Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 March 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-03-02 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 51 VOL. LXXV. FRIDAY, 2nd MARCH. 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement1026 1917-03-02 1 aDBDCrn nuuDnDaaonnDnnnannnn f WANTED c BCB BER consignments a ■for onr bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- vances made. 3 oB |)ERS for ESTATE SUPPLIES. s 00()1)S for forwarding to any part of the world. o y[KE INSURANCE business. ALLEN DENNYS Co.. 0 g Beach St. and 71,026 words
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Advertisement80 1917-03-02 1 auan ac □□□□■□ejdub TX/ HEN YOU ARE AWAY g g VV on leave you want to keep n in touch with Malayan affairs, n Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can d« n in no better way than by subscrit- g ing to the Weekly Edition of the c80 words
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Article4686 1917-03-02 2 SHANGHAI-KLEBANG CASE. THE CHIEF JUSTICE’S JUDGMENT. The following is the text of the judgment as delivered by the Chief Justice, Sir J. A. S. Bucknill yesterday, in the appeal, the Shanghai Klebang Rubber Estate, Ltd., in liquidation plaintiffs (respondents) and The Banking and Trading Corporation Naudin4,686 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement393 1917-03-02 2 Increase the Efficiency O f ELECTRIC LIGHTING 4 STARTING by using a ACCUMULATOR British Made A Battery for every purpose and each one THE BEST in its range. C.A.V. Literature contains caluable advice on Car Lighting CaKgjty 1 v\q Address enquiries to— MjSaSyUlt *ljj AT ALL LEADING GARAGES. 1 C393 words
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Article1538 1917-03-02 3 INTERESTING CLAIM IN THE SUPREME COURT. An interesting case came to a conclusion in the Supreme Court, Singapore, reports the Straits Times,” when Mr. Justice Earnshaw gave judgment in the action brought by Mr. Manasseh Meyer against Mr. A. M. Sarkies and Mrs. Regina Sarkies to recover1,538 words
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Article286 1917-03-02 3 The Perpetual Smoker. The happiest tobacco smoker in England has permanent quarters in a West End tobacconist’s shop. He smokes all day without ceasing except to take in his lips a refilled pipe. He can smoke any mixture, any pipe- He knows nothing of burnt tongue smoker’s nerves, smoker’s286 words
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Article392 1917-03-02 3 SPLENDID RESULT. A most successful garden fete in aid of the British Red Cross Society was held at Puket on Saturday, 17th instant as the result of which the Fund will benefit by the handsome sum of about Tcs 6,500. The entire success of the fete392 words
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Article235 1917-03-02 3 PLEAS FOR THE DEFENCE. [Protn Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, March 1. The case for the prosecution was concluded this morning at Kuala Lumpur before Sir Thomas Braddell, in which Edward Innes Bothwell is charged, first, with committing rape on Ng Chi, wife of Lim 80, at235 words
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83 1917-03-02 3 According to the Amsterdam correspondent of the Daily Chronicle,” eleven brothers, who formed part of the crew of one of the Zeppelins which were brought down during a raid on England were burned alive when the airship was destroyed. The body of an other man83 words
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Article72 1917-03-02 3 The German prize shipe Ursula Fischer, which had attempted to pass along the Scheldt from overcrowded Zeebrugge to Antwerp and was stopped by a Dutch naval vessel, has had to return to Zeebrugge. The Netherlands Government evidently stands firm in its refusal to open the river to72 words
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Advertisement463 1917-03-02 3 EUROPEAN, aged 29, Married, good knowledge of Tamil and Tamil labour. Desires appointment as Junior Asst, on Rubber Estate. Not shy of hard W urk Good references. Apply to Box No. 40, c/o Pinang Gazette. 217—2-3 engineer requires situation. THOROUGH knowledge of dredge building and dredging, 6 years charge of463 words
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Advertisement48 1917-03-02 3 If other laxatives disappoint, use 1 DIIWETrTTEC The dainty laxatives that really g 1 liilXC IIJu d correct chronic constipation. 5 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on re- j 2 ceipt of price from DR. WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY, J ■nniBMBUM IMIMBWt JfWT48 words
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Advertisement514 1917-03-02 3 'empire theatre' Business Manager, THOS. H. SHAFTO. ATTRACTIONS EXTRAORINARY. f. jgnMtei, '.a\ I A w ft’ '""I I X C-A/" zZ Jr V' tV Under enormous expense the Empire Management Presents PAUL DUFAULT THE FAMOUS TENOR AND CONCERT PARTY. Thursday, March 3th Friday, March 9th, Prices: $3, $2 $l. Plan514 words
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Article1166 1917-03-02 4 The situation in the Bapaume area becomes more interesting as the enemy’s retreat continues. The latest telegrams indicate that the British forward movement has been maintained at a fair rate on a considerable portion of the eleven miles of front previously referred to by Sir Douglas Haig;1,166 words
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Article19 1917-03-02 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $95.00 per picul, business done—an increase of 75 cents.19 words
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Article1660 1917-03-02 4 Premium bonds as a supplement to the War Loan have been proPremiMin posed and discussed at Bonds. Home, and it is stated that Mr, Bonar Law has had the matter under consideration for some time. In our opinion a very good case cculd be made out in1,660 words
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Article54 1917-03-02 4 The February Monthly Medal Competition viz. 100 yards handicap for Class and 75 yards for B Class will held at the Swimming Club on u' next, the 4th inst, at 11 a.tn. Entries will be receive l y Secretaries up to within half an o the54 words
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Advertisement181 1917-03-02 4 NO ADVANCE IN THE PRICE OF ~TYRES And NO Reduction in Quality. ORDER THROUGH GUTHRIE Co., Ltd., «a*. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO, (For EflSll Lid, (Incorporated in ffiongkong). THE BEST Mosquito Destroying Joss Sticks. PER BOX 35 CTS., &20 CTS. The Joss Sticks manufacf ued by oar181 words
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Advertisement36 1917-03-02 4 “E. SO.” GARAGE. CARS ON HIRE. $4 AN HOUR. ROUND THE ISLAND $2O. Telephone No. 322. 5 Pinang Gazette Press, 2 LIMITED. TELEPHONES. Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor's Residence 22136 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous33 1917-03-02 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day 8 13 pm. 0.39 a m. To MORROW. 11.10 am. 4.36 a.m. 9.50 p.m. 4.24 p.m.33 words
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Article121 1917-03-02 5 THE TURKISH RETREAT. GERMANS STILL WITHDRAWING. BRITISH IN GOMMECOURT, T British have occupied Thilloy, a mile south-west of Bapaume, and have pushed forward farther to the north-west, to near Achiet-le-Petit near the main railway to Arras. Four and a half miles still farther west they have taken Gomme--0121 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration813 1917-03-02 5 [Reuter’s Services.] THE POSSIBILITIES. London, February 28. Reuter’s correspondent at Headquarters, wiring cn February 26th, says the Germans are still retreating over the whole line between Gommecourt and Le Transloy. The British are everywhere in close contact. The weather cleared for a brief period to-day for the[Reuter’s Services.] - 813 words
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Article32 1917-03-02 5 Pretoria, February 26. At the request of the War Office, the Director of War Recruiting is raising 2,400 Cape coloured boys for service in France as transport drivers.32 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article, Illustration548 1917-03-02 5 30 MILES FROM KUT. London, February 28. A Mesopotamia official report says a close pursuit of the enemy is being steadily maintained. On Monday our advanced troops engaged the enemy in the afternoon from three sides, at a point on the left bank of the Tigris, over548 words
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Article69 1917-03-02 5 Our Own Correspondent J] Singapore, March 2. The following message from the Chief of the General Staff in India has been received for publication The pursuit of the defeated Turks was pressed throughout the 27th Our captures from the 22ud are roughly believed to include 4,550 prisoners, 1069 words
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Russian Campaign
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Article, Illustration136 1917-03-02 5 AN ENEMY ATTACK. London, February 28. A Russian official report says the enemy attacked on both sides of the JacobeniKimpolung high road and occupied heights two miles south-west of Vale-Putna. We counter-attacked and recovered a portion of the heights. Germans Claim Prisoners. London, March 1. A German report136 words
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Article29 1917-03-02 5 AN ITALIAN ATTACK. London, March 1. A German report says the Italians strongly attacked hill positions in the Cerna salient, east of Paralovo and failed with sanguinary losses.29 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article114 1917-03-02 5 A WEEK’S BRITISH LOSSES. London, Febiuary 28. The Press Bureau says the arrivals during the week ending Feb. 25th of merchantmen of all nationalities in the United Kingdom, over 100 tons, exclusive of fishing and local craft, were 2,280, and the sailings 2,261. The British merchantmen of114 words
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Article149 1917-03-02 5 AN OFFER TO HOLLAND. Amsterdam, February 28. The German Legation has informed the Dutch Government that Germany is willing to place German ships at Holland’s disposal during the war as compensation for the seven Dutch ships torpedoed, on the understanding that Holland will negotiate about their eventual purchase149 words
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Article238 1917-03-02 5 AMERICAN PRIEST INTERVIEWED Queenstown, March 1. The Reverend Father Waring of Baltimore has been interviewed. He says the crew of the Laconia numbered 217 and passengers 75. Father Waring was talking to the surgeon in the latter’s room when a shock knocked down the ornaments and caused the238 words
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Article139 1917-03-02 5 GERMAN FANTASIES. London, March 1. A Berlin official message gives a fantastic account of the torpedo boats’ raid. It states that the vessels raided the Channel beyond the Dover-Calais line, and entered the mouth of the Thames. British destroyers stationed in the Channel were scattered after a139 words
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Article132 1917-03-02 5 “COMPENSATION FOR INIQUITY.” Amsterdam, March 1. In the Reichstag, Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg, the Imperial Chancellor, said it would be unfruitful for him to specify peace conditions in advance. Germany’s one aim was to obtain compensation for the iniquity suffered. He foreshadowed political reorganisation after the war.132 words
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Article16 1917-03-02 5 Corunna, March 1. Mr. Gerard sailed for America on board the Infanta Isabel.16 words
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Article23 1917-03-02 5 London, March 1. A Halifax (Nova Scotia) message says Count von Bernstorff has sailed on the Danish steamer Frederik VIII.23 words
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Article77 1917-03-02 5 New York, March 1. The Washington correspondent of the Associated Press reveals that Germany in planning unrestricted submarinism promised Mexico financial support to recon quer Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona and a share in the prizes of German victory if Mexico declared war on the United77 words
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General News.
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Article81 1917-03-02 5 STATEMENT IN COMMONS. London, February 28. In the House of Commons, Mr. Hope,, stating the objections to a wholesale exchange. of British and German civilian prisoners, raid many German prisoners were reservists and were quite fit for military duty, while nearly all were fit for national service in81 words
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Article98 1917-03-02 5 London, February 27. Mr. Arthur Henderson, speaking at Sunderland, said if the closing down of industries was necessary to win the war they must be closed down. The Government was determined to secure the speedy fruiton of Mr. Neville Chamberlain’s plans. The country’s danger was more obvious than98 words
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Article57 1917-03-02 5 FILLING THE REGIMENTAL G APS •London, March 1. The Daily News says that at the instance of the Government conversations are proceeding between Ulstermen and Nationalists to ascertain whether Home Rule by agreement is possible. It is proposed that the Nationalists shall undertake to recruit 40,000 to57 words
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Article42 1917-03-02 5 Paris, March 1. It is officially announced that a Franco British conference was Calais on February 26 and 27th. M Briand, General Lyautey and General Nivelle represented France, andjjMr Lloyd George, General Robertson and. Field Marshal Haig, Great Britain.42 words
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Article48 1917-03-02 5 ARRIVAL AT CAIRO. Cairo, February 26, The Maharaja of Bikanir arrived 'at Cairo and was met by representatives of the Sultan, and High Commissioner. The Maharaja of Bikanir visited the latter, and afterwards proceeded to Assuan, the Sultan placing two luxurious steamers at his disposal.48 words
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Article29 1917-03-02 5 London, March 1. In the House of Commons, Captain Bathurst stated that a scheme for compulsory rationing was ready to be put into operation if necessary.29 words
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Article29 1917-03-02 5 A HUNDRED MILLIONS. London, February 28. The Imperial Government has gratefully accepted the Government of India’s offer of £100,000,000 towards the general cost of the war.29 words
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Article15 1917-03-02 5 London, March 1. The Morning Post has increased its pries to twopence.15 words
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Article21 1917-03-02 5 London, February 27. The Silver Market is steady. London, March 1. Silver is 37|. Indian selling is quiet.21 words
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Article47 1917-03-02 5 INDEPENDENCE GUARANTEED. London, February 26. In the House of Commons, in reply Mr. Ponsonby, Mr. Balfour stated that the Anglo-Russian Convention of 1907 was still in force, and no contingent arrangement to modify its character would in any way affect the integrity and independence of Persia.47 words
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Obituary34 1917-03-02 5 Obituaries. TWO MUTINY VETERANS. London, March 1. The death has occurred of General Sir Mowbray Thomson, the last survivor of the Siege of Cawnpore, aged 84. Major-General Sir Cromer Ashburnham is dead, aged 85.34 words
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Article, Illustration1210 1917-03-02 6 BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] January 26. On the Alert. Concentration of German troops in the neighbourhood of the Swiss frontier has caused considerable uneasiness. The Swiss are a fiercely independent nation, and ready to resist to the death any attempted breach of their neutrality. In spite of the1,210 words
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Article109 1917-03-02 6 Rutnagiri, February 20.—The marriage took place to-day of Princess Thi Supayalat, second daughter of the late ex-King Theebaw. with Kin Maung Lat, son of Mya U Kuru Min, grandson of the Taingda Mingyi, at the Collector’s Bungalow. Owing to the recent bereavement the ceremony was performed quietly.109 words
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Article99 1917-03-02 6 Captain A. H. Chalmers, Second Boarding Officer, in the second police court, Singapore, summoned the captain of the Norwegian steamer Nevis, by the name S Salnesen, and the Chinchew Lee Peng Lee, for carrying 336 adult Chinese passengers in excess of the ship’s certificate. The ship was99 words
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CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
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Article482 1917-03-02 6 Malay Mail.” The question of the desirability of erecting a permanent memorial to those residents of British Malaya who have fallen fighting for their King and Country is one regarding which there can be no two opinions. We should be failing in our obvious duty if we neglected.—“ Malay Mail.” - 482 words
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Article454 1917-03-02 6 Malaya Tribune.” It seems to the public that the Johore Government is desirous of stopping gambling in the Sultan’s territory, and has taken steps to purchase concessions with the view of accomplishing this object. The present farm in Johore, however, will continue till the end of“ Malaya Tribune.” - 454 words
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326 1917-03-02 6 Scientific Exploration. At the annual general meeting in the Society’s Rooms, Singapore, the hon’ble 0 J Saunders presided over a large gathering of members and some visitors. Mr H N Ridley, c m g, f r s, spoke at length on scientific exploration in Malaya,326 words
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Article328 1917-03-02 6 r n these days rao9t countries &Va consider the advisability of™’ prohibiting the sale o f li qaor riCtlD ‘or latest report on the work of the P th partment in Burma might there» 8 D pected to be of some interest herl S®exfact the same" uncertainty there328 words
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Advertisement114 1917-03-02 6 nave you a Rheumatic Friend Tel! him about Little’s Oriental Balm, modern emancipator from the ache» and pain* of the human bodv. No mere relief, but peruixnent freedom from tortures and deformities of rheumatism. The cu r e had br-ea achieved not once, nob < few times, but thousands of114 words
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Advertisement154 1917-03-02 6 1 If you want to save money and avoid trouble buy ISTELASTICI |=TYRES.=| BRITISH AND BEST. AGENTS FOR PENANG: I the Eastern Pacific Trading I COMPANY, LIMITED. THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY I Which has now borne the Stamp of Public Approval for OVER FORTY YEARS ENO’S ‘FRUIT SALT' j154 words
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Article799 1917-03-02 7 Mr C A Fitch, of Batu Estate, is leaving for Home to join up. Mr L H Taylor, of Bate Estate, Nilac, j 9 off to the war next week.—" S.T.” Mr E Geoffrey Lee is shortly leaving puket and will be away about a month. Mrs799 words
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Article278 1917-03-02 7 THE ORDERS FOR MARCH. The following is from the P. V. Orders for March, by Colonel Adams Field operations will be held on March 18th. Under Notification Order No. 195 dated 16th February, 1917, His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to approve of the following promotion —L/Corpl.278 words
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Article594 1917-03-02 7 A report on the F M S War Hospital dated January 7th, from Dr Freer for December, 1916, states that among the visitors have been Sir William and Lady Taylor, Mrs Baxendale, Mr and Mrs W F Nutt, Lady Hampden. Captain Vick, r a m c,594 words
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Article49 1917-03-02 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.'] Singapore, March 2. At the auctions there were offered 659 tons of which 528 were sold. Prices again rose, the demand being strong. Ribbed smoked realised $172. Fine pale $l7O. Unsmoked was quiet. Lower grades advanced $B. Sold to date 4,007 tons.49 words
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Article34 1917-03-02 7 [From Our Own Correspondent], Singapore, March 2. The share market is quiet. There is a steady drain of stocks to outside sources. The loan is in good demand at 1 premium.34 words
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Article21 1917-03-02 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, March 2. The Straits War Loan bonds are now ready for issue.21 words
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Article47 1917-03-02 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. this evening 1. Selection Ernani Verdi 2. Polka Biciclo ...Aniebas 3. Waltz Les Adieux ...Gung’l 4. Gavotte Mo deme ...Tours 5. March The King's Musketeer ...Howson47 words
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Article497 1917-03-02 7 down with a firm and heavy hand.—” ST” Corr. The output of the Rahman Tin Co. Ltd., during February was 707 piculs, Pls. 328.64 Mill Pls. 378 35 Tributes. Constantine will have no peace until he declares war.—“ Brooklyn Eagle.” We understand that Mr A M Sarkies anddown with a firm and heavy hand.—” ST” Corr. - 497 words
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Article728 1917-03-02 7 COLOSSAL FIGURES OF EXPORT TRADE. It is now possible to indicate pretty fully from official American figures the effect which the war ha* had upon the export trade of the United States. The figures tell their own tale, and require very little comment. They are all728 words
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Advertisement35 1917-03-02 7 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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Advertisement146 1917-03-02 7 4 Fruchanans g SCOTCH S Q WHISKY w CROW ABOUT" 2 I RfeflA g “BLACK& WHITE" W ALWAYS, THE HIGHEST QUALITY Wholesale Distributing Agents for Penang and Kedah: ALLEN DENNYS Co., S. BEACH STREET. PENANG. Model 75» x PRICE $2,230 F. O. R. PENANG. I Electric Lights Electric Starter High146 words
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Advertisement2362 1917-03-02 8 P. O—British India N Y. K. >X K. P. M. Aocar Line. hHnM ailStcamshipCo Ld ,|>B fcMlllWa Z2VCO J RZW?zir J E Z) IN JAPAN. 1 Reserve Fund £1 ,200,000 r a I (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) RewJZe LkbUitv nf P fI .BOoS (Companies Incobporatbd in England.) <B, J** < x2,362 words
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