Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 November 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-11-14 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 265 VOL. LXXIV. TUESDAY. 14th NOVEMBER. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement577 1916-11-14 1 acMja□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ S WANTED E n g RUBBER to sell by auction or pri- n c vately, or for shipment. d GOO I) S for -forwarding to any g g part of the world. g INSURANCE risks against Fire D written. n B’e specialize in the above. Apply to— ALLEN DENNYS577 words
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Advertisement71 1916-11-14 1 run odo dn n d cn a FOR «30 E X7OU can have the Pinang n I Gazette pcsted every day a g for a whole year to your addreaa. Q (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). g Proportionate Quarterly and c g Half-yearly rates. n g Subscriptions are payable in D advance71 words
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Article484 1916-11-14 2 New York Times.” Despite the naivete of the suggestions for ending the war made by Prince Alexander of Hohenlohe, the significance of the arguments, or rather of their publication, is not to be minimised. His idea that President Wilson can end the war by depriving the.—“ New York Times.” - 484 words
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Article125 1916-11-14 2 London, October B.—Speaking at a meeting in London, yesterday, General Smith-Dorrien referred hopefully to bis campaign for the suppression of everything suggestive of the indecent in theatrical and picture shows, newspapers, post cards, and novels. He stated it he said, purely from an army standpoint, but he125 words
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Article209 1916-11-14 2 London, October 17.—Public opinion in Great Britain is absorbed in the question of reinforcing the British armies in the field. There is wide-spread evidence of the determination of the government to fap every source of young, able-bodied men for the army. The military tribunals are now exercising209 words
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Article262 1916-11-14 2 A Prohibitory Order. Madras, November 1 :—Mrs. Besant has received the following orders Whereas tbe Local Government has received information that Mrs Annie Besant is likely to visit the Gentral Provinces and whereas the Local Government has reasonable grounds for believing that the said Mrs Annie Besant has262 words
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Article91 1916-11-14 2 New York, September 22,—American scientists, studying the source of infection of infantile parah sis, have indicated a line of investigation that may prove the rat flea to be the real carrier of the disease. All the theories that other parasites, such as flies and mosquitoes, transmitted91 words
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Article72 1916-11-14 2 Chancellor Should Be Shot Commenting upon the intrigues of certain political parties against Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg, the Magdeburger Zeitung states that at a recent meeting held in Munich, to which members of all political parties were invited, a number of Germans from the north denounced the Imperial Chancellor in the72 words
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175 1916-11-14 2 Peking;. November, 2,—-In order to amicably settle the difficulty which has arisen with the French in regard to the extention of the French Settlement at Tientsin, the district of Laosaikai (the area in dispute) will be made an international settlement. Messrs. Guthrie and Co. have175 words
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Advertisement1065 1916-11-14 2 employment wanted. Government of Selangor. B Y junior°assistant TODDY LICENCES FOR 1917. Estate. Good knowledge of Tamil and other Indian languages. OEPARATE sealed tenders wil e re- v nnn i v ceived by the Chairman of the Inland (Address) No. 303, e/o Ananjr Lic(maillg B J rd KoaU Lampar and1,065 words
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Advertisement35 1916-11-14 2 THE TELEGRAMS. All Reuter’s Telegrams up to 1 p.m. are promptly issued and delivered to subscribers in town by a special staff of tambies. Subscription $4 a month. Orders registered with Managing Editor, “Pinang Gazette.”35 words
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Advertisement124 1916-11-14 2 A Knife Thrust would be welcome to many compared with the vicious shooting, stabbing pains of Sciatica. Yet these are the men who have not heard about LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM, and the miraculous relief it brings to th" tortured sciatic nerve. Just rub a little in where the pain is124 words
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Advertisement310 1916-11-14 2 E' mpirf’ THEATRE PHONE 628. The Premier Theatre of Penang. PENANG ROAD. ,y,. mis., wed. GAR-EL-HAMA No. IV IN THE THRILLING DETECTIVE DRAMA. THE GREAT JEWEL ROBBERY IN THREE LONG PARTS. GAR-EL-HAMA >8 as clever a rogue as ZIGOMAR. Another Episode of the BILLY’S BURGLAR H RD t s R310 words
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Article1127 1916-11-14 3 i.—“ M.M.” THE STATUTORY MEETING. The statutory meeting of the Amalgamated Malay Estates, Ltd., was held at the Company’s registered office, 1, Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday, the Bth inst, at 12 noon. The Hon Mr E Macfadyen (Chairman of the Company) presided, others present being Messrs Hi.—“ M.M.” - 1,127 words
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Article179 1916-11-14 3 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., in their weekly report date, 9th inst., says:— The quantity sold at this week’s auction amounted to 450 tons out of 738 tons offered. There was a good demand yesterday but on the continuation this morning it fell away somewhat and closes179 words
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Article169 1916-11-14 3 Five Per Cent Dividend. The report of the Victoria (Malaya) Rubber Estates for the year ended Jane 30th. states that the crop harvested was 71,500 lbs., against an estimate of 29,000 lbs., and a yield in the previous year of 19,052 lbs. The gross price realised was 2s,169 words
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Article227 1916-11-14 3 The report of Harrisons and Crosfield for the year ended June 30 states that the total net pn fit, after making provision for excess profits duty, was somewhat greater than in the previous year. During the year the business of Chisholm, Ewart and Co., at Quilon, has227 words
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Article1267 1916-11-14 3 NIGERIAN SPECULATIONS. Since we drew attention to the speculative possibilities of Tin shares in last Friday’s issue, it is satisfactory to note that, even in the brief intervening period, there has been a perceptible broadening of interest, not only in market circles but throughout the country, as testified1,267 words
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Article169 1916-11-14 3 For some days past tin shares have been attracting increasing attention on the Stock Exchange, and on Oct. 10, the market received an additional fillip by a further sharp rise in the price of the metal, which advanced £3| to £lBl| per ton. A good169 words
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Article180 1916-11-14 3 So far as official transactions in base metals are concerned, a great part of last neeks’s business on the London Exchange was in tin, says an exchange of October 10. The position of this metal has aroused increased interest lately. A rise in tin is often being experienced180 words
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Article471 1916-11-14 3 Messrs. Kennedy Co., report as fol lows Throughout the past week the Rubber Share Market has been very firm and prices, in practically every instance shew further advances. At the Local Auctions all grades realised improved rates —Pale Crepe making $147 and Smoked Sheet $146. In471 words
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Article387 1916-11-14 3 give us their maximum output.—" I. RJournal.” We have repeatedly pointed out that the two factors which will materially influence the nltimate crop from plantations are those of labour and diseases. It is evident to all who are conversant with Eastern affairs that the labour problemgive us their maximum output.—" I. R- Journal.” - 387 words
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Article126 1916-11-14 3 Presiding at the annual meeting of Sungkai-Chumor Estates, Mr. T. Ritchie pointed out that tbe profit for tbe year was at tbe rate of 77 per cent, and, including the carry forward, 92 per cent, on thecapit al. Tbe snm to be carried forward on this occasion, subject to126 words
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Advertisement148 1916-11-14 3 NOTICE. LABOUR CObE. 1912. F.M.S. "INDIAN IMMIGRATION FUND ORDINANCE 1311.“ EMPLOYERS of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Dy. Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October, and January. Forms for there turn148 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article212 1916-11-14 4 SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS. London, November 13. An official message states that 300 men of the Egyptian army were despatched from El Fasher in October for the parpose of rounding up bands of rebels in the province of Dafur headed by the ex-Sultan Ali Dinar. The force suddenly moved from212 words
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Article28 1916-11-14 4 AN AERIAL ATTACK. London, November 13. An official report from Mesopotamia says two British aeroplanes successfully bombarded the headquarters of Turkish irregulars at Alain, west of Nasiriyeb.28 words
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Article50 1916-11-14 4 Cairo, November 12. General Wingate’s appointment to the High Commissionership of Egypt does not involve the severance of bis connection With the Sudan. Colonel Stack, Civil Secretary, Khartoum, will be Acting Governor and Acting Sirdar, for the duration of the war, under the direction of General Wingate.50 words
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Italy's Campaign.
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Article78 1916-11-14 4 MOVEMENT OF ENEMY TROOPSLondon, November 13. An Italian official message reports an unusual movement of enemy troops and transport between Vallarsa and the Terragnola valley. The artillery is active on the Julian front. Another 6 inch gun has been found. The Advance Towards Trieste. Milan, November 13The Italian78 words
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Article59 1916-11-14 4 MANY CIVILIANS KILLED. London, November 13. An Italian official message says intense enemy movements continuing in the Terragnolo Valley, were hindered by our batteries. A '•quadron of enemy aeroplanes on Srturday bombed Padova and destroyed a building, and killed the majority of the women and children, taking59 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article356 1916-11-14 4 PASSENGERS' NARRATIVES. Malta, November 12, The Arabia’s survivors confirm that there was not the slightest panic when the vessel was torpedoed. Everything went off in most perfect order. The women and children were placed in the boats first. Several officers remained aboard till the last moment. The submarine356 words
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Article120 1916-11-14 4 A PRESS THREAT. Amsterdam, November 13. The Lokalauzeige*-,” though it admits that it is unaware of the Norwegian Government’s decision regarding belligerent, submarines in Norwegian waters, says if Norway adheres to the regulations recently published, Germany will ignore them because they are illegal- If, nevertheless, Norway insists,120 words
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Article352 1916-11-14 4 Crying over spilt milk is never a profitable proceeding says an American papers. So it is futile to regret that President Wilson, by lack of resolution and foresight in the Lusitania case, should have allowed the German submarine crisis to develop. What is essential now, if the352 words
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Article106 1916-11-14 4 THE SECOND LOTTERY. [.From Our Own Correspondent]. Sungei Patani, November 14. A correspondent wires that the principal winners in the second day’s lottery were lay Lim (1237) $525 Lunas Kongsi (1405) $200; Mr. Hereford (892) $100; Syed Hussin (1057) $5O Che Daint Dea (1201) $25. The106 words
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Article1231 1916-11-14 4 Mr. and Mrs. Milne, of Sungkai, have returned from Home. The Rev. Dr. W. G. Sheilabear is now residing at Govans, Maryland, U.S.A. Tne Rev RV H Burne has been appointed Hon. Captain and Chaplain of the Singapore Volunteer Corps. Mr. F. H. Curry, Manager of Messrs.1,231 words
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Article250 1916-11-14 4 A fire recurred on board the Blue Funnel liner Peleus, which arrived here this morning to discharge over a thousand tons of general cargo. She came alongside the wharf at half past seven, and a quarter of an hour later smoke was seen to issue from hatch250 words
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Article754 1916-11-14 4 MR. KHOO CHEOW TEONG. One of the most imposing Chinese funerals witnessed for some years was that of the late Mr. Khoo Cheow Teong, which took place yesterday from deceased’s residence in Light Street to Batu Lanchang Cemetery. After the usual formalities had been gone through in754 words
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Advertisement99 1916-11-14 4 WORLD’S CYCLE RECORD gM. Plane» on a 7 year old British-made All-Steel Mead Models Supekbe “COVENTRY FLYER” Rode 34,366 Miles in 365 Days (officially authenticated). Beat over 650 competitors on up-to-date cycles. mead cycles stand the test. WARRANTED FIFTEEN YEARS. Dunlop Tyres, Variable-Speed Gears, etc. Modebs £3 1O to £999 words
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Advertisement385 1916-11-14 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENT! WANTED. Avery light trap ..itabi, (or Deli pony, must be in good condition. Apply No. 306, c/o Pinang Gazette. MOTOR CYCLE FOR SALE. HUMBER, with sidecar, 44 H.P., three speed, free engine, clutch, kick starter, footboards, tyres perfect, etc. quite new, excellent condition, complete. SSSQ or offer, will385 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous54 1916-11-14 4 THESTIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water, 1.52 a.m. 8.50 a.m. 2.31 p.m. 8.36 p.m. SUNSET AND SUNRISE. Sunrise. Sunset. Nov. 14th 610 a.m. 5.56 p.m. 15th do do 16th 6.104 a.m. 5 56| p.m, 17 th do do 18th do do54 words
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Article360 1916-11-14 5 Defence of Hkk Race. John Chinaman is organising himself to combat the accusations which have been* brought against the Chinese colonies of, London and other English cities, notably' by the Trade Union Congress and a recently-published collection of short stories. A correspondent who is conversant with the Poplar360 words
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Article291 1916-11-14 5 To the Minister of a friendly Power whom I met last evening says a London correspondent I put the question Which statesmen have shone most daring the war The reply, partly asurprise, was Mr. Lloyd George andM. Venezelos. In answer to my suggestion that other men291 words
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Article226 1916-11-14 5 Rangoon Times.” Batch »f Deportees. As an outcome of the police enquiries into the conflagrations that took place in the Magwe oil-fields, the Burma Government ordered tbe deportation to Akyab of fifteen of tbe Hindu durwans employed at the fields, who were alleged to have been concerned in“ Rangoon Times.” - 226 words
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Article423 1916-11-14 5 Business Nearly Doubled in One Year. The fourth annual general meeting of the Übinese Commercial Bank, Ltd., was held at the bank’s premises, 64, Kling Street, Singapore on Friday. The chairman, Mr Lee Choon Guan, presided, and the Hon Dr Lim Boon Keng and Messrs Lim Nee423 words
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126 1916-11-14 5 The annual report of tbe above shows that tbe Chinese Church membership was 860 compared with 767 in 1915; the contributions came to the excellent total of $8,015 compared with $7,169 in the previous year. The report notes considerable change in the Chinese Staff of126 words
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Article97 1916-11-14 5 The Koeluische Zeitung has opened its book of lamentation over the impending loss of German East Africa. This is re garded as one of tbe most poignant dramas of the war,” and we bear of the German heroes who will soon be powerless.” That is all fairly97 words
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Article81 1916-11-14 5 The Governor in Council has amended tbe rules made in October, 1916, under the Tobacco Duties Ordinance 1916, by the addition of the following new rule after Rule 10 :—All tobacco stored in Government bonded warehouses will incur storage charges according to the following scale Tobacco stored81 words
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Article64 1916-11-14 5 The boy sure made a fine speech,” said the old man, an I’m prouder than ever of him, but what was them languages he wandered off in so frequent Well, once he slung a little Latin, an’ next he hit her up in Greek.” That’s good 1 They’ll64 words
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Advertisement389 1916-11-14 5 iji y feqggsaai E2i ft 11 S^WW6EdSS*£M^„.r7lll^illilFlßMMgHgaßßmßßHßfc fc Fl IbSBĔĔĔI *1 Clutch and Brake Linings |i never score the metal surfaces with which they come in W 1 contact. Take the case of heavy ir otor vehicles. If you aj use metal brakes you run a risk. They score the389 words
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Advertisement20 1916-11-14 5 FOR MOTOR CAR INSURANCE TOO OANNOT DO BETTER THAN THE EXCESS INSURANCE Co., Ltd. AGENTS I ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co.. Ltd.20 words
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Advertisement482 1916-11-14 5 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 check482 words
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Article31 1916-11-14 6 Jeff.—On November sth, at Newera Eliya, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jefi, a daughter. Campbell —Ou November 10, at Glenhogan, Governmant Hill, to Dr. and Mrs. Argyll Campbell, a son.31 words
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Article50 1916-11-14 6 Nicholson —Price.—On November 9, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, by the Venerable Archdeacon F. G. Swindell, Frank Errol Nicholson, of Baton Gingging Estate, Sumatra, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. S, W. Nicholson, to Elinor, jecond daughter of H. R. Price, Esq of Newport, Monmouthshire. (Medan papers please copy).50 words
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Article1503 1916-11-14 6 When a late telegram yesterday with reference to the recent French success at Verdun stated that the French operations there would be greatly facilitated in the spring,” we could not but recall that the expression was much in use in regard to the campaign on the western front1,503 words
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Article1798 1916-11-14 6 The Times of Ceylon publishes a letter from a former The Planter Ceylon planter now in the and the Goolie. F.M.S. on labour conditions and troubles in this country. He writes from the standpoint of the planting community, and he points to certain disabilities under which this1,798 words
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Advertisement186 1916-11-14 6 ESTATE N ACETIC ACID p E (European and Japanese). q W M s PORCELAIN CUPS I (White Glazed, Flat Bottom). M E MOMI CASES T (19" x 19" x 24" x I*). {J i SULPHURIC ACID T (66% in cases of 200 lbs.) F g TAPPING~KNIVES. F SODIUM BISULPHITE. j186 words
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Advertisement21 1916-11-14 6 THE CRAG HOTEL PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Laundry on the Premises. Telegrams Crag,” Penang Hills.21 words
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Article312 1916-11-14 7 NORTH AND SOUTH OF THE ANCRE. TWO THOUSAND PRISONERS. SERBIAN CAPTURES. THE RUMANIAN THEATRE The British forces attacked with success north and south of the Ancre, advancing on both bides of the river to a depth at places of a mile, and capturing at least 2,000 prisoners. The312 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration1149 1916-11-14 7 [Rrutur's Trlrgram. DESPERAIE STRUGGLE. London, November 13. A French communiquĕ says that north of the Somme some progress was made last night north of Saillisel also in the eastern portions of the village. lhe enemy violently bombarded the whole district south of the Somme. An enemy attack south-east[Rrutur's Trlrgram. ] - 1,149 words
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Article85 1916-11-14 7 London, October 9 —The Daily Telegraph recapitulates the British losses during September, as follows Killed, 991 officers and 16,082 men died of wounds, 229 officers and 5,354 men died of disease, 24 officers and 1,154 men killed by accident, 4 officers and 93 men wounded,85 words
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298 1916-11-14 7 INSIDE A TANK WHILE CHARGING. A soldier who was one of the crew Tank when these weird engines of war made their first appearance on the Somme battlefield, described his experiences to the Evening Standard.” He was wounded, and was recovering in a Salford hospital. The Tank to which I298 words
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Article309 1916-11-14 7 THE CANAL DU NORD.” The French troops advancing on our right, wrote a war correspondent some weeks ago, have now been for some time well across the Peronne-Bapaume main road, on which they firmly hold the village of Bouchavesnes and Rancourt. Their advanced positions around Bouchavesnes are only one mile309 words
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Article43 1916-11-14 7 Major Moraht, writing in the “Berliner Tageblatt,” says the German sector at Bapaume has been justly described as a small Gibraltar. He adds: The Spanish army would capture Gibraltar more easily than the Franco-British armies Bapaume as it is fortified to-day.”43 words
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Article79 1916-11-14 7 GERMAN ATTITUDE. Amsterdam, November 12. “The Lokalanzriger,’’ commenting on Mr. Asquith’s speech at the Guildhall, declares that the Germans, fully occupied with their own affairs, can hardly be expected to act as the saviour of the Armenians and others suffering the misfortunes of war, and adds, Nobody79 words
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Article54 1916-11-14 7 A SPECIAL COUNCIL. Paris, November 13. The Matin” says the French Government is forming a Council of National Economies to arrange for the husbanding of food and other resources, better employment of public funds ard the efflux of coin abroad. The chairmanship of ths Council has been54 words
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Article52 1916-11-14 7 SERIOUS EFFECT. Melbourne, November 13. The Commonwealth hospital supplies and many additional steamers are laid up at various ports, in consequence of the coal strike. New South Wales. Sydney, November 13. H. E. the Governor of New South Wales does not now in-ist upon the resignation of52 words
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Article37 1916-11-14 7 London, November 13. A peace meeting, which was to have been addressed by Mr, Ramsay MacDonald, arranged fcr to-night at Cardiff, has been abandoned, in view of the atsemblage of a large hostile crowc.37 words
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Article31 1916-11-14 7 A CHRISTMAS FUND. Tokio, November 13. The Asahi Shimbun appeals to the Japanese people to subscribe to an Overseas Christmas Fund for British troops in the trenches.31 words
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Article32 1916-11-14 7 London, November 13. The Daily Mail says the Man Power Board recommends the calling up of all men under 26 with few exception?, and all unskilled men under 31.32 words
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The Balkans.
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Article, Illustration385 1916-11-14 7 EXCELLENT PROGRESS. Salonika, November 12. The Serbians on Saturday repulsed a Bulgarian counter-attack on the new positions and extended their gains, capturing the rest of the village of Polog. Bulgarians Driven Baek, The Serbians are driving back the Bulgarians on the Cerna loop, and continue a victorious advance385 words
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Article133 1916-11-14 7 RECRUITING FOR SALONIKA. Athens, November 13. More garrison officers and noncommissioned officers are joining the National movement and proceeding to Salonika, where a draft of 554 organised Greek volunteers from Egypt has arrived. Allies’ Demand Accepted. It reported that the Government has acquiesced in the Entente demand that Greek133 words
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Article, Illustration321 1916-11-14 7 A FULL DAY’S BATTLE. London, November 12. A Russian communiquĕ says that after an all-day bombardment in the Lipitza-Dol-naia-Soistelniki region the enemy attacked with large forces. The battle raged till the evening when we re-captured a section of our half-destroyed trenches. Enemy attacks continue south of Dorna Vatra321 words
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Article56 1916-11-14 7 London, October. 30—A Bulgarian official report claims that the Bulgarians have occupied one of the Danube is’ands of Silistria. Even if this be true it is not believed that Mackensen will make any serious attempt to cross the river, with his present forces, unless Falkenbayn can make56 words
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65 1916-11-14 7 WHY AUSTRIANS STRAFE HINDENBURG. An Austrian officer taken prisoner jin Galicia has stated that the heavy hand of von Hindenburg has been felt s verely in the Austrian army, where the German chief is strongly hated. Generals, said the prisoner, have been removed like mere lieutenants and many sent before65 words
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Article30 1916-11-14 7 NEW MINISTER’S STATEMENT. Shanghai, November 14. Wu Ting Fang, the new Foreign Minister, in an interview, defined China’s policy as enmity towards none, and friendship towards all.30 words
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Article33 1916-11-14 7 London, November 13. The Times confirms that it is intended to increase the price of the newspaper,, the rise in the cost of production resulting in a loss of £l,OOO weedy.33 words
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Article1336 1916-11-14 8 New Year Meeting, 1917. >»♦»< (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING.) NOTICE.—No amendments to this programme will be considered unless due notice is given in writing to the Secretary at least seven clear days before the date of the Special General Meeting which is fixed for1,336 words
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Article413 1916-11-14 8 M. M.” A FIELD DAY SCHEME. The annual inspection of A and B Companies of the M.B.V.R. will take place daring the Field Day arranged for Sunday, November 26. All members of the above companies will attend this inspection unless exempted under Section 10 (ii) of the“ M. M.” - 413 words
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146 1916-11-14 8 In explanation of the Franco-British victory on the line Gueudecourt-Bouchav-esne», the Lokal-Anzeiger says Owing to the preparatory bombardment, which had lasted for four days, the ground along this front was absolutely ploughed up, and a thick cloud of dust hung in front146 words
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Article91 1916-11-14 8 Mecca is becoming a political as well as a religious Mecca. A diplomatic mission, composed of French Moslems of note, have been sent to the holy city of Islam. This fact was revealed indirectly a few days ago by an exchange of telegrams between the French91 words
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Article36 1916-11-14 8 The Berliner Tageblatt states that Herr Liebknechet is to stand another trial before the Thorn Tribunal on a charge of having sent pamphlets to the troops inciting them to disobedience and mutiny.36 words
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Article18 1916-11-14 8 Penang The E. &O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.18 words
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Article410 1916-11-14 8 “S.T.” Accused Chinese Clerk Found Not Guilty. The trial of Ang Peng Lim, who was charged with criminal breach of trust as a servant with regard to cheques for $3,300, $6,654, and $8,400, was concluded at the Assizes on Thursday afternoon, and resulted in accused’s acquittal. It was“S.T.” - 410 words
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Article257 1916-11-14 8 T.0.M.” Meeting of Indians and Ceylon Tamils A meeting of the Indians and Ceylon Tamils of Ipoh was held in the Birch Club on Friday, with a view to approaching the Government in regard to the formation of a Volunteer Corps. The Hon Mr A N Kenion—“ T.0.M.” - 257 words
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Advertisement209 1916-11-14 8 TO THE LOW-SPIRITED. Most men and nearly all women suffer at times from fits of depression and low spirits. They cannot attend to business or household matters satisfactorily, and are unable to get any pleasure out of life. Everything is a burden and a tax on their strength; nothing gives209 words
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Advertisement599 1916-11-14 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 Canton599 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article444 1916-11-14 9 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette”] Dear Sir, —Some time ago you published a list of Don’ts for Volunteers addressed, I think, particularly to the M.S.V.R. but equally applicable to the P. V. I now venture to send you a few Donts for owners of motor444 words
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Article218 1916-11-14 9 [To The Editor of the Pinang Gazette”.] Sir —ln the Reuter’s telegrams published by you yesterday appears the following statement by their Correspondent at the French Front:— The remains of sixty Germans who were asphyxiated by an explosion months ago were solidly immured on the218 words
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Article253 1916-11-14 9 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —These few hints may be useful to some who wish to know how to reduce rubber thefts on their Estates. I draw my conclusions from an article which appeared recently in your paper. (1) “Store supervision. Carefully watch each ticket253 words
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Article294 1916-11-14 9 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —I should be much obliged if you would kindly publish in your to-day’s issue the accompanying statement of account in connection with the Gymnastic Display given by the members of A.C.S. Union on the night of the 24th ultimo, in294 words
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Article316 1916-11-14 9 Ex. After many strenuous days—and nights —it will be pleasing to many to contemplate something approaching a rest for a week from Our Day” after to-day. Last night after two long shows at the Victoria Theatre, Singapore, we journeyed further eastwards to the Theatre Royal where aEx. - 316 words
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Article44 1916-11-14 9 Correspondence intended for delivery in any part of the United Kingdom before Christmas Day should be posted in time for the Homeward B I Mail due to leave Penang on the 19th instant. The New Year Mails will close the following week.44 words
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POLICE COURT.
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Article275 1916-11-14 9 In the Third Court, Penang, to-day, Bok Ah Wi pleaded guilty to the theft as a servant of rubber valued at $7O, belonging to Khu Tian Tek, on the 12th inst. At about 11-30 am. on Sunday, complainant’s jaga, who was on duty at the back door275 words
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Article143 1916-11-14 9 Gin Ee Ba also pleaded guilty before the same magistrate to the thefb of five gold buttons and a gold hairpin belonging to another Chinese. Complainant in this case is a shopkeeper in Kedah Road with whom accused lived. Yesterday he was found to be missing and143 words
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Article480 1916-11-14 9 —Ex. The following Havas telegram appears in the Egyptian Gazette.”— The papers publish interesting details on the recent Essen raid. The two French airmen, Captain Beauchamp and Lieutenant Daucourt studied their plan at some length, and had the latest machines worked up to the utmost pitch of—Ex. - 480 words
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Article417 1916-11-14 9 DELEGATES IN LONDON. Mr W F Massey, Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Sir Joseph Ward (ex-Prime Minister and Minister for Finance in the present New Zealand National Government), arrived at Paddington Station at; 10 p ■m. It was a picturesque scene. At the station was a417 words
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Article441 1916-11-14 9 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $90.20 per picul, business done—an increase of $1.20 cents. Tin is quoted in London to day at £lB6 5s spot, aud £lB7 15s three menths. To-day’s quotation for copra is $8.70 per picul. Mr. Asquith, it is stated, reads only441 words
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Article403 1916-11-14 9 On Saturday morning the first fortnightly Handicap Club Shoot of the new season took place—Ranges 200, 500 and 600 yards—A sighter and 7 counting shots at each distance—H.P.S.los. The follow ing scores were made. A Class. Capt H A Neubronner with H’cap *25 made 96.00 Pte403 words
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Article317 1916-11-14 9 The following are the latest quotations •n Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. Shabks g. 2 S. s P 5 CO -3 V) Mining. K. Kamunting 32/6 33/- 32/6 33/6 Kamunting... 26/6 27/6 25/- 26/Ratrut Basin 20/- 21/- 20/9 21/9 R'ibb«r (Sterling.) K.M.S. (Malay States)317 words
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Article241 1916-11-14 9 Lessons of the War. Mr W M Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia, in the second of his series cf three articles in the Sunday Herald,” says The Britons* outlook on life is cramped by their environment. Most of them pass the whole of their lives within the241 words
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Article161 1916-11-14 9 The King, in a »pecial order, says I was particularly impressed by the Australians and New Zealanders' soldierly appearance and physique, while the warmhearted greeting accorded me on my departure touched me deeply.” The troops will make good use of their time on Salisbury Plain, and re-inforpe161 words
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Article124 1916-11-14 9 Pinang, November 14, 1916. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank}. London Demand Bank 2/4 3/16 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days' sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 Moulmein Demand Bank 173$ S days'sight124 words
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Article51 1916-11-14 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. CLEARANCES. To-day. De Kock, for Deli and Langsa. Jin Ho for Asahan. Perlis for Trang, Tongkah and Pang Nga. Hong Bee for Singapore and China. Hebe Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Pankor tor Dindings and Sitiawan. Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Providence for51 words
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Article80 1916-11-14 9 Nov. 14. —Federal Council Meeting, Kuala Lumpur. Nov. 15.—Applications open S.S. War Loan Bonds. Nov. 15.—“ Our Day” Committees, Meeting; Chamber of Commerce, 4.15 p.m. Nov. 18.—“ Our Day Concert at Taiping. Nov. 19.—P. V. Field Operations. Nov. 22.—Choral Sodality of St. Cecilia, Annual General Meeting 6 p.m.80 words
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Advertisement45 1916-11-14 9 WARNING. REUTER’S SERVICE. ALL persons are cautioned against making unauthorised use of Reuter’s Service of News, and any person or persons found infringing the Copyright Ordinance of the Straits Settlements will be strictly dealt with in accordance with the provisions of that Ordinance. REUTEB, PENANG.45 words
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Article1002 1916-11-14 10 —P. A. Hislam. GERMANY’S LATEST THREAT. Submarine thunders “off” are again beginning to rumble across the North Sea. A neutral correspondent, writing from Berlin, records this harrowing threat conveyed to him by one high in the counsels of the German Naval Staff By the end of—P. A. Hislam. - 1,002 words
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Article270 1916-11-14 10 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended November 4, there were 64 deaths —4l males and 23 females, equal to a death-rate of 31.80 per mille per annum, compared with 28.32 in the preceding week, and with 35.94 in the corresponding week of last year. The following270 words
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Article184 1916-11-14 10 Penang, November 13, 1916. c/s. Soup per icatty 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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Advertisement475 1916-11-14 10 What Practical People do to preserve their Valuables. The fires, which, in the course of the last two years in Bombay, devastated the office of Messrs. Ewart Latham Co., The Lakhmidas Khimji Cloth Market, and other places at Bhuleshwar, Girgaum, etc., caused businessmen to seriously consider the risks they ran475 words
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Advertisement450 1916-11-14 10 a •a— Guerre IK; I War Commerce -Ji GRANTING that proven efficiency in military work argues peculiar fitness for private or industrial service, the war achievements of British Avon Tyres are of vital interest to users of motor transport in these difficult times. 0 Avon endurance is the one economical450 words
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Article316 1916-11-14 11 CHIEF OFFICER AND FIVE MEN DROWNED. In a letter to a friend in Rangoon, an officer of the dredger Cormorant of Rangoon, writes from F’as under date of October 3, as follows As I wired to you from Bombay on leaving for Basra on September316 words
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Article236 1916-11-14 11 Finding Reversed. In connection with the marine enquiry recently held by Mr. J. E. Houldey and assessors into the stranding and total wreck of the s. s. Zoroastrian, the District Magistrate has received an official communication from the Secretary of the Government of Burma, acknowledging the receipt236 words
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Article256 1916-11-14 11 Our troops have been hustling the Bulgarians on the east of the Struma, much in the fashion of the trench raids which have so discomposed the Boches before Ypres and elsewhere. There are probably a good many classical scholars who remember that the Struma is the ancient Strymon,256 words
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Advertisement551 1916-11-14 11 J ■———l H». *o i&'tfi HWt Sl>« B MO® f I 4»V ■I (pWw L ta EE !l/ Tj i n' 1 1J A Message to Mothers 0 who are e= Weak, Anaemic. "Nervy." Run-down, s i O Only a mother knows how hard, sometimes, is the burden «3T O551 words
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Advertisement439 1916-11-14 11 IR. Young Co., Ltd., PENANG. CAST CONCRETE SPECIALITIES J i OF OUR OWN manufacture i I y" FANCY “MOSAIC" I W' r 1 I Wlww’V Pressed Concrete Flooring Tiles i j B llBliil rwl i i M wtlr IN M Artistic Colors and Patterns. 1 Q ’< PBICE about $11”?439 words
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Advertisement2197 1916-11-14 12 mail and passenger services. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. koninklijke paketvaart aMcmo>*T E WM6Lmj PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. I SHIN* MUTUAL STEAM NAV. CO. Ilfc MAIL SERVICES. J? B/ (INCORPOBATED IN HOLLAND.) (IW o»m»ATE. IN ENGLAND.) Homeward (for Europe). Outward (for China and Japan). (Royal Packet S.2,197 words
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