Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 29 May 1917
1917-05-29
1
12
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/pinangazette
Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
-
Title Section20 1917-05-29 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 125. VOL. LXXV. TUESDAY, 29th MAY, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement845 1917-05-29 1 iOOO DOOODnDDDDDDaDD ooQonaon J. WANTED o HIHIiEK consignments 0 for our bi-weekly auction sains, an<l private sales. Cash Ad- d vances made. 0 OWf) ER3 FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. B for forwarding to any o—“ part of the world. 0 Fl RE INSURANCE business. b LL-—— 1 1 a ALLEN DENNYS845 words
-
Advertisement81 1917-05-29 1 aaaaaraaDDoaaaaaDCtDaoecHlto o \XJHKN YOU ABB AWAY 8 g V V on leave you want to keep p in touch with Malayan affairs, a Social, Mining, R Planting, Ac. Thia you can da a o in no better way than by snbeent»- ing to the Weekly Edition of tba s a81 words
-
-
Article877 1917-05-29 2 GENERAL MURRAY AND THE VENEZELIBTB. Cairo, April 14—A few weeks ago I reported that General Murray had issued a proclamation calling upon all pro-Veneza-lists to record in writing their adhesion to the Provisional Government at Salonika, and *heir acceptance of the protection of the G O C. with877 words
-
Article1178 1917-05-29 2 A SHREWD AMERICAN’S VIEWS A few months ago the Metropolitan Magazine” of New York sent Mr. William Hard, a foremost journalistic authority in the United State» on business, political, and social organisation, to London to find an answer to the question What is going1,178 words
-
Article331 1917-05-29 2 While the British troops were striking hard between Lens and Arras and beyond, Sir Robert Borden, the Canadian Premier, was inspecting on the Surrey hills the latest division of Canadian reinforcements. These have been largely raised in the Province of Ontario but include also a battalion of331 words
-
Article227 1917-05-29 2 Statesman." An amusing incident took place at the police court, Allahabad, on 10th May. One of (he witnesses for the prosecution in the bad livdihood” case proceeding before the Fifth Presidency Magistrate, stated in the course of his evidence that one day when cycling along Strand-road some.—“ Statesman." - 227 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement445 1917-05-29 2 European wants position in Business House, as assistant. 9 years experience, will be at liberty August Apply Box No. 119, c/o Pinang Gazette. 628—31 -5 PLANTER. SCANDINAVIAN, is in 3-4 months or earlier open for engagement. Has ■long experience in Rubber and Coconut planting, and full knowledge of Estate accounts.445 words
-
Advertisement485 1917-05-29 2 NOTICE. b T7ROM the 24th day of May, 1917, JL The Sungei Patani Rubber Milla becomes the property of Mr. Kboo Sin Khoe of Penang, and I «hall not be responsible for any business transacted after this date. Any fresh communications r should be forwarded to Mr. Kboo Kim Hun485 words
-
Advertisement20 1917-05-29 2 RUBBER STAMPS. PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps.20 words
-
Advertisement367 1917-05-29 2 WOTLOfIi" FOR BHWLL INVESTORS IH WaRlO>| PRICE TBUoiUns Series 10,000 Premiums for each series paid in EVERY SIX MONTHS BY THE ANGLO-CHINESE SYNDICATE irBt *l,ooo' 2 Fourth 2 Fifth Eight of 50 lO THE FULL COST OF THE Tl® Wn BE REPAID W After the Wap. The First Series of367 words
-
-
Page 2 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous44 1917-05-29 2 L 11,1 Penang Cinema, KUALA KANGSAR ROAD* Opening Shortly WITH MAGNIFICENT PROGRAMME OF MOVING PICTURES Comfortable Surroundings and good Lighting f Arrangements. («■lag Shtrligi “THE SPOILERS” A Gorgeous eight reel Spectacle of the great Gold Rush founded on Rex Beach’s Novel of same name.44 words
-
-
Article1347 1917-05-29 3 H OW GERMAN SUBMARINES GET INFORMATION. Jo their own people, and to the world a t large, the German Chancellor and his Ministers have been recently complaining in bitter terms of their isolation with regard to news from foreign countries, says the Wireless World.” Beaders1,347 words
-
Article422 1917-05-29 3 Dr. Steindorff, the well-known Egyptologist and Professor of Leipzig Tniversity, discusses in the current numlier of Leitschrift fur Politik the question How shall we ensure the freedom of the Suez Canal in the future? The German savant bases his argument on the assumption that England422 words
-
159 1917-05-29 3 Tokio, May 9. —In the Olympic Games, the Chinese have won at football, defeating the Japanese team. In the 120 yards hurdle race, heats were won by Chang Hsin-fu and Kuang Shou-kun. No Chinese competitors took part in the finals for the mile and159 words
-
Article376 1917-05-29 3 COUNT TISZA ON THE PRINCIPLE OF NATIONALITIES. In the Hungarian Parliament recently, Count Tisza, who has resigned the Hungarian Preimiership. discussed the principle of nationalities and declared that he did not want to consider its moral bearings for Britain and Russia, but would limit his remarks to the376 words
-
Article255 1917-05-29 3 Rome, April 20. —Grave political events •re occurring in Vienna, whence little news is being received. Following the Ministers’ resignation, 100 Deputies resigned. The convocation of the Chamber is impossible. A Berne wireless message states that German newspapers exhibit constenation at the so-called change in Austrian policy.255 words
-
217 1917-05-29 3 Persistent peace rumours are abroad concerning Turkey, Austria, and Bulgaria, and an Exchange message from Athens describes the methods adopted by the aggressive Young Turk Party to suppress those who are not in sympathy with their pro-German aims. The message says Information from Constantinople,217 words
-
Article87 1917-05-29 3 London, April 20. —A conference assembled in Dublin Mansion House at the invitation of Count Plunkett, and passed a resolution in favour of united action between the Sinn Fein, the Irish-American Alliance, the Irish Volunteers, and Irish-Laborites. The conference decided in favour of arrangements being made to contest87 words
-
Article1324 1917-05-29 3 It is one of the ironies of fate that the names of some of the greatest ameliorators of life in India have not come down to posterity, says a correspondent of the Pioneer.” What debts do Europeans owe to the inventors of the swinging punka, the long1,324 words
-
Article492 1917-05-29 3 The march of a victorious British Army into the Holy Land is one of those events which stir the dust of ages and kindle the imagination of men. The victory near the ancient city of Gaza has occurred on a field of immemorial associations. By this route492 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement202 1917-05-29 3 THE HERVES AND THEIR NEEDS. We do not give much thought to our nervous system when it is working all right» but when it goes wrong nature has a way of calling our attention forcibly to the trouble by something we cannot overlook—pain. When you try to reach tortured nerves202 words
-
-
Page 3 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous27 1917-05-29 3 WAR CARTOON. [Reproduced Jrom the World'» Press v wM amV /tf3bwl /j» MlflKmfflBflFl lW S' ifcrgry M The retreat from ‘'Somewhere in Franc°.”—“ New York Evening Telegram.”27 words
-
-
General News.
-
Article89 1917-05-29 4 WEAVERS ACCEPT TEN PER CENT. London, May 29. The Lancashire cotton trade dispute is settle the weavers accepting the employers’ offer of a ten per cent advance in wages, commencing with the first pay day in July. Spinners’ Demand London, May 28. A meeting of rep89 words
-
Article211 1917-05-29 4 The application of the operative cotton weavers ef Lancashire for an advance of 20 per cent in wages, which was made to the manufacturers of North and North-oast Lancashire, was also put before the manufacturers of the south-eastern districts of the country at a joint meeting in Manchester211 words
-
Article72 1917-05-29 4 NEW APPOINTMENTS. London, May 28. The appointment of a number of xpe ta is announced, in connection with Sir Eric Geddes’s department at the Admiralty, inclu ting General Collaid, who has control of the constructs n and purchase of merchant ships, transports, etc, Sir Vincent Raven,72 words
-
Article40 1917-05-29 4 M. ISVOLSKY’S DENIAL. Pe rogrftd. May 28. M. Isvolsky, with reference to the report of May 23rd, says there is misapprehension. There is no question of his Appointment London, though he will be replaced in Paris.40 words
-
-
Article375 1917-05-29 4 No Profits During the War. New York, April 17.—A dramatic announcement was made to-day relative to the mobilization of the food resources in this country for war. The heads of the great meat trust at Chicago—ATessrs. J. Ogden Armour, L. F. Swift, Edwin Morris, Thomas E. M ilson,375 words
-
Article224 1917-05-29 4 BATHING FATALITY AT TANJONG BUNGAH. A distressing bathing fatality, with which heroic acts were associated, occurred at Tanjoug Bungah soon after one o’clock yesterday afternoon. The victim was Ralph Lesslar, (16) schoolboy at St Xavier’s Institution, and youngest son of Mr. T. J. Lesslar of Penang Municipality.224 words
-
284 1917-05-29 4 The annual report covering a period of nine months only, from the Ist April to the 31st December 1916, states that the applications for new business considered during the period under review amounted to Straits $5,543,413.71. which is very satisfactory in view of the284 words
-
Article147 1917-05-29 4 The following notification appears in the F M S Government Gazette: The attention of intending applicants is invited to the fallowing passage in the letter from the Ministry of Munitions which was published as Notification No 1124 in the supplement to the Gazatte of April 18, 1917—viz:147 words
-
Article62 1917-05-29 4 The following books have received at the Library:— My Country, by Marie, Queen of Rumania. The Lord Kitchener Memorial Book Edited by Sir Hedley Le Bas. At the War, by Lord Northci iff e. In the Northern Mists The Printed Book, by H G62 words
-
Article76 1917-05-29 4 The following telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, dated May 21, 1917, is published for general information With reference to previous telegram April 8, 1916, His Majesty’s Birthday this year will be observed June 4. It is His Majesty’s wish that precedent of last76 words
-
Article1620 1917-05-29 4 Mr John Redmond, M.P., was suffering from measles in mail week. The hon’ble Mr J R Innes, acting chief Judicial Commissioner of the F MB, is in Singapore. The Duchess of Brunswick, daughter of the German Emperor, has given birth to a daughter. Mr. R. Pinckney is1,620 words
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement122 1917-05-29 4 CARTRIDGES For lour Pistol or Revolver W J EGARDLESS of the make of your arm. Remington UMC pistol and revolver car- tridges give you maximum results. They funci\ A 1 11 tion an automatic perfectly and are clean and ff I accurate. Try them. Catalogue upon request. REMINGTON ARMS UMC122 words
-
-
Page 4 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous100 1917-05-29 4 DON’T ARGUE EMPIRE ARE THE BEST TO-NIGHT LOOK AT THIS PROGRAMME FOR TO-NIGHT We Lead—The followers with entertainments second to none Our Exclusive’s To-night Universal’s” Latest War Gazette UNIVERSAL’S MILLION DOLLAR SPECTACLE LOVE’S BATTLEFIELD A Daughter of Mats Parts 23-24 For the Flag,” Parts 25 4 26 BUGLER 01 ALGIERS100 words
-
-
Article2204 1917-05-29 5 UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN. [From Our Own Correspondent.] London, April 17. One of my theories born of experience when I lived in the Straits, is that events happening about the time the mail leaves England do not receive that consideration which their importance may justify, and2,204 words
-
Article81 1917-05-29 5 The following information as to the subscriptions to the Straits Settlement* ar Loan up to May 14 (end of first half year) has been supplied By Places. Singapore Penang 1,293,900 Malacca 394,700 Kuala Lumpur 2,616,400 Ipoh 147,100 Taiping 43,600 Seremban 11,700 Klang 8,400 Johore Bharu 51,400 Kelantan81 words
-
Article162 1917-05-29 5 .—Ex. An Experiment in Pahang. An experiment in the growing of tobacco has recently been carried out on the Government Plantation at Kualu lembeling, in Pahang, the soil chosen for the purpose being a somewhat loosened one,with a small number of stones of volcanic origin. Cigars made from.—Ex. - 162 words
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement310 1917-05-29 5 Cockle’s ANTIBILIOUS Pills regulate the Liver, clear the system, overcome Biliousness, Indigestion, Depression, Sick Headache, etc. Just one at night for three or four day*. Try them Of chemists thrcughout the world. Pruts in England 7/7£ and 2[9. VIF COCKLE 4 CO, 4, Gt. Ormond Bt.. Locden, Xb*. will be310 words
-
Advertisement78 1917-05-29 5 Diamond and Wedding and Gem set Jewellery Engagement Rings. Jewellery of Latest Designs at very moderate prices. N. D. De SILVA, Manufacturing Jeweller and Engraver, 7A, bishop street, pfnanc. Re-setting and Established Repairing and mounting. 1900. Re-gilding. PINKETTES are an ideal laxative for 2 I Children. Gentle as Nature—do not78 words
-
Advertisement589 1917-05-29 5 y Scu+uf S&ĕjb? l nOI L a sure sign that the brain and bodily functions are out of harmony. The quickest restorative is VITAFER, which, although not 5?;! a drug or stimulant, gives simultaneous nerve and body nutrition. I A Doc for writes: I I had good results from VITAFER589 words
-
-
Article983 1917-05-29 6 In the third week in April, the franchise question was threatening to precipitate a crisis in the Hungarian Parliament, but apparently it was avoided for a time, by the prorogation of the Hungarian Parliment at the instance of Count Tisza, the Premier, who for a lengthy period has been983 words
-
Article15 1917-05-29 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $114.80 per picul, business done.15 words
-
Article21 1917-05-29 6 The output of the Tongkab Harbour Tin Dredging (N. L for the week ending 26th inst., was 23 tons.21 words
-
Article32 1917-05-29 6 The following was the rubber quotation in London on May 26, received today Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 3s Smoked Sheet 3s Jd [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead A Co.]32 words
-
Article1680 1917-05-29 6 Mr. E. G. Broadrick, British Resident, Selangor, is able to strike Prosperous similar note in his Seiaagor. annual report on the State for 1916 to that which opened the composition to which the Chief Secretary appended his name, for the whole of the F.M.S. and Mr. Maxwell1,680 words
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement295 1917-05-29 6 g»j,« oi.iii.ili ii 111 rir ii,irlr,!,l.Ll Fine Arts Tortoise»Shell Works. Comb, Hair Pin, Slide, Hair Brush, Match Case, Cigarette Case, Dressing Sets etc., etc., etc. THE BEST Japanese White Flannel Per Vd. 40 cts. “DAIBUTSU,” Penang. j North am House Photographic Studio, 15, NORTHAM ROAD, PENANG. j The STUDIO unsurpassed295 words
-
Advertisement42 1917-05-29 6 “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. H Printing Works Manager and M Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 2 142 words
-
-
Page 6 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous39 1917-05-29 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To day 5.33 a m. 11.32 a.m. 4.48 p.m. 1 Tomorrow. 7.49 a.m. 0 02 a m. 6.54 p.m. 1.07 p.m.39 words
-
-
Article203 1917-05-29 7 attacks in champagne. SPANISH MAIL BOAT SUNK. japans naval assistance. The Italians continue to capture ground on the Carso front, where they have taken San Giovanni, three miles east by south of Monfalcone and on an inlet of the Adriatic, also positions north-east of San Giovanni, with 812203 words
-
France and Belgium.
-
Article, Illustration378 1917-05-29 7 iRitUTKR’s Telegrams.] THE AIR FIGHTING. London, May 28. Field Marshal Haig reports We gained further ground in the neighbourhood of Fontaine lez Croiselles. In patrol encounters, near Cojeul River, we took a few prisoners. In air fighting, yesterday, we brought down three German aeroplanes and drove down eightiRitUTKR’s Telegrams.] - 378 words
-
Article137 1917-05-29 7 A well-known general officer to whom a correspondent was talking recently, cautioned him against the excessive importance which the public seemed to attach to the Vimy Ridge, an importance, so he assured a correspondent, largely founded on historical associations and sentiment. Not that its storming137 words
-
Article61 1917-05-29 7 AERIAL PREPARATIONS. London, May 28. The Press Bureau, summarising America’s achievements since she entered the war, states that including Americans already serving in the French and British armies, there will shortly he a total of 100,000 Americans in France. Arrangements are being made for the cou.-truction of61 words
-
Article25 1917-05-29 7 FOLKESTONE HEAVILY HIT. London, May 28. Field Marshal French announces that the chief damage done m Friday’s air raid was at Folkestone.25 words
-
Article126 1917-05-29 7 WORKERS DEMONSTRATE IN HYDE PARK. London, May 27. A great and enthusiastic demonstration, organised by the British League of Workers, held in Hyde Park, and addressed by M. P.’s and leading Labourites, passed by acclamation a resolution sending fraternal greetings to the Allied peoples, particularly the United States126 words
-
Article77 1917-05-29 7 KRUPP NEWSPAPER’S EFFORT. Amsterdam, May 28. Krupp’s organ, the Rhenisch Westfaelische Zeitung unblushingly declares that Brussels will henceforth be a lowGerman bulwark. The burning of Louvain, after all, was a small sacrifice compared with the good which the Flemings have reaped therefrom. Millions of German and Flemish throats77 words
-
-
Italy’s Campaign.
-
Article, Illustration316 1917-05-29 7 FURTHER SUCCESSES. London, May 27. An Italian official report says We extended our positions on the southern part of the plateau on the fourth day of the furious Carso battle, and maintained the positions captured in the other sector. All day there was artillery firing on the316 words
-
-
Russia.
-
Article198 1917-05-29 7 WAR MINISTER’S APPEAL. Petrograd, May 28. M. Kerensky, in a striking message to the forces, again insists upon the need for iron discipline, declaring that if the soldiers and sailors do not defend the country, their names will be buried in the dusk. Rid the country and198 words
-
Article38 1917-05-29 7 GERMAN DIFFICULTIES. Amster am, May 28. The German papers adn in that things are not running smoothly in Poland, where differer-t bodies «Lave been created. The Germans are at loggei heads, particularly in regard to the Regency.38 words
-
85 1917-05-29 7 Advices from Warsaw state that the Go-vernor-General of Poland has promulgated a decree, which comes into operation on April 26, declaring that the rouble is no longer legal tender. It is to be replaced by the Polish mark, the value of which will be85 words
-
Article159 1917-05-29 7 Petrograd, April 17.—The congress of committees of workers and soldiers’ delegates voted at its closing sitting to-day a resolution in favour of: 1. The suppression of classes and titles. 2. The radical reorganisation of the local administrative system. 3. The confiscatien, without restriction, of all lands belonging159 words
-
329 1917-05-29 7 Petrograd. April 16.—The British and French Loboar deputations now in Petrograd, paid a visit to the All-Russian Congress of Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Delegates and were received with immense enthusiasm. They were aeeeaipained by M. Plekhanoff, a well-known refugee, who has just returned to his native329 words
-
Article104 1917-05-29 7 Berne, April 16. —The Budapest Neues Journal states that the Hungarian Socialists held a secret conference at Easter and adopted a resolution in favour of following the example of th-. Russian revolutionaries. The Berlin National Zeitung says that the Austrian Socialists who started for Stockholm were provided104 words
-
-
Naval Operations.
-
Article334 1917-05-29 7 133 MISSING. Madrid, May 27. The owners of the Spanish steamer Begoiaa deny that the steamer was torpedoed, and state that the vessel is safe in harbour. Tke Lost Vessel. London, May 27. It transpires that the correct name of the sunken steamer is the C de334 words
-
194 1917-05-29 7 Reuter’s Agency is informed that the Marquis Cortina, who has been on a special mission to the British Government in connection with Anglo-Spanish commerce, states that he is entirely satisfied with the results of the negotiations, which, conducted with the best disposition on both sides, and following194 words
-
Article17 1917-05-29 7 Madrid, May 28. Thirty survivors of the torpedoed Brazilian steamer Santa have been landed.17 words
-
253 1917-05-29 7 Rio de Janeiro, April 16.—There was some street fighting in Sao Paulo recently which resulted in damage to German property. Order has now been restored. The Government is reported to be sending 36,000 troops to the Southern States as a precaution, though the State Governments are253 words
-
Article71 1917-05-29 7 IN SOUTH AiLANTIC AND MEDITERRANEAN. Tokio, May 18. An offic al statement ha* been issued,, covering the ground <>f Lord Robert Cecil's announcement on May 24 h and adding that a Japanese squadron whs recently sent to the Medi errauea*, commanded by Admiral &atj, while ano’h»-r is71 words
-
299 1917-05-29 7 The world is beginning to realise the strength of the defensive of a nation that will not attempt to achieve the end for which it built its men-of-war; the character of the naval situation is becoming more widely appreciated, writes Mr. Archibald Hurd. As an299 words
-
Article48 1917-05-29 7 Amsterdam. May 28. The German Press, commenting on Mr. Lloyd George’* statement in the House of Commons regarding the subm’rires, abandons the idea of the complete destruction of Britain’s me»canti e marine. and> speaks vnguely as to the eff cts upon her economic future48 words
-
-
Article15 1917-05-29 7 Z iricb t May 28 F ost has seriou-ly damaged the crops inHungary.15 words
-
157 1917-05-29 7 The Lisbon journal Vanguarda has opened a subscription for the purpose of the “execution” of the Kaiser. The suggestion was made in an article by M. Jose d’Arruela, a Portuguese, who has been interviewed on the project by a representative of the Paris newspaper,157 words
-
Article906 1917-05-29 8 MEETING OF FEDERATION. The quarterly meeting of the North and Central Johore Labour Federation was held at Batu Anam Club recently. There were present Messrs W H Hofland, A L Buyers, A Bradbery, A B Fowler, J S Bel dam, C C Renshaw and W Miller Mackay (Hon906 words
-
Article608 1917-05-29 8 THE MAIDEN DIVIDEND. The first annual general meeting of Scudai, Limited, was held at the registered offices, 64, 65 and 66 Market S r reet, Singapore. The hon’ble Dr. Lim Boon Keng presided, and there were als J present Messrs. J M Sime, J A Elias, Tan Kheam608 words
-
Article218 1917-05-29 8 These are ably summed up in the Central P. A. report, says the Ceylon Observer.” The rubber industry is indeed a romance there, the output increasing from 430 tons in 1906 in a bare ten years—to 99,063 tons last year of this Selangor and Perak218 words
-
Article74 1917-05-29 8 May 29.—Empire Theatre, 9.15 p.m. June 2.—-Polo Match, A Company P. V. v. “The Rest,” Sepoy Lines. June 3.—Birthday of the King Emperor. June 3.—Penang Swimming Club, Annual General Meeting, 12 noon at Tanjong Bungah. June 3.—P.V.R C. Shoot 7 a.m. June 4.—Government Holiday (for King’s Birthday.) June74 words
-
THE SHARE MARKET.
-
Article218 1917-05-29 8 In their Singapore share circular, dated May 23, Messrs. Fraser and Co state Rather more attention has been given to the share market during this week and prices as a whole have been well maintained. Tin is steady with narrow fluctuations, and rubber as quoted from London keeps218 words
-
Article437 1917-05-29 8 Messrs Baker, Morgan Co. report under date, May 26 The past week commenced decidedly idle. Sellers were no more in evidence than before, but there was a falling off in buying enquiries. We put it down partly to the fact that the week was sandwiched between437 words
-
Article257 1917-05-29 8 Singapore, May 24.—The Weekly Rubber Auction held yesterday and to day was marked by a good demand for standard grades at improved prices. Fine Pale Orepe and Ribbed Smoked Sheet both sold up to $152 per pikul, an advance in both cases of $3 as compared with257 words
-
-
Article24 1917-05-29 8 Pbwano :—The E <fc O. Hotel, The Crag Runnymede Hotel. Singapore:—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon -Strand Hotel. SINDANGLAJA PrEANGBR, JAVA I Grand Hotel.24 words
-
328 1917-05-29 8 The report of the Directors for the Year 1916. states: Cultivation.—The area under cultivation remains at 525 acres, and the trees, with the exception of those on the steep sides of bills frhere the growth is a little backward, have made satisfactory progress. Labour.—There has been328 words
-
Article394 1917-05-29 8 The report of the Directors to be submitted to the Eleventh Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to be held at the Registered Office of the Company 1, Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, 2nd June, states The Directors beg to submit the duly audited Balance Sheet of the394 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement174 1917-05-29 8 it’s a Bad Sign When you have that obs’inate, lingering jougb which will not be shaken off. There is no cough at any si age, whethe old or young, but what needs attention A cough soon wrecks a strong constitution,* -oun makes one helpless, in fact a cough is very174 words
-
Advertisement420 1917-05-29 8 rX> jjir Economy in Shaving. in these careful times wastefulness is out of fashion. Men are watching the small leaks and the little dribbling expenses. They are saving money and saving time —which is true economy —by shaving themselves. Thousands are adopting the habit of shaving with the for no420 words
-
-
1700 1917-05-29 9 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING. \n extraordinary general meeting of the ghareholdera of the Wagon-Pacbaang Wolfrain Mines, Limited, was held at the registered offices of the Company, Bank Buildings, Downing Street, Penang, on Satnrdav. Mr W H Tborne presided, and the others present were Messrs J Boy,1,700 words
-
Article141 1917-05-29 9 At the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association’s 296th. Auction on 23rd and 24tb, May, 1917, there were offered for sale piculs, 15,712.67 or 2,095,022 lbs. (Tons 935.27). The prices realized were Sheet Smoked fine ribbed $145 to $152 good ribbed 128 144 fine plain 126 140141 words
-
Article340 1917-05-29 9 THE MOBILISATION. The period of mobilisation of the Penang Volunteers, extending to three days, came to an end last night, when a night attack on Ayer Etam village took place, the defence being the Veterans Company and Maxims, and the attack the remainder of the battalion. The attack340 words
-
Article532 1917-05-29 9 There was a large gathering to witness the YMCA Sports*held on Whit Monday on the YMCA ground. Good weather prevailed, and from start to finish there was no lack of enthusiasm. Mrs A R J Dewar kindly gave away the prizes, and the proceedings terminated with the singing532 words
-
Article566 1917-05-29 9 gp p On Thursday, the Maio Wharf of the works for the improvement of the Singapore Harbour Board was taken over by Mr J R Nicholson, cm o, on behalf of the Board. Empire Day is a suitable date for the final note accepting satisfactory completion of« «« gp p ” - 566 words
-
165 1917-05-29 9 Many prominent society people are contributing their estates, yachts and large sums of money for hospital purposes to rhe U. S. Government. The most important of the contributions, is that of Mr Clarence H Mackay and his mother, Mrs John W Mackay, who165 words
-
Article154 1917-05-29 9 A curious scene was witnessed at the Kuala Lumpur Police Court, where Chief Inspector C A Newmann prosecuted Mr Yap Hon Chin and 97 Chinese for gambling in the former’s house. It took over two hours to get the 97 men in proper order, before the case154 words
-
Article905 1917-05-29 9 Behaviour of ths Australian Troops. A cable message was received on April 28 by the Defence Department at Melbourne from Lieut Colonel R M. M’Vea, who was in command of the troops on the steamer Ballarat, which was torpedoed in the English Chaunei, seating that the905 words
-
Article350 1917-05-29 9 Australian Federal Scheme. The repatriation scheme was freely ex-* plained by Senator Millen, Vice-President of the Commonwealth Executive Council* and Minister in charge of repatriation, at’ a meeting in the Sydney Town Hall. As outlined the scheme may be summarised as follows The National Government accepts the full responsibility350 words
-
Article190 1917-05-29 9 The Government of India, with the approval of the Secretary of State, has sanctioned the admission of office's of the Indian Army Reserve of Officer* into the Indian Army. A candidate must be at least nineteen years of age at the date of his application, and if190 words
-
Article64 1917-05-29 9 A girl charged at the Birmingham Munition Tribunal with being absent from work pleaded that emery grinding made her ill. The chairman pointed out that for one week she drew £5 18s, 7d. She had «verged £3 4s 4d. in spite of lost time. Fined 40s64 words
-
Article169 1917-05-29 9 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Championship—J G Allan v W Houston H Sta-r v R Owen. Singles Handicap—J M Chalmers v J M Chalmers. Mr G H Goh, 11. b. (Lond.) will give a lecture at the Anglo-Chinese School Union on Thursday at 8169 words
-
Article921 1917-05-29 10 8.F.P." JUDGE’S SUMMING UP. Summing op, at Singapore Assizes, in the case in which Teo Swee Hong was charged on three counts with falsifying books by omitting entries, with intent to defraud, while employed as storekeeper by Messrs. Caldbeck, Macgregor and Co., thChief Justice pointed out that—“ 8.F.P." - 921 words
-
Article1108 1917-05-29 10 The Seattle authorities, acting on instructions from the American Navy Department, have prohibited newspapers from publishing the arrivals or departures of steamers. It is reported that the steamers of the N.Y.K. now on the Australian line will extend their itinerary to Adelaide, Wallaroo, Port Pirie, Fremantle and Littleton.1,108 words
-
Article610 1917-05-29 10 We learn that some person, or some body of persons of their own initiative, or some body of persons at the dictation of some individual, has circulated a notice to shippers that in future there will be but five slips available for homeward cargo per month, says the610 words
-
Article69 1917-05-29 10 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES. smshmsssms To-day. Spoelman for Langsa. Edi, T. S ema we, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Van der Parra for Deli and Langsa. Renong for Port Swettenham, Malacca and Singapore. Sappho for Teluk Anson. Pangkor tor Dindings and Sitiawan. Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapoe.69 words
-
Article122 1917-05-29 10 Pinang, May 29, 1917. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank}, London Demand Bank ..2/4 1/4 4 months' light Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 i, 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 5 3 days' sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank 3 day*' light Private122 words
-
Article147 1917-05-29 10 PINANG, May 29, 1917. 8. P. Tapioca $10.25 sales. M. P. Tapioca $10.50 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 season over Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $5O sellers. Cloves $4O sellers.147 words
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement288 1917-05-29 10 A BLESSING TO WOMEN. Th ughout the many stages of woman s life, from peevish girlhood through womanhood, motherhood, to the declinlng yearS a^e there is no better. J milder, or more effective medical com\panion to women-folk than Dr. Morse s iT Indian Root Pills. They promote a healthy and288 words
-
Advertisement246 1917-05-29 10 Penang Rubber Auction OUR 284th AUCTION SALE will be held at 7 Union Street, ON THURSDAY, 31st MAY, 1917, AT 11-30 A.M. AUCTION SALES EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY.—PRIVATE SALES Daily Forward Sales arranged. Consignments of Robber solicited Liberal Cash Advances made on Consignments. Prompt Settlements of Account Sales. Bankers:—Chartered Bank.246 words
-
-
Article958 1917-05-29 11 LORD SYDENHAM - (BY LORD SYDENHAM). The following Article is of special intert in view of the Electoral Reform Bill Electoral systems have grown up in most coo otries by haphazard methods. It has been rashly assumed that, by defining electoral areas and assigning one or more members to each, an958 words
-
425 1917-05-29 11 Story of Mystery Ship. The Manila Cablenews,” of May Btb, states The fourth arrest of a Garman in the Philippines was made on Monday morning when the constabulary authorities took in custody Captain C Sorensen, formerly of the Marie,” a German mystery ship. Sorensen425 words
-
Article193 1917-05-29 11 .—Ex. It does not look as though British subjects in Shanghai and the other Treaty Ports of China will much longer go scot free of Imperial taxation. In pre-war days when Hongkong saw its Military Contribution (20 per cent, of the Colonial revenue) steadily growing, it rather.—Ex. - 193 words
-
Article1071 1917-05-29 11 APPEAL TO REALISE THE SITUATION. Gustav Frenssen, probably the most renowned of German novelists, contributes a very remarkable article to the Duseldorfer General Anzeiger on House and Hearth which deserves closest attention. This great writer is evidently impressed with the possibility of coming danger to the Fatherland, and1,071 words
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement327 1917-05-29 11 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦J ffife Modern Roofing Material RED FIBRO-CEMENT I ROOFING S iiwe! Un 1 Ei w 1 t FIREPROOF, WATERPROOF, t ECONOMICAL, DURABLE, SIZE 151 in. x 151 in. t COMPLETE WITH ACCESSORIES. STOCKS HELD BY: X Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., T (Incorporated in England,) PENANG. I Green island cement co.,327 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement2014 1917-05-29 12 P.&o—British Ind la NY. K.>X K. P. M. Ancar Line J>HttMail ft- Ld I HRB kon,n maatschaphj ■■illlwF» INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. 9 MAATSCHAPrIJ Paid-up Capital h M«t. (COMPAH.BB Incorporated Ekodano.) 9/ (UICOBPOBATBD IH BOIXAIW.) lilJoi Prcf!l MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. W Compaq so, ==sss=!==!!=!= Dob Iwtbwbbo to Bai». Btbambb. <<?2,014 words
-