Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 July 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-07-07 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 159. VOL. LXXV. SATURDAY, 7th JULY, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement949 1917-07-07 1 U IQOUDO ODDULia U aDOaDD WANTED g o RUDDER CONSIGNMENTS for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- vances made. c orders for estate supplies. D GOODS for forwarding to any g part of the world. D FI HE INSURANCE business. S JALLEN DENNYS A Co., q 6949 words
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Advertisement79 1917-07-07 1 gO □□□QOQCk XA7 HBIN YOU ARE AWAY g n V V on leave you want to keep n in touch with Malayan affairs, Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do H in no better way than by subs- oribing to the Weekly Edition of a the Pinang Gazette/’79 words
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Article897 1917-07-07 2 His Excellency the Governor of the Straits Settlements was first appointed High Commissioner for the Federated Malay States on July 3, 1896. Mr J O’May and Mr H Ball, of the Kuala Kangsar Malay College teaching staff, are at present in Singapore and Penang, respectively, doing temporary897 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article208 1917-07-07 2 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette."] Sir, —I hope you will allow the undersigned Italian Planter to say that such a film as Civilisation now being shown in Penang is not only a demoralising propaganda but- evident propaganda for that peace without victory,” the formula which208 words
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Article358 1917-07-07 2 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.*'] Sir, —With a view to the increase of food produced in British Malaya, I suggest for the consideration of Turf Clubs, Golf Clubs, Public Gardens Committees and other persons possessing suitable areas of turf that they should each procure a few358 words
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Article276 1917-07-07 2 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette'.*'] Sir, —S. A M. M. H's letter published in vour valuable paper of Thursday last must have caused much amusement to your Mohamedan readers. I refer to that portion of his letter in which he emphatically asserts that it is incorrect276 words
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216 1917-07-07 2 A resident in Sumatra informs us that theßatak country is in a v*ry disturbed condition and toat riots recently broke out at Prapat and Balige. The Government is making a new road from to Prapat, and later on will build a railway, and he216 words
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POLICE COURT CASES.
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Article99 1917-07-07 2 A fine of $l,OOO, or in the alternative, imprisonment for a term of 6 months was meted out to Ong Liu at tbe conclusion of the hearing of a charge of prssession of cocaine, worth about $7OO by Mr S H Langston, in the Second Court, Penang,99 words
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Article131 1917-07-07 2 In the Second Court, Penang, before Mr S H Langston, Lai Pui was charged with obstructing a public servant, a Revenue Officer, in the execution of his duty, whilst searching for illicit chandu or other contra band at one of the piers oft Weld Quay. It appeared131 words
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Article38 1917-07-07 2 [From Our Own Correspondent]. Singapore, July 7. At Singapore Rubber Auctions 658 tons were affered and 492 tons sold. The demand was good and prices higher, but irregular. The market closed at about, yesterday’s prices.38 words
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Article20 1917-07-07 2 [Tram Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 7. Messrs. Fraser and Co. report that shares generally are steadier.20 words
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Article227 1917-07-07 2 Penang Cinema, the new picture housp in Drury Lane, was opened last night, the large audience enjoying a special programme, which included a lengthy film, entitled The Spoilers.” The hall is a commodious one, thus lending itself to the development of the business completed by the management.227 words
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Advertisement535 1917-07-07 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. VACANT IN SMALL ENGLISH FAMILY —sitting room, bedroom and bathroom. Suitable for bachelor. Box No. 153, c/o Pinang Gazette. Fully furnished house to LET IN BUTTER WORTH, nice situation, rent moderate, entry 2 to 3 weeks. Apply Box No. 150, c/o Pinang Gazette. KAN ABO I LIMITED, (In535 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous319 1917-07-07 2 EMPIRE THEATRE Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. civilization NOW SHOWING AND DRAWING PACKED HOUSES. Commencing at the Empire next Thursday, July 12th, MAURICE I. BANDMAN, PRESENTS THE OPERATIC EVENT OF 1917. July 12th High Jinks. July 13th The Bing Boys are here. July 14th Mr. Manhattan. PLANS OPEN AT ROBINSON PIANO319 words
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Obituary38 1917-07-07 2 Obituary. MR. W. D’ALMEIDA. r From Our Own Correspondent J Singapore, July 7, The death has occurred of Mr. William the last of the children of Baron D’Almeida, who founded the firm when the settlement of Singapore started38 words
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Article1120 1917-07-07 3 ENTRIES FOR THREE DAYS MEETING. T. e following are the entries for the three days of the Penang Rae- Meeting on the 17th, 19th, and 21st inst:— FIRST DAY. 1, 3 7. Planters’ Vase, Plate and Purse. Value S4OO, $6OO and $5OO, respectively with $lOO to each Second1,120 words
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Article126 1917-07-07 3 Tokio, June 14’—Viacount Ishii, formerly Minister for Foreign Affairs and .Ambassador at Paris, has been installed as Special Delegate and Envoy to the United State?, in accordance with the Edict promulgated on the 12th. His appoint ment m»ets with the fullest approval in all circles and126 words
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Article63 1917-07-07 3 Telegraphic news was received in Shanghai of a very big fire which occurred in Tientsin. Messrs Jardine, Matheson Co.’? B godown, containing a large quantity of cottcn, has been totally destroyed, and the loss is estimated at upwards of foar lakhs of taels Another report spates63 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement1400 1917-07-07 3 E’SfSSSfSL’nSsv Penang Automobile Club '2“ Gymkbana. S, L h v IN AID OF THE REQUIRED io the capacity of Mother’d nr*r\ PDAQQ FII M O Help, a young Eurasian of pro- I» t. M UnUOO i UIIL/, rounced European ideas and appearance. IMPORTANT NOTICE. Duties will consist of care of1,400 words
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Advertisement330 1917-07-07 3 X *11» X x BY-APPOINTMENT H. M. THE KING. g CONTRACTORS TO X X X The British Admiralty, War Office, India Office X and Government Hospitals throughout the Straits 2: Settlements and F. M. S. g X X CURRENT PRICES. X at SELLER’S STORE OR DELIVERED ANY RAILWAY STATION. X330 words
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Advertisement175 1917-07-07 3 1 11 t n^arn€ d itchy patch is a Ringworm —and if care is not taken to get rid of it, it will multiply itself and keep on moving about the body from one place to another DAh RINGWORM OINTMENT is a powerful remedy which will, after a few applications,175 words
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Article655 1917-07-07 4 The Germsn War Minister’s contribution in the Reichstag to the dissuasions on the naili’ary situation does nob carry us far. Presumably, he says, the British plannedjgreater action north of Arras. If he meane that the British offensive has not won back so much territory as had been655 words
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Article783 1917-07-07 4 The decision of the Government to per> mit the brewing of an additional 33 per cent of beer in the September quarter will meet with a mixed reception at Home. The prohibitionists and whole hoggers among liquor trade reformers, such as the supporters of The Strength of Britain movement,783 words
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Article1214 1917-07-07 4 Captain von Salzmann, tho military correspondent of the The Hiadeabarg Vossische Zeitumg Line.” now fairly widely known as Aunt Voss,” declares that the Hindenburg Line” which has figured so prominently in the news since the Germans commenced to make progress backwards, only exists in the minds of1,214 words
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Article30 1917-07-07 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin io Penang was $llO.OO per picul businesc done. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £245 15s spot, and £240 5s three months. >30 words
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Article495 1917-07-07 4 The output of tin-ore from the Ngow property of the Siamese Tin Syndicate Limited for June was 1,165 piculs. Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the output from Bangnon Valley (No Liability) for June: cubic yards 55,300, houas 558, niculs 300. The output and profits from Kramat495 words
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Advertisement267 1917-07-07 4 I TRY I WHISKY I 3 PROPRIETORS: I ffiulloefj, Jsade Co., Glasgow. H SOLE AGENTS: 8 I Caldbeck, frlaegregor df Co., g g WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, M R PENANG. H XXSCXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXSCX TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN A FINE GROWTH OF HAIR S S 8 X use X EUTRIKENE HAIR TONIC.267 words
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Advertisement25 1917-07-07 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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Article117 1917-07-07 5 HOSTILITIES BEGUN. THE GERMAN REPULSE IN FRANCE. AMERICANS AND RUSSIA’S INDUSTRY. 'k It is reported that General Chang-Hsun’g Monarchist forces have torn up the railway midway between Peking and Tientsin, and that fighting has occuned in that region. General Tuan-Chi-Jui, the exPremier, is* stated to be with117 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration533 1917-07-07 5 [Ruutbr’s Telkgrams.] FINE WORK OF NEW TROOPS. London, July 6. Mr. Perry Robinson, at the British Headquarters, surveying the results of a year of the British offensive, says it can now be confessed that there were doubts regarding the new armies, but the disquietude has vanished. The[Ruutbr’s Telkgrams.] - 533 words
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Article309 1917-07-07 5 The country south of Laon, and north of the Aisne is a regular hog’s back, along the whole length of which runs the Chemin des Dames.” This road rises and falls with the undulations of the ridge, but the gradient is nowhere worthy of the name309 words
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Article246 1917-07-07 5 The special correspondent of the Petit Parisien on the British front, says on May 17 There were startling fluctuations yesterday in the fighting that went on without truce or mercy in front of and within Bullecourt for the definitive possession of the citadel of the Hindenburg246 words
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200 1917-07-07 5 Eight years I’ve served, going on for nine,” said a wounded Regular mow in a London hospital. There aren’t many of the old crowd left with my battalion now. My company got a new draft not long before we attacked, and the new200 words
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Article248 1917-07-07 5 DEBATE IN COMMONS. London, July 5. In the House of Commons, in Committee on the Financial Bill, a proposal was sub mitted that a deduction should be made from the British income tax where the Dominions income tax bad been paid, equivalent to the amount of that248 words
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Article167 1917-07-07 5 THE FIRST SUBSCRIPTIONS. London, July 6. The King George Fund for sailors was inaugurated at the Mansion House. It was announced that Prince Albert is president of the fund. The object of the fund is to secure more efficient aid for the marine benevolent institutions. The167 words
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Article72 1917-07-07 5 NARROW ESCAPE IN FRANCE. London, July 6. Mr. Holman, Premier of New South Wales, had a remarkable escape from death while visiting the front in France. A heavy shell exploded a few yards away. Mr. Holman was knocked down and bruised, his clothes were torn and72 words
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Article68 1917-07-07 5 THROUGH GERMAN EYES. Amsterdam, July 6. In the Reicbsfag, the German War Minister said the British presumably planned greater action north of Arras. He asserted that the French were exhausted. He admitted that the Russian offensive was energetic, and declared that the abandonment of the Salonika enterprise68 words
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Article132 1917-07-07 5 London, July 5. The London Gazette announces the award of the Victoria Cross to Seconc Lieut. Arthur Henderson (Argyll anc! Sutherland Highlanders), who is already the bolder of the Military Cross, for most conspicuous bravery. He led an attack through the front line and captured and consolidated132 words
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Article42 1917-07-07 5 London, July 6. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law said the Government had no evidence that enemy, agents here supplied information enabling the enemy to choose the time and place for the recent air raids on England.42 words
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Russia.
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Article38 1917-07-07 5 ENEMY ATTACKS. London, July 5. A Russian official message reports the repulse of enemy attacks east of Bizezany, and east of Lipitza-Dolnaia. The enemy is offering a s übborn resistance on heights west and south of Penojevin.38 words
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563 1917-07-07 5 Petrograd, May 15. —The Council of Soldiers’ and Workmen’s Delegates issued the following appeal t© the army and soldiers and comrades at the front: We speak to you in the name of the Russian Revolutionary Democracy. The people did not wish the war, which563 words
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Article179 1917-07-07 5 AMERICANS TO TAKE OVER CONTROL. New York, July 6. The Petrograd correspondent of the Associated Press telegraphs The special Committee of the Russian Ministry of Commerce has decided to recommend the transfer to American hands of the bulk cf Russia’s mines and mineral deposits. M Maliavkin, Director of179 words
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General News
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Article118 1917-07-07 5 PROFITEERING A FACTOR London, July 5. It is authoritatively stated that profiteering is a considerable factor in the disturbances in Holland. Britain’s Position. London, July 5. With referenda to the Dutch M’nieter <~f Agriculture's statement, Reuter learns that the British placed no pressure on the Dutch Government118 words
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Article173 1917-07-07 5 The new potatoes which are making their appearance in the London market come from the Channel Islands, where they are grown under vines, says a London writer on May 21. But quite a month ago nice-looking new potatoes were selling readily in the West End to173 words
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Article95 1917-07-07 5 London, July 6. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law announced that the Government had decided to permit the brewing of an additional 33 per cent of beer in the September quarter, to m p et the needs of munition workers and agriculturists, during the hot weather.95 words
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Article401 1917-07-07 5 A Daily Mail correspondent stated on May 22 The Prime Minister is expected to make a statement to-day about the State control of the liquor trade. The Government will deal first with the breweries, and it is generally recognised that a number of these will have401 words
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Article20 1917-07-07 5 London, July 6. The Jockey Club has decided to allot 28 days’racing to Newmarket and 12 elsewhere.20 words
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Article159 1917-07-07 5 NORTH OF TIENTSIN. Peking, July 6. Fighting began at Lang-Fang, half-way to Tientsin. Chang-Hsun’s Act. Shanghai, July 6. The Peking-Tientsin railway was torn up this morning as Lang-Fang, halfway between Peking and Tientsin, by Geaeral Chang Hsun’s troops. Ex-Preaicr’» Force. The foreign military authorities are sending d€>tacbments159 words
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Article81 1917-07-07 5 GOVERNMENT ACTION. Washington, July 5. There are indications that the Department of Justice will be asked to investigate the spy menace. It is significant that Senator Chamberlain. of the Senate Military Committee, expresses the opinion that spies in various Governmental Departments are furnishing information te Germany by81 words
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Article85 1917-07-07 5 RUPTURE EXPECTED. London, July 6. A telegram from Buenos Aires says an Argentine note was despatched to Germany* demanding immediate apology and indemnity for the sinking of the Orana and Tero, also a guarantee that the Argentine flag will be respected. A rupture is imminent. Argentine’s Wheat Embargo,85 words
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Article47 1917-07-07 5 BRITAIN AND NEUTRALS. London, July 5. In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil stated that the Government bad every intention of obtaining aoequate reparation from any neutral which could be proved to have permitted mine-laying ships bearing a neutral flag to leave its ports.47 words
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Article24 1917-07-07 5 THE KING’S ACTION. Madrid, July 6. King Alfonso di missed his Aide? du Camp, and is constituting a Military Household, including General Aminar.24 words
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Article246 1917-07-07 5 Revelations regarding the German espionage system in Spain are given by the Temps’ special correspondent at Barcelona, which city has been the centre of aQ extensive secret service since the beginning of the war. Numerous secret wireless stations hav< been found, and as soon as the246 words
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Article456 1917-07-07 6 Straits Times.” A HATEFUL THING.” Whab we would like to point out is that the war tax is also an income tax, and as such it is practically the only form cf taxation which can be relied upon to keep the Colony perfectly solvent in the event—“ Straits Times.” - 456 words
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Article422 1917-07-07 6 INCIDBST ON CaRBY ISLAND. A correspondent writes to the M.M.”— On the 30th ult at 10 am Mr A M Carey and Mr E C Castenskiold received the news that a Javanese cooly working in the vicinity had been killed by a tiger. They promptly set out422 words
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Advertisement421 1917-07-07 6 FAMILY MEDICINE f** MYewV Pa,ns After Eating J headaches Biliousness J INDIGESTION 1 For nearly half a century Mother and obtain from the food you eat all ft S Seigel’s Syrup has been the reliable the nourishment requisite to keep you 5 family medicine ia hundreds of strong and vigorous.421 words
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Advertisement20 1917-07-07 6 MARTIN’S HI ULS> A Remedy for all Irregularities. Saperseding Bitter Apple. Pennyroyal. PH Cochia, Ae. Order of* all Chemists. riopuetor.mARTIN.ChcwUi..SOUTHAMPTQN.EMQI<AMD«20 words
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Advertisement1100 1917-07-07 6 I M. C. T. Patent Process for Coagulating Latex. [J I ave un^erta^en ex P^ Maude, Crosse, Thomas patents, by which N process complete Coagulation is obtained without the use of AcetityAcid, I or other Coagulant. The process has been successfully employed for a considerable I period on the well-known1,100 words
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Article894 1917-07-07 7 THE INQUEST. The inquest on the body of Dr. Dwrrant was held thia afternoon by the Coroner, Mr S H Langston, in the Coroner’s Court, Penang. The jurors comprised Messrs A J Plumb, E J Benrett and L H Wemyst. Doctor’s Evidence. Dr J Harrison of894 words
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Article782 1917-07-07 7 Drastic Method Proposed. Lord d’Abernon, chairman of the Liquor Control Board, foreshadowed special treatment for the habitual drunkard in an address delivered in London to the members of the Chief Constables’ Association. The chief defect of the existing methods, he said, is the failure to discriminate between the782 words
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Article446 1917-07-07 7 Messrs. Kennedy Co., Penang, report as follows A rather more cheerful tone has prevailed in The Share Market during the past week with Local Rubbers in particular in better demand at prices which, in some instances, show slight advances on those last recorded. The price of the446 words
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Article136 1917-07-07 7 The following «re additional rubber outputs for June Consolidated Malay lbs. 83.359 Chnlsa (Selangor) 6,800 F.M.S. 42,730 Henrietta 36,000 Johore t 108,163 Jelebu Syndicate 13,552 Kapayang 12,251 Laras (Sumatra) 22.321 Mamba® (F MS) 18,227 Strathisla 20.880 Suneei Salak 62,200 Segamat (Johore) 46,100 Sepang Valley 30,000 Shanghai Sumatra 53.510136 words
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Article221 1917-07-07 7 The new Conscription Law B E 2460 is published in a Siamese Special Gazette. The preamble sets forth that the old Conscription Law of R S 124 was promulgated by His Late Majesty with a view to the consolidation and improvement of the national defence. But221 words
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Article359 1917-07-07 7 London. July 5. Messrs. Montagu Co.’s report says a good undertone is revealed by the recovery of tbe price to 39 7/8. The market is so sensitive that any considerable special demand is immediately felt. Shanghai exchange fias fallen back during the week. Tbe movement does not359 words
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Article104 1917-07-07 7 sth Sunday after Trinity—Matins 8 a.m.; Holy Communion 8.30 a.m; Holy Communion (Chinese Congregation 10 a.m.;Sunday School 5 p.m.; Evensong 6 p.m. Hymn 177 Responses, Roberts, Psalm XLI Nares; Psalm XLII, XLIII Turle; Magnificat Smart, Nunc Dimittis (Felton), (as set in old books). Anthem God is a104 words
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Advertisement196 1917-07-07 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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Advertisement38 1917-07-07 7 WAR NEWS. REUTER’S WIRES. All Reuter’s Telegrams up to 1 p.m. are promptly issued and t delivered to SUBSCRIBERS IN TOWN by a special staff of tambies. Subscription $4 a month. Orders registered with Managing Editor, Pinawg Gazette''38 words
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Advertisement259 1917-07-07 7 Jcbong are made after the specimen given by a SELANGOR PLANTER in Sheffield I and suit both young and old rubber trees. The curve at the end is I longer than ordinary Jebong Knife so as to prevent the fingers from coming I into contact with the trees when tapping.259 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous49 1917-07-07 7 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To day. 1.56 a.m. 7.59 a.m. 1.58 p.m. 8.33 p.m, To Moahow, 2 27 am. 8.41 a m. 2.36 p.m. 9.12 p.m. Monday. 3.18 a.m. 9.24 am. 3.13 p.m. 9.51 p.m.49 words
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Advertisement2214 1917-07-07 8 P. &O. —British India N. Y. K. K. P. M. AND A 'WH wBB AUSTRALIA AND CHINA Jk M M I IRA Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART Incorporated In England by Royal Charter. AKUwdl LbbIIICb INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. B MAATSCHAPPIJ Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 IT 11/ Reserve Fund £1,9002,214 words
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