Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 June 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-06-25 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 148. VOL. LXXV. MONDAY, 25th JUNE, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement869 1917-06-25 1 0 jaoucir; acDunoauanaaa nannnan Q -WANTED— RPP»«B CONSIGNMENTS g for our bi-weekly auction sales, g o and private sales. Cash AdE vances made. 2 t D orders for estate supplies. {2 GOODS for forwarding to any part of the world. 9 D EIRE INSURANCE business. D ALLEN DENNYS Co.. o869 words
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Advertisement97 1917-06-25 1 ■OCKMBKM3 ■OOOO D■O D D O• a 9 S YOU ABB AWAT S VV on bare you want to keep g in tonch with > affair», a a Social, i Commercial, M’ning. Planting, Ac. Thia you can A» a a in no better way than by «übucrib- ing to the97 words
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Article945 1917-06-25 2 BRITISH INDUSTRY’S RAPID DEVELOPMENT. The appointment of a Commissioner of Dyes, with a temporary department, to organise and develop the dyes-making industry of the United Kingdom renders the following article by a correspondent of the Guardian of special interest. Although regarded by some as subsidiary industries, it must945 words
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Article902 1917-06-25 2 THE POSITION EXPLAINED. Professor Masaryk, the famous Bohemian political leader, received a Pre s representative and interpreted the meaning of present movements in Austria-Hungary for the benefit of the British public, as follows We must be just enough to admit that Austria is not fair to902 words
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Advertisement881 1917-06-25 2 PINANG GAZETTE. ESTATE MEDICAL OFFICER. Rates for I rT T ANTED appointment as estate Medical I VV Officer by a doctor now serving in Casual Advertisements. FOR SALE. TO LET. SITUATIONS VACANT, ETC. WalkX, Solicitor, Kl«g, F.M.S. Minimum Charge $2.00 754—20 22 25 6 For 1 insertion 1.20 per inch881 words
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Advertisement966 1917-06-25 2 WAR TAX ORDINANCE 1917. QRDERS are now bein, Para Rubber Seeds fro m PRINCIPAL OFFICERS of Companies fcre 9 with a guarantee of 75% g ern) in\. ol(l and Associations are reminded that A -50 per 1,000 packed it/k 00, on or before the 30th June, 1917, they *2 :—packed966 words
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Article1888 1917-06-25 3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The eighth annual general meeting of the Seiusuggol Rubber Co Ltd., wan held in the registered offices of the company, No. 1 Downing Street, ?enang, on Saturday. Mr. D. A. M. Brown presided, and the chers present were Messrs. J. McNeill, G.1,888 words
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Article737 1917-06-25 3 WEAKER MARKET AND DECLINE IN PRICES. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association’s 300th auction was held on June 20 and 21, 1917. Offered for sale 10,890.42 piculs or 1,452,056 lbs. (tons 648.23). Prices realized Sheet Smoked fine ribbed sl*23 to sl3*2 good ribbed 108 122 fine737 words
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Article870 1917-06-25 3 FIELD OPBRATIONS. Penang Volunteers, with the exception of C Company, and the Cadets, were engaged in a scheme of field operations on Saturday afternoon. The idea was that the enemy, consisting of Veterans Company and Cadets, had landed near Glugor house and were proceeding towards Batu Lanchang. A870 words
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Advertisement471 1917-06-25 3 Sale of Valuable Rubber Estale. THE VALUABLE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PERTANC RUBBER ESTATE Situate in the district of Jelebv., Negri Sembilan, F.M.S. containing 3,967 acres 1 rood 01 poles, of which 1,054 J acres are planted with para rubber, will be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, BY Messrs. GLEESON Co,,471 words
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Italy's Campaign.
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Article55 1917-06-25 4 ITALIAN CAPTURES. London, Jane 23. An Italian official report says The enemy concentrated a brisk fire on our new position on Mount Ortigara, on Asiago plateau. We replied effectively. We captured on June 19th in this area four guns, 14 machine guns, 1,000 rifles, and a large quantity55 words
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Article62 1917-06-25 4 VATICAN OFFICIAL CONCERNED. Rome, June 23. A great treason trial, in which the principal figure is Monsignor Gerlach, a prominent Vatican official, resulted in Gerlach and two others receiving life sentences of penal servitude, and two others each 5 years’ and three years’ imprisonment respectively. Gerlach and62 words
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General News
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Article48 1917-06-25 4 MARCONI’S STATEMENT. London, June 23. At New York, Signor Marconi, speaking at a luncheon to the Italian Mission, expressed the opinion that the United States would float 1A- million tons of new ships by the end of the year, and double that amount next year.48 words
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Article49 1917-06-25 4 Paris, June 23 It was announced in the Chamber that the French Mercantile Marine bad lost 560,000 tons during the war, but 680,000 tons had since been built or purchased, and 140.000 tons were b°ing completed, whereas Germany had lost 2i million tons, half of her fleet.49 words
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Article25 1917-06-25 4 Washington, June 23. An early reduction of ocean freight rates is expected, as the result of conferences between the Allied and American Governments.25 words
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Article45 1917-06-25 4 Washington, June 23. Subscriptions to the Liberty Loan surpassed the highest estimate of the Treasury officials, exceeding three billion dollars. Remarkable Response. Washington, June 23. It is officially announced that the Liberty Loan totalled $3,035,226.850, an over-subscription of nearly 52 per cent.45 words
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Article25 1917-06-25 4 Washington, June 23. The Belgian Mission received an ovation in the American Senate. A Rumanian Mission has arrived on the Pacific Coast.25 words
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Article18 1917-06-25 4 Washington, June 23 Nearly ten million men between 21 and 30 have enrolled for war service.18 words
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Article51 1917-06-25 4 LIQUORS TO BE TAKEN OVER. New York, June 24. The House of Representatives passed the Food Control Bill, empowering the President to control the distribution of food, feed and fuel, forbidding the use of foodstuffs for making intoxicants, and authorising the taking over of all distilled51 words
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Article57 1917-06-25 4 DEPUTATIONS TO LORD RHONDDA. London, June 22. A deputation from Trade Unions urged Lord Rhondda to adopt State purchase of imported foodstuffs, to commandeer homegrown products, also ships, and to retail supplies at equitab’e prices, including a six-penny quartern loaf. Lord Rhondda received a deputation, in London, of57 words
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Article18 1917-06-25 4 London, June 23. It is understood the beer barrelage will be increased by 50 per cent.18 words
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Article282 1917-06-25 4 CONFERENCE WI 1H GOVERNMENT London, June 22. Sir Albert Stanley, President of Board of Trade, conferred with the Liverpool cotton representatives. The proceed ings were lengthy, and were held in private, but it is understood the proposals included the recommendation that the Government take over the import282 words
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Article144 1917-06-25 4 LIBERAL SUPPORT. Ottawa, June 23 One of the most forcible speeches in favour of the Conscription Bill was msdin the Canadian House of Commons bv Mr. Pai dee, Chief Liberal Whip, who -aid he deeply regretted the necessity for dissen r from Sir Wi’fred Laurier, who moved144 words
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Article48 1917-06-25 4 Amsterdam, June 24. A Vienna ine-sage says it was the Czechs’ passionate rejection of hII offers that led to the failure to reconstruct the Cabinet. Austria’s New Premier. Amsterdam, June 24. A new Austrian Cabinet has been formed, under the Premiership of Doctor von Seidler.48 words
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Article46 1917-06-25 4 Amsterdam, June 23. In the Lower House of the Austrian Reichsrat, the Minister for Defence announced that there were 136 dead, 170 missing, and 625 injured as the result of an explosion at munition works at Bloeweg, which was probably due to carelessness46 words
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Article39 1917-06-25 4 Copenhagen, June 23. The Liberal Minister, M. Christensen, has resigned, following the example of M. Rottboell. King’s Refusal. Copenhagen, Ju ie 23. The King of Denmark has refused to accept the resignation of M. Rottboell.39 words
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Article52 1917-06-25 4 BRITISH AND GERMAN CONFERENCE AT THE HAGUE. Amsterdam, June 25. Lord Newton under secretary for foreign affairs, General Sir Herbert Belfield, Director of Prisoners of War, and Mr. Justice Younger have arrived at the Hague to negotiate with German dilegates with regard to the conditions of the respective52 words
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Article740 1917-06-25 4 THE SUGAR CRISIS. Batavia, June I©.—Seven sugar factories have stopped the export of sugar to Soerabava, owing to unsold stock. The sugar is being stored in the various godowns. Soerabaya wired to the Batav. Nieuwsblad Under the chairmanship of a member of the van Houten factory who740 words
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Article75 1917-06-25 4 The homeward mail closes at 7 pm. to-day registration till 6 p in. Letters posted at Dato Krmnat and E i O Hotel Sub-Post Offices and in the Pillar-boxes before 6 p.m. to-day, will be in time Letters ate., may be posted at the Head Office up to75 words
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Advertisement385 1917-06-25 4 Penang Sales Room. TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, All the Furniture Fittings Etc. COMPRISING Marble Top Table», Iron Bedsteads, Teak Dialog Table, Writing Table, Dressing Tables, Almirahs, Mirrors, Bentwood and Rattan Furniture, Piano by G. J. B. Cramer *fc Co., London, Revolving Piano Stool, Washstands, Shelves, Glassware, Scales Etc.,385 words
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Advertisement139 1917-06-25 4 •oooeoooeoooeoooeooooeoooeooot firestone) o 2 g FRESH STOCKS g ARRIVED < IH TYRES TUBES O 111 I fr&BW ALL SIZES 8 J AGENTS: Q R. T. REID Co., Penang. S o o BRINKMANN Co., Singapore. Q THE WATERHOUSE Co., Ltd. g O (Incorporated in the U.S.A.) f 0 Q Muar, Malacca139 words
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Miscellaneous220 1917-06-25 4 WE LEAD THE FOLLOWERS At Penang’s Popular Play-House Where Everybody Goes, To-night! Complete Change To-night// Srnpire Theatre Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. THE “EMPIRE” ALWAYS SHOW THE BEST BU? THIS PROGRAMME BEATS OUR BEST The DIAMOND from the SKY with popular Irving Cummings and the one and only Lottie Pickford playing220 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article299 1917-06-25 5 ENEMY DESIGNS ON BELGIUM. Amsterdam, May 21.—The German newspapers have pablished the political ustament of the late General von Biasing, Governor-General of Belgium. It aays Belgium must be treated aa a conquered State, Germany must fight on till peace baa been won at the point of299 words
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Article143 1917-06-25 5 New York, May 22. Mr Roosevelt has made a statement in which he regrets but loyally accepts Dr. W ilson’s decision against his volunteer force. He contends however fodr divisions of his volunteers could be in the firing line by the 9th September. Orders have been issued for143 words
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Article251 1917-06-25 5 Amsterdam, May 23.—Dr Irmer, a well known German auhority on Colonial affairs, writing in Die Hanze asks the Government’s intentions in connection with the German colonies in the South Seas. He asks why Government has not announced its attitude towards the Japanese occupation of the251 words
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Article124 1917-06-25 5 London, June B.—lt is sail that Mr Lloyd George had himself awakened at three o’clock in order to listen to the mine explosions at Messines which he beard distil ctly at Walton Heath. French writers draw attention to the wav our new advance threatens Prince Rupprecht’s right124 words
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Article289 1917-06-25 5 While the Baluchis and other Indian regiments have been taking a leading and successful part in the fighting in German East Africa, the South African Indian Bearer Company has been playing an unostentatious but most useful and courageous part in the conduct of the campaign,289 words
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Article172 1917-06-25 5 The official intimation that German soldiers who desert into neutral countries will be severely dealt with after the war can only indicate that the practice is becoming disconcertingly prevalent, and a Dutch subject says that the problems which it threatens to raise are a cause of great172 words
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Article189 1917-06-25 5 Florentino Ballesteros, the bullfighter, who was caught by a bull at the ring in Madrid and died from bis wounds, was twentyfour years old. His death has caused much regret and revived the campaign against bullfighting. His body will be conveyed to Saragossa, his native189 words
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Article125 1917-06-25 5 I have it on the best authority says a Bangkok correspondent of the “M. T.” that the German Consul at Bangkok, has issued a special letter to all Germans in Siam enjoining upon them the need of strict economy. He has asked them in many case?,125 words
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Article263 1917-06-25 5 t.—“S.T.” At a meeting of the Licensing Justices Mr W Langham Carter presiding of a list of eight applications one was withdrawn, and five of the remainder were approved. Mrs Marshall, of the Keppel Harbour Hotel, 116, Teluk Blangab Road, applied fora first-class licence, which allows oft.—“S.T.” - 263 words
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Article221 1917-06-25 5 A member of the Army Medical Corps, who has recently returned from the front with a serious injury to one of his legs, gave a dramatic account of how be was disabled. Whilst, after a stiff and successful encounter, he was attending to a German221 words
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Advertisement537 1917-06-25 5 O/ie yfiti gThen take a pick-me-up course of VITAFER—the great brain and body 11 building food. It combines Organic II Phosphorus— perhaps the greatest gift of |l science to the human race with the II rich protein constituents of pure milk. I Vitafer recommendation of British Medical Men. because it537 words
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Advertisement405 1917-06-25 5 .11... IMWWILLl 1 1„ I. f v z s z f 1 •>— 1 i AND THEY USED 1O BE SO THIN. Get in the Game -Sargol makes Puny, Peevish People Plump and Popular. Perhaps you yourself have envied the rounded beauty of such figures as these graceful. well-developed, splendidly405 words
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Article1027 1917-06-25 6 In times of peace England's insularity had decidtd economic and other advantages; bat, as events have shown, there can be no reliance p aced on a continuance of peaceful conditions, and it is essential, as a matter of self-preservation that, so far as possible, supplies cf foodstufih and1,027 words
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Article21 1917-06-25 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $108.50 per picul buyers, uo sellers—a decrease of 50 cents. 921 words
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Article20 1917-06-25 6 The output of Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging (N. L.) for the week ending 23rd iust. was 18 tons.20 words
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Article32 1917-06-25 6 The following was the rubber quotation in London on June 23rd, received yesterday: Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 2s 6|d Smoked Sheet 2s s|d [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]32 words
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Article87 1917-06-25 6 It is very gratifying to find from the Government Gazette to hand that the first Hindu Advisory Board for Malaya has been granted to Penang, Mr. P. K. Nambyar, barrister-at-law, being its first Chairman, and Mr. J. V. Chelliab, b. a its first Secretary. The other members87 words
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Article103 1917-06-25 6 At the inquiry held by Mr. S. H. Langston, into the death of Ralph Lesslar, son of Mr. T. J. Lesslar, of the Municipality, the school-boy yho was drowned at Tanj mg Bungab, the Coroner returned a verdict of death due to misadventure by drowning. The103 words
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Article1521 1917-06-25 6 The German messages dropped on the Russian northern front Signs and thanking the Russians °Russia m f° r f^a,^erni 9£ d i ion, which bad enabled the enemy to transfer troops to meet the attacks on the western front, and dt elating that a bullet awaits the1,521 words
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109 1917-06-25 6 The second annual general meeting o. this Penang Association was held iu r ie Association’s premises, yesterday. e Rev. Father L. Perricbon (President) w»» in the chair. The meeting was commence with prayer, after which the report o t Committee and the accounts for tie ye109 words
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Article132 1917-06-25 6 GIBBONS CUP COMPETITION tliß above 1 The first race of the series in competition, 50 yards handicap, w at the Swimming Club yesterday m The winners of the final were as G B Crisp Ist h’cap 10 secs time D Rendle 2nd 4,. g W H Threlfall132 words
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Advertisement208 1917-06-25 6 1 LARGE QUANTITIES OF ESTATE REQUISITES SUPPLIES S ALWAYS STOCKED. 1 1 FOR PRICES PLEASE APPLY TO: S HAN TONG CO., Estate Sappliers and Commission Agents, e= 242, Beach Street, Penang. Telephone 743. HEINEKEN’S BEER STAR BRAND. BENSDORP’S COCOA AND CHOCOLATES OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. SOL.E AGHNTB: THE HOLLAND STRAUS TRADING CO..208 words
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Advertisement26 1917-06-25 6 THE CRAG HOTEL. i- IPENAMG* HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Bungalows for families also single and double rooms. Laundry on the Premises.26 words
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Miscellaneous42 1917-06-25 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 3.21 a.m. 9.20 a.m 3 05 p.m. 9.46 p.m. To-morrow. 3.51 a.m. 9 48 a m. 3 34 p.m. 10 13 p.m.42 words
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Article159 1917-06-25 7 STRUGGLES SOUTH OF LAON. AFFAIRS AT PETROGRAD. RUSSIAN ACTIVITY IN PERSIA The Germans renewed the attack south of Laon, using large forces on 2,000 yards of front, the French repulsing all the enemy’s efforts, except in the centre, where a salient lad to be given up. Subsequent enemy159 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration567 1917-06-25 7 fß>WT«n’s Tblkoraiib.] GERMAN REPULSES. London, June 22. Field Marshal Haig reports: We repulsed raiders ea«t of Epehy, the enemy leaving several dead in our wire. We took a few prisoners and wounded. Ao enemy attempt at Gillemont farm, in the same neighbourhood, failed. The aeroplanes co-operated withfß>WT«n’s Tblkoraiib.] - 567 words
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Article896 1917-06-25 7 Typography of the Battleground. The country south of Laon, as far as the Aisne between Soissons and Berry-au-Bac is a generally hilly triangle, with sides of 18 miles from Laon to Soissons, 16 miles from Laon to Berry-au-Bac, and a base of 26 miles from896 words
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Article169 1917-06-25 7 IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT. London, June 24, It it* officially stated that the develop ment of the mineral res urces of the United Kingdom, which a department of the Ministry of Munitions is undertaking, under Sir Lionel Phillips, is likely to lead to far reaching results. Sir Lionel Phillips169 words
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Article56 1917-06-25 7 UNIONIST AND NATIONALIST REPRESENTATIVES. London, June 22. The Ulster Unionist representatives for the Irish Convention are Lord Londonderry, Sir George Clark (Workman, Clark Co Mr. Hugh Barrie, M p.. Colonel Robert Wallace and Mr. Michael Knight. The Nationalist representatives are Mr. John Redmond, Mr. Dillon, Mr. Clancy,56 words
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Article15 1917-06-25 7 London, June 21. Lieut-General R. G. Broad wood has died of wounds.15 words
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Article24 1917-06-25 7 London, June 22 H. M. the King has given £2OO for the relief of victims of the air raid.24 words
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Article23 1917-06-25 7 London, June 23. Mr J H Thomas, the Labour M.P., has declined the Presidency of the Local Government Board.23 words
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Article19 1917-06-25 7 London, June 23. It is understood the Duke of Teck becomes Marquess of Cambridge.19 words
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Article18 1917-06-25 7 London, June 23. Seven thousand acres of forest were burned down at Letzlingen, in Saxony.18 words
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Article20 1917-06-25 7 London, June 22. Silver is at 38 7/8, with chiefly a trade demand. The market is steady.20 words
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The Balkans.
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Article111 1917-06-25 7 M. VENEZELOS’S STATEMENT. Athens, June 23. M. Venezelos received, firstly, Zaimist, abd, secondly, Venezelist members of the mixed Commission for ihe unification of Greece. M. Ventzelcs is confident cf the success of the Commission. M Venezelos Interviewed. Athens, June 23. M Venezelos stated to Reuter that he is111 words
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Article455 1917-06-25 7 Uli VJTVI 111«11 ” V, ««.* y especially the Premier (Gounaris).—J. Metaxas - Uli VJTVI 111 «11 V, y especially the Premier (Gounaris). —J. Metaxas. Athens, May 2.—A letter has come into my hands, and is being communicated to the proper Allied quarters, which shows how far the presence of any Ministry in ostensible power has influence upon the455 words
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396 1917-06-25 7 Work of our Salonika Army. Mr. G. Ward Price, writing from Salonika, says the public at home must not forget under what difficult conditions operations on this front are being carried on. The title Salonika Army,” though of official bestowal, is misleading. The greatest part396 words
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Russia.
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Article, Illustration912 1917-06-25 7 RUSSIAN ATTACKS. London, June 23. A Russian official report says Our detachments attacked a position west of Kalkit, and bayonetted the Turkish defenders, only a few of whom escaped. We defeated the Kurds north of Serdesht and occupied a summit. The advance continues. la Persia. London, June912 words
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Article38 1917-06-25 7 Zurich, June 24. 350,000 are fed daily at communal kitchens at Warsaw. The Municipality has established an evacuation bureau to assist in the removal of parsons dependent on the community. 80,000 have left Lodz to escape starvation.38 words
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Article82 1917-06-25 7 Stockholm, June 23. The German Minority Socialists, Haase, Bernstein, Kautsky, and Stadthagen have arrived. The Hoffmann Affair. Berne, June 23. The Federal Council has instructed the Swiss Minister in Petrograd to return and report on the Hoffmann-Grimm affair. German Inspection. Paris, June 24. Mr. Ribot has82 words
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Article88 1917-06-25 7 DASTARDLY PLOTS FRUSTRATED. Copenhagen, June 24. A Norwegian official message from Christiania says the police arrested several foreigners who had a quantity of explosives in a private bouse, also a number of large trunks from Germany, filled with explosives, at the railway station. The newspapers state88 words
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Article98 1917-06-25 7 London, June 23. A telegram from Stockholm says hunger riots in Stettin were quelled by troop* threatening to use machine-guns. Strike ~f Naval Workv.s. Amsterdam, June 24. The “Stettin Abend Post” reports serious disturbances, due to food scandals at Stettin, where a crowd of women and boys98 words
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Article294 1917-06-25 8 Lobge Tullibardine Installation Meeting. The Installation meeting of Lodge Tullibardine in the East No. 1118 (Scottish Constitution) was h*ld at the Masonic Hall, Kuala Lumpur. Bro. G. B. Harley was installed as R W. Master for the ensuing year, Wor. Bro. H. L. Johnson performing the ceremony. The other294 words
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Article217 1917-06-25 8 on his character.—“ Svdney Morning Herald.” At the Katoomba police court, Edward Lewellyn Do'set Evan*, manager of the Sengat Rubber Estates in the Malay States, wrs charged tha', on April 30, he tenderd a £1 bank note, knowing it to be forged, also with being in possessionon his character.—“ Svdney Morning Herald.” - 217 words
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Article197 1917-06-25 8 The following is from the Malay Mail The ladies connected with the Kuala Lumpur Bandage Club are to be congratulated on the large and extremely varied display of surgical bondages now on exhibi tion in rhe town. Every bandage has been made to the exact measurements197 words
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Article185 1917-06-25 8 The tiger that played havoc among the P W D coolies at S. Jerek, 87 miles from Kuala Lipis, during the first week of this month, mauling a coolv woman and killing a cooly, was shot at 5 a,m. on June 10th by Dilu, Forester, Lipis, who185 words
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Article318 1917-06-25 8 The halt yearly report of the above company to bn presented at the meeting held on June 29 is as follows :—The directors now submit the accounts for the half-year ended 31 st March, 1917. After writing off depreciation and making provision for bad aud doubtful318 words
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Article229 1917-06-25 8 The annual report of the Rotterdam Lloyd shows a gross pr< fit of fl 15,072,022, nearly double that for 1915, and a net profit of f 1.2 265,010, out of which it is proposed to pay a dividend of 15 per cent., as compared with 10 per229 words
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Advertisement341 1917-06-25 8 Economy in Shaving. > In these careful times wastefulness is out of fashion. Men are watching the small leaks ana the little dribbling expenses. They are saving money and saving time —which is true economy —by shaving themselves. Thousands are adopting the habit of shaving with the for no other341 words
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Advertisement695 1917-06-25 8 FOUL BREATH. WOMEN S GREATEST MISFORTUNE. The old saying that “distance lends enchantment” was nevermore aptly to the point than when annl to those people whose breath is laden with evil smelling odours. Many persons appear most attract’ ata distance, but produce a feeling of pity and disgust when close695 words
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Article1374 1917-06-25 9 MrC W H Cochrane has been appoint- ed to officiate as Chief Assistant District Officer, Kinta. Dr W H Fry, Senior Medical Officer, Pahang, has been {admitted into the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. The assistant to the Attornev General la appointed to be secretary to the Commissioners1,374 words
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139 1917-06-25 9 Details have come to band of the circumstances under which Captain Shepard, late of Penang and recently in the service of the Straits Steamship Company. gained the Military Cross in Mesopotamia. An Order of the Day, dated 11th April, 1917, by Lieut -General Sir F. S.139 words
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Article815 1917-06-25 9 TEXT OF U.S. NOTE. The full text of America’s friendly Note to China which the American Minister to the Chinese Government on the 6th inst. is as follows The Government of the United States learns with the most profound regret of the dissension in China and815 words
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Article125 1917-06-25 9 GENERAL BOTHA’S SPEECH. Cape Town, June 24. Speaking at Robertson (Cape Colony) General Botha said he regretted that the provincial council elections were fought on political lines. They should have remained outside party politics. Unfortunately, politics had been dragged into many matters where they should never have been,125 words
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Article65 1917-06-25 9 The following are the latest quotation» in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Saturday. To-day. SHABKB. .2 3 3 a 02 M 02 Rubber (Dollar). A. Panas slos $ll slof $ll Jimah $1.72| 51.82 J $1.70 $l.BO M. Pinda $2.45 $2.50 s2| $2.60 Mining. Bangnon V. 4/665 words
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Article88 1917-06-25 9 The present programme at the Empire Theatre will be supplemented to-night with a new two reel Charlie Chaplin film. On Wednesday next there will be no pictures at the Empire as the Horace Goldin Company of thirty five artists open their season on that date. Particulars appear in88 words
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Article824 1917-06-25 9 Writing to the Free Pres*,” Planter says Sir, I should like to make tbe following comment on your leader of June 19. The gist of tbe article is that rubber, owing to the extraordinary ref urns resulting in this cultivation, has been the undoing of824 words
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Article74 1917-06-25 9 London, June 23. 8,000 Grand Lodge officers and masters, including many from overseas, met io special Grand Lodge at tbe Albert Hall yesterday, in celebration of tbe bi-centenary of the English Grand Lodge. The Duke of Connaught, as President, read a message from the King, expressing thanks for74 words
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Article20 1917-06-25 9 June 25.—Empire Theatre, 9.15 p.m. June 27.—P.A.M. General Meeting, Bataug Padang. June 30.—P.C.C. Cricket, v. Planters, 11.30 a.m.20 words
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Article268 1917-06-25 9 Singapore, June 20.—The trend of the market has not been wholly downward this week but the fluctuations are comparatively mild. The bulk of such business as is passing continues mainly in local rubliers and certain industrial stocks. The demand for mining, shares is as meagre as ever.268 words
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Article467 1917-06-25 9 M< *srs. Baker. Moigan Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, ieported on Saturday: Business during the week has been on a larger -<-ale than has been the case of late. Tin shares ar* 1 steadier, no doubt, because the price of the metal has been rising. Loan Industrials shew dealings467 words
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Article233 1917-06-25 9 Singapore, June 21.—At the Weekly Rubber Auction which commenced yesterday price;- were again marked down, the highegih paid for Fine Pale Crepe and Ribbed Smoked Sheet being $134 and $l3l per pikul respectively. For prime lots of both grades competition was good, but lower quality lots met233 words
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Article43 1917-06-25 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. to-dav 1. Selection Macbeth ...Verdi 2. Galop Alexandra ...Kufiner 3. Waltz See Saw ...Crowe 4. Mazurka Marien ...Laurent March El Captcii Sousa43 words
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Miscellaneous12 1917-06-25 9 WAR CARTOON. f [Reproduced Jrom the World’s Press Re-Movies.—“New York Evening Telegram.”12 words
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Article2425 1917-06-25 10 I g "tc£ Capital. Paid up. Dividend?. NAMES. i 3.2 3* value. i j. &4 CQ ce 1914 1915 1916 1917 R U BJB E R (Dollar.) 1909 120,000 I 120,000 $1 1 20 45 65 20 int. Alor Gajah Rubber Estate St $4lO l’.K)9 $450,000 180,440 SI 12,425 words
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Article205 1917-06-25 10 In tbc Court of Appeal, Singapore judgment was given in the case in which Syed Ahmed bin Omar bin Yahya appealed against the judgment of Mr. Justice Sproule in the action brought by appellant against Sbaik Ahmed bin Ali BagaHb. The Chief Justice (Sir John Buckniil,205 words
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Article182 1917-06-25 10 Mr F A S McClelland, an Officer of Class 111, has been appointed to officiate as Deputy Public Prosecutor, Class 111, with effect from the sth June, 1917, Mr J R O Aldwortb, Controller of Labour, Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States, Class I, has been appointed to182 words
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Article157 1917-06-25 10 The preliminary inquiry into the charges of misappropriating sums totalling $19,000 preferred against Sinnathurai, Teen Koo Fab and T E de Silva, all of the Police Financial Department, was concluded in Kuala Lumpur Police Court, before Mr A W Just, Magistrate, with Mr McCabe Reay, DPP,157 words
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Article327 1917-06-25 10 There have been numerous reports lately that shipbuilders in the United States mean to render very considerable assistance in making good some of the shipping losses from which the whole world is now suffering, That, with organisation and unimpeded by acute labour scarcity, they are capable of327 words
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Article838 1917-06-25 10 —■‘ST.” Lau-aone, April 27 —Th* revio.ualliog have foods as rice, sugar and f} 9or obtained only witn great are have forgotten the taste of this city there are now restJm^' 88, h the sale of butter and the scarci/ 1008 increases. A sick person has—■‘ST.” - 838 words
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Advertisement8 1917-06-25 10 P. MOIR CRANES’ Cylinder Oil» Sandilands, Buttery Co8 words
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Article1240 1917-06-25 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. Planter’s’ Vase, Plate and Purse. Value1,240 words
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Article712 1917-06-25 11 SOUVENIRS OF THE SOMME BATTLE. His Majesty’s Land ships.” Such is the official designation given to the new machines of a war of machines created, it would seem, by the imagination of Wells. But Tommy has baptized them with a characteristic nickname Tanks.” I saw them for712 words
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Advertisement493 1917-06-25 11 KXXXXXXXXXXX3CKXXXXXXXXX9CXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I x and t6e Reason Wf)y! •C OIXTY YEARS of reseaich and experiment have made the factory of 'X Xx the North British Rubber Co., Ltd., one of the most perfectly organised g and completely equipped works in the Empire. Neither time, money, nor skill have X been spared493 words
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Advertisement2185 1917-06-25 12 P.&O.—British India N.Y. K.| »x K. P. M. A near 1 lOP Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. KON N itATscHApp^j VAART Chw jr^l n rk*CTl ■■■llllkA* INCORPORATED IN JAPAN MAATSCHAPPIJ Paid-up Capital £j (Companies Incobpobatad re E™>.) A U (IMOWMM* 11l lIOUAND.) Sli ty o( k opri to MAIL AND2,185 words
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