Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 31 July 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-07-31 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 179. VOL. LXXV. TUESDAY, 31st JULY, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement602 1917-07-31 1 a lapoaDacDuaoaaaaaaDaaaaaaai WANTED 0 g RUBBER CONSIGNMENTS i 0 for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- t vances made. P ORDERS F° r ESTATE SUPPLIES, l GOOPS for forwarding to any D part of the world. E g fire insurance business. t S ALLEN DENNYS Co.. g602 words
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Advertisement82 1917-07-31 1 n XA7 HEN Y U ARE g B V V on leave you want to keep q D in touch }vith Malayan affairs, n H Social, Commercial, Mining, Jg Planting, Ac. This you can do B in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of a82 words
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Article1631 1917-07-31 2 “Pioneer,” Mr R D Pringle, Secretary, YMCA, Malaya, is on a visit to Penang. Mr D D Ince, superintendent engineer, estates department, Messrs Barker and Co, is staying at the E 0 Hotel. Mr A R Andrew, Geologist, tbe AngloSaxon Petroleum Co, Ltd, Miri, Sarawak, has gone“Pioneer,” - 1,631 words
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Article439 1917-07-31 2 A number of interesting questions will be raised by the Bill to Amend the IncomeTax Act of 1886, which it is proposed to introduce during the Simla session of the Imperial Legislative Council in September. The Act passed at Delhi this year empowers Collectors of Income-tax to439 words
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440 1917-07-31 2 The report of the Chinese Widows and Orphans’ Institutions, Perak, for tbe past year, states:— Our position has improved with time and leaves nothing to be desired, thanks to the good management of our Central Cemmittee, who were largely responsible for the satisfactory results.440 words
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Advertisement481 1917-07-31 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Mr. J. A. Thomson. P. P. C. Appointment of krani for Khota Tampan Rubber Company, Limited, has been filled. Applicants thanked. The Eastern Extension Australasia China Telegraph Company, Limited. (Incorporated in England.) NOTICE. FROM 31st JULY and till further notice Mr. T. E Winfield will be in charge481 words
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Advertisement68 1917-07-31 2 I3^BSBQ3SDBEffiSSEBXE!SSM9SSSZESSI2BBBBEffiBBS&SEEfiBfiQBZ&SBOSE3SE!nB3B* SSEKNBR) THE BRITISH SUPPLY AGENCY, I 3A, UNION STREET, PENANG. Tk.ll. Na, 404. I AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, I DUBASHES AND STEVEDORES, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. I I EUROPEAN PROPRIETORSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, I i RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE. I 1 I ihhwiinurrr.n wriyii iniuiotmwmwfititii l i in I RUNNYMEDE68 words
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Miscellaneous208 1917-07-31 2 POPULAR SPECIAL COMPLETE CHANGE TO-NIGHT Srppire Theatre —B Business Manager -Th mas Shafto IMP.-UNIVERSAL SPECIAL STAR No. I. The Perils of the Secret Service. Adventure No. 1 complete. Featuring Kingsley Benedict in the character of the scheming adventurer plays the part with rare fidelity. STAR No. 2 A FOUR REEL208 words
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WAR ITEMS.
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Article72 1917-07-31 3 President Wilson has written to Mr Hoover to proceed at once with the food organisation of the country, and urging all possible voluntary effort should be made, while awaiting complete legislation. Mr. Hoover issued a special appeal to the women of the United States to sign the72 words
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Article122 1917-07-31 3 Mr William Denman, Chairman of the Federal Shipping Board, has announced that the German submarine menace in the last few weeks has become serious again, more Allied, including American ships, being sunk. The advocates of wooden shipbuilding are emphasising their views. The whole matter has again122 words
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Article128 1917-07-31 3 In the opinion of M. Therky, the noted French economist, Germany’s financial ruin was completed by the entry of America into the war. He quotes a letter from a Frankfurt banker who says The rupture with America is a catastrophe, the greatest, the most irreparable of catastrophes.128 words
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Article135 1917-07-31 3 Two Zeppelins raided the English Coast in the early hours of Sunday morning. One which visited East Anglia was engaged, and brought down in flames by a pilot of the Royal Flying Corps. No lives were lost in this raid. The other airship attacked the Kentish Coast.135 words
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Article98 1917-07-31 3 As an instance of the feelings aroused, the survivors by the kind treatment they invariably receive when rescued by our sailors the following extract from a letter written by one of the men saved from S 20 to his parents in Germany is Jf particular interest: 198 words
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Article90 1917-07-31 3 The German Press is eloquent on the subject of the Martyrdom of a King. The sole text of the comments is that the downfall of Constantine is due to the wickedness of the Entente. The Frankfurter Zeitung’s Berlin correspondent says the news came as a surprise there, although90 words
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Article53 1917-07-31 3 Sir Frederick Banbury’s amendment to the Reform Bill, the effect of which would be to eliminate votes for women, was defeated by the House of Commons on Tuesday by a majority of 330, a large number of members having been converted to the subject of woman’s suffrage53 words
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Article83 1917-07-31 3 Both Irish Nationalists and Unionists met yesterday in London to chose thir five representatives for the Irish Convention. All the released Irish Sinn Fein prisoners, except the Countess, Markivicz, arrived in Dublin on Monday. They were cheered by large crowds and escorted to their homes. There were83 words
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Article119 1917-07-31 3 The premises of German banks in London were sold by public auction on Tuesday. The Deutche Bank being sold for £200,000 to Messrs Barclay and Co.; the Dresdner Bank, for £12,000 to the London, City and Midland Bank and the Disconto Gesellschaft, Cornhill to the Corporation of119 words
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Article121 1917-07-31 3 The Captain of a West Hartlepool steamer sends home a terrible story of German barbarism. His steamer which rescued only two survivors of the crew cf a Newcastle boat, numbering 49, was torpedoed without warning by a German submarine. Their ship sank almost immediately, and the121 words
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Article103 1917-07-31 3 The tropical heat and drought of the past two weeks was broken on Saturday evening by a terrific thunderstorm, lasting several hours. Its force was particularly felt near the Thames. Many districts were flooded, Notting Hill being visited with the greatest deluge, the flood water being103 words
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Article173 1917-07-31 3 Two smartly dressed men were arrested in a box at the Comedy Theatre on Saturday night, on a charge of being concerned in a number of recent daring jewel robberies in the West end. The property alleged to have been stolen amounts in value to many thousands173 words
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Article89 1917-07-31 3 An announcement was made from New York ou Tuesday that General Goethals, who has assumed full charge of the Federal Shipping Board and is organising the work with great energy and success, nas placed orders for sixteen more steel merchantmen. This accentuates the victory of the steel89 words
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Article132 1917-07-31 3 Another huge undertaking of the American Government is likely to be the constructing of a great naval base at Jamestown. Virginia. Within a very few months’ time, hundreds of those vessels specially constructed by our American allies to hunt submarines will be on this side. Ninety feet132 words
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Article56 1917-07-31 3 July 20.—1 n the House of Lords Lord Curzon stated that the military and political situation at Aden was unchanged. Three principal encounters since May Ist had resulted in one British soldier being killed and four Indian soldiers being killed and six wounded. The Turkish losses were56 words
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Advertisement917 1917-07-31 3 wanted. WAR ANNIVERSARY a N ASSISTANT. No previous ex DEMAN^TDATIfiN /X perience necessary, must be ineligible AKA a 1W11« for Active Service. Apply with testimonials to 'T'ICKETS FOR SEATS MANAGER, Cicely Estate Teluk Anson. J p enang CrickQt c, ac Club to witness the above will w ANTED be issued917 words
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Advertisement156 1917-07-31 3 j PATRONISED BY ROYALTY. H YOU CAN GET THE BEST SELECTION OF I DIAMOND I RINGS, etc., 1 FROM I I B. P. de SILVA, H MANUFACTURING JEWELLER 1 AND DIAMOND MERCHANT. 1 1. BISHOP STREET. PENANG ANO 62/3, HIGH STREET. SINGAPORE. LARGE STOCK ON HAND OF PAINTS, OILS AND156 words
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Article1113 1917-07-31 4 In the welter of questions brought up during the few days’ meeting of the Federal Council at Kuala Kaugsar, several matte rs’were alluded to by the Hon, Mr. W. F. Nutt which attract our special at tention, because they have formed the subject of our comment1,113 words
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Article75 1917-07-31 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $111.50 per picul, business done—an increase of $l. Tin is quoted in London to-day, at £246 spot, and <£242 10s three months. Tbe Eastern Shipping Co’s ferry service between Penang and Prye will, we understand, be resumed from to-morrow. A75 words
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Article1423 1917-07-31 4 The following are instructive passages in the debate on the antiThe Authori- malaria Bill at the recent Malaria meeting of the Federal Council: “Mr. Nutt: If th*y found mosquitoes in water it would be in standing i water, so he was advised. At the same time they1,423 words
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Article69 1917-07-31 4 Rash and Negligent Driving. Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward in the Supreme Court, Penang, to-day heard an appeal by Veerasamy against his conviction in the Province Court on a charge of r® 3 and negligent driving as to endanger human life on which he was sentenced to69 words
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Article80 1917-07-31 4 Mr. Justice Woodward also heard an peal by Omar bin Isahak against his 00ft viction in the police court, Nebong, 0 on a charge of falsely representing I was a police constable, for which sentence of one month’s rigorous ment was passed, and he was b° nl to80 words
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Article97 1917-07-31 4 PROFITS AND WAR TAX. [From Our Own Singapore, At the annual meeting of the B-r Rubber Co., Mr. Kindersley P resl stated that the increased profits w to a larger crop and reduced co--together with improved bark rel?tW3appingresult of the 1915 policy of easier He believed the maximum97 words
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Advertisement171 1917-07-31 4 1 PETWQ -4TID IPoH Provisions Pepsrtrpent A few special lines just received. Dried Fruits. Apricots per 2 lb. Tin $1.45 Prunes 2 lb. $l.OO Apple Rings 2'/? lb. $1.25 Fruits in Light Syrup. HOME PACKING GO'S. Apricots per 2'/? lb. Tin 48 CIS. Pears 2/ 2 lb. 48 CIS. Peaches171 words
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Advertisement28 1917-07-31 4 The “CRAG” HOTEL PENANG HILL. NO TIGERS. M Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. a Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office 498 J Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 22128 words
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Miscellaneous41 1917-07-31 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 9.56 a.m. 3.22 a.m. 10.46 p.m. 4.46 p.m. To MORROW. 10.52 a.m. 4 30 a m. 11 38 p.m. 5.36 p m.41 words
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Article175 1917-07-31 5 INCIDENTS IN GALICIA. DB. MICHAELIS’S STATEMENT. THE RUSSIAN MINISTRY The British airnjen were again particularly active in raiding operation- 1 aatisting the artillery, and attacking enemy machines. Sixteen of these were destioved and fourte a n driven down, two German balloons also being brougnt down. The number of175 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration442 1917-07-31 5 'R.cutbr'B Telsgbams.l many machines destroyed. London, July 30. Field-Marshal Haig reports great aerial activity yesterday. Air fighting was continuous. We bombed important rail stations and two aerodromes, and carried out a number of other raids. Much successful photographic artillery work was done. We brougtr down 16 and'R.cutbr'B Telsgbams.l - 442 words
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Article157 1917-07-31 5 Writing of Messines Mr. Phillip Gibbs says, it is not possible to convey an adequate idea of the impression of awful power created by rhe scene when all the mines went up into the dawn at once and the thousand voices of our guns broke out157 words
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Article222 1917-07-31 5 Huns to have 3500 Aeroplanes. Paris. June 13.—An official statement to the Press has been issued here on the subject of military aviation. It says that Germany intends to be able to put into the fighting line by the spring of 1918 a total of 3500222 words
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Article255 1917-07-31 5 General Pershing and his staff are not allowing the grass to grow under their feet in tackling the work before them. Already they have created two new branches of the American Field Ambulance Corps, which has hitherto confined its duties to ambulance work along the front.255 words
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Article187 1917-07-31 5 ALLIE S ALLEGED WAR AI VIS. Copenhagen. July 30. Dr. Michaelis summoned a partv of joarnA.isrs to Ber m, in oidir to reply to Mr. Lioyd George s speech. Ihe Imperial Cr auceilor declared it was evident that Britain did not want peace by agreement, and had resolved187 words
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Article116 1917-07-31 5 WELSH “SOLDEL” MEETING A FAILURE. London, July 30. A pacifist meeting, organised by the All-Wales Council of Workmens and Sold era’ Delegates at a Swansea Picture Palace was broken ud before it bad an opportunity of starting. Discharged sailors and soldiers, who led crowds of civilians, demons rated116 words
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Article438 1917-07-31 5 Mr. Tillett’s Caustic Comment. Mr. Ben Tillett, who attended the socalled Convention at Leeds, has issued a scathing report to the members of the Dockers' Union, in which he says.— The conference was unrepresentative, and the resolutions were jockeyed by a few, without any serious attempt being made438 words
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Russia.
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Article, Illustration666 1917-07-31 5 THE ENEMY’S PRESSURE. London, July 30. A Russian communique says: In Galicia, an enemy attack in the Questzbarau region was repulsed. The enemy’s advanced elements approached south of Tarnopol. We were forced to evacuate the line west of Gossiatine. The enemy occupied Jassieoouvkolny and Toporovce, west of Zalestcaik, and666 words
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Article309 1917-07-31 5 Washington, June L—The United States Note to Russia is published. The High Commission has been sent primarily to manifest to the Russian Government and the Russian people the deep and sympathetic feeling which exists among all classes in America for adherence to Russian democracy, the foundation of progress309 words
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Article73 1917-07-31 5 ENEMY PROPAGANDA FAILS. London, June 30. Reuter learns from authoritative sources that Germany made a really big effort to secure a revolution in Rumania by methods somewhat similar to those used in Russia, including immense propaganda among the army, which was urged to follow Russia’s example. All these attempts73 words
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General News
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Article29 1917-07-31 5 COAL FROM GERMANY. Berne, July 30. Switzerland has decided to make Germany a substantial loan, as the only means of securing coal, which is becoming scarcer in Germany.29 words
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Article36 1917-07-31 5 London, July 30. The Derby betting is as follows 2 to 1 Gay Crusader. 7 to 2 Diadem. 6 to 1 Danseilon. 7 to 1 Dark Legend. 20 to 1 Colleger. Scratching—Lisnal inc by.36 words
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Article143 1917-07-31 5 MR LANSING’S ADDRESS. New York, July 30. Addressing th.? officers of the Reserve Corps, Mr Lansing, Secretary of State, asked them to rid rbeir minds of any idea that thav were fighting anybody’s battle but their own. Would a victorious Germany have witheld her hands from such143 words
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Article249 1917-07-31 5 One of the members of the British mission to America stated that a company was formed in the United States last month, with a capital of £2.000.000. to build large cargocarrving submarines. These boats will be twenty times the size of the Deutschland, and capable of249 words
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Article432 1917-07-31 5 The United States Government has now, I hear, made provision for the compulsory insurance of the officers and crews of all American merchant ships running to and from Europe writes a London correspondent by the last mail. This must be carried out by the432 words
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Article881 1917-07-31 6 London July 13 :—ln the House of Commons Mr Balfour declared that after Mr Chamberlain’s speech the Commissioners were equally on their trial as Mr Chamberlain. He dissented from Mr Chamberlain’s decision to resign. He had refused Lord Hardinge’s resignation because the country particularly required his service881 words
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Article889 1917-07-31 6 CHAIRMAN OF IRISH CONVENTION. Sir Horace Plunkett, the founder of the Irish co-operative movement, and who has been unanimously elected Chairman of the Irish Convention was born some sixty years ago at Dunsany Castle, County Meath. He was the younger brother of the 16th Baron Dunsany,889 words
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Article632 1917-07-31 6 Messrs. Baker Morgan Co., Kuala Lnmpur, under date Saturday, 28th inst., report: There are no signs of a real reaction to this year’s unusually early recovery in the price of plantation rubber and the shares. And, now that we are nearing the time when the advance has632 words
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Article329 1917-07-31 6 In our last issue we mentioned that confidence had again been established in rubber shares and this has been exemplified over the past week with some sharp advances recorded. There has been a decided turn for the better in the price of the commodity and the customary329 words
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Article206 1917-07-31 6 Messrs. Guthrie Co., Ltd. in their weekly ly report dtted Singapore, July 26:—For the weekly Rubber Auction held yesterday and to-day a considerably increased quantity was on offer, the total catalogue being 935 tons. Demand was good, and prices all round show a slight improvement on the206 words
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Article115 1917-07-31 6 Aug 2.—Penang Polo Club, Annual General Meeting, Mercantile Bank, 4 p.m. Aug 4.—Anniversary of War Declaration Demonstration. Aug 4 and 6.—Bank Holidays. Aug 11.—P.V.R.C. Shoot 3 p.m. 300 600 800 Aug 25.—P.V.R.C. Shoot 3 p.m. 200 500 600 At a meeting of the Eurasian Literary Association at the115 words
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Advertisement247 1917-07-31 6 N. NAKAMURA, LICENSED DENTIST, S.S. A F.M.S. AT JUNCTION OF PENANG AND ARGYLL ROADS. SUNDAY, EVERYDAY, 10 a.m- to 12 noon- Bam to 6pm THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE Co., (Incorporated in Canada). All kinds of Life and Endowment Policies Issued. GUTHRIE Co., Utd. General Agentu. Penarg. |R. YOUNG Co., Ltd.,247 words
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Advertisement276 1917-07-31 6 Heat Weakness and Fever Dr. Cassell's Tablets Make You Strong and Drive Away Malarial Fever. There is nothing like Dr. Cassell's Tablets for overcoming that faint, strengthless feeling you get in the oppressive y hot seasons of the tropics Dr. Cassell’s Tablets put new life into yOu, renew your strength,276 words
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Article915 1917-07-31 7 NEW METHODS OF WARFARE. (P G. Special.) The course of war upon the Western Front has developed entirely new methods if using existing arms besides bringing into play a variety of entirely new military devices. These latter inventions such as ranks, trench mortars and aerial torpedoes are’ possibly915 words
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Article81 1917-07-31 7 Rea'er. STATEMENT IN COMMONS. London, July 30. In the House of Commons, replying to a question. Dr. Macnamxra announced that the P. and O liner Mongolia was sunk on Jane 24ch by a mine, believed to form part of rhe minefields laid by the German raider Wolff. HeRea'er. - 81 words
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Article254 1917-07-31 7 The Draw. The following is the draw in four of the competitions in the P.C.C. tennis tournament, held in the Club last night. Single Handicap A.” W. H. Threlfall bye. Scr. L. Q. Hargrave Scr. F. N. Sy er —3 R. E. Prentis —l5 M. M. Stewart254 words
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30 1917-07-31 7 [From Ovr Own Correspondent.] Singapore. July 31. A meeting of the Indragiri. Sumatra. Rubber Company approved of the scheme for the reconstruction of the company as advertised.30 words
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Article155 1917-07-31 7 It is interesting to learn (says The Indiaman that the services of Ceylon planters are being utilised by certain Java plantation companies to advise on tea cultivation. The latest to be mentioned in this connection is now engaged in the investigation of conditions in the Gede155 words
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Article126 1917-07-31 7 Tribe Accept Terms. Simla. July 10. —The course of operations against the Mahsuds has been satisfactory. The tribe has now accepted the Government terms in full, and have already handed in a considerable number of the rifles demanded by us as one of the conditions of peace.126 words
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Article723 1917-07-31 7 The New Administration. Peking. July 16,—The Acting President, General Feng Kuo Chang, consulted with Tuan Ki Sui by telegraph, with a view to reassembling Parliament within six months. Tuan Ki Sui agreed to this suggestion. The latter had a lengthy conversation with Li Yung Hung yesterday. General Feng723 words
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Article911 1917-07-31 7 A recent telegram told us that the N. C. Daily News had published an article revealing that German intrigue was at the bottom of the recent crisis in China. Our readers will be interested in the following portion of the article taken from our contemporary’s911 words
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Article172 1917-07-31 7 A correspondent sends the following remarkable prophecy, known as Mother Shipton's. first published in 1438. All the events predicted in it, (save the last.) have come to pass. Carriages without horses shall go. And accidents fill the world with woe. Around the world thoughts shall fly In the172 words
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Article42 1917-07-31 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE CLEARANCES. To-day. Tong Chay Un for Alor Star (Kedah). Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Sappho for Teluk Anson. Paogkor tor Dindings and Sitiawan. MAILS. For Per Cloe*. To-Morkow. Fremantle (via Singapore) By train 7.15 a.m.42 words
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Article124 1917-07-31 7 Pbnang, July 31, 1917. (By Courteay ot the Chartered Bank}. London Demand Bank 2/4 lf4 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 tl Credit ...2/4 13/16 M 3 Documentary 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 3 days' sight Private Bombay Demand Bank 2 Moul mein Demand Bank a 3 days'124 words
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Article144 1917-07-31 7 Pbxamg, July 31, 1917. 8. P. Tapioca 511.0) aalew M. P. Tapioca Sllj seilen. Gold leaf $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) $l6l buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom Tranft Pepoer $32.00 season over Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $4B sellers. Cloves season over144 words
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Advertisement22 1917-07-31 7 BUBBEB STAMPS. TpflE PIN ANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now is a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps.22 words
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Advertisement194 1917-07-31 7 MO LONGER A CHILD. Perhaps you have already noticed thatt your daughter in her “teens” has developed a fitful temper, is restless and excitable. In that case, remember that the march of years is leading her on to womanhood, and at this time a great responsibility rests up you as194 words
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Advertisement179 1917-07-31 7 martini A Remedy for all IrregMlaritiaa. ganerwiing Bitter Apple. Pennyroyal, PU Coch». Ma. Order of aix Chemists. nwietcr martin. Chemist, souTH.AMyrQN.aeiii sam FOR SALE g. I MOTOR CARS I H of Well-known British and American 3 g make NEW and SECOND HAND. H| g 2 Seater A. C. Complete with179 words
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Advertisement2228 1917-07-31 8 P. &O British India N. Y. K. >v K. P. M. AND AUSTRALIA AND CHINA Anrar I Japan Mail Steamship Co. Id t koninklijke paketvaart I incorporated Io England by Royal Charter. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN MAATSCHAPPIJ Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 «K Reserve Fund fionnnAA (Companies Incorporated in England.) < P (INCORPORATED2,228 words
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