Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 June 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-06-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 147. VOL. LXXV. SATURDAY, 23rd JUNE, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS,20 words
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Advertisement1074 1917-06-23 1 B igoououGuuDOuannoaDannnDDDii WANTED g g KtJitBEK CONSIGNMENTS o for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- c vanoes made. o g orders FOR estate supplies. g GOOPS for forwarding to any D part of the world. g D ,FIKE INSURANCE business. S ALLEN OENNtS Co., g 3 61,074 words
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Advertisement85 1917-06-23 1 ■oaoanDßDonQDßtJ 00^01-30 g TTVHBN YOU ABE AWAY 3 VV on leave you want to keep g in touch with Malayan affairs, a 3 Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. Thia you can do a in no better way than by suhacnr»- g ing to the Weekly Edition of the g U85 words
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THE COTTON CRISIS.
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Article83 1917-06-23 2 (Reuter’s Tklbgrams). New York, Jane 22. Cotton broke 70 points on the announcement or the closing of Liverpool Exchange, and there was a further slump to 173 on outside liquidation a> d Liverpool selling, but a gOJU part of the loss was recovered. Havre Market Closed.(Reuter’s Tklbgrams). - 83 words
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Article237 1917-06-23 2 Bombay, June 9. —The cottox markets on the other side firmed up sharply after the publication of the condition report giving 69-5. In spite of the setback reported to-day New York since the 31st May is 70 to 90 points up and Liverpool is over 60237 words
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Article124 1917-06-23 2 WOMEN’S WORK RECOGNISED. London, June 22. H. M. th? King bus ins'ita ed two new Otdera in reconnition of w»r service by Biit°ns and Allies. On? is staled The Order of the British Empire.” It is an Order of Kni«ht>«ood and is open to both124 words
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Article24 1917-06-23 2 Amsterdam, June 22. The T-iegraai says 70,000 Dutch coal miners are striking for a minimum wage and an eight hour day.24 words
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Article109 1917-06-23 2 London, June 21. Silver is at 39 5/8. There is a scarcity of offerings. The market is firm. India’s Needs. London, Jane 21. Messrs. Montagu and Co.’s report says the price of is the record since October, 1892. The report draws attention to the statistics of Indian109 words
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189 1917-06-23 2 Lahore, June 9th. —An accident occurred to No 1 up mixed train on the Kobat Thai Railway at about 4 15 p m on the 6th instant between Doaba and Kahi. The train on coming round the bend was struck by a very violent storm189 words
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Article481 1917-06-23 2 JAVA TEA. (Specially Translated). Batavia, June 19. —The import of Java tea into Australia is prohibited. Later. —We learn that, in consequence of a permit granted by the Netherlands Oversea Trust, to ship 36,000 chests of Java ft a to Holland, during the months Mar. to May481 words
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Article224 1917-06-23 2 Mr Francis J Jnnee, acting Secretary of the Over-Seas Cub Tobacco Fund writes us as follows Again many thanks for your letter of March 20th, and for the draft for £12.10.9d towards onr Tobacco Fund enclosed. I hope that you will convey a message of thanks224 words
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Advertisement981 1917-06-23 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. I Canadian Pacific 'T'WO EUROPEAN JUNIOR ASSIST- ocian services, limited. 1 ANTS preferably with some know- (Incorporated In England.) ledge of planting required for a healthy pacific service. estate near Muar. Good prospects to the FftoM CHINA ND JAPAN TO right men. Reply stating experience, if fIIPOPF anv.981 words
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Advertisement22 1917-06-23 2 Where to Stay, .Pbnawo :—The E O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore: —Raffles Hotel. Rangoon —StrandJHotel SINDANGLAJA PreANGBR, JAVA Grand Hotel.22 words
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Advertisement182 1917-06-23 2 It's not a Matter of Luck M I X That you get better value for your money when you call at g WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL S Co., PENANG. JJ The Latest designs in Silk, Wool Cotton Socks Stockings. Every new shape in single double, soft hard Collars. g gg Smartly cut182 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous223 1917-06-23 2 WE LEAD THE FOLLOWERS At Penang’s Popular Play-House. Where Everybody Goes To-night! Complete Change To-nigh t n Srppire Theatre Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. THE “EMPIRE” ALWaYs SHOW THE BEST BUT THIS PROGRAMME BEATS OUR BEST The DIAMOND from the SKY with popular Irving Cummings and the one and onlv r223 words
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2131 1917-06-23 3 SEVEN YEARS’ PROFITS, 352 PER CENT. The seventh annual general meeting of the Straits Rubber Company Limited was held on May 7 in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers Association (Incorporated), 38, Eastcheap, Mr. E. L. Hamilton, the chairman of the company, presiding. The Secretary2,131 words
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Article37 1917-06-23 3 June 23.—Empire Theatre, 9.15 p.m. June 24.—P.V.R.C. Shoot 7 a.m. June 24.—Penang Swimming Club, Gibbon's Cup Competition. July 14.—Penang Automobile Club, Gymkhana for Red Cross Fund, Sepoy Lines, 3 p.m. July 17, 19, 21—Penang Races.37 words
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Article369 1917-06-23 3 Me«sr«. Kennedy dz Co., Penang, report as follows Markets during the past week have displayed a rather more cheerful tone and although there has, in some instances, been a further marking down in Rubbers quite a number of selling orders have been withdrawn and shares offering under369 words
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Article230 1917-06-23 3 Messrs Gar brie and Co, L*d, in their weekly report Singapore, 21st. inst., sa\s At the Weekly Rubber Auction which commenced yesterday prices were again marked down, the highest paid for Fine Pale Crepe and R bbed-fimoked Sheet being $134 and $l3l per picul respectively For prime230 words
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Article37 1917-06-23 3 For Per Close. Monday. Calcutta 2.30 p.m. Ceylon, India, Mauritius, N 7 p.m. Aden, Egypt and f Reg. up to 6 p.m. Europe, etc. C Parcels 5 p.m Wednesday. Australasia (via Singapore) By train 7.15 a.m.37 words
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Article436 1917-06-23 3 POSITION OF MANUFACTURERS Messrs. James F. Hereon Co, Ltd., Manchester, report on Wednesday, May 9th o**tc I** Liverpool Cotton. Last Week Mid-American—Spot 12.83 12.96 Mid-American, Current Month 12.39 12.63 F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 26.50 26.50 F.G.F. Egyptian, Current Month 24.00 24.85 New York Cotton. Spot—Cents. 19 95 20.70 Current436 words
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Article376 1917-06-23 3 In a recent report U.S. Consul-General Thomas Sammons says that dealers in cotton products in China estimate the 1915-16 crop at upward of 600,000,000 lb. Satisfactory figures are not obtainable, but those engaged in this trade base their calculations on the following figures :—Shanghai, 164,533,000 lb.; Taichong,376 words
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Advertisement400 1917-06-23 3 W ANTE D. A DRESSER, must be qualified. Apply stating salary required and enclosing testimonials to Managrr, Batak Ribit Estate, Telok Anson. 757—? KEDAH GOVERNMENT. Wanted one third grade DRESSER on commencing salary $4O per mensem rising to $45 per mensem after 4 months. Straits Hospital Assistant preferred. Permanency for400 words
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Advertisement158 1917-06-23 3 Instant Relief for BILIOUSN ESS and other Liver Troubles. The astonishing efficacy of Dr. Cassell's Instant Relief is due to its toning effect upon the liver and bowels. It gives strength to the organs and helps them back to health and natural action. In other words, it enables the system158 words
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Advertisement50 1917-06-23 3 the BODEGA. THE place for a quiet drink. THE place for a quiet meal. THE place for guaranteed quality of your drinks. THE only Bar under the constant supervision of an Englishman and consequently the place for the guaranteed quality of your drinks. COMPARISON INVITED. PRIVATE BARS FAT ORDINARY PRICES50 words
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Advertisement414 1917-06-23 3 GA.-V CAR lighting AND STARTING BRITISH MADE THROUGHOUT A girl can start the heaviest engine l! without effort when iQL C. A.V. equipped. /7/C The C.A V. Svstem of liiectrtc lighting Starting is so simple that the veriest novice can control it. The combined Lighting and Sta tmg run from414 words
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Article41 1917-06-23 4 St. John-Wright—On the 27th April, at Bancroft." Mitten-road. Bexhill-on-Sea, the wife of C. St. John Wright, of a daughter. Wintbr —At the Clinic,” Devonshirerd, on the 18th inst. to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Winter of Paloe Balang, a daughter.41 words
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Article1038 1917-06-23 4 Mr, George Barnes, who is filling Mr. Arthur Henderson’s place as Labour Member on the War Cabinet while Mr. Henderson is absent in Russia, in his recent important speech in London did well to emphasise that the British labour leaders were thoroughly alive to the true inwardness1,038 words
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Article34 1917-06-23 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $109.00 per picul, business done—a decrease of $2 50. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £246 15s spot, and £244 5s three months.34 words
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Article63 1917-06-23 4 The Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co., (N. L output of tin-ore for the first half of the current month amounted to 267 piculs. The following are the particulars of the Renong Tin Dredging Company, Limited’s, output of tin-ore for the first half of the current month :—No 163 words
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Article1005 1917-06-23 4 In a thoughtful article in the New East,” the latest review Wireless published at Tokio, which has made ssch an excellent start, a writer puts forward a convincing plea for a better cable service between the United States and Japan in order to secure a better flow1,005 words
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Article169 1917-06-23 4 STROBEL—GOMES. The marriage took place ye sterd noon in St. George’s Church, Penang Oscar Strobel, assistant of M-ssrs Stn,™' negger and Co., eldest son of Mr and v Berntbard Slrobei, Winter.bur, B,i, Ktl “J* ,o Mie, Ida May Gomes, eldest danrt,., of Mr and Mrs C W169 words
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Article112 1917-06-23 4 Training for the Summer Meeting is proceeding smoothly. There were twenty-five horses worked this morning and all looked fit and well. The trainers are F Billet, W H Ro«s and J R Flynn. All the horses seemsd to be moving under the same orders, for nothing whs112 words
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Article428 1917-06-23 4 The final of the Champiorship Pairs was played yesterday—W Houston and G B F Southam beat G B' Fitzgerald and W H Threlfall by 21 —l9. 2243 coolies arrived yesterday. 85- eo to Fulau Jerejak for quarantine. The balance go on to Port Swe'tteaham. Tbe June number428 words
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Advertisement151 1917-06-23 4 i WEINBERC’S MAHALLA IB r H ICX Manufactured Act -l.'-~--:~ W I I I I R V*™' 3 c^^^~:r~~-~r -~~l WK H p 5 y y- nu»"* ZvAj®™® > J I I I I g > wr. H I g I CIGARETTES. R Packed Specially for the Tropics in Hermetically151 words
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Advertisement25 1917-06-23 4 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.25 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous51 1917-06-23 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for t>o-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To DAY. 2.25 a m. 8.27 a m. 2.08 a.m. 8.55 p.m. To-morrow. 2.53 a.m. 8.54 a m. 2 37 p.m. 9.21 p.m. Monday. 3.21 a.m. 9.20 a.m. 3 05 p.m. 9.4651 words
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Obituary17 1917-06-23 4 DEATH. Harfleet.—John Thomas Harfleet, late of the Standard Oil Company of New York. Died June 18, 1917.17 words
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Article174 1917-06-23 5 EVENTS IN RUSSIA. FRANCE’S SHIPPING FIGURES. NEW WAR HONOURS. The French have been further engaged south-west of Laon, and south of that town, and also in Champagne. After severe fighting, the French re-gained ground south-west of Laon, and far’h°r east, and in Champagne >hey repulsed enemy efforts, and174 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration375 1917-06-23 5 [Router’s Telegrams.] EXTENSION OF BRITISH LINE. London, June 21. Field Marshal Haig reports Our fire repulsed raiders south of the BapaumeCambrai road, east of La Ventie, also in the neighbourhood of Lombartzyde, where another enemy party entered our front line, but were immediately driven out. A few of[Router’s Telegrams.] - 375 words
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Article432 1917-06-23 5 London, June B.—An American correspondent at the French front points out that the fighting in France is now almost wholly for the possession of observatories. He says: After the battle of the Marne the Germans took up positions commanding their opponents’ lines. These are now being wrested432 words
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322 1917-06-23 5 Amsterdam, May 7.—The speech by Herr Cohn, Socialist Minority Deputy in the Reichstag, on the second reading of the Army Estimates, is ignored in the report circulated by Wolff’s Bureau. In this speech Herr Cohn declared that the German troops were not fighting for the safety322 words
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Article263 1917-06-23 5 COMPLAINTS IN COMMONS. London, Jane 22. The reply by Mr. J. I. Macpherson, Under-Secretary for War, iu the House of Commons, to the effect that the War Office estimated that the re-examination of discharged men and rejected men would yield 60,000 for service abroad, and 60,000 in other263 words
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Article161 1917-06-23 5 MESSAGE FROM SIR R. L. BORDEN. Ottawa, June 22. Sir R. L. Borden, on behalf of the Canadian Government, has cabled congratulations to General Sir Arthur Currie, in command of the Canadian Corps, his message concluding; "We bid Godspeed to the great work which lies before you, and161 words
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Article82 1917-06-23 5 A SERIOUS POSITION. Amsterdam, June 22. Except on the occasion of violent hailstorms, there has been no rain in East Germany for eight weeks. The bay crop is ruined, and the position of the grain crops is most serious. The drought is so bad in Bavaria that82 words
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Article49 1917-06-23 5 EXPLODED BY LIGHTNING. London, June 22. The Frankfurter Zeitung states that lightning exploded munition works at Foerde, in Westphalia, and destroyed work sheds. Two workers were killed and four injured. Bavarian Farms Burnt. Eleven farmsteads were burned down at Gross-Scboenbrunn, in Bavaria, many cattle being incinerated.49 words
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Article80 1917-06-23 5 London, June 22. The “Gazette” announces the award of the Victoria Cross to Lieut Commander W E. Sanders (Royal Naval Reserve) in recognition of bis conspicuous gallantry and consummate skill while commanding a ship in action, also to Lance-Corporal W R Parker (Royal Naval Division) for conspicuous80 words
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Article40 1917-06-23 5 London, June 22. In the House of Lords, Lord Curzon announced that the Government had decided to appoint a Committee to deal with the question of reform of the House o Lords as promptly as possible.40 words
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The Balkans.
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Article158 1917-06-23 5 KING ALEXANDER'S LETTER. Loudon, June 21. In view of the surprise and indignation aroused by the new Greek King’s first proclamation, in which he expressed his determination to carry out his father’s sacred mandate it is noteworthy that King Alexander has now sent a letter to M. Zaimis, the158 words
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Article427 1917-06-23 5 Athens, May ?.—No one contests tho integrity of M. Zaimis, the new Prime Minister; the only doubt is his power to deal with the crisis. He does not lack support among those most closely in touch with the situation. It is argued that M. Zaimis will carry427 words
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Article111 1917-06-23 5 Geneva, May 3.—Commenting pathetically on rumours of the dethronement of King Constantine, the “Muenchner Neueste Nachrichten says Constantine’s manly resistance must apparently be broken by the agitation brought about by the pressure of the Entente. For Venizelos, the ambitious mercenary of the Entente, the way to111 words
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Article36 1917-06-23 5 BRITISH AIRMEN’S ACTIVITIES. London, June 22. A French Eastern c immunique says the British Air Service bombed enemy camps and depots between Lake Doiran and the Vardar, and on the Struma, causing great dan age36 words
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Russia.
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Article212 1917-06-23 5 APPRECIATION OF THE ISSUE. Washington, June 22. M. Bakhtnetieff, head of the Russian Mission,, in a statement to the American people, avowed Russia’s consecration to the war with German autocracy to the end. Only through victory could a stable world peace and the fruits of the212 words
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Article187 1917-06-23 5 Apropos of Russian matters, it is interesting to note that the Grand Duke Nicholas has sent to Priritee Lvoff, the Russian Premier, the following significant telegram; I salute with enthusiasm the GoWntaent of Russia. I shall be happy to serve my native land in Russian Turkestan187 words
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Italy's Campaign.
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Article86 1917-06-23 5 CONSIDERABLE EFFORT. London, June 22. The Cologne G«z“tte says the new battle on the plateau of Sette-Communi, extending from Sugana valley to Asiago, has assumed extraordinary dimensions. AH the mountains of the Tyrol are echoing night-long drumfire. Italians Using Mines. «T* Udine, June 22. The Italians are86 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article45 1917-06-23 5 LAST WEEK'S FIGURES. Paris, June 22. It is officially announced that for the week ending June 17th the arrivals were 1,028 and the sailings 1,122. No vessel above 1,600 tons was sunk, and five under 1,600 tons were lost. Five were unsuccessfully attacked.45 words
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Article29 1917-06-23 5 VISIT TO JAPAN. Tokio, June 22. The ex-Emperor of Korea has arrived at Tokio, on his first visit to Japan. He was received with the highest honours.29 words
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Article23 1917-06-23 5 SIR JOSEPH LYONS. London, June 22. The death has occurred of Sir Joseph Lycns, the well-known caterer, head of JLyons Co. Ltd.23 words
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General News
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Article147 1917-06-23 5 QUESTIONS IN COMMONS. London, June 21. In the House of Commons, Mr. G Stewart (U. —Wirral) asked whe’her a proposal by the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce that Germans should be excluded from that Colony for some time after the war was rejecred by the Legislative Council, all147 words
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Article63 1917-06-23 5 THE NEW CABINET. Vienna, June 22. Count Clam Martinic is trying to form a Coalition Cabinet, and is creating four extra Ministries, which will be offered to a Pole, a Czech, a Ruthenian, and a Slav. Failure. Amsterdam, June 22. Count Clam Mar’inic, in view of the impossibili’y of63 words
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Article40 1917-06-23 5 DANISH SPLIT. Copenhagen, June 22. The Stockholm Conference has caused a Danish Cabinet crisis The Conservative Minister, Mr. R ittboeil, has resigned from his partv, which objected to the Socialist Minister’s, M. S’anuing’s, acrivi’y regarding the Stockholm Conference.40 words
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Article531 1917-06-23 5 Mr. Victor Fisher, Hon. Secretary, the British Workers’ League, writes to the editor of the Times” According to the reports published in the neutral Press, the minority of the French Socialist Party have resolved to send delegates to the proposed International Socialist Conference at Stockholm next month.531 words
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Article30 1917-06-23 5 ENEMY REMOVING CIVILIANS. London, June 22. It is reported that the evacuation of thocivil population of West Flanders continues. Two thousand were removed from places behind the front.30 words
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Article2069 1917-06-23 6 THE IMPERIAL WAR CONFERENCE. [From Our Own Correspondent], Loudon, May 10. On Friday last a deeply interesting document dealing with the work of the Imperial War Conference was made public. This will have reached you in due course,and I make no pretence of reproducing it here, as2,069 words
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Advertisement384 1917-06-23 6 if YOU SUFFER FROM INDIGESTION f. I lf y° u BU tf cr rom P a ns after citing, 1 B ’K d acidity, flatulence, headaches, biliousness Vrjfep J? or eonstipatioo» it i® probably due to the fact that y° UP organs of digestion I stomach, liver, and bowels —have384 words
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Advertisement213 1917-06-23 6 DUBBED STAMPS. 'pHE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in a position to execat» orders for ail kinds of Rubber Stamps MOIR CRANES’ Cylinder Oil. Sandil&nds, Butterv Co. ALLEN DENNYS Co, Proprietors Of: THE PFNA G FUBBE P AUCTION ROOMS, where good prices arc always obtained. THE PEIUNG TFANSHIPPIhG FOEWARDINC213 words
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Miscellaneous41 1917-06-23 6 WAR CARTOON. Reproduced Jro'm the H arid'» Press !TI —jTTfI 11 i fl Za M'Wa 1 /4' \k )-||lWl lj iLJiWX iOfef 5 l! k I y Ml _aD? ffi W -~~-iJ- fr /-> ,$> S ’> I Revolution Next, please Le Rire,” Paris.41 words
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Article740 1917-06-23 7 Mr. H. D. Moffat of Itukir Parjang Estate, Jeram, Selangoi, is in Penang. Dr. M. J. Wright and family are spending a holiday at Ootacamund. Mr H M Butterfield of the Public AVorks Department, Kedah, and Mrs Butterfield are staying at the Runnymede Hotel. Mr. M. D.740 words
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Article87 1917-06-23 7 Per N Y K.—To Singapore Mr A P Ager, Mrs Tobutt, Mr F W Roe, Miss Brewer, Major and Mrs Harrington and children, Mr McDermot, Mr and Mrs P Davey, Mr L M Nalder, Mr 8 Baster, and Mrs L Blackford, Mr E M Ellis, Mr87 words
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Article291 1917-06-23 7 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The eighth annual general meeting of the samanggol Rubber Co Ltd., was held in the Registered Offices of the Company, No. 1 Downing Street, Penang, to-day. Mr. D. A. M. Brown presided, and the others present were Messrs. J. McNeill, G. Stotbard,291 words
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Article235 1917-06-23 7 Messrs Aldens’ Successors Ltd., London, reported on May 10th.—The market has been quiet during the past week with a firm undertone, quotations dropping a jd to 2/1 on the 4th inst, but rising again to 3/o|d early this week, and the present value is for both Crepe235 words
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Article97 1917-06-23 7 For the period from the 22nd to 28th June, 1917, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of robber is fixed at two shillings and nine pence halfpenny per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem97 words
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Article77 1917-06-23 7 HALF YEAR’S PROFIT. [From Our Own Correspondent] Singapore, June 23. The report of the Straits Trading Co., Ltd., shows a profit for the half year of $735,051. A dividend of one dollar and a bonus of 20 cents free of tax is recommended. Business increased during77 words
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Article63 1917-06-23 7 ACCUSED DISCHARGED. [From Our Own Correspondent]. Singapore, June 23. In the motor-car case in which Frederick Williamson, managing partner of the Asiatic Motor Works Ltd., was charged with causing the death of an unknown Chinese by a rash act in the driving of a motor car the63 words
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Article427 1917-06-23 7 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES TO CAR. The hearing was resumed to-Jay, before Mr R D Acton, the District Judge, of the suit, in which Mr C E W Hogge, Agency Manager of the China Mutual Life Insurance Co, Ltd, claimed from Dr C Francis, Registrar of L427 words
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Article209 1917-06-23 7 The directors of the Eastern Telegraph Company, Ltd., announce that, in consequence of delays arising from the war in obtaining the necessary returns from foreign stations and administrations, it will be impossible to present the accounts and balance-sheet duly audited in respect of the year to Dec 31,209 words
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Article173 1917-06-23 7 The directors of the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company Ltd announce that in consequence of delays arising from the war in obtaining the necessary returns from foreign stations and administrations it will be impossible to present the accounts and balance sheet duly audited in respect173 words
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Article57 1917-06-23 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5.45 p.m. till 7.15 p.m. to-day 1. Selection The Casino Girl Englander 2. Two Step Laughing Water Hager 3. Selection Festivalia ...William 4. Waltz The Choristers ...Retford 5. Two Step My Little Black57 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article125 1917-06-23 7 AUSTRIAN POLITICAL CHANGES. Amsterdam, May 21.—The correspondent of the Daily Chronicletelegraphs indicating the forthcoming political and economic changes in Austria. He says the Emperor Karl has nominated 60 new members to the Austrian Upper House, five being hereditary and the remainder life peers. They include Herr125 words
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Article200 1917-06-23 7 Paris, May 23.—1 n an interview given to a representative of the Temps” yesterday Viscount Milner, Minister without portfolio stated neither this year nor next year will enemy submarines be able to prevent England from vigorously continuing the war; in any case they can only menace our200 words
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Article147 1917-06-23 7 Paris, May 24—Dr Aguero, ex-Cuban Minister at Berlin, states that things are going badly for Germany across the Rhine. It is impossible for Roumania to furnish supplies for the Central Powers owing to the dearth of labour to cultivate the land. He also states that the147 words
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Article66 1917-06-23 7 London, May 24. —Delegates from the Russian Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Council are now in England investigating the constitution and the functions of British Trade Unions. Mr F O’Grady, Labour Member for Leeds East, who is a member of the Labour Delegation to Russia, will remain in66 words
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Article109 1917-06-23 7 Paris, May 24.—A Government expert reports that Rheim? Cathedral will probably collapse, as the edifice is tottering. The central transept has suffered severely from the bombardments of recent days, thousands of shells being hurled into the city daily. Over half the number of the city’s109 words
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55 1917-06-23 7 Amsterdam, May 24.—The Maastricht Les Nouvelles states that the Germans have removed the civil inhabitants from Lierre to Antwerp. The reason for this evacuation is unknown. Measures are also in readiness to remove civilians en from the Ghent-Tournai region. It is believed the Germans are55 words
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Article42 1917-06-23 7 New York, May 24.—The London correspondent of the World reports that Hindenburg has is?ued an order that German commanders must not allow surrenders in any circumstances, as a surrender is an act of treachery which will be punished.42 words
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Article86 1917-06-23 7 London May 24. F,orty thousand dependants of Canadian soldiers are now stranded in England. Many came to see wounded relations in the English hospitals with sufficient monty to return to Canada but the lack of passenger accommodation makes this impossible during war time. It may be86 words
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Article165 1917-06-23 7 London, May 21.—A special correspondent of the Daily Chronicle writes Thirty-two miles of the French front between St. Quentin and Laffaux have been a mystery since the early days of the the German retreat. The explanation is that the Germans played us the s?m« trick which we165 words
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Article138 1917-06-23 7 A GERMAN PEACE.” Amsterdam, May 23—The Danzic section of the Independent Committee for German Peace have petitioned Marshal von Hindenburg asking for the annexation of Belgian? and Poland, the return of Germany’s Colonial Empire with territorial increases, the annexation of the French districts of Briey and Longwy and also the138 words
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Article199 1917-06-23 7 4 f A money lender of Teluk Anson, Karuthan Chetty by name, had the un pleasant experience of being victimised bv gang robbers in the early hours of Tuesday morning, leaving him the poorer by nearly $1,400. It appears that he was slumbering peacefully when he was199 words
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Article974 1917-06-23 7 PENANG SOLDIER’S EXPERIENCES* Private Albert Pedley, of Penang, writes to us from East Africa, as follows lam confident that this letter will undoubtedly arrive as a very pleasant surprise after so many months of silence. The fact is chat I was one of the members engaged in974 words
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Advertisement196 1917-06-23 7 HEALTH HELP IN TIME. A great London physician said that half the fatal illnesses in the world are caused by self-neglect. People allow themselves to become seriously ill, because they do not take care of their health when they are only a little out of sorts. He said that there196 words
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Advertisement2217 1917-06-23 8 P. a O.—British India N. Y. KJ tej. K. P. M. A near Line u»».»Miiiste»»shi»c..u =*=■•> INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. J MAATSCHAPPIJ Paid-up Capital harter 1 T v VllriKn i A (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Fund (Companies Incorporated in England.) <L Reserve Liability of Proprietors ..x.r-r. crni/ir-ec (Royal Packet S. N.2,217 words
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