Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 October 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-10-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 231 VOL. LXXIV. WEDNESDAY, 4th OCTOBER, 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement1009 1916-10-04 1 onanDnDnnnnnu WANTED 2 RUBBER to sell by auction or pri- D g vately, or for shipment. GOODS for forwarding to any g n part of the world. INSURANCE risks against Fire wiitten. E D ’»r D He specialize in the above. g Apply to—ALLEN DENNYS Co., 6 Beach Street, Penang.1,009 words
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Advertisement66 1916-10-04 1 t? FOR $3O n (> U c n b&ve thA “Fiuar.g g x Gazette posted < vvrv day a q for a wool- year tn y»nr xddress. g (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). CJ u Pru «'Fti<H»nte Q and 3 Ba)f-yc»rM latea n g Rubeci iptioiw are payable in g ad vx<c66 words
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Article1582 1916-10-04 2 Towkay Loke Yew, C. M. G., who sprained his foot badly abcut three weeks ago, is now able to hobble about with a stick. The marriage of Dr E Hamilton, r A M c, with Josephine, daughter of Sir Edward Rosling, was fixed for the 21st September,1,582 words
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Article86 1916-10-04 2 i From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, October 4. A Hokien, Yeoh Boon Tian, arrested on a charge of being wanted at Penang on the allegation of breach of trust, was remanded, pending the arrival of an escort. Mr Frederic J Shephered, Batu Gajah has received from the86 words
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Article277 1916-10-04 2 FATAL CARRIAGE ACCIDENT. An irquest was held at noon to-day by the Coroner, Mr J C Sugars, and a jury, into the circumstances attending the death of a Tamil, named Muni amy, at Jelutong, on the afternoon of the 16th uito. According to the story of the277 words
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Article251 1916-10-04 2 The Overseas Club has received many acknowledgments, including the following On behalf on all ranks of the Regiment I thank the members of the Overseas Club for their kindly thought and for the welcome present of tobacco. In this land where nothing is locally procurable but251 words
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109 1916-10-04 2 The following letter has been received from the Organising Secretary, British Women’s Hospital, London, dat-ed 30th August, 1916. My Committee greatly appreciate the generous gifc of £690 from the Women of Penang to build and equip two rooms in the Star and Garter Hospital.109 words
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Article202 1916-10-04 2 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the fol. lowing list of further contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on Sept 21 $2,117.67 Annonymous monthly 20 00 Mrs Pedley 5 qq W B Gibson 50.00 Balance on Oct 3 $2,192.67 Amount previously acknowled202 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article141 1916-10-04 2 [To lhe Editor of the Pinang GaMlU*} Sir, It is to be regretted that religion has been left out in the matter of Our Day efforts to get in money. Without rant or cant, permit me to make a suggestion to the persons in charge of th?141 words
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Article73 1916-10-04 2 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. Y S S Shakes 5 S. s s "5 s M oo raw Mining. K. Kamunting 31/- 32/6 30/- 31/- ex RenongTin... 35/- 40/- 33/- 38/- ex Rubber (Dollar). 8.-Kepong 60c 70c73 words
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Article92 1916-10-04 2 The following is an additional rubber output for Sept Bakap Plantations lbs. 27,400 Batu Mataug 12,475 Bukit Jelutong 3,468 Consolidated 39,797 Foothills Malaya 10,942 Gala Kalumpong 108 783 Jong Landor 57,073 Kedah 46,697 Karan 11,368 Kurau 29,000 Kuala Sidim 20,068 Malakoff 48,500 Merchiston 8,270 Malaysia 37,354 Mayfield Plant92 words
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172 1916-10-04 2 Commander D. C. Macintyre has received the following letters from Lord Inchcape. Achnacarry, Spean Bridge, Invernessshire, 31st August, 1916. Dear Captain Macintyre, On 16th instant I received from the Chartered Bank on your behalf cheque for £4OO for a Motor Ambulance. I have172 words
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Article108 1916-10-04 2 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Single Handicap A—R N Byatt v F N Syer (5). Profession Pairs—S F B Martin and A W Harries v R E Prentis and E H Everest (6). Friday Mixed Doubles A—Mr and Mrs E J Bennett v Mrs108 words
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Advertisement780 1916-10-04 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, municipal notice. ETHE Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, hereby in. Edition. Indian Paper with Case. v jj e separate tenders for the following for Perfect condition, $l5O. I one year from the Ist day of January, Box No. 279, c/o Pinang Gazette. 1917 A T, t L780 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous83 1916-10-04 2 'fmpirf THEATRE PHONE 628 The Premier Theatre of Penang. PENANG ROAD. Wt»- THUM. THE MIDNIGHT WORLD 3 rts “ZIGOMAR” ’SSSMT THE CONNECTING An exciting Western Drama. Laughs Laughs Laughs PLOT and COUNTERPLOT FEATURING a pa All You saw her in O. H. M. S. J/KIX lL See her in Comedy83 words
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Article1118 1916-10-04 3 THE ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS OF PEACE. Though the omens are much brighten the war is still at a critical stage says a Review writer. Germany and Austria-Hungary are clearly growing weaker daily in men. The Allies are clearly growing daily relatively stronger. Yet Germany still holds in her group1,118 words
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Article485 1916-10-04 3 Per P and O Medina. London, Sept I. To Singapore Mr J S Newall, Miss E M Crawford, Mr G D Mackay, Mr Bergan, Mr Hal), Mr Archibald, Mr Kees, Miss Stevens, Mrs Carrott, Mr and Mrs Anderson. To Penang: Mr C H Cochrane, Mr F485 words
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Article154 1916-10-04 3 His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned rewards for distinguished service in the Field, dated 3rd June, 1916 Awarded the Military Cross :—Capt. Philip Thomas Blanford, Malay States Guides. The Governor General in Council is pleased to sanction the admission of154 words
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Article603 1916-10-04 3 A LONG DELAYED RESCUE. Sir Ernest Shackleton, in a de-patch to the “Daily Chroaicle” from Punta Arenas, dated the 3rd September, states My fourth attempt to rescue my comrades on Elephant Island succeeded and all have arrived here safe and well. On this occasion I set a603 words
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Article263 1916-10-04 3 Profit of Over $1,000,000 for Last Year. The directors of the United Engineer?, Limited, in their annual report to be submitted to the fifth ordinary general meeting on October 5 state;— After allowing for the fees of directors, auditors, and debenture trustees: and after making full allowance for263 words
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Article501 1916-10-04 3 PRACTICE TO BE STOPPED IN CALCUTTA. The signing «f chits for drinks in the hotels and restaurants of Calcutta is, says the Statesman," to be stopped by order of the Excise authorities. It appears that among the conditions under which an Excise license is held is one501 words
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Article439 1916-10-04 3 The following is from St. Andrew’s Outlook Our Organ, which has done good service for many years has for some time past been giving very considerable trouble and we owe a deep debt of gratitude to Mrs. Saunders for the way in which she has persevered with439 words
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Advertisement1130 1916-10-04 3 PLANTER (Dutch) 36 years of age very f n the Estate of J AME§ STU4RT healthy, many practice 10 Netherlands India and Brazil as Assistant CUNNINGHAM deceased. and Manager. Good knowledge of rubber, coffee and cocoa cultivation, T)URBUANT to the Trustees Ordinance new clearings, gardentfork, manufacture, A 1914, Section 261,130 words
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Advertisement31 1916-10-04 3 ADVERTISING THAT PATS. The moat successful advertisers em* pbatically agree that continuity in advertising is absolutely necessary. Haphazard, spasmodic advertising usually pays no one. To secure results advertise intelligently and consistently.31 words
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Article30 1916-10-04 4 Powell—At King Edward’s Hospital, Penang, on Sept. 30ch, Mrs. Basil Powell, a son. Clarke.—On October 2. at Scott’s Road, Singapore, to Dr. and Mrs. Noel L. Clarke, a daughter.30 words
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Article24 1916-10-04 4 Wilson—Anthonisz.—Aug. 31, at R'chmond, Cadet W. F. P. Wilson (late of the London Scottish), to Sheila Mary, daughter of J. O. Anthonisz, C.M.G.24 words
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Article1123 1916-10-04 4 Our London correspondent in the interesting letter which we published yesterday drew attention to the valuable report that had been issued by the Advisory Council for the promotion of research in relation to trade and industry. These aud similar investigations that are being conducted under official and private1,123 words
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Article1787 1916-10-04 4 The German Crown Prince is a typical Boche in that be never Crown Priaee can realise when be is and Peace. ridiculous. The interview in which he deplores the terrible loss of life” shows the peculiar mentality of the royal clown who was allowed to sacrifice thousands1,787 words
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Article34 1916-10-04 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin i Q Penang was $84.10 per picul, business done—an increase of 10 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day £175 10s spot, and £175 10s three months.34 words
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Advertisement171 1916-10-04 4 By Royal Warrant tOt Jeß MW TO HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V. LARGE STOCKS HELD BY US OF:— Quarts, Pints and Babies. SPECIAL PRICES TO HOTELS. CLUBS. AND DANCE COMMITTEES. SOLE AGENTS CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. PENANG. ■£uxury] SHIPMENTS ARRIVING SHORTLY 6 CYL. Valve-in-head MOTOR BUICK CARS171 words
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Advertisement40 1916-10-04 4 THE CRAG HOTEL PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Laundry on the Premises. Tblkgbams Crag,” Penasg Hills. Pinang Gazette Co. Ltd.’s TELEPHONES. I Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 22140 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous25 1916-10-04 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 3- a.in. 10-38 a.m. 4- p.m. 10 24 p.m.25 words
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Obituary73 1916-10-04 4 Ed 2P 2 b o o EC 5*® O B o o o *5’1 S' > 2 CT- M > a cS J IP < c-t O D O' Qgo B n I co c OS' *9 5 Z O o O S ol S> > “3=- 3 ?8 x73 words
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Article262 1916-10-04 5 62.000 PRISONERS. MACKENSEN MENACED. THE SERBIAN ADVANCE. SUBMARINES IN NEUTRAL WATERS General Joffre puts the advance by the French on the Somme front at six and a quarter miles, and the prisoners taken at 35,000. The British have captured nearly 27,000, miking the total number of prisoners since262 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration383 1916-10-04 5 [Rsutrr’s Trlrgrams.] SOUTH OF THE ANCRE. London, October 3 General Haig reports severe fighting in and about Eaucourt I’Abbaye, where the enemy succeeded in regaining a footing in buildings. We improved our positions near Gueude•court and Courcelette. Airmen’s Work. London, October 3. General Haig reports that to-day the[Rsutrr’s Trlrgrams.] - 383 words
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Article141 1916-10-04 5 Competent authorities estimate, says the Echo de Paris,” that since February 21, the Germans have had about 500,000 men placed hors de combat in the Verdun region alone. The total of unwounded German prisoners in this region and during the fighting on the Somme is in141 words
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Article132 1916-10-04 5 The Allies’ mastery of the air was as clearly established in August as in July. The official reports of the belligerents demonstate this plainly. The British reports show the loss of 28 machines, including the five which were lost in the gale this week, and132 words
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Article81 1916-10-04 5 During August the number of prisoners captured by the Allies and reported in the official communications amounts to considerably over eight thousand. In many cases detachments of prisoners are reported as having been brought in, but no numbers given. The British figures are 2,677, making about81 words
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Article43 1916-10-04 5 Sydney, October 3. All the State Ministries except Queensland, are supporting the Conscription Referendum. The Labour organisations in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria are strenuously opposing it. It is expected that the voting in New South Wales will be decisive.43 words
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Article247 1916-10-04 5 GERMAN VERSION. Amsterdam, October 3 A German official report regarding last night’s Zeppelin raid is characterised by misstatements. It asserts that the airships successfully pelted bombs on London, whereas they never reached the Metropolis. It also says the destroyed Zeppelin fell above London, whereas it was 15247 words
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Article37 1916-10-04 5 London, October 3. 29 aeroolanea have been presented to the Royal Flying Corps by British Malaya. Up-to-date, 78 aeroplanes have been presented to the Imperial Aircraft Flotilla. The contributors include residents of Shanghai, and Hankow.37 words
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Article241 1916-10-04 5 [From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, October 4. At the Assizes, the Tamil, Govindasamy, was sentenced to death for the murder of a Chinese boy on July 18th. Joffre on Somme Results. Paris, October 3. General Joffre, in an Order to the French Northern Armies, says he241 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article125 1916-10-04 5 THE STRUGGLE NEAR HALICZ. London October 3. A Russian communique says the Russians drove back dense German columns who attacked east of Novo Alexandrovsk. The battles continue north of Halicz, where the enemy are stubbornly resisting. The Russians here have taken 5,000 priin three days, including 600 Germans.125 words
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Article, Illustration51 1916-10-04 5 Petrograd, October 3. M. Rotopopofi, the new Russian Minister of the Interior, is a Progressive and has been an active member of the Duma Committees of Defence, Commerce and Industry. He holds Liberal views regarding labour, Jewish, and Polish questions, and is an advocate of decentralisation.51 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article, Illustration651 1916-10-04 5 SERBIAN VICTORY. London, October 3. A Salonika message, dated October Ist, says the Serbians won an important success at Kajmakalen yesterday. After a violent artillery preparation, which caused frightful havoc in the Bulgarian ranks, the Serbian infantry brilliantly attacked, capturing all the remaining points of the position. The ground651 words
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Article, Illustration118 1916-10-04 5 A THREAT TO MACKENSEN. Bucharest, October 2. On the southern front, we crossed the Danube between Rustchuk and Turtukai. On the north front, 511 prisoners were thken in the Tuhurtnhuil and Hargbitzei mountains. We attacked along the whole front in the Dobrudja, and repulsed the enemy’s centre and118 words
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Article125 1916-10-04 5 Mr G J Stevens, says: Interesting and worth recording is a statement made by the Rumanian Premier, M. Bratiano, to a parsonage of the Entente who knows Rumania well and saw him there over a year ago. You may be sure,” M. Bratiano said to my125 words
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Article57 1916-10-04 5 Amsterdam, October 3. Three brigades attacked the insurgents in Sumatra, inflicting losses. A Rebel Attack. The Dutch Resident of Timor telegraphs that the rebels attacked the Dutch troops on the island of Flores. A Dutch Lieutenant was killed and six soldiers woueded. Five rebels were killed. The57 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article42 1916-10-04 5 ALLIES’ ADVICE. London, October 3. It is officially announced that the Allies have urged Neutral Countries to prevent the submarines of any of the belligerents, however utilised using neutral waters, and to detain any entiring a Neutral Port.42 words
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Article696 1916-10-04 5 London, October 3. The Norwegian steamer Relf jar 1 was sunk. The Bodega Co. have secured a supply of fresh oysters, for which there will doubtless be a ready demand. A wire from Paris reports that two regiments of Portuguese infantry have arrived at Marseilles en route696 words
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Article, Illustration1212 1916-10-04 6 [BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] September 6. The Raid that Failed. The qaiec little village of Cuffley, in Hertfordshire, was the scene of an incident that will live in history, when a blaz ing Zeppelin, probably of the newest type, came to the ground in flames, after being driven1,212 words
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Article318 1916-10-04 6 Where is the Grand Vizier The noiseless disappearance from the stage of the Archduke Frederick, the Generalissimo of the Austro-Hungarian army, is but a small thing in comparison with the more strange-looking disappearance of another high personage—the Turkish Grand Viz er. Can anybody in this or any other country ssks318 words
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Article503 1916-10-04 6 —Ex. PRISONER MAKES UNSUCCESSFUL APPEAL. The much talked of case in which a Tamil buy named Jacob was charged with the murder of Mr Robert Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent of Tapah Road Estate, on the night of August 4-5, in his estate bungalow, and sentenced to death by—Ex. - 503 words
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Advertisement10 1916-10-04 6 RESI 539 EKB 91 Used the World Over G ARiu10 words
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Advertisement399 1916-10-04 6 Weak Nerves Make You Gloomy Strengthen Your Nerves by taking Dr. Cassell’s Tablets VI and you will feel Bright, Strong, and Self-Confident. t f When you feel gloomy and depressed suspect your nerves- When you Jl VI i WT shrink from company and would rather be alone you are losing399 words
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Advertisement133 1916-10-04 6 II Appropriate, always. 1 Hi R!//i l With certain dishes, such as Game, LEA jT PERRINS’ SAUCE is a/ways appropriate. It is the recognised sauce for such use. !In fact, for everything with which a sauce can be used, LEA PERRINS’ is invariably Jillh the BEST. It has a refinement133 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article187 1916-10-04 7 Falkenhayn’s Dismissal- Berne, 10:h September.—A well informed German source states that General Falkenhayn’s dismissal is due to his prediction of the downfall of the Bulgarians, consequent upon the converging attacks of the Allies from the north and and the interruption of communication with Turkey. He advised187 words
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160 1916-10-04 7 London, September 10.—A Royal proclamation, in view of the great importance of obtaining full information regarding property in enemy territory belonging to British subjects, directs owners, unless residing in the Dominions or protectorates, to make a return of such property or of claims against enemy160 words
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Article259 1916-10-04 7 New York, 10th September.—General Alexieff, in an exclusive interview obtainby a representative of the United Pres? Agency at Petrograd, says that if the Central Powers start a great eastern offensive, Germany must provide the driving power. She cannot count on substan tial aid from the Turks, who can259 words
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Article375 1916-10-04 7 London, September 7—The Morning Post’s Petrograd correspondent speaks of tens of thousands of Russians serving in France and at Salonika. He also refers to a mysterious and entirely new army taking the field with a special mission which will further simplify Russia’s task regarding Ker375 words
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Article106 1916-10-04 7 Athens, September B,—-King Constantine addressed 150 officers of the Salonika garrison as follows You have inscribed your name with a pen of iron upon the annals of your country, affording a brilliant example to future generations. You have shown that the discipline of the army106 words
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Article91 1916-10-04 7 Washington, Bch September.—An official who is in clo-e touch with Allied sentiment has informed a representative of the United Press Agency that the Allies are discussing drastic peace terms including the cession of Heligoland to England, the neutralisation of the Kiel Canal and the demolition if some91 words
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Article122 1916-10-04 7 Amsterdam, Bth September.—Messages from various parts of Germany indicate a growing pessimism as to the result of the war. During the past fortnight 163 Socidist meetings called to discu-s peace terms have been prohibited by the authorities. A remarkable article in a Swabian newspaper which escaped the122 words
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Article104 1916-10-04 7 London, Bth* —The Trade Congress yesterday resolved that it viewed with grave misgiving the introduction of compulsory service and instructed the Parliamentary Committee after the war to press for a repeal of all acts imposing economic, industrial or military compulsion on the nation’s manhood. Mr Will104 words
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Article96 1916-10-04 7 Bei ne, Bth September.—Definite information has reached Switzerland that Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg at a meeting of the German Federal Council, in justifying the abandonment to the torpedoing of me r cbantmen, said that it would cause war with America and, moreover, it was impossible effectively to96 words
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78 1916-10-04 7 London, 7th September.—A great crowd attended the funeral of the Zeppelin crew. Many police were drafted in, the authorities fearing a disturbance. The funeral was carried out with the utmost simplicity. The coffins were carried on a military lorry, a short service of the78 words
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Article98 1916-10-04 7 Amsterdam, September 7.—German correspondents emphasise the terrific character of the Anglo-French bombardment. The Berliner Tageblatt’’ says:—lt is the maddest gunfire the world has ever experienced. Never anywhere before have guns been brought together in such masses as in front of Maurepas and Clery. The enemy attempted to98 words
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Article91 1916-10-04 7 Washington, September 7.—Mr. Gardiner (Massacbussets) in a speech in the House of Representatives yesterday denounced the Senate’s retaliatory black list legislation as a low support of Germany’s ugly cause. He said ‘‘You hypocrites, you claim that you are devoted to humanity and despise commercialism. Then why did91 words
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Article138 1916-10-04 7 London, September 24—Two Zeppelin raiders were brought down in Essex, both large airships of new pattern. One raider fell in flames and was destroyed together with its crew of 22. The officers and men of the second were captured. The story of the raid is an interesting138 words
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Article253 1916-10-04 7 THE PENANG CONCERTS. The following are the accounts in connection with the two Musical Evenings arranged by Mrs. L. P. Ebden and Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in aid of the Officers’ Families Fund. RECEIPTS. By Sale of Tickets $527 00 Programmes 90 90 Total 617.90 $617.90 By253 words
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Article55 1916-10-04 7 {From Ou*- Own Correspondent). Singapore, October 4. In the Alsagoff case the argaments were concluded. Judgment will be given on Friday. There will be no occasion for believing that the Allies are having things all their own way on the Eastern front until von Hindenburg experiences his55 words
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Article1527 1916-10-04 7 GEN. SIR H. SMITH-DORRIEN’S PROTEST. General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien has made an appeal to certain theatrical managers to endeavour to rai-e the tone of performances they prepare for the public, especially for the younger members of our fighting profession 1 am convinced,” he says,1,527 words
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Article129 1916-10-04 7 Penang, October 4, 1916. {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 3/16 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days' sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 Moulmein Demand Bank 173| 3 days’sight Private129 words
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Advertisement271 1916-10-04 7 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually check271 words
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