Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 30 May 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-05-30 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 126. VOL. LXXV. WEDNESDAY, 30th MAY, 1317. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement741 1917-05-30 1 jDQDDDDDnDDD□□□□□□□ □□□□□□□q WANTED g o HI'BBER consignments d 0 for our bi-weekly auction sales, g c and private sales. Cash Ad- d vances made. g D ORDERS FOR estate SUPPLIES, d 0 GOOPS for forwarding to any 0 part of the world. g 0 pjHE INSURANCE business. J ALLEN DENNYS741 words
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Advertisement90 1917-05-30 1 ■ocxiauDxaaaaDßaDaDaDßaßUDß g TX7HKN YOU ARK AWAY 3 g VV on leave you want to keep g in touch with Malayan affairs, a g Social, Commercial, Mining, J Planting, Ac. This you can de a a in no better way than by subsent»- 9 ing to the Weekly Edition of the90 words
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Article110 1917-05-30 2 WHAT A “TIMES” CORRESPONDENT THINKS. London, May 29. A correspondent of the Times states that the new Rajah of Sarawak perceive;» the folly of forcing western ideas and institutions on a p-ople whose traditions are wholly alien His people will be prepared step by step to take an increasing110 words
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Article327 1917-05-30 2 Another monopoly likely to be abolished by the war is that of the Crown Agents for the Colonies, says the Free Press.” From time immemorial, almost, the ways of the body which had the buying ot all materials for the Governments of the Colonies have been the327 words
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Article79 1917-05-30 2 The following are the latest quotation» in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. Shares g. 53 a a? Mt: Rubber (Dollar). Balgownie $6 s6| ss| s6| ex Bukit Katil 92|c 97jc 90c 95c Jeram K. $l.BO $1.90 $1.70 $l.BO ex Perak River Valley $2.55 $2.6579 words
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Article68 1917-05-30 2 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... $147—5153 Plain smoked sheet $l33 —$140 Diamond unsmoked sheet $124—5128 Plain unsmokei sheet $122—5125 Bark crepe 70—$ 75 Blanket crepe68 words
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Article163 1917-05-30 2 The Dutch Indian Militia Bills passed the Dutch Second Chamber without a division, whilst the Minister of Finance made an important announcement regarding his future plans in the evening sitting. Replying to speakers in the continued Indian Militia debate, Mr. Pleyte, Minister for the Colonies, stated163 words
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Article815 1917-05-30 2 The passengers arrived per ss Krian were :—From Singapo-e—Mr E R Smith, Mr L C Brown and Mrs D S Abdulrahman. Prince Zia-Eddin Effendi, the eldest son of the Sultan, arrived in Berlin with a sword of honor from his father for the Kaiser. Mr John C815 words
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Article893 1917-05-30 2 A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yes'erday, those present being Mr. W. Peel (President), Messrs F. Duxbury, Chee Wor Lnk and Yeoh Guan Seok, with Mr. L. M. Bell (Engineer) and Mr. L. A. C. Biggs (Secre’ary), The minuses of the last meeting were read893 words
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Article446 1917-05-30 2 the inquest. An inquest was held by Mr. S. H. Langston, in the Coroner’s Court, yesterday afternoon, on the body of Li Lim Choon, the jury unanimously declaring that the death of the deceased was caused by laceration of the brain and, by a majority, that the446 words
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Article237 1917-05-30 2 The Hochi,” in an article, points out that the restrictions recently enforced by the British authorities on alien landownership in the Straits Settlements and neighbouring regions are not based on any antiJapanese agitation, as is supposed by various classes of Japanese. An agitation has already been237 words
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Advertisement46 1917-05-30 2 INVALUABLE "for HEALTH^S SAKE* BAI 7 T Essence or Fluid Extract of RED JAM» ’renounced by t. e HIGHESI DU AL AUTHORiTII r ha SAFEST ana most p, tLIABLE ffeinMr r TOBPI oebimtv HAS OVER 75 YEARS WORLD-WIDE REPUTaJW SOLD BY The George Town Dispensary, Ltd.46 words
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Advertisement823 1917-05-30 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Theßank ™^or, In the Supreme Co Ur WANTED. strait. Settlem ents he Foully qualified teacher for settlement of p En Lower EemenUiy Claeses. Apply Box No. 122, c/o Pinang Gazette. bankruptcy. No. PPy HENRY ARTHUR flt Notice is hereby 2 VRn IVe Uq WANTED. Dividend of $lO Tbitj823 words
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Article946 1917-05-30 3 Things are not well with Singapore just now. The death rate is painfully high, and there is no specific disease to account for this nor, is there anything in the season that serves as a satisfactory explanation. It is impossible to say that it is due946 words
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Article301 1917-05-30 3 New Regulations in Japan. An Imperial Ordinance prohibiting Japanese trade with enemy subjects was promulgated in the official Gazette of April 24. The ordinance, which was to be enforced beginning May 14, prohibits Japanese from trading with enemy countries, enemy subjects, enemy juridical persons, those living301 words
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Article188 1917-05-30 3 Armand Deperdussin, charged with forgery, swindling and embezzlement in connection with his airplane construction business, was found guilty by a jury in the Assize Court of the Department of the Seine and sentence to five years in prison The sentenced was remitted immediately. Mme. Deperdussin, his188 words
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Article315 1917-05-30 3 CARRANZA GOVERNMENT. New York, April 18 —A despatch from El Paso, Tex., says that the Government officials at El Paso are expecting a serious turn of affairs in Mexico following reports received from agents in tie larger Mexican cities. The attitude of President Carrai za toward the315 words
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274 1917-05-30 3 Despite conflicting reports from Central and South American countries, it now appears to be almost a certainty that all save Chile, Salvador and Mexico will take their stand with the United States against Prussianism. President Adolfo Diaz, of Nicaragua, pledges that country's support io the Unitxi274 words
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Article241 1917-05-30 3 An inquiry was conducted at the Hongkong Magistracy on May 4th by Mr J R Wood, into the circumstances surrounding the death of Boyd Johnstone, Chief Officer of the Yat Shing, who committed suicide in a room at the King Edward Hotel on April 7. Captain241 words
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Advertisement787 1917-05-30 3 European wants position in Ww I xk/wn Business House, as assistant. 9 lWi|r I ■■fllll pxperieuc", will be at liberty August IvUII Premium Tickets PLANTER. rxr A VTA si •< 1 FOR SMALL INVESTORS IN WAR LOAN. /SCANDINAVIAN, is in 3-4 months or 0 earlier open for engagement. Has PRICE787 words
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Advertisement23 1917-05-30 3 Where to Stay, Pkwang -.—The E iO. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. SINDANGLAJA PrEANGBR, JAYA Grand Hotel,23 words
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Advertisement101 1917-05-30 3 The Ancient Tortures could have devised nothing more cruel than the frightful twinging paina ot Sciatica. Modern Medicine can be devise nothing more effective than LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM wherewith to combat tbk affliction. It does its work Sna does it well. All pain immediately relieved, simply For eciatica, rheumatism, neuralgia,101 words
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Advertisement471 1917-05-30 3 The British Government and the Government of the Straits Settlements have both decided that One-sixth of One s Income is a proper amount for a man to spend for Assurance of his Wife and Children and provision for his old age, And they have agreed to remit the INCOME TAX471 words
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Miscellaneous38 1917-05-30 3 WAR CARTOON. Reproduc*i J r om th* World's Press.] /I" Yx Lzr > '-JL BETWEEN ALLIES. Yoh will transmit the congratulations of the Kaiser to your brave regiments.” Impossible, your Excellency. The regiments no longer exist.”—“ Pele Mele,” Paris.38 words
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Miscellaneous41 1917-05-30 3 Penang Cinema, KUALA KANGSAR ROAD Opening Shortly WITH MAGNIFICENT PROGRAMME OF MOVING PICTURES Comfortable Surroundings and good Lighting Arrangements. coming Shortly! “THE SPOIIERS” A Gorgeous eight reel Spectacle of the great Gold Rush founded on Rex Beach’s Novel of same name.41 words
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Article43 1917-05-30 4 Graves— Padday.—Un April 11, at London, G H F Grave?, Temp Lieut., R.A.M.C., to Linda Maud, daughter of the late R H Padday, of Singapore. Mullins— Macgregor—On April 11, at Hailsham, Captain C B Mullins to Margery, daughter of late John Macgregor.43 words
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Article1154 1917-05-30 4 With the Italian forces making steady progress north of the Adriatic, and Allied naval forces operating in the Gulf of Trieste, it would not be surprising were there a belief that General Cadorna’s troops will soon receive the reward for their tremendous efforts, in the shape of the1,154 words
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Article1169 1917-05-30 4 The Australian Federal scheme of repatriation was outlined The Returned by the Minister in charge Soldier. of it recently, and a summary was given yesterday in our columns. The National Government, which accepts the full responsibility of securing to every returned soldier the opportunity of livelihood by1,169 words
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Article483 1917-05-30 4 To-day’s quotation for unr?6ned tin in Penang was $114.75 per picul business done—a decrease of 5 cents. The Ceylon Government is raising a Sanitary Corps for service in Mesopotamia. To-morrow (Thursday) is the last day for Banks in Penang to receive applications for Indian War Lottery tickets. Holland483 words
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Advertisement178 1917-05-30 4 nM XX P !.J.M AT»LI At J*l J»I Al Ala**l AIAI J CLARET. J R As the Dinner hour approaches the All 8 r? Important Question Arises, What shall we 8 R Drink To-night? WHY NOT CLARET? 8 F 5 Claret is pre-eminently a DINNER WINE- 8 h a I178 words
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Advertisement21 1917-05-30 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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Miscellaneous36 1917-05-30 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for So-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Tiutee High Water. Low Water. To-day. 7.49 a.m 0.02 a.m. 6.54 p.m. 1.07 p.m. To-morrow. 5.48 a.m. 1.10 a.m. 8.18 p.m. 2.45- p.m.36 words
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Obituary100 1917-05-30 4 DEATHS. Brodie.—Killed in action: John Brodie, aged 21, son of Duncan and Mageie Brodie, late of Pulo Brani Smelting Works. Millard.—On the 11th April, died of wounds received in action, Major Harold Millard, Northamptonshire Regiment, of Singapore, youngest and dearly-loved son of the late Rev. F. Millard and Mrs. Millard,100 words
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Article91 1917-05-30 5 ENEMY’S HEAVY LOSSES. GREECE’S REPUBLICAN MOVEMENT. german-americans and the KAISER. ijbe French repulsed ten attacks on tl e Aiane front in the region of Hnrtebise, situated eleven miles south-east of Laon. There was some bomb fighting in Champagne, where the enemy’s artillery is active. The French brought down91 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article213 1917-05-30 5 [Rhutrß’b Thlkgrams.] ENEMY’S AERIAL LOSSES. London, May 29. Field Marshal Haig reports We successfully raided the enemy’s line east of Vermelles, The enemy raided a small post north-east of Ypres. la many air fights on Sunday, 13 German machines were destroyed and 10 driven down. Three of[Rhutrß’b Thlkgrams.] - 213 words
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Article234 1917-05-30 5 The enormous toll of battle has caused ttany neutral observers to wonder whether the German Army can maintain its numbers the present figure in view of the fact that the Fatherland has practically no new ’'’’trees of supply. It is true that Poland ls a reservoir of234 words
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Article174 1917-05-30 5 A man, who went through the worst of the Somme fighting and knew all about the deadliness of the enemy’s machine-gun fire, explained the difference in method that resulted now in a comparatively light casualty list. He said that if the Germans had their guns ready, they174 words
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307 1917-05-30 5 The Lafayette Flying Corps, compos d of American aviators and commanded by two French officers, Captain Georges Thenault and Lieutenant de Laage de Meux, has shot down thirty German airplanes, according to a semi-official communication to The Associated Press. Sergeant Raoul Lufbery has accounted for307 words
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116 1917-05-30 5 The Administration publishes a letter from an American official in Belgium, describing the true conditions there. This missive constitues the most revolting story of the misrule of a captive people that has ever been told in history. It tells how machine-guns were used on116 words
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Article37 1917-05-30 5 Am-terdam, May 29. A fi r e and explosion at a munitions factory at Bolovec, in B<»hemi”, caused numerous casualties. S xteen dead have been recovered and fifty are still entombed in the wreckage.37 words
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Article26 1917-05-30 5 FREDDIE WELSH BEATEN. New York, May 29. Benny Leonard knocked out Freddie Welsh in the ninth round, thus securing the Lightweight Championship of the World.26 words
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Russia.
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Article42 1917-05-30 5 RUSSIA’S TREATIES. Petrograd, May 29. The Congress of Peasants’ Delegates almost unanimously rejected a resolation demanding immediate publication of international treaties entered into by Rassia. The Congress also disapproved of fraternization between the Rassian and enemy soldiers at the front.42 words
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Article726 1917-05-30 5 Odessa.—The issues depending upon the future attitude of the defensive forces of Russia are of such vital consequence, both to this country and to the Allies, that naturally they absorb the attention of all reflecting persons. On this point General Brussiloff, speaking at a banquet given to726 words
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Article349 1917-05-30 5 Petrograd,—Further and more detailed accounts of the recent Russian reverse on the Stokhod to the north of the Kovel-Samy railway show that intense artillery fire and overpowering waves of gas played the decisive part in the affair. The Russian position, which was three to four miles to349 words
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Article144 1917-05-30 5 London, April 18.— It is learned from a high Rumanian source that big events may be confidently expected to develop in the Russo-Rumanian region within the next few weeks. The Rumanian army, close upon 400,000 strong, is completely reorganiz d and full of confidence in victory. It is144 words
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The Balkans.
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Article83 1917-05-30 5 VENEZELOS’ NEW LINE. London, May 29. The situation in Greece is still complicated, but it seems that the Republican movement is spreading. It is significant that M. Venezelcs, who has hitherto that his movement is not anti-dynastic, now openly asserts that King Constantine must go if Greece’s83 words
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Article147 1917-05-30 5 DIFFERING OPINIONS. Ottawa, May 29. Canada awaits anxiously Sir Robert Borden’s announcement regarding Cabinet changes, which, even the Ministerial papers admit, will be forthcoming, in order to strengthen the Government to cope with a difficult situation arising from the adoption of conscription. Opposed to the policy of147 words
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Article27 1917-05-30 5 CHAMBER’S VOTE. Rio de Janeiro, May 29. The Brazilian Chamber by 163 votes to 3 passed the first reading of the bill revoking Brazil's neutrality.27 words
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Article38 1917-05-30 5 COALITION PROBABLE. Peking, May 29 The Senate and House of Representatives approved ofLi Ching Si (Finance Minister), a nephew of the famous Li Hung Chang, for the Premiership. He will probably form a Coalition Cabinet.38 words
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Article80 1917-05-30 5 MOVEMENT BY GERMANAMERTCaNS. New York, May 29. The Germans have established an organisation, covering kbe whole of the Uuited States, for the purpose of dethroning the Kaiser, and inaugurating a German Republic. The appeal is addressed to GermanAmerican?, and says recent developments in Germany clearly point to80 words
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Article359 1917-05-30 5 “Vorwarts” has an interesting pronounce mertjp»make on the appeal made by the Russian Socialist M. Tcheidze to the German Social Democrats to follow the example of Russia. It holds out scanty hopes to those people who see the war ending with a revolution in Germany. It begins359 words
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Article346 1917-05-30 5 The Prussian autocracy has maintained a Press Bureau of its own since the Russian Revolution, and it is now hard at work. A sample of its methods is the circulation of a manifesto against democracy/’ emanating from the League of Catfiolic Labour Unions —an organisation which before346 words
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Article34 1917-05-30 5 FRENCH SOCIALISTS’ DECISION. Paris, May 29. The French Socialists have decided to send delegates to the Stockholm Conferenceto explain tl eir attitude to neutta's, but they wi,ll have no dealings with Germans.34 words
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Article401 1917-05-30 5 Amsterdam, April 12. —The Berlin Socialist organ“Vorwarts” makes great play with the Russian Provisional Government’s declaration of April 10, which it describes ini flattering terms. In its opinion, the Russian Declaration is a sign that it is time to put Count Czernin’a proposal again forcibly in the foreground.401 words
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403 1917-05-30 5 The wealthy men of New York State are rapidly setting the example for the entire nation in genuine, practical patriotism. They have sent word to Governor Whitman that they will provide unlimited funds to insure the fullest possible development of the agricultural and403 words
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Article907 1917-05-30 6 WHEAT AND NEW SHIPS Nothing st the present moment would be more foolish than to underrate the help which She United States will bring to the Al.ied cause, says a writer in a Home paper! On land, America can do little until she has raised and trained an907 words
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Article370 1917-05-30 6 The annual report of the above presented at the meeting on May 30 states that there is a balance of funds in hand of $2,607 86 against $2,988 61 at the commencement of the year. In accordance with a resolution passed at the last annual general meeting370 words
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Article170 1917-05-30 6 Since leaving the Service, I have worked in several munition factories where many thousands of men have been employed I have talked to hundreds of these men, and know what they are saying, and still more important, what they are thinking. I have seen an utter lack170 words
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Advertisement267 1917-05-30 6 Green island cement ca., Ltd. I I PORTLAND CEMENT In Casks and Drums of 575 lbs. net In Bags of 250 lbs. act 0 I I Cement Tiles, any pattern. Gutterways. s EE Glazed Paving Tiles. I Firebricks and Fireclay. S S Drain Pipes, any shape. II Paving Bricks. S267 words
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Advertisement37 1917-05-30 6 Diamond and Wedding and 'lem set Jewellery Engagement Rings. Jewellery of Latest Designs at very moderate prices. N. D. De SILVA, Manufacturing Jeweller and Engraver, 74. BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Re-setting and Established Repairing and mounting. 1900. Re-gilding.37 words
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Advertisement366 1917-05-30 6 At U Vvf yr I—// |l Vvt I I AaGrJEOlk i Lm/i/h V il /111! til 111 Look at that pair of skinny scarecrows I Why don’t they try Sargol AN EASY WAY TO GET FAT AND BE STRONG. The trouble withe most thin folks who wish to gain weight366 words
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Article506 1917-05-30 7 tennis tournament. The following is the draw in the tennis toaro ainent of the Peoang Golf Club Men's Doubles A Handicap. __30.3 Rogers and Threlfall bye. __3/6 Robinson and Goatly v—15.5 and Stewart. i_ls Swan and Kinder v Scr Sclanders and Powell. Scr Hatch and Stevens v—15.4506 words
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Article117 1917-05-30 7 To-morrow Single Handicap— W B Houston v F N Syer. Championship Pairs— II Starr and J G Allan v G B Fitzgerald and W H Threlfall. the Empire Theatre, this afternoon at five o’clock there will be a special Matinee for children, with half price to all117 words
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Article823 1917-05-30 7 STRATEGICAL CENTRES OF RESISTANCE. Captain Henry J. Reilly of the American Army says:—As the war has progressed it has become more and more the custom to establish here and there throughout the entrenched lines what are called centres of resistance. A centre of resistance may be a823 words
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Article129 1917-05-30 7 Paris, April 13. —A Spaniard, described in the Matin as of high distinction, who has passed some time in Germany, brings a contribution to the submarine question. He reports the statement, made to him by a well-informed German technician —and I repeat it for what it129 words
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Article24 1917-05-30 7 The following undelivered cablegrams are lying in the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co Hadji Zanoratin, passenger Novara, Tantianlay, Hadji Zanoratih Larut Road 8.24 words
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Article484 1917-05-30 7 THE INFLUENCE OF AMERICA. I believe that if Ulster could be persuaded to make even a email concession the the Nationalists would respond quickly with more liberal concessions, and a conference between representatives of all parties might become possible. Remem bering the Land Conference, one feels that484 words
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Article129 1917-05-30 7 Dublin, April 16.—Two hundred of the ’arger public bodies have rejected Count Plunkett’s invitation to his conference on Thursday, and 37 have accepted it. Yesterday morning many priests in the diocese of Dublin received by post a circular which invited their support for certain resolutions which, it was129 words
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Article48 1917-05-30 7 TURKISH SHIPS TAKEN. London, May 29. A Russian official report says Our ships landed a party at Chivi, east of Samsun, where they destroyed a Gendarmerie post and burnt a store of grain and two large sailing-ships. Two other sailing ships were conducted to Trebizond.48 words
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Article50 1917-05-30 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES. To- DAT. Aing Thye for Alor Star Kedah. Lian Choo for Alor Star Kedah. Flying Dragon for Portweld and Taiping. MAILS. For Per Close. To-Morrow. Asahan Batn Bahra Indragiri 9 a.m. Tongkah and Renong 12.30 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore Krian 1 p.m.50 words
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Article505 1917-05-30 7 THROUGH DUTCH EYES. A Dutch vi-itor to the Western front at a British naval base writes The last day of our highly interesting visit was devoted to one of the naval bases. Those who have any doubts as to whether Britain is still ruling the waves,” had better505 words
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Article200 1917-05-30 7 Jewish Bible Texts Condemned as War Prizes. Sir Samuel Evans in the Prize Court recently condemned as “Jewish literature” of enemy origin some small Hebrew scrolls coming from Jerusalem and found on a neutral ship. Attention to this singular lapse is called by the Law Journal,” which200 words
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Article72 1917-05-30 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. to-day:— 1. Overture Prom'theus ...Beethoven 2. Galop Wings of Love ...Meyder 3. Selection Robert le Diable Meyerbeer 4. Waltz Daddy ...Bucalossi 5. March The Canadian Patrol ...Williams Tbe Germans72 words
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Advertisement45 1917-05-30 7 jPINKETTES correct Constipatioa and gently I I assist nature to establish regular habits of health: g U 50 cents per phial at your drugrgiet’a or direct by mail on re- ceipt of price from DR. W ILLI AMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY, g g SINGAPORE. C I45 words
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Advertisement282 1917-05-30 7 •oooeoooeoooeoooeooooeoooeooog (“FIRESTONE” 8 /A THE TYRE 8 I if 'll That Satisfies o <zS| M o o B o First on the Road q o Last off the Rim o o o o o AGENTS: O 8 R. T. REID Co., Penang. 8 8 BRINKMANN Go., Singapore. O THE WATERHOUSE282 words
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Advertisement2148 1917-05-30 8 P. O. —British India N Y K K P M Ancar Line Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. KON N ikAtaCHAPHj VAART 10 «•»> «lllwi INCORPORATED IN JAPAN I MAATSCHArPIJ Paid-up Capital (COMPANIES INCORPORATED IM ENGLAND.) I/ (IHCOBPOBATED 18 HOLLAHD.) of MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. (7toya< P(lekti S N Company),. 3g2,148 words
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