Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 May 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-05-11 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. HO. VOL. LXXV. FRIDAY, 11th MAY, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1189 1917-05-11 1 i ODDDDoaD nDDDnnnnD D| anonnooo WANTED i c tM jHtEK CONSIGNMENTS g "Tor our bi-weekly auction sales, »i)4 private sales. Cash Ad- n vances made. p nnnl R s FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. C g(MH>S for forwarding to any n part of the world. C p"[i{E INSURANCE business. 8 ALLEN DENNYS1,189 words
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Advertisement76 1917-05-11 1 aaaoDD ■□□□□aoaaetDOß d XKJben you ark away V on leave you want to keep rj in touch with Malayan affaira, Social, -Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can- d* a in no better way than by subsenb- ing to the Weekly Edition of the a g “Fining Gazette," publiehed g every76 words
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Article959 1917-05-11 2 Lady Evelyn Young arrived in Penang to-day for a stay on the Hili. The Parish Hall Social night will be held to-morrow at 8-30 p.m. The engagement is announced of Lieut H C Atkin-Berry, M C, and Miss South, sister of Mr F W South. Mr C959 words
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Article591 1917-05-11 2 Per P and O from London.—To Singapore Mr Walker, Mr Thorborn, Mr Cochrane, Mr Cole, Mr and Mrs Darbieshire, Mr Warren, Mr Cruick-hank, Mr Hassell. To Penang :Mr King, Mr Bailey, Mr Ford, Mr Conra, Mr Watson. Per P i O from London.—To Penang Mr Watson,591 words
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Article282 1917-05-11 2 America's Great Preparations, New York, April 15—The House of Representatives adopted the War Loan Bill, providing for £1,600,000,000, unanimously. The New York World’s Washington correspondent says the Administration s programme contemplates providing for five million workers for the making of munitions, and the training of two million soldiers282 words
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Article119 1917-05-11 2 London, April 18.—A revolt has broken out in Bulgaria against the Germans. It is being conducted both by the populace and the soldiers. News of the rising is being conveyed to the Bulgarian troops confronting the Allied armies by General Sarrail’s airmen, who are dropping pamphlets describing119 words
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Article146 1917-05-11 2 Amsterdam, April 13.—General von Schleyer has been appointed interim Austrian War Minister in succession to Herr von Krobatkiu, who resigned in consequence of the revelations of extensive corruption in the army. The Kranz trial disclosures are causing popular unrest, and also indignation and discontent in financial circles.146 words
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Article169 1917-05-11 2 Paris, April 15.—Genl Iliescu, Chief of the Rumanian Staff, has revealed the fact that the late Baron Sturmer’s Government deliberately pushed Rumania into the war and abandoned her, hoping bo finish the war, when Rumania was invaded to the Sereth, by proclaiming that the triumph of the169 words
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Article41 1917-05-11 2 [#rom Our Own Correspondent.]. Singapore, May 11. At the Singapore rubber auctions 765 tons were offered and 475 tons sold. Prices fell away towards the close. Ribbed smoked $155, fine pale $154, plain smoked $139 and unsmoked $132,41 words
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Advertisement286 1917-05-11 2 IvA/ VV V ASlw AWA/lVUslv w» Penang Cinema, KUALA KANGSAR ROAD. Opening Shortly WITH MAGNIFICENT PROGRAMME OF MOVING PICTURES Comfortable Surroundings and good Lighting Arrangements. coming Shortly: THE SPOILERS” A Gorgeous eight reel Spectacle of the great Gold Rush founded on Rex Beach’s Novel of same name. WANTED PAIR BULL-TERRIER286 words
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Advertisement215 1917-05-11 2 I A Laughing happy Baby is the Joy of Every Home. But He does cry Sometimes Because The jolly little chap wants to say that he is in pain-pain that is caused by wind, and acidity of the stomach. And the only thing that will give him relief is DAH215 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous124 1917-05-11 2 At Penangs Popular Play-House. Where EMPIRE To-night! To-night!! NOTE THIS ANOTHER CHANGE TO-NIGHT. FOR THE Fir St TIME IN PENANG A BLUE-BIRP Alla Hall and ROBERT LEONARD. In the Great Romantic Photo-Play. THE CRIPPLED HAND IN (5) FIVE BIG PARTS. Superb Acting, Powerful Situations, Colossal Maatodouk Climaxes and a Tremendous124 words
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Article, Illustration1523 1917-05-11 3 [BY AN ARTIST CORRESPONDENT.] April 2. The Great Advance. The British and French are still pushing forward on the Western front, but the enemy is daily putting up a more stubborn resistance. The Hindenburg line has been reached whether it can be held is another matter. Military critics1,523 words
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Article700 1917-05-11 3 MR. STEVENS’S CROSS-EXAMINA-TION ENDS. The bearing was continued in the third police court, Singapore, before Mr Mudie, of the charges against Toe Swee Hong, formerly storekeeper in the employ of Messrs Caldbeck, Macgregor <fc Co, of fraudulently omitting to make certain entries iu the daily sales book700 words
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Article109 1917-05-11 3 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES, To-day. Pungah for Asahan. Pin Seng for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Sappho for Teluk Anson. Paugkor for Dindings Sitiawan and Bagau Datoh. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. For Per Close. To-Morrow. Alor Star (Kedah) Lian Choo 8 am. Trang, Tongkah and109 words
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Advertisement501 1917-05-11 3 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. EXPERIENCED CHINESE CLERK £> and BOOK-KEEPER for Mining C< mia”y in ReDoDfi: commencing salary boat $lOO. Appiv in writing stating age, .«.ri or single and full particulars as to experience and references to Box No. 105, c/o Pinang Gazette. 561— ll* 5 Wanted immediately. QUALIFIED OR UNQUALIFIED A501 words
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Advertisement130 1917-05-11 3 You can do it yourseli If you know any oue who suffers, if you suffer yr-urself in the relentless grip of rheumatiem, if vour joints are stiff or swollen, your muscles weakened, or your limbs drawn cut of shape, if you suffer from headache, neuralgia, sciatica or ether bodily tortures,130 words
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Advertisement518 1917-05-11 3 GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Straits Settlements 6 War Loan. INTEREST for the first half--1 year in the above loan will be paid on the 15th instant. Coupons not cashed through Banks may be presented fof payment at the General Post Offices in Singapore, Penang and Malacca, and at any Money Order Office518 words
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Article15 1917-05-11 4 Gray.—Mar 10, at 2. Sepoy Lines, to Dr. and Mrs. J. Gray, a daughter.15 words
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Article653 1917-05-11 4 There was a paragraph in one of the mail papers received to-day to the effect that Herr Ballin has announced that ships of the Hamburg-America line will resume their runs in June and there are other evidences tending to show that the Germans anticipate when peace is653 words
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Article630 1917-05-11 4 The statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in regard to the results of the British offensive on the western frontT* is specially satisfactory in that it includes the news that the British casualties were fifty to seventy-five per cent less than those sustained in the battle of630 words
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Article1487 1917-05-11 4 Satisfactory and reassuring news comes from Petrograd today A Socialist The Russian Socialists Menace ftnc j (x tremists have dec>ii ed to participate in a congress on the invitation of the Scandinavian Socialist Borgbjerg, and they give their reason, which is Ihat he is acting in agreement1,487 words
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Article47 1917-05-11 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tio 13 Penang was $110.50 per picul basins done—an increase of $4. Tin was quoted in London yes’ei i y £234 15s spot, and £235 three mODth3, 4 Tin ii quoted in London t0£240 £240 spot, and £240 10s three mantos.47 words
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Article187 1917-05-11 4 The output of tin-ore from property of the Siamese lin Limited for April was 1,128 picu 8. The followiug are the P“ r c output tin-ore of the Ret ong jf O f Company, Limited, for the secon April No 1 Dredge piculs Dredge piculs 233.10 No 3187 words
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Advertisement157 1917-05-11 4 FOR EVERY AND ANYTHING I RELATING M TO THE MANUFACTURE OF J AERATED WATERS 5 X ENQUIRE L. Y. SWEE Co., M PENANG KUALA LUMPUR. iIMHIIIIKMMMIIIIMMMMMIIMV LARGE QUANTITIES OF j I ESTfITE REQUISITES SUPPLIES g ALWAYS STOCKED. 1 g FOR PRICES PLEASE APPLY TO: g j HAN TONG CO., j157 words
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Advertisement21 1917-05-11 4 “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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Obituary37 1917-05-11 4 DEATH. Noble.—March 24, at London, J. W Noble, formerly of P. and O. S. N. Co. Obituary. LORD GRIMTHORPE. The death has occurred of Lord Grimthorpe, aged 61, formerly Unionist M.P. for the Whitby Division of Yorkshire.37 words
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Article166 1917-05-11 5 BULLECOURT struggle. RUSSIAN SOCIALISTS REPULSE PEACE MOVE. ITALY’S SHIPPING FIGURESjhe British troops advanced midway between Cambrai and Sb. Quentin, also W est of Fre~noy, nearer Lens, and south o f the Scarpe in the Bullecourt area, where the fighting was severe. An enemy attack north of the Scarps166 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration700 1917-05-11 5 I Reuter’s Tri,egrams. 1 THE LATEST ADVANCES. London, May 9. Field Marshal Haig reports that the British slightly advanced their positions last night north-east of Hargicourt. Our b<rrage and machine gun fi r e com pletely broke up an attack in the evening north-east of Gavrelle. SimultaneouslyI Reuter’s Tri,egrams. 1 - 700 words
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Article147 1917-05-11 5 London, May 9. Mr. Bonar Law, concluding his speech in the House of Commons, on the vote of credit of £500,000,000, said If we wish to realise how much has been done on the western front let us picture our feelings if in the same period147 words
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Article35 1917-05-11 5 London, May 9. The Press Bureau says Lord Devonport has fixed the maximum retail price for maize flour and maize meal at 4d per pound, and oatmeal, rolled oats, and flaked oats at 54d.35 words
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Article35 1917-05-11 5 London, May 9. The Primate, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has nominated the Reverend E. D. Danson as Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak in succession to Bishop Mounsey, who resigned owing to ill-health.35 words
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Russia.
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Article288 1917-05-11 5 REFUSE INVITATION TO STOCKHOLM. Petrograd, May 10 A conference of Socialists and extremists discussed M. Borgbjerg’s invitation to Stockholm. It was resolved that as M. Borgbjerg was acting in agreement with Herr Scheidemann and other German Socialists, who side with the German Government, therefore he was an agent288 words
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Article571 1917-05-11 5 Conference at Stockholm. Stockholm, April 15. —Russian extreme Socialists, formerly exiled in Switzerland, arrived, and are arranging a peace conference. Some German and French Socialists have accepted invitations. The British Socialists refused, and the British Government also refused the exiles permission to visit England. They travelled from Switzerland571 words
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Article100 1917-05-11 5 Petrograd, May 9. The Government has made a declaration in favour of a Coalition Ministry M. Kerensky has communicated it to the Duma Committee and the Council of Soldiers and Workmen’s Delegates and Socialists, inviting their participation. District Committee’s Action. Petrograd, May 10. The Schlueeselburg District100 words
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Article25 1917-05-11 5 Petrograd, May 10. General Kartzoff, commanding a Siberian division, was killed while walking near the railway station at Riga. The as’a'sins disappeared25 words
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Article81 1917-05-11 5 BNEMY REPULSE. London, May 10. A Russian official report s*ys there was intense enemy artillery fire at Lake Miadziol and Smorgon. The enemy attacked in the wooded Carpathians, west of Kapul mountain. Our machine gun fire compelled the enemy to retreat. Russian C.-in-C.’s Supreme Control. London, May 10.81 words
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The Balkans.
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Article103 1917-05-11 5 GUNS BUSY. London, May 9. A French Macedonian communiquĕ reports that the artillery was active on the whole front. British aeroplanes successfully bombed enemy depots at Dedli and Paljorca. Contrary to allegations in the German communique of May Bth, there was no attack in the Cerna salient. German Report.103 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article72 1917-05-11 5 HIS MAJESTY’S MESSAGE. London, May 10. H. M. the King, in a message to General Maude, says: “The series of successes achieved in defeating the Turkish forces brought against you since the capture of Baghdad reflects the very highest credit on vou and all ranks under your command Your72 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article114 1917-05-11 5 SWIFT AND BROKE OFFICERS AND MEN REWARDED. London, May 10. A list of honours for services in the naval action oft Dover confers the Distinguished Service Order upon and awards promotion to Captain of Commander Peck and Commander Evans, awards the Distinguished Service Cross to nine officers114 words
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Article46 1917-05-11 5 London, May 9. An Italian official report says For the week ended May 6th, the arrivals at Italian ports were 464 vessels, and the departures 430. Seven steamers and eight sailing ships were sunk. One steamer and two sailing ships were unsuccessfully attacked.46 words
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44 1917-05-11 5 London, May 9. In the House of Common», Sir L Cniozza Money said the tonnage situation was exceedingly serious but more hopeful than a few weeks ago. He was of opinion that we should overcome the problem, given proper attention.44 words
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140 1917-05-11 5 London, April 2. —Mr. Achibal Hurd discusses in the Daily Telegraph the question of the submarine warfare and the figures given by Admiral von Capelie. During the last two months,” says Mr. Hurd, more than 40,(XX) vessels of all nationalities, over 100 tons,140 words
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Article437 1917-05-11 5 A Depressing Lecture. The boastful and confident articles on the future of German mercantile shipping which filled the German Press at earlier periods of the war have given way to a soberer way of looking at things, writes the Daily Chronicle.” Less than a year ago we437 words
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General News
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Article76 1917-05-11 5 A GREAT WELCOME. New York, May 9. Great preparations have been made for a three days’ welcome to the British and French missions. New York City is ablaze with British and French flags. Scats are selling at £5O for the women’s demonstration in honour of76 words
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Article49 1917-05-11 5 London, May 10. There is some criticism of the fact that the New South Wales Loan of £3,000,000 5| per cent, bonds at 98 are being uider written in London. It is pin ted out that the terms spoil the chances of Imperial securities.49 words
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Article640 1917-05-11 5 London, May 10. The King’s Bench has decided that the owner of a lost requisitioned ship is not entitled to recover interest on the value of the vessel at the moment of loss for the period between the date of loss and the date when compensation is paid.640 words
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Article5823 1917-05-11 6 JUDGMENT IN THE CHENDERIANG CASE. Judgment was delivered yesterday afternoon in the Supreme Coart, Penang, by Mr. Justice L M Woodward, Senior Paisne Judge, in the suit by Mrs D A Donald, widow of Mr G M Donald, against Mr Malcolm Duncan, in connection with mining5,823 words
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Advertisement40 1917-05-11 6 j————'“l s PINKETTES relieve sickness, headaches and I constipation due to change of air. 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on r® I ceipt of price from DR. WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY, g I SINGAPORE. I40 words
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THE FAR EAST.
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316 1917-05-11 7 Puking, April 25.—At the meeting of the Seniitv, yesterday, the chairman announced that the Premier would appear before the whereupon members proposed that the Ministers of Justice, the Interior and Communications should also be asked to attend, to answer questions on various subjects.316 words
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Article304 1917-05-11 7 Huchow, April 23. —Northern Chekiang is on the verge of serious calamity due to lack of rain. Except for slight showers which sufficed scarcely to wet the surface of the ground, no rain of any account has fallen since the autumn of last year. As a consequence the304 words
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Article185 1917-05-11 7 Tokro, April 24. —Marshal Count Terau■hi. the Premier, has won a personal victory n the General Election, the returns of which are now almost complete. The Kenseikai, r Opposition Tarty, have lost eighty seats, 1 which the Seiyukai. or Government Party, have gained 51, the Kokuminto, an185 words
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66 1917-05-11 7 okio, April 25.—At a meeting of the ,le f of branches of the Japan Red. Cross 1( T .V it was decided to establish medical P ts at nine places in Manchuria, includand Un gki an g, Tsitshar, Chingchow, etc., 111 this decision was66 words
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Article124 1917-05-11 7 Tokio, April 21.—A fine of 20 yen was imposed on Mr. Ralph Hoyt Thayer by the Yokohama District Court on the 20th, Judge Niiho, who has been in charge of the hearings of the case, assessing a fine against Mr. Thayer, who was found guilty124 words
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Article441 1917-05-11 7 DUTCHMAN’S THRILLING STORY. A tragic story is told by a Dutch seaman who has just reached home from Germany, where he had been taken on board the Tarrowdale with a large number of other seamen of belligerent and neutral nationalities. The narrator was one of441 words
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Article198 1917-05-11 7 More Firms in Netherlands India. A Supplement to the F.M.S. Government Gazette adds the following persons in Netherlands Indies with whom trade is prohibited Arnold, W. 0., Medan. Bangoen Estate (Dolok Malela), East Coast of Sumatra. Bangoen, Landbouw Maatschappy, Dolok Malela and Pantoean, East Coast of Sumatra. Borneo198 words
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Article119 1917-05-11 7 The same logic that leads a mayor to keep people off the streets during times of riot would justify this country in keeping citizens of the United States off belligerent vessels William J. Bryan.” And so in case of a riot the mayor sits down quietly, keeps119 words
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Article1091 1917-05-11 7 WAR HANDICAPS SATFFS’ SERVICES. The sixty-third ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China was held on the Bank’s premises at 38, Bishopsgate, London, E.C., on April 4, Sir Montagu Cornish Turner (the Chairman) presiding. The Chairman said: Gentlemen, I1,091 words
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Article277 1917-05-11 7 The following Singapore properties belonging to the estate of Syed Hassan bio Alwee Shabab, deceased, were disposed of by auction at the sale room of Messrs. Powell and Co., Ltd., on Wednesday, in the presence of a large number of buyers— Land and house, 39, North Boat Quay277 words
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Article174 1917-05-11 7 (Laughter.) In the House of Commons March 22, Lord R Cecil, replying to Mr Shaw, said :—An extremely able memorandum was drawn up by Sir E Crowe and submitted to the Secretary of State on Jan 1, 1907, dealing with German policy and the grave(Laughter.) - 174 words
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Article49 1917-05-11 7 The result of the ties played yesterday were Championship—H Starr beat R D Pitceathly 21—13. Singles Handicap—W Houston walkover from W E Hutson; AWde W Harries walk-over from F M Shirrock J M Chalmers (C S) walk-over from M Duncan H Muir beat J Dick 21—1649 words
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Article53 1917-05-11 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. to-day:— 1. Ballet Music Robert le Diable ...Meyerbeer 2. Galop The Garibaldi ...Albert 3. Reminiscences. OJ Donizetti Godfrey 4. Waltz Dream oJ Spring ...Ollerenshaw 5. Two Step In the53 words
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484 1917-05-11 7 The Tsar’s abdication being an accomplished fact, the question in how far it may act as a warning to Prussian autocracy is being much discussed in London. As a matter the correct estimate of which implies an insight into the differences between the484 words
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Article287 1917-05-11 7 Thieves at Work. Some time ago it was announced by the Chief Police Officer that a gang of expert bicycle thieves was at work in Singapore, and that it behoved owners of cycles to exercise great care when selecting a temporary resting place for their machines. Battery287 words
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Article95 1917-05-11 7 Owing to the mangement of the Empire screening a feature film last evening entitled Blood’s Debt which was not up to the standard required for the Empire, it has been considered advisable to make a special change of programme to-night, and for the first time in Penang a95 words
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Article390 1917-05-11 7 In the report on the Straits Settlements in 1916, the Colonial Secretary writes The war-demand for rubber, and the value and compactness of a cargo of rubber, as well as the certainty of a crop, have brought rubber growing into still increasing favour. Established estates have390 words
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Article118 1917-05-11 7 Pinanq, May 11, 1917. {By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/4 4 months' sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 27/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 7/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 3 days' sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank o 3 days' sight Private S-1.118 words
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Article73 1917-05-11 7 May 11.—Empire Theatre, 9.15 p.m. May 12.—P.V.R.C. Shoot 3 pm. May 13. Penang Catholic Benevolent Association, General Meeting, Parish Hall 9.15 m. May 13.—P.V. Field Operations. May 14 Penang Assizes. May 19.—P.V.R.0. Shoot 3 p.m. May 28.—Whit Monday. Government Holiday. June 3.—Birthday of the King Emperor. June 3.—“P.V.R.C.73 words
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Advertisement21 1917-05-11 7 RUBBER STAMPS. ’J'HE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps.21 words
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Advertisement54 1917-05-11 7 —Motorists I Increase the Efficiency of your ELECTRIC LIGHTING STARTING by using; a ACCUMULATOR British Made Throughout A Battery for every < purpose and each one THE BEST in its range. C..4.K Literature contains able advice Car Lighting jAddress enquiries toAT ALL LEADING GARAGES. C A.Vandervell A Co., Ld. E54 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous38 1917-05-11 7 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 2.36 a.m. 8 33 a m. 2.41 p.m. 9.28 p.m. To-morrow. 3.20 a.m. 9.11 a.m. 3.18 p.m. 10.20 p.m.38 words
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Advertisement2112 1917-05-11 8 P. O. —British India MY. K ilrv K. P. M. Aocar Line JmmMailSlMmillil c u i xsrr’S ■■■IIIWb INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. [f Reserve Fund 1 (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Liability of Proprietc ra (Companies Incorporated in England.) JF 1 1 z. i Head oL. £i >W MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES.2,112 words
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