Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 November 1916
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Title Section20 1916-11-15 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 266 VOL. LXXIV. WEDNESDAY, 15th NOVEMBER. ISI6. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement802 1916-11-15 1 nODOOdO□□□□□□□□□□□□□□aQDQQQo WANTED a RUBBER to sell by auction or pri- a n vately, or for shipment. GOODS for forwarding to any part of the world. n C INSURANCE risks against Fire o b written. M"e specialize in the abore. Apply to—ALLEN DENNYS Co., n 6 Beach Street, Penang. D a□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□802 words
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Advertisement63 1916-11-15 1 Daaaanntxaaaao nanoDooDm»2w«i a FOR $3O c E XTOU can have the Pinang q JL Gazette posted every day g g for a whole year to your sddreea. q d (LOCAL SUBSCKLPTION. g Proportionate Quarterly and n q Half-yearly rate*. n BubMcriptiona are payable in D advene» and remittance should 063 words
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Article1591 1916-11-15 2 We regret to hear that the Chief Secretary F.M.S., Sir Edward Brockman, is laid up. Second Lieut. Douglas Bowhill Candy, of the Bedfords, late of Puchong Estate, died of wounds received in action on Sept. 25tn. Mr E C H Wolff, Assistant Colonial Secretary, is at Batu1,591 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article381 1916-11-15 2 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette."} Sir,—-I shall be thankful if you will kindly allow me a space io your valuable paper to give publicity to the following. Mach interest is being concentrated to the committee’s report on the Income Tax Proposals and the Legislative Council meeting381 words
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Article145 1916-11-15 2 L C a letter from Penang of which them paragraphs only need be given, says the 8.F.P.” It is not a question of affecting the people’s pockets. They know the disab li ties they will have to p*y to the lawyers. It is the middle class that will145 words
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Article140 1916-11-15 2 COLUMBIA CUP COMPETION. The result of the Columbia cup competition was as follows Mr C C h’cap nett Rogers 38—41—37—39 155 scr 155 Mr M M Stewart 59—48—15—52 204—48—156 Mr J Sellar 41—43—37—46 167—10—157 Mr 8 H Langston 46—48—51—53 198—40—158 Mr G A Carmichael 39—41—38—45= 163 4—159140 words
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Advertisement738 1916-11-15 2 EXPERIENCED AYAH WANTED IMMEDIATELY by English Lady in Sumatra (East Coast). Mast speak English and be able to take full charge of an infant. Reply with copies of testimonials and state wages expected to Box No. 310, c/o Pinang Gazette. BAKAU TENDERS. TENDERS are hereby invited for the parchase of738 words
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Advertisement115 1916-11-15 2 There is Nothing to Joke about in a backache. It may be serious, partiowlarly with women. In all events it is sure to handicap to your activities, at work or at play. There is no need to suffer. Speedy relief is found in Little’s Oriental Balm The sovereign cure for115 words
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Advertisement530 1916-11-15 2 COWS and BUFFALOES 16 to 20 lb?. W *l7' TT' milk guaranteed, $B5 and $lO5 each landed Howrah per wagons or extra steamer charge? Penang. Cash with order. Manager, Animal Trading Co., THE MYSTIC. Sabzimandi, Delhi (India). NEW PROGRAMME. FOR SALE. 10 to 12 H.P. 4 cylinder Belsize Car Moving530 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous104 1916-11-15 2 EMPIRE THEATRE PHONE 628. The Premier Theatre of Penang. PENANG ROAD. To-night I To-night!! CAR-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 0F ELE The Great Railroad Senes.104 words
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Article885 1916-11-15 3 MALAYA’S AID IN THE WAR. WAR TAX DISCUSSION. (From Ouf Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, November 14. The Federal Council met in the morning. H.E. the High Commissioner, in the course of his address, referred to the great loss the Council had sustained by the death of H.H.885 words
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Article792 1916-11-15 3 NOTORIOUS SIAMESE OUTLAW HUNTED DOWN. At last, after a bunt lasting for many months, the notorious murderer and dacoit Ai Sua An has met his fate at the bands of the authorities, says the Bangkok Daily Mail” of the 3rd inst. That he died fighting792 words
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Advertisement1156 1916-11-15 3 employment wanted. p enan g Turf Club BY European (Britisher) age 28 as JUNIOR ASSISTAN Con Rubber "VT OTICE is hereby given that a Special Estate. Good knowledge of Tamil and General Meeting of the Members of other Indian languages. t he above Qlab be held at the Chamber (Address)1,156 words
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Advertisement8 1916-11-15 3 ■ox oau Used the /S'. World Over ...CARS8 words
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Advertisement461 1916-11-15 3 Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds. Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per 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 lent to461 words
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Article13 1916-11-15 4 Turner.—On the 15th inst„ the wife of G. Flower Turner, a son.13 words
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Article25 1916-11-15 4 Mac Donald—Jackson —At St. Andrew’s Church, Kollupitiya, Colombo, on 28th October, by the Rev. D. C. MacMichael, William MacDonald, Sitiawan, F.M.S., to Lily Jackson.25 words
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Article1319 1916-11-15 4 In yesterday’s cables an Amsterdam message was given quoting the comments of the semi-official German newspaper the Lokalanzieger on a reported decision of the Norwegian Government regarding belligerent submarines. The Berlin journal refers to regulations recently published by Norway which, in Germany’s opinion, are illegal and1,319 words
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Article1819 1916-11-15 4 At the meeting of the Federal Council, H. E. the High ComThe Rieh and missioner, speaking “not the Others. as a member of the Government, but as a private member,” favoured an income tax, but in suggesting that it is only the rich who are opposing such1,819 words
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Advertisement110 1916-11-15 4 S ALLSOPP’S I /1 BRITISH /> M PILSENER BEER. Iff' I;!* ISgB w i Mil gSKEi [I Brewed and Bottled with BRITISH Material in fefeSvld Burton-on-Trent. 1111 l Special Prices to Hotels, Clubs, 4c. SOLE AGENTS Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, PENANG. j XMAS. I “NIKKO" R Modern110 words
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Advertisement21 1916-11-15 4 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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Miscellaneous50 1916-11-15 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 2.19 a.m. 3.15 a.m. 9.19 a.m. 9.5 p.m. SUNSET AND SUNRISE. Sanrise. Sunset Nov. 15th 6.10 a.m. 5.56 pm. 16th 6.104 a.m. 5 56| p.m. 17th do do 18th do do 19th do do50 words
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Article262 1916-11-15 5 BEAUCOURT OCCUPIED. ANOTHER SERBIAN SUCCESS. PRESSURE ON RUMANIA. AMERICA AND THE BLACK-LIST. The British have advanced on a front of five miles north and.south of the Ancre, capturing over 5,0C0 prisoners, the battle being still in progress. The British troops have captured Beaucourt, near the northern bank262 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration420 1916-11-15 5 [Rbutrr’s Treroram. I OVER 4,000 PRISONERS. London, November 13. General Haig reports: Attackin astride the Ancre, we penetrated the defences on a front of five miles, and captured the strongly fortified village of St. Pierre Divion. The attack was delivered before daylight in a thick mist. The[Rbutrr’s Treroram. I - 420 words
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Article321 1916-11-15 5 Paris, September 28.—One of the principal reasons for the keen interest which is taken here in the capture of Combles is that, by reason of the suppression of that German salient, the junction between the British and French forces has been rendered as perfect as could321 words
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Article114 1916-11-15 5 CARDINAL MERCIER’S PROTEST. Amsterdam, November 14. Cardinal Mercier, Primate of Belgium, has issued a spirited protest to the civilised world against the compulsory deportation of Belgians to Germany. He declares that the Germans are daily deporting thousands of inoffensive Belgians, herded in waggons like gangs of slaves. The114 words
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Article28 1916-11-15 5 London, November 14. It is reported that the German Government contemplates an extraordinary sitting of the Reichstag, with a view to legislation calling up all civilians.28 words
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The Balkans.
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Article227 1916-11-15 5 ANOTHER BIG EFFORT. Amsterdam, November 13. From apparently trustworthy information, it is stated that the Central Powers are concentrating great forces against Rumania, whom they will do their utmost to crush before the end of the year. The Struggle in Rumania. Petrograd, November 13. The enemy pushed227 words
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Article37 1916-11-15 5 ON RUSSIA’S SOUTHERN LINE. Petrograd, November 13. The enemy attacks in the wooded Carpathians were repulsed with great losses. The enemy are persistently attacking south of Dorna Vatra, in the region of Hollo and Toldesh37 words
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Article521 1916-11-15 5 By the beginning of August, the Grand Duke’s offensive on all his Asiatic fronts had reached its highwater mark. Not that it is not likely to gain much more ground eventually, and perhaps very soon but after that date it stopped dead, and in certain areas the521 words
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Article16 1916-11-15 5 Petrograd, November 14. The issue abroad of Treasurv Bonds totalling 3,000,000,000 roubles is authorised.16 words
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Article, Illustration151 1916-11-15 5 PASSAGE OF THE CERNA. London, November 14. Reuter’s correspondent at the Serbian Headquarters says the capture of Tchuke hill enables the establishment of a strong bridgehead across the Cerna. Further Serbian Success. London, November 14. A Serbian official report states that they fought a sanguinary battle on November 13th151 words
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Article94 1916-11-15 5 VENEZELISTS AND ATHENS. Salonika, November 13. A Venrzelist official report says the Royalists occupied the village of Ouetana, north of Grevena, where a detachment of Venezelists were stationed. It is not yet known whether there was fighting. The Provisional Government ordered that reinforcements be not sent, preferring to leave94 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article67 1916-11-15 5 TROOPS STILL INACTIVE, London, November 14. A despatch from General Lake says: Since the fall of Kut no large operation has been undertaken. The troops are resting, recuperating consolidating, while the abatement of the floods and dried ground have increased the water difficulties. The Turks still hold the Sunna-i-Yat67 words
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Article21 1916-11-15 5 Cairo, November 14. Hostile aircraft in the forenoon bombed Cairo There were several casualties, and apparently insignificant damage.21 words
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Article30 1916-11-15 5 Amsterdam, November|l4. The “Hamburger Nschrichten” urges the Turks and Germans to recapture Basra at »11 costs, in order to complete and secure the Berlin to Baghdad programme.30 words
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Article42 1916-11-15 5 Melbourne, November 14. It appears that the Commonwealth moratorium applies only to mortages or agreements to purchase. The court s leave is necessary before foreclosing. The time allowed soldiers to repay mortgages is extended to six months after the war.42 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article141 1916-11-15 5 SOME OF THE PASSENGERS. Rome, October 14. A dozen survivors of the Arabia have arrived. The rapidity with which, within fifteen minutes, five Allied ships appeared ou the horizon and came full speed for the Arabia, is considered remarkable. Every praise is due to the commander of141 words
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Article97 1916-11-15 5 London, November 14. The British steamers Morazan, of which the Captain was taken prisoner, the Caterham and Kapunda were sunk. Morazan (British), 3,486 tons, 1905, Liverpool Shipping Co. Ltd., Liverpool, 360 feet. Kapunda (British), 3,097 tons. 1908, Melbourne S. S. Co. Ltd., Melbourne, 330 feet. Dutch Steamers97 words
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Article33 1916-11-15 5 BY THE RUSSIANS. London, November 13. A Russian communique says: We sank the majority of enemy torpedo boats, which entered(the Bay of Finland and bombarded the coast on Friday.33 words
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General News.
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Article299 1916-11-15 5 VISCOUNT GREY'S REPLY TO THE UNITED STATES. London, November 14. Replying to the American note protesting against the black-list as arbitrary interference with neutral trade, Viscount Grey reiterates that the prohibition of trade applies only to British subjects, which is indisputably within Great Britain’s rights. Replying to fears299 words
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Article31 1916-11-15 5 ARRIVAL AT OTTAWA. London, November 14. The Duke of Devonshire, the new Gov-ernor-General of Canada, with the Duchess and their family, arrived at Ottawa, where they received an ovation.31 words
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Article24 1916-11-15 5 Tokio, November 14. A new battleship of 31,000 tons, and 23 knots, with twelve 14 inch guns, was launched at Kobe.24 words
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Article97 1916-11-15 5 MISSION IN PARIS. Paris, November 14. The members of the Political Mission sent by the Grand Sherif of Meoca were present at a session of the inter-ministerial committee on Mussulman affairs held in their honour at the Foreign Ministry. They afterwards bad luncheon with M. Briand, and97 words
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Article41 1916-11-15 5 ACTIVITY ON CARSO PLATEAU. London, November 14. An Italian official report says the artillery of both sides was active on the Trentino front. We straightened our line at several points on Carso plateau, and captured a heavy trench mortar.41 words
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Article56 1916-11-15 5 London, November 13. The Indian and Ceylon tea industry having applied for an increase to 12 per cent of the statutory pre-war standard of profits for calculation of the excess profits duty, the Board of Referees, after bearing evidence raised the percentage to eight to companies and56 words
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Article45 1916-11-15 5 [J*rom Our Own Kuala Lumpur, November 15. Nine shop houses and part of another were burned at Klang yesterday, on the Main Street, opposite the station, including two occupied by the Federal Dispensary. Only a small portion is covered by insurance.45 words
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Article41 1916-11-15 5 THE CHINESE SUPPORT. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 15. Two hundred representative Chinese met at the Chinese Protectorate to organise a campaign amongst the Chinese in support of the New Straits War Loan. Great enthusiasm was shown.41 words
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Article324 1916-11-15 5 —8.N.8. Herald [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 15. At a meeting of Dudgun Wolfram Company, it was stated that the profit realised from mining operations was being largely extended. Plague exists in Ipoh and eleven'jcases are officially admitted, says the T.0.M.” The new book entitled The—8.N.8. Herald ” - 324 words
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Article3318 1916-11-15 6 T O M.” INTERESTING PAPER ON WORK IN MALAYA. Tin Dredging in the Federated Malay States was the subject of a paper read on Saturday, by Mr A C Perkins, General Manager, Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd ,to the members of the F M S Chamber of Mines in“ T O M.” - 3,318 words
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Advertisement383 1916-11-15 6 Sleeplessness I t Restful Refreshing Sleep Without use of Narcotics by taking Dr. Cassell's Tablets. The quite remarkable power of Dr. Cassell’s Tablets to induce healthy, natural sleep is due not to narcotics, but to their steadying effect upon the nerves. There are no narcotics of any kind in Dr.383 words
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Advertisement463 1916-11-15 6 II Appropriate, always. W With certain dishes, such as Game, LEA jT PERRINS' SAUCE s always appropriate. JisL It is the recognised sauce for such use. In fact, for everything with which a sauce M I K can be used, LEA PERRINS’ is invariably JIJyTO the BEST. It has a463 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article195 1916-11-15 7 MR. BUCHAN’S WEEKLY REVIEW. ON THE WESTERN FRONT. London, November 4th—On the Somme front both the British and the French operations have been greatly hampered by the weather. Heavy rain has fallen almost every day, and the soil on the upland between the Ancre and the195 words
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Article110 1916-11-15 7 On the Salonika front the most marked success of the week has been the advance of the British on the extreme right beyond the river Struma. The strongly fortified village of Baraklijuma was stormed with the greatest gallantry, and the villages of Kumli and Prosenik were also carried110 words
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Article121 1916-11-15 7 While the battle fronts continue doubtful or unaltered, except for a brilliant French advance at Verdun and the renewed hammer strokes of the Italians pressing onwards to Trieste, the chief events of the week are notable in Greece and Norway. In the former the difficult and ob’cure position between121 words
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Article183 1916-11-15 7 The strained feeling already, however, produces conflicts between the two parties, and in Athens general feeling has been stirred to the highest pitch by the sinking of the ship Angeliki, by a German submarine oft Attika on the way to Salonika carrying volunteers for the national movement. Despite183 words
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Article64 1916-11-15 7 German desperation now knows no limit, and German threats promise the total and indiscriminate destruction of all neutral shipping not onlv with the present situation in view, but in the hope of eliminating all possible competitors to merchant trade in the future. The Scandinavian powers and America are64 words
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Article87 1916-11-15 7 But the Allied situation is more than ever satisfactory, and Dr. Addison’s account of Britain’s munition output is very inspiring, while from Russia the speech of Baron Motono and the telegram from M. Sturmer have had the happiest effect, as emphasising Japan’s devotion and zeal and Russia’s87 words
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Article25 1916-11-15 7 LATEST DIVIDENDS. London, November 14. The following are dividends of rubber companies: Bukit Kajaog 15 per cent, Kenny 5 Perak (interim) 7£25 words
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Article28 1916-11-15 7 London, Nov. 15. The following is the robber quotation for to-day:— Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2/7£ Smoked Sheet 2/7| [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]28 words
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Article103 1916-11-15 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. Sharks. S'© 0 P 5 02 M 02 Mining. Cheuderiang 8/9 9/- 8/6 9/Deebook 9/6 10/3 8/9 9/3 RenongTin... 43/- 46/- 45/- 47/6 General. Malayan C.... $ll slls slls $l2 R ibber103 words
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Article540 1916-11-15 7 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $91.25 per picul business done—an increase of $1.5 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £lB7 15s spot, and £lB9 5s three months. A Peking telegram says It has been decided by the Cabinet that the Chinese Legations in540 words
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933 1916-11-15 7 SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETINGS. An extraordinary general meeting of the above named company was held at the Board Room, Vickery’s Chamber. 82 Pitt Street, Sydney, on Tuesday the 21th October for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing the resolutions following, namely.— 1. That the933 words
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Article444 1916-11-15 7 Messers Baker, Morgan Co.,’ Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, under date 11th November say Since our last week’s report the rises in Dollar rubbers referred to have continued and more stocks have been marked up to higher levels. What invariably happens locally, at the commencement of a rising market,444 words
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Article304 1916-11-15 7 Speaking at the sixoh annual ordinary general meeting of rhe Kota Tinggi (Johore) Rubber Company, Limited, on October 9, at the Great Eastern Hotel, Liverpool Street, E C., Mr. A G. Angier the Chairman said: Unfortunately this company has not yet reached that stage at which it304 words
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Article124 1916-11-15 7 On Thursday, at Kuala Kubu, Inspector Newman, of the Suppression of Gaming Department, made a raid in a back lane on a place of popular resort in the heart of the town, and succeeded in arresting half a dozen Chinese of the coolie class, who were found124 words
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Article99 1916-11-15 7 S F.P.” A Djambi cable of November 3, reports the arrest of two other rebel leaders at Palembang, while the Resident of Djambi conveys the information that the fugitive rebel, Rio Depati, has surrendered to tbe Controller of Bangko, where the situation is quiet, all districts being now inhabited.—“ S F.P.” - 99 words
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Article386 1916-11-15 7 FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. The preliminary ioju’ry into the charge of alleged breach of trust of the funds of the Seh Yeoh Kongsi brought against the elderly Chinese named Yio Bun Tian, was resumed in the District Court, Penang, to day, before Mr. J. C. Sugars. The Solicitor-General,386 words
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Article297 1916-11-15 7 YOUNG CHINESE ARRESTED. In the Second Court, to-day, before Mr. S. H. Langston, a young Chinese, who answered to the name of Oon Eng Soon, was brought up on the charge of that you on or about the 30th October, 1916, at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank,297 words
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Article162 1916-11-15 7 Gold Running Out. A Berlin message announces that tbe war loan subscriptions are estimated at £500,000,000. A later message from Amsterdam states that tbe war loan has reached £528,500,000. The apparent success of the German war loan is due to the Government lending the people a large162 words
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Article222 1916-11-15 7 The following further donations have been received by the Chartered B*nx Balance on Nov. 9 $58,640.89 Boey Kongsi $2O, Lee Si Kun $2O, Money alloted for prizes given instead at the request of prize winners $230, Nett proceeds of Free School entertainment $668 49 cents,222 words
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Article231 1916-11-15 7 There has been quite an epidemic of fire» among liners in various parts of the world, which is likely to cost the insurance market a very considerable sum. The most serious case appears to be that of the American liner Antilia, of 3,600 tons, belonging to231 words
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Article93 1916-11-15 7 Great indignation prevails at the latest form of German outrage on prisoners, which takes the form of carefully spreading typhus and tuberculosis among tbe prisoners by intermixture of sick with healthy or convalescent subjects. The Pope helps to allay the misery of starving people by heading relief funds,93 words
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Article68 1916-11-15 7 The P. and O. Royal Mail steamer Xankin, having left Colombo, is expected to arrive here at 5 a.m. on Saturday, and to leave for Singapore, China and Japan at 3 p.m. the same day. The homeward mail steamer R. M. S. Karmala arrived at London on Saturday68 words
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Article44 1916-11-15 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 til! 7 this evening 1. Selection The Orchid ...Caryll 2. Lancers Jubilee ...Balfour 3. Waltz Suspinul ...Ivanovici 4. Danse Des Sylphes ...Sabathil 5. March Dorothy Deam ...Bilton44 words
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Advertisement34 1916-11-15 7 NO LAXATIVES are so gentle and effective as PINKETTES that’s why children can safely take them. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept. 6c, Singapore.34 words
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Advertisement15 1916-11-15 7 Body-building power proved equal to from 10 to 20 tines the amount of Bovril taken*15 words
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