Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 November 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-11-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 261 VOL. LXXiV. THURSDAY. 9th NOVEMBER. 3916. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement468 1916-11-09 1 o E g WANTED r c RUBBER to sell by auction or pri- D vately, or for shipment. c O<)Q I) S for forwarding to any part of the world. INSURANCE risks against Fire o D written. E Ire specialize in the above. d Apply to— ALLEN DENNYS Co., c468 words
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Advertisement65 1916-11-09 1 iDanQDDtKiaoaoaoDQauODDu-'-’a 3 FOR $3O 3 3 3 XTOU c»n have the Pinang a 3 I Gazette posted every day O 3 for a whole year to your address. 3 3 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION. $27). g Pr<»| ortionate Quarterly and D 3 Half-yearly rates a Subscriptions are payable in D advance and65 words
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Article921 1916-11-09 2 LOANS OR TAXATION. The Hon. Mr. E. Macfadyen writes tq tbe M. M. I am glad to see that in your Friday’s article on tbe F.M S. Budget you ask that budget figures should be made available to the public in a more intelligible form. There is921 words
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Article975 1916-11-09 2 The war is going well, but it will take at least the better part of another twelve months and the utmost of our means to secure a strong settlement and enduring peace. There is a difference between catching the train and ending your journey. In connection with975 words
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Advertisement754 1916-11-09 2 EMPLOYMENT WANTED. HOUSE BY European (Britisher) age 28 as JUNIOR ASSISTANT on Rubber On the Sea front. Estate. Good knowledge of Tamil and j r* «j other Indian languages. Board .Residence (Address) No. 303, c/o Pinang Gazette. Tennis. Terms moderate. 1152- 17-11 Mrs. TRENGOVE. WAITED. T ĕ x T Sunjrei754 words
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Advertisement228 1916-11-09 2 Corns Hurt? hl CORN W SJH CURE Absolutely Never Fails. It is quite ea?y to use All you do is to paint the corn for four nights and then soak the foot in warm water when the corn can quite easily be removed. It is not an acid corn cure228 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous148 1916-11-09 2 AT THE Empirf THEATRE PHONE 628. The Premier Theatre of Penang. PENANG ROAD. TO-NIGHT! n ™.Z d TO-NIGHT!! GREAT SUCCESS OF THE WELL-KNOWN JAPANESE COMEDY and MAGIC PARTY OF 20 STAR ARTISTS 20 MISS TENKWA The Famous Magician will pre-ent her latest Geisha, Russian and Cake Walk Dances. SEE the148 words
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Article, Illustration1450 1916-11-09 3 THE CAREER OF MR. HUGHES. Mr. Charles Evans Hughes, the succes’fal candidate in the American Presidential Election, was fifty-four years old on th»» 11th April last. He was born in Glens Falls, N. Y., on the 11th April, 1862. When it is said that his father, David1,450 words
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Article299 1916-11-09 3 BRITISH PREPARETO CARRY ON.” British Headquarters in the Field Oct 9: Everybody oub here is regarding a winter campaign as a foregone conclusion, and preparations are actively in progress to ensure carrying on.” Without specifically indicating the nature of these preparations, I may at least say that299 words
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Article257 1916-11-09 3 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended October 28, there were 57 deaths —3l males and 26 females, equal to a death-rate of 28.32 per mille per annum, compared with 25.84 in the preceding week, and with 25.9f> in the corresponding week of last year. The following257 words
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Article184 1916-11-09 3 Penang, November 9, 1916. ets. Soup per catty 16 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 40 Tongue 50 Feet 25 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 40 Pig’s Head 18 Feet 22 Tongue 32 Mutton—184 words
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Advertisement254 1916-11-09 3 BRINGS SWEET SLUMBER TO NERVE-WRECKED PEOPLE. That old devil, Insomnia, is the greatest booking agent on earth. The result of his never ending labour is so great that it required thousands of sanatoriums and hundreds of insane asylums to lake care of his bookings. The overflow he sends to prisons,254 words
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Advertisement92 1916-11-09 3 JAPANESE HAIR DRESSING SALOON The Bodega," No. 2 Beach St.) This establishment will be removed to No. 15, Bishop St. (opposite Messrs. Whiieaway, Laidlaw Go.) on Sunday, 12th November, 1916. K. TAKETOMI, Proprietor. MARTIN* A Freneh Remedy for »11 I as Thousands of Ladies keep a box of Martin Pills92 words
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Advertisement461 1916-11-09 3 Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds. Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 P ep cent, per annum, payable Half-yearly on the 15th May and the 15th November. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE 15th NOVEMBER, 1919. PRICE OF ISSUE—IOO PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lent461 words
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Article848 1916-11-09 4 M M.” Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Betteridge have left Kuala Lumpur for Singapore “en route for Home. Mr. Loopuit, a young Anglo-Dutch journalist was the man who dined with the Kaiser and King Ferdinand of Bulgaria at the Nish banquet. We hear on good authority that—“ M M.” - 848 words
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Article45 1916-11-09 4 A RISE IN PRICE. THE LATEST DIVIDENDS. [P. G. Special Cable.] London, November 8. Rubber has reached 2/8. The following are the latest dividends of rubber companies: per cent. Ledbury 10 Malacca 10 Cluny 5 Jong Landor (final) 5 Morib (final) 545 words
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Article99 1916-11-09 4 The following are the latest quotation-3 in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. Sharks >. s s'® s M 02 M CO Mining. Bangnon V. 4/6 5/- 4/- 5/- prem Chenderiang 8/9 9/6 8/9 9/Rahman Tin $l2 $l3 $ll $l2 RenongTin... 37/6 42/- 42/- 45/Generai.99 words
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Article70 1916-11-09 4 Messrs. Alien Dennys <fc Co., advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at their auction sale to-day Smokedribbedsheet $l4l to $146 plain 130 No. 2 smoked sheet 134 139 Unsmoked sheet 123 125 Crepe fine pale thin and blanket 146 Good70 words
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Article51 1916-11-09 4 SINGAPORE CHINESE SUPPORT. [Prom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 8. A meeting of leading Chinese which was addressed by Mr. Peacock and the Hon. Dr. Lim Boon Keng, on the Straits War Loan, unanimou-dy resolved to support it and to call a meeting of the Chinese next51 words
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Article352 1916-11-09 4 [Prom Our Own Correspondent,] Kuala Lumpur, November 9. At a statutory meeting of Amalgamated Malay Estate- 1 the Hon. Mr. Eric Macfadyen presiding, it whs stated that the issue was over-subscribed. A shortage of 50 seres of planted land had been made good by the vendor transferring352 words
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Article288 1916-11-09 4 DIXDINGS R. C. v. LOWER PERAK. A cricket match was played on the grounds of the Dindings Recreation Club at Lumut on the sth instant, between a team of the above club captained by S. E. Scharenguivel of the P. W. D. and a team representing Lower Perak captained288 words
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Article127 1916-11-09 4 HANDICAP DOUBLES FINAL. Tho Rial of the handicap doubles io the Cricket Club Bowls Tournament was played last, evening on the Padang lawn, J. G. Allan and H. Sta-r meeting W. H. Threlfall and F. W. Harries, plus 3. Threlfall and Harries established a lead at the127 words
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Article358 1916-11-09 4 It sufficient entries are forthcoming an American Tennis Tournament will he held at the Golf Clun on Saturday and Monday next. Entries close on Fiiday at 7 p.m. The Columbia Cup will be played for this week-end. At Singapore Assizes the Chinese boy who attacked his master,358 words
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Article191 1916-11-09 4 Fida Hussein, a Bombay merchant, was charged before Mr. S. H. Langston to-day, with using criminal force to a Chinese named Tan Tai Seng last night. He was defended by Mr. H. Abdul Cader. According to the story of the complainant, both be and accused were among191 words
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Article67 1916-11-09 4 “OUR DAY. A meeting of the General and Executive Committee will be held on Wednesday, next at 415 pm. in the Chamber of Commerce. Business:—l. Minutes of previous meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. To receive and pass the Hon. Treasurer's financial statement. 3 To pass votes of thanks67 words
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38 1916-11-09 4 The Chartered Bank, Kuala Lumpur, acknowledges the receipt of the following subscriptions in aid of the above. Previously acknowledged $2,527.95 Members of M.S.V.R, Penang... 10.00 M. 8. Smith 25.00 Total $2,562 9538 words
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Article49 1916-11-09 4 The following further contributions to the above Fund were forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance on Nov. 3,308.84 Employees of the United Engineers Ltd., monthly’’... 41.00 H. de Z. Lancaster “monthly” $25.00 Balance on Nov 7 $3,374 84 Amt. previously acknowledged $27,310.72 Total $30,685.5649 words
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Article156 1916-11-09 4 The homeward mail closes at 7 p m on Saturday. Registration till noon the same day. Parcels intended for delivery in any part of the United Kingdom before Christmas and New Year’s Day should be posted in time for the Homeward P and O Mail due to leave156 words
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Article274 1916-11-09 4 —S. T.” Although tenders have not yet been called for in connection with the projected new dock for the Penang Harbour Board, on the opposite side of the Frye River to the present premises, we understand that arrangements are now being made which ensure that the matter—S. T.” - 274 words
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Article582 1916-11-09 4 —London Cor. A Fine Record. The Borneo Company Limited, have tw of their directors, 30 of their pregeQ t staff, and 36 of their ex-staff at present 0Q active service. Eight besides the above, and include T. Brodie Chatteris and Laurence Ander* son,—London Cor. - 582 words
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Article77 1916-11-09 4 Nov. 10.—St. Xavier’s Institution Prize Distribution 10-30 a.m. Nov. 11.—F.M.S. Chamber of Mines—Mr. A. C. Perkin’s Paper on Tin Dreding, Ipoh Club, 9 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12.—Sungei Patani “Our Day in Aid Red Cross Fund. Nov, 11 and 13.—Bank Holiday. Nov. 11,—P. V. R. C. Club Handicap77 words
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Advertisement562 1916-11-09 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LETNO. 45 SCOTLAND ROAD (now occupied by Mr. G. C. Clarke). Entry from Ist December. Apply to 37 Green Hall. TENDERS are invited for the supply of bicycles for the use of the Forest Department. All bicycles supplied must be enamelled an approved shade of green. Tenders562 words
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Advertisement91 1916-11-09 4 ■HiuiuiiuuaflMKnnaHuuußffliwuiiuuiJUflaNUiMMnnnuiiiuinniuninnn’nß levinrudel DETACHABLE ROWBOAT MOTORS OSBjgjfc S are conceded to be the S most satisfactory rowboat H motors on the market. f x g EFFICIENT, I RELIABLE, REMARKABLY g POWI-RFUU I g Fitted with buiit-in-the- M g flywheel magneto Hng vr’sffigKSjg c (patented), GSI l£j* Automatic Reverse, and g g91 words
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Article1011 1916-11-09 5 THE PRIZE LIST. The annual distribution of prizes to the pupils of St. Xavier’s Institution will take place to-morrow at 10.30. The Hon. the Resident Councillor will preside and will also, on the occasion, inspect the Cadets and Scouts. The following is the prize-list: Governmbnt Scholarships —Cambridge1,011 words
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Article485 1916-11-09 5 Mr. Liefrinck, a member of the Nether-lands-India Council, who has recently been charged with the investigation into the causes of the recent troubles in the outlying settlements, is known as an advocate of the old school. By which is meant the maintenance of the esteem of485 words
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Advertisement1303 1916-11-09 5 SUBSCRIPTION LISTS NOW OPEN. War Loons Investment Trust of Malaya. (Incorporated in the Federated Malay States by Enactment No. 8 of 1916.) CAPITAL $6,000,000. Issue of Certificates of $lO each fully paid, bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum which together with repayment in full on Liquidation is1,303 words
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Advertisement446 1916-11-09 5 (Debility 1 n When you feel limp and washed out, weary f f and fatigued with no inclination for exertion— 1 A your body is in a run-down condition—you are A g debilitated. You need something to put fresh go" into you —you need a fortnight’s Iron ‘Jelloids' g J446 words
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Article19 1916-11-09 6 Fougere—Ou November 6, 1916, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Fougere, a son.19 words
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Article961 1916-11-09 6 If the earlier reports of the Presidential election result can be relied on, the tierce light which beats neon Kings and Presidents is now lifted from Mr. Woodrow Wilson and directed upon his successor at the White House, Mr. Hughes. On the author of the famous phrase “Too961 words
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Article1767 1916-11-09 6 Travellers to and from the East will rrad with regret of the fate of the old, familiar The Arabia. p& Q. liner Arabia, a sister ship of the Persia, and like her, a victim of German frightfulness. The Arabia, China, Egypt, Persia, and India are about the1,767 words
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Advertisement155 1916-11-09 6 THE FAMOUS I INDIAN -I Light Twin and w /k Two Stroke MV II 111 Featherweight. Fitted with 3 Speed /T W 7 /T V F Countershaft Gear, I Will" 1 Kick Starter etc., etc. V 1 For further particulars and specifications please apply to the Agents: erA c 11155 words
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Advertisement107 1916-11-09 6 THE ’CRAtUJiOIEI. Special Rate for the Holidays. From Friday Evening, 10th Nov. TO Tuesday Morning, 14th Nov. $182? BOOK YOUR ROOMS NOW. NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE ••PINANG GAZETTE.” The accounts of the “Plnang Gazette,” having* been issued, subscribers are reminded that all subscriptions are PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Owing; to107 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous52 1916-11-09 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tide* for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 11 39 a.m. 1151 p. m. 6 6 a.m. 9.58 p.m. SUNSET AND SUNRISE. Sam ise. Sunset. Nov. 9th 6.9 a.m. 5.56 pm. 10th do do 11th do do 12th 6.9 j a.m. 552 words
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Article266 1916-11-09 7 P. O. LINER SUNK. STRAITS PEOPLE SAFE. LATEST FBENCH SUCCESS. SAKHADOFF’S ADVANCE. THE AMERICAN ELECTION. The P. and O. Company’s liner Arabia, two days after leaving Port Said for London, was torpedoed, without warning, and sank in the Mediterranean on Monday. The lost liner connected at Colombo with the Sardinia266 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration442 1916-11-09 7 [Reuter’s Telegram.] EXCELLENT PROGRESS. Paris, November 8. South of the Somme, a dashing attack, notwithstanding violent rain, resulted in important gains, the French capturing positions on a front of four kilometres between Chaulnes wood and south-east of Ablaincourt Refinery. The infantry brilliantly carried the whole[Reuter’s Telegram.] - 442 words
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The Balkans.
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Article, Illustration174 1916-11-09 7 ENEMY EXTENSIVE RETIREMENT. Paris, November 8. Since the arrival of General Sakharoff and Russian reinforcements in the Dobrudja, the Germans and Bulgarians have been compelled to retire thirteen miles. Constantza Shelled by Russian Warships. Amsterdam, November 8. A Bulgarian communiquĕ states that great damage was done to Constantza174 words
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366 1916-11-09 7 Tributes of admiring praise have been forced from the enemy by the magnificent bravery of the Rumanian troops round the Red Tower Pass. The Austrian war correspondents report unanimously that the Rumanian soldier is not easy to beat and, forgetting other terrible battlefields,366 words
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Article91 1916-11-09 7 ROYALIST TROOPS WITHDRAWN. Athens, November 8. In view of the Allied occupation of Ekateriui, the Greek Government has re-commenced the arrangements for the withdrawal of the Royalist troops fiom Thessaly. Creek Island Occupied. Athens, November 8. An Allied detachment occupied the arsenal and island of Lero«, where the fleets91 words
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Italy's Campaign.
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Article151 1916-11-09 7 WEATHER A FACTOR Udine, November 8. Another great attack towards Trieste is unlikely before the spring, th.ugh much depends on the weather. Meanwhile, Austrian reinforcements from Galicia and the Trentino are pouring in between Trieste and Comin. The Carso Defences. Rome, November 8. The Italians found151 words
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Article38 1916-11-09 7 London, November 8 An Italian semi-official report says: With the object of concealing their losses the Austrians are offering monetary prizes for each corpse recovered. It is calculated the latest offensive cost the enemy 25,000.38 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article215 1916-11-09 7 P. O. LINER SUNK. ATTACKED WITHOUT WARNING. London, November 8. The P. O. liner Arabia was sunk, it is believed in the Mediterranean. Later. The Admiralty announces that the P. O. S. N. Co., Ltd.’s steamer Arabia was torpedoed and sunk, without warning, in the Mediterranean, at noon on November215 words
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Article118 1916-11-09 7 The passengers from Penang, on the Arabia, who left Penang on 15th ult. by the Sardinia, were Miss L Parker and Mrs C H Hertz (to London). The Singapore passengers by the vessel were Mr E L Talma, M J Robertson and Mr and Mrs118 words
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General News.
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Article40 1916-11-09 7 FRANCO-BRITISH ROUTE. London, November 8. A telegram from Dakai says the FrancoBritish belt is now uninterrupted across Africa. The French in the Tchad region are planning regular c mmunication between Egypt, the Red Sea, the Cameroons and Nigeria.40 words
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Article42 1916-11-09 7 DYESTUFFS AND ALUMINIUM. Paris, November, 8, A French National Dyestuffs Syndicate is being formed, with a capital of £1,600,000, to cooperate with British Dyes Ltd. French aluminium producers are combining to develop, and control the sup ply of aluminium.42 words
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Article59 1916-11-09 7 London, November 7. In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain stated that the 500 employees of India Office at present included 142 men of military age. Seventy-five men had enlisted since the war began, and twelve others were shortly following them. The staff would be reviewed59 words
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Article35 1916-11-09 7 London, November 8. In the House of Commoi s Mr. Beck announced that £44,500,000 War Savings Certificates had bt-en sold, and that Savings Bank deposits had increased by £5,500,000 during the year.35 words
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Article34 1916-11-09 7 Amsterdam, November 8. The fifth Austrian War Loan will consist of 5 j per cent Bonds, redeemable in forty years, at 5| per cent, and Exchequer Bills, repayable in 5| years.34 words
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Article20 1916-11-09 7 Cairo, November 8. The cotton crop condition in Lower Egypt is 88 and in Upper Egypt 93.20 words
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Article482 1916-11-09 7 RESULT IN DOUBT. New York, November 8. There was clear, crisp weather throughout the country. This and several million women voters in a dozen of the western States resulted in a record vote. New York Favours Hughes. New York, November 8, The Democrats concede that Mr Hughes482 words
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Article243 1916-11-09 7 VIEWS OF PETROGRAD POLES. Petrograd, November 8. Prominent Poles here say they look to Russia, not to Germany, for independence. The odds are that the German proclamation will greatly advance the settlement of the Polish question by bringing it into the international sphere. Thus the Kota Baroe correspondent243 words
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Article626 1916-11-09 7 NEXT YEAR’S BUDGET. The adjourned special meeting of {the Municipal Commissioners was held at'{the Municipal offices yesterday, when therewere present Messrs W Peel (President), F Duxbury, P T Allen, with Mr L M Bell (Engineer) and Mr LAC Biggs (Secretary) in attendance. The minutes of the last special626 words
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Article202 1916-11-09 7 When Don. O. Meile opened a short season last evening at Penang Road, it was apparent that his reputation bad preceded him. A large audience completely filled his ’moving theatre, and the artist had a fine reception. All must have been satisfied with the fare, for the202 words
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Article953 1916-11-09 8 EXCESS PROFITS. From the correspondence that has taken place, writes a correspondent to the “Times of Malaya it is evident that no single tax, except income-tax, can be made to apply equitably to every member of the community. It is the most offensive at d most harassing of953 words
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Article770 1916-11-09 8 DEPARTURE OF PRISON RECRUITS. Lahore, October 24.—The Civil and Military Gazette publishes the following authorised account of the scheme to provide labour for Mesopotamia It has been announced that the Government of India is trying the experiment of enlisting labour corps for Mesopotamia from among the770 words
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Article105 1916-11-09 8 Heavy Rain and Land Slips. Traffic between Bangtaphan and Chumpon on the Southern Line has been interrupted since the 19th ult, owing to land slips in two high embankments of 25 feet in height. These slips were caused by very heavy rain continuously falling on new105 words
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Advertisement597 1916-11-09 8 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated In England by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000 Head Office 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Peking Bangkok Iloilo Penang Batavia Ipoh Puket Bombay Karachi Rangoon Calcutta Klang Saigon Canton597 words
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Advertisement505 1916-11-09 8 I Take 2 Tablets at Bedtime I I and you will rise feeling Refreshed, Bright Vigorous. When you feel gloomy and depressed and cannot sleep, suspect your Sj nerves. When you shrink from company and would rather be alone you l|S HR are losing confidence in yourself, and that can505 words
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403 1916-11-09 9 HONGKONG GOVERNMENT DECLINES TO REPLY. In accordance with notice previously given, the following questions were asked by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.c ,at a meeting of the Legislative Council, at Hcngkong: 1. With reference to the following statements in paragraph 5 of the403 words
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Article256 1916-11-09 9 Mr. John C. Van Der Veer, London Editor of the Amsterdam Telegraaf,” in a letter to the Press reminds us that fear is a bad adviser. Germany is in most neutral countries loved by very few, but still feared by many. That fear is everywhere diminishing, and256 words
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Article75 1916-11-09 9 The Vossiscbe Zeitung announces that as the Germano-Turkish economic negotia lions are now on the point of conclusion, the Imperial Chancellor gave a dinner to the Turkish Foreign Minister, Halil Bey. Herr von Jagow and Herr von Kuhlmann, the newly appointed Ambassador to the Porte, were present.75 words
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Article56 1916-11-09 9 London, October Bth —lt was officially announced on Ftiday that private building must be restricted. Inconvenience is unavoidable and is consequent upon the nation’s urgent need. Many munition factories in the course of construction require more labour but at the same time every available man must be56 words
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Article57 1916-11-09 9 London, October 17.—A provisional agreement has been entered into between Great Britain and Sweden in regard to trade between the two countries, states a despatch from Stockholm. The agreement will be formally signed in London on October 19. The premier of Sweden, who has opposed thia57 words
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Article228 1916-11-09 9 An important change in the system of the selection and training of officers for permanent commissions in the army has just been made by the War Office. Before the war candidates for Woolwich and Sandhurst had to be between the ages of 17.| to 18|. When war228 words
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Article193 1916-11-09 9 —“S F.P.” The Japanese Editor—Yoroyoshi Minami—who was recently taken into custody for the publication of seditious articles in the vernacular paper Pertimbangan and was brought down to Batavia, for trial, appeared before the Court of Justice on October 25 h, to answer to the charge of—“S F.P.” - 193 words
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Article161 1916-11-09 9 PRELIMINARY INQUIRY. The preliminary inquiry into the charge of alleged abetment of murder brought against a Chinaman, named Wong Yang, was proceeded with vesterday. It may be remembered that this ciB°, which occurred on the 27th August la-t, resulted in the Coroner’s jury returning a verdict161 words
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Article55 1916-11-09 9 Calcutta, October 25th —The first rice forecast estimates an area sown of seventysix and a quarter million acres, an increase of two per cent, over last year’s area. Heavy rains have adversely aff°cted parts of Bihar, Assam, the United Provinces and Northern Bengal, otherwise the prospects55 words
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Article27 1916-11-09 9 Athens, October s,—The Greek Government is faced with bankruptcy. The Treasury has £14,000 in hand, while £BOO,OOO is required for salaries and other national purposes27 words
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Article221 1916-11-09 9 Protest by Foreign Passengers. The Japanese papers publish a report as to gambling on board a Japanese liner plying between Hongkong and San Francisco. While the liner was on her way from San Francisco to Yokohama, it came to the knowledge of her passengers that221 words
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Article102 1916-11-09 9 The Chambers of Commerce and its Cancellation. We are able to announce (says the Peking Gazette)” that the United Cham bers of Commerce of the country, includ. ing, Tientsin, Shanghai and Hankow, are raising a fund of ten million dollars for the use of the Government on102 words
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Article51 1916-11-09 9 Mukden, October 17,—The loan of 1,500,000 yen, which was concluded between the local government of Mukden and Okura and Company of Tokio some years ago, has been renewed for another year. Ihe government, in its present financial distress, is unable to redeem it, although it was due51 words
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Article135 1916-11-09 9 Peking, Oct. 23.—The “Peking Gazette publishes a mandate giving the President’s ‘auction to the American railway agreement. It is understood that it will not be necessary to submit this agreement to Parliament. The“Waichiaopu" has replied to the verbal inquiry made by the Russian Minister135 words
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Article198 1916-11-09 9 A special correspondent at Petrograd telegraphs :—Japanese flags are flying side by side with the Russian tricolor in the streets of Petrograd, and a Japanese Prince is staying in the Winter Palace. Japanese commercial travellers rub shoulders with Englishmen, Frenchmen, and Americans in the halls of the big198 words
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Article111 1916-11-09 9 Peking, October 20.—The following telegram has been received by the Russian Legation from Petrograd, dated the 17th October There are no regulations which would cause persons travelling through Ru s sia, from China or Japan, to be detained any length of time either at Petrograd or Moscow.111 words
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Article490 1916-11-09 9 Labu.—lnt divd 10 p c. Merton.—lnt divd 10 p c. Windsor.—lnt divd 5 p c. Sungei Batu.—lnt divd 5p c. Golconda.—lnt divd 15 pc. Last year 10 p c. Tenom.—lnt divd 7|p c. Last year the same. Eow Seng.—lnt divd 7j pc. Last year 10 p490 words
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Article48 1916-11-09 9 For Per Close. Friday. Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson Hebe 3-30 p.m. Saturday. Singapore China and Japan Shirala noon Port Swettenham and Singapore Ipoh noon Ceylon, Australasia, > India, Aden, Mauri- I Nore 7 p m tins, Egypt and up to noon Europe, I Parcels noon etc. J48 words
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Article125 1916-11-09 9 Pxrang, November 9, 1916. (By Courfesy ot the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/4 3/16 f 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| 3125 words
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Article34 1916-11-09 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. CLEARANCES. To-day. Koemai for Deli and Asahan. Tara for Negapatam Madras and Durban. Atjeh for Langsa, Edi, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Ban Whatt Soon for Deli.34 words
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Advertisement148 1916-11-09 9 A CELEBRATED ENGLISH SCIENTIST. Proves the Value of VENO’S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE. Charles-Hyatt-Woolf Esq., F. R. P. S., F.R.S.L., the eminent scientist, writes in his new book I have experimented in the laboratory with Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure and applied it in practice, and find it contains matters valuable in148 words
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Advertisement277 1916-11-09 9 x se je jet jr. DY the automatic curving of the blade to the exact cutting angle required the ensures a shave that is closer, smoother, and more enjoyable than any you have yet experienced. Gillette blades are so smooth, keen and hard that each gives many delightfully easy shaves—no277 words
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Article492 1916-11-09 10 PHOTOGRAPHS OF INTERNAL ORGANS. Much interest has been aroused by the announcement, in the British Medical Journal,” of an important discovery which is likely to have the most farreaching results in the medical profession if its claims are borne out. By means of this invention, which carries492 words
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Article287 1916-11-09 10 A Treatise on Trench Warfare. From Phya Buri Navarasth, Foreign Private Secietary to His Majesty the King, we have received a copy of a work on trench warfare ju-t written and published by His Majesty under the title of Kara Songkram Kwam Pom Khaai Prachit287 words
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Article89 1916-11-09 10 In his report for 1915, the Registrar-General for Scotland states that the number of births registered during the year totalled 114,181, the smallest number since 1869. The birth-rate was 23 86 a thousand, the smallest since 1855. Marriages registered during the year numbered 36,272, the largest number89 words
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Article437 1916-11-09 10 Messrs. James F. Hatton »fc Co, Ltd., writing on Oct. 11, 1916, report Liverpool Cotton. Last Week. Mid-American—Spot 10.04 9.72 Mid-American, Current Month 10.07 9.611 F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 16.20 14.35 F.G.F. Egyptian, Current Month 15.94 14.02 New York Cotton. Yesterday. Last week. Spot—Cents. 17.30 16.70 Current Month 17.20437 words
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Article241 1916-11-09 10 Calcutta, October 20.—The first Indigo forecast for 1916-17, i-sued by the Department of Statis’ics, states: The total area sown is estimated at 625,900 acres, as against 258,100 acres estimated at this time last year, an increase of 142 per cent, which is generally attribut ed to the241 words
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Advertisement336 1916-11-09 10 Towwurei Sound Sleep I who suffer from sleep- I lessness will find that a cup of 1 OVALTINE—taken just before retiring—will ensure healthy, refreshing sleep. Sleeplessness is usually due either to nervous strain as the result of worry, K overwork or anxiety, or to digestive |g unrest following too heavy336 words
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Article428 1916-11-09 11 In this week’s Burma Gazette is published a lengthy Burma BiU entitled the Burma Excise Bill 1916. It is described as a Bill to consolidate and amend the Excise Law in Burma, and the pramble states Whereas it is expident to consolidate and amend the law428 words
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Article254 1916-11-09 11 Madras, October 20.—Commenting on the judgment in the New India case the Madras Mail says How perilous is the path we have walked comfortably blindfolded. The keeping of printing presses, and the publication of newspapers becomes an extremely hazardous undertaking under the Press Act, Mr. Justice254 words
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Article52 1916-11-09 11 Important Development. Bombay, October 24.—A new mill with a capital of Rs. 20,00 000 is being registered in Bombay under the agency of Messrs. Currimbhoy Ebrahim and Co for the manufacture of blankets, coarse cloths, flannelette, towels, etc., from cotton waste which used to be exported largely52 words
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Advertisement311 1916-11-09 11 m The Signature. B xjjjW To distinguish the original and WjH genuine Worcestershire Sauce from the many imitations, see that the signature of LEA PERRINS appears in White across the Red label on every bottle. No other sauce has such an exquisitely delicate flavour, or such a reputation among TOM311 words
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Advertisement2259 1916-11-09 12 P. 0.-B. 1.-APCAR |N. Y. K. Jfcv K. P. M. tefc MAIL an dTassenger" services. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. koninklijke paketvaart F PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED IN japan. MAATSCHAPPIJ CHINA MUTUAL STEAM HAV. CO. LTS. MAIL SERVICES. J? (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) (INCORPORATE) IN ENGLAND.) Homeward (for Europe). Outward2,259 words
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