Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 July 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-07-14 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833 Nd. 165. VOL. LXXV. SATURDAY, 14th JULY, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1033 1917-07-14 1 e iODaDoa&uanDaanoaaoQDaaaDDc g WANTED KUISBER CONSIGNMENTS for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- O p xances made. r ORDERS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. o GOODS for forwarding to any E part of the world. o FIRE INSURANCE business. u ALLEN DENNYS Co.. p 6 Beach St. and 71,033 words
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Advertisement81 1917-07-14 1 a ■■■uiaiaaaannaa TXTHEN YOU ARE AWAY 8 V V on leave you want to keep q o in touch with Malayan affairs, *> B Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac This you can do H in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of a the Pinang81 words
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Article1206 1917-07-14 2 Mr A Denny, of Sepang, has left for Home. He hopes to rejoin the Army. Mr G D B Turnbull, of Reko Hill Estate Kajaug, leaves for Home to join up. Mr and Mis J Argyll Robertson have left Kuala Lumpur, for a short holiday in Japan.1,206 words
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Article433 1917-07-14 2 Per N Y K—To Singapore Miss M P B Sandison, Miss A Simmon,* Mrs Simpson and child, Mr H B Crocker, Captain Brooke, Tnan Muda of Sarawak, Mr R Morgon. To Malacca: Mr Knight. To Penang Mr J E Camming Col Sergeant J Hassett, Mr S433 words
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Advertisement332 1917-07-14 2 F M PI R£ THEATRE Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. LAST TWO PERFORMANCES OF THE Bandman Opera Co., 41 UONDON ARTISTS. A GALAXY OF TALENT AND BEAUTY. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT July 14th Mr. MANHATTAN. LAST AND FAREWELL PERFORMANCE July 16th The Girl from Ciro’s. The Latest London Dresses and Specially Painted Scenery.332 words
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Advertisement636 1917-07-14 2 SUNDAY NIGHT EMPIRE THEATRE Business Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. W THE LONGEST STRONGEST J j BRIGHTEST AND BEST PROGRAMME IN TOWN. LATEST UNIVERSAL CHARLIE CHAPLIN in WAR GAZETTE. CHARLIE AT THE SHOW Last reels of the. Greatest Film ever Concluding Eight Exciting Parts of screened in Penang. the Wonder Serial “LOVE’S636 words
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Article1155 1917-07-14 3 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. The annual report for 1916 by Mr O V The mas, Engineer and Manager, dealing with the work of the twelfth year in the history of the Penang Municipal Electricity Supply undertaking, states Extensions of the distributors io Weld Quay Pahang Road, Burma Road and1,155 words
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Article330 1917-07-14 3 OFFENCES AGAINST CUSTOMS. In the Police Court at Matang, Ferak, before Mr Pryde, Magistrate, with Mr Velge, Supervisor of Customs, prosecuting, a Chinese shopkeeper named Lee Chuan was charged with having imported into the State of Perak, from Sungei Durian, six large tins of matches, the customs330 words
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Advertisement1579 1917-07-14 3 puKOPEAN Ee 30 s erins M.i., THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE cpen for Billet as Junior Assistant mi an on robber Estate. Nut shy of hard work. WAn. zXpply Box No. 156, c/o Pinang Gazette. 335—14 7 A meeting of the public will TT 1 be held at the Chamber of1,579 words
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Advertisement247 1917-07-14 3 HOW TO KEEP WELL. You are practically sure to be healthy if you enjoy and can digest your food. You must bear in mind, however, that it is not what you eat but what you digest that counts. Given good food and good digestion you will feel fit all the247 words
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Advertisement560 1917-07-14 3 BY ORDER OF THE LIQUIDATOR (W. H. MACGREGOR.) In the Matter of the Alien Enemies (Winding-Up) Ordinance 1914 and of the Amending Ordinances (Nos., 1 and XIX of 1915, No. 16 of 1916 and No. VI of 1917) AND In the Matter of the SINGAPORE OIL MILLS, Limited, an Enemy560 words
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Article459 1917-07-14 4 PRUSSIAN REFORM.” The Kaiser is climbing down, very gingerly, but still, climbing down. The German democratic agitation has not had very striking success, to judge by the tele gram’, but it has at least hastened fhe day of electoral reforms. which otherwise would have been postponed. The Emperor’s concession in459 words
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Article29 1917-07-14 4 Messrs Sime. Darby Coy., Ltd, state that the output for June, of the Middleton Tin Mines, Ltd., was: Sluicing 157.81 piculs Tribute 78.05 piculs. Total 235.86 piculs.29 words
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Article308 1917-07-14 4 The homeward mail closes at 6 am. on Monday; registration till 6 pm. today. Letters posted at Dato Krsmat and E O Hotel Sub-Post Offices and in the Pillar-boxes before 6 a.m. on Monday, will be in time. Letters etc may be posted at the Heal Office up308 words
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Article1850 1917-07-14 4 Reference has been made to the formation of the Civil Aerial By Aeroplane. Transport Committee which is to devote its attention to the transportation of passengers and mails by sir. This committee is about to commence its laboars, if it has not already done so, and important1,850 words
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Advertisement170 1917-07-14 4 TRY 1 BL I WHISKY I PROPRIETORS: ffiulloefi, Jsade (So., Glasgow. SOLE AGENTS: 8 (Saldbeek, Mae gr eg or dp (So., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. M PENANG. a |g S r r THE IN DO-COLON lAL DAIRY CO'S BOMBAY BUTTER IS THE ONLY BUTTER THAT SUITS EVERYBODYS TASTES AND POCKETS.170 words
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Advertisement41 1917-07-14 4 E. O. HOTEL. RACE WEEK. Special Dinners wHI be served at 8 p. m., ON TUESDAY. THE 17th JULY. and THURSDAY. THE 19th JULY. DANCING AFTER DINNER ON THURSDAY. SPECIAL TIFFINS ON WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. E. O. ORCHESTRA. SARKIES Bros., Proprietors.41 words
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Miscellaneous54 1917-07-14 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-DAY 8.51 a.m, 1.25 a.m. 9 29 p.m. 3.55 p.m. To MORROW. 9.51 a m. 3 05 a m. 10.36 p.m. 5 02 p.m. Monday. 10 40 a m. 4.23 a m.54 words
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Article182 1917-07-14 5 [Reuters Telegrams] THE RUSSIAN ADVANCE. CHANGES IN GERMANY. MESOPOTAMIA TRIBUNAL FRENCH SHIPPING FIGURES Sir Douglas Haig records trench raids by both sides, and much activity by the British airmen, who carried out many raids behind. rhe enemy’s line, bes’des destroying four German machines, and driving down six others.[Reuters Telegrams] - 182 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article164 1917-07-14 5 AIRMEN BUSY. London, July 13. Field Marshal Haig reports: We drove off raiders west of Qir ant, taking some prisoners. There was great aerial activity yesterday. A large number of bombs were dropped or enemy aerodromes, and ammunition dumps. We carried out eight other successful raids. We164 words
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Article162 1917-07-14 5 YOUNG OFFICER’S ATTACK. London, July 12. The following letter from his Commanding Officer to the father of Second-Lieut; John Young of the Royal Flying Corps, who wag killed during Saturday's air raid °n London, strikingly illustrates the qualihes of the young defenders of the Metropolis. After paying162 words
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Article22 1917-07-14 5 London, July 13. Several papers sta e that Sir Edward will probably enter the War ,abiQer relinquishing the Admiralty.22 words
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Russia.
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Article, Illustration85 1917-07-14 5 STRY AN OBJECLIVE. Petrograd, July 13. Now that the rivtr Lomnitza has been crossed, General Korniloffs Cossacks have turned towards the great railway centre of Stry. Two dis inct movements are proceeding, one northward, behind Halicz, the other on the Upper Luvka, in the direction of Dolina, for85 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article63 1917-07-14 5 Paris, July 13. Shipping losses and accidents in 1916 accounted for 2.750,000 tons of shipping, compared with the annual average before the war of 600,000. Last Week’s French Shipping. Paris, Julv 13. During the ending July Bnh the arrivals were 1,067 and the sailings 1,009. Three vessels above63 words
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Article152 1917-07-14 5 The following is a list of French losses as rtcorded in Reuter’s messages:— Sunk. S x c o o Week ended. Over Under «8 C S 1600 1600 f < Jn tons. tons. UJ 4th March 859 1 1 O 11th 707 2 0 18th 920 914152 words
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Article125 1917-07-14 5 New York, June 12.—The New York Times correspondent at Washington says there is a feeling that headway is being made against submarines. Tempered by the thought Germany may have a scheme more extensive than her U-boat campaign. Officials are almost afraid to believe the menace is actually125 words
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Article198 1917-07-14 5 Washington, June 13. —Tentative plans have been completed for sending 1,000 aviators to France monthly, beginning in September. Rear-Admiral Peary, giving evidence yesterday before the Senate Military Committee stated that if 1,000 aeroplanes were sent abroad they would materially curb the operations of the German submarines198 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article177 1917-07-14 5 DEBATE IN COMMONS. Loudon, July 13. In the House of Commons, the debate on the Mesopotamia Report opened. Sir F. E. Smith, the Attorney-General, stated that the appointment of a judicial tribunal of enquiry into the Commission’s allegations adversely affecting the conduct of military officers was merely an177 words
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Article105 1917-07-14 5 STATEMENT IN COMMONS. London, July 12. In the House of Commons, Mr. Austen Chamberlain stated it was impossible for him to remain at the India Office, when his conduct might be questioned by the judicial tribunal which would deal with persons censured in the Mesopotamia report. His105 words
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General News.
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Article176 1917-07-14 5 MR. JOHN REDMONDS POSITION. London, July 12. The result of the East Clare by-election, where a Sinn-Ferner was re urned by a large majority, is a severe blow to the Nationalists, showing that they no longer have a single safe seat. It is expected in Dublin that176 words
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Article34 1917-07-14 5 London, July 13. The Twelfth of July processions were resumed in Ulster, but were quiet affairs. Flags were not carried at Belfast, where a religious service replaced the customary speeches.34 words
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Article58 1917-07-14 5 PROBABLE ACTION. London, July 13. A Manchester message says it is understood a census of stocks of cotton in the spinners’ bands reveals that the quantity is lower than supposed. It is probable the Control Board will recommend a curtailment of production by the mills to four58 words
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Article59 1917-07-14 5 London, July 12. Silver is at 40f with continental and other demand, and a steady market. Large Silver Deal in Canada. New York, July 13. American bankers have purchased from a mining corporation in Canada 200,000 ounces of silver at 83 9/16. The* highest recent price in59 words
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Article165 1917-07-14 5 KAISER’S CONCESSION. Amsterdam, July 13. The Kaiser has made an important concession to the democratic agitation. He ordered that an equal Franchise Bill shall be submitted in the Prussian Diet, in time to enable the next elections to be held in accordance with the new franchise, thus modifying165 words
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Article143 1917-07-14 5 London, June 9. —The Dresden Neesto Nachrichten states the pro-Gennans and Russian Conservatives have resolved to buy leading newspapers with the object of assisting to overthrow the Imperial Chancellor, Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg, and to instal Dr. von Hindenburg in his place, until the Germans annexed143 words
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Article300 1917-07-14 5 London, May 22. spectacle of America and Britain fighting side by side for liberty realizes exactly a dream of Mr. Joseph Chamberlain. Tho Daily Express has received a copy of a letter which Mr. Chamberlain wrote to Mr. Morton Prince, of Boston, Mass., in 1898, at the300 words
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Article167 1917-07-14 5 REMAHKxBLE SAVINGS. London, July 13. Mr. Lloyd George has written to the Chairman of the N°tion*l War Savings Commi'tee, thanking him for his efforts and paying a tribute to the success of national food economy. He adds that he has every hope the people of Great Britain167 words
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Article366 1917-07-14 5 GERMAN LEGENDS. London, July 13. The Rt Hon A J Ba'four, Minister for Foreign affairs, speaking at the Mansion House, in reply to the City’s congratulatory address on the success of his visit to America, said it was interesting, almost amusing to the cynic, to observe366 words
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Article44 1917-07-14 5 PRESSURE ON BERLIN. London, July 12. The latest authentic news from Berlin is that the Kaiser received the Anstro Hungarian Ambassador, «Iso the Crown Prince. There is the strongest reason for believing that Vienna is strenuou-ly urging the necessity for peace.44 words
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Article58 1917-07-14 5 London, July 12 The following are Naval casualties Wounded—Lieut Athol E Gudgeon (R N R), Lieut George R Turner (RN 7 R) Slightl'y Wounded—Flight Sub-L’eu John C Tanner (R N). Royal Naval Division. Wounded.—Sub Lieut», Stanley M Pettitt, (R N VR) Bernard Elphic«e (R N V58 words
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192 1917-07-14 5 Tokio, June 26.—1 n the Diet, to-day, Baron Motono, the Minister of Foreign jiff airs, reviewed at length the events which have occurred since he last addressed the House, especially welcoming the participation of America in the war. With regard to Russia, he192 words
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Article565 1917-07-14 5 The last morning of the fast work for the Summer Meeting has come and gone and a large number of the members, oi the Turf Club attended enjoying the sport and learning something regarding the form of the horses running in the different races that make up565 words
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Article37 1917-07-14 5 PRICES FIXED. r From Our Own Correspondent J Singapore, July 14. The Straits Govprnment Gazette fixed maximum price-* for re»«il sale ot tinned milk in Singapore, ranging from 40 cents, to 27 cents.37 words
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Article27 1917-07-14 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 14. Messrs Fraser and Co’s report of the «hare market shows a steady, fair business, with little speculation.27 words
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Article90 1917-07-14 5 We learn that the mishap to the B. I. steamer Chilkr, which Router reported yesterday to have been abandoned, is not so serious as was believed, although the fire on the steamer resulted, unfortunately, in the kss of abou* seventy deck passengers, all of whom jumped90 words
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Article84 1917-07-14 5 We have received a number of postcards from British soldiers in Germany amongst others from men of the Wiltshire Regiment in Minden cusp,Westpl alia, and at Cassel, Hessen-Nassau and Soltau, acknowledging cigarettes or tobacco oontribued from Penar g. Should any readers wish to have one of84 words
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Article27 1917-07-14 5 Competitors aie reminded that tbe final race of the Gibbons Cup Competition, the 220 yards handicap, wi 1 be swum at 11 a.m to-mortow.27 words
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Obituary22 1917-07-14 5 Obituary. MR PATRICK O’BRIEN, M.P. London, July 13 The death has occurred of Mr. Patrick O’Brien, Nationalist M. P. for Kilkenny City.22 words
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Article678 1917-07-14 6 DETAILS OF THE DISASTER. Bombay, June 30. —A Press representative to-day obtained the following semiofficial account of the Mongolia disaster. Bombay was in wireless communication with the Mongolia some time before she was mined. As atmospherical disturbances are very great at this season of the year no undue678 words
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Article220 1917-07-14 6 Madras, June 30. Resolutions have been issued signed by a very large number of Madras zemindars, emphatically disassociating themselves from the aims and methods of the Home Rule League, as expressed on various public occasions by Mr. K. V. Rangaswamy Iyengar,and the zemindar of Tala\eram,220 words
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Article1274 1917-07-14 6 THE FUNERAL CEREMONY. Lieut.-Colonel Robert Sandiiands FrowdWalker c M.G, whose death we already recorded, was laid to his rest at Knockholt in Kent, where he had had a beautiful little house, full of the weapons snd silver and china and photographs that he had collected during1,274 words
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Article595 1917-07-14 6 8 F.P.” MR W D BIRD RETURNS TO MALAYA. There has just returned to M«l»ya Mr Walter D Bird (formetly manager for Morgan’s Agency at Kuala Selangor) after eighteen months fighting the Turks, and the excitement contingent on being a passenger by the ill-fated Mongolia. Mr Bird.—“ 8 F.P.” - 595 words
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Advertisement199 1917-07-14 6 T YOE S THOROUGHLY BRITISH MILES BETTER.” AGENTS FOR PENANG Etc SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd., Penang Malacca. HOW TO CROW FIT. Are you one of the many people who complain of being run down 1 Are your muscles flabby and your nerves on edge Do you feel greatly depressed and199 words
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Advertisement170 1917-07-14 6 g| DURING “PENANG RACES.” A T T H E Runnymede Hotel, j H Every Race Day Special Tiffin and Dinner, with the Attendance of the 5 Runnymede Trio I Saturday, Evening Dance after Dinner in the .New Renovated Dining Hall. 1 J I'U' ALIEN DENNYS Co., proprietors Of: THE PLV170 words
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Miscellaneous17 1917-07-14 6 WAR CARTOON. Reproduced Jram the World’s Press w teg? Qcfy < 1« THE PRICE OF PEACE.—“ Dayton News.”17 words
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Article401 1917-07-14 7 Messrs Kennedy Co., Pe >ang, re port as follows A fair volume of business has been passing throughout the week, the improvement in Dollar Rubbers being well maintained while Mining Shares with few exceptions show little change. At the Local Auctions No. 1 Smoked Sheet made up401 words
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Article286 1917-07-14 7 Madras, June 15.-—A Madras Government order t-ays The Governor in Council has had under examination the question of the consumption of liquor in the City of Madraii. The result of the examination shows the consumption of arrack has more than doubled in the period between the years 1900-91286 words
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Article400 1917-07-14 7 “THE BING BOYS” AT THE EMPIRE. The second appearance of the Bandman Opera Company, whose stay here is to be extended until Monday, when The Girl from Giro’s will be stayed, drew a splendid audience to the Empire Theatre last ni{bt, the success elsewhere of The Bing400 words
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Article238 1917-07-14 7 Protest From Bengal Chamber. Calcutta, June 27.—The Committee of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce have considered the question of the impressment of steamers for military purposes, and also the communication from tne Department of Commerce and InGuotry h? ■•.’hich it wa-» stated that the Board of Admiralty238 words
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Article219 1917-07-14 7 The number of mad dogs destroyed up to date is abnormally high compared with those of previous years. Drastic measures are to be adopted by the Police with the Municipality, to destroy all stray cogs and enforce the Muzzling Ordinance. Last year the cases of rabid dogs219 words
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Article523 1917-07-14 7 So soon as they are free to develop trade with other portions of the Empire, British manufacturers should direct their attention to the opportunities in British Malaya. Two branches of trade, cooking utensils and hardware and cutlery, were largely n the hands of our enemies, to523 words
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Article343 1917-07-14 7 IN THE COURTS. Bombay, 2nd July.—Notice is issued under the signature of the secretary of the Western India Turf Club stating that the drawing of the War Loan Lottery organised by the Club, which was to have begun at the Town Hall at 3.30 this343 words
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Article37 1917-07-14 7 Mr. H. White, Govt. Veterinary Surgeon, Penang, is in receipt of information from the Secretary Western India Turf Club that he has drawn the 190th prize. The date of the letter is July 4th.37 words
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Article482 1917-07-14 7 P. <fc O. And Union Of N. Z. It is months since the ru noars were first mooted of a fusion between the P. and O. Company and the Union Steamship of New Zealand. A provisional agreement has now been signed, and a circular to the shareholders of482 words
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Article46 1917-07-14 7 For Per Close Monday. Madras, taking mails A 6 a.m. for Europe, etc., vid > 14th inst. [Saturday] Bombay J Regtr. up to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Ceylon, India, Mauritius, A 10 a.m. Aden, Egypt and Reg. up to 9 a.m. Europe, etc. i Parcels 9 a.m.46 words
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Advertisement149 1917-07-14 7 Have you the CONSTIPATION HABIT? In too many cases constipation is selfcaused. The system gets out of order and purgative pills or salts are taken. These so weaken the bowels that constant dosing follows, and so the habit is formed. Dr. Cassell’s Instant Relief cures because it strengthens the bowels149 words
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Advertisement140 1917-07-14 7 PEOPLE WHO are particular about the appearance, and careful about the condition of their teeth, will get full satisfaction from the daily use of Calvert VICAR BOLICff Tooth Powder r It polishes so easily without scratching the enamel, gives a thorough antiseptic cleansing to the teeth, and is distinctly pleasant140 words
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Advertisement2303 1917-07-14 8 P.&O,— British India N.Y. K. hrs. K. P. M. ....“T I in a Japan Mail Steamship Co. Id. mU®* H» koninklijke paketvaart incorporated i> Engird b, Cbsrlir LbbII INCORPORATED IN JAPAN I t MAAISCHAPPIJ Re'serre Fund 4 £1,200 .OW zzs B T U X ft 1/ (INCORPORATED IK HOLLAND.) Reserve2,303 words
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