Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 April 1917
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Title Section21 1917-04-05 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 80. VOL. LXXV. .ads THURSDAY, sth APRIL, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS21 words
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Advertisement1071 1917-04-05 1 WANTED p n RUBBKK CONSIGNMENTS g for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- o vances made. o c ORDERS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. GOODS for forwarding to any 2 part of the world. FIRE INSURANCE business. g ALLEN DENNYS Co., g Q 6 Beach St. and 7 Union1,071 words
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Advertisement80 1917-04-05 1 ■□□□□□nMOQQDDBaODDnnBDCQaQ S WHEN YOU ARE AWAY V V on leave you want to keep n n in touch with Malayan affaire, o g Social, Commercial, Mining, D Planting, Ac. Thia you can d» J g in no better way than by eubecrib- ing to the Weekly Edition of the o80 words
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Article1855 1917-04-05 2 AMERICAN PLANTING ENTERPRISE. From time to time a great deal of discussion has been given to the subject of the probable average yield of plantation rubber per acre, says the Financier.” A well-known writer on financial matters assured his readers a few years ago that the plantations of1,855 words
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Article98 1917-04-05 2 Rr-trictions Unnecessary. London, March 14th.— In the House of Commons to day Mr. Chamberlain seated in reply to Sir John Roberts that he had been in communication with the Indian Government regarding the resolution of the All-India Temperance Conference in December. The Indian Government did not consider98 words
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Advertisement1319 1917-04-05 2 PINANG GAZETTE. WANTED. NOTICE. Rates for DOSIITON by a concrete expert 20 TX7B, THE UNDERSIGNED, hereby X years experience of reinforced con- VV give notice that the interests and Casual A4vertl SCtnentS, Crete construction good testimonials from responsibility of Lim Boon it in our firm Civil Engineer and Architects. have1,319 words
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Advertisement171 1917-04-05 2 BLOOD-SPITTING, BRONCHITIS and Weak Chest Cured by VEND S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE. You can cure an ordinary cough in 24 hours with Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure. You can cure any cough or bronchial trouble with Veno’s that is curable at all—and the fact that other means have failed is no171 words
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Advertisement349 1917-04-05 2 The British Government K and the Government of the Straits Settlements have both decided that One-sixth of One's Income is a proper amount for a m aQ to spend for Assurance of his Wife and Children and provision for his old age And they have agreed to remit the INCOME349 words
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1368 1917-04-05 3 AN APPRECIATION. Mr. Percy Hislam tbe well-known naval writer in the “Graphic” of February 17 says, Although I ana convinced firmly that it would be to the interest of Great Britain and the United States, and for the benefit of the world, that the1,368 words
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Article676 1917-04-05 3 4,778,050 MEN ARE FIT. Of the 21,071,076 men in the United States between the ages of 18 and 45, an army of 4.778,050 physically fit unmarried males would be available for war says a report of the executive committee of the Mayor’s Committee on National Defence. Of these676 words
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Article525 1917-04-05 3 There seems little doubt but that the tension between Washington and Berlin has reached a point when war may be precipitated at any minute, whether by the sinking of a test ship or by any other outrage wrote a London correspondent a month ago. The President, however525 words
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Article105 1917-04-05 3 One of the difficulties if newspaper censorship in the United States, should war come, would be in the number of journals in foreign languages published in tbe Republic. These total close upon 500— 63 being daily newspapers—and tbe majority have a circulation of over 5,000 copies per issue.105 words
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Article291 1917-04-05 3 Is it a Device to Locate Enemy Submarines Mr Edison, as chairman of the United States Naval Consulting Board, is secretly busy on an invention which it is believed will be of immense value in the event of war. Its nature is carefully guarded. Experiments are291 words
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Article192 1917-04-05 3 Tbe fact that the United States Government has not only adopted stringent police measures in order to prevent the escape or the scuttling by their crews of the German liners interned in American ports, but has given orders for the Atlantic Battle Fleet to stand by192 words
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Article, Illustration896 1917-04-05 3 Backs President Wilson, New York, February 9.—Henry Ford’s spare money—and he certainly has a lot of it—“ too much,” he has sometimes remarked, for any one man to try to keep all to himself”—will be at the disposal of the United States Government, as well as the 46,000896 words
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Article245 1917-04-05 3 Both Spain and Brazil are fully prepared to follow President Wilson as far as he is willing to go. Indeed, they have expressed their determination to safeguard by force their threatened crews and vessels in even firmer language than the American President, although the Washington Senatorial vote has245 words
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Article147 1917-04-05 3 In the active preparations for war which are taking place in America tbe most important part next to Mr. Wilson’s is being played by Mr. Josephus Daniels, the Secretary of the Navy. In this country Mr. Daniels has been heard of chiefly in connection with the anti-drink147 words
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Article75 1917-04-05 3 Secret Conference to Discuss War Plans. Washington, February 4 —lt is learned that the Navy General Board, including all the highest officers, met secretly late last night and conferred as to what the American Navy shall do in the event of hostilities. Tbe call for the meeting75 words
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Article105 1917-04-05 3 President Wilson represents America in the present crisis, bub few outside his own country may realise how strictly limited are bis powers in the conduct of foreign affairs. He can give instructions to bis Ambassadors, and direct them to pursue a certain policy, but he is is105 words
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Article68 1917-04-05 3 Our soldiers' pronunciation of this very French topographical name generally leaves something to be desired. It is fairly accurately represented by the subtitle of a review which was performed in Armentieres by one of our divisions on the eve of its departure for a less pleasanb68 words
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Article81 1917-04-05 3 Morning Post.” What Germany will come to understand in the future, whether she wins the war or loses it, is the enduring and immitigable hatred she has awakened among all seafaring peoples. Nothing that Germany can do will obliterate her crimes at sea. She has forced the—“ Morning Post.” - 81 words
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Advertisement207 1917-04-05 3 rheumatism a mystery. Every attack of rheumatism invites another; worse than that, it reduces the body’s power so that each attack is worse than the one before. If any disease needs curing early it is rheumatism, but there is scarcely any disease which physicians find more difficult to cure. When207 words
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Article474 1917-04-05 4 We regret to learn that Mrs. Avetoom, widow of Dr, Avetoom and mother of Mrs. Onraet, died in London on March 25th. Lieut. H Whitehead, of Messrs Guthrie Co.’s Engineering Dept., is now with the Royal Flying Corps, in France. Capt. T B Minnikin, of the M474 words
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Article189 1917-04-05 4 Per P O steamer from London.— To Singapore: Mr Fraser, Mrs Oldman, Mr Keir, Dr and Miss Sleverton, Mr HK de Jong, M Honwer, Mr and Mrs Marsh, Mr Pope, Mr Price, Mr Hayes To Penang Mrs May, Mr Adams, Mr Wright, Mr Taylor. Per P&189 words
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Article115 1917-04-05 4 What, we are assured, is one of the most interesting and entertaining films that has yet come to Penang, will be shown at the Empire Theatre for the first time to night. It deals with all the principal events in the career of the Emperor Napoleon,115 words
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Article166 1917-04-05 4 Samuel Titus, a Government Dresser and Husain bin Long, a P.O. appeared before Mr RD Acton, in the District Court, Penang, to-day. The former was charged with (1) Receiving as a reward on March 6th an illegal gratification of $1 from Ong Sooi Cheng, by not vaccinating166 words
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Article564 1917-04-05 4 The following are additional rubber outputs for March Ayer Hitam lbs. 36,300 Bekoh 46,298 Beverlac 16,040 Blackwater 10,415 Bukit Cloh 19,000 Bukit Selangor 19,495 Batang Malaka 23.005 Chota 17,762 Dusun Durian 62,669 Jeram 17,578 Kapar Para 88,527 Langat River 27,986 Pilmoor 29,575 Rosevale 6,650 Selinsing 17,740 Sengafc 35,000564 words
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Article411 1917-04-05 4 INCIDENTS OF BRITISH ADVANCE. Delhi, March 27.—The following telegram, dated the 27th March, has been received from Eye-witness in Mesopotamia. Sheraban, 23rd March.—Our column moving in the direction of Khanikin is in touch with the Turkish army which has been retiring westwards before General Baratoff over the Persian411 words
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Article170 1917-04-05 4 '< S.T.” An entertainment will be given by the pupils of the Convent of the Sacred Heart (the Portuguese Convent) at their school at Tranquerah on Thursday, April 12, and again on Tuesday, April 17, commencing at 6 p. m., in aid of Our Day Fund and'< S.T.” - 170 words
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Article198 1917-04-05 4 The final tie in the Singles Handicap “A Class was played yesterday, and resulted. A. W. de W. Harries beat MM. Stewart 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. 1,335 coolies arrived tc-dty. 482 go to Pulau Jerejah, The balance go on to Port Swettenham. The Manager of the local branch198 words
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Advertisement269 1917-04-05 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED to Purchase 15,000 Rubber Stumps average size Apply to Box 79, c/o Pinang Gazette. WANTED. Light Dog Cart for Deli Pony and Set of Harness. Apply Box No. 73, c/o Pinang Gazette. FOR SALE. Rubber machinery and fitTINOS. For particulars apply Box No. B', c/o Pinang Gazette.269 words
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Advertisement31 1917-04-05 4 PINKETTES clear the complexion s and sweeten the breath. 1 2 ceinTnf P ial yOur druggist’s or direct by mail on re- I SINGAPORE. f DR WILLIAMS MEDICINE COMPANY, J ’•’••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••I31 words
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Advertisement189 1917-04-05 4 HaF*’ When the slightest exertion fatigues you HKIISMi ■n it means that you are run-down and lacking in ■■M|g|||||! nerve force. Do not wait for Nature to protest, but fortify yourself with Horlick’s Malted Milk —the food-drink which is a reliable stand-by under every circumstance. It is most palatable and189 words
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Miscellaneous111 1917-04-05 4 Penang's Popular Play-Jtouse. Wftere I Empirfl THEATRE I Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. To-night! To-night! I H WAR! WARM WAR!!! 8.000 Ft. 8.000 Ft. 8,000 Ft. Of Exciting Interesting and Historical War Filins by the Famous Ambrosio Co., Entitled NAPOLEON EPOPCEIA Other strong supporting F.lms include two side-splitting Comedies, also the111 words
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Article, Illustration2899 1917-04-05 5 —W.D. general smith-dorrien on the RETREAT FROM MONS. Now that the old Btitish Army which fought at Mons ia but a glorious memory never to be forgotten, and we are about to witness, I hope the final triumph of the millions who have taken—W.D. - 2,899 words
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Article231 1917-04-05 5 Albany (New York) Mai ch 3,—The United Press Agency announces that Governor Whitman has directed the State Athletic Commission to prohibit Darcy entering the ring on Monday against Dillon on the ground that he is nothing but a slacker. Darcy will also be prohibited from taking part231 words
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Advertisement227 1917-04-05 5 UNHAPPY THIN FOLKS. One of the readers of a popular health journal wrote to the editor, asking why she was peevish, blue and discontented, and his answer will interest all thin people. "My dear reader,” he said, when, you write that you are thin and do not weigh what you227 words
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Advertisement485 1917-04-05 5 NOTICE. BOELEN Co. WE beg to notify the public that our interests will be acquired from the first of April, 1917, by the HOLLAND STR AITS TRADING Coy., Ltd., incorporated in Holland, and from that date our business will be carried on as Branch Offices of the said Holland Straits485 words
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Article1214 1917-04-05 6 .—Ex. m r The intervention of the United States comes at a moment when it be of very great service to the Allies. The British Press lays stress on the moral support which America’s decision brings and while this aspect of the matter is of consequence, it takes.—Ex. - 1,214 words
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Article1732 1917-04-05 6 The German Chancellor, Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg, must have German Chan- been somewhat anxious eellor and the {or fche fature o f t he German Peop e. Hohenzo n erns an d for the present form of government long ere the Russian democracy came into its own1,732 words
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Advertisement88 1917-04-05 6 shSijliilf' iO Li N LO P i i i i x a /z Ti" !IMm Special Extra Heavy Studded Pattern 26 x 2|" to fit 26x2|" rim §15.50«. GUTHRIE Co., Ltd., PEAM/VG, SOLE AGENTS FOR Th?. Dunlop Rubber Co. (Far East) Ltd. iHCiH poroted in Hongkong). Ry z K j88 words
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Advertisement21 1917-04-05 6 “E. O.” Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday during and after dinner and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during Tiffin.21 words
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Miscellaneous40 1917-04-05 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times:— High Water. Low Water, To-dat 11.29 a.m. 5.24 a m. 11.26 p.m. 5.42 p.m, TO MORROW. 11.54 a.m. 5.48 a m. 11.55 p.m. 6 08 p.m.40 words
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Obituary26 1917-04-05 6 DEATHS. Avetoom.—ln London, on March 25, Mrs. Avetoom. Irving.—February 23, at Sarlsdown, Exmouth, suddenly, Charles John Irving, c.M G., late Resident Councillor of Penang, aged 86.26 words
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Article217 1917-04-05 7 THE BRITISH CAPTURES. FIGHTING IN RUSSIA. THE SUBMARINE VICTIMS. PRESS ON US. PRESIDENT’S SPEECH. The French forces, following the British advance west of St. Quentin, have moved ahead south-west of the town, and they are now close to its outskirts. Progress was also made on several miles of217 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration379 1917-04-05 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams. l ADVANCE ON LONG LINE London, April 4. A French communique says East and west of the Somme, after violent artillery preparation, we attacked the enemy position south of the line Castres-Essigny-Benay from Epine-de-Dallon to the Oise. We attained our objective, despite desperate resistance. We carried[Reuter’s Telegrams.l - 379 words
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Article291 1917-04-05 7 London, March 23.—Operations on British fronts to the 22nd March The movements of the Armies in France during the past week have been of tire greatest importance. Speculation is rife as to the meaning of the present German strategy. There are indications in the form of291 words
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Article147 1917-04-05 7 FURTHER REDUCTIONS. London, April 2. In the Hou e of Commons, Captain Bathurst stated that a further reduction in the consumption of bread was absolutely essential. Naw Rationing Order. London, April 4. The Press Bureau states that Lord Devonport has issued a new Public Meals Order, applicable to147 words
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Article65 1917-04-05 7 THE BREAD RATION. London, April 4. The daily bread ration in Holland is now nine ounces. Soldiers* Leave. The Hague, April 4. In the Dutch Chamber, in reply to an interpellation regarding the granting of leave to soldiers for agricultural purposes, the War Minister stated that the general65 words
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Article80 1917-04-05 7 London, April 5, The House of Commons passed the third reading of the Military Service Bill for re-exam'nation of exempted and discharged men, by 137 votes to 19. The Need for Men. The House of Lords passed the Military Service Bill, without amendment. Lord Derby said80 words
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Russia.
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Article, Illustration226 1917-04-05 7 WAR MINISTER’S ORDER. London, April 4 The Daily Chronicle correspondent at Petrograd says M. Gutchkoff, the War Minister, in an order points out that the enemy is preparing a vigorous offensive on the Russian front, and emphasises that the active army needs fresh contingents. He instructs Commanders226 words
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Article18 1917-04-05 7 Petrograd, April 3. The wife of the ex-Premier, M. Stuermer, attempted to commit suicide.18 words
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Article95 1917-04-05 7 ADVICE FROM THE AIR. London, April 4. Reuter’s correspondent at the French Headquarters in Macedonia reports that in view of the Bulgarian and German misrepresentations regarding the Russian revolution, French aviators dropped pamphlets in the Bulgarian lines, stating the facts, and calling upon the Bulgarians to95 words
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Article34 1917-04-05 7 London, April 4. A Serbian communique says The enemy violently bombarded Monastir, with asphyxiating shells. Forty-seven of the population were killed and twenty wounded, and a large number of houses were destroyed.34 words
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Article124 1917-04-05 7 The situation in Mesopotamia and Western Persia continues to develop most satisfactorily. General Maude gives the Turks no rest but continues to sweep their broken columns before him northwards from Baghdad up the Tigris and north-eastward up the river Diala. So far every enemy attempt to stand124 words
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Article16 1917-04-05 7 London, April 4. Silver is 36|, with small offerings. The market is steady.16 words
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Article434 1917-04-05 7 SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT THE ISSUE. London, April 4. Though the vast potentialities of American aid to the Allies is appreciated, the uppermost feeling produced by President Wilson’s speech is deep emotion at the moral endorsement of the Allies’ cause, in a noble and moving utterance, which, like434 words
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Article51 1917-04-05 7 THE PRO-GERMAN INFLUENCE. New York, April 3. The attitude of Mexico towards the United States is attracting renewed attention. It is reported that the civilian leaders in Mexico City are disposed towards neutrality, while the military authorities favour a declaration of war against the United States to aid51 words
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105 1917-04-05 7 A Washington telegram received on February 20th states. Ac official statement says that the American exports for January amounted to 613,441,020 dol. (£122,688,204), which is nearly 100,000,000 dol. (£20,000,000) more than in any previous month in history. The imports totalled 241,674,851 dol. (£122,688,200),105 words
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Article52 1917-04-05 7 ANOTHER BOAT PICKED UP. London, April 3. Reuter announces that another boat of the Alnwick Castle has been picked up, the survivors numbering nineteen, including the Captain, Chief Engineer, Doctor and Purser, who have been landed in New York. Altogether 116 were saved, 15 died and 2552 words
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Article180 1917-04-05 7 If Sir Edward Carson should be moved to throw a little light on the operations of the auxiliaries to the Grand Fleet, he might confirm the statement that comes through Switzerland to the effect that the Germans have suffered the loss of no fewer180 words
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Article70 1917-04-05 7 LAST WEEK’S FIGURES. London, April 4. The Admiralty announces that arrivals last week were 2,281, and the sailings 2,399. Eighteen vessels over 1,600 tons and 13 under 1,600 tons were sunk. Seventeen vessels were unsuccessfully attacked. Six fishing vessels were sunk. Minesweeper Sunk. The Admiralty announces that70 words
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Article84 1917-04-05 7 London, March 23. —Figures relating to the submarine blockade so called, show arrivals 2528, and sailings 2,554. British vessels sunk of over sixteen hundred tons number sixteen, under sixteen hundred eight: unsuccessfully attacked, nineteen. The total to date proves that the German intention of a reign of84 words
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Article47 1917-04-05 7 MEETING OF THE MONARCHS. Amsterdam, April 4. A Berlin message says the Emperor and Empress of Austria accompanied by Count Czernin, and the Chief of Staff, General Arz von Straussenburg have arrived at the German Headquarters on a visit to the Kaiser and Ka’seriu.47 words
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Article110 1917-04-05 7 London, March 4. —The Central News Agency’s correspondent at Vienna States the Emperor has dismissed Field Marshal von Hotzendorff from the position of Chief of the General Staff and has appointed as his successor General Arz von Straussenberg, who commanded the infantry division and afterwards an110 words
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Article35 1917-04-05 7 An Amsterdam report last month said the Kaiser is suffering from nervous breakdown and has been ordered a rest cure. He has gone to Homburg, where he was visited by the Chancellor.35 words
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Article64 1917-04-05 7 Amsterdam, April 4. According to Berlin newspapers, the profiteering case which caused the resignation of Baron Schenck, the Austrian Minister of Justice, is developing into an important political affair. It transpires that the reporb of the Court of Inquiry was actually altered by several Ministers without the64 words
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Article36 1917-04-05 7 London, April 3. In the House of Commons, in reply to Sir W. P. Byles, Mr Bonar Law said he was not aware that the Central Powers had suggested any peace terms.36 words
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Article310 1917-04-05 7 The report of the German Chancellor’s speech received by Reuter from Amsterdam gives in full the passage relating to internal politics. The Chancellor said that a new time with a renovated people has come," and “whatever political rights have to be regulated anew it would be a310 words
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Article74 1917-04-05 7 TRADE ADVISORY COMMITTEES. London, April 4. The Ministry of Labour, in conjunction with the War Pensions S atutory Committee, is establishing trade advisory committees of equal numbers of employers and work-people’s representatives in the principal trades to advise concerning the training and employment of disabled soldiers within these74 words
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Article24 1917-04-05 7 London, April 4. The by-election in South-Aberdeen resulted: Sir John Fleming (Coali'ion) 3,283 Mr Watson (Independent) 1,507 Mr Pethick Lawence (Peace) 33324 words
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Article15 1917-04-05 7 London, April 3. The situation in Spain appears to be settling down.15 words
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Article28 1917-04-05 7 London, April 4. Major-General Sir George Younghusband has been appointed Keeper of the Jewel House at the Tower of London, in succession to General Wynne, resigned.28 words
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Article33 1917-04-05 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, April 5. At Singapore rubber auctions 762 tons were catalogued. There was a good demand and prices were up. Fine ribbed $l6O, fine pale $l6l,33 words
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Article34 1917-04-05 7 The following was the rubber quotation in London on April 3, received yesterday Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 3s 2 d Smoked Sheet 3s l|d [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co l34 words
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Article67 1917-04-05 7 Messrs. Brown, Phillips and Stewart, advise us that the output of the Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Limited, for the month of March, 1917, was as follows Mine output piculs 155, value $B,OOO/-; southern extension piculs 42 14, revenue $1,090/-; tailings ore, piculs 45.55, revenue $338/-. The result of mining67 words
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Article144 1917-04-05 7 To-morrow there will be no issue of the Pinang Gazette.” The paper will be published before 2 p.m. on Saturday, and on Monday Reuter’s telegrams will be delivered or posted to all subscribers. On Good Friday the Chief Post Office will be closed. Oo Saturday, the Chief Post144 words
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Article749 1917-04-05 8 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT. Mr Arthur H Miles General Manager of the Deebook Dredging (ho Liability) in bis report on the Company's operations for the half-year ended November 30th, 1916 states: Dredging Operation.—During the p c riod nnder review No. 2 Dredge worked 3375 hours, and treated 330,476749 words
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Article176 1917-04-05 8 In the Marine Court Singapore, William Perrit, chief officer of the s.s. Hong Bee, was charged before Lieut. Comm. Cator, r N, with biing drunk and with absence from leave—two separate charges. Arthur W Hall, master, stated that the accused was not fit to carry out his176 words
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Advertisement338 1917-04-05 8 «■■■Bllillllllllßilllillllß MERIT In Fountain Pens, as in everything fuh else, it is merit that tells, and that is MJ I*l why the “Swan has for a quarter 91 Hg of a century gained more users every 9 11 111 MB year. When you buy a Swan 9 11 you know338 words
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Advertisement846 1917-04-05 8 Prevent Malaria Dysentery Dr. Cassell’s Tablets Increase the Resisting Power of the Body and Fortify You against Attack. The surest protection against malarial fever, ague, and dysentery is vita, strength of the system. When the vitality is reduced in other words when we become rundown, we are less able to846 words
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Article, Illustration1081 1917-04-05 9 BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] February 29. Kut-el-Amara. The capture of Kut by the British goes far to retrieve the memory of a disaster. The incidents leading to the fate of General Townshend are too well known to need recalling here. It is enough to say that for over1,081 words
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Article158 1917-04-05 9 The Selangor Fire Brigade received a call from Ampang soon after midnight on Saturday and Sunday night, and on their arrival there found eight houses ablaze in a block of buildings at the top end of the town, on the left hand side coming from Kuala Lumpur.158 words
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Article84 1917-04-05 9 The world-famous illusionist Chung Ling Soo supported by Miss Suee Seen and full London vaudeville Company, will give two performances at the 'Town Hall on Saturday next. The matinee is advertised to start at 5 o’clock and the evening performance at 9-15. Its a pity84 words
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Article28 1917-04-05 9 The Services to-morrow Good Friday will be: 9.30 a.m. Matins and Litany: 10 a.m. Ante-Communion, Sermon and the story of the Cross 6 p.m. Evensong.28 words
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Article73 1917-04-05 9 HOLY WEEK SERVICES. Thursday, April s.—Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. Office of Tenebre and Mandatum. Friday, April 6.—Good Friday. 8 a.m. Morning Service. 7 pm. Office of Tenebre and Stations of the Cross. Saturday, April 7.—Holy Saturday, 6.30 a m. Blessing of the Paschal Candles apd Fonts,73 words
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Article94 1917-04-05 9 Friday, April 6.—Good Friday, Adoration of the Cross, followed by Presanctified Mass 6.30 a.m. Stations of Cross and Benediction of the Crucifix 7.30 p.m. Saturday,April 7.—Holy Saturday; Blessing of the Paschal Candles, Baptismal fonts etc., 6a m. followed by High Mass. Confession during the whole day.94 words
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Article107 1917-04-05 9 The Hague office of the Ford Peace Confe’ence announces Since the severance of relations between America and Germany Mr. Henry Ford has decided to place his factories in the service of his country for the manu facture of ammunition. For these reasons he has resolved to107 words
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Article44 1917-04-05 9 The following subscriptions have been received by the Chartered Bank. By Balance on Mar. 17 $1,548.96 Anonymous monthly 20.00 M Maude do 15 00 Teoh Cbeow Cheang monthly 2.00 By Balance on April 3 $1,585.96 Amount previously acknowledged ...$30,727.73 Total ...$32,313.6944 words
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Article64 1917-04-05 9 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged $4,960.4$ Mrs Heim (further don) $10; Mrs Jamieson (further don) $lO H L (further don) $lO Mrs Ebden (further don) $10; James Sellar Esq (further don) $5; Mrs A M Sellar (further don) s3.—-Total $5,008.48. There will be no distribution64 words
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Advertisement383 1917-04-05 9 Are you a Slave to pain Do You Ever Eeil Or is your life a perpetual burden-— a wakeful, restless, fevered tortured existence? Do you start and cry out from twitching nerves or darting pain» Are you robbed of your nights of just repose and tranquil sleep Then there is383 words
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Article821 1917-04-05 10 FIERCE DOMESTIC STRIFE. The only politics that count at the moment in Germany,” says an American who recently left Germany, “are so tangled up with the question of peace that I would prefer to deal with these when we come to talk about the many-sided821 words
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Article25 1917-04-05 10 Pbnang The E& O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Bay goon :—Strand Hotel. SINDANGLAJA PbEANGIR, JAVA I Grand Hotel,25 words
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Article87 1917-04-05 10 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES. To-day. Donggala for Deli and Asahan. Speelman for Deli, Langsa. Edi, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Ban Whatt Soon for Deli. Cornelia for Port Swettenham, Malacca and Port Dickson. Kedah for Dindings Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Van Noort for Deh, Langsa87 words
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Article131 1917-04-05 10 PtNANG, April 5, 1917. (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bink,. London Demand Bank ..2/4 1/4 4 months* sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 29/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 15/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 165 3 days* sight Private 171 Bombay Demand Bank „165 Moulmein Demand Bank 164 o 3131 words
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Article750 1917-04-05 11 FAULTY DRAFTING. Writing to the Straits Times,” G. R. says In studying the forms printed in the Gazette of returns to be made by individuals who are liable to tax, I find myself in a quandary regarding Statement D, Foreign dividends.” Presumably many others will find themselves750 words
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Article88 1917-04-05 11 The pretty and busy little town of Armentieres, the pearl of the North of France, has been frequently mentioned of late in our communiques. This town, which is situated about eight miles from Lille, is an important centre of the cotton industry. In peace times its population amounts to88 words
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