Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 July 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-07-10 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 161. VOL. LXXV. TUESDAY, 10th JULY, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement677 1917-07-10 1 g lOODDOotjaaDDuannaoD□□□□□□□□ WANTED g d RUBBER CONSIGNMENTS d for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- vances made. 0 orders for estate supplies. GOODS for forwarding to any n part of the world. H D FIRE INSURANCE business. n JALLEN DENNYS Co., p 6 Brach St. and 7677 words
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Advertisement79 1917-07-10 1 □□□□□□□■■■■■■■■■■■■□□□anaa S WHEN YOU ARE AWAY g n V V on leave you want to keep n in with Malayan affairs, g J Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. Thia you can do in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of 2 the Pinang Gazette/’ published79 words
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Article923 1917-07-10 2 C. 0.” Captain D Scott, who has been laid up for some days, hopes to resume duty towards the end of the week. Lieutenant Colonel Freyberg, V.C., of New Zealand (who is in his 29th year), has been appointed a Brigade-Commander with the temporary rank of Brigadier..—-“ C. 0.” - 923 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article701 1917-07-10 2 [To THE EDITOR OF THE “PINANG GAZETTE.”] Sir, —With reference to the leading article Guaranteed Padi Prices in your issue of the 6th instant, may I, as one inter ested in padi cultivation in this country, be permitted to say a few words. It is my opinion701 words
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Article385 1917-07-10 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —I have perused the piffle which you have seen fit to give place to, in your paper concerning that master production,” Civilization.” It seems a pity that science has not discovered a serum wherewith to inoculate imbeciles afflicted with the385 words
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Article119 1917-07-10 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazetiu.”] Sir, —While agreeing in the main with your correspondent of yesterday’s date, who suggests that a Poster Supervision Committee should be appoin'ed, it may be asserted that as far as the Empire Theatre and its Civilisation are concern ed, the precaution119 words
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Article82 1917-07-10 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —I beg to congratulate you on an immediate victory. Thank*, evidently, to the strictures which you were courteous enough to publish, a change, so I am told, has been made with regard to the abovenamed film. This fact alone82 words
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Article308 1917-07-10 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinano Gazettc.”] Sir, Mr. S. Md. Hanifli’s reply to my enquiry compels me to point out a few facts toprove to him that my assertion is correct He says the Government and Mercantile Houses follow the Chronological Tables framed by the Authorities. May308 words
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Article121 1917-07-10 2 As the Bishop of Singapore explained in his letter to the press dated the 14th June, a Church Army Tent which can be moved close in rear of t ie fighting lines in France costs $2,600/- fully furnished. These tents do splendid work among the troops121 words
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Advertisement381 1917-07-10 2 THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR. A meeting: of the public will be held at the Chamber of Commerce at 4.30 p.m., on Monday. 16th July, for the purpose of drawing: up a programme for the observance of the Anniversary of the War. JOHN MITCHELL. A. F. GOODRICH. TAI SENG Motor381 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous291 1917-07-10 2 'fmpirf THEATRE Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. SPECIAL CHANGE OF PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT WHEN CIVILIZATION, will be screened iu the first show commencing at 7.30 sharp al<o 8 new and exciting parts of THE “DIAMOND from the SKY.” Commencing at the Empire Thursday, July 12th, MAURICE E. BANDMAN, PRESENTS THE OPERATIC EVENT291 words
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Article1801 1917-07-10 3 HALL CAINE’S ANSWER TO THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY. When, a few weeks ago, the Germans sank by submarine a British hospital ship full of wounded, the British Government made it known to the German Government that if another such outrage were commited, it would make reprisals. Shortly afterwards another1,801 words
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Advertisement436 1917-07-10 3 WANTED ASSISTANT for a Rubber Estate. Moat have had 2-3 years’ experience with Malay and Tamil Labour. Apply with testimonials, stating salary required, and when free. Box No. 154, c/o Pinang Gazette. 829—13-7 FOR SALE. CHEVROLET CAR bought April, 1917. Stepney wheel and other extras Price $2,200. \BUC KM ASTER,436 words
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Advertisement187 1917-07-10 3 NERVOUS HEADACHE. A feeling as of a tight band about the head is often felt in addition to the pain of a headache that is caused by nervous exhaustion. The ache is generally at the back of the head, rarely in the forehead, and it is often accompanied by dizziness187 words
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Advertisement571 1917-07-10 3 THE CANADIAN |=FORD-1 The Most Economical 5-Passenger Car on the market and the Best Motor Car Value in the world. n READ WHAT A SINGAPORE MOTORIST SAYS: q Messrs. WEARNE BROS., LTD. Dear, Sirs, H With reference bo the FORD car purchased from you 9 months ago, I have g571 words
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Article1225 1917-07-10 4 On Friday last we drew attention to a futile resolution of the Committee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce, that further action by the Chamber was not necessary, in the matter of establishing experimental farms and the encouragement of auxilia’-y agricultural industries and coconuts, presumably because1,225 words
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Article1537 1917-07-10 4 Since Field Marshal French was placed in control of Britain’s air Britain’s Air defences there has been a Defences. very great improvement. The present outcry provoked by the German raid in force over London and London suburban areas is i against the Government which is responsible for1,537 words
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Article30 1917-07-10 4 To-day’a quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $llO.OO per picul business done—a decrease of $1.50. Tin is quoted in London to-day £246 spot, and £242 three months.30 words
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Article136 1917-07-10 4 The export of tin from Perak for Jana was as follows Block tin 1,841 piculs 13 katis Tin ore 35,866 piculs 23 katis; Duty $545,212.38 cents; Super-tax $41,156.77 cents. A public meeting will be held iu Chamber of Commerce, Penang, 0Q Monday, July 16th, at 4-30 p.m.136 words
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Advertisement274 1917-07-10 4 ■H—bi w. iwr-—-y--- --w —.l ■> «macvr m w* mya-.w» *> ‘i 1 w I iMMMnaunnnnnnnnnnnHnnn«M« NEW SHIPMENT JUST RECEIVED. ENAMELLED IRON I COAGULATING PANS H Stus iFxWx 4* aad 18*xrxS}* H h n I MOMI GASES H Sixe 19* x 19* x24* H i CALCIUM CARBIDE. I 5 S274 words
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Advertisement45 1917-07-10 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. ♦■■■■■■■■■■■■«■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■A Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 221 ♦■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■wa■■■■■■♦45 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous43 1917-07-10 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To day. 4.00 a.m. 10.09 a.m. 3 51 p.m. 10.31 p.m. To MORROW. 4.44 a.m. 10 58 a m. 4 32 p.m. 11.14 p.m.43 words
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Article192 1917-07-10 5 BRITAIN’S DEFENCES. THE LAON FRONT. CHANG-HSUN’S DIFFICULTIES. -5 BOMBS ON PEKING Sir Douglas Haig reports a second day of enomy aerial activity and successful attacks by the Bri'ish airmen against German aerodromes, depots and troops. The British destroyed six German aeroplanes and drove down ten, themeelves having eight192 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration192 1917-07-10 5 [RkUTBR’B TbLBGHARS.] ANOTHER BUSY DAY. London, July 9. Field Marshal Haig reports continued enemy aerial activity Our pilots yesterday frequently brose up large formations. They also carried out successful raids and bombed and attacked with machine guns the enemy’s aerodromes, depots and troops. We brought down six German[RkUTBR’B TbLBGHARS.] - 192 words
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Article55 1917-07-10 5 THE DAMAGE. London, July 8. Ciose inspection of the damaged build- ln yesterday's raid shows that the i* 3 amaz *°gly small. It consists b r °k en glass and window frames. a ar g e ma j°rity of those in the hospital n &Bea l <> wounds55 words
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Article480 1917-07-10 5 WHAT IS WRONG?” London, July 9. What is wrong with our air defences is the keynote of this morning’s comments. No attempt is ms de to conceal the dissatisfaction that the raiders escaped so easily. The Times says the raid has produced much anger on the part480 words
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Article94 1917-07-10 5 PEACE WITHOUT ANNEXATIONS AND INDEMNITIES. Stockholm, July 9; The German minority Socialists have issued a manifesto announcing their views on peace. It demands general disarmament as the sole means of destroying militarism, denounces economic warfare, demands compalsory arbitration, the conclusion of peace without annexations and indemnities and94 words
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Russia.
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Article, Illustration20 1917-07-10 5 A RUSSIAN GAIN. London, July 9. A German report says the Russians again attacked at Stanislau and gained ground.20 words
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The Balkans.
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Article126 1917-07-10 5 THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT. Petrograd, July 9 The Russian Government’s statement regaiding the Balkan Conference adds that the Russian Government formally protested against the recent steps by the other Allies in Greece. While not animated by desire to support King Constantine, of whom we disapprove, and of126 words
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General News
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Article307 1917-07-10 5 EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS EXPECTED. London, July 8. Germany is suddenly plunged into an unprecedented political crisis by the sensational speech of tbe Catholic Deputy, Herr Erzberger, at a secret sitting of the Reichstag Committee, at which be rcundly denounced the German Admiralty and tbe pan-Germans as the great307 words
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597 1917-07-10 5 The “Kreuz Zeitung,” the chief Conservative newspaper, publishes a remarkable article by Herr von Koller on The Socalled New Orientation.” Herr von Koller is a typical Prussian Tory of the Gott mit uns school. He has held the office of Prussian Minister of the Interior597 words
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Article572 1917-07-10 5 Plotters iR Berlin. Evidence of the co-operation of the German Government with a band of Indian revolutionaries in the attempt to promote rebellion in India continues to accumulate. Clear testimony on this point has been provided during the trial lately proceeding in Mandalay of four572 words
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Article125 1917-07-10 5 STRICTER CONTROL OF EXPORTS Washington, July 9. While the final form which prohibition legislation is to take will be settled by a conference of both Houses, it is regarded as probable that the Senate’s decision, mentioned on July 7tb, will be upheld. The Senate also decided that125 words
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Article259 1917-07-10 5 As long as the U-boats had to remain on the surface to fire, the accuracy of their fire was reduced by from 50 to 75 per cent. Now accurate firing while submerged has added difficulties for our defenders. There is another development in the submarine campaign. Every259 words
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Article294 1917-07-10 5 Times of India.” Those who demand entire exemption from home taxation in consideration of their income having been already levied upon in another part of the Empire are spoiling a good case. They benefit by the protection and the amenities which they enjoy under the Government under whose.—“ Times of India.” - 294 words
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Article144 1917-07-10 5 To-night and to-morrow will witness tbe presentations of that much discussed film Civilization.” To-n ght there will also be screened, Eight new parts of that popular and thrilling drama, “Tbe Diamond from tie Sky.” These new parts are, if possible, more enthralling than the previous ones. On Thursday,Friday144 words
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Article, Illustration157 1917-07-10 5 BOMBS ON FORBIDDEN CITY. Peking, July 8. An aeroplane, travelling at a great height, bombed the pa’ac» in the Forbidden City, killing a man and damaging buildings near General Chang Hsun’s headquarters, which was probably the objective. General Chang-Hsun’s Predicament, General Ctiang-Hsun has tendered his resignation to157 words
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460 1917-07-10 5 A German shipping paper gives the following particulars in reference to the German vessels interned in neutral ports. The tonnage held up is given as follows Sweden, 3,750 tons; Norway, 28,850 tons; Denmark, 667 tons; Holland, 114,750 tons; Belgium. 84,823 tons; Spain, 110,978 tons;460 words
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Article58 1917-07-10 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. to-day 1. Reminiscences OJ Chopin Winter bottom 2. Two Step What the grit, are so fond of Gilbert 3. RemioLceDce*. OJ Scotland Godfrey 4. Waltz The Dancing Mistress Higgs58 words
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THE SHARE MARKET.
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Article347 1917-07-10 6 Singapore, July 4.—The depaiture of mails being at the present time some what irregular, we purpose issuing our circular on every Thursday without identifying any special mail. A certain amount of steadying up has been noticeable throughout this week and at the close, the market conditions in,347 words
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Article185 1917-07-10 6 Messrs Guthrie and Co., Ltd., in their weekly report dated Singapore, Friday 6th says For the weekly auction he’d yesterday and to-day the quantity catalogued was 7< 0 tons Demand, though somewhat erratic, was fairly gcod, and prices for the leading grades show a slight advance. Fine185 words
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Article430 1917-07-10 6 Mess s B*ker Morgan and Co,, KuaU Lumpur report under date Saturday 7 iust At the end of the first seven days of July we find we have little to add t j our remarks of last week. The market remains quiet, though there w* certainly, in Rubbers,430 words
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Article667 1917-07-10 6 The following is the retort of the directors of Punggor Rubber Estates, Ltd, for the year ended March 31, 1917. Net profit for the year after deducting directors’ fees and a sum provided for war tax for the first quarter 1917 amounted to $*29,248 94, balance forward667 words
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Advertisement354 1917-07-10 6 Dysentery and Fever Dr. Cassell's Tablets Make You Strong and Able to Resist Disease. When you are strong with the full strength of vigorous manhood you have no need to fear the diseases that attack weak people. Dr. assell s Tablets give vou that strength. They fill you with life354 words
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Advertisement20 1917-07-10 6 RUBBED STAMPS. y'HE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in position to execute orders for all kinds of Rebber Stamps.20 words
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Advertisement520 1917-07-10 6 St i K JI A I The Mirror Shows Plainer Than Words What a Wonderful Improvement May Be Realized by a Gain of Even IO or 12 Pounds. “SARGOL MAKES PUNY, PEEVISH PEOPLE PLUMP AND POPULAR.” If you are tired of being called Skinny,” Bean-pole or any of the other520 words
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Miscellaneous24 1917-07-10 6 WAR CARTOONS. [Reproduced J/om the World's Press.] J. -(X XT SPRING SPRING BEAUTIFUL SPRING! Pittsburg Sun.” WILHELM:—“ Heavens, what a constellation! Il Numero," Turin.24 words
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Article452 1917-07-10 7 \s the meeting approaches, the members turn up in large numbers to find what can be learnt regarding the form of the different horses being prepared for the Summer Meeting. which opens on 17th instant. During the last few days an old successful amateur rider, William F.452 words
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Article63 1917-07-10 7 The Polo Groun't, by kin 1 permi-sion of the Polo Ciub Committee, will be nv>»i able for practice on Thursday and Fr day for intending c-mpentois in f h» Gymkhana. The Hon Secretary will attend b*-tweeo 7 and 8 a in. and 5 and 6 p.tn.63 words
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Article24 1917-07-10 7 E (Tries for tin Svdnev Cup compe‘i>ion, 18 holes, match play, umier ordinary handicaps, will cl< se on Saturday, 14th July24 words
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485 1917-07-10 7 Mr. A. E. Buck, who recently arrived in Colombo on a business visit, gave the Times of Ceylon an account of his voyage from Rotterdam—a voyage which he expected to accomplish in twenty-five days but which eventually took him five months less six days.485 words
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Article730 1917-07-10 7 SEQUEL TO COLLISION. In the Second Court, Penang, before the Coroner, Mr S H Langston, an inquest was held this morning on the body of an aged Chinaman, who was drowned after a collision in the Penang Harbour between a s am launch and a sampan, in which730 words
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Article79 1917-07-10 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list• Yesterday. To-day. M U MM Sharks. a S pa a? w qq Rubber (Dollar). Indragiri $22 J s23| $23 $24 Temerloh $1.25 $1.30 $1.20 sl| Mining. Tongkah H. $l4 sl4f sl4| sl4j cum •«neral.79 words
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Article27 1917-07-10 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for June Bukit Mer >1 .m lbs, 64,923 Sumatra Consol 51,0'0 Siput 14,700 Sungei Reyla 11,300 Taiping Plantations 48,14127 words
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WAR NEWS.
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Article300 1917-07-10 7 AHEAD OF THE MAIL London, June I.—Mr Massey, telegraphing from the neighbourhood of Gaza, on the 24tb, says:— The Turks have again felt the force of the British cavalry stroke. The British commander decided to destroy the greater part of the railway south-east of Beersheba. The mounted tioops300 words
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Article73 1917-07-10 7 Washington, June I.—Prince Udine, of the Italian mission, addressing the United States Senate, said that little nations, which were entirely guiltless of the war, and which had produced masterpieces of art and treasures of industry, had been barbarously sacrificed Personal slavery had been reintroduced into Europe,73 words
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Article124 1917-07-10 7 CANNOT STARVE US.” London, June I.—Mr. R. E. Prothero i President of the Board of Agriculture), speaking at the Gardeners’ Company, said that 500,000 new gardens had been cultivated with vegetables. The sales of seeds bad increased by 350 per cent. “Britain,” he proceeded, wants, roughly, 9,000,000 41b. loaves daily.124 words
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Article68 1917-07-10 7 Geneva, June I—There was an outburst of international rivalry in the Austrian Reichsrath, after the election of Herr Gross as President of the Austrian Chamber of Deputies. The spokesmen of the Czechs, Young Slavs, and Ukrainians demanded autonomy. The German spokesman declared that the Austrian Germans would resist68 words
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Article108 1917-07-10 7 Amsterdam, June 3.—The Rheinische Westphaelische Zeitung reports that an English submarine in the Channel on April 19, while steaming under the surface, rammed a German submarine. The shock, says the paper, forced the British vessel to come to the surface, bringing the German up also, as the latter’s108 words
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Article42 1917-07-10 7 Amsterdam, June 3.—A Berlin message states that six Swedish vessels, the Pauline, Cyrez, Erik (785 tons), Therese (208 tons), Koell and Olga (153 tons), were sunk in the Gulf of Bothnia Over 50 per cent, of the cargoes were contraband.42 words
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Article24 1917-07-10 7 Rome, June 3.—The French submarine Circe torpedoed and sank an Austrian submarine, which a torpedo boat was escorting oat of Cattaro harbour.24 words
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Article115 1917-07-10 7 Amsterdam, June 18—General von Hoeppner, Commander in-chief of the German Aeroplane Squadion, in the course of an interview, said that German airmen had won the supremacy, though the British and French aeroplanes were in superior numbeis. The English airmen,” he said, have proved that they are of the115 words
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Article170 1917-07-10 7 London, June 3 —There are rumours that Government changes are current. If Lord Cowdray carries out his intention to resign the chairmanship of the Air Board for business reasons it is believed that Mr. Churchill will be a likely successor. It is reported that Lord Rhondda (Minister for170 words
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Article101 1917-07-10 7 Pari?, June 3.—The North German Gazette lias published an official note, declaring:—“ Germany does not seek territorial aggrandisement nor an increase of econorr'c and political power. She only wishes to defend her own ten itory, in order to secure guarantees for her future.” London, June 3. The101 words
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Article78 1917-07-10 7 Paris, June 3.—Mr H M Hyndman, the well-known British Socialist, in an interview published in “Le Journal,” says If we attend the Stockholm Conference, we will deal a mortal blow to Socialism, ft is impossible to forget that the German Socialists are mere servants of their Government.78 words
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Article334 1917-07-10 7 M Ch Barret, late Acting ConsrlGeneral of France in Calcutta, had a perilous voyage to Europe, It will be remembered that he was on the Messageries Maritimes liner Athos” when it was sunk in the Mediterranean and very nearly lost his life. The risk which he shared334 words
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Article874 1917-07-10 7 FOR BETTER KNOWLEDGE IN RUSSIA.. In order that British war and peac*> aims may be understood by the Russian people the London correspondent of the Petrograd Bourse Gazette has recently addressed inquiries to a number of eminent public men in England. We are able to publish the874 words
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Article692 1917-07-10 7 THE REAL FACTS. Mr. St. P. Ku linger, in the course of an article in the N C. Diiiy News,” Shanghai, says:— Since the outbreak of the war various German newspapers, inter alia the local rag Deutsche Zeitung,” have published occasional articles, dealing with the abominable treatment meted692 words
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Article46 1917-07-10 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES. TO-DAT. Speelman for Langsa. Edi, T. Semawe, Olehleh and Sabang. Van der Parra for Deli. Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore.. Sappho for Teluk Anson. MAILS. For Per Close To-Morrow. Rangoon and Calcutta (Mergui and Moulmeinvia Rangoon) 1.30 p.xn.46 words
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Article36 1917-07-10 7 j u ly 14.—Penang Automobile Club, Gymkhana for Red Cross Fund, Sepoy Lines, 3 p.m. July 16.—Penang Assizes. j July 16.—War Anniversary, Public Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 4.30 p.m. July 17, 19, 21—Penang Races.36 words
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Advertisement2248 1917-07-10 8 W— W II IM——— MW———SB———— I——— l P. O. —British lndia|N. Y. K. Ikv K. P. M. AND AW I AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, Ancar Lint» j»»»iii»iisteMMki»co.u. iHWja ltOM l^V“p"“ ,tT B n MUvCaI LmIIIWb INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. Reserve Fund (I J (IMCOBPOBAIED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Liability of Proprietors (Companies Incorporated2,248 words
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