 1912. F.M.S. INDIAN IMMIGRATION FUND ORDINANCE 1911.'* EMPLOYERS of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the258 words
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Article527 1916-05-01 10 Mr. A. N. Wyld, Tangkah Johore, writes to the Editor of the Straits Times There are a great many people in this coantry at the present time who look with a good deal of apprehension upon the system of usury permitted here. No sane person will gainsay for527 words
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Article259 1916-05-01 10 A Proposed Amendment. The "F.M. S. Government Gizette” contain? the draft of a proposed Enactment to amend “The Mining Enactment, 1911.” The objects and reasons state This Bill owes, so far as the bulk of its provisions are concerned, its origin to the increased importance of and259 words
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Article150 1916-05-01 10 The installation ceremony of Lodge St. George, No. 1152, was held in the Freemasons’ Hall, Singapore, on Tuesday, when Bro G R W Lawson was installed as Wor Master for the ensuing year, the installing master being Wor Bro C W Spriggs. Wor Bro Lawson invested his150 words
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Article506 1916-05-01 10 The following poem, by William Winter, appeared in the New York ‘‘Times' 1 Magazine of February 27 My England Not my native land, But dear to me as if ehe were,—How often have I longed to stand With those brave hearts who fight for her Bereft by Fortune,506 words
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Article143 1916-05-01 10 [ln thr East.] Not his, a limelit part to play, In trench, or on the sea Nor his, the burden of the day In grim activity. No V. C.” shines before his eyes, No dream of sudden fame For him, throughout the years, but lies The143 words
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Article110 1916-05-01 10 Four Cases Reported. Some cases of the bubonis variety of plague are reported in Kuala Lumpur. The first suspected case was in a Chinese provision dealer’s shop in Ampang Street A further two cases are stated to have occurred in the same locality, while another is110 words
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Article41 1916-05-01 10 Word has been received in Rangoon that the steamer Leicestershire, which left Rangoon about a month ago for England has arrived at Dover with her bow stove in. No details as to how the mishap occurred have been received.41 words
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Article111 1916-05-01 10 CLEARANCES. To-day. Brandan for Asahan. I oong Ho for Alor Star (Kedah). Ban Whatt Soon for Deli. Jin Ho for Asahan. Anjow for Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan. Pungah for Batu Bahra. Rochussen for Singapore. Ban Fo Soon for bindings, Sitiawan Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Flying Dragon for Portweld111 words
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Article57 1916-05-01 10 May s.—Legislative Council Meeting, Singapore. 6.—Singapore Races, Entries Close at noon. May B.—Penang Schools Re-open. May 14 —Parish Hall Annual General Meeting, Parish Hall, 9-15 a.m. May 16, 18, and 20 —Singapore Races. May 17.—Lodge Scotia, Penang—lnstallation. June 9 and I l —Cricket, Penang v. Perak, Esplanade July57 words
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Article250 1916-05-01 10 Prnang, May 1, 1916. S P Tavioca 58.75 sellers. M. P. Tapioca J 9 10 sellers. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper 130.00 sales Trang Pepper $25 sales. Mace $llO nona. Mace Pickings $7O sellers Cloves250 words
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Advertisement488 1916-05-01 10 I I I W S5g y Tg*?w > SS yj Lithe Lectures w by Nurse ‘Wincarnis. (Lecture No i.)^ r •1 “Nerves’-’ < I Uiir nerves are similar to art I intricate network of telegraph A*, wires. Controlled and nourished by a portion of the brain —known as the nerve488 words
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Article422 1916-05-01 11 A WAR NEWS CENTRE. At no time in history has Malta been so serviceable to the British Empire as during this critical period when the European war has spread on sea as well rs on land to the countries of the eastern Mediterranean, says an American writer. During422 words
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Article236 1916-05-01 11 In the January number of the Vacuum Review, which is the house organ of the Vacuum Oil Co., Ltd., is given a list of the members of the staff who have answered to the call for men since the war began. It reaches to236 words
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46 1916-05-01 11 Two hundred Serbian officers are going to Russia, where they will form the cadres of several thousand Austrian pr’soners of Serb race, who will be constituted into regiments destined to operate with the Russian army against the Austrian forces.46 words
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Advertisement592 1916-05-01 11 biliousness. There are many causes of this complaint, but they all spring from a I I ~vd liver which does not properly fulfil its functions, especially in a '1 mate, when it becomes sluggish in its action. The bile is turned from B ai 1 i its proper channel, and592 words
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