Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 August 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-08-13 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 190. VOL. LXXV. MONDAY, 13th AUGUST, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement883 1917-08-13 1 g ianaot’°<jounaaaaaoQDaannnnc WANTED g IIUMtEK CONSIGNMENTS d for our bi-weekly auvtiou sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- vances made. g c ORDERS for estate supplies. p GOODS for forwarding to any c part of the world. c FIKE INSURANCE business. S ALLEN DENNYS Co., g 5 beach St. and 7883 words
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Advertisement85 1917-08-13 1 □□□□EaQ []Q qqq n I XA7 HEN YOU ARE a.way a n V V on leave you want to keep in touch with Malayan affairs, M H Social, Commercial, Mining, J Planting, &c. This you can do in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of85 words
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Article271 1917-08-13 2 NORWAY TO COME IN Washington Opinion. The Washington correspondent of the New York “Tribune” says: The entrance of Norway into the war on the side of the Allies is regarded as a serious possibility in official circles here. Norway is separated from Germany, it is pointed out, by both Danish271 words
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Article240 1917-08-13 2 Amsterdam, July 3. —The indefatigable Count Reventlow has added to his achievements by producing an extraordinary book on India. It is entitled India: Its Importance for Great Britain. Germany, and the Future of the World.” He sees in British sea supremacy the single force which240 words
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Article161 1917-08-13 2 A prominent South African says the Union is prepared to accept the principle laid down by the Russian Socialists and stated by the Prime Minister in the Glasgow speech to its logical conclusion. Among the native tribes of Africa government by cqnsent of the inhabitants can161 words
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Article220 1917-08-13 2 FLYING-FOXES.” <( T For more than a week past the outlying portions of this island have echoed at night to a continuous succession of bangs,” the type of sportsman who goes out after fly-ing-foxes during moonlight nights being in his element. As is well-known the fruit season brings swarms of<( T ” - 220 words
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Article266 1917-08-13 2 The railway disaster in the Niagara gorge was described as a happening on the very edge of Niagara Falla,” a wholly misleading pointer says a correspondent. The famous gorge is well away from the Falla, and the point where the railway strikes it is a full mile266 words
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Article275 1917-08-13 2 In these days when many thousands of Fords are being used for utility purposes as ambulances, for light transport work, or as light vans, there is a call for a book of instruction written entirely from the point of view of the owner or the driver,275 words
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Article93 1917-08-13 2 Simla, July 26—The blockade to which the Mobmands have been subjected since September, 1916, has resulted in their submission on the terms dictated to them by Government. It has thus fulfilled its purposes by bringing about a wholly satisfactory settlement with the tribes. The blockade has93 words
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Article97 1917-08-13 2 For the period from the 10th to 6th August, 1917, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at two shillings and five pence halfpenny per lb and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem97 words
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Article181 1917-08-13 2 I—Ex. Interesting figures on the growth in the production of coal in the United States are furnished by the secretary of Labor. The output last May exceeded that of May,1916 by eight million tons. The Committee of American Colliery Owners states that this is a record andI—Ex. - 181 words
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Advertisement904 1917-08-13 2 PINANG GAZETTE. VTOUNG MAN wishes to join MercantI ile Firm or Shipping Office as junior Rates for assistant, at present disengaged. Casual Advertisements. 166,0/0 Pinans OaMtu FOR SALE. TO LET. SITUATIONS VACANT. ETO. W ANTED. Minimum Charge $2.00 A N ASSISTANT, No previous exFor 1 insertion 1.20 per inch perience904 words
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Advertisement758 1917-08-13 2 W. M ANSON 3| H. P. TRIUMPH MOTOR CYCLE, late model, Free DE. INTI ST. Engine, 3 Speed, condition REM ov[D TO NO. 10, PUT STRFFT excellent. opposite the penang library Box No. 168, c/o Ptnang Gazette. 953 13 8 ZARDERS .re now being booked f„, Par» Rubber Seeds from758 words
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Article1609 1917-08-13 3 Mr J E S Codner, of Kajang Estate, has arrived Home safely. Sit H C Belfield was one of the British delegates to the Hague Conference on the question of prisoners. Mr T W Patton has been appointed to act as District Officer, Nibong Tebal, with effect1,609 words
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Article398 1917-08-13 3 Saturday’s shooting resulted as follows Rapid at 300 yards, 8 shots in 45 seconds, at N.R.A. 3rd class figure target, H.P.S. 40 Pte J Meldrum with h’cap .78 made 36.70 Pte C A Padday .76 36.40 L/Sergt E H Everest .71 35.65 Pte W P V398 words
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Article218 1917-08-13 3 The Government report on the Straits Settlements for 1916 observes that Christmas Island is probably the only part of the Colony that Las buffered seiiuusly from the war. Its chief wealth consists in its deposits of phosphate of lime and exports of these have decreased owing to the218 words
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Article157 1917-08-13 3 The Judgment Delivered. In the Supreme CourtJ Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday judgment was given by Mr Justice Earnshaw in the civil suit John Hands (plaintiff) versus Augusc Huttenbach, Alexander G. Anthony and Francis James Hill (defendants). Plaintiff, until some time in May last, was Kuala Lumpur Agent157 words
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Article944 1917-08-13 3 TEXT OF PROPOSED BILL. The following is the text of the Bill, the first reading of which was passed at the Legislative Council lb is hereby enacted by the Governor of the Straits Settlements, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof/as follows —This Ordinance944 words
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Advertisement127 1917-08-13 3 Peiwq ipoLI “Soft 3urnisfjing A Special Offer of New Goods at Bargain Prices. Casement Sloth 36 WIDE Zy Snly 35 cts. ASSORTED AFTERNOON Tea Cloths, IN NEW DESIGNS Prices from 95 cts. each. SPEC IA L“ O RIE NTA L Tea Cloth*, 36’ SQUARE. Price $l,lO each. Sideboard Covers,” Beautifully127 words
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General News
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Article1807 1917-08-13 4 MR. HENDERSON LEAVES THE CABINET. London, August 11. Mr. Arthur Henderson has resigned bis teat in the War Cabinet. Resignation Accepted. London, August 11. The Press Bureau confirms the report that Mr. Henderson resigned from the Cabinet. The resignation h«s been accepted. Resignation Forecasted. London, August 11.1,807 words
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Article153 1917-08-13 4 PROGRAMME FOR STOCKHOLM. Paris, August, 12. The French Socialist Party has decided ‘o participate in the Stockholm Conference. The party deciares it is not seeking a compromise peace, which will leave the fate of nations in suspense, and at the mercy of fresh wars, but a peace ensu153 words
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Article425 1917-08-13 4 I.L.P. Effort to Discredit Labour Mission to Russia. Mr. John Hodge, Labour Minister, presided at the complimentary dinner given at the House of Commons to Mr. James O’Grady, M.P., Mr. Will Thorne, M.P., and Lieut. Sanders, the recent Labour delegation to Russia. The I.L.P. Mr. Hodge said,425 words
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Article103 1917-08-13 4 REPLIES TO MR. LONG’S MESSAGE. London, August 9. The Rt. Hon. Walter Long, Secretary of State for the Colonies, announces that replies to the message from Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, sent by Mr Long to all the oversea Dominions on August 4tb, have been received103 words
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Article25 1917-08-13 4 London, August 11. The Press Bureau says Mr. Neville Chamberlain has resigned the Directorship of National Service. His resignation has been accepted.25 words
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Article37 1917-08-13 4 London, August 11. The by-election in Kilkenny City resulted as follows Mr. Cosgrove (Sinn Fein) 772 Mr. MacGuinaess (Nationalist) 392 Majority 380 The election was occisioned by the death of Mr. P. O’Brien (Nationalist).37 words
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Article59 1917-08-13 4 AUSTRIAN OPINION. Zurich, August 10. The Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung asserts that China’s war declaration is militarily unimportant, but it has a most serious significance commercially, as it foreshadows the destruction of all connection between China and the Central Powers, and the expulsion of all Austrians and Germans from59 words
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Article25 1917-08-13 4 Zurich, August 10. A Budapest telegram says the exPremier of Hungary, Count Tisza, has gone to the front as Second-Colonel of Hussars.25 words
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Article39 1917-08-13 4 Stcckholm, August 10. An official message states that nine Swedish steamships, and forty-seven sailing ships, representing 12 per cent of the total Swedish tonnage in the merchant service, have been submarined or mined during the war.39 words
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Article31 1917-08-13 4 Madrid, August 12. Eleven Spanish officers have been posted to hospital ships, in accordance with the agreement with Germany. Eleven Spanish officers have gone to French ports.31 words
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Article23 1917-08-13 4 London, August 11. The Press Bureau states that additional Japanese naval units have joined the Allied forces in European waters.23 words
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Article26 1917-08-13 4 CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT. Lisbon, August 11, The Chamber passed a vote of confidence in the Government regarding the motives determining Portugal’s participation in the war.26 words
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Article84 1917-08-13 4 THE NEW MEASURES. London, August 10. The Cotton Control Board announces that a week’s notice will be given to all cotton-spinning firms and manufacturers to stop 40 per cent of the spindles and looms from September 3rd. Levies will be made on mills working more than 60 per84 words
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Advertisement118 1917-08-13 4 A Knife Thrust wool < be welcome to ma >y c -rm Ht«-d with the vici< U 5 Bbv<ti"g, tabbb g pains of Sciatica. Yet thes* are the men who have not heflrd I out LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM, and the miracul us -el ef i*. bring- to th tortu ed118 words
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Advertisement758 1917-08-13 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. BILLET WANTED. A MEETING of the Board 0( t Licensing Justices will be held in th DY A CONDUCTOR thorough!, D competent in new clearings and lication| for new ««"djr other Rubber Estate Works, can recruit t nafer of existi Mj h r th, coolies. Married man. Please758 words
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Article2837 1917-08-13 5 THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT. lhe total number of immigrants arriving at Penang from Southern India in 1916 was 95,566 as compared with 75,323 in 1915, an increase of 20,243. In 1915, immigration, which was suspended on the outbreak of war in 1914, was resumed on 29th January. The2,837 words
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Advertisement21 1917-08-13 5 RUBBER STAMPS. 'pHE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps.21 words
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Advertisement354 1917-08-13 5 "x/auSThen take a pick-me-up course of VITAFER—the great brain and body j building food. It combines Organic I Phosphorus—perhaps the greatest gift of i science to the human race with thq .1 rich protein constituents of pure milk. J Vitafer fjhTcrca" teBt °f ajl recommendation of British Medical Men, because354 words
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Miscellaneous18 1917-08-13 5 WAR CARTOON. [Reproduced jrom the World’s Press. A i ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■<■■■■■ ABOUT TIME I HAD A CLEAN UPSKI.” Sydney Bulletin.”18 words
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Article1442 1917-08-13 6 It is possible to feel sympathy wi:h the aspirations of labour and with many of the demands of democracy without yielding assent to the claims that are being made by the Socialists of certain countries to constitute the Socialist Internationale as an instrument for achieving peace on conditions1,442 words
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Article1250 1917-08-13 6 It does not follow from the Biitish Labour vote that the proStoekholm. posed Stockholm Conference may now be regarded as anything like representative. Indeed, there is still a strong chance that it will prove a damp squib.” From the complexities of the present somewhat chaotic situation, there1,250 words
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Article34 1917-08-13 6 To-day’a quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $109.50 per picul business done—a decrease of 75 cents. Tin was quoted in London on Saturday at £244 10s spot, and £241 three months.'34 words
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Article104 1917-08-13 6 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tic. Dredging, Ltd., for the week ending August 11th, was 24 tons. The output of the Ayer Weng Mine lor July was 200 piculs. The output of Middleton Tin Mines, Ltd, for July was: sluicing piculs 112.22, tribute piculs 50.38. Total 162.60.104 words
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Article304 1917-08-13 6 The following was the rubber quotation ia London on August 11th, receives yesterday Plantation Ist latex crepe 2a 6d Smoked Sheet 2s 4fd [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co l Mr. W. L. Kitserow, manager of the Robinson Piano Co., Kuala Lumpur, is on a visit to304 words
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Advertisement233 1917-08-13 6 I Penang Rubber Auction Rooms. OUR 303rd AUCTION SALE will be held at 7 Union Street, ON TUESDAY. 14th AUGUST. 1917. AT 11-30 A.M. I UCTION SALES EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY.—PRIVATE SALES DAILY. Forward Sales arranged. Consignments of Rubber solicited. Liberal Cash Advances m*de on Consignments. Prompt Settlements of Account233 words
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Advertisement13 1917-08-13 6 “S. 0.” GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel, No. 322.13 words
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Miscellaneous40 1917-08-13 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water, To DAY 9.43 am. 3.12 a.m 10.56 p.m. 5.02 p.m. To MORROW. 10.34 a.m. 4 40 am. 11.32 p.m. 5 33 p.m.40 words
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Article336 1917-08-13 7 STRUGGLES ON FRENCH LINE. THfc RUSSIAN RESISTANCE. ACTIVITY IN RUMANIA. The British troops took 240 prisoners in the battle on two miles of front east by north of Ypres, where they won Westhoek and the ridge in the neighbourhood. Six enemy efforts fro recapture these positions were336 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration1366 1917-08-13 7 [Router’s Telegrams] CAPTURES AT WESTHOEK AIS D MONCHY. London, August 10. Field Marshal Haig reports This morning's attack east of Ypres was on a front of two miles, south of the Ypres-Roulers railway. Ou the right, heavy fighting occurred for high ground astride the Ypres-Menin road. Some[Router’s Telegrams] - 1,366 words
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Article333 1917-08-13 7 Superiority of British Airmen. Though there were several days on which the fighting was very bitter—those, for instance, which preceded the infantry attack on the Messines Ridge—the battles ioi supremacy in the air during the mon o June were not, as a whole, on so333 words
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Article83 1917-08-13 7 BOMBS ON ESSEX AND KENT. London, August 12. The Press Bureau says a squadron of 20 enemy aeroplanes was reported off Felixstowe at 5-15 this afternoon. They skirted the coast towards Clacton, where they divided, a part of the squadron turning towards Margate. The remainder crossed83 words
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Article63 1917-08-13 7 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS. London, August 11. The Admiralty reports that naval airmen dropped several tons of bombs on Ghistelles aerodrom®, Zuitewege railway sidings and Thourout rail junction on Thursday night. Dense clouds of smoke were caused at Zuitewege. Machines also attacked by gun-fire the railway junction of Tbourout.63 words
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Article245 1917-08-13 7 THREE VICTIMS ON ONE TRIP. London, August 12. The London Gazette records a story of wonderful daring and skill in connection with the award of the Victoria Cross to Captain William Averv Bishop (Canadian Cavalry and Royal Flying Corps) who already possessed the Distinguished Service Order and245 words
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Article76 1917-08-13 7 London, August 12. The “London Gazette” announces the award of the Order of Companion of St. Michael and St. George to Commander O. Locker-Lampson, M p., in recognition of his services in command of the Royal Armoured Car Squadron, which he raised at the beginning of the76 words
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Article100 1917-08-13 7 THE COMMITTEE’S REPORT. London, Augu?t 11. The report of the Committee on settlement of ex-Service men in the Empire «ays tens of thousands can be accommodated under the existing schemes. It is urged that preference be given to married men, and that the emigration of100 words
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Article19 1917-08-13 7 London, August 10. The silver market is steady, with buyers. London, August 11. The silver market is steady,19 words
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Russia.
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Article, Illustration765 1917-08-13 7 MESSAGE FROM THE KING. London, August 11. The Press Bureau states that H. M. the King telegraphed to M. Kerensky “At the moment you have re-established your leadership of the Russian people, I assure you that the British peoples will never relax their efforts against the common enemies.”765 words
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411 1917-08-13 7 Disorganized but Hopeful. Petrograd, July 2.—The following are the outstanding points in the Russian situation; that have come under the observation of the American Commission under Senator Root, and may be said in general to represent the conclusions of the Commission after two weeks’ study411 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article70 1917-08-13 7 CAMPAIGN FINISHED. Siml-?, August 12. The Mahsuds, on June 25th, complied with the Government’s terms. Three thcussnd assembled at Sarwekai, and took an oa h to keep the peace. General Sir C. C. Monro has ordered the dispersal of the troops. The Coaomander-in-Chief praises the skilful operations and70 words
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Article42 1917-08-13 7 London, August IL An Italian official report says We rectified the front between Boscomalo and Castagnavizza, by including some of Doline in our lines. Our airmen dropped three tons of high explosive on military works in the Chiapo valley.42 words
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Article995 1917-08-13 8 2 NAMES. R j J* go RUBBER (Dollar.) Alor Gajah Rubber Estate s4| s4| i Aver Kuning Rubber Estates $1.35 j $1.40 Ayer Molek $2.60 $2.70 I Ayer Panas Rubber Estates $ll SHI Balgownie Rubber Estate $6.10 s6j ex. Batu Lintang r 8H Prem. Do. (7 per cent. Pref.)995 words
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Article681 1917-08-13 8 A writer in Wall Street Journal has the following which should interest Straits readers: It may be that one of the incidental results unexpectedly occasioned by the European war will be the development in the United States of a very large tin-smelting industry. This industry will be681 words
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Article273 1917-08-13 8 The Cadet Corps, High School, Malacca, has recently finished the yearly Musketry Course, and in conclusion the annual Cadet Shoot was held on the Sebukor Range on Monday, 6th August. Transport was supplied by the courtesy of Afessrs. Sime Darby and Co., Ltd. and Messrs. Fraser and273 words
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Article398 1917-08-13 8 Messrs Kennedy Co., Pe »ang, re port as f- Hows The Share Market opened quietly after the holidays but has maintained a firm tone throughout and while Dollar Rubbers continue to attract chief attention Tin Shares have been in more general demand than for some time past.398 words
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Article228 1917-08-13 8 Two Vessels Involved. In the early hours of Friday morning fire broke out on board two vessels in Singapore harbour. The first ca 1 was received at Tanjnog Pagar, by telept one, just before 2 o’clock, a British steamer being involved. The ship lay in the Roads228 words
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Article194 1917-08-13 8 A peculiar story was related in the District Court. Penang, by a Kling woman, Fathmab, in connection with a charge of theft preferred against Rajab Bee, another Kling woman, in respect of $134 in cash, pr p rty claimed by the witness. Fathmah s’ated that she had194 words
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Advertisement38 1917-08-13 8 Diamond and Wedding and Gem set Jewellery Engagement Rings. Jewellery of Latest Designs at very moderate prices. N. D. De SILvA, Manufacturing Jeweller and Engraver, 74, BISHOP STREET. PFNANG.I Re-setting and Established Repairing dnd mounting. 1900. Re building.38 words
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Advertisement173 1917-08-13 8 1 i|iii |i ii, 'Hinu' a lot of good things can be made quite easily at home with Brown Poison’s “Patent” Corn Flour. Here’s a little list which you might’ find useful;— SWEET. 1 SAVOURY Banana Pudding, Cheese Straws < Blancmange. Cheese Chocolate lj jj I Custard Shape, -ddock Souffle,173 words
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Article287 1917-08-13 9 From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 13. At the annual meeting of Ting Kil Tin Company Mr. Sime, the Chairman expressed regret at the death of Mr. Kimmel, the Chairman of the Company visited Mr. Sime Chairman of the Company visited the mine recently and found the287 words
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Article160 1917-08-13 9 An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the New Tambun Mines, Ltd., held at the company’s registered office, No. 49. Beach Street, Penang, on Saturday. Mr. A. Van Vollenhoven was voted to the chair, the others present being Messrs. M. M. Noordin, H. M. Boelen,160 words
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Article73 1917-08-13 9 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 13. At the annual meeting of Kelemak Rubber Co., Ltd., Mr. Robinson, the Chairman, said the policy of thinning out had been successful and would be continued. The rubber factory etc. needed alterations and improvements at a cost of $22,750. The position73 words
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Article292 1917-08-13 9 The recent fire on the Chilka in Baruva roads, and accompanying loss of life, have been the subject of a Government inquiry. The report is not yet published, hut we have obtained official confirmation of the following account, says the Rangoon Gazette.” The Chilka was292 words
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Article83 1917-08-13 9 n n l-—The hearing of Mrs. I oil s application to the Privy Council for Is-tV t the Press Act case on the i une was a short affair, as appears from K‘Report just published. Sir John Simon, xr r? r Graham, who were instructed Graham Pole,83 words
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Article370 1917-08-13 9 GENERAL FONG LEAVES FOR PEKING Shanghai, July 31.—General Feng Kuo Chang the Vice-President, started from Nanking for Peking at midnight yesterday with three companies of bodyguards. Madame Feng remains at Nanking on account of sickness. The Cantonese Revolt. Wong Jing Ting and Ng Chung Lim sailed for Canton370 words
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Article220 1917-08-13 9 The hearing of the appeal by Chu Kim Chang was concluded in the Supreme Court, Penang, before Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden. Messrs. J. Crabb Watt and G. N. Saye appeared for the appellant who appealed against his conviction in the District Court, Penang, when he220 words
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Article108 1917-08-13 9 Writing to the S.T.”, X. says: —Your correspondent Candour suggests that the Straits Settlements should take the lead in announcing abhorrence of the methods of our enemies. And in the same issue appears a report of the questions in the House of Commons with regard to108 words
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Article99 1917-08-13 9 Madras, August 2.—News has been received in Colombo that a homeward bound mailship has been sunk. All the passengers and crew have been saved with the exception of one Goanese who was killed. The passengers and crew were landed and reached London on Monday evening. The ship took99 words
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Article279 1917-08-13 9 Raid at Kuala Pilah. Early on Sunday morning, June 22nd, writes a correspondent of the M.M.”, following the Malay Hari Raya, the Kuala Pilah Police, aided by a number- of local Malays, arrested 91 Kheh and Cantonese Chinese who were hodling a Triad secret society meeting at a279 words
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Article267 1917-08-13 9 Big Selangor Lottery. The Selangor Turf Club are arranging a big War Loan Lottery, value $500,000, or such greater or lesser amount as may be subscribed. The amount subscribed will be distributed as follows:—30 per cent, in 1 prize; 12 per cent, in 1 prize; 5 per cent,267 words
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Article181 1917-08-13 9 31 July. 7 Aug. Old New rate. rate. Amst. Langk. Pref. Shares... 267 267 Deli Mij. 509 485 Deli Batavia Mij. 415 412 Deli Cult. Mij. 172 167 Medan Tabacco Mij. 177 175 Rotterdam Deli Mij. 227 226 Senembah Mij. 485 481 Krapoh Tabacco Mij. 97 88 Amst.181 words
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Article98 1917-08-13 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Saturday. To-day. QU CD CD Shares. .2 -2 s’® s'® n m caw Rubber (Dollar). 8.-Jelotong 721 c 77|c 75c 80c Bukit Katil 90c $1 85c 95c xe Glenealy $2.35 $2.40 $2.35 $2.45 K.98 words
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Article15 1917-08-13 9 The following is an additional rubber output for July Ayer Molek lbs 16,25015 words
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Article73 1917-08-13 9 The business for the meeting on August 14th is as follows 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Some bills to be passed. 5. Tendeis for the erection of two quarters for73 words
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Article89 1917-08-13 9 The largest audience in the history of the Empire Theatre was present on Saturday night, when the management exhibited the opening episodes of the Universal serial, The Purple Mask,” a film which is certain to have a good run. Miss Grace Cunard and Mr. Francis Ford, of The89 words
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Article429 1917-08-13 9 The Blind will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. to-day:—-1. March Smart Troops ...Desormes 2. Selection La Fdvorita ...Donizetti 3. Waltz Paul Jones ...Coote 4. Galop Clear the Road ...Thiere 5. March The Fencers ...Nazy Dr. C. S.429 words
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Advertisement45 1917-08-13 9 PINKETTES taken at bedtime prevent morn- T ll6 daint V gentle-as-nature remedy for mg constipation, liverishness, etc. 2 50 cents per phial at your druggist's or direct by mail on re- 2 ceipt of price from DR. WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY, g SINGAPORE. •aiMabiemDMßaai me •HMmemeemem«mne«D>«i45 words
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Advertisement332 1917-08-13 9 Popular 9of>’* Srppire Theatre. Business Manager Thomas Shafto We have great pleasure in announcing Grace j p A Cunard Leading Lady THE GRETT UHIVEBU7IK. XER.IMI. COMMENCING IN THE SECOND SHOW TO-NIGHT AT 10-30 P.M. Showing the first two Episodes in (Five) Big Reels. THE PURPLE MASK. Come to the Empire332 words
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Article758 1917-08-13 10 In the course of his annual report on the affairs of the Colony (figures regarding which we have quoted) the Colonial Secretary comments on the success following the policy of strict economy. A comparative statement of the revenue and expenditure of the Colony since 1911 shows758 words
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Article138 1917-08-13 10 The estimated arrivals of paddy and rice expressed in cargo rice by rail and boat into Rangoon and Bassein from tho beginning of January to the 14th July, 1917, as compared with the corresponding period of 1916 were approximately as below: Ist Jan. Ist Jan. to138 words
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Article405 1917-08-13 10 M. M.” SECOND ANNUAL CAMP. Ibe Malacca Volunteer Rifles were mobilised for annual training at Tanjong Kling from midnight ou Aug 3rd until midnight on Aug 6th, and as exemption was only granted in exceptional circumstances, a full muster of the Corps was available for some training of“ M. M.” - 405 words
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Advertisement421 1917-08-13 10 bkjmgi »g H EIGHT CYLINDER AUTOMOBILES M W: In Service the World Over Tested by every climate and over all kinds of sjjjß mKeh roads Built by long established Company. 808 SfcF- Chassis recently adopted by United States jSffjihi Army and Marine Corps for armored cars. 1 Powerful, durable, economical.421 words
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Advertisement345 1917-08-13 10 REGULARITY OF THE BOWEIm The First Line of Defence against 111-Health. J I Only about one man or woman in a hundred is perfectly healthy. The other 99 have some I digestive trouble, and perhaps more than 50 per cent of these could trac s their trouble to that prevail345 words
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Advertisement101 1917-08-13 10 JUST UNPACKED. Japanese Grass Mats. BLUE. GREEN t& BROWN. 3'x6' per piece $1.50 9'x 9' per piece 6.95 6'x6' 2.95 9'xl2' 950 b'x9' 4.50 12'xl2' 11.95 15'xl2' ...-$15.50 DAIBUTSU, Penang, LARGE QUANTITIES OF I ESTATE REQUISITES SUPPLIES ALWAYS STOCKED. 1 FOR PRICES PLEASE APPLY TO: HAN TONG CO., Estate Sappliers101 words
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Article2084 1917-08-13 11 THE SEE ADLER’S VICTIMS. The following interesting account of life the German raider Seeadler neutioned in yesterdays cables was written for the Buenos Aires Herald by Mr. Airey, second engineer of the Gladys Royle, 5 200 tofts, of Sunderland, belonging to the Westoil Line, which was2,084 words
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Article129 1917-08-13 11 The countries which have adopted the Metric weights and measures as their sole standards are as follow: Countries. Population. Argentine Republic 7,123,663 Austria 28,567,893 Belgium 7,516,730 Belgian Congo 15,000,000 Brazil 21,580,000 Bulgaria 5,500.000 Chili 3,500,000 Colombia 4,500,000 Costa Rica 388,266 Cuba 2,150,112 Denmark 2,757,076 Finland 3,000,000 Fr a129 words
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Article78 1917-08-13 11 Labourers for Basra. Calcutta, July 31. —The Magistrate of Sealdah to-day concluded the case in which one Elahi Buxsh was charged with defrauding the Superintendent at Sealdah by substituting minor labourers for adults for service at Basra. Considering the accused had defrauded the military authorities of Rs. 15,000,78 words
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Article94 1917-08-13 11 Rangoon, July 18.—The Revenue Secretary to the Burma Government has written to the Burma Chamber of Commerce stating that hotel bars in Calcutta are now closed at 11 p.m. and suggesting that the bars in Burma should close at 10-30 p.m., or one and a half94 words
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