Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 April 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-04-11 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 84. VOL. LXXV. WEDNESDAY, 11th APRIL, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement625 1917-04-11 1 WANTED I RUBBER CONSIGNMENTS for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- o 5 vances made. D ORDERS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. a GOODS for forwarding to any part of the world. FIRE INSURANCE business. ALLEN DENNYS Co., p 6 Beach St. and 7 Union St., Penang. D a625 words
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Advertisement80 1917-04-11 1 aanonoo □□□■□edob XX 7 HEN YOU ARE AWAY g V V on leave you want to keep g in touch with Malayan affairs, q Social, Commercial, Alining, o Planting, <Sc. This you can d* a in no better way than by subsenb- n ing to the Weekly Edition of the80 words
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Article374 1917-04-11 2 Dr. and Mrs McHutchison are spending a short holiday up Maxwell Hill, Taiping. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. King have arrived from London and are staying at «the E. and O. < A Peking telegram says the new Russian Government is sending a Special Commissioner to China.374 words
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186 1917-04-11 2 Mr. W. E. Mann, late of Penang, is Headmaster of the above institution which owes its initial impulse to the generosity and public spirit of the Chinese merchants of Semarang, and is supported entirely by the Chinese community. The objects of the school are set186 words
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Article50 1917-04-11 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. 1. Selection Marco Visconti ...Petrella 2. Dance Comique Punch and Judy ..Boggetti 3. Waltz Bluemen ...Steinmen 4. Song The Vois oj the Fatha ...Cowen 5. March The Mountaineer Bidgood50 words
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116 1917-04-11 2 (From Our Own Correspondent,] Singapore, April 11. Further evidence was heard in the case in which a Chinese clerk, arrested during a gambling raid accuses Supt, Sheedy of assault. The evidence for the defence is that Supt. Sheedy saw the clerk swallowing a memo paper116 words
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Article1465 1917-04-11 2 E. C. H - (BY E. C. H.) As everyone knows, all letters from all fronts are censored in the field. This means an additional and unwelcome duty for Company officers, but to any O.C’ interested in bis men's welfare, the necessity of reading their home correspondence is sometimes of the greatest1,465 words
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157 1917-04-11 2 The subscriptions to 31st March, 1917, were as follows; Applications Amount November 1916 239 429,260 December 145 283,040 January 1917 193 244,880 February 210 335,580 March 324 247,000 1,111 $1,539,760 An analysis of the subscriptions shows the following Country Ap’tions Sub’ers Amount Selangor 420157 words
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Article727 1917-04-11 2 NO HOPE OF SALVAGE. The s.s. Poltava, of the Russian Volunteer Fleet, which was on a voyage from Vladivostock to Shanghai, was wrecked on the south side of the north Saddle island and, according to the latest reports received from Shanghai, is in a very serious727 words
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Article156 1917-04-11 2 For the Penang Volunteers’ Field Operations, on Saturday, April 14th, the general idea is Information has been received that the enemy (consisting of C Coy. and Cadets—each man to represent 2 in number) has seized Jelutong Police Station and is making preparations to attack the town. The boundaries156 words
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Article90 1917-04-11 2 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES, To-day. De Klerk Deli, T. Semawe Segli Sabang, Olehleh etc., Padang. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. For Per Close. To-Morrow. Deli, Batu Bahra Asahan Donggala 10 a.m. Negapatam and Madras 10.30 a.m. Deli Ban Whatt Soon noon. Tongkah 12.30 p.m. Port90 words
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Article56 1917-04-11 2 April 11.—Parit Perak Rubber Co., Ltd., General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce 12.15 p.m. April 14. —Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association, Meeting, Chamber o-f Commerce 11.30 a.m. April 25.—Birthday of Yang di Per Tuan (Government Holiday in Negri Sembilan.) May 28.—Whit Monday. Government Holiday. June 3.—Birthday of the King Emperor.56 words
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Article128 1917-04-11 2 Penang, April 11, 1917. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank}. London Demand Bank ..2/4 1/4 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 ,i 3 Credit ...2/4 29/32 i» 3 i> Documentary ...2/4 15/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 164 H 3 days'sight Private 169 Bombay Demand Bank 164 Moulmein Demand Bank „163128 words
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Advertisement106 1917-04-11 2 Kill Pain Before Pain Kills You Attacks of neuralgia, constant pain, or the dread of th* sudden shooting pairs are a continual wear and strain on the vital forces of the suff-rt-r. Unless relief is' obtained a breakdown is sure to follow. Little’s Oriental Balmbrings certain and speedy relief to106 words
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Advertisement302 1917-04-11 2 9>e nan g’y Popular Everybody soe S Empire THEATRE i Business Manager > THOMAS SHAFTO. To-night! To-night!! H.M. GOVERNMENT TOUR IN AID OF WAR CHARITIES OF THE GREATEST FILM IN HISTORY THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME AND HIS MAJESTY THE KING ON THE SOMME BATTLEFIELD. 2 SPECIAL MATINEES TUESDAY THURSDAY,302 words
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Article789 1917-04-11 3 A LIBEL ACTION. The case Dunlop Rubber Company Limited v. Michelin Tyre Company Limited came before Mr Justice Avory and a special Jury on February 13th. The Dunlop Rubber Company Limited claimed in this action damages against the defendants for alleged libels in advertisements inserted in general789 words
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Article237 1917-04-11 3 Madras, 3rd April.—To-day before Mr. Justice Coutts Trotter, Mr. R. H. Ellis, I C S., petitioned for the dissolution of his marriage with his wife Muriel Vmlet Ellis, on the ground of her misconduct, the corespondent cited being Mr. Charles E see, a planter in Peermade,237 words
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Article864 1917-04-11 3 A Bill to provide £15,000,000 as subsidies to steamship companies to enable them to build new tonnage has been introduced into the German Reichstag. The shipping companies consider the amount provided as being too small. The money is to be lent to the companies for 20 years, and864 words
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Advertisement1131 1917-04-11 3 w anted. Federated Malay States Government POSITION by a concrete expert ‘2O 6% War Loan 1921. years experience of reinforced con- crete construction good testimonials from "T* HE Chartered Bank of India, Australia Civil Engineer and Architects. X and China, Penang, is now prepared Apply to Box No. 77, c/o1,131 words
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Advertisement418 1917-04-11 3 I As Vital as Love itself —is it to make sure that your baby is being properly fed. Not aff the affection you caw lavish on your Haby can repair the truly disastrous results of wrong feeding. Baby has only one ideal food—a healthy mother’s breast g milk. If this418 words
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Article1142 1917-04-11 4 When Sir Douglas Haig stated two months ago that the Allies were ready for every emergency, and that this year would see decisive events on the western front, he inferred that the enemy would endeavour to forestall their opponents and that the Allies would early show that1,142 words
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Article117 1917-04-11 4 To-day's quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $101.50 per picul, business done—an increase of 50 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £216 5s spot, and £216 5s three months. The well-known actar, Cyril Maude, tells this atory of the difficulty the English lower classes have117 words
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Article1767 1917-04-11 4 The advisability of heavily discounting all German communiqudi The Fighting from the western front, in the Air. and indeed from any war theatre, was never more strikingly demonstrated that in the German claims regarding the air-battles and aerial reconnaisances which are happening daily now in France on1,767 words
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Advertisement22 1917-04-11 4 “E. A O.” Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday during and after dinner and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during Tiffin,22 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous42 1917-04-11 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day 2.00 a.m. 8 00 a in. 2.14 p.m. 8 41 p.m. To MORROW. 2 33 am. 8.28 a m. 2.45 p.m. 9.16 p.m.42 words
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Article179 1917-04-11 5 VIMY RIDGE TAKEN. EXTENSIVE BRITISH ADVANCE. MANY PRISONERS AND GUNS CAPTURED. BBAZIL BREAKS WITH GERMANY. The British offensive on about fourteen miles of front south of Lens met with substantial success on Monday, when over 9,000 prisoners were taken, besides forty guns, many trench mortars and machine guns,179 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration1570 1917-04-11 5 [Rkuteb’s Telegrams]. OVER 9,000 PRISONERS. London, April 9. Field Marshal Haig reports that the operations continue successfully in accordance with plans. Our troops everywhere stormed the enemy’s defences from Henin-sur-Cojeul to the southern outskirts of Givency-en-Gobelle to a depth of from two to three miles, and the advance[Rkuteb’s Telegrams]. - 1,570 words
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Article440 1917-04-11 5 In “Harper’s Magazine” Mrs W K Vanderbilt gives her impressions of what must have been an intensely interesting visit to the front. She was permitted, last August, to accompany, in one of his inspection trips to the lines, Mr A Platt Andrew. Inspector General of the Field Service440 words
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Article137 1917-04-11 5 INCIDENTS IN DUBLIN AND CORK. London, April 10. The anniversary of the Irish rebellion passed with fess disorder in Ireland than was expected. The Republican flag was hoisted on the ruins of the Post Office in Dublin, and on the City Hall in Cork at night. Both137 words
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Article23 1917-04-11 5 London, April 10. Lieutenant Robinson, who brought down the first Zeppelin at Cuffley, in September, is reported missing, believed killed.23 words
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Russia.
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Article252 1917-04-11 5 NO TERRITORIAL EXPANSION. Petrograd, April 10. The Socialist, M. Kerenski, Minister of Justice, stated that the Government would shortly publish a declaration that Russia renounces territorial expansion, but would defend to the uttermost the liberty won. M. Kerenski attended a meeting of military delegates and repudiated insinuations252 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article47 1917-04-11 5 RUSSIANS AT THE FRONTIER. London, April 10. A Russian official report says In the direction of Pendjevin, we dislodged the Turks from positions in the region of Nirban, and south-west of Bana, and we continue the offensive. We occupied Kizilrabat, south-west of Khauikin,47 words
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Article, Illustration101 1917-04-11 5 TURKS MAKING A STAND. Mesopotamia, April 10. It is officially announced that the Turks, reported on the 6th inst. to be retiring towards Kifri, are now contemplating a converging movement in conjunction with the Turks on the left bank of the [Tigris, against the British between the Shatt el101 words
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Article306 1917-04-11 5 London, March 12—Military critics point out that the first rate road behind Diala, together with the marshes, should enable the Turks to make an almost impregnable front between the Euphrates and the Tigris. The British victory leaves the Turkish army in Persia in the air, and only a306 words
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The Balkans.
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Article43 1917-04-11 5 L >ndon, April 10. A French Salonika communique reports a very active artillery struggle in the Monastir-Cerna sector. Germaa Attack Fails* A German battalion stacked the Russians after powerful artillery preparation but were stopped dead at the wireentanglements by machine gun fire.43 words
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Article19 1917-04-11 5 London, April 5. Silver is at 36 j. The market is quiet and closed until Tuesday.19 words
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General News.
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Article334 1917-04-11 5 LARGE SUM TO BE VOTED. Washington, April 10. The Democratic leaders on April 12th will introduce in the House of Representatives a $5,000,000,000 bond measure, comprising $3,000,000,000 for the Allies, the remainder for the United States’ war expenses. Legislation to facilitate the export of food and munitions334 words
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Article113 1917-04-11 5 ON AMERICA’S INTERVENTION. Amsterdam, April 10. Marshal von Hindenbnrg has been interviewed in Berlin by a correspondent of the Spanish newspaper Vanguardia.” He said iu deciding on unrestricted submarinism, Germany regarded the possibility of American assistance to the Entente as being with< ut weight. He admitted that America’s113 words
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42 1917-04-11 5 Paris, April 10. The Press regards the Kaiser’s promise of electoral reform after the war as a most significant indication of the desperate internal condition of Germany. The Temps says the promise may deceive Germans but nobody else.42 words
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Article117 1917-04-11 5 London, April 10. The French War Minister is on a visitbo London. The Saigon Opinion says that though the cast of rice has gone up enormously in Hongkong and the other markets supplied from Saigon, the paddy cultivator has not benefited at all. The Chinese117 words
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Article902 1917-04-11 6 STRIKING WAR FIGURES. The growth of the foreign trade of the United States continues to advance in great leaps. Figures made public towards the close of last year by the Department of Commerce not only show the extraordinary advance of the foreign trade of the States, but, upon902 words
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Article365 1917-04-11 6 The Strength of Great Britain. The following extract from the New York '‘Life” is of interest just now:— ‘‘The most impressive detail of the world view just now is the strength of Great Britain. She has had time to let out all of her tucks, and she365 words
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373 1917-04-11 6 New York, January 27.—Francisco Villa and his troops are in potential control of northern Mexico and await only the with drawal of the American punitive expedition to make that control an actual one, according to John J. Heawes, Villa’s official agent in373 words
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Article946 1917-04-11 6 SACRIFICING OVER A MILLION TONS OF SHIPPING. In America when you express sympathy with some one in financial trouble they have a happy way of asking you, How much are you sorry It is a good, practical test that can be used to measure other emotions besides946 words
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Article355 1917-04-11 6 Tribute to the Medical Services Mr B A Westbrook, Chief Officer of the Calcutta Fire Brigade, who was selected by the Government of India to go to Mesopotamia on special duty for the military authorities in December last, has returned to Calcutta, invalided Mr Westbrook left the city355 words
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Article144 1917-04-11 6 Simla, April 4.—The following telegram, dated the 14th April, 1917, has been received from Eye-Witness in Mesopotamia:— April 1. —Under Jebel Hamrin, the foice has jusb heard the Russians have driven the Turks out of the pass at Paivak, two marches east of Kasr i-Shirin. These troops have144 words
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Advertisement34 1917-04-11 6 PINKETTES taken after meals aids digestion and prevents congestion. 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on re- S ceipt of price from DR. WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY. 2 SINGAPORE. 234 words
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Advertisement340 1917-04-11 6 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXKXXXXXXXXXXXXX|| I SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd. i PENANG. S a H (Late Sellar Murray Co.) 1 [stale Supplies. I Mining Requisites, t 3C B 2* T-arge stocks always carried of all As Sole Agents for some of the r -nr principal British Manufacturers of articles required by Planters. W e340 words
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THE WEEKLY WAR SUMMARY.
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Article135 1917-04-11 7 London, March 30—During the week steady progress has been made at various joints on the western front. The enemy’s efforts to arrest the FrancoBritish advance have increased in intensity, but at one point after another our line has been pushed forward. Most marked progress wag made135 words
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Article150 1917-04-11 7 The accounts of destruction by the Germans in their retreat have been minimised, not exaggerated. No pretence is possible that the numberless wanton acts which they committed were prompted by military expediency. In the German wireless news it is claimed that the trees cut down were for use150 words
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Article61 1917-04-11 7 In Palestine a battle of some dimensions in the neighbourhood of Gaza resulted in a complete success for the British. A severe defeat was inflicted on the enemy force of 20,000, and the entire divisional staff with its commander were captured. Several Austrian officers were amongst the prisoners,61 words
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Article26 1917-04-11 7 In Mesopotamia operations proceed satisfactorily. The British advanced from Bagdad some distance up the Euphrates and Tigris, They also rapidly progressed north-east from Baghdad.26 words
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Article159 1917-04-11 7 The effects of the Russian revolution are already noticeable in Germany, the entire Socialist party voting for the first time against tha Reichstag taxation proposals. The Inaperial Chancellor declared that Germany would sink American citizens if her interests in war demand it. The dominant note of the159 words
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Article211 1917-04-11 7 The ruthless German submarine campaign continues, and, while numerically unsuccessful, is surprisingly fruitful in atrocities. Among the worst outrages of the week is the torpedoing of the Cape liner Alnwick Castle, in the Atlantic, over 300 miles from land, where the passengers including women were turned adrift. One211 words
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Article60 1917-04-11 7 Parliament has debated the blockade of Germany, Lord Robert Cecil explaining that while its effects on Germany were severe, it was desirable to proceed carefully because Great Britain had no wish to cause unnecessary hardship to neutrals. Sir E Carson said that the Admiralty was perfectly satisfied that60 words
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Article64 1917-04-11 7 In the debate on electoral reform Mr. Asquith announced his conversion to woman’s suffrage. The principal reforms advocated were reduction of qualifications and the qualifying period, and that nobody should have more than two votes, that one day elections should be united and that in some moasure there64 words
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Article55 1917-04-11 7 The Imperial conference continues. The representatives have been entertained by the King and Queen at luncheon at Buckingham Palace. The Dominions Commission issued a report advocating the establishment of an Imperial Development Board for the development of Imperial trade and exploiting Imperial resources by improving communications and55 words
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Article100 1917-04-11 7 Paris, April I.—The Senate has unanimously passed a resolution denouncing to the civilised world the crimes committed by the Germans in the occupied districts of France, devoting to the execration of all the world the authors of those great crimes, and saluting the victims. To the latter100 words
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Article77 1917-04-11 7 Paris, April 2.—M Cluysen presented a report, in the name of the Commission for the protectorates and colonies, supporting the adoption of the proposal of M Ceeadi inviting the Government to submin a scheme for the organisation in the colonies of the privilege of banks of issue. Paris, March77 words
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Article62 1917-04-11 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for March Alma lbs. 22,000 Ayer Tawah 28,500 Batu Lintang 2,757 Bukit Toh Alang 13,522 Cluny 17,125 Chemor United 16,944 Kota Bahroe 40,918 Kinta Kellas 45,491 Klian Kellas 6,364 Kuala Kangsar 29,130 Kamunting in (Kedah) 14,614 Old Kellas 18,670 Shanghai Klebang 8,24362 words
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Article80 1917-04-11 7 Messrs Cunningham, Clark Co., Penang, advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender to-day. 1. Diamond smoked sheet $l50 —$158 2. Plain smoked sheet $l38 —$140 3. Diamond unsmoked sheet $l28 —$130 4. Plain unsmoked sheet $115—512780 words
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Article31 1917-04-11 7 The Perak Tin Export for the month of March, was as follows Block tin 1,979 piculs 45 katis Tin ore 32,184 11 Duty $430,318 43 cents Super-tax $29,526.35 cents.31 words
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Article117 1917-04-11 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list To-day’s quotation Kedah Rubber Co., $4.30. The Shanghai Mercury of the 24th inst., states :—We announced yesterday that the Dutch flag is no longer displayed at the German Consulate, Tientsin, and the same can117 words
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Article256 1917-04-11 7 The funeral took place this morning at the Western Road Cemetery Penang of Mr. C. A. Waller, of 24, Scotland Road, Consulting .Engineer to the Rice Milling Company. The Rev. Keppel Garnier, the Colonial Chaplain, officiated. The chief mourners were the children of deceased, and256 words
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Article288 1917-04-11 7 Shini, a Kling, rice-seller was brought up before Mr S H Langston in the Second Court, Penang, to-day, charged with being in possession of bhang on the 31st ult. Mr A. West, Head of the Preventive Service, prosecuted, and Mr B E Ross appeared for accused.288 words
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Article131 1917-04-11 7 The first ordinary general meeting of the Parit Perak Rubber Company, Ltd, was held in the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, to-day, Mr H Waugh presiding. The report and accounts were adopted, and a dividend of 17| per cent declared. Mr H Waugh was re-elected a131 words
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Article222 1917-04-11 7 At a meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council, the Governor made a further statement on what has been done by the Colony in the way of contributions for war purposes. The largest contributions in the Colony, His Excellency said, are the gift of $3,000,000, raised by222 words
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Article165 1917-04-11 7 The following is a list of enemy ships interned in Brazilian ports Rio de Janeiro.—Alricb, German 6,692; Arnold Amsinck, German 4,526 Cap Roca, German 5,786 Carl Wolemann, German 5,555 Coherg, German 6,750 Etruria, German 4,437 Franken, German 5,099; Gertrud, Woesmann German 6,457 Hennette (ship) German165 words
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Article332 1917-04-11 7 The German declaration of a danger zone has rendered it necessary for the Government to adopt further measures in order to maintain the efficiency of those previously taken to prevent commodities of any kind from reaching or leaving enemy countries. An Order in Council published in332 words
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Advertisement307 1917-04-11 7 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually check307 words
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Advertisement2405 1917-04-11 8 P. O. —British India N. Y. Kl>X. K. P. M. A I Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld j|l»SKr I|k koninklijke PAK Jjy VAART incorporated m England by R Oya i C h af t er INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. I MAATSCHAPPIJ Reserve Fum^ 1 fffi 000 (Companies Incorporated in England.) (INCORPORATED2,405 words
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