Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 June 1917
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Title Section20 1917-06-21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 145. VOL. LXXV. THURSDAY, 21st JUNE, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement859 1917-06-21 1 |oa ocjtJODUuaoDaoaaaoDaaaaDaQ -WANTED- C pi D jn'KitEß CONSIGNMENTS D e ,r fltir bi-weekiy auction saiwF, and private sales. Cash A<’t- c rances made. g c ORDERS for ES I ATE SUPPLIES, d g GOODS for forwarding to any C~~ part of the world. E FIHE INSURANCE business. J ALLEN DENNYS859 words
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Advertisement88 1917-06-21 1 ■OUOaODBDODDUBnUijMJDSaCitDOB a XX7 HKN YOU ARE AWAY S a W on leave you wanit to keep B in touch with Malayan affair», a o Social, Gommercial, Mining, a J Planting, Ac This you can do g U in no better way than by rnhwc’iu- g ing to the Weekly Edition88 words
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Article1166 1917-06-21 2 DIAMONDS AND WAR. From Copenhagen comes a circumstantial story that the Kaiserin has sent some of her personal jewels to be sold there, s%ys the Daily Telegraph and that purchasers have been found for them Possibly the German Empress feels bound to give her support to the latest1,166 words
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Article261 1917-06-21 2 Tokio, May 26 —On board the same ship which brought the American Railway Commission, ther# wsra 160 Russian revolutionaries, going homoK'BnUer the leadership of Count E ijah Tolstoi. When leaving ihe ship, they sang a revolutionary song and waved a red flag. They travelled in261 words
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Article243 1917-06-21 2 The propaganda for the new German War Loin is now well above concert pitch, and confront! one at every tarn in the German pres —in the shape of direct appeals and of more subtle manoeuvres in short stories, poems, dialogues, and the like. A very243 words
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Advertisement979 1917-06-21 2 PINANG GAZETTE. WANTE D. Rates for vouno Englishman wishes to X better himself se°ks billet on Rubber Casual Advertisements. Estate. At present No. 1 assistant on fairly large Estate. Can leave present employment with one FOR SALE, TO LET. SITUATIONS VACANT. ETC. mooths notic P 9 bot will P o979 words
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Advertisement222 1917-06-21 2 WOMEN ANO PAIN. Few men realise that about one woman in four does her hou-ework while suffering actual pain. If a man had to endure as much pain he would stay at home and let his work take care of itself. But there is nobody to do the work of222 words
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Advertisement936 1917-06-21 2 'PENANG HARBOUR Bom I Bechstein Piano (upright). 1 Ayres Croquet Set (as new). 1 Large Jost Fan. 'T'KNDERS will be r ece j Ve(i Apply to Percy E. COBHAM, o Harbour Board at th e r Jlt? f Saturda y» June 23rd IQI7 n °°n 74/ u c Lauderdale Estate,936 words
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Article2963 1917-06-21 3 R N. G. ascent of a volcano. IMPRESSIONS OF BATAVIA. [Second Article.] (PG Special.) Excursions can be made from Siujanglaya to several places of interest j Q the district. After recaperating for a week the writer and a companionable Dutchman, a professor in a technical schoolR N. G. - 2,963 words
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Article507 1917-06-21 3 S. T.” It is interesting to learn that the Russian soldiers now know something about the British army, for the official film Britain Prepared.” has been shown to many sections of the Russian army in the field. With the party was an English boy underS. T.” - 507 words
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Advertisement250 1917-06-21 3 BRINGS SWEET SLUMBER TO NERVE-WRECKED PEOPLE. That old devil, Insomnia, is the greatest booking agent on earth. The result of his never ending labour is so great that it required thousands of sanatoriums and hundreds of insane asylums to take care of his bookings The overflow he sends to prisons,250 words
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Advertisement284 1917-06-21 3 1 < pHUL-NANA. w A Bouquet of India’s Qp Choicest Flowers. An entrancingly fragrant and powerful scent, yet not cloying, Phul Nana ‘'J blends all the choicest scents of an s'' Indian Garden into an unique perfume. Try it and enjoy this luxury in sweet smells. Phul-Nanii can also be284 words
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Article925 1917-06-21 4 MR. MERRIMAN AND REPUBLICAN IDEAS. Cape Town, June 20. Great public interest was taken in an important debate in the South African Assembly, upon tha following motion by the veteran South Af ican statesman and ex-Premier, the Kt. Hon John Merriman That this House, viewing with alarm several925 words
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Article123 1917-06-21 4 AMERICA AND PEACE PACT. London, June 20. In the House of Commons, Mr. Balfour, who received a great ovation, declined to make a statement regarding bis mission to America, on the ground that it was not customary. He also said he could not add anything to the123 words
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Article208 1917-06-21 4 SPEECH ON HIS MISSION. London, June 20, Speaking at an Empire Parliamentary Association luncheon, given in his honour, over which Mr Asquith presided Mr Balfour said the limitless and unforgettable hospitality the mission received in America W“8 not merely formal and external but obviously from the208 words
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Article160 1917-06-21 4 London, June 20. It is understood that Prince Louis of Battenberg assumes the title of Marquess of Moun’batten. It is announced that Princess Victoria and Princess Marie Louise of SchleswigHolstein will henceforth drop the names Schleswig-Holstein. Moreover, Royal Princesses entitled to bear the title of160 words
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Article56 1917-06-21 4 London, June 20. The shipment of silver, via Ban Francisco, started in March, and between a million and a half and two million ounces have been shipped monthly. The change was made because of better facilities and lower freight rates and war insurance. The weekly shipments via San56 words
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Article35 1917-06-21 4 London, June 18. The Privy Council has granted Mrs. Annie Besant leave to appeal against the orders of the Magistrate at Madras in May, 1916, and the Governor-in-Council in August, 1916.35 words
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Article221 1917-06-21 4 PRESIDENT’S EXPLANATION. Peking, June 19. The President, in a nussage to the Provinces, explains that he was obliged to dissolve Parliament in order to preserve Republican Government, the lives and property of the inhabitants of the capital, and the unity of North and South. He feared that if he221 words
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Article176 1917-06-21 4 SIR LEO. MOSEYS STATEMENT. London, June 20. In the Hou-e of C »mmons, replying to Sir E. A. Goulding, whether his attention bad been called to the congestion in the tea trade, and whether l»e would take stepto facilitate the transport from India of a> least the176 words
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Article67 1917-06-21 4 GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT. London, June 19. In order further to promote the development of the dye-making industry in the United Kingdom, the President of the Board of T<aie has decided to establish a special temporary department to deal with matters relating to the encouragement organisation and regulation of67 words
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Article24 1917-06-21 4 London, June 19. It is considere i likely that Lord Cowdray will be able to retain the Chairmanship of the Air Board.24 words
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Article91 1917-06-21 4 London, May 2.—An acute crisis has been reached in the paper trade. The supplies of raw material, all of which were imported, have nearly come to a standstill. A number of paper mills have had to close, especially those supplying news-paper, and paper is practically unobtainable91 words
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Article106 1917-06-21 4 I noticed in the Statesman writes a correspondent the other day a photographic reproduction of a busy scene at a supply depot in Mesopotamia. Note the logs of wood,” said the footnote,” piled across the middle foreground. There is no wood grown in the country and all106 words
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Advertisement410 1917-06-21 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED TO LEASE. ONE OR TWO OFFICES in central position each about 800 square feet. Apply Box No. 139, c/o Pinang Gazette WANTEQ. A DRESSER, must be qualified. Apply stating salary required and enclosing testimonials to Manager, Batak R*bit Estate, Telok Anson. WANTED. OPEN ARC LAMP CARBONS 18410 words
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Advertisement47 1917-06-21 4 j RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, I PENANG. j I SEA SIDE. I 3 Every Wednesday and Saturday, -f Musical Selections Daring Dinner. 1|hHlv: x x X S IN STOCK:- J J MOMI j I CHESTS j X I9"x I9"x 2A"x J" H 3 or Immediate I Huttenbach Bros., Co.47 words
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Miscellaneous254 1917-06-21 4 WE LEAD THE At Penang’s Popular Play-House. Where Everybody Goes T o-night 1 T o-night 1i Smpire Theatre Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. Commencing at 8 p.rn. Sharp and Showing nightly till Sunday, June 24th A PROGRAMME WORTH GOING MILES TO SEE I'O-NIGH 1 OUR warding offer includes four new Episode-;254 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article297 1917-06-21 5 GERMANY’S FOOD. Amsterdam, May 13.—Herr Batocki, Food Controller, speaking in the Reichstag t-aid he was convinced that the food supplies would last until the harvest, but the Government must ensure careful dist’ibutiou of the soil. England had been Lrv-d -a copy Geimauy, but she could not297 words
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Article263 1917-06-21 5 Amsterdam, May 4.—Herr Maximilian Harden, in the “Zukunft,” comments upon the participation of the United States in the war. “Mr Wilson’s speech, announcing the entrance of the United States in the war, will,” he says, figure in school books beside the speeches of Demosthenes, Cicero, Pitt, Mirabeau,263 words
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165 1917-06-21 5 According to a Havas despatch from Bale :here is a possibilty of the Kaiser’s despotic control over his country’s destinies becoming a thing of the past. At the first sitting of the Reichstag Commission on Constitutional Modifications the i-adicals and Centre group introduced165 words
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Article60 1917-06-21 5 Amsterdam May 11.—The whole of the Berlin newspapers have telegraphed to Dr von Bethmann-Hollweg stating that owing to the shortage of paper and coal it may be impossible to publish newspapers at the beginning ’of next weak. They demand an immediate remedy, and point out that the60 words
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Article95 1917-06-21 5 n Vorwaerts contained an article published prior to the last speech of the Imperial Chancellor the conclusion of which reads as follows German workmen will not submit themselv-s to adventurers. They will not permit the establishment of Tsarism in Germany, now that it has ceased to exist95 words
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Article33 1917-06-21 5 Moderate esimates put the German losses of killed, wounded and prisoners in the present French offensive from April 16 to Maj 1 at 200.000, which has since increased to 300,000.33 words
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Article136 1917-06-21 5 At the p-esent moment a gcod deal s being said about the relative losses of the Central Powersand the Allies. It is quite impossible to give anything like exact figures, but such as are available, for last year, at any rate, show that the German losses136 words
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Article98 1917-06-21 5 The Hagu« correspondent of the New York Times” quotes Count Reventlow ns having written in the rage i z°itung I learn that Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg stated that if he resigns, Count von Bernstorfl will succeed him. Count von Bernstorf! recently had a lengthy conference with the Kaiser98 words
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Article86 1917-06-21 5 Berne, May 11.— A wireless message from Berlin states that Herr Hein, leader of the Agrarians in the Bavarian Chamber in a speech at Neustadt, said that 70 per cent, of the male population of 2837 Bavarian villages above the age of 17 were serving with the army.86 words
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Article67 1917-06-21 5 Amsterdam, May 11— Leading Hamburg merchants dijeassed the improvement of the canal systems, in order to restore Hamburg’s lost trade. Dr. Mathies, president of the Chamber of Commerce, injected the Main-Danube canal scheme as being too expensive, and merely benefiting Rotterdam and Antwerp, which would never be German.67 words
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Article31 1917-06-21 5 London, May 11.—Owing to the high insurance rates charged on ordinary sea risks, it is rumoured that the Government is arranging to take over greater the part of Lloyd’s business.31 words
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Article72 1917-06-21 5 New York, May 11 —The Washington correspondent of the World says that the American Mission to visit Russia will include Mr Elihu Root, Mr Charles Edward Russell (Socialist) Mr Duncan (Labor Federation) and also a manufacturer and a banker. It will i epresent the United States72 words
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Article136 1917-06-21 5 London, May 17.—A manifesto issued by the Russian Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Committee and which invites participation in an International Socialist Peace Conference asserts that the time has arrived to inaugurate a decided opposition to the annexation demands of the Government of all countries. The nations must decide136 words
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Article100 1917-06-21 5 New York, May 11.—A section of the Italian Commission to America has arrived. Members point out that tonnage, coa], and communications are Italy’s greatest needs.. Signor Arlotta, Minister for Marine states that America’s entrance to the war had caused the greatest gratification in Italy. He was confident of100 words
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Article42 1917-06-21 5 Washington, May 11.—The report of the Army Conference will enable President Wilson to give Mr. Roosevelt a general’s commission in the authorised forces. Liquor is to be barred from army posts, and men in uniforms cannot be served with alcohol.42 words
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Article47 1917-06-21 5 As the result of conferences between the British and American labour heads, organised labour throughout the United States has offered to abrogate the eight-hour rule and other rights whenever emergencies demand The fullest co-operation with the Government, without surrendering the right of striking, is promised.47 words
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Article93 1917-06-21 5 New York May 11.—Lord Cunliffe (Director of the Bank of England and a member of the British Mission to America) in a interview, said that Britain would continue her gold shipments to America and thus help to depress the interest rates in the United States, Although notes were convenient93 words
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Article45 1917-06-21 5 Mr Massey, Premier of New Zealand, in receiving the Freedom of Bristol, said that everyone agreed that the Empire’s commercial interests should be better represented in the Dominions. He hoped the Dominions would soon send representatives to the chief centres of the Kingdom.45 words
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Article93 1917-06-21 5 London May 13.—The proprietor and printer of the British Australasian,” also Mr C H Chomley, editor, were summoned at Bow Street, for making statements prejudicial to the discipline of the forces by publishing letters criticising the Anzac military police in London. Defendants’ counsel said that the letters93 words
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Article393 1917-06-21 5 The Government exhibited in the centres recently affected by the strikes the following notice A serious stoppage of work by engi neers engaged in the vital business of producing munitions occurred at a moment when, in view of the present offensive on all fronts, there was greater393 words
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Article94 1917-06-21 5 London, May 13. —Replying to two deputations—one urging State purchase of the liquor trade, and the other prohibition during the war—Mr Lloyd George said he personally was of the opinion that State purchase was the best way, in order to secure progress and temperance thus giving94 words
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Article279 1917-06-21 5 The Havas correspoi.dant at the British front, says the fighting throughout the day on May 3 had been desperate, but for the most part indecisive. At the extreme right of the attacking front the Australians wrote one of the finest pages in the history of this279 words
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Advertisement310 1917-06-21 5 AUCTIONS. The undersigned are prepared to undertake the Sales of Landed or House Properties, Estates, Motor Cars, etc. By Public Auction or Private Tender. SPECIAL SPACIOUS SHOW ROOMS FOR CARS. ALL sales will be conducted in LOGAN’S COURTYARD, Opposite the entrance to our offices. ACCOUNT SALES. WITH CHEQUE. PROMPTLY RENDERED.310 words
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Miscellaneous33 1917-06-21 5 THE fiULING PASSION. Teacher Then Nero ordered the centurion to give the slave twenty stripes.” Mabel: (Whose father is in camp!) Lord, mum, he must a made ’im a colonel 1 Sydney Bulletin.”33 words
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Article922 1917-06-21 6 The severance of relations with Germany by Haiti, and the statement that Salvador and Costa Rica will shortly also take this step will create no surprise in view of the action of other south-western republics, following the entry of the United States into the war. So922 words
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Article47 1917-06-21 6 Yesterday’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $111.75 per picul business done. To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $113.25 per picul, business done—an increase of $1 50. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £249 5s spot, and £247 5s three months.47 words
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Article30 1917-06-21 6 The following was the rubber quotation in London on June 20th Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2s 8d Smoked Sheet 2s 7|d [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]30 words
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Article67 1917-06-21 6 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. Sharks B, M OQ CQ 7) Rubber (Dollar). Balgownie ss| s6| ss| $6 Kedah $4.30 s4| $4.20 $4.40 Kempas $7.60 $7.90 cum Lunas s6| $7 Mandai T. 85c 90c 82jc Scudais $6.6067 words
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Article1710 1917-06-21 6 The cotton market is providing sensations of late. Pi ices have been soaring upwards unCotton Prices. jj ave now reached a record. American cotton (“middling”) is now quoted at 19 3/8 pence per pound, compared with at the close of 1914, and it may advance a good1,710 words
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Advertisement160 1917-06-21 6 DUNLOPTYRES. TO MOTORISTS Gentleman —When f you purchase a Dunlop Tyre yon obtain a Tyre k y manufactured by the Company that was fche original inventor of the Pneumatic Tyre and .gjs£L/ has had nearly 30 years experience in the trade. TherejKSEKra| fore why use tyres manufactured by imitators, when160 words
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Advertisement49 1917-06-21 6 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Bungalows for families also single and double rooms. Laundry on the Premises. Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. 5 TELEPHONES. K a Printing Works Manager and J Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor's Residence 21 e ♦■■■■■a49 words
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Miscellaneous43 1917-06-21 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for ro day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To day. 1.21 a m. 7.20 a m. 1.07 a.m. 7.58 p.m. To MORROW. 1.58 a.m. 7 56 a m. 1.38 p.m. 8.28 p.m.43 words
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Article186 1917-06-21 7 BRITISH ADVANCES. SOUTH AFRICA’S CONSTITUTION. MR BALFOURS SPEECH. Sir Douglas Haig reports slight advances south of Lens and south of the Cojeul River, which flows parallel with the Sca r pe on a course a few mileg south of the latter. Io these operations 25 prisoners were taken,186 words
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Franee and Belgium.
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Article528 1917-06-21 7 I Router’s Telegrams.] AIRMEN’S ACT T VITIES. London, June 20. Field Marshal Haig reports: We advanced slightly south of the Cojeul River &ud north of the Souchez River. We captured 35 prisoners. We captured four field guns east of Messines on Tnursday night, in addition to those reported.I Router’s Telegrams.] - 528 words
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Article112 1917-06-21 7 The measure of the British achievement in this battle is not the amount of ground won day by day. It is to be reckoned by its success in dictating the strategy of the enemy by the weight of troops that he uses against the British attack by their112 words
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Article356 1917-06-21 7 The Matin says the battle which has been raging for three days and two nights on both banks of the Scarpe is without doubt the most bitter in the whole war. The trenches of the enemy are full of dead bodies, and his losses reach 20 per356 words
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Article119 1917-06-21 7 London, June 19. corr e-'penden*’ at Headquarters savs there ha« been a s-iie-i of most violen’ thunders’o* m< in the battle a^-ea,accompan-ied by typhoon-4, which uprooted trees, and bowled over wagons as if they were mere playthings. Despite these Niagara like deluges, to-day is hotter than ever119 words
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Article106 1917-06-21 7 NEW YORK SENSATION. New York, June 19. Cotton has smashed all records. It advanced 104 points on a sensational advance in Liverpool and private reports regarding low crops. Values closed near the top. Record Prices at Liverpool. London, June 20. At Liverpool, cotton is making history daily.106 words
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Article24 1917-06-21 7 APPROVED BY COMMOF London. June 20. The House of Commons adopted the general principle of Woman Suffrage by 385 votes to 55.24 words
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Russia.
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Article108 1917-06-21 7 INCIDENT IN THE CAPITAL. Petrograd, June 20. Fifty anarchists, with three machine guns, conveyed in cabs, established themselves in buildings in a populous centre of the town. Two companies of Guards and Cossacks surrounned the buildings, and compelled the surrender of the anarchists, who were put in gaol.108 words
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Article64 1917-06-21 7 London, June 18. A Jassy telegram (undated) says a committee of soldiers of the Russian Ninth Army on the Rumanian front issued an appeal against fraternising with the enemy. “If the enemy desires our welfare he must liberate Rumania, then we will help him to overthrow64 words
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Article15 1917-06-21 7 Washington, June 20. A Russian diplomatic mission has arrived io America.15 words
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Article170 1917-06-21 7 OBJECT OF SWISS TELEGRAM. Berne, June 19. A semi-official message regarding M Hoffmann’s telegram to Petrograd states that M Grimm telegraphed to M Hoffmann through the Swiss Legation at Petrograd saying the need for peace was generally felt, and asking for a statement of wr-r aims. M170 words
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Article39 1917-06-21 7 CONDEMNED BY PUBLIC OPINION. Zurich, June 20. Amazement and regret are general in Switzerland over M. Hoffmann’s peace intrigue. The Press disavows sympathy with his proceedings, in view of the necessity of Switzerland maintaining absolute neutrality.39 words
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Italy’s Camipaign.
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Article61 1917-06-21 7 TRENTINO FRONT. London, June 20. An Italian official report says We carried out a violent offensive on the Asiago plateau, and damaged the enemy’s defenses at many points, making progress and inflicting severe losses. We advanced over difficult ground and carried formidable positions at Mount Ortigaral, including the61 words
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Article43 1917-06-21 7 Amsterdam, June 20. The Austrian Cabinet has decided to resign. Austrian Polities. Amste r dam, June 20. News from Vienna spates the resignation of the Austrian Cabinet is due to the refusal of the Polish party to support the budget.43 words
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Article30 1917-06-21 7 PENSION QUESTION. London, June 20. Mr. Bonar Law. in the House of Commons, stated he uvasiciefing the question of pensioning dependants of victims of the air raids.30 words
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The Balkans.
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Article, Illustration531 1917-06-21 7 A VENEZELIST TO BE INCLUDED. Athens, June 20. The Greek Cabinet has empowered M* Zaimis to discuss the reconstitution of the Cabinet with a Venezeliat adherent, with a view to the inclusion of at least one Venezelist. Incidents at Volo. London, June 20. Mr. Ward Price, writing531 words
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Article14 1917-06-21 7 Lugano, June 19. Ex-King Constantine, with his suite of thirty, arrive to-day.14 words
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Article407 1917-06-21 7 Athens, April 25.—Athens to-day is a chaos of formless projects and incoherent resolutions. All that emerges with any distinctness is a desire that M. Zaimis should form a Cabinet which in some so far intangible fashion is to have the present regime. It is dallying with the facts407 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article20 1917-06-21 7 Pari®, June 20. A minesweeper ‘•truck mine in’h»B-K of B’scay, and -ank. A boiler explosion killed seven.20 words
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Article25 1917-06-21 7 London, J one 1 9. A French «’earner a submarine in the Mediterranean, off rhe Spanish coast. The latter sub ery<-d.25 words
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Article22 1917-06-21 7 Paris. June 20 A special d-par’m a nt for defence against sabm«rires h-s been established, under Rear-Admiral Meriaeilleox Vignaux22 words
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Article463 1917-06-21 7 .—Ex. Ships, ships, and again ships are, loosely, the facts of one very important side of our offensive, but the use of these ships, once they are got, is no less important. It is to be hoped that the Admiralty has sloughed its conception of.—Ex. - 463 words
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General News
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Article46 1917-06-21 7 TO BREAK WITH GERMANY. Paris, June 20. A telegram from San Salvador says in consequei ce of German intrigues in Central America, the Salvador and Cos’» Rica Governments have taken preventive measures in regard to Germans, before announcing the rupture of diplomatic relations.46 words
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Article17 1917-06-21 7 London. June 19 Reuter correspoi.deut i-avs Haiti has sevrn d diplomatic reiatioi s with Germany.17 words
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Article15 1917-06-21 7 Washington, Juae 19. The Treasurv h*s lent to Britain another $35,000,000.15 words
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Article63 1917-06-21 7 London, Jane 20. Enquiries in the City do not confirm the rt cent disquieting rumours concerning Spain, with which country busine.-s is practically normal. The delays are attributed to labour and economic "Difficulties It is stated the trouble originated with King Alfonso who granted the demands63 words
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487 1917-06-21 7 Madrid, April 29.—Senor Maura, the former Prime Minister, addressed a meeting of 20,000 of his supporters from all parts df Spain in the Bull Ring to-day. The speech’ was awaited with exceptional interest as defining the great man’s attitude towards the vital question of the487 words
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Article64 1917-06-21 7 THREE PURCHASED. London, June 19. It i“ announced thar Barc’ay’s Bank has purchased the Deutsche Bank in London for £*200,000. London, June 20. Besides tbe sale of the Deutsche Bank premises to Barclay’s Bank, the premises of the Disconto Gesellschaft were bought by Lloyd's Sea Rsurance for64 words
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Article32 1917-06-21 7 O tawa, June 20. Telegrams exchanged between the Duke of Devonshire and General Sir John Byng show that the latter is co longer in command of the Canadians in France.32 words
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Article23 1917-06-21 7 Ottawa, June 20. Mr. W. J. Hanna, ex-Provisional Secretary for Ontario, h*s been appointed Food Controller for Canada, without salary.23 words
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Article1204 1917-06-21 8 A CHANCE FOR MALAYA. T T C (Malacca), writing to the “ST” says :—-It is gratifying to note that not only my original article which yon were kind enough to publish on the 31-t ulto. has evoked so muc i public interest bun that it has received1,204 words
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Article50 1917-06-21 8 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST CLEARANCES, To-day, Indragiri for Asahan and Batu Bahr» Ban Whatt Soon for Deli. hra Krian for Port Swettenham and Sin K Ant' o DindinBS MAILS. For p e S.TUBMT, Rangoon (Mergui and Monl me in via Rangoon) Port Swettenham Singapore ?’o° lni 1_ uo p.m.50 words
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Article110 1917-06-21 8 Pbnang, June 21, 1917 {By Courtly of the Chartered Bank London Demand Bank 9'4 4 month.' sight Bank 2 >. Credit 2/4 13 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/?« Calcutta Demand Bank 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank z 3 days’ sight Private Madras Demand Bank 3110 words
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Advertisement345 1917-06-21 8 J Grand Hotel Sanatorium j SINDANGLAJA,” PREANGER-JAVA. RAILWAYSTATION: TJANDJOEk. |Ĕ Health Resort 3,600 feet above the sea; within |1 sight of the volcano Gedeh.” Private bun- |1 galows —50 rooms. Up-to-date accommodation. f| s Electric light. Resident Doctor. H i J. van REES, 1 f| Managing Director. J JUST. J345 words
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Advertisement272 1917-06-21 8 ji $2,300 Model 75 a Compiete-witb Spare Rim and Tyre. Electric Lights, Electric Starter High Tension Magneto. JrSvim i *7 /wi /USi W-r I VT" J 1 25 Miles Per Gallon— Here is a light, powerful, economical car that offers you every worth-while advantage found in the highest priced cars.272 words
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Article194 1917-06-21 9 FUNERAL AT PEKAN. THE NEW RULER. The Hon. the Resident of Pahang telegraphs to us as follows. Regret to announce the unexpected death of His Highness Saltan Mahmud, C.M.G., at Kuala Pahang, at about 8 a.m. on Tuesday. His Highness sank, after a brief illness. The194 words
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Article255 1917-06-21 9 Judgment was given in the Appeal Court, Singapore on an appeal by the Sze Hai Tong Banking and Insurance Co, Ltd, against a decision of Mr. Justice Sproule. The matter at issue in the Supreme Court was an ex parte application by the Official Assignee with regard255 words
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Article246 1917-06-21 9 In the Supreme Court Singapore on Tuesday the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, KC) gave judgment in the marter of the trusts of the will of the late Syed Ahmed bin Abdul Rahman Alsagoff dated December 30, 1868. Application was made by Syed Has»an bin Mahomed Alsalgoff246 words
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Article72 1917-06-21 9 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co., report that at their sale No. 291 the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by auction Smoked ribbed sheet $126 to $129 plain 106 No 28. sheet diamond US >■ 124 No 2 unsmoked sheet 107 HO Crepe fine pale thin and72 words
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Article620 1917-06-21 9 INCREASES IN IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. Notwithstanding the prolongations of the war the trade of the Colony continues to increase. The official return of importand exports of the Straits Settlements for the quarter ended March 31 has been issued and shows appreciable advances in the imports and exports of620 words
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Article46 1917-06-21 9 PENaNG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged $5,251.53 Jamieson $lO Penny $5 Mrs Biggs $2 Mrs Harrison $1. —Total $5,269.53. Hospital garments for soldiers, ready cut out for workers, will be given out at the Town Hall on Fridays from 9.45 till Ham.46 words
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Article87 1917-06-21 9 Mrs Stephen Anthony’s and Mrs Ebden’s list Amount previously acknowledged $516 Table money and contributions through the ladies’ Bridge Book, Penang Golf Club $27.50 —Total $543.50. The quarterly Bulletin of the Imperial Institute, for October-December, 1916, contains several articles of interest to Malaya, including a lengthy87 words
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Article775 1917-06-21 9 THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ALLEGED RESTRICTIONS. The following article by a Straits correspondent appears in the June issue of the New East (Tokio) :—The action of the Government of the Straits Settlements in directing that no further applications for land exceeding 50 acres (20 cho) are to775 words
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Article122 1917-06-21 9 The American Chamber of Commerce, in its fortnightly information leaflet of April 30, states International commerce made its highest record in the year 1916; the total international commerce of the world in 1916 aggregated approximately 45 billion dollars against 40 billions in 1913, the former122 words
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Article413 1917-06-21 9 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The Foodquestion in Holland. The Hague, June 17.—The Government Commission desires the reservation cf the entire potato crop for internal comsumption. Potatoes not immediately required for consumption are to be dessicated, in order to be used in the making of bread. In the meantime,413 words
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Article116 1917-06-21 9 The following special cables from Tbe Hague appear in the “Sumatra Post. A hundred airmen belonging to the American Navy, with their machines have arrived in France to take port in the campaign against the German submarines. The German Socialists who belong to Dr. Liebknecht’s party have116 words
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Article89 1917-06-21 9 For the purpose of the P.V* field-day operations on Saturday, 23rd June, it will be assumed that the Alarm Signals have been fired at 3.30 p.m. and the Penang Volunteers, less the Veteran Company, will fall in at their respective places of assembly, as in cases of Night89 words
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Article26 1917-06-21 9 Members are reminded that there is a Club shoot on Sunday morning next at 7 a.m ranges 200, 500 and 600 yards.26 words
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Article84 1917-06-21 9 In the final of the Single Handicap played last evening—J G Allan beat J M Chalmers (D) 21—14. Simla telegrams state that court martials have promulgated decisions in several cases of fraud and dishonesty in the Supply and Transport Corps. A Lieutenant was sentenced to two years84 words
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873 1917-06-21 9 Danvers, in his Portuguese in India, says that Dom Laurence, after discovering Ceylon early in the sixteenth Century, built a palisade (probably at Galle Baak) and left behind Joao da Silva as captain, with 200 soldiers, a scrivener, a chaplain, t and a factor.873 words
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Article40 1917-06-21 9 [From Our Own Correspondent], Singapore, June 21. At the Singapore rubber auctions 696 tons were catalogued. The bidding was weak and prices lower, Fine pale fetched $134, ribbed smoked $l3l and others lower. The demand was slack.40 words
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Article187 1917-06-21 9 Penang, June 21, 1917. Beef— Soup per catty 16 Roast 28 Steaks 28 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 28 Ox Tail each 40 Tongue 50 Feet 30 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Fillet of Beef 60 Pork— Pork per catty 30 to 40 Pork with187 words
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Article261 1917-06-21 9 OFFICIAL MINUTES. The following are the Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 29th May, 1917. Present :—Messrs. W. Peel (President), F. Duxbury, Yeoh Guan Seok, and Chee Wor Lok. Absent :—Messrs. A F. Goodrich, A. M, Goodman and Quab Beng Kee. 1.261 words
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Article124 1917-06-21 9 June 21.—Empire Theatre, 9.15 p.m. June 23.—Semanggol Rubber Co., Ltd., A.G.M. 1 Downing Street, 12 noon. June 23.—Lecture, Pests and Diseases ”at Malakoff Estate, by Mr. R. M. Richards, 5 p.m. June 23. —P.V.R.C. Shoot 3 p.m. July 14.—Penang Automobile Club, Gymkhana for Red Cross Fund, Sepoy Lines,124 words
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Article2396 1917-06-21 10 a. {J I S 2 .S"g Issue 1 Dividends NAMES. t 2 5.2 C.p.t.l, Paid up. Value D,ndend S j 1 —l* r 1914 1915 1916 1917 R U B B E R (Dollar.) innn mnnnn isnnnn SI 1 20 45 65 20 int. Alor Gajah Rubber Estate j2,396 words
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Article911 1917-06-21 10 WU TING FANG ON THE SITUATION. Peking Jane 6.—Dr. Wa Tiang Fang, Acting Premier at Peking, has telegraphed to the independent provinces stating that all matters can b* negotiated peaceably and he therefore aaks them to send delegates for that purpose, Wong Shi Chan. The President intends911 words
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Article1273 1917-06-21 11 Summer Meeting, 1917. (Under S. R. A. Rules of Racing 1 RACE DAYS FIRST DAY Tuesday, 17th July, 1917. SECOND DAY Thursday, 19th July, 1917. THIRD DAY Saturday, 21st July, 1917. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, 17th JULY. 1917. 1, 3 7. Planters’ Vase, Plate and Purse. Value $4OO,1,273 words
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Article741 1917-06-21 11 CRIES OF ‘GERMAN AGENT!’ Mr. Arno Dosch-Fleurot writing from Petrograd, on April 26, says Public sentiment is so bitter against the radical Socialist, Nikolai Lenine, who tried to attack the American Embassy, that a crowd prevented him from making one of his inflammatory speeches last night and741 words
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