Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 July 1916
1916-07-26
1
8
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/pinangazette
Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
-
Title Section20 1916-07-26 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 173 VOL. LXXIV. WEDNESDAY, 26th JULY. !916. PRICE 10 C£NTS.20 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement832 1916-07-26 1 I WANTED- I RUBBER to sell by auction or pri- o vately, or for shipment. d GOODS for forwarding to any part of the world. n g INSURANCE risks against Fire. c IFe specialize in the above. D g Apply to— ALLEN DENNYS Co., g g 6 Beach Street, Penang.832 words
-
Advertisement69 1916-07-26 1 c aannoD oauuaoaaDuao a FOR $3O 8 s a V T OU can have the Pinang q 3 A Garette pcsted every day O for a whole year to your addre»». q (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). Prof ortioiiate Quarteily and O Half-yenrh rates. n Subscriptions are payable in B a advance69 words
-
-
Article3298 1916-07-26 2 AN EVENTFUL AFTERNOON. The summer meeting of the Penang Turf Club opened in the most favourable ■eircumst ances yesterday. The clerk of the weather looked upon it with approval, and when the afternoon was fairly well advanced the attendance was satisfactory, though at the commencement the lawn and3,298 words
-
Article381 1916-07-26 2 995 Kilometres Open. A new section of the Southern Line will be opened on Monday, 194 kilometres in length, from Bang Na to Chumporn says the Bangkok Times ”of July 15. This connects Chumporn with Trang and Singora the service being on alternative days. Trains will381 words
-
Article349 1916-07-26 2 T.0.M.” What is expected to be a prolonged and sensational murder trial was begun in Taiping, before Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule in which a bikh policeman named Narain Singh was arraigned on a charge of murder and high way robbery on the road between Kroh and—“ T.0.M.” - 349 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement441 1916-07-26 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NOTICE. THE AUCTION SALE of High-clas, Household Furniture at 152 Anson Road advertised for to-morrow is postponed indefinitely. CUNNINGHAM, CLARK Co., Licensed Auctioneers MARBLE HALL. Board residence, large cool rooms, electric light throughout. Apply to Mrs. BODOM (Proprietress), Kelawei Road. For Sale by Private Treaty. British built steel441 words
-
-
Article1127 1916-07-26 3 A. M. The causes which lei to the expulsion of the Turks from the towns of Mecca, Taif, and Jeddah, by the spiritual guardian of the holy city of Islam, are probably of a complex character, and of such an outstanding importance thatA. M. - 1,127 words
-
Article643 1916-07-26 3 Claim against Six Partners Mr A M Goodman was occupied for some time in the Ipoh Magistrate's Court, on Friday, in hearing a civil suit brought by Mr Fong Chin, of Chop Hup Seng, of Ipoh, against the members of the Ban Lee Chinese mining kongsi in643 words
-
Article18 1916-07-26 3 Penang :—The E, O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.18 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement872 1916-07-26 3 ,certified maternity nurse F.M.S. GOVERNMENT 6'WAR LOAN. (English) open to engagements. Apply Mrs. G. R. STEVENS, to the above Loan are 1, Orchard Road, Singapore. reminded that the 2nd instalment of a 29-7 P*y able OQ tbe Bonds falls due oa 3rd August. Payment may be made at any of872 words
-
Advertisement208 1916-07-26 3 THE PERFECTED NERVE FOOD, i SANAPtiOS~| r 'Si VWiifeH hMm Syyvl THE IDEAL RECONSTRUCTIVE NERVE FOOD K A VALUABLE RESTORATIVE IN NEURASTHENIA NERVOUS DYSPEPSIA AND AMJMIA Tempting, Palatable, Wholly Digestible. Earlier and inferior products, representing Sanaphos is producing results which are the effort to give the nerves directly the truly208 words
-
-
Page 3 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous312 1916-07-26 3 WEDNESDAY TO-NIGHT 26TH JULY, 1916. THE ACME OF PERFECTION! the MALAY OPERA coy. (OF MALACCA) THE STRAITS"CINEMA. Phone No. 628. EMPIRE HALL. PENANG ROAD. J THE COMPANY WILL STAGE A MOST TRAGICAL PIECE ENTITLED HIS ABUL ASHEK” Beautiful Scenery I New Costumes!! Charming Actors Actresses!!! Crack Comedians!!!! Remember the word312 words
-
-
Article1338 1916-07-26 4 It is grievously disappointing to learn from Mr. Asquith’s statement in the House of Ccmmoos that, instead of his being in a position to offer for the acceptance of Parliament a Home Rule Bill the principal provisions of which had teen agreed to by the Irish parties1,338 words
-
Article1306 1916-07-26 4 Further light is thrown on the altered conditions in the German Germans’ army in the west by a Moral. Belgian from Tournai who has arrived in England; Belgians in their own country have noticed of late how the moral of the German soldiers has changed, and they1,306 words
-
Article434 1916-07-26 4 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 til! 7 this evening 1. Selection From the Operetta Das Model ...Suppe 2. Quadreille... Monte Carlo ...Williams 3. Waltz Moonlight on the Alster ...Fetras 4. Two Step Little ***** ..Fetras 5. March Souvenir434 words
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement114 1916-07-26 4 XCLUb" WHISKY I $14.50 per case. j I D“ ty ex^ra 5 7.68 per case. I Stocked in 4'4 and 10 gallon Casks. |I > Whisk* P er all S6s I v.,- Duty extra $3.84. i <•*"• c < I V m j j SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co j114 words
-
Advertisement31 1916-07-26 4 “E. O.” RACE DINNERS. Thursday 27th July Saturday 29th SPECIAL CURRY TIFFIN Wednesday 26th July. DANCING AFTER DINNER Thursday 27th July AND Saturday 29th LATEST MUSIC BY THE "E. 0.” ORCHESTRA.31 words
-
-
Page 4 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous27 1916-07-26 4 Tuesday 25th July THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 10- a.m. 4-10 a.m. 11- p.m. 533 p.m.27 words
-
-
Article185 1916-07-26 5 TURKISH DEBACLE. BRITISH ADVANCE. IRISH DEADLOCK. STATEMENTS IN PARLIAMENT. The fighting on the British front in France continues. Heavy bombardments at various points by the enemy were followed by infantry attacks, which were all repulsed. On some parts of the line there was much hand-to-hand fighting, as a185 words
-
France and Belgium.
-
Article345 1916-07-26 5 Rbutrr Telegrams.] AUSTRALIANS’ CAPTURES. London, July 25. General Haig reports that fighting continues at Pozieres. The prisoners captured by the Australians have reached six officers and 145 others. Australians' Part. London, July 25. General Haig reports that the Australians participated in the fighting at Pozieres. There wasRbutrr Telegrams.] - 345 words
-
Article, Illustration50 1916-07-26 5 French Front Quiet. |Paris, July 25. Apart from a violent bombardment in the Laufee district on the right of the Meuse there is nothing of importance. Success at Thiaumont. The French infantry took a redoubt immediately west of Thiaumont, taking five machine guns and 40 prisoners.50 words
-
Article81 1916-07-26 5 £4,950,000 DAILY. London, July 25. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith, moving a vote of credit of £450,000,000, stated that the average daily war expenditure was £4,950,000. The sum of £6,000,000 mentioned by Mr. McKenna represented all the out-goings. The total expenditure from April Ist to81 words
-
Article109 1916-07-26 5 U.S. GOVERNMENT’S QUERY. London, July 25. In the House of Commons, referring to the placing of American firms on the blacklist Lord Robert Cecil pointed out that it only applied to persons manifesting hostility to Britain. The Economic Conference. London, July 25. In the House of109 words
-
Article1049 1916-07-26 5 THE PREMIER’S STATEMENT. London, July 25. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith made an announcement in reply to Mr. Redmond, who asked if the Government intended to depart from the terms of th e agreement based on Mr. Lloyd George’s proposals or to insert proposals at variance1,049 words
-
Article279 1916-07-26 5 MR. LLOYD GEORGE’S SPEECH. London, July 24. In the House of Commons, Mr. Churchill complained that Mr. Asquith had not reviewed the military si'uation. Mr. Lloyd George—You cannot review the ’military’fprospect in the middle of a battle. The prospects are gocd and our Generals are more than satisfied279 words
-
Article49 1916-07-26 5 London, July 25. In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law said the Government was carefully considering the recruitment and training of native troops in East, West and Central Africa. Steps were being taken to make the best military use of natives in tropica 1 Africa.49 words
-
Article37 1916-07-26 5 WEST PRUSSIA’S MEASURE. Amsterdam, July 25. Compulsory service in the harvest fields for women and children has been introduced in West Prussia. Refusal to work is punishable by a year’s imprisonment, and £75 fine.37 words
-
Article34 1916-07-26 5 London, July 25. In the Home of Commons, Mr. H. W. Forster said there were 25,350 British prisoners in Get many, and 20,200 German prisoners in Britain on June 30th.34 words
-
Article29 1916-07-26 5 London, July 25. The Kitchener fund is over £121,000. The latest subscription include the Eastern Telegraph Company £250 and the Bengal Iron and Steel Company £lOO.29 words
-
-
Russian Campaign.
-
Article, Illustration132 1916-07-26 5 RUSSIAN PROGRESS. Petrograd, July 25. On the Caucasian front, the Russians, after repelling two Turkish counter-attacks, occupied the heights of Aglik in the neighbourhood of Erzingan, east of which the Russians occupied the line of the river Douroam Davasi. Russian cavalry have reached the lice of Boztapa Mertekli.132 words
-
Article401 1916-07-26 5 Some idea of the fierceness of the fighting on the Russian front is given by the correspondent of the Cologne Gazette attached to General von Linsingen’s army group». He says that the dogged perseverance of the Russians show tiiat their determination to continue the offensive in Volhynia401 words
-
Article19 1916-07-26 5 London, July 25. Mr. Asquith will announce the names of the Mesopotamian and Dardanelles Commissions to-morrow,19 words
-
-
Italy’s Campaign
-
Article30 1916-07-26 5 Rome, July 25. An Italian communique says we captuaed Mount Cimone and repulsed with heavy loss two enemy attacks. On the Asigo we captured enemy trenches and prisoners.30 words
-
-
Naval Operatings.
-
Article203 1916-07-26 5 VICE-ADMIRAL’S DESPATCH. London, July 25. A despatch by Vice-Admiral Bacon on the operations of the Dover patrol s nee December 3rd, 1915, pays a tribute to the unremitting energy of the officers and men under his command. The despatch states that 2,100 merchantmen, besides warships and auxiliaries,203 words
-
Article38 1916-07-26 5 London, July 25. The British steanoer Olive was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean. More U Boat Victims. London, July 25. The British steamers Wclf, Llongwen and Knutsforn were sunk. The crews were saved.38 words
-
Article42 1916-07-26 5 London, July 25. The German technical monthly Prometheus declares that two leading naval powers are building 5.000 ton submarines with a speed of 26 knots on the surface and 16 knots submerged, armed with thirty torpedo tubes and carrying 150 mines.42 words
-
-
General News.
-
97 1916-07-26 5 A VIGOROUS PROTEST. The Hague, July 25. With reference to the seizure of fishing vessels and fishermen the Unions have telegraphed to the British Minister protesting against the abuse of power, the gross violation of rights and unjust measures which will render idle 10,000 dependent97 words
-
Article80 1916-07-26 5 BRITISH MEASURES. London, July 25. As Dutch fishing vessels are selling 90 per cent, of the herrings and quantities of other fish direct to German buyers, Britain has placed a number of Dutch fishing vessels before the Prize Court, and detained others persistently fishing in prohibited waters,80 words
-
Article45 1916-07-26 5 TO BE SOLD TO AMERICA. Washington, July 25. The United States has practically con* eluded the purchase of the Danish West Indies for £5,000,000. A treaty confirming the sale will probably be signed to-day and it will go immediately to the Senate.45 words
-
Article27 1916-07-26 5 SERIOUS DEATH-ROLL. Cleveland, July 25. Twenty-four lives have been lost through a gas explosion in a waterworks tunnel under Lake Erie. Rescuers are seeking urvivors.27 words
-
-
Article3123 1916-07-26 6 Rudyard Kipling - Rudyard Kipling. AMAZING ESCAPADES IN THE SEA OF MARMORA AND THE STRAITS. This war is like aa iceberg. We the public, only see an eighth of it above water. The rest is oat of sight, and as ■with the berg, one guesses extent by great blocks3,123 words
-
Article176 1916-07-26 6 Arsenal for the Armies of the Czar. Mr Matsui, the Japanese Ambassador in Paris, has informed the Journal that in 1915, when he was at the Japanese Foreign Office, he was vidted by the Russian Ambassador, with whom he agreed on a programme of national defence between176 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement937 1916-07-26 6 I Sleeplessness Restful Refreshing Sleep Without use of Narcotics by taking Dr. Cassell’s Tablets. w The quite remarkable power of Dr. Cassell’s Tablets to induce healthy, natural sleep is due not to narcotics, but to their steadying 1 effect upon the nerves. There are no narcotics of any kind in937 words
-
-
STOP PRESS NEWS.
-
Article23 1916-07-26 7 London, July 25. The Liverpool cotton market will be closed on the 29 inst., and for five follow* ing Saturdays.23 words
-
Article18 1916-07-26 7 Rotterdam, July 25. The Feyenorrd shipyard is constructing four large submarines for the Dutch East Indies.18 words
-
Article42 1916-07-26 7 London, July 25. In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain announced that he had directed the Government of India, when they had fixed the responsibility for the deplorable troop train incident, to hold those responsible to strict account42 words
-
Article203 1916-07-26 7 London, July 24. An officer in the Deccan Horse in w a letter to his wife published in the “Times” de-cribes the charge on the 14th instant. We started at 6-30 in the evening and galloped three miles under heavy shell fire, the ground being full of203 words
-
Article55 1916-07-26 7 DATE OF EXECUTION. London, July 25. The Daily Mail says the execution of Casement has been fixed for August 3. The Inspector-General of Redmondite Volunteers has forwarded a petition to Mr. Asquith for a remission of the death sentence signed by six Bishops, 26 members of the House of55 words
-
Article22 1916-07-26 7 THE SUBMARINE BREMEN. London, July 25. The limes New York carrespoadent says the Germaas fear the submarine Bremen has been lost.22 words
-
Article37 1916-07-26 7 London, July 25. In the Hou a e of Commons Mr Bonar Law announced that he is inquiring into alleged purchases of coconut estates in various parts of the Empire by an alien firm.37 words
-
-
Article37 1916-07-26 7 The Agents informs us that the P. O. R.M.S. Kashgar,arrived at Suez on Sunday. The Chamber of Commerce notifies us that the mail which left Penang, on the 25ih June, were delivered in London yesterday.37 words
-
Article82 1916-07-26 7 The following are the latest quotations in our share list:— Yesterday. To-day. Shares S *o s o M a? M a? Mining. Deebook 8/- 10/- 8/- 9/K. Kamunting 33/- 34/- 33/6 34/6 Prong D. 25/9 27/- 26/- 27/General. E. Smelting (0r?... s7| $8 $8 sBs E. Smelting82 words
-
Article29 1916-07-26 7 The following ties are fixed for Friday:— Single Handicap—R Owen —3) v J G Allan 3) (1); A R Adams 2) v W H Tbrelfall (ser).29 words
-
Article2411 1916-07-26 7 RUBBER COMPANY’S SUIT. Counsel for the plaintiffs continued his address in the Supreme Court, Penang, yesterday in the suit in which the plaintiffs are the Shanghai Klebang Rubber Estates, Ltd, in liquidation, and the defendants the Banking and Trading Corporation Nauden Ten Cate, and the Hon. Arthur2,411 words
-
Article164 1916-07-26 7 The shoot at Kampong Bahru on Monday resulted ou ss oe u os >. jo •s x o o > 5 ®io X o Q Q Q H Miss Mathieu 30 28 30 88 Mrs Liston 29 30 27 86 Mrs Cantrell 30 32 23 85164 words
-
Article470 1916-07-26 7 HON. MR. J. MITCHELL’S VIEWS. We are now in a position to publish a report, taken from the official minutes, of the remarks which the Hon. Mr. J. Mitchell made at the meeting of tht> Legislative Council on the 16-th ultimo Mr. Mitchell. —Sir, I did not470 words
-
Article52 1916-07-26 7 A CLERK SENTENCED. From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 26. Singapore Cricket Club’s chief clerk on being charged at the Assizes, pleaded guilty to falsifying account books of the Club and was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment. The Public Prosecutor said it was possible defalcations might have amounts52 words
-
Article52 1916-07-26 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore. July 25. The report of Tingkil Tin Co., shows a profit of $50,673. A fiml dividend cf 6 per cent, is recommended, making 12 per cent, for the year. It is proposed to carry forward $18,523. The total production was 2,056 piculs, plus52 words
-
Article142 1916-07-26 7 A Kuala Kubu Prosecution. On July 21st, at Kuala Kubu, before Mr C D Bowen, District Officer, a Chinese was charged at the instance of Inche Aritin, Malay Assistant to the Chief Agricultural Inspector, with failing to comply with the terms of sections 6 (i) and 9 of142 words
-
Article46 1916-07-26 7 July 27th and 29th.—Penang Turf Club’s Race Meeting. August 2.—Chamber of Commerce, Special G. M. Chamber of Commerce, 2.30 p.m. August 4.—Second Anniversary of the War. August 5 and 7.—Cricket: Perak v. Penang at Ipoh. August 7. —Bank Holiday. August 10 and 12.—Selangor Races.46 words
-
Article30 1916-07-26 7 Tin is quoted in London to-day at £166 spot, and £166 10s three months. To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $79 75 per picul business done.30 words
-
Article293 1916-07-26 7 PENANG SCOUT AEROPLANE. Captain D* C. Macintyre has received the following letter from Lord Inchcape acknowledging receipt of a cheque for £1,307 for the purchase of a Scout Aeroplane to be attached to the Malayan Squadron 122, Leadenhall St., London. 22nd June, 1916. Dear Capt. Macintyre,. On293 words
-
Article308 1916-07-26 7 {Specially Translated.) The Belgian Government will shortly issue an official statement that Belgium has no intention whatever of increasing ber territory at Holland’s expense. Forty-seven Dutch marines have been dismissed the Navy at Hellevoetshus. A German message states that from their whole frontier guaid only 11 have308 words
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement34 1916-07-26 7 NO LAXATIVES are so gentle and effective as PINKETTES that’s why children can safely take them. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or, post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept. 6c, Singapore.34 words
-
Advertisement16 1916-07-26 7 Used the World Over ...CARS At times of crisis it must be Bovril BRITISH TO THRBACKBONE.16 words
-
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement2569 1916-07-26 8 P. o.—B. I.—APGAR N. Y. K. K. P. M. (INCORPORATED IN GREAT BRITAIN), MM KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART If (UWOIPORATEB IN BNGUKDJ mail and passenger services. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Id. maatschappij PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. (IHCOBPOBATED IN HOLLAND.) CHIIW nMMMMTEBJ***' C LTt E^ MAIL SERV cm.. X A2,569 words
-