Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 July 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-07-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. I No. 154 VOL. LXXIV. TUESDAY, JULY, ISI6 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement752 1916-07-04 1 aaDDDQDaaDDDD□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ WANTED- S n n a RUBBER to sell by auction or pri- a vately, or for shipment. GOODS for forwarding to any g part of the world. n INSURANCE risks against Fire. We specialize in the above. Apply to— ALLEN DENNYS Co., g 6 Beach Street, Penang. Established 1902.752 words
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Advertisement66 1916-07-04 1 canannDoaanna □□□uZrna a FOB $3O a 3 can have the Pinang I Gazette pcsted every day q for a whole year to your address, q 9 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). E Proj ortionate Quarteily and lalf-yearjt yites. x v Sub M-r iptiiHis are payable in U advarcH and remittance should n66 words
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Article1250 1916-07-04 2 MINING BY SCIENTIFIC METHODS. By invitation of Monsieur J. Boy, Managing Director of the Societe Francaiae des Mines d’Etain de Tekka, otherwise known as French Tekka to distinguish it from Tekka, Ltd., the English mine under the control of Messrs. Osborne and Chappel, a number of the members1,250 words
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Article364 1916-07-04 2 -“T.O.M.” A MONTH OF FASTING. An event of much consequence not only to the local Mohammedan community but, indirectly, to all others, is the Bulan Puasa, or Month of Fasting, which began on Sunday. In ordinary circumstances, a religious festival in the Orient is more or less only-“T.O.M.” - 364 words
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Article108 1916-07-04 2 The shoot at Kampong Bharu in the McGregor Challenge Cup yesterday resulted <n o'? 03 *5 >. S e 8 O aS > as o Miss Mathieu* 25 24 29 78 Mrs Liston* 28 19 28 75 Mrs V. Thomas* 23 23 21 67 Mrs Durege*108 words
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Article448 1916-07-04 2 GIVER OF LIFE AND DEATH. Persons who talk of the importance of chemistry in this war are usually talking of one thing only, though they may not know it—and that thing is nitrogen, says the Lancet.” The chief chemistry of the war is practically centered in nitrogen. Recognising this448 words
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Article31 1916-07-04 2 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $B2 50 per picul, buyers, no sellers. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £172 10s spot, and £173 three months.31 words
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Article28 1916-07-04 2 London, July 3.* The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2/3| Smoked Sheet 2/3 [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.28 words
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Article53 1916-07-04 2 The following are the latest quotations in our share list:— Yesterday. To-day. UQ OC CD ac fc. i-. Shares i 3 —j 3 m M 02 M 72 Mining. Deebook 10/6 11/6 11/6 12/6 Ronpibon 2/- 3/- 3/- 4/Rubber (Dollar). Malaka $1.60 $1 75 $1.65 $1.85 Tapah53 words
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Article138 1916-07-04 2 Pknano, July 4 r 1916. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 1/4 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 27/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 7/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days* sight Private 176| Bombay Demand Bank 1741 Moul mein Demand Bank 173138 words
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Article18 1916-07-04 2 Penang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel.18 words
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Article873 1916-07-04 2 The Benlomond, due to arrive here to-day from London will discharge 686 tons of cargo. The B. I. st- am°r due here from Negapatam to-monow ha? 210 tons of cargo for Penang. The P. ijO at°amer Somali, which is due to arrive here from Colombo on the 7th873 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement61 1916-07-04 2 MARTIN’S Ladies.} PI tLzS A French Remedy for all IrregularlThousand of Ladies keep a box of Martin’s Fills in the house, so that on the first sign of any Irregularity of the System, a timely dose may be administered. Those who use them recommend them, hence their enormous sale. At61 words
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Advertisement358 1916-07-04 2 TYPIST WANTED. NOTICE. txtanted at once typist with LABOUR CODE, 1912, F.M.S. W previous Office-experience. Apply with testimonials, stating salary expected to "INDIAN IMMIGRATION FUND ORDINANCE 1911.” No. 229, c/o Pinang Gazette. EMPLOYERS of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment reI.HDDpT) QTAMDS tuma for the P recedia S garter358 words
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Article915 1916-07-04 3 M. SOUKOULIMOFF’S ARREST. The latest Russian newspapers received at the Russian Consulate in Colombo contain interesting items of war news, and of the conditions prevailing in the Ttar’s Dominions during the war. Through the courtesy of Mr P B Kadomtzefi, the Russian Consul in Ceylon, who kindly translated915 words
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Article398 1916-07-04 3 SEVEN WOMEN CHOKED. Berlin, May 11.—The startling discovery of the bodies of ssven murdered women in seven hermetical'y sealed, leaded and tinned cases found in the storeroom of a tinsmith named Bela Kiss in the Village of Cinkota, near Budapest, has led to the uncovering of one of398 words
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Article73 1916-07-04 3 Extract from a neutral’s story of a tour through Germany During the search and interrogati m at Bentheim I was suddenly told that I was an Englishman and that my passport was false. What is the rason for this accusation I asked. Well didn’t you have whiskey and soda73 words
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Article53 1916-07-04 3 Conditions in Mesopotamia. Simla, June 25.—General Lake reports no change in the military situation in Mesopotamia. On the Sanna-i-Yat front during the night of June 20ch-Juue 21st the enemy displayed considerable activity with rifle, machine-gun, and artillery fire but no attack was launched. The shade temperature is reported53 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement1077 1916-07-04 3 FOR SALE. NOTICE. HULL of Motor Launch, in excellent A PPLICATION will be received at the condition, solid teak built with xx Harbour Master’s Office, Penan?, up copper bottom, 25 ft. long by 5| ft broad, to noon on the 12th July, 1916, for and draft of 18 in. What1,077 words
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Advertisement286 1916-07-04 3 TO PUT ON FLESH AND INCMASE WEIGHT. Pbtsioiab’b Advicb. Meet thin people eat from four to six pounds of good solid fat-making food every day and still do not increase in weight one os nee, while on the other hand many of the plamp, chunky folks eat very lightly and286 words
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Advertisement452 1916-07-04 3 [Debility! u When you feel limp and washed out, weary fl F and fatigued with no inclination for exertion— U A your body is in a run-down condition—you are A g debilitated. You need something to put fresh 5 g “go” into you —you need a fortnight's Iron 'Jelloids' g452 words
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Article1180 1916-07-04 4 The latest news from the French side regarding their share in the offensive on the western fiont is satisfactory. They have captured further territory both north and south of the Somme. This includes, south of the river, the vil’age of Frise, which, as mi ntioned yesterday, the French1,180 words
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Article158 1916-07-04 4 The output of Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Limited, during the month of June, was 400 piculs. The output of the Rahman Tin, Co., Ltd., during the month of June, was 786 piculs. Mill Pls. 426.24 Tributes 359 57. The output of Deebook Dredging (N. L.) No. 2 Dredge for158 words
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Article1079 1916-07-04 4 We have heard the old cry revived, in connection with the Income Tax, of the iniquity of taxation without representation, but we must confess that it leaves us rather cold. The question of reforming the constitution of the Straits has been raised often enough, but always somewhat1,079 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article286 1916-07-04 4 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette"' Sib,—l hear on good authority that a coterie of landlords, and mine is amongst them, intend raising the rents of their houses if the income tax becomes law, in order to recoup themselves for any payment they may286 words
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Article107 1916-07-04 4 CAPITAL INCREASED. [From Our Own Correspondent,] Kuela Lumpur, July 4. At the Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate meeting at Klang, Mr. Sander presiding, a final dividend of 24 per cent was declared, making 54 per cent. Messrs Sander and Cumming were re-elected directors, also Mr E. W.107 words
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Article48 1916-07-04 4 [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, July 4. The Central Engine Works report shows that the profits were $61,158, The payment of a 7| per cent, dividend on account of the year 1913 has been made. The acquisition of Klang Engineering Works proved a success.48 words
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Article121 1916-07-04 4 “At Bay a five reel film featuring Miss Florence Reed will be shown at the Electric Polyscope to-ni-ht, with Pathos la'est Animated “Gazette” and “The Wilderness Mail in 2 parts. Alexandre Duma’s “The Three Musketeers is to be screened at the Straits Cinema this evening. The work, which121 words
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Advertisement183 1916-07-04 4 j" THE COMMON CAUSE. j J The Allies are United in Arms and in Business ASAHI BEER! THE MOST POPULAR DRINK IN THE EAST. Winners of Prizes at Several of the World’s Expositions. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE, PEE S 3 COMMENT. We have received samples of Asahi Beer from The Easters 5183 words
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Advertisement11 1916-07-04 4 THE “Crag” Hole), PENANG HILL. The best place for spending Holidays.11 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous26 1916-07-04 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 2-49 a.m. 8 59 a.m. 2-37 p.m. 9 27 p.'m.26 words
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Article323 1916-07-04 5 NEW FRENCH SUCCESS. THE VOLHYNIAN STRUGGLE. LETCHITSKY’S PROGRESS. THE CABINET CHANGES. The French have taken a thousand more prisoners on the Somme, bringing the total made by them to 6,000, besides guns and much material. On the second day of the offensive they fought successfully both north and323 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article91 1916-07-04 5 [RhUTRR’s TkLRGRAMB.] ANOTHER THOUSAND PRISONERS. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph). Paris, July 2. The fighting continued in our favour all day, north of the Somme, in the region of Hardecourt and Curlu. We captured a fortified quarry east of Curlu. We gained a footing in second lines[RhUTRR’s TkLRGRAMB.] - 91 words
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Article, Illustration316 1916-07-04 5 The river Somme flows between Curlu and Frise, and the Ancre be tweed Beaumont and Thiepval. The Allies’ Methods. Paris, July 3. A semi-official French report emphasises that the progress mu s t be slow but sure, the tactics being to consolidate every gain before attacking316 words
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Article464 1916-07-04 5 A French officer of the Regular Army, who fought at Verdun, writes I plead guilty to having remained silent for two months. During thirty days of them, however, I ha 1 the excuse of being in the thick of the fray—the mighty fray, I may say,464 words
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Article317 1916-07-04 5 The second instalment of the account of the fighting around Loos, prepared in the Historical Section of the Committee of Imperial Defence, covers, among other subsidiary operations, the engagements at Loos and the grim, fluctuating struggle which continued for nine days for the possession of the317 words
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Article31 1916-07-04 5 London, July 2. The Times says it is suggested that Mr. Chamberlain may succeed Mr. Lloyd George as Minister of Munitions, and Lord Crewe return to the India Offi.e.31 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article72 1916-07-04 5 RUSSIAN ADVANCE IN BUKOVINA. Petrograd, July 3. As a result of a week of violent onslaughts, the Germans advanced five miles in some sectors east of the Styr, but the military experts are confident the Russians can hold the enemy, pending the development of Genera! Letchitsky’s sweep in72 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article17 1916-07-04 5 London, July 3. The British steamers Windennere (2,292 ons of Cardiff) and Teano were sunk.17 words
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Article333 1916-07-04 5 It was learned on enqu’ry to-day, says the T. O. M.’ 1 of Monday that in addition to the dea f h of a young Tamil lad from alleged plague in Treacher Street on Wednesday, and the subsequent death of one of th»» contacts in the segregation333 words
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Article688 1916-07-04 5 Capt. J. P. Swettenham is appointed to command B Company, M. S. V. R. Mr. R. M. Latham has been appointed manager of Ratanui Estate, Teluk Anson. Sergeant H. D. Kiddle has been promoted Company Sergeant-Major, C. Company, M. S. V. R. Mr. and Mrs. Botteley, of688 words
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Article77 1916-07-04 5 The Teesta, with the mails from Europe may be expected here at daylight tomorrow. The homeward mail steamer Nyanza. is expected to arrive at here daylight on Sundav, sth ins‘ant, and to sail for Colombo and Europe at about 5 p.m. the same day. The 8.1.5. N. Co’s77 words
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POLICE COURTS.
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Article168 1916-07-04 5 In the Third Court, Penang, this morning, Lan Ah Fan, Revenue Officer No. 18, was charged with receiving an illegal gratification of 20 cents as a reward for forbearing to do an official act, viz, not to search the boxes of two Tamils, Sinivasagam and Mutu at168 words
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Article117 1916-07-04 5 Uin Boh Sing, a rikisha puller, was on Saturday charged before Mr. Ezecbiel with trespassing into one of the rooms at the E <fc O. Hotel at 3-45 a.m. with intent to commit an offence. He told the Magistrate then that be was called up by someone who117 words
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Article68 1916-07-04 5 Lui Kam, brought up for being a wandering lunatic was questioned by the Interpreter as to the state of his mind. He pointed to counsel, clerks and reporters at the Bar Table, saying, I want all these people here to arrest the Magistrate for deigning to68 words
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Article67 1916-07-04 5 The preliminary enquiry into the charge of alleged attempted murder brought against the Chinese named Yeoh for stabbing Goh Boon Koh at 77 Weld Quay on the 2nd March, was concluded yesterday afternoon before Mr. Ezecbiel. Accused, who reserved his defence, was committed for trial at67 words
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Article73 1916-07-04 5 OUTPUTS FOR JUNE. The following are additional rubber out puts for J one Alor Pongsn lbs. 22,415 Brieh 13,394 Bukit Jelutong 3,222 Bakap Plantations 28,660 Batu Matang 12,108 Consolidated 37,112 Guala Kalumpong 89,488 Juru m 12,525 Jong Landor 60,091 Karan 10,477 Kuala Sidim 16,096 Kong Lee (Perak) 7CO73 words
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Article97 1916-07-04 5 GOLD MEDAL COMPETITION. The above competition was held on Saturday and Sunday last. Eight members entered, being those who had won one or more Monthly Medals during the Club year ended June, 30th 1916. The winner proved to be J. E. Scott Brown, with a nett score97 words
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Article66 1916-07-04 5 The following ties are fixed for Thursday Double Handicap—F N Syer and W K Sharpe 3) v Captain W Brown and W E Hutson (scr). Championship —H Starr v W B Houston. A Solemn High Maas of Requiem for the repose of the soul of the late Miss66 words
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Article721 1916-07-04 5 WHAT A DUTCH JOURNALIST SAW IN FRANCE. Continuing his interesting series of articles on his visit; to the British front in France, the correspondent of the Nieuwe Botterdamsche Courant writes :—During our excursions close behind the front we often found it difficulty to remember that we721 words
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Article190 1916-07-04 5 Krishnagar, June 23. The Sab-divisio-nal Officer of Krishnagar is engaged in hearing an interesting case in which a man is being tried for cal'ing an Englishman a German. One Abinash Biswas swore an affidavit before the second Munsiff of Krishnagar that Mr H Lawrie, who had ,obtained190 words
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Article1259 1916-07-04 6 AN EVER ACTIVE ARMY. There is sometimes a feeling in the army, ■writes one of the correspondents at British ■headquarters, that people do not quite realise the actual state of affairs on the British front, and it is, indeed, a matter of -some difficulty to1,259 words
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Article356 1916-07-04 6 Not Rockefeller, Morgan,' Rothschild, nor Krupp. The richest man in the world is no mere multimillionaire, whose wealth can be estimated by the income-tax experts. He is the Czar of Russia, and no man living knows bis wealth. His income is said to be356 words
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Article262 1916-07-04 6 Alleged Theft of Army Stores. Bombay, June 26.—The CID, Bombay, have under enquiry a case in which they have already arrested three persons, all employees of the Royal Indian Marine Dockyard, in connection with the alleged theft of three cartloads of provisions and hospital comforts, the property262 words
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Article753 1916-07-04 6 A CHANGE FROM GALICIA. Paris, May 30—The following extracts from lette r s written by German sol iiers before Verdun and taken from their pockets when the writers were captured by the French provide an account of the battle from the German point of view: From753 words
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Article37 1916-07-04 6 The Vorwarts announces that 1,067 German newspapers, of which 221 are political journals, have definitely ceased publication, and tl at 1,295, of which 287 had a political trend, have stopped publics tion temporarily.37 words
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Article775 1916-07-04 6 ANN UAL‘I ME ETING. The sixth annual general meeting of the Cluny Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on 26th May, at the registered offices of the company, 6, Laurence Pountney-hill E C., Mr. C. McArthur (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said :—On the liability side of the balance-sheet775 words
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Article157 1916-07-04 6 The latest story of Count Bernstoiff, the German Ambassador in America, is (says The Weekly Dispatch”) as follows Coant Bernstorff and two of his attaches were invited to dinner by the well-known Mrs of Fifth-ave-nue and Newport Covers were laid for twenty-four. The guests were all157 words
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Article106 1916-07-04 6 After the sinking of s.s. Hsinyu, by the cruiser Haiyung, the Chinese government ordered the arrest of the commander and officers of the cruiser. These officers have now been ordered to Shanghai for trial, and the Ministry of the Navy has delegated Hsu Ohihsinog, Chief106 words
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Article103 1916-07-04 6 CLEARANCES. To-day. De Kock for Deli and Langsa. Cornelia for Port Swetteuham, Malacca and P Dickson. Jin Ho for Asahan. Mary Austin for Asahan. Trang for Trang. Hebe for Bagan Datoh Teiuk Anson. Hong Wan I for Singapore and China. Pa gkor tor Dindings and Sitiawan. Klang for Port103 words
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Article90 1916-07-04 6 July s.—Penang Turf Club, Special General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce. 4.30 p.m. July 5 and 6.—Penang Golf Club, Ladies’ Medal Competition. July 6.—Concert Rehearsal (for Belgian Children’s Day), Town Hall, 6 p.m. July B.—St. Xavier’s Institution, Belgian Children’s Day, Sports, 3 p.m. July 8 and 9.—Penang Golf Club,90 words
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Article141 1916-07-04 6 Penang, July 4, 1916. S. P. Tapioca 56.75 buyers. M. P. Tapioca 57.50 tellers. Gold leaf 564.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). 516 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper 525.00 buyers. White Pepper 536.00 sellers. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace 5110 nom. Mace Pickings 560 sales. Gloves 540 buyers141 words
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Advertisement181 1916-07-04 6 IN THE HOT SEASON. Many people suffer from overheating of the blood, with weariness and a sense of being too tired in the morning, even if there are no pimples or sallowness of the skin to show that medicine is needed. The great mistake that people make at this time*181 words
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Advertisement62 1916-07-04 6 LIQUID FUEL j FOR I Diesel and Semi “Diesel Engines, Smelting Furnaces, Boilers, etc. KEROSENE FOR KEROSENE OIL ENGINES. LABGE STOCKS ALWAYS ON HAND. For particulars and prices, apply direct to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO. (Incorporated in England) WELD QUAY. PENANG. BRITISH MADE Envelopes. new stock OF 100,000 Just arrived62 words
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Article812 1916-07-04 7 BARBAROUS TREATMENT OF RUSSIANS. The indignation of the Russian people has been aroused to a high pitch by the constanTy growing and convincing evidence of the savage and inhuman treatment which is being meted out to Russian prisoners of war in Germany, writes the Petrograd correspondent of the812 words
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Article591 1916-07-04 7 According to a Mohammedan writer, Germany—in case she wins the war—has a reckoning to make with her allies of the Islam faith. A Mahommedan writer in The Far East (Tokyo) attempts to show that no deception is practised successfully on the educated followers of Islam. The591 words
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Article149 1916-07-04 7 Indian Opinion. Madras, June 26.—Khan Babadur Walju Dalji, an influential merchant, has declared that the whole Mahomedan community, was glad to hear of the declaration of independence by the Shereef of Mecca and felt sure that pilgrims, who were sub jected to all sorts of difficulties, physical149 words
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Article497 1916-07-04 7 RS. 12,003 ROBBERY AT CALCUTTA. Calcutta, June 26.—Following on the shooting outrage at Decca another daring taxi-cab daciity was committed in Calcutta last night, shortly before 9 o'clock, when it was raining heavily, a band of twelve •'Bhadralog” Bengali youths, all armed with revolvers, appeared at the497 words
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Article363 1916-07-04 7 Liability for Medical Expenses A Government of India Department of Commerce and Industry Resolution, dated Simla, the June 12th, 1916, states The Government of India have had under consideration the question of the application to lascar seamen, left behind by reason of illness in ports of the Unite!363 words
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Advertisement420 1916-07-04 7 lEVINRUDEI 1 DETACHABLE ROWBOAT I MOTORS g arc conceded to be the 2 most rowboat 3 S motors on the market. EFFICIENT. OJMgKggafl RELIABLE, REMARKABLY POWERFUL. Fitted with built-in-the- flywheel magneto HL S JIT' Automatic Reverse and Maxim Silencer wMr Speed: 2 to 8 miles. 5 Built in two sizes420 words
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Advertisement260 1916-07-04 7 20 aX™ the world famous 20 WINSON COMPANY. A TROUPE OF REMARKABLE Conjurers, Jugglers, Gymnasts, Acrobats, Illusionists, etc. IN THEIR DARING AND MYSTIFYING ACTS. Also Performing BEAR and DOG FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY. To-night at 9 p.m. sharp, AT THE Chinese Theatrical Hall, Drury Lane (off Campbell St) Tickets260 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous300 1916-07-04 7 The Straits for Durians, Mangosteens, and Rambusteens. THE STRAITS CINEMA, FOR A REALLY GOOD SHOW. Phone No. 628. EMPIRE HALL. PENANG ROAD. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT I Present the Greatest of all British Productions by the Famous British Producer Jury’s Masterpiece of the World’s Famous Novelist ALEXANDRE DUMA’S IMMORTAL WORK io Reels300 words
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Advertisement2591 1916-07-04 8 p. i.— y. k.i Hex k. p. m. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. JaplM Mail Steamship Co. U. II KjBBF 11 KONIN^ IJ *r• p B peninsular and oriental sailings. incorporated in JAPAN, 8a,,..»,B a,,..», CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. CO. LTD JI (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) Homeward (for Europe).2,591 words
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