Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 April 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-04-14 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 87. VOL. LXXV. SATURDAY, 14th APRIL, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement994 1917-04-14 1 c >□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□ WANTED g rubber consignments for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- o vances made. a ORDERS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. 1 D GOOPS for forwarding to any 0 part of the world. D FIRE INSURANCE business. a ALLEN DENNYS Co., 2 6 Beach St. and 7994 words
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Advertisement78 1917-04-14 1 U 7 HEN YOU ARE AWAY S VV on leave you want to keep in touch with Malaya» affaire, n g Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. Thia you can d* a a in no better way than by subscrio- 01 ing to the Weekly Edition of the q g Pinaug78 words
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374 1917-04-14 2 SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING. The sixteenth annual meeting of the members of the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association was held in the Chamber of Commerce, Penang, to-day. Mr. William Duncan, President of the Association, was in the chair, and the others present were Messrs A R Morgan, J374 words
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Article353 1917-04-14 2 THE DIREC LORS’ REPORT. The report of the Din ctors of the Kuala Sidim Rubber Co Ltd., for the year ended 31st December, 1916, states The management remains the same. The area of the Estate is 3,554 9 acres. The planted area amounts at present353 words
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Article35 1917-04-14 2 [From Our Own Kuala Lumpur, April 14 At the Bukit Kepong Rubber Co.’s meeting, Mr. Nutt presided. A dividend of 18 per cent was declared. The all-in cost was 46 95 cents.35 words
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Article53 1917-04-14 2 [from Our Oicn Correspondent Singapore, April 13 At the Singapore rubber auctions, 752 tons were catalogued. There was a good demand with prices up. Ribbed smoked and fine pale $165, unsmoked 145. Sir Thomas Braddell, Ch ef Judicial Commissioner, F MS, will be going on leave in53 words
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Article682 1917-04-14 2 THE QUARANTINE STATION. The annual general meeting of the Klang District Planters’ Association was held at the Klang Club on April 3rd, there being present Messrs E B Prior (in the chair), H R Quartley, E C Wakefield, E N W Oliver, C R Harrison, R N Hendrie,682 words
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Article85 1917-04-14 2 DISASTER IN A SHRAPNEL. London, April 13. The first explosion occurred in a room in a shrapnel building, where 100 girls were putting the finishing touches to shells. Approximately 30,000 shells were stored in an adjoining building which the second explosion demolished. Both buildings broke into a85 words
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Article363 1917-04-14 2 BOWLS TOURNAMENT. The following is the draw Championship. J G Allan Bye. H Smith v. W Houston. W H Threlfall v. W K Sharpe. R N Goodwin v. H Muir. W B Houston v. J Dick. J M Chalmers (D) v. RS Peutney. H Starr v. R W Pitceathy.363 words
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Article133 1917-04-14 2 Pbnang, April 14, 1917, S. P. Tapioca $7.80 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $8 00 sales. Gold leaf $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 0z)... sl6| buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O sellers. Trang Pepper ...$32.00 sellers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $5B sellers. Cloves $4O sellers.133 words
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Advertisement337 1917-04-14 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. FOR SALE. TEAKMOTOR LAUNCH, 40 H. P. Kelvin Motor, Copper fastened throughout, 45 feet by 10 feet, 60 to 80 passengers. Thoroughly overhauled recently. No reasonable offer refused. APPLY BRITISH SUPPLY AGENCY, 3a, Union Street. TO LET. From Ist May, 1917, “CBOMDALE/ 2, Johore Ro id, Completely Furnished.337 words
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Advertisement74 1917-04-14 2 1 JAPANESE ROLL MATTING $14.50 in a Roll 40 yds. GRASS CARPET MAT Size 3x6 6x 6 6x9 9x9 9x12 12x12-12x15. Col. Blue, Green and Brown. DAIBUTSU,” beach s L et PENANG. -TON ALKA-1 IB THE BRITISH APERIENT WATER. Pleasant in taste. Painless in action. SOLD EVERYWHERE. BENSDORF’S I SELECTED74 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous147 1917-04-14 2 J|op| Bfe FAREWELL APPEARANCE AT THE empire theatre Next Tuesday, Night of Mr. Joseph BLASCHECK. The Famous Humourist and Entertainer and the Popular Young Australia Vocalist and Entertainer, Miss ALICE AUSTIN. In a complete change of programme. Plans now open. Popular prices. Best Chairs $2. Early Booking Advisable. Phone 628.147 words
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Article2103 1917-04-14 3 MR. LLOYD GEORGE ENTERTAINED BY AMERICANS IN LONDON. A STIRRING SPEECH. London, April 12. The American Luncheon Club entertained Mr. Lloyd George at luncheon. Mr. Page, the American Ambassador, presided. The toasts of The King and The President were received with prolonged cheering, and the singing of2,103 words
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Article448 1917-04-14 3 Me«ars. Kennedy Co., Penang, report as follows The interruption caused by the Easter Holidays has had the usual effect on business during the past week and markets have been restricted, there being few changes of importance to record. Local Rubber shares opened firm and transactions have again448 words
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Advertisement345 1917-04-14 3 WANTED an efficient and thoroughly capable Shorthand-Typist for Malay States. Apply to Box No. 86, c/o Pinang Gazette. TAMIL CONDUCTOR WANTED FOR RUBBER ESTATE knowledge of Tapping essential. Apply Sungei Krian Estate, Bagan Serai. WA NTED An experienced office clerk who knows shorthand and typewriting. Enclose copies of testimonials and345 words
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Advertisement974 1917-04-14 3 I Baby never Cries now he has his Glaxo, because it satisfies him. After his food he sleeps restfully and awakes refreshed, day by day building up health and strength and a sound Ulf constitution. To baby's mother Glaxo is a comfort, because it contains only that wh+ch baby should974 words
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Article906 1917-04-14 4 Adressing Congress in 1789 Washington declared that the highest ambition of every American should be to look beyond his own fireside, to reflect upon the fact that his conduct interests not only himself his country and his posterity, but that its influence may extend to the906 words
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Article35 1917-04-14 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $lOl.OO per picul, buyers, no sellers decrease of 50 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £216 10s spot, and £216 15s three months.35 words
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Article43 1917-04-14 4 Messrs Sime, Darby Coy., Ltd, advise that the output of Middleton Tin Mines, Ltd., for March was: Sluicing 75.68 piculs; Tribute 88.55 piculs. Total 164.23 piculs. The hydraulic machinery is again in full working order, and prospects for April are good.43 words
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Article145 1917-04-14 4 The following was the rubber quotation in London on April 12, received today Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 3s Id Smoked Sheet 3 3 id [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.] Madame Dietz is now leading the E and O orchestra. Mr. Bob Anthony filling that capacity for145 words
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Article1793 1917-04-14 4 In another column is a paragraph giving further proof of the I Crime and killing of one of the chief Punishment. arguments against reprisals by the British and their Allies. There have been several such of late, yet we have heard nothing more of the threat to1,793 words
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Advertisement183 1917-04-14 4 c□□□□□□ I SPARKLING SAUMUR I a D n— n n eCaurence. DRY ROYAL BRUT ROYAL n g g Per Case 12 Quarts $29.00 Duty Extra g 24 Pints 31.00 j $6.00 pc. These Brands of Sparkling Saumur are Specially Recommended as the Best Value in Sparkling Wines. SOLE AGENTS: g183 words
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Advertisement41 1917-04-14 4 E. O." Latest Music by the “E. O.” Orchestra everyday during and after dinner and on Wednesdays and Saturdays during Tiffin. Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. g Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 221 a41 words
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Miscellaneous46 1917-04-14 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day 3.51 a.m. 9.35 a m 4.02 p.m. 11.20 p.m. To MORROW. 5.38 a.m. 11.14 a m. 5.48 p.m. Monday. 9.02 a.m. 1.19 a.m. 8.21 p.m. 2.07 p.m.46 words
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Article174 1917-04-14 5 BRITISH AND FRENCH ADVANCES. AMERICAN AMBASSADOR’S SPEECH. AUSTRO BULGARIAN PEACE MOVES. The British troops, north of Vimy Ridge, are within six hundred yards of the village of Givenchy-en-Gobelle (four miles south-west of Lens) and they have advanced east of imy Ridge, also northeast and south-east of Arras, as174 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration716 1917-04-14 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams]. IMPORTANT NEW PROGRESS. London, April 13. Reuter’s correspondent at Headquarters, talegraphing on the evening of the 12th inst, refers to the unparalleled rigorous weather. He says we have materially widened our front of attack to-day, and dealt the enemy a stunning blow north of Vimy Ridge,[Reuter’s Telegrams]. - 716 words
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Article195 1917-04-14 5 PRISONERS AND MATERIAL CAPTURED. London, April 13. A French communique says We attacked in the morning German positions south of St. Quentin. Despite the enemy’s desperate resistance we carried several lines of trenches between the Somme and the La Fere—St. Quentin road. We brought back prisoners and195 words
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Article45 1917-04-14 5 London, April 13. A new issue of five per cent. Exchequer Bonds is announced, price £lOO, redeemable in five years, with an option for two years on three months’ notice. Holders not domiciled in the United Kingdom are exempted from British taxation,45 words
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Russia.
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Article164 1917-04-14 5 AUSTRIANS SHELL THEIR OWN TROOPS. London, April 13. A Russian official report says In the region of Ozarki, the enemy attacked and occupied our positions, but a counterattack drove the enemy out. In the region of Bogorodshany, following a gas attack which did no damage, the164 words
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The Balkans.
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Article41 1917-04-14 5 ANTI-WAR FEELING SPREADING. Athens, April 13. Grave disturbances are reported in Bulgaria, notably at Sofia, where cries of “Down with King Ferdinand 1” were heard. The indications are that the anti-war feeling is growing in Bulgaria and Turkey.41 words
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Article63 1917-04-14 5 Athens, April 13. The Greek Government is beset with political and financial difficulties, through a severe shortage of revenue from the territory occupied by the Venezelists, huge losses from the German torpedoing of the Government ship, also the Entente's complaints that the Government is fostering armed bands in63 words
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Article301 1917-04-14 5 Allied Blockade Strangles the Nation. Greece’s acquiescence in the conditions laid down in the ultimatum of the Allied Powers definitely eliminates the chance of a Greek offensive against the Allies from a number of conceivable developments of the situation in the Near East. Once again the301 words
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Article57 1917-04-14 5 PREMIER’S STATEMENT. The Hague, April 13. In the Dutch Chamber, the Premier said as the result of Holland’s adherence to strict neutrality, they were growing more isolated and were gaining the affection of neither party, but it was essential for Holland to keep out of the war, as57 words
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Article42 1917-04-14 5 London, April 13. A deputation from the Irish Conference Committee waited upon Mr Duke, Chief Secretary, in Dublin, and urged the Goverment to convoke the Irish industrial, commercial, and agricultural interests with a view to a Home Rule settlement.42 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article118 1917-04-14 5 VALUABLE WHEAT CARGO LOST. Athens, April 13. The Greek steamer Nestos, with a cargo of wheat, insured for 8,500,000 francs, guaranteed by the Government, was torpedoed, although Germany had been officially notified of her approaching arrival. The Greek Government has protested. Patrol Vessel Mined. London, April 13.118 words
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General News.
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Article599 1917-04-14 5 DR. PAGE’S SPEECH. London, April 13. The U. S. Ambassador, Dr. Page, was the guest of the Pilgrim Society, at a banquet yesterday evening. Dr. Page said the differences that had arisen in the immediate past between our two Governments and peoples had been enormously exaggerated as599 words
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Article33 1917-04-14 5 SERVICE AT ST. PAULS’. London, April 13. H. M. the King, the Queen, and the American Ambassador will attend an American War Dedicatory Service at Saint Pauls’ Cathedral on April 20th.33 words
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284 1917-04-14 5 Madrid, February 21.—The press to-day echoes and confirms the Parliamentary triumph obtained yesterday at the Congress by Conde de Romanones, when he declared, amid enthusiastic applause from all sides, that the attitude of the Spanish Government in the European conflict was not a secret, but284 words
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Article206 1917-04-14 5 The report that Brazil would support American if she goes to war with Germany is credited in the most responsible American quarters' here, writes a London correspondent, at the beginning of February, and it is pointed out to me that the United States has been acting in206 words
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Article82 1917-04-14 5 MESSAGE TO RUSSIA’S MUNITIONMAKERS. London, April 12. The Press Bureau says Woolwich Arsenal workers sent the following message to the munition-makers <f Russia: Comrades Now that you have overthrown autocracy, we know we will win. Let us all work hard to help our frothers in the trenches,82 words
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Article26 1917-04-14 5 London, April 13. The prospectus is issued of the Commonwealth of Australia Loan of £3,500,000 at 5| per cent, price 97, redeemable in 1927.26 words
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Article135 1917-04-14 5 Melbourne, March 15.—The “Melbourne Age” saya The Dardanelles’ report adds little to the world’s knowledge. The Australians were represented as clamouring for a scapegoat, but it appears that agitators outside the Commonwealth have done the Empire an ill turn. Many of the leading men made terrible mistakes, and135 words
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Article40 1917-04-14 5 BALLONS D’ESSAI.” London, April 12. Danish papers publish alleged German peace proposals, including the annexation of portions of Western Russia and the neutralisation of the Dardanelles under a Turkish protectorate. They are regarded as mere ballons d’essai.40 words
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Article65 1917-04-14 5 BULGARIA AND AUSTRIA MOVINGWashington, April 13. In connection with the reports of Bulgarian peace efforts in Switzerland, it is known here that nor, only Bulgaria, but Austria, is taking such action. It is not known whether are acting conjointly, but such soundings, even if tentative, show the dissatisfaction65 words
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Article125 1917-04-14 5 VORWAERTS SUGGESTIONS. London, April 13. T&e intense anxiety of Germany to obtain a separate peace with Russia is further evidenced by comments in the Government-controlled “Vorwaerts” of the Russian Government’s proclamation on April 10th. The paper suggests it might form the basis of a settlement between the125 words
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Article37 1917-04-14 5 London, April 12. Herr Scheidemann and other German Socialists have gone to Stockholm to get into touch with Russian Socialists. Secret meetings of German and Russian Socialists have already been held in Copenhagen.37 words
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Article159 1917-04-14 5 FAREWELL VISIT. Mr. Joseph Biascheck and Miss. Alyce Austen, those two clever artists who delighted us with their bright and charming entertainment a month ago, have been prevailed upon to pay Penang a special farewell visit for one night only at the Empire Theatre on Tmsday next, before159 words
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Article111 1917-04-14 5 One of the finest pictorial programmes offered at the Empire Theatre was presented last night to a large and appreciative audience. Every film (consisting of 14,000 feet) was in excellent condition and shown last night for the first time in Penang. The feature film,111 words
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Article103 1917-04-14 5 The following are additional rubber outputs for March Bukit Jelotong lbs. 5,688 Bandar Sumatra 29,158 Eastern Sumatra 9,677 Glen Bervie 22,695 Langkat Sumatra 34,382 Lankat Rubber >, 53,622 Serdang Central 27,281 Tai P in Tamiang Mr Robert Robertson Bieset left England on the 10th February en route for103 words
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INDIAN ITEMS.
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Article607 1917-04-14 6 INDIAN PAPERS WARNED. The following appears in the Englishman” Piquancy is given to the recent interview between the Viceroy and the representatives of certain Indian newspapers by some returns lately laid on the table of the Imperial Legislative Council, showing what action has been taken against newspapers607 words
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Article410 1917-04-14 6 Simla, March 31.—1 n exercise of the powers conferred by section 6 of the Freight (Railways and Steam-Vessels) Tax Act, 1917 (13 of 1917) the Governor-General-in-Council is pleased to direct that the following classes of goods shall be exempt from the tax (1) All consignments of less410 words
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Article294 1917-04-14 6 Some German Reflections. A writer in the Frankfurter Zeitung,” whose statements of fact have not been subjected to comparison with reliable statistics, says that this war has cost in thirty months 300 milliard shillings (£15,000,000,000). The expenditure is ten milliard shillings per month but the Central Powers294 words
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Article287 1917-04-14 6 Mr. Balfour’s Statement of Armenian Horrors. The following message has been sent by Mr Balfour to the American Committee for Armenian Relief:— The sufferings of the Armenians in the Ottomon Empire are known, but it is doubtful if their true horror is realised. “Of the 1,800,000 Armenians who287 words
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Article870 1917-04-14 6 POLITICAL CROSS CURRENTS. The following statement was made to a special representative of the Evening Standard six weeks ago by a Spaniard of high social and political position, bearing a name which has figured prominently in the history of Spain. For obvious reasons he wishes to870 words
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Advertisement158 1917-04-14 6 Instant Relief for BILIOUSN ESS and other Liver Troubles. The astonishing efficacy of Dr. Cassell’s Instant Relief is due to its toning effect upon the liver and bowels. It gives strength to the organs and helps them back to health and natural action. In other words, it enables the system158 words
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Advertisement506 1917-04-14 6 I WHERE AVON TYR€S ARC MADE. 1 /di j < i V 99 j i' i I "German soldiers complain bitterly that their important transport service has been heavily j handicapped by the rubber shortage In Berlin, shop after shop is filled with handsome cars which are tyreless." —D. Thomas506 words
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Article1199 1917-04-14 7 PATRICK MacGILL - BY PATRICK MacGILL (Author of Children of the Dead End,” The Rat Pit,” The Great Push,” &c.). A shell burst amidst the poppy flowers on ihe'open in front of our sector, and Bill Teake, who stood by the dug-out door, clapjed his hand to his neck and1,199 words
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Article319 1917-04-14 7 Judge’s High Compliments to Counsel. In the Supreme Court, Singapore, the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K.C.) gave judgment for the plaintiffs in the case of Ralli Brothers, of Calcutta, v. Ahmed Mohsmed Salley Angulia, merchant, of Singapore. The case was of an extremely intricate nature, and319 words
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Article111 1917-04-14 7 In connection with the Federated Malay States Government 6 per cent. War Loan, the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China announces that it is now prepared to receive from the public the scrip certificates held by them for their holding in the above111 words
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Article119 1917-04-14 7 The Band will play the following programme'of music at the Golf Club from 5.45 p.m. till 7.15 pm. 1. Selection Nadgy ...Godfrey 2. Galop The Garibaldi ...Albert 3. Selection Madame L’archiduc ...Offenbach 4. Waltz Ideala ...Bucalossi 5. Indidn Intermezzo ...Artiga 6. March Mabini ...Damazo The export of119 words
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Article809 1917-04-14 7 The s.s. Yoshida Maru, 9,000 tons d.w., which was launched at the Kawasaki Dockyard, Kobe, for the Yamash ita S.S. Co., has been sold to foreign buyers for Y. 480 per ton for delivery in April. A contract for the transportation of 20,000 Japanese immigrants to South America,809 words
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Article287 1917-04-14 7 Compant’s Claim Against Former Manager. The Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K.C.) gave judgment in the Supreme Court, Singapore, in an ac’ion brought by the General Rubber Company against J. Winford Stayton. Defendant asked that an order in thia action made on September 29, 1916, be set aside287 words
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273 1917-04-14 7 In view of a rumour that advertising will be schedu'ed under the national service scheme as a non-essential trade, the Incor porated Society of Advertisement Consultants have addressed a letter to members of the House of Commons in the course of which they say The273 words
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Article197 1917-04-14 7 Victims of Clouds of Poisonous Gas. Petrograd, February 28.—A Petrograd correspondent on the Russian southwestern front forwards an appaling account of the manner in which German methods of warfare were responsible for the extermination of the entire population of a Galician village, the inhabitants meeting a horrible197 words
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Article282 1917-04-14 7 SUNDAY, APRIL 15. First Sunday After Easter. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. St. George’s Church.—Matins 8 a.m.; Holy Communion 8.30 a.m Holy Communion (Chinese) 10 a.m.; Sunday School 5 p.m.; Evensong 6 p.m. Hymn 125, Responses, Roberts, Psalm LXXVIII, Oakeley, Quadruple, Magnificat, Attwood, Nunc Dimittis, Goss, Hymns 498, 136,137, ST.282 words
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Article37 1917-04-14 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES, To-day. Kaloma for Deli and Asahan. Jin Ho for Langat (via Bela wan). Ipoh for Port Swettenharu and Singapore. MAILS. For Per Close. Monday. Singapore, China and Japan 8 am.37 words
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Article56 1917-04-14 7 April 16.—Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate, Ltd., Meeting, Chamber of. Commerce, 3 p.m. April 21.—Kuala Sidim Rubber Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, noon. 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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Article124 1917-04-14 7 Pbnang, April 14, 1917. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). 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. 164 3 days' sight Private 169 Bombay Demand Bank „164 Moulmein Demand Bank 163 o 3124 words
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Advertisement9 1917-04-14 7 P. MOIR CRANES’ Cylinder Oil. Sandilands, Buttery S’ Co.9 words
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Advertisement482 1917-04-14 7 i O>IF YOU*SUFFER^FROM ULN DIGESTION M There is never an effect without a cause; if you wish to get rid of the effect, find out the cause and remove it. It is the only way. Apply this conunonsense method to the everyday ailments that take the sna P and zcst482 words
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Advertisement2092 1917-04-14 8 P.&O.—British India N.Y. K.>v K. P. M. Anrar I Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. KON N MAA^rMApmj VAART "■»^•«<«4 1- e-*'*-* ««w ADCar L-UIC. iwereurMtfWMf. MAATSCHAPPIJ 7 7 fffl* (Compan.es Incorporated in Enoland.) > UNCOBPOBATED 1« HOLLAND., I!e Liability MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. /X y 38 eo y OB IwTRNBiD2,092 words
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