Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 November 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-11-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 276 VOL. LXXIV. MONDAY, 27th NOVEMBER. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement269 1916-11-27 1 a aoaoanaacnanaonnanoaoaaanaa WANTED RUBBER CONSIGNMENTS g g for our bi-weekly auction 3 sales, and private sales. g Cash Advances Baade. 3 S ORDERS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. 5 GOODS for forwarding to any 2 part of the world. g a FIRE INSURANCE business. a g ALLEN DENNYS Co., a 6 Beach269 words
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Advertisement81 1916-11-27 1 ■anoDDC■□□□□□■□□□□□□ HCGOCß WHEN YOU ARE AWAY g V V on leave you want to keep O in touch with Malayan affairs, Social, Commercial. Mining, 3 Planting, Ac. This you can iw 3 in no better way than by subscrio- 3 ing to the Weekly Edition of the 3 3 Pinaug81 words
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Article708 1916-11-27 2 A NEUTRAL’S VIEWS. I have received a very interesting letter from a neutral whose sympathies are all with England, says a correspondent. He used to be an officer in his army, and was trained, like so many neutrals, at the German Staff College at Berlin. With his708 words
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Article142 1916-11-27 2 If through Tebessa’s wide bazaar A vagabond Kutwal I hie, And squat, with burnous Covered face, My tales of ancient Roland’s deeds When hated Frank faced Moorish ire Will pale their flame Of interest, A modern Roland tunes his lyre. To these twain, met 'neath Moorish142 words
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Advertisement1641 1916-11-27 2 WANTED. ST. ANDREW'S DAY. The Pinang Gazette Press, Young Siamese clerk for mine under the auspices of Limited, office in Kinta, knowledge of English THE PENANG St. ANDREWS is essential; applicant knowing typewriting The following programme ha» been arranged NOTICE. woald b. preferred Apply For 3Oth November, 1916. j o{1,641 words
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Advertisement259 1916-11-27 2 Vmpirf THEATRE PHONE 628. The Premier Theatre ot Penang. PENANG ROAD. f MON., TIIEI. WED. TWO SERGEANTS 6 PARTS 6 PARTS A Magnificent Military Drama in Six Long Parts. HOW THEY GOT A New Episode of the Great I Railroad Series THE VOTE THE HAZARDS OF HELEN An amusing comedy259 words
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Article1422 1916-11-27 3 WHY THE ALLIES ARE SUPREME. THE GERMANS OUTNUMBERED AND OUTCLASSED. Mr R P Hearne, says many reasons have been advanced to explain why the Allied airmen manifest so marked a superiority over the enemy, but in every statement of the case some essential points have1,422 words
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Article177 1916-11-27 3 A Destructive Fire. The report of the Rassak (F. M.S.) Rubber Estate for the year ended June 30th, states that the progress made during the year with the development of the estate has been satisfactory. A fire occurred on tbe estate in February last, which resulted in some177 words
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Article143 1916-11-27 3 At the meeting of the Hongkong Sanitary Board on Nov 14th, the Medical Officer (Dr. Woodman) reported that during the weeks ending Octobar 28, and November 4ch, 2,404, and 2,312 rats respectively were caught in Victoria and and Kowloon. Of tbe rats caught during the week143 words
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Article557 1916-11-27 3 MURDER AS HARMLESS ECCENTRICITY." Mr. George H. Wiifcin?, a member of the Stefansson Arctic Expeciatioo. has reached England after more than three years spen r in the Arctic, mostly among the Eskimos of Victoria Island, Banks Land, and tbe northernmost coast of Canada. In an interview557 words
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338 1916-11-27 3 Sir William Lever gave an address on Harmonising Capital and Labour” to the members of the Manchester Athetaeam. It was the second of a series contributed to by seven speakers on How shall Britain increase her share of the world’s trade Mr. W. Maxwell Reekie presided.338 words
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Advertisement435 1916-11-27 3 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I CLINCHER I X I TYRES I I X North British “Clincher” All-Plantation Rubber Motor X X Tyres are British in every particular and are made by X skilled British Labour in the largest Rubber Factory 5 X in the British Empire. S X X X The best of435 words
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Article2212 1916-11-27 4 Mr. Stanhope Sams, of New York, is on a visit to Penang on business, arriving by the Klang to-day. A license under tbe Auctioneers’ Licensing Ordinance is granted to Mr A S Anthony, Penang. Platoon Sergeant W H R Allen, of the Province Wellesley Volunteer Rifles, is2,212 words
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Article214 1916-11-27 4 The Death of Mr Willson. The following are further details of the murder of Mr Willson of Mengkibol estate. Mr Willson was coming down from his bungalow to the office at about 8 a. m. on Thursday when a Bengali contractor named Abdullah, whose work Mr Willson had214 words
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Article364 1916-11-27 4 A REVIVAL. The following letter, dated from Kuala Lumpur, 25th, inst, has been communicated to ua for publication:— Honorary Secretary, Penang Polo Club. Dear Sir, —On behalf of my Committee I have to thank you and the playing members of the Penang Polo Club for your kind364 words
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Article77 1916-11-27 4 BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT. The Billiards Tournament at the Penang Club has concluded. A Class was won by Mr. Oxenham —175) who defeated Mt. Goldie in the final by 37 points. The winner’s best break was 57. In the final of B Class Mr. W. S. Dunn (scratch) defeated Mr.77 words
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Article83 1916-11-27 4 The November Monthly Medal Competition, 200 yards handicap, was held at the Swimming Club on Sunday morning, with the following result:— Start. Ist T. H. Stone 40 secs. 2nd W. H. Threlfall 40 3rd D R«ndle 60 Nine swam and the race resulted in a very83 words
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Article132 1916-11-27 4 MONTHLY MEDAL. nett Mr W S Dunn 45 51 96—24 72 M M Stewart 49 +45 94—20 =74 C C Cunradi 51 +5l 102—20 =B2 G A Carmichael 43 +42 85— 1= 84 „A F Goodrich 45 43= 88— 4= 84 L C Robinson 55 54=109—24 =B5132 words
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Article98 1916-11-27 4 A new story is at band bearing upon the exasperating delay in completing the Lambs’ new clubhouse. Thomas Findlay was one day passing the club-house, where the work upon the addition is still in progress. Meeting the janitor, Findlay asked him how soon the building would98 words
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Article341 1916-11-27 4 A somewhat sad tale was uufoM j in the second Police Court, Penano j before Mr. 8. H. Langston. Lim Tay, an ice-cream seller, Wft3 ch with and pleaded guilty to commit hnn.se trespass with intent to commit; offence. The story as related to tta341 words
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Article384 1916-11-27 4 S F.P. Mr G G Seth, the DPP, in the third police court Singapore mentioned a case quite out of the ordinary. Mr Seth said the magistrate would remember that the day previously Mr 8 A M De Sows, second senior clerk in the Supreme Court,—“ S F.P. - 384 words
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Article64 1916-11-27 4 Nov. 27.—Penang Turf Club, Special, Gener» 1 Meeting, Chamber of Com® 0 4 15 p.m. Nov. 29.—P. R. C. Annual General M ootlD 6 p.m. Nov 30.—St Andrew’s Day. Football Match England Scotland Esplanade 5.15 p na. Dinner and Concert, E. ai )l Hotel 8 p.m. Dec. I.—Penang64 words
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Advertisement307 1916-11-27 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. LADY (English, fond of children) desires occupation, teaching English to children. Apply No. 320, c/o Pinang Gazette. FOR SALE. A. C. 10 H. P. Motor Car, twoseater with dicky 16 months old, only driven by owner. Car and Tyres in very good order. Spare wheel and tyre. Owner307 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous66 1916-11-27 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 0.18 a.m. 7 1 a.m. 0.47 p.m. 6 58 p.m. SUNSET AND SUNRISE. Sunnse. Sunset. Nov. 27th 6.14 a.m. 5.59 p®- 28th 6 14| a.m. 5.59 p®- 29th 6.15 a.m. 559 p-®. 30th do66 words
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Article1795 1916-11-27 5 Messrs Kennedy Co., P.ntng, report as follows In the early part of the week a very piiet tendency prevailed in tne Rubber Share Market, but although quotations in some instances shewed slight declines these were merely of a temporary nature and there has since been a quick1,795 words
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Article1075 1916-11-27 5 M.M.” THE CONTRACT SYSTEM. A quarterly meeting of the North and Central Johore Labour Federation was held at Batu Anatn Rest House on Friday, Nov. 3rd. Present: Messrs H E Burgess, C G Renshaw, W Miller Mackay, A L Buyers and W B Campbell, Hon. Sec. Police Magistrate.“ M.M.” - 1,075 words
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Article259 1916-11-27 5 The Only way to Germany. The New York “Evening Sun,’’ commenting on the situation in Europe, says It is to be hoped by all true friends of Germany that she will realise speedily the lessons of defeat which recent weeks and days have presented to her and259 words
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Article257 1916-11-27 5 Lord and Lady Cowdray have made a gift of £lO,OOO for endowment of a professorship of the Spanish language and literature in the University of Leeds. Their desire is to further the educational and economic interests of the nation, and especially those of Yorkshire, with which they257 words
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Article193 1916-11-27 5 Food More Costly Than for Years. The New York Commercial,” in an article describing the effect of the war on the cost of living in New York, states that practically every food commodity is now selling at higher prices than for many years past, and in193 words
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Article966 1916-11-27 5 APPEAL COURT DECIDES AGAINST MUNICIPALITY. Judgment was given in the Appeal Court in Singapore in the case in which Song Kee Cbuan appealed against a decision of the criminal district judge, Mr. W. Langham Carter, to the effect that his house 5-F, Lim Eng Bee Lane966 words
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Advertisement35 1916-11-27 5 Your Morning Headache will disappear after a dose of PINKETTES the tiny laxatives which do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Dept. sc, Singapore.35 words
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Advertisement599 1916-11-27 5 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA* AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated In England by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital W* Reserve Fund 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 Canton Kobe599 words
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Article37 1916-11-27 6 Ritchie—Masters—Oo the 2lst of November, at the Singapore Cathedral, by the Archdeacon Swindell, Frank Sydney Ritchie, of Mount Estate, Kuala Lumpur, to Ivy Haie Masters, youngest daughter of the late James John Masters, of London, England.37 words
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Article20 1916-11-27 6 Gough —At the European Hospital, Kuala I umpur, on November 23rd, the wife of H. Gough, of a son.20 words
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Article1419 1916-11-27 6 While it is not to be expected that Rumania is to suffer the fate of Serbia in so far as the latter was completely over-run by the enemy’s troops, there is good reason to believe that a large section of Rumania is in considerable danger, indeed, a1,419 words
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Article1744 1916-11-27 6 With the military situation in Rumania 5 what it is to-day, it is im Situation in 'portant to remember that 1 Rumania. this State which, indeed, 9 has never regarded herself as a Balkan State, but rather as the most B easterly of the Powers of Europe,1,744 words
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Advertisement211 1916-11-27 6 r ICILMA NATURAL WATER SOAP" ia a revelation of what a akin soap can be. It is made j v in France by the old Castille Method and contains no r. animal fats at all, its compo- sition being purely vegetable. ji' M i' i It makea the skin soft211 words
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Advertisement48 1916-11-27 6 In aid of the Scottish Branch of the Red Cross Fund. t. ->■ n Dinner and Concert AT THE E. O.” Thursday, 30th Nov. Book Your Seats Now. Pinang Gazette Co. Ltd.’s TELEPHONES. 3 J Printing Works Manager and >- Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 J Editor’s Residence 22148 words
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Article239 1916-11-27 7 ALLIES AND ATHENS. THE INVASION OF RUMANIA GREAT ALLIED AIR RAIDS. THE HOSPITAL SHIP OUTRAGES The enemy have crossed the Danube fifty miles south-west of Bukharest, and advanced north, and have occupied islands on the Danube, south-west of Craiova, in western Wallachia. The enemy are also pressing239 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration264 1916-11-27 7 [R«utrr’h Trlrgram. INFANTRY INACTIVE. London, November 25. General Haig reports hostile artillery fire in the neighbourhood of Les Boeufs and Beaucourt. Our artillery dispersed infantry south of Puisieux. Five enemy aeroplanes were destroyed and several driven down damaged. Three of ours are missing. British Heavy Guns. London, November[R«utrr’h Trlrgram. ] - 264 words
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Article335 1916-11-27 7 EXCELLENT RESULTS. Paris, November 25. Details are published of a great air raid on November 22nd, the results of which were most important. The object was to deprive the Germans of their line of communications 50 kilometres behind the front, on which there had been intense335 words
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Article49 1916-11-27 7 FATAL MAIDEN VOYAGE. Amsterdam, November 25. Travellers from Munich report that a super-Zeppelin was completely wrecked in a storm on November 21st, while on its maiden voyage from Friedrichshaven to Wil helmshaven, the airship falling in a wood. There was one survivor of the crew of twenty-eight.49 words
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Article420 1916-11-27 7 A "DEFENSIVE" WAR Ex. In April and July, 1914, the Germans were not ashamed to call it an aggressive war. By March, 1915, when an overwhelming victory was no longer possible, they declared that it was a preventive war, waged to prevent the coming attack. Now, in the autumn ofEx. - 420 words
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The Balkans.
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Article, Illustration357 1916-11-27 7 THE DEMAND FOR WAR MATERIAL. Athens, November 24. It is expected that the Allies will tomorrow present an ultimatum, demanding the delivery of Greek arms The Royalist section of the army has determined to resist, even if the King orders the surrender of the arms. The Allies357 words
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Article, Illustration283 1916-11-27 7 MACKENSEN’S MENACE. London, November 25. A German evening communique states that a force of General von Mackensen’s army has crossed the Danube at several points. Western Danube Islands Occupied. London, November 25. A Bulgarian communique says: Near Ghighen, Grehovo, Lom-Palanka, and Vidin, we occupied islands on the283 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article183 1916-11-27 7 ENEMY DEFENCES DESTROYED. London, November 26. An Italian officUl report says there is increased artill*>rv fire along the whole front. We d**»t,rnved enemv defence* a* Tonale, in the Camonica valley region, and molested enemy movements in the Adige and Astico valleys. The aircraft were active, two hostile183 words
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Article45 1916-11-27 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 till 7 this evening 1. Selection Marjorie ...Miller 2. Galop The Night Bell Andres 3. Waltz Habanera ...Waldteufel 4 Mazurka Bacilia ...Eduardo 5. March The Old Ship ...Keefe45 words
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Article1733 1916-11-27 7 ST. ANDREW’S DAY CHURCH PARADE. There was a large congregation in St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, last evening, for the annual St. Andrew’s Day Service, which was attended by the Penang Volunteers, Hon. Captain the Rev. Donald J. Ro*3 m a., having his first opportunity of addressing the corps1,733 words
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Article157 1916-11-27 7 Sir William Taylor writes as follows to the hon. stcretaty of th* F M.S. War Relief Fund, under date Oct. 19th Oi the 17th instant I telegraphed to Sir Edward brockman as follows With refer nee to my letter of the 31st August may I approve157 words
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Article20 1916-11-27 7 The output of the longkah Harbour Tin Dredging (N.L.) for the week ending 25th insr„ was 18 tons.20 words
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Article76 1916-11-27 7 Dredqr Working Arrangement. Arrangements have been m*de between The Deebook Dredging. (No Liability) and the Ronpibon (No Liability) whereby it was agreed as follows 1 Ronpibon (No Liability) pay our company £7,000 and in consideration thereof our company to set up our No. 1 dredge at a76 words
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Article17 1916-11-27 7 The Penang mail of the 27 ulto, was delivered in London on the 24 hjinsrant.17 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article178 1916-11-27 8 VISIT TO KENTISH COAST. Loudon, November 25. The Admiralty reports that during the night of November 23rd/24th six German destroyers attempted to approach the north end of the Downs. The enemy were seen’by a patrol vessel and steamed off after firing 12 rounds. There were no casualties,178 words
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Article38 1916-11-27 8 A GERMAN ADMISSION. London, November 25. i In contrast to the German statement that the Britannic was not torpedoed, the Kieler Zeitung,” a well-informed German naval paper, says the Britannic was torpedoed because she carried troops.38 words
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Article148 1916-11-27 8 BRAVERY ON THE BRITANNIC. London, November 25. Seventeen English Boy Scouts, who were on the Britannic, behaved most heroically. One waited calmly at a door while an officer was collecting documents. Another helped to launch boats, while another voluntarily descended three decks to get water for an148 words
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Article171 1916-11-27 8 London, November 25. The Swedish steamer Arthur was sunk. Another New Era. Copenhagen, November 26. Swedes regard the sinking of the steamer Arthur to be the beginning of a new era of ruthlessness against neutrals, with the advent of Dr. Zimmermann at the Foreign Office. Excuse for171 words
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Article19 1916-11-27 8 London, November 24. The Court of Appeal dismissed Dr. Miranwaruddin’s appeal in the Mohammedan marriage case.19 words
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General News.
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Article204 1916-11-27 8 REICHSTAG DEBATE. Amsterdam, November 26. When the Reichstag opened, the President proposed the first reading of the Compulsory Civilian Service Bill for November 29th. Herr Groeber, of the Centre Party, moved that the bill receive a second reading on the same day. This evoked a storm from204 words
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Article47 1916-11-27 8 London, November 24. Dr. Zimmermann, Germany’s new Foreign Secretary, is credited by Berlin with resolute Bismarckian qualities, differing totally from Herr von Jagow’s calm, diplomatic methods. The question is how the fiery temperament of Dr. Zimmermann will suit Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg, the Imperial Chancellor.47 words
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Article64 1916-11-27 8 Petrograd, November 25. M. Heratoff, Assistant Foreign Minister, takes over the Foreign Ministry, replacing M. Sturmer, who combined it with the Premiership. (Russian Premier’s Fall. Petrograd, November 25. The Russian newspapers dwell on the failure of M. Stuermer’s attempt to revive bureaucratism, and say it is an64 words
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265 1916-11-27 8 Petrograd, Oct. 19.—The Budget for 1917, which has just been submitted to the Duma and the Council of the Empire, has been framed with a view to the possibility of the war lasting for the whole of the financial year. Revenue and expenditure balance at265 words
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Article36 1916-11-27 8 A REFERENDUM. Copenhagen, November 25. The question of the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States will be decided by a referendum of the Danish people of both sexes.36 words
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Article34 1916-11-27 8 London, November 25. It is anticipated that the Commonwealth Government, on November 27 th, will take powers to take over the work of the mines, granting the men’s demand, pending arbitration.34 words
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Article252 1916-11-27 8 GALLANT DUBLINS’ SERGEANT. London, November 26. The London Gazette announces the award of seven Victoria Crosses, notably to Lieutenant Bradford (Durham Light Infantry) who as a Temporary Lieut.Colonel assumed command of two battalions and saved the situation when the British flank was endangered. Come On, Dubs.'* The V.C.252 words
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Article109 1916-11-27 8 London, November 26 The Gazette states that the Distinguished Service Order has been awarded to the following Indian Army officers: Captain W. G. Harington, although severely wounded, commanded and handled his battalion with great courage and ability throughout an action. Captain W. F. Webb, although wounded, handled109 words
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Article43 1916-11-27 8 London, November 26. The Military Cross is awarded Captain R. W. Kingston, for conspicuous gallantrv and devotion to duty. He tended and dressed wounded continuously, under very heavy fire, at close range to the enemy, regardless of his own safety.43 words
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Article74 1916-11-27 8 London, November 25. The War Office has announced that an agreement has been reached with th° Australian and New Zealand Governments for the purchase of Colonial wool-clips. Details of the scheme to handle this season’s clips are being arranged. Large Sums Involved. Melbourne, November 25. It74 words
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Article56 1916-11-27 8 New York, November 25. Messrs. Morgan announce that the British and French Treasuries have authorised the sale of a limited amount) of short-term bills, payable in dollars, and maturing in one to s<x months, the rate depending on the market at the time of issue, but it will56 words
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Article124 1916-11-27 8 London, November 24. Messrs. Montagu and Co’s report states that orders were not confined to mintage, but embraced general purposes, home and continental, also for Indian bazaars. The unfavourable views of the market taken in India caused a bear position on the London market, which, in view124 words
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Article85 1916-11-27 8 SATISFACTION IN EGYPT. London, November 26. The Times correspondent at Cairo says the Egyptian Pilgrims, who have reached home from Mecca, are greatly impressed by the perfect safety in which the journey was performed, contrasting with the turbulence, robbery and extortion of the Turkish regime. The85 words
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Article33 1916-11-27 8 London, November 26. A telegram from Constantinople states that Senator Abdul Hamid Zehrave, who had been condemned by court-martial for attempting to make Syria an independent Arabian Principality, was executed.33 words
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Article19 1916-11-27 8 COUNT WEDEL FOR VIENNA. London, November 26. Count Wedel has been appointed German Ambassador in Vienna.19 words
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Article31 1916-11-27 8 EFFECTS OF THE BLOCKADE. Amsterdam, November 23. The official Nord Deutsch Gazette states that 20,000 French refugees are being repatriated, distress preventing them from remaining in Germany.31 words
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Article24 1916-11-27 8 NO MORE FOR BEER. London, November 25. The Board of Trade has prohibited the use of wheat for the manufacture of beer.24 words
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Article47 1916-11-27 8 AGREEMENT WITH UNITED STATES. Atlantic City, November 25. The Mexican-American Commission have signed a protocol, providing for the withdrawal of American troops from Mexico, and for the formation of a border patrol by the respective armies, each on its own side, within forty days of ratification.47 words
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Article436 1916-11-27 8 An interesting War Office announcement gives further news of the latter days of the war in East Africa. With the dislodgeraent of the main enemy force from the Uluguru Hills (south of the Central Railway) as the result of LieutenantGeneral Smuts’s operations during the last436 words
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Advertisement287 1916-11-27 8 polish. Nubian A liquid waterproof •io Brushes required. Also io BROWN for brown boots, shoos, ote. Applied wi’h snonge attached to the cork. Gives an instantaneous brilliant and elastic polish, which lasts a wAk wet or dry weather. Mud can be washed off an- 1 ->olish remains. Does not injure287 words
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Obituary25 1916-11-27 8 Obituary. THE RT. HON. CHARLES BOOTH. London, November 24. The death has occurred of the Rt. Hon. Charles Booth, p.c„ the Liverpool shipowner, aged 76.25 words
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Article2711 1916-11-27 9 TRANSFER TO TAIPING. SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING AT SYDNEY. An extraordinary general meeting of Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd., whs held at the Board Room, Vickery’s Chambers, 82 Pitt Street, Sydney, on October 24. Mr. W. A. Freeman, who was in the Chair, moved the first resolution That the Company2,711 words
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Article75 1916-11-27 9 [Excerpt from Tasso’s Jerusalem Delivered I LI Tatin their Guide, and except Tatin, none Of all the Greeks went with the Christian Host; O Sin, O Shame, O Greece accurs’d alone 1 Did not this fatal War affront the Coast? Yet fatest thou an Idle Looker-on, And75 words
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Article506 1916-11-27 9 Where 180,000 Tons of Oil Were Stored. Constanza contained at the time just preceding its capture nearly 200,000 tons of petrol, lamp oil, oil fuel and lubricating oils. A great deal of this, the petrol especially, belonged to the Allies who bought it at an earlier stage of506 words
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Article194 1916-11-27 9 A Canadian officer, deprived by courtmartial of his rank, has won back his commission by conspicuous bravery at the front. The story is told in a communique issued by the Canadian War Recoids Office, which says The whole Canadian Army has learned with sympathy and del’ght194 words
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88 1916-11-27 9 The Emperor, says the “Japan Chronicle,” has announced his intention of presenting a sword to the Municipality of Verdun as a mark of his Majesty’s appreciation of the magnificent stands made by the French troops in defence of that city. The leading sword-maker of88 words
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Article75 1916-11-27 9 horrid things about me.”-—” Indianapolis Star.” It was at a private entertainment, and a lady had just risen from the piano. Would you like to be able to sing and play as I do, dear she queried of a little five-year-old miss. No, ma’am,” was the unexpected reply.horrid things about me.”-—” Indianapolis Star.” - 75 words
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Article141 1916-11-27 9 We see from one of our Paris contemporaries that the Portuguese Minister at Rome, M. Leao, has made some interesting declarations on the subject of his country’s present and future contributions to the Allies’ campaign. “To England,” he remarked, we have given all that she asked for, in141 words
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Article175 1916-11-27 9 A self-important resident of an unimportant suburb, who is under the delusion that no local pie is complete unless he has a finger in it, recently decided to join the ranks of the V.T.C. Incidentally, he happens to be one of tho<e obnoxious people who quarrel with their175 words
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Article197 1916-11-27 9 Business for Special Meeting The business for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners of George Town to be held to morrow is as follows I. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2 Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Some197 words
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Article291 1916-11-27 9 It is said that Scottish humour is an electric spark that flies back and forth between the two extremes of whisky and religion. But the following anecdote is Scottish, without touching either extreme. A wife was asked by her husband what kind of a bonnet she would like him291 words
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Article67 1916-11-27 9 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. CLEARANCES. To- DAT. Ban Whatt Soon for Deli. Kalmoa for Langsa Langkat and Deli Kedah for Dindings Bagan Datoh and Telnk Anson. Hong Moh for Singapore, and China. Liang Ho for Pulau Langkawi Perlis Setul. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. For Per67 words
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Article124 1916-11-27 9 Penang, November 27, 1916. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 3/16 ,i 4 month** 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| 3124 words
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Advertisement160 1916-11-27 9 ROBBER STAMPS. *pflE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps. SUN LIFE OF CANADA. INCORPORATED 1865. dullness in force Dec. 31st, 1914 Gold Currency $2lB millions, fetal Assets Dec. 31st 1914 $64 millions, neo me during year 1914 $l5160 words
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Article1270 1916-11-27 10 CHINESE STANDARDS OF BEAUTY. A correspondent in China says learned biologists who have turned a cold philosophical eye upon art have said that beauty is that which we are used to, and that all races admire and accentuate as much as possible their predominant features.1,270 words
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Article433 1916-11-27 10 Mr. Roosbvelt’s Strong Indictment of Germany. For many months the German nation has been waging war against tbe United States,” is the striking declaration of Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, a special interview with whom appears in Answers.” The war is conducted, he says, by the openly authorised433 words
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Article729 1916-11-27 10 The Kan Cheang from Nebong Tebal, brought a cargo of rubber yesterday. The Pungah, from Asaban, discharged a big consignment of oil cakes and hides. The Jit Seng, from Ean, brought a largtj cargo of poultry, eggs, tin ore and copra. The Flying Dragon, from Port Weld, had729 words
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Advertisement480 1916-11-27 10 i xQroOi ij 4 W? V l| V C ‘v M to I'W I rfl by Nurse ‘Wincarnis. M| (Leciurt No x.) sa 4i ‘"Nerves” B Our nerves are similar to an TM* „7tS intricate network of telegraph ffa Jr wires. Controlled and nour- ished by a portion of the480 words
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Advertisement107 1916-11-27 10 Kill Pain Before Pain Kills You Attacks of neuralgia, constant pain, or the dread of th* sudden shooting pains, are a continual wear and strain on the vital forces of the sufferer. Unless relief is obtained a breakdown is sure to follow. Little’s Oriental Balm bring* certain and speedy relief107 words
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Advertisement304 1916-11-27 10 r— TONALKA— I IS THE BRITISH APERIENT WATER. 1 Pleasant in taste. Painless in action. SOLD EVERYWHERE. BOELEN CO., 49 B ;r n h anT et IN STOCK MOMI’S, ACETIC ACID J’L Penang Rubber Auction Rooms. OUR 236th AUCTION SALE will be held at 7 Union Street, ON TUESDAY. 28th304 words
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Article474 1916-11-27 11 22TL FACTS ABOUT THE WAR. The fighting front, reckoning the battle alignment in »11 the theatres of war, extends in length for about 2,500 miles, or more than two-thirds the distance from Liverpool to New York. Fighting is continuous and violent on about a sixth of this474 words
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Article257 1916-11-27 11 Mr R P Houston says a correspondent of his in China, writing under recent date upon German activity in China, states The German, in China are being maintained by their Government out of the proceeds of the Boxer indemnity, and large numbers of them are being257 words
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Article23 1916-11-27 11 Penang :—The E. O. Hotel, The Crag Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel. SINDANGLAJA PREANGER, JAVA Grand Hotel.23 words
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Advertisement645 1916-11-27 11 ABOUT PILLS. Many people have no hesitation in taking a dozen bottles of medicine in liquid Sform prescribed by a doctor, but view with alarm the suggestion to take a course of pills. This misapprehension is no doubt due to the impression that pills arc merely purgative, which may be645 words
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Advertisement145 1916-11-27 11 Model 75 PRICE $2,330 F. O. R. PENANG. I Electric Lights Electric Starter Plenty of Spare Parts! AN objection you frequently here raised against imported cars lies in the inability to secure spare parts. This difficulty does not confront you when you own an OVERLAND. Our depots are kept supplied145 words
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