Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 16 May 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-05-16 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 114. VOL. LXXV. WEDNESDAY, 16th MAY, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement820 1917-05-16 1 ~i rn oDUDD DaDannDQnnnnDnD WANTED 5 ItUHHEK CONSIGNMENTS for our bi-weekly auction sales, g and private sales. Cash Ad- vauces made. g Ppnr.RS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. J jVpoTiS for forwarding to any part of the world. n ,|{E INSURANCE business. 8 aLlen"dennys d Co., n 0 f Beach St. and820 words
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Advertisement82 1917-05-16 1 ■aaaaoowaaacanaaaoaDaaKDn* a XX THEN YOU ARE AWAY a q V V on leave you want to keep in touch with Malayan affairs, a Social, Commercial Mining, Planting, Ac. Thia you can do a in no better way than by subscrib- ing to the Weekly Edition of the B g Pinang82 words
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Article1572 1917-05-16 2 .—Ex. Mr C R Thurstan, Kuala Lumpur, has' left for Home. Mr and Mrs R N Goodwin have left Penang on a visit to Java. Mr J A Russell and Mr and Mrs D O Russell have arrived at Kuala Lumpur from Home. Mr. E. Anderson, manager.—Ex. - 1,572 words
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Article1125 1917-05-16 2 FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. {From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, May 16. There was a fair attendance on the opening day of the race meeting. The weather was fine and there were large fields. The winners of the chief Sweep prizes were Ist Mr. Bentley, (Robinson Co.); 2nd Mrs. Graham1,125 words
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Article221 1917-05-16 2 The Chairman of the Taiping Our Day Fund has received the following letter from Sir Robert A Hudson, Chairman of the Finance Committee of the British Red Cross Society, London, dated 2nd April, 1917 “We have received through the Taiping Branch of the Chartered Bank of221 words
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Article388 1917-05-16 2 At the instance of the Asst. Registrar of Companies, Penan?, (Mr H. G. Sarwar), Messrs Sandilands, Buttery <fc Co were summoned for failing to file the papers of the City of Glasgow Life Assurance Company, for whom they were agents, with the Registrar, Penang, thereby committing388 words
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Advertisement391 1917-05-16 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WAN TED. A MALAY FOREST RANGER, age between 30 and 35, must be able to read and write Malay Jawiand Romanized. Commencing salary $25 per month and quarters if available or house rent allowance. Apply to Supt of Forests, Alor Star, Kedah. WANTED PAIR BULL-TERRIER PUPS state lowest391 words
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Advertisement699 1917-05-16 2 nr e WRIT OF SUMMONS In the Supreme Court of u,.* Settlements. SETTLEMENT o K PEN SUIT 1917 No- I 41 Between SUNDER SINOH heera sinqh, h AND SUNDER SINGH «ANTA SINGH defendant GEORGE THE FIFTH bv th n God, o f the United Kingdom of GreJ'p CM and Ireland,699 words
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Miscellaneous40 1917-05-16 2 Penang Cinema, KUALA KANGSAR ROADOpening 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.40 words
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Article, Illustration1474 1917-05-16 3 THE RETREATING TURKS. Simla, May I.—The eighteenth Turkish army corps was reported on April 27 to be entrenched on both banks of the Tigris about fifteen miles to the north. It has been ascertained from a prisoner that the total losses of this corps during the fighting on the1,474 words
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Advertisement841 1917-05-16 3 wanted. GOVERNMENT NOTICE. POSITION as companion to a Lady, y\, by an English Gentlewoman. Good StTUItS Settlements War LOUD, aeedlewoman. Please apply to Box No. ill, c/o Pinang Gazette. *1 NTEREST for the first half--79—18-5 year n the above loan will be SITUATION WANTED. P ald the 15th instant Coupons841 words
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Advertisement504 1917-05-16 3 NOTICE. TEN DERS ARE INVI TED for cutting and supplying firewood to the Company's Dredge at Sungei Rotan for a period of 12 months. Full particulars etc., on application to the MANAGER, Trong Tin N. L. Taiping P.O. 590-17-5 BY ORDER OF THE OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE SINGAPORE. Re Estate of TAN504 words
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Miscellaneous35 1917-05-16 3 WAR CARTOON. [Reproduced from the World’s Press 0 o I* I Jh 1 I I I c®uOi L si mGK— I vftn Or-, The only shop which has not raised its prices.—“ La Buonette,” Paris.35 words
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Article19 1917-05-16 4 Murray.—On May 11, at Perhentian Tinggi, Pasir Panjans, Singapore, to Mr and Mrs John H Murray, a son.19 words
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Article988 1917-05-16 4 Mr. Balfour, the head of the British Mission to the United States, was accordedp reception in New York which many will venture to believe has a special significance. Mr. Balfour, like the late Mr. Choate, one of the mcst popular of United States Ambassadors, during a term988 words
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Article31 1917-05-16 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $117.25 per picul business done—an increase of $3.25. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £253 spot, and £253 three months.31 words
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Article77 1917-05-16 4 The following was the rubber quotation in London on May 14, received today Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 3s Smoked Sheet 3s |d [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.] Two men were charged in tbe second police court, Singapore, in connection with tbe theft of $660 in notes77 words
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Article1755 1917-05-16 4 Reu l er telegraphs an ann< uncement of the death of Mr. Choatp, The Late bhe American diplomatist Mr. Choate. and ex-Ambassador to Great Britain. The news will be received with deep regret, for no U. S. Ambassador in London has done more to promote the friendship1,755 words
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Advertisement198 1917-05-16 4 J| CLUB WHISKY. I Hn $15.50 Per Case. u| HHBhk Duty extra 9*60 u R Also Stocked A ROB IN 10 GALLON CASKS. I Club Per Gall. $7.00. Ml I Whisk/ Dutyextra 4,8 a I I EXCELLENT VALUE I hMH at THE PRICE. I R SOLE AGENTS: I coHlbech. Macgregor198 words
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Advertisement37 1917-05-16 4 SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE AT THE E. O.” On Friday, 18th May. E. O.” ORCHESTRA. Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. 5 S TELEPHONES. a Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 221 ♦■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a*37 words
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Miscellaneous41 1917-05-16 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day and to«morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. Today. 9.09 a m. 2.60 a m. 8.57 p m. 3.09 p.m. To MORROW. 9.55 a.m. 3.06 a.m. 9.56 p.m. 4.10 p.m.41 words
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Obituary14 1917-05-16 4 DEATH. Abrams—Mary Abrams, widow of II Abrams, at Ccrbally.J Cavenagh Road, Singapore, age 68.14 words
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Article141 1917-05-16 5 PETAIN SUCCEEDS NIVELLE. EVENTS IN RUSSIA. bethmann-hollwegs speech. death OF MR. CHOATE. e gii'ish forces completed the capture o f Roeux, on the north bank of the slight progress farther nor th m the region north of Gavrelle. The Germans again heavily attacked at Bullecourt and elsewhere on141 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration358 1917-05-16 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams. THE AIR FIGHTING. London, May 14. Field Marshal H-ig reports that his troops continued to make progress to-day north of the Scarpe, and completed the caplure of Roeux, which had been defended with great determination and has been the scene of much desperate fighting during the[Reuter’s Telegrams. - 358 words
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Article372 1917-05-16 5 The calm and deliberate confidence with which France continues to prosecute the war is the text of a leading article in The Times.” Not the least wonderful feature of the struggle, says the writer, is the constancy which our glorious Ally has preserved unshaken, unseduced, un-“372 words
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Article128 1917-05-16 5 SPEECH IN THE REICHSTAG. London, Msy 15. Dr von Bethmann-Hollweg, the Imperial Chancellor, in the Reichstag, affirmed tha* there was no difference with the Allies regarding the peace question, which was perfectly understood. He said passionate interest was taken in the German aims, but the only guiding128 words
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Article27 1917-05-16 5 PETAIN APPOINTED. Paris, May 15. General Petain has been appointed Commander-In-Chief, and General Nivelle Commander (f an Army Group. General Foch becomes Chief of Staff.27 words
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Article25 1917-05-16 5 London, May 15. Their Majesties the King and Queen visited Liverpool munition works, and docks, and were recieved with great enthusiasm.25 words
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Russia.
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Article312 1917-05-16 5 STRENGTHENING THE GOVERNMENT. Lot don, May 15. The fact that the Council of the Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Delegate* have considered it necessary to appeal to the army is significant. However, responsible comment here sees in the Council, despite its extremist tendences, the only body separat- ing the312 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article47 1917-05-16 5 A RUSSIAN ATTACK. London, May 15. A Russian official report says In the region of Kellerk and Araiak Baba, south of Erzingan a Russian counter-attack dislodged the Ku r d* from the trenches they occupied on the previons day. Fighting continues on the Diala river.47 words
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Article233 1917-05-16 5 Allahabad, May 2nd The Pioneer’s Cairo correspondent wrote on the 6th April, giving details of the previous attack on Gaza. The Egyptian Expeditionary Force is making slow but steady progress into Syria, and inflicted a serious defeat on the Turkish forces in Wadi Guze. The enemy numbered233 words
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Article33 1917-05-16 5 SERBIAN GAINS. London, May 15. A Serbian communique reports great activity on tbe whole Serbian front. The Serbian* again advanced in the re»iou of Vetrenik and Dobropolje, and repulsed a violent counter-attack.33 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article61 1917-05-16 5 THREE MONTHS’ RECORD. Paris, May 15. French merchant ships unsuccessfully attacked were During February, 1, March, 2, April, 6. Merchant ships sunk February, 4, March, 5, April, 8. During April the following engagements occurred Submarines v. French patrol ships, 12. Submarines v. French seaplanes, 13. Gun fire engagements61 words
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Article140 1917-05-16 5 London, May 15. Correspondence for the Egyptian forces which reached London for despatch on April 27tb, 28th and 29tb, and on the 27th, newspapers and packets only, were lost, also parcel mails from Australia, India, the Far East, Egypt, Malta and Gibraltar. Later. The Postmaster-General notifies that correspondence140 words
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Article83 1917-05-16 5 PROFESSOR FLAM M’S ADVICE. Copenhagen, May 15. The state of mind of even the educated class in Germany is shown in an article in the Review Woche in which the well known Professor Flrnnm urges harsher treatment of neurra' ships to force them to remain in home ports.83 words
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225 1917-05-16 5 A report received from the commanding officer of one of his Majesty’s submarines (says Reuter) p/ovides testimony to the humanitarian methods of the British navy in striking contrast with the inhuman practices of the German navy. On the morning of March 14 H.M. submarine E225 words
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362 1917-05-16 5 The dramatic meeting of a boat’s crew from a German submarine with some sailors from a British warship forms the chief feature of an account to hand of the adventures of the Dutch s.s. Gaasterland. This vessel was one of the seven destroyed off362 words
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General News.
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Article470 1917-05-16 5 GENERAL SMUTS’ SPEECH. London, May 14. Speaking at a meeting of tbe League of Nations Society, Lord Bryce presiding, General Smuts said the war has stamped into the hearts of millions of men and women an intense desire for a better order of things. The old order470 words
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Article105 1917-05-16 5 THE RECRUITING. New York, May 15 A thousand have already joined the Officers’ Training Camps. Provision is being made in New York for a camp at Plattsburg for 5,000. President Wilson authorised an impending Army Bil], which contemplates the expansion of the regular forces to full war strength.105 words
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Article38 1917-05-16 5 London, May 15. In the House of Commons, Mr. Walter Long introduced a bill embodying all tbe recommendations of the Speakers’ Electoral Reform Conference. The bill fixes the lowest age of women voters at thirty.38 words
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Article17 1917-05-16 5 London, May 15. Mr. Choate, a former American Ambassador in London, died suddenly.17 words
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Article319 1917-05-16 5 GERMANY AND AUSTRIA. In an interview with a representative of the journal, "Information” Mr Penfield. American Ambassador at Vienna, declared that tbe Austrian Government and people were entirely under tbe domination of Germany. Berlin not only dictates Vienna’s military matters, but also her political ones.319 words
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Article63 1917-05-16 5 Tbe Batavia Nieuwsblad states that tbe Dutch Marconi station at Bandoeng recently got into communication with Berlin, Madrid, and the United States. The Bandoeng Quinine Factory has received an order from Rome for 7,000 kilogrammes of quinine for the Italian Government service. A fire burned down a block63 words
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Article69 1917-05-16 5 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. Diamond smoked sheet... $150—5153 Plain smoked sheet $l40 —$143 Diamond unsmoked sheet $122—» 5136 Plain unsmoke i sheet $125—5130 Bark crepe 83—$ 8669 words
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Article280 1917-05-16 5 The following are additional rubber outputs for April Ayer Molek lbs. 15,700 Bukit Jelotong 5,185 Hevea (Johore) 21,665 Kuala Pergau Plant 26,121 Trafalgar 4,053 Two Eurasian women were fined in the second police court, Singapore, for being drunk and disorderly in Gaylang Road. Alice Clarke, with a previous280 words
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Article1636 1917-05-16 6 MAHARAJAH OF BIKANIR’S fine speech. London, May I.—What is described as a record in the historic annals of the city of London was celebrated to-day when the freedom was conferred upon five of the Empire’s representatives General Smuts, Sir E P Morris, Sir James Melton, the Maharajah1,636 words
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Article71 1917-05-16 6 May 16.—Empire Theatre, 9.15 p.m. May 17. —Lodge Scotia, Penang, Installation of R. W. M. 6.30 p.m. May 19.—P.V.R.C. Shoot 3 p.m. May 23.—Residency At Home 5 p.m. May 23.—Hunt Club Ride 5 p.m. May 28.—Whit Monday. Government Holiday. June 3.—Birthday of the King Emperor. June 3.—P.V.RC. Shoot71 words
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Advertisement220 1917-05-16 6 JJ ?or Everything world your money. COME TO i WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL Co., M 20, 22 29 Beach Street, Penang. M M NEW GOODS. Silk, Satin and Cotton Crepes, Kimonos and Stockings. 5 Perfects, Champion, Standard and Caprice Gramaphones gl (horns or without horns), Fine Woo! Rugs and Golfers. ■■MUMUMU ■■WWMMMMMMMWMM220 words
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Advertisement127 1917-05-16 6 Shake Off the Clutch of rheumatism, the greatest enemy to ths peace of man. You can do it. As evidence of this you have but to consider anv one of <he thousands of cures that Aare been effect-d bv th? u-e of LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM. Many of those cured were127 words
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Advertisement181 1917-05-16 6 EVERYDAY AILMENTS FLATULENCE ACIDITY HEARTBURN SICK HEADACHE VOMITING COLIC and PAINS DAH RED MIXTURE cures these everyday ailments and ought to be ever ready in your home. i OBTAINABLE THROUGHOUT PENANG, OR FROM KIM KENG LEONG CO 127, BEACH STREET, PENANG. SOLE MANUFACTURERS: E. M. de SOUZA Co., Rangoon !Si181 words
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Miscellaneous65 1917-05-16 6 EMPIRE To-night! To-night 11 LOVES BATTLEFIELD Episode 7 Love and War Pa»t* 14 15 8 16 <fc 17 FOR LOVE OF A MAN A Powerful Drama in 2 Reels. SUZANNA IN THE BATH LOVE AND COMEDY. In the Ist SHOW COMMENCING AT 8 P.M. THE CRIPPLED HAND Ella Hall and65 words
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Article2438 1917-05-16 7 VOLUNTEERS for THE War. The preliminary list of all Europeans in federated Malay States whose names been registered as having volunteered Military Service under the present Man n iv r Scheme since January, 1, 1917 is as .|n]]oWS PART I. Thr following volunteered for military2,438 words
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Article383 1917-05-16 7 Writing to the Straits Times,” Rex says;—lt would be a good idea for Mr. Pountney to arrange to attend a meeting in Singapore, similar to what was done in Penang, and answer the innumerable queries that are at present worrying our minds. It would prevent a lot383 words
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Article, Illustration140 1917-05-16 7 General Petain, who succeeds General Nivelie as Commander-in •Chief of the French forces in the west, was appointed Chief of Staff to the latter officer only a fortnight ago. Petain is regarded as the saviour of Verdun. At the beginning of the war, he was a140 words
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Article50 1917-05-16 7 The following undelivered cablegrams are lying in the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co.:— Aleef, Shuseungmoh, Thuaan, Hsubieliong Lingsung Company Siongdon, Ibrahimsahib 4 Kimberly St., Tolidong Street 15 Deli. The Times of India Illustrated Weekly has an interesting page, with four photographs, of Kuala Lumpur in flood on March Bth.50 words
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Article179 1917-05-16 7 MOBILISATION ORDER. We are asked by Major J. Seller, O. C. Penang Volunteers, to publish the following His Excellency the Governor has ordered a mobilisation of the Penang Volunteers from midnight 25/26 May to midnight 28/ 29 May for military training on 26th, 27th and 28th May. Any179 words
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Article114 1917-05-16 7 Sir M J Tighe’s New Post. Simla, 2nd May: Major General Sir M J Tighe, KCMG, C B C I E., D S 0.. I A., has been appointei temporary Inspector of Infantry. Major W H Anderson, Army Remount Department, has been appointed temporary Assistant Director of Remounts,114 words
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Article452 1917-05-16 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. to-day 1 Selection Un Ballo in Maschira ...Verdi 2. The Brooklin Cake Walk ...Thurban 3. Selection Ana Bolena ...Don zetti 4. Waltz El Dorado ...Royle 5. March Molly My452 words
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Article98 1917-05-16 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES. To- DAT. Aing Thye for Alor Star (Kedah). Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. For Per Close. To-Morrow. Asahan Batu Bahrs Indrsgiri 10 a.m. Deli Ban Whatt Soon noon. Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan Jin Ho noon. Tongkah and Renong 13.30 p.m. Port98 words
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Article123 1917-05-16 7 Pbmang, May 16, 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 M Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank n g 3 days’ sight Private123 words
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Advertisement40 1917-05-16 7 I PINKETTBS wmct and gently I I assist nature to esfitbTish regular habits of health; 1 50 cents per phial at your druggist's or direct by mail on re- oeipt of price from DR. WILLIAMS' MEDICINE OOMPANT, 2 I SINGAPORE.40 words
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Advertisement371 1917-05-16 7 Plain Crutbs I an the subject of Health are the only J JJ acceptable pronouncement!. £xags gerated statements end by convinca ir.g no one —rather do they create bub- b» pieion, and give rise to doubt. Hut K you may safely listen to universal opinion. The public have for Long371 words
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Advertisement2234 1917-05-16 8 FaO.—BritishTndia N.Y. Kites. K. P. M. I Japan Mail Steamship Co.Ld. KONlN maat^chapp^j VAAßT ta ‘w™« rt SgSTi, I ApCdl L-llie. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. I MAATSCHAPPIJ (Cob Lb™ Ibcoopobat» Ba.»».) >' (IMCO.POIATED in HOU* ND Sit, o,P ropriel I MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. ZL\ I y Vk Aobncim and Bril-p,,2,234 words
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